Nancy De Graff Toll Chapter of the DAR of Michigan

05/04/2026

04/25/2026

Nancy DeGraff Toll Chapter celebrated Arbor Day with other Community Members at the DTE Service Center in Newport, Michigan on April 24, 2026. This event was a Semiquintentennial Celebration of the rededication of the Majestic Oak Tree which represents 250 years of Community, Heritage and Growth. A living symbol of our shared roots and our bright future. Thank you Regent- Susan Fortney, Charlene Kolar, Chris Kull, Jeannie Micka, Rana Willit and MartAnn Wertenberger.

04/16/2026

National Librarian Day is celebrated annually on April 16 to recognize the contributions of librarians. Nancy DeGraff Toll Chapter representative, Deborah Comer, delivered treat bags to the staff of Ellis Library today. We appreciate our relationship with Monroe Library.

04/14/2026

Our members might be interested in this program at the Museum on April 16, 2026

04/11/2026

Four members of the Nancy DeGraff Toll Chapter: Regent - Susan Fortney, Treasurer- Deborah Comer, Literacy Chairman- Rana Willit, and Membership Chairman- Susan Hutchison presented an educational program to the students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Erie, Michigan on April 10, 2026. The program focused on, Life During the American Revolution, including running a colonial home and colonial schools. The students enjoyed demonstrations of spinning and weaving in making cloth, and food preparation and preservation during the 1700’s. 

03/30/2026

Nancy DeGraff Toll was represented by Regent- Susan Fortney, Susan Hutchison, Chris Kull, Sandy Rekuc, Barb Roe, Sacha Thebolt, and MaryAnn Wertenberger.

03/09/2026

The DAR Medal of Honor, established by the Executive Committee in 1917, is one of the most prestigious DAR awards. We prevent this award to recognize adults who are United States citizens by birth and who have displayed extraordinary qualities of leadership, trustworthiness, irritability, service, and patriotism. On March 7, 2026 it was our honor to present this award to Jamie L. Paxton, MSgt(Ret.). Jamie is a retired United States Air Force senior noncommissioned officer, nonprofit executive, and nationally recognized advocate for veterans and military families wellness. She is the founder of and Executive Director of Little Blessing Veterans and Community Outreach. Thank you Marcy Fix, National Defense Chairman for initiating this presentation.

03/09/2026

Nancy DeGraff Toll Chapter welcomed new members Elizabeth (Buffy) Ruddy and Mary Ann Wertenberger as they took the Oath of Membership on March 7, 2026. Chaplin Barb Roe officiated the Ceremony.

02/21/2026

The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship: Dependable, Service, Leadership and Patriotism in the home, school and community. Our chapter recognized seven Monroe County high school seniors. Our first place winner was Sophia Sass form Bedford High School. A special thank you to guest speaker, Lauren Beaudry, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Monroe County, MI. Our event included an awards ceremony and a luncheon. Thank you to Good Citizens Chairman, Deana Vanderpool and her committee, Jennifer Chesney and Kristin Rose.

02/16/2026

Happy President’s Day 🇺🇸

02/09/2026

Rick Grassley from the Monroe Genealogical Society