President General
Merry Ann Thompson Wright
The President General, as the chief executive officer of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is its official spokesperson and its representative in association with other organizations, business groups, and the general public. She presides at all meetings of the Executive Committee, National Board of Management, and Continental Congress.
She appoints all committees that carry out the work of the National Society and is responsible for the general supervision of the work of the National Society and national headquarters.
She has a message in each issue of the American Spirit magazine, Daughters Newsletter, on the DAR Members' Web Site, and writes messages for other publications.
The Office of the President General serves as the central office for the Society. As such, it is responsible for coordinating various communications to the membership.
Wright Administration Theme and Scripture
The theme for this administration, symbolized by three intertwined circles, is: "Preserve the Past, Enhance the Present, Invest in the Future." The core values of the twelve Executive Officers are to interact with integrity, honesty accompanied by kindness, loyalty, and courtesy, respect for one another, and with a sense of humor and the ability to have fun.
The Goals of the Wright Administration Are To:
- Strengthen the Membership
- Improve Financial Stability
- Increase Awareness of DAR Objectives and Programs
Wright Administration Scriptures:
"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." -- I Corinthians 13:13
"...and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God." -- Micah 6:8
Graphics for the administration's theme may be downloaded here.
President General's Project
In 2010 an update of the extensive conservation assessment done in 2005 of our headquarters identified the next phases of repairs and restoration work needing to be accomplished on our beautiful complex of three buildings over the next six years. The President General's Project, "Preserve the Past, Enhance the Present, Invest in the Future," was approved by the National Board of Management on July 11, 2010, and will be ratified by Congress in 2011. Work will begin immediately on addressing these additional needs at our NSDAR national headquarters in Washington, D.C.
In addition to this historic preservation our own buildings, securing new members and education and training for members and current leaders will comprise a second facet of the President General’s Project. The third goal of the administration, to increase awareness of DAR objectives and programs, will provide grants in local communities to support initiatives that promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
To view a photo slide show of the President General's Project's progress, please click here.
