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General Orders #1 17233 Orozco Street Series 2013 – 2014 September 2013 ______Granada Hills, CA 91344-1133 Dear Sisters: “Remembrance ~ The Sesquicentennial,” viewed by all present. Many of our traditional rituals were Once again you have given me the opportunity to reintroduced during the Business Session of the serve you, and I deem it a great privilege to have Convention, for instance: the Officers Charges; The been re-elected your National President at the 123rd Americans Creed; and the “Initiation Ode.” National Convention. This past year, together, we have accomplished virtually all that we had set out to Informative and educational workshops were held do, but there is still work to be done and new during the convention. The Memory Banquet was a challenges to overcome. With your help and support commemorative event, where the Grand Army of the we will have another productive year. Republic and The Boys in Blue were honored. It is during this banquet that many of the sisters come Much happened at the National Convention. The dressed in Civil War attire. Included in the festivities Executive Board approved for immediate was a Mary Todd Lincoln living history presenter. implementation the Protocol for Badges and Pins (see page 16), two new Convention Awards for supplemental ancestors and put forth the official endorsement, by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, supporting Memorial Day’s return to May 30th (see page 2). The Executive Board recommended and the assembly approved the creation of two new positions; a National Members- at-Large Representative and a ROTC Representative. Also passed were increases in the National Convention Registration fee and the National Headquarters Assessment. (See Bylaws page 17.)
The National Convention hosted by the Department of Nebraska in Lincoln was a wonderful success. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Sons of Veterans Reserve assisted in the Opening The All States Banquet is always enjoyable with the Night ceremonies. There were twelve Nebraskans sisters dressing casually and some in bizarre outfits. who brought greetings including the Mayor of The highlight of the evening was the Department of Lincoln. At the morning opening, we honored the Michigan winning the Lady Liberty trophy for 150th anniversary of the Civil War with the video having the most entertaining skit. The Departments of Nebraska and California Nevada also participated. National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Sunday morning began with the duvs Breakfast. OUR REAL DAUGHTERS This is where the 8-18 year olds are spotlighted. They are responsible for the entire program and host To anyone planning to send cards, notes, etc. for me the breakfast, of course, with adult supervision. to address for our REAL daughters, please include Following the breakfast was the worship and your own postage for them. Also, remember memorial services. The Memorial Service was under NEVER to send anything with glitter on it. For my the guidance of the National Chaplain who chose own address and names of our special ladies please lighted candles to represent the Founding Daughters, go to our National website - REAL Daughters Boys in Blue, Real Daughters, National Presidents, webpage. and those sisters that have passed most recently. In F. C. & L., Sarah Anderson, Chair - REAL Daughters Numerous Convention awards were announced Committee including the two new awards for supplemental ancestors. There were also 3 duvs Scholarships (see MEMORIAL DAY the Drumbeat for our duv recipients), 3 Grand Army of the Republic Living Memorial Scholarships and 2 Memorial Day had been celebrated on May 30th, until Gallaudet Awards given out to deserving young it was changed by Congress in the Uniform Monday people. (See page 7 for list of all the recipients.) Holiday Act of 1968.
With that being said, let me encourage you to attend Since 1989 and until his death in 2012, Senator the upcoming 124th National Convention hosted by Daniel Inouye, Hawaii, championed the cause by the Department of Pennsylvania from July 29 to introducing bills that would restore the nation's August 3. I look forward to seeing you in observance of Memorial Day to May 30th and to a Gettysburg. Travel safely. Until our paths cross, I single day of solemn remembrance. Memorial Day am is a time to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by over 1.3 million Americans in combat. Early this Yours in Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, year, U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa, Hawaii, Carole Morton, introduced a similar bill to carry on the effort. National President Therefore, be it resolved that 124th NATIONAL CONVENTION “The Daughters of Union Veterans of the The Department of Pennsylvania will be hosting the Civil War, 1861-1865, along with other 124th National Convention in 2014 from July 29 to August 3 at the Wyndham Hotel in Pennsylvania. For Americans, endorse the reinstatement of hotel reservations please visit www.duvcw.org Memorial Day to its rightful place of honor, May 30th.” You can help champion the cause at www.restorememorialday.com
Memorial Day May 30th
National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 2 NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICERS 2013-2014 Assistant Chief of Staff…………….....unassigned Guide...... Julie Cass President………….………...... Carole Morton 482 Plum Creek Drive, Wadsworth, OH 44281 17233 Orozco Street, Granada Hills, CA 330-334-1228, [email protected] 91344-1133, 818-368-4634, [email protected] Assistant Guide……………..Cynthia VanAntwerp Senior Vice President……………....Ellen Higgins 9260 17 Mile Road, Marshall, MI 49068-9755 1731 Shore Road Unit 42, Seaville, NJ 08230-1383 269-781-4850, [email protected] 609-390-2163, [email protected] Guard…………………...... Sherry Harbal Junior Vice President…………...... Sally Redinger 2430 NE 60th Street, Medford, MN 55049-8040 48540 Orchard Drive, Mattawan, MI 49071 507-455-3173, [email protected] 269-668-3966, [email protected] Assistant Guard………………….....Marilyn Dirks Chaplain…………………………… Jan Rynerson 240 Syracuse Avenue, Oswego, NY 13126-3130, 7102 Paddock Lane, Columbus, IN 47201 315-342-3977, [email protected] 812-376-6068, [email protected] Historian………………………...... Daryl Reed Treasurer………………………… Susan Watkins 3466 Ridge Road, Stoystown, PA 15563-8404 P. O. Box 23, Dacono, CO 80514 814-754-8101, [email protected] 719-371-3274, [email protected] Webmaster………………...... Ellen Higgins Registrar………………………………Janice Cass (See Senior Vice President) 6049 Township Road 49, Galion, OH 44833 Assistant Webmaster……………....Francis Black 419-462-5997, [email protected] 12269 Highway T, Marionville, MO 65705-7120 Patriotic Instructor……………….....Sarah Meyer 417-744-4541, [email protected] 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Musician……………………...... Florene Schauer 770-667-5548, [email protected] 1540 Garret Lane, Lincoln, NE 68512 Council #1………………….….Patricia Kottemann 402-480-1136, [email protected] 6721 Amlong Ave., Alexandria, VA 22306-1510 Color Bearer #1…………...... Mary Hurley 703.768.2648, [email protected] 1927 Smoke Wood Court, Thousand Oaks, CA Council #2……………………….……..Linda Ring 91362 th 2421 East 126 Loop, Thornton, CO 80241 805-492-2583; [email protected] 303.252.4350, [email protected] Color Bearer #2………………….…...Susan Barry Council #3…………………..…..Patricia Blackmer 2001 Tondolea Lane, La Canada, CA 91011 2148 Horseshoe Lane Delavan, WI 53115 818-314-6445; [email protected] 262.728.1195, [email protected] Color Bearer #3…………………… Cheri Graham Council #4………………………..Phyllis Freeman 820 Norelda Road, Alhambra, CA 91801-1548 11022 St. Raphael Lane, St. Ann, MO 63074-1229 626-284-6001, [email protected] 314-423-6410, [email protected] Color Bearer #4…………………...... Sandra Millin Council #5……………………….Barbara Metzger 8004 Kingwood Road, Confluence, PA 15424 P.O. Box 6031, Carefree, AZ 85377-6031 814-395-5332, [email protected] 480-488-5821, [email protected] Parliamentarian………….….…...Irene Berg, PNP 15407 E Springfield Avenue, Veradale, WA APPOINTED OFFICERS 99037-9536, 509-928-2566, [email protected] Counselor ...... Ozzie Thompson, PNP VAVS Representative………..Mary Ann Herbsleb 1980 Long Lake Court, Comstock, WI 54826 389 South 4th Avenue, Royersford, PA 19468 Secretary……………...... Elisabeth ‘Beth’ Collier 610-948–5837, [email protected] 2804 Spreckels Lane, Redondo Beach, CA VAVS Deputy Representative.....Rolene Robinson 90278-5410, 310.371.8541, 315 East Spruce Street, Marshall, MI 49068-1849 [email protected] 269-781-6340, [email protected] Associate Treasurer I…………...... Jan Rynerson Member-At-Large 7102 Paddock Lane, Columbus, IN 47201 Representative………………...Donna Wood, PNP 812-376-6068, [email protected] 250 E. Telegraph Rd. #159, Fillmore, CA Associate Treasurer II………………..unassigned 93015-2156, 805.524.4231, [email protected] Press Correspondent……...... Darlene Alcorn ROTC Représentative……………....Julie Stranges 414 Spruce Street, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 9101 Topanga Blvd., Chatsworth, CA 91311-5763 724-542-4850, [email protected] 818-489-0401, [email protected] Chief of Staff……………….....DeeDee McGovern 151 Black Bear Lane, Soerset, PA 15501 814-279-4511, [email protected] National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 3 Convention Chair……………….Sharon Harkcom GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC LIVING P. O. Box 33, Cairnbrook, PA 15924 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 814-442-2743, [email protected] Elected for two year term, except Patriotic Instructor Convention Co-Chair...... Daryl Reed Chairman………….…….…..Sandra Millin (2014) 3466 Ridge Road, Stoystown, PA 15563-8404 8004 Kingwood Road, Confluence, PA 15424 814-754-8101, [email protected] 814-395-5332, [email protected] GO and Drumbeat…………...……Carole Morton Member………………..…...... Sarah Meyer (2014) (See National President) (See Patriotic Instructor) Roster Editor...... Elisabeth ‘Beth’ Collier Member………………..…Marguerite Dyal (2014) (See Appointed Officers; National Secretary) 13935 Belleterre Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30004-4352 National Headquarters……….…Marianne Fanale 770-521-1142, [email protected] P. O. Box 211, Springfield, IL 62705-0211 Member………………………Wenda Fore (2015) 217-544-0616, [email protected] (See Administrative Forms Committee) Judge Advocate…………...Bernard G. Segatto, III Member…………….………Sherry Harbal (2015) P. O. Box 79, Springfield, IL 62705-0079, (See Guard) 217-544-4868 APPOINTED STANDING COMMITTEES NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS Elected for three year term Chairman………….