VOLUME 34 NUMBER 3 AUGUST 2016 National Theme 2016-2019 “Moving Forward in Service to America” State Theme 2015-2018 “Reflections of the past, visions of the future” “Praise him who led his people through the wilderness, for his loving kindness continues forever.” Psalm 136:16
State Regent’s Message
One year down for the Larkin Board, and what a wonderful year it has been!! We started off so well…but right off the bat we were hit with a leaking roof and a front porch that needed repair. Because we are DAR and know how to step up to the plate, our membership is getting the job done right. We had a wonderful State Conference in March. Our State Committees reported on accomplishments for the year, and we honored four SAR members and several World War II soldiers. The conference pictures were great! We owe a huge “Thank You” to Mike Donahue and his wife, our own Pam Donahue, Regent of the Port Tobacco Chapter, for taking pictures and putting them on the internet for all to see and select their favorites. Our guests were Connie Olde, recently elected NSDAR Reporter General, and Sharon Withers, our guest speaker for Thursday afternoon, who shed light on what DNA can tell us. We had an excellent speaker Friday night too: Lorna Hainesworth, who shared stories about Maryland’s National Pike. Everyone had such a great time. And the entertainment was outstanding. We are on track with our mission, our membership, improving our numbers, and our members are attending meetings and functions. Our Chapters are having wonderful programs and activities to bring out their membership, as well as friends and prospectives. I am so grateful for all the hard work of the MSSDAR members. I want to thank the new members who have stepped right up to be officers and Committee Chairman for their chapters. It shows how much they want to be a part of an active chapter, and will play an important role in making that happen. Last, but far from least, I want to thank you for inviting me to your meetings, installations, and receptions. I am so proud to say I am a member of the MSSDAR. Looking forward to seeing all of you at Fall Forum, Carol State Regent Carol Dorsey Larkin Carol Dorsey Larkin State Regent Special Events
DAR Presentation at SAR Patriots Ball C.A.R. Award Baltimore Chapter Honorary Regent Mary Ann Ensminger was awarded the C.A.R. Red Apple Pin at the State Conference Awards Banquet. This award honors someone who has consistently served Maryland C.A.R. and is respected and loved among members and seniors alike. This is the highest award given by Maryland C.A.R. Mary Ann is only the fifth recipient in Maryland to be presented the Red Apple Pin.
MDSSAR President James Engler, Sr., State Regent Carol Larkin
State Regent Carol Dorsey Larkin brought greetings to over Mary Ann 30 hereditary organizations that joined with the Maryland Ensminger Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on December 19, 2015, for the 54th Annual MDSSAR Patriots Ball. Hitting record attendance that year, the event was held at the elegant Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City. Some VIPs attending were C.A.R. Senior National President Billie Spence and National President Erin Jackson, SAR National New C.A.R. Society Formed in Lower Eastern Shore President General Thomas Lawrence, and MDSSAR President James Engler, Sr. The inaugural meeting of the Heart of the Chesapeake Society was held at the Meredith House, Dorchester SAVE THE DATE! This year’s Patriots Ball will be held at County Historical Society, Cambridge, on February 28. Turf Valley Resort on Saturday, December 17th. To register or for more information, please contact David Hoover at [email protected] or 410-893-0856.
Colonel John Streett’s Patriots Ball Debutant Emma Rose Adams, daughter of Linda Adams, Chaplain of the Colonel John Streett Chapter, was one of the debutantes presented at the 54th Annual Patriots Ball. Emma is a member of C.A.R. and is currently a senior at Garrison L to R Front Row: State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton and Forest School. Emma Kayleigh Gott; Center row: L to R, State Regent Carol Larkin, will attend Gettysburg Carson Allen, Katie Allen, Leanne Allen, and Senior President College this fall where Sue Brenchley; Back row: Bill Allen she will participate on their field hockey and Awards Day at Tamassee track teams. Emma Rose, center, with parents State Chaplain Mernie Brett C. Adams and Linda Adams Crane (right) and South Carolina State Regent Dianne Culbertson present the D.C. Scholarship-Marie For more information and to keep up-to-date on Maryland Cummings Newton Trust to news and events --and to see the Spinning Wheel in living high school senior Claudia at the Tamassee DAR color-- visit our Maryland Members website: School’s Awards Day in www.marylanddar.org/membersonly May. A second senior, not able to be pictured, also received the award.
