Diane M. Schrift, State Regent | Heather Curtis, Editor

www.michigandar.org

Dear Daughters,

What an incredible State Awards Day experience. W e celebrated from Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon, and had special assistance with personal supplementals; flag waving; tips on women’s health and beauty issues; excellent meals and a Musical Tribute of Vietnam Era Music. It’s been quite a while since over 100 daughters sat down together at a pre-State Awards Day Breakfast!

Christine Richman, DAR Good Citizens Chair, and LuDean Peters, American History Chair, brought us delightful candidates, including East Central Division winners.

Ms. Michele Anderson from John Glen High School in Westland was an inspiring 2016 Outstanding American History Teacher.

Barbara Balow, State Chair of the Rosamond Haeberle Scholarship, announced Michael Dylan Thomas as the 2016 Scholarship Winner. This was Michael’s second time as a scholarship awardee.

Congratulations to Theresa Tuttle from Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter, our 2016 Outstanding Chapter Regent; Elizabeth Hertel-Price, our 2016 Outstanding Page Scholarship recipient, and Nancy Hall Marshall, our 2016 Daughter of Distinction. (Look for Nancy at DAR functions this year. She’ll be wearing her tiara.)

The Regent’s Workshop held on Saturday, April 30 in Saline was a resounding success. A big thank you goes to Emily Salvette and the Daughters of

the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter. What an elegant lunch! What marvelous hospitality! Everyone came to learn, make friends and prepare to be the best they can be. Mission accomplished.

Cathy Pouls, State Organizing Secretary, Membership Chair and Chair of Chapter Development and Revitalization, put together a team for this workshop that included Kelly VanWormer, State Treasurer; Hon. State Regent Elizabeth Garner, Protocol Chair; Deb Rakoczy, State Registrar, and Emily Salvette, State Chair Chapter Achievement Awards/Chapter Master Report. There were wonderful presentations; the surprise bonus was an NSDAR award waiting for Cathy upon her arrival at home commending her “Membership Promotion.”

Continental Congress is almost upon us. W e begin w ith the Michigan Welcome Brunch on Tuesday, June 14 before the opening of Congress at the Sulgrave Club. It is the most elegant event at Congress and exclusive to Michigan Daughters and their guests. Take advantage of this opportunity. This is the perfect place to connect with other

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2015-2018 State Theme

“Growing Our Legacy of Spirit and Service.” 2015-2018 Bible Verse

“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. There are different abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to everyone for their particular service..”

1 Corinthians 12:4-7

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DAR of Michigan Heather Curtis - Editor 991 Williamsbury Apt 102

Waterford, MI 48328-2289

Phone: 248-392-8649 Email: heatherEcurtis@gmail.com

The DAR of Michigan Newsletter is available online. Subscribe at michdar.com/newsletter_email_reg_form.htm

Send your chapter news articles and photos to the State Newsletter and Printing Chair for inclusion in the DAR of Michigan Newsletter.

Please email your article as a Word, or text file, or paste the text into an email. Photos and/or artwork should be sent as a separate file and not embedded.

Identify chapter, people (children under 18 must have a signed release form accompanying it), events, location and date for each photo.

DAR OF MICHIGAN WEBSITES

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Deadline for the next issue:

August 1, 2016

IN MEMORIAM

“Rejoice the soul of Your servant, for to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul.”

Psalm 86:4

Alexander Macomb Chapter #639376 Marjorie Upton DeFrancis d. 03/09/16

Captain Samuel Felt Chapter #744324 Norma Jean Snow Strickler d. 05/10/16

Ezra Parker Chapter #742928 Marilyn Kristine Delavan d. 11/09/15

Isabella Chapter #520999 Marydeana Davis

Duckworth d. 05/18/16

Lansing Chapter #441001 Edith E Mclain Self d. 02/20/16

Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter #924860 Jeannette Irene Miller

Hagenbuch d. 02/11/16

Marie Therese Cadillac Chapter #716775 Larene Anderson Garlets d. 01/25/16 #651841 Patricia Jeane Teed

Anderson d. 03/14/16

#647755 Elva C. Edstrom Lamb d. 01/29/16

Muskegon Chapter #760477 Nancy Stein Hegedus d. 05/02/16

Nipissing Chapter #392482 Narcia Williams Wells d. 04/29/16

Philip Livingston Chapter #446629 Janet Rohrabacher d. 03/20/16

Piety Hill Chapter #446629 Betty Bramlage Ross d. 05/18/16

Sarah Treat Prudden Chapter #764697 Marlene Elaine Foster Laing d. 05/10/16

Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter

#665122 Marva Lee Ring Vander Jagt d. 05/08/16

Betty Ross

National Number 562708

State Registrar, 1988-1991

Betty Bramlage Ross died on May 18, 2016 in Bloomfield Hills. Betty was State Registrar during the Fysh/Collins administration. Betty was Piety Hill Chapter Regent 1981-1983. She was predeceased by daughter, Susan Ross Smith, and survived by daughters, Mary Ann Rosenberger (Past Regent, Piety Hill), JoAnn Ross, and Katherine Kouisis; and three grandchildren. Betty was a devoted mother and involved in all her daughters’ activities including Brownie Troop leader and Choir Mother.

A Memorial Service was held in Troy on May 24. Betty will be missed by her DAR friends and remembered for contributing so much to her chapter, DAR of Michigan and the National Society.

Our Prayers are with her family and the Piety Hill Chapter.

Marydeana

Duckworth National Number 520999

State Second Vice Regent, 2000-2003

Marydeana Davis Duckworth died on May 18, 2016 in Midland. Marydeana was State Second Vice Regent during the Garner administration, Service for Veterans State Chair 1998-2000, National VAVS Appointee 2000-2010, DAR Speaker’s Staff 2000-

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2012, State National Defense Chair 2003-2006 and American History Month State Vice Chair 2009-2012. Isabella Chapter Regent 1970-1973, 1993-1998, and held many other chapter offices and committees. Marydeana was a very active member of her chapter. Survivors include Marydeana’s two daughters, Annajeanelle and Saramichelle, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A service celebrating Marydeana’s life was held on May 21, in Mt. Pleasant DAR of Michigan will miss Marydeana and her beautiful hats. Her memory will live on in her many contributions to her chapter, DAR of Michigan and the National Society.

Ours prayers are with her family and the Isabella Chapter.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

There were 17 new members by application at the March 5, 2016 NBOM meeting. Five are new Junior Members.

Please welcome all of these ladies at your chapter meetings.

Chief Shawano Chapter Jessica Franz, Junior Member Mary Krueger Ezra Parker Chapter Sharlan Douglas Genesee Chapter Robin Coppock Hannah Tracy Grant Chapter Nancy Williams Isabella Chapter Angela Gomez-Mesquita, Junior Member John Alden Chapter Lynn Schiel Lansing Chapter Kasandra Purkey, Junior Member Marie Therese Cadillac Chapter Marie Linn Monguagon Chapter Cheryl Davis Kathy Fisk

Piety Hill Chapter Carrie Aldrich, Junior Member Clare Kinna, Junior Member Staci Migdal Sashabaw Plains Chapter LeAnne Schmidt Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter Susan Latham Tammie Spetoskey There were 20 new members by application at the April 5, 2016 meeting of the NBOM. Five are new Junior Members.

Anne Frisby Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter Kirstin Short, Junior Member Coldwater Chapter Margie Matousek Elizabeth Bienaime Chapter Lois Cass Ezra Parker Chapter Katherine McConnaughy, Junior Member General Josiah Harmer Chapter Deborah Tighe Grand River Trail Chapter Virginia Glass Isabella Chapter Carrie Hummel Job Winslow Chapter Judith Albert John Crawford Chapter Constance Frank Monguagon Chapter Carolyn Tackett Nipissing Chapter CaraMia Bertoni, Junior Member Melissa Monreal Ottawa Chapter Robyn Mosher Philip Livingston Chapter Julia Childress Piety Hill Chapter Amy Shuler Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter Renee Cords Nancy Earle Sashabaw Plains Chapter Kristin Burgess, Junior Member Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter Monica Weaver

Stoney Creek Chapter Caitlan Dodge, Junior Member There were 10 new members by application at the May 5, 2016 meeting of the NBOM. One was a new Junior Member.

Ezra Parker Chapter Diana Franco Genesee Chapter Deborah Dietzel Karen Smeltzer John Alden Chapter Diana Day Nipissing Chapter Linda Short-Lowe Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter Amy Lee Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter Diane Hurst Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter Becky Myers Three Flags Chapter Barbara Gusway Rebecca Henning, Junior Member

Sally Hovenga to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Chapter after 12 months on March 5, 2016 Carolyn Brummond to River Aux Sables Chapter after 12 months on March 5, 2016 Marlene Laing to Sarah Treat Prudden Chapter after 3 months on March 5, 2016 Christina Sliger to Nancy De Graff Toll Chapter after 10 months on April 5, 2016

WELCOME TO MICHIGAN

Sharon Finley from the General John A Sutter Chapter in California to the Stoney Creek Chapter on February 19, 2016 Dawn Ringsmuth from the Charles Dibrell Chapter in New Mexico to the Chief Shawano Chapter on April 12, 2016 Elaine Matthews from the Fort Industry Chapter in Ohio to the Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter on April 26, 2016

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Michigan Daughters, share our hospitality with your family and friends and orient you for a wonder week at Congress. You are welcome to make reservations through Barbara Suhay, as long as there’s availability.

Wednesday of Continental Congress we are holding an Open House in the Michigan Room from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Genesee Chapter will be hosting the Open House. Please contact them or our State Directors if you’d like to act as a hostess.

Our 116th Michigan State Conference is fast approaching. Look forw ard to a truly “Up North” experience The Summit at Shanty Creek is preparing for us. Event registration forms and room reservation forms are in this edition of the newsletter and on the DAR of Michigan members’ website (www.michdar.org). HODARS are welcome and there is a scramble planned for them on Saturday, they just need to register for that event. (This resort has some of the finest golf courses in MI.)

Start working on your costumes for the “Night in the Enchanted Forest.” Our Opening Night will be special. A form for competition is included in this newsletter.

So far, our guests for this Conference are Margaret (Peggy) Norton from Colorado; Lois C. Huntington from Indiana, Charlotte S. Reynolds from Tennessee and Leslie R. Miller, State Regent of Kentucky.

Our guest speaker for the Saturday Schools Luncheon will be Richard Meyer, Director of Alumni and DAR Relations from Hillside School. Due to the resignation of Amy Twitty, CEO of Tamassee DAR School, it was decided to hold off and offer the next CEO the opportunity to come to Michigan and address our daughters. We will, however, be raising funds for Tamassee and Hillside School at this event.

Every single chapter in Michigan needs to take a bow. Daughters Magazine just published that w e rank in the top six chapters AGAIN for $ raised per Member and for % of Member participation. Remember the Guardian Trust Campaign is not over. You have until the end of Continental Congress to make your donation count for Michigan. It must be done directly through DAR Development and Vesta DeRiso Guardian Trust Campaign Coach/State Chair can help you if you need coaching.