…….Elisabeth ‘Beth’ Collier Chairman...... Ozzie Thompson, PNP (2015) (See National Secretary 1980 Long Lake Cou.rt, Comstock, WI 54826 Member…………………..………….Wenda Fore 715-822-2384, [email protected] 8141 Englehurst Drive, Jenison, MI 49428-8553 Vice Chairman……….…Judy Frohm, PNP (2016) 616-457-3093, [email protected] 15017 Corby Street, Omaha, NE 68116-5105 Member…………………….…..…Verna Maleski 402-498-5858, [email protected] 1040 E. Greenway Street, Mesa, AZ Secretary.………...Arlene Rudebusch, PDP (2014) 480-962-7617, [email protected] 4438 Sherman Street, Lincoln, NE 68506-6433 Member...... Cheri Graham 402-488-5459, [email protected] (See Color Bearer #3) Member………...... Janeth Seyfang, PNP (2014) BUDGET 3934 Cribbon Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-638-8143, [email protected] (6 National Officers) Chairman……………………...... Susan Watkins Member…………..…..………..Janet Uribe (2015) Member (Associate I)...………...... Jan Rynerson 1224 Santa Teresita Drive, Santa Barbara, CA Member (Associate II).……….…..….unassigned 93105-1945 805-687-4735, [email protected] Member…………………….……..Carole Morton Council Member #1…….Patricia Kottemann, PNP (See Council #1) Member...... Ellen Higgins Member…………………….…..…Sally Redinger National President……………...... Carole Morton Council Member #1…...Patricia Kottemann, PNP (See National President) Counselor………………...Ozzie Thompson, PNP LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE National Board of Trustees Elected for three year term BYLAWS Chairman…...... Judy Frohm, PNP (2015) Chairman……………………...Patricia Blackmer (See National Board of Trustees) (See Council #3 Member...... Patricia Blackmer (2014) Member…...... Pamela Johnson (See Council #3) 1517 Driftwood Lane, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Member……………....……Donna Chellew (2014) 815-477-7706, [email protected] 8456 Quartz Avenue, Winnetka, CA 91306-1448 Member…………………...... Doris Steele 818.341-1466, [email protected] P. O. Box 65, Potter, NE 69156, 308-879-4538, Member………..….Judith ‘Jhude’ Sedlacek (2016) [email protected] 8628 Broadmore Drive, Omaha, NE.68114-4243 402-391-9648, [email protected] COMMEMORATIVE BADGES and MEDALS Member………...... Judy Baron (2016) Chairman………………………...Carole Morton 106 Snow Drive, Castalia, OH 44824 (See National President) 419-684-1133 Member………………….Ozzie Thompson, PNP Member………...... Darlene Alcorn (2016) (See National Board of Trustees) (See Press Correspondent) National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 4 Member……………………….………..Kay Moore Member……………….….…Gwendollyn Barshay 114 West School Street, Stillwater, MN 55082 7746 US Open Loop, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202-2569, 941-306-5629, [email protected] CONVENTION SITES Member………………………….…....Becky Jolly Chairman……………………...... Ellen Higgins 323 Tudor Hollow Road, Andersonville, TN (See Senior Vice President) 37705-2023, 865-494-7785, [email protected] Member…………………...... Sally Redinger (See Junior Vice President) GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY AWARDS Member………………………….Judy Frohm, PNP Chairman……….……...... Lynne Gallaudet Dolan (See Board of Trustees) 89-17 Lyman Street, Bellerose Manor, NY 11428 Member……………..…………….....Lois Rinehart 718-740-4847, [email protected] 5835 County Road 37, Galion, OH 44833 Member………………….…...... Janice Guy 419-468-5424 58 Louisiana Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 duvs COMMITTEE 631 587-1481 All duvs are members Member……………………..…...... Dorothy Cloud Chairman………………..…...... Natalie Kessler 2513 Jackson Parkway, Vienna, VA 22180-6920, 2717 Old Staunton Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 703-560-2857, [email protected] 618-667-7429, [email protected] LONG RANGE PLANNING AND ADVISORY Member………………...... Daryl Reed Chairman………….…..….Darlene Alcorn (2014) (See National Historian) (See Press Correspondent Member…………………….….…...Nicole Kessler Member...... Diane Eagon (2014) 2717 Old Staunton Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 5314 143rd Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 618-667-7429, [email protected] Member...... Natalie Kessler (2014) duv PROJECT (See duv Project) Chairman……………....…Ozzie Thompson, PNP Member…………………...... Janice Guy (2015) (See National Board of Trustees) (See Gallaudet University Awards) Member…………………………Ruth Funck, PNP Member………...... Sandra Vogolpohl (2015) 60 Harneywold Drive, St. Louis, MO 63136-2402 935 Plato Avenue, Orlando, FL 32809-5848 314-524-3633, [email protected] 407-489-1669, [email protected] Member………...... Tara Robinson Member……………....Mary Lou Salomon (2015) Santa Cruz Village, Box # 586, CSU Channel Islands 815 Shorewood Boulevard, Manitowoc, WI 54220 One University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012 920-242-8157, [email protected] 310-404-4575, [email protected] Member……………...... Caren Cleveland (2016) Member…………………………...Natalie Kessler 240 Syracuse Avenue, Oswego, NY 13126-3130 (See duv Committee) 315-342-3977, [email protected] Member…………………………....Nicole Kessler Member………………….....Susan Zimmer (2016) (See duv Committee) 3553 Evergreen Road, Bonita, CA 91902-4431 619.475.0153, [email protected] EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES Member……………....Margaret Stromberg (2016) Chairman……..…………....Ozzie Thompson, PNP 26169 Iverson Drive, South Riding, VA 20152 (See Board of Trustees) 703-327-0766, [email protected] Member……….…………...... Judy Frohm, PNP (See Convention Sites) MEMBERSHIP Member……….…………...... Muriel Pfeifer Chairman……...... Janet Uribe (2014) 540 Wisconsin Ave. #3B, Amery, Wisconsin 54001 (See National Board of Trustees) 715-268-6578, [email protected] Member………………..………...….Ellen Higgins (See Senior Vice President) ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS Member………………...... Sarah Anderson Chairman…………….……...... Ellen Higgins 353 Feddie Davis Road, Selmer, TN 38375-5461 (See Senior Vice President) 731-645-4100, [email protected] Member...... Francis Black Member...... Janice Heckethorne (See Assistant Webmaster) 339 NE Fourth Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124-3128 Member…………………………….…Susan Norder 503-693-9429, [email protected] 8848 North Clearwater Drive, Zeeland, MI 49464 616-748-8220, [email protected]
National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 5 NATIONAL OFFICERS HANDBOOK Member………...... Mary Hurley Chairman……………………...... Irene Berg, PNP 1927 Smoke Wood Court, Thousand Oaks, CA (See Parliamentarian) 91362, 805.492.2583, [email protected] Member……………………………...Ellen Higgins (See Sr. Vice President) STATE VETERANS HOMES Member...... Sally Redinger Chairman………...... Sharon Harkcom (See Jr. Vice President) P. O. Box 33, Cairnbrook, PA 15924 Member………………………...... Phyllis Freeman 814-442-2743, [email protected] (See Council 4) Member………………...... Mary Ann Herbsleb (See VAVS Representative) NEW TENT PROCEDURES Member…………………...... Susan Barry Chairman…………….….……………..Janet Uribe 818.314.6445, [email protected] (See National Board of Trustees) Member………………..……..…...Pamela Johnson WRITING OUR HISTORY (See Bylaws) Chairman…………………...... Shirleen Howard Member………………..………....Barbara Metzger 41-4 Newton Square Drive, Canfield, OH 44406 (See Council #5) 330-533-1813, [email protected] Member………………….….……Ruth Funck, PNP PUBLICATIONS (See duv Project) Chairman……………………...... Carole Morton Member………………...... ,..Doris Steele (See National President) P. O. Box 65, Potter, NE 69156 Member………………...... Muriel Pfeifer 308-879-4538, [email protected] (See Educational Activities) Member………………………..…..….Janet Uribe FINANCIAL COMPILANCE COMMITTEE (See National Board of Trustees) Chairman………………………..….Carole Morton (See National President) REAL DAUGHTERS Member……………….…..……...... Susan Watkins Chairman………………………....Sarah Anderson (See National Treasurer) (See Membership Committee) Member…………………….….….….Jan Rynerson Member…………………………...... Muriel Pfeifer (See Associate Treasurer I) (See Educational Activities) Member…………………….……...….…unassigned Member………………………...... May Sue Kirk (See Associate Treasurer II) 257 Old No. 5, Selmer, TN 38375-3223 731-645-9401 2013 NATIONAL CONVENTION AWARDS Lola Elliott Award – Department with the most new RESOLUTIONS Tents during the year. - Not awarded Chairman……………..………….....Julie Stranges William Gardner Award – Department with the most (See ROTC Representative) new members excluding transfers and reinstatements: Member…………………..……………Linda Ring Winner – Department of California Nevada, 55 new (See Council #2) members Member………………………..…….Elsie Bonney W. Glen Davis Award – Tent with the most new 28 Paris Road, Bethel, ME 04217-5126 members, excluding transfers and reinstatements: 207-875-3800, [email protected] Winner – Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22, Springfield, Missouri, 13 new members RITUAL George W. McVeigh Award – Tent over three years Chairman………...... Julie Cass old with the most new members, excluding transfers (See Guide) and reinstatements: Winner – Mary Whitney Phelps Member...... Janeth Seyfang, PNP Tent 22, Springfield, Missouri, 13 new members (See Board of Trustees) Julia Dent Grant Award – To the Detached Tent with Member……………………...... Phyllis Freeman the most new members, excluding transfers and (See Council #4) reinstatements: Winner - Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent 23, Wisconsin, 28 new members SOUTHERN MEMORIAL AND WREATH Bernice L. Way Award – Department with the largest Chairman…...... Jan Rynerson net gain in membership: Winner – Department of (See National Chaplain) California/Nevada, 35 members Member…………………………...... Sarah Meyer Caroline Scherer Award – Department with the (See National Officers) largest percent gain in membership: Winner – Department of Iowa, 8.47% gain National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 6 Elbert Jones Award - Department with the most new NATIONAL OFFICERS OF ALLIED ORDERS supplementals, excluding transfers and reinstatements: OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC Winner – Department of California Nevada Frederick Ahlvers Award – Detached Tent with the Woman’s Relief Corps most new supplementals, excluding transfers and Shirley Grant …….