2 SPINNING WHEEL Membership News
The Bottony Cross Chapter held a grave marker dedication ceremony at Parklawn Cemetery in Rockville New Member Extraordinaire on April 15 for Cheryl H. Singhal (November 18, 1944 – January 3, 2015). Cheryl served as Bottony Cross Regent The Carrollton Manor Chapter recently welcomed new from May 2003 to May 2007, and again from May 2011 member, Loreta Gay Kemper Suarez, who at 101 years of until her death. Chapter members, Cheryl’s husband, Sat age, holds the chapter record for being the only centenarian Pal Singhal, and son Daniel were in attendance. ever to be inducted into the chapter. Carrollton Manor also presented Ms. Suarez with a certificate of appreciation for her military service. She had received an invitation to the Marine Ball as one of the oldest living Marines. Loreta Gay Kemper Saurez was born in 1914 and in April of 1944 at the height of World War II, enlisted in the Marines. She served until April of 1946 when she received an Honorable discharge as Corporal. Her daughters Sharon Suarez and Ysabel Saurez, both members of the chapter, worked with registrar Michelle Tarlecki Sterba on her application L to R: Corresponding Secretary Elizabeth Serritella, Recording Secretary Norene Rauch, Regent Kay Behall, papers. The application Joanne Thomson, Treasurer Nancy Hoffer was approved by NSDAR in less than 10 days, another record breaker for A Treasure Trove of Applications the chapter. After her installation, Ms. Saurez shared how she had always wanted to belong to the Daughters of the American Revolution, expressing gratitude and joy at finally reaching her Regent Liz Deering, Ms. Saurez, lifelong goal. State Assistant Treasurer Tara Lampman Bolden Does your chapter have any centenarians? Carrollton Manor would like to know! Please email chapter regent State Chaplain Mernie Crane and Recording Secretary Liz Deering at [email protected] if you do! Susan Fannoney paused during a special tour at National Headquarters to point out a basement storage area at NSDAR where ALL application papers are stored.
A Successful Training Day at the Maryland Archives
The Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission sponsored a training session held at the Maryland Archives on May 21. Many thanks to Sandy Anderson, our State Volunteer Genealogist, for presenting "Preparing DAR Applications" and to Sue Brenchley, State Lineage Research Chairman for presenting "Enhance your Genealogy Research." Thirty members representing 12 chapters were in attendance.
SPINNING WHEEL 3 Fall Forum State Chairmen’s Information **And for the Evening Before Fall Forum** Market and You are invited to dinner at 6:00 p.m. at St. Michaels September Board Meeting Crab & Steak House, in picturesque St. Michaels. Saturday, September 17, 2016
Milestone Restaurant 9630 Technology Drive, Easton
10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. State Board of Management Meeting 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Information Market 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
All Maryland Daughters and their guests are invited and encouraged to attend Fall Forum to learn more about DAR St. Michaels Crab & Steak House is at 305 Mulberry St., programs and projects. and you can select your Dutch treat meal from the menu. http://www.stmichaelscrabhouse.com/ Chapter Regents are asked to attend the State Board of Management meeting to get new ideas for the upcoming Gretchen Panuzio will accept reservations received DAR year and to pick up chapter materials. Regents also by September 11th at [email protected] need to bring two copies (and only two!!) of their Chapter yearbook, one for the State Regent and one for the There will be a table set aside for Hodars Parliamentarian. In July, the Regents received instructions n and guests in a separate room. how to provide an electronic copy for the State Officers’ use via the website, password protected of course! Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking
Luncheon selections are:. 1) Marinated, sliced Flat Iron Steak Salad - mixed Genealogy News greens, black beans, grilled corn, diced tomatoes, avocado, ranch dressing Maryland 400 Research: MDSSAR Contributes Total 2) Grilled Salmon Salad - mixed greens, tomatoes, of $20,000 to State Archives cucumbers, herbed orzo, Chef’s fresh vegetables 3) Vegetarian Medley - broiled vegetables over long The Maryland Society of the Sons of the American grain and wild rice Revolution has undertaken a huge project to research the Plus rolls, Chef’s dessert, Tea and Coffee biographies of the men of the Col. William Smallwood’s Battalion that left Maryland in July 1776 and headed to New Please RSVP by Thursday, September 8, to: York to help save Washington’s Army. A smaller group of this Brigade became known as the Maryland 400 for Maureen Tipton their heroic stand, later giving Maryland the moniker of the 511 Upton Rd, Severn, MD 21144-2326 “Old Line State,” a stand which is annually celebrated in 410-969-8650 [email protected] New York with a weeklong series of events. Cost $37.00, checks payable to MSSDAR Major General James Adkins conceived the idea and kick No Refunds started it with his own funds while still Adjutant General of Maryland. Numerous biographies have already been Include lunch selection, e-mail, and chapter name on check. posted at the State Archives website, available there for free public access and downloading. And more are Directions from Annapolis: Rt. 50 East toward Easton. coming, to unlock stories of the past that will remind Go to Airport Rd and turn right, then right on Technology Marylanders of their great heritage. Drive. The Milestone is on left. Directions from the East: Route 5 to Airport Road, turn left. Turn right on Technology Road. The Milestone is on left.
