Introducing Susan J. Gerrity, our National President

Hello DBE Members,

May I introduce myself as your new National President.  I live in the Philadelphia Suburbs and look forward to traveling to many of our States to meet you. 

To our visitors: This is also an introduction to our informative and interesting DBE website.  We believe that when you read about our heritage and the charities we support, you too will wish to apply for membership in our wonderful organization.

1909 when there was still a British Empire –we were founded.  Thus our name, Daughters of the British Empire, a 501(c)(3) organization. Our motto was and is, “Not Ourselves but the Cause”.  Today our members, or their ancestors, hail from all of the countries of the Commonwealth of Nations. Delve into our website and you will learn about all the things we do!  We are thriving and expanding our reach to areas where no Chapters exist and at the same time increasing membership in our current Chapters.

This year of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee has drawn a great deal of attention to the Commonwealth of Nations and the ideals for which it stands.  The Queen pledged her life to serve her people and her country.  It is a time of nostalgia and reflection for this anniversary of Elizabeth’s 70-year reign is a unique occasion. 

You could share in the joy we experience while planning and hosting fundraising activities.  Make new friends of common heritage and interests. Our primary charitable effort is to aid the elderly, in our own communities, especially those who wish to stay in their own homes.  Additionally, we raise money for other local and national charities. We partner with local organizations to help the causes which they serve.

Members and guests, peruse our site and perhaps listen to some of our podcasts, read about activities in all our States.   For our newcomers it will then be time to request membership information.  A member of our organizing team will reach out to you and make you feel welcome.

With all best wishes to our members and guests.  I pledge to serve you to my upmost ability for the next 3 years.

Sincerely and with love,
Susan J Gerrity
National President, 35th Administration

Introducing Carole Thomas, our State President

Welcome to our updated website! Your California, Inc. Board is a group of dedicated ladies who work to promote our organization and keep it vibrant.

Times are changing, and many organizations are failing due to various reasons. When DBE was first established, ladies did not work outside of the home and they had more time to spend on social events. Nowadays, we are all busy, many of us working, but we still have the need for the camaraderie of our fellow countrymen and those who love the British Commonwealth. For this reason, I encourage anyone interested in meeting socially with ladies and to help fundraise for the good of the Cause, to join us. You will find we are a fun group who will welcome you to join in planning and hosting our fundraising events, at the same time making friends with common interests.

Our organization not only promotes its primary goal of supporting the British Home in Sierra Madre, but works locally to support particular 501(c)3 charities that are closer to where we live.

We have an interesting website and are on Facebook where we are attracting many new faces. Please check out our website and maybe listen to some of our podcasts and learn about our organization. We are happy to provide membership information. All you need to do is contact us and we will respond quickly.  Again, welcome to the DBE!