California State Convention -1ST CALL TO CONVENTION – SEE RELEASE #99
Worthy State Regent Maria Santos Silva announces the 50TH BIENNIAL STATE CONVENTION . The Convention will be held on April 24, 2025 to April 27, 2025 at Wyndham Hotel, Visalia, CA
Theme: “CA CDA Shining in the Light of the Divine Mercy”. The package contains important information about the hotel, volunteer opportunities, bylaw amendments, resolutions, nomination process and other information about the Convention activities and preprations. DOWNLOAD THE 1ST CALL INFORMATION
State conventions are held every two years. The CA CDA State Convention will be held on on April 24-27, 2025 in Visalia, CA. Bonus Day! April 23, 2024 for tours and fellowship opportunities. Please plan on joining your CDA Sisters and Let Your Divine Mercy Shine!
2024 NATIONAL CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas holds national conventions every two years to elect a new board, chairpersons and to conduct the official business of the organization. The Sixtieth Biennial National Convention 2024 was held on August 14-18, 2024 in New Orleans. To see photos and read recaps of the Convention, visit CDA National Website
Wednesday August 12: Recap and Photos
Thursday August 15 –Second Day of Convention
Friday August 16 — Third Day of Convention
CONGRATULATONS TO OUR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS
The Newly-Elected National Officers Congratulations!
Newly-Elect National Regent Susan Monè announced the theme for her upcoming two year term: “A Beacon of Hope; A Light in the Darkness.”
Pictured let from right: Second Vice National Regent Nancy Bambenek, National Regent-Elect Essie Walker, National Chaplain Rev. Erick Villa, National Regent Susan Monè, First Vice National Regent Connie Dronette and National Secretary Treasurer Brenda Anderson.
CONGRATULATIONS TO NEWLY-ELECTED NATIONAL DIRECTORS
Front row, left to right, National Officers: Second Vice National Regent Nancy Bambenek, National Regent-Elect Essie Walker, National Regent Susan Monè, First Vice National Regent Connie Dronette, and National Secretary-Treasurer Brenda Anderson. Top row, left to right, National Directors: Brenda West, Rosie Stockwell, Susan Killian, Mary Ann Kizer, Susan Killian, National Chaplain Father Edward Villa, Yvette Griego, Karin Dudash and Rita Carlson. Not pictured, National Directors Peggy Guckin and Barb Weichmann.
Important! Robe Survey Selections (fashion show) and Results!
A vote was taken, and it was decided that the Traditional Catholic Daughter robes would no longer be worn, but replaced by: Black pants, white shirts, black shores and Medallions
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2023 CDA State Convention – Celebrating 100 Years!
100th Anniversary theme was the Roaring 20’s
National Convention in New Orleans, LA August 2024 -Members of CDA CA Local Courts
National Convention in Puerto Rico
