American Heritage Committee

•          Inform.

•          Promote participation in contests for poetry, art, crafts, literature, music, and drama.

American History Committee

•          Promote the study of American history, honoring historically significant people, places, dates,

and events.

•          Promote participation in the American History Essay contest for students in 5th, 6th, 7th, &

8th grades.

•          Obtain and present “Awards for Outstanding Work in American History” to selected students.

•          Promote participation in the Christopher Columbus Essay contest for students in 9th, 10th, &

11th grades.

American Indians Committee

•          Inform and support financially.

•          Provide information to membership about DAR-sponsored efforts to aid American Indians.

•          Alert members to the need for financial assistance and educational aid to Native American

youth.

•          Promote support of two schools.

Americanism Committee

•          Inform.

•          Represent the chapter at naturalization ceremonies.

•          Promote knowledge, loyalty, and love of country in the hearts and minds of American

citizens.

•          Propose recipients for “Medal of Honor” and “DAR Americanism Medal.”

Chapter Achievement Award Committee

•          Ensure chapter participation in Achievement Award goals.

Community Service Awards Committee

•          Provide recognition for voluntary achievements in cultural, educational, humanitarian,

patriotic, historical, or citizenship endeavors, or in environmental conservation.

Conservation Committee

•          Inform.

•          Encourage and support ongoing projects for community beautification and conservation

of our natural resources.

•          Submit candidate for “NSDAR Conservation Medal,” if appropriate.

Constitution Week Committee

•          Urge the signing of proclamations by mayors designating Constitution Week.

•          Place materials for displays in public places, such as libraries and schools.

•          Solicit editorials, news articles, radio and TV news coverage, and Public Service

announcements

celebrating Constitution Week.

•          Provide “Constitution Sidelights” at each chapter meeting.

DAR Good Citizens Committee

•          Oversee the “DAR Good Citizens Award” contest.

DAR Magazine Committee

•          Encourage membership to subscribe to the American Spirit magazine.

DAR Museum Committee

•          Inform members about the DAR Museum, its exhibits, programs, and needs.

DAR Scholarship Committee

•          Inform high schools about scholarships available; solicit applicants for them.

DAR School Committee

•          Promote contributions and support of the DAR Schools.

DAR Service for Veterans Committee

•          Support and encourage veterans’ programs in the community.

•          Present “Outstanding Veteran Patient,” “Outstanding Youth Volunteer,” and “Outstanding DAR

            Service for Veterans” award nominees, if applicable.

The Flag of the Unites States of America Committee

•          Educate members about the flag.

•          Present flags to new citizens at naturalization ceremonies, and schools, etc.

Genealogical Records Committee

•          Seek unpublished genealogical records and prepare them for use in the DAR library.

•          Participate in the GRC indexing project, if able, and encourage chapter members to do the same.

Junior American Citizens Committee

•          Encourage the organization of JAC clubs for the promotion of patriotism in the local area, schools,

            etc.

Junior Membership Committee

•          Encourage new members (ages 18-35 years of age) toward active participation in the chapter.

•          Coordinate fund raising efforts for Junior Membership projects.

Lineage Research Committee

•          Assist potential members who have been invited to join the chapter to obtain required  

documentation for membership.

Membership Committee

•          Follow up on prospective member information received.

•          Help prospective members with application papers.

•          Be available to speak to local civic groups about DAR.

•          Keep in contact with prospective members and invite them to meetings.

National Defense Committee

•          Educate members about national defense issues at each meeting.

•          Distribute literature about national defense to members and others.

•          Obtain and present “Good Citizenship Medals” to selected students.

•          Obtain and present “ROTC Medals” to selected students.

Program Committee

•          Plan programs and secure speakers for the chapter.

•          Submit entries for “Best Program Contest.”

Public Relations Committee

•          Tell the DAR story.

•          Contact media personnel about DAR activities, and request coverage.

•          Supply media with DAR information.

•          Collect copies of news articles for the chapter scrapbook;  send copies of such articles to the state

            Public Relations Chairman via the Master Questionnaire and also to the state Pressbook Chairman.

Seimes Technology Center Committee

•          Seek financial support by promoting the center and its collections to members.

Volunteer Information Specialists Committee (VIS)

•          Assist chapter members with DAR related computer skills and access.

Women’s Issues Committee

•          Bring attention to issues of health, career, and family to chapter members and others.

•          Assist in the promotion of healthy living, sound family relations, and other issues that affect today’s

            women.

Commemorative Events Committee

•          Encourage and participate in various special commemorative events and activities that celebrate

            our history.

DAR Genealogy Preservation Committee

•          Enter data found on second page of applications into NSDAR’s database.

DAR Project Patriot Committee

•          Support the wounded military personnel at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.

•          Support the men and women engaged in fighting the war on terrorism.

Insignia Committee

•          Promote the proper use and placement of the Insignia and the wearing of the Insignia pin, the official

            ribbon, and the placement of the various service bars and pins upon the ribbon.

Literacy Challenge Committee

•          Encourage involvement of the membership in programs promoting literacy.

Yearbook and Chapter Website Committee

•          Publishes Chapter Yearbook

•          Maintains Chapter Website

TN Genealogical Society Committee

•          Liason to historical records and events at TnGen

•          Provides support and information available at TnGen for member research