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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. |
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PIONEER DAY is a commemoration of the founding of Chatsworth and 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. |
| 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. |
| FLAG DAY, members attend various patriotic celebrations, luncheons,
etc |
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VETERANS AFFAIRS The Chapter supports Veterans by donating clothes and other necessities to the VA. One member serves on the VA Volunteer Service Committee. |
LOCAL CHATSWORTH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS The chapter
is represented on the Chatsworth Community Coordinating Council, Chatsworth
Historical Society, Chatsworth Women’s Club, Chatsworth Neighborhood Council, the Santa Susana Historic State Park Association and the SCGS Library (Southern California Genealogical Society). |
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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 March 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. |
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PROMOTE LITERACY The chapter donates books to various libraries, schools and organizations. |
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NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE To Celebrate the founding of DAR on Oct. 11, 1895 the chapter participates in a community service project each year. Through the years donations have been given to Haven House, My Stuff Bags, and Operation Courage Is Beautiful (OCIB) preparing packages for distribution overseas specifically to servicewomen. |
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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA in December, there is a nationwide annual commemoration of Deceased Veterans at Cemeteries. Wreaths are bought to place on graves. |
| COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS Displays at the local Chatsworth Library of various patriotic holidays and historical events are showcased in the lobby |
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Photos used with permission by G. Aronoff and members of the Chatsworth Chapter, NSDAR - 2006 - 2024