………………..National President reinstatements: Winner – Amanda Stokes Detached 20467 County Highway D, Hillsboro, WI 54634 Tent 2, Georgia Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Celia Williams Beckman Award – Department with Judy Rock...... …………………….National President the largest number of members attending the 36829 Main St., New Baltimore, MI 48047 Convention: Winners – Tied. Department of Nebraska 586-725-6005, [email protected] and California/Nevada, each with 11 in attendance John Williams Stewart Wolfe Award – Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, with the largest percent at Convention: Winner – 1861-1865 Department of Colorado/Wyoming, 18% Carole Morton.…....…………...... National President Lulu Downey Cadwalader Award – Department or 17233 Orozco Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344-1133 Tent contributing the most research or accomplishment 818-368-4634, [email protected] involving Civil War History: Winner - Cornelia Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Stockbridge Sheldon, Tent 58, Department of Ken L. Freshley…………...... Commander-in-Chief Michigan. 4287 Windsor Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094 National Convention City History Award – A history 440-942-2559, [email protected] award given to a graduating High School Senior in the National Convention City area who can prove lineal Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans descent and has evidenced an interest in history. Not of the Civil War awarded Diane Mellor …...... National President Kady Brownell Award – To an outstanding unselfish, 16 Norma Drive, Nashua, NH 03062-1340 loyal American and a Daughter of a union Veteran 603- 880-4699, [email protected] totally involved with the needs of today and with the same pride in our country and concerns for her CONVENTION SITES COMMITTEE fellowman as had Kady Brownell: Not awarded The site for our 2014 Convention is Gettysburg, PA at the Wyndham Hotel and Resort. Preliminary information about this upcoming Convention can be duvs SCHOLARSHP 2013 WINNERS found on our website under the National Convention. More information will be posted as it becomes Congratulations to available. The Wyndham Hotel is taking reservations Althea Jean “AJ” Carey, ME now; a link to the hotel can be found on our National Penelope Martin, CA/NV website. Kyla Vinson, CA/NV At this time the site for our 2015 National Convention has not been determined. A few Departments have GALLAUDET SCHOLARSHIP expressed an interest in hosting the Convention, but as 2013 WINNERS of yet this committee does not have a firm commitment from any Department. I ask that if you are interested in Congratulations to hosting, please talk it over with the ladies in your Boyd Nakamura Department. Please feel free to contact me at anytime Brittany Turner via email at [email protected] I would be more than happy to discuss the process with you.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC The 2016 Convention is going to be held in Springfield, LIVING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IL, along with all the other Allied Orders – SUVCW, 2013 WINNERS ASUVCW, WRC, and LGAR. Together we will be commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the founding Congratulations to of the Grand Army of the Republic which had its origin Benjamin Johnson, IL in Decatur, Illinois in 1866. Alexis Beam, GA In F, C,and L, Britta Musser, PA Ellen M. Higgins, National Senior Vice President Convention Sites Committee Chairperson
National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 7 GALLAUDET SCHOLARSHIP FUND NATIONAL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE DUES NOTICE It was on Kendall Green on the Gallaudet campus that Union troops set up military camps during the Civil Your 2013 membership dues became due January 1, War. It was Abraham Lincoln, in 1864 that signed the 2013. If you have not already paid, please do so bill that made the School for the Deaf a college. immediately. Send $16.00 to: Janice Cass, National President Lincoln knew how special this college would Registrar, 6049 Township. Road 49, Galion, Ohio be, but little did he realize how special it really was. 44833. Make checks payable to: DUVCW National Now the front 17 acres of Gallaudet campus are Treasurer. This will continue your membership thru registered as the Gallaudet College Historic District in December 31, 2013. Please include any the National Register of Historic places AND Gallaudet name/address/status changes. For any Life Members also gave us “The HUDDLE” in football. In 1986 who are NMALs, please let me know of any changes Gallaudet College became Gallaudet University through throughout the year. Any NMAL wishing to pay an Act of Congress. dues for 2014, may do so at any time. Please note the change in the amount, see "Bylaws 2013 Changes," In 1880 when the principals and teachers of the deaf page 17. schools from around the world met in Milan, Italy for a ------conference, it was decided the way to teach the deaf CIRCULAR LETTER was through speech and lip reading. Edward M NATIONAL VAVS REPRESENTATIVE Gallaudet and the Americans disagreed. Gallaudet believed that deaf people should have the chance to We are in need of a few more volunteers at our VA learn speech and lip reading but most of all sign Medical Centers to serve as official Representatives language. After this conference most of the deaf schools and Deputies for DUVCW. If you already volunteer stopped using sign language but not E. Gallaudet. He but are not on record as an official Representative or kept American Sign Language alive and strong at the Deputy, please consider becoming one. The main college. duty of this position is to attend the quarterly meetings at the facility where you volunteer. Just think, DUVCW has had this scholarship fund for more than 25 years. It has helped the students of the I would appreciate hearing from those sisters who are University to pay for their books and other special already representing our organization. Please email needs items that they need throughout the year. In April me with your name, address, telephone number and when we go and present this scholarship award, the the VA facility where you serve. I have begun a DUVCW is the only outside group that gives a spreadsheet with names of Representatives and scholarship. The other awards are from within the Deputies, but I know I am missing some of you. My University. As it has been said many times in the past, records and those of the VAVS National Advisory our organization has a very special and unique Committee (NAC) office do not agree. I have relationship with Gallaudet University. Just think, if names, but not addresses and phone numbers for every Sister gave just $1.00 how much it would help. most of our volunteers. I have not asked for donations for this fund in a long As of this writing, our organization has fallen below time. I am asking now, my DUVCW Sisters, the minimum number of Representatives needed to Departments and Tents for donations to this fund. I maintain voting status on the NAC. This important cannot begin to explain how very appreciative the committee reports directly to the Undersecretary of students are to have this scholarship award. Health with suggestions for making our Veterans If donations are made, please make out the checks to Hospitals and Medical Centers better able to serve “National Treasurer, DUVCW” and EARMARK on the our ever growing number of military who require memo line for Gallaudet Scholarship Fund, and send it hospitalization or outpatient care. to: I look forward to hearing from our Representatives Susan Watkins and Deputies, and hope more of our sisters will National Treasurer consider becoming an official Representative for PO Box 23 DUVCW at a VA Medical Center near you. Dacono, CO 80514 In F. C. & L., In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, MaryAnn Herbsleb Lynne Gallaudet Dolan National VAVS Representative and Chair Chairman [email protected]
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National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 11 THE FORGOTTEN SOLDIER The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 perpetuates the memories of their fathers and grandfathers who served in the Civil War. During this period of the sesquicentennial we reflect upon their sacrifices to preserve the Union. These patriotic soldiers are honored and remembered by their descendants for their willingness to defend their Country and Flag.
There is a group of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country and are not remembered by this Order. These “forgotten soldiers” died on the field of battle, died from wounds or disease or were captured and died in prison. Their deaths cost them the opportunity for a family and descendants to honor and remember their valorous deeds.
It is time for us to honor and remember the sacrifices of these soldiers. Perhaps you have an uncle or a cousin or know of a forgotten civil war soldier from your community whose memories should be kept alive. The National Educational Activities Committee is announcing a project to remember these forgotten men. The Committee will be collecting the names of the soldiers including documentation of their service beginning in 2013 through 2015.The information submitted will be compiled and available to the membership in 2016, which is the anniversary of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Please complete the form below and send it with documentation of the soldier’s service to:
Ozzie Thompson, PNP National Educational Activities Committee 1980 Long Lake Court Comstock, WI 54826-6510 or email the form to: [email protected]
FORGOTTEN SOLDIER PROJECT
Soldier’s Name ______
Rank ______Service ______
Company ______Regiment ______State ______Regular Army ______
Infantry ______Cavalry ______Artillery (Heavy/Light) ______Other ______
Navy ______Ship ______Marines ______Revenue Cutter Service ______
Date of Death ______Place of Death ______
Place of Burial ______
Remarks ______
Submitted By______
National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 12 GO #2 DEADLINE The DEADLINE for General Order #2 and Drumbeat articles is January 13, 2014. Articles received after the deadline will not be published until a later edition. The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (LGAR), one of the five Allied Orders, The Editor prefers that you email your article as announced that they have secured a permanent a Microsoft WORD or PDF document. National Headquarters to house all Historian Photographs should be sent as separate files, the Registrar files that contain the archives attachments in the same email, if possible. and property of the Order. Do not enhance your photographs by adding borders or shadow boxes. Also please send no more than 3 photographs per article, even then they may not all be used due to space considerations.
