September 2004

11	Patriot Day - Fly Your Flag! 9:00am - 12:00pm - D.C.DAR Fall Briefing, NSDAR Headquarters, National Officers Club.  D.C.C.A.R. Sales opportunity! Bag Lunch - $6.00.  Specify Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad when reserving your lunch.  Contact Marcia Guzauskas or Karen Falkenstein.  Make checks payable to Sr. State Treasurer, D.C.C.A.R.
19	2:00pm - D.C.DAR Constitution Day Celebration.  St. Andrew and St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Catholic Church, 402 East Monroe Ave., Alexandria, VA. D.C.C.A.R. Members will be reciting the Preamble to the Constitution.  Members, please arrive at 1:30pm to practice.
21	Grand Opening - National Museum of the American Indian.  << Visit website for more details.
25	* 1:00pm - American Indian Heritage Day and Joint Society Meeting - Congressional Cemetery.  Harriett Lothrop Society, hosting.  Contact Lloyce West. Order of Events Remembrance at John Hunters grave Viewing of the Indian area Joint Society Business Meeting at 2:00pm in the Gate House
October 2004 2   9:15am D.C.DAR State Board of Management - Parish Hall of St. John's Church in Georgetown (3240 O Street, N.W.).  Mr. Meeds will bring greetings.   11 11:00am Columbus Day Celebration - Union Station   15   Deadline - District of Columbia Chit Chat (State newsletter).  Contact Karen Falkenstein, Sr. Editor.   19 Yorktown Day - Yorktown Victory Center, Yorktown VA   ~ MAP This event is not an official D.C.C.A.R. event.  Please make arrangements on your own.   31 2:00pm - Annual Penny Harvest/Mountain Schools Program.  Arlington Temple United Methodist Church, Roslyn VA.  Hosted by Harriett Lothrop Society.  Contact Lloyce West. November 2004 2   Election Day - Fly Your Flag! 11   Veterans Day - Fly Your Flag! 14   2:00pm Boundary Stone visit.  (Southwest #5) - Meet at First Christian Church.    26 Reception for DCSSAR Debutantes   27 27th Annual DCSSAR Potowmack Ball - Almas Temple. December 2004 15   Deadline - District of Columbia Chit Chat (State newsletter).  Contact Karen Falkenstein, Sr. Editor.   30 Night Before New Years Eve Party - Ice Skating at National Sculpture Garden.  2005 January 2005 7 Annual Membership Dinner, Merit Award Meeting, and Sleepover in the Country - Meeds Manor.  Mount Vernon Society, hosting.  Contact Marcia Guzauskas.  February 2005 5 12:00 - 2:00pm - Merit Award meeting.  Sr. Society Presidents and Sr. Board members only.  NSCAR Headquarters Cafeteria.  Tour of CAR Museum follows. Contact Gary Meeds.   6 Merit Award meeting for general membership cancelled.   15   Deadline - District of Columbia Chit Chat (State newsletter).  Contact Karen Falkenstein, Sr. Editor.   21 Celebration of George Washington's Birthday.  D.C.C.A.R. Hosting.  Rossyln Westpark Holiday Inn.  Reservations due by February 14, 2005.   26 New Date, Time and Location!  11:30am - Luncheon Honoring Special Senior Miss Melissa Brown. First Christian Church, Falls Church VA.  Contact Marcia Guzauskas. March 2005 11-12 D.C.C.A.R. State Conference.  Rossyln Westpark Holiday Inn.  Contact Gary Meeds. April 2005 22-24 110th National Society C.A.R. National Convention.  Hyatt Regency Crystal City VA.  Contact Mr. Meeds. June 2005   17-18 Western Regional Meeting - Tigard, OR   17-18 D.C.DAR State Conference   24-25 Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting - Great Falls, MT   28-29 Great Plains Regional Meeting - Kearney, NE   July 2005 1-2 Great Lakes Regional Meeting - LaCrosse, WI   11-12 South Central Regional Meeting - Irving, TX   15-16 Mid-Southern Regional Meeting - Nashville, TN   16 DCSSAR Annual Independence Day Ceremony - Congressional Cemetery, Washington DC   18-19 Southeastern Regional Meeting - Greensboro, NC   22-23 Eastern Regional Meeting - Albany, NY District of Columbia member, Emily Falkenstein will preside.  