2023/2024 Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDAR, Calendar of Events
Louis Joliet Chapter, NSDAR, meets on the first Saturday from September through May unless otherwise noted (*). Most chapter meetings are held at our local American Legion Posts and area churches. You are welcome to join us at our meetings to learn more about us. Please contact us using the form below for details on our meeting locations and times.
*September 16, 2023 Chapter Meeting Program: Constitution Week Presenter: Pat Decker, Constitution Week Chair Service Projects: Assemble Constitution Kits & Sparkle a Spangle - Skeins of Yarn Donations
October 7, 2023 Chapter Meeting Program: Flag Retirement Ceremony Presenter: Marie Lozano, The Flag of the United States of America Chair Service Project: Socks for Veterans
October 11, 2023 DAR National Day of Service Service Project: Station Appreciation - Thanking our First Responders - Police/Fire/EMS
November 4, 2023 Chapter Meeting Program: 125th Anniversary DAR Hospital Corps & Award Presentations Presenter: Cyndi Valencia, Commemorative Events Chair Service Projects: Hats, scarves, & gloves for Will County Community Concerns and Service in Seconds - Christmas cards for Manteno Veterans' Home
December 2, 2023 Chapter Meeting and Christmas Luncheon Program: District IV Director's Program - "A Beginning for All of Us" Presenter: Audray Gray, District IV Director Service Project: Toy Donations for Will County Community Concerns
January 6, 2024 Chapter Meeting Program: 175th Anniversary of the I&M Canal Presenter: I&M Canal Corridor Association Service Project: Hines V.A. - Fisher House
February 3, 2024 Chapter Meeting - Youth Awards Program: Youth Awards & Recognition Presenter: Mary Erhardt, Elizabeth Kaufman, Emily Petronio Service Project: Diapers and books for Adopted Classroom
March 2, 2024 Chapter Meeting Program: DAR Service for Veterans Presenter: Karen Stiehr, IL State Chair DAR Service for Veterans Service Project: Service in Seconds - Letters & Cards for Honor Flight Mail-Call
April 6, 2024 Chapter Meeting Program: The Golden Age of Paper Dolls Presenters: Sue Malmberg Service Project: Socks for Veterans
May 4, 2024 Chapter Meeting Program: State Regent's Program - Leadership and Teamwork: “None of us is as smart as all of us.” Presenter: State Regent Christina Bannon Service Project: Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony Honoring Revolutionary War Patriots to follow Chapter meeting
June 1, 2024 Chapter Meeting & Family Picnic Family Fun, Casual Dress Program: Dining in Early America Presenter: Correspondent Docents Julie Woller, Carol Castellon, Lucinda Lawrence Service Project: Joliet Slammers Baseball Game Fundraiser and SCARCE Crayon Recycling Project
Note: All meeting locations, times, and service projects are subject to change.
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