Historic Preservation

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Anasazi Chapter, NSDAR, is proud of the successful project that led to the restoration of the control tower for Thunderbird Field on the campus of the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale. By helping to sponsor this project, our chapter enabled the college to obtain one of the first DAR Special Projects Grants.

Women in History recognized by Anasazi Chapter, NSDAR, include:
  • Rose Mofford, Governor, 1988-1991
  • Elaine Scruggs, Mayor of the city of Glendale, 1993-2012
  • Mary Kim Titla, local news anchorwoman and Native American spokesperson 
  • Betty Blake, first graduate, Women's Air Force Service Pilot (WASP), 1943, WWII veteran
  • Molly Butler, pioneer and founder of Molly Butler Lodge in Greer, Arizona
  • Mary Colter, a female architect, whose designs include the Watchtower at the Grand Canyon and La Posada Hotel in Winslow, Arizona
  • Virginia Dean Ballard, author and Arizona pioneer 
  • Virginia "Ginny" Davis, WWII veteran, serving in the Women's Army Corps (WAC)
  • Lozen, female warrior of the Chihenne Chiricahua Apache
  • Janna Bommersbach, author and journalist
  • ​Rebecca Hammer Joy, one of the first women firefighters in Phoenix, Arizona
  • Heather E. Farr-Lingmerth & Missy Farr-Kaye, sisters and advocates for breast cancer awareness

Education

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Anasazi Chapter, NSDAR, is a strong supporter of education efforts including:
  • Providing 
  • financial, leadership, and membership support of Children of the American Revolution.
  • Submitting Junior American Citizens contest entries which have produced state, ​​​division, and national level winners.​
  • Supporting DAR Schools with donations of Box Tops for Education, and monetary support.
  • Supporting local schools with donations of books, supplies, scholarships, and awards, including American History Essay Contest and DAR Good Citizens Awards to nine schools in the Glendale Union High School District.
  • Presenting JROTC medals to students from six Deer Valley and Glendale High School District schools. 
  • Recognizing excellent teachers by presenting Outstanding Teacher of American History and Outstanding Special Education Teacher awards. 
  • Donating to support Chemawa Indian School.
  • Supplying facemasks and school supplies for "One Nation Walking Together" which benefits the Navajo and Hopi Nations.​

Patriotism 

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Anasazi Chapter, NSDAR, provides a significant amount of support for our troops and our veterans, and actively participates in educating the public about the importance of patriotism.
  • Anasazi Chapter, NSDAR, is a Commemorative Partner with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration.
  • Members attend patriotic and commemorative events throughout the state including Wreaths Across America, Veterans Day parades and events, and Independence Day activities.
  • Our chapter enables ​scholastic patriotic endeavors such as raising new American flags at local schools.
  • Clothes, books, supplies, and time are regularly donated to the Phoenix VA Medical Center, homeless veterans' shelters, Airmen's Attic at Luke Air Force Base, and MANA House. Women veterans are supported through a baby shower for the maternity program at the Phoenix VA Medical Center.
  • Chapter members have supported Honor Flight by sponsoring a World War II veteran and provide meals for Honor Flights.
  • Chapter members volunteer at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona as National Memorial Ladies.
  • Anasazi Chapter, NSDAR, supports the DAR Project Patriot through donations and card writing campaigns to military members.
Anasazi Chapter, NSDAR, has presented:
  • DAR Medal of Honor to U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andrew Baldwin, M.D.
  • Veteran Volunteer to Mr. Ed McIntyre.
  • Community Service Awards to Mrs. Viana Bruce, founder of Military Family Support Group in Phoenix, and Kurt Warner, former Arizona Cardinals quarterback.
  • Vietnam Veteran Commemorative certificates to veterans in our community. 
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