WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the General Richard Butler Chapter were among more than 3,500 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution who convened in the nation’s capital in June for the 127th Continental Congress.

The week long convention consists of business sessions, committee meetings, and social functions, and is topped off with formal evening ceremonies at which national DAR award winners are honored.

In attendance were Pennsylvania State Regent Cyndi Sweeney, Chapter Regent Diana Grady, Delegate Donna Croft, Delegate Brandi Klee, and Alternate Charlene Glover of the General Richard Butler Chapter.

The General Richard Butler Chapter members attended the Pennsylvania state luncheon where Sweeny presented the Service to Veterans Volunteer Award to Croft.

The Helen Pouch Award was also announced with one of the three recipients being fifth-grade teacher Shayne GarciaBish from St. Luke School in Cabot.