Colleen Rafferty Joyce
Candidate for the Office of Recording Secretary General
COLORADO
Membership
Mountain Rendezvous Chapter in Evergreen, Colorado
Date Admitted to the National Society: February 4, 2006
First in family to join DAR
Education & Training
GEP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8; Members Course, New Horizons Course, Committee Leaders Course
DAR Awards
Colorado Junior Spirit Silver Tray for outstanding support of Junior Membership
National Chair
DAR Genealogy Preservation (2022-2025)
National Vice Chair
Southwestern Division Vice Chair, American History (2010-2013); Southwestern Division Vice Chair, DAR Good Citizens (2016-2019)
Continental Congress Service
President General’s Project Sales (2015-2019), Credentials (2014-2015), Corridor Hostess (2009, 2011-2013), Registration Line (2007)
National Committee Member
DAR Genealogy Commission (2022-2025)
State Executive Board Service
State Regent (2021-2023), State Vice Regent (2019-2021), State Recording Secretary (2015-2017)
Highlights of State Regent Service
- Promoted “Scholarship Opportunities Achieving Remarkable Results” (SOAR) by raising over $125,000 to establish the Honoring Military Families Scholarship for children of veterans and active duty military.
- Increased award amounts for the existing four state scholarships.
- Organized three new chapters and appointed a fourth organizing chapter regent.
- Provided state grants to chapters for activities benefiting military, veterans and first responders.
- Oversaw a $15,000 restoration of the Colorado Madonna of the Trail Statue.
- Funded and dedicated Colorado’s first America 250 Patriot Marker.
- Established the State Forward Planning Committee for strategic planning.
State Chair Service
Nominating (2024-2026), Scholarships (2023-2024), State Conference (2018-2020), Chapter Development and Revitalization (2017-2019), DAR Good Citizens (2013-2015), Lineage Research (2011-2013), Americanism (2010-2011)
State Vice Chair Service
State Conference Vice Chair Meals (2017-2018)
State Committee Service
Forward Planning Committee (2023-2025); Junior Membership Advisor (2023-2025); Finance and Budget (2019-2023); Records Management (2020-2021), Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission (2019-2021, 2011-2013); Development (2013-2015); Rules and Bylaws (2009-2013); Application Review Commission Volunteer (2016-2020; Lineage Research Volunteer (2007-2019, 2023-2025)
Chapter Officer Service
Chapter Regent, Chapter Vice Regent, Chapter Recording Secretary, Chapter Parliamentarian (5 terms)
Chapter Committee Service
Finance and Budget, Bylaws, American History, Americanism, Chapter Achievement, Commemorative Events, DAR Magazine, Insignia, Lineage Research, Membership, Volunteer Genealogists, America 250!
National Club Affiliations
National Officers Club, State Regents Club, State Vice Regents Club, National Chairmen’s Association, National Vice Chairmen’s Association
State Club Affiliations
State Officers’ Club (Vice President), State Chairman’s Club, Page Club (Secretary), Cameo Society
Donor Recognition Societies
1890 Annual Giving Circle, Heritage Club, Founders Club, Guardian Trust
C.A.R./Community Service
- Cannonball Creek Society C.A.R.: Senior Corresponding Secretary (2007-2009).
- Mullen High School: Volunteer (2008-2015); received the Captain Award for outstanding volunteer service. Highest volunteer award; awarded to one or two volunteers each year.
- National Association of Parliamentarians (2008-2011): Unit Secretary.
- PEO Sisterhood (2001–Present): Chapter President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Parliamentarian, Organizing Member.
- Seeds of Hope Scholarships Advisory Board (2009-2016).
- U.S. Daughters of 1812 (2008–Present): State President, State Vice President, Organizing Chapter President.
- Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Supporter.
- Christ the King Catholic Church: Religious education instructor (2003-2006).
Professional
National Security Agency (1986-1996). Division Technical Leader, Project Manager and Global Telecommunications Performance Manager. Conducted long-range planning, contract preparation, negotiations and management for projects totaling over $150 million. Led a 40-person team responsible for monitoring the performance of a global military telecommunications system.
Education & Personal
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical Engineering), University of Michigan; graduated cum laude. Master of Science (Computer Engineering) from Johns Hopkins University. Married to Robert E. Joyce Jr., U.S. Marine Veteran, for 34 years; children Ian and Connor Joyce.