National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Arkansas State Society
Objectives of DAR
who achieved American Independence." for the general diffusion of knowledge." to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing
for mankind all the blessings of liberty."
Mary Lee Schultz
Historical:
"To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women
Educational:
"To promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions
Patriotic:
"To cherish, maintain, and extend the institution of American freedom,
Mary Lee Schultz
Arkansas State Regent
"A Message from Arkansas State Regent, Mary Lee Schultz... "
Welcome to the website of Arkansas State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (ASDAR), a part of National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) with headquarters in Washington, D.C.
NSDAR was founded on October 11, 1890, and incorporated in 1896 by an Act of Congress. It currently has over 160,000 members with 3,000 chapters scattered in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and has international chapters in 11 countries. Almost 900,000 women have joined NSDAR since its inception. (To learn more about NSDAR, visit our National website at www.dar.org or call (202) 628-1776.)
ASDAR’s first State Regent Mrs. C. R. Breckenridge served this organization in 1893. Through its members our Society has served “God, Home, and Country” (NSDAR National Motto) continuously since that date through the past administration of Honorary State Regent Fern Taylor and into today. Our current National Theme of “The Spirit of Hospitality Opens Doors of Opportunity” reflects our commitment to extend membership to those women, 18 years of age or older, who are lineally descended from an individual who served the cause of American freedom during the American Revolutionary War, and through them serve our communities.
As Daughters our focus remains on Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism, the initial objectives of NSDAR. These aims are accomplished through promoting historical sites and materials; scholarships, public and private school programs; and recognition of important individuals (particularly our veterans) who have worked toward preservation of our freedoms, important dates (Constitution Week, Veterans’ Day, Flag Day, National Day of Prayer, Independence Day, etc.)
NSDAR is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization. We look forward to serving you, our communities, and our country with God’s help. If you are interested in membership, we welcome you to contact us.
Arkansas State Regent
Regent Schultz's
Administration Theme
"Windows to the Past Reflect Visions of Tomorrow"
State Bible Verse
"And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart". Galatians 6:9
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe with Arkansas DAR State Regent, Mrs. Mary Lee Schultz at the reception in her honor that was held at the Governor's Mansion.
Mrs. Charlotte Huntley, Major Jacob Gray Chapter Organizing Regent and Mrs. Ginger Beebe, wife of the Arkansas Governor with State Regent, Mrs. Mary Lee Schultz.
Membership
Any woman is eligible for membership in the NSDAR who
is not less than eighteen years of age and can prove lineal, blood line
descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence.
Documentation must be provided to prove direct descent from a patriot.
Sources may include birth, baptismal, marriage, death records, etc.
Admission to membership in the NSDAR is either by invitation through a
chapter in your state organization (or Unit Overseas) or as a
Member-At-Large. No Chapter may discriminate against an applicant
on the basis of race or creed.
Elected State Officers
State Regent:
Mary Lee Schultz
(Mrs. Donald R.)
Vice Regent:
Sue T. Thompson
(Mrs. Verl)
Chaplain:
Dora Kate Taylor Lee
(Mrs. Lovell)
Recording Secretary:
MarJo Dill
(Mrs. Robert)Corresponding Secretary:
Ann Hutton Presley
(Mrs. Joe)
Organizing Secretary:
Kathleen Ann Clark
(Mrs. Terence)
Treasurer:
Raeann Refeld Braithwaite
(Mrs. Paul)
Registrar:
Mary Reid Warner
(Mrs. Bob)
Historian:
Ann Allison Pounds
(Mrs. James W.)
Librarian:
Gail Stone
(Mrs. William Y.)Parliamentarian:
Betty L. Harp
(Mrs. John H.)
