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General Orders 1 Series 2018-2019 2480 Traywick Chase
October 2018 Alpharetta, GA 30004-4203
Dear Sisters:
It is my great honor to serve as your National President. Thank you for your confidence in me and for your support going forward. This is an organization comprised of many talented and dedicated Sisters. Together we can be a vibrant force in our communities and throughout the Country.
Over the past years at conventions and during my travels around the Country, I have met many talented and dedicated sisters many of whom are serving as officers, committee chairman and committee members in the 2018-19 National Department administration. My heartfelt thanks to all these Sisters and to all the DUVCW Sisters who dedicate their time and talents to this organization.
The two major themes for the 2018-19 Administration are:
Bee Anything and Everything We Want to Bee
As an individual and as an organization, together through communication, cooperation and hard work, we can accomplish whatever goals we set. This theme is represented by the Bee pin which is being sold to fund the National President’s project which will focus on increasing membership through many platforms. The purchase of this pin will register you to play the Bee Game at the 2019 convention. The winner will receive a fabulous prize, so don’t miss this opportunity.
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes, Veterans, Current Military, First Responders and Their Families
We must “Keep Green the Memory”’ of our ancestors who Saved our Flag, but we also need to be relevant in today’s world. I believe women join service organizations to serve. Our desire is for our service to be meaningful within our communities. Serving Veterans, current Military, and first responders most certainly gives us that opportunity.
One of the goals of this administration, is to undertake the challenge of becoming an important part of Memorial Day celebrations all over the Country. It’s essential we make our organization more visible. The history of Memorial Day lies with the G.A.R. and through it, with us. This theme is represented by the Flag and Poppy pins being sold to fund the National President’s Project focusing on Memorial Day recognition and education.
Thank You to the remarkably, talented and dedicated Sisters of the Department of Georgia. Without their support, I definitely would not have this opportunity to serve. The 2019 National Convention will be in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia Sisters have been hard at work planning for this convention for the past 2 years. Please plan to attend, we know it will be fantastic, and can’t wait to share this time with you!!
As a reminder, start using the new User ID and password October 1st. Each Department and Detached Tent President has received this information. If the login information hasn’t come to you yet, please contact them.
Again, thank you for your service to the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, and for the trust, confidence, and support you have placed in me.
In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, Sister Sarah, National President 2018-2019
General Orders
National President’s Project Pins
Sister Sarah’s National President’s Project Fundraiser
will support the following:
NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S PROJECT ORDER FORM
Item Qty Cost Shipping Total
“Bee All You Want to Bee” Pin _______ $25.00 $5.00 __________
“Honor Our Flag & Fallen Heroes” Pin _______ $10.00 $5.00 __________
Total: $___________
Ship Purchase To: ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to: Mail Order Form with check to: DUVCW National Treasurer Sarah Meyer, National President, 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004-4203
Bee All You Want To Bee!
Pin
$25.00
Honor Our Flag & Fallen
Heroes Pin
$10.00
and
Chief-of-Staff Projects
One directive of the Chief-of-Staff is to raise funds in support of the National Department.
Please show your support by purchasing Chief-of-Staff items.
CHIEF-OF-STAFF ORDER FORM
Item Size Qty Cost Shipping Total
“Bee a Patriotic American” Brooch N/A _______ $15.00 $5.00 __________ “Patriotic Stars” Brooch N/A _______ $15.00 $5.00 __________
V-Neck / M-L ______ _______ $10.00 $3.00 __________ Crew Neck (Royal Blue) / S-M-L ______ ________ $10.00 $3.00 __________ Crew Neck (White) / L ______ _______ $10.00 $3.00 __________
Total: $__________
Ship Purchase To: ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to: Mail Order Form with check to: DUVCW National Treasurer Sarah Meyer, National President, 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004-4203
T-Shirts (2 Styles)
V-Neck (Royal Blue w/logo): 50/50 cotton poly blend; DUVCW logo “Fraternity – Charity - Loyalty, We’re All About The G.A.R.” Perfect to wear with jeans!
Crew Neck (Royal Blue): 100% cotton; no front logo…logo only on back; “Fraternity – Charity – Loyalty, We’re All About The G.A.R.”
Crew Neck (White w/logo): 100% cotton; DUVCW logo in blue on the front (no picture available)
Limited Inventory!
V-Neck: M-L / Only
Crew Neck (Royal Blue):
S-M-L
Crew Neck (White):
L / Only
NATIONAL OFFICERS
2018-2019
President ................................................. Sarah W. Meyer (770) 667-5548 ................... [email protected] 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Senior Vice President .................................. Sandra Millin (814) 395-5332 .................................. [email protected] 8004 Kingwood Road, Confluence, PA 15424 Junior Vice President ........................ Sally Redinger, PNP (269) 668-3966 ................................ [email protected] 48540 Orchard Drive, Mattawan, MI 49071 Chaplain ............................................... Norma Fiedler (217) 840-3442 ................................ [email protected] 2749 County Road 1600 E., Rantoul, IL 61866 Treasurer ........................................................ Susan Nitzel (719) 371-3274 ................................. [email protected] P.O. Box 1176, Fort Morgan, CO 80701- 1 1 7 6 Registrar .........................................................Janice Cass (419) 571-0911 [email protected] 5835 County Road 37, Galion, OH 44833 Patriotic Instructor ...................................Verna Maleski (480) 962-7617 ............................ [email protected] 1040 E. Greenway Street, Mesa, AZ 85203 Council Member #1 .....................Caren Cleaveland, PNP (585) [email protected] 16 East Wright Avenue, Waterloo, NY 13165 Council Member #2 .............................Patricia Blackmer (262) 458-2178 [email protected] 445 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190 Council Member #3 .......................Margaret Stromberg (703) 327-0766 [email protected] 26169 Iverson Drive, South Riding, VA 20152 Council Member #4 ................................Lynea D’Angelo (813) 309-0297 [email protected] 3433 Lithia Pinecrest Road #166, Valrico, FL 33596 Council Member #5 .......................................Susan Barry (818) 314-6445 ................................ [email protected] 10118 Del Monte Drive, Houston, TX 77042
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Counselor ...........................................Jan Rynerson, PNP (812) 371-3278 [email protected] 2136 Franklin Street, Columbus, IN 47201 Secretary....................................................Linda Hartung (860) 729-8110 [email protected] 101 Susobell Place, Woodstock, GA 30188 Parliamentarian ..........................................Ellen Higgins (609) 390-2163…………………[email protected] P.O. Box 405, Marmora, NJ 08223 Associate Treasurer I ............................Sharon Harkcom (814) 442-2743 [email protected] P.O. Box 33, Cairnbrook, PA 15924 Associate Treasurer II.........................Ellen Higgins, PNP (609) 390-2163 [email protected] P.O. Box 405, Marmora, NJ 08223 Press Correspondent ...................................Allisa Meyer (678) 517-8203 [email protected] 3430 Liberty Lane, Marietta, GA 30062
Chief-of-Staff ......................................Maribeth Brannen (770) 475-2077 [email protected] 275 Summerfield Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30022 Assistant Chief-of-Staff ..............................Joan Koechig (636) 946-2820 [email protected] 3084 DeVilla Trail, St. Charles, MO 63301 Guide..................................................................Julie Cass (330) 212-1374 [email protected] 3296 State Route 37 W., Delaware, OH 43015 Assistant Guide ...........................................Yvonne Razo (360) 698-8981 [email protected] 7909 Outback Avenue N.W., Silverdale, WA 98383 Guard.................................................... Dianne Scheffing (636) 527-2696 ......................... [email protected] 1209 Auber Drive, Manchester, MO 63011 Assistant Guard ........................................... Mary Hurley (805) 492-2583 ...................... [email protected] 1927 Smoke Wood Court, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Historian ................................................ Eileen Sleckman (631) 367-7431 ................................ [email protected]
12 West Street, Northport, NY 11768 Webmaster ........................................ Ellen Higgins, PNP (609) 390-2163 ............................. [email protected] P.O. Box 405, Marmora, NJ 08223 Assistant Webmaster ............................... Frances Black (417) 744-4541 ............... frances_ [email protected] 12269 Highway T, Marionville, MO 65705 Musician ........................................... Margaret Babineau (248) 330-2658 ...................... [email protected] 495 East Oxford Road, South Paris, ME 04281 Color Bearer #1 .................................. Deborah Schiesser (215) 345-9110 ................................. [email protected] 115 N. Hamilton Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Color Bearer #2 ........................................... Joan Trafton (301) 216-4667 ............................ [email protected] 403 Russell Ave. #304, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Color Bearer #3 ............................................ Janice Davis (517) 740-3904 .............................. [email protected] 4490 Buteo Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 Color Bearer #4................................................ Sue Liddie (616) 893-8547 .......................... [email protected] 204 Garfield, Marne, MI 49435 VAVS Representative ........................MaryAnn Herbsleb (610) 948-5837 ..................... [email protected] 389 South 4th Avenue, Royersford, PA 19468 VAVS Deputy Representative ...............Bethany Hoover (269) 721-3228 .............................. [email protected] 3741 Bristol Oak Street, Dowling, MI 49050 Member-At-Large Rep ..........................Bethany Hoover (269) 721-3228 .............................. [email protected] 3741 Bristol Oak Street, Dowling, MI 49050 JROTC/ROTC Representative ................... Verna Maleski (480) 962-7617 [email protected] 1040 E. Greenway Street, Mesa, AZ 85203 Convention Chair ................... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron (770) 914-2644 ........................... [email protected] 148 Darwish Drive, McDonough, GA 30252
Convention Co-Chair ................................ Linda Hartung (860) 729-8110 [email protected] 101 Susobell Place, Woodstock, GA 30188
GO & Drumbeat .............................. Sarah W. Meyer, NP (770) 667-5548 .................. [email protected] 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Editor ........................................................ M. Beth Finley (770) 826-6820 ...................... [email protected] 3782 Grandview Road, Jasper, GA 30143 Co-Editor ......................................................Jean Mallory (941) 527-2035 ........................ [email protected] 3430 Liberty Lane, Marietta, GA 30062 National Headquarters..... Jessica Pope and Mary Sivak (217) 544-0616 ............................. [email protected] P. O. Box 211, Springfield, IL 62705-0211 Judge Advocate .......................... Bernard G. Segatto, III (217) 544-4868 ..P. O. Box 79, Springfield, IL 62705-0079
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Elected for 3-year term)
Chairperson (2021) ......................... Carole Morton, PNP (818) 368-4634 .............................. [email protected] 17233 Orozco Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344 Vice Chairman (2019) ........................ Ellen Higgins, PNP (609) 390-2163 ............................. [email protected] P.O. Box 405, Marmora, NJ 08223 Secretary (2021) ................................... Janet Uribe, PDP (805) 687-4735 ........................... [email protected] 1224 Santa Teresita Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Chaplain (2020) ................................. Linda Opstad, PDP (425) 271-9527 ....................... [email protected] 11825 S.E. 164th Street, Renton, WA 98058 Patriotic Instructor (2020) ...................... Sally Redinger (269) 668-3966 ............................... [email protected] 48540 Orchard Drive, Mattawan, MI 49071 Historian (2020) ................................ Linda Opstad, PDP (425) 271-9527 ....................... [email protected] 11825 SE 164th Street, Renton, WA 98058 Council #1 .................................... Caren Cleaveland, PNP (585) 703-6489 ............................. [email protected] 16 East Wright Avenue, Waterloo, NY 13165 National President ................................ Sarah W. Meyer (770) 667-5548 [email protected] 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE (Elected for 3-year term)
Chairperson (2021) .......................... Barbara Stone, PNP Member (2019) ..................................Deborah Schiesser Member (2019) ................................................ Julie Cass Member (2020) .........................................Sharon Corum Member (2020) ............................................ Sherry Brady
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC LIVING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
(Elected for 2-year term)
Chairperson (Patriotic Instructor) (2020) Verna Maleski Member (2019) ............................................ Wenda Fore Member (2019) ....................................... Dusti Rynerson Member (2020) .................................. Melanie Abraham Member (2020) ........................................... Yvonne Razo
APPOINTED STANDING COMMITTEES
ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS COMMITTEE
Chairperson ....................................... Ellen Higgins, PNP Member .............................................. Patricia Blackmer Member ...................................... Lynne Gallaudet Dolan
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Chairperson ................................................. Susan Nitzel Associate Treasurer I ........................... Sharon Harkcom Associate Treasurer II ....................... Ellen Higgins, PNP National President ................................ Sarah W. Meyer Sr. Vice President ....................................... Sandra Millin Jr. Vice President ............................ Sally Redinger, PNP Council Member #1..................... Caren Cleaveland, PNP Counselor .......................................... Jan Rynerson, PNP Board of Trustees .............................. Board of Trustees
(See Board of Trustees)
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Chairperson ........................................ Patricia Blackmer Member ................................................. Sandra Gilliland Member .......................................... Carole Morton, PNP
COMMEMORATIVE BADGES AND MEDALS
COMMITTEE
Chairperson ..................................... Carole Morton, PNP Member ..........................................................Janet Uribe Member ....................................................... Linda Opstad
CONVENTION SITES COMMITTEE
Chairperson (Sr. Vice President) ................ Sandra Millin Member (Jr. Vice President) ............ Sally Redinger, PNP Member ..................................................... Sharon Corum
CONVENTION GUIDELINES COMMITTEE
Chairperson .......................................... Michelle Walburn Member ............................................................Sue Liddie Member ................................... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron
duvs and duvs PROJECT Chairperson .................................................... Daryl Reed Member ................................................. Sharon Harkcom Member .......................................................... Dixie Smith
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Chairperson ..................................... Carole Morton, PNP Member .............................................. Ellen Higgins, PNP Member ............................................ Sally Redinger, PNP
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairperson (Webmaster) ................. Ellen Higgins, PNP Assistant Webmaster ................................. Frances Black Member .............................................. Jean Vredenburgh
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY AWARDS COMMITTEE
Chairperson ................................. Lynne Gallaudet Dolan Member ........................................................... Janice Guy Member ............................................ Sally Redinger, PNP
FRATERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE (Appointed for 2-year or 3-year term)
Chairperson (2020) ................................ Eileen Sleckman Member (2020) ............................................ Sandra Millin Member (2020) ............................................... Judy Baron Member (2021) ........................................... Ginger Trokey Member (2021) ........................................... Linda Hartung
LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Chairperson (2020) ............................... Barbara Metzger Member (2020) .................................... Melanie Abraham Member (2019) ................................. Roberta Comerford Member (2019) ............................................. Susan Nitzel Member (2019) .......................................... Julie Stranges
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Co-Chairperson ................................. Martha Stromberg Co-Chairperson ........................................ Jane Schleinzer Co-Chairperson ........................................... Joan Koechig Member (Sr. Vice President) ..................... Sandra Millin Member ................................................. Barbara Metzger
NATIONAL OFFICERS HANDBOOK COMMITTEE
Chairperson ........................................ Ellen Higgins, PNP Member (President) ........................ Sarah W. Meyer, NP Member (Sr. Vice President) ..................... Sandra Millin Member ................................................ Patricia Blackmer
NEW TENT PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
Chairperson ................................................... Janet Uribe Member .................................................... Dana Anderson Member ................................................... Lynea D’Angelo
PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Chairperson (National President) ........ Sarah W. Meyer Member (Secretary) .................................. Linda Hartung Member (GO Editor) .................................M. Beth Finley Member (GO Co-Editor) .............................. Jean Mallory
REAL DAUGHTERS COMMITTEE
Chairperson ......................................... Sandra Vogelpohl Member .................................................... Connie Bounds Member ..................................................... Sharon Brown
RITUAL COMMITTEE
Chairperson ...................................... Barbara Stone, PNP Member .............................................................. Julie Cass Member ............................................... Ellen Higgins, PNP
SOUTHERN MEMORIAL AND WREATH
COMMITTEE
Chairperson (Chaplain) ............................. Norma Fiedler Member ............................................... Ellen Higgins, PNP Member ..................................................... Sharon Corum Member ...................................................... Susan Zimmer
STATE VETERANS HOMES COMMITTEE
Chairperson ............................................. Dana Anderson Member ................................................. Sharon Harkcom Member ......................................................... Susan Fallon
CONVENTION COMMITTEES
AUDIO RECORDING
Chairperson ....................................................... GA Sister (As required)
CONVENTION AWARDS COMMITTEE
Chairperson (Jr. Vice President) ....... Sally Redinger, PNP Member ....................................................... Joan Trafton Member ....................................................... Linda Opstad
CONVENTION STANDING RULES COMMITTEE
Chairperson (National President) ......... Sarah W. Meyer Member (Counselor) ......................... Jan Rynerson, PNP Member (Parliamentarian) ........................... Linda Smith Member ............................................... Patricia Blackmer
COURTESY RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Chairperson .................................................. Allisa Meyer Member ............................................................. Julie Cass Member ................................... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron
CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
Secretary .................................................... Linda Hartung Treasurer ...................................................... Susan Nitzel Immediate Past National Secretary ....... Deborah Schiesser
Member .......................................................... Janice Cass Member ................................... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron
OFFICER REPORTS COMMITTEE
Chairperson ...................................... Barbara Stone, PNP Member ............................................................. Julie Cass Member ....................................................... Yvonne Razo
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Chairperson ............................................. Paulette Snoby Member...................................................... Linda Hartung Member ................................... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Chairperson ......................................... Patricia Blackmer Member .................................................... Carole Morton
TELLER COMMITTEE
Chairperson (PNP) .............................. Ellen Higgins, PNP Member ..................................................... Eileen Glanzel Member ............................................... Patricia Blackmer Member ....................................................... Joan Trafton Member ............................................................Sue Liddie
NATIONAL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE DUES NOTICE
Membership dues for 2018 were due January 1, 2018. If
you’ve not already paid dues for 2018, please send a check
for $19.00 immediately.
