The C.A.R. Creed
I believe in the Children of the American Revolution as an organization for the training of young people in true patriotism and love of country, in order that they shall be better fitted for American citizenship.
As a descendant of the Founders of my Country, I believe that my birthright brings a responsibility to carry on their work, and that as the boys and girls of 1776 took an active part in the War for Independence, so the boys and girls of today have a definite work to do for their Country.
As a member of the Children of the American Revolution, I believe it is my duty to use my influence to create a deeper love of country, a loyal respect for its Constitution and reverence for its Flag among the young people with whom I come in contact.
–Ethel Vance Mosher
Adopted October 11, 1923
The C.A.R. Song
We’re members of the C.A.R.
A great and mighty band
We pledge our might for the cause of right
For home and native land.
Chorus: We love thee, Old Glory,
And we ever strive to be
Most worthy descendants
Of worthy ancestry;
We love thee, Old Glory,
And our hearts are staunch and true,
We love each stripe and ev’ry star
Of our flag, red, white, and blue.
Those great and noble patriots,
Offered up their blood,
To save a new born nation,
From a cruel tyrant’s rod.
Chorus
The blue calls out to us, “Be true,”
The white calls out, “Be pure,”
The red, “Be brave, their blood they gave,
That this land might endure.”
Chorus
Copyright © 1928 Martha Parkinson Mills
Motto: For God and My Country
The Object of C.A.R.
To acquire knowledge of American History
- To preserve and restore places of Historical importance associated with men and women who forwarded American Independence.
- To ascertain the deeds and honor the memories of the men, women and children who rendered service to the cause of the American Revolution.
- To promote the celebration of patriotic anniversaries.
- To honor and cherish the Flag of the United States of America above every other flag.
- To love, uphold and extend the principles of American liberty and patriotism.
–Adopted April 11, 1895
The American’s Creed
Reflects the ideals and principles upon which America was founded
I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a Perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its Flag; and to defend it against all enemies.
–William Tyler Page
Congressional Record, April 13, 1918
MICHIGAN SOCIETIES
SOCIETYCITYCOUNTIESSR. PRESIDENTCONTACT INFO
| LEWIS CASS SOCIETY | BAY CITY | BAY | DAWN BRADY | Contact Email: moulthropbrady@yahoo.com |
| LE GRANDE TRAVERSE SOCIETY | TRAVERSE CITY | GRAND TRAVERSE | GINGER CARRICK | Contact Email: LeGrandeTraverseSociety@gmail.com |
| KI-KA-MA-SUNG SOCIETY | KALAMAZOO-PAW PAW | KALAMAZOO | ELIZABETH KRAATZ | Contact Email: KraatzE@gmail.com |
| MOSES CLARK SOCIETY | GRAND RAPIDS | KENT | DANIELLE TAYLOR | Contact Email: droberts432004@yahoo.com |
| MARK AND HENRY SCHELL SOCIETY | NORTH BRANCH | LAPEER | JUDY MATTILA | Contact Email: rjmattila@gmail.com |
| LT. ISAIAH FULLER SOCIETY | MOUNT CLEMENS | MACOMB | RANDI MATHIEU | Contact Email: randimathieu@gmail.com |
| LAC VIEUX DESERT TRAIL | MARQUETTE | MARQUETTE | HEATHER MODELL | Contact Email: modehl@aol.com |
| LEXINGTON ALARM SOCIETY | ROYAL OAK | OAKLAND | DEBORAH DAVIS | Contact Email: ddavis06.dar@mi.rr.com |
| ELIAS CADY SOCIETY | WATERFORD | OAKLAND | LINDA ROYSE | Contact Email: lindairvinghatton@gmail.com |
| FORT DEARBORN SOCIETY | DEARBORN | WAYNE | DIANE GAUBATZ | Contact Email: msfrymaster@hotmail.com |
| JOHN PAUL JONES SOCIETY | GROSSE POINT | WAYNE | JEANNE FLYNN | Contact Email: jeannegpw@aol.com |
Local Societies 2019 - 2020
MICHIGAN STATE SOCIETY
Senior State President: Deborah Davis
Contact Email: ddavis06.dar@mi.rr.com
ELIAS CADY SOCIETY – Waterford – Organized 2004
Senior President: Linda Royse, 1205 Brambles Drive, Waterford, MI 48328
Cell: 952-255-9159
E-Mail: Lindairvinghatton@gmail.com
Sponsors: Lydia Barnes Potter Chapter, DAR / Waterford; Piety Hill Chapter, DAR / Birmingham; Sashabaw Plains Chapter, DAR / Clarkston;
Stoney Creek Chapter, DAR / Rochester
FORT DEARBORN SOCIETY – Dearborn – Organized 1998
President: Morgan Hughes
Senior President: Diane Gaubatz, 39881 Fox Valley Drive, Canton, MI 48188-1532
Cell: (734) 502-5061
E-Mail: msfrymaster@hotmail.com
Sponsors: Col. Joshua Howard Chapter, DAR / Dearborn; Grand River Trail Chapter, DAR / Milford; John Sackett Chapter, DAR / Redford; Monguagon Chapter, DAR / Trenton
JOHN PAUL JONES SOCIETY – Detroit – Organized 1897
President:
Fiona Flynn
Senior President: Jeanne Flynn, 646 Fairford Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-2412
Home: (313) 343-5488
E-Mail: jeannegpw@aol.com
Sponsor: Louisa St. Clair Chapter, DAR / Detroit
KI-KA-MA-SUNG SOCIETY – Kalamazoo – Organized 1985
President:
Nicia Johnston
Senior President: Elizabeth Kraatz, 4002 Lakeside Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Cell: (573) 999-1113
E-Mail: kraatze@gmail.com
Sponsor: Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter, DAR / Kalamazoo
Parent Organizations
National Society
Children of the American Revolution
C.A.R., the nation’s oldest, largest, patriotic youth organization offers someone who rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or States, or of the United States. C.A.R. activities focus on
patriotism, service, and education about our American heritage.
Website: www.nscar.org
Daughters of the American Revolution
The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a
non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to
promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children.
National Website: www.dar.org
Michigan State Website: www.michdar.org
Sons of the American Revolution
The S.A.R. is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit, United States 501(c)3, corporation that seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, the value of American citizenship, and the unifying force of e pluribus unum that has created, from the people of many nations, one nation and one people.
National Website: www.sar.org
Michigan State Website: www.missar.org
Sons of the Revolution
The Sons of the Revolution was founded in 1876 by members of the Society of the Cincinnati wishing to broaden participation in preserving the American Heritage on the eve of this country’s centennial. Its mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of the achievement of American independence and to foster fellowship among its members. As a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization devoted to the principles and ideals of its founders,
the modern Society maintains its headquarters, in Colonial Williamsburg,
Virginia with 30 societies in the United States and Europe.
National Website: www.sr1776.org