OUR STORY
Our Local Society
The Lake Minnetonka Society of the Children of the American Revolution (CAR) was founded by Adrienne Morrison (DAR) in 2005, to teach young adults leadership skills, patriotic values and an understanding of our democratic system.
WHO WE ARE
Our Roots
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution (N.A.C.A.R. or C.A.R.) was founded in 1895 to instill patriotic values in the youth of America by Harriett M. Lothrop (1844–1924), a member of National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
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C.A.R. is the nation's oldest, largest, non-partisan patriotic youth organization. It offers membership to anyone under the age of 22, lineally descended from someone who rendered material aid to the cause of American Independence as a soldier, sailor, civil officer, or recognized patriot in one of the several Colonies or States, or of the United States.
C.A.R. activities focus on patriotism, service, and education about our American heritage. It was was founded on April 5, 1895, and continues both locally and nationally to this day.
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The age range in the organization is birth to twenty-two. Meetings and activities are planned for all ages with special consideration given to younger members. Senior members (over age twenty-two) act as mentors for the members in their activities and projects. Members may also participate in State Leadership positions.
Members gain invaluable leadership experience in conducting meetings, following parliamentary procedures and standard protocol, serving as delegates and speaking before groups at local, state and national conferences. The responsibility and privilege of selecting officers helps members gain an understanding of the democratic process.
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2024-25 OFFICERS
Our Leadership Team
TEDDY PRODAHL
President
The President runs meetings and excursions, creates agendas, sends out email reminders and meeting minutes, oversees everyone doing their role.
JESSICA ROTH
Vice-President
The President runs meetings and excursions, creates agendas, sends out email reminders and meeting minutes, oversees everyone doing their role.
WILLIAM PRODAHL
Vice President
The Vice President assists the President, and provides support for all activities. The VP also provides leadership and mentoring for the younger C.A.R members, helping them integrate into the Society.
EMILY ROTH
Secretary
The Secretary takes notes in the meeting, and records minutes in the hard drive for reference. The Secretary is also responsible for any CAR correspondence.
JADEN JILES
Treasurer
The Treasurer collects dues and sends them in, keeps track of all expenses. Treasurer also works with Senior Treasurer to keep track of donations and event finances.
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Historian
The Historian brings a piece of American history and reads it to start off each meeting. Â Collects all news and publicity about CAR for a scrapbook.
EMILY ROTH
Chaplain
The Chaplain shall open all meetings of the society
with the Creeds, and Invocation.
WILL PRODAHL
Flag Sargent
The Flag Sargent shall store, keep and prepare the Flag(s) for ceremonial use, and for decorating the community at key CAR events (Memorial Day, July 4th, Veterans Day).
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Advancement
The Advancement Officer highlights advancement opportunities and possible awards members or Societies may receive.  Works to reach prospective members and advance the organization. Manages marketing and PR, website and social media.
2023-24 OFFICERS
LYDIA
MULDOON
Co-President
KATHERINE AHLQUIST
Co-President
JESSICA
ROTH
Secretary
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WILL
PRODAHL
Flag Sargent
WILL
PRODAHL
Vice President
TEDDY
PRODAHL
Treasurer
HANNAH MARIK
EMILY ROTH
Co-Chaplains
REBECCA
ROTH
Historian
2022-23 OFFICERS
ANGUS MULDOON
President
KATHERINE AHLQUIST
Vice-President
JESSICA
ROTH
Secretary
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LYDIAÂ Â MULDOON
Advancement Officer
HALEY
ROTH
Treasurer
TEDDY
PRODAHL
Historian
HANNAHÂ Â MARIK
Chaplain
WILL
PRODAHL
Flag Sargent
2021-22 OFFICERS
AMALIA AHLQUIST
Co-President
ANGUS MULDOON
Co-President
KATHERINE AHLQUIST
Treasurer
LYDIAÂ Â MULDOON
Secretary
LYDIAÂ Â MULDOON
Advancement Officer
WILL AND TEDDY PRODAHL
Historian(s)
HANNAHÂ Â MARIK
Chaplain
HANNAHÂ Â MERIK
Flag Sargent
2020-21 OFFICERS
ANNEÂ Â GUIDERA
President
SAMANTHA PRODAHL
Vice President
AMALIA AHLQUIST
Treasurer
ANGUS MULDOON
Advancement Officer
KATHERINE AHLQUIST
Secretary
SAMÂ Â RANDOLPH
Historian
HANNAH
MARIK
Chaplain