Make checks payable to:
DUVCW National Treasurer
Send to:
Janice Cass, National Registrar 5835 County Road 37
Galion, OH 44833
This will keep your membership active thru December 31,
2018. Please include any name/address/status changes. For
Life Members who are NMAL’s, please submit personal
information changes you’ve had during the year. To pay
2019 dues in advance, please include an additional $19.00
with your 2018 dues.
I moved over a year ago, my mail will no longer be forwarded. Please make sure you use current address.
In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,
Janice Cass, National Registrar
CONVENTION AWARDS
Lola Elliott Award For the Department with the greatest number of new Tents during the calendar year. 2018 Winners: Department of GA, Department of IL
William Gardner Award For the Department with the greatest membership increase during the calendar year excluding transfers and reinstatements. 2018 Winner: Department of CA/NV
W. Glen Davis Award For the Tent with the greatest membership increase during the calendar year, excluding transfers and reinstatements. 2018 Winner: Jennie Hodgers Tent #103, Department of IL
George W. McVeigh Award For the Tent over three years old with the greatest increase in membership during the calendar year, excluding transfers and reinstatements. 2018 Winner: Cornelia Hancock Tent #91, Department of
CA/NV
Julia Dent Grant Award For the Detached Tent with the greatest increase in membership during the calendar year, excluding transfers and reinstatements. 2018 Winner: Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent #10, FL
Bernice L. Way Award For the Department with the largest net gain in membership during the calendar year, excluding transfers and reinstatements. 2018 Winner: Department of IL
Caroline Scherer Award For the Department largest percentage gain in membership during the calendar year excluding transfers and reinstatements. 2018 Winner: Department of KS
Elbert Jones Award For the Department with the greatest number of new supplementals during the calendar year. 2018 Winner: Department of MO
Frederick Ahlvers Award For the Detached Tent with the greatest number of new supplementals during the calendar year. 2018 Winner: Lucinda Heatherly Detached Tent #3, TN
Celia Williams Beckman Award For the Department with the largest number of registered members in attendance at the National Convention. 2018 Winner: Department of MN
John Williams Stewart Wolfe Award For the Department with the largest percentage in attendance at the National Convention. 2018 Winner: Department of MN
Lulu Downey Cadwalader Award For the Department or Tent contributing the greatest amount of research about or activities performed involving the history of the Civil War. 2018 Winner: None
Convention City Award An award of one-hundred dollars ($100.00) may be given to a graduating High School Senior in the Convention City area who can prove lineal descent from a Civil War ancestor and has evidenced an interest in history. 2018 Winner: None
Kady Brownell Award To an unselfish, outstanding, loyal American and a daughter of a Union Veteran totally involved with the needs of today and with the same pride in our country and concerns for our fellowman as had Kady Brownell.
The name of the nominee may be from an individual, a Tent or a Department. The nominee need not be from the nominator’s Tent or Department. The name along with a letter stating the nominee’s qualifications should be forwarded to the Awards Committee. The procedure is confidential and is to be a surprise to the winner. 2018 Winner: Dorothy Prentice, Department of NY
GALLAUDET SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Just think, DUVCW
has sponsored the
Gallaudet Scholarship
Fund for more than
25 years. It has
assisted students of the University to pay for their books
and other special needs items they need throughout the
year. In April, when awards are presented, DUVCW is the
only outside group to present a scholarship. The other
awards are given from within the University. As it has
been said many times in the past, our organization has a
very special and unique relationship with GALLAUDET
University.
Again, this Committee would like to share with our
Sisters the requirements for this award. It’s been
requested a student must write a short essay focusing
on the Civil War. In the past, students of GALLAUDET
University have researched deeply into the Civil War to
find a subject or subjects to write about. These students
proved to be amazing when choosing their subject for
the essays. The 2018 GALLAUDET Scholarship winner is
Maxwell Graham-Putter. His topic is “The New American
Death Industry: How the Civil War Commercialized our
Corpses.” The winning topics for 2017 were “The
Influence of Female Prostitutes During the Civil War” and
“Women Life During the Civil War.” The most
outstanding essay was written by Rian Norris. She wrote
about a particular slave family at Arlington House,
Virginia at the time before and during the Civil War. The
slaves’ family name was Norris. Rian told her family
story of Wesley and Mary Norris, slaves at Arlington
House which is now Arlington Cemetery.
Just think, if every Sister gave just $1.00 how much it
would help. Please continue your donations to the
GALLAUDET Scholarship Fund. My DUVCW Sisters,
Departments and Tents, we cannot begin to explain
how very appreciative the students are to receive this
Scholarship award.
When you make a donation, please write the check to
“National Treasurer DUVCW” and earmark it for
GALLAUDET Scholarship Fund on the memo line.
Send donations to:
Susan Watkins Nitzel National Treasurer P. O. Box 1176 Fort Morgan, CO 80701-1176
In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, Lynne Gallaudet Dolan, Chairman
KADY BROWNELL AWARD
Congratulations to Dorothy Prentice! The 2018 Kady Brownell Award was presented to
Dorothy Prentice, Department of New York by DUVCW PNP Caren Cleaveland.
Dorothy has been a member of the New York Department for 27 years, having served as Department President in 1998-1999. She has served on national DUVCW committees. As a leader, she has
spearheaded a monument restoration and re-dedication in West Winfield, NY. Through the years she has reset, replaced, and re-dedicated numerous Civil War veterans’ headstones. In 2014, she was a guiding force behind the placement of a historical marker for Myrtilla Miner, an abolitionist teacher who opened a school in Washington, D.C. teaching former slave girls to become teachers themselves. This project lead to Myrtilla’s election into the Abolition Hall of Fame, Peterboro. As a result of Dorothy’s efforts to help sponsor an annual Civil War Day, Bridgewater, NY she was awarded the Dr. Mary Walker Award by the New York Department SUVCW. Dorothy has participated in battlefield clean-up projects at Gettysburg National Battlefield and helps place state and national flags on graves in the PA section. She’s participated in the Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg for the past 20+ years.
Additional volunteer activities include the VFW, Fire Department Auxiliary, and election voting poll worker for the past 30 years. She’s a devoted mother who’s been a role model for all her family and friends.
Sandra K. Millin National Sr. Vice President DUVCW
National Historian Report
2017
Now Available to Read Online!
Go to: duvcw.org; then click on Bulletin Board
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC LIVING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
At our 128th National Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota two college students were awarded the Grand Army of the Republic Living Memorial Scholarship. It was a difficult decision in a field of many worthy candidates.
One GAR Living Memorial Scholarship recipient was Lydia
Placht, a junior at the University of Missouri at Columbia. Lydia has a 3.812 GPA and is majoring in Agribusiness Management with the intention of becoming a small business owner. She is an active member of Dorothea Dix Tent #42, Mason City, IA. Her Civil War ancestor, Jacob Gaasch, Company E, 5th Iowa Cavalry was a survivor of Andersonville. Lydia demonstrated a strong work ethic as well as an exemplary personal character. She maintains a high GPA while balancing a job and volunteer work. Among her many interesting work experiences were a dairy farm and a winery.
Another GAR Living Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Barrett Young, a senior at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS. His Civil War ancestor is George M. Rush, Company B, 7th West Virginia Infantry. Barrett has a GPA of 3.88 and is majoring in Communications with the projected vocation of Living History Interpreter. He is an active member of SUVCW Humboldt Camp #9, Humboldt, KS and has been extensively involved in Civil War related activities; from presentations he has given to participating in living history events. Particularly, he’s been involved in the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Kansas. He appears to have a deep level of commitment to historic site management and wishes to pursue a career with the National Park Service. Barrett’s application communicated a great love of history and commitment to historic preservation.
Both young people appear to be highly motivated toward achieving their goals and hopefully this scholarship will help them on their road to success. It’s wonderful to assist these young people who are so deserving and dedicated.
Eileen Sleckman, Scholarship Chairman
duvs SCHOLARSHIP
The 2018 National Convention in Bloomington, MN
provided a great opportunity to work with three wonderful girls: Dusti Rynerson, a recent Indiana high school graduate (see picture below); Kayla Reed from Pennsylvania; and Grace Walburn from Minnesota. Together, the girls put together Book Two of their duvs Project. One project was about Southern children during the Civil War. If anyone would like to purchase one, please contact headquarters. In addition, the girls hosted the Annual Granddaughters’ Breakfast, presenting a program on Children During the Civil War.
This year, three graduating seniors earned the $250 duvs Scholarship: Abbigayle Parcher, Dorthea L. Dix Tent #42 in Iowa; and two members of Mary Whitney Phelps Tent #22 in Missouri, Shelby Wrather and Shannon Jones. Congratulations to these three girls!
Caren Cleaveland, PNP 2017-18 introduced new honor cords for high school seniors to wear at their high school graduation. One is a red, white and blue one that can be worn by any high school senior member. In the future, there will be one that includes a gold thread for those earning the Annual Scholarship. Please check the National website for applications for the honor cords.
I would like to thank National President Sarah Meyer for asking me to be duvs Chairman again. I look forward to working with her and our duvs during the coming year.
In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty, Daryl Reed duvs Chairman
D U E D A T E S !
GO & Drumbeat Article & Picture Submissions:
GO #2 (Feb. 2019 Issue)
Fri., Jan. 11, 2019
GO #3 (May 2019 Issue)
Fri., Apr. 19, 2019
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT
The Board of Trustees has continued to serve the organization during the 2017-2018 year. The Board of Trustees meets twice a year, in September and April. The Museum continues to maintain regular hours and is open 5 days a week; closed on Sunday and Monday. The Library is also open 5 days a week, by appointment only. Museum 503 Update: It is a pleasure to announce that the contributions for restoration cost of our Grand Army of the Republic Stain Glass Window (GARSGW) were realized. A plaque was created for donors who contributed $250.00 or more and is proudly displayed on the cabinet that houses the window. All donors were sent “Thank You” letters. On the wall, to the right of the GARSGW, now hangs a small image of a Confederate stain-glass window mounted on wood, alongside an image of a beautiful stained-glass window from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (the church was used as a hospital during the Civil War) in Gettysburg, depicting the Sisters of Charity nursing soldiers, both Union and Confederate. The SOS project (Save Our Sisters) efforts continue as we collect, collate and index our Roll Call of Past members. The accession of artifacts continues. The content of twelve (12) of sixteen (16) glass cases displaying artifacts were accessioned. Three hundred seventy-six (376) artifacts were properly accessioned and identified. Of those, one hundred thirty-six (136), apparently had never been accessioned prior to our efforts. This included photographs, gavels, flags, encampment programs, ribbons, badges, et al. Each artifact went through a multi-step process. If the artifact already had an accession number, and, if the description of that accession number, in the Accession Ledger entry, matched the physical features of the artifact we were looking at, then an Accession Form would be created. If there was no Accession Ledger entry for that accession number, then an Accession Form was created for that artifact. If there was no accession number on the artifact, then a number would be assigned, and an Accession Sheet was created. The Accession Sheet and its contents were then entered into an Accession Excel spread sheet. Next, photographs were taken of each artifact with the Accession Form. The Accession Form has the accession number, donor’s name, if known, and contact information, a description of the artifact, and the condition of the artifact. The Prisoner of War (POW) and Nurses Exhibits continues to be a major focal point in the Museum. A large Red Cross sign is now displayed over the Nurses exhibit. At the 2017 National Convention, the Department of Ohio gifted the Museum with three (3) beautiful capes and two (2) caps which were worn in parades and installations. The Department of the District of Columbia gifted us with two (2) capes and two (2) caps and a historic wool banner with a wood rod. The DVD “Illumination Day and Nights: The Dedication of the American Civil War Memorial in Waterloo, New York”, donated by Caren Cleaveland, was added to our public video system collection. Linda Murr of Winchester, Virginia, a friend of DUVCW, recently donated her personal Civil War collection. The majority of items were on Ulysses Grant, including prints, stereoscopic cards, books, figurines, ribbons, and badges. Katherine Wilson Curtin Tent 62, of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, donated a stunning image of Abraham Lincoln created with Lincoln pennies, now on display in the Museum. A wrought iron easel was purchased to support the framed penny image of Lincoln. The creation of a Fixed Assets database of our Museum furniture, office equipment, computers, etc., began in April. Additionally, the staff is working on updating an Inventory database of the goods sold from Headquarters. As part of our youngsters’ Museum Outreach Program, we have a variety of items available for the kids. The docents provide the story and details about these items. The kids are allowed to handle small authentic iron balls called grape shot and/or touch a real cannon ball. Recently, we added a Grand Army of the Republic voting box with white and black glass marbles. The docent demonstrates how the voting box was used and then lets the kids try it. An original 1864 newspaper, with a magnifier glass nearby, is on a table for the kids
to see how small the type print was during that era, how large the pages of the newspaper were then, to read the content and even touch the newspaper. A pair of Civil War hand cuffs with the key can be viewed and handled. Also, NECCO wafers, called “hub wafers” which were a treat for the soldiers during the Civil War, are given out to the kids, with the parents’ and/or chaperones’ approval. Past National President photographs were matted, and name plates ordered to keep current with the Past Presidents’ gallery displayed in the California Nevada room. The brick pathway between 503 and 507 was extended.
