Beach Cleanup at Fourth of July Beach at the annual DAR picnic on August 26, 2023. Family members helped pick up trash.
Annual DAR picnic at Fourth of July Beach on San Juan Island, August 26, 2023. Melanie Correl brought the festive fruit kabobs.
Melanie Correll's cookies taken to Border Security. October 2022
Jennifer Torres goodies taken to EMS. October 2022
Daytime Patriot Tree. At the October meeting, members hung ornaments with patriot names on the tree.
Goodies taken to the San Juan Island Library. October 2022
Natalie Nawn, George Washington aka James Bryd (Children of the American Revolution, WA State President) and Liza Westphalen at the September 20, 2022 chapter meeting
Susan Stickle was presented with her WSSDAR certificate in recognition of her work as chapter registrar, by Regent Patti Pratt
Regent Patti Pratt presenting Pat Van Skyhawk with a community service award and pin at the February 15, 2021 chapter meeting. Pat volunteers her time helping senior citizens understand their Medicare insurance options.
Regent Patti Pratt presents her granddaughter, Brianne Pratt with an Outstanding Junior Member Award, signed by the WSDAR regent
The memorial bench dedicated on October 23, 2021 to the founding regent of our chapter, Elizabeth Roark Forsman
Past and current regents of our chapter at the dedication of the Memorial Bench at the San Juan Historical Museum on October 23, 2021. Marguerite Jennings 2005-2008; Nancy Miller 2019-2021 and Patricia Pratt 2021-2023
DAR Day of Service on October 11, 2021. Members donated baked goods to EMT's, Ferry workers, Sheriff's office, Thrift store volunteers, Drug store, Animal shelter, Hospice and the Fire station
DAR meeting on 9-21-21 with the members standing behind the anniversary cake for the Santa Fe Trail
19th amendment display at the San Juan Library in Friday Harbor
Red, White and Blue patriotic cheesecakes for the DAR picnic on August 21, 2021
Chapter members and their families attending the annual DAR Picnic on August 21, 2021 held at 4th of July Beach on San Juan Island
Chapter members were joined by representatives from the local Boy Scout Troop #90 to conduct a Memorial Day service at the Valley Cemetery on San Juan Island
Regent Patti Pratt with Melanie Correll placing flags at the Valley Cemetery on San Juan Island for Memorial Day 2021
Regent Patti Pratt inducted into office on May 18, 2021
Susan Stickle displaying an Honor Quilt she made this winter to support veterans.
Beach clean up on November 6, 2020 at Tarte Park on San Juan Island with Patti Pratt
Gravestone cleaning on September 30, 2020 at Valley Cemetery on San Juan Island. Virginia Blatchely, Nancy Miller and Patti Pratt
Veterans Day 2020. Patti Pratt, Jean Thomas and Nancy Miller delivering a cake to the veterans at The Village at the Harbor.
Liza Westphalen placing flags on veterans graves. Memorial Day 2020
Placing flags on veterans graves for Memorial Day 2020 at Valley Cemetery on San Juan Island.
L to R: Mary Jane Anderson, Nancy Miller, Cheryl Jennings, Liza Westphalen, Mimi Wagner, Patti Pratt
Packing boxes for the Veterans Hospital
Beach clean up in the rain on San Juan Island
A thank you note and cake for the veterans and their families at the Orcas Island American Legion
Past regents of the San Juan Islands Chapter DAR. Alexis Kiselyk, Margarite Jennings, Vicki Thalacker, Mary Beth Macksey, Jean Thomas
Past Regent Jean Thomas talking about her family history
2019 San Juan Islands Chapter officers
Regent: Nancy Miller,
Vice Regent: Alexis Kiselyk,
Chaplain: Margarite Jennings,
Recording Secretary: Cindy Gauthier,
Corresponding Secretary: Cheryl Jennings,
Treasurer: Mimi Wagner,
Registrar: Patti Pratt,
Librarian-Historian: Mitzi Johnson
San Juan Islands Chapter DAR Regent Alexis Kiselyk and Washington State DAR Regent Lanabeth Horgen at 2019 State DAR Conference
2019 State DAR Conference first-time attendees
2019 State DAR Conference Regents Club
Patti Pratt and Lanabeth Horgen at 2019 State DAR Conference.
Zane Hoyt's induction at the August 2016 DAR picnic on Orcas Island with Registrar Patti Pratt and Acting Chaplain, Marilyn Cook.
Regent Mary Beth Macksey demonstrates the "Disappearing Bill of Rights" on her mug.
Members enjoying the 2016 Annual DAR Picnic at the Orcas Island Yacht Club at Deer Harbor.