FALL FORUM HOTELS IN EASTON Tidewater Inn 101 E. Dover Street 410-822-1300 Comfort Inn 8523 Ocean Gateway 410-820-8333 Holiday Inn 8561 Ocean Gateway 410-819-6500 Hampton Inn 8058 Ocean Gateway 410-822-2200 L to R: Past MD 400 Chairman Christos Christou, Jr., Deputy State Archivist Elaine R. Bachmann, State Archivist Timothy D. Fairfield Inn 8945 Sunflower Drive 410-822-0050 Baker, 3rd VP and MD 400 Chairman MG James A. Adkins, and Archives Historian and Project Lead Owen Lourie
4 SPINNING WHEEL Prospective Member Workshops Valley Forge Memorial Service and Founder’s Day Please encourage your prospective members to take advantage of these free workshops. Experienced volunteers will help Sunday, October 23 with research and filling out applications. Invite your prospective members to come, and please bring along an The Maryland State Society DAR trip to Valley Forge, experienced volunteer if possible. Pennsylvania, will feature a Memorial Service, luncheon, and tour. Maryland, District of Columbia, and New York In the event of SNOW, the workshop is canceled DAR groups will attend the memorial service. Sep 24, 2016 NSDAR Library 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 1776 D St. NW, Washington, D.C. Oct 29 Chapter House 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4701 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD Jan 28, 2017 NSDAR Library 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Feb 25 Chapter House 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Apr 22 NSDAR Library 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
It is important to us to have enough volunteers available to help, so please RSVP to Cheryl Beauregard, State Organizing Secretary, no later than 1 week prior to the workshop. We will arrive at the Washington Memorial Chapel for the [email protected] joint service at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon will begin at 12:45 p.m. After lunch, Maryland State Historian Stephanie Wolfley will lead a bus tour of Valley Forge. DAR Historic Preservation Medal Adding a Founders Day program to the agenda means that chapters can receive credit for both events on the CMR. The Frederick Chapter recently presented the prestigious National Society DAR Historic Preservation Medal to Robert E. Gearinger. Only 30 of these awards are presented Transportation: An Eyre Travel Bus will leave the annually throughout the United States. Maryland Chapter House promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 23rd: boarding will be at 8:45 a.m. Come Mr. Gearinger’s historical preservation work is best early! We should arrive back at the Chapter House by 6:00 represented by his work in helping to establish the National p.m. The Chapter House is located at 4701 Roland Avenue Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick; saving and in Baltimore. preserving invaluable Civil War documents; and preserving and donating an important map of Frederick and NOTE: Our 56-person bus is FULL and the waiting list is Washington Counties by an early cartographer. closed. Luncheon reservations have been made for all those who previously sent checks into the State Chaplain.
Those who want to drive separately and attend the luncheon should now send a $28.50 per person luncheon check made payable to Washington Memorial Chapel by September 19th. Along with your check, please include a separate piece of paper noting: - your name, address, email, and telephone number, and - the number of people attending and each of their names.
Mail to: Washington Memorial Chapel Maryland State Service L to R: Frederick Chapter Regent Joanne Baum, P.O. Bos 98 HP Medal Committee Kathleen Constable, Valley Forge, PA 19481 Robert E. Gearinger, State Regent Carol Larkin, and HP Committee Chairman. Barbara Shealer Email: [email protected]
SPINNING WHEEL 5 State Conference Highlights
Special Guests Keynote Speaker: “Annie Oakley”
The conference’s first keynote speaker was Mary Handley, who has been sharing Annie Oakley’s story for over 20 years. In a life characterized as one of perseverance, determination, and joy, “Annie” told her inspiring story of turning skills acquired for survival into a career. She met future husband Frank Butler in a sharp shooting contest -- beating him by one shot -- then rose to international stardom after joining Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show. Annie also provided an exciting “sharp shooting” demonstration and shared pictures of her life.
L to R: Honorary State Regent, Linda Corinne Mistler, past Registrar General Sharon Mayne Withers, State Regent Carol Dorsey Larkin, Honorary State Regent Ruann Newcomer George, current Reporter General Cornelia (Connie) Ball Olde
Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution Four distinguished Maryland Sons were honored for their contributions in furthering patriotism, serving their community and helping their fellowman. The State Regent presented them a Certificate and Madonna coin.
L to R: David W. Hoover, Christos Christou, Jr., Carol Mary Hadley as Annie, State Regent Carol Larkin, Bruce Champion, and J. Patrick Warner Larkin, State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton
Along the Western Trail Banquest A sing-along then square dancing set the stage for the Western Banquet.
