March Madness doesn’t just apply to basketball. March is a busy time for many of our members. Those who are educators contend with exams and Spring Break, those who are parents are trying to find something to do (or for their children to do) during the week of no school. Many are getting paperwork ready as everyone preps to file taxes while some are the accountants who help file that paperwork. March seems to be a busy season for everyone, and for those who have membership with the Daughters of the American Revolution in Arkansas, we were gearing up for our annual State Conference.

The Conference lasted Thursday through Saturday in which business was taken care of during the day, workshops in the afternoon, and guest speakers in the evening. Saturday was our Awards Day in which we were able to honor the Arkansas students who won various categories and scholarships. We were able to again, honor Elisabeth O’Connell for her success in the Essay competition and cheer her on as her work was sent to Nationals.

The Frederick Van Patten Chapter had many members who attended the conference this year, which is the largest number we have had the last few years! Everyone had a wonderful time and there was wonderful camaraderie with many of the other State members.