Library and Research Center 507 Update: The white oak sapling, named “WO,” pronounced “Woo” was relocated from its temporary location in the Memory Garden to the front yard of the Museum and is thriving! To date, donations to cover the unexpected cost of the removal of the Silver Maple tree, damaged in July 2016, reached $3,155.00, leaving a deficit of $2,170.00. Numerous items received over the past year and those received at the 2017 National Convention, were all accessioned. Since our last report, 221 books have been donated to the Library; all have been catalogued and accessioned. Book donations were made by Sarah Emma Edmonds Detached Tent4, Texas, Caren Cleaveland, the Department of Georgia, Ellen Higgins, Carole Morton, the Department of Maine, Katherine Wilson Curtin Tent 62, Pennsylvania and the Gibbon Public Library, Nebraska. Our volunteer continues to work on a computerized catalogue of all our books, pamphlets, documents, leaflets, CD’s, et al currently in the Library. Visitors will be able to search through the catalogue’s index, by author, title, subject, keyword, journal title, and any other variable established. During the cataloguing process, docent Mary Sivak, found a series of documents which were accessioned in 2008 and were described in the Accession Ledger as the Gibson papers. On further review, Mary noticed a small letter, signed by A. Lincoln. The signature and the letter itself have yet to be authenticated. Additionally, provenance is yet to be determined. It is believed that the Gibson papers predate the 2008 Accession Ledger entry. Further research at Headquarters will continue in September. Rest assured the Gibson papers are in a secured place. During the winter, the pipe running from the basement to the kitchen area burst. Fortunately, the damage was not major. The pipe and the wall were repaired/fixed. A heater was purchased, and insulation was installed to keep the basement warmer. The upstairs interior ceilings and walls were repaired and painted. Insulation was installed in the attic to retain the heat and cool air within the structure. The garage roof damaged from age and wind was replaced. This past April twenty-nine (29) additional bricks were ordered for the Memory Garden. A searchable database was updated and can pinpoint the exact location of a brick in the garden, using for example, donor or ancestor name, and other variables imprinted on the brick.
Gift: We recently received from David Seyfang, Executor of the Estate of Janeth E. Seyfang, a donation of $10,000.00 for the Library, in memory of her Grandmother, Gertrude Middleton, her Mother, Ella Seyfang, and herself, Janeth Seyfang, Past National President. All were members of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. The family requested that the above names be engraved on a plaque and placed in the Library. This will be discussed in September.
Events: During Death Day week (April 10-15), celebrating the life and death of Abraham Lincoln, the Museum had a week-long exhibit on our martyred President. Katie Spindell, Springfield, once again loaned the Museum her replica of Lincoln’s horse, Old Bob’s cooler (horse blanket) that was worn during the reenactment of Lincoln’s Funeral Procession and copies of the original Ordinances issued by the City of Springfield during the 1865 event. Also, on display were two (2) sets of sashes and cockades worn in the 2015 Funeral Procession; numerous photographs of the period, the Springfield hearse, assassination conspirators, Mary Todd Lincoln and more, plus photographs of the disinterment of Lincoln’s coffin from his tomb in 1901 were displayed. On April 14, Sally Redinger held a very successful program, “Civil War Children.” Fifteen (15) children from ages two (2) to eleven (11), were introduced to toys, books and clothing of the Civil War era; they played with manacles, made toy buzz saws and played stick and hoop.
Two (2) Death Day ceremonies were held at the Lincoln Tomb commemorating the 152nd Anniversary of
President Lincoln's death. On April 14, sponsored by the SUVCW and MOLLUS, Board members Caren Cleaveland, National President, Carole Morton, Board of Trustees Chairman and Ellen Higgins, PNP, presented wreaths at the steps of the tomb. The Death Day Association held their services on April 15. Because of inclement weather, Caren Cleaveland, National President and Carole Morton, Board of Trustees Chairman presented their wreaths inside the tomb.
Docents Wanted: Our Museum is a window into the life and times of our veterans during and after the Civil War. Just one day a week or one day a month is all it takes to belong to a wonderful group of people who all share the same love of history. There are so many different opportunities to participate in our history and to share with others.
Volunteers Wanted: We have several ongoing projects where you can help. Most would require you to live in Springfield or nearby, while other projects could be worked on at home.
Donations: Cash and artifact donations are critical in keeping our beautiful Museum and Library thriving. The monies received from the Headquarters Assessment Fees, as a portion of the membership dues you pay, keep the lights on. The content of the Museum and Library is the lifeline: to perpetuate the memories of our ancestral fathers who served in the Civil War; to honor their loyalty and unselfish sacrifices to preserve the Union; and to keep alive the memory of those who participated. Most donations are tax deductible. The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 is a 501(c)(3) organization and is approved by the U. S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization to which tax-deductible gifts can be made pursuant to Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. If you are interested in participating in any of the above, please let us know. The Board wishes to extend its gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has given us assistance during
this past year. We are looking forward to another year of your generous and continued support to “Keep Green the Memory” of our forefathers.
Yours in Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,
DUVCW Board of Trustees: Carole Morton, PNP and Chairman Ellen Higgins, PNP, Vice Chairman Sally Redinger, PNP Janet Uribe, PDP, Secretary Linda Opstad, PDP, Historian Jan Rynerson, PNP, Council #1 Caren Cleaveland, National President
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DEPT 12/31/2016 NEW REIN TR IN CHART TL + DROP DIED TR OUT HON DC DISB TL- G/L 12/31/2017 TENTS 16 G/L TENTS 17
CA/NV 504 46 2 1 0 49 11 10 10 26 0 57 -8 496 14 0 14
CO/WY 22 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 22 3 0 3
DC 61 4 3 1 0 8 0 1 0 1 0 2 6 67 1 0 1
GA 71 19 0 2 12 21 1 1 2 5 0 9 12 83 3 1 4
IA 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 4 -4 46 3 0 3
IL 112 20 2 10 14 32 3 2 10 3 0 18 14 126 3 1/-1 3
IN 67 2 0 2 0 4 1 0 1 1 0 3 1 68 4 -1 3
KS 31 10 1 0 0 11 0 2 2 1 0 5 6 37 1 0 1
ME 105 3 0 0 0 3 4 3 0 1 0 8 -5 100 4 0 4
MI 142 8 3 0 0 11 2 3 0 7 0 12 -1 141 5 0 5
MN 110 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 3 -1 109 3 0 3
MO 326 13 3 1 0 17 9 9 0 5 0 23 -6 320 6 0 6
NE 115 1 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 7 0 13 -12 103 5 0 5
NY 183 9 0 0 0 9 8 3 0 9 0 20 -11 172 5 0 5
OH 183 5 2 1 0 8 7 3 2 5 0 17 -9 174 9 0 9
OK 45 3 1 0 0 4 4 2 0 0 0 6 -2 43 1 0 1
OR 29 2 0 2 0 4 0 0 10 1 0 11 -7 22 3 -1 2
PA 329 30 1 1 0 32 16 5 1 15 0 37 -5 324 13 0 13
WA/AK 69 5 4 3 0 12 4 3 4 8 0 19 -7 62 4 0 4
DT-AZ #1 70 7 0 0 0 7 1 1 0 2 0 4 3 73 1 0 1
DT-FL #10 74 15 0 0 0 15 0 2 0 1 0 3 12 86 1 0 1
DT-FL #11 44 11 0 0 0 11 1 0 2 2 0 5 6 50 1 0 1
DT-TN #2 25 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 25 1 0 1
DT-TN #3 32 3 0 0 0 3 2 1 2 2 0 7 -4 28 1 0 1
DT-TN #4 21 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 -3 18 1 0 1
DT-TX #1 55 1 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 7 0 11 -9 46 1 0 1
DT-TX #3 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 -3 53 1 0 1
DT-TX #4 19 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 19 1 0 1
DT-VA #1 44 7 1 1 0 9 0 0 1 4 0 5 4 48 1 0 1
DT-WI #21 27 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 27 1 0 1
DT-WI #23 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 -3 38 1 0 1
NMAL 355 22 2 15 N/A 39 29 1 6 0 N/A 36 3 358 N/A N/A N/A
TOTALS 3417 252 27 41 26 320 117 60 54 122 0 353 -33 3384 102 -1 101
*Charter figures are a separate figure. They are not added into the total. Janice Cass, National Registrar
DUVCW NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Building Location ............. 503 South Walnut Street Springfield, IL 62704-1932
Mailing Address .... National Headquarters DUVCW P.O. Box 211 Springfield, IL 62705-0211
Telephone.......................................... (217) 544-0616
Administrative Assistants .................... Jessica Pope Mary Sivak Email Address ........... [email protected]
Website ................................................... duvcw.org
NATIONAL OFFICERS of the ALLIED ORDERS
of the GRAND ARMY of the REPUBLIC
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865
President ................................................. Sarah W. Meyer (770) 667-5548 ................... [email protected] 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Commander-in-Chief ..................................Donald Shaw (810) 513-3362........................................ [email protected] 3914 Larchmont St, Flint, MI 48532
Woman’s Relief Corp
President ................................................. Lucille Streeter (517) 741-7161 ........................ [email protected] 782 W. Girard Street, Sherwood, MI 49089-9705
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
President ................................................. Darlene Alcorn (724) 448-6682 ........................ [email protected] 306 Brittany Court #801, Hunker, PA 15639
Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War President ..................................................... Denise Oman (262) 719-8735 ............................. [email protected] W9997 Bottom Road, Wonewoc, WI 53968
Calendar of Events 2018-2019
Sep 14-30 ............................................. Board of Trustees
Springfield, IL
Sep 21-22 ................................. Illinois Heritage Alliance
Oct 5 .............................. UDC of GA, Historical Evening
Atlanta, GA
Nov 17 ................... Remembrance Day, Gettysburg, PA
Dec 7-8 ............................................... Pearl Harbor Day
Allied Orders Remembrance Day, Phoenix, AZ
Dec 15 ...................................... Wreaths Across America
Jan 11 ............................. GO #2 / Submission Due Date
Jan 26 ................................... Sister Sarah at DT #1, VA
Feb 2 ....................................Sister Sarah at DT # 4, TX
Feb 11 ............................ Lincoln's Birthday Observance
Washington, DC
Feb 16 ...................... Sister Sarah at DT #10 & #14, FL
Feb 17 .................... Sister Sarah at DT #11 & 12, FL
Mar 30 .................... LGAR Marking, Andersonville, GA
Apr 8-18 .............................................. Board of Trustees
Springfield, IL
Apr 14 & 15 ..................................... Lincoln Death Day
Allied Orders Remembrance Day
Apr 20 .............. Sister Sarah at Dept. of OR Convention
Apr 24-27 ................................. Dept. of GA Convention
Apr 26-27 .................................. Dept. of CA Convention
Apr (TBA) ............................................... Grant’s Tomb
Allied Orders Wreath Presentation
May 8-11 ............................... Nat’l Genealogical Society
St. Charles, MO
May 17-18 ................................. Dept. of MI Convention
May 17-19 ....... Sister Sarah at Dept. of NY Convention
May 18 ....................................... Dept. of CO/WY
May 27 ............................. Memorial Day (Nationwide)
Sister Sarah at Arlington National Cemetery, VA
May 30 ..................................... Civil War Memorial Day
Wreath Presentation
May 30 ................... Allied Orders Remembrance Day
Arlington National Cemetery, VA
May 31-Jun 1 ............... Sister Sarah at Dept. of WA/AK
Convention, WA
Jun 7-8 ............. Sister Sarah at Dept. of MO Convention
Jun 8 ........................................ Dept. of KA Convention
Jun 7-8 ..................................... Dept. of OK Convention
Jun 14-15 ......... Sister Sarah at Dept. of OH Convention
Jun 21-22 ................................. Dept. of ME Convention
Jun 22 ............... Sister Sarah at Dept. of IL Convention
Jun 27-30 ......... Sister Sarah at Dept. of PA Convention
Valley Forge, PA
Jul 23 ............................. DUVCW Pre-Convention Tour
Andersonville National Historic Site
Jul 24-28 ....................... DUVCW National Convention*
Atlanta, GA
*More information: www.gaduvcw.weebly.com Aug 8-11..............................SUVCW, ASUVCW, LGAR
National Encampment, Independence, OH
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
The National Bylaws Committee received the following recommendations for changes in our National Bylaws. Current wording of our National Bylaws is shown in black, while the proposed changes are shown in italics. The recommendations were approved by the Assembly at the 128th National Convention of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865.
ARTICLE VI Duties of National Officers
Section 1. National Officers a. No National Officer shall establish any separate independent bank account under the title of in
the name of Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. (approved)
Section 6. National Treasurer
A. National Treasurer
The National Treasurer shall: 4. moved to 2. (Be entrusted with the custody of all National Department and Headquarters funds). 2. Be entrusted with the custody of all National Department and Headquarters and Museum and
Library funds. (approved) 4. Send copies of the National Treasurer’s monthly reconciliation of all Daughters of Union Veterans
of the Civil War, 1861-1865 funds (accounting reports of active checking and savings accounts, and the summary report of all investment accounts to the National Associate Treasurer I. The copies of all bank statements and investment account reports for the National Department and for Headquarters and Museum and for the Library, shall also be sent monthly. (approved)
12. Upon her retirement from the office, the National Treasurer shall assume the title of Past National Treasurer (PNT). This will enable all activities relating to her last year in office to be completed, i.e. filing of 990 return, financial statement review and assisting new treasurers. (approved)
B. National Associate Treasurers
The National Associate Treasurer I shall: 1. Be appointed by the National President after interviews by the President, National Treasurer,
Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The National Associate Treasurer II shall: 1. Be appointed by the National President after interviews by the President, National Treasurer,
Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
2. Update and maintain the subordinate list sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
3. Prepare the annual 990N reports for all entities, electronically on the IRS website.
4. Update the National Treasurer and National Associate Treasurer I on the status of the 990N filing of all entities.
5. File required reports and answer any Internal Revenue Service correspondence for all entities under the National Organization. (approved)
Section 9. National Council Member Number One
The National Council Member Number One shall: B. During the National Convention:
Serve on a subcommittee of the National Budget Committee with the National President and National Secretary as the National Treasurer provides itemized review, allowing examination of the bill incurred by the employee(s), Officers and Committees of the National Department. Provide voucher signature.
