Charitable contributions Barrington's NSDAR donates $7,700 to local organizations

Posted January 24, 2016 10:00 pm

Submitted by Cindy Seibert

Ellen Helzer, Signal Hill Chapter corresponding secretary, delivers a check to Detlev Pansch, executive director of the Barrington Area Library. Courtesy of Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR

It was a record year for fundraising for the Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR. Two successful fundraisers made it possible for the group to donate more than $7,700 to more than 30 organizations and programs that support the DAR mission of promoting historic preservation, education, conservation and patriotism.

"We are a great group and we make things happen," said Regent Kathy Boyle. "We are one the most active chapters in Illinois, and I am so proud of all we accomplished in 2015."

Planning for this year's events and fundraisers is already under way, with the 2016 date for the annual High Tea and Drama set for Oct. 19 at the Garlands of Barrington. To find out more about Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR, visit www.ildar.org/chapters/signalhill/Welcome.html

2015 recipients were: Barrington Area Library, Barrington's White House, Barrington History Museum, Gigi's Playhouse, Home of the Sparrow, Honor Flight Chicago, James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center, Lake in the Hills Historical Society, McHenry Co. Youth Orchestra, Native American Scholarships, Our Military Kids, Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, Stillman Nature Center, USO of Illinois, Veteran's Stand Down and several national and local NSDAR projects and programs.

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Signal Hill Chapter treasurer Deb Edlund presents Michelle Lussman, Volunteer Program manager for Home of the Sparrow, with a donation from the Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR. Courtesy of Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR

Beth Raseman, project coordinator for the Barrington White House, receives a donation from Linda Lyons, Signal Hill Chapter chaplain. Courtesy of Signal Hill Chapter, NSDA

Ken List, chief of Community Affairs with the James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, accepts a donation from Kathy Casey, First Vice Regent of the Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR. Courtesy of Signal Hill Chapter, NSDAR

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