On the morning of June 28, 2020,  the fourth and final day of the 2020 Continental Congress, Susan Broderick had absolutely no idea of what surprises were to come.

At 6:30 a.m., a group of California Daughters secretly gathered outside the front door of her residence. With the pre-arranged assistance of her husband, David, the group quietly made way into her kitchen, at which time, he called out to her, “Susan, we have guests.” After a few moments, Susan sheepishly appeared in the hallway leading to the kitchen where she was immediately greeted with a huge shout of “SURPRISE!” The look on her face was priceless. The secret surprise was a total tissue-worthy success. The smiles and tears and hugs were abundant!

At 7:30 am she was surrounded and supported by all in attendance as the Oath of Office was administered by NSDAR President General Denise Doring VanBuren via live video feed. A champagne toast and lovely luncheon followed the ceremony.

Congratulations, Susan! Your California Daughters look forward to an amazing journey under your leadership for the next two years.

“We Can & We Will” Rise and Shine for America!