Serve on a subcommittee of the National Budget Committee with the National Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Trustees as the National Treasurer provides an itemized review, allowing examination of the bills incurred by the National Headquarters and Museum and Library. Provide voucher signature. (approved)
Section 13. National Webmaster
The National Webmaster shall: A. Be responsible for building and maintaining the National Website and all documentation thereto
in accordance with the National Guideline. She will maintain copies thereof and submit the
Website and documentation to the National Electronic Communications Committee. (Replace
the current A. with the following which was moved from Section 8. National Electronic
Communications Committee C. to the National Webmaster, Section 13.)
A. The National Webmaster is responsible for maintaining, updating and making changes to the National Website and submits a yearly report to the National Department.
D. Be responsible for contacting those who sign the Guest Book or make entries in the Forum and answering inquires.
E. Be responsible for all changes and the documentation thereto to the National Website, maintaining copies and submitting the proposed changes and documentation to the National Electronic Communications Committee for approval prior to uploading. (It has been recommended that D and E above be deleted from the National Bylaws.)
F. Share all passwords and with the current National President and the National Assistant Webmaster. (all of the National Webmaster recommendations were approved)
ARTICLE X STANDING NATIONAL COMMITTEES
Section 8. National Electronic Communications Committee A. The Electronic Communications Committee shall consist of the National Webmaster, who shall
serve as Chairman, the National Assistant Webmaster and at a minimum one (1) additional member. (approved)
(NEW) Section 19. NATIONAL FRATERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE Current Bylaw (current wording noted in black, proposed additions noted in red)
A. The Standing Committees of the National Department shall be: Administrative Forms, Budget, Bylaws, Convention Sites, duvs, Educational Activities, Electronic Communications, Gallaudet University Awards, Grand Army of the Republic Living Memorial Scholarship, Legislative, Long Range Planning and Advisory, Membership, Publications, Real Daughters, Ritual, Southern Memorial and Wreath, State Owned Homes and Hospitals, and Fraternal Relations.
D. The term for National Committee members appointed by the National President shall be one
(1) year or until their successors are appointed, with the exception of the Chairman of the
Membership Committee and Long-Range Planning and Advisory Committee who shall serve a
two (2) year term, and the Chairman of the and the Fraternal Relations Committee who shall
serve a three (3) year term.
Section 19. National Fraternal Relations Committee The National Fraternal Relations Committee is to promote the highest level of cooperative relations within and between the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) i.e. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Woman’s Relief Corp. and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic.
A. The Fraternal Relations Committee shall consist of four (4) members appointed in rotation annually, as needed, by the National President to serve a three (3) year term.
B. Annually identify the names and addresses of the national heads of the Allied Orders of the Allied Orders of the GAR and provide the names and addresses for the National President.
C. Arrange to have a complimentary copy of the National General Orders provided to each of the national heads of the Allied Orders of the GAR through the National Registrar.
D. Perpetuate the growth and unity of the Allied Orders. Communicate with Allied Orders Fraternal Relations Committees regarding possible Department Greetings and joint/combined events.
E. Prepare and submit a written Fraternal Relations Committee Annual Report to be submitted and shared during the National Convention. (all National Fraternal Relations Committee recommendations were approved)
ARTICLE XIV FINANCES
Section 3. Fees
I. Convention Registration Fee. All members attending the National Convention shall pay a $10.00 registration fee. (Move this to be included as #22 in Standing Rules and revised in red, to read as below.)
Standing Rules 22. Convention Registration Fee. All members attending the National Convention shall pay a
$25.00 registration fee. (approved)
Section 5. J. Special Funds
The Waterloo, New York American Civil War Memorial Fund shall be maintained for the purposes of assisting in the perpetual care. i.e. ceremonial flags, Docent Cabin upkeep, landscaping needs, website expenses and programs relating to DUVCW education and recruiting. As monies are received for this fund, they shall be placed in the designated Waterloo, New York American Civil War Memorial Fund held by the National Treasurer.
(Approved Change)
Section 5. J. Special Funds
The Waterloo, New York American Civil War Memorial Fund shall be maintained for the purposes of assisting in the perpetual care and to support the on-going mission to honor the Civil War fallen.
Section 8. This section below is being removed and replaced by the proposed change below
A uniform mileage rate allowed for all official travel shall be set each year at the National Convention (Standing Rule 17) as required.
(Approved Change) See Standing Rule 17: Mileage Rate: The uniform mileage rate allowed for all official travel shall be thirty cents ($0.30) a mile, or actual expenses whichever is less.
Section 8. I. Real Daughters Chairman The Real Daughters Chairman shall be reimbursed for expenses on behalf of the Real Daughters, not to exceed $300.00, providing such expenses are reasonable and actually incurred.
(Approved Change)
Section 8. I. Real Daughters Chairman
The Real Daughters Chairman shall be reimbursed from the Real Daughters Fund for expenses on behalf of the Real Daughters, providing such expenses are reasonable and actually incurred. She must contact the National Treasurer periodically regarding the amount in the Real Daughters Fund. Submitted by the National Bylaws Committee
Current Bylaw:
Section 13. There shall be a $50 allowance for the use of a recorder. Reimbursement shall be made for two sets of tapes used for transcriptions of the National Convention.
(Approved Change)
Section 13. The National Department shall pay for audio recording of the National Convention and for three (3) sets of the recordings to be used for the transcription of the National Convention.
ARTICLE XV
Current Bylaw
Section 1. C. Publications
Copies of the National General Orders shall be mailed to all members of the Order.
(Approved Change)
Section 1. C. Publications
The National General Orders publications shall be made available to all members of the Order.
Submitted by the 2017-2018 Bylaws Committee: Pat Blackmer, Chairman / Carole Morton / Sandra Gilliland
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS
HERITAGE ALLIANCE INITIATIVE
The objective of a Heritage Alliance is to create a forum in which many different lineage organizations come together to have meetings and explain their mission statements and eligibility requirements.
Heritage Alliances are a fabulous way to increase membership!
Through networking with other Lineage Societies, the forums offer the opportunity to introduce DUVCW to other Lineage Societies and in turn learn about other organizations for which you may be eligible.
How to form a Heritage Alliance:
• Contact Officers of other lineage societies in
your area to explain how the Heritage Alliance
could benefit all concerned.
• Set up a date to meet to discuss the formation
of a Heritage Alliance.
The National President’s Project Fund will award
each Department or Detached Tent which
establishes a Heritage Alliance in their area.
For further information please contact:
Jane Schleinzer, Co-Chairman
Membership Committee
ANCESTOR DATABASE INITIATIVE
The objective of the Ancestor Database Initiative is to provide proven ancestor information for prospective members and members’ supplementals.
The database will include: - Patriot ancestor name, state where he/she
served, rank, service description;
- Birth date, place of birth, death date and place.
The Ancestor Database will be accessible on the national website at www.duvcw.org. If an ancestor is in the database, an inquiry can be sent to the Database Coordinator who will attempt to connect the DUVCW descendant with the researcher.
The National Database Coordinator will request ancestor information from Departments and Detached Tents to be assured the database is as comprehensive as possible. Members’ individual personal data will not be accessible on the online database.
For further information please contact: Joan Koechig, Co-Chairman Membership Committee [email protected]
KINGS POINT
MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
On June 15, 2018, I had the honor of presenting the Aloysius A. Norton Award at Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. This is one of the four National Service Academy awards that our National organization funds and I find that it is always a privilege to attend the ceremony and to meet the fine young people that graduate from Kings Point. This year the two recipients were Midshipmen Emily Gramer (pictured above) and Matthew Schwartz. The winners were selected by the Humanities Department with the criteria for the award being that they were considered by an interdisciplinary panel of judges to have written the best analytical essay on a work of poetry, drama, fiction, literature or film. I feel that in an institution that values service, the personal introspection that comes from this kind of analysis creates stronger leaders. I am proud that we sponsor this award. Eileen Sleckman, PDP, Fraternal Relations Chair, National Historian
Fraternity Charity Loyalty
The Department of Georgia
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War,
1861-1865
Requests the Honor of Your Presence
at the
One Hundred Twenty Ninth
DUVCW National Convention
held
*Wednesday, July 24 – Sunday, July 28, 2019
at the
Westin Atlanta Airport*
4736 Best Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30337 404.762.7676
For more information, go to the Department of Georgia website:https://gaduvcw.weebly.com/
Pre-Convention Tour: Andersonville National CemeteryTuesday, July 23, 2019
Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia 31711 Website link: http://www.nps.gov/ande/
** Until November 1, 2018 **To make Hotel Reservations call: (888) 627-7211
Group Name: "Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War"
**
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
2019 DUVCW National Convention Atlanta, GA
Dear Sisters,
I would like to introduce myself to you as Chairman of the Publicity Committee for the 2019 Convention in Atlanta, GA. In each GO, I’ll be sharing a little historical research with a hyperlink to a video for your enjoyment.
This is the first video in the series about the 2019 Pre-Convention Tour of Andersonville Prison.
Andersonville (Fort Sumter) was established by the Confederate government in 1864. The site was selected by Captain W. Sidney Winder, son of General John Winder. The camp was to be safe from attack where food was abundant to help relieve the overcrowding of POW’s in Richmond and other camps.
The camp was located in southwest central Georgia at Station Number 8 along the Georgia Southwestern Railroad. It was heavily wooded and had a wide stream which was a branch of Sweet Water Creek. Barracks were not built because by 1864 the Confederate distribution centers were crippled in the Upper South; so, the Confederate government ordered a simple stockade built. Starting in January the stockade was begun which resulted in the cutting of all trees but two within the enclosed area.
The first prisoners were moved into the facility on February 25, 1864. The first commandant was Colonel Alexander W. Persons of the 55th Georgia Infantry; Captain Wirz replaced him arriving on March 25, 1864. Many of the first prisoners were emaciated, sick, and starved Union soldiers from Belle Island Camp (Richmond).
Union Officers were not held in the Andersonville stockade, but there was a smaller stockade called Castle Reed. Castle Reed held about 65 Union Officers until May 1864; these prisoners were transferred to Fort Oglethorpe in Macon at that time.
By July, Andersonville expanded to 26.5 acres with an average number of 377 POW’s per acre; a few weeks later 1100 POW’s crowded each acre. By August 186, nearly 33,000 POW’s filled the camp and made it the 5th largest city in the Confederacy.
I hope you enjoy watching the video. The next link will be submitted in the February 2019 General Orders.
To view the video, click either Ctrl + click on the following hyperlink or copy and paste the hyperlink into your internet browser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhC0XQjJfVI
In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty, Paulette Snoby, Chairman, Publicity Committee [email protected]
Welcome to GEORGIA Magazine
The largest-circulation monthly magazine in the state of Georgia.
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/georgia_201808/index.php#/16
Showcasing Georgia Archives Celebrating 100 Years
August 2018 issue
Dept. of Georgia Sister Sandra Salmon
IN MEMORIAM
REAL DAUGHTER EDNA CATHERINE PIKE MARRIOTT
103 YEARS OLD
Real Daughter Edna Catherine Pike Marriott was born June 17, 1914, to Gilman Wallace Pike and Elizabeth Margaret Vogtman.
Her father served in Company F, 20th Maine Volunteers from July 7, 1861, until his discharge
January 15, 1863, due to medical disability.
He was born in Athens, ME Feb. 28, 1843, and enlisted as soon as he could convince military authorities he was old enough. On July 7, 1862, he sustained a serious injury which earned him an honorable discharge; his rank was Private.
After his service, he moved west to work in Wisconsin, Iowa, and finally settled at Hubbard’s Prairie, Minnesota. There he married and raised a family. Edna was born in Hubbard, MN.
His Ill health caused the family to move to Bellingham, WA in 1919 where Mr. Pike was active in the community and church. There were 6 sons in the family; 3 daughters, of which Edna was the youngest, still living at home when her father passed.
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IN MEMORIAM
REAL DAUGHTER
PATRICIA QUINLAN ALBERTSON
Real Daughter Patricia Quinlan Albertson was born May 2, 1923, and passed away Wed., May 30, 2018, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was 95 years old.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene R. Albertson in 1988.
Patricia is survived by her 4 children: Sharon Albertson of Flushing; Timothy Albertson and his wife, Theresa Morin of Troy and their son; Patrick of Chicago; Patricia Louise Albertson of Kalamazoo, Joseph and wife Lizbeth Albertson of Kalamazoo and their sons, Jake and Tyler of Chicago and Tucker of Kalamazoo. She is also survived by The Mill Street gang and other beloved nieces and nephews.
Patricia was born in Cleveland, OH to Mary (Hartnett) and John Webster Hadlock. She was a REAL DAUGHTER and a member of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 (DUVCW).
Patricia graduated from St. Vincent Academy in Albuquerque, NM in 1941, and received a BA in
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A Publication of the National Department
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861 – 1865
Volume 49 October 2018 Number 90
Edna Catherine Pike Marriott
He is buried in the Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, WA. A picture is available on Find-A-Grave.
Mr. Pike became a member of J.B. Steadman Post #24, G.A.R., Bellingham and of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen.
Edna married William Marriott, a professional third baseman who played for the Chicago Cubs, Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Robins between 1917 and 1927. Edna was very proud of her husband’s career and donated his baseball memorabilia to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
They were married July 28, 1954. William was born in Pratt, Kansas.
Edna died December 2, 2017, in Northern California. At the time of her death she was a member of Kate B. Sherwood Tent #89, San Jose, CA. Her sisters in Tent #89 described her as a flashy dresser and “a great gal.” She was very excited about joining DUVCW.
(Information about Gilman Wallace Pike is from newspaper in Hubbard County, MN, titled “Pioneer of County Dies in Washington.”)
Patricia Quinlan Albertson
Sociology in 1945 from Nazareth College, Kalamazoo.
She married Eugene R. Albertson January 15, 1949, at St. Augustine Church with the Most Reverend William Murphy, Bishop of Saginaw officiating. Patricia worked at St. Agnes Foundling home, placing infants in adoptive homes. Later, she was a foster mother for children waiting adoption while raising four children of her own.
Patricia subsequently worked for 18 years at Borgess Hospital. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for 65 years and a volunteer at Loaves and Fishes food pantry for 20 years.
Patricia was grateful for the loving care of Rita Albertson, Lori Hite, Kay Sanford, Jeannie Brink and Ethel Reno.