Remember that the John Alden Chapter is hosting the Summer Fair and Forum in Midland on Saturday August 13. This is open to ALL Daughters. Register early, it is an opportunity to sell things for your chapter, make new friends, and learn from the Forum, which this year is a simulation of the game “Family Feud.”

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in DC this summer. Make sure Tammy Cruickshank and your State Regent have your contact information so you can be included in the State Photo.

Please schedule your chapter visit with the State Regent if arrangements haven’t been made as yet. The State Regent’s schedule is getting full and time is running out.

DIANE M. SCHRIFT STATE REGENT

STATE VICE REGENT It was very rewarding to attend State Awards Day and listen to the fabulous service and programs that our DAR of Michigan Daughters participated in over the past year! Congratulations to our Daughter of Distinction, Nancy Marshall; our Outstanding Chapter Regent, Theresa Tuttle; and the chapters for all they do for the state and communities they live in. The Awards Luncheon was a huge success, this year the students we honored were exceptional, the Chapter Chairs can be proud of the students they presented.

Continental Congress is just weeks away, hope you are registered for the Michigan Welcome Brunch at the Sulgrave Club.

Another Summer Fair and Forum has been planned, the John Alden Chapter is hostess of this event on August 13.

We are excited to say that the 116th State Conference registration is in this newsletter, we have planned another interesting and fun-filled schedule. The State Librarian has sent out the information on the State Book Club meeting. The Night in the Enchanted Forest contest for m and guidelines are in this newsletter. Please remember if your spouse is joining you for the weekend, Mike DeRiso is planning and organizing tee times for golf, again look for the information in this newsletter.

Looking forward to seeing many of you through out the summer at picnics, parades, luncheons, workshops and all places DARs can gather.

GINA LACROIX STATE VICE REGENT 248-240-6628 text gmlacroix02@aol.com

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STATE CHAPLAIN Congratulations again to all DAR of Michigan Daughters on a wonderful Awards Day! Our Michigan Daughters are surely making a difference in their respective communities! Chapter Chaplains please keep up the good work! Please remember how important your record keeping is to the National Society of the DAR! Remember to report deaths to the Organizing Secretary via email and to your State Chaplain via the Chapter Chaplain Report Form. The Chapter Chaplain Report form has information not available on eMembership, namely birthdates, spouses, and to whom condolences must be sent.

“Encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)

Wise Words

What is the strongest muscle in the human body? Some say it’s the tongue, but it’s hard to determine which muscle is the most powerful because muscles don’t work alone.

But we do know that the tongue is strong. For a small muscle, it can do a lot of damage. This active little muscular organ that helps us eat, swallow, taste, and begin digestion has a tendency to also assist us in saying things we shouldn’t. The tongue is guilty of flattery, cursing, lying, boasting and harming others. And that’s just the short list.

It sounds like a pretty dangerous muscle, doesn’t it? But here’s the good thing: It doesn’t have to be that way. Our tongues can be turned to great good. We can speak of justice. We can speak truth. We can use it to speak love. We can use it to bring healing. We can use it to further education. We can use it to bring encouragement. We can use it to help others in many ways if we use it wisely.

The writer of Proverbs 12:18 spells out one of the best uses of the tongue: “The tongue of the wise brings healing.” We can use our tongue to help us bring healing, not harm, to everyone we talk to.

Please guard each word we say so we reflect You and Your love. Help our tongues speak words of healing and not harm.

JANE TURNBULL STATE CHAPLAIN 45426 Delmar Dr, Macomb, MI 48044-3557 jgtnwit@att.net

STATE RECORDING SECRETARY Good news, ladies: one less thing to do at State Conference! Instead of needing to bring 19 copies of your yearbook to Conference and sorting them into 19 bags for the State Officers and Chairs, chapters will submit ONE copy of the

chapter yearbook in pdf format—starting now! (This may have an added benefit of cutting some of the printing costs for chapters!)

The Motion adopted at the April meeting of the Board has three parts—the chapters will be required to send a pdf copy of their yearbook, it will be posted on the Michigan members’ website in a password protected area accessible only to the State Officers and Chairs who need it, and this does NOT require that any chapter change the current content or method of distribution of its yearbook to its own members.

This does not change the requirement that each chapter do a yearbook. Members are entitled to get one. However, chapters have flexibility in how they format, print and distribute it. This should not affect that!

Information regarding content and sending your yearbook will be made available on the DAR of Michigan Members’ Website (www.michdar.com) in the near future. Meanwhile, send your chapter yearbook in PDF or any other wording processing file format (such as Word, WordPerfect, Works, OpenOffice, plain RTF, Publisher, etc.) to info@michdar.com.

MARY ELLEN DROLET STATE RECORDING SECRETARY

STATE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Congratulations to the Chapter Regents who placed first and second in the “most interesting narrative report” contest. You made it very difficult for the two judges to decide.

Chapter regents: If you haven’t already started your Chapter Chair list using the online form, please start it now. This form is due by June 15, 2016. You can locate it on the Michigan Members’ Website (www.michdar.com) > Forms and Certificates > Forms > State Regent > Chapter Committee List Report. Follow the instructions. You can update the list throughout the year to keep it current.

I will be taking pre-orders from members for the DAR Store from July 18, 2016 - August 8, 2016.

If you have a question regarding something you would like to order or would like to see what the item looks like before you order, check the item out at the DAR Store (www.dar.org). You will receive an e-blast as a reminder as the date nears.

I am looking forward to Continental Congress, and the fun DAR of Michigan bus trip.

LYNNETTE SCHERER STATE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

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STATE ORGANIZING SECRETARY I’ve nearly recovered from the massive numbers of prospective members that have traveled from my computer to yours these past few weeks, and am rooting for all chapters as these ladies and hopefully the majority, become your new chapter members and members of DAR.

Ladies, I am so excited!! Michigan has just received word that nine of our chapters have become members of the Soaring High Club with achievement of a 10% net gain in membership for the time period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015. These chapters are: Chief Shawano, Genesee, Grand River Trail, Nipissing, Onagomingkway, Ottawa, Rebecca Dewey, Sarah Ann Cochrane and Stoney Creek. Congratulations!

I am delighted to tell you of the successful display four of our chapters (Alexander Macomb, John Crawford, Louisa St. Clair and Stoney Creek) put together for Women in History Month at the Rochester Hills Public Library. It was entitled “DAR Women in History,” with emphasis on their chapter members, past and present, who were successful in their own right. These chapters are busy planning a repeat for next year in Macomb County. Two prospective members resulted from the display. It was not only fun working with the ladies of these chapters, but it was also a privilege.

In April the Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission held their very first Workshop for Regents. This was hosted by the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter in Ann Arbor, and was a huge success with 78 Regents, Vice Regents and Treasurers in attendance. The speakers, Beth Garner, Kelly VanWormer, Emily Salvette and Deb Rakoczy, did an outstanding job with their presentations. The Commission is considering another such workshop in the future.

Our Branching-Out Genie Team has been busy conducting your chapter workshops and planning the Registrar’s Workshop for August in Rochester. This year, to accommodate the chapters in the northern part of the state, they are holding another Registrar’s Workshop that will take place in July in Roscommon. Please try to send a couple of members from each chapter to one of these workshops. The flyers for each workshop appear elsewhere in this newsletter.

August will be a busy month for this officer as the Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission is planning a program for the Summer Fair & Forum. Please join us for a fun time and play THE DAR FEUD with us. Our topic will be “Increasing Communication in DAR.” This is one event you will not want to miss! Please look for the flyer in this newsletter for registration information.

CATHERINE POULS STATE ORGANIZING SECRETARY / MEMBERSHIP CHAIR CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT AND REVITALIZATION

STATE TREASURER Thank you to Chapter Treasurers for all of the hard work you have been doing to manage the funds for your chapter. This Officer is glad to answer questions and verify any payments; please email me if there is an item you would like to confirm.

This is a last call for any remaining funds owed to the President General’s Project for Mrs. Young! Please contact me immediately if your chapter would like to pay off any remaining balance.

The 2016 NSDAR Magazine Co-op Advertisement payment of $40.00 is due by July 1, 2016. This amount enables DAR of Michigan to pay for the Michigan advertisements in the November/December issue of the Daughter’s Magazine. The state is required to pay for advertisements in this specific issue. Please remit payment on the 2016 Remittance form.

Thank you Michigan Daughters for filling up the Michigan tables at both the DAR Schools Luncheon and the Junior Luncheon! Because of your attendance, Michigan will receive recognition as a Sponsor during both events.

Hope to see you at Continental Congress!

KELLY L. VANWORMER STATE TREASURER 810-531-3633 kellyvanwormer@comcast.net

STATE REGISTRAR Hello Chapter Registrars!

I hope that you are enjoying spring. In the spring time, we have some new chapter administrations. If you are a new Chapter Registrar – welcome aboard! If you are a returning Chapter Registrar – thank you for your continued service!

The most up-to-date information for Chapter Registrars can be found on the National Members website at http://www.dar.org/members/genealogy-research.

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The Genealogy Guidelines can be found at the link belowhttp://www.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/darnet/forms/RGG-4000.PDF. This publication assembles four informational pamphlets that are intended to guide chapter registrars in the performance of their official duties: Application Papers: Instructions for Their Preparation - Guide for Chapter Registrars - Is That Service Right? and Is That Service Right? All of these materials are newly edited to reflect recent modifications in the verification procedure and in the types of evidence that may be considered in support of DAR applications. This guideline therefore supersedes all of the previous publications under the titles given above. Following the guidelines will ensure the timely approval of applications submitted for review at National Headquarters.

The Electronic Application process has not been rolled out yet, however the EA Tutorial can be viewed at http://www.dar.org/members/applications-supplementals/electronic-application. Please take 10 minutes to familiarize yourself with what is coming out for EA. There will be lots of questions that we can work through together. As the additional information becomes available, the CDRC will keep you advised.

Keep up the great work!

DEB RAKOCZY STATE REGISTRAR 248-842-0990 rakoczy.deborah@sbcglobal.net

STATE HISTORIAN It was a pleasure to present the 2016 Outstanding Teacher of American History Award to Michele Anderson, a teacher and department chair at John Glenn High School in Westland. Ms. Anderson, a former DAR Good Citizen, was nominated by Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter.

In late April, it was a delight to attend the USO Canteen Dance, where various departments, including most high school students under Ms. Anderson's leadership, were involved in honoring veterans. Always seeking innovative teaching methods, Ms. Anderson began the oral history project by interviewing US WWII veterans. Student interviews each year have focused on veterans of a different military conflict until currently veterans from all US conflicts were interviewed and honored at a USO Canteen Dance. In addition to the interviews, students created “Remembrance Boards” to display photos, documents, and biographies of deceased vets to create an impressive moving “Wall of Honor” at the dance. Ms. Anderson instills a sense of patriotism in her students by utilizing a variety of strategies to bring history to life.

