Nevada State Society Children of the American Revolution

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Pride. Patriotism. Love of Country.

The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people. Our six objectives for members are:

1. To acquire knowledge of American History.
   
   
2. To preserve and restore places of Historical importance associated with men and women who forwarded American Independence.
   
   
3. To ascertain the deeds and honor the memories of the men, women and children who rendered service to the cause of the American Revolution.
   
   
4. To promote the celebration of patriotic anniversaries.
   
   
5. To honor and cherish the Flag of the United States of America above every other flag.
   
   
6. To love, uphold and extend the principles of American liberty and patriotism.

Delegates at the 2011 Nevada state conference

Calendar of Events 2011 - 2012

• August 7, State President's visit to Fort Churchill Society, Carson City
• August 26, State President's visit to John Ashley Society, Las Vegas
• September 3, State President's visit to Cui-ui Society, Elko
• January 21, 2012, State President's visit to John C. Fremont Chapter DAR, Gardnerville
• March 25, 2012, Nevada State Conference, Carson City (download registration form)
• April 20-22, National C.A.R. Convention, Arlington, Virginia
• July 6 - 7, 2012, Western Region Conference, Seattle, Washington

State Officers 2011 - 2012

State Theme 2011 - 2012: Preserving the American Dream

Every day while we are Living the American Dream, thousands of American men and women are serving overseas in the U.S. Armed Forces Preserving the American Dream.

As Children of the American Revolution, our ancestors and their families shared the same kind of sacrifices as our service members and their families do today.  This year, let’s show our support for these brave men and women who continue Preserving the American Dream.

The State President’s Project asks each local C.A.R. society to participate in activities to support those who are Preserving the American Dream.

·  Go to www.webofsupport.com to sign up to adopt a service member serving overseas.
·  It is really simple.  Write a letter to your service member, make him or her a card, or send a goody box at least once a month or more if you like.
·  Fill up a flat rate box with items, including letters and cards from your society members.  Boxes, labels and customs forms are available for free at the U.S. Post Office.
·  Mail your box.  Always write WebofSupport.com above your name in the return address block.  If you have any trouble completing customs forms the Post Office Personnel will help you.  Also, see the easy-to-follow instructions at webofsupport.com/join.php.  You should be able to pack as much as you can fit into the small flat rate box and only pay $10 in postage for each box.
·  Remember it can take 10—14 days for your mail to arrive in Iraq/Afghanistan.  Some service members are very communicative, and some are not.  Even if you don’t hear from your service member, just keep writing and shipping.
·  Some of our service members use military assigned e-mail addresses...if yours does you might be able to e-mail your service member.

Please keep track of your activities.  Boxes can be logged as to how many pounds of items you shipped overseas to your service members.  You can also track the number of cards, letters, e-mails, etc.  Each local society will be asked to give a report regarding their activities Preserving the American Dream just prior to the Nevada State Society conference in the spring of 2012. Download our project flyer here.

National Theme 2011 - 2012: Living the American Dream

Each year, the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution creates a National Theme and the National President develops a program that will benefit the Society and the nation.

The National Theme for the 2011–2012 N.S.C.A.R. year is Living the American Dream.

Our Founding Fathers had a dream for what they wanted America to become, and great risk came with the action on that dream for them and everyone else who gave aid to the American Revolution. As the Children of the American Revolution, we honor their dream and their bravery, but their dream and their fight for America did not end in the time of the American Revolution. We carry with us today the same core values of their dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. What better way is there to honor their dream than by supporting those who defend that dream today? Thanks to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, we are able to be Living the American Dream.

This year our National Project is to raise funds for the Fisher House Foundation. The Fisher House Foundation builds "comfort homes" on the grounds of major military and Veterans Affairs medical centers. These homes are made available for families of those being treated to stay free of charge, allowing them to be close to their loved ones in their time of need. For more information visit the Fisher House website at www.fisherhouse.org.

The funds that we raise will go toward building a new Fisher House that needs donations at the time of our National Convention in April 2012. There are 54 Fisher Houses located throughout the United States and in Germany and 16 Fisher Houses that are currently in the planning, design, or construction phase.

While we are raising funds for a new house, a heavy focus throughout the year is being placed on volunteering with Fisher Houses that are in operation. 60% of our local societies are in a state with a Fisher House, and 99% have a Fisher House in their state or an adjacent state which allows for lots of hands-on contact with this project. Through volunteer hours and donating items such as books, toys, and food, C.A.R. hopes to have a major impact on military families throughout the nation.

The C.A.R. Creed states, "I believe in the Children of the American Revolution as an organization for the training of young people in true patriotism and love of country in order that they shall be better fitted for American citizenship". A significant way to encourage "patriotism and love of country" is to support those in our military and their families who exemplify these values.

We are supporting the Fisher Houses this year so that our organizations can make Living the American Dream together a reality.

Nevada C.A.R. Societies

Cui-ui Society, Elko

Fort Churchill Society, Carson City-Reno

John Ashley Society, Las Vegas

 

Membership

Founded in 1895, the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, is the oldest patriotic organization for youth in our country. Membership is open to descendents of patriots of the American Revolution.

Any boy or girl under the age of twenty-one is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution who is lineally descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty, rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or States, or of the United States, provided that the applicant is personally acceptable to the Society.

Meetings and activities are planned for all ages with special consideration given to younger members.

Members gain invaluable leadership experience in conducting meetings, following parliamentary procedures and standard protocol, serving as delegates and speaking before groups at local, state and national conferences. The responsibility and privilege of selecting officers helps members gain an understanding of the democratic process.

For more information on about the Nevada State Society, contact Senior State President Stacy Woodbury.

This site last updated on January 22, 2012.

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