Emily was elected National Vice President of the Eastern Region at National Convention in April 2005.   26-27 New England Regional Meeting - Wakefield, MA   August 2005 14 2:00pm - Great Volleyball Challenge!  Sleepy Hollow Bath & Racquet Club   11-12 South Central Regional Meeting - Irving, TX   28 2:00pm - Annual Packet Meeting - Olshonsky's   September 2005 10 9:00am - 12:00pm - D.C.DAR Fall Briefing, NSDAR Headquarters.  D.C.C.A.R. Sales opportunity!  Members, please arrive by 10:00am to help with bag lunches. Bag Lunch - $8.00.  Specify Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad when reserving your lunch.  Contact Marcia Guzauskas or Karen Falkenstein.  Make checks payable to Sr. State Treasurer, D.C.C.A.R.    11 Patriot Day - Fly your Flag at half-mast Patriot Day was signed into law on December 18th, 2001 as a day to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorists attacks on our country. On Patriot Day, Americans should fly their flags at half-staff and observe a moment of silence to honor those individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.   18 2:30pm - (Members, please arrive at 2:00pm) D.C.DAR Constitution Day Celebration.  St. Andrew and St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Catholic Church, 402 East Monroe Ave., Alexandria, VA. D.C.C.A.R. Members will be participating at the beginning of the program.  Please contact Mr. Meeds if you plan to attend. October 2005 2 2:00pm - Tour of Clara Barton House, Glen Echo MD 9 2:00pm - Pageant of Peace Project Meeting, Olshonsky's house. Come and help assemble the ornaments to be displayed on the D.C. Tree at the 2005 Pageant of Peace.  Email Mrs. Olshonsky for directions.   10 11:30am - Columbus Day Wreath Laying Ceremony - Union Station   15 Deadline "Capitol Chit Chat", State Newsletter -  All members and seniors are encouraged to send articles to Mrs. Falkenstein.   19 Yorktown Day - Yorktown Victory Center, Yorktown VA   ~ MAP This event is not an official D.C.C.A.R. event.  Please make arrangements on your own.   30   2:00pm - Annual Penny Harvest/Mountain Schools Program.  Arlington Temple United Methodist Church, Roslyn VA.   Bring your pennies for the Mountain Schools, "Soup & Socks" for the Homeless, and your creativity to make posters for the Fisher House!   November 2005 6 2:00pm - Boundary Stone Cleanup Meeting, First Christian Church, Falls Church VA.   11   Veterans Day - Fly Your Flag! 19   12:00 noon - Luncheon following D.C.DAR State Board of Management First Christian Church, Falls Church VA.   25 7:00-9:00pm - Reception for DCSSAR Debutantes - St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown   26 6:00pm - 28th Annual DCSSAR Potowmack Ball - Almas Temple. December 2005   1 5:00pm - Christmas Pageant of Peace Opening Ceremony and 82nd Lighting of the National Christmas Tree - White House Ellipse.  Metro: Federal Triangle; McPherson Square   15 Deadline "Capitol Chit Chat", State Newsletter -  All members and seniors are asked to  send articles to Mrs. Falkenstein.   30 4:00pm SHARP!  - Night Before New Years Eve Event Please RSVP as soon as possible!  Limited number of tickets available for the Washington Monument tour!  Call Mr. Meeds at 703-209-1404 or email lampliter@aol.com Tour Washington Monument - 4:00pm (timed tickets will be provided) Visit District of Columbia tree at the Pageant of Peace Enjoy dinner at Old Ebbit's Grille 2006 January 2006 6-7 Annual Sleepover in the Country and Merit Award Meeting - Home of Mr. & Mrs. Meeds.  Mount Vernon Society, hosting.  Contact Marcia Guzauskas.    14   D.C.DAR State Board of Management - First Christian Church, Falls Church VA Luncheon Honoring Special Senior Mrs. Molly Fretz.  Mount Vernon Society, hosting. Contact Marcia Guzauskas.    15 Deadline "Capitol Chit Chat", State Newsletter -  All members and seniors are asked to send articles to Mrs. Falkenstein.

