While this may not look like a typical Biennial, we are thrilled to offer a week full of exciting and informative programming. By purchasing a ticket you will have access to ALL of the events listed below. After purchasing a ticket you will be directed to register for the Biennial Coucil Business Sessions and the Educational Breakout Sessions through GotoWebinar.
This virtual event will take place October 16, 17, and 18, 2020 with workshops & breakout sessions October 13-15.
Biennial Council Business Sessions
Friday, October 16
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM National Board Meeting (for National Board Members only)
- Official Business Session
- The National Board consists of National Executive Officers, Corporate Society Presidents, and Standing and Special Committee Chairs
- National Board Members have received a separate sign-up link for this meeting
6:00 PM Welcome Event for all Dames
- President's Remarks, The Clarinda Pendleton Lamar Awards & Roll of Honor Recognition
Saturday, October 17
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Biennial Business Sessions & Voting
- Committee Reports, Voting, State Highlights & Presentation of Campaign Celebration
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Evening Speaker TBD, Time tentative
Sunday, October 18th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Ceremony
- Farewell to outgoing Execs & installation of new officers, Arlington Speaker and New President Introduction
Educational Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, October 13
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM DNA and The Search for Unknown Ancestors: Strategies for Success
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Welcome to the New Era of Travel Dames Style with scholar Dr. Michael Jarvis and Kathryn Waller
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Patriotic Service in the Time of COVID-19
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Keep the Donor Love Alive: Major Gift Fundraising in a Post-Campiagn Era
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Social Media and Smartphone Photography Basics
Wednesday, October 14
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM How to Read a Sampler
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Embracing the Challenge of Conducting Society Business: Options for Corporate Societies During the Pandemic
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Behind the Screen: Learn How to Plan and Host Engaging Virtual Programs in the Age of Coronavirus
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Beatrix Farrand: The Life and Gardens of a Noted Landscape Architect
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM First Women at the United States Military Academy, West Point
Thursday, October 15
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Telling the Whole Story: How Three Museums are Broadening their Narratives to Paint a More Complete Picture
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Bringing Dames Together with Book Groups
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Reimagining our Membership Process
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Leading Change with Christy S. Coleman, Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Inspiring Lamar Award Winners.... Engaging With Excellence