Looking forward, chapters are encouraged to start searching for a full-time public, private or parochial, 5th-12th grade teacher of American History to nominate in the fall for the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of American History contest. The candidate must have taught American History and related area during the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 academic years. When nominating a candidate, remember to specifically showcase their accomplishments in American History. Contest rules are on the National Members’ Website and will appear in the September newsletter.

Prior to a marker being placed on the grave of a Revolutionary War Soldier or the wife or daughter of a Revolutionary War Soldier, approval from the Office of the Historian General must be obtained. When planning such an event, be aware that this approval takes six months or more.

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

STATE LIBRARIAN Are you ready to be part of the best book club ever? Our very own DAR of Michigan Book Club will meet at 3 pm on Friday, September 16 at Shanty Creek Resort during State Conference. Our first read is Women Heroes of the American Revolution, 20 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Defiance, and Rescue by Susan Casey. Bring your copy of the book to the meeting to be a charter member and entered to win a prize! More events will be announced for a chance to win a prize! Get excited to help your National library and earn your 2016 credit each time. Get your chapter excited for your chapter book club that you started to earn an award at State Awards Day!

Thank you all for your wonderful donations you have made so far in 2016. If you need another hand out for your donations for your local library or National, I would be happy to get them to you. If you need help with the online donations, I am happy to help. Let’s go DAR of Michigan, get excited for books!

MARTHA BUNDE STATE LIBRARIAN 517-629-3786 mbunde@albion.edu

STATE DIRECTOR The 116th State Conference is only three months away! Make plans to attend Friday-Sunday, September 16-18 at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire. The registration

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DAR of MICHIGAN PRESENTS

FAIR and FORUM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2016

10 am – 3 pm

Hosted by: John Alden Chapter

Informational Session: INCREASING COMMUNICATION in DAR

Location: Trinity Lutheran Church

3701 Jefferson Ave., Midland, MI 48640

Price: $20 includes lunch, beverage & registration

Chapter Fundraising: *Free* sales tables, on a limited basis RESERVE EARLY: ThoraGoodnight@hotmail.com

Name:

Address:

City / State / Zip:

Email Address:

Chapter:

Please select: State Officer State Chair

Chapter Officer Chapter Chair

Member Guest

Special Dietary Arrangements:

Vegetarian Food Allergies:

Mail completed forms (s) and checks to: Thora Goodnight Registration Forms Due August 6, 2016 1389 E Oakwood Ter., Midland, MI 48640-9547 Make checks payable to DAR of Michigan thoragoodnight@hotmail.com or visit www.michdar.com for secure online payment 989-832-0294

Please note: DAR of Michigan policy states that no refunds will be paid on cancellations seven days prior to a sponsored event date. Any cancellation received after August 6, 2016 cannot be refunded. If space is available, any registration made after August 6, must be made online and paid with a credit card. All refunds will be subject to a service fee.

Local motels in the Midland area: Fairfield Inn, H Hotel, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Valley Plaza Inn http://web.macc.org/Hotels-Motels

THE DAR FEUD Increasing Communication in DAR

 

 

 

Come join us at the Summer Fair & Forum August 13, 2016 

and play the DAR Feud!   

Test your knowledge! 

Enjoy Comradery! 

Surprises for all!   

 

The Chapter Development & Revitalization Commission                                               Registration information is available on the Fair and Forum Flyer OR register at 

www.michdar.com for secure online registration and payment.   

 

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information is in this newsletter and on the DAR of Michigan Members’ Website (www.michdar.com).

State Regent Diane Schrift has a wonderful weekend planned for us, so please make your room reservations as soon as possible. Once again, you may register online. If you prefer to mail your reservations to me, make sure your check is made out to DAR of Michigan. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

I am looking forward to seeing many of you at Continental Congress in Washington D.C. as well as at State Conference.

And also remember when you plan your programs for next year, I have a Madonna of the Trail program, complete with pioneer dress! I would be more than happy to jump into my covered wagon (actually a Jeep) and follow the trail to your chapter meeting!

KAREN MCNALLY STATE DIRECTOR 517-545-1794 karen.dar@att.net

AMERICANISM Michigan daughters celebrate Americanism in many ways! It was a pleasure to read about all your efforts this year in preparation for State Awards Day. Here are some of the highlights: John Sackett Chapter sponsored an Americanism Award recipient; Anne Frisby Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter worked to educate people on the history of the American’s Creed with a mini-program at the chapter’s May meeting, a publication in the local newspaper on Memorial Day, and a speech at a patriotic concert on July 4; Chief Shawano Chapter distributed 2,700 patriotic items in over 28 different towns within the fifteen counties represented in their service area; Job Winslow Chapter sold raffle tickets at Sam’s Club and distributed patriotic materials there; John Alden Chapter made “Stars for Troops” from old flag cantons and distributed them to veterans.

Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter members visited kindergarten classrooms, gave a short program about DAR and the flag, listened to the students recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and presented each student with a small flag. They reached 1,407 students. Mary Marshall Chapter gave flag bookmarks, copies of the Pledge of Allegiance, and copies of the American’s Creed to each child during school tours to the Governor’s Mansion Museum in May. One of their members traveled to India for a conference and distributed sixty flag pins to people she met during her trip. And Piety Hill Chapter distributed 10,000 flags to people during the annual Woodward Dream Cruise.

The numbers are impressive, too: 37 members referred to the DAR Manual for Citizenship online, 4 members assisted with naturalization classes, and members of 5 chapters assisted with a total of 21 naturalization ceremonies and receptions. 1,084 flag pins were distributed; 3,095 flag bookmarks were distributed; 3,680 copies of the American’s Creed were distributed; 4,480 copies of the Pledge of Allegiance were distributed; and 18,153 flags were distributed for a total of 30,492 patriotic items given out by Michigan chapters. Thank you for all that you’ve done individually and as chapters to promote Americanism.

KAREN M. WOODWORTH, PH.D. STATE CHAIR

CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The Michigan Society Children of the American Revolution had a wonderful 83rd State Conference in Lansing last February. Nearing the end of her C.A.R. membership, Emma Huber, State President, raised $6,000 towards the archway and N.S.C.A.R. insignia to be built and placed at the Michigan War Dog Memorial in a few short months. With over 70 registrants, the members and seniors had a great time! Thank you to all the patrons for this fabulous event.

The Michigan Society headed to Arlington, VA in April for the N.S.C.A.R. Convention. With two brand new families now exposed to a fabulous weekend of meetings, reports, voting, and TONS of fun at the Grand March and late night breakfast, it is no surprise there were many nodding heads on Sunday during the annual pilgrimage to Mount Vernon for the induction of the new National and Senior National officers, and new State and Senior State Presidents!

The state society brought back several honors including GOLD merit award for our State President Emma Huber, Elias Cady, Fort Dearborn, Ki-Ka-Ma-Sung, Lexington

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Alarm and Lewis Cass Societies received Honorable Mention for their work this past year. Several pin recognitions were given, especially the new Niebell Pin and Voyager pins!

Just prior to the induction on the lawn of Mt. Vernon, Emma and Mitch Huber had the opportunity to lay the

traditional wreath at George and Martha Washington’s tomb. Thank you to Michigan for donating one of the wreaths – it was such a unique and beautiful opportunity!

M.S.C.A.R. is buckled in for the next year having our 2016-2017 State President Madden Brady off and running, having already presented half a dozen times, including the Great Lakes Regional Conference to be held in Grand Rapids June 10-11, where Michigan served as hosts for this year’s 2016 Regional Tour kick off. Michigan has the opportunity for the first time in history (that anyone can recall!) hosting the Pre-Board week where many of the national officers will converge on Grand Rapids to prepare for the summer tour. It will be great fun and tons of work! This senior officer wishes to express sincere gratitude for all the time and treasurer donated to make the weekend a success. The Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter NSDAR and West Michigan SAR Chapters will be our hosts and hostesses.

Many of us rush off to Continental Congress, but the work of Michigan C.A.R. members continued into June with our first of two State Program packet meetings in Kalamazoo June 25. With a growing number of members on the west side of Michigan, the members voted unanimously to have two

packet meetings to talk about the National President’s project along with many other programs the board developed. The membership welcomed new society – Moses Clark – in Grand Rapids! Already with 6+ members, Sr. Society President, Danielle Taylor, is off to an excellent start.

State President Madden Brady kicked off his state project at Pershing Park in Bay City on May 1, followed by meetings and preparations for Regional Conference and the work of the state society. With more than 40 onlookers, special guests, and members, the State President had a beautiful day honoring those who served in WWI. This year’s project is to refurbish the American Doughboy statue which stands in the park. April 6, 2017 will be the 100th anniversary and the American Doughboy statues across the country are a symbol of the sacrifice during this conflict. He welcomes invitations to share his program in the coming year.

Mark your calendars for the 84th M.S.C.A.R. State Conference, February 10-11, 2017, at the Doubletree in Bay City.

Again, a heartfelt thanks to all those who have and continue to support the C.A.R. in Michigan!

LAURIE HUBER STATE CHAIR / SENIOR STATE PRESIDENT laurieh924@gmail.com

COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS Awards Day was fantastic. I was very impressed by all the reports I received from your 2015 commemorations. They get more impressive each year. Every chapter in Michigan held a Commemorative Event. My team of judges had a difficult time to select the top event in each category.

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, 2130 Vietnam veterans, were thanked and welcomed home by our Michigan Daughters.

The top award went to Nipissing Chapter. They presented the Quilt of Tears - 4o very large, two sided orange quilts made of individual squares representing a soldier, a veteran or their child who died from the effects of Agent Orange. There were 500 in attendance and over 200 Vietnam veterans were honored that day. I attended this event, which was quite a moving experience.

The top chapter Commemorative Event went to Louisa St. Clair Chapter, for the Re-Dedication of the First DAR Forest. In 1927 Louisa St. Clair daughters took action against the devastating impact the logging era had on Michigan’s forests. They bought land in Houghton Lake and planted 105,000 white pine seedlings. This action inspired the DAR National Penny Pine program which included reforestation in every state across the nation. Thank you ladies and all the

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chapters that participated, for all your hard work in re-dedicating our DAR Forest.

The top state Commemorative Event went to Kathleen Ripley Leo for her book of poetry entitled Celebrate America! It was the favor at the DAR of Michigan State Conference Banquet. This special publication of her book of poems commemorated the 125 Anniversary of NSDAR, the 115th Michigan State Conference, the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and the visit of President General Lynn Forney Young.

Five other chapters had First Place winners that were sent to National: Genesee Chapter, Piety Hill Chapter, Stoney Creek Chapter, Lucinda Hillsdale Stone Chapter and Philip Livingstone Chapter.

Thanks to each and every chapter for your hard work in completing all of your Commemorative Events, tt was great to hear about your chapter events on National Vietnam Veteran Day.

The DAR of Michigan has an upcoming event to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.

This state event is being hosted by Louisa St. Clair Chapter. It will be held at the Country Club of Detroit on Sunday, October 2, with lunch at noon. Please bring as your guest a Vietnam veteran, as they will be given special honors. Table reservations are still available, but will be sold out soon. Individual reservations are available also. Please refer to page 26-27 for further information, or contact me with any questions.