2015-16 officers being presented by Jean Thomas, chairperson of the nominating committee at the May 2015 meeting. L to R: Patti Pratt, Registrar; Sue Rich, Chaplain; Susan Stickle, Recording Secretary; Mitzi Johnson, Corresponding Secretary; Lizz Divers Smith, Treasurer; Mary Beth Macksey, Regent; Jean Thomas, Past Regent.
Peter DeLorenzi, Curator of the American Legion Museum in Friday Harbor tells the history and give us a tour of the museum at the February 2015 meeting.
WWII display at the American Legion Museum.
February 2015 meeting.
Mimi Wagner induction at the November 2014 meeting.
Susan Stickle, Liza Westphalen, Mimi Wagner, Sharon Fishaut, Mary Beth Macksey.
Tour guide Robin Jacobson led DAR members and guests on a tour of the McMillan Mausoleum at Roche Harbor on November 1, 2014.
October 2014 meeting held on Lopez Island. Desserts made by hostesses Eleanor Bartig, Rochelle Fowler, Julie Van Camp, Gale McCallum and Zane Hoyt.
Author Sue Carnes was the guest speaker at the September 2014 meeting in Friday Harbor.
Constitution Week 2014 Proclamation given to Regent Sharon Fishaut by the San Juan County Council members. Shown are: Rick Hughes (Orcas) Regent Sharon Fishaut, Jamie Stephens (Lopez) and Bob Jarman (San Juan)
Pioneer Festival on San Juan Island - Sept. 2014: Lizz Divers-Smith, Regent Sharon Fishaut, Widget Webert
August 2014 Annual Picnic held at beautiful Lime Kiln State Park on San Juan Island. A special thank you to member Joanne Schlund and her husband, Ted for hosting our picnic at their park residence
August 2014 induction of new members: Mary Jane Anderson, Vicky Thalacker (reinstated), Joan Price and Mary Ann Dow
4th of July Parade in Friday Harbor. Abigail Adams: Sue Rich, Betsy Ross: Sharon Fishaut, Pocahontas: Lizz Divers-Smith, Amelia Earhart: Mitzi Johnson
Our 4th of July 2014 Parade Float "Who is your Storybook Heroine?" Joanne Schlund and her husband, Ted provided the beautifully restored 1951 truck for the float.
Two new inductees (center) at the May 2014 meeting. Registrar Susan Stickle, Rebecca Parks, Liza Westphalen and Regent Sharon Fishaut
Walking in the 4th of July parade are Widget Webert as Emily Dickenson, and Susan Stickle as Dr. Virginia Apgar.
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2023 induction: Regent Patti Pratt, Diana Stepita and Margaret Hall.
Mimi Wagner, Alexis Kiselyk, Mitzi Johnson, Nancy Miller, Melanie Correll, speaker Kyle Davies, and Patti Pratt. At the November 15, 2022 meeting, Kyle Davies spoke about the function of music on the battlefield and the Revolutionary War in the state of New York.
Patti Pratt's goodies taken to the animal shelter on San Juan Island. October 2022
Mitzi Johnson and Patti Pratt deliver goodies to staff at Harbor Assisted Living facility. October 2022
Evening Patriot Tree. Our chapter has Patriots from 11 of the 13 colonies! We even have two females on our tree. The top four colonies with the most patriots are: VA 9, PA 7, MA 6 and CT 5.
Nancy Miller's cookies taken to Sheriff's Office. October 2022
New members induction: Mary Pratt, Liza Westphalen, Hannah Johnson and Jennifer Torres during the annual August picnic at 4th of July Beach on San Juan Island
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Jim Moe who volunteered to help us.
L to R: Jim Moe, Mitzi Johnson (hidden behind Jim), Mary Jane Anderson, Marguerite Jennings, Cheryl Jennings, Patricia Pratt, Mimi Wagner, Natalie Nawn.
The plaque on the San Juan Islands Chapter DAR memorial bench located outside the San Juan Historical Museum
Memorial bench dedication at the San Juan Historical Museum on October 23, 2021. Back Row: Liza Westphalen, Melanie Correll, Nancy Miller and Natalie Nawn.
Front row on bench: Mimi Wagner, Cheryl Jennings, Marguerite Jennings, Patricia Pratt, Brianne Doucet
Guest speaker Judy Petitmermet talking about her Tory ancestor at the 9-21-21 DAR meeting on San Juan Island
Cake celebrating the anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail at the 9-21-21 meeting on San Juan Island
An envelope and letter was sent to Earl Otis, a WW II veteran, for the "mail call" during his Honor Flight back from Washington D.C. thanking him for his service.
Nancy Miller, Natalie Nawn and Patti Pratt set up the 19th amendment and Constitution Week display at the San Juan Library.