If you do not have email capabilities you may send your articles and photographs via U. S. mail:
Carole Morton The Military Museum on the campus of the Ohio GO and Drumbeat Editor Veteran’s Home is now LGAR new 17233 Orozco Street, “Headquarters” in Sandusky, Ohio. The Grand Granada Hills, CA 91344-1133 Opening took place on August 24, 2013 during the home’s Civil War Living History Weekend. [email protected] The Headquarters’ room will be patterned from a ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ late 1880’s LGAR meeting room with stations for the Altar, Sr. Vice President, Jr. Vice HEADQUARTERS POSTAL ADDRESS President, Chaplain, Patriotic Instructor and a head table for the President, Secretary and Mail addressed to 503 South Walnut Street is Treasurer. The stations that will be on loan in NOT and will NOT be delivered by the U.S. the room are from an original Grand Army of the Postal Service to this Springfield address. Republic Hall. Other items in the room will Regardless of this address being on any old include archival material that consists of forms, YOU MUST, when mailing genealogy for all LGAR members detailing their correspondence and orders to DUVCW Civil War Veteran that they joined under, Headquarters, mail them to: original chairs that came from the LGAR Swissvale, PA Veteran’s Home, pictures from Daughters of Union Veterans 1881 to present of LGAR Officers, a display of of the Civil War, 1861-1865 badges used through the decades, framed P. O. Box 211 charters, photo albums and scrap books, a Springfield, IL 62705-0211 collection of proceedings from 1881 to present, and an original set of the “Bugle Call” their national newsletter, and much more. [email protected]
www.suvcw.org/LGAR/Home.html
National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 13 BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT The Board of Trustees have had a very busy 2012-2013 year.
The Museum: We have purchased four (4) metal cabinets with three of them being put in the basement and one in the north office for Marianne to keep all her supplies.
Having had so many water problems in the Museum basement, we purchased the cabinets to keep our artifacts safe and out of the water. We have cleared out most of the boxes that have been stored for many years and were able to place most of the items in the cabinets or on top of the cabinets.
Most of the paper items that were in some boxes were transferred over to our library office. This way we will be able to put the items in acid free top loaders and place the information in our vertical file, which is available to visitors doing research.
Because of the water problem, we have hired "GreenTree". This is a bonded company and has received triple ratings from the Better Business Bureau. We have scheduled them to come in and place "French Drains" in the Museum basement. We understand that this is expensive, but it is something that should have been done years ago. The cost is right around $3500. This depends on what they find when cutting through the cement floor. The water will then drain to our sump pump and delivered out to the front lawn so it will not drain back to the basement.
During our searches this past year, we came across a box of pictures that probably haven't seen the light of day for twenty to thirty years. We transferred these pictures to our office in the Library building. Many of these pictures have been rolled and are somewhere between 25 and 40 inches long. One of our Board members, Jan Seyfang, PNP, had experience with photos while she was in the Navy, so we assigned her to take on this situation and see what we can do with these wonderful pictures. We are hoping that someone or Tent or Department would adopt one of these picture projects so we can have them framed and be able to display them. We hope that this year we can purchase some women manikins and display some of the dresses we have obtained. This display will probably be located in our "old" living room at the museum.
We have contacted a company that will come out and evaluate what has to be done to our GAR window. We know it has to be re-leaded, and maybe put in a different display box. We know that PNPs Lesley Dean and Barbara Stone raised money during their time as National Presidents, to have the window taken care of. It looks like this is finally going to happen. However, having just received the estimate, it is going to cost a little over fourteen thousand dollars ($14,000.00) to have the window redone.
The Library building is being re-sided along with new pillars, front porch ceiling redone, windows trim painted and re-glazed. We are very thankful that two generous members donated enough money to have this taken care of. There is also a chimney problem and this, too will be fixed. This whole process will cost us $30,000 to $35,000. Our organization is thankful to have such generous members. We have also had heavy storm doors installed on the front and back of the house since the break-in last year during our convention. Thanks to California/Nevada Tent 22 for donating money toward this project.
We are trying to build up a women's section in our library. We have to remember that women played a very important part during the Civil War and after the war. We have a number of books on this subject that have been donated, but there are many more books out there and more are being printed every year. If you see a book on Women during the Civil War and would like to adopt the book for our library, we would be very thankful. We also have a number of books that have to be rebound. The Minnesota Department has donated $250.00 each year for rebinding books. However, this amount takes care of only one (1) book. So if any of you individually, or your Tent or Department would like to adopt a book to be rebound, we would appreciate it very much.
Any person, Tent or Department that would like to adopt a project for our organization, we will make certain that you are acknowledged with a plate in the front of the book, on the back of a picture, or an engraved plate on a piece of furniture, etc.
National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 14 The Michigan Department has donated money to pay for our beautiful wooden Vertical File and storage unit. A plate will be attached to this piece of furniture in Memory of Sandra Longpre, who died in a terrible accident this past year.
Our Memorial Garden is looking beautiful and we have just added another fifty-one Memorial Bricks. We will try to put some pictures in a future Drumbeat. You can put orders in for your brick or a brick honoring an ancestor or friend. We still have lots of room and we can make more room within the garden itself. We usually order our bricks when we have twenty-five (25) or more to be etched. The reason being, it costs a setup fee each time we have bricks etched, so we wait until we have at least twenty-five (25) brick orders.
We are looking for docents for the library to help researchers find information on their Civil War ancestors. Some docents could also help in the Museum, giving tours and explaining what some of the artifacts are and what they were used for during the Civil War.
We thank you for all your support and donations to the Library and Museum. Please stop and visit us when you are in Springfield.
In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, The Board of Trustees “Ozzie” Thompson, PNP Chairperson Arlene Rudebusch, PDP Secretary Judy Frohm, PNP Vice Chairperson Barbara Stone, Council Member #1 Janeth Seyfang, PNP Carole Morton, National President Janet Uribe, PDP
NATIONAL WEBSITE Below is a view of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 National Website’s Home page. You can easily reach this page by using the URL www.duvcw.org URL acronym stands for Uniform Resource Locator. A URL is a formatted text string used by web browsers, and other software to identify a network resource (e.g. our home web page in our case, graphics, etc.), on the Internet.
National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 15 Badge and Pin Protocol
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Membership badge (at the left) or any official badge (listed below) may be worn alone, or in combination with any or all of the other official badges. The Membership badge can be worn with or without attached ancestor stars and/or 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50 year pin or bar. The year pin or bar must be worn beneath the ancestor stars.
Multiple official badges must be worn in a straight line beginning with the Membership badge (worn on the member's left side, closest to the heart). The approved sequence of badges placed to the left of the Membership badge is shown in the list below, starting with the highest current office, progressing to the lowest past office, and lastly the Memoriam badge. National President Department President Tent President Past National President Past Department President Past Tent President Memoriam
Membership National Department Tent Past National Past Department Past Tent Memoriam President President President President President President Space constraints may necessitate the badges be continued onto another line. A second line is allowed providing that two conditions are met: (1) the first badge on the second line is underneath the second badge on the first line and (2) the approved sequence of badges is maintained.
A small American flag pin may be worn on the lapel above the Membership badge on the left side.
The Memoriam badge may be worn at any memorial or funeral event, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day or when honoring the passing of an Allied Order Sister or Brother or Veteran. The Memoriam badge may be worn during the entire duration of a National Convention, Department Convention, Tent or detached Tent meeting in honor of those who passed. The badge may be worn in combination with any other official badge, but should always be the last badge placed in line. It is the only official badge that can be worn on the left side during the National Convention Memorial Services. The following badges and pins may only be worn on the member’s right side: The Past Department and Past Tent pins. The duvs pin. The Life membership pin. However, the Life membership pin may be worn on the National and Past National President’s sash. Convention ribbons, commemorative badges and other non-official pins.
