Today's DAR
The May/June 2021 issue of the American Spirit magazine is on its way to mailboxes everywhere, and it is music to my ears! We have some great features with a musical and celebratory theme. Colonial dance was truly an integral part of social life for all classes. Instead of learning...
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Today’s DAR knows the value of community service and it is an honor to share the purpose of the Community Service Awards committee in this guest blog! The DAR Community Service Awards Committee encourages chapters and state societies to present a DAR Community Service Award to those who perform voluntary...
A busy weekend of virtual and in-person visits with Daughters in two states illustrated once again that DAR is, indeed, thriving, thanks to the combined impact of meaningful purpose and determined local leadership. Both were on full display as I spent time with Daughters from North Carolina and New Jersey...
For nearly nine decades, the Daughters of the American Revolution has recognized outstanding students who demonstrate the qualities of a good citizen. The DAR Good Citizens Committee has developed into one of the most recognized and most rewarding presentations for local chapters. Beginning in 1934, a committee called “DAR Good...
After a year of separation, the Pennsylvania Daughters emerged joyously from a long winter to stage a marvelous 124 th State Conference, April 22-24, in historic Pittsburgh. There was all the business, ceremony, fun and fellowship of a traditional conference -- though three quarters of the participants just happened to...
Fully vaccinated and cleared for travel, the members of your Executive Committee gathered in person for the first time in 14 months to conduct deliberations last week – socially distanced but joyfully reunited within the confines of the National Officers Club. It was so delightful to once again see their...
You will not find her name listed among the Founders, nor her image hanging in the hallways of 1776 D Street. Devoted to the greater good of our nascent organization, she served without a wide sash, laboring behind the scenes to establish our National Society and cement its strong foundation...
By the very act of joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, we honor our ancestors. We honor their grit, fortitude, resilience, and perseverance as they took up arms in search of freedom and in defense of a fledgling country. We honor their sacrifice and their willingness to march into...
Last summer, while still being pumped from the thrill of a wonderful Virtual 129 th Continental Congress, I received feedback from a member asking for a meeting to discuss her membership experience in DAR. Her story was rather extraordinary and a great lesson. Let’s just say several balls were dropped...
Spring is a busy time on the calendar of the President General – and I am pleased to share that this past weekend was a sweet indicator of the positive things that are in bloom as we reawaken in this season of promise. I had the supreme honor of attending...