June 2015 Volume 43, Issue 2

M. Zandra Baker, State Regent Heather Curtis, Editor

STATE REGENT’S MESSAGE Dear Michigan Daughters,

Time has flown by in a whirlwind for your Regent since Awards Day, with trips to Tennessee and New Hampshire. Met some new cousins, made some new friends, attended meetings in warmer weather, but happy to arrive back home.

Congratulations, everyone, for another successful State Awards Day Program. It was a day of celebration for your chapter and individual achievements, thank to your hard work and dedication. It was also a pleasure to honor the students, teacher, scholarship winner and others at the luncheon program. They were outstanding! Award winners are listed later in this newsletter. We are awaiting notification of division and national awards.

Continental Congress is fast approaching and should be an exciting time as we celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the National Society

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

American History State Win-ning Essays .......................... 26

Chapter News ....................... 33

Daniel S. Wilson Grave Marker Dedication ............................ 25

Deadlines ............................... 6

In Memoriam ......................... 4

Martha Washington Award Recipient .............................. 24

Michigan’s Membership ..........

Changes ............................ 16

New Members .................. 12

Returning ......................... 15

Total ................................. 16

Transfers In ..................... 15

Name Badge Order Form .... 32

National Committee News .... 5

Officer News .......................... 3

Registrar Workshop ............ 13

Special State Committee News

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Special National Committee News .................. 12

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2012-2015 State Theme

“Preserve Family Heritage, Promote American History, Proclaim Patriot-ism!” 2012-2015 Bible Verse

“He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the na-tions.”

Psalm 111:6 RSV

The DAR of Michigan Newsletter

STATE REGENT ELECT’S MESSAGE Dear Michigan Daughters,

Over the last few years, State Regent M. Zandra Baker has allowed me to learn and grow as I worked to promote her goals and to help her administration successfully accomplish all of its objectives. She is the catalyst that helped to bring Michigan fully into a new technological age. I’m grateful for her

leadership, council and friendship.

Immediately after Continental Congress our state board and the administration will transition.

The new administration’s State Theme is: “Growing Our Legacy of Spirit and Service.”

The State Bible verse is: “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. There are different

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Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington. Kudos to our Tours and Travel Director, PJ Steeby, for another event filled trip. There is much to do, beginning on Tuesday morning with the Michigan Brunch. Wednesday is the Michigan Period Room Open House and the awe-inspiring Opening Night event. Please check the Congress schedule for daily business sessions, evening events, and the lunches, teas, and committee forums. For those unable to attend, you may follow events in the Congress Herald online and Congress Live!

The last three years have been amazing, filled with many new and exciting experiences, celebrating chapter events, learning, traveling, working for and with the Michigan Daughters. It has been my privilege to serve as your State Regent.

Thank you to each Michigan Daughter, and each member of the State Board for your friendship, kind words, encouragement, and support. You are appreciated more than words can say.

Have a wonderful spring! See you in Washington!

With warm regards!

ZANDRA BAKER STATE REGENT

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State Conference Info .......... 18

State Conference Day Registration Form ............... 19

State DAR Good Citizen ...... 23

State Junior Doll .................. 47

State Outstanding Chapter Regent ..................................20

State Outstanding Junior .... 21

State Outstanding Teacher of American History ................ 22

State Regent’s Schedule ......... 8

Summer Fair and Forum .... 10

Vietnam Commemoration .... 11

DAR OF MICHIGAN WEBSITES

Public: www.michdar.org

Members: www.michdar.com

Junior Members: juniors.michdar.com

The DAR of Michigan News-letter is available online. Subscribe at michdar.com/

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Deadline for the next issue:

August 1, 2015

abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to everyone for their particular service.” 1 Co 12: 4

I’m looking forward to visiting chapters and getting to meet more of our daughters. It just takes a call or email message to put you on my schedule. Please note that we are offering different venues and attractions to tempt more daughters to come out and participate in state events: from a Summer Fair and Forum this August 22 to our 115th State Conference at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids during Art Prize, September 24-26.

It is an honor to be able to work for and with the State Society and to help grow our Michigan Legacy of Spirit and Service.

DIANE M. SCHRIFT STATE REGENT ELECT

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STATE REGENT ELECT’S MESSAGE

STATE SECOND VICE REGENT It’s hard to believe that three years have gone by since I started serving the Michigan Society as State Second Vice Regent. It has been a fun and exciting journey to plan and coordinate our annual State Conferences and Awards Days. I have been fortunate to have met and worked with many of you during the past three years and that is one thing I will truly miss. The new friendships that I have gained along the way will last a lifetime. A special thank you to State Regent M. Zandra Baker and my fellow State Board members for always being supportive and helpful. These friendships I too will cherish. Best wishes and much success for the incoming board.

CYNTHIA TENEROVICH STATE SECOND VICE REGENT

STATE CHAPLAIN Serving as your State Chaplain, has been a very rewarding experience; one that will stay with me forever. Many thanks to all Chapter Chaplains for their dedication and perseverance. May God Bless all of you!

If you are like most people today, you are busy! Sometimes the more you think about it, the more you wonder where your life is going. Where is all this busyness taking you? Do you pause to consider whether you are spending your days the way you would if you had a choice?

Do you have a choice? Many folks are considering their choices in how they are living their hours and their days. And they are choosing to simplify their lives. Instead of letting other people, events, and obligations determine their priorities, they are reevaluating their lives, making some hard decisions, and setting a new course, a new direction in life. So many are taking these steps that one could say they are simply choosing a more simple life.

If you feel that your life is out of control, that you are not spending your limited time and money on the things that are most important to you, that circumstances you have allowed to take over your life are hurting your relationships with people and with God, then perhaps you too may want to join those who choose a more simple life.

Stressed-out is not how God intends for us to live. Read what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount about worrying. Matthew 6:25-34.

“God truly loves you come what may… He will lead you and protect you every step along life’s way!”

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34

JACKLYN SKINNER STATE CHAPLAIN

STATE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY The past three years have flown! I thank you all for your support of the DAR Store. Please help my successor, Lynnette Scherer, by forwarding reports to DARMER by the due dates.

BETTE TWYMAN STATE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

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STATE TREASURER The due date for submitting a Chapter’s National Remittance for the Michigan Co-op Ad is July 1. The National Society requests $40 from each chapter annually to pay for advertising. If your chapter remitted payment in December then you do not need to remit payment again. However, for those chapters that did not pay in December, please remit your $40 payment by July 1. Please use “Chapter Treasurer’s National Remittance Form” when remitting payment. You may find this form on the DAR of Michigan Members’ Website (www.michdar.com).

Each year “The Chapter Annual Financial Statement” is requested from all NSDAR Chapters by National. At the end of your chapter’s fiscal year, please complete the form (posted on the DAR of Michigan Members’ Website) and forward it, along with a copy of the chapter’s audit report, to the State Treasurer.

Don’t forget to file your 990, 990-EZ, 990-L which is due the 15th day of the fifth month following your fiscal year end, (e.g. if your fiscal year end is 12/31, your 990 is due on or before May 15). This filing is required by the IRS if your chapter wants to keep its Tax-Exempt Status.

If you’re going to Continental Congress and make any voluntary donations to the NSDAR, remember to inform your Chapter Regent. Your Chapter Regent will report that information on the Chapter Master Report, if the individual donor wishes to be recognized by the State Chair of a committee. Your chapter will be acknowledged along with the amount of all voluntary donations on the e-membership website; but, for reasons of privacy, the donor’s name is not given.

Don’t forget to check the DAR of Michigan Members’ Website after Continental Congress for new remittance forms. There are always a few changes each year. Don’t rely on last year’s remittance form.

Finally, it has been a pleasure to serve as your State Treasurer these past three years. I thank each of you for making my term successful and enjoyable. Wishing you and the DAR of Michigan much success in the coming years. Thank You.

CHERYL P. MORRIS STATE TREASURER

STATE HISTORIAN This State Historian was honored to present the 2015 Michigan Outstanding Teacher of American History award to Col. Paul Scheidler, a teacher at Hartland High School in the Hartland Consolidated Schools. Col. Scheidler was nominated by the Philip Livingston Chapter (Sue Ellen Andrews, Regent).

