Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter

 

National Society

Daughters of the American Revolution

 

Livermore, CA

                      

 

Chapter History

 

Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter was organized by Sue Overturf and 15 members at large on April 15, 2000.  The Chapter took its name from Josefa Higuera Livermore.  Josefa  was the daughter of Ramona Bernal and Jose Loreto Higuera, and the wife of Robert Livermore, for whom the town and valley were named.  Numerous descendants of this couple still live in the area.

 

About the DAR

 

The Society was founded October 11, 1890.  There are approximately 190,000 members in 3,022 chapters throughout the United States and in several foreign countries.  The National Headquarters is located in three adjoining structures in Washington, DC.  The DAR Motto is God, Home and Country.  The DAR Objectives are historic preservation, promotion of education and patriotic endeavor.

 

Eligibility

 

An applicant for membership must be no less than 18 years of age.  She shall prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence, served in the Military, served in the Civil Service or provided other Patriotic Service.

 

When We Meet

 

We meet on the first Saturday of the month, September through May. Meeting time is 9:30 am.

Prospective members are always welcome.

 

Chapter Activities

 

 

American History Essay Contest (grades 5-8)

 

Good Citizens Award – Present a $1000 and $500 cash award to two local high school seniors

 

Constitution Week Activities

 

Support of DAR Schools

 

Presentation of new Flags for Livermore Schools

 

Veteran Patient Services - Livermore Veterans Hospital

 

Service to USO-Travis AFB

 

Sponsors of the local C.A.R. Sybil Ludington Society Chapter

 

 

Chapter Officers

 

Officers
  
Regent

Jane Everett
1st Vice-Regent

Glynice Pomykal

2nd Vice-Regent

Marilyn Carter

Chaplain

Suzanne Wade

Recording Secretary

Pat Moore

Corresponding Sec

Carolee Smith

Treasurer

Marilyn Cutting

Registrar

Jane Cote

Historian

Grare Davis

Librarian

Maris Medeiros

 

Membership Contacts:

 

Glynice Pomykal

gpomykal@comcast.net

925-455-4807

Jane Everett

jane.everett@sbcglobal.net

925-443-5565

 

 

Patriot Index

 

Visit other links

 

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

California State Society DAR

Livermore-Amador Genealogy Society

 

 

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Website was designed, created and is maintained by Jane Everett. Last updated November 2, 2006