NATIONAL AWARDS

125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DAR

1st Place: Piety Hill Chapter 3rd Place: Stoney Creek Chapter

OUTSTANDING COMMEMORATIONS

1st Place: Kathleen Ripley Leo, Commemoration Poems

RE-DEDICATION OF FIRST DAR STATE FOREST, RE-DEDICATION OF DAR MEMORIAL FOREST

2nd Place: Louisa St. Clair Chapter

DAR MARKER CEREMONIES

1st Place: Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter 2nd Place: Piety Hill Chapter 3rd Place: Genesee Chapter

WREATH LAYING CEREMONIES

2nd Place: Piety Hill Chapter

BEST VIETNAM WAR DISPLAY

2nd Place: Nipissing Chapter

STATE COMMEMORATIONS

Michigan: Outstanding Leadership

USA COMMEMORATION OF THE VIETNAM WAR

Outstanding State Member: Nancy Marshall

NANCY MARSHALL STATE CHAIR 248-361-8168 nmarshall78@sbcglobal.net

CONSERVATION John Clare’s words call to us, “Come we to the summer, to the summer we will come/For the woods are full of bluebells and the hedges full of bloom.” Of all the seasons, summer provides the most opportunities to embrace nature at its zenith. Take time to appreciate the glory of this great land; it is one of the greatest gifts our ancestors provided.

Looking for an opportunity to enjoy the natural resources Michigan has to offer? Register for the DNR News (press releases). You can register for news for the entire state AND news specific to the Upper Peninsula at http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10366_54559_10402---,00.html

Make plans to attend State Conference at Shanty Creek! Conservation is the overarching theme of the entire conference, from its bucolic setting to the various meals and events. Not only will you get to enjoy State Conference with the Daughters of Michigan, you can maximize your involvement at the conference by including it on your chapter’s CMR!

DAWN MOULTHROP-BRADY STATE CHAIR 989-980-3896 moulthropbrady@yahoo.com

DAR MUSEUM OUTREACH ARE YOU TRAVELING TO WASHINGTON D.C. IN THE NEAR FUTURE?

If you are traveling to Washington D.C., you may want to visit the DAR Museum. It is a step back into our American History and on display is our American Heritage for all to see and enjoy.

1. When is it open: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm and Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00 pm. The museum is closed on Sundays and Federal Holidays.

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2. Is There a charge to see the DAR Museum: No, a visit is free! Groups of 10-40 may make advance reservations for a docent-led tour: the charge for that is $3.00 per person.

3. Is the museum wheelchair accessible: Yes! With the assistance of a security staff person the DAR Museum is accessible by wheelchairs and other mobile devices. The accessible entrance is on C Street. Please call the front desk at 202-879-3220 for further instructions on access.

4. Is There Parking: There is no parking. There is metered street parking and nearby garages can be found on Pennsylvania, 17th, and 18th Streets. The closest metro stops are Farragut West and Farragut North, which are about one half mile from the museum entrance.

5. Do I need to arrange for a special tour: No, you may explore on your own. They do offer optional guided tours.

6. Can I experience the DAR Museum without visiting Washington D. C.? Yes! You can take a virtual tour of their period rooms, view their current and past exhibitions and see featured museum objects online. You can also request a Portable Education program be shipped to you.

7. How can I give something to the DAR Museum? Keeping in mind that space is limited, the curators would be happy to review our potential donation. Contact museum@dar.org to be referred to the appropriate curator.

8. Can the museum staff identify my antique object or tell me how to care for it? Possibly. The museum staff’s broad range of expertise in early American decorative arts includes furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, and textiles. Contact museum@dar.org to be referred to the appropriate curator.

DAR Museum has a lot to offer her members and citizens. We only have to reach out!

CANDACE HENDERSON STATE CHAIR

DAR PROJECT PATRIOT Are you ready to beat the record? As we head to Continental Congress this month, please be sure to bring all of those letters and cards you have written for the DAR Guinness World Records™ attempt. Daughters will spend the week counting and checking all of our contributions. The final tally should be announced toward the end of Congress.

I am pleased to announce that this fall we will be adopting

the USS Detroit. The USS Detroit is a Freedom-class littoral combat ship. She was launched in 2014 and will be commissioned in Detroit in September. Michigan Daughters will participate in the celebration, and once the ship is commissioned, we will adopt and support her crew. Keep an eye on our DAR of Michigan Facebook page and look for ways you can participate!

VESTA DERISO STATE CHAIR vesta.DAR@gmail.com

DAR SCHOOL Congratulations to early birds Louisa St. Clair, Chapter, Grand River Trail Chapter and Abiel Fellows Chapter for donating gift cards for the DAR Schools’ 2016 campaign. Chapters, please remember to collect gift cards (Walmart, Target, Staples, VISA) in preferred denominations of $10 to $50 – and/or donations of cash/checks payable to DAR of Michigan toward the purchase of gift cards – and either bring to them State Conference in September or mail to this State Chair by September 1. Let’s work together to surpass last year’s generous efforts….for the children!

Kudos to Nancy Colburn, Lucinda Hinsdale Chapter, for coordinating the “Quilts for Tamassee Graduates” project which began as an idea during the State School Tour in 2014. Nancy extends her heartfelt thanks to the small group of participating chapters who have produced handmade quilts for deserving graduates to adorn their college dorm room single beds (three in 2015 and in 2016). Please help Nancy by either quilting or donating funds/materials. Contact Nancy at nacmus@aol.com or 269.327.7798. It’s not too early to start sewing for Tamassee’s 2017 graduates! You don’t need to know how to sew…...tied fleece blankets are also welcome for the young boys and girls at Tamassee’s Missouri Groves and New York Cottages!

Kudos to Job Winslow Chapter Daughter and author Shenandoah Chefalo on a successful tour to promote her recent book Garbage Bag Suitcase. Shen is donating a portion of her books sales to benefit Crossnore School and this State Chair is matching those donations! Shen is available to share her incredible story at your chapter meeting (shen@chefalolaw.com or 231.929.7744). Thanks for supporting Crossnore School!

Michigan’s contingent attending the 2016 KDS graduation/awards celebrations report that Michigan Daughters definitely hit a “Grand Slam” for KDS DAR School with the new Michigan Field! Students and the community expressed pride and thanks for the newest additions to KDS’ Louisa St. Clair Chapter Athletic Complex. Please plan to attend KDS Dedication Day ceremonies where the Michigan Field will be

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DEADLINES

June 15 Chapter Chair List

• Submitted online at michdar.com

August 1 Annual State

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

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

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

MICHIGAN’S TOTAL MEMBERSHIP

as of May 14, 2016

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

Members ................................... 3,214

Juniors ........................................ 232

Members-at-Large ......................... 67

MICHIGAN’S MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

for the period February 15, 2016 - May 14, 2016, Michigan has had the following changes in Membership

New Members by Application ....... 47

Deceased Members ........................ 13

Drops ............................................ 69

Reinstatements ................................4

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

Members leaving Michigan ............. 5

Members transferred to Michigan .......................................... 3

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

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June 1 Sarah Treat Prudden

Chapter, Jackson 4 Colonel Joshua Howard

Chapter , Dearborn 7 Philip Livingston Chapter,

Brighton 8 Elizabeth Schuyler

Hamilton Chapter – Five Chapter Luncheon

9 Algonquin Chapter, Benton Harbor

11 Oakland County Picnic 13 National Board of

Management, DC 14 Michigan Welcome Brunch,

Sulgrave Club, DC 15-19 125th Continental Congress 15 Michigan Room Open

House (10 am – 2 pm) 19 National Board of

Management 27 Amos Sturgis Chapter July 16 State Executive Board

Meeting 30 Workshop August 13 Summer Fair and Forum,

John Alden Chapter, Midland

20 Woodward Dream Cruise/Piety Hill Chapter

27 Mary Marshall Chapter September 9-10 USS Detroit Docking 10 John Crawford Chapter 15 State Executive Board

Meeting 16-18 State Conference, The

Summit at Shanty Creek, Bellaire

24 Grave Marking, Lapeer County

ATTENTION ALL CHAPTERS!

NEW AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED ATAWARDS DAY 2017 

forMEMBERSHIP PROMOTION

ALL CHAPTERS WITH 100% COMPLIANCE FOR SIGNING UP MEMBERS (with email addresses), NEW AND CURRENT, FOR THE STATE NEWSLETTER WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD.

SIGN UP AT:  http://www.michdar.com/email_reg_form.htm

Please distribute this flyer to all members

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officially dedicated during the National DAR School Tour and Michigan Daughters will be recognized for their generous support! Thank you to Louisa St. Clair Chapter for their generous donation of $36,000 to this project, and to all Michigan Daughters for your continuing support of this State Regent’s project. Please check the state website for detailed information and donation forms to support several worthy DAR School programs including Tamassee’s “Steps for Hope.”

At the DAR of Michigan’s 116th State Conference, September 16-18, 2016, two DAR Schools will be featured at the DAR School Luncheon including Tamassee DAR School! If sufficient funds are collected at State Conference, Michigan Daughters may be able to receive recognition for a student scholarship to be awarded at Tamassee. To support this effort, twenty iconic Tamassee lights will be available for pre-purchase. These lights will be displayed on dining tables during conference and labeled for designated purchaser to collect at the close of State Conference. Details for pre-purchase will be available soon! Donation envelopes will also be placed at each dining table for Michigan Daughters to show their generous support “For the Children.”

This State Chair hopes the detailed DAR School information provided to Michigan Daughters during the first year of her service has been helpful in informing and encouraging chapters to support DAR Schools. Please remind chapter Daughters to register their email with the DAR of Michigan to be sure they receive e-blasts (notifications, information and helpful tips) from this State Chair. Additionally, Michigan Daughters may subscribe free of charge to the various DAR School e-newsletters for timely and interesting information about the schools, students and more!

Wishing Michigan Daughters an enjoyable summer! See you at the Summer Fair and Forum in August and State Conference in September!

PJ STEEBY STATE CHAIR 6274 Summit Ct, Traverse City, MI 49686 231.421.1149 pjsteeby@charter.net

DAR SERVICE FOR VETERANS One of our Founding Daughters, Eugenia Washington stated, “We want a patriotic society founded on service and I will not become a member of an organization which is founded on rank and not on the service of the ancestors.”

Eugenia Washington would not only be proud, but amazed

at her Michigan Daughters for their Service to Veterans. During our State Awards Day in April, this proud chair gave out 18 Outstanding Service to Veterans awards.

In 2015 Michigan Daughters traveled over 21,000 miles to serve veterans. We had over 10,000 hours of volunteer time. We gave over $15,000 in monetary donations and over $33,000 of in-kind donations. We collected thousands of cancelled stamps, knitted scarves and quilted lap blankets. We sent thousands of Thank You cards, Welcome Home cards, Christmas cards and Valentine cards to troops and veterans. We visit VA Hospitals, VA Clinics, nursing homes and veteran homeless shelters. Daughters participated in Wreaths Across America, WWII Honor Fight and The Golden Age Games.

