General Macomb Chapter NSDAR

Macomb, Illinois

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General Macomb Chapter, NSDAR, honoring our students and our community.

WHAT WE DO

General Macomb Chapter NSDAR every year attempts to participate locally in the three areas of our National Society.

Historic Preservation

  • Work in our community to promote NSDAR
  • Place markers at the gravesites of American Revolutionary War Patriots, their wives, and daughters.

Education

  • Sponsor youth programs such as DAR Good Citizens, American History Essay Contest, and Eighth Grade History Awards
  • Honor a college-bound student with the Nola McEntire Scholarship
  • Honor a Western Illinois College History Major with the Stipanowich Scholarship
  • Encourage school children, churches and individuals to participate in Constitution Week along with the Mayor's Proclamation.

Patriotism

  • Goodie bags for veterans in nursing facilities
  • Mail cards and letters to soldiers in hospitals or overseas conflicts
  • Honor Vietnam veterans
  • Honor female ROTC cadets
  • Support two Honor Flights — Peoria and Quincy
  • Participate in Naturalization Ceremonies
  • Honor outstanding community members
  • Encourage our community to fly their flags on Flag Day
  • Participate with local VFW, American Legion, and auxiliaries to place wreaths on Memorial Day
  • Work with the Mayor's Office to honor veterans on Veterans Day
  • Attend activities at Quincy Veterans Home
  • Supports Constitution Week with yard signs along with school, libraries and bank displays
  • Participate in Wreaths Across America

NOLA McENTIRE DAR SCHOLARSHIP

Nola McEntire joined General Macomb Chapter, NSDAR, October 15, 1994, and was an active member until her passing June 18, 2014. Nola was a graduate of Western Illinois University where she received her bachelor and master's degrees as well as worked in food service for 17 years. Nola was a fan of education and after her death LaVern "Mac", her husband, decided to give a scholarship in her name through General Macomb Chapter, NSDAR. Each year a scholarship is awarded to a local deserving student in honor of Nola — Mrs. Mac.

Download McEntire Scholarship Form

MARY STIPANOWICH SCHOLARSHIP

Mary Stipanowich recently celebrated her 100th year and a member of General Macomb for 55 years. Her passion is History and decided to give a scholarship to a history student at her aluma mater, Western Illinois University. A junior, senior or grad student with a major in history at WIU may apply for the Stipanowich scholarship.

Download Stipanowich Scholarship Form