A Victory for Sororities: Education Department Rules Sororities Are for Women Only

[Pinkmagnolia921]

I am also a member of the DAR on my Mother's side. Her family (German) settled in upstate NY near Albany. However, I have not been active for quite sometime now.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by Pinkmagnolia921

I am also a member of the DAR on my Mother's side. Her family (German) settled in upstate NY near Albany. However, I have not been active for quite sometime now.

Nor have I. My chapter is in PA, I'm living in IL now. Didn't really love the local chapter, so I keep my membership in PA.

[Phrozen Sands]

It seems like a sorority but deeper and harder to become a member of. Am I wrong y’all?

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

It seems like a sorority but deeper and harder to become a member of. Am I wrong y’all?

I can't speak for every chapter, but mine in PA is very much into veterans' affairs, helping the less fortunate, and patriotic endeavors. The chapter I checked out here seemed to be very much into ladies' teas, lunches, and parties. I suppose there's a sorority-like aspect to it, but IMHO, patriotism should come first.

[TriDeltaSallie]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I can't speak for every chapter, but mine in PA is very much into veterans' affairs, helping the less fortunate, and patriotic endeavors. The chapter I checked out here seemed to be very much into ladies' teas, lunches, and parties. I suppose there's a sorority-like aspect to it, but IMHO, patriotism should come first.

It's funny you mentioned the DAR. I haven't signed into GC in almost five years. I popped on after the Camp Mystic story broke to confirm it was the same place I used to read about here.

My daughter and I signed our DAR application papers tonight. The chapter we're joining just formed in November after some members opted to begin another chapter further north in our county away from the city-based chapter. The new chapter just happens to be in the small town where I live so it was perfect timing in every way. It's very focused on local service projects, serving veterans, helping military members, etc. Friendly down-to-earth women. I think you would like this chapter just based on what you said here.

Anyway, it was funny to see DAR mentioned on GC. Timing!