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PR & Media Committee National Winners Announced

By Kathy Huston posted 8 days ago
The Public Relations and Media Committee is pleased to recognize the outstanding work of chapters and state societies in seven categories: Newsletter, Brochure, Print Coverage, Broadcast Coverage, Electronic Media, Social Media Presence, and Publicity for Commemorative/Community Events. The National Winners in each category are: Newsletter: Perry County Chapter, Pennsylvania. This is a beautiful and engaging chapter newsletter that includes America 250! dedications, chapter events and celebrations, veteran recognitions, awards, wreath laying, member appreciation, trips and fundraisers. Brochure: Polly Cooper Chapter, New York. This chapter’s brochure ...

Social Media Insider: Hiding in Plain Sight: - Social Media Content You Didn't Know You Had

By Beth Hill posted 16 days ago
Would you like to stop searching for social media content to use when your chapter is between projects? Imagine having your own library of timeless original content filled with stories that only you and your chapter can tell. If you’ve been managing your chapter’s social media for a while, you know how much your responsibilities have changed over time. I’ll just say it: Social media used to be easy and fun. And while it is still fun and rewarding, it is definitely no longer “easy”. Posting photos of your chapter members at activities and events used to be good enough. Increasing your social visibility simply required posting frequently and consistently. ...

Reinstatement Campaign

By Marguerite Fritsch posted 28 days ago
The Reinstatement campaign has been a tremendous success. Thank you to all who have encouraged members to rejoin DAR for the America 250 celebration. The campaign ends on July 5th. All reinstatements post marked by July 5th will have their reinstatement fee as a gift from the National Society. Those postmarked July 6th will need to include the $10.00 reinstatement fee. If a reinstatement is received after July 1st, the dues will be credited to the upcoming year. This is our standard practice. We have received questions about how close we are to the 5000-reinstatement limit included in this drive. We are comfortable that we will be able to include all reinstatements ...

Congratulations to Lynn Schiel – 2026 VIS Volunteer of the Year!

By Deb Hvizdos posted 05-18-2026

Social Media Insider: Meta's Algorithm Strikes Again!

By Beth Hill posted 05-07-2026
NEW! ALGORITHM CHANGE - but this time it just might work in our favor! A few days ago, the heads of Instagram and Facebook shared an important announcement about a change they are implementing this week. They explained that if most of what you are posting is from other accounts, Meta will no longer recommend your account to people who don’t already follow you. They want to shift “reach” from aggregators (those who repost content from other sources) to content creators (original sources). We have begun seeing a lot of reposts in the social media accounts we review. I suspect chapters get stuck when they don’t have a recent activity ...

Social Media Admins: Let's Go for the Gold!

By Beth Hill posted 02-23-2026
Although the 2026 Winter Olympic torch was extinguished during yesterday’s closing ceremony, we are just getting started! We are delighted to announce a brand new opportunity for chapter social media admins to “ Go for the Gold”! ➡️ Starting today, the Social Media Tune up project is LIVE! Social Media Tune up testing was completed on February 19 and is now available to any chapter managing social media accounts approved prior to 2024 . This voluntary process is initiated by chapter admins through a Tune up Request form. The form requests contact information, along with answers to questions associated with the ...

In Search of: Chapter Social Media Admins

By Beth Hill posted 02-04-2026
ISO (In Search Of) Chapter Social Media Admins managing accounts approved prior to 2024. Requirements: the patience of Job, a willingness to get a little messy, a spirit of collaboration and cooperation, and the bandwidth to have a little fun along the way. New Year - New Opportunities, Part 2 On January 5, we shared a blog post announcing 2026 as a year of New Opportunities for social media admins and the accounts they manage. The post mentioned our internal housekeeping needs and included the new Approved and Reviewed Social Media Accounts list - accounts approved and reviewed ...

