General Orders 3 Series 2018-2019 General Orders 2480 Traywick Chase May 2019 Alpharetta, GA 30004-4203
Dear Sisters: It is hard to believe how fast the year has flown by and my term as your National President is almost over. It has been my privilege to work with you and for you as National President. Your support and counsel are appreciated more than I can express. With such wonderful Sisters around the Country working hard to accomplish the goals of our organization, I know DUVCW will enjoy a successful future. During February, March, and April, I had the honor of representing DUVCW at events and meetings around the Country, and look forward to a very busy travel schedule in May and June. To find out where I’ll be when, check the Calendar of Events in this GO #3. The very best part of this position is visiting with Sisters and being your representative at U.S. National events and Allied Orders events. I want to express my thanks to the PNP Gail Butterfield, PNP Judy Frohm, PNP Barbara Stone, PNP Carole Morton, PNP Ellen Higgins, PNP Sally Redinger and PNP Jan Rynerson for attending State Department Conventions I am unable to attend because I have yet to figure out how to be in two places at the same time. I also want to thank Council Member #5 Lynne Dolan for representing DUVCW at the Grant’s Tomb Ceremony in New York on April 28th; the Sisters from the Department of Maine who will represent DUVCW at the Cathedral of the Pines Memorial Day Service; and Sr. Sr. V.P. Sandy Millin who will represent DUVCW at the Civil War Memorial Day Ceremony. In February, Carolyn Baker, Department of DC and I were honored to represent you at Lincoln's Birthday Observance, Washington, DC. Although the weather wasn't the best, the Ceremony was beautiful. I'm so glad I was there to represent DUVCW. Many thanks to Carolyn for accompanying me! On February 16th, I was guest of Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent #10 FL and Annie Etheridge Detached Tent #14 FL. On February 17th, I was guest of Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent #11 FL and Mary Edwards Walker Detached Tent #12 FL. Many thanks to all the Florida Sisters for their contributions to DUVCW and for their fabulous hospitality! On March 30th, I represented you at the LGAR Chapel Re-Dedication at Andersonville National Historic Site. The Ceremony was a wonderful, moving experience hosted by LGAR James Tharpe Circle, GA. Congratulations to President Sheila Richards and the ladies of the James Tharpe Circle for a great day honoring the history of one of the GAR Allied Orders. On April 13th, I attended the Lincoln Death Day Remembrance Ceremony arranged by SUVCW and MOLLUS. The National Presidents of the Allied Orders were present for the beautiful and moving Ceremony. On April 15th, I represented you at the Death Day Association Ceremony arranged by the Death Day Association of Springfield, IL. Both Ceremonies were held at Lincoln’s Tomb, at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL. On April 27th, I will attend Department of Georgia Convention, Atlanta, to finish out April. If you have not already done so, this is the time of year to begin completing your Annual Reports both for your Departments and National. The Detached Tents have already provided their Annual Reports. Please download the forms from the National website to be sure you have the current edition, and follow the distribution instructions at the top of the page. I encourage you to fill out the available writable PDF; save it to your computer; and send it via email to the designated recipients. In your email, note the name of the form, and that you are submitting the form on behalf of yourself and the Department/Tent President or vice versa. During this administration, to make the process more efficient, with less work involved, this information will suffice as a signature. If you have trouble understanding what information is needed on the form, please contact either the National Officer/Chairman to whom the form is addressed or the Administrative Forms Chairperson Ellen Higgins. I hope to see you at the 129th National Convention in Atlanta, beginning Tuesday, July 23rd (Pre-Convention Tour to Andersonville) through Sunday, July 28th. I know everyone will have a fabulous time participating at the National level of our organization, enjoying the exciting activities planned, seeing the Atlanta area and most of all sharing fellowship with Sisters from around the Country. See you then! In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, Sister Sarah DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861 - 1865
AND
SARAH W. MEYER, NATIONAL PRESIDENT
CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ATTEND
THE
TH 129 NATIONAL CONVENTION “Celebrating our Loyalty to God, Country, and Flag"
*TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019 through SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2019 Closing Session
The Westin Atlanta Airport 4736 Best Road Atlanta, Georgia 30337
RS VP: 2019 DUVCW National Convention Registration Form (Available at duvcw.org or gaduvcw.weebly.com) *Pre-Convention Tour: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 8:30 AM Andersonville National Historic Site & Cemetery Convention Grand Opening: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 6:00 PM
2 129TH NATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 24 – 28, 2019 ATLANTA, GEORGIA CONVENTION REGISTRATION Member Name (Please print) ______Address ______City ______State _____ Zip ______Phone ______Email ______Department/Tent ______# ______or Detached Tent ______# ______State _____ Guest Name (if any) ______======Check ONE: National Officer Elected Delegate Past National President Member-At-Large Department President Past Department President Detached Tent President Past Detached Tent President Department Secretary Non-Voting Member ======Check ALL that apply: First-Time Attendee 40-Year Member 55-Year Plus Member 25-Year Member 45-Year Member Life Member 30-Year Member 50-Year Member Trustee 35-Year Member 55-Year Member duv* ======RSVP: National Convention Grand Opening, Wed., July 24, 2019 (Check ONE. If “Yes,” add # attending) I will be attending the National Convention Grand Opening at 6:00pm, Wed., July 24, 2019 # ______I will not be attending the National Convention Grand Opening at 6:00pm, Wed., July 24, 2019 ======CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEES # ______x $25.00 ea. = $ ______*duvs: 2nd & 3rd duvs (in same family) # ______x $12.50 ea. = $ ______4th duv and up (in same family) # ______= No Charge CONVENTION REGISTRATION must be received no later than Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Make checks payable to “DUVCW National Treasurer” / Check # ______Mail to: Linda Hartung National Secretary P.O. Box 2428 Woodstock, GA 30188 *Please fill out a Convention Registration Form for each DUVCW member attending the Convention. REMEMBER: Include your payment with the Convention Registration Form before mailing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosted by the Department of Georgia
3 THE WESTIN ATLANTA AIRPORT 4736 Best Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30337 404.762.7676 ======Room Rate: $119.00 per night (plus tax & applicable fees) Phone Reservations: (888) 627-7211 Online Reservations: Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation- Copy & paste link into browser or link.mi?id=1543852095726&key=GRP&app=resvlink "Ctrl+Click" on link. Group Code: “DUVCW - 2019 Convention” Reservation Deadline* (Hotel Only): July 5, 2019 Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card for the first night. The attendee’s room, tax and incidental charges will be paid by the attendee. ➢ *All hotel reservations must be made prior to July 5, 2019 to guarantee room and rate availability! ➢ Contracted Convention hotel prices are available from 3 days prior (check-in Sat., July 20) & 3 days after (check-out Wed., July 31) close of Convention based on availability. ➢ Early Check-in is available on Mon., 7/22 for the Andersonville Historical Site Tour on Tue., 7/23. ➢ The Westin Cancellation Policy: Guests are required to cancel their room reservation 48 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid a fee. Because cancellation policies vary by hotel and for certain events and rates, guests should always check the cancellation policy that applies at the time of booking. Cancellation information is provided to guests prior to finalizing a reservation on www.Marriott.com. ➢ Amenities: One mile from ATL airport; Free Shuttle 24hr/day Starbucks Business Center Mini refrigerator in each room Free Wi-fi in all Guest Rooms Heated Indoor & Outdoor pool Vehicle self-parking: $13.00/day Restaurant in Hotel Valet parking: $16.00/day Full-service Spa *Please make your room reservations NOW...rooms are going fast! * * * * * Please Let Us Take Care of Everything For You!
Need to Cancel a Reservation? PLEASE do not cancel it through the hotel.
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Contact Convention Chairman Becky Rostron (770) 914-2644 / [email protected] * ** ** 4 DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865 129TH NATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 24 – 28, 2019
RESERVATIONS* Convention Meals / Tour(s) / Andersonville Gravesite Flowers *Cancellation Policy Registered attendees must cancel their “Meals / Tours / Gravesite Flowers” reservations 30 days prior to the beginning of the Convention to receive a refund. Reservations deadline is Monday, June 24, 2019. ======Section #1: CONVENTION MEALS / The Westin
Wed., July 24 Past National Presidents’ Dinner (PNPs only) # x $25.00 = $ Menu options: Order from a Select Menu Thu., July 25 Luncheon: History Theme / Brad Quinlin Dietary Restrictions (Entrée selection is Chef’s Choice): ___ Gluten Free ___ Diabetic Menu options: Grilled Chicken Breast with Tomato Pesto Classic Beef Burgundy with Buttered Noodles Vegetarian: Grilled Vegetable Napoleon (Mix grill of fresh Vegetables marinated, grilled, and stacked) Served with: Sweet Pea Risoto and Roasted Red Pepper Coulis Adult Meal # x $35.00 = $ Child’s Meal (Ages 3-12) # x $18.00 = $ Thu., July 25 Memory Banquet: Sally Smith portrays “Margaret Mitchell” Dietary Restrictions (Entrée selection is Chef’s Choice): ___ Gluten Free ___ Diabetic Menu options: Chicken Carbonara (Cavatappi Pasta, Bacon, Spring Peas, Light Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Grilled Chicken Roast Top Round of Beef with Burgundy Mushroom Sauce, Roasted Red Potatoes / Chef’s Choice of Vegetables Vegetarian: Stuffed Eggplant (Grilled Eggplant stuffed with Charred Broccolini), Oven-Roasted Plum Tomato, Roasted Garlic, and Goat Cheese Served with: Basil Pesto Roasted Baby Carrots and Spicy Tomato Broth Adult Meal # x $55.00 = $ Child’s Meal (Ages 3-12) # x $28.00 = $ Sat., July 27 Luncheon: Patriotic Theme / Donna C. Rowe Dietary Restrictions (Entrée selection is Chef’s Choice): ___ Gluten Free ___ Diabetic Menu options: Boneless Chicken Breast with Sage Demi Glaze / Chef’s Selection of Starch and Vegetable Old-Fashioned Pot Roast with Creamy Whipped Potatoes / Chef’s Choice of Vegetable Vegetarian: Grilled Cauliflower Served with: Roasted Sweet Potato/Quinoa Timbale and Caramelized Brussel Sprouts Adult Meal # x $35.00 = $ Child’s Meal (Ages 3-12) # x $18.00 = $
5 DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865 129TH NATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 24 – 28, 2019 ======
Section #1 (continued): CONVENTION MEALS / The Westin
Sat., July 27 All States Banquet Dietary Restrictions (Entrée selection is Chef’s Choice): ___ Gluten Free ___ Diabetic Menu options: Grilled Chicken Breast Marsala with Button Mushrooms and Crispy Pancetta Sliced Flank Steak with a Mushroom Madeira Sauce / Chef’s Choice of Starch and Vegetable Vegetarian: Pan-Roasted Portobello Steak and Lobster Mushrooms Served with: Caramelized Pearl Onions, Turnip/Roasted Garlic/Yukon Gold Potato Puree and Grilled Asparagus Adult Meal # x $55.00 = $ Child’s Meal (Ages 3-12) # x $28.00 = $ Sun., July 28 Granddaughter’s Breakfast / Open to Everyone / Registration is Required Dietary Restrictions (Entrée selection is Chef’s Choice): ___ Gluten Free ___ Diabetic Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon/Sausage, Toast, Juice / Water, Tea, & Coffee included Adult Meal # x $25.00 = $ Child’s Meal # x $13.00 = $ duvs (Complimentary ages 8–18) # N/C
Section #1 Total: CONVENTION MEALS / The Westin: # ______$ ______
======Section #2: TOURS *Please make your Tour reservations soon…seats are filling up!
