Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

April in Washington, D.C., means, of course, the profusion of Japanese Cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and throughout the city.  But it also brings the return of the Executive Committee for its week of executive deliberations and events. This year’s session was exceptionally busy and packed with purpose. I’m

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Daughters gathered from across the country – and even traveled across the ocean! – to attend the first Special Meeting held in the 131-year history of our National Society last week at our National Headquarters. More than 850 members participated in the session to formally approve moving the location and

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Fully vaccinated and cleared for travel, the members of your Executive Committee gathered in person for the first time in 14 months to conduct deliberations last week – socially distanced but joyfully reunited within the confines of the National Officers Club. It was so delightful to once again see their

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

On the eve of our historic first virtual Continental Congress, it is a pleasure to share with you several of the highlights of the busy June meeting of your Executive Officers. Just as we had gathered to conduct business back in April, we convened via video conference for three

Ann Dillon, President General

Friends are often the reason so many of us continue our work with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Our mission is certainly at the forefront of our involvement, but it is always rewarding to get together. Sunday, January 28, the Washington, D.C., Daughters arranged to host a dessert reception

Ann Dillon, President General

Last week was very busy at DAR Headquarters with our December Executive Committee Meetings! This week was filled with festive holiday fun and of course a good deal of business and meetings. A lot was accomplished and we look forward to implementing some of the new ideas.

The week began

Ann Dillon, President General

DAR Headquarters was busy this week with the October Executive Committee Meetings, the National Chair Forum, a service project, training workshops and we will end the week with a meeting of the National Board of Management tomorrow morning.  We accomplished a lot and you will be hearing about some of

Martha Barnhart, Treasurer General

Once during each administration, each officer has the opportunity to provide a luncheon for the Executive Board members during board week.  When the time arrived for my luncheon, I knew what theme I would select: a celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the National Society by honoring first President