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Chapter Projects 
The primary objectives of the DAR
are:
To support these objectives, the
Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter is involved in the following projects:
American Flags The flag is a symbol of our country, and we feel great pride when we are able to promote the flag and to see it used correctly. Our chapter provides flags to the local Livermore schools and various other places in the area.
American History Essay Contest (grades 5-8) This contest is open to all grade 5, 6, 7, and 8 students in a public, private, or parochial school, or those who are home schooled. Each year a selected topic for use during the academic year is announced, and contest instructions are sent to the schools. Essays are judged for historical accuracy, adherence to topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. Awards are given at the chapter, district, state, division, and national levels. The topic for 2009-2010: "Describe how you felt on May 10, 1869, when the golden spike was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah, to celebrate the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad."
Christopher
Columbus Essay Contest (grades 9-12) "Discuss and analyze Christopher Columbus’
early influences and experiences and  Constitution Week Activities Our chapter celebrates Constitution Week each year. The celebration underscores our continuing dedication to the study, comprehension, teaching, protection, and promotion of the legacy and heritage of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Good Citizens Award The DAR Good Citizens Committee, established in 1934 by NSDAR, recognizes senior high school students who excel in qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Approximately 11,000 schools participate each year. The Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter annually presents a $1,000 and $500 cash reward to two local high school seniors.
Outstanding Teacher Award The Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter presents this award each year to a teacher who is currently teaching in the Livermore School District. We search for teachers who will be fondly remembered long after their students graduate. This award is unique to our chapter, and is our way of recognizing teachers who have a positive impact on their students.
Service to USO-Travis AFB The chapter is involved with the United Service Organization (USO) at Travis Air Force Base. Members donate needed items and volunteer their time to meet and greet the brave men and women who come through the USO.
Sponsors of the local C.A.R. Sybil Ludington Society The Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter is proud to sponsor the local Sybil Ludington Society of the Children of the American Revolution, one of the nation's oldest patriotic youth organizations. "The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution trains good citizens, develops leaders, and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people."
Support of DAR Schools Our chapter collects Campbell’s Soup labels, Box Tops for Education, and empty toner cartridges to contribute to DAR schools and provides funding.
Veteran Patient Services - Livermore Veterans Hospital The Josefa
Higuera Livermore
Chapter is a strong supporter of
the VA Medical Center in Livermore. Some of the things members
provide are handmade lap robes, Christmas cards, calendars, paperback
books,
and a Christmas luncheon. There is a dedicated chairman who looks for
ways in which members can help the veteran patients. *Some
information on these pages is quoted from the DAR National and State
websites. Web hyperlinks to
non-DAR sites are not
the responsibility of the NSDAR, the state organizations, or individual
DAR chapters.
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