State, National, Honorary Officers and prominent members that quietly support the effort to Restore and preserve the DAR as a historic, iconic, genealogical society for women I implore you to speak openly about what has happened within the ranks of the DAR. I know you are out there and as a member with nothing to…
Author: Laura McDonald
Refuting Claims
Underlined text indicates a link to a document/cited source. Members from across the country have reported that their state officers are actively working against them in their pursuit to bring the motion to endorse the proposal to amend the National Bylaws to their chapter. There are also reports from at least two different states that…
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DAR Official Documents President General Confirms Men are Eligible Members – October 2023 Message President General’s Answers to Frequently Asked Member Questions Regarding Transgender Women in DAR (FAQ) Current Bylaw Proposal for 135th Continental Congress in 2026 Martha Laird Proposal to Amend the National Bylaws – 135th Continental Congress in 2026 Rationale Sources Legal Memorandum…
Confirming the Veracity of the President General’s FAQ
It was imperative that I determine the veracity of the FAQ. 6/13/2024 | L. McDonald posts the FAQ to the Martha Laird private Facebook page. At this time, the Texas District VI Director was a member of the Martha Laird Chapter. The District VI Director asked Mrs. McDonald how she obtained the FAQ but did…
Open Letter to the North Carolina State Regent
February 21, 2025 Madam State Regent, I am a Daughter of the American Revolution residing in the state of Texas. I currently hold the office of Recording Secretary for the Martha Laird Chapter. I write the following as an open letter to all members of the DAR. As you know, my chapter recently proposed an…
What if my Chapter Regent and/or Recording Secretary refuses to sign the Adopted Motion?
What if my Chapter Regent and/or Recording Secretary refuses to sign the Adopted Motion? Q: What if my Chapter Regent and/or Recording Secretary refuses to sign the adopted motion? A: Robert’s Rules of Order, 12th Edition, Section 47.7 states, in part, that a duty of the presiding officer includes authenticating by her signature, when necessary,…
How to Take a Motion from the Table
How to Take a Motion from the Table In parliamentary law, a motion is often referred to as a “question” because a motion is a proposal that presents a “yes” or “no” question for the assembly to decide. Q: If a motion (question) has been “Laid on the Table”, how does the assembly “Take it…
To Lay a Motion on the Table – IMPROPER MOTION
To Lay a Motion on the Table – IMPROPER MOTION In parliamentary law, a motion is often referred to as a “question” because a motion is a proposal that presents a “yes” or “no” question for the assembly to decide. Q: What if a motion is made to “table” the motion or “lay the motion…
Parliamentary Procedure & Protocol
Seeking Advice on Protocol As it Pertains to Seeking Chapter Endorsements According to Article XXI of the National Bylaws 2/9/2025 | Martha Laird Recording Secretary sends email to the Texas State Regent asking to meet or speak on the phone to gain a better understanding of why the NBM rejected the Martha Laird proposal in…
Daughters Advocating for Restoration Appeal to President Trump
On March 8, 2025 active members, resigned members and prospective members sent a letter to President Trump asking for his help in shining a light on what has happened within the ranks of the DAR. https://www.dailywire.com/news/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-chapters-plead-with-trump-to-save-org-from-trans-radicals