Archive - July 2025

Marguerite Fritsch, Organizing Secretary General
The founders of DAR had a vision for an organization that inspired women to foster the memory of the men and women who fought for American Independence. This message has always resonated with me. My first introduction to DAR was at my paternal grandmother’s funeral. She was a member and...
Cecile Wimberley, Corresponding Secretary General
It is a privilege to be serving as your Corresponding Secretary General for the Storage Administration. As we Illuminate our Legacy, I am reminded of my own start in this wonderful organization. My 30+ year DAR journey started with a registrar mother that wanted her chapter to finally have a...
Marguerite Fritsch, Organizing Secretary General
Following the National Board of Management cherry blossom lunch and meeting, with laptops up and print drivers installed, the new Executive Committee led by Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General was ready to get down to work for the National Society. It was both informative and inspiring to hear the reports...
Colleen Joyce, Recording Secretary General
During the next three exciting years we will Illuminate Our Legacy, highlighting how our DAR service creates lasting legacies within our communities and positively impacts those we assist. This theme is very special to me as my own membership in the DAR is inspired by the legacy the Rhode Island...
Rev. Dr. Mernie Sams Crane, Chaplain General
10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10, NRSVUE It is a singular honor and a humble undertaking to be entrusted with the responsibility of the Office of Chaplain General, particularly during our nation’s...
Kathryn West, First Vice President General
I have asked the Storage Executive Officers to each write a blog post introducing themselves to our membership and sharing a little bit about the work they will be doing over the next three years. I hope you will enjoy getting to know them a little bit better over the...