Ann Taylor Schaeffer, National Chairman
C.A.R. and DAR: "Preserve the Past, Enhance the Present, and Invest in the Future"
"We may be beaten by the English; it is the chance of war; but behold an army which they can never conquer.
--General George Washington as he beheld children waiting to greet him on his return to West Point.
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution was created in 1895, by DAR at its fourth Continental Congress, and was chartered by an act of Congress. Ever since, C.A.R. has provided patriotic education and leadership training to children under the age of twenty-one who, like DAR members, have proven descent from those who aided the cause of American independence during the Revolutionary War.
In 1965, DAR created a new committee, the C.A.R. Committee. This year the C.A.R. Committee celebrates 55 years of service to the future of America -— our children -- by promoting membership in C.A.R. and by providing leadership and guidance to members of C.A.R. Currently, 2,000 DAR members play an active role as "seniors" for C.A.R. Join them! The experience of watching a child grow and learn, developing self-confidence and leadership ability, is one of life's most rewarding experiences and will ensure the future of our own organization.
How does C.A.R. work? C. A.R. mirrors DAR with local and state societies under the umbrella of the National Society. C.A.R. members serve on the local, state, and national level as officers and chairmen. Each has a corresponding "senior" who educates and guides. Members of the DAR, SAR, and S.R. provide that crucial "senior" leadership.
How does DAR provide “senior” leadership? Enroll your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sponsor a C.A.R. Society. Provide “senior” leadership for officers, committee chairs, or activities. Develop creative learning experiences. Provide financial support. This is your opportunity to invest in our future. To provide senior leadership, contact your senior state president or the senior national president.
The Wright Administration’s theme is to “Preserve the Past, Enhance the Present, and Invest in the Future,” and you can help through involvement in C.A.R.:
Preserve the Past: Provide opportunities for C.A.R. to learn about American History, Historic Preservation, through involving them in community projects, American History Committee essay contests, and commemorative events.
Enhance the Present: Create an involved and informed citizenry through community service, participation in J.A.C. clubs, promotion of literacy, service to our Veterans, resource conservation, understanding the Constitution, and through leadership training in the areas public speaking and parliamentary procedure,
Invest in the Future: Considering the perils facing our country, can any of us in good conscience not energetically support the C.A.R. Committee? If we as DAR members want to ensure our own existence in perpetuity and the future of our great Nation, C.A.R. membership is an investment in the future well worth making.