Front row L to R: Pleasant Plains of Damascus member Edna Lowe Searles, Annie Searles, Carol Searles Young, Russell This photo depicts Annie Oakley preparing to Kramer; shoot an apple off her dog George’s head, a feat Back row: State “Annie” demonstrated with a volunteer from the Treasurer Laura audience. Searles Stohlman
6 SPINNING WHEEL State Conference Highlights (continued)
A Special Moment: Honoring our World War II Veterans State Conference attendees learned about the service of each of the veterans while in the Army or Navy, with Mr. Wade serving in both the Navy and the Air Force. Jerome Unruh (in uniform) was in Europe with the 82nd Airborne and spent some time hiding behind enemy lines. Both Inez Foley and Mikki Carpenter served as WAVES. Each veteran received a certificate and a Madonna L to R: Jackie Ruffing representing her father Richard Wade; George Kilbourne; coin. Joseph Barron; Jerome Unruh; State Regent Carol Larkin; George Delaplaine, Jr.; Inez Foley; Mikki Carpenter, Chris Christensen; and National Vice Chairman, Eastern Division, National Defense Anne Henninger Maryland Pages
Jackie Wade Ruffing with Richard Wade’s certificate, and State Regent Carol Larkin
Maryland State Officers, 2015-2018 The 2016 Maryland State Conference Pages are shown here with State Regent Carol Larkin.
DAR Service for Veterans Award
State Regent Carol Larkin joined Suzanne Tawes Smith, State Chairman Service for Veterans, to present the DAR Service for Veterans Award to Mr. First Row L to R: Corresponding Secretary Jacqueline Lint John Littleton for his Cronin, Chaplain Mernie Sams Crane, Vice Regent Maureen work with Hunters Dougherty Tipton, State Regent Carol Dorsey Larkin, Second Vice Regent Sheila Marie McCartney, Recording Secretary Helping Heroes, a nationwide program founded for veterans, Susan Adams Fannoney, Organizing Secretary Cheryl Paro servicemen, police officers, and firefighters. Mr. Littleton Beauregard; organizes and guides groups of veterans on trips to the wetlands and waterways of Somerset County, Maryland, Second row L to R: Editor Deborah Ousley Barrett, where they hunt for waterfowl on a 3-day hunting event. Librarian Juanita Furlow Bean, Registrar Anne Michael Meilleur, Treasurer Laura Searles Stohlman, Assistant Treasurer Tara Lampman Boulden, Historian Stephanie Lynn Wolfley, Curator Melinda Tipton Marsden, Parliamentarian Susan Horsman Hummer
SPINNING WHEEL 7 State Conference Highlights (continued) Contenental Congress Awards, 2016
Debutantes Commemorative Events Debutantes Eva Elena Bogino, and Chase O’Leary Brokaw were presented at the 2016 State Conference.
Carrollton Manor Chapter Regent Liz Deering (far right) receives first place for Commemorative Events. She is pictured with Frederick Chapter Regent Joanne Baum, Second Vice Regent Teresa Oyler, and State Regent Carol Larkin. L to R: Thomas Scott Schoppert, Eva Elena Bogino, State Regent Carol Larkin, Chase O’Leary Brokaw, and Gregory John Segala Veterans
State Regent’s Champagne Reception
Kathy Arth received a certificate for her outstanding work with the Vietnam War Commemoration Committee. Pictured is National Chair, Yvonne Schilz Always a highlight of State Conference, the 2016 State and General Jackson, Chair of the National Committee Regent’s Reception drew a large crowd for Champagne of The Vietnam War Commemoration. and Sparking Cider before the evening banquet.
Historic Preservation A State Conference Postscript from the Editor
The Maryland DAR State Conference is well worth attending on so many levels. The business meetings energize and inspire Regents, State Chairmen, Officers and members through learning about all the projects and events that are happening across the state. The special speakers at the evening banquets and the workshops are amazingly informative, and the entertainment is memorable. The State Regent’s reception, having meals together, plus a little free time at the Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City provided an opportunity to deepen existing friendships and start new ones. The 2016 Liz Deering received the 3rd place award for Conference left attendees with pleasant recollections, in Historic Preservation. addition to looking forward to next year!
8 SPINNING WHEEL Maryland Luncheon
Brimming with Enthusiasm for Maryland DAR !
Our State Luncheon on 12 June was a nice prelude to Continental Congress, and a great success. The Inn at Brookeville Farms was a delight, lunch was outstanding, and the camaraderie wonderful. And…there were hats! Thanks to our members’ generous donation of hats and contributions, NATIONAL DEFENSE LUNCHEON just over $3080 was raised!! Saturday, November 19, 2016 Loews Annapolis Hotel 126 West Street Annapolis Bonnie Dybalski 410-263-7777 is all ready to bid, while Jan Kamus (behind her, on Time: 10:30 a.m. Reception left) continues 11:00 a.m. Meeting and Luncheon looking. Speaker: George H. Linnemeier, II Lieutenant Colonel, USMC, Retired Program: History of the United States Military Academy
Price: $48.00 per person
Menu: Roast chicken, potatoes, vegetable; or Marlborough Salmon, potatoes, vegetable; or Towne Chapter Pasta Primavera Regent Katie Wirin (facing Plus salad, rolls, dessert, coffee, and tea front) finds a grand red hat. Reservations must be received by October 31, 2016. No refunds
Make checks payable to MSSDAR and mail to:
Erika Lanceskes, Chairman 4607 Morning Glory Trail Bowie, MD 20720 Definitey something for everyone, and in every Telephone: 301-613-6216 color and material! E-mail: [email protected]
Include choice of chicken, salmon, or pasta on check.
