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I am thrilled to get back on the road and visit with Daughters – my first stop: Maine! My visit to our northeasternmost state in the lower 48 was absolutely lovely. I am delighted at how many amazing sites and people we saw in Maine in just a few short...
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Already, many of you have: Arranged to receive proclamations from local city / town officials. Worked with public and school library staff to set up displays. Contacted local businesses with outdoor marquees to “advertise” Constitution Week. Set dates to visit classrooms to talk about the purpose and content of the...
On the momentous occasion of our nation’s 248th birthday, 56 dedicated Daughters from across the country donned their patriotic red, white and blue to proudly participate in the National Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Leading this spirited group were several enthusiastic C.A.R. members, driven by Beverly and Douglas Tomb...
As Chaplain General and Executive Liaison to the Commemorative Events Committee, it was my honor to attend the 80th D-Day Anniversary Commemorative Ceremonies in Normandy, France on June 6th officiated by President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron. It was also my honor to place a wreath at the...
I hope you all found last night’s National Defense Night as inspiring as I did. It was an honor to be around such important women and men who have served our country with such staunch bravery and servitude. Recognizing our own Marjorie Stone, WWII Veteran and DAR member, was such...
Last night was certainly a ‘Sparkling Success”! I thoroughly loved seeing everyone mingling and Rejoicing in DAR ties of Service and Friendship. Special thanks to the Service to America Committee for putting on this important event and showing us all the best ways to get involved. This morning, we heard...
I hope you all enjoyed the Education Awards Night program and are ready for another busy day ahead! I wanted to extend a thank you to last night’s award recipients whose commitment to furthering education, either their own or that of others, is extremely admirable. A special ‘musical’ thank you...
What a wonderful time we had at Opening Night last night! I loved seeing all of you fill the seats of Constitution Hall! A special thank you to our honorees. Hearing about their dedication to history, genealogy, art and education was inspiring. Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism. The three pillars...
The Opening Night ceremony of the 133rd Continental Congress is just a few hours away! Welcome, welcome, to one and all! Tonight, we will honor the educational contributions of Bernice Steinhardt of Art & Remembrance and the preservation work of Antiques Roadshows’ Steven Porterfield. A special treat will be hearing...
A busy Congress week is already underway! As more of you join us in D.C. today, I hope you all take time to peruse the Congress Schedule or the Congress App to find out where and when events are taking place. As you will see in your Congress Program, we...