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The DAR works primarily through a committee system, providing valuable community service to individuals and organizations in our local communities. Committees are the way the Society promotes involvement in its Mission Areas of Education, Historic Preservation, and Patriotism. Working on committees in local chapters offers opportunities for leadership, social networking, and skill development. Committees are comprised of national chairs appointed by the National Society’s President General, state chairs appointed by the State Regent, and chapter chairs appointed by chapter regents who all implement the current priorities and projects in the committees. Contact your nearby chapter for more information about what Colorado DAR is doing in your community! Below is a list of all committees: |
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National Service Committees |
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American Heritage | preserve our rich American heritage in art, sculpture, crafts, fiber arts, literature and drama, and music through contests |
American History | promote American history by honoring significant people, places, dates, and events through essay contests |
American Indians | provide continuing education of the history and culture of the American Indian community |
Americanism | assist new immigrants with citizenship education and attend naturalization ceremonies |
Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) | participate in the C.A.R. organization, the oldest patriotic children’s organization in the United States |
Commemorative Events | recognize major events in American history |
Community Classroom | support and volunteer in classrooms in local schools and submit lesson plans about U.S. history, government, heritage, genealogy and related math & language arts topics available for teachers’ use |
Community Service Awards | recognize outstanding voluntary service to worthy individuals and organizations |
Conservation | protect and conserve our natural resources |
Constitution Week | educate the public about the Constitution and the annual Constitution Week Sept 17-23 |
DAR Good Citizens | recognize outstanding high school students who exhibit qualities of good citizenship in their homes, schools, and communities |
DAR Magazine | promote the American Spirit magazine award winning publication |
DAR Museum Outreach | collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the material culture and social history of pre-industrial America through its DAR Museum in Washington, D.C. and Corresponding Docents programs |
DAR Project Patriot | support America’s active duty service members and their families |
DAR Scholarship | award more than $250,000 scholarships annually in various fields |
DAR School | support of two DAR Schools and four approved DAR Schools |
DAR Service for Veterans | recognize Veterans’ service, sacrifice and commitment through various volunteer and recognition programs, with special appreciation for women Veterans’ service |
The Flag of the United States of America | educate citizens in correct usage of the U.S. Flag |
Historic Preservation (and DAR Historic Preservation Grants) | honor the nation’s heritage through recognizing preservation efforts and provide financial support through grants for local community projects |
Junior American Citizens (JAC) | help pre-school to 12th grade children learn what it means to be a good citizen through various contests |
Literacy Promotion | promote adult and child literacy programs |
National Defense | promote the preservation of our American heritage of freedom through the National Defender newsletter and awards |
Service to America | promote various ways DAR members provide community service |
Women’s Issues | focus on women’s health, career, and family to empower ourselves to serve our Society and our communities |
National Genealogy Committees |
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Research Assistance: |
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Lineage Research | provide lineage research assistance for prospective members application needs |
Training, Chapter Assistance: |
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Volunteer Genealogists | train members and chapters on current standards for DAR applications and assistance to chapters as needed |
Records: |
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DAR Genealogy Preservation (Application Source Records) | index DAR genealogical and membership information into computerized, searchable databases |
Genealogical Records (Genealogy Source Records) | collect and index valuable unpublished source records |
Patriot Records Project (Patriot Source Records) | index information about Revolutionary War patriots to make information available to researchers, students, scholars and teachers |
National Membership Engagement Committees |
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Chapter Achievement Awards (CAA) | measure the health and vitality of local chapters through their accomplishments |
Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission (CDRC) | coordinate the combined efforts of the Offices of the Organizing Secretary General and the Registrar General with the National Chairs of Membership Lineage Research, Volunteer Genealogists, and the Membership Task Force to attract, retain and involve chapter members |
Continental Congress | twenty Congressional sub-committees plan and serve during annual Continental Congress meeting in Washington, D.C. |
DAR Leadership Training | enlighten, educate, and inspire current and future leaders of DAR at all levels |
Insignia | promote proper use of DAR Insignia and pins |
Junior Membership | encourage members age 18 through 35 years to be participate in DAR at all levels |
Membership | promote recruitment and retention of DAR members in chapters and states |
President General’s Project | support the President General’s Project during each national Administration |
Protocol | guide ceremonial forms and courtesies of correct etiquette |
Public Relations and Media | inform members and their communities about the mission and activities of DAR |
Units Overseas | provide information about the twenty chapters in eleven countries and one U.S. territory to DAR members and support those chapters’ efforts |
Volunteer Information Specialists (VIS) | use computer technology to inform chapter, state, and national level positions |
National Special Committees |
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America 250! | participate in the USA’s 250th Anniversary multi-year celebrations in various ways |
DAR DNA Network | promote the use of DNA testing |
State Standing Committees |
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State Finance and Budget | prepare annual state budget |
State Rules and Bylaws | review state bylaws and standing rules periodically |
State Committees |
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Application Review Commission (ARC) | review system to ensure appropriate completion of prospective member applications |
Chapter Officer Training | |
State Application Team (SAT) | offer chapters support and assistance to complete DAR applications for prospective members referred through the national Member Interest Form |
State DAR Speakers Staff | present programs to chapters and community organizations about various topics |
State Newsletter | produce periodic newsletter for all DAR members in the state |
State Regent’s Project | support the State Regent’s Project during each state Administration |
State Scholarship | award state annual scholarships in various fields |
State Events Committees | |
State Board of Management Events | plan and implement events for State Board Meetings twice a year |
State Conference | plan and implement events for State Conference Meeting once a year |
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