February 2006

Contact District of Columbia Society Sons of the American Revolution (DCSSAR) for reservations.  Adults $30; C.A.R. Members aged 12 and under, $15.
 

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June 2006

July 2006

• 10:00a.m. - DCSSAR Annual Independence Day Ceremony
  Congressional Cemetery, Washington DC. 
• Immediately following: D.C.C.A.R. Remembrance at the Grave of John Hunter, Revolutionary Drummer Boy
• 11:30a.m. - Brunch and Program at the Channel Inn

Blanket making, technique sharing, and socializing. Bring a snack, your current project, and a friend or two!  Please RSVP directly to Project Linus.
 

August 2006
 

September 2006
 

Sept. 16    MARCH TO YORKTOWN - Bladensburg to Georgetown D.C.
Sept. 17-19  MARCH TO YORKTOWN - Georgetown to Mount Vernon VA and rest two days there

Oct. 14-15   Events in Washington D.C. to commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the Siege of Yorktown

Oct. 19-22   Events at Yorktown Victory Center, Yorktown VA, concluding a series of observances stretching over seventeen months from Rhode Island to Virginia.

October 2006
 

Saturday: 1:15pm - Gather at Anderson House to march to the Ceremonial Renaming of P Street Bridge to Lauzun Legion Bridge.  Refreshments follow at the Anderson House See Next Event! for details!

Sunday: 9:30am - Program and Wreath Laying ceremony for Gilbert de Lafayette and Jean de Rochambeau.  Lafayette Square Park on Pennsylvania Ave side. Metro stop: McPherson Square, exit toward Vermont Ave/White House.
 

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June 2007

3	11:00am - 1:00pm - D.C.C.A.R. State Board Meeting Marriott Courtyard - Arlington Crystal City 2899 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington VA 22202
9	9:30am D.C.DAR State Board of Management Meeting - NSDAR Headquarters, President General's Reception Room D.C.C.A.R. serves Lunch (members, arrive at 10:30am)
National Society Summer Regional Tour - June 18 through July 28, 2007 Travel all over the U.S. to learn about the National Project and Committee Contests!
18-19	Rocky Mountain Region - Regional Meeting, Arizona
22-23	Western Region - Regional Meeting, Washington State
Break...
26	DEADLINE - July 4th Luncheon Reservations
27	National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Continental Congress National Headquarters, 1776 D Street, N.W., Washington, DC

July 2007

4	Independence Day - Fly your Flag!
4	10:00am (presenters arrive at 9:30am) - Declaration of Independence Commemoration and Wreath Laying at the tomb of Elbridge Gerry, Congressional Cemetery, Washington DC Followed by D.C.C.A.R. Ceremony at the Grave of John Hunter, Revolutionary Drummer Boy.  Dedication of tree sponsored by the D.C.DAR Conservation Committee chairman, Beverly Kimes.                                                                 Luncheon sponsored by DCSSAR  Pier 7 Restaurant - Cash Bar 11:45am; Luncheon 12:30pm
Regional Tour Resumes...
6-7	Eastern Region - Regional Meeting, District of Columbia - that's us!
Break...
9	National Society Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR) National Convention, Virginia
Regional Tour Resumes...
10-11	Southeastern Region - Regional Meeting, Alabama
13-14	South Central Region - Regional Meeting, Mississippi
17-18	Great Plains Region - Regional Meeting, Missouri
20-21	Mid-Southern Region - Regional Meeting, Kentucky
23-24	Great Lakes Region - Regional Meeting, Indiana
27-28	New England Region - Regional Meeting, Maine
29	Annual D.C.C.A.R. Packet Workshop and Planning Meeting/Picnic Concord-St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Bethesda MD