The panel of contest judges observed many wonderful comments about this teacher including:

A colleague wrote: “His knowledge of history, and especially U.S. History, is excellent, but it is his desire to bring that history alive for his students that makes the most significant difference. On two occasions, he has been called to active duty, serving for over a year each time in both Bosnia and Iraq. His

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IN MEMORIAM

“For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

2 Corinthian 4:18

Alexander Macomb Chapter #767900 Rhonda Renee

Shoemaker d. 03/06/15

Algonquin Chapter #740785 Nina Scott Dominy d. 03/02/15

Amos Sturgis Chapter #487787 Rita Mae Carls d. 12/08/14 #547915 Patricia Rice

d. 03/04/15

Chief Shawano Chapter #768382 Nancy Jane Kingscott

Hastie d. 04/09/15

Ezra Parker Chapter #503499 Carol Jean Allen Ring d. 04/07/15

Isabella Chapter #653996 Shirley Hazel

Amacher Robinson d. 04/26/15

Job Winslow Chapter #894681 Pauline Frances

Schmitz Perry d. 01/18/15 #415612 Mary Harwood Foster d. 04/27/15

John Sackett Chapter #771233 Anna Lewis d. 05/23/15

Lansing Chapter #823129 Laveda Poyet d. 04/14/15

Lydia Barnes Potter Chapter

#695852 Annalee Slater Hale Kennedy

d. 03/16/15

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dedication and innate duty to the United States goes beyond patriotism. He encourages our youth to grasp and contribute to the greatness of the United States and to continue to contribute to its strong and healthy future.”

The nominating chapter wrote: “Paul served in the Army at various times since 1982. He was stationed in West Germany for two years during the Cold War and Communist Era. After September 11, 2001, he served in Bosnia as a Peacekeeper. In 2008, he was deployed to Iraq as a combat advisor to the Iraqi Army. He currently serves as the Executive Officer for the 272nd Regional Support Group in Jackson, MI. He was awarded the bronze star during his Iraq deployment.”

The principal wrote: “Paul is a person who strives to do his best at whatever he does. It is without reservation that I offer my highest recommendation to Mr. Scheidler based on his patriotism, integrity, work ethic, community engagement and character. I can think of no other educator who promotes history and the importance of American History education in the community the way that Mr. Scheidler does. He is a champion and advocate for history education and he truly inspires students to learn how history impacts them.”

And students wrote, “This man is literally a walking textbook. He knows more about history than Wikipedia does. He is the best teacher I have ever had. His attitude is just so awesome toward learning. What an extraordinary individual. He really left an indelible mark on my life that I don’t think will be erased.”

Congratulations to Col. Paul Scheidler and the Philip Livingston Chapter!

GRACE BLISS SMITH STATE HISTORIAN

AMERICAN HERITAGE For those who did not attend the State Awards Day, here are the following 2014 winners.

1. Outstanding Chapter Chairman-American Heritage was Alice Zacks, Piety Hill Chapter.

2. Most Chapter Programs- American Heritage was Piety Hill Chapter with 9 programs.

3. Most Contest Participation by a Chapter was Chief Shawano Chapter with four entries.

4. Outstanding Special Program sent to this Chairman was from Piety Hill Chapter for: The Seeds of the Revolution: The Stamp Act.

The following are the first place state winners for 2015 in Fiber Arts:

Sarah Miller, Job W inslow Chapter , Fiber Arts: Machine Quilted Wall Hanging

Brenda Ozog, Colonel Joshua How ard Chapter , Fiber Arts: Crochet

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Michilimacinac Chapter #467208 Lois Jean Getchel d. 02/06/15

Monguagon Chapter #885381 Doris White Borden d. 03/23/15

Sashabaw Plains Chapter #540575 Elizabeth Cole

Blenman d. 02/26/15

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STATE HISTORIAN

Karen S. Eckardt, Stoney Creek Chapter , Fiber Arts: K nitting

Hon. Laura Barnard, Nipissing Chapter , Fiber Arts: Needlepoint

Linda Kaplinski, Louisa St. Clair Chapter , Fiber Arts: Em broidery

Congratulations to our two Fiber Arts National Winners: Karen Eckhardt, second place for knitting and Honorable Laura Barnard, third place for needlepoint. Congratulations also to second place National Winner in Crafts: Basketry & Caning, Janet Calabrese, Alexander Macomb Chapter.

Congratulations to all who participated in the American Heritage Committee. Please continue with your chapter programs and activities. Check out the national website for ideas and programs that you can use to further our American heritage. This has been a wonderful committee to serve on and I appreciate State Regent M. Zandra Baker giving me this opportunity.

CANDACE HENDERSON STATE CHAIR

AMERICAN HISTORY Congratulations to state winners and sponsoring chapters of the American History and Christopher Columbus Essay Contests! Please take a moment to enjoy reading the winning essays on page 26.

The 2015-2016 essay contest topics have been announced:

American History 2015-2016: Title: “A Colonial Family’s Reaction to the Stamp Act” Topic: March 22, 2015 marks the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act. Passed by the British Parliament in 1765, this new tax required all colonists to pay a tax on every printed piece of paper they used. The Stamp Act was viewed by the colonists as “taxation without representation.” Describe a colonial family’s discussion about the new Stamp Act and what role it played in organizing the colonists against the British King and Parliament.

Christopher Columbus 2015-2016: Title: Columbus and Lindbergh: A Journey Across the Atlantic

Topic: Discuss the similarities and differences between Christopher Columbus' voyage to the new world and Charles Lindbergh's first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. What effect did the 400 years between their accomplishments have on what each man hoped to achieve, the challenges they faced, and the skills essential to their success?

LUDEAN PETERS STATE CHAIR 248-478-1345 lu85lar@hotmail.com

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DUE DATES AND DEADLINES

June 15 Chapter Chair List

• Submitted online at michdar.com

August 1 Annual State

Conference Credentials Form for State Conference/State Awards Day • State Regent, Diane M. Schrift • Credentials Chair, Ellen Steward

1 Submissions for September State Newsletter • Newsletter Editor, Heather Curtis

January 15 Chapter

Registrar’s Annual Report • State Registrar, Deborah Rakoczy

*All reports may be submitted electronically EXCEPT for the National Credentials form.

AMERICAN HERITAGE

CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The Michigan Society Children of the American Revolution began the 2015-2016 season with the installation of Emma M. Huber as State President; she was installed at the National Convention in Washington, D.C. in April. Her brother, Robert Mitchell (Mitch) Huber was elected Vice President of the Great Lakes Region and was installed as a National Officer on the same day. Mitch is an Honorary State President of the M.S.C.A.R.

Emma kicked off her term at the first State Board Meeting of the new season on Saturday, May 30 at the Michigan War Dog Memorial in South Lyon. Emma is available for speaking engagements to share the details of her State President’s Project with DAR chapters in the coming year, and is selling pins and dog tag necklaces to support her project. Mitch will be presiding over the N.S.C.A.R. Great Lakes Regional Meeting in Wisconsin in July.

Many thanks to Honorary State President Courtney Ozog for her year of service as State President 2014-2015, and congratulations to her on a successful year.

For more information about M. S.C.A.R. please contact Senior State President Laurie Huber at laurieh924@gmail.com.

HOPE DANIEL STATE CHAIR

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS I would like to thank State Regent M. Zandra Baker for the opportunity to have served as Community Service Awards Chair. It has been a privilege to serve the DAR of Michigan. I have enjoyed reading the nomination information of the outstanding community volunteers. As the new administration takes office, continue looking for people who have served your community and have made it a better place. Recognize them for their hard work and dedication.

NANCY LECKY-CHACSCA STATE CHAIR

DAR GOOD CITIZENS Thank you for all that you do for the students in your schools and this committee. We have many, many amazing teens in our state. It has been an honor to help honor them.

The East Central Division winner this year was Justin Garrard of Indiana. The 2015 National DAR Good Citizens Justin Garrard of Lebanon, IN and Kate Tanawattanacharoen of Eau Claire, W I. Congratulations to Justin and Kate! The DAR of Michigan wishes you well.

It has been a pleasure to serve in this committee.

PHYLLIS RICKARD STATE CHAIR

DAR SCHOOL As you prepare for the 115th DAR of Michigan’s State Conference (September 24-26) in Grand Rapids, please remember to include the DAR Schools Lunch on Friday, September 25, in your plans. In addition, we hope you will consider a chapter or individual contribution to DAR Schools.

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DAR Schools have requested that, in lieu of purchasing school supplies, chapters and members consider donating gift cards from Target, Walmart, Staples, etc. in denominations of $5, $10 and $20. Transporting and distributing supplies to schools is costly and labor intensive. Gift cards are easy to purchase and present a more effective way for DAR Schools to respond to a wide variety of student needs.

DAR Schools’ wish lists are currently being revised and will be accessible on the DAR of Michigan Members’ Website soon, as well as at the DAR Schools exhibit table at State Conference.

