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Thank you to the thousands of Daughters who took time to celebrate our milestone achievement this weekend! It was so exciting on Saturday to surpass that one millionth member mark and introduce you to DAR member National Number 1000000, Amy Dickinson! I hope you enjoyed the first video of our...
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I am so pleased to introduce to you one of our newest DAR members: Amy Dickinson, National Number 1000000. Watch this introductory video here Some of you may know of Amy from her nationally syndicated advice column, “Ask Amy,” which is carried in more than 150 newspapers across the country...
Congratulations – you are now officially ONE IN A MILLION! Watch this special video message here In anticipation of next week’s 129th anniversary of our founding, the National Society today accepted 1,237 new members, propelling the total number of women who have joined our organization since 1890 to more than...
We are almost there! It is an honor for me to announce that the National Society will reach a historic milestone this Saturday, October 5, when we officially surpass ONE MILLION MEMBERS who have joined our organization since its 1890 founding! As you may know, the National Board of Management...
As part of our VanBuren Administration’s emphasis on recognizing the men and women who achieved American independence, chapters are urged to conduct an annual Memorial Service honoring the Patriots of the American Revolution. Though these short devotions may occur at any time, they are especially requested to be included within...
Want a taste of Hawaii? This October the DAR Museum welcomes a traveling play called My Name is `Ōpūkaha`ia. It follows the life of Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia, a young Hawaiian who came to the United States in 1808 for a promotional speaking tour. Henry became involved in gaining support for an...
It is the highest honor to visit with Daughters across the country, absorbing their energy and sharing with them the goals of our new administration. September 19-21 found me doing just that while enjoying the 119 th State Conference of the Michigan Daughters in beautiful Lansing. And I do mean...
DAR Service for Veterans Committee has exciting news. NSDAR has officially become a Corporate Sponsor of Wreaths Across America (WAA). Our sponsorship is specifically meant to help fund the Wreaths Across America Education Trailer. What’s that, you didn’t know WAA has a Mobile Education Exhibit? Let’s begin with an overview...
Let’s Rise and Shine in Service to America! Meaningful community service has played a central role in DAR’s mission since our Society’s founding in 1890. DAR Founder Eugenia Washington said, “We want a society founded on service.” The Service to America Committee is focused on demonstrating the positive volunteer opportunities...
What a special day it was yesterday as we celebrated Constitution Day, during Constitution Week, in Constitution Hall welcoming 1,001 new U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony. The DAR teamed up with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to host this special naturalization ceremony. While DAR Headquarters has...