WASHINGTON, DC More than 4,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution convened this week in the nation’s capital for the 134th Continental Congress, the latest gathering of the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting.
The week-long convention consisted of business sessions, committee meetings, social functions, and was topped off with formal evening ceremonies at which national DAR award recipients were honored.
In attendance were Vice President General Charlotte White and State Chaplain Amy Linder, Oakley Chapter; State Registrar Cyndy Hardaker, Regina Wood, and Chapter Regent Janice Nelson, Fort Miro Chapter; Dorothy Donald and Chapter Regent Melissa Johnson, D’Arbonne Chapter; and Kate McClendon, Katie Collins, Bonnie Collins and Ainsley Collins, Chief Tusquahoma Chapter, of the NELA District.
While at Congress, these Louisiana members attended the Business Session and Installation Ceremony to witness Katherine “Katie” Collins, daughter of Coach Pat Collins and Bonnie Slemons Collins, sister of Coach Mike Collins and wife Terri and Cherie Collins Wilbanks, receive her sash as the 48th Louisiana State Regent, Daughters of the American Revolution.
“Louisiana is Better Together, Sisters in Service,” said Collins.
“Continental Congress is a time-honored tradition and opportunity for our members to come together to share ideas and celebrate our country’s rich history. This year is particularly exciting as we prepare for our nation’s 250th anniversary,” said President General Pamela Wright. “Service to our country is at the heart of everything DAR does, and it is always inspiring to welcome more than 4,000 Daughters here at our historic headquarters in Washington, DC. Working together, we are dedicated to advancing historic preservation, education, and patriotism for generations to
come.”
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Its members are descended from the Patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War.
