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Welcome to Estahakee Chapter Boca Raton,
Florida


The ESTAHAKEE Chapter takes its name from the
Seminole word meaning "Beautiful Scene" and was
originally organized in Boca Raton, Florida, on May 8, 1961.
Beginning with only 25 Charter Members, our Chapter has grown to a
membership of nearly 130.
Meetings of our award-winning chapter are held on the
second Monday of each month, October through May.

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The NSDAR Objectives are as
follows:
1. Historic Preservation - Perpetuation of the memory and spirit of
the men and women who achieved American Independence by the
preservation of historical relics and locations, and of
records of their individual service.
2. Promotion of Education - Support of
educational facilities.
3. Patriotic Endeavor - Promotion of patriotism and love of
country; encouragement of research and publication of
historical documents.
Chapter
Activities
Estahakee Chapter supports the NSDAR
Objectives through
the following
activities:
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American History Essay
Contest
- open to all
public, private, or parochial school students in Boca
Raton in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8, or in a sanctioned home
study program.
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DAR Good Citizen
Contest
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open to Seniors in various Boca Raton High
Schools.
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NSDAR Sponsored Schools
- funds donated to
schools throughout the country.
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NJROTC
- an Annual award
is presented to an outstanding NJROTC Cadet.
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Patriotic
Events
- Chapter sponsors
Veterans Day programs annually and participates in Memorial
Day Services at gravesides.
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U.S.
Flag - presented annually to patriotic
organization, historical society, school, scout troop, or
retirement/nursing home.
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Historical
Preservation -
Dedication of Historical Marker. Members research,
type and index records for placement in libraries and the
Boca Raton Historical Society.
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Lineage
Research
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genealogy workshops, free and open to the public, are
sponsored by Estahakee Chapter, and group genealogy trips
are arranged for members and prospective members. For more
information, please contact our Chapter Lineage Research
Chairman
Betty Schulz, or our
Registrar
Apryl Wiese.
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For
information regarding membership requirements, please visit our
National
Site. Interested in membership in the Boca Raton Chapter,
please contact:
 Chapter Regent
Mary
McCoy Allen

National
Society Daughters of the American Revolution
President
General, NSDAR Linda
Gist Calvin
"The
Spirit of Hospitality Opens Doors of Opportunity"
Florida
State Society Regent
Sue C. Bratton
"Reach for the Stars
and Make a Difference"

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Website last updated: August 11, 2008


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