Today's DAR
Considering that the September/October 2015 American Spirit was 125 years in the making, it’s no surprise that crafting this special edition commanded our attention for much of 2015. Copies are expected to reach mailboxes by today. We are thrilled to finally share this anniversary gift with you! Not only does...
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A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. This hallowed ground was a stark reminder of battles our ancestors fought and how today’s events remind us of the courage it takes to keep, protect and defend our Constitution. This September...
J.E. Caldwell served as the official jeweler for the National Society for more than 100 years before the company was purchased by Hamilton Jewelers. During the organization’s early years three sterling silver spoons were created for the National Society and reproductions of one of them is still available. Shortly after...
“Bringing internet access to our library and our residents has truly changed our small town.” “Thank you for helping us test the water in the river! It was neat!” (10 year old student) “Every time someone asks, ‘How can your program afford such great books?’ we answer, ‘Because of DAR!’”...
On August 13, 2015 th, I escaped the extreme Texas heat and flew to Columbus, Ohio for the Ohio Society Fall Fun Fair. Greeted at the airport by State Regent Sandy McCann and State Vice Regent Nancy Wright, the weekend was off to a fun start! The Ohio Society has...
This year DAR shares its 125th birthday with another important American institution: Ellis Island. In the 35 years before Ellis Island opened, immigrants arriving in New York were processed at Castle Garden Immigration Depot in Lower Manhattan. Ellis Island was chosen in 1890 by the House Committee on Immigration as...
On July 31, 2015, I flew to Lexington, KY where State Regent Barbara Zink and my Page, JeanEllen Hiter Melton, welcomed me to the Bluegrass Commonwealth for the Fall workshop. Lexington is known as the Horse Capital of the World and the rolling hills and fine horses look like a...
As I expect you are well aware, our beloved National Society has spent 2015 celebrating 125 years of service to America. It has been wonderful to look back on our devotion to this great nation, and all that we have done throughout our storied history. However, it is important to...
The committees in charge of the last three Presidential Inaugural Luncheons have asked the National Society for permission to use the bronze eagle lectern for the nationally televised ceremonial luncheons following the oath of office ceremonies. President George W. Bush used the lectern at his inaugural luncheon in 2005, and...
Have you ever looked back at your life and reflected on the path you took that impacted your life years later? My mother encouraged me to join a sorority when I went off to college and I pledged Delta Zeta in my sophomore year. I eventually transferred to another college...