Chapters may count this event as their November meeting and as their National Defense meeting for the year.
Directions: The perfect choice From Route 50, take Rowe Blvd/MD 70 south via exit 24 for General Perry towards Annapolis, right on College Ave./MD 450, first exit Benson Treasurer at roundabout to West St./450. Hotel is on the right. Charlene Marcum (on left), with State Park at reduced rate - $2.00 for self-park, $8.00 valet. Regent Carol Larkin. Turn into the hotel from West Street, the doorman will direct you.
SPINNING WHEEL 9 News from Our Chapters
Carter Braxton Chapter Joint Meeting: Harbor of Grace, Governor William Paca On May 21, 2016, the Carter Braxton Chapter honored its On April 16, a joint meeting of the Daughters of the Chapter Winner of the DAR American History Essay Contest American Revolution was held at the Bayou Restaurant in at the Chapter House. Describing a colonial family’s reaction Havre De Grace. to the Stamp Act of 1765, Lindsey Lark, a 5th grader Members from both at Rodgers Forge Chapters enjoyed Elementary School, hearing State Regent read her dramatic Carol Larkin speak winning essay and was on “The Madonna of presented with the the Trail” statue. She bronze DAR Excellence reported that more in American History than $3000 has been medal, in addition to a raised since September L to R: Regent of Harbor of Grace DAR certificate, and to maintain the statue Barbara Park, State Regent Carol spring flowers by Carter located in Bethesda. Larkin, and Regent of Governor Braxton Regent Phyllis William Paca Carolyn Raff L to R: Assistant Principal Michelle Panopoulos. Rowland, Lindsey Lark, and teacher Hungerford's Tavern Chapter Katie Lark Hungerford’s Tavern Chapter collected 27 teddy bears and General Levin Winder Chapter other stuffed animals for the Family Justice Center in Rockville, an organization that provides services to victims of The General Levin Winder Chapter installed new officers for domestic violence and their children. the 2016-2018 term during a luncheon meeting at The Atlantic Hotel in Berlin on May 18. State Regent Carol Larkin installed The center co-locates multiple agencies to provide the incoming officers and was accompanied by the chapter’s coordinated advocacy, law enforcement, civil legal services state officer liaison, State Registrar Anne Meilleur. and social services for wrap-around support for families. The center often gives a new stuffed animal, book, or toy, to children whose parents seek help.
Seated l to r: State Registrar Anne Meilleur, past Regent Barbara May, State Regent Carol Larkin, and new Regent Patricia Ayers. Front Row l to r: Recording Secretary Beth Schenck, Joanne Standing: Special Delegate Joan Chambers, Historian Parsley, Corresponding Secretary Anne Reinhart, Librarian Teresa Smith, Registrar Elizabeth Sharpless, Treasurer Jenni Cronin; Back row: Treasurer Sandi Reynolds, Regent Pat Arata, Corresponding Secretary Janet Simpson, Diana Snouffer, Prospective Member Megan Ryno, Chaplain Recording Secretary Gail Weldin, Chaplain Ann Fowler, Laura Hungerford, National Vice Chairman for National and Vice Regent Martha Pusey. Not present - Librarian Defense Teresa Oyler, State Corresponding Secretary Jackie Jennifer McCabe. Cronin, and First Vice Regent Pat Hermans
Your Pictures from, Thoughts on Continental Congress Could be in the next Spinning Wheel! Delivering the Please send your memorable photos and/or favorite furry cohort: things about Continental Congress to the State Editor Jackie Cronin, Family Justice at [email protected] Center Acting **Please put Continental Congress and your Chapter Director Thomas name in the Subject line. For photos, please identify the Manion, and event, names/title of people, or simply which chapter Patty Vitale. the group is from, and the point of contact. Thank you!
10 SPINNING WHEEL News From Our Chapters (continued)
Mary Carroll Caton Pleasant Plains of Damascus
On January 9, Chaplain Janice Saville-Schwartz gave the Pleasant Plains of Damascus Chapter visited Dumbarton oath of membership to four Junior members – all cousins. Oaks Museum in Georgetown on May 14, where specialized Registrar Paulette Lutz welcomed them into the chapter, collections of Byzantine and pre-Columbian are displayed. and Regent Kathy Arth presented a chapter directory and a The founders of the museum, Mildred and Robert Bliss, small American flag. The fifth cousin, Bridget Cugle, was collected the art of little-know cultures. out of town, and will be installed at a later meeting. The Chapter member Bernadine Beall is pointing to Ninian Beall, chapter was delighted to have State Regent Carol Dorsey an ancestor of her Larkin as its guest of honor. husband, Fred Beall. Ninian Beall was granted 795 acres in 1703, land he named “Rock of Dumbarton.” Dumbarton Oaks stands on part of this land today.
