Today's DAR
This year at the 135th Continental Congress, delegates will elect one Honorary Vice President General and seven Vice Presidents General. This blog explains the qualifications for each position and introduces you to the women who seek to fill them. You may find further information regarding each of the individual candidates at the links below.
Each year at Continental Congress, seven new Vice Presidents General are elected for a term of three years. In order to qualify for the office of Vice President General, each candidate must be endorsed by a ballot vote of the state conference where she is a member. All necessary signed and verified forms must be received in the Office of the Recording Secretary General by the designated due date. A drawing is held in the Office of the Recording Secretary General for placement on the official ballot.
A total of 21 Vice Presidents General serve on the National Board of Management. In addition to attending all national board meetings and events, the Vice Presidents General are responsible for the judging of the four national Founders Medals administered by the Office of the Reporter General. Many Vice Presidents General serve as national chairs, vice chairs, or committee members. They can also be a great wealth of knowledge for their current state regent.
Candidates for the office of Honorary Vice President General must have previously held the office of Vice President General. State conference endorsement is not required. Unlike the 21 Vice Presidents General who serve for a three-year term, Honorary Vice Presidents General serve for life in recognition of their valuable service to the National Society. Only 13 Honorary Vice Presidents General may serve at one time, and no two may be members from the same state. When vacancies in the office occur, a qualifying candidate who seeks to serve must notify the Office of the Recording Secretary General of her intentions to be nominated. This year, two candidates are running to fill one vacancy. Many Honorary Vice Presidents General serve as national chairs, vice chairs, or committee members and as advisers to the President General and the Executive Committee.
Please review all the resumes and give careful thought when you cast your vote for these outstanding women. They have proven themselves to be capable leaders and have provided decades of dedicated service to our National Society.
Candidates for the Office of Vice President General (in ballot order)
Candidates for the Office of Honorary Vice President General (in ballot order)
Susan Abbott Broderick (California)
Cynthia Cleveland McNamara (Mississippi)