Chapter Membership Count

By Marguerite Fritsch posted 02-04-2026
Dear Chapter Leaders, Many have asked about the 1/1/2026 Chapter membership count. Please use the membership count on the Chapter Membership Analysis report in e Membership. This number will be used to calculate your PG's project chapter assessment and your chapter credentials. The PG's 100% Status report will be updated shortly. We appreciate all of your chapter work! Keep up the great work. Illuminating the Legacy, Marguerite Hogan Fritsch Organizing Secretary General, NSDAR

NSDAR Online Policies for Public Digital Platforms - Websites, Social Media, and Emerging Technologies - SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY AND SECURITY

By Deb Hvizdos posted 11-26-2025
SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY AND SECURITY Social media platforms are constantly evolving, increasing the risk of misuse that can harm the integrity and reputation of our members, chapters, state societies, and NSDAR. Protecting the privacy, security, and reputation of individuals and the organization is a shared responsibility of social media administrators, chapter regents, state VIS, and state regents. Accounts may be cloned, hijacked, or hacked, and followers - including automated “bots” - may post inappropriate comments that escalate into harmful discussions. As these risks grow, so must our vigilance in safeguarding our members and DAR. As DAR members, we use ...

NSDAR Online Policies for Public Digital Platforms - Websites, Social Media, and Emerging Technologies - DIGITAL SECURITY

By Deb Hvizdos posted 11-26-2025
DIGITAL SECURITY Digital security is the practice of protecting your personal information, accounts, and devices from online threats. In simple terms, it’s about staying safe and private in the online world, similar to protecting your home and belongings in the physical world. In a world where everything is connected, your personal cyber safety is only as strong as the community’s collective defense, making every person a critical link in the security chain. Cyber threats aren’t a distant, abstract problem; they are a constant, invisible burglar at your digital doorstep, actively looking for a way to steal your identity, cripple your operations, or hold ...

November/December 2025 Daughters Newsletter Committee Corner Article CDC

By Anthony Startz posted 11-21-2025
November/December 2025 Daughters Newsletter Committee Corner CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Every fall, as we count down to the end of the year, we have an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments our chapters have made and to give thanks for our DAR friends. As a society we provide so many hours of volunteer support for our communities, participate in numerous historic and patriotic events, and provide incredible support to teachers and students, yet did we remember to thank and recognize our members who participated and contributed? The Chapter Development Commission is here to help you find ways to make every members ...

Ride the Wave: Using The American Revolution to Spark New Interest in DAR 🌊

By Christina Hutchinson posted 11-17-2025
With Ken Burns’ THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION capturing national attention, Daughters have a timely opportunity to engage the public’s curiosity about America’s founding stories. As viewers watch the lives of early Americans unfold, many are asking a natural question: “Could someone in my family have been part of this?” This is where we can shine. Share episode reactions, local patriot highlights, and your chapter's lineage moments across social media. Even a simple post—“This reminded me of my ancestor…”—can inspire someone else to explore their own roots. Be sure to include DAR’s free family-history link:
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Historic Preservation Grant Applications--Deadline is Midnight 10/31/2025

By Marcia Shavlik posted 10-30-2025
To all pending applicants, Please note that the DAR Historic Preservation application site is now up and running again. https://dar.academicworks.com/ opportunities/1017 Please complete your application by midnight on 10/31/2025. Cynthia Pritchard NVC Historic Preservation Grants HPgrants@nsdar.org

October Membership Snapshot

By Marguerite Fritsch posted 10-22-2025
Updates from the Office of the Organizing Secretary General: As of October 1, 2025, our organization proudly comprises 2,723 chapters with a total of 184,604 active members — including 180,095 regular members and 4,519 Members-At-Large (MAL). This office has fulfilled over 1,150 tenure certificates requests since July 1st. July 1, 2025, through October 1, 2025 Deceased……………………………………………………………………………………….778 Resigned………………………………………………………………………………………1,328 Reinstatements………………………………………………………………………………….559 Two newly confirmed chapters and seven additional chapters in the process of organizing.