➢ Tue., July 23 Andersonville Historical Site (Tour includes coach transportation and a box lunch) Chick-fil-A box lunch (2 choices): Lunch includes chips, cookie, & choice of beverage: Coke Sprite Diet Coke Water Veggie Wrap Chick-fil-A Sandwich Cost Per Person: # _____ x $45.00 = $ ______
➢ Fri., July 26 Atlanta History Center & Cyclorama (Tour includes AHC ticket per age group, coach, box lunch) Atlanta Bread Company box lunch (4 choices): Lunch includes chips, cookie, & choice of beverage: Coke Sprite Diet Coke Water Turkey Ham Roast Beef Vegetarian Cost Per Person (Per Age Group): Adult # _____ x $52.00 = $ ______Senior (65+) # _____ x $49.00 = $ ______Student (13+) # _____ x $48.00 = $ ______Youth (4-12) # _____ x $43.00 = $ ______
t Section #2 Total: TOUR TICKETS # _____ $ ______
6 DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865 129TH NATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 24 – 28, 2019 ======Section #3: ANDERSONVILLE TOUR / GRAVESITE FLOWERS Pre-Convention Tour / Andersonville Historical Site & Cemetery Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Flowers for Patriot(s) Gravesite(s) are Available for Purchase Anyone wishing to honor a Patriot(s) interred at Andersonville Cemetery by placing flowers at their gravesite(s), please provide the Patriot(s) first and last name(s) on the form below no later than June 20th to ensure time to research the gravesite(s) location(s). For more information or if you have questions, please contact Sister Becky Rostron at [email protected].
Please provide the following information: Member Name: ______1) Patriot Name: ______Grave Location (if known): ______2) Patriot Name: ______Grave Location (if known): ______
Section #3 Total: ANDERSONVILLE TOUR / GRAVESITE FLOWERS: # _____ x $10.00 = $ ______
======Section #4: PAYMENT for CONVENTION MEALS / TOUR(S) / GRAVESITE FLOWERS
Payment for Convention Meals / Tour(s) / Andersonville Gravesite Flowers may be combined into one check! Payment must be received no later than Monday, June 24, 2019.
Make checks payable to: “DUVCW Dept. of Georgia” / Check # ______Mail to: Marguerite Dyal, Treasurer Department of Georgia 228 Cadence Trail Canton, GA 30115-7600 Member Name ______Address ______City ______State _____ Zip ______Phone ______Email ______
Section #4: TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED (Total of Sections #1, 2, & 3): $ ______
7 TH 129 DUVCW NATIONAL CONVENTION MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 – SUNDAY , JULY 28, 2019 SCHEDULE AT-A-G LANCE (Subject to Change / Daily updates will be posted in the Hotel)
Monday, July 22, 2019 Thursday, July 25, 2019 5:00pm-7:00pm Pre-Convention Tour Registration 7:30am-8:45am Registration: 2nd Floor / Atrium Sign in for Andersonville Tour 9:00am Convention Public Opening Location: 2nd Floor / Atrium Location: Grand Ballrooms 3 & 4 5:00pm-7:00pm Convention Registration Welcome: National President Location: 2nd Floor / Atrium National President Sarah Meyer Placing of the National President’s Bible Tuesday, July 23, 2019 The Pledge of Allegiance to The Flag of 7:30am-8:45am Convention Registration The United States of America Location: 2nd Floor / Atrium Greetings Received 8:30am Pre-Convention Tour: 11:15am Business Session Opening Andersonville National Historic Site & Location: Grand Ballrooms 3 & 4 Cemetery Password & Ribbon Check (at the door) Meet in Hotel Lobby Welcome: Department of GA President Lunch Is Included Department President Jill Webster Bible 7:00pm Budget Committee Meeting Opened with Prayer Draping of the Charter Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Officer Charges Roll Call: Appointments 7:30am-8:45am Registration: 2nd Floor / Atrium First Credentials Committee Report 9:00am-12:00pm Executive Board Meeting Adoption: Standing Rules and 12:00pm-12:50pm Lunch: On Your Own Convention Program Communications 1:00pm-2:00pm Board of Trustees Meeting Executive Board Recommendations 2:00pm-4:00pm Committee Meetings Announcements Committee/Page Chairmen: Contact 12:30pm Recess for Luncheon: History Theme your Committee members to set Program: “Atlanta History Center & meeting place & time. Determine if Cyclorama Preview” all your members are attending as Speaker: Brad Quinlin Historian, you may need a replacement. Author, Lecturer Practice: Patriotic Instructor, Chaplain, Location: Grand Ballroom 1 Guide, and Color Bearers 2:00pm Business Session Reconvenes 2:15pm Executive Board Meeting Reconvenes Password & Ribbon Check (at the door) 3:30pm-4:30pm Registration: PNPs Register First Bible Opened 5:00pm Past National Presidents’ Dinner Initiation by National Officers Location: Presidential Suite First Nominations: National Officers 5:00pm Dinner: On Your Own Resolutions Committee Report 5:45pm *Pictures & Social Hour Officer & Committee Reports 7:00pm *Convention Grand Opening Announcements Location: Grand Ballrooms 3 & 4 4:30pm Business Session Adjourned Welcome: Department of Georgia 5:30pm Social Hour Convention Chairman Becky Rostron 6:30pm **Memory Banquet / Period Dress (optional) SVR: Escort DUVCW National Officers, Location: Grand Ballroom 1 Allied Orders Representatives & Guests Posting of Colors The Pledge of Allegiance to The Flag of The United States of America Friday, July 26, 2019 Greetings Received From Allied Orders nd Presentation to Eric Petersen, SVR 7:30am-8:45am Registration: 2 Floor / Atrium Entertainment 9:00am Business Session Announcements Location: Grand Ballrooms 3 & 4 National President’s Reception Password & Ribbon Check (at the door) Hosted by: Department of Georgia Bible Opened with Prayer Location: 1st Floor / Candler Room Opening Ritual Roll Call Second Credentials Committee Report Second Nominations: National Officers Officer & Committee Reports (continued) 10:30am Business Session Adjourned 11:00am Convention Tour: Atlanta History Center & Cyclorama Meet in Hotel Lobby Dress Code Key: Lunch Is Included * = Convention Grand Opening / Wed., July 24 / Formal 12:00pm Lunch: On Your Own (if not going on Tour) ** = Memory Banquet / Thu., July 25 / Period Dress (optional) 6:00pm Rehearsal: Memorial Service 6:30pm Dinner: On Your Own *** = All States Banquet / Sat., July 27 / Casual 6:30pm duvs Pizza Party **** = Worship Service & Memorial Service / Sun., July 28 / 8:30pm Open Houses & Ice Cream Social Sunday Dress (Preferably White) Locations: Open Houses: TBA Ice Cream Social: Hospitality Suite
8 TH 129 DUVCW NATIONAL CONVENTION MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 – SUNDAY , JULY 28, 2019 SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE (Subject to Change / Daily updates will be posted in the Hotel)
Saturday, July 27, 2019 Sunday, July 28, 2019 7:30am- 8:45am Registration: 2nd Floor / Atrium 7:15am-8:00am Granddaughters Breakfast* 9:00am Business Session Complimentary for duvs ages 8-18yrs Password & Ribbon Check (at the door) Location: 1st Floor / Candler Room Bible Opened with Prayer 8:00am-8:15am Auction Opening Ritual Auctioneer: Carole Morton, PNP Roll Call Final Credentials Committee Report Officer & Committee Reports (continued) *Granddaughters Breakfast is OPEN to EVERYONE. 10:30am-11:00am Break: Election Setup Please attend to support our duvs! 11:00am Election: National Officers Reservations Required. 12:00pm Recess for Luncheon: Patriotic Theme Program: The Baby Kathleen Story Speaker: Capt. Donna Rowe (Ret.) 8:30am ****Worship Service: National Chaplain Location: Grand Ballroom 1 9:00am ****Memorial Service: National Chaplain 2:00pm Business Session Reconvenes 10:00am Business Session Password & Ribbon Check (at the door) Password & Ribbon Check (at the door) Bible Opened Bible Opened with Prayer Tellers Tally Ballots Opening Ritual 4:00pm Meeting Adjourned Roll Call 5:00pm Social Hour Reports: 6:00pm ***All States Banquet / Casual Board of Trustees Location: Grand Ballroom 1 Donations Received Convention Sites Committee Convention Awards Committee Teller Committee 12:30pm Recess for Lunch: On Your Own 2:00pm Business Session Reconvenes Password & Ribbon Check (at the door) DUVCW Concierge Bible Opened Officer & Committee Reports (continued): Courtesy Resolution Committee We hope you’re excited about the activities Chief-of-Staff Recess we’re offering to make your Business Session Reconvenes Installation of National Officers Convention/Vacation trip to Atlanta Close of Convention very special. Committee Meetings (see Notice below): Board of Trustees G.A.R. Living Memorial Scholarship To help you plan whatever you would like to Legislative Joint Executive Board Meeting do while you are in Atlanta, we’re providing 5:30pm Southern Dinner / Dutch Treat Barbeque Kitchen DUVCW Concierge Dana Anderson. 1437 Virginia Avenue College Park, GA 30337 Dana is available now and throughout the Convention. You may contact her for assistance at [email protected]. NOTICE After the close of the Convention, Copies of this Schedule At-A-Glance will the following Committees must meet be in each Convention Welcome Packet. to select their Chairmen, if necessary: Daily schedule updates will be posted in the hotel. Board of Trustees G.A.R. Living Memorial Scholarship Location TBD. Legislative
9 ANDERSONVILLE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE (ORIGINALLY CAMP SUMTER) PRE-CONVENTION TOUR TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019 Tour includes: • Coach transportation to and from Andersonville, GA • Box lunch • Guided Tour of Andersonville National Historic Site • Guided Tour of Cemetery and Site Monument • Visit to the National P.O.W. Museum • Placing Flowers at Gravesites (pre-payment for flowers is required)
Monuments located at the prison site include: Massachusetts (1901); Ohio (1901); Providence Spring (1901); Rhode Island (1903); Michigan (1904); Wisconsin (1907) Lizabeth Turner (1908); Sundial (1911); Tennessee (1915) Clara Barton (1915); Lincoln-Logan (1929); Eight-State (1934)
Freedom does not come free! No one knows this better than the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the military. For those whose freedom was taken away, the National Prisone of War Museum was established in 1998. Andersonville National Historic Site is the only park in the National Park System to serve as a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation’s history.
The first hospital in the prison camp was a single tent within the stockade. Later an enclosed area outside the stockade was established and located near a swamp and the sinks (latrines). The dead numbered as many as 100 per day. Disease was rampant and took the form of dysentery, scurvy, erysipelas, typhoid fever, and chronic diarrhea. Diarrhea and Dysentery caused 4,529 deaths from March 1 until August 1864. Documentation of 12,919 deaths during the camp's existence is among the official records.
Both Northern and Southern military prisons had "dead lines," but for some reason the one at Andersonville brought the most notoriety. Stories abound about the guards shooting POWs who accidentally entered the dead line corridor. Union guards were shooting POWs in dead lines at Camp Douglas, Rock Island and Johnson’s Island; these facts were hidden from the public until after the war. Two regiments guarded the Andersonville prisoner…the 26th Alabama and the 55th Georgia plus cavalry with a pack of bloodhounds who sought out potential escapees. There were 329 successful escapes during the 15 months of the camp’s existence. Tunneling became the ultimate method of escape. The majority of prisoners were transferred from Andersonville by September 1864, as a result of the Union forces moving into Atlanta and surrounding area. Informational video: https://youtu.be/HCdCcC1x3nA
10 ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER and ATLANTA CYCLORAMA & CIVIL WAR MUSEUM FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019
Tour includes: • Coach transportation to and from the Atlanta History Center • Box Lunch • Tour of the Atlanta History Center • Tour of the fabulous Atlanta Cyclorama depicting the Battle of Atlanta
Welcome explorers of the world! If you’re looking for history, knowledge and adventure, you’ve come to the right place. The second tour during the 2019 DUVCW National Convention is on Friday. We will be going to the amazing Atlanta History Center (AHC). There are wonderful permanent Civil War exhibits at the AHC to see but the newest, and most amazing, is the Cyclorama recently installed in its newly-built facility. The Battle of Atlanta was depicted in a remarkable painting by German artists; this rare treasure is called the Battle of Atlanta Cyclorama and originally debuted in 1886. For almost 100 years, it was housed in a leaky building in Grant Park near the Atlanta Zoo. The move of this painting occurred in February 2017. The painting was in a fragile condition and weighed between 4 and 5 tons. It has miraculously been moved to a place of honor within the Atlanta History Center and is carefully being restored as needed. The locomotive Texas has also moved to the Atlanta History Center; it was one of two locomotives to star in the famous tale of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862 . The General, the second locomotive in the chase, resides at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw, GA. The Atlanta History Center offers exhibitions on the Civil War, African-American heritage, and Southern Folk Art, with a wing dedicated to the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. The Cyclorama painting was relocated in July 2014…the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta. The painting is now unscrolled in its new home and is undergoing a full restoration, including restoring seven feet of sky across the top of its full circumference. The 128 plaster figures that are the focal point of the painting’s diorama will also be restored. The full experience, complete with the addition of the restored 1856 Texas locomotive and enhanced interpretation and exhibitions. The exhibitions in the Lloyd and Mary Ann Whitaker Cyclorama Building will add thoughtful context about the battles for Atlanta and the Civil War as well as the history of cycloramas. The History Center utilizes a multitude of perspectives to interpret the painting. This interpretation will consider the role of slavery in the Civil War and the impacts of the conflict on American history. Restoration of the Texas, an important artifact of Atlanta’s early railroading days, and famed for its pivotal role in 1862’s Great Locomotive Chase, was completed in April 2017 at the North Carolina Transportation Museum. The locomotive was relocated to Atlanta History Center in May 2017. The Texas is in a glass-enclosed exhibit gallery on the front of the museum building, visible at all hours and lit up at night. Alongside the Texas is an exhibition focused on the history of the famous locomotive, including the story of the Great Locomotive Chase with The General, as well as the vital role of railroads in Atlanta and the Southeast.