There were so many amazing Service for Veterans projects that were described on the Michigan Chapter Master Reports. If any Service for Veterans Chair would like some of the ideas that were submitted, please contact this State Chair. She can give you some wonderful ideas.

Let’s make 2016 the best year ever for servicing our veterans. Please contact this chair for lists of veteran needs in your area. The NSDAR website also has some great ideas for Service for Veterans projects. Please consider volunteering for the Golden Age Games this summer. This chair has information for this wonderful event. She also has “I’m Proud to be a Veteran” writing pens and buttons that can be passed out to veterans as you visit different facilities or just to have a few in your purse when you see a veteran who could use a hug and a thank you. Please let this chair know and she will send you some. Thank you so much ladies for all you do for our veterans and the state of Michigan.

JEANNE MCMILLAN STATE CHAIR Jeannemcmillan1953@gmail.com

HISTORIC PRESERVATION Thirty-one of the 52 Michigan chapters reported Historic Preservation activities in the 2015 Chapter Master Report. It is my unhappy duty to report that 21 chapters, or 40% of our chapters, did not report a single Historic Preservation activity!

A total of 73 certificates spread over 15 categories were placed in chapter packets for State Awards Day. I would like to recognize eight outstanding projects:

Cathy Pouls, Alexander Macom b Chapter , created a magnificent display of vintage U.S. Military uniforms and artifacts at the Rochester Public Library.

Dawn Bastian, Genesee Chapter , com pleted the six

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-month restoration of an original American 1962 vintage travel trailer.

Margie Neal, Genesee Chapter, completed a cemetery preservation project, in which she researched, transcribed, took photos, and completed forms of burials in the Martin Cemetery in Fenton Township.

Cynthia Walton Wade, John Craw ford Chapter, co-authored a book on historic festivals in Almont Township.

Louisa St. Clair Chapter donated generously to a variety of historic preservation projects including KDS’ Louisa St. Clair Athletic complex.

Lydia Barnes Potter Chapter completed a cemetery preservation project at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Pontiac. Members also created a photo story with images and text about their efforts. Their book provides chapter history for the next generation.

Monna Kay, Ottaw a Chapter , created a unique virtual/online cemetery listing and memory book to honor 27 departed chapter daughters on Find-A-Grave.

Pam Greinke, W hispering Pines and Prair ie Chapter, restored the Oak Grove School in Croton Township.

State leadership awards in Historic Preservation were presented to Peggy King Scully, Louisa St. Clair Chapter, for guiding a number of historic preservation projects at national headquarters, at KDS, and in the local community; and to Kelly Van Wormer, Stoney Creek Chapter, for establishing a unique and fabulous fundraising program in which patriotic DAR ceramic ornaments can be purchased. Proceeds go to the Guardian Trust Campaign.

GRACE BLISS SMITH STATE CHAIR

LINEAGE RESEARCH It was a pleasure to present 32 Awards of Appreciation at State Awards Day to chapters and lineage research members recognizing the work done assisting chapters gain new members and assisting prospective members with their applications. Thank you again!

Remember that any DAR member assisting a prospective member with the lineage process qualifies for the Lineage Research pin. Check the Lineage Research Committee page on the National Members’ Website or contact this chair.

Year to date, our AIRs (Additional Information Requests) are at 10%, this is 7.6% better than year end 2015 results. This is due to the hard work of the Chapter Registrars and Chapter Lineage Research members; outstanding work!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Registrar’s Workshops in July and August this year! One in Roscommon and one in Rochester should make it easier for everyone to attend.

ALICE PETERIE STATE CHAIR

NATIONAL DEFENSE Congratulations to Michigan chapters for your efforts on behalf of this Committee in 2015. 24 chapters awarded 82 medals to cadets, students and local heroes, including: 12 ROTC Gold Medals 33 JROTC Bronze Medals 22 Outstanding Cadet (Silver) Medals 10 Youth Citizenship Medals 5 Distinguished Service Medals

47 chapters presented a three-minute National Defense report at 100 % of their chapter meetings and 3 other chapters were one meeting short of achieving the goal. 7 chapters donated $3,011 to cadets, units and/or state and national funds dedicated to military-affiliated cadet organizations. 9 more DAR of Michigan Daughters who served or are serving the military were identified for the Women in Military Service for America Memorial.

20 chapters reported presenting a program dedicated to National Defense. Of these, several were truly noteworthy, including:

Jean Bessac Chapter: “Top Five Threats to National Security in the Coming Decade”

Job Winslow Chapter: “The Role of the Civil Air Patrol During the Viewtnam War”

Louisa St. Clair Chapter Chapter: “6th Annual DAR National Defense Awards Ceremony”

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Vintage U.S. Military uniform display. Photo courtesy of Grace Smith.

 

Saturday, July 30, 2016 ⁕ 8:30 am – 3 pm 

Roscommon District Area Library ⁕ 106 Lake St, Roscommon Hosted by Chief Shawano Chapter

Presented by the Chapter Development and Revitalization Committee

8:30 a.m. Registration 

9:00 a.m. Morning Session NSDAR Application Standards eMembership – Image Access 

BAA – Build an App 

12:30 p.m. Lunch Chicken Salad Croissant ⁕ Chips ⁕ Fruit ⁕ Dessert ⁕ Beverages 

Afternoon Session PMD – Prospective Member Database 

Resource Tips  

Name:   

Address:   

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

Chapter:     

Mail completed form and check for $15 (payable to DAR of Michigan) for registration and 

catered lunch by July 15 to: Alice Peterie, 6253 W Stanley Rd, Mount Morris MI 48458‐9318 

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

 

QUESTIONS?  Email Email Alice Peterie at milineageres@outlook.com  

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

cancellation received after July 23, 2016 cannot be refunded. All cancellations are subject to a service fee. 

 

Saturday, August 20, 2016 ⁕ 10 am – 4 pm 

Trevarrow Inc. Culinary Training Auditorium⁕1295 N. Opdyke Road, Auburn Hills Hosted by Stoney Creek Chapter

Presented by the Chapter Development and Revitalization Committee

9:30 a.m. Registration 

10:00 a.m. Morning Session NSDAR Application Standards eMembership – Image Access 

12:30 p.m. Lunch Chicken Salad Croissant ⁕ Chips ⁕ Fruit ⁕ Dessert ⁕ Beverages 

Afternoon Session BAA – Build an App 

PMD – Prospective Member Database Resource Tips 

 

Name:   

Address:   

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

Chapter:     

Mail completed form and check for $20 (payable to DAR of Michigan) for registration and 

catered lunch by August 1 to: Karen Eckardt, 42046 Woodbrook Drive, Canton, MI  48188 OR 

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

 

QUESTIONS?  Email Karen Eckardt at keckardt23@yahoo.com  

Seating capacity: 90 Only paid registrants will be admitted.

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

cancellation received after August 13, 2016 cannot be refunded. All cancellations are subject to a service fee. 

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Lucy Wolcott Barnum Chapter: “A Weed Goes To War”

Michilimacinac Chapter: “Drones and our National Security”

Sarah Ann Cochran Chapter: “Snowblood’s Journal: An American Novel About Men And Dogs in Vietnam.”

This State Chair sadly notes the passing of General Josiah Harmar Chapter Daughter Ruth Parrott Szabo in January at the age of 97. Ruth was an enthusiastic National Defense Chapter Chair for many years. She served the WAVES during WWII, earning the rank of Chief Yeoman. She followed that service with a 30-year career at Oakland County Juvenile Court as a psychologist advocating for abused and neglected children. Ruth was a tireless supporter of this committee and she will be missed.

This year chapters are encouraged to search for military-affiliated cadet units, students, and adults in their community in order to identify deserving candidates for the five DAR medals awarded by this Committee: ROTC Gold and Bronze, Outstanding Cadet (Silver), Youth Citizenship, and Distinguished Citizen.

Keep up the good work!

PEGGY KING SCULLY STATE CHAIR peggyscully@me.com

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S PROJECT Mrs. Young’s Administration is winding down, and if your chapter has not received their 100% participation certificate yet, there is still a small amount of time to get your $2 per member per year, or $6 per member during the Young Administration three-year term of office, submitted. Funds for Mrs. Young’s project must be received at National by July 31, 2016.

Looking forward, the next President General will be attending our State Conference in 2017. If your chapter

would like to be presented your certificate personally from her at the conference and have a photo op with her, you will need to have your 100% donation received at National by August 1, 2017. As a reminder, these donations must go through the State Treasurer, so please allow ample time for her to receive and process the funds.

Many chapters do not realize that the membership number to use for the $6 per member contribution starts in January, the year following the election of the new President General. So, for example, our new President General will be elected in June 2016. That means you will use the official number of members as of January 1, 2017.

You may start collecting funds to pay your $2 per member obligation as soon as the new DAR year begins, but remember that you will need to make sure you use that January 1, 2017 membership number to ultimately determine if you have collected 100%. Chapter officers can check eMembership at any time to determine how much has been credited to your chapter with the date received. Also, please check the President General’s Project Committee page on our website for more information.

SUE PETRES STATE CHAIR

VOLUNTEER GENEALOGISTS Congratulations to Michigan’s Outstanding Volunteer Genealogist, Vickie Lynn Wagner Smetanka of Ottawa Chapter!

Michigan Daughters continue to take the GEP courses in record numbers, with six already achieving Volunteer Genealogist status this year. The Branching Out Team has added three new members to help handle all the requests for chapter workshops.

Expect double the fun this summer—two Registrar Workshops are planned for two different dates and two separate locations to ensure more than twice the number of participants! Plan to attend either the Northern Registrar Workshop in Roscommon on July 30 or the Southeastern Registrar Workshop on August 20 in Auburn Hills. Every chapter is encouraged to send at least one member to learn the latest in application preparation, research techniques and resources, Build an App, and electronic application submissions. Although the information is geared toward Registrars, any chapter member who assists with applications and lineage research is welcome to attend. Registration forms are included in this newsletter.

KAREN ECKARDT STATE CHAIR

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CELEBRATE AMERICA! Although we have reached our national goal of 12.5 million hours of volunteer service, you can still enter 2016 volunteer hours in the Online Tally until June 1, 2016. Please continue to participate in volunteer projects with your chapter or individually, and be sure to record your hours. There is a page on the Celebrate America! committee webpage that identifies what is considered “Meaningful Community Service” and what is not. There may be volunteering going on that has not been logged due to being unsure if it counts and can be added to the online tally. Please use this link to read over the guidelines http://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/celebrate-america/what-meaningful-community-service . You will have to log in with your State, Chapter and National Number. I hope to see several of you at Continental Congress when they announce the grand total of volunteer service hours. I am sure we are all going to be overjoyed with the final numbers and how the Michigan Daughters played a role in accomplishing this great feat.

Photos and stories of your service can be can be shared with National by sending an email to DARCelebrateAmerica@gmail.com.

If you have questions or your chapter needs assistance entering their hours please let me know and I can help.

Celebrate America! so we can make a difference.

