The 130th Continental Congress Officially Begins! Huzzah!

Good morning, sunshine, and welcome to the Virtual 130^th Continental Congress! Tonight we begin our annual convention with an awe-inspiring Opening Night Ceremony beginning 7 p.m. ET. I hope that you will feel as though you have a front-row seat for our celebration themed “Proud to Be an American!” We will highlight individuals and organizations whose efforts both honor and preserve the history of our nation. Learn more about our outstanding honorees here.

View the President General's Wednesday video message

There is so much to enjoy this week! Find everything you need in the Virtual Congress Insider’s Guide, read today’s edition of the Congress Herald and follow Congress social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Three Announcements:

1. Voting Members: make sure to log onto Simply Voting today to cast your online ballot to adopt the three reports required to open the 130^th Continental Congress for business. Voting is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET. Simply follow the instructions sent to you earlier.

2. What’s better than discovering the American Spirit magazine in your mailbox every other month? Receiving it at a discount! The only-one-time-each-year American Spirit magazine Congress sale is going on now! You can get a three-year subscription, which includes the Daughters newsletter, for just $45 – that’s 33% off the cover price! Get yours here.

3. Have you visited our terrific DAR Stores to feed your D.C. shopping fix? Check out the Congress specials and stock up to your heart’s content – after all, you won’t have to squeeze it into your suitcase to return home!

Don’t miss a minute of the great programming that we are presenting for your enjoyment and edification. We are working hard to make you feel as though you are here at your national headquarters in Washington, D.C. – essentially, it’s all the function and fun of Congress without the usual sore feet!

So, let’s get the day – and Congress! – started!