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Chapter Activities
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National Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps:
The chapter presents an annual monetary award,
a medal, and certificate to a local senior cadet at Venice High and
North Port High Schools. He/she is recommended
by the Commandant.
DAR Service for Veterans:
Myakka annually sends personal
items and hand-made gifts such as knitted caps, shawls, slippers,
and lap robes to Bay Pines Veterans Hospital.
The Flag of the United States:
A flag which has flown over the U.S. Capitol is given annually to
either a community organization, a civic park or a school. A Braille
flag was made for the Manasota Lighthouse for the Blind. Flag Code
literature is placed in the public libraries.
Lineage Research and "How To" Genealogy Workshops:
Chapter members and the Sarasota
Genealogy Society co-sponsor workshops that are given at the Venice
Public Library. Docents volunteer at the library to assist anyone
needing help in researching and documenting their ancestors for DAR
and SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) membership or just for
personal interest.
Historical Preservation:
Money and printed materials are donated
to both the NSDAR Museum and to Venice Historical Society. Myakka
members appeared at the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of the
city of Venice and has supported the restoration of the Venice
Railroad Depot.
Excellence in Community Service Award:
An annual award intended to honor men and women
of all ages for outstanding achievements in such areas as cultural,
medical, educational, humanitarian, patriotic and citizenship work.
A medal and certificate are given to these worthy people at a
luncheon held in their honor.
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