CYNTHIA TENEROVICH STATE CHAIR 313.520.0747 ctenerovich.dar@gmail.com

PATRIOT RECORDS PROJECT The purpose of this project is to save information from a collection of existing Revolutionary War records. The majority of these records have never been microfilmed or digitized, let alone indexed. This situation provides an opportunity for DAR to preserve these sacred documents and to identify hundreds of new patriots.

All work is done using a web browser and a home computer. Each chapter benefits because volunteer indexers may record Celebrate America! hours for time spent indexing. Regents, this project is a great way for your new members to become involved with DAR.

In 2015, 14 individuals from 12 Michigan chapters indexed a total of 12,364 names. I would like to especially acknowledge two Michigan daughters for their work:

Mary V. Giera, Colonel Joshua How ard Chapter for entering 6,127 names (First Place)

Tammy Cruickshank, Chief Shaw ano Chapter , for entering 3,235 names (Second Place)

Together, Tammy and Mary entered 75% of the names indexed by the Michigan team for 2015.

GRACE BLISS SMITH STATE CHAIR gracemi@comcast.net

GUARDIAN TRUST CAMPAIGN I am delighted to inform you that DAR of Michigan has surpassed our goal of $115,000 for the Guardian Trust Campaign. As of June 3, we had raised $130,715.

Michigan Daughters can be proud of their dedication and hard work in accomplishing this goal. The Daughters Magazine recognized our efforts both in amount of dollars raised per Daughter, and also in the number of Daughters within the State of Michigan who donated.

As this Campaign nears its end, please remember that, while we have reached our goal, the need to support our House Beautiful does not end. Please consider becoming a Sustaining Supporter for the Guardian Trust Campaign or honor your favorite Daughter with a tribute on the digital Daughters Tribute Wall.

Great work, ladies. We have kept that which was committed to our trust.

VESTA DERISO STATE CHAIR 248-672-7066 Vesta.DAR@gmail.com

CREDENTIALS Please remember to submit your chapter’s credentials for State Conference in Bellaire in September 2016 and for State Award’s Day at Kellogg Center in East Lansing in April 2017 by August 8, 2016.

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Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 2 pm

Oak Grove Cemetery Corner of N. West St. and Montgomery, Hillsdale, MI

* * * Born 18 May 1868 Hillsdale; Died 15 February 1942 Detroit

Admitted to the DAR April 15, 1916 National No. 122643; Patriot Ancestor, Col. John Bradish

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Journalist, Editor, Feminist: Mrs. Sutton was related to the Comstock family

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* * * Reception immediately following the ceremony at the

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hosted by the Coldwater Chapter NSDAR and the Mitchell Research Center

Kindly RSVP to Paula Sutton Sarvis: paulathe2nd@gmail.com

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Delegates are your voters at both meetings. If you do not remit a form, you will not have any voters. The form needs to be sent by DARMER and mailed to me (address below).

I do not have access to the DARMER system. The National Credentials report is not valid. You must submit the State Credential report.

Remember that State Officers and Honorary State Regents have a vote and DO NOT need the chapter to elect them as a chapter delegate at the State level.

ELLEN STEWARD STATE CHAIR 38397 Saratoga Cir, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 e-steward@live.com

FIFTY YEAR CLUB State Awards Day was a huge success this year with the Fifty Year Club honoring Pamela DeLisser (Anne Frisby Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter), Mary Leeds (Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter), Jayne Hale-McPherson (Chief Shawano Chapter), and Barbara Hubbard (Onagomingway Chapter) as members of DAR for 50 years, awarding a certificate and Fifty Year ribbon. 60 year member Priscilla Byrns (Algonquin Chapter) and 65 year m em ber Jean Watson (Louisa St. Clair Chapter) also w ere honored.

So Regents and/or Registrars, please go through your chapter’s membership and send the names of those wonderful women dedicated to the aims and ideals of DAR, who have been members for 50 years, being careful they have not resigned and been re-instated, and send their names, National Numbers, and dates of acceptance, to be honored at our State Conference at Shanty Creek in Bellaire in September. They all have been given the opportunity of joining the National Fifty Year Club as a Lifetime member for only $10 – a real bargain.

JANE T. MOULTHROP STATE CHAIR

GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY On Saturday April 23, hundreds of volunteers attended the annual headstone cleaning at the Great Lakes National Cemetery. It was a beautiful cool day with volunteers coming in from all over the state. The DAR was well represented with members from several different chapters attending. Afterwards everyone enjoyed hot dogs, chips and sodas.

On Saturday, August 6, the Great Lakes National Cemetery Advisory Council will be hosting their 8th Annual Golf Outing at the Lapeer Country Club, Lapeer. The cost is $75.00 per person or $300.00 per team, which includes 18 holes of golf with cart, hot dog, chips and a pop at the turn, a NY Strip dinner, beverages and drawing for door prizes at the conclusion of the outing. Please let me know if you would like a registration form.

CHERYL MORRIS STATE CHAIR 810-240-4593

MICHIGAN ROOM Our annual Continental Congress event, the Michigan Room Open House, will be held on Wednesday, June 15, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you would like to be a part of sharing our beautiful gentlemen’s library with visitors, please contact me by June 1, 2016, to be placed on the schedule. Certificates of Appreciation will be presented to all participants during Awards Day next year.

M. ZANDRA BAKER STATE CHAIR 248-879-0282 zandra76@me.com

PUBLICATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION The State Conference is the best time to share information. 52 copies are needed, if you want every chapter to receive your handouts. Those unable to attend the conference may send items to this chair, received no later than September 10, for inclusion.

Chapter Regents, or her designate, please remember to pick up this vital information packet. If no one is attending from your chapter, please ask a representative from another chapter to pick it up for you.

Yearbooks for the officers and select chairs are not included in these packets, they are to be submitted through DARMER 2.0.

KIM SMITH STATE CHAIR

TOURS AND TRAVEL

WASHINGTON D.C. BUS TOUR! JUNE 13-20, 2016

2016 DAR of Michigan Daughters going to WASHINGTON D.C. JUNE 13-20TH!!!!!! 125th NSDAR Continental Congress--Don't miss out of this historic DAR time! Celebrating 125 years and the changing

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of administrations!

The tour will stop at the historical 1760s Jean Bonnet Tavern, just outside Bedford, PA for dinner on our way home for fun, an opportunity to get to know your state officers, and great idea exchanges. Join the Michigan Daughters on this tour, or if just need hotel rooms/shuttle on the deluxe tour bus, I can also help you with those. Save yourself from driving and expensive parking.

There is an optional Twilight Tour of Washington, including the monuments and memorial wreath laying at the Vietnam Memorial on Tuesday evening. Contact me, or send your check made out to DAR of Michigan.

Also, don’t forget the lovely Michigan Welcome Brunch in Honor of our State Regent! Contact Barbara Suhay.

For more information, visit the Michigan Members’ Website (michdar.com). > Registration Forms.

Please let me know if you have suggestions for Washington and other tours. Stop by State Awards Table and say hello! I love putting a face to a name, and enter for a lovely little surprise for saying hello!

Save the date and start saving for 2017 Continental Congress Bus Tour. Congress dates are June 28-July 2, 2017, and the Bus Tour dates are June 26-July 3.

TAMMY CARR CRUICKSHANK STATE CHAIR 906-484-3753 midarstatetour@gmail.com 1681 S White Rd, Cedarville, MI 49719-9787

FIFTY YEAR CLUB State Awards Day was a huge success this year with the Fifty Year Club honoring Pamela DeLisser (Anne Frisby Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter), Mary Leeds (Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter), Jayne Hale-McPherson (Chief Shawano Chapter), and Barbara Hubbard (Onagomingway Chapter) as members of DAR for 50 years, awarding a certificate and Fifty Year ribbon. 60 year member Priscilla Byrns (Algonquin Chapter) and 65 year m em ber Jean Watson (Louisa St. Clair Chapter) also w ere honored.

So Regents and/or Registrars, please go through your chapter’s membership and send the names of those wonderful women dedicated to the aims and ideals of DAR, who have been members for 50 years, being careful they have not resigned and been re-instated, and send their names, National Numbers, and dates of acceptance, to be honored at our State Conference at Shanty Creek in Bellaire in September. They all have been given the opportunity of joining the National Fifty Year Club as a Lifetime member

for only $10 – a real bargain.

JANE T. MOULTHROP STATE CHAIR

TheCommemorativeEventsCommittee

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DAR of Michigan

Proudlypresents

A50thVietnamWarCommemorationPartnershipEvent:

Exhibition of the Michigan Traveling Vietnam Wall

attheCountryClubofDetroit,GrossePointeFarms,Michigan

Hostedby:LouisaSt.ClairChapter,NSDAR

Sunday,October2,2016Exhibitopensat10am,LuncheonandCeremonybeginatNoon.

PleasejoinfellowDaughters,communityleaders,veteransandresidentsfromSoutheastMichigan

fortheExhibition,Luncheon,andCeremonyhonoringthosewhoserved,thosewelost,andthefamiliesbackhomewhosesupportmeantsomuch.

Admittancebyadvancereservationonly:$25perperson(openseating)or$300forreservedtablesseatingten.Sponsorshipsavailable.

RecognitionforVietnamWarveteransandfamiliesatthecommemorationceremony

isofferedexclusivelytothosewhocompleteandsubmitthe“RegistrationandRecognitionForm”withtheirRegistrationpayment.

FormwillbeavailableatStateAwardsandthereafteronlineattheDARofMichiganmemberwebsite.

Pleasedirectanyinquiriesto:peggyscully@me.com

DAR OIF MICHJIGAN TRAVELING VIETNAM WALL EXHIBIT

REGISTRATION AND RECOGNITION FORM Name: E-mail Address: Telephone #:

Reserved Table of 10 guests: $300 (Please list the names of your guests on the reverse side of this form) Unreserved Seating: $25 per guest

Kindly mail your check payable to Louisa St. Clair Chapter NSDAR to: Molly Clark: 1048A Lakepointe St., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Your cancelled check is your confirmation.

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If your party includes a Vietnam veteran or surviving family and would like to be recognized at our ceremony, kindly provide the following information: name, Veteran, KIA, MIA, surviving family, branch of military service, discharge date and rank principal place and brief description veteran’s service Failure to complete this form will preclude individual recognition at our ceremony

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2016 State Outstanding

Chapter Regent

Theresa Tuttle Sophie de Marsac

Campau Chapter

State Regent Diane Schrift and 2016 State Outstanding Chapter Regent Theresa Tuttle. Photo Courtesy of Audrey Lambert.

2016 State DAR Good

Citizen Taylor Kristine Brown

Sponsored by Job Winslow Chapter

Taylor was also named the East Central Division DAR Good Citizen.

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2016 State Outstanding American History Teacher

Ms. Michele Anderson, John Glen HS, Westland

Sponsored by Sarah Ann Cochrane Chapter

2015 State Outstanding American History Teacher Michele Anderson (middle) with State Regent Diane Schrift and State Historian Lu-Dean Peters. Photo Courtesy of Audrey Lambert.