Members and family enjoying the potluck at the annual chapter picnic on August 21, 2021 held at 4th of July Beach on San Juan Island
Members Brianne Doucet and Cheryl Jennings helping with the community service beach clean up at 4th of July Beach after the annual chapter picnic on August 21, 2021
4th of July, 2021 Regent Patti Pratt (left) and others display D.A.R. posters with their Revolutionary War patriots listed
A young helper placing a flag at the Valley Cemetery on San Juan Island for Memorial Day 2021
Regent Patti Pratt with the Commander of the American Legion, Post 163 placing flags at the Valley Cemetery for Memorial Day 2021
Kris Phillips working on her Honor Quilt for the veterans. Other chapter members working on quilts (not shown) are April Ford, Nancy Miller, Patricia Pratt and Alexis Kiselyk.
Beach clean up on November 6, 2020 at Tarte Park on San Juan Island with Nancy Miller and Theo
Regent Nancy Miller placing flags at the Valley Cemetery on Memorial Day 2020
Memorial Day 2020 at Valley Cemetery on San Juan Islands
Chapter project supplying veterans at the Residential Rehabilitation Unit at the Walla Walla Veterans Hospital with personal hygiene items
Packing party for the Veterans Hospital
Presenting a check to Lanabeth Horgen for WSSDAR Regents Project
Cake for the Orcas Island American Legion
Thank you veterans and families of veterans for everything you sacrifice for our freedom
40th Anniversary of the San Juan Islands Chapter DAR. Lovely plants given to each past regent by current regent Nancy Miller
Past Regent Jean Thomas brought a patriotic dish to the 40th Anniversary meeting of the San Juan Islands Chapter
Liza Westphalen telling about her ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War
DAR members wearing 1894 fashion at 2019 State DAR Conference held in Seattle
Alexis Kiselyk, Lanabeth Horgen and Patti Pratt at 2019 State DAR Conference held in Seattle
Patti Pratt at 2019 State DAR Conference Memorial Service
Susan Stickle displays the beautiful quilt she made in 2016
2016 DAR picnic on Orcas Island. L to R: Marilyn Cook, Joanne Schlund, Gail McCallum, Zane Hoyt, Rochelle Fowler
Our newest member, Zane Hoyt and with Registrar Patti Pratt
New member Zane Hoyt with Corresponding Secretary Mitzi Johnson.
A lovely potluck lunch at the 2016 DAR Picnic on Orcas Island.
Regent Mary Beth Macksey inducting Natalie Nawn and Amber Pratt at the May 2015 meeting. L to R: Regent Mary Beth Macksey, Nancy Miller (Natalie's mother), Natalie Nawn, Amber Pratt and Patti Pratt (Amber's grandmother).
Vice Regent Minnie Knych conducts the February 2015 meeting at the American Legion Museum in Friday Harbor.
WWII display at the American Legion Museum in Friday Harbor. February 2015 meeting.
At the November 2014 meeting, April Ford received a special recognition certificate for her 40-year membership in DAR.
On November 1, 2014 DAR members and guests toured the McMillan Mausoleum at Roche Harbor Resort.
At the October 2014 meeting on Lopez Island, Rebecca Parks (shown) and Susan Stickle presented a program called "Chiseled in Stone" about researching cemeteries.
Constitution Week 2014. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. DAR members attending were: Lizz Divers-Smith, Regent Sharon Fishaut, Mitzi Johnson
Fundraiser at the Pioneer Festival selling baked goods and other items. Volunteers are: Linda Smith, Regent Sharon Fishaut, Widget Webert and Lizz Divers-Smith
Our special guest Washington State Chapter DAR Chaplain Lanabeth Horgen
Chapter officers welcome newly inducted members: Regent Sharon Fishaut, Mary Jane Anderson, Vicky Thalacker, Joan Price, Mary Ann Dow, Registrar Susan Stickle, Chaplain Mary Beth Macksey
DAR 4th of July Parade Float
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DAR members from several chapters toured the historic Capt. George Pickett house
Historic home of Capt. George Pickett, built in 1856
April 2014 celebration of Ruth Beebe Hill's 101st birthday! L to R: Mitzi Johnson, Sharon Fishaut, Susan Stickle, Sue Rich, Jean Thomas and Ruth Beebe Hill
Regent Sharon Fishaut with Past Worshipful Master Terry Lush of San Juan Masonic Lodge #175
Vice Regent Minnie Kynch and Lizz Divers-Smith with Past Worshipful Master Terry Lush of San Juan Masonic Lodge #175
March 2014: Dr. Mark Fishaut's Power Point presentation, "Flight and Rescue" was both heartbreaking and inspirational
Paideia School Colonial Trunk Show Presenters: Sue Rich, Lizz Divers-Smith, Regent Sharon Fishaut, Vice Regent Minnie Knych