Link: “The Best story-telling artifact of the Civil War that survives. A monument of a Northern victory which has become a Southern treasure.” Video: https://youtu.be/NOh2q5Zwlc0
11 PHOTOGRAPH OPPORTUNITY TH WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 , 2019
Compliments of Department of Georgia
An excellent opportunity for you to have professional-quality
photographs taken individuall y and/or as groups by
Photographer and Humorist Dwight Dover.
A schedule for the time and place of photographs will be posted in the hotel.
Message from Dwight… Hi Linda: I’ve put together a webpage for the DUVCW 2019 Convention to be held on the sad Anniversary of the Burning of Atlanta. It’s found at www.duvcw.endbyte.com. I've yet to visit all my dear relatives who participated in this tragic war, but I'm sure no one will object to my shooting (i.e. with my camera) those in attendance.
OPENING NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, JULY 24TH, 2019 MAGICIAN DAVID BRIAN
Magician David Brian has been performing magic for over 40 years. He fell in love with magic at the age of 16 and has been astounding audiences ever since. David has been a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M. for short) for 40 years and currently holds “The Order of Merlin Shield” status within the organization. He is currently the President of the local chapter (known as Rings) which is Albuquerque Ring 90. He is also the I.B.M.’s Territorial Vice President for the State of New Mexico.
David enjoys attending at least one or more of the many magic conventions that occur every year across the country. This next year will he will be attending the I.B.M. Magic Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Genii Magic Magazine Convention in Orlando, Florida.
David has entertained in all venues of Magic from small intimate gatherings to the large stage. His combination of comedy and mind-blowing magic leaves audiences baffled and bewildered. He delivers to the audience an evening they remember for years to come.
12 HISTORY LUNCHEON: “THE ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER & CYCLORAMA” THURSDAY, JULY 25TH, 2019 CIVIL WAR HISTORIAN BRAD QUINLIN Brad Quinlin, noted Civil War Historian, keynote speaker, author, and re-enactor, was born in Monmouth, Illinois. At the age of 6 years old, his famiy moved to Indianapolis, Indiana. He moved to Massachusetts when he was 16 years of age. In 1982, he moved with his family to Georgia. Brad has always loved the study of American History. Moving to Georgia he took the path to study the American Civil War. He has been a re-enactor for 31 years, working on 27 movies and TV Shows. He was a background artist in “Glory,” “Gettysburg,” “Andersonville,” and an actor in the TV show “Perfect Tribute.” On the TV show “Who Do You Think You Are?,” he showed actor Matthew Broderick the last three days of his gr-gr-grandfathers life. Civil War Soldier Robert Martindale of the 20th Connecticut Infantry was killed July 23, 1864, near Atlanta, GA. Brad showed Matthew where Robert is buried in Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia. Brad was the lead researcher and advisor in the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield film, “One Last Mountain.” The film has received 3 awards. Brad was a researcher on the documentary “The Untold Story of the Civil War.” He also worked as an advisor for the National Geographic show “Diggers.” His research is being used in the new exhibits in the new Cyclorama building of the Atlanta History Center. Brad has also researched 5 new wayside exhibits at Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield National Park. Brad has written or co-written 14 books on the American Civil war. He and his wife have been married 44 years; they have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren.
MEMORY BANQUET: “WOMEN OF GUMPTION” THURSDAY, JULY 25TH, 2019 SALLY SMITH PORTRAYING “MARGARET MITCHELL” Sally Smith portrays Margaret Mitchell at Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta, GA Portions of an interview with Sally Smith by Wanderlust ATLANTA Wanderlust ATLANTA: What message or sentiment, that you share with Margaret Mitchell, would you like to share with your fans? Sally: "I'd love to share one of Peggy's mottos—Peggy was the name Margaret adopted when she went off to college—one that I share with her... 'Never give up.' 'Never give up on yourself or life.' There are certain things one should give up, of course, like toxic relationships, but stay the course. The storms don't last forever." Sally went on to say, "Life has too much to offer to give up. Of course you have to take the bad with the good, but you have to make the best of the bad." As soon as Sally mentioned Auntie Mame, we quoted in unison, "Live, live, live! Life’s a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! " banquet "Life is out there, you just have to get up off the sofa and be a part of it! Sally wouldn't admit it, but it was shared with me by another source that at Sally's retirement party, Fulton County made an official Proclamation — "Sally Smith Appreciation Day" — well deserved after 30 years of dedicated service. Noted in the Proclamation: "Sally Smith is an exemplary public servant who is known among her colleagues for her dedication, knowledge, kindness, sense of humor, and willingness to help."
13 PATRIOTIC LUNCHEON: “THE BABY KATHLEEN STORY” SATURDAY, JULY 27TH, 2019 CAPTAIN (RET. ) DONNA C. ROWE
Donna is featured in “The Baby Kathleen Story” segment of the World Film Festival’s award winning Vietnam War documentary film, In The Shadow of The Blade, which was released on Veterans Day and is continuing to be shown on the “Military Channel” and the “Discovery Channel.” “The Baby Kathleen Story” segment of this film has been selected by The Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. to run during the permanent display of the Vietnam War Exhibit in the American History Museum.
Military Service: · Entered the US Army in 1964 through the Student Nurse Corps Program (ROTC); Commissioned 2nd Lt., Feb. 1966 · Basic Training: Fort Sam Houston, Texas · Assignments: Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, TX; Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, NC; DeWitt Army Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA (w/attachment to Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington, DC; Vietnam: 3rd Field Hospital, Saigon (Head Nurse, Emergency Room/Triage Area), 1968-1969; Promoted to Capt., June 1968 · Vietnam Service Ribbon and the Army Commendation Medal; Honorable Discharge June 1969 · 1st Female Inductee to GA Military Veterans “HALL OF FAME” – Nov. 2016 • Awarded National DAR Medal of Honor for her service in Vietnam by Fielding Lewis Chapter DAR; Mar 2017. Personal: · Widow of Col (Ret.) Al Rowe; Mother of son, Richard and step-son, John Donna & her husband began the Georgia Vietnam Veterans Alliance Chapter 1, Marietta, GA. (http;//gvva1.com) · Red Cross Nurse 1969-1999 (Served at Womack Army Hospital, DeWitt Army Hospital and South Eastern Disaster Response Center) · R.N. Volunteer: GA Homeland Security, GA Nurse Alert System (2001-2009) · Profession: Real Estate Broker; 2009 Cobb Association of REALTORS President’s Award Community Activities: Donna has served her community in many organizations that include: Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, CASA (Abused Children), GA Regional Transportation Authority, Atlanta Regional Commission (Environmental Collaborative), Fannie Mae (Executive Board), Cobb County Development Authority, various schools’ PTSA, GA Vietnam Veterans Alliance (GVVA Director), Cobb County Republican Women’s Club (President 2003), Cobb Assoc. of REALTORS (President 1994), GA Assoc. of REALTORS and the Nat’l Assoc. of REALTORS. Donna has been the Keynote speaker for many important events throughout the United States including the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), United States Daughters of 1812 (USD1812), GEMA/FEMA Regional Conference, Lockheed Veterans Dinner, Georgia National Cemetery (Canton) Commemorative Event, and a Program participant at the VIP Veterans Festivities at the Ronald Reagan Library in California.
14 DUVCW 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION “BEE all you want to BEE” Game BEE GAME RULES
Why YOU should play the BEE Game • All profits will benefit the National Department • You may win a fabulous prize(s) • It will be FUN! How to play the Game Three Opportunities to Register to Play the "BEE" Game: Purchase the National President’s “BEE” pin or “Red Poppy” Scarf. Purchase a BEE pin or Red Poppy Scarf prior to the Convention. Daily during the Convention at the Chief-of-Staff Sales Table.
REMEMBER! Have your Convention Ribbons with you at ALL events. Playing Cards will be distributed to only registered players who have the BEE Game Ribbon.
Object of the Game To BEE the person with a complete set of 10 playing cards, or to BEE the person with the highest number of cards in the set. Playing cards will be randomly provided at the following official/scheduled events:
National Convention Registration (Available Daily...see Schedule for Registration times) • One Time ONLY...at time of Registration Tuesday 7/23 • Pre-Convention Tour - Andersonville, GA Wednesday 7/23 • Convention Registration - No "BEE" Game Official/Scheduled Event for Wed., 7/23 Thursday 7/25 • Each Convention Business Session (Morning and Afternoon = 2 Cards) • Georgia History Luncheon • Memory Banquet Friday 7/26 • Convention Business Session (Morning Only) • Convention Tour - The Atlanta History Center & Cyclorama Saturday 7/27 • Each Convention Business Session (Morning and Afternoon = 2 Cards) • Patriotic Luncheon • All States Banquet
* The Prize(s) will be awarded at the conclusion of the All States Banquet.
15 DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA SALES ITEMS
NOTE: - Shipping costs may be reduced substantially by sending multiple orders to one location; OR - No Shipping costs for items delivered to the National Convention for pick up. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Department of Georgia Sister Maribeth Brannen, Chief-of-Staff [email protected] / (770) 826-1094
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HONEYBAKED HAM GIFT CARDS FUNDRAISER A delicious reason to support Department of Georgia 2019 DUVCW National Convention Department of Georgia is offering HoneyBaked Ham Gift Cards as a fundraiser which will run through June 2019. Gift Cards may be purchased online, in any amount, and can be used at anyHoneyBaked Ham store in the Country. They make wonderful gifts, especially for Graduation, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day and/or Independence Day family reunions & picnics. Consider donating a Gift Card to your church, VA Facility, homeless shelter, family, neighbors, etc. The possibilities are endless!! Department of Georgia will receive twenty percent (20%) of all purchases. Copy & paste the following web address specifically for Department of Georgia purchases… https://honeybakedfundraising.com/fundraisers/GA_Department_DUVCW_National_Convention_2019 Thank You! We sincerely appreciate your support!
16 DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA SALES ITEMS
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Shipping - No shipping costs for items delivered to the National Convention for pick up; - or - Options: - Shipping costs may be reduced for multiple orders delivered to the same address.
