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April 24, 2024 State Scripture:
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CHAPTER ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTION WEEK The chapter celebrates the U.S. Constitution by obtaining proclamations and letters of support from various elected officials. Constitution Week posters are distributed and posted in our community at libraries, schools, and local businesses. PIONEER DAY
is a commemoration of the founding of Chatsworth and
MEMORIAL DAY members of the chapter participate in various activities throughout the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys to honor those heroes who have served our country with honor and distinction. These events include the Pioneer Cemetery in Sylmar, Forest Lawn Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills, and a special “Honoring Our Veterans” function conducted by the Los Angeles County Supervisor and veteran, Mike Antonovich. Members of the chapter attend each of these events to honor our fallen heroes. FLAG DAY, members attend various patriotic celebrations, luncheons, etc.  VETERANS AFFAIRS
Four chapter members have received National appointments as Veterans Administration Volunteer Service (VAVS) Deputy
Representatives for the Veterans Administration (VA) Sepulveda, part of the VA Greater Los Angeles
Healthcare System. Other chapter members volunteer at this same
facility. They volunteer for working at the coffee cart, which
serves free coffee to our veterans each morning. Members of other
DAR chapters in the San Fernando Valley also are part of this team.
In addition, one member works in the Voluntary Service Office and is
a member of several DAR Service to Veterans Committees, as well as the executive
board of the VA Voluntary Service Committee.
A monthly bingo is part of the activities, which
take place at the VA Sepulveda Nursing Home, where our veteran patients who
have become disabled and unable to care for themselves, are housed.
This includes both men and women veterans.
LOCAL CHATSWORTH SPONSORED SCHOOL Chatsworth Park Elementary was adopted by the Chatsworth Chapter, NSDAR, in 2016 to provide supplies as needed. AMERICAN HISTORY ESSAY CONTEST Annual contest for fifth through eighth grade students. Finalists read their essays and receive certificates at the January Chatsworth Chapter, NSDAR, meeting. CSUN American History Scholarship - The California State University, Northridge (CSUN) History Department selects a graduate student for this annual monetary scholarship provided by the Chatsworth Chapter, NSDAR. REACH OUT AND READ
A national program that promotes early literacy by giving books through pediatric offices to children early in their development.
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takes place in October of each year at the Chatsworth Historical Society on the grounds of Chatsworth Park South. People from surrounding areas come to this historic event and enjoy a day of fun. Members of the chapter are also present, again giving away patriotic materials as well as DAR membership information and general information about our headquarters and museum. Activities include the Pioneer Challenge, encouraging children and adults to experience chores and games of yore, and booths operated by vendors or local groups offering items
ranging from jewelry to plants to baked goods to original art.
CHATSWORTH GARDEN
FESTIVAL is a community event, which takes place in April each year
and is sponsored by the Chatsworth Historical Society, located in Chatsworth
Park South. The chapter participates by distributing patriotic
materials as well as DAR information to those in attendance. There
is an emphasis on young people who receive such items as a small United
States Flag, Flag Codes, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America bookmarks, and the story
of the pledge. In addition, facts are obtained from those who
express an interest in joining DAR.