August 2007 

11	11:00am - 2:00pm - D.C./Maryland C.A.R. Volleyball Challenge (D.C. hosting) Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, Gaithersburg MD
25	This event is not an official D.C.C.A.R. event.  Please make arrangements on your own. 1:00-3:00pm - Classic Car Show and Veterans Appreciation Day - Walter Reed Army Medical Center Sponsored by Eleanor Wilson Chapter, D.C.DAR Contact Janet McFarland, Chapter Regent for more information.
September 2007
3	Labor Day - Fly your Flag!
8	10:00am - Joint Society Meeting NSDAR Headquarters - Lower Level Breakroom Hosted by Mount Vernon Society Kids Helping Kids Committee Program and Bag Lunch Assembly D.C.C.A.R. Bag Lunches following D.C.DAR Fall Briefing - Hosted by Harriett Lothrop Society
11	Patriot Day - Fly your Flag at half-staff Patriot Day was signed into law on December 18th, 2001 as a day to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorists attacks on our country.  On Patriot Day, Americans should fly their flags at half-staff and observe a moment of silence to honor those individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
11	This event is not an official D.C.C.A.R. event.  Please make arrangements on your own. Naturalization Ceremony 10:00-11:00am - E. Barrett Prettyman US Courthouse Ceremony Ct Room 6th Floor   DCDAR hosting.  State Regent, Adele Bowyer to address the new citizens.
16	2:30pm - D.C.DAR Constitution Day Celebration with the Massing of the Colors All Saints Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase MD             Following the Constitution Day event Christmas Pageant of Peace Ornament Workshop  Cancelled
17	Constitution Day - Fly your Flag!
30	This event is not an official D.C.C.A.R. event.  Please make arrangements on your own. Madonna of the Trail Statue Re-dedication, Bethesda MD