In a special meeting last year, Pleasant Plains of Damascus Chapter welcomed Vietnam War Veterans Ted Nettles and Bill Johnston to a meeting in November. Ted shared how he supports the Wounded Warriors and their families at Walter L to R: Regent Kathy Arth, Meaghan McKelvey, Reed Medical Center throughout the year. Bill, who was Elizabeth Bookhultz, State Regent Carol Larkin, Sarah awarded the Bronze Star for Valor in Vietnam, shared his McConnell, Jessica Miller, and Registrar Paulette Lutz experiences with the Maryland Patriot Guard. At the families' request, the Patriot Guard attends the funerals of fallen heroes Mary Digges Lee and shields the families from any protestors. The Mary Digges Lee Chapter was entertained and informed by Joe Bles as he shared a fascinating story about the L to R: famous cover photo from Life Magazine, Bill Johnston, the “Kissing Sailor: 15 August 1945.” Ted Nettles Bles has investigated, researched, and even met several of the potential people from the photo! He shared how men and women who claimed to be in the picture were eliminated using physical and forensic data.
Prince Georges County Chapters Picnic Members of five Prince George's Chapters plus several Maryland State Officers and friends gathered for food and celebration at this annual Flag Day picnic. Harmony Hall, Toaping Castle, Marlborough Towne, Mary Diggs Lee, and Governor Robert Bowie were well- represented. A real highlight was bringing photos of veterans as well as active duty personnel, and sharing their stories. A few members brought their own veterans along with them, and our members who are veterans were also recognized. The Pledge and the National Anthem seemed just a bit sweeter that day.
SPINNING WHEEL 11 MSSDAR “Buy a Brick” Program
No.______
Proceeds benefit the Chapter House
Name______Address______City ______State & Zip code______E-mail or Phone #______
All orders are custom. Payment is required with order. The cost for one 4"x 8" Engraved Brick is $75.00
Payment Method: Cash $ ______Check Number ______Money Order ______Please make check or money order payable to: MSSDAR
Please print inscription clearly, one character per box You may fill in up to three lines Maximum of 15 characters per line including spaces and punctuation
Mail completed form with payment to: Sherry Georg 378 Hickory Ridge Road Accident, Md. 21520
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Georg at 301-746-8357 or e-mail [email protected]
12 SPINNING WHEEL Note from the State Treasurer Our Chapter House It is with great anticipation we start the 2nd year serving in the Larkin Administration and I thank you all for your support as I learned my new job. I pray that God will bless the Maryland Society members and that we will all do our best to meet our individual obligations. The Instructions and new MADC form will soon be on the website.
The MADC and all Chapter Dues are due no later than Saturday, November 19th. This includes member dues, State Regent Project, and the Mandatory Fees including the President General’s Project for 2017-2019 at $2.50 per member. National Dues are due directly to National no The Chapter House Preservation Club Fund was created later than December 1st. to raise money for the up-keep and repair of the house, not routine operating expenses. Associated with this Fund is the Chapter Treasurers and Regents - Remember to go to Chapter House Preservation Club. All funds are recorded, e-membership on AUGUST 1st and print off your tracked by individual, and allows for the purchase of the membership invoice, as this is the starting point for your Chapter House Preservation Pin at different levels of MADC. Please remember to update members’ dues achievement. payments as they are received; this will help you To make a tax-deductible donation, mail your check, tremendously it keeping track. The program will payable to MSSDAR, with “Preservation Club” written on automatically save and tally your totals. Only when you the memo line, to Sheila McCartney, State 2nd Vice Regent, are finished, will you click “confirm and complete” in 1307 Morling Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211-1718. order submit to National. Current fund raising activities under the Preservation effort Please note that the Chapter Master Report form will include “Buy a Brick,” Chapter House note cards, fill automatically - 20 points for chapters that collect dues Christmas ornaments, and direct donations. A brochure from 90 percent or more of their members, provided the explaining the Maryland Chapter House Preservation Club payment to National is postmarked December 1st; 10 and the various levels of membership can be found on the points of credit will be given to those chapters that post a MSSDAR website under the Chapter House section. Details net gain in membership, and an additional 10 points for on the program are on page 14. those that achieve the goal of a 10 percent net increase in membership. The Chapter House Operations Fund is our everyday operating account. It is funded with direct donations, the Please pray and ask what you can do to help meet our annual Chapter House Christmas party and interest from the State goals to fund the repair of our lovely Historic Home. Chapter House Endowment Fund. This account pays for If you have never been to the Chapter House, I think it is the routine bills for maintaining the Chapter House – gas, worth the trip. electric, lawn care, cleaning services, pest control, paper towels, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, trash bags, etc. Our Laura Searles Stohlman, annual costs to maintain the house averages $17,000 per State Treasurer year. To make a tax-deductible donation, mail your check, payable to MSSDAR, with “Operating Fund” written on the Please note that contributions to memo line, to Sheila McCartney, State 2nd Vice Regent, two of the three Chapter House- 1307 Morling Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211-1718. related funds (Preservation Club Fund, and the Operations Fund) are now to be sent to 2nd Vice Regent Sheila McCartney. Would you like to submit an item for the next edition? Articles should be 75 words or less, photographs at least Donations to the Chapter House 300 dpi. The $20.00 fee per photograph should be Endowment Fund (CHEF) made payable to MSSDAR and sent to: should still be sent to State Treasurer Laura Stohlman, along Deborah Barrett with contributions to other State 10302 Bristolwood Ct. Regent Projects. See page 14 for Laurel, MD 20708 details. One idea is on page 10 - share your reflections on Continental Congress!
