Daughters of the American Revolution conducts Day of Service ...

Monday, October 11, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapters around the world participated in special service projects in their communities in recognition of the DAR National Day of Service, which honors the founding of the DAR October 11,1890. This year, Hannah Lee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution chose to honor healthcare workers on the frontline and all staff for keeping the medical centers running during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Local DAR chapter members distributed 40 baskets of goodies between the hospitals in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties.

Pictured above, members of the area DAR Hannah Lee Chapter distribute nine goody baskets to Veterans Memorial Hospital (VMH) in Waukon in honor of the DAR Day of Service. Pictured, left to right, are Rachel Wagner, VMH Radiology; Kelly Baxter, VMH Radiology; Wendy Novak, Hannah Lee Chapter Registrar; Peggy Harvey, Hannah Lee Chapter Vice Regent; Karen Mathis, VMH Chief Nursing Officer; and Michael Coyle, VMH Chief Executive Officer.

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With more than 177,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. DAR members are committed to volunteer service having served more than 12.5 million hours in communities throughout the world during the past three years. To learn more about today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org or connect with DAR on social media at facebook.com/TodaysDAR, twitter.com/TodaysDAR and youtube.com/TodaysDAR. Submitted photo.