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

John Lee, 5th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Piety Hill Chapter Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Boys, Bloomfield Hills When mom rang the bell for dinner, I left the chickens that I was feeding. Dad was home and was going to give us the latest information. He frowned as he told us that the British gov-ernment had imposed a tax on every sin-gle paper product in the form of a stamp. Dad warned that if the Stamp Act went into effect, I would not be allowed to use any paper products-no paper board games and no story writing. After dinner, I was milking our cows Daisy and Clarabelle, but continued thinking about this.

Next, Dad said that the first supply of stamps had arrived in Boston harbor and a building was constructed to hold all the stamps. Then a mob of protesters had destroyed this building and had warned that their next stop was Andrew Oliver's home. They planned to obliterate his home, because he was the new official who was going to distribute stamps. I was really surprised about all of this, but my dad told me to finish my chores.

After completing my chores, I went into my house but I was really bored. I was not allowed to use any paper prod-ucts because of the worry over the Stamp Act. I couldn't practice my writing and I couldn't even play with dice. So I started thinking more about the news. This mob was actu-ally started by a group called the Loyal Nine, helped by the Sons of Liberty. Dad spoke about a most important and smart leader, Sam Adams, who graduated from Harvard. As I gathered more and more information, I kept wonder-ing if I could join his group.

The next day I decided to go into Boston and try to find Mr. Sam Adams. I found a copy of the Boston Gazette News-paper, which had an advertisement for Sam Adams' brew-ing company and where it was located. I found the brew-ing company and asked the man standing outside, if he knew Sam Adams.

The man said, "He was standing next to a boy, who just asked about Sam Adams," and he laughed.

I was flabbergasted, and I laughed too. When I caught my breath, I said, "I think you are right, Mr. Adams, and so does the rest of my family and our neighbors. We think

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State Regent Diane Schrift and State American History Committee Chair Deb Davis with John Lee, State Winner for 5th Grade Essay at the 2016 DAR of Michigan State Awards Day in April 2016. Photo courtesy of Audrey Lambert.

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that the Stamp Act is not fair. At least if we are taxed, we should have some say, no `taxation without representa-tion.' I know that I am only ten years old, but I want to help the cause. What can I do?"

Sam Adams replied, "Come here again tomorrow and we will discuss it."

The next day Mr. Adams was waiting for me. He said, "You are to keep your neighbors and family informed about the protests, and you can participate in them. Meet me here once a week and I will give you messages for them."

I was so excited. I told my family that I was the messenger for Mr. Adams on behalf of all of us. My mom reminded me that I still had to do my chores--feeding the chickens, milking the cows, and chopping firewood. Ugh!

During the summer of 1765 we were part of all the pro-tests and finally the British Parliament repealed the Stamp Act. Mr. Sam Adams and the Sons of Liberty, my neighbors, my family, and I were so happy, but Mr. Sam Adams and my Dad were still worried that the Parliament would try to tax us again. If they do, we will all work to-gether to fight against it!

Meghan Wysocki, 6th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Louisa St. Clair Chapter Brownell Middle School, Grosse Pointe With the wind whipping through my cloak, I stand, hud-dled with Hannah Adams,

my friend, trying to keep warm. It is a bitterly cold Novem-ber night in 1765, and we are both waiting outside the tavern for our fathers to finish their secret Sons of Liberty meeting. My name is Betsy Caldwell and I am 13 years of age. My father is Edward Caldwell. He is a member of the Sons of Liberty, and we live in Boston, Massachusetts. Hannah's father, Samuel Adams, was the founder of the Sons of Liberty, and we had become close friends after Mr. Adams organized the society. I was proud of my fa-ther, with his resilient personality and eagerness to pro-test against those disgraceful British soldiers and the King. We knew in this meeting that the men would be dis-cussing more protests and demonstrations against the British Stamp Act, which was just put into effect, after the hanging of an effigy of Andrew Oliver, Distributor of

Stamps for Massachusetts, this past August. In my opin-ion, the Stamp Act is but another tax that those British soldiers forced upon us. I agree with my father, something should be done to take action against the King's decisions for the colonies. This is not right. We deserve independ-ence from thy King and the British!

As my father and I walk home on this frigid night after the meeting, I try to persuade him that I can go alone and recruit more merchants and shopkeepers to join the up-coming protest tomorrow morning. "Daughter," he says, "you should be focusing more on your studies rather than some foolish activity such as going to the shops and con-vincing the shopkeeper to join our group. You must contin-ue working on your needlepoint and penmanship so as to perfect them. I will not hear any more of this until I can see you successfully complete your current sampler. Then, we may talk more about this." I sigh, because I know that once Father has made up his mind, nothing will change. He knows my sampler needs work. He knows my penmanship is unsatisfactory. He knows I cannot sit for a long time doing tedious work like needlepoint. However, he does not know how desperate I am to participate in this. I am so furious that I kick a stone in the rainy street with my old boots and my dress gets muddy from the pud-dle I have stepped in. "Betsy, that was very unladylike to do. Shame on you." Father scolds. I decide that I have a long road ahead of me if I want to participate. I might as well not think about such dreams.

The next morning, before sunup, Father goes out of our house and visits the local shops to convince the mer-chants to join the protest. He tells me later how angry his acquaintance, a printer by the name of Paul Revere, is about having to buy a stamp for every one of his publica-tions. They want to take action just as much as my Father, but it is dangerous work. The British have weapons and more authority than we do. Father is still persistent be-cause he knows that one day we will override the British and become our own free country. This is the motivation that keeps us going. Yet I am still stuck at home with Mother, bustling around cooking, cleaning, and sewing so that, in Father's words, I can become "a good housewife". I know I sound like a pesky child, but I want to join the ef-forts against the British. I am just as agitated as anyone else. This is downright unjust!

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the townspeople, including the Sons of Liberty, and together they rush off to the center of town. I am not allowed to go, but rather listen, fascinated, to the stories Father tells me about it. In the public square, the outraged citizens find a British stamp collector and surround him, shout-ing angry words and yelling, "No taxation without representation!". which is the Sons of Liberty motto. Even with British soldiers standing at attention nearby, they contin-ue to shout, risking that they could be cap-tured for saying something against the King. The guards suddenly rush up, push-ing the protesters with their muskets and screaming at them to get out. Triumphant about frightening the stamp collector, the Sons of Liberty and other colonists walk home with smiles spreading on their faces. Although Fa-ther has a cut on his cheek from the British pushing him with their rifles, Mother and I are still very proud of him. To celebrate, we feast that evening on a supper of meat and root vegetable stew, homemade bread, cooked ap-ples. and gingerbread cake. We are feeling very pleased with the result from this protest. I think the British are becoming more aware of the fact that we will not come quietly with this tax like meek little lambs that are herded by a shepherd. We will fight until we are victorious!

Early in the dawn, we find news of the stamp collector resigning. He was so frightened that he quit his job! Imag-ine if they were all that way, where one small group of colonists could scare away the British. That is our dream, but unfortunately we have a long road ahead of us, one with many ruts to get stuck in. We will push past those ruts and win independence from England. We must, or life will be miserable if the British Parliament imposes more taxes. We will all end up penniless on the streets! My fa-ther, our fellow colonists, and I will continue to put a fight until we are successful! Thy King, we are not going to put up with your unjust laws. We colonists will fight until the end!

Kaylee Scharrer, 7th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Anne Frisby Fitzhugh-Saginaw Chapter St. Lorenz Lutheran School, Frankenmuth Those British think they are powerful. My family and I all hate them. I, Rebecca Dawson, do not think of myself as a very opinionated fifteen year old except when it comes to the Stamp Act. That is where I draw the line.

Before dinner today, my father was telling my mother about what he had read in the paper. I was listening in on the conversation and heard things about the British charg-ing the colonies on all paper goods. When my mother heard, she was furious. She was preparing dinner while I was taking care of my seven younger siblings. All of them were too young to understand.

From the kitchen Mother called, "Dinner's ready." My younger siblings rushed to the table while I grabbed the twins, Charles and Abigail. We all took a seat at the table and I wanted to ask my parents about this Stamp Act, but I remembered the rule about no talking at the table. We sat quietly and ate our dinner of bread, milk, and beef. I stared at my mother and could tell she was angry.

After dinner I always have to help clean up. Four of my siblings are old enough to help too, but I usually do most of the work. Dinner was all cleaned up and I finally got the

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State Regent Diane Schrift and State American History Committee Chair Deb Davis with Meghan Wysocki, State Winner for 6th Grade Essay at the 2016 DAR of Michigan State Awards Day in April 2016. Photo courtesy of Audrey Lambert.

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chance to ask my father about the Stamp Act. I approached him calmly not wanting to look anxious, even though I was.

I asked, "Father, I heard you talking about a Stamp Act earlier, and I was wondering what that was exactly?" He looked at me confused. He probably does not think I am old enough to understand, but he replied,

"The British are charging us Colonists, with a tax on every paper item we purchase. Let us get your mother so we can all talk about this."

"That is a good idea," I replied. My father calls Mother into the room and she enters looking like she knows what is going to be discussed. Father sits down like he was telling a story even though I know this is not a story.

"The Stamp Act was created by the British Parliament af-ter the Seven Year War, to tax the colonies on all paper goods because they needed money," he said. "In my opin-ion this outrage is taxation without representation. Your mother feels the same way," he continued. "The price of the stamp is not very costly, but it is not right to charge someone without having a say where the money goes." I could not believe what I was hearing. Our mother country was taxing the Colonies without us knowing what the mon-ey was going toward.

"Your friend Marie's father, George, and I have joined the Sons of Liberty. These men despise the Stamp Act too. Although most Colonists just grumble and buy the stamps, the Sons of Liberty have planned to boycott places that sell paper goods," Father stated. Wow, my father is a Son of Liberty! I am proud that he is standing up for what he believes in. I want to do the same. Could there be a group of colonist women that dislike the Stamp Act too? I thought. So I asked,

"Father, is there a group of women that hate the Stamp Act, like the group you are in?"

"Yes, they are called the Daughters of Liberty," he replied. Once he said that my heart leaped with joy. I want to be part of the Daughters of Liberty and fight for our rights too. I may only be fifteen but I need to fight for what I be-lieve in.

"Today the Sons of Liberty are going to protest in the town square and go to Howard Smith's house, Boston's stamp holder. Some want to kill him, but I wish to take no part in that. I will be leaving before three o'clock, " my father said. Maybe / can sneak out after my father leaves so I can be a part of the protest, I thought.

Around two-thirty my dad said his goodbyes and left. I had to think of an excuse for going into town so I would not get caught. My parents would probably be furious if they knew what I was up to.

While I was leaving I called out, "Mother, I am going into town to the market. I will be back shortly." I ran as fast as I could, trying to contain my excitement. When I reached town I saw a group of people gathered in front of Howard Smith's office. As I got closer I heard them chanting, "Taxation without representation!" I soon started chanting with them. I heard some men yell, "Come out and let us burn the stamps!" and "We know you are in there!"

Finally five men broke down the door and brought Howard Smith out. He was all tied up and they were dragging him across the street. Down the street I saw a huge bucket of tar and feathers. They were going to pour tar and feathers on him! It would not kill him, just burn him badly.