Please give generously and bring your gift cards to State Conference for collection at the DAR Schools Committee exhibit table. All Daughters donating a gift card, or making a donation for gift card purchase on their behalf, will be entered into a drawing for over 25 door prizes which will be awarded on Saturday morning before lunch! If you are unable to attend State Conference, please have another member bring your donations or send them to the incoming State Chair. Please make checks payable to DAR of Michigan and include on the memo line “DAR School Gift Cards.” Contributions count toward Chapter Achievement Awards and can be included in your chapter’s Chapter Master Report for 2015.

Let’s demonstrate to our visiting President General at State Conference just how generous Michigan Daughters continue to be for DAR Schools!

TERESA JONES PJ STEEBY STATE CHAIR INCOMING STATE CHAIR 6274 Summit Ct, Traverse City, MI 49686 231-421-1149 pjsteeby@charter.net

DAR SERVICE FOR VETERANS In keeping with the wishes of National, and this year’s commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, the DAR Service for Veterans committee is asking your help in collection gas cards for our Veterans Hospitals. The need for medical help can pop up at any time, not always when we have the funds to get some. Most of us can’t help with the actual care, but we can offer the funds to get veterans to it.

Consider this, if each Michigan Daughter saved $1 per month for each month leading up to State Conference and contributed those funds to a gas card through her chapter, we can make a huge difference in a Vietnam Veteran’s ability to get to a doctor or hospital visit.

Please collect these cards in your chapter and bring them in a single envelope to State Conference. These cards will be donated as a special gift to the Vietnam Veterans of America Veterans Support Center in Macomb County. This is over and above what we normally do for veterans.

With Madam President General as our special guest at State Conference, let’s show her how much Michigan cares!

You all have made this position such a joy for the past three years. Thank you!

CAROL LEMARBE STATE CHAIR

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STATE REGENT’S SCHEDULE

June 16 Whispering Pines and

Prairie Five Chapter Meeting, Fremont

22-28 124th Continental Congress, Washington, D.C.

28 2015-2018 State Regent and Vice Regent Installation

28 2012-2015 Board Meeting Final Reports for January 1 to June 28, 2015

STATE REGENT ELECT’S SCHEDULE

June 23 State Regent Elect

Orientation 24-27 124th Continental

Congress, Washington, D.C.

28 2015-2018 State Regent Installation and Vice Regent Confirmation,

28 Lunch and NBM, Washington, D.C.

28 Dinner with State Bus Trip, Bedford Springs, PA

29 Tour of Block House, Pittsburg, PA

July 11 Chief Shawano

Chapter, Gaylord 24 State Board Meeting 25 State Officers and

State Chairs Luncheon, Bloomfield Hills

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DAR SCHOOL

GENEALOGICAL RECORDS A big thank you to the Michigan Daughters who worked on the Book Sync Project. The project has now been completed. Eight chapters participated in the GRC Book Sync project in 2014 with a total of 14 Michigan Daughters linking records. Members who participated were Tammy Cruickshank (Chief Shawano); Margaret Wood (Isabella); Carol Dunn (Lansing); P. J. Steeby (Louisa St. Clair); Sarah Krans (Mary Marshall); Julie Stephen (Philip Livingston); Pamela Freas, Patricia Harney, Linda Huffaker, Lisa Pietrzak, Theresa Tuttle and Sharon VanWeelde (Sophie De Marsac Campau); and Karen Eckardt and Kelly VanWormer (Stoney Creek). Tammy Cruickshank made the most entries –over 13,000 book images. Thank you for all of the hard work!

KELLY VANWORMER STATE CHAIR kellyvanwormer@comcast.net

NATIONAL DEFENSE Thank you to Chapter Chairs and Regents for your tremendous efforts on behalf of our Committee this past year. In preparing for your chapter’s goals next year, please note the following:

1. Communication—both within your own chapter and with this State Chair—will improve your chapter’s efficiency and effectiveness in reporting data for the CMR and receiving the recognition your chapter is due. It is critical that you review your annual CMR before submitting same to insure the information provided is accurate and complete.

2. Those Chapters Sponsoring Cadet Units should:

Contact your cadet unit at the beginning of every academic year to confirm the unit is still active and to make arrangements for a DAR Medal presentation. Please notify this State Chair of any changes in unit status or your chapter’s willingness to continue presenting medals.

DAR Gold and Bronze medals are awarded exclusively to ROTC and JROTC units, respectively. The Silver medal is awarded to all other military-affiliated cadet units, including US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Civil Air Patrol, Navy League Cadet Corps, etc.

US Navy Sea Cadet Corps units (13-17 year olds) have companion US Navy League Corps units (8-11 year olds). Both units are eligible to nominate an outstanding cadet for the DAR Silver medal.

3. The DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal is awarded to a first responder, veteran or active duty personnel of the US Armed Forces, or civilian who has rendered service in defense of his or her community, State or Country. Chapters may nominate up to two heroes each year. The nomination process is simple; consult the Committee Page of the DAR National Members’ Website or contact this State Chair for more information.

Please keep our active-duty military personnel and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

PEGGY KING SCULLY STATE CHAIR

August 15 Woodward Dream

Cruise/Piety Hill Chapter, Royal Oak

22 Summer Fair and Forum, Brighton

29 Registrar Workshop, Swartz Creek

September 23 State Board Meeting 24-26 115th State

Conference, Grand Rapids

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Saturday, August 22, 2015 • 10 am - 3 pm • American Spirit Centre, Brighton

Hosted by Philip Livingston Chapter Informational session: Making Your Donation Dollars Work for You

Location: American Spirit Centre, 10590 E. Grand River Eve., Brighton, MI 48116

Price: $20.00; includes buffet lunch, beverage and registration. Herb roasted chicken, tossed greens, rolls, red skin potatoes, and green beans almandine.

Fundraising Tables: Tables are available on a limited basis to chapters that want to sell items to raise funds. No charge for tables, send your request to Susan Reifert at dsreifert@comcast.net.

Seating for this event is limited to 100 members.

Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Email Address: ________________________________________ Phone Number:

Chapter:

Please select: State Officer Chapter Officer Member State Chair Chapter Chair Guest Special Dietary Arrangements

Vegetarian Food Allergies _____________________________________________________________ Mail completed form(s) and check(s) to: Sue Ellen Andrews

Registration Forms Due August 8, 2015 2583 Toby Dr., Brighton, MI 48114-8949 Make checks payable to DAR of Michigan or visit sue_eandrews@yahoo.com www.michdar.com for secure online payment (810) 623-3661

Please note: DAR of Michigan policy states that no refunds will be paid on cancellations seven days prior to a sponsored event date. Any cancellation received after August 14, 2015 cannot be refunded. If space is available, any registration made after August 8, 2015 must be made online and paid with a credit card. Local motels in the Brighton area: Courtyard by Marriot, Brighton: (810) 225-9200 Holiday Inn Express, Brighton: (800) 345-8082 Homewood Suites by Hilton, Brighton: (810) 225-0200

Chapter Fun and Fundraising

Did you serve during the Vietnam War (1959-1975) or support the effort with a son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, brother, sister, or husband who served in the United States Armed Services? If you did and plan to attend our 115th State Conference, please register for the Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony.

Registered Daughters will be recognized during our 115th State Conference, at the Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids, immediately after our Memorial Service on Thursday, September 24, 2015. You will be asked to stand and be recognized during the ceremony.

The Commemorative Events Committee will be issuing certificates acknowledging the support and sacrifice of our strong Michigan Daughters in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemo-ration 50th Anniversary initiative. The certificates will be placed in the Chapter Regent packets and made available after the conference.

Your participation is crucial to adequately recognize our Daughters who served or supported their family dur-ing the Vietnam War.

Name of Michigan Daughter _______________________________________________________________

Chapter of Michigan Daughter _____________________________________________________________

Name of Service Member _________________________________________________________________

Relationship to Service Member ____________________________________________________________

Branch of Service _______________________________________________________________________

Survivor or Lost _________________________________________________________________________

We are looking forward to honoring strong Michigan Daughters at the 115th State Conference, September 24-26, 2015 at the Amway Grand Hotel.

You must be present and registered to participate in this endeavor. Registration deadline is 9/1/2015.

Send registration form to: Nancy Marshall, 41089 Malott, Novi, MI 48375-3538. nmarshall78@sbcglobal.net. (248) 477-6871

Vietnam War Commemoration

Ceremony

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

There were 15 new members by application at the March 5, 2015 NBOM meeting. 3 are new Junior Members.

Please welcome all of these ladies at your chapter meetings.