SPINNING WHEEL 13 More Ways to Support the Chapter House
Buy A Brick! Support the Chapter Join in the The “Buy a Brick” allows individuals to buy a brick to House and fun and honor our military members living or deceased, from the your find great Revolutionary War to the present. These bricks will be Chapter! gifts!! used to create a new patio off the back porch. In the front, a new walkway will lead to the flag pole, composed of bricks for our Honorary State Regents. The cost of a 4 x8 brick is $75 for up to 3 lines of text up to15 characters Vintage & Fabulous each, including spaces and punctuation.A form is available our theme for the 2016 Holiday Party on page 12. For information contact: Saturday, December 3rd Sherry Georg at [email protected] or 301-746-8357 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 378 Hickory Ridge Road, Accident, MD 21520 S till only $20 Ornaments, Note Cards St. David’s Episcopal Church Beautiful Christmas ornaments in glass or pewter featuring 4700 Roland Avenue, Baltimore. the Chapter House, as well as, Chapter House note cards -- designed by our own member, Edna Searles-- will be sold Create an entry that reminds you of yesteryear for at various DAR events or you may purchase them directly the 2016 competition. Categories are: from Sheila McCartney. These would make wonderful gifts Children’s Classics, Media Memories, or or door prizes. Feeling of Nostalgia. Look for additional special events or items throughout the NOTE: While a single basket is not to exceed a retail year that will support the Chapter House Preservation value of $500.00, more than one basket is welcome. Club. And if your chapter cannot prepare a basket, donations Rent the Chapter House to the Chapter House are always appreciated! Looking for a very nice place to hold your chapter meeting Join friends old and new in a far more spacious or event? Consider our own beautiful home! If you are interested, contact Sheila McCartney. The terms for use venue complete with a stage and sound system. can be found on the MSSDAR website in the Chapter It’s just across from the Chapter House, House Section. which will be open 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for tours. Thank you for your support, Please send your check payable to MSSDAR to: Tara Lampman Boulden, State Assistant Treasurer Sheila McCartney, 3316 N. Hill Ct. MSSDAR 2nd Vice Regent 443-462-7783 Middletown, MD 21769-8128 [email protected] No Refunds
State Regent Projects Contribution Form The full form for chapter and individual donations is available on the Maryland Members Website, at www.marylanddar.org
Maryland Chapter House Endowment Fund (CHEF) Maryland DAR Scholarship Endowment Contribution Amount: $______Contribution Amount: $______Maryland Historic Pres. Fund - Madonna of the Trail Linda Mistler C.A.R. Scholarship Endowment Contribution Amount: $______Contribution Amount: $______Maryland State Regents Project General Fund Other (Please Specify) Contribution Amount: $______Contribution Amount: $______Maryland Historic Preservation Matching Program Fund MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO "MSSDAR" Contribution Amount: $______Please fill out this form and give one copy to your Maryland Veterans Support Fund Chapter Treasurer. Contribution Amount: $______Send the original, along with your check, to: Laura Searles Stohlman, State Treasurer, Maryland Projects @ DAR Schools Fund 22804 Clarkbrooke Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871 Contribution Amount: [email protected] 240-477-3952
14 SPINNING WHEEL Daughters! Choose Wellness! HOSTESS CHAPTERS Happy Summer! The DAR is about service and summer days STATE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT make it even easier to offer a helping hand. We enrich the MEETING LUNCHEONS lives of those we help, but did you know that SERVICE MAKES YOU HEALTHIER? NOVEMBER 2016 Every day, our bodies make chemicals Chevy Chase called endorphins and serotonins General Levin Winder which work to keep us healthy and Head of Elk counter the negative effects of stress. Peggy Stewart Tea Party If we are sincere every time we William Winchester compliment someone, send a care package, or reach out to help, the body JANUARY 2017 MAY 2017 goes into overtime making these Antietam Major William Thomas fantastic chemicals. So what are you waiting for?.