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DSDI Past President General Presents Certificates to Eagle Scouts

Past President General Bruce Laubach attended the Eagle Charge of Scouting America’s (formerly BSA) Troop 414 of Norge, Virginia, on May 4. During the Eagle Charge, he presented certificates of recognition from the DSDI for achieving the rank of Eagle…

Hotel Accepting Reservations for Annual Meeting in Philly

Registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia will be launching soon. Almost all of the details have been finalized, we are just waiting on a few more. Watch the Website, official DSDI Facebook group, and the President General’s eBlast…

Past President General Represents DSDI at 250th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Incident

Past President General Bruce Laubach represented the DSDI at the Williamsburg Chapter SAR commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Gunpowder incident on May 3. This is when Patrick Henry led his Virginia Militia to Williamsburg in an attempt to…

DSDI Well Represented at President James Monroe’s 267th Birthday Celebration

First Vice President Andy Keller, Past President General Bruce Laubach, and members Angus Lamond and Robinnette Wroble represented DSDI at the 267th birthday of our fifth President James Monroe on April 28. His birthday was remembered at his gravesite at Hollywood Cemetery…

First Vice President Represents DSDI at St. John’s Church

First Vice President Andy Keller represented DSDI at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, on April 25. The society plans to host its Spring 2027 meeting at this location.

Remembering a DSDI Member on the Anniversary of the Sinking of the Titanic

If your social media feed is anything like mine on this date, it is full of stories about the ill-fated Titanic, which tragically sunk in the Atlantic on April 14, 1912, killing approximately 1,500 people. It may surprise you to…

Annual Meeting Itinerary Available on Member Dashboard

Registration for the 2025 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia will launch as soon as all details have been finalized. Watch the Website, official DSDI Facebook group, and the President General’s eBlast for the announcement that registration is live. Meanwhile, the itinerary…

Scholarship Application Deadline is March 21

The deadline to submit an application for the DSDI scholarship is Friday, March 21. Does the scholarship chair have your transcript(s)? Are both letters of recommendation submitted? Make sure your application is complete. If you’re an applicant, watch for emails…

Registration Closed for Spring Meeting

Registration closed on March 7 for our Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C. Stay tuned to our website, Facebook group, and the next issue of Spirit of ‘76 Magazine where we will share photos and stories from the event.

North Carolina Governor Represents DSDI at The Crossing of The Dan

North Carolina Governor Sheryll Albert represented DSDI at the 244th Anniversary Commemoration of The Crossing of The Dan, held on February 15, 2025, and had the honor of presenting the DSDI Wreath. Unfortunately, due to the Dan River being in…