Category Archives: President

Change of Dates for DSDI 2021 Meetings

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Lucy Tonacci

We are changing our Princeton Spring Meeting 2021 to October for our Fall Meeting 2021 to keep us safe. Join us for a Virtual Oregon trip with our Spring Meeting March 12-13, 2021. Plan for a terrific Fourth of July … Continue reading →

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DSDI Fall Meeting October 2020

Posted on October 25, 2020 by hgeorge

We had a super time together Saturday, Oct. 24 starting with member Shelley Cruz’ Virtual Newport, Rhode Island Show. How we wished we could have been together flying in to Newport, eating and drinking, shopping, sailing, hiking and meeting together! … Continue reading →

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United We Stand

Posted on August 23, 2020 by hgeorge

Hello DSDI Members. We are celebrating after a very short but productive trip to Philadelphia ringing our Liberty Bell for the 244th celebration. As you know, DSDI’s decision was difficult this Spring as we realized we could not allow our … Continue reading →

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In This Together: Exploring the world with DSDI

Posted on August 20, 2020 by hgeorge

Using masks make me nervous. With them I can’t see others’ faces and often can’t hear what they are saying. I see folks hiding behind their masks, ignoring others in what used to be our shared spaces. I miss reading … Continue reading →

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At Monticello

Posted on June 19, 2020 by hgeorge

Thomas Jefferson (aka Bill Barker) invites DSDI’s Lucy Duke Tonacci to Monticello on the first day of opening June 13 after the coronavirus closing. Masks and six-foot separation were required. Mr. Jefferson normally calls Lucy “Ms. Lee” in recognition of … Continue reading →

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President-General message

Posted on May 27, 2020 by hgeorge

My fellow descendants: I hope everyone is well and doing their best to stay healthy. A year ago, I don’t think any of us thought that we would be living through the COVID-19 pandemic. This has changed our daily lives … Continue reading →

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DSDI July meeting will be virtual gathering because of COVID-19

Posted on May 18, 2020 by hgeorge

As we protect ourselves and others, DSDI has decided to cancel this year’s Annual Congress in Philadelphia. Although we were scheduled to convene July 3-4, as we do every year, the City of Philadelphia has declared that all July 4celebrations … Continue reading →

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From the President-General

Posted on November 1, 2018 by hgeorge

Fellow Descendants, The fall meeting in Windsor and Litchfield, Conn., went very well. Everyone who attended the meeting had a great time. As always, Marianne and Ellen Brinker put together a fantastic program; these two ladies deserve our greatest thank-you. … Continue reading →

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President-General’s Message

Posted on August 7, 2018 by hgeorge

Everything is going well with the Society. I’m happy to say we welcomed in 13 new senior members since our last meeting, five of which were advancements from junior member. We also welcomed seven new junior members. It is always nice to bring in new members. It shows that the … Continue reading →

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President-General Message

Posted on May 15, 2018 by hgeorge

The spring meeting of the society was a huge success! I would like to thank our Vice President-General, Lucy Tonacci, for pulling together such a good meeting, and kudos for the program that was put together at Stratford Hall. There … Continue reading →

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