Visit with family and friends on Friday (June 1) from 4:00-7:00PM at the Betzler Life Story Funeral Home, 6080 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo (269-375-2900), where a scripture service will be held at 6:30PM that evening. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (June 2) at 1:00PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake Street; Kalamazoo, Monsignor Michael Hazard, Celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Please visit Patricia's personal web page at www.BetzlerFuneralHome.com, where you can archive a favorite memory or photo and sign her online guestbook before coming to the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Congregation of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 29, Nazareth MI 49074. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on June 1, 2018
IN MEMORIAM
BETTY JANE NEUKOM WHITE
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT
Past Department President Betty Jane Neukom White was born to Julia Callen Coffey and Robert Lincoln Neukom on August 14, 1927, and passed away on July 3, 2017, after a brief battle with leukemia. She was 89 years old.
She attended the University of Denver, graduating in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Betty was a research scientist at the University of Colorado’s School of Medicine in Denver. In 1952, she married Roger Lee White, an artist and professor from Shelby, Ohio.
She continued her career in research at the University of Oklahoma in wound healing. In 1964, she finished her MS degree is biochemistry, following by a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 1972. She retired from the Toxicology Department of Children’s Hospital in 1994, after 38 years of service at the University Hospitals. She authored or co-authored over 25 publications in scientific journals and books.
She loved fishing, sports and Colorado. She enjoyed genealogy and was a member of the OK Genealogy Society. She was also a member of the American Chemical Society, the OKC Computer Club and the Sallie Peacheater Tent #18, Department of Oklahoma, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 where she held many offices, most recently as the Department President.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Julia White Muskrat and husband, Frank Muskrat, Jr. and grandson, Chip. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Robert Edward Neukom and her husband.
She is greatly missed by family, many friends, extended family and her sisters in Tent #18. The Oklahoma Department conducted a memorial service for Betty at the 93rd Annual Convention on June 16, 2018. Submitted by President Carol Comp,
Tent #18
TAPS
Day is done, gone the sun, From the hills, from the lake,
From the skies. All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh. Go to sleep, peaceful sleep, May the soldier or sailor,
God keep. On the land or the deep,
Safe in sleep. Love, good night,Must thou go, When the day, And the night
Need thee so? All is well. Speedeth all
To their rest. Fades the light; And afar Goeth day, And the stars
Shineth bright, Fare thee well; Day has gone,
Night is on. Thanks and praise, For our days, 'Neath the sun, Neath the stars,
'Neath the sky, As we go, This we know,
God is nigh.
ROENA BAYES PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT
CONGRATULATIONS ROENA!
HAPPY BELATED 100th BIRTHDAY
August 27, 2018 From all your DUVCW Sisters
Sister Roena (Rowena) Bayes was initiated into the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 in the Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent #1, Washington, D.C. on May 27, 1977.
Her membership was based on her direct Civil War ancestor’s maternal grandfather, George S. Fickel. He enlisted August 27, 1864, as a Private, Company G, Regiment 180th Ohio State Volunteers and was honorably discharge July 12, 1865. He served eight (8) months sixteen (16) days by reason of the end of the war. Her grandfather was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Lew Bouker Post in Farmer, Ohio. Her grandmother, Mary Ann (Wisnech) Fickel, was a member of the Woman’s Relief Corp (WRC). During the absence of her grandfather due to his service; her grandmother, Mary Ann, stayed home and raised their three (3) small children.
Sister Roena held many offices in her Tent, Department and National. She was elected National President in 1999 in Portland, Maine and served as National President in 2000 in Springfield, Illinois.
Another interesting fact concerning Sister Roena; she is a World War II Veteran. She was a Corporal while serving in Central Europe as a Military Briefing Coordinator.
Below is an article about Roena from the Gettysburg Times dated November 11, 1985:
“Remembering the little-recognized women who also served proudly”
Gettysburg – They can remember being crowded in train cars, five-day trips to New York City, anticipation mixed with fear, the ships, the reaction to a new country, “buzz bombers” overhead, freezing in tents, or malaria in India. They remember the unity of serving with others in a time of distress. No draft for them – they volunteered to serve with their brothers and neighbors.
“I made up my mind at Thanksgiving. The family always got together but all the fellows were gone. I’d seen a full-page ad in the newspapers. It said they needed women.”
Roena Bayes and hundreds of thousands of other women have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. About 20 area veterans gathered Friday to be honored by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
A highlight of the gathering was the exchange of stories long put away in memory. Displaying moth-proofed uniforms and dog-eared photographs, the ladies talked of their experiences.
“I got orders to go overseas about a year after I’d been in,” Bayes recalled. “In June of ‘44’ we left on the Queen Elizabeth. We didn’t know where we were going. I came from a little town in the Midwest and had never been more than 90 miles from home,” Bayes continued. “I can’t say I was scared – it is something that has to do with being with a lot of people that are working for the same thing.”
After eight months in England, Bayes, whose job was to set up briefings on bombing runs for officers, flew to France. “We went in on a stripped B-17,” she recalled. “We sat on the bomb-bay floor on big parachutes.”
“This was near the end of World War II,” said the former Women’s Army Corps member. The gliders that called in the bombers for the Battle of the Bulge rendezvoused near us. You’d hear this tremendous war.”
Courtesy: Bill Fresch – Times Staff Writer Article submitted by Barbara Stone, PNP, Ellen Higgins, PNP and Nancy Hoffer, Department of DC, Registrar
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT 128th NATIONAL CONVENTION BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA
INSTALLATION OF 2018-2019 NATIONAL OFFICERS & CHAIRMEN
July 28, 2018: DUVCW Sisters from around the Country gathered in Bloomington, Minnesota, July 25th through July 29th, 2018, for the 128th National Convention of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. This successful and very enjoyable Convention hosted by the Department of Minnesota was presided over by the 2017-2018 National President Caren Cleaveland.
On July 29th, 2018, Installation of the 2018-2019 DUVCW National Officers and Committee Chairmen was performed by Installing Officer Barbara Stone PNP, Installing Chaplain Sally Redinger PNP, and Installing Guide Ellen Higgins PNP. The 2018-2019 Officers and Committee Chairmen look forward to working together to benefit the National Society! Submitted by Sarah W. Meyer, National President
2018-2019 National Officers and Committee Chairmen L-R: Janice Cass, Margaret Stromberg, Barbara Stone PNP, Ellen Higgins PNP, Pat Blackmer,
Jan Rynerson PNP, Sally Redinger PNP, Julie Cass, Becky Rostron, Sarah Meyer NP, Sandra Millin, Verna Maleski, Sue Liddie, Bethany Hoover, Norma Fidler, Deborah Schiesser.
Hidden: Jan Davis, Beth Finley, Mary Ann Herbsleb, and Linda Hartung
Right:
2018-2019 Installing Officers (L-R):
Sally Redinger PNP Sarah Meyer NP
Ellen Higgins PNP Barbara Stone PNP
Left:
Sarah W. Meyer National President
2018-2019
National President’s Travel Journal
September 17-21, 2018: As National President, I attended the Board of Trustees Meeting in Springfield, IL. It was my pleasure to attend the meeting and work with Board of Trustees. Joan Koechig (Co-Chairperson Membership Committee) came to Springfield on September 19th to meet with Carole Morton and myself regarding the creation of an ancestor database as an aid to increasing membership.
While I was in Springfield, I visited the GAR Memorial Museum/WRC Headquarters and met with the curator, Chuck Hill who gave me a tour and shared with me the Journal kept by John A. Gorham, 5th IN Cavalry (90th Reg.). The journal includes information regarding his capture and imprisonment at Andersonville, GA, 1864-65 as well as entries about the hanging of the raiders, other prisoner names, records of death totals, etc. Gorham was later Commander of Sumpter GAR Post No. 168, Winchester, KS in 1883.
Friday September 21st and 22nd, 2018: It was my great pleasure to attend the Illinois Heritage Weekend in Peoria, IL. DUVCW Co-Chairperson Membership Committee and Moderator of the meeting, Jane Schleinzer (IL) brought this initiative to my attention and invited me to attend. It is her and my hope to create Heritage Alliances around the Country as part of the National Membership Committee initiative to increase membership. National Chief of Staff Maribeth Brannen and National Membership Co-Chairperson Joan Koechig also attended. Many organizations were represented, and all were given time to educate those in attendance about the organization they were representing and to learn about other organizations for which they might qualify. Additionally, I had the honor of presenting Department of IL President Connie Bounds with the Bernice L. Way Award for the Department with the largest net gain in Membership and the Lola Elliott Award for greatest number of new tents created during 2017-18. I also had the honor to present the President of the Jennie Hodgers Tent #103 Jane Schleinzer with the W. Glen Davis Award for the greatest Tent membership increase in 2017-18. It was a wonderful weekend with old friends and meeting new friends!
Sally Redinger PNP and Caren Cleaveland PNP examine the White Oak Sapling affectionately named “Woo.” They pronounced Woo to be
“healthy and happy in the new location.”
Sister Sarah on the steps of the Stephenson Library.
Pages from the Diary of John A. Gorham.
Connie Bounds receives the Bernice L. Way and Lola Elliott Award.
Seated L-R: Connie Bounds, Sarah Meyer, Sharon Corum
Standing L-R: Helene Werner, Maribeth Brannen, Norma Fiedler, Elly Rabin,
Joan Koechig, Susan Moritz
Sarah Meyer and Jane Schleinzer
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT SUVCW/ASUVCW NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT
FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
August 10-11, 2018: Greetings from the National Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, were brought to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the National Encampment of the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic at Framingham, Massachusetts, on August 10th and 11th, 2018.
It is the hope of all Allied Orders to work more closely together to further our common purposes to honor our fallen ancestors who fought to preserve the Union, to educate the public about the Civil War, to honor our fallen heroes and current military, and to
serve our communities.
Sarah Meyer, 2018-2019 National President DUVCW and Ramona Greenwalt,
2017-2018 National President ASUVCW
Sarah Meyer, 2018-2019 National President DUVCW and David Beam,
2018-2019 Commander SUVCW Department of GA & SC
Sarah Meyer, 2018-2019 National President DUVCW Escorted to bring Greetings
SUVCW/ASUVCW National Encampment
SALLIE PEACHEATER TENT #18, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
May 30, 2018: Sallie Peacheater Tent #18 members (pictured below) Cheryl Walker, Libby Hays, Carol Comp, Lauri Warmack, Nancy Chotkey, and Pat Patton planned and participated in the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Oklahoma Veterans Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK.
The Cemetery, once known as the Union Soldiers Cemetery, still maintains the original gate entry, which was recently restored. Partnering with Tent #18 were the Jeremiah Smith Camp of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the 10th Kansas Union Volunteer Infantry. The Sons provided the Color Guard and sounding of TAPS. The 10th Kansas gave the 21-gun Salute.
Although the morning was quite warm and windy, the event was well attended by visitors from the general public, as well as guests and family members of the hosting organizations. Submitted by Carol Comp, President
SALLIE PEACHEATER TENT #18, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK SEPTEMBERFEST AT OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER
On September 8, 2018 Sallie Peacheater Tent #18, Department of Oklahoma participated in the 23rd Annual Septemberfest at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.
Sallie Peacheater Tent Sisters set up a table with information about DUVCW. Civil War coloring pages and crayons were available for children to color while Tent members visited with their parents and grandparents about DUVCW.
Left: Sisters Sherrel Sheriff, Cheryl Walker, Libby Hays, Laurel Chambers
Above: Sisters Lauri Warmack, Libby Hays,
Pat Patton
Some Tent members were in period dress and walked through the crowd of nearly 6,000 visitors sharing brochures and information about DUVCW. The Tent also visited with Jeremiah Smith Camp of Sons of Union Veterans who also had a presence at the event. A drawing was held for two Civil War coloring books. Submitted by Carol Comp, Tent President
MARY ANN "MOTHER" BICKERDYKE DETACHED TENT #2, TN
ARMY SGT. JULIUS MCKINNEY COMES HOME
A young man, Army Sgt. Julius McKinney of only 21 years left his then Arkansas home bound for his time to serve the great United States of America. Little did he know that only two years later in late November 1950, he would be sent to North Korea. This is where his regiment was last seen when attacked by Chinese troops on 2 Dec 1950, while fighting in the battle of Chosin Reservoir. Like so many others, he was never seen or heard from again. One of his sisters worked tirelessly until her own death to find just a trace of her little brother. She exhausted the paper trail Prisoner of War from beginning to end. But it always stopped at Chosin Reservoir. Nothing was recorded using his name on records after that battle.
On 16 Jan 1956 the Federal Government declared him deceased and non-recoverable in battle at the site he was last seen in action. A nephew (known by John and myself) informed the family he would work until his own death to find his uncle Julius' remains.
In 2004, the U.S. Government declared a recovery operation be conducted in the area of the Chosin Reservoir. The wonderful knowledge of DNA was used from the nephew and a sister of McKinney's. The government used mitochondrial and autonomic DNA analysis which matched his family and anthropological analysis which matched with his military records on 5 Mar 2018.
On 6 Jun 2018, the remains of Sgt. McKinney were sent to the airport in Memphis, TN. Legion Riders escorted the hearse and family from the Memphis airport to Corinth, MS without having to stop for traffic signals. Sgt. McKinney was buried 8 Jun 2018 with full military honors at the Corinth, MS National Cemetery after the long wait of 67 years. It was decided by his family to bury him at Corinth because the nephew involved in his search was from Corinth. On his death record his death date is shown as 2 Dec 1950, the same date he was reported missing in action at Chosin Reservoir.
His parents and all siblings predeceased his burial. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives were present to honor him
I had the honor at attending Sgt. McKinney's funeral and giving him a final salute on behalf of DUVCW. The Corinth American Legion, Auxiliary, Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion were present. The Legion Riders on their shiny bikes escorted the procession to the cemetery. The American Legion Auxiliary provided a nice meal at the Post home for the McKinney family after his burial. Submitted by Sarah Anderson, PTP
Sister Teresa Brodway
Coffin presented by National Guard, American Legion members observe
MARY ANN "MOTHER" BICKERDYKE DETACHED TENT #2, TN MEMORIAL DAY
The Corinth, MS National Cemetery was a beautiful place. A Flag Placement Ceremony was held the day prior to Memorial Day (Ceremony by local Scouts). A flag was placed beside the headstone of each of the almost 8,000 grave markers.
Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke Detached Tent #2, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 participated in the Memorial Day Ceremony. We have had this special invitation each year since 2002 by the American Legion Post 06 of Corinth to Place a Wreath.
Presentation and posting of the Colors were performed by the United States Veterans. The memorial speaker was Dr. Chester W. Harrison who spoke about his personal experience of the Vietnam War. At times, the majority of
eyes were wet with tears as he described the happenings of war and being so far from home as a young man. Some veterans attending remembered their own story of Vietnam. Dr. Harrison is now Director of Missions of Prentiss County MS Baptist Association. About 150 attendees joined in to mingle their voices in patriotic songs. It was as though we were singing with the veterans lying in that pristine ground.
