A Junior Member is a DAR member age 18 through 35 years of age (until her 36th birthday). She holds full membership in the National Society, State Society, and Chapter, and when qualified, she may serve as an officer and chairman at all levels. Many Texas Juniors join with their mothers, grandmothers, and aunts. Texas Juniors are college students, career women, and stay-at-home moms. TSDAR chapters understand time and family constraints and are making many efforts to accommodate these young women. The Texas Society supports Junior Membership by encouraging active participation within all levels of the organization. Juniors join DAR for a variety of reasons and have diverse interests; however, working together for a common goal forges many friendships and offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth inside and outside of DAR. Juniors are the future of DAR and Texas Daughters are proud of our Juniors!
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The Helen Pouch Memorial Fund is the National Junior Membership Committee’s official fund-raising project. This fund is named in memory of Helen Pouch (1901-1919) who was the daughter of Mrs. William H. Pouch, the first National Chairman of the Junior Membership Committee in 1937, and later President General, 1941-1944. The fund provides scholarships, medical aid, and general financial assistance to the two DAR supported schools, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School in Alabama, and Tamassee DAR School in South Carolina.
The Kangaroo is used to represent the “Pouch Fund” and Texas Juniors carry "Tex," their own Junior Kangaroo, and "TexAnn," her baby, to every state function. Both are perfectly dressed for Paging, wearing their white dresses, gloves, pearls, and sash. The sash features a cameo, the symbol of a multi-generational club.
Pictured above is Tex and TexAnn Roo, ready to Page
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The Outstanding Junior Member Contest, begun in 1963, honors young women who have truly promoted the goals and purposes of the National Society, and have participated in community activities. This year, 31 chapters honored a junior by nominating them as Chapter Outstanding Junior. Announcement of the winners was made during Opening Night pageantry.
Lorna Rankin, Page Committee Chairman with Ann Kuebler
2008 Outstanding Junior Member
Ann Kuebler of the Joseph Ligon Chapter is the 2008 Texas State Outstanding Junior. Ann has served as a Page, Chapter Chairman, Chapter Officer and State Vice Chairman. A wife and mother, she has served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She has a degree in Biology from Texas A&M, and is a part time reading, math and science instructor. In 2006, she was State Outstanding Junior First Runner-up. Ann received a corsage, an engraved silver bowl and the State Outstanding Junior pin from Mrs. Young. Ann will automatically compete in the national level contest and will be honored in July during Continental Congress.
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The 2008 Runner-up is Michelle Alverson of the General Bernardo de Galvez Chapter Michelle has served as a page at the state and national level, and has been a Chapter Chairman, Chapter Officer and a State Vice-Chairman. A wife and a mother, she was the 2006 Outstanding Conference Page. Michelle received a corsage from Mrs. Young
2008 Texas Outstanding Junior Runner Up
Michelle Alverson
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A Junior's Best Friend...The Juniors' Choice Chapter Award honors the chapter which best promotes and supports Juniors and Junior Projects. Chapters encourage Junior participation in all levels of DAR, committee work, and activities. Past winners have focused on recruiting Junior members, sponsored a Junior fundraising event, and arranged for babysitting during meetings and other DAR events. Each year, the Texas Junior Membership Council honors the Texas chapter winner on Opening Night of State Conference. The 2008 winning chapter is the Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter, Lorna Rankin, Regent.
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The title of Honorary Junior was created in 2004 and is awarded annually to a Texas Daughter who is not currently a Junior Member, but is a strong advocate for Junior Membership. The honor is held for the member's lifetime. These ladies, nominated by fellow Texas Daughters, are considered to be "Juniors at heart," and show extraordinary support for Juniors. They help Juniors by supporting Junior activities and promoting Junior Membership. Honorary Juniors receive an official Texas crown and sash. Shown below are all of our Honorary Juniors.
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Lucille Ames
2004 |
Sherry Brown
2005 |
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Pamela Wright
2005 |
Sandra Franke
2006 |
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Sudie Pool
2006 |
Florence Patton
2006 |
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Lynn Young
2007 |
Pegi Ivancevich
2007 |
Sandy Bassett
2008
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Pages are Junior Members who serve as hostesses, errand-runners, personal assistants, and flag-bearers at state events. Texas Juniors learn that Paging is a great way to get to know the inner workings of DAR on the state and national levels. The Texas Society holds their State Conferences on weekends to accommodate all those working mothers, professionals, and students. Paging is an excellent way to get to know other juniors and members of the organization. Texas Juniors have developed lifelong friendships with other Pages and they treasure the memories of their Paging experiences. They have FUN serving the Society!
For information on Juniors, contact our State Junior Membership Chairman.
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