Supporting our veterans is a major project of this chapter. Books have been collected from members to be donated to the Louis A Johnson Veterans Admin-istration Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Adult bibs have been made by our members and donated. Christmas cards are sent annually, as well as toiletry gifts and personal items.
Other projects and/ or celebrations held annually are as follows:
* Observation of Constitution Week involving civic, public and media
* Conduct American History/ Christopher Columbus essay contests
and recognize winners during April meeting
* Participate in Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Veterans' Day Parades
* Recognize Lewis County High School's Senior Class Good Citizen and
provide Veterans' Day Parade transportation and recognition.
* Plan programs that emphasize DAR goals and causes
* Conduct and/or attend geneaology workshop at Hacker's Creek
Pioneer Descendants' Library and Museum in Horner
* Recognize AFJROTC Cadet and award certificate and medal
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