MSSDAR Highlights

This page will be dedicated to sharing highlights of special events and activities throughout the Bueno (Good) administration.   Mrs. Bueno was installed as Missouri's fifty-first State Regent at the 113th annual Continental Congress, held in Washington, D.C., July 7-11, 2004.

     Highlights from 2004 Continental Congress:

(Photo courtesy of Marilyn Dexter, Rachel Donelson Chapter)

Although the Congress did not convene until July 7, many daughters arrived early for the Sunday night reception and spectacular fireworks display from the 12th floor balcony of the J. W. Marriott, located at 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue.   

Missouri Bluebirds leaders, Pat Horton, and Glenda Allen, filled in the "free days" with tours to Valley Forge, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and a fabulous NIGHT bus tour of Washington, D.C.'s famous buildings and monuments. They were also guests of Missouri's own Congressman,Ike Skelton, (D-MO) who arranged a private tour for the group of our nation's Capitol.

Days during Continental Congress were filled with business sessions, committee reports, awards and other recognition.

The foyers and halls were buzzing with activities as Daughters representing all 50 states, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, and the Units Overseas: Australia, The Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain, hurried to committee meetings, "All American Choir" Rehearsals, and business sessions; they toured the DAR Museum, and perused the extraordinary resources found in the DAR Library.

Above photo: MISSOURI Room, at Continental Hall

Dynamic speakers, outstanding award recipients, wonderful entertainment, and special music paid a special tribute in honor of our World War II heroes and heroines. Evening sessions began with outstanding music furnished by various branches of the military, provided by The Department of Defense, beginning with The United States Marine Corps (President's own) ceremonial band on Opening Night, Wednesday, July 7.  Keynote speakers included Let. Gen. Thomas G. McInerney, USAF (Ret), Maj. Gen. Paul E. Valley, USA (Ret), Capt. Kim Campbell, USAF, and award-winning author/screenwriter/director, Randall Wallace.

The 113th Annual Continental Congress adjourned on Sunday, July 11, following a lovely remembrance memorial service for our deceased daughters (June 16, 2003-June 15, 2004), the formal installation of State Regents, confirmation of State Vice Regents, national officers, and the new national spokesman for our society, Presley M. Wagoner, President General.

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