I could not watch anymore of this nonsense. I knew these

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State Regent Diane Schrift and State American History Committee Chair Deb Davis with Kaylee Scharrer, State Winner for 7th Grade Essay at the 2016 DAR of Michigan State Awards Day in April 2016. Photo courtesy of Audrey Lambert.

people were fighting for liberty, but I did not think that someone would be pun-ished. I went to the market like I told my mother I would.

While I was waiting in line I thought about what I just witnessed. Maybe pouring tar on Howard Smith was taking the not too far, but it would show the British we are not afraid of what we believe in. By doing that terrible act, the British will know the Colonists are serious about how much they disagree with the Stamp Act.

I wonder what happened to Mister Smith, but I cannot ask my father or I would get in trouble for being there. I will only be able to do what I can to support the other colonists and try to eliminate the Stamp Act.

K. West, 8th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Piety Hill Chapter St. Hugo of the Hills, Bloomfield Hills "Stop this Stamp Tax and taxation without representa-tion!" Papa shouted.

"King George and Prime Minister Grenville have gone too far this time," Mama agreed.

My name is Susanna and I am 14 years old. I live in Bos-ton, Massachusetts with my mother, my father, my broth-er John and my sister Ana. Ever since King George III be-came King of England five years ago nothing has been the same. England seems to want to control us and get tax revenue from the colonies.

Back in April we got word that a new tax was to go in ef-fect November 1, 1765 called the Stamp Act. The British say the tax is to help pay their debt from the French and Indian War. In this war, Britain won all the land west to the Mississippi River. Mama and Papa are very unhappy about this tax. Papa feels England should be thanking the colonists for helping to win the war. Instead, England ex-pects the colonists to pay for the war.

Papa says the Prime Minister of England, George Gren-ville, asked Parliament to impose the Stamp Act on the colonists. Grenville said British citizens have to pay more tax after the war, and colonists should too. Grenville said back in England, British pay a tax just like the Stamp Tax.

The Stamp Act requires all colonists to buy special tax stamps for each printed piece of paper. Every time some-one buys a newspaper, they have to buy a tax stamp too; the same goes for wills, ship papers, receipts, licenses, advertisements, books and calendars. Sister Ana com-plains that she will not be able to get the deck of cards she wants for Christmas because of this tax. Brother John is frustrated that his school diploma will be taxed.

We colonists are angrier over the Stamp Act than any oth-er tax before. In 1764, when Grenville imposed the Sugar Act taxing colonists on importing sugar people were upset, but not like this. Papa says it is because that tax only af-fected a few people. This Stamp Act is different because it affects all colonists, rich and poor.

Mama says colonists are furious that Parliament did not ask us (through the colonial legislatures) before imposing the tax. The colonies have no say in the matter, and no direct way to complain since no colonist is allowed to be a member of British Parliament. Colonists feel without hav-ing representatives in the British parliament, Britain has

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State Regent Diane Schrift and State American History Committee Chair Deb Davis with K. West, State Winner for 8th Grade Essay at the 2016 DAR of Michigan State Awards Day in April 2016. Photo courtesy of Audrey Lambert.

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no right to tax us. Papa has gone to several meetings with James Otis, a Massachusetts lawyer, who insists we colo-nists should pay no taxes until we can send a representa-tive to speak for the colonies in Parliament. "Taxation without representation is tyranny!" Otis shouts.

The colonists feel strongly about the matter. Papa is proud of the way the colonies are uniting against Britain; this has not happened before. He and brother John are members of Boston's Sons of Liberty. This is a group founded in Boston by Samuel Adams in response to the tax. Sons of Liberty has grown so popular there are groups throughout the thirteen colonies. Women opposing the Act have formed the Daughters of Liberty. These groups have helped

organize the colonies to fight against the Act. Papa said they often hold meetings underneath trees, nicknamed Liberty Trees.

Boston has become a hotbed of rebellion against the Stamp Act. In August, 5,000 colonists marched on the house of the Massachusetts stamp distributor smashing his home, and burning him in effigy. Then they burned down the house of a Boston politician. People are calling this the Boston Stamp Act Riots.

In every colony the Sons of Liberty are targeting the local officials whom the British appointed to over-see distribu-tion of the tax stamps. Stamp commissioners across the colonies have quit their jobs. By November 1, 1765, not one colony had a commissioner ready to manage the stamps.

Mama says the Stamp Act is uniting the colonists for the first time. Previously, we seemed to act separately. Now together we are organizing as a united front. Mama feels this is the beginning of something big. In October, James Otis and Samuel Adams worked hard to organize the colo-nies. They requested each colony send a representative to New York City to discuss how to proceed. They called this group the Stamp Act Congress. Nine of the thirteen colo-nies sent delegates. They produced a Declaration of Rights and Grievances to present to King George in an effort to get him to repeal the Act. This declaration de-manded colonists have the same rights as British resi-dents, and no taxation without representation.

The colonists have also unified in boycotting British goods. Trade with the colonies is important to England. Papa said our trade with England has decreased by 25%

due to the colonists' boycott. In England, many workers have lost their jobs because Americans are not buying their goods. Now some merchants over in Great Britain are pressuring the King to repeal the act too.

Thus far King George has refused, and the Stamp Act has been law in the colonies for the past two months. Throughout the thirteen colonies Americans are closing courthouses and offices rather than be forced to use the stamps. In Massachusetts, no stamps have been sold and we are not alone. Papa said the only colony to have dis-tributed any is Georgia, and only a few.

The colonies have worked together, and Britain is having problems enforcing the tax. The colonists feel by uniting, we have won. It is unclear what King George will do, but there is a growing spirit of rebellion in America never seen before. This is the first time we have seriously challenged British power, and it seems we have been successful do-ing so.

Due to the Stamp Act, for the first time we are all realizing that Americans do not need to obey the Mother County automatically. Instead we can fight for our rights; if we colonists band together we can achieve great success. h

Christopher Columbus Essay Contest

Topic: “Columbus and Lindbergh: A Journey Across the Atlantic” Discuss the similarities and differences between Christopher Columbus’ voy-age to the new world and Charles Lindbergh’s first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. What affect did the 400 years between their accom-plishments have on what each man hoped to achieve, the challenges they faced, and the skills essential to their success?

Benjamin Van Vechten, 9th Grade State Winner Sponsored by Louisa St. Clair Chapter Van Vechten Christian Academy, St. Clair Shores Roaring as it fires up, the Wright J-5C Whirlwind engine powers the propeller which will make history; the beautiful silver Spirit of St Louis glides slowly down the short run-

way, gathering speed and finally taking off just over some telephone wires. Four hundred years before and three thousand miles east of the takeoff of this legendary flight, the main sails of the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria unfurl, catch the wind, and billow chaotically until the deckhands tie them down. The three ships are navigated out of the docks and toward the great expanse called the Atlantic. The unique and wonderful Spirit of St Louis would be nothing if not for the resilient man who pilots it. The three sailing ships are but a shell of their persistent cap-tain. With courage, tenacity, perseverance, and centuries separating their dreams, two adventurers set out to do things no one had ever attempted before them.

These adventurers were Christopher Columbus and Charles Lindbergh. Both brave and unique men, they as-pired to achieve what others had not considered. Charles Lindbergh was competing to be the first to cross the Atlan-tic in the air. This idea itself was not particularly auda-cious, but the way Lindbergh wanted to do it was mocked and scorned. Lindbergh wanted to try to cross the Atlantic alone, in a single-engine plane. On another continent, in the fifteenth century, Columbus was striving to explore new lands. Europeans had become fascinated with Asia. Marco Polo told of the wonders of the Orient, but distance and unsafe travel deterred even hearty souls. Believing the earth to be round, Columbus thought to travel west to reach the east. He considered this thoroughly and deemed it possible.

Both of these men had hopes as to what their achieve-ments would accomplish. Lindbergh wanted aviation to be more positively regarded by the public. He hoped one day air travel could be the fastest, most reliable way of trans-portation. Through air travel, Lindbergh also hoped to mentally draw the two continents of North America and Europe closer together. Columbus wanted to be recog-nized as a great man and great explorer. He wanted to give glory to God and find gold and riches in the Orient.

The tasks that these men tackled were amazing. The chal-lenges were numerous, and both men were buffeted with them constantly. A common challenge they faced was crossing the Atlantic Ocean to reach their destinations. Lindbergh flew over 3600 miles to land at Le Bourget in Paris. Columbus sailed with limited supplies for more than

two months, and traveled over 4000 miles with his three small ships.

Although the Atlantic was a huge obstacle for these brave men to overcome, it was not the only one. Both men faced enormous scorn from the public. Lindbergh was mocked because of the unique way he wanted to accomplish his feat--flying in a single engine plane (a monoplane). "What if the engine failed?" people asked. Lindbergh defended his idea, saying that if he had more engines, there was more chance one would fail. For his idea, the public called him the "Flying Fool." Lindbergh hated the name, but nev-er gave up out of anger. In his time, Columbus was also mocked; wherever he went, people laughed and made fun of him, accusing the experienced sailor of being crazy. This tarnished the Columbus name, yet Columbus persis-tently pursued his goal.

Financially, both men struggled as they reached toward their dreams. Lindbergh had only half of what he needed to purchase a plane, so he presented his idea to some businessmen in St Louis, Missouri. He worked to convince them, and they contributed enough for a custom plane to be built. Centuries earlier, Columbus presented his idea to the rulers of different countries, but the rulers' advisers stubbornly refused to support Columbus. Spain's mon-archs, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, finally gave Columbus enough supplies to set sail. Three ships and ninety men were awarded to Columbus, who persevered through all the turmoil that was stirred up around him.

Other challenges arose during the actual journeys these adventurers undertook. When assaulted by fatigue, Lind-bergh was forced to stamp his feet and even sing loudly to keep himself awake. He also faced the danger of ice building up on the plane's wings, which happened about thirteen hours into his journey. He solved this fatal prob-lem (which could reduce the air lift by altering the aerody-namics of the wing) by flying perilously close to the ocean to thaw the ice. In 1492, Columbus faced danger as his men threatened mutiny. He chose to bargain with the sail-ors: they would sail on for three more days. If nothing of consequence was sited, they would change course for home. Thanks to God's guidance, they spotted land on the third day. Columbus' perseverance had paid off.

Though the quests of Lindbergh and Columbus were simi-lar in many key ways, the centuries and advancements of time separated their circumstances. Lindbergh knew

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where he began his journey and exactly where his final destination would be. He had finer instruments that would guide him and help pinpoint his location. Columbus, how-ever, was uncertain what the Atlantic held in store for him and his crew. He had to use the stars and planets to chart direction and location, a less accurate method.

These two men were remarkable, never wavering in the face of scorn, danger, or failure. While their quests were different, the core of each mission was similar. Charles Lindbergh and Christopher Columbus each wanted to do something no one had ever done before, do it successful-ly, or die while doing it. We thank them for their courage, resiliency, and tenacity. They changed the world as we know it, and they changed it for the better.

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