Reporting on Business, Raising the Curtain on The Next Act!

I hope that you joined me last night in cheering on so many outstanding young people during our enjoyable Education Awards Night. I also again extend sincere congratulations to our Outstanding Junior Member, Rebecca Hough. A member of the Martha Washington Chapter, Rebecca Hough has served as national vice chair, state chair, state vice chair, chapter regent, chapter officer and chapter chair. She has served as both a Page and delegate at her state conference and Continental Congress. She has served as an officer in her State’s Chapter Regents Club and Page Club and as a senior leader for the Children of the American Revolution. Rebecca has completed the New Members and New Horizons DAR Leadership courses, has multiple Member for Member credits and has participated in the NSDAR Patriot Records Project. You can view the entire Thursday night ceremony here.

View the President General's Friday video message

I look very much forward to hearing about the accomplishments of Daughters everywhere through today’s business session featuring the reports of our remaining State Regents; we will also learn more about the Candidates for the Office of Vice President General and Honorary Vice Presidents General.

Today we also have many special events outside of our official sessions. The DAR School Committee will hold its virtual luncheon, along with the Commemorative Events Committee Awards Presentation and the Lineage Research and Volunteer Genealogists Support Teams social. Finally, we invite you to the “Your Act: Donor Gratitude Celebration” this evening to thank our generous donors.

Today’s Announcements:

1. Shop the DAR Store this week to peruse the beautiful and functional President General’s Project merchandise. A portion of your purchases of this great merchandise supports the Next Act at Constitution Hall – these classic, high-quality products may be worn beyond the administration due to their timeless, chic design.

2. Stay connected! Take advantage of the Virtual Congress Insider’s Guide to find everything you need in one place. Be sure to read the Congress Herald each morning as it’s posted to stay up to date. Don’t forget to visit the Virtual Congress Events Hub to join all of our Virtual Congress events. Be sure to follow Congress social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Whew! Even virtual Congress can be exhausting with so much to see and do!

3. Invite fellow chapter members, your family and your friends to view our evening sessions. “Attending” Congress is a great way to introduce them to the values of our organization – and the benefits of supporting its important mission.