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National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 16 National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 17 National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 18 National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 19 National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 20 OPENING NIGHT
Page 21 Waiting in anticipation for the opening Sarah Meyer, Patriotic Instructor Jan Rynerson, Chaplain
Sally Redinger, Jr. VicePresident Ellen Higgins,Sr. Vice President Carole Morton, National President ALL STATES BANQUET
Page 22 Maribeth Brannen, Linda Smith, Sarah Meyer, Marguerite Dyal, Attendees focused on speaker Pat Blackmer, Pam Johnson
DUVCW Choir Department of Michigan Front Row: Norma Overton. Bethany Hoover, Patty Galloway. Back Row L-R: Cindy VanAntwerp, Wenda Fore, Rolene Robinson, Sally Redinger M E M O R Y
B A N Q U E T Page 23 Julie Cass, having seconds? Carole Morton signing the guest book
Civil War attire adorns the banquet area Mary Ann Bede, Mary Todd Lincoln impersonator, with Louise Moran duvs BREAKFAST
Page 24 Let the festivitiesbegin L-R Judy Frohm, PNP, duv Kayla Reed, Julie Cass, Jan Cass and Daryl Reed
duv Dusty Rynerson collecting Silver coins and Greenback Counting the Silver coins and Greenback. l-R Jan Cass Daryl from Barbara Stone, PNP and Marguerite Dyal Reed, duvs Kayla Reed and Tara Robinson MEMORIAL SERVICE
Draped Charter
Page 25 INSTALLATION Page 26 National officers being installed National officers taking the Oath
Ozzie Thompson, PNP gives National President Carole Morton Department of Pennsylvania final instructions Front row: Kayla reed, Ellen Higgins (seated) Sandy Millin. Second row: Mary Ann Herbsleb, Daryl Reed, Darlene Alcorn, behind Darlene, Sharon Harkcom, then Dixie Smith Page 27
SOME OF THE DEPARTMENT AND TENT BANNERS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION Volume 42 September 2013 Number 77
EILEEN VIOLA SHOUSE WISE which time she admired the cover of Life magazine REAL DAUGHTER picturing women in uniform. Eileen applied for and 1919-2013 was accepted into the first class of Navy Waves (Women Accepted for Voluntary Enlistment under Emergency Orders), She was based in San Francisco and Tacoma Navy Shipyards. She enlisted first and later received recommendation for officer training school at Smith College in Massachusetts. At the end of her Navy career she had attained the rank of Lieutenant JG. Eileen then worked as executive secretary to the head of King County General Hospital in Seattle.
She married in 1948 to Richard Wise who was also a Navy veteran. Together they raised five children but Eileen could not be idle. She made time to volunteer as room mother, PTA, Girl Scout leader, CASA, food bank and Meals on Wheels. She served Eileen Viola Shouse Wise Northwood Presbyterian Church as a 50 plus year Eileen was born September 25, 1919 at home in member and both as deacon and elder. She loved to Plankinton, South Dakota. She was delivered by her sew clothes and bake cookies, camp at Priest Lake, own father who was a country doctor. Eileen was was a voracious reader, loved music and travel. She number seven of eight children born to Hiram and went to Europe and Britain six times. After having a Bertine Flotree Shouse, and number eighteen of stroke in 1996, she still considered herself an nineteen children of Hiram. “armchair traveler" reading five to nine books each week until her passing. Somewhere along her busy Eileen was an energetic but gracious lady who schedule she made time to join the Lizbeth Turner, loved to travel and was eager to learn everything Tent 4, Department of Washington/Alaska, she could. She excelled in school and upon Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, graduation attended a year at Mankato Business 1861-1865. School in Minnesota. She also attended Huron College in South Dakota. By this time the wheels of Sister Eileen was always ready to chat with the life were in motion and a lifelong desire for travel REAL Daughters Committee of stories passed on to and adventure had begun. her by her mother about her Civil War father who had lived in Effingham, Illinois, Hiram Craig Early in WWII and after passing Civil Service Shouse. Eileen remembered many things first hand exams, she was sent to Fort Peck, Montana, during about her father as she was fourteen years old when he died. He was seventy-five years old when Eileen was born. Page 28 Private Shouse enlisted with Company G, 11th precious smile. Even when the Board of Trustees Illinois Volunteer Infantry on 30 July, 1861. Private (Directors at that time) would descend on her in Shouse’s service ended July 29, 1862 for disability. April for their annual meeting and Lincoln’s Death He was determined to serve so he re-enlisted in Day ceremonies, she would smile and welcome 1864 with Company C, 135th Illinois Infantry. He them with open arms. was discharged in October 1864. He worked as Forage Master until the end of the war. He was an Shirley would always have clean linens for the beds active member of the Grand Army of the Republic. in the dormitory, the President’s bedroom, and the Our dear Sister Eileen passed on May 5, 2013 in hide-abed in the Daughters’ area in the basement Spokane, Washington. She was preceded in death and the living room. by her parents, husband, four sisters, two brothers and one son-in-law. She is survived by her children: The Board members would take turns cooking the Kathleen, Douglas, Sally, Jennifer and Nancy and main meals, but Shirley always had the coffee pot seven grandchildren and two great grandsons. on for the coffee drinkers and hot water for the tea and hot chocolate drinkers. A public memorial to celebrate Eileen’s wonderful life was held June 8, 2013 at Northwood On the last night, Shirley and the Board would Presbyterian Church, Seattle, Washington. She will always go out for Chinese, or would travel to be deeply missed by the many people she touched Perkins for their evening meal. At this meal there throughout her journey. Article submitted by Sarah Anderson, was always joking and laughter. And there were Chairman, National REAL Daughters Committee times when we laughed so much we would end up leaving one of the Board members behind. SHIRLEY BELLE PERRY FORMER HEADQUARTERS MANAGER Shirley had a cat, which was generally shy, until the 1930-2013 lights went out. The cat would generally hide in the office or Shirley’s bedroom (the north office). We were saddened to learn of When the lights went out, and everybody and the death of Shirley Perry, a everything would settle down, the cat would start member and former resident prowling. At times the cat would sneak into the manager of our Daughters of President’s bedroom. (Usually Gwenda Matheny Union Veterans of the Civil and her mother used that room, or it would be War (DUVCW) museum. Gwenda and the National President,) The cat would sneak into this room and try to snuggle in Shirley was born November with Gwenda or whoever else was sleeping there. 10, 1930 at Versailles, Brown All of a sudden there would be a sudden squeal and County, Illinois and died at then lots of laughter. Those sleeping in the Mt. Sterling Heritage Health Care May 12, 2013. basement knew what was going to happen because She was buried in the Perry cemetery at Mt. most of the Trustees had already experienced the Sterling. visits from the night prowler. We know Shirley looked forward to the Board’s visit each April and Shirley joined the DUVCW in 1996 after becoming certainly the cat eagerly waited for his fun time. our manager. She was initiated at the National Convention held in St. Louis, Missouri that year. During Shirley’s tenure as manager, there was a She was a member of the Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 policy that any DUVCW member or officer could of Missouri. stay in the “Old Dormitory”. There was a slight fee. Shirley would take care of these visitors like In 2002 Shirley transferred to the Dr. Mary Harris they were her own children. Thompson Tent 102, Illinois, and was a Charter member of that Tent. Shirley had three ancestors in When the Board of Trustees meets in September, the Civil War: great grandfather, Pvt. George W. they will be going to the Perry cemetery in Mt. Friday, Co, H, 50th Illinois; great-great grandfathers, Sterling and will conduct DUVCW grave site Pvt. Jacob Friday, Co. H, 50th Illinois and Pvt. services for Shirley. th Martin Clark, Co. E, 16 Illinois. Shirley is survived by one son, Marlin Ouverson, of Redondo Beach, California. As Caretaker and manager, Shirley was always very congenial and welcomed everyone with that Rest easy Shirley, we will meet again. Page 29 MILDRED "MILLIE" B. HANSON ILLINOIS PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT 1912-2013
Mildred "Millie" B. Hanson, 101, of Springfield, went to Taps meet her Creator on May 6, Day is done, gone the sun, 2013, at River Birch Senior From the hills, from the lake, Living. She was born April From the skies. 9, 1912, in Hull, Illinois to All is well, safely rest, Joseph McClennon Miller God is nigh. and Stella Susan Milhizer Miller. Millie married Eugene H. Hanson on Go to sleep, peaceful sleep, December 11, 1947, in Phoenix, AZ. He preceded May the soldier or sailor, her in death on June 2, 2005. God keep. On the land or the deep, Millie always worked. She worked two jobs Safe in sleep. during WWII and was especially proud of her work at the Remington Rand Ammunitions Plant Love, good night, Must thou go, in Illiopolis, a village in Sangamon County, When the day, And the night Illinois. The last several years, she worked at Need thee so? Springfield Blue Print with her husband. All is well. Speedeth all To their rest. She was past President of LaFore Lock's Auxiliary Post 755 and past 10th District Fades the light; And afar President; also Past President of Mary Todd Goeth day, And the stars Lincoln Tent 48, Department President, and Shineth bright, Women's Relief Corp Stevenson #17. Fare thee well; Day has gone, Night is on. Millie had a great appreciation of nature and Thanks and praise, For our days, spent many hours in her yard with her flowers, 'Neath the sun, Neath the stars, butterflies and squirrels. 'Neath the sky, As we go, This we know, She was preceded in death by her parents; a God is nigh. sister, Nettie Barnes; and two brothers, Russell and Clifford Miller.
