Shari Thorne-Sulima, National Chair, Units Overseas

It was my great pleasure to participate in the Sparkling Units Overseas Conference Nov. 11-12 in Rome, Italy, with 40 DAR members from around the world and seven of our Executive Officers. The day included reports from the Executive Officers, Units Overseas National Chair Shari Thorne-Sulima, America 250! National Chair

Rebecca Grawl, National Chair, DAR Tours & Events

Our week in Rome culminated with a special farewell dinner Friday at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj. During this sparkling evening, we took time to thank our incredible tour directors from Academic Travel Abroad (Emma Impavido, Elisabetta Amadi, Randall Salisbury, and Mauro Tonelli), whose knowledge and expertise were instrumental in helping

Mary Tedesco, National Chair, Insignia Committee

Thursday featured the centerpiece of our overseas trip: an extraordinary opportunity to honor the life and legacy of Filippo Mazzei. My great privilege was to lay a wreath honoring a man who inspired Thomas Jefferson and other Founding Fathers who supported our fight for independence. I am grateful to the

Jacqueline Leahy, National Chair, President General's Communications

Wednesday morning began with an incredible experience: a papal audience. It was the honor of a lifetime to shake the hand of His Holiness Pope Francis and accept his greetings to the members of the National Society. No matter your faith tradition, seeing His Holiness interact with visitors from around

Kate Johanns, National Chair, Public Relations and Media Committee

The Eternal City’s art and architecture are legendary, and we were fortunate Tuesday to explore both at some of Italy’s most breathtaking sites, including the grottoes and fountains at the Villa d’Este. Following an after-hours tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, it was my pleasure to host

Virginia Lingelbach, Chaplain General

As we planned for the Wright Administration, one of the easiest decisions was selecting Italy as the destination for our overseas trip! My great-grandfather, Carlo Bucci, immigrated to the United States from the Campobasso Province in the 1870s. After he arrived in America, he changed his name from Carlo Bucci

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

This past weekend, I completed the last official state visit of my term by traveling to beautiful and historic Springfield, Illinois, for a spectacular day of meaningful events with the outstanding Daughters of our 21st state. I cannot adequately express my appreciation to State Regent Debby Coe for all

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

I am immensely pleased to share that we have planted a ceremonial tree in Yorktown, Virginia, to signify the new location of the DAR Pathway of the Patriots! We were honored to plant this native “Chionanthus Virginicus” in memory of Commander-in-Chief George Washington to honor his pivotal victory here

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

I am so grateful to my “Sol Sister” State Regents who have welcomed me to meet their members, oftentimes making special and unique arrangements to host my official visit when my schedule could not always accommodate their conference. This week I had the pleasure of attending events in both Tennessee

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Visits with two Units Overseas (both in British Columbia) and the privilege of attending the 65th Annual Conference of the Alaska State Society filled my week (and my senses) with the experiences of the majestic Pacific Northwest. It was exhilarating to meet with our members here, share news from our