Lakota Chapter NSDAR honoring America at the Auburn 4th of July Festival at Les Gove Park, July 2024 (Photo courtesy of Lakota Chapter, NSDAR)

Fort Vancouver Chapter NSDAR Vietnam Veteran Reception. (Photo courtesy of Fort Vancouver Chapter, NSDAR.)

Mt. View Memorial Park Revolutionary War Marker, dedicated 2024.

PATRIOTISM
The WSSDAR has been true to the precepts of the National Society of God, Home, and Country and our own State Society of Patriotism, Reverence, and Remembrance. We have made a difference in the lives of hundreds of military members at home and deployed and to the veterans we honor in so many of our activities. Thousands of dollars of goods have been donated and sent abroad to support our troops.  In addition, the WSSDAR chapters contribute annually to Wreaths Across America.

DAR members’ love of country is evident in the multitude of patriotic endeavors they pursue, including:

• Providing more than 200,000 hours of volunteer time annually to veterans in Veterans Administration hospitals and non-VA facilities
• Offering support to America’s service personnel in current conflicts abroad through care packages, phone cards, and other needed items
• Sponsoring special programs promoting the Constitution during its official celebration week of September 17-23
• Participating in naturalization ceremonies
• Presenting patriotic awards to deserving individuals, including:
  • Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award
  • DAR Good Citizens awards and medals
  • ROTC medals
  • Community Service awards
  • American history contests and awards

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