Alexander Macomb Chapter Shawndra Peterson Anne Frisby Fitzhugh - Saginaw Chapter Rita Sohn Battle Creek Chapter Dawn Goodman Chief Shawano Chapter Barbara Ekdahl Virginia Wisner Susan Worden Coldwater Chapter Marcia Reister Charlotte Steer Onagomingkway Chapter Andrea Gill Elizabeth Gill, Junior Member Rebecca Dewey Chapter Kathleen Alton Three Flags Chapter Abigail Henning, Junior Member Amy Henning Elizabeth Schulte, Junior Member Kathryn Schulte There were 24 new members by application at the April 5, 2015 meeting of the NBOM. 7 are new Junior Members.

Alexander Macomb Chapter Sarah Chalmers, Junior Member Chief Shawano Chapter Courtney Altmaier, Junior Member Josephine Carr Coryell Rader, Junior Member Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Chapter Emily De Kock, Junior Member Ezra Parker Chapter Nancy Rupert Genesee Chapter Sharon Schumaker

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COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS I would like to personally thank all the chapters that sent me your Commemorative Event entries. This year, as every year, I was truly amazed as I sat down and read every entry. The First Place State Winner and Best Outstanding Chapter honoring the 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War and Michigan’s Top Commemorative Event Award, goes to Piety Hill Chapter (Regent, Christine Richman).

Piety Hill reported a Vietnam Veterans Oral History Project for the Library of Congress, in combination with the Vietnam Veterans Dream Cruise Commemorative Event. They reported over 60 veterans and their families were personally honored. Congratulations ladies.

DAR of Michigan has achieved 100% participation in becoming a Commemorative Partner for the Anniversary of the Vietnam War. That’s right; all 52 chapters are now in. Let the fun begin!

I have been busy submitting pictures of your chapter events to the Department of Defense website. Take a look, you may find yours. If your chapter has some to share, please email them to me along with a caption.

As always, I am looking forward to the National Awards at Continental Congress. I will be at the Department of Defense table during Celebrate America! night if there is anything you need.

NANCY MARSHALL STATE CHAIR nmarshall78@sbcglobal.net

DAR PROJECT PATRIOT State Awards was really fun. I liked sending good reports to State Regent M. Zandra Baker and East Central Division Vice Chair Joan M. McClelland. I also loved handing out 20 Certificates of Award for the wonderful work done in 2014 by our Michigan chapters. Congratulations to all again!

Now here is some exciting news!!!!

DAR of Michigan has a special project this year: our State Society has committed to donating 1,000 bars of Irish Spring® soap to the 2015 Homeless Vets Stand Down to be held at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit in October.

Your chapter will definitely want to be included in this endeavor. Let’s make it 100% participation!! Please bring your Irish Spring® donations to State Conference in Grand Rapids, September 24-26. Deliver them to the Project Patriot table and plan to take advantage of a great photo op with your members as the pile of soap grows. The bars should be regular or bath size and not the little travel size option. Please remember - it can only be Irish Spring® soap. Any other kind will be returned to you for use elsewhere.

Just as it is extremely important to support the men and women who are deployed on active duty for our country and those who were wounded and recovering in hospitals, it is also hugely important, necessary, and right to help the many who have served and returned, and now, for whatever reason, find themselves homeless. A Stand Down is a cooperative effort to assist these

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Saturday, August 29, 2015 ⁕ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm 

Swartz Creek Church of the Nazarene ⁕ 7154 South Morrish Road, Swartz Creek Hosted by Genesee Chapter

Presented by the Chapter Development and Revitalization Committee

8:30 a.m. Registration 

9:00 a.m. Morning Session Review of Committee Roles and Assistance 

Recognition Opportunities for Registrars and Chapter Members NSDAR Application Standards 

12:00 p.m. Lunch Sloppy Joes or Chicken Salad Croissant ⁕Side Salad ⁕ Dessert ⁕ Coffee/Tea/Water 

1:00 p.m. Afternoon Session Resource Tips Case Studies 

 

Name:   

Address:   

City/State/Zip Code:   Email Address:    Phone Number:   

Chapter:     

Lunch Selection: □ Sloppy Joe Sandwich  □ Chicken Salad Croissant  

⁕ ⁕ Attendees should bring laptop/tablet and any necessary power strips/extension cords ⁕ ⁕ 

Mail completed form and check for $15 (payable to DAR of Michigan) by August 12th to:  

Alice Peterie, 6253 W Stanley Rd, Mount Morris, MI  48458‐9318 

OR register at www.michdar.com for secure online registration and payment 

QUESTIONS?  Email Alice Peterie at milineageres@outlook.com 

NOTE: DAR of Michigan policy states that no refunds will be paid on cancellations seven days prior to a sponsored event date. Any 

cancellation received after August 21, 2015 cannot be refunded.  

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heroes by bringing them together with volunteers and service providers to untangle the nasty web of shelter, unemployment, physical and emotional difficulties, legal issues, substance abuse, and hopelessness – to offer a hand-up back to self-respect and dignity. While we are limited in what we are able to do, we can offer a gift for the October Stand Down. Rather than a random collection of wish-list items, we are focusing on one item and it is Irish Spring® soap. Please make every effort to be part of this DAR of Michigan donation opportunity.

JEAN CURTIS BLOVITS STATE CHAIR 616-364-4967 jcurtisblovits@sbcglobal.net

LITERACY PROMOTION This year, let’s have 100% participation for Literacy Promotion!!! Please bring a new or gently used adult or children’s book, puzzle books, 24 count crayons, coloring books or even a deck of new playing cards to State Conference and we will donate them to the VA Hospitals and several well-known charities that have asked for help!! (Go to your local dollar store or back to school sales and stock up!!) Don’t forget to read to our kids and include all these projects on your Chapter Master Report for 2015!

LYNNE WITT STATE CHAIR

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S PROJECT The 125th Anniversary of the DAR is a great time to help strengthen our Society. There are many items that can be purchased to help support this project.

I want to thank all of you for all your support for the last 16 years that I've been the chair of one of the best committees to have.

Your support for your chapter, your state and National is so important and so appreciated.

KATHY HUFF STATE CHAIR 248-339-6978 khuff1234@aol.com

UNITS OVERSEAS Thank you for the honor of serving as the Units Overseas State Chair for the last three years. It has been a wonderful experience helping fellow Daughters learn about our 26 chapters in 13 different countries.

I do hope that some of our members have joined one or more of these chapters. You learn so much from the newsletters you receive and also ideas for some of your upcoming meetings.

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Louisa St. Clair Chapter Janet Crosby Lydia Barnes Potter Chapter Agnes Stidham Nipissing Chapter Carrie Gawne, Junior Member Cheryl Gawne Ottawa Chapter Kimberlee Trembath Piety Hill Chapter Carol Clarke Brooke Partlan Lynda Ruark Katelyn Wynns, Junior Member Lauren Wynns, Junior Member Rebecca Dewey Chapter Sandra Sager Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter Phyllis DeKiere Charlene Ravarozzi Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter Penelope Moskus Stoney Creek Chapter Ruth Hugo Three Flags Chapter Leona Frost There were 13 new members by application at the May 5, 2015 meeting of the NBOM.

Anne Frisby Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter Janice Devers Virginia Whelton Jacque Zawilinski Chief Shawano Chapter Laurie Black Lucinda Hindsdale Stone Chapter Linda Teare Lydia Barnes Potter Chapter Sara Allen Amy Gaddis Marie Therese Cadillac Chapter Patricia Miller Mecosta Chapter Tracy Shellenbarger Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter Janice Brewer

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DAR PROJECT PATRIOT

The Units Overseas Luncheon and International Bazaar will be held on June 25 during the 124th Continental Congress at the Grand Hyatt Hotel from noon - 3 pm. Reservations were due by June 1. We hope you are able to join our overseas Daughters as they sell treasures and share stories of DAR adventures from around the world. Shoppers are welcome after 2 pm with a $2 fee.

JANICE LEE BECKMAN SIMONS STATE CHAIR

MEMBERSHIP Shortly, a bylaws change will impact the Membership Committee and the Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission. Leadership in these positions passes to the newly created office of Organizing Secretary. This should help our local societies immensely by focusing undivided attention on the business of gaining, training and retaining our membership.

Cathy Pouls has been elected to be the first Michigan daughter to ever hold this State Executive Board position. She is well qualified and respected in the genealogical community.

Working with Chapter Regents, their Registrars and Membership Chairs to increase and maintain our membership has been very gratifying for me. It is one of the best possible ways to grow our DAR of Michigan Legacy.