……GO OUT AND GET Colonel John Street Nanticoke HEALTHY!!! Colonel Thomas Dorsey Potomac Hundred Dr. Patti Fort Severn Samuel Chase Patti Maclay, MD, Thomas Stone Youghiogheny Glades Janet Montomery Chapter ...AND IF YOU LIKE THIS… our own Dr. Maclay is going NOVEMBER 2017 to have a spot on our website for wellness advice AND an Ann Arundel “Ask Doctor Patti” link so she can answer questions. Harmony Hall John Hanson Pleasant Plains of Damascus Soldiers Delight -Thomas Johnson Maryland State Society Roster 2016-2017 In order to ensure the most timely JANUARY 2018 MAY 2018 communications and continue with Baltimore Governor Robert Bowie the “greening” of MSSDAR, the Colonel Tench Tilghman Governor William Paca roster for the Maryland State Conococheague Harbor of Grace Society, 2016-2017, will be Erasmus Perry Mary Digges Lee distributed on September 17 at Toaping Castle Port Tobacco Fall Forum as follows: - State officers (two copies each); - Honorary State Regents (two copies each); Hostess reminder - State chairmen (one copy each); and - Chapter regents and vice regents (one copy each). When your chapter is one of the hostess chapters at an SBOM, you are responsible for the same terms of use As in the past, state vice chairmen will need to order a as if you were renting the house for a meeting (except roster if they would like one. for the rental fee). Additional copies may be ordered and purchased from the Hostess regents will be emailed the Chapter House State Corresponding Secretary. The cost is $5 each unless it Use Policy, Chapter House Checklist, and Guidelines needs to be mailed, then the cost is $6 each to include for Hostess Chapters prior to hosting. postage and shipping. These three documents can also be found on the Advance orders are required; MSSDAR website. payment must be received by State Corresponding Secretary Jackie Cronin by August 15. Note: An order form for the State Roster is available at the MSSDAR’s Member Website, and a pdf version of the Roster will be posted there.
SPINNING WHEEL 15 The Spinning Wheel Address Service Requested Anne Meilleur Maryland State Society NON-PROFIT ORG. 5290-B Jug Bridge Hill Rd. Daughters of the American Revolution U.S. POSTAGE Frederick, MD 21704-6608 P A I D BALTIMORE, MD PUBLISHED AUGUST AND FEBRUARY PERMIT #1608 Carol Dorsey Larkin State Regent
Deborah Barrett State Editor
Address Corrections Mailing labels for The Spinning Wheel are NOVEMBER 2016 MARCH 2017 produced from the State Registrar’s database Nov. 1 State Board Meeting & Luncheon Mar. 23 State Board Meeting of members. Promptly send any changes to: 10:30 a.m. Chapter House, Baltimore 10:00 a.m. Turf Valley, Ellicott City Nov. 11 Veterans’ Day Ceremonies Mar. 23- Maryland State Conference Anne Meilleur, Registrar Members are encouraged to attend or Mar 25 Turf Valley, Ellicott City 5920-B Jug Bridge Hill Road participate in local observances. Frederick, MD 21704-6608 Nov. 19 National Defense Meeting & Lunch APRIL 2017 [email protected] Lowes Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis Apr 22 Prospective Member Workshop 301-663-5875 10:30 a.m. Reception 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NSDAR Library, Chapters are billed $3 for each issue returned 11:00 a.m. Meeting & Luncheon 1776 D St. NW, Washington, D.C. by the post office. DECEMBER 2016 MAY 2017 SEPTEMBER 2016 Dec. 3 Holiday Party *New day and place* May 2 State Board Meeting & Luncheon Sep 16 Pre-Fall Forum events 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday 10:30 a.m. Chapter House, Baltimore 6:00 p.m. Dinner, St Michaels St. David’s Episcopal Church, Sep. 17 Fall Forum 4700 Roland Ave Baltimore JUNE 2017 Milestone Restaurant, Easton Dec. 17 MDSSAR Patriots’ Ball Jun. TBD Maryland Luncheon 10:00 a.m. State Board Meeting Turf Valley, Ellicott City Washington, DC State Chairmen’s Fair to follow Jun. 28 - Continental Congress Sep. 24 Prospective Member Workshop JANUARY 2017 Jul 2 Washington, DC 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NSDAR Library, Jan. 3 State Board Meeting & Luncheon 1776 D St. NW, Washington, D.C. 10:30 a.m. Chapter House, Baltimore Jan. 28 Prospective Member Workshop OCTOBER 2016 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. NSDAR Library, Oct. 10 Columbus Day Ceremony Washington, D.C. Location TBD Oct. 29 Prospective Member Workshop FEBRUARY 2017 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Chapter House, Feb. 25 Prospective Member Workshop 4701 Roland Ave. Baltimore 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Chapter House, 4701 Roland Ave. Baltimore
CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION WEEK SEPTEMBER 16 - 22
The deadline for submitting articles for the February 2016 issue of The Spinning Wheel is December 1, 2016. Email all submissions to [email protected] Please include Chapter name and topic in the subject line.
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