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JOHN BELL SPONSORS C.A.R. SOCIETY
TIMOTHY HATCH SOCIETY IS AVAILABLE TO AREA CHILDREN
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WHAT IS C.A.R.?
Children of the American Revolution, also known as C.A.R., is the patriotic children's service organization that is similar to, though separate from, its parent groups, The Daughters of the American Revolution and The Sons of the American Revolution. A child does not have to have parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles who belong to either adult group, though many do. A DAR and/or SAR chapter usually sponsors a C.A.R. society. John Bell sponsors the Timothy Hatch C.A.R. Society. Timothy Hatch, by the way, was a child who served in the Patriot Army.
WHO MAY BELONG TO C.A.R.?
C.A.R membership eligibility is the same as eligibility for the DAR and SAR, except that the applicant is under the age of 21. Membership is available to anyone under 21 who can prove that s/he is directly descended from an individual who rendered aid to the cause of American Independence in one of the colonies between 1775 and 1783. Dual membership in one of the adult organizations can be held between the ages of 18 and the member's 22 birthday. C.A.R. does not discriminate because of an applicant's sex, race, religion or disability.
WHAT DO THE MEMBERS OF TIMOTHY HATCH DO?
Because the ages and location of Timothy Hatch members are so varied, the society is organized in an independent project format. Members may choose from a large list of activities on the national, state, local, family and personal level, to give service to others, to increase their knowledge and abilities and to have fun. Members are encouraged to report these activities to their Senior President, a member of John Bell, to be eligible to be chosen as Timothy Hatch Member of the Year and receive a prize and recognition from John Bell. In short, Timothy Hatch is designed to help its members grow into knowledgeable, contributing, patriotic adults, while enjoying themselves. Timothy Hatch is especially proud that we have provided the last three State Presidents, including the current one. Members are not required to attend meetings, though there are meetings, including a 5 state district convention. And, the members are usually invited to attend and serve in some capacity at an evening John Bell meeting and summer U.S. Naturalization Ceremonies
HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Use the e-mail link on the contact us page, or Janice Van Lysel at 608-244-2072.
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