Chapter Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Participation in the Adopt A Highway Program
The Lake Minnetonka Chapter has a long history of serving our community through participation in the Adopt A Highway program. Believed to be the very first DAR chapter to sign up to participate in this program, we now are celebrating 10 years of dedication to conservation. Many chapters across the country have since followed our
Quilt of Valor Awarded to WWII Navy Nurse Veteran
DAR Awards Quilt of Valor to St. Louis Park WWII Navy Nurse Wayzata, MN – Members of the Lake Minnetonka Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented a hand-crafted Quilt of Valor to deserving World War II veteran Grace Knight in a private ceremony at her St. Louis Park home on Sunday,
Quilt of Valor Awarded to Jere Mackin, Captain, USN (retired)
The Lake Minnetonka Chapter awarded a Quilt of Valor to Plymouth Vietnam Veteran Jere Mackin, the husband of Lois Mackin, our former chapter and state registrar. Quilts of Valor are awarded to veterans who were touched by war with this heartfelt expression of gratitude. Quilts of Valor are carefully sewn by chapter members. Mr. Mackin
“Our Patriots of the American Revolution” Book is Published by Chapter
The Lake Minnetonka Chapter is excited to announce the launch of our new book, “Our Patriots of the American Revolution.” This multi-year effort by our chapter members was led by Editors and Researchers-in-chief Linda Kline and Gigi Hickey. They were joined by Editing and Research Assistants Meghan Flannery, Charlotte Jenkins, and Sarah Martin, as well
Chapter Awards Quilt of Valor to Vietnam Veteran Tom Nelson
On Tuesday, October 3, 2023 the Lake Minnetonka Chapter awarded a Quilt of Valor to Vietnam Veteran Tom Nelson, family friend of several of our chapter members. The ceremony took place at the American Legion in Excelsior Minnesota, where Tom grew up. Tom enlisted in the Army in 1969, and served in various capacities until
Quilt of Valor Awarded to Navy Veteran Ken Willcox
On July 4, 2023, the Lake Minnetonka Chapter awarded a Quilt of Valor to Ken Willcox, in conjunction with the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Mr. Willcox retired as a Captain in the U.S. Navy, culminating a remarkable 30-year career in both the active and reserve components. He served with distinction in the Riverine and Coastal
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