October 2007
7	Joint Society Meeting - Hosted by Harriett Lothrop Society American Heritage Committee Program and Pageant of Peace Ornament Workshop
8	Columbus Day - Fly your Flag!
8	Columbus Day Wreath Laying Ceremony - Union Station Sponsored by the National Columbus Celebration Association
19	Yorktown Day - Fly your Flag!
19	This event is not an official D.C.C.A.R. event.  Please make arrangements on your own. 9:00am - 5:00pm Yorktown Day - Yorktown Victory Center, Yorktown VA  MAP 10:00 am Parade and Ceremonies - Yorktown Battlefield and Main Street. Demonstrations by the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard to commemorate the 226th anniversary of America’s Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown.  Free. 12:00noon - Brunswick Stew Lunch - Churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street  Ham biscuits, Brunswick stew and homemade pies.  Admission.
20-21	9:00am - 5:00pm - Yorktown Victory Weekend - Yorktown Battlefield Special programs and tours to mark the 226th anniversary of the American and French victory at Yorktown.  Admission. Nearby at the Yorktown Victory Center - demonstrations of military life and tactics are presented during its “Yorktown Victory Celebration.” Admission.
20	9:30am Coffee/10:00am Meeting - D.C.DAR State Board of Management Meeting D.C.C.A.R. Bag Lunches following meeting.  Bag Lunches will not be served
21	2:00pm - Joint Society Meeting and Annual Penny Harvest - hosted by Mount Vernon Society  Mountain Schools, American Indians, Government Studies, and Conservation Committee Programs
22	NSCAR Senior National Board of Management Meeting
28	Statue of Liberty Day - Fly your Flag!
November 2007
3	8:00am - TICKET Giveaway for Ceremonial Lighting of the National Christmas Tree - Ellipse Visitor Pavilion at the southwest corner of 15th and E Streets, NW.
4	2:00pm - Christmas Pageant of Peace Workshop at the O'Connell's.  Contact Mrs. O'Connell to RSVP and get directions. Boundary Stone Visit to be rescheduled
11	39th Annual Massing of the Colors - U.S. Naval Academy Chapel, Annapolis MD.  All D.C.C.A.R. members are invited to participate.  Contact Mrs. Schaeffer Veterans Day - Fly your Flag!
22	Thanksgiving Day - Fly your Flag!
23	7:00pm - DCSSAR Annual Potowmack Ball Reception in honor of Bruce A. Wilcox, President General of the NSSAR and Mrs. Wilcox and This Season's Debutantes. St. John's Church Parish Hall, 3240 O Street, NW, Washington, D.C.  Business attire. Reservations required. Contact Mr. Robert Warren.
24	6:00pm - DCSSAR Annual Potowmack Ball and Presentation of Debutantes. Grand Ballroom, The Almas Temple, 1315 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Formal Attire.  Receiving line 6:00 p.m., Dinner 7:00 p.m. Cost: $75.00 per person.  DCCAR members, $35.00 each.  Reservations required.  Contact Mr. Robert Warren.
December 2007
1	NSCAR Senior National Board of Management Meeting
6	5:00pm - Opening Ceremony and 83rd Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Gates open for ticket holders at 3:30 p.m. For security reasons, all guests must be in their seats by 4:30 p.m. - White House Ellipse.  Metro: Federal Triangle; McPherson Square
9	9:00am - Joint Society Meeting, Visit to Mount Vernon Estate and Indoor Picnic Hosted by George Washington Society
25	Christmas Day - Fly your Flag!
28	Patriots Ball
30	Night Before New Years Eve Event - CANCELLED due to inclement weather 4:30pm - Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, and visit to the Christmas Pageant of Peace on the Ellipse.
2008 January 2008
1	Dues postmarked to C.A.R. National Headquarters to qualify for National Merit Award
1	New Year's Day - Fly your Flag!
5	9:30am Coffee/10:00am Meeting - D.C.DAR State Board of Management Meeting President General's Assembly Room, NSDAR Headquarters D.C.C.A.R. Bag Lunches - Hosted by Benjamin Harrison Society
11-12	Annual Sleepover in the Country Friday after 4:00pm - Arrival, Spaghetti dinner; Saturday 11:00am - 1:00pm - Bowling
21	Martin Luther King Day - Fly your Flag!
26	D.C.C.A.R. Luncheon Honoring "Two" Special Senior Leaders - Suzanne Reynolds and the late Dr. David Curfman.  First Christian Church, Falls Church VA
February 2008
This month:  Societies must elect delegates/alternates for National Convention Sign up to participate at National Convention as a Color Bearer, Page, Aide, or Chorus member!  Contact Mrs. Jones by March 1.
