Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

The momentum is building for our upcoming Virtual 130th Continental Congress, and I am thrilled to share a few details about several of the exciting “luncheon” events that await you–and what could be better than a luncheon with no calories? Many thanks to our hard-working National Chairs for arranging these

Peggy Troxell, Recording Secretary General

This year at the Virtual 130th Continental Congress, Delegates will elect seven Vice Presidents General and one Honorary Vice President General. This blog explains the qualifications for each position and introduces you to the women who seek to fill them. You may find further information regarding each of

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Your 130th Continental Congress team is busy planning for an outstanding upcoming virtual conference, and today we are pleased to launch a new Virtual Congress Website as your single, central location to access all of the exciting events on the horizon. Designed in coordination with event management company, Cvent

Pamela Alvich, National Chair, Development Committee

Simply because restrictions in the District of Columbia have dictated that we conduct the 130th Continental Congress virtually, doesn’t mean that you can’t attend! You can still be a part of the historic unveiling of the restored DAR Constitution Hall by placing your own DAR Congress Cut Out in

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Unfortunately, the forecast does not contain as much sunshine as I had hoped, making it impossible to plan for an in-person Congress once again this year.  As of today, March 30, the District of Columbia is still in Phase 2 of its reopening, meaning that indoor gatherings are limited

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Ever one who chooses to look upon the sunny side of life, your President General envisions that our 130th Continental Congress will not only be held in person next June but that it will be all the more fabulous because we were unable to gather in 2020. And so

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

I once again thank the outstanding Congress team that created our virtual 129th Continental Congress last month. This week, we met via video conference to debrief and review survey results in order to identify ways to make future Congresses even better….and by the way, we certainly hope and plan

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

I hope you will agree that our National Defense Night was inspiring! The heartfelt remarks of each honoree were touching to me personally, and I hope reminded you of our important role to support those who wear – and who have worn – the uniform of our nation. I am

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Can anyone NOT look forward to National Defense Night? This evening’s National Defense Night program will be moving and thought provoking, especially the keynote remarks of Lieutenant General Robert P. Ashley, Jr., Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. It is an evening dedicated to the men and women who protect our national

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Raise your hand if you are proud to be a member of Today’s DAR!!! Our first Virtual Congress and your embrace of technology are nothing short of remarkable – and such a great illustration of the vibrancy of our dynamic organization. Huzzah!

View the President General’s Friday Video Message

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