New York State Organization, NSDAR

Since 1890, the Daughters of the American Revolution have promoted patriotism, historic preservation, and education across the nation. Here in New York State, nearly 7,000 members of 131 local chapters embrace these ideals as members of one of the world's largest and most active women's service organizations, and we welcome your interest -- and your membership -- in DAR.

Our members advance the ideals on which our nation was founded, and our service work provides something for just about everyone. In just a few examples, we support our active duty military personnel, honor our veterans as members of the largest organization volunteering at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, conduct American history essay contests, sponsor local naturalization ceremonies, and operate and preserve historic sites. In nearly 3,000 chapters nationwide and several foreign countries, we feel an obligation to promote the American liberties and values for which our patriot ancestors sacrificed so much more than 225 years ago. Please visit our National Society's website at www.DAR.org to learn more about Today's DAR.

We welcome you to consider membership in our vibrant Society. Click on the links to find the chapter nearest you, and please make contact. We have volunteers eager to help you get started on the exciting journey to document your ancestry back to a patriot who aided the cause of America's independence. Through membership, you will find ways to express your patriotism, celebrate local history, and support education. Along the way, you will meet wonderful women and make many new friends.

It is an honor for me to serve as the New York State Organization's 42nd State Regent, a position that I will hold from July 2010 until July 2013. We will spend those three years working under the theme: "Celebrate the Empire State. Excelsior!"

Excelsior, of course, is our state motto and means "Ever Upward!" We believe that applies not only to our beloved state and nation, but also to DAR. I strongly encourage you to find out more about what DAR has to offer you - and join our mission today.

Best regards,

Denise Doring VanBuren

New York State Regent

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