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Kathryn West, First Vice President General

I have asked the Storage Executive Officers to each write a blog post introducing themselves to our membership and sharing a little bit about the work they will be doing over the next three years. I hope you will enjoy getting to know them a little bit better over the

Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General

Welcome to the Storage Administration! I am so honored to be your President General. Below I have shared my remarks from yesterday’s Installation Ceremony at our 134th Continental Congress. I look forward to Illuminating Our Legacy together these next three years!

- Ginnie Sebastian Storage, President General

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Pamela Wright, President General

Last night’s National Defense Night Ceremony was filled with poignant commemoration and overwhelmed me with gratitude for the emphasis our National Society puts on Patriotism. I hope you all enjoyed the evening’s presentations and honorees as much as I did. 

This morning, we are closing out our official Continental Congress

Pamela Wright, President General

Seeing members joining together to “Sparkle in Service” truly filled my heart with love for this organization! I hope all attendees had as meaningful a time as I did mingling with fellow Daughters and discovering new ways to participate and get involved with service projects. A heartfelt thank you to

Pamela Wright, President General

What an inspiring evening we shared at last night’s Education Night. It was truly heartwarming to witness the promise of our nation’s future reflected in the achievements and aspirations of such exceptional students.

Please join me in once again offering heartfelt congratulations to our 2025 DAR Outstanding Junior Member, Alyssa

Pamela Wright, President General

Daughters, you truly sparkled last night! Your energy and presence set the perfect tone for my final Congress as President General, and I am deeply grateful. From the heartfelt words of our honorees and distinguished guests to the stirring patriotic performances, it was an evening filled with inspiration and camaraderie—a

Pamela Wright, President General

The wait is over! Tonight, we gather for the unforgettable Opening Night Ceremony of the 134th Continental Congress—let the magic of Congress begin!

We have many exciting honorees this year, including the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute for their work in preserving the history between Spain and the United States

Pamela Wright, President General

Congress is officially underway, and what a marvelous beginning it has been! I hope your day is filled with joy, meaningful connections, and the unmistakable spirit of our beloved Society.

Today brought a profoundly moving moment for me personally, as I experienced the reveal and dedication of my official portrait

Pamela Wright, President General

With a heart brimming with gratitude and joy, I welcome you to our cherished House Beautiful for the 134th Continental Congress! What a thrill it is to gather once again—united in spirit, in sisterhood, and in celebration of all that we are and all that we have accomplished together. I

Connie Olde and Melissa Wetzel, National Co-Chairs, Continental Congress

Members and Guests,

A warm welcome to the 134th Continental Congress! We are delighted to gather together as we “Celebrate Stars & Stripes Forever,” honoring the remarkable service and achievements of so many dedicated individuals and groups within our Society. 

Throughout the week, we invite you to recognize the outstanding