Tent President Sister May Sue Kirk and Sarah Anderson, PTP performed the honors of placing the Tent's memorial wreath and the wreath from the National DUVCW/WRC organizations. Escort was John E. Anderson, Past Commander of Post 06, American Legion; and Past Commander, Dept. of TN Sons of Union Veterans. The Marine Corp League veterans placed a wreath for POW/MIA veterans. No veteran was forgotten.
The temperatures were a bit hot being in the nineties with talk of the storm Alberto in the south. No breeze stirring, but we had a little shade from the huge oak trees. TAPS was sounded and retiring of Colors was done by the U.S. Veterans.
Anderson family members also attended the Memorial Day program at Shiloh National Park and Cemetery, Shiloh, TN. The address was given by Brigadier General Jeffrey Coggin, United States Army to an estimated crowd of 350 people. Largest attendance ever at Shiloh. Submitted by Sarah Anderson, PTP
LUCINDA HEATHERLY DETACHED TENT #3, TN ALLIED ORDERS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
May 28, 2018: Lucinda Heatherly Detached Tent #3, DUVCW, joined with the Major William A. McTeer Camp No. 39, SUVCW, Polly O’Toole Auxiliary #17, and 79th New York Infantry Cameron Highlanders re-enactment group for our annual Memorial Day ceremony at Knoxville National Cemetery.
L-R: Tent President May Sue Kirk, John Anderson PDC, Sarah Anderson PTP
Left: Sisters of the Lucinda Heatherly Detached Tent #3 with President and Mrs. Lincoln portrayed by re-enactors Tom and Sue Wright.
DUVCW, SUVCW, and their Auxiliary followed with a ceremony at the Union Soldiers’ Monument, one of the largest Union monuments in the South. The monument was open for touring by the public after the ceremony.
Knoxville History Project founder and local historian Jack Neely spoke on the history of Knoxville National Cemetery and the Union Soldiers Monument. He offered free copies of his new book about the Knoxville National Cemetery to any veterans in the large crowd. Submitted by Holly Matthews,
Registrar, PTP
MARY ANN "MOTHER" BICKERDYKE DETACHED TENT #2, TN DUVCW HONOR GRADUATE
Mackenzie Paige Harrison is a "LIFE" member #127 of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. She joined Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke Detached Tent #2, Selmer, TN on 7 Apr 2008 when she was eight years old. She is now a ten-year member. She is also a 6-year member of the Auxiliary to the American Legon Unit #6, Corinth, TN. Her parents are Captain Wallace T. and Holly W. Harrison, United States Navy Reserve, Windsor, CT.
Mackenzie is the 4-X Great-Granddaughter of Pvt. William C. Hardin, Company D, 6th TN Vol. Cavalry. He enlisted 28 Sep 1862 serving under command of Col. Fielding Hurst and received an honorable discharge 26 Jul 1865. Mackenzie is well-versed in Civil War and DUVCW history, patriotism, volunteerism and her family heritage.
On June 13, 2018 Mackenzie graduated at Windsor High School in CT. She was in the top 50% of her class; being #4 of 284 students. She earned ten (10) Department Honor Cords she wore with her cap and gown. They were
English (red/black), art (teal/black), family and consumer science (purple/white), mathematics (light blue), Science (navy blue/silver), social studies (green), World Language (Navy blue/red), and physical education (silver/black). She also received Honor Cords for membership in social studies (royal blue/white) and National Honor Society (gold).
DUVCW 2017-18 National President Sister Caren Cleveland approved Honor Cords for eligible graduates of the Class of 2018. I applied for the cord and Mackenzie received the National DUVCW Honor Cord (red/white/blue). She is the second graduate to receive the DUVCW honor cord. She was one of the most decorated graduates with eleven (11) Honor Cords she wore with pride for her accomplishments. Mackenzie was recipient of the 2018 Windsor High School Alumni Fund Scholarship for leadership, scholarship and character. She also completed nine (9) Advanced Placement (AP) exams and earned great scores in all of them. Mackenzie is a student at Colgate University in New York with plans to major in Biology. As Grandparents, John and I are so very proud to say she is our eldest granddaughter. Submitted by Sarah Anderson, PTP
Right: “Our dear Sister and Real Granddaughter Ruth Heizer lay roses at her grandfather’s grave
at Knoxville National Cemetery.”
CATHARINE MERRILL TENT #9, INDIANAPOLIS, IN duv GRADUATION HONOR CORD
The Department of Indiana is proud to announce Dusti Rynerson (pictured on Right) was recognized as the first recipient honored to wear the duv Graduation Recognition Honor Cord. On Friday, June 1, 2018, Dusti graduated from Columbus North High School while attending Columbus Signature Academy in Columbus, Indiana. Dusti has been a member of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Catharine Merrill Tent #9, Indianapolis since July 20, 2013.
During the 2018 DUVCW National Convention in Bloomington, MN, Dusti was also honored to wear her duv Graduation Recognition Cord where she served as National Color Bearer #3.
Dusti’s great-great-great-great grandfather was John F. Zinck, Company H, Regiment 16th Illinois Infantry. He was born August 23, 1825 in Germany; married June 12, 1853, to Hanne Willemina (Meisen) Zinck; and died January 26, 1909, in Union County, New Mexico. He entered service May 24, 1861; mustered out July 8, 1865. Submitted by Jan Rynerson, PNP
MARGARET WARNER WOOD DETACHED TENT #1, AZ ANNUAL MEETING WITH PICACHO PEAK CAMP #1 SUVCW
August 18, 2018: Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1 hosted the 6th Annual Joint Meeting with Camp Picacho Peak #1 at Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix, AZ. For the 2nd year in a row, members of all 5 Allied Orders were present at this gathering. Past Department Commander David Swanson gave the program on the territory of Arizona. Prior to joining Picacho Peak Camp #1 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for the combined meeting, a number of DUVCW Sisters were guests at the Auxiliary to Camp Picacho Peak meeting. Everyone enjoyed an excellent and entertaining presentation by Auxiliary member Susan Burke on the Civil War and the Rise of Spiritualism. Article submitted by Verna
Maleski, Historian and Secretary
Above: Margaret Warner Wood Tent President Ginger Trokey presenting Picacho Peak Camp Commander, Jim Heller with a piece of
rock from the Civil War Memorial, Waterloo, NY.
Dusti Rynerson - High School Graduation 2018 “Rockin’ the DUVCW Honor Chords, Cap & Gown,
and Diploma”
MARGARET WARNER WOOD DETACHED TENT #1, AZ
MEMORIAL DAY IN THE SOUTHWEST
The 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day marked an historic day for Arizona. Mother Nature seemed to know it was a special day and gave us spectacular weather when May temperatures can soar to over 100 degrees before noon.
It was the first time all 5 Allied Orders participated together in Memorial Day Ceremonies at the National Cemetery and the Pioneer & Military Memorial Park in Phoenix.
Members and Officers of the Department of the Southwest SUVCW, Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1, DUVCW, Picacho Peak Auxiliary #1, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Woman’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the GAR. Between the two cemeteries, a total of 8 wreaths were presented. The wreaths were handmade by the members of the organizations.
National Cemetery – Phoenix, AZ What an honor for us when Master of Ceremonies, former Phoenix District Attorney and Purple Heart recipient, Rick Romley, ended the ceremony with a special tribute to the GAR, the Allied Orders and the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day. He named each of the Allied Orders and shared that sadly today no one knows who or what these organizations are but noted they were all present today. He shared he’d learned something new on this day. Several of us made it a point to shake his hand after the ceremony and thank him for recognizing us. Over 3,000 attended with more than 90 organizations presenting wreaths.
Right (L-R): Ginger Trokey, Tent President, Maura Mackowski, PTP, Barbara Metzger,
PTP and Beverly Brooks, Chaplain
L-R: Barbara Metzger, Margaret Warner Wood DUVCW
Detached Tent #1; Rachel Peak, Woman’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary
to the GAR; Verna Maleski, Ladies of the Grand Army of the
Republic, Lew Wallace Circle #77;
Dr. Geri Morgan, Picacho Peak Auxiliary #1
Pioneer & Military Memorial Park – Phoenix, AZ The Pioneer & Military Memorial Park is comprised of seven cemeteries in Phoenix which were in use between 1884 and 1914. These cemeteries are the resting place of many of the veterans who settled in Phoenix in the years after the Civil War.
Officers and members of Camp Picacho Peak #1 and the Department of the Southwest SUVCW, joined Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1, Picacho Peak Auxiliary #1, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman’s Relief Corps, and Auxiliary to the GAR in the wreath-laying ceremonies. Each Sister was escorted by an SUVCW Brother.
Past Department Commander, David Swanson gave the Gettysburg Address. Taps were sounded by SUVCW Comrad Jan Huber. The ceremony ended with a 21-gun salute and firing of the cannon by members of the camp.
MARY CHESEBRO LEE, DETACHED TENT 23, WI THE LAST CIVIL WAR SOLDIER
Honoring the last Civil War soldier to die and be buried in Walworth County, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), Col. Hans C. Heg Camp 15 marked the grave of Isaiah Appollos Ryan located at Lake Geneva’s Oak Hill Cemetery. The “Last Soldier” project was initiated in 2003 by the SUVCW as a national effort to locate and appropriately mark the grave of the Last Civil War Soldier buried in each county or parish in each state of our nation.
On a cold and rainy Saturday, May 12, 2018, the Col. Hans C. Heg, Camp #15 of Sons of Union Veterans commemorated the service of Isaiah Ryan by placing a marble marker indicating that he is the last known Union Civil War veteran buried in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
The event was attended by members of the Allied Orders to include Charlene Staples representing DUVCW, Mary Chesebro Lee Tent #23 President Pat Blackmer, representing DUVCW and the Woman’s Relief Corps 71 - W.H. Bennett, and Susan Fallon representing the Ladies Auxiliary #4 of Sons of the Union Veterans. In addition, members of the Board of Directors of the Walworth County Historical Society were in attendance along with interested civilian representatives from the area.
The surprise attendance of Ryan’s descendants included his 95-year-old granddaughter, Ruth Smith-Khedroo, great-granddaughters Gayla Stein and Betty Allen and great-great-grandson Daniel Immega.
Private Ryan was a volunteer in the 193rd New York Infantry under the command of Col. John B. Van Petten. His unit was recruited near the end of the Civil War and mustered into service in March and April of 1865. The 193rd was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Shenandoah where Ryan was a Dispatch Rider through
L-R: Susan Fallon, (Ryans' family: Dan Immega, Betty Allen, Gayla Smith, Ruth Smith-Khedroo), Charlene Staples, Pat Blackmer
L-R: Ginger Trokey, Picacho Peak Auxiliary #1; Lavern Reynolds, Women’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the GAR; Sunny McMahan, Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1; Maura Mackowski, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic; Carole McMahan, Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1
the Cumberland Gap. After July 1865, they were assigned to the District of West Virginia, Middle Department. Ryan was mustered out of service at Harpers Ferry in January of 1866.
Tent #23 purchased two “Last Soldier” plaques to assist the SUVCW with their project. The “Last Soldiers” to be honored are James Dorn of Rock County and Christian Holzheuter of Jefferson County. We look forward to assisting the Sons in honoring our Civil War ancestors. Article submitted by Pat Blackmer, Tent President
MARY CHESEBRO LEE, DETACHED TENT 23, WI WISCONSIN ALLIED ORDERS HONOR IRON BRIGADE
WISCONSIN SUVCW HONORS PAT BLACKMER
A plaque honoring the famed Iron Brigade, one of the most lauded units in the Civil War, was dedicated Saturday, July 14th at the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial, Sauk City, WI. Bob Koenecke, Commander, Camp 15 of Sons of Union Veterans launched plans for the plaque last summer. The Iron Brigade was made up of the 2nd, 6th and 7th Wisconsin Infantry Regiments, the 19th Indiana and the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment. The Brigade earned its nickname when it “stood like iron” in the 1862 battle at Antietam. Its casualties ranked among the highest in the war. The 2nd Wisconsin suffered the greatest percentage loss of the entire Union Army and during the War. The 7th Wisconsin had more men killed in battle than any other Union regiment.
At the direction of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Wisconsin, Commander Brian McManus, a Court of Honor was convened following the dedication of the Iron Brigade Plaque. The Court of Honor recognized Pat Blackmer of Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent #23 for outstanding and sustained service to the Wisconsin Department of SUVCW in furthering its mission and goals. Blackmer was honored with the prestigious Dr. Mary Edwards Walker medal and certificate. Article submitted by Pat Blackmer, Tent President
CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT #91, SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA THREE MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES
May 28 – Sylmar: Over 400 guests, including Cornelia Hancock Tent # 91 Sisters Sassy Johnson, Carole Morton, Jan Livingston, Rachel Livingston, Hannah Almstead and Elsie Iwata (shown in picture on Right), standing next to the Memorial Stone for the five (5) Civil War veterans buried there, attended the Memorial Day Observance at the Historic San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. The program included “Remembering Our POW-MIAs” by Joseph Galante of Rolling Thunder, “The Naval Wreath Tradition” by Phyllis Hansen, Flag Raising and Wreath Laying by Marine Corps League SFV Detachment #1277, and the Rifle Salute by American Legion Post 176.
At the end of the ceremony, attendees were treated to the unveiling of the new 90-foot “Walk of History” featuring important dates of the San Fernando Valley’s social and political history engraved on bricks.
Left: Pat Blackmer, President of Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent #23 with Wisconsin SUVCW Commander Brian McManus
May 28 – Altadena: The beautiful weather continued at Mountain View Cemetery. Brother Nick Smith, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) Past Commander-in-Chief of General William S. Rosecrans Camp 2, hosted the Memorial Day celebration. Prior to ceremonies, Brother Nick, Sisters Carole Morton and Kathie Bickers from Cornelia Hancock Tent 91 and Ginny DeLong and Chris Gentry from Amanda Stokes Tent 87 placed flags on the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) gravesites and white roses on their wives’ graves.
Flags were also placed by the United Daughters of the Confederacy on the graves of Confederate veterans. Sister Carole placed a beautiful wreath of red, white and blue flowers at the GAR John F.
Godfrey Post 93 obelisk. She also gave a brief presentation about the First Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery, which took place on May 30, 1868. Sister Carole then read Major General John Alexander Logan’s General Orders No. 11. Margaret Alley of Daughters of the Confederacy spoke about the Confederate Heroes Day, the equivalent to the Union’s Memorial Day. The first North Carolina Cavalry and Union re-enactors provided the gun salute.
May 28 – Simi Valley Cornelia Hancock Tent #91 Sisters Tammy Collier and Donna Naismith participated in the Memorial Day ceremony at the Simi Pioneer Cemetery. This is an annual event. It is well attended by the community. Many public figures including State Representatives and the Mayor attended. Local community veterans’ groups also attended such as the Disabled Veterans and the local VFW group.
