{"id":14,"date":"2021-05-05T17:06:41","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T17:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fssdar.com\/Caladesi\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-01-27T20:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:09:59","slug":"activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fssdar.com\/Caladesi\/activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Caladesi Chapter, NSDAR, members participate in activities that preserve the past, support the present, and enhance the future for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Historic Preservation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Host a free, public genealogy seminar every February<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct genealogy research monthly at Dunedin Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in transcription work for the NSDAR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place plaques honoring local and patriot history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the NSDAR Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support the DAR schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer local elementary and middle school American history awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present local high school students the DAR Good Citizen Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honor and award a Junior Reserve Officers&#8217; Training Corps (JROTC) graduating cadet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer American History Essay Contest for elementary, middle, and high school students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in The Great American Teach-In to share hobbies and life experiences with students at local schools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsor local Head Start program for children and support its reading program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in Junior American Citizen Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adopt local classrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support Habitat for Humanity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Patriotism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in veteran activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe Constitution Week (proclamation from Dunedin City Council, display at library, church service, and luncheon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe George Washington&#8217;s birthday, Flag Day, and Memorial Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are committed to our American heritage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are a 50th Vietnam Commemorative Partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the veterans at Bay Pines Veteran Affairs (VA) and C.W. Young VA Medical Centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support our troops overseas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide meals to the Fisher House<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in local VA stand downs with supplies for homeless veterans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meetings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our meetings are held on the third Monday of the month, September through May, in Dunedin at 11am. Generally, it is a &#8220;bring your own lunch&#8221; meeting. Prospective members and guests are always welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;s issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about our activities and programs, please email the <a href=\"mailto:Caladesi.DAR@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chapter<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photos courtesy of Caladesi chapter, NSDAR, members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Caladesi Chapter, NSDAR, members participate in activities that preserve the past, support the present, and enhance the future for generations to come. 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