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Our Chapter History
The Oceanside Chapter was organized on September 28, 1929, with a membership of 20 women, and renamed the Santa Margarita Chapter in 1972.
Today we are an active Sisterhood of about 86 dedicated women of all ages and backgrounds. By combining our resources, talents, and life experiences, we work together for the growth and well-being of our Chapter and each other.
Since 1890, members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution have dedicated themselves to goals as relevant now as they were then: historical preservation, promotion of education, and encouragement of patriotic endeavor.
Our Vision
Our Sisterhood is looking toward the future while working in the present. Our up-to-date website, online newsletters, and email communiqu�s keep us on the leading edge of technology, and we include those members who are not comfortable with technology via telephone and postal mail.
We support the National Society's motto of "God, Home and Country," and its goals to Promote Education, Preserve History, Inspire Patriotism, and Foster Love of Country. We support our right to Freedom of Religion, and dispute those who promulgate Freedom from Religion.
We support our local schools with various awards as well as copies of the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Flag protocol. We support DAR schools in the Appalachians, and contribute annually to Toys For Tots.
Our annual Constitution Week celebrations include placing posters in local libraries and storefronts, and receiving Proclamations from our local City Councils.
We preserve the past through our Society's traditional lineage, conservation, history, education, and commemorative activities, and also support the present, e.g., the current, military undertaking.
We support our military, their families, and our veterans. Members have knitted and crocheted dozens of lap robes for local veterans.
We enjoy both a gratifying sense of pride in our sisters' contributions to our national heritage and the opportunity to serve our country in significant ways today.
We offer more than membership--we offer friendship and participation. Won't you join us?
TO DOWNLOAD BELINDA RACHMAN'S REPORT -- SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS: THE HISTORY OF THE SANTA MARGARITA CHAPTER , CLICK HERE!
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Santa Margarita Chapter
Honors Her Past Chapter Regents
Mrs. Belle Hellman 4/1929-1/1930
 Appointed by National Board as Organizing Regent
Miss Alice Newton 1/1930-6/1932
Mrs. J. F. Martin 6/1932-6/1934
Miss Emma L. Merrill 6/1934-5/1936
Mrs. Catherine McVey 5/1936-9/1937
Mrs. Isla B. Eschwege 9/1937-5/1940
Mrs. M. W. Elston 5/1940-5/1942
Miss Rena F. Martin 5/1942-6/1944
Mrs. Isla B. Eschwege 6/1944-6/1946
Miss Emma L. Merrill 6/1946-6/1948
Miss Winnifred Ale 6/1948-5/1950
Mrs. A. L. Renner, Sr. 5/1950-5/1952
Mrs. J. B. Welch 5/1952-5/1954
Mrs. George Johnson 5/1954-6/1956
Mrs. John Cassan 6/1956-6/1958
Mrs. J. Waldron Scott 6/1958-6/1960
Mrs. Roby F. Hayes 6/1960-6/1961
Mrs. Charles Van Pelt 6/1961-6/1964
Mrs. Andrew Milstead 6/1964-6/1966
Mrs. Kathleen Turner 6/1966-6/1967 |
Mrs. Hugh Leonard 6/1967-6/1968
Mrs. John Davis 6/1968-6/1969
Mrs. W. Ralph Hill 6/1969-6/1970
Mrs. Arthur Lawry 6/1970-6/1972
Mrs. G. F. Good, Jr. 6/1972-6/1974
Mrs. I. L. Hood 6/1974-6/1976
Mrs. James Johnston 6/1976-6/1977
Mrs. Paul Laun 6/1977-6/1978
Miss Helen Stark 6/1978-6/1980
Mrs. I. L. Hood 6/1980-6/1982
Mrs. Dale W. Mooring 6/1982-6/1984
Miss Carol Hoadley 6/1984-6/1986
Mrs. John L. Rowe 6/1986-6/1988
Mrs. Ciro Whited 6/1988-6/1990
Mrs. Norman J. Wade 6/1990-6/1992
Mrs. David K. Dickey 6/1992-6/1996
Mrs. William Diage 6/1996-6/1998
Mrs. Martha Gujda 6/1998-6/2000
Mrs. Wanda Prosser 6/2000-6/2002
Mrs. Chris Keays 6/2002-6-6/2004
Mrs. Adele Lancaster 6/2004-6/2006
Mrs. Victoria Nihiser 6/2008-6/2008 |
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If you would you like an informative brochure about the Santa Margarita chapter, contact our Registrar.
Please include:
Your full name Mailing address Revolutionary ancestor's name in question, or Interest in transferring from another chapter; if so, please indicate your membership number, chapter name and state.
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For membership information:
Regent|Donna Pinckney, Registrar
Sue Acosta, Web Master
Last Updated July 14, 2008
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