Look who's among 1 million service-oriented daughters

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has surpassed 1 million members since its founding in 1890.

The DAR is a women’s service organization whose members can trace their lineage to an individual who contributed to securing American independence during the Revolutionary War.

The Lt. George Farragut Chapter in Coeur d’Alene was organized in 1965. Chapter members are excited to join the National Society in celebrating this milestone by spotlighting members of the chapter through the years.

Throughout Lt. George Farragut’s 54-year history, its membership has included many remarkable local women.

Cindy Lou Schobert was gifted a DAR membership for her 18th birthday and served as chapter regent just a few years later while raising her young children. A love for the national parks led to her driving the historic Red Buses in Glacier National Park for five summers. Cindy Lou continues to be involved with many different DAR initiatives while also singing with Sweet Adelines.

It was a family affair for Connie McGee, who joined DAR in 1993 with her mother and two daughters. Since her retirement as a principal and teacher for the Department of Defense in Germany and then in Idaho, Connie has pursued her passion for DAR, genealogy and community service. She has mentored budding teachers for the University of Idaho and has served as a board member with several organizations in the community.

Taryn Thompson joined DAR this year after discovering her family’s patriot roots while doing research for a book she is writing about her 4th great grandfather. She has been a popular local journalist and today leads a busy life with her own public relations business. DAR unites her passions of genealogy and love for her country through acts of service and historic preservation.

These are just a few of the 1 million women who have joined DAR since 1890. Each DAR member has a unique story, but all share a passion for historic preservation, education and patriotism and a dedication to her local community.

The Lt. George Farragut Chapter focuses much of its efforts on projects supporting our veterans and active military. The chapter encourages women interested in DAR membership to visit the chapter website at ltgeorgefarragut.weebly.com or the National Society’s website at dar.org.