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Would you like to serve # GO 1 DEADLINE as a October 2019 Issue Page is at the Tue., September 3rd for articles & pictures to be Atlanta received via email. National Convention Email to: ? Sandra K. Millin National President Please contact: [email protected] National President Sarah Meyer [email protected]
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19 alendar of vents C E 2018-2019
Sep 14-30 …...... Board of Trustees, Springfield, IL May 27 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Arlington Cemetery Sep 21-22 ...... Illinois Heritage Alliance Memorial Day Wreath Presentations, Countrywide Oct 5 ...... UDC of GA, Historical Evening, Atlanta, GA May 30 ..... Sr. VP Sandra Millin at Civil War Memorial Day Nov 17 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Remembrance Day Wreath Presentation, Arlington National Cemetery Gettysburg, PA May 30 …...... Dept. of ME at Cathedral of the Pines Dec 6-9 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Rindge, New Hampshire Margaret Warner Wood DT #1 May 31-Jun 1 ...... ,.... NP Sarah Meyer at Pearl Harbor Joint Allied Orders Remembrance Day Dept. of WA/AK Convention, Spokane, WA Phoenix, AZ May 31-Jun 1 ...... PNP Ellen Higgins at Dec 15 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Countrywide Cemetery Dept. of OK Convention, Oklahoma City, OK (Evergreen Cemetery) Jun 1 ...... PNP Barbara Stone at Dept. of IN Convention Wreaths Across America, Tuscon, AZ Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, Kokomo, IN Jan 11 ...... GO #2 / Submission Due Date Jun 7-9 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Dept. of MO Convention Jan 25-26 …...... NP Sarah Meyer at Elizabeth Van Lew Kansas City, MO DT #1, Haymarket, VA Jun 8 ...... PNP Carole Morton at Dept. of KS Convention Feb 1-2 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Sarah Emma Edmunds Wichita, KS DT #4, Houston, TX Jun 14 ...... National Historian Eileen Sleckman at Feb 12 ...... NP Sarah Meyer & Carolyn Baker at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY Lincoln's Birthday Observance, Washington, DC Jun 14-15 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Dept. of OH Convention Feb 16 ..... NP Sarah Meyer at DT #10 & #14, Sarasota, FL Galion, OH Feb 17 .... NP Sarah Meyer at DT #11 & #12, St. Cloud, FL Jun 22 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Dept. of IL Convention Mar 30 ...... PNP Carole Morton at Dept. of OR Convention Springfield, IL Salem, OR Jun 23 ...... PNP Ellen Higgins at Dept. of DC Convention *Dept. of Oregon Celebrating 100th Anniversary* Washington, DC Jun 27-30 …….. NP Sarah Meyer at Dept. of PA Convention Mar 30 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at LGAR Marking Valley Forge, PA Andersonville, GA Jun 29 ...... PNP Gail Butterfield at Apr 8-18 ...... Board of Trustees, Springfield, IL Dept. of ME Convention, Waterville, ME Apr 13 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Annual Lincoln Tomb Jul 9 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Ceremony, Springfield, IL Mary Ann “Mother" Bickerdyke Tent #2, Selmer, TN Apr 26-27 ...... PNP Jan Rynerson at Jul 23 ...... DUVCW Pre-Convention Tour Dept. of MN Convention, Minneapolis, MN Andersonville National Historic Site, Andersonville, GA Apr 26-27 .. PNP Carole Morton at Dept. of CA Convention Jul 24-28 ...... DUVCW National Convention* Bakersfield, CA Atlanta, GA Apr 27 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Dept. of GA Convention * Additional Convention information at: Atlanta, GA www.gaduvcw.weebly.com Apr 28 .. Lynne Dolan, Council Member #5 at Grant’s Tomb NYC, NY, Joint Allied Orders Wreath Presentation Aug 3 ...... WRC National Convention May 4 ...... Dept. of IA Convention Springfield, IL Best Western Holiday Lodge, Clear Lake, IA Aug 8-10 ...... LGAR National Convention May 8-11 …...... Nat’l Genealogical Society, St. Charles, MO Litchfield, MN May 17-18 …... NP Sarah Meyer at Dept. of NY Convention Aug 8-11 ...... SUVCW, ASUVCW Lake George, NY National Encampment, Independence, OH May 17-18 ...... PNP Sally Redinger at Dept. of MI Convention, Hastings, MI May 17-19 ...... PNP Judy Frohm at National Roster Revisions Dept. of NE Convention, Kearney, NE *Dept. of Nebraska Celebrating 100th Anniversary* 2019 Natio nal Council May 18 ...... PNP Carole Morton at Council Member #1: Barbara Stone, PNP Dept. of CO/WY Convention, Location TBD May 21-22 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at Council Member #2: Patricia Blackmer U.S. Coast Guard Award Ceremony and Graduation Council Member #3: Margaret Stromberg New London, CT Council Member #4: Susan Barry May 23 ...... Sr VP Sandra Millin at U.S. Naval Academy Award Ceremony, Annapolis, MD Council Member #5: Lynne Dolan May 23-24 ...... NP Sarah Meyer at U.S. Military Academy Award Ceremony and Graduation West Point, NY
20 Nominations Section 4. National Election for National Officers The elected officers and members to the National Board of Trustees, The Grand Arm of the Republic First Nomination for National Officers: Living Memorial Scholarship Committee and Day #2: Thursday, July 25, 2019 Legislative Committee, shall be elected by ballot at the first meeting following nominations. Second Nomination for National Officers: A. Additional nominations from the floor shall be Day #3: Friday, July 26, 2019 permitted before balloting. Election of National Officers: B. A plurality vote shall elect. Saturday, July 27, 2019 C. In case of a tie vote, a second ballot for that office shall be taken. - If required, due to a tie, a second vote will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2019. - Remember! To vote you must have your voting NNUAL FFICER/ HAIRMAN ribbon with you. A O C REPORT FORMS According to the Bylaws: REMINDER! Section 2. Eligibility of National Officers Annual Officer/Chairman Reports are due to the A. To be eligible for an elected office in the National applicable Officer/Chairman indicated on the report Department, a voting member shall be at least form within 2 weeks of Department Conventions. fifteen (15) years of age. The elective officers shall To make it easier for Officers & Committee be present and assenting at the time of nominations. Chairmen, Tents and Departments are encouraged B. Any voting member of the National Department to file your reports electronically to the appropriate shall be eligible for the office of National President National Officer, if possible. provided she is a Past Department President who has The following Annual Officer/Chairman Report held an elective National Office for at least three (3) Forms are available online on the National years and has been recorded as voting at three (3) website at duvcw.org: National Conventions prior to her candidacy. C. Any voting member of the National Department Officer/Chairman Annual Reports: shall be eligible for the office of National Senior Vice Department Officer President, provided she is a Past Department Department President President who has held an elective National Office for Department Senior Vice President at least two (2) years and has been recorded as voting Department Junior Vice President at two (2) National Conventions prior to her Department Chaplain candidacy. Department Patriotic Instructor D. Any voting member of the National Department Department Historian shall be eligible for the Office of National Junior Vice Department Webmaster President, provided she is a Past Department Department Press Correspondent President who has held an elective National Office for Department Treasurer at least one (1) year and has been recorded as voting Department Secretary at one (1) National Convention prior to her candidacy. Department Membership Chairman Department duvs Chairman E. To be eligible for the office of National Treasurer, Department VAVS Chairman a member shall be experienced in business procedures. Department SVH Chairman F. To be eligible for the office of Registrar, a member Tent Officer/Chairman: shall be interested in research and knowledgeable in Forward a copy to applicable Department Officer. genealogy. G. To be eligible for the office of National Counselor, Department Officer/Chairman: a member shall be a Past National President. Forward a copy to applicable National Officer. H. To be eligible for the office of National Webmaster, NOTE: ONE COPY is to be kept on file a member shall be computer literate. in the Tent or Department. (continued on next page)
21 ANNUAL OFFICER/CHAIRMAN Officer & Committee Chair 2018 Reports: REPORT FORMS • Tent Officer & Committee Chair reports are due as At the 2018 Post-Convention Executive directed by the Departments. Board Meeting the following motion was approved: • Department Officer & Committee Chair National Senior Vice President Sandra reports are due to the National Officer Millin moved that all Annual National or Committee Chair within 10 days of Officer and National Committee Reports the Department Convention. may be sent via email attachment or • Please access the forms & instructions from other electronic means to the National National Officers and Committee Chair on President. the National website at www.duvcw.org. Chief-of-Staff Maribeth Brannen seconded • Detached Tent Officer & Committee Chair the motion. The motion carried. reports are due to the National Officer or Committee Chairman by February 10, 2019.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Each year, the Board of Trustees holds an Open House during Death Day Week at our DUVCW Museum in Springfield, Illinois. This year it was held from April 10-16, 2019. During this time, the Museum’s interior pays homage to our 16th President and our Civil War veterans. On display was a 6” piece of granite from the original Lincoln tomb, artists’ renderings of the conspirators, and a Spencer repeating rifle, similar to the one Lincoln test-fired at the White House and ordered adopted for use by Union forces. Displayed is an oil painting of Abraham Lincoln and similarly, a 1957 edition of the “Banner” with 12 photographs of an aging Lincoln. Also, on display are several of Lincoln’s funeral photographs including the Springfield Hearse and Old Bob, Lincoln’s horse, plus items from the 150th Funeral Reenactment, including copies of city Funeral Ordinances issued in 1865, a replica of Bob’s cooler, and the sashes and cockades worn by the pallbearers, and much more. What made this Open House so unique, was we were honored to have on display, facsimiles of the original Oak Ridge Cemetery Interment Book 1 and Book 2, as restored in 2017. In Book 1 (shown below), it has the name, “Abraham Lincoln,” the cause of death, “assassinated,” and the place of birth, “Kentucky.” Underneath Lincoln’s name is the name of his third son, Willie Lincoln. The cause of Willie Lincoln’s death is not listed, but he died in 1862, most likely from typhoid fever. Book 2 (not shown), has Mary, who died in 1882, and Tad, who died in 1871.
