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New Iberia Chapter, NSDAR
NSDAR New Iberia Chapter
New Iberia Chapter, New Iberia, Louisiana
Last updated: September 23, 2015
The New Iberia Chapter NSDAR was organized on December 1, 1925, at the Elks Parlor in New Iberia, Louisiana. Our chapter was named for the City of New Iberia founded by Lt. Col. Francisco Bouligny in 1779. Bouligny and his soldiers were members of the Galvez Expedition during the American Revolution.
Currently, we have over 100 members and sponsor several scholarships and awards and participate in LSDAR and NSDAR committees. We also participate in various service to veterans projects; we place a high priority on support and recognition of veterans and of those currently serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. Another very high priority is education, and we encourage American history scholarship through several awards.
Our yearly scholarship and awards are:
Alice Gates Scholarship - given to the recipient of the DAR Good Citizens award each year. High school seniors may qualify for this $500 scholarship.
American History Essay - 5th through 8th graders compete in this yearly essay contest on an assigned American history topic.
Christopher Columbus Essay - 9th through 12th graders compete in this yearly essay contest on a topic specific to Christopher Columbus.
Educators and students are encouraged to contact us for more information about the awards and scholarship!
Special Project: Flag of the United States of America
2015 is the 125th anniversary of the founding of NSDAR, and chapters have been encouraged to undertake a special project in honor of the event. The New Iberia Chapter is placing specially designed repository boxes in local libraries where anyone may deposit a worn US flag for proper disposal. Our chapter is partnering with area scout troops and other organizations who conduct flag disposal ceremonies.
Currently, flag repository boxes are located in the following libraries:
New Iberia Parkview ~ 4500 Grand Pre Blvd., New Iberia
New Iberia West End ~ 1111 W. St. Peter, New Iberia
Lydia ~ 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia
Jeanerette ~ 411 Kentucky, Jeanerette
St. Martinville ~ 201 Porter Street, St. Martinville
Breaux Bridge ~ 102 Courthouse Street, Breaux Bridge
Flags may be deposited any time during regular library hours.