Service, Sisterhood, and Selfies: Meet @todaysdar on Instagram! 📱

By Christina Hutchinson posted 10-10-2025
_______________ The Daughters have entered the chat—and by chat, we mean Instagram! Follow @todaysdar for a fresh look at history, heritage, and the women keeping our traditions vibrant! From archives to adventures, wreath layings to workshops, you’ll see how Daughters everywhere make service, sisterhood, and patriotism shine in the modern era. Expect behind-the-scenes moments, inspiring throwbacks, and plenty of posts proving that pearls and purpose never go out of style! Follow along and help DAR illuminate our legacy —one post at a time! ✨

Celebrate DAR Day of Service October 11th! 🇺🇸

By Christina Hutchinson posted 10-03-2025
The DAR Day of Service is coming up on October 11—a time for Daughters nationwide to roll up our sleeves, serve our local communities, and shine a light on the impact we make together! This year is the 10th anniversary of the DAR Day of Service and is an excellent opportunity for PR & Media State and Chapter Chairs to showcase the impact DAR makes in communities nationwide! Your Public Relations and Media National Committee is here to help you in that endeavor: Link here for your DAR Day of Service toolkit for chapters: includes event prompts, social media guidelines and media alert. Link here for the Service to America Committee Blog Post about ...

The Volunteer Information Specialists (VIS) Committee is excited to announce the be VISionary Campaign & Contest!

By Deb Hvizdos posted 09-01-2025
The Volunteer Information Specialists (VIS) Committee is excited to announce the be VISionary Campaign & Contest! Under the Storage Administration, we are initiating the be VISionary campaign and contest which aims to increase membership engagement and participation in the VIS Community on the Daughters Online Community (DOC ). Objective : Achieve a 50% increase in membership (to 1,500 members) engaged on the VIS Community on the Daughters Online Community (DOC) by December 31, 2025 . Commitment : Each State VIS Chair and DVC will work with every chapter ...

Your Own Chapter Pin!

By Cindy Parnell posted 08-30-2025
As of today, six chapter pins have been developed and are being worn with pride by DAR members. Will your chapter be next? Your Insignia tells the journey of your life in DAR. From the offices you've held, to the important events signified on your ribbon, to the ancestor bar above your heart. Each pin is an important piece of your journey as you show your dedication and commitment to community and the DAR. DAR members may now expand their love of Insignia by creating identifying pins for their own chapters! The Pin Proposal Guidelines on the Insignia Committee page of the members site will explain how chapter members can create a pin for their DAR ...

250th Birthday of the U.S. Navy

By Cindy Parnell posted 08-17-2025
The United States Navy began celebrating its 250th anniversary in January, but the founding of the Continental Navy on October 13, 1775, will be officially honored this fall. Today, the U.S. Navy is the world's largest naval force, with seven active fleets and approximately 400,000 active-duty and reserve men and women serving their country. The DAR "250th Birthday of the U.S. Navy" pin can be worn on the official DAR ribbon, or as a brooch or lapel pin. Honor your Navy relatives and friends this fall with this beautiful commemorative pin!

Special thanks to the PR & Media Website of the Month Judges

By Mary Ann DeVolld posted 06-19-2025
I t wasn’t until I began working as a National Vice Chair that I realized what goes on behind the scenes and how many Daughters contribute to making committees work. The National Chairs and Vice Chairs get their pictures on the National Website, but we have worked with other women who are somewhat anonymous to most of you. For the past three years, I have worked with Lesa Barker (Colorado), Aryssa Damron (D.C.), Liz Hawn (Idaho), Elizabeth Jones (Texas), Lyndsey Laminack (Texas, but a New York Daughter), Sherry Maxwell (Maryland), Julie Pittmann (Washington), Eileen Roberts (California, but moved to Ohio), Tara Rodi (Washington), and Michelle ...