Signal Hill, NSDAR Chapter Members 'Soldier On'

In a time of pandemic and shelter-in-place orders, members of the Barrington-area Signal Hill, NSDAR Chapter continue to "soldier on" in their mission (via Zoom to social distance) while serving others.

The chapter is currently focusing on the DAR "Patriot Project" sending care packages to active-duty deployed military both here and abroad. Some of the care packages will be sent to a military working dog section deployed overseas, while other care packages will be sent to active-duty military service men and women who are helping communities deal with the pandemic. DAR members are collecting candy, snacks of all kinds, coffee, tea and creamers, and a wide variety of personal hygiene products for the care packages. Each package will also include a hand-written note of appreciation to thank each one for their service.

The Signal Hill, NSDAR Chapter is continuing its work under the officers for 2020-2021: Joyce Wright, Regent; Kathy Boyle, 1st Vice Regent; Jenny Fisher, Registrar; Donna Cardwell, Treasurer; Lynne Backer, Librarian; Lynn Watters, Chaplain; Diane Scholten, Recording Secretary; and Lisa Davis, Historian.

The Signal Hill Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) was founded in Barrington, IL in 1972. NSDAR is a volunteer women's service organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Since its founding in 1890, more than one million women have joined both nationally and around the world. The local Barrington Chapter raises funds throughout the year and distributes them to 501 (c) (3) organizations whose missions support that of NSDAR: historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Membership in NSDAR is open to any woman age 18 and over who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. For more information:https://signalhilldar.com.