SPOILER ALERT: This blog can’t do justice to the amazing hospitality that was shown to me this weekend by the Oregon Daughters – please be sure to visit (and follow) my DAR President General Facebook page in order to see many more photos and highlights of this great experience.

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My weekend brought me to/from North Dakota and then all the way to Virginia to take part in the very best part of DAR, i.e. meeting with women who share my passion for the purpose of our vibrant service organization. I’m delighted to summarize through brief highlights the outstanding hospitality

The National Society was exceptionally privileged this week to culminate administration efforts to honor the life of a man considered one of two “Fathers of the U.S. Cavalry” through ceremonies that marked his line-duty-death in the Battle of Charleston. Michael Kovats de Fabriczy (often known as simply Michael Kovats) was a Hungarian nobleman and

Washington State Regent Lauri Langston's symbol is an elegant and classical laurel wreath in gold, accentuated with her theme, “Service to Others is Transformative.” After spending just one day with these women at their annual conference, it was obvious to me that despite the challenges of the last few years, these

I am often asked about the challenges of completing my state visits, as I travel to 25 of the states during the first six months of the year (due to events being postponed into 2022). In truth, meeting with our dedicated members around the world is like a battery connection

In simply outstanding celebrations that combined historic preservation, education and patriotism, the New Jersey Daughters united with community leaders in two Garden State cities to place and dedicate not one but two outstanding markers yesterday. State Regent Bonnie Matthews, State Historian Deb Hvizdos and a small-but-mighty team of members

The Daughters of Montana and Utah came through this administration Rising and Shining, and it was certainly a joy for me to celebrate their achievements during my official visits over the weekend. It was the first time that I had ever gone to either of these places, and the scenery

In addition to celebrating Easter with my family in New York, I had the opportunity to attend two simply remarkable events this past weekend. One involved honoring the life of a Real Daughter, i.e. a DAR member whose father had served in the Revolutionary War, and the second involved a

April in Washington, D.C., means, of course, the profusion of Japanese Cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and throughout the city.  But it also brings the return of the Executive Committee for its week of executive deliberations and events. This year’s session was exceptionally busy and packed with purpose. I’m

My weekend afforded me the opportunity to meet with hundreds of dedicated members through two enjoyable and informative state visits. I hope you enjoy reading about the work that is being accomplished by our Daughters in these active chapters.

March 31 - April 1: Welcomed at Rosalie, Natchez, Mississippi 

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