Meet Our Team

State Regent

Sallie Béraud Lovorn

Tombstone Chapter, NSDAR

"I joined DAR 37 years ago. As a new Army wife, I couldn't be with my husband while he finished his advanced training.  I wanted to do something patriotic to support him and knew I was eligible to join DAR. Over the years, I've enjoyed a wealth of community service experiences and have grown rich in friends who serve alongside me!"

Sarah Coomer Ziker

Vice Regent

Black Mountain Foothills Chapter, NSDAR
"I started working on my family tree when my son was young. I thought it was important to know the stories of those who came before him with the hope it would make history come alive.  Discovering ancestors who fought and gave service to our young country during the American Revolutionary War has given us pride and a connection to the past. As we enjoy the freedoms we have today, it is important to remember and honor the men and women who sacrificed in the past. Joining the DAR helps to preserve the memory of my Patriot ancestor while I do service in the community to honor his legacy. The DAR’s various programs support historic preservation, promote education, and patriotic endeavors each to honor the men and women who gave so much to establish our country."

Carolyn Miller Rearley

CHAPLAIN

Paradise Valley Chapter, NSDAR
 "Why did I join DAR?
 The answer is both long and short. The short answer is because I could.  When I learned a cousin of my dad was in DAR I thought “Wow! I could do that” and I did. Of course, at the time I knew nothing about DAR. Maybe a better question is why have I stayed in DAR? That’s the long answer. I fell in love with DAR after attending my first chapter meeting. The American’s Creed reached out and touched me deeply and still does each time I recite it. God, Home, and Country, that’s me. Historic preservation, education and patriotism, me again. It, has been my pleasure to serve as part of this wonderful organization for the past 15 years and I look forward to continuing to serve in the years to come, knowing that others just like me are doing the same thing."

Karlene "Charlie" Todd
​Coleman Clark

RECORDING SECRETARY

Maricopa Chapter, NSDAR
"I joined DAR because my Great Aunt wanted to be in DAR. She was trying during a non-computer time and was unable to find the documentation she needed. My two Sister In Laws are both in DAR and I mentioned my Great Aunt had tried to join so they helped me find a Patriot based off the preliminary work she had done. The Patriot she was trying I still have not been able to find the missing information but have proven three others through the same line."




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Tamara "Tami" Diehm Turner

ORGANIZING SECRETARY

Cactus Wren Chapter, NSDAR
"I happened upon my interest in American history and family genealogy at a young age. I was able to tour the DAR headquarters while in Washington D.C., one year. Seeing so much history, genealogy, and patriotism in one place, and knowing it was owned by women made me want to be a part of the Daughters of the American Revolution. With all the opportunities to make a difference doing community service, I have made some forever friends and it has been one rewarding adventure after another."

Sherry McGee Garcia

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Tombstone Chapter, NSDAR
"Early American History has been a favorite subject of mine since elementary school. Later in life, as I learned more about my family's history, I became interested in genealogy. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to trace my Irish ancestor's arrival back to the early 1700s. It was then I realized I probably had ancestors that fought in the American Revolutionary War, and I found the Daughters of the American Revolution. A wonderful member helped me with my paperwork and invited me to a local Tombstone Chapter, NSDAR meeting. I was so impressed with all the charitable support and community engagement...well the rest is history! "

Kristen Matthias

Treasurer

Saguaro Chapter, NSDAR
"My Mother joined DAR back in 2006.  Then she prepared my application. So, I decided to go to a meeting. I found a group of wonderful ladies that offered some friendship and camaraderie which makes members feel very welcomed. 
 I do like that DAR works with the military since I have seven members in my family tree that have graduated from West Point and served their country. Growing up on army bases, I have been around the military most of my life. Our parents and grandparents taught to me to value of being part of something greater than myself."

Katherine "Katie"
​Waliki Paulsen

REGISTRAR

Grand Canyon Chapter, NSDAR
Why I joined DAR:
"I spent time with family on both sides with very different histories as a kid. As I matured, I realized how fortunate I was to be the lucky offspring of a stowaway from eastern Europe last century and only the seventh generation from my American Revolutionary War Patriot. My curiosity kicked up a notch when I moved to Arizona in 2002 with endless possibilities of where I wanted to commit my energy to serve and improve my new community. Why I've stuck with DAR has evolved over the last 20 years but the simple cause was basically a need to connect. I wanted to: 
- connect with others who shared my interest in honoring veterans and those in the community who do outstanding work, 
- serve others who need a hand, 
- connect with members who are willing to share their family stories, and 
- redirect my extraverted, passionate energy out of the house."

Mary Ellen E.
​"Mary Ellen" Crispell

HISTORIAN

Yavapai Chapter, NSDAR
"I knew of DAR in high school, but family lore suggested there was no way I would qualify. Thank you, digitization and Ancestry.com, a suggestion was made to my family tree, I recognized the distant cousin’s name, and immediately  went to the NSDAR website. Attending my first DAR chapter meeting as a prospective member, as the opening ritual began, I distinctly remember feeling this is it.  A One-Stop Shop. Meaningful community service, American history and love of our country, possible friendship and sisterhood with women with similar interests, and a proud connection to my roots. I feel the work of our National Society honors sacrifices of those from our past and carries their hopes for our country forward."






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Roberta Turner Belville

LIBRARIAN

Anasazi Chapter, NSDAR
"My membership in DAR was inspired by my paternal grandmother who joined the Jacob Bennett Chapter in Silver City, New Mexico in 1930. The perfect opportunity to join DAR came when the Anasazi Chapter, NSDAR, was being organized as a centennial chapter in 1990. It is my love of American history and values that brought me to DAR to be part of its mission to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. "














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Saundra Engle RP

PARLIMENTARIAN (Appointed)

"I became interested in my family history as a teenager when my Grandmother Esther Engle told me there was a book published about our Engle history, but it took me 20 years to finally find that book in the Library of Congress.  In that book, I found my Patriot, James Chick. Much of the history in the book was provided by a distant cousin, Virginia Engle,  who was sometime Regent of the Berea Chapter, NSDAR, in Berea, Kentucky. Following in her footsteps,  I filled out a DAR application form. While preparing that form, I came to the amazing realization that all but one of my direct ancestors back to James Chick had served, like myself and my Patriot,  in the military in a time of war.  So joining the DAR was a way for me to recognize and honor the service of not just my Patriot, but all his descendants who, like him, answered the call to serve their country."

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