Achievements & Awards


Awards received at the KSDAR Conference in May 2009

  • 100% Participation in President General’s Project
  • American Indians - 2 proclamations for American Indian Heritage Month – Barbara Dale’s efforts were also recognized
  • Commemorative Events - 3rd Place
  • Constitution Week
  • DAR Genealogy Preservation - Shirley Anderson, Descendants Project
  • DAR Service for Veterans
  • DAR Service for present Military – Gayla Hoyt for classroom involvement
  • Genealogical Records
  • Flag of USA - Naturalization Ceremony – extensive service
  • Flag of USA – Most impressive flag event (Nancy Appelhanz)
  • Literacy Challenge - Kathryn Laird & Rachel O’Sullivan for work with adults
  • Project Patriot
  • State Librarian Award for DAR Library contributions – Burney Mendenhall
  • VIS Service - Gayla Hoyt
  • VIS - Gayla Hoyt, Outstanding Service to the VIS Web Page Review
  • Volunteer Genealogists - Burney Mendenhall
  • Conservation Promotion

Awards received at the NSDAR Continental Congress in July 2009

  • American History - Topeka Chapter, Most Comprehensive Documentation, Women in American History
  • American Indians - Barbara Dale, Outstanding Service as State Chairman
  • DAR Genealogy Preservation - Betty Wollenberg, Outstanding Service to the Descendants Project
  • VIS - Gayla Hoyt, Outstanding Service to the VIS Web Page Review





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