She will be greatly missed by her family whom she loved and who loved her dearly. She is survived by her daughter, Trudy (Steve) Wakefield of Williamsville; grandchildren: Jennifer Walsh of Williamsville, Kevin of Williamsville and Michael of Carbondale; and great-grandchildren: Austin, Claire and Samantha Walsh all of Williamsville. Burial was May 10th at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
“…I will dwell in the House of the Lord Forever.” Psalm 23:6
Page 30 ARIZONA’S MARGARET WARNER Sarah Meyer from Amanda Stokes Detached Tent #2 WOOD DETACHED TENT 1, presented a wreath that was from the Southern MEMORIAL DAY Memorial and Wreath Fund, a joint effort of the National Department Daughters of Union Veterans of As they have done for the the Civil War, 1861-1865 and the Women’s Relief past ten years, Margaret Corps. The GA and FL Detached Tents brought red, Warner Wood, Detached white and blue wreaths to the ceremony. Tent 1 took part in the wreath laying ceremony on Memorial Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. Tent President, Verna Maleski was accompanied by Tent Secretary, Barbara Metzger, as she placed the wreath in the cemetery amphitheater. Sisters Brenda Daas and Joyce Eller were also there. The Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 wreath was Over 100 organizations took part this year in presented by Maribeth Brannen and Sharon Sowders. remembering our nation’s fallen. The Arizona Tent The Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent 11 wreath was each year also donates to the National Cemetery presented by Sandra Vogelpohl and Mere Schwartz. Support Committee that is responsible for planning The Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent 10 wreath was the Memorial Day events that take place at the presented by Sherry Brady and Linda Smith. cemetery. Other Arizona Sisters took part in or Members of the attended ceremonies in Sun Lakes, Prescott, Macon County Scottsdale, and Surprise. Article submitted by Barbara Metzger, Navy JROTC PTP. accompanied GA AND FL DETACHED TENTS JOIN IN the wreath bearers. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE AT ANDERSONVILLE CEMETERY Twenty beautiful Light breeze and blue skies provided a perfect day for wreaths from Memorial Day Services at Andersonville National various Cemetery on Sunday, May 26, 2013. patriotic and civic Over 20,000 flags had been placed the day before by organizations volunteer Scout Troops with 13,000 at the individual were presented and placed in front of the US Army headstones of Civil War soldiers who died at Maneuver Center of Excellence Band and speaker’s Andersonville Prison. A sea of white stones and platform. Stirring music enhanced the ceremonies. American flags extended as far as the eye could see. The Georgia State Honor Guard advanced the Colors and fired the Rifle Salute followed by “Taps.” Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861- Article submitted by Linda Smith, PTP, Mary Todd Lincoln Tent 10 1865 Sisters Linda Smith, Sherry Brady, Gwen Barshay, Cyndee Arruda, and Kaitlyn Arruda from Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent 10, Tampa, FL joined Sisters Sandra Vogelpohl and Mere Schwartz from Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent 11, St. Cloud, FL; Sister Sue Hancock from Catharine Merrill Tent 9, Indianapolis, IN; and Sisters Maribeth Brannen, Sarah Meyer and Sharon Sowders from Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2, Alpharetta, GA participated in memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our country.
Page 31 KADY BROWNELL TENT 36 sacrifice for our Country. Article submitted by Sarah W. Meyer, NEW YORK Past Tent President.
I am a member of Kady Brownell Tent 36, encompassing Connecticut, New Jersey, lower New York, New York City and Long Island. I am privileged to be Patriotic Instructor for the New York Department. On May 24, 2013, I had the honor of representing the DUVCW at the awards convocation at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.
I presented graduating cadet Ralph William (Will) Meekins, Jr. with our award, a cadet helmet, which the cadets call a "tar bucket", mounted on a stand with an engraved plaque.
Sarah Meyer, Maribeth Brannen, Anne Gunnin, Sharon Sowders
Alexis Beam & Sharon Sowders -
MISSOURI’S JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16 Best of all, I was able to spend time with Will, who I found to be intelligent, polite and personable. As of Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 is proud to announce that our his graduation on Saturday, May 25, 2013, Will is a member and current treasurer Dianne Scheffing is brand new second lieutenant in the United States Missouri Department’s new Department President for Army, the best that West Point has to offer, ready to 2013-2014. stand guard for us. He reminds me of our Civil War veteran ancestors and makes me feel humble and very Our National President Carole Morton, who was in proud to be an American. (Article submitted by Barbara J attendance at our convention, installed Dianne, as the Ulrich-Giaimo) Missouri Department President. MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE MARIETTA NATIONAL CEMETERY
On Monday, May 27, 2013, members of the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2 DUVCW in Alpharetta, GA, attended the Memorial Day observance at the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, GA. It was a beautiful day and the cemetery was decorated with American Flags in front of the graves and along the streets. In attendance were Maribeth Brannen, Sharon Sowders, Anne Gunnin, Alexis Beam, Linda Hartung and Sarah Meyer. Sharon Sowders and Alexis Beam presented a wreath on behalf of the Amanda Stokes Tent. Sons of the Union Army 1861-1865 were also present, and Dianne is a special education teacher for the State of fired a musket salute for the heroes buried at the Missouri in the Elementary and Secondary Education cemetery. Over 10,000 Union Soldiers are buried at Department. She teaches at the Gateway/Hubert Marietta National as are fallen heroes from other Wheeler State School in St. Louis. She has worked American Wars. It was a great day to say “Thank there for almost 14 years. She works with severely You” to the fallen and acknowledge their ultimate Page 32 disabled wheelchair students whose disabilities range entertained by speaker and author Tom A. Rafiner. from Cerebral Palsy to severe brain damage and Tom talked of his research on the “Burnt District” a blindness. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in little known episode in the history of the Civil War in Elementary Education from Missouri Baptist College Cass County, Missouri. To learn more of this (now University). Her Master’s Degree in Special historical episode read Tom’s book “Caught Between Education and her Associates Degree in Computer Three Fires”. Education was obtained from Fontbonne College (now University). Sunday started off with a lovely Memorial Service and then a business meeting and ended with the newly She also is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. elected officers installed by Carole Morton, National She served as Worthy Matron in Rose Hill Chapter President. A Granddaughter’s luncheon of High Tea #120 in 2010. Dianne also served as District Deputy was the ending of a great convention. We dined on Grand Matron in 2012 for the St. Louis area. She is beautiful china and were served a meal that was currently a member of the Fenton Chapter #152. comprised of soups, scones, sandwiches and desserts from recipes obtained from our First Ladies and Her activities include genealogy, bowling, going to Thomas Jefferson’s recipe of “Sweet potato biscuit Antique Malls and flea markets and traveling when Black Forest Ham”. Of course, various teas were also she can. served. Jane Hays owner of the fine china made the many different foods offered and entertained us with We are also very proud to announce that Tent 16’s White House tidbits of history. current Tent President Rebecca Konersmann was installed as the new Department Junior Vice President We give many thanks to Tent 23 on a successful 85th for 2013-2014. Article submitted by Patricia Volkmann, PDP. convention of the Missouri Department. Article submitted by Patricia Volkmann, PDP. MISSOURI DEPARTMENT’S 85th CONVENTION “IN FANCY I SEE THEM YET” Rain on Memorial Day did not dampen the spirits of Charlene Konersmann, members of the Harriet Brubaker Tent 139 of PDP and Rebecca Fostoria, Ohio. A Memorial Wreath was placed Konersmann, current during an indoor ceremony at the American Legion Jr. Vice President of Hall in Findlay, Ohio. As part of our presentation, the Missouri sections of the poem “Memorial Day Parade” by Pearl Department and current M. Hain of Tent 16 in Detroit, Michigan, were read. tent president of Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 “…they fought for Freedom and equal rights enjoying a few minutes of fun during a busy And gave us, their all day at the 85th Missouri Department Convention held in A heritage that we must heed Macon, Missouri on June 7-9, 2013. Josephine Garlock Morrow Tent 23 And hear our country’s call.” hosted the convention at the Macon Comfort Inn. There many of us had the opportunity to make new acquaintances and renew old acquaintances.
Lunch on Saturday after the morning business meeting was held at the newly completed Macon County Historical Society Museum. Lunch consisted of salads, sandwiches and desserts prepared by the members of the museum. Our speaker was Dennis Daniels. His talk was on the Battle of Kirksville. After lunch many, many nice door prizes were given out and a tour of the museum could be had. Some of the ladies took advantage of the well-stocked reference library to do some research. L-R Sisters Sandy Schmitt, Gay Jones, Dessamae Curry, For the Memory Banquet we were served a very Sue Haugh Tent President, and Deborah Dushane. delicious dinner on Saturday evening while being Page 33 MEMORIAL DAY 2012-2013 MISSOURI DEPARTMENT NATIONAL CEMETERY KNOXVILLE PRESIDENT'S PROJECT Marilyn Freeman, Department President 2012-2013 Several members of the Lucinda Heatherly Tent 3 of Knoxville, Tennessee took part in Memorial Day Etna Williams, Missouri Department Treasurer and ceremonies at the National Cemetery Knoxville, Marilyn Freeman, Past Department President Tennessee on May 27, 2013. They placed a wreath at presented a check to the Missouri State Archives on the base of the Memorial in honor of the Union June 26, 2013 for digitization of applications (ca. veterans from Tennessee buried there. They also 1912-1994) to the Missouri Veterans Home at St. placed a wreath at the grave of the grandfather of tent James, formerly known as the Federal Soldiers' Home. member Ruth Bradfute Heizer of Knoxville. This series contains the original applications and re- admissions for the Missouri Veterans Home (St. James). Almost all early applications are missing up to #1300. As such, it is an incomplete list of residents at the home. However, information on early residents can be found in the partially indexed series Inmate Registers. After #1300, only an occasional application is missing in this series.
Real granddaughter, Ruth Bradfute Heizer, flanked by children in period dress, Kaitlyn Cass and Kyle Wright, at grave of Ruth’s grandfather, Dr. Hazelwood Albert Calvin Bradfute, Private Co. D, 13th Tennessee cavalry.
