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The 45th International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) International Conference on Jewish Genealogy was held in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 10th to the 14th at the Grand Wayne Convention Center with close proximity to the Allen County Public Library. The IAJGS is an umbrella organization of more than 90...

For most of my life, I was unaware I had Revolutionary War ancestors, always believing we were a family of immigrants, though my mom did keep telling me we were “Pennsylvania Dutch”. Who knew what that was! Mom couldn’t define it. My grandmother wasn’t into family history, and my grandfather...

DAR is thrilled to announce an updated America 250! Logo. As we near America’s 250 th anniversary it was important to make an update to freshen this brand that will be used widely across our Society. This refreshed design retains the spirit of the original, while aligning more closely with...

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you as Registrar General 2025-2028. The Office of the Registrar General, with almost 50 highly trained genealogists, processes and verifies new and supplemental applications. It is a privilege to partner with you to Illuminate our Legacy during the Storage Administration. My parents created...

It is with humble pride and honor to serve as the Treasurer General in the Storage Administration. Our President General has selected her Executive Committee of many very talented and professional Daughters. The Treasurer General has charge of the National Society’s funds and investments; she is supported by the staff...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...