Vice Regent Minnie Knych with essay contestants from Orcas Elementary School
History of the Flag presentation at Friday Harbor Elementary School. Vice Regent Minnie Knych and Sue Rich
Christmas 2013 luncheon at Vinny's Ristorante
Induction of Linda Smith, December 2013
San Juan Islands Chapter Regent, Sharon Fishaut, receives the Constitution Week 2013 proclamation from County Council member, Jamie Stephens
Chapter members attend the Town of Friday Harbor City Council proclamation ceremony. Corresponding Secretary Mitzi Johnson, Regent Sharon Fishaut, Past Regent Jean Thomas and Sue Rich
Ladies from Governor Isaac Stevens Chapter on Whidbey Island made a surprise appearance at the August 2013 picnic
Member Mamie Forbes graciously offered her waterfront deck at the Rose Cottage and prepared a delicious salmon luncheon for the 2013 annual picnic in August
DAR member, Mamie Forbes brought along her darling granddaughters to ride on the float in Orcas Island's July 6 Independence Day Parade
Chaplain Mary Beth Macksey and Joanne Schlund at the Orcas Island Independence Day Parade
Decorating the 4th of July parade float: Patti Pratt, Sharon Fishaut, Minnie Knych, Mitzi Johnson, Joanne and Ted Schlund. Not shown, Jim Knych
Costumes from 1650's to 1950's. Mitzi Johnson, Widget Webert, Jean Melbourne, Mackenzie Brown, Melanie Correll, Sue Rich, Patti Pratt and Marolyn Mills
Our first float... and no doubt about whose float it was!
A great opportunity for members from several islands to visit on the ferry ride for the June 2013 Lopez Island meeting
Members from four islands and the mainland attend the first meeting ever held on Lopez Island
Our tireless Registrar, Susan Stickle helping prospective member, Linda Smith complete her application aboard the ferry
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Vicky Thalacker, charter member and speaker at the May 2014 meeting in Friday Harbor
San Juan Islands Chapter DAR members aboard the ferry on their way to Bellingham to tour the historic Pickett House
Pickett House Historic Registry Plaque
A red, white and blue bouquet to honor Ruth Beebe Hill's 101st birthday. 101 flowers were picked from the FIshaut's garden to celebrate this special occasion
Past Worshipful Master Terry Lush presents "History of the Masons" at our April 2014 meeting
Regent Sharon Fishaut (right) presented a Certificate of Award to Vice Regent Minnie Knych at our March 2014 meeting for her service and dedication to the education committee
San Juan Islands Chapter DAR enters the electronic age! Chapter members Sue Rich, Mitzi Johnson and Susan Stickle use Skype at a board meeting to include Orcas members Wanda Evans and Mary Beth Macksey
Student demonstrating "Jacobs Ladder" game at Paideia School Colonial Trunk Show
Paideia School students playing "Jacks" at the Colonial Trunk Show
Orcas Elementary School essay contestants with Vice Regent Minnie Knych
Christmas 2013 luncheon held at Vinny's Ristorante in Friday Harbor. Musical presentation by Island Chordsman Plus
High School nominees for the Good Citizenship Award
History of the Flag presentation at Friday Harbor Elementary School.
Sue Rich, Regent Sharon Fishaut, Vice Regent Minnie Knych, Librarian Margarite Jennings wearing period costumes
Mitzi Johnson joined Regent Sharon Fishaut (taking photo), Prospective Ingrid Fabianson, Registrar Susan Stickle, Nancy Miller and her daughter to sign applications
The "Fab Five", inducted in October 2013. Torrey Prescott, Joanne Schlund, Lizz Divers-Smith, Patti Pratt and Ingrid Fabianson
Induction of Widget Webert, September 13, 2013
Past Regent Jean Thomas, Regent Sharon Fishaut, Vice Regent Minnie Knych, Sue Rich, Registrar Susan Stickle, Melanie Correll
Another Mother & Daughter membership added as Nancy Miller's lovely daughter, Natalie Nawn completes her application
Hilda Meryhew, WSSDAR State Historian (in black) presented a program on the history of shoes at the August 2013 picnic
Sharon and Mitzi share a huge bag of ice with another yellow jacket victim on the ferry ride home to Friday Harbor
Ted Schlund's beautifully restored 1951 Ford truck fit the parade theme of "Fabulous Fifties" in Friday Harbor's 4th of July Parade
Pending chapter member, Joanne Schlund and her husband, Ted not only volunteered their 1951 restored truck for both parades, but were the creative and construction team behind it's great display of patriotism
There seemed to be a record turnout of spectators this year at the 4th of July parade in Friday Harbor
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