The Caladesi Chapter, NSDAR, members participate in activities that preserve the past, support the present, and enhance the future for generations to come.

Historic Preservation

  • Host a free, public genealogy seminar every February
  • Conduct genealogy research monthly at Dunedin Library
  • Participate in transcription work for the NSDAR
  • Place plaques honoring local and patriot history
  • Support the NSDAR Library

Education

  • Support the DAR schools
  • Offer local elementary and middle school American history awards
  • Present local high school students the DAR Good Citizen Award
  • Honor and award a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) graduating cadet
  • Offer American History Essay Contest for elementary, middle, and high school students
  • Participate in The Great American Teach-In to share hobbies and life experiences with students at local schools
  • Sponsor local Head Start program for children and support its reading program
  • Participate in Junior American Citizen Award
  • Adopt local classrooms
  • Support Habitat for Humanity

Patriotism

  • Participate in veteran activities
  • Observe Constitution Week (proclamation from Dunedin City Council, display at library, church service, and luncheon)
  • Observe George Washington’s birthday, Flag Day, and Memorial Day
  • Are committed to our American heritage
  • Are a 50th Vietnam Commemorative Partner
  • Support the veterans at Bay Pines Veteran Affairs (VA) and C.W. Young VA Medical Centers
  • Support our troops overseas
  • Provide meals to the Fisher House
  • Participate in local VA stand downs with supplies for homeless veterans

Meetings

Our meetings are held on the third Monday of the month, September through May, in Dunedin at 11am. Generally, it is a “bring your own lunch” meeting. Prospective members and guests are always welcome!

Programs

Each meeting we have a program speaker. Types of programs include education, conservation, DAR Good Citizens, American history, support to the U.S. military, national defense, service for veterans, and women’s issues.

For more information about our activities and programs, please email the chapter!

Photos courtesy of Caladesi chapter, NSDAR, members.