The event started with the Color Guard marching forward to post the colors. The program began with numerous dignitaries giving speeches. Each organization placed a wreath in honor for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The service was followed by a gun salute to the fallen. Submitted by Carole Morton, Press Correspondent
Left: Carole Morton, Nick Smith, and Margaret Alley
L-R: Kathie Bickers, Carole Morton,
Chris Gentry and Virginia “Ginny” DeLong
L-R: Tammy Collier and Donna Naismith
ELIZABETH HILL MILLS TENT 88, ORANGE COUNTY, CA SUMMER ACTIVITIES
May 28, 2018: Members of the Tent participated in the Tri-City Memorial Day Observance at Santa Ana Cemetery. Sister June Lazich recited the Gettysburg Address for the large crowd of veterans and citizens of Orange County, CA. Sister Lynn Johsz recited the World War I poem, In Flanders Fields.
Tent members donated toiletry items to be given to local military veterans who are in financial need. Thousands of items have been collected at tent meetings and events over the past few years. This is an ongoing Tent community service project. Birthday cards were written, collected and sent to Tent member Sister Mary Jane Coloroso, who turned 90 years old in July.
August 18, 2018: Tent members celebrated the Tent’s 12th Year Anniversary of receiving its charter at a luncheon in Lynn’s home. Sisters Claire Kyllingstad and Anne Evans gave presentations about their ancestors. Submitted by Lynn Johsz, Press
Correspondent and Treasurer, Tent #88, CA/NV Department
HANNAH ANDERSON ROPES TENT #86, TORRANCE, CA TWO TENT #86 SISTERS AUTHORED CIVIL WAR BOOKS
For Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent #86 to have one published authoress is exciting, but two within the year is astonishing. First published this past year was the book by Annette James Rogers, “The Color of Equality.” Annette spent years researching the family history of her g-grandfather, Sgt. Henry James, 26th USCT from NY, the ancestor under whom she joined Tent #86. Ancestor James and family were among those who agreed to emigrate to Haiti during Lincoln’s Presidency. After President Lincoln passed the Emancipation Proclamation allowing the recruitment of colored troops, ancestor James returned to the U.S.
as the lie in Haiti was very difficult. Her book is written with the younger reader in mind and is a fictionalized account of the family’s life experiences. Annette has given talks on her research and currently volunteers as the Drum Barracks and presents a program in the persona of a Civil War nurse.
Annette James Rogers
L-R: Donna Cole, June Lazich,Charline Grundmann, Lynn Johsz, Dotty Wilson
L-R: Lynn Johsz, Lori Clem, Spitz, Anne Evans, Chris Hurst-Loeffler, Laura Hahn, Clair Kyllingstad, Liz Rasmussen, Dotty Wilson
Future duvs (L-R): Elaine, Fiona and Dorothy Hahn (Girls’ mother and grandmother are Tent members)
One of our newest members, Deborah Fountain is awaiting release of her new book, “Nine At Natchez: The Remarkable True Story of Nine Former Slaves of one Family Who Became Civil War Soldiers.” She recently returned from a visit at the Natchez National Historical Park to meet with staff, who share in the excitement of her book. She enjoyed sharing her family’s story of Fort McPherson and the USCT. She travels regularly and has done much research at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Deborah joined Tent #86 under her 2nd g-grandfather, Pvt. Claiborne Thompson. Her supplemental is 2nd g-grandfather, David Jackson.
Both gr-grandfathers served with 70th USCT, Co. G from MS. They are two of the “nine” in the title of her book. Deborah’s daughter Brishette Mendoza, and mother Warree Pierce, are also members of Tent #86.
Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent #86 appreciates the tireless energy of these Tent Sisters in researching their history and sharing it in book format. We are excited to share this information with our organization Sisters.
ELIZABETH VAN LEW DETACHED TENT #1, VA POINT OF ROCKS MONUMENT DEDICATION
June 23, 2018: In March 1865, President Lincoln went to City Point to visit General Ulysses S. Grant. His time included reviewing the troops, and touring the hospital, where patients were under the care of Clara Barton, and Harriett Dame. Dr. Moses Greely Parker described the visit in a letter: “The President looked over the hospital buildings without going into them. He seemed anxious and careworn. He was very kind and genial in his manner, and was carelessly dressed, wearing a tall hat. He said but little, was very thoughtful and evidently wanted to be alone, for he soon left us, walking to the Point of Rocks and sat down under what was called ‘the Pocahontas Oak.’…Obviously he was thinking of something
we knew not of. He had, in fact, visited General Grant and probably knew what was about to take place.”
Eighteen days later, Petersburg and Richmond fell, Lee had surrendered, and President Lincoln lay in state.
Deborah Fountain
L-R: President Donetta Bantle, Elizabeth Van Lew Detached Tent #1 and National President Ginger Stephens, United States Daughters of the
Confederacy together unveil the Monument
Elizabeth Van Lew Detached Tent #1 members (L-R): Jan MacQuestion, Donetta Bantle, Karen Lyddoae,
and Midge Elliott
Acting on an invitation from Michael Beard, PDC, Irish Brigade Camp #4, Department of the Chesapeake, Fredericksburg, VA, to assist the Chesterfield Historical Society in erecting a monument at Point of Rocks, VA, the Elizabeth Van Lew Detached Tent #1 made a generous donation. In fact, the Tent’s generous donation meant the goal was met! Erecting the monument was a combined effort as donations came from Union and Confederate organizations plus a DAR chapter. The monument will mark the temporary cemetery grounds. Elizabeth Lew Detached Tent #1 joined other organizations, including the Confederate side supporting this historic effort, as several hundred Confederate soldiers were also buried at Point of Rocks along with over one-thousand Union soldiers which included African-American troops.
Several Elizabeth Van Lew Detatched Tent #1 members attended the Dedication. President Donetta Bantle and United Daughters of the Confederacy National President Ginger Stephens unveiled the monument.
Among attending participants was General Grant's gr-gr-grandson John Grant Griffiths and General Grant re-enactor Brian Withrow. There were several displays of medical practices of the time, along with re-enactors from both the Union and Confederate side demonstrating life in the field. Submitted by Donetta Bantle, President
ELIZABETH VAN LEW DETACHED TENT #1, HAYMARKET, VA CIVIL WAR DANCE FOUNDATION - VICTORIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE
June 3, 2018: Victorian Dance Ensemble, the performing troupe of the Civil War Dance Foundation, conducts Civil War-era balls dance demonstrations and dance classes throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Programs have been for the Smithsonian Institution, Ken Burns’ American Journey Tours, National Park Service, Civil War Trust, National Theatre, Whittaker Center, and numerous other museums and historic sites.
Founded in 1995, the group has forty (40) dancers from New York to Virginia. The organization is deeply committed to supporting historic preservation and education. In the last ten years the Foundation has donated over $57,000 from its own treasury to preservation and education projects; and its balls and performances have raised over $260,000 for various historic preservation projects. In 2011, the group was named the Reenactment Unit of the Year by the Civil War Trust in recognition of its support of preservation. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.civilwardance.org.
The recent photo to the Left is my dear husband Denis any myself at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, in period attire for Victorian Dance Ensemble volunteer work. The Railroad Station was vital to moving medical supplies regularly to where Clara Barton was nursing her soldiers. She was just beginning to care for the wounded and depended on the Station. Submitted by Karen Sue Lewis Lyddane, Tent Sr. Vice President.
Photo taken by John Cowgill
ELIZABETH BENTON FREMONT TENT #79, LAS VEGAS, NV SUVCW MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION
May 30, 2018: Dr. Linda Miller, Historian and Em (Emmalene) Becker, Past Tent President of Elizabeth Benton Fremont Tent #79, Las Vegas, NV participated in the Sons of Union Veterans Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, NV. The celebration commemorates the lives of William Boone Keith (Union) and Joseph Graham (Confederate) who although fought on separate sides in the Civil War became friends after they moved to Las Vegas.
They were buried side-by-side. Twenty years ago, Em Baker placed a plaque between the graves representing Elizabeth Benton Fremont Tent #79. Dr. Miller appears as Helen Stewart who owned the land Woodlawn Cemetery is on.
CLARA BARTON TENT #3, WOODSTOCK, GA
ANDERSONVILLE MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
May 27, 2018: Department of Georgia Sisters traveled to Andersonville, Georgia to participate in the annual Memorial Day Celebration. A formal Memorial Day Service was conducted featuring music from Fort Benning's Maneuver Center of Excellence Band, a speech by Fred Boyles, and presentation of wreaths from different organizations.
The ceremony ended with sounding of TAPS. Volunteers from across the state decorated the nearly 21,000 cemetery gravesites with American flags. Sister Rostron handed out 144 U.S. flags to the attendees.
Left: Sister Linda Hartung, Past Tent President, President Dept. of GA
Emma Stephenson Tent #4 President Sister Becky Rostron presented the Emma Stephenson Tent wreath; Department President Linda Hartung presented the Department of GA wreath.
L-R: Dr. Linda Miller, Historian posing as Helen Stewart and Em Baker, PTP
Right: Em Baker, PTP placing wreath between graves of Union and Confederate “friends.”
Camp Sumter Military Prison located in Andersonville, was one of the largest Confederate military prisons occupied during the American Civil War. Today, it is the Andersonville National Historic Site with the National Cemetery lying a short distance from the camp. The site also includes the National Prisoner of War Museum. Forty-five (45,000) Union prisoners were held at Camp Sumter during 1864-1865 with nearly 13,000 dying of disease and starvation.
DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA, ATLANTA, GA MARIETTA NATIONAL CEMETERY
May 27, 2018: The Annual Memorial Day Program at Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, GA was held Monday, May 28, 2018. Keynote speaker, Major General Charles M. Hood (Ret), gave an inspirational speech. Many civic and patriotic organizations presented wreaths during the ceremony. Past Tent President Sister Jill Webster presented the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 National Society wreath. The Atlanta Concert Band provided patriotic music. Department of Georgia Tents participating in the Wreath Ceremony were Amanda Stokes Tent #2, Emma Stephenson Tent #4, and Susie Baker King Taylor Tent #5.
EMMA STEPHENSON TENT #4, MARIETTA, GA MEMORIAL DAY – HONOR SLAVE AND UNION NURSE
May 28, 2018: Sisters of Emma Stephenson Tent #4, Department of Georgia, honored our namesake, Emma Stephenson, on this solemn day of remembrance. She is buried in the Marietta National Cemetery surrounded by the graves of many soldiers for whom she nursed during the Georgia Campaign of 1864.
Emma Stephenson Tent #4 Daughters placed yellow roses that symbolize platonic love upon Emma’s grave, followed by an official ceremony conducted by Judi Miehl, and words of appreciation for her service as a nurse.
Right (Front l-r): Amanda Stokes Tent #2 Sisters President Kitty Kelley, Jean Vredenburgh, Clara Barton Tent #3
(Back l-r): Sisters Judith Lowery, Amanda Stokes Tent #2, Emma Stephenson Tent #4 President Becky Rostron,
Department of Georgia President Linda Hartung
L-R: Sisters Jean Mallory, Bonnie Baker, Judi Miehl, Rebecca Westbrook, Allisa Meyer,
Tent President Becky Rostron and Susan Yatsinko
Front (l-r): Brother David Beam, Commander, SUVCW Department of GA & SC; Sister Rebecca Westbrook, Emma Stephenson Tent #4
Middle (l-r): Sister Sheila Richards, Amanda Stokes Tent #2, Sister Barbara Nelson, Amanda Stokes Tent #2.
Rear (l-r): Sisters Susan Yatsinko, Emma Stephenson Tent #4, Dana Anderson, President Susie Baker King Taylor Tent #5; President Jill Webster, Amanda Stokes Tent #2; Becky Rostron, President Emma Stephenson Tent #4. (Not pictured: Judith Miehl, Emma Stephenson Tent #4)
DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA, ATLANTA, GA
LINCOLN DEATH DAY 2018 REPRESENTATION
April 14, 2018: Past Department of Georgia President Sarah Meyer (PDP), represented the Department of Georgia at the 62nd Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony, commemorating the 153rd Anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s death.
The event was held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Lincoln’s tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States conducted the ceremony; other patriotic, veteran, and historical organizations participated and presented wreaths.
Following the ceremony, a visit was made to the DUVCW Headquarters Museum and the Stephenson Library. Past National President, Sally Redinger presented programs centered on children’s lives during the Civil War Period.
The Sons of Union Veterans hosted a luncheon at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel; Robert Amsler, JR delivered a program, “Railroads: Coming of Age in the Civil War.”
It was my pleasure and honor to represent the Department of GA DUVCW at this event. Submitted by Sarah Meyer, Past Department President, Georgia.
DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA OPERATION OREO 2018
June 2018: Department of Georgia again participated in the collection of monies to aid Operation Oreo 2018. Two-hundred-fifty dollars ($250.00) was collected to help cover a small portion of the shipping cost to send the cookies overseas to our military men and women. The money was sent to First United Methodist Church, Alpharetta, GA who has orchestrated this project within the community since 2009.
AFUMC Sanctuary with Oreos & Dr. Martin
Sally Redinger, PNP
Left: Sarah Meyer PDP, presenting Dept. of GA wreath
Wreath Presentation Ceremony Far left: Barbara Stone, PNP, DUVCW
This year’s goal is four tons (8,000 pounds) of Oreo cookies to send to the U.S. Armed Forces members serving in the Middle East. This annual Operation Oreo provides service members with a taste of home. It’s a simple way to say Thank You to those who stand in harm’s way to protect our freedoms.
The Oreos will be sent to military Chaplains in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait who will help distribute them to troops. The church received requests for Oreos for 5,000+ service members stationed in those countries. Last year, the church collected 3.7 tons of cookies, by far surpassing its goal of 2 tons.
Units receiving cookies: Elements of the 8th Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, A Marine Expeditionary Force stationed in Afghanistan; The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors deployed to the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea aboard Phibron 4, an Amphibious Ready Group that includes the USS New York, USS Iwo Jima, and USS Oak Hall; Army Reserves 336th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 6563rd Regional Support Group, assigned to Central Command; Army’s 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Division, and 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, serving in Kuwait; Army’s 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, deployed to Qatar. Submitted by Paulette Snoby, Press Correspondent, Dept. of GA
CLARA BARTON TENT #3, WOODSTOCK, GA duvs PREPARE FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION
July 2018: It’s never too early to prepare…and have fun while doing it! The Department of Georgia Clara Barton Tent #3 duvs assembled information packets to be handed out at the National Convention in Minnesota at the Open House event.
These packets consisted of Georgia peanuts, peanut pins, “Save the Date” magnets, hard candy and pertinent information for the 2019 DUVCW National Convention to be held in Atlanta, Georgia.
This is the first step in the awareness outreach for the very first DUVCW National Convention to be held in Georgia. We Georgia Daughters are all so excited to show off our Southern hospitality to our North, East & West Sisters. Submitted by Linda
Hartung, Dept. of Georgia President
MARY E. STARKWEATHER TENT #1, MINNEAPOLIS, MN CIVIL WAR HEADSTONE DEDICATION
July 23, 2018: This past winter, Sister Sonja Ingmundson Pederson, member of Mary E. Starkweather Tent #1, ordered a Civil War headstone for her gr-grandfather, Ingman Ingmundson. After it was installed in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, MN, she had the honor and privilege of dedicating the headstone (pictured on Right). The Headstone Dedication Ceremony was adapted from the 1917 Service for use of the Grand Army of the Republic. Many descendants participated in the Ceremony.