1	Dues to C.A.R. National Headquarters to be eligible to vote at National Convention
11	NSCAR Senior National Board of Management
12	Abraham Lincolns' Birthday - Fly your Flag!
18	Presidents Day - Fly your Flag!
18	George Washington Birthday Luncheon hosted by D.C.C.A.R. Key Bridge Marriott Hotel   - NOT Westpark Holiday Inn - ballroom is under renovation! 11:00am - Cash Bar and Silent Auction to support the D.C.C.A.R. State Project.  Luncheon and Program to follow.  Speaker: Dr. Ed Redmond of the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division, "George Washington as  Mapmaker" Luncheon Reservation Form
22	George Washington's Birthday - Fly your Flag!
March 2008
1	Names of Color Bearers, Pages, Aides, and Chorus members due to Mrs. Jones for National Convention
5	National Merit Award Deadline for Societies
7-8	D.C.C.A.R. State Conference - Bethesda Marriott Hotel    More information>>
15	Credentials forms for National Convention due in C.A.R. National Headquarters
23	Easter Day - Fly your Flag!
April 2008
13	Celebration of Thomas Jefferson’s Birth and Wreath Laying - Jefferson Memorial.  Contact D.C. Society, Sons of the American Revolution
13	2:30pm - D.C.DAR Memorial Service St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2609 North Glebe Road, Arlington VA.  Contact Sarah Uribe.
17	NSCAR Senior National Board of Management Meeting
18-20	National Society Children of the American Revolution (NSCAR) National Convention - Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington VA
25-26	D.C.DAR State Conference - Crowne Plaza Hotel at Tyson's Corner Contact Priscilla Baker.              D.C.C.A.R. members dressed as George & Martha Washington presented a gift to the State Regent
May 2008
11	Mother's Day - Fly your Flag!
17	Armed Forces Day - Fly your Flag!
18	D.C.C.A.R. State Board Meeting, Omni Shoreham Hotel Rescheduled to June 1st
26	Memorial Day - Fly your Flag!  1/2 Staff until Noon
June 2008
1	10am - 12noon - D.C.C.A.R. State Board Meeting Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport  Come and vote on the new State Project!
14	Flag Day - Fly your Flag! D.C.DAR State Board of Management Meeting - D.C.C.A.R. will not be serving Bag Lunches following this meeting
15	Father's Day - Fly your Flag!
National Society Summer Regional Tour - June 20 through July 30, 2008 Travel all over the U.S. to learn about the National Project and Committee Contests!
20-21	South Central Regional Meeting - Oklahoma  Details >>
23-24	Great Plains Region - Kansas  Details >>
27-28	Rocky Mountain Region - Colorado  Details >>
30- July 1	Western Region - Oregon  Details >>
July 2008
4	Independence Day - Fly your Flag!
4	Declaration of Independence Commemoration - Historic Congressional Cemetery Wreath Laying at the tomb of Elbridge Gerry, hosted by D.C. Society Sons of the American Revolution (DCSSAR) Ceremony at the Grave of John Hunter, Revolutionary Drummer Boy hosted by D.C. Children of the American Revolution (D.C.C.A.R.) DCSSAR Luncheon follows at Pier 7 Restaurant.
7	Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Annual Congress Opening Session - Sacramento, California
9-13	National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) Continental Congress - National Headquarters, 1776 D Street, N.W., Washington, DC
14-15	Great Lakes Regional Meeting - Illinois  Details >>
18-19	New England Regional Meeting - New Hampshire  Details >>
21-22	Eastern Regional Meeting - Maryland   More Information >>
25-26	Mid-Southern Regional Meeting - Williamsburg, Virginia  Details >>
29-30	Southeastern Regional Meeting - Jacksonville, Florida  Details >>
August 2008
9	4:00-8:00pm - D.C./Maryland C.A.R. Volleyball Challenge - Gambrills MD
10	2:00-6:00pm - Annual D.C.C.A.R. Packet Workshop/Planning Meeting/ Potluck Lunch - Gaithersburg MD
September 2008
21	9th - 10:00-11:00am - Naturalization Ceremony * - E. Barrett Prettyman US Courthouse -  Ceremony Court Room, 6th Floor.  D.C.DAR Americanism Committee hands out American Flags to new citizens, and D.C.DAR State Regent Priscilla Baker will address the new citizens.  Contact: Catherine Ball  * This is not an official D.C.C.A.R. Event.  Please make arrangements on your own. 13th - 9:00am - D.C.DAR Fall Briefing - All Saints Episcopal Church, 3 Chevy Chase Circle D.C.C.A.R. will sell bag lunches to support the State Project. 21st - 2:00pm - Constitution Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and Tour of Lincoln Cottage*  - St. Paul's Parish, Rock Creek Cemetery