Marguerite Hogan Fritsch
Candidate for the Office of Organizing Secretary General
PENNSYLVANIA
Membership
Robert Morris-Quaker City Chapter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date Admitted to the National Society: June 11, 1985, as a Junior
Pending Life Member
NSDAR Legacy Approved
Associate Memberships: Donegal Witness Tree Chapter, St. James Chapter
Education & Training
GEP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7; New Members Course, Members Course, New Horizons Course, Committee Leaders Course
DAR Awards
National Outstanding Junior (1995)
National Chair
The Flag of the United States of America (2019-2022)
National Vice Chair
Continental Congress (co-vice chair, 2013-2016), DAR School Supper (co-vice chair, 2010-2013), Junior Membership (1995-1998), Insignia (1992-1995)
Continental Congress Service
Memorial Service (Vice Chair, 2016-2019), Corridor Hostesses (Vice Chair, 2010-2013), Platform (2004-2007), Page (1988-2001); Page Event (Vice Chair, 1989-1992)
State Executive Board Service
State Regent (2022-2025), State Vice Regent (2019-2022), State Treasurer (2013-2016)
Highlights of State Regent Service
- State Project: Raised over $150,000 for preservation of Old Swedes Cemetery in Chester, Pennsylvania, the final resting place of John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- Junior Membership Committee raised over $30,000 to preserve the state archives.
- Raised over $10,000 for Tunnel to Towers for veterans and first responders.
- Donated 1,500 backpacks over three years to the USO for active military families.
- Placed two America 250 markers at the Old Swedes Cemetery in Chester and the Fort Pitt Block House in Pittsburgh.
- Donated $1,500 to the Navy/Marine 250 Celebration
- Donated $15,000 to the Washington Memorial Chapel for a flag pole and lighting restoration
- Implementation of the Code of Elections
- Presentation of the Americanism Award
- Presentation of the DAR Medal of Honor
State Chair Service
General Chair, State Conference (2019-2022); Project Patriot (2016-2019); State Conference (2013); DAR School (2007-2010); DAR Museum (2004-2007; Children of the American Revolution (2001-2004); Junior Membership (1995-1998)
State Vice Chair Service
Children of the American Revolution (1992-1995), Junior Membership (1989-1995)
State Committee Service
State Conference Page (1985-2000)
Chapter Officer Service
Regent, Vice Regent (multiple terms), Chaplain (two terms), Recording Secretary/Secretary (multiple terms), treasurer (two terms)
Chapter Committee Service
Numerous chapter chairmanships (1986-Present)
National Club Affiliations
National Officers Club, State Regents Club, State Vice Regents Club, National Outstanding Junior Club, National Chairmen’s Association, National Vice Chairmen’s Association
State Club Affiliations
Cameo Society (Charter Member; President, 2013-2016; Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar), State Outstanding Junior Club (Charter Member; President, 2016-2019; Treasurer, 2013-2016), Philadelphia Regents’ Club (Life Member), State Page Club (Charter Member)
Donor Recognition Societies
1890 Annual Giving Circle, Heritage Club (Charter Member), Guardian Trust, Sustaining Supporter (Charter Member)
C.A.R./Community Service
- National Society Children of the American Revolution: Senior National Registrar (2004-2006); Honorary Senior National Vice President (2006-2011); Senior National Chair, American Heritage (2016-2018); Mountain Schools; Conservation; Government Studies. Chair, Banquet Seating (2013-2016).
- Pennsylvania State Society Children of the American Revolution: Senior State President (2002-2004), Senior State First Vice President (2000-2002), Senior State Chaplain (1998-2000), Honorary Senior State President. Senior State Board member (1988-1998). Editor of the Keystone Kapers (nine years).
- John Morton Society Children of the American Revolution: Past Senior Society President; Past Senior Society Leader (1986-Present).
- SAR: Martha Washington Medal (Philadelphia-Continental Chapter, 1998, 2004), Medal of Appreciation (Pennsylvania SAR)
- 2019 Wheeling Jesuit University, Clifford M. Lewis, S.J., Alumni Award.
- Wheeling Jesuit University Philadelphia Alumni Association (Treasurer, 1988-Present).
- Ancient Order of the Descendent of Colonial Physicians & Chirugiens (member since 1994; Secretary General, 2012-2015; Treasurer General, 2009-2012; Keynote Speaker, 2012 Annual Meeting).
- Member, St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church.
Professional
- Registered Nurse for over 40 years in maternal child health.
- Eighteen years in leadership positions building and leading high-performing teams in demanding environments with clinical and strong organizational, motivational and communication skills.
- Attitude of Gratitude, Riddle Hospital (2018, 2019, 2020).
- 2018 Partners in Care Team Award; Integrated Therapy, Riddle Hospital Nurses Week Awards.
- 2018 Nurse Leader Award, Nominee, Riddle Hospital Nurse Week Awards.
- 2016 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence, Neonatal Intensive Care.
- 2013 Delaware Nurses Association Nurse Leader Excellence Award – Finalist.
- 2012 Wheeling Jesuit University Department of Nursing Administration Award.
- Nemours Magnet Award: Transformational Leadership – Nominee (2011, 2012, 2013).
- 2010 Nemours Nurse of the Year – Nominee. 2009 Society of Pediatric Nursing Regional Conference – Second Place Award; Family Awareness of the NICU Care Team.
- 2008 Nemours Nurse of the Year – Nominee.
- 2008 Nemours Magnet Award: Leadership – Nominee.
- 2008 Nemours Quality Fair NICU Presentation.
- 2007 Nemours Magnet Award: Personnel & Policies.
- 2007 Delaware Nurses Association Practice Excellence Award – Finalist.
- 2007 Nemours Quality Fair Award.
Education & Personal
Master’s in Nursing Administration, Wheeling Jesuit University (2012). BS in Nursing, Wheeling Jesuit University (1982). Professional certifications: Certified Nurse Executive, Certified Neonatal Nurse. Married to Kevan G. Fritsch. Daughter Elizabeth Ellen Fritsch Ciarrocchi is a DAR member. Son Co. Robert A. Fritsch, USN, is an Honorary National President, N.S.C.A.R., and member Sons of the American Revolution & Sons of the Revolution. Daughter-in-law Melissa Griffin Fritsch is a DAR member. Grandchildren are life members of the John Morton Society C.A.R. (Abigail, Meredith and Evelyn Ciarrocchi; Paxton Sugano and Gavin Sugano; Courtney Fritsch; Shawnessy Munoz – also DAR).