Real granddaughter, The DUVCW donation will be used to digitize the Ruth Bradford Heizer, applications through Application #2150 (1929). This at her grandfather’s portion of the collection corresponds to the Register grave, holding a photo books that have already been placed on Missouri that she took on Digital Heritage. Memorial Day 50 years ago (1963). TEEN YOUNGEST DUV MEMBER In the photo below, on (newspaper article) the right, is her father, Dr. George Archibald Cayla Jordan Joanne Heath proudly became a member Bradfute, Sr., and on the of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, left is her brother, Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19, Stoneham, ME, in George A. Bradfute, Jr. June 2012. The boys in the Cayla is the youngest photo are the sons member of Tent 19 at 13 of Ruth and of her years of age, yet she is not brother. Article the typical teenage girl. submitted by Ruth Bradfute Heizer, Lucinda She loves playing football, Heatherly Tent 3. and is anxiously awaiting the fall session to play her third year for Oxford Hills as a tight end and defensive end.
She listens to a wide variety of music, from classic rock of the ‘60s and ‘70s to current country, with a little blue grass too. For her future, she wants to combine two of her favorite Page 34 things, wildlife and the great Maine woods, by becoming a Maine Game Warden.
Cayla lives in Norway, ME with her parents, Shane and DeAnna Heath, who homeschool her and her two siblings, Kyle and Hailee. She also has an older sister Shawna, of South Paris.
MARY MORRIS HUSBAND TENT 58 PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
On June 28, 2013, the Mary Morris Husband Tent 58, of Philadelphia, PA was presented the Loving Cup at Joyce Hooker, Irene Berg and Carole Morton the Department of Pennsylvania convention. Kathleen Roebuck, Past Department President, presented the Saturday was a busy day starting with Loving Cup to Sisters Debbie Schiesser, Ellen the Past Presidents Breakfast, then the Higgins, Mary Ann Herbsleb, and Lori Bahuk. Nomination of Officers, a Memorial Service, Granddaughters Luncheon, and the Installation of This award is given to the tent that has gained the Officers. The luncheon speaker was Paul Schafer, a most number of new members from June 2012 to June retired high school history teacher and a well- known 2013. Yakima Valley Historian. In a stimulating presentation he reminded us of some lesser known Tent 58, which was chartered on June 15, 2002, grew facts and their importance in the Battle of Gettysburg. with twelve new members in 2013. Two of the new A silent auction followed lunch, with an exciting members are DUVs. Article submitted by Lori Bahuk. bidding war for one of the Civil War doll centerpieces. The convention ended with a tour of the Yakima Valley Genealogical Library. Article submitted by Sylva Lowery, Tent 40
AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT MEMBER PARTICIPATES IN JULY 4th CELEBRATION
Every year, Jasper United Methodist Church (GA) holds a “Patriotic Service” on the Sunday closest to the 4th of July. Annie Gunnin, a member of the Chancel Choir and the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2, participated in the event. Our patriotic-themed Tent wreath was displayed in the lobby of the church, along L-R: Darlene Alcorn, Lori Bahuk, Ellen Higgins, MaryAnn with a “flag” quilt hanging, made by Annie. Mention Herbsleb, Debbie Schiesser, Kathleen Roebuck. of the wreath was made in the church bulletin. Article WASHINGTON/ALASKA DEPARTMENT submitted by Linda Hartung, Press Correspondent. CELEBRATES 100th ANNIVERSARY
Washington's Yakima Valley was the site of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Washington/Alaska Department of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. On June 21st Betsy Ross Tent 40 was honored to host a Memory Banquet and enjoy the company of our National President Carole Morton. She reminded us of the original mission and goals of the DUVCW. Her enthusiasm and words of encouragement inspired us to work harder within our individual tents and communities. Dolls in Civil War dresses served as table centerpieces and a raffle followed the banquet. Amanda Stokes Tent Member, Annie Gunnin
Page 35 MARIETTA MUNGEN TENT 152 OHIO DEPARTMENT
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865; Marietta Mungen, Tent 152, Findlay, Ohio, participated in the Riverside Band Concert. It was held here in Findlay, on July 3rd. Thiswastobea special celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Mr. Lincoln was portrayed by Roger Jenot of Cary, OH. Mr. Lincoln was honored, and he gave his Gettysburg Address. He gave this speech during the time the band was playing. Towards the middle of it, the re-enactors all came to the stage and recited part L-R First row - Wanda Cusac, Jan Dundore. Lisa Perman, of the speech with him. It was very moving. Mr. and Barbara Tate. Second row - Gary Dundore, Scott Tate, Roger Jenot and Marvin Tate. Article submitted by Barbara Lincoln said he had never had anything affect him as Tate. much as this did. MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE We all had a wonderful time and were astounded at the attendance. The event broke all their records, as This year two of our sons, decided to do something there were at least 1500 people who attended. special for my husband’s Great Grandfathers, and uncles, who had been in the Civil War. We took flags The Findlay Civic Band performed, by playing music to place on the graves in Lepsic, and two Grand- from the time period. Barbara Pagano (one of our daughters went along, and a friend. members), brought the event together. Jack Taylor, Professor of Music at the University of Findlay, was the Director of the Civic Band. Concert Master L-R We have Phillip Miller played a fife from the Civil War. It Cheyanne, belonged to Barbara Pagano's Great Grandfather John Olivia, and Hart. He had been in the 21st O.V.I. of Findlay. He Jeff Tate, Marvin Tate, was the last Civil War veteran in Hancock County. and Scott Barbara and her family were delighted to hear it Tate. played, as was the audience. To have it actually The young played at an event such as this, was a rare treat. lady in front is Hanna. Many of our members attended: Wanda Cusac, President; Barbara Tate; Charlotte Bronner; Donna Cacavio; Barbara Pagano; Jan Dundore. Many of our husbands came, Marvin Tate (re-enactor); Scott Tate (re-enactor); Gary Dundore (re-enactor). Many people They were honoring Marvin's Great Grandfather Levi from the area came in period attire. Many came from Henry, who had been in the Civil War. the Johnson's Island Roundtable, Tiffin Ohio.
We were all blessed with wonderful weather, as it had been so many days of consecutive rain. We also had the Dulcimer Gathering at our event and they played beautifully, as usual.
L-R Barbara Tate (Marietta Mungen Tent 152, Ohio) Marvin Tate, and Jeff Tate. They were honoring Abraham and Daniel Henry, who served during the Civil War and were Great-Great L-R Scott Tate (portrayed a gun salesman); Roger Jenot uncles of Mr. Tate. Article and photographs submitted by (portrayed Lincoln): Marvin Tate (portrayed a Civil War Surgeon) Barbara Tate.
Page 36 NEW YORK PAST DEPARTMENT Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy and UDC PRESIDENTS HONOR FORGOTTEN member Cathy Brock. All the ladies agreed that our ancestors fought honorably for their cause. Article submitted VETERANS by Linda Hartung, Press Correspondent
On Saturday, June 22, 2013, Past New York Dept. FLIGHT 93 SITE VISITED BY Presidents, Lynne Dolan and Janice Guy took part in honoring 34 forgotten veterans, including two Union PENNSYLVANIA MEMBERS Civil War soldiers, Emanuel Lederer and Henry Eggers. The ceremony took place at Long Island National We had a beautiful day for a get together of Tents 56 and Cemetery, Farmingdale, New York. Lynne and Janice 61 along with members of SUVCW Camp 502 and th friends. Twenty members and friends met at Flight 93 were invited to participate with the 67 New York Volunteer Infantry re-enactors. This event is sponsored where we toured the site and were awed by the serenity. by the "Missing in America Project". The two Civil War Connie Nicholson, President Tent 56 made arrangements with the park service to allow our group to have a cremations were placed on a caisson by the Garibaldi reading and a prayer. Sara Myers, Tent 61 did the soldiers, followed by a rider less horse. It was a very reading and a prayer was given by Kayla Reed, Tent 61. moving ceremony which featured a gun salute, taps, the th Connie Nicholson, Sharon Harkcom, Sr. Vice President Patriot Guard Riders, the 67 New York, and the release Tent 61 and Bob Wrigley, SUVCW Camp 502 laid of four white doves. wreaths to honor those who gave their lives on September 11, 2011.
L-R Janice Guy and Lynne Gallaudet Dolan
AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2 AT 1860'S LIVING HISTORY EVENT Afterwards everyone went to Daryl Reed's home for a On June 22nd and 23rd members of the Amanda Stokes picnic. Twenty-two members and friends enjoyed a Tent participated in the "Life in the 1860's" Living wonderful meal and shared quality time together. Sharon History Event at Barrington Hall in Roswell, GA. The gave some updates of events from the National sisters worked alongside the SUVCW and UDC to Convention: Carole Morton is our National President for inform visitors of their respective organizations. another year. Pennsylvania's Bylaws were passed. A sheet showing when, where and how our badges and pins are to be worn was passed out.
L-R: Cathy Brock, Carolyn Stone, Maribeth Brannen, Monty Johnson
On Saturday, Sisters Paulette Snoby and Linda Hartung Daryl had the shirts that members had ordered. She also manned the table. On Sunday, DUVCW Sisters sold several of the PA pins that are part of the National Maribeth Brannen and Carolyn Stone are shown with Fundraiser for the Department. All in all, it was a great Monty Johnson, President of the Hiram Parks Bell #2641 day. Article submitted by Sharon Harkcom. Page 37 AMANDA STOKES DETACHED TENT 2 looking forward to participating in the area activities TOURS FUNK HERITAGE CENTER and civil war round tables. Article submitted by Alice Smith.
On a beautiful summer day in mid-July Sisters of the Amanda Stokes Detached Tent 2, with family and friends, traveled to Waleska, GA, for a guided tour of the Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center at the Funk Heritage Center on the campus of Reinhardt University. The group learned about the Southeastern Indians and early European Settlers of the Appalachian foothills, rich in Native American history. The museum is a tribute to the earliest residents of the area. A film about the Southeastern Indians was shown before the tour of the last 12,000 years depicted through artifacts, dioramas and interactive programs. The museum also contains an extensive collection of paintings, baskets, sculpture, L-R Sisters Carole Morton and Susan Barry beaded textiles and pottery of Native American art. Another exhibit, “Tools of the Trades”, displays GRANDMOTHER'S DUVCW BADGE thousands of hand tools used from the 17th – 19th IDENTIFIED centuries. The tools were beautifully and artfully In the summer of 2012 four family members joined displayed in individual panels, telling the story of Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent 86 of Torrance, CA. crafts and technology in Europe and North America. They are: Dawn Clifton; her daughter, Christy Following the tour, the Sisters enjoyed lunch at the Wilson; her sister, Pamela Hunt; and her University’s cafeteria. Article submitted by Linda Hartung granddaughter, duv Rose Clifton. They were initiated together at the August, 2012 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 122nd National Convention held in Los Angeles.
Dawn recalled a frayed badge among the contents of a box in her possession that had belonged to her deceased grandmother. That badge closely resembled the current membership badge so she now wondered if her grandmother belonged to the CLARA BARTON TENT 95 INSTITUTED DUVCW. IN LA CANADA, CALIFORNIA Inquiries were made and as it turned out, her st grandmother, Laurene Sufficool, who died in 1964, On Saturday, June 1 , Sister Carole Morton in her did indeed belong to this organization. Located capacity as National President and Past Department paperwork shows that in 1942 Laurene became a President CA/NV Department instituted the newest member of the Margaret Lewis Tent 24 of South CA/NV tent named for Clara Barton. Founded by Bend, Indiana. She applied as the granddaughter of Sisters Susan Barry and Alice Smith, these two sisters st th David Blesh who served in the 1 and 15 regiments effectively transferred from Cornelia Hancock Tent 91 in Pennsylvania. Dawn and family are now on that day to Tent 95. completing paperwork for David Blesh, who will be Sister Susan will serve as Tent President and Sister their third supplemental ancestor. Article and photo submitted by Virda Chappell, PTP and Press Correspondent Alice as Tent Treasurer of the new tent. Eleven sisters were initiated on that day. The new tent members are excited about recognizing and paying tribute to their Civil War ancestors. Moreover the members are
Page 38 MARGARET WARNER WOOD MAINE DEPARTMENT’S DETACHED TENT 1 ARIZONA JUDITH GROVER TENT 17 ~ 2013 NATIONAL DUVS SCHOLARSHIP Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent 1 Arizona RECIPIENT and Picacho Peak Camp-at-Large No. 1 met together on August 24, 2013 celebrating unity of purpose and interest. Tent President Verna Maleski and Camp Commander Dave Swanson opened the meeting with appropriate remarks, the reciting of the American’s Creed and the Pledge of Allegiance. Our Tent Chaplain gave the opening prayer which had been written for the occasion by Commander Swanson. The meeting was exceptionally well attended by members of both the Arizona Tent and the Arizona Camp.
The program was given by Brother Bob Kampf and was an excellent lesson on the life of an ordinary seaman in the Union Navy during the Civil War. His presentation was enhanced by his wearing of a AJ Cary Union sailor’s uniform and we learned a lot about the traditional parts of the uniform and the why Althea Jean (AJ) Cary joined Judith Grover Tent behind each of them. Brother Bob also brought 17, Department of Maine when she was 10 years along a friend who was “in the Confederate Navy” old. Her Mother, Aunts, Grandmother and Great Grandmother were all members of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
AJ attends Tent meetings, is active in Tent activities, and attends Department Conventions. She is currently Color Bearer #3 and Assistant Guard in the Tent and she is Color Bearer #1 in the Department
AJ loves all animals. She has volunteered at many area kennels, dog care and dog adoption agencies. She is currently attending 'Happy Paws Unleashed' dog grooming academy in Topsham, Maine. She will be certified as a groomer when she finishes. who talked about his life as a seaman. He also She hopes to continue grooming and eventually explained his “uniform”. The closing prayer was start her own business. given by the SUVCW Chaplain pro tem. AJ lives in Bryant Pond, Maine with her parents We had a good lunch and much good fellowship and brother, her dog Chip, cats Taffy, Dixie, Rain, and parted with the intention of making this an Isabelle the Gerbil, 3 ducks, and a flock of August tradition for both organizations with chickens. She would like to thank the National Margaret Warner Wood hosting next year. Article Department of DUVCW for awarding her this submitted by Barbara Metzger, PTP. scholarship.
Page 39 CALIFORNIA/NEVADA DEPARTMENT’S CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT 91 ~ 2013 NATIONAL DUVS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Penelope Jane Martin Kyla Vinson Perhaps Penny’s greatest quality is her unending Kyla Vinson graduated from Thousand Oaks High enthusiasm for the beautiful things of life. Home- School (TOHS) in June 2013. While in high school schooled since third grade, Penny consumed the great Kyla was French horn section leader of the TOHS writings of Homer, Socrates, Shakespeare, and band for two years and was a soloist in the TOHS Cervantes, igniting her love for history and literature. Marching Band Field show. She toured Europe as a She explored her family’s connection with our member of the Sounds of America National Honor country’s history as an active member of the Cornelia Band and she was a guest performer with the Air Hancock CA/NV DUVCW and as a delegate to the Force Band of the Golden West. Kyla was a member National Convention of the Daughters of the Union of the Ventura County High School Honor Band for Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 in 2012. Her three years. Kyla graduated with a 3.98 GPA and was passion for the movement and grace of dance led her an Advanced Placement Scholar at Thousand Oaks to achieve her dream to dance ballet en pointe. For High School which earned her 32 college credits. four years she stole the show with her hilarious performance as “Mother Ginger” in Tchaikovsky’s Outside of school Kyla was very active in 4-H where The Nutcracker at The Madrid Theatre. Each year she she earned the Platinum award (the highest award took on new roles as well, performing several solos in available). As a member of the Conejo Valley 4-H the ballet. Longing to share her passion for dance, she Club, Kyla served as: President, Vice President, founded The Jive Club with fellow students. For two Treasurer, Editor, and Parliamentarian. Kyla has been years, she explored the excitement and intrigue of a member of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the courtroom drama as a member of Trinity’s infamous Civil War, 1861-1865 for 5 years. She was a soloist Mock Trial team. in the Opening Night ceremonies of the 122nd National Convention for the Daughters of the Union At home, Penny’s family is her highest priority. She Veterans of the Civil War playing the “Battle Hymn clings to her parents’ wisdom and instruction to guide of the Republic” in 2012. her in a life that honors God. She loves her younger brother Daniel. They share an unending friendship. To Kyla is currently attending the University of connect with her heritage and as a loyal great- California at Santa Barbara (UCSB) where she is granddaughter, Penny spends time each week visiting pursuing a double major in computer science and and caring for her paternal great-grandparents. At her French horn performance. home church, Penny is part of the prayer leadership team, and mentors fellow students. Since she was old CONGRATULATIONS! enough, Penny has faithfully served in children’s ministries, working with Vacation Bible School, Kudos to our three National duvs Scholarship winners. worship, and puppet teams, encouraging children to We have been blessed with these talented and follow Jesus. Through this, she has become a highly inspiring young women. It is our hope that they will sought-after babysitter and tutor for many families. continue to contribute not only to our organization, Most importantly, Penny lives to love God with all of but will serve as examples of what can be her heart, and to show His love to everyone she meets. accomplished. Penny plans to study to become a history and literature teacher in order to share her passion with others. She will attend The Master’s College in the Fall.
Page 40 DAUGHTERS ATTEND Chaplain Jerry Kowalski. Brother Ron McCraken of FLORIDA SUVCW ENCAMPMENT Camp #3 donated a Centennial St. Cloud Afghan to members of Tent 11. Other allied orders present Sisters Sandy Vogelpohl, Virginia Okie and Doris included the Auxiliary Sons of Union Veterans of the Vickers of Louisa May Alcott Detached Tent 11 of St. Civil War. Article submitted by Sandy Vogelpohl, Registrar, Cloud attended the SUVCW Encampment at St. Cloud photographs by Max Vickers Senior Center located in St. Cloud on June 15, 2013. Hosting the event was General Eugene A. Carr, Camp TENT 86 LADIES OF TORRANCE, CA AT # 5 from Ocala, FL and Lucius Mitchell Camp #4 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA from St. Cloud, Florida. All enjoyed a continental CIVIL WAR DAYS breakfast and lunch. The Huntington Beach Historical Society annually hosts the Civil War Days living history reenactment. The Drum Barracks Civil War Museum of Wilmington, CA, sets up a display table there to share its little known history as a U.S. Army Headquarters for Southern California during the Civil War.
Seen at the table are: (back) Annette James-Rogers, Tent 86, Susan Ogle, Drum Barracks, Museum Director; Lynda Kraemer, Tent 86 and Drum Barracks docent; (seated), Kathy Ralston, Drum Barracks Board of Directors President; Sandra Ashdown-Turner, Drum Barracks. Board of Directors Treasurer. Article and photo submitted by Virda Chappell, PTP and Press Correspondent
MARY CHESEBRO LEE DETACHED TENT 23 DELAVAN, WISCONSIN
The summer of 2013 has been a very busy time for L-R Sandra Vogelpohl, Virginia Okie and Doris Vickers our Tent. Sisters from our