DIANE M. SCHRIFT STATE CHAIR CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION COMMISSION CHAIR

FIFTY YEAR CLUB Chapter Regents and Registrars, please go through your membership roster and find those special women who have paid their dues for 50, 60, 65, 70 years or more so that the DAR of Michigan can honor them at the 2015 State Conference.

We had a marvelous 2015 State Awards Day where we honored seven new 50-year members, including Honorary State Regent Gloria Dean Bailey Hunt, Louisa St Clair Chapter, and Monica Ellen William Hopp, Hannah Tracy Grant Chapter, both of whom were in attendance to receive their certificates and ribbons. We also honored one 60 year member and three 70 year members. All of these women have given of their time, their talents, and their expertise to the DAR Michigan.

JANE T. MOULTHROP STATE CHAIR

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Sashabaw Plains Chapter Carol George Stoney Creek Chapter Dawn Sterner Three Flags Chapter Beth Hartgers

WELCOME BACK DAUGHTERS

Jennifer Ahlbrand to Louisa St Clair after 7 years on March 5, 2015 Judith Masserang to Louisa St Clair after 33 years on March 5, 2015 Janann Godek to Sarah Caswell Angell after 22 years on March 5, 2015 Judith Schick to Captain Samuel Felt after 37 years on April 5, 2015 Nancy Burdick to John Alden after 7 months on April 5, 2015 Ann Tabor to Mary Marshall after 1 month on April 5, 2015 Anita Bouth to Onagomingkway after 28 years on April 5, 2015 Patricia Murphy to Piety Hill after 1 month on April 5, 2015 Margaret Courturier to River Aux Sables after 1 month on April 5, 2015 Betsey Carls to Am os Strugis after 2 months on May 5, 2015 Judith Adams to Lansing after 2 months on May 5, 2015

WELCOME TO MICHIGAN

Kristin Koch from Albem arle Chapter, VA to Stoney Creek Chapter on February 26, 2015

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UNITS OVERSEAS

MICHIGAN’S TOTAL MEMBERSHIP

as of May 14, 2015

Chapters .............................. 52

Members .......................... 3,147

Juniors ............................... 225

Members-at-Large .............. 66

MICHIGAN’S MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

for the period February 15, 2015 - May 14, 2015, Michigan has had the following changes in Membership

New Members by Application . ............................................. 52

Deceased Members ............. 18

Drops ................................... 63

Reinstatements ..................... 11

Resignations .......................... 0

Members leaving Michigan ... 2

Members transferred to Michigan ................................. 1

Members transferred chapter to chapter within Michigan ....... 3

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NEWSLETTER AND PRINTING As new Officers and State Chairs, as well as Chapter Regents take office, please remember newsletter deadlines are always one month prior to publication date and are posted on the DAR of Michigan Members’ Website and in each issue. Keep this in mind while writing your articles; you may be writing your article in July for an August deadline for the September issue. You would not want to reference something that “will be” happening in August, rather something that “happened” in August. Newsletters are published quarterly, in March, June, September and December.

It is important that all submissions follow the guidelines in the reminder email sent prior to the submission deadline. Receiving 50+ documents for each issue labeled “June 2015 article” is cumbersome to wade through. If you have questions on proper submission or do not understand the emailed instructions, PLEASE contact me. All reminders are sent through the DAR of Michigan listserv for Chapter Regents, State Chairs and State Officers, therefore it is important you keep that info up-to-date. Chapter Regents, if you are not the contact person for newsletter submissions, it is imperative that you forward appropriate reminders and updates to the member responsible.

As you welcome new members into your chapter, please encourage them to subscribe to the DAR of Michigan Newsletter. You also need to re-subscribe if your email address has changed. The subscription form can be found on the DAR of Michigan Members’ Website (http://www.michdar.com/email_reg_form.htm).

It is no longer necessary to submit Chapter Email contact forms or to submit Chapter Officer updates to this Chair. Updating your Chapter Officer information in eMembership generates an email to the State Organizing Secretary General, who, in turn, forwards the information to this Chair and the State Webmaster. This is the most efficient method of keeping contact information current.

HEATHER CURTIS STATE CHAIR

PRESS BOOK If you were not in attendance at State Awards Day 2015, please check the State Proceedings book this fall for a listing of awards presented for all your wonderful items for your State Press Book over the span of 2014. It has been a fast three years serving as your State Press Book Chair. I have enjoyed this opportunity with you and for you by phone, email or snail mail to get this task completed. I am so excited to be your State Librarian for the next three years. You are welcome to keep sending me your press for 2015 through June of this year; after that, please forward entries to the new Chair, and I am sure she will be happy to follow up with you on her ideas for your items.

MARTHA BUNDE STATE CHAIR

TOURS AND TRAVEL A record 90 Daughters have registered for the 2015 State Tour, including motorcoach package or accommodation/shuttle only options. As DAR of Michigan Daughters prepare to attend the 124th Continental Congress this month, and join in the 125th Anniversary celebrations, this State Chair wishes to applaud Michigan Daughters for their support and encouragement during her rewarding three years of service for the Baker Administration. It has been an honor and a privilege to coordinate travel and accommodations for Michigan Daughters attending the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Continental Congresses, optional events in D.C., post-State Tour programs in Pennsylvania, and the 2014 DAR Schools Tour.

REMINDER: The Michigan Daughters delegation photo will be taken at Constitution Hall on opening night at approximately 6:15 pm. Please plan to be staged on the outdoor arrival steps for the group photo followed by chapter group photos.

I look forward to supporting the next State Chair by registering early for the 2016 State Tour to the 125th Continental Congress and putting on my “Bingo” game face!

PJ STEEBY STATE CHAIR 231-421-1149 pjsteeby@charter.net

PAST REGENTS’ CLUB OF METRO DETROIT As this year’s President of The Past Regents’ Club of Metropolitan Detroit, I bid you a warm welcome, and offer gratitude for your service.

Your service is extremely important to all the missions of the DAR of Michigan and NSDAR. That is why a once yearly fellowship luncheon was initiated for Past Chapter Regents in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. Dues are $5, with proceeds going to the State Regent’s project.

Monday, October 27, 2015 marks the 64th year of the luncheon, to be held at Embassy Suites, 19525 Victor Parkway, Livonia, MI at the cost of $15. Please bring a children’s book for ages 6-12 years old for a literacy effort. We will be accepting dues and luncheon fees at State Conference. Cash is preferred.

This year, we are inviting any Past Chapter Regent in Michigan outside of the three counties who’d like to attend this luncheon. You can sign up and pay, without dues, for the luncheon at State Conference. Donations are welcome and will go to the State Regent’s project. We are also working on the history of the club, and eligibility for the pin as stipulated in the original 1970s papers at the Office of the Organizing Secretary General.

Our speaker is Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter Past Regent, Kathleen Ripley Leo, who is a creative writing instructor. Her presentation is on “Writing Your Memoirs.” You’ll learn tips, receive handouts and complete writing exercises on memoir writing. You will come away focused on writing your own story, and maybe your family’s as well, one scene at a time.

KIM SMITH CLUB PRESIDENT ksmith8061@aol.com

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115th State Conference - DAR of Michigan September 24-26, 2015

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel • 187 Monroe NW • Grand Rapids

On line registration: https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=12347669

Telephone registration: 800-253-3590, reference DAR Please make your hotel reservations early. MOST OPTIONS ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT. President General Lynn Forney Young is scheduled to attend and we are expecting a larger demand for guest rooms due to ArtPrize being held at the same time as our conference. ArtPrize turns the City of Grand Rapids into an Art Gallery. The deadline for hotel registration is August 15, 2015; there will be no rooms available after this date. Due to ArtPrize, most Grand Rapids hotels will be booked to capacity; ArtPrize parking rates will be $30.00 for non-registered guests, $8.00 per day for registered guests. Valet is also available.

Tentative Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 24, 2015 1:00-5:00 Registration 1:00-4:00 Shops Open 2:00-3:00 National Development Committee Tea 4:00 Memorial Service/

Vietnam Commemoration 6:30 Conference Opens (Formal Dress) 7:00 Dinner: Celebrate America! – Celebrate

Strong Women! 7:45 Evening Program

Desert Reception honoring President General Young

Friday, September 25, 2015 Registration 7:30-9:00, 12:30-2:30, 4:30-7:00 Shops Open 7:30-9:00, 12:30-2:30, 4:30-7:00 7:30-8:30 Breakfast

State Chair’s Club Meeting / Cameo Club Meeting

9:00 Morning Business Session

12:00 DAR Schools Luncheon 2:30 Afternoon Business Session 5:00 Photo Session with President General All

Groups and Clubs (Formal Dress) 7:00 Formal Banquet

President General Young, 125th Anniversary NSDAR

Saturday, September 26, 2015 Registration 7:30-9:00 Shops Open 7:30-9:00 7:30-8:30 Breakfast

State Officer’s Club Meeting 9:00 Business Session 12:00 Luncheon: Honoring Our Own Strong

Women

115th State Conference Registration Form September 24 - 26, 2015

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 187 Monroe NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 • (616) 776-6400 Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Chapter:

Highest Office Currently Held:

DAR Member Guest of a DAR Member DAR of Michigan Guest

Please make one selection for each meal and enter the price at right.

Dinner – Thursday, September 24, 2015 $55.00 $________ Salad, Boston Bibb, Radicchio, Belgian Endive with Roasted Roma Tomato and Smoked Gouda, Chicken Piccata, Lemon Caper Sauce, Dessert Reception with the President General

Not attending dinner

Breakfast/Lunch Package – Friday, September 25, 2015 $45.00 $________ Scrambled Egg Bar, Cereal, Bananas, Potatoes O’Brien, Bacon, Turkey Sausage AND

Duo Sandwich Plate: Chicken Salad w/ Dried Cherries on Baking Powered Biscuit, Turkey Bacon Club on a Mini Croissant, Fresh Fruit Salad, Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart

Not attending breakfast Not attending lunch

Banquet – Friday, September 25, 2015 $55.00 $________ Both selections include Caesar Salad w/Focaccia, Croutons and Shredded Parmesan Cheese, and Carrot Cake

6 oz. Bistro Steak Au Poivre

Pretzel Crusted Whitefish w/Stone Ground Mustard Cream Sauce

Not attending banquet

Breakfast/Lunch Package – Saturday, September 26, 2015 $45.00 $________ Spinach Quiche (Egg, feta, spinach), Cereal, Bananas, American Fried Potatoes, Bacon, Turkey Sausage AND

Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque, Plaza Cobb Salad Tossed w/ Smoked Turkey, Crisp Bacon, Chopped Egg, Green Onion and Blue Cheese w/ Green Goddess Dressing, Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies

Not attending breakfast Not attending lunch

Registration Fee All A ttendees, Non-Refundable $ 15.00

Total Enclosed (check payable to DAR of Michigan): $________

Special Dietary Arrangements Allergies: Eggs Fish Gluten Milk Peanuts Shellfish Soy Tree Nuts Vegetarian Other: _______________________________

Mail completed form(s) and check(s) to: Karen McNally

Registration Forms Due August 24, 2015 2244 Cristina Anne Ct. Howell, MI 48855-6308 Register securely online at www.michdar.com michael.b.mcnally@att.net (517) 545-1794

Please note: DAR of Michigan policy states that refunds will be paid on cancellations up to seven days prior to a sponsored event date. Any cancellation received after September 17, 2015 will not be refunded. After this registration deadline, and only if space is available, any additional reservations must be pre-paid in full, and made online.

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2015 State Outstanding Chapter Regent

Christine Richman Piety Hill Chapter

2015 State Outstanding Chapter Regent Christine Richman and State Regent, M. Zandra Baker. Photo Courtesy of Beth Steward Garner.

The Outstanding Chapter Regent competition exists to reward chapter regents who have gone above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to leading their chapter. Christine Richman joined the DAR in October 2006. She strives to get every member involved and her leadership has brought the Piety Hill Chapter much success. Among the many activities she encouraged in her chapter: Women in American History Award to a chapter members’ female patriot; honored an Outstanding Teacher of American History; sending a disabled veteran to the Paralympics; distribution of over 9,000 flags through community programs, parades and Constitution Week; orchestrated the re-dedication of a 100-year-old DAR Monument in another state and invited their State Regent; she encourages juniors to take on chapter roles, and three of them are Committee Chairs.

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2015 State Outstanding Junior Andrea Ann Petres

Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter

2015 State Outstanding Junior Andrea Ann Petres and State Regent, M. Zandra Baker. Photo Courtesy of Beth Steward Garner.

The Outstanding Junior competition exists to reward members who are 35 years old or younger who devote them-selves to DAR at an above-and-beyond standard, while also balancing the demands of family, home, career and oth-er civic and religious service. Andrea Ann Petres, a member of the Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter, has been a DAR member since 2008. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Video from Grand Valley State University. She has been a Christmas Volunteer for the Salvation Army for three years and an event volunteer for Partners in Health. She is currently serving the Michigan Society Children of the American Revolution as a Senior State Direc-tor. In addition to being the Chapter Librarian, she serves as Chapter Chair for the Children of the American Revolu-tion, Junior American Citizens and Junior Membership Committees. She also designed notecards to sell for a chap-ter fundraiser.

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2015 State Outstanding American History Teacher

Col. Paul Scheidler, Hartland HS Sponsored by Philip Livingston Chapter

2015 State Outstanding American History Teacher Paul Scheidler (middle) with State Historian Grace Bliss Smith and State Regent M. Zandra Baker. Photo courtesy of Beth Steward Garner.

The Outstanding Teacher of American History Contest honors notable full-time teachers of history (and related fields such as social studies, government, and citizenship education) in public, private, and parochial schools, grades 5-12. These teachers have demonstrated excellence in: Readily sharing an incisive knowledge of American History, Being committed to their students, Fostering a spirit of patriotism and loyal support of our country, Relating history to modern life and events, and Requiring high academic standards at all times from their students. The 2015 Michi-gan Outstanding Teacher of American History was awarded to Col. Paul Scheidler, a teacher at Hartland High School in the Hartland Consolidated Schools. Col. Scheidler was nominated by the Philip Livingston Chapter. Paul served in the Army at various times since 1982. He was stationed in West Germany for two years during the Cold War and Communist Era. After September 11, 2001, he served in Bosnia as a Peacekeeper. In 2008, he was deployed to Iraq as a combat advisor to the Iraqi Army. He was awarded the bronze star during his Iraq deployment.

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2015 State DAR Good Citizen Jenna Renee Sessack

Sponsored by Piety Hill Chapter

State Regent M. Zandra Baker, 2015 State DAR Good Citizen Jenna Sassack and State DAR Good Citizens Chair Phyllis Rickard. Photo courtesy of Beth Steward Garner.

Jenna Sassack is the daughter of Audra and Russell Sassack, and a senior at Notre Dam e Prepara-tory in Pontiac. Jenna is active in many school and community activities including, but not limited to: National Honor Society, SADD, Meals on Wheels, a Praise and Worship leader, 9th Hour a Capella group, Habitat for Hu-manity, and Christians in Action. She also volunteers at the Rochester Endoscopy Center. She has won awards in chorus, English, Religious Studies, Social Studies, and a World Language award. She has won the Scenario Writing Competition three times in the state and has taken 3rd, 2nd and 1st place internationally. Jenna plans to attend Seton Hill University in the fall where she will be entering into their Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in their Physician Assistant program, an accelerated 5-year Physician Assistant program.

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SAR Martha Washington Award

Kelly VanWormer For service to the Oaks Chapter

Dennis VanWormer, outgoing President of the Oaks Chapter SAR and Kelly’s father; Kelly VanWormer, and Rod Wilson, Chapter Histo-rian and Incoming President, MISSAR. Photo Courtesy of Cathy Pouls.

The Lineage Research Committee is proud to announce that one of our very own team members has received the Martha Washington Award from the Sons of the American Revolution.

At the April Meeting of the SAR Oaks Chapter, Kelly VanWormer received this prestigious award, presented to her by Chapter Historian and incoming Michigan State Society President Rod Wilson.

The Martha Washington Medal was authorized in 1971 and may be given by the National Society, a state society, or a chapter to a woman over 18 years of age in recognition of outstanding service to SAR. A DAR may receive the Mar-tha Washington Medal if her service warrants it. The medal is gold in color and bears on the obverse a portrait of Martha Washington within the inscription “SAR Martha Washington Award.” It is suspended from a chest ribbon of the SAR colors and is accompanied by a certificate which is engrossed and presented with the medal.

Daniel Wilson served with the state troops from Connecticut during the Revolutionary

War. After his wife and most of his children died in Connecticut he came to visit his

daughter, Ursula, who was married to Tillitson Barnes. Mr. Barnes was the pioneer

founder of Yorkville. Daniel died here and Mr. Barnes set aside a tract of land in which

his remains were interred. This is the first death in the township. This patriot will now

have the recognition that he deserves. Please join us to honor his service.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR

SOLDIER

DANIEL S. WILSON

GRAVE MARKER DEDICATION Please join us to commemorate the service of this American Patriot

SATURDAY, JULY 11TH

AT 1 P.M.

YORKVILLE, CEMETERY

Located east of Richland near the southeast side of Gull Lake Ross Township Kalamazoo County

It is north of the corner, East D Ave. and West Gull Lake Drive.

Refreshments to follow at a local farm residence – all are welcome!

Sponsored and hosted by the Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

For questions or more detailed directions please call Kathy at 269 330-1844

American History Essay Winners Topic: The year 2015 marks the 125th anniversary of Ellis Island as an immigra-tion station. On a typical day, immigrants arriving on the island could expect to spend up to seven hours in processing activities intended to determine whether or not they were legally and medically fit to enter the United States. Imagine your-self as a child traveling through Ellis Is-land in 1892. How would you describe your experience to your cousin who has never heard of Ellis Island?

Katelyn M. Bell, 5th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Three Flags Chapter Bell Family Academy, Northville

Dear Ida,

We just arrived at Ellis Island today. When we saw the Statue of Liberty, Mother start-ed crying because she was so happy. Mother, five year old Barrie, and I can't wait to see Father! I hope Father hasn't grown a beard because then I might not recognize him!

The journey was rough. It took us 15 days to get here. The food was pretty good at first but at the end we only had watery soup. It was so hard to sleep. Mother couldn't sleep at all because she kept watching out for the rats. Barrie got a rash and we were afraid he was getting the measles, but it turned out that he was allergic to rats. It smelled like a pig stye. People got sea-sick and threw up and we only have had one bathroom for all of us. We washed our hair more on the ship than we

ever did at home. Mother was so afraid that we might get lice and then we would be sent back home.

Finally we landed at Ellis island and they told us it was our turn to get off the ship. Ellis island is a place in New York harbor where people decide if you can enter the United States or not. When we left the ship, Barrie was so excited that I thought his eyes would pop out of his head! He was disappointed when he realized we couldn't see father yet. We had to wait in the Great Hall for our turn to be ques-tioned. They checked our documents and asked us so many questions about our health, our education, our fami-ly, why we wanted to leave Ireland and who was waiting for us. If Uncle Alfred hadn't given Father a job in the mill, we wouldn't have been allowed to enter the United States.

Next we had to go up an old flight of stairs. Mother and I noticed that some men watched us very carefully. We lat-er found out they were doctors looking at us for any signs of illness. If they noticed a problem, they marked people with letters and told them to go to a different room. For a few scary moments, people looked strangely at Mother's eyes. They began to reach toward her coat, but Mother

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State Regent, M. Zandra Baker and State American History Commit-tee Chair LuDean Peters with Katelyn Bell, State Winner for 5th Grade Essay at the 2015 DAR of Michigan State Awards Day in March 2015. Photo courtesy of Beth Steward Garner.

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quickly told them her eyes were red be-cause she had been crying so much. The men looked at her suspiciously, but they then backed away.

Since the three of us were healthy, we did-n't have to stay overnight and we received our landing cards. We went to a huge stair-case that people called the Stairs of Sepa-ration. We had made many new friends on the ship and it was sad to see some friends go elsewhere for further inspec-tion.

We got on the ferry for the short ride to Manhattan. We were tired but so excited to see Father. It looked as if there was a million people at the dock waiting for the ferry. We were worried that Father would-n't be waiting for us. We collected all our bags and got off the ferry. After what seemed like hours, Mother finally spotted Father. Mother ran to Father faster than I've ever seen her run before. Father hugged us all and put Barrie on his shoulders. I wonder how our life will be different in America!

Love, Abigail

Emerson G. Wesselhoff, 6th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter The Gagie School, Kalamazoo

Essay unavailable

Kathryn West, 7th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Piety Hill Chapter St. Hugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills

October 31, 1892

Dear Anja,

I have arrived in America! I am extremely happy and will remember this day for a long time. Mama said that soon, you may be coming too. Let me tell you about my adven-ture so you know what to expect.

All three of us, Mama, Helena (age 9) and I (age 13), left Poland and took passage on a steamship called the Neva-da. The captain said our ship was named after one of the 44 states of America. We sailed in steerage class down in the ship’s hull with over 1,000 other emigrants from dif-ferent parts of Europe. Our tickets cost around $30 each, so expensive! But Papa had sent us the money from America where he has been working for the past 4 years so he could bring us here.

It took 14 long days to cross the Atlantic Ocean. When the captain called out that we were approaching New York City, everyone rushed up to the deck. Then we saw it, the most beautiful sight, the Statue of Liberty. We cheered! Some began to cry for happiness and for the hope of a better future. America offers many work opportunities and freedoms.

When the steamship pulled into New York Harbor, the wealthier first and second class passengers got out and entered the city; those passengers generally do not have to go through the processing center. We, the poorer steer-age passengers, have to go through an immigration cen-ter on Ellis Island before entering the country. Most immi-grants enter America this way.

The harbor was full with other steamships of immigrants, so we waited on the ship two days until it was the Ne-

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State Regent, M. Zandra Baker and State American History Committee Chair LuDean Peters with Kathryn West, State Winner for 7th Grade Essay at the 2015 DAR of Michigan State Awards Day in March 2015. Photo courtesy of Beth Steward Garner.

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vada’s turn to enter. From the deck we could see long lines of people waiting to enter Ellis Island’s buildings. Everyone on the ship was excited, yet worried about what would happen. No one wanted to be returned back to their homeland; some were escaping war or religious per-secution. I just wanted to see Papa and be a family again.

The captain of the Nevada helped prepare us for Ellis Is-land. He called it “The Golden Door.” He said if any of his passengers were rejected by American immigration offi-cials, his shipping company would be fined $25. He said it is important to show the officials our good health, and our ability to work and support ourselves. However, we have been crowded below deck for days with little light, fresh air or fresh water. Many began the trip healthy, but arrived sick from the conditions. Mama heard smallpox, measles and typhoid were spread on some ships. So Mama kept us all very close, and we did not play with other children on board.

Finally, ferry boats took us from our ship to Ellis Island and we walked into the Great Hall. It was so new and shiny. This was the first year Ellis Island opened, so Papa did not come here when he arrived in America four years ago. He came through Castle Garden in New York City.

Everything was in English and it was scary not under-standing what we were supposed to do. And the noise! I have never heard so many different languages. Fortunate-ly, there were interpreters to help Mama answer ques-tions.

The first floor had a luggage check area and ticket office. An officer put an identification tag on our shirts that con-nected us to the Nevada, so the ship’s manifest could be checked. One official tried to take my luggage to store for the day, but I held on tight. I did not want to lose my bag; everything I own in the world is inside, plus a special gift I brought for Papa.

Then we had a medical exam. It only took a few minutes. Doctors looked at my hair, nails, and felt around my neck. I did not like it at all when a doctor took a buttonhook and pulled up my eyelid to check my eyes. The doctors marked some immigrants’ jackets with chalk which meant the immigrant had to go to more doctors, or get detained. Being detained means having to stay on the island, some-times for months, or (even worse) getting deported. One

doctor reached out to me. I held my breath. I was so scared, but instead of a chalk mark he gave me a pat on the back and said we could go on.

At the next station we had to assemble puzzles and do math problems. Mama said to do our best because the test was to make sure all who enter are mentally fit. One official asked Mama questions like how much money do we have, what are our plans for life in America, and do we have relatives here. Mama was afraid she would answer a question incorrectly and we would be sent back home. But we are lucky because Papa made sure we have work waiting for us. Helena and I will work in a fabric factory, and Mama as a seamstress.

Finally, an official smiled and welcomed us to America. Then we exchanged our money for American money. It is green! When I looked up there was Papa, waiting for us by the exit at a place called the Kissing Post. Now I know why it is called that, because we were so happy to see each other we all hugged and kissed there!

After leaving the island, we took a ferry to the Statue of Liberty. Written on the statue is a poem titled “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus. Here are some of my favor-ite lines:

Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!

I am happy and proud. I must now learn the ways of my new country, America –how I love the sound of that word! Come soon, Anja. We can be Americans together.

Love,

Katarzyna

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Elizabeth Pall, 8th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter Novi Middle School, Novi

August 27, 1892

Dearest Cousin Shanna,

I miss Hungary and our whole family being together. My thirteenth birthday last week wasn’t the same without you. But I am so glad to be back on land, even if it meant I had to go through Ellis Island. I am writing to tell you to save twenty-five dollars more than the seventy- five dollars needed to pay for the trip on the boat. Ellis Island officials require each family to have twenty- five dollars or family members waiting. They need to know you can take care of yourself. Mother didn’t send the extra money, so I had to sell grandpa’s gold watch to the inspector instead. Of course father was waiting for me, but the inspector insisted.

