On Friday, November 15, 2024, the España Chapter invited President General Pamela Wright, Executive Officers and attendees in the Spain/Italy extension of the Paris When it Sparkles tour to join us in a charming afternoon tasting local sherries. In the historic Salon Real at the Alfonso XIII Hotel in Seville

Sunday, November 17, 2024, was packed with exciting events for the intrepid participants of the America 250! Tour in Italy as a follow up to last year’s trip which launched plans for official and permanent recognition of Italian and friend to Thomas Jefferson, Filippo Mazzei. Mr. Mazzei is credited with

It was this Chair’s pleasure to represent the President General in Sydney, Australia, for a week celebrating the Captain James Cook Chapter’s 40th anniversary. After crossing the International Date Line, this Chair touched down in Oz and was welcomed by Chapter Regent Ann Cairns, who hosted a tour of downtown

Our travels in Paris culminated with a special farewell dinner at the river boat L’Onyx, in view of the sparkling Eiffel Tower. During this special evening, we took time to thank our incredible tour directors from Academic Travel Abroad (Randall Salisbury, Emma Impavido, Elisabetta Amadi, and Mauro Tonelli), whose knowledge

Another très magnifique day in Paris! It was an honor to place a wreath at the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery, an enduring symbol of the Franco-American Alliance. When the Great War began, Americans immediately volunteered to serve with the French, and this towering memorial is a testament to our continued

What a privilege to be here in Paris on Armistice Day. It was my honor to represent the National Society at the Arc de Triomphe for the official commemoration ceremonies. I deeply appreciate President Emmanuel Macron’s generous invitation for me to join his viewing party. It was incredibly moving to

The Wright Administration is excited to begin our “Paris When It Sparkles” trip, which is dedicated to celebrating the enduring connection between America and France. The United States had no stronger ally in its fight for independence than France. Almost 250 years ago, our two countries began developing an unbreakable

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

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

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