Attending the Headstone Dedication Ceremony were 19 family members including four (4) gr-grandchildren, four (4) gr-gr-grandchildren, and six (6) gr-gr-gr-grandchildren. Family members of Ingman Ingmundson attended the Dedication from Maine, Texas, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
American Legion Post #91 in Austin provided the Honor Guard, Firing Squad, and Sounding of TAPS. The local newspaper, Austin Daily Herald, published a very nice article. Submitted by Sonja Ingmundson Pederson, Member
duvs Ela Suszek, Britani Vredenburgh,
Edyta Suszek
Cookies with Thank You notes for troops
MARY TODD LINCOLN TENT #48, EAST CENTRAL, IL TENT’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY
THOMAS LINCOLN FARM HISTORICAL PARK
June 15, 2018: Members of Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #48 kicked off the Tent’s 100th Anniversary of their Organizing at a Department of Illinois Pre-Convention party.
July 7, 2018: Members of Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #48 visited The Thomas Lincoln Farm Historical Park for a demonstration of pie making in the 1840's. The members attending then visited the Thomas Lincoln Cemetery (an historical landmark) where Abraham Lincoln's father is buried. They enjoyed a presentation by Terria Otto on the history of this cemetery. Tent members noticed the condition of the headstones and requested permission to clean them. We were granted permission and will begin restoring the cemetery the fall of 2018. Submitted by Norma Fiedler,
Tent President
EVA GRAY TENT #2, GRAND RAPIDS, MI GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE FEATURES TENT CHAPLAIN
May 2018: It was an exciting day when Eva Gray Tent #2 Chaplain Sister Patty Galloway was interviewed for an article in the May 2018 issue of the Grand Rapids Magazine. The article was entitled, “For the Love of Volunteering.” Sister Patty is a volunteer at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, meeting place of Eva Gray Tent #2. Sister Patty is Eva Gray Tent #2 State Veterans Home Representative, Tent Chaplain, and GRHV.
In the picture to the right, she and veteran Pete Person are laughing together while she’s assisting him in the ceramics room.
Right (Back l-r): Sherri George, Terria Otto, Patty Russell, Marlene Phillips, Debi George,
Mary Ellen Fryer, Linda Holzhause. Front: Terri George, Norma Fiedler, Sharon Corum
Members and Guests L-R: Mary Ellen Fryer, Terria Otto, Patty Russell, Sharon
Corum, Norma Fiedler, Barbara Krehbiel, Carol Spencer and guest.
The article begins: "Since retiring from her full-time job at Butterworth Hospital, Pat Galloway, a volunteer for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans since 2011, has filled her days sharing smiles and laughter with the veterans she serves. 'I love it. I get back as much as I give out,' Galloway said. 'It's just a very joyful feeling to see a smile on these guys.'"
We are so proud of Sister Patty and her dedication to the men and women at the facility and for all she does for the Tent. By the way, she also makes us smile! Submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent
Grand Rapids Magazine - article by Julie Bonner Williams; Photograph by Johnny Quirin
HELEN M. EDWINS TENT #30, GRAND RAPIDS, MI duvs INITIATION
The duvs will carry on the work started many years ago by Elaine Nash and family members Diane Hager, Megan Hager, Beth Hager and Patti Hager Piselli; and by Rosie Best and Shanna Cappon who are all members of Helen M. Edwins Tent 30 in Sunfield, MI.
"The duvs are Marley Piselli and Aubrei Nash, gr-granddaughters of Tent #30 member Elaine Nash; and Alana Cappon, daughter of Shanna Cappon and granddaughter of Rosie Best who are also Tent #30 members.
Pictured: Diane Hager, Patti Hager Piselli, Norma Overton, Shelia Van Vleck, Liz Grossman, Yulanda Burgess, and Past National President Sally Redinger officiating at the initiation, and Department of Michigan President Bethany Hoover. Submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent, Dept. of Michigan
SARAH M.W. STERLING TENT #3, DETROIT, MI EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARD – CELESTINE HOLLINGS, PNP
June 24, 2018: Sister Celestine Caldwell Hollings, PNP, member of Sarah M.W. Sterling Tent #3, Detroit, MI received the 2018 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Montfort Point Marines of America, Inc. during the organization’s Annual Heritage Military Banquet and Awards Ceremony, Livonia, MI. The award was presented by Robert B. Middleton II, National Commander.
The Montford Point Marines of America, Inc. Association was founded to honor the legacy of the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps and who were trained at Camp Montford Point in
Jacksonville, NC from 1942-1949. Submitted by Patricia
Perry, Press Correspondent
Montford Point Marines of America Military Banquet and Awards Ceremony
(L-R): Tent Sisters standing with Robert B. Middleton II, National Commander, Montford Point Marines: Christine Peach, Sr. Vice President & Treasurer;
Jocelyn Bush, Chaplain; Yolanda Burgess, Color Bearer #4; Nancy Skerchock, President & Secretary
Seated (L-R): Sisters Maggie Farris, Guide & Guard, and Celestine Caldwell Hollings, PNP
EVA GRAY TENT #2, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
SUMMER ROAD TRIP TO FOREST HOME CEMETERY
July 10, 2018: It was a very beautiful sunny day when members of Eva Gray Tent #2, Grand Rapids, MI went on their annual summer "road trip." They drove to Greenville, MI to meet Friends of Forest Home Cemetery President Paula Christiansen at Winter Inn Restaurant for lunch. After pleasant conversation, they made their way to the very large, historic (and hilly) Forest Home Cemetery.
There was a very special reason for this visit. Eva Gray Tent #2's new comrade member from Minneapolis, MN has a Civil War ancestor buried there. Enid Strong Weston, a member of Mary E. Starkweather Tent #1, contacted us through our website giving us information of her ancestor Haydon Strong whom she said had been buried with a Civil War headstone in that cemetery.
Upon checking, we found where he was buried and contacted the Friends of Forest Home Cemetery for more information.
Eva Gray Tent #2 President Wenda Fore contacted Paula Christiansen whom she’d known through the WRC Chaplain 41 Corps in Grand Rapids. Paula enthusiastically arranged a time for lunch and a tour of the cemetery. She showed Tent members other interesting sites regarding the Civil War throughout the cemetery. It was a great day! Submitted by Wenda Fore, Tent President Press Correspondent
MARIETTA MUNGER TENT #152, FINDLAY, OH MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
May 28, 2018: Marietta Munger Tent #152, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 members participated in the Memorial Day Parade in Findlay, OH. Submitted by Wanda Cusac, Tent President
L-R: Sisters Linda Dick, Connie Alge and Wanda Cusac.
L-R: Dottie Piechocki, Claudia Wojciakowski, President of Friends of Forest Home Cemetery Paula Christiansen, Nancy Starr, Laura
Schmidt, and Patty Galloway
DEPARTMENT OF OREGON, LEBANON, OR 99TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
April 21, 2018: Department of Oregon held its 99th Annual Convention at the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home, Lebanon, OR. We took time from our duties for a Memorial Service at IOOF and Masonic Cemetery in Lebanon. The Hillsboro Post #6 American Legion gave us 40 flags to place at the graves of those who fought in the Civil War. While the ground was too wet to place them on this day, we were able to place a wreath at the Monument to honor our Boys in Blue.
SALOME M. STEWART TENT #55, GETTYSBURG, PA MEMORIAL SERVICE AT NAMESAKE GRAVESITE
June 12, 2018: Several members of Salome M. Stewart Tent #55, Gettysburg, PA, held a Memorial Service at the gravesite of Tent namesake Salome M. Stewart. She is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, PA. After the Memorial Service, members met at Sister Pat Stewart’s home for a picnic and short meeting.
Gravesite flowers were donated by Sister Nancy Spaulding.
Department of Oregon Officers At Convention
(L-R): Donna Wood PNP, Laura King, Perri Parker, Mildred Voelker,
Washington/Alaska Department President Sister Peggy Goldenman,
Lydia Wilson, and Carole Morton PNP
Tent members present (pictured above): Vice-President Sister Sharon Saunders, Sisters Linda Arnold, Gloria Belair, Theresa Hahn and grandson Jason Green, Janet Kennedy, Pat Meyers, Sherry Morgan, Karen Plappert, Pat Rubino, Nancy Spaulding, and Susan Zabolotny. Department of PA Officers attending: State Department President Daryl Reed, Department Treasurer Sharon Harkom, Department Junior Vice-President Kayla Reed. Guest: Sister Sybil Smith, member of Susanna Cook Tent #61, Somerset, PA. The weather was beautiful, and the members enjoyed the time together. Submitted by Susan Zabolotny, Tent Secretary
May 28, 2018: Sister Valerie Fisher (pictured on Left) represented Salome M. Stewart Tent #55 Sisters in Gettysburg, PA on Memorial Day. She placed a wreath as part of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery Ceremony. Submitted by Susan Zabolotny, Tent Secretary
MARY MORRIS HUSBAND TENT #58, PHILADELPHIA, PA
FLAG DAY PICNIC AT HISTORIC MOLAND HOUSE
June 10, 2018: Members of Mary Morris Husband Tent #58 joined members of LGAR PA Circle #232; Towamencin, NSDAR Chapters Margaret Gale Thornton and Bucks County, SAR Washington Crossing Chapter, and USD1812 Captain William Magill Chapter for a Flag Day Celebration & picnic. The Moland House served as General Washington’s Headquarters after he fled Philadelphia during the time the British occupied the city in 1777.
The event was organized by Sisters Karyn Norton, Rose Mary Jones, and Jackie Carter along with representatives from the Moland House, Washington Crossing SAR and Margaret Gale Thorton Chapter NSDAR.
Opening remarks were given by President of the Warwick Township Historical Society Dave Mullen and members of Boy Scout Troop 172 raised the U.S. Flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approximately 30 people attended the program “The History of the U.S. Flag From Birth to Present.” Presenters included: SaraJane McCurdy, NSDAR SE Region Director PA State Society; Ed Elgart & Bob Reiser, SAR Washington Crossing Chapter; Nancy Crowther & Maryjane Meckling, NSDAR Bucks County Chapter and Moland House Docents; Cheryl Lewicki, Michelle Lewicki, Shelly Bell and Rose M. Jones, NSDAR Margaret Gale Thornton
Chapter, Deb Schiesser and Jackie Carter, Mary Morris Hubbard Tent #58.
Concluding the program, the Boy Scouts collected U.S. Flags to be retired and the Moland House representatives gave tours. In spite of the rain, the group gathered in the picnic grove sharing camaraderie, fellowship and a good meal. Submitted by Jackie Carter, Press Correspondent
Sister Karyn Norton visiting with a guest
Sister Rose Mary Jones
MARY MORRIS HUSBAND TENT #58, PHILADELPHIA, PA SISTER MARION LANE’S FATHER PROMOTED TO RANK OF 2ND LIEUTENANT
June 29, 2018: Tent Sister Dr. Marion Lane’s 98-year-old father, John Edward James, Jr. was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941. He completed Officer Candidate Training in 1942 at The Infantry School at Fort Benning, GA. Sadly, during an era when racial discrimination was commonplace, he was not allowed to serve as a commissioned officer because it would put him in charge of white officers. Instead, James was shipped overseas
as Corporal with an all-black battalion where he served in five campaigns overseas and received numerous medals.
Corporal James never spoke about his service during WWII because it was too painful. In 2001, his daughter Marion found a photograph of her father’s graduation from Officer Candidate School. When she approached him about the picture, he told her to throw it away because it meant nothing. That’s when he told Marion his story.
In 2015, Marion discovered her father could request a correction to his military record from the Army Review Boards Agency. It took three years and the assistance of US Senator Bob Casey Jr. and his staff to administer John Edward James, Jr. his long overdue commission.
Nearly 76 years after he graduated from Officer’s School, John Edward James, Jr. was administered the Officer’s Oath at the Museum of the American Revolution by John Jumper, a retired Air Force General and Chairman of the Museum of the American Revolution. US Senator
Bob Casey, Jr. presented 2LT James with his Commission Certificate and officially recognizing him as Second Lieutenant. In front of approximately 100 guests, Second Lieutenant John Edward James, Jr. beamed with pride as he received his first salute. Submitted by Jackie Carter, Press Correspondent
MARY MORRIS HUSBAND TENT #58, PHILADELPHIA, PA PARTNERS WITH MERCK & CO. FOR ALPHA BRAVO CANINE
June 27, 2018: Mary Morris Husband Tent #58 Sister Jackie Carter, Merck & Co. employee and Junior Vice President of Tent #58, helped organize Merck employees to make Thank You cards for deployed military personnel stationed in the Middle East, Kosovo and the Horn of Africa. The hours Merck employees spent making these cards resulted in a cash donation of $500 from Merck Foundation’s “Dollars for Doers” program. The donation was earmarked for Alpha Bravo Canine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to provide trained service dogs to U.S. military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other combat related disabilities.
On National PTSD Awareness Day, representatives from Alpha Bravo Canine visited Merck’s Upper Gwynedd Facility to raise awareness about this debilitating condition affecting an estimated 5.2 million people a year. During the visit, Alpha Bravo Canine was presented the donation. Sisters Jackie Carter & Marguerite Mogila represented Tent #58 during the donation ceremony.
Sister Marguerite Mogila is a puppy trainer for Alpha Bravo Canine and brought Charlie to the event as he trains for his very important job as a service animal. To learn more, visit their website at http://alphabravocanine.org. Submitted by Jackie Carter, Press Correspondent
98-year-old 2LT John Edward James, Jr. with daughters Dr. Marion Lane &
Mrs. Brenda Roberta Watts
Top Left: SDIT Charlie; (Right) SDIT Betsy & Echo Bottom (L-R): Sister Marguerite Mogila, Tent #58; SDIT
Charlie; Jennifer Green, Founder Alpha Bravo Canine; SDIT Echo; Amy Thurston, Merck Veterans EBRG Global
Leader; Jackie Carter, Tent #58 Jr. Vice President
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AUGUST 2018
National Department
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865
P.O. Box 211
Springfield, IL 62705-0211
By order of:
Sarah W. Meyer
National President
Attest:
Linda Hartung
National Secretary
“LEST WE FORGET”
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IN MEMORIAM The National Department, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, silently and
reverently mourns with Sisters, Tents and Departments who have been bereaved of loved ones and Sisters.
REAL DAUGHTER EDNA CATHERINE PIKE MARRIOTT
June 17, 1914 – December 2, 2017
REAL DAUGHTER PATRICIA QUINLAN ALBERTSON
May 2, 1923 – May 30, 2018
BETTY JANE NEUKOM WHITE, PDP
August 14, 1927 – July 3, 2017