{"id":259,"date":"2024-08-20T22:45:23","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T02:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/?page_id=259"},"modified":"2025-11-10T16:51:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T21:51:34","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/about-us-1024x384.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/about-us-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/about-us-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/about-us-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/about-us-1536x576.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/about-us.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Winding Waters Chapter, NSDAR, is a vibrant, active chapter of nearly 80 women who are passionate about community service, preserving history, educating children, as well as honoring and supporting those who serve our nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our chapter activities include marching in the Brooksville Annual Veterans Day Parade, participating in Wreaths Across America every December, supporting the five Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) schools and colleges across Appalachia, and providing scholarship funds for indigenous students and schools, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chemawa Indian School &#8211; Salem, Oregon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bacone College &#8211; Muskogee, Oklahoma&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We sponsor the annual DAR Good Citizens Award and History Essay contests. We also support the Junior Reserve Officers&#8217; Training Corps (JROTC) programs at Hernando, Central, and F.W. Springstead High Schools. Our members dedicate many hours to community service and to our Service for Veterans Committee, which serves the wounded and disabled veterans and their families at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Haley\u2019s Cove, and Fisher House.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<header class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-1435560d\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">History<\/h2><\/header>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winding Waters Chapter, NSDAR, of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR or DAR) is named for one of Florida\u2019s oldest natural attractions, \u201cWeeki Wachee Springs,\u201d which is located in Hernando County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientific research shows that Weeki Wachee Springs and the Weeki Wachee River, which is formed by these spring waters, were known in prehistoric times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a more recent period, the spring and river were used by indigenous peoples and other traders as a source of food, water, and transportation. Indigenous burial mounds are found on the shores of the river.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The river received its name from the early Seminole Nation, who called it \u201cWeeki Wachee,\u201d which in English means Winding Waters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<header class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-dafadfc4\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Officers<\/h2><\/header>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Officers-no-Patty.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Officers-no-Patty.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2025-Officers-no-Patty-300x145.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">Regent<br>Vice Regent<br>Chaplain<br>Secretary<br>Treasurer<br>Registrar<br>Historian<br>Librarian<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Carol<br>Lois<br>Karen<br>Susan<br>Marla<br>Lisette<br>Patty<br>Margaret<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<header class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-df8b48e2\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">In Her Own Words<\/h2><\/header>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-testimonial uagb-slick-carousel uagb-tm__arrow-outside uagb-block-a89c7474\"><div class=\"is-carousel uagb-tm__columns-1 uagb-tm__items\"><div class=\"uagb-testimonial__wrap  uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-none \"><div class=\"uagb-tm__content\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__desc\">To me the DAR means patriotic, sense of community and fellowship with other members and helping people in need, including our veterans.<\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta-inner\"><div class=\"uagb-testimonial-details\"><span class=\"uagb-tm__author-name\">Lois<\/span><span class=\"uagb-tm__company\">Winding Waters Chapter,NSDAR<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-testimonial__wrap  uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-none \"><div class=\"uagb-tm__content\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__desc\">Our family line is full of very interesting characters and researching them and telling their stories was very important to my grandmother. Being in the DAR makes me feel just a little closer to her.<\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta-inner\"><div class=\"uagb-testimonial-details\"><span class=\"uagb-tm__author-name\">Elly<\/span><span class=\"uagb-tm__company\">Winding Waters Chapter, NSDAR<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-testimonial__wrap  uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-none \"><div class=\"uagb-tm__content\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__desc\">Joining DAR was a life goal, the journey of which I finally took.  I&#8217;m glad that I did.  The daughters at Winding Waters Chapter are so friendly and welcoming.  I enjoy attending meetings, Chapter outings, and going to the State conferences. <\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta-inner\"><div class=\"uagb-testimonial-details\"><span class=\"uagb-tm__author-name\">Susan<\/span><span class=\"uagb-tm__company\">Winding Waters Chapter, NSDAR<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uagb-testimonial__wrap  uagb-tm__imgicon-style-circle uagb-tm__image-position-bottom uagb-tm__bg-type-none \"><div class=\"uagb-tm__content\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__text-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-tm__desc\">I became a proud member of Winding Waters Chapter, NSDAR, in order to honor my Grandmother who became a member of a chapter in New York in 1928. Not only an honor, being a member has opened doors to new friendships, provided knowledge of brave patriots and created an avenue to contribute to charitable organizations.<\/div><div class=\"uagb-tm__meta-inner\"><div class=\"uagb-testimonial-details\"><span class=\"uagb-tm__author-name\">Carol<\/span><span class=\"uagb-tm__company\">Winding Waters Chapter, NSDAR<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<header class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-4883e99a\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Awards<\/h2><\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/2024-09-17-Vietnam-Commem-001-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tempImageEcfA5Z-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tempImageEcfA5Z-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tempImageEcfA5Z-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tempImageEcfA5Z-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tempImageEcfA5Z-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fssdar.com\/windingwaters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tempImageEcfA5Z-2048x1448.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<header class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a635c830\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Events<\/h2><\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 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