From the President I want to thank Laurie McGill for taking on the responsibility of editing this souvenir journal for our 64th Annual Convention. As we enjoy reading this book, let us consider our beloved Federation in the context of Washington D.C., capital of the United States. Our organization is founded upon the same set of core values providing equal representation for all who wish to research dolls of every description. This convention provides each member club with equal representation at the Annual Meeting. Let us also ponder the story of first lady, Helen (Nellie) Taft. As an individual she stepped forward through her role as first lady to support her mission, fundamental democratic rights for all citizens. The United Federation of Doll Clubs must step forward to support its mission to protect and preserve dolls for future study and enjoyment. We are the only national organization to encourage collectors from all over the world to join together to accomplish this critical undertaking. It is easy when we meet in our own clubs to lose sight of the mission of our organization in our joy of interacting with each other and sharing our dolls with our local doll family. We are reminded in this dynamic city of our obligation to support the goal of UFDC, a national program strong enough to inform all about our mission. Let us be inspired by women such as Helen Taft who, despite failing health while in the White House, willingly stepped forward to promote the critical issues of her day. Helen Taft has left us all a beautiful bouquet of cherry blossoms. Members of UFDC must leave behind a strong national organization with members committed to study, protect and preserve dolls, the unique record of the social history of our civilization.
Ada
Ada Diedrich President, UFDC
4 y A Capital Affair