Because I looked sickly upon my arrival, I had to have a few extra tests. I couldn’t sleep on the boat, so my eyes turned bright red with exhaustion. When the inspector saw how red my eyes were, he thought I was sick. He wrote an “E” on my outfit with chalk. The “E” meant a doc-tor had to check my eyes. I had to wait two hours to see the doctor. When he found that my only problem was ex-haustion, he crossed out the “E” and let me go to the reg-ular testing. The inspectors check your feet too, so wear your good shoes. I don’t want your pigeon toes to keep you from America! If you have to go to the hospital for a real illness, don’t worry. The “Ladies in White” are in charge. The nurses are the kindest people on the Island.

Besides the heath questions, I was also asked questions like, “Where are you from? What’s your name? Do you have a job waiting for you in America?” The last one really pushed my ability to tell the truth. I so wanted to be able to say, “Yes.” I wanted them to know I could take care of myself. I did tell them about father though and about how he has a good job. Later on, I learned that it was good I told the truth. Because of America’s history with inden-tured servants, they will not let you in the country if a com-pany bought your ticket and you promised to work for

them until the debt is paid off. Many consider it a form of slavery.

On Ellis Island, I was thankful for the little English I did know. Many people didn’t know any. They were so con-fused I ended up helping to translate. Pay attention in school and work hard at learning English. It might be the only thing that keeps you from being sent back to Europe. This would be horrible! Your piggy legs could never walk you all the way back to the village. You must also teach mother some English too, just in case the inspectors split you up.

The Island looks like a rat maze, with metal bars to keep you going to the next area. After five hours of the most uncomfortable chaos, I was ready to leave. When mother and the rest of the family come, you will have to wait on Ellis Island for father to come get you. They don’t let wom-en that are without a husband or someone to take care of them into America. Well, anyway the trip on the boat was alright but long and very cramped. We were lucky to not have any storms. It was soggy enough without them. The end of the trip was the hardest. When the boat first stopped in America, only the first class passengers could get off. It was so hard to see land but not to be allowed to even touch it. It was almost painful. I could even see fa-ther waving to me happily from shore. It was all I could do to choke back the tears. I was so happy to see father

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State Regent, M. Zandra Baker and State American History Committee Chair LuDean Pe-ters with Elizabeth Pall, State Winner for 8th Grade Essay at the 2015 DAR of Michigan State Awards Day in March 2015. Photo courtesy of Beth Steward Garner.

when I got off the ferry to the main land. There are many jobs here in America for all types of people. I work with father as a delivery boy for the butcher shop. Each dollar I make means you, mother, and the rest of the family will be able to join us sooner.

Make sure to tell mother I love her and the rest of the family too. Father misses you and sends his love as well. Tell them about grandpa’s watch. Although we don’t have it now it went to good use, helping us come back together in the new land, the Land of Opportunity.

Your Loving Cousin,

Janos Horvath

Christopher Columbus Essay Contest

Topic: Imagine you have been chosen to join Christopher Columbus’ crew as he sets out for the New World. What are your thoughts and feelings as you prepare for this potentially hazardous mission? What skills do you possess that are essential to your success and survival? Why do you want to go on this voyage and what do you hope to gain from this experience?

Sarah Lynn Van Vechten, 11th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Louisa St. Clair Chapter Van Vechten Christian Academy

As I, fourteen-year-old Sophia, step out of the baker’s shop, the church bells startle me, and I stop my errand to see what is happening. Whenever a church bell rings in this town of Palos, Spain, people rush to find out the news. I overhear a person say the name “Columbus,” bet-ter known to me as Cristobal Colon--a man who will bend men’s ears talking about his strange idea of sailing west to the East Indies. Some say the man is crazy, but I be-lieve he has ideas that are brilliant. Hearing a proclama-

tion read on the church steps, I listen carefully. In ten days’ time, two ships are to be made ready for Colon. They are to be prepared with a year’s worth of food, and shall be for Cristobal Colon’s command! The reader ends by asking sailors to volunteer for the job. No man steps for-ward, but, given a few days’ time, there will be many men looking for Cristobal Colon, the leader of this expedition. Certainly, Colon is an educated man. He clearly has a way with words, for he captivated the monarchs of Spain, and I am sure they are not easily persuaded.

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella are wise monarchs. They encourage exploration, as long as the funds for ex-ploring do not come from their coffers. Since Spain is competing with Portugal to find new sea routes, sailors and ships are everywhere. My father was a sailor who caught sea fever when I was a young girl. He would be away for months. When he returned, all he would speak of was his life on the ship. Tying knots, telling the hour with a sand glass, and keeping my composure when pressured--these are skills he taught me. Four years ago, he set sail with a crew and never returned. I miss him with all my soul.

Now I know how my father felt when he came down with sea fever. Ever since hearing of Cristobal Colon, all I think of is running down to the port and signing on for the voy-age. Alas, as a girl, I can not. In this town, girls may not go anywhere. For the past weeks, Cristobal Colon has been seen asking men to join his crew. Though, the men would scoff, I wonder if I could find a way out of this present life? The older I become, my mother wants to see me wed, but I have no desire to be tethered to a man for the rest of my life.

Today, there is bustle about the ships, and I believe it has to do with Colon! I am thinking of ways to disguise myself, and to find a way onto the ships. Watching the docks, I observe much excitement. Young boys have been carrying cargo onto two small caravels, singing tunes as they work. Even though I have little education, I do have a pleasant voice. With a sweet singing voice, the skills my Father has taught me about sailing, and my determination to get away, I could be a grommet! Backbreaking work, I know, but think of the freedom! Think of the adventure! To dis-guise myself as a boy will not be hard, for I am slim. Cut-ting my hair and stealing my brother Pedro’s tunic will help me easily pass as a male. Now I must steal down to the docks to find out more regarding this voyage.

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I stand in the bustle, keeping my mouth shut and my ears open. As I listen, the sailors begin talking about Colon. They talk of his obsession with the promise of gold, and his belief that God has given him the task of sailing to the Indies to spread the Gospel. Queen Isabella is quite obsessed with the expansion of Christendom. Now I wonder, is she letting Colon sail because of this com-mon goal?

As I stand listening, I glimpse Cristobal Co-lon. His eyes and face have the look of sea fever about them, and I can see his determi-nation to set sail to the Indies. Though his white hair and lined face make him look el-derly, he has an energetic air that belies his true age. I am ecstatic to think that I could be part of this great man’s crew! Walking home from the docks, I day-dream. When we reach the Indies, I will be experiencing new sights, sounds, and people. Discovering new lands--this is what drives me to leave Spain. Knowing that joining Colon’s crew and sailing will bring me great adventure, I work harder at my daily chores. I marvel at the adventures I could have traveling on the caravel that awaits in port.

Lying on my blanket that night, I ponder adventures in the lands across the sea. I am nervous about meeting the people in the Indies. Perhaps they will be barbarians. Do they suspect our coming? Are they prepared for us? Are we prepared for them?

Today, I disguise myself cleverly and walk to the docks. As I sign up, I tell the man in charge I am energetic and want adventure. I also sing for him and tell him I tie knots as well as any sailor. He asks if I am nervous about becom-ing seasick. Shaking my head, I tell him my father taught me to keep my wits and my stomach about me. Laughing, he writes down my name, Nico, and points to the other young grommets. I walk over to introduce myself. Nearby, men are speaking excitedly of Cristobal Colon’s promise of gold. As I talk with my new friends, the other grommets, they share their hope to become rich with jewels we may find in the Indies. It seems the sailors’ and the captain’s goals are centered around riches. My dream remains the same--adventure!

The boys and I talk of our fears. I pray to the Holy Mother that I will keep my sturdy constitution when we are sailing

on the sea. The fear I share with my friends is that of be-ing shipwrecked. None of the other boys have sailed on such a long voyage before. Tales of sea monsters and storms that engulf ships frighten us back to our homes for a time.

With the dawn, I return to the dock. Breathing in the salty ocean air, my heart races. Today we depart! My hair is short and my brother is missing his other tunic, but I am on the Nina. The wind tugs at our sails. My family is some-where in the crowd, not missing me, for I played sick this morning. As we cast off, I can not help but sing for joy. I am sailing with Cristobal Colon at the helm, sailing to a place where new sights, smells, sounds, and discoveries await. I just pray no one discovers that I am a girl!

State Regent, M. Zandra Baker and State American History Committee Chair LuDean Peters with Sarah Van Vechten, State Winner for Christo-pher Columbus Essay at the 2015 DAR of Michigan State Awards Day in March 2015. Photo courtesy of Beth Steward Garner.

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