SAR. DAR. DNA.

Social Chronicles

by Janet Donovan | on February 16th, 2014 |

Photo credit: Multiple

“Washington speaks in tongues, so if you don’t know what SAR and DAR stand for, we are not surprised. So, we’re going to spell it out for you. There are Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution and in this case it would be DCSAR and DCDAR….and assume you know what DC stands for. We’ll get to the DNA later.

Andrew Dye, Carl Bedell, Reid Collins – Photo credit: Blacktie-DC

(DCSSAR) held their First Annual Sweethearts and Patriots Gala at the historic City Tavern Club in the heart of Georgetown. Attendees enjoyed an open bar, desserts, dancing, socializing, and the opportunity to bid on incredible items at the silent auction. “We were thrilled by the success of this event,” said Carl Bedell, Chair of the Host Committee. “It was a very unique evening and we are thankful for the tremendous amount of support shown by members of DC’s young professional community.”

Sweethearts and Patriots Host Committee

Andrew Dye, Carl Bedell, Leslie Ogden, Kate Henvey, Carina May, Julie Kinzer, Reid Collins – Photo Credit: Blacktie-DC

The evening proceeds benefited Luke’s Wings which promotes patriotism, historic preservation and America’s service men and women. The focus on helping wounded servicemen has been a high priority in recent years for young members of the non-profit, non-political service organization. DCSAR’s Fletcher Gill, CEO of Luke’s Wings, was presented the DAR Medal of Honor, recognizing his work to support wounded service members.

The Moonlight Jazz Orchestra

Photo Credit: Joy Asico/Guest of a Guest

There was a pre-party at Paolo’s and an after-party at Smith Point. So now you’re thinking ‘how do I become a member?’ Well, get ready to submit your DNA for starters. That’s right, cough it up. “We are very excited to take our DAR membership verification process to a new level by allowing the submission of Y-DNA test results as part of the genealogical analysis of evidence for membership applications,” said DAR President General Lynn Forney Young. “I look forward to this policy adaptation opening the door for more prospective members to apply to our great organization.”

Tripp DeMoss and Kate Henvey flanked by Revolutionary War actors David Embrey, Pete Davenport, Larry McKinley, and Vernon Eubanks

Photo Credit: Blacktie-DC

And get your genealogy charts going because they’re not messing around. “Membership is limited to those who “can prove lineal, blood line descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence.”