Danna C. Koelling
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Founded: Oct. 11, 1890; incorporated in 1896 by an Act of Congress; Mission: to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism; Motto: God, Home, and Country; Membership: 190,000 members; 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.; International chapters in Australia, Austria, The Bahamas, Canada, France, Germany, Guam, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom. More than one million women have joined the DAR since it was founded.
Our chapter provided “goodie bags” to local first responders during our recent National Day of Service. We will help decorate Fisher House for the holidays and sign holiday cards for our servicemen and women. We have raised money for Wreaths Across America to place wreaths on veterans’ graves in Marana and Evergreen. Our chapter regent’s project is to provide each student at the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind with a gift card during the holidays. This is just a sample of our activities.
Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution is eligible. For more information, contact Danna Koelling at dannaasdar@gmail.com or 520-488-7707.