Our chapter meetings are currently held on the second Wednesday or second Saturday of each month. The chapter does not meet June through August. We welcome guests and women interested in learning more about joining DAR.
All meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and a program. For more information, including the specific date and meeting location, contact us!
2026-2027 Chapter Meetings & Programs
September – The Story of the Bill of Rights. Over 250 years ago groups of citizens throughout the colonies wanted to be free from the British government. Militias were established and the Continental Army was created to fight the British. State representatives approved the Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, and finally the Constitution.
October – OSSDAR Museum Caples House Complex. We will hear from the chair of the Caples House Museum Complex Buildings and Grounds Committee who will share with us the history of our DAR museums and their significance.
November – Quilts of Valor. Quilts of Valor is a national non-profit organization dedicated to honoring US service members and veterans touched by war. Volunteers nationwide design, piece, and bind high-quality, hand-made quilts to offer a tangible expression of gratitude, comfort, and healing to those who have served.
December – Portland’s WWII Victory Shipyard. Henry Kaiser built World War II Victory shipyards; three were in the Portland and Vancouver areas. Vanport was built to support the ship building workers, which was mostly destroyed by a flood in 1948. This is where the initial development of Kaiser Hospital system began.
January – Our DAR Insignia Have you ever wondered about the “birth” of a DAR pin? The NSDAR Insignia Committee National Chair, will tell us about the life cycle of our pins, from conception to sales along with a few Do’s and Don’ts. Wear your pins!
February – Leading with Purpose. State Regent Jill Gentry will be our honored guest this month. She will join us as we celebrate our chapter’s 131st birthday! and present her program, “Leading With Purpose—Focusing on Our Future.” There’s a lot going on in the world, but we need to stay focused on creating the future of Oregon DAR.
March – Tucker Maxon School. The Head of Development from Tucker Maxon School, will tell us about their school, where deaf and hard-of-hearing children learn to listen and talk alongside their peers of typically hearing children.The chapter donates to Tucker Maxon each year and this is a great program to learn more about the school.
April – Generations in Converstation. State First Vice Regent Jennifer Torres will present tips for cross generation communication in her presentation “Generations in Conversation.”
May – Protocol and DAR. Our annual meeting will include a memorial service, a business meeting, annual reports, and a presentation, “Protocol and DAR.” The program will help members navigate chapter meetings and DAR events with confidence and courtesy, providing guidance on proper etiquette, appropriate attire, and traditions and courtesies observed. Honorary Chapter Regent Kelly Wiggins will present a program covering the basics along with guidelines when attending the OSSDAR State Conference.
