Caroline McWilliams, Walter Hines Page Chapter Regent

From 22 to 26 October 2025, the Walter Hines Page Chapter, London, United Kingdom, welcomed over 160 members, associate members and guests to London to celebrate our 100th anniversary with four days of festivities consisting of over 25 events and tours. We were honoured to welcome the President General Ginnie

Kathryn West, National Chair, America 250! Committee

The España Chapter based in Madrid, Spain wanted to ensure that the people of the United States of America and Spain understood the significance that Spanish Patriots played in our cause for independence. Chapter Regent Dr. Elane Granger Carrasco spearheaded the efforts to bring the two parties together in an

Elane Granger, España Chapter Regent

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

Kathryn West, America 250! National Chair & Shari Thorne-Sulima, Units Overseas National Chair

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

Shari Thorne-Sulima, National Chair, Units Overseas

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

Shari Thorne-Sulima, National Chair, Units Overseas

I had originally planned to join the Units Overseas members from our Bahamas Chapter for their annual meeting, but was sad to be unable to attend at the last minute due to COVID. Luckily, I am feeling much better now! I asked National Chair, Shari Thorne-Sulima to share a recap

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

Denise Doring VanBuren, President General

Like many of you, I spent the weekend intensely following coverage of the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine. Please join me in prayer and support for all those impacted by this heartbreaking, dangerous and volatile situation. As freedom-loving people, we must stand united with the Ukrainians, who deserve the fundamental

Cynthia Cleveland McNamara, National Chair, Units Overseas Committee

The history of the Units Overseas (UO) Committee and its chapters is such a fascinating one. It began just seven years after our National Society was chartered. It spans much of world history during the 20th century, reflecting world demographics, political climate and the vagaries of economics. As you

Diane Hamill, National Chair, Units Overseas Committee

Following the Franco-American Alliance Tour, we invited Chapters from outside the United States to join us in trying something new.  I have asked Diane Hamill, the National Chair of Units Overseas to write a blog about this event.

- President General Ann Dillon

It was my great pleasure to chair