Click on the link for more Oak Ridge Cemetery Interment Records: http://www.idaillinois.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/linl3/id/132
Besides the Lincolns, these books contain countless names and burials of generations of innocents, pioneers and trailblazers who contributed to the growth and history of Sprngfield. This was truly an exciting Open House for the Board of Trustees and our patrons. Submitted by Carole Morton, Chairman, Board of Trustees
22 NATIONAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
BYLAWS CIRCULAR LETTER RESOLUTIONS CIRCULAR LETTER The proposed amendments to the National To be considered, resolutions should be sent Bylaws are to be forwarded to the Chairman of the no later than June 30th. Bylaws Committee. Proposed amendments shall Send three (3) copies which should be typed and be referred to the Bylaws Committee for their signed by the Department President and Secretary recommendation no later than two (2) weeks with the Department seal affixed. after a Department Convention has occurred. In addition, please provide an electronic copy. Departments who hold their convention in June Once received copies of the recommendations will must submit their recommendation(s) on or before be sent to Committee members for review. June 30, 2019. Once received, copies of the In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, recommendations will be sent to the committee Patricia Blackmer, Committee Chairman members for review. To expedite this process, we request that you not only send the required (3) copies, typed and signed by the Department President and Secretary with the Department seal affixed, but that you also provide an electronic copy of the document. Detached Tents and Departments who wish to have their Bylaws reviewed & approved by the Bylaws Committee may forward their documents at any time. In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, Patricia Blackmer, Bylaws Committee Chairman
23 CONVENTION COMMITTEES
Convention Chairperson ...... Becky Rostron (770) 914-2644 ...... [email protected] 148 Darwish Drive, McDonough, GA 30252 Convention Co-Chairperson ...... Linda Hartung (860) 729-8110 ...... [email protected] 101 Susobell Place, Woodstock, GA 30188
AUDIO RECORDING Chairperson ...... GA Sister (as required)
CONVENTION AWARDS COMMITTEE Chairperson (Jr. Vice President) ...... Sally Redinger, PNP (269) 668-3966 ...... [email protected] 48540 Orchard Drive, Mattawan, MI 49071 Member ...... Joan Trafton (301) 216-4667 ...... [email protected] 403 Russell Ave. #304, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Member ...... Linda Opstad (425) 271-9527 ...... [email protected] 11825 SE 164th Street, Renton, WA 98058
CONVENTION STANDING RULES COMMITTEE Chairperson (National President) ...... Sarah W. Meyer (770) 667-5548 ...... [email protected] 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Member (Counselor) ...... Jan Rynerson, PNP (812) 371-3278 ...... [email protected] 2136 Franklin Street, Columbus, IN 47201 Member (Parliamentarian) ...... Linda Smith (941) 795-4275 ...... [email protected] 6415 21st Avenue W. #201, Bradenton, FL 34209 Member ...... Patricia Blackmer (262) 458-2178 ...... [email protected] 445 Center Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
COURTESY RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chairperson ...... Allisa Meyer (678) 517-8203 ...... [email protected] 3430 Liberty Lane, Marietta, GA 30062 Member ...... Julie Cass (330) 212-1374 ...... [email protected] 3296 State Route 37 W., Delaware, OH 43015 Member ...... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron (770) 914-2644 ...... [email protected] 148 Darwish Drive, McDonough, GA 30252
CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION COMMITTEE Secretary ...... Linda Hartung (860) 729-8110 ...... [email protected] 101 Susobell Place, Woodstock, GA 30188 Treasurer ...... Susan Nitzel (719) 371-3274 ...... [email protected] P.O. Box 1176, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
24 Immediate Past National Secretary ...... Deborah Schiesser (215) 345-9110 ...... [email protected] 115 N. Hamilton Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 Member ...... Janice Cass (419) 571-0911 ...... [email protected] 5835 County Road 37, Galion, OH 44833 Member ...... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron (770) 914-2644 ...... [email protected] 148 Darwish Drive, McDonough, GA 30252
OFFICER REPORTS COMMITTEE Chairperson ...... Barbara Stone, PNP (812) 372-1485 ...... [email protected] 2545 Washington Street, Columbus, IN 47201 Member ...... Julie Cass (330) 212-1374 ...... [email protected] 3296 State Route 37 W., Delaware, OH 43015 Member ...... Yvonne Razo (360) 698-8981 ...... [email protected] 7909 Outback Avenue NW, Silverdale, WA 98383
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Chairperson ...... Paulette Snoby (404) 328-8808 ...... [email protected] 2835 Roxburgh Drive, Roswell, GA 30076 Member ...... Linda Hartung (860) 729-8110 ...... [email protected] 101 Susobell Place, Woodstock, GA 30188 Member ...... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron (770) 914-2644 ...... [email protected] 148 Darwish Drive, McDonough, GA 30252
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chairperson ...... Linda Smith (941) 795-4275 ...... [email protected] 6415 21st Avenue W. #201, Bradenton, FL 34209 Member ...... Patricia Blackmer (262) 458-2178 ...... [email protected] 445 Center Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
TELLER COMMITTEE Chairperson (PNP) ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP (609) 390-2163 ...... [email protected] P.O. Box 405, Marmora, NJ 08223 Member ...... Eileen Glanzel (863) 633-8791 ...... [email protected] 123 N Long Drive, Rockingham, NC 28379 Member ...... Patricia Blackmer (262) 458-2178 ...... [email protected] 445 Center Street, Whitewater, WI 53190 Member ...... Joan Trafton (301) 216-4667 ...... [email protected] 403 Russell Ave. #304, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 Member ...... Sue Liddie (616) 893-8547 ...... [email protected] 204 Garfield, Marne, MI 49435
25 LONG-RANGE PLANNING and ADVISORY COMMITTEE Interim Report
The Long-Range Planning and Advisory Committee is studying three (3) areas as mandated in the Bylaws: Membership, Finance, and Patriotic and Historical Affairs. The objective of the Committee’s report is to bring to the attention of our membership areas where it is felt change or reform might be needed, and to offer possible solutions for consideration. The following are some of the suggestions received which the Long-Range Planning and Advisory Committee believes should be under consideration. Membership 1. The LRP&A Committee urges that the work on the Ancestor Database go forward with the completion timeline as presented to the Executive Board of July 2019. This is a huge undertaking; and, at its conclusion the Membership Committee hopes to have in the database the names of all approved ancestors as recorded on the applications they have researched. The goal of the Ancestor Database Initiative is to expedite membership. The database would allow prospective members to check ahead of applying to see if their ancestor and his service were already verified. 2. Make DUVCW, our aims and what we do, more visible to prospective members and to the general public by adding the Drumbeat to the Public section of the website. 3. Assign National Membership numbers. One use of assigned Membership numbers could be to use them to access the Members Only section of the website thus eliminating the problems encountered with orally distributing, to all members, the changes in passwords. Many of our members do not receive the yearly change in passwords for various reasons and access to the Members Only site is a problem for them. 4. DUVCW has made good strides in better use of electronic means now available. However, the LRP&A Committee strongly recommends that DUVCW, as a whole, use electronic means to make it easier for the National Executive Board, Departments and Tents to meet and vote electronically. Matters pertaining to the membership could then be addressed in a timely fashion. A bylaw change implementing this would solve the concerns put forth in the following suggestions which attempt to shorten the length of time it now takes to get bylaw proposals put before the membership and would allow for the following… • Move forward the date by which the Bylaws Committee must receive proposed bylaws and amendments from the membership to May 15. • Give the general membership at least 30 days to consider bylaw changes and amendments before being asked to vote on them by publishing the changes on the Members Only site on the National Website by June 15. 5. Allow two (2) members of a Department or a Detached Tent to hold an elected National office or position. We suggest that the “one member per Department” rule only apply to the top three positions, Jr. Vice President, Sr. Vice President, and President. If the current restriction were to apply to only the top three officers, it would help solve the problem. By doing so the same Department or Detached Tent could have an individual serving at the PI level when a person in their Department was Sr. Vice President. • Addenda: The LRP&A Committee does understand there does need to be some kind of a limit on the number of people from the same Department or Detached Tent who can run for elective office and/or hold these offices and the reasons for the current rule. However, given our current circumstances with many members unwilling to run for a National office or even to attend conventions, the “one member per Department” rule does not seem any longer viable. However, if the current restriction were to apply to only the top three officers, it would help solve the problem. 6. At a time when we need more members to become active in our organization, we need to realize that we have rules and practices that assert that all members are NOT equal. This means we are not able to tap into the talents and abilities of the entire membership at a time when we need not only to do that but need to expand our membership. In an effort to bring true equality about and to tap into what some call “new blood,” we recommend the following: • Allow Detached Tent Presidents who have held prior National Offices to run for the offices of Junior Vice President, Senior Vice President, and National President providing they have the backing of their Tents. • Allow the membership of Detached Tents to propose bylaws or changes thereto, thereby allowing all “members” to be represented at the National level.
26 7. Change the term of National Officers to two (2) years rather than one (1) year allowing for more consistency in matters relating to the membership and the National Department. 8. The Committee encourages all Tents, Departments, and Detached Tents to support the Development of a “Developing Dedicated Daughters Program” which is to be available to newer members to help them understand what the DUVCW is all about; to get them to know and be comfortable with the website; and generate enthusiasm for the organization. They will be done with a series of modules each geared toward a facet of DUVCW. The starting date for this program is scheduled for 2019. 9. Change the date of GO #3 to June 1, or July 1, rather than May 1, making any Convention changes easier to convey and publicize to the Membership. A July 1 date would allow for Bylaw changes to be included in this issue. 10. Re-examine the concept of Detached Tents. DUVCW is in the difficult position of having Detached Tents, in some instances, have a membership that is larger and more active than some Departments. The magic number three (3) is now a problem for both the DUVCW and the SUVCW. Consider allowing those states or areas with at least two (2) Detached Tents or with one Detached Tent that has more than sixty (60) members the option of becoming a Department. 11. Amend the Membership Application to require a specific date (day, month, year) of enlistment or mustering in and the same for discharge or mustering out, so there is no doubt about the information in that area of the application. We also recommend adding an additional line for identifying the document used for Proof of Service or Verification of Service. At present, once an application is sent to the National Registrar, there is absolutely no other way to ascertain what documents were submitted to support Proof of Service. Finance 1. The costs involved fulfilling the duties of National President increase each year. Our Organization at the National level has relied in the past on the person in the office absorbing many of the costs of serving. This alone limits the number of people willing to run for the top offices. The Long-Range Planning & Advisory Committee believes this problem will only get worse with time. An increase in the amount of money available to reimburse the National President or her representatives for visits to various Department Conventions and visits to the Detached Tents might in a small way help alleviate this problem. 2. The LRP&A Committee would also recommend a specific line item ($1,000) in the budget for attendance at various events sponsored by the Allied Orders (not the required ones). It is important for membership growth and for national recognition for DUVCW to be visible in as many places as we can. 3. Either make a part of the National Convention registration fee available to the hosting department OR add to that fee with the increase going to the Hosting Department to help with the ever-increasing cost of hosting a National Convention. The Committee also recommends that, given these ever-increasing costs to host a National Convention, it may well be time that DUVCW encourages two (2) Departments jointly host a National Convention. 4. Establish a program for Planned Giving to encourage members to remember DUVCW in their Estate Planning. Historic Preservation 1. Add to the Funds List a new fund for Historic Preservation which can be used as needed for Historic or Monument Preservation, or to donate financially to a new Historic Monument or Memorial that is being raised. (Goal: End of 2019) Barbara L Metzger, Chairperson
27 National Patriotic Instructor To that flag, our country's emblem, You must pledge allegiance, too. "WHEN THE BOYS IN BLUE ARE GONE" To that flag, our nation's emblem, By John Hendricks May your hearts be ever true. 89th Indiana Volunteer Infantry That the nation be protected, 'Gainst injustice, and all wrong; When the comrades have departed, You must tell the world the story, When the Veterans are no more, When the boys in Blue are gone. When the bugle call is sounded On that everlasting shore. You must keep your country's honor, When life’s weary march is ended, From each stripe withold all stain; When the campfires slumber long; You must take the Veteran's places, Who will tell the world the story, And repeat the roll of fame. When the boys in Blue are gone? You must keep your country's honor, And your flag above all wrong, Who will tell about the marching Then we'll trust you with the story, From Atlanta to the Sea? When the boys in Blue are gone. Who will halt and wait and listen, When they hear reveille. Who will join to swell the chorus * * * * * Of some old, Grand Army song? Who will tell the world the story, John Hendricks was the last surviving When the boys in Blue are gone? Veteran of the 89th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. This poem, written long after the Civil Who will tell of Appomattox, War, expresses Hendrick's concern that future And the glory that they won: generations not forget what Union soldiers and When defeat was on our banners, members of the Grand Army of the Republic held Who will tell of Bull Run? most sacred, the Union flag for which they fought. How in prison pen they suffered, In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, How they watched and waited long: Verna Maleski, National Patriotic Instructor Who will tell the world the story, When the boys in Blue are gone? Who will tell about enlisting Of three hundred thousand more: How they rallied “round our flag,” REAL Daughters of Civil War Veterans How they sent it to the fore; How they crushed the horde of “Johnnies,” Greetings to all Daughters! How they fought against the wrong. I would like to thank all the Sisters who have sent Who will tell the world the story, cards and stamps to send a little cheer to our When the boys in Blue are gone? wonderful REAL Daughters. Who will tell about Abraham Lincoln, Emogene, Mary Ella and Florence are all very When he held the wheel of State; appreciative for the many well wishes and gifts Who will rise to set his greatness, sent their way. All 3 are 90+ years YOUNG! As the Chief among the Great; Mary Ella has a birthday in May and I hope to Who will tell of Grant and Sherman, send many Birthday Wishes from as many Tents And that patriotic throng? as possible. Who will tell the world the story, When the boys in Blue are gone? LEASE EMEMBER! Will our children’s children tell it? P R Will they tell about the foe, When you send cards to me... That our grandsires met in battle, Fought so many years ago? Will they cherish dear Old Glory, NO CARDS WITH GLITTER!! Will they learn to love it long? It is very dangerous for these ladies! Who will tell the world the story, When the boys in Blue are gone? Mail all cards signed or unsigned to: Sons and daughters of this nation, Sandra Vogelpohl You must tell of triumphs won; 935 Plato Ave When on earth our work is ended, Orlando, FL 32809 And Veteran claims his own. You must all cherish “Old Glory,” Please include stamps for all cards. And its teachings pass along. You must tell the world the story, In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, When the boys in Blue are gone. Sandy Vogelpohl, Chairman
28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION A National Treasure in Virginia
Honoring Black History Month in Virginia, where people can go to explore the original The Old Town Hall in Fairfax City held a concert by Spirituals. Calvin Earl on Wednesday, February 6th, of this year, and a following one the next Wednesday. The son of a sharecropper, his message was outstanding in musically teaching about the African-American Spiritual in our country. At the bottom of this message is a great surprise to many of you, and his words hold much more meaning than mine, I assure you. I know that slaves weren’t allowed to speak in their native tongue, and not allowed to read or write, what I didn’t know was how much they taught their children through singing. Spirituals gave hidden messages such as what river to cross, how to escape bloodhounds, (“Wade in the Water”) and where they could find freedom and peace. Example: The Jordan River meant the Ohio River. Calvin taught that the driving rhythm was set so Mr. Calvin Earl the masters would not listen to the words. Also, US Spokesman for the African American Spiritual as a tempo adapted to all as they worked in the fields- National Treasure the oldest usually setting the pace. During the Civil Advocate & Activist for African American Oral History War, black soldiers would gather at night around the and Spirituals Preservation campfire, singing hymns, inspiring all the soldiers to Cultivating Our American Music And Spiritual Roots become unstoppable in the next days’ battle. Can Elements Of Peace Music & Film you imagine the scene? Remembering his childhood, Calvin told of resting ***US Spokesman Calvin Earl ensured the destiny of on the half-filled bales of cotton in the wagon, and the African American spiritual would forever be the wise adults got him off (to fill them) by leaving a included as part of American history when he few cotton plants behind that he, wanting to be succeeded in submitting legislation and then moved helpful, hopped off to pick them. What a kind, wise the US Congress in 2007 to an unanimous vote to way to teach a child! recognize the African American Spiritual as a National A great message was that the spirituals became Treasure. very different when written down and set to the The US Senate awarded him a Certificate of European Scale. The true Spiritual, according to Appreciation for his Distinctive Service to our Nation, Calvin, was not written down - it was sung from your and in 2008 President George W. Bush presented him heart, and went according to the exact moment in with a Presidential Proclamation ‘celebrating the your time, whether happy, mourning, tired, extraordinary talents and creativity of African- exhilarated. (This really made sense to me due to American singers, musicians and composers whose my own musical education.) achievements have enriched our culture and To say his voice is remarkable would be to echo enhanced our lives.’ words of Mahalia Jackson, or James Brown (both wanted him to join them). I bought a few copies of https://www.calvinearl.com his “Gratitude” cd and asked him to autograph [email protected]" them. My copy went to my 98-year-old mother, who is Respectfully submitted, keeping it, thank you very much…! I went to his Karen S. Lyddane second concert a week later, took DUVCW Senior Vice President 1861-1865 brochures, and my dear husband took Elizabeth Van Lew Detached Tent #1, Virginia our photo. Calvin's great desire is to have a place Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865
29 Convention Awards Kady Brownell Award ola lliott ward To an unselfish, outstanding, loyal American and a L E A Daughter of a Union Veteran totally involved with For the Department with the greatest number of the needs of today and with the same pride in our new Tents during the calendar year. country and concerns for our fellowman as had William Gardner Award Kady Brownell. For the Department with the greatest membership The name of the nominee may be from an increase during the calendar year excluding individual, a Tent, or a Department. The nominee transfers and reinstatements. need not be from the nominator's Tent or W. Glen Davis Award Department. The name, along with a letter stating the nominee's qualifications, should be forwarded For the Tent with the greatest membership to the Awards Committee. The procedure is increase during the calendar year, excluding confidential and is to be a surprise to the winner. transfers and reinstatements. George W. McVeigh Award For the Tent over three years old with the greatest increase in membership during the calendar year, excluding transfers and reinstatements. National Dues and Julia Dent Grant Award Assessment Per Member For the Detached Tent with the greatest increase in membership during the calendar year, excluding All Department and Detached Tent transfers and reinstatements. Treasurers must send 2 separate Checks to the Bernice L. Way Award For the Department with the largest net gain in National Treasurer membership during the calendar year, excluding on or before January 31, 2019 transfers and reinstatements. for the following : Caroline Scherer Award $10.00 National Department Dues For the Department largest percentage gain in $ 9.00 Headquarters Assessment membership during the calendar year excluding transfers and reinstatements. NOTE: Additionally, a $2 fee per new Elbert Jones Award Application or Supplemental For the Department with the greatest number of new supplementals during the calendar year. is assessed by National.
Frederick Ahlvers Award Deadline for all National dues and assessments st For the Detached Tent with the greatest number of is Thursday, January 31 . new supplementals during the calendar year. Celia Williams Beckman Award For the Department with the largest number of registered members in attendance at the National National Members-At-Large Convention. Dues Notice John Williams Stewart Wolfe Award 2019 For the Department with the largest percentage in Sisters, please check your membership card. If you attendance at the National Convention. have not paid dues as an NMAL for 2019, please do so immediately. Lulu Downey Cadwalader Award * Payment became due as of January 1, 2019. * For the Department or Tent contributing the greatest amount of research about or activities Please send check payable to "DUVCW National performed involving the history of the Civil War. Treasurer" in the amount of $19.00 to: Janice Cass, National Convention City Award Registrar 5835 County Road An award of one-hundred dollars ($100.00) may be 37 Galion, OH 44833 given to a graduating High School Senior in the Covention City area who can prove lineal descent Please also contact me with any questions, from a Civil War ancestor and has evidenced an concerns, status changes. There is a need to keep interest in history. membership info current. Thank you!! Janice Cass, National Registrar
30 Available NOW! Updated Constitution and Bylaws (C&B)
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31 National Council Members Project At this year’s DUVCW National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, Council Members invite all members to visit our table to purchase your pin and, maybe, for another Tent member who cannot attend this year’s National Convention in Atlanta. The "Good Luck Flying Eagle Horseshoe Pin" is $25.00 per pin. It is made of raised antique-color pewter, with a brass-colored Eagle and silver-colored shield horseshoe design with “F C L” imprinted, approximately 1-inch in length. This year’s National Council Members look forward to seeing you in Atlanta. In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, Council Member #1 – Barbara Stone, PNP Council Member #3 – Margaret Stromberg Council Member #2 – Patricia Blackmer Council Member #4 – Susan Barry Council Member #5 – Lynne Gallaudet Dolan
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33 National Council Member Since my husband would be teaching for another year, I heard and read that volunteers were needed President Grant’s Birthday Commemoration at the nearby Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, WI. New York City, NY I visited the Veterans Home to find out what I Greetings and Wreath Presentation could do. I was told there was a need at that time to have more music for residents to enjoy in the four On April 28th, I residence buildings. A schedule was set up for me to attended the play and sing two mornings a week, spending time in ceremonies at Grant’s each of the buildings. Tomb bringing Over the years, my volunteering has evolved to Greetings from our spending two mornings a week at Olson Hall, playing National President and singing on two different floors each time I visit. I Sarah Meyer along go to King the week after Thanksgiving, and generally with Presenting the National Department Wreath. continue through March each year. Commander George Weinmann and The Oliver When I first began going to King, there were quite Tilden Camp #26 hosts this Commemoration along a few WWI Veterans, and most people enjoyed the with Co I, 83rd NYVI SVR as Color Guards. When I music of the early 20th Century. As the years passed, brought Greetings, my remarks were short and I acquired songbooks from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, sweet. As I was returning to my seat, “General and some music from the later decades. A wake-up Grant” stopped me and said, "I liked your remarks. call for me was when I asked my usual question, They were short and to the point just like mine. “What would you like to hear next time?” A CNA Those are the best kind of remarks." came out and said, “The guy is still in his room, but Brother Larry and Connie Clowes portrayed General wants to know if you know any Pink Floyd?” and Julia Grant. Brother Bob Costello portrayed One of my first years, I was featuring military Abraham Lincoln. Frank Scaturro, President of the music in honor of the Pearl Harbor remembrance. A Grant Monument Association was there, also. He man came up to me and asked, “What about the said that even though Grant's Tomb is under the Coast Guard?” I had never heard of music attached National Parks Service, the Tomb still requires to that branch, so my husband suggested I contact donations for the upkeep of the resting place of our the Academy in New London, CT. I called; however, 18th President Grant. the person I needed to speak with was not available, I want to thank Sister National President for the so I left a message and also wrote a letter requesting honor of representing her and the DUVCW at this their help. I received two copies of “Semper Paratus” event. Submitted by Lynne Gallaudet Dolan, National in the mail soon after that. Council Member #5, PDP, New York Department A very touching experience was one day in recent years when a new member was brought in his wheelchair to listen to music. I chose a familiar hymn, and he began to sing along in a strong, clear voice. The staff members present were amazed – he Volunteering Through Music had been very quiet and relatively unresponsive since he had come to King before he joined in that song. I grew up in the Chicago area. For five years I lived next door to my grandmother who was the My years of volunteering at King have meant a lot granddaughter of my Civil War Ancestor, Albert A. to me. As I became aware of the DUVCW, I began to Breitung, 1st Wisconsin Cavalry. She taught me to think how I would be pleased to have my hours sing and play simple songs on the piano when I was there credited to the organization in honor of my about three years old. I remember singing Civil War ancestor. I am very thankful to those who “John Brown’s Body” before I learned the song helped me achieve membership in this Society, so as “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” that this year, when my 1,000 hours plus are These early experiences grew into a lifelong love of recognized, I will no longer be considered music and a career teaching vocal and general music “unaffiliated.” I can credit those hours to in public schools. the DUVCW! Submitted by Sister Susan Bouck When I retired in 2001, after teaching 34 years in Cordelia A. P. Harvey Detached Tent #21, WI the Stevens Point Area Public Schools, I was interested in continuing to share these interests with others.
34 Fraternal Relations
12 Feb 2019: Wreath Presentation at 210th Anniversary of President Lincoln’s Birthday Fraternal Relations Carolyn Baker, FraternalDepartment Relations of DC, and I had the great honor of presenting the DUVCW wreath at the 210th Anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday on February 12, 2019. The celebration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC was a beautiful and very moving experience. We urge everyone to attend one of these Observances if at all possible. Other DUVCW members also present were: National President of DOLLUS Ellen Higgins, PNP, National President LGAR Darlene Alcorn, along with SUVCW Commander-in-Chief Donald Shaw.
30 Mar 2019: LGAR Andersonville Chapel Re-Dedication, Andersonville, GA Sons and Daughters of the Allied Orders gathered at Andersonville National Historic Site for the re- dedication of the LGAR Chapel. In 1908, the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic built a Chapel on the site. In 1936, the Civilian Conservation Corp covered the chapel in brick, thus eradicating all markings and dedications from the LGAR and changing the facade of the original building. The LGAR James Tharp Circle #2, GA worked tirelessly to have the chapel marked and rededicated. It was an honor to represent DUVCW at this event. Thank you, Ladies of the LGAR James Tharpe Circle, it was a beautiful ceremony, luncheon and time to share fellowship with all the Brothers and Sisters in attendance. A picture of the permanent Plaque to be installed in the Chapel is pictured on the left.
Above (l-r): LGAR National President Darlene Alcorn, Program Coordinator Debbie Johnson, LGAR President James Tharpe Circle Above (l-r): LGAR National President Sheila Richards, Darlene Alcorn, SUVCW Dept. of DUVCW National President GA&SC Vice Commander Michael Sarah Meyer Reither, DUVCW National President Sarah Meyer
35 Fraternal Relations
SISTER LUCILLE STREETER NATIONAL PRESIDENT WOMAN'S RELIEF CORP
13 Apr 2019: GAR/WRC/LGAR Headquarters Museum, Springfield, IL Mrs. Lucille Streeter "Peaches" is President of the Woman's Relief Corp (pictured on the right). It was a pleasure meeting Sister Lucille for the first time at the Lincoln Death Day Commemoration in Springfield, IL. Sister Lucille invited me to attend an Open House at the GAR Museum which houses the National Headquarters of WRC. It was my pleasure to attend the Open House on April 14th. GAR Museum Curator Chuck Hill (pictured on left) took me on the tour which included viewing the Indiana Battle Flag which is currently undergoing preservation as President Lucille Streeter's Project. Historic Preservation is a very important goal of the Allied Orders, and I was very impressed by the efforts at preservation being undertaken at the Museum If you would like to join me in contributing to this important project to preserve Civil War History, please send your check to the WRC Treasurer at: Lurene Wentworth 1561 E. Naperville Lane Hernando, FL 34442
Indiana Battle Flag
36 A Publication of the National Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861 – 1865
Volume 49 May 2019 Number 92 National President’s Journal 2 Feb 2019: Sarah Emma Edmonds Detached Tent #4, Houston, TX it was my honor to represent the National Department at a meeting of Sarah Emma Edmonds Detached Tent #4, Houston, TX. After enjoying wonderful hospitality at the lovely home of National Council Member #4 Susan Barry and her husband Bob on Friday evening February 1st, I was welcomed to the meeting on February 2, 2019. It was such a pleasure to get to know the wonderful Sisters in the Sarah Emma Edmonds Tent, and to thank them for their many voluntary and monetary contributions to our organization. Back Row (l-r): • Tent President Susan Barry received National Department Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the Tent from National President Sarah Meyer • New Member Ceremony (l-r): Sarah Meyer, Gail Johnson, Linda Sotirake, Susan Barry • National President Sarah Meyer with Moira Smith; she shared her personal experience with the Gallaudet Scholarship; she has donated $500 to help other students at the University Front row (l-r): • Sarah Meyer with Commander Tom Coughlin of Department of TX SUVCW along with members • Sue Barry and Sarah Meyer visited the gravesite of Sarah Emma Edmonds (Seely); she is buried in a G.A.R. plot at Washington Cemetery, Houston, TX.
37 16 Feb 2019: Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent #10 and Annie Etheridge Detached Tent #14, FL I had the great pleasure to bring Greetings from the National Department to Sisters in Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent #10 and Annie Etheridge Detached Tent #14 at the Even Hotel in Sarasota, FL. All Florida Sisters are mourning the very sad passing of Annie Etheridge Tent President Lynea D'Angelo. I had the honor of installing the new Annie Etheridge Tent President Darlene Choe and Tent Sr. Vice President Carol Acosta. These Sisters will lead the Tent into a very bright future. The hospitality and generosity of the Sisters in these Tents is fantastic. One very special gift is the handmade quilted tote bag made by Mary Todd Lincoln Tent President Gwen Barshay. It was a beautiful day in Florida! Many Thanks, Sisters!!!
L-R: DT #10 President Gwen Barshay, National President Sarah Meyer, DT #14 President Darlene Choe
17 Feb 2019: Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent #11 and Mary Edwards Walker Detached Tent #12, FL I was delighted to bring Greetings from the National Department to Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent #11 and Mary Edwards Walker Detached Tent #12 in Florida. The meeting was held at the Harmony Golf Preserve, Champions Grill, Harmony, Florida. It was a wonderful experience to get to know the fabulous Sisters in these Tents, and to initiate a new member, Larissa Roderick, Historian for St. Cloud, FL. St. Cloud was home to one of the largest concentrations of Union Army Veterans in the South. The DUVCW Sisters, in conjunction with SUVCW, work to keep the history alive. It was my pleasure to award Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent #11 President Carol Cole, and Mary Edwards Walker Detached Tent #12 President Shirley Marler with Certificates of Appreciation for their Tents' DT #11 President Carol Cole contributions to DUVCW. Thank you, Sisters and National President for a fabulous visit to Florida! Sarah Meyer DT #12 President Shirley Marler and National President Sarah Meyer
10-15 April 2019: Board of Trustees Meeting As National President I spent a productive and enjoyable week at National Headquarters with the Board of Trustees and our fabulous Office Administrators Jessica Pope and Mary Sivek (pictured on left). We accomplished a great deal on projects assigned by Board Chairman Carole Morton.
L-R: PNP Carole Morton, NP Sarah Meyer, PNP Barbara Stone
38 13 Apr 2019: 63rd Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony It was my honor to represent the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 at the 63rd Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. The event is conducted by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (below). All five (5) Allied Orders were represented at this impressive ceremony Commemorating the 154th Anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s death. It was my great pleasure to be your representative. The DUVCW Flag was presented by Chuck Worley, Past Department Commander, Department of Allied Orders Presidents (L-R): Michigan and member of Co. Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War President Denise Oman A 14th Michigan Sons of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 President Sarah Meyer Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic President Darlene Alcorn Veterans Reserve (below). Woman's Relief Corp President Lucille Streeter Many thanks to Jan Davis, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Commander-in-Chief Donald Shaw National Junior Vice President of DOLLUS (Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States), DUVCW Color Bearer #3, and DUVCW Department of Michigan Chaplain for making the arrangements to have our flag presented (below).
15 Apr 2019: 63rd Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony Monday, April 15, 2019, I attended the 63rd Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony organized by the Springfield, IL Death Day Association. The snow we "enjoyed" on Sunday had passed and it was truly a beautiful day in Springfield. Many Illinois Sisters and others from around the Country were in attendance as we gathered to honor the passing of President Abraham Lincoln. Colors were Presented by the 114th Infantry Regiment Illinois Volunteers (reactivated). Pictured on Right (l-r): Linda Baker (guest), Lynda Kerstein, Linda Opstad, Board of Trustees Chaplain, Jane Bradley, Treasurer Dept. of Illinois, Sarah Meyer, National President, Connie Bounds, President Dept. of Illinois, PNP Carole Morton, Chairman Board of Trustees.
39 Department of Illinois Monday Taps L-R: Jane Bradley, Treasurer Dept. of Illinois, 114th Infantry Regiment Illinois Connie Bounds, President Dept. of Illinois, Volunteers (re-activated) National President Sarah Meyer
27 Apr 2019: 4th Annual Department of Georgia Convention I had the pleasure of bringing Greetings from the National Department to the Sisters gathered at the 4th Annual Department of Georgia Convention. At this meeting the 2019-2021 Department Officers were installed. We were reminded that October 2019, will be the 10th Anniversary of the Chartering of the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent #2 in Georgia...we've come a long way since then! It was a fabulous day with many, many friends who contribute greatly to DUVCW! Submitted by National President Sarah Meyer
Department of Georgia 4th Annual Convention Above (front row l-r): Dept Officers Chief -of-Staff Maribeth Brannen, Treasurer Marguerite Dyal, 2nd VP Becky Rostron, President Jill Webster, National President, PDP Linda Hartung, Anita Bianconi, Patriotic Instructor Annie Gunnin, Registrar Jean Vredenburgh. Back rows:EVA duvs,HILL Department MILLS TENT of GA Officers,#88, ORANGE Chairpersons, COUNTY, and members. CA
Above (l-r): 2019-2021 Department of GA President Jill Webster National President Sarah Meyer 2017-2019 Department of GA President Linda Hartung
EVA HILL MILLS TENT #88, Department of CA/NV Feb 9, 2019: Tent Supports Orange County, CA Members of Eva Hill Mills Tent #88 will participate in the Tri-City Memorial Day Observance at the Santa Ana Cemetery.
40 Toiletry items were once again donated by Tent members to distribute to local military veterans who are in financial need. Thousands of items have been collected at Tent meetings and events over the past few years. This is an ongoing Tent Community Service Project. Officers for 2019 were sworn in at Tent meetings. Eva Hill Mills Tent has a new member, Penny Sander. At an August 24th luncheon in Yorba Linda, Tent #88 members will be celebrating thirteen (13) years since receiving their Charter. L-R: Laura Nygaard, Dorothy Wilson, A new website Joan Bogaty, Charline Grundmann, Elizabeth was created for L-R: Deborah Barber and Charline Grundmann Rasmussen, Lynn Johsz, Christina Hurst-Loeffler Tent #88 to keep members up-to-date and reach out to local prospective members. The site is linked to the National website at https://duvcworangecountyca.wixsite.com/tent88ca/. Submitted by Lynn Johsz, Press Correspondent and Treasurer, Tent #88, CA/NV Department MARY JANE SAFFORD TENT #92, TEMECULA VALLEY, CA Feb 9, 2019: Lincoln Memorial Shrine Open House Tent President Lynette Harmon Canales set up a table to promote Mary Jane Safford Tent #92 at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine Open House in Redlands, California. The annual event to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday, featured Reflections of the Face of Lincoln created by Garner Holt Productions where Lincoln comes to life through animatronics. President Lincoln (Robert Broski) endorsed the Tent’s Lincoln doll and it sold! Fundraising proceeds went towards the purchase of JROTC medal awards for the cadets. The event was well attended. Submitted by Lynette Harmon Canales, Tent President #92.
L-R: Tent President Lynette Harmon Canales and President Lincoln (Robert Broski) with doll. Photo by Al Canales
DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA, ATLANTA, GA 27 Apr 2019: 4th Annual Department of Georgia Convention The 4th Annual DUVCW Department of Georgia Convention was held April 27, 2019, Ansley Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia. Department President Sister Linda Hartung called the Business Meeting to order at 9:00 AM; 40 members in attendance. After the Opening Ritual, five (5) new Sisters were Initiated into the Department. End-of-the-Year Reports were given by each of the four (4) Tent Presidents, Department Officers, and Department Chairmen. This year we paid tribute to a Beloved Sister, Kathryn “Kitty” Audrey Kelley, who passed away in March 2019. Department Chaplain Sister Becky Rostron and Guide Sister Judith Lowery conducted the Memorial Service. Sister Kitty was current President of Amanda Stokes Tent #2 and Department of Georgia Secretary. Amanda Stokes Tent #2 Sisters and Newly-elected President Sister Jill Department of Georgia will purchase a DUVCW brick in Kitty’s honor for Webster, National President Sarah Springfield, IL. Meyer, PDP & PTP Linda Hartung
41 Chief-of-Staff Sister Maribeth Brannen presented results of the Nominating Committee; and National President Sister Sarah Meyer Installed the 2019-2021 Department Officers. Newly-elected Department President Sister Jill Webster led the Closing Ceremony. Submitted by Linda Hartung, PDP, Dept. of Georgia
27 Apr 2019: Department of Georgia Initiates New Members and One duv Four new members and one duv were Initiated into the Department of Georgia during the 4th Annual Department Convention. These new Sisters were welcome as part of the Annual event hosted at Ansley Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia. We are so excited to add these descendants of Union Veterans this year, so they may participate in Georgia’s first DUVCW National Convention held in Atlanta in July 2019. New Members (l-r): Judith Nichols, Laura Nichols, DP Linda Hartung, Scarlett Gibson, Ruth Reed; duv Edyta Suszek in front, granddaughter of DP Linda Hartung
AMANDA STOKES TENT #2, ROSWELL, GA 27 Apr 2019: Amanda Stokes Tent #2 Sisters
Amanda Stokes Tent #2 members attending 4th Annual Department of Georgia Convention. National President Sister Sarah Meyer is a member of this Tent.
CLARA BARTON TENT #3, WOODSTOCK, GA 12 Apr 2019: Installation of Clara Barton Tent Officers Department of Georgia Senior Vice President Jill Webster installed Clara Barton Tent #3 Officers on Friday, April 12th at Hickory Flat Public Library, Hickory Flat, GA.
L-R: Installing Officer Dept. of GA Sr. V.P. Sister Jill Webster (also PTP Amanda Stokes Tent #2), Patriotic Instructor Sister Annie Gunnin, Recording Secretary Sister Linda Easterwood, Treasurer and Council Member #1 Sister Linda Hartung, Sr. V.P. Sister Jean Vredenburgh, Chaplain Sister Beth Finley, Historian Sister Martha Pierce, President Sister Gloria Nardecchia.
42 SUSIE BAKER KING TAYLOR TENT #5, ATHENS, GA 9 Apr 2019: Susie Baker King Taylor Tent #5 Presents JROTC Award Sister Julia Barnes, Susie Baker King Taylor Tent #5, Department of Georgia presented Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861- 1865 (DUVCW) JROTC Award to Cadet Jeddah Moon. Cadet Moon attends Belton-Honea Path High School, Honea Path, South Carolina.
L-R: Cadet Jeddah Moon with Sister Julia Barnes, Susie Baker King Taylor Tent #5, Dept. of Georgia
27 Apr 2019: Handmade Quilt Presented by Tent The Susie Baker King Taylor Tent # 5 presented a handmade Civil War reproduction quilt at the 4th Annual DUVCW Department of Georgia Convention held on April 27, 2019. The quilt was made by PTP Sister Dana Anderson and Sister Patricia Anderson and was presented to Mr. Joseph Smith, Civil War re- enactor. Smith is the Commanding Officer of the 18th US Infantry, Southern Federal Battalion. Commander Smith wears the full uniform of a Union Officer and enjoys speaking about the Civil War. The quilt will be used by the Battalion in re-enacting events. Submitted by Paulette Snoby, Press Correspondent, Department of GA SBKT Tent #5 Sisters and National President Sarah Meyer with Mr. Joseph Smith MARY TODD LINCOLN DETACHED TENT #10, TAMPA, FL ANNIE ETHERIDGE DETACHED TENT #14, TAMPA, FL 16 Feb 2019: Joint Meeting Honoring and Welcoming National President Sarah Meyer Thirty-five Sisters (35) from the two Tampa, Florida Detached Tents, Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent #10 and the Annie Etheridge Detached Tent #14, held a joint meeting honoring and welcoming National President Sarah Meyer on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Annie Etheridge DT #14 held their Officer Installation in the joint meeting. Submitted by Darlene Choe, Tent President.
Left: Mary Todd Lincoln DT #10 Tent President Gwendollyn Barshay and National President Sarah Meyer Above (l-r): Annie Etheridge DT #14 Tent President Darlene Choe and National President Sarah Meyer
Installation of Tent Officers L-R: Mary E. Fortson, Secretary; Jen Gerken, Treasurer; Marilyn Campbell, Registrar; Darlene Choe, President; Jan King, Guest; Carol Acosta, Senior Vice President; Michelle Hubenschmidt
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Welcome! EVA GRAY TENT #2, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 6-7 May 2019: Participates in 153rd Anniversary of the G.A.R. Members of Eva Gray Tent #2, Grand Rapids, MI traveled to Eaton Rapids, MI to participate in displays to honor the153rd Anniversary of the Grand Army of the Republic at the James B. Brainard G.A.R Hall and Above: Eva Gray Tent Members (l-r): Museum. Patty Galloway, Judy Wiers, Wenda Above: Display with Fore, Cheryl Bignall Patty Galloway and Cheryl Bignal
This event invited members of the Allied Orders to display historical items from their Organization, gave them the opportunity to share the work of their Order, and present opportunities to encourage membership. Our display included a tri-fold display board featuring Tent Ancestors, our 1912 original gavel, G.A.R. Anniversary Cake ballot box, the Tent Seal, bookmarks to share, membership information, and our special exhibit - the 1925 bronze plaque we recently acquired. This event also gave us the opportunity to partner with nearby SUVCW Camps in their events. Refreshments included a beautiful cake decorated with a G.A.R. photo.
Mar 2019: Eva Gray Tent #2 Comrade Members Gets an ebay Surprise While surfing on eBay for anything on the 25th Michigan Infantry, Enid Weston came upon a book by Michael T. Shay that he published in March 2019 which included information on her Civil War ancestor Haydon Strong. He had researched the Regiment and put his findings in this book. What a surprise to find this book. Following receipt of the book, Enid sent him other information on Strong. This news comes following our trip last summer to the gravesite of Haydon Strong who is in Greenville, MI. On that trip our Tent members honored him on his birthday. Enid Hayden Strong lives in Minneapolis and is a member of Mary Starkweather Pension Record Tent #1. She is pictured with the copy of the book she found Comrade Member Enid on eBay. This leads us to wonder - Is there a book out there somewhere that holds Weston information and/or photos of our ancestors? Submitted by Wenda Fore, Eva Gray Tent #2, Press Correspondent
13 April 2019: Michigan Department Chaplain attends Lincoln Tomb Ceremony On April 13, 2019 the 63rd Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony took place at Abraham Lincoln's Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, IL. This event commemorates the 154th Anniversary of Lincoln's death. Jan Davis, Department of Michigan Chaplain, and member of Eva Gray Tent #2, Grand Rapids, MI attended the event. Pictured with Jan Davis are Sarah Meyer, National DUVCW President, and Chuck Worley who represented the 14th MI Co. A, Sons of Veteran Reserve and carried the National SVR flag. Submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent Dept. of Michigan, Eva Gray Tent #2, Press Correspondent, Grand Rapids, MI
44 SARAH M.W. STERLING TENT #3, DETROIT, MI 22-23 Mar 2019: Represented at 61st Annual Local History Conference Sarah M.W. Sterling Tent #3, Detroit, was represented at the 61st Annual Local History Conference, “Michigan in Perspective,” sponsored by the Historical Society of Michigan in Sterling Heights, MI. The Tent was an official exhibitor during the two-day Conference. Members spoke with and distributed information about Civil War heritage to many interested Conference attendees. Submitted by Patricia L. Perry, Tent Press Correspondent.
Nancy M. Skerchock, President of Sarah M.W. Sterling Tent #3, at the Tent’s exhibit.
Sarah M.W. Sterling Tent #3 members assisting at the Annual Local History Conference of the Historical Society of Michigan. (L-R): Yulanda Burgess, Secretary and Color Bearer; Patricia Perry, Press Correspondent and Historian; and Nancy M. Skerchock, President.
KADY BROWNELL TENT #36, LONG ISLAND, NY 9 Dec 2018: Tent Annual Holiday Luncheon and Installation New York’s Kady Brownell Tent #36 enjoyed its annual Holiday Luncheon and Installation along with SUVCW Moses Baldwin Camp #544. This festive occasion was made more special by guest speaker Srey Austin, US Army Veteran and Director of Long Island National and Cypress Hills Cemeteries. Srey gave a short talk about the projects going on at both cemeteries and ways we can be involved with them. She also spoke about her life experiences and how her career was impacted by them. Born in L-R: Leslie Wickham, Mary Cordato DP, Lynne Dolan, Cambodia while the Khmer Eileen Sleckman, Linda Feierabend, June Fay, Arlene Kister, Rouge was in power and losing Barbara Ulrich-Giaimo family members in that period, Srey spoke movingly of her rescue by the American Armed Forces. She talked about seeing the American flag on the plane out of Cambodia and how this connection with the flag led to her decision years later to enlist in the United States Army, where she Srey Austin, Director served for nine (9) years. of Long Island It was both inspirational and humbling to hear of the adversity she faced as a young National Cemetery, girl coming to this country. Her story and heroism reflect the very best of what it means Farmingdale, NY to be an American. Submitted by Eileen Sleckman, President, Kady Brownell Tent #36, NY.
Dec 2018: Tent Sponsors a Military Family for Holiday Gift Giving New York’s Kady Brownell Tent #36 participated in the Northport VA’s Secret Soldier Santa Project this past December by sponsoring a military family and providing gifts for them. This program matches military families experiencing economic hardship with individuals and organizations, enabling them to enjoy the Holiday Season despite personal setbacks.
45 As the Northport VA serves the largest number of military veterans in New York State, it also deals with the higher percentages of homelessness and financial need. The Sisters of Tent #36 felt privileged to be able to help out. Submitted by Eileen Sleckman, Tent President
Eileen Sleckman of Tent #36 and Joe Sledge of the Northport VAMC
MARY MORRIS HUSBAND TENT #58, PHILADELPHIA, PA Dec 2018: Donates Flags for Newly-Opened USO Facility, Camp Arena, Afghanistan Mary Morris Husband Tent #58 was given the rare opportunity to help stand- up a new USO Facility that opened December 2018 at Camp Arena in Afghanistan. One of our members contacted the MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation) Officer at the camp who was instrumental in organizing the facility. He provided us with a list of items needed, and we decided to donate flags. Our Tent donated two exterior flags, flag pole assemblies, and solar lights; an interior framed flag with Generals Sherman and Grant standing in front of an American flag; 50 miniature state flags – one for every State in the Union; and $500 worth of Walmart Gift Cards to the facility. (Walmart ships selected items at no extra charge to APO/FPO facilities.) The MWR also offered us the opportunity to provide a plaque listing the items we donated so military members who pass through the facility know what groups donated. The exterior flags were mounted on the front and the back of the building. Pictures were taken at dusk so we can see the solar light is working. We were absolutely thrilled to receive the following feedback from the MWR at the facility: “The plaques are up. Civil War flag is back in the corner temporarily. I've gotta say that the plaque with Sherman and Grant on the American flag is the single greatest thing we have over here. Thank you so much!” “The troops are loving the USO and use it every night. We have it stocked with toiletries, socks, snacks and everything else. The troops love it!” Submitted by Jackie Carter, Press Correspondent PA Tent #58
Feb 23, 2019: Welcomes New Members Mary Morris Husband Tent #58 inducted new members (pictured below) at their first meeting in 2019 held at Michaels Restaurant. Submitted by Jackie Carter, Press Correspondent PA Tent #58
L-R: Barbara Jean May, Christyn Olmstead, L-R: Mary Wible with Jen Thorpe, Carol Cipriano Tent President Deb Schiesser
46 SALOME M. STEWART TENT #55, GETTYSBURG, PA 16-17 Nov 2018: Remembrance Weekend in Gettysburg, PA Salome M. Stewart Tent #55 was well represented during Remembrance Weekend in Gettysburg, PA. A Remembrance Tea was held at the G.A.R. Building on Middle Street on November 16. Visitors to Gettysburg stopped by to say hello and partake of an assortment of finger sandwiches, fruit, a variety of sweets, and tea. Sisters Valerie Fisher, Dr. Faye Pleso, and Lisa Wiley walked in the Remembrance Day Parade on Saturday, November 17. Submitted by Susan Zabolotny
Remembrance Tea Tent #55, Gettysburg, PA Remembrance Day Parade L-R: President Pat Meyers, Valerie Fisher, Tent #55, Gettysburg, PA Dr. Faye Pleso L-R: Lisa Wiley, Valerie Fisher, and Dr. Faye Pleso Besides Abe Springfield’s museum and historic sites Daughters of Union Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Civil War Museum Museum 503 S. Walnut St. 629 S. Seventh St. 217-544-0616 217-522-4373 duvcw.org womansreliefcorp.org Free Donations accepted The museum preserves countless artifacts As the soldiers who fought in the bloody Civil War of Civil War history, including rifles, medals, returned to civilian life, many retained the bonds of photographs, currency, drums, uniforms and brotherhood forged in battle. Several fraternal letters from soldiers at the front. A gift shop organizations of Civil War veterans sprang up, and offers a variety of books about the Civil War the Grand Army of the Republic, established in and other memorabilia. Located next to the Decatur n 1866, became a leader among them, with Museum is an American foursquare-style more than 409,000 members who previously house built in 1898, dedicated as the Dr. served in the Union forces. The Grand Army of the Benjamin Franklin Stephenson Library and Republic Memorial Museum in Springfield Research Center, the founder of the Grand memorializes those veterans and sits within walking Army of the Republic. The library houses a distance of the Lincoln Home and across the street complete set of “War of the Rebellion: Official from the Elijah Iles House. Records of the Union and Confederate The collection includes, tintype photos by Armies.” Numerous other volumes are also Matthew Brady, rare drawings of the infamous available for on-site research. Andersonville and Libby prison camps, and a complete list of Union soldiers held there during the capitalcityvisitor.com war. Owned by the National Woman’s Relief Corp, www.visitspringfieldillinois.com an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, the Capital City Visitor 2019/2020 museum also maintains many volumes of Civil War history that may be examined on-site.
47 National Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 P.O. Box 211 Springfield, IL 62705-0211
By order of: Sarah W. Meyer National President
Attest: Linda Hartung National Secretary
THE FIRST MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE DUVCW National Headquarters and Museum Springfield, IL 62705-0211 Tel: (217) 544-0616 Email: [email protected] Headquarters Office Hours Museum Hours 9:00am – 4:00pm 9:30am – 3:30pm Tuesday – Saturday Tuesday – Saturday * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IN MEMORIAM The National Department, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, silently and reverently mourns with Sisters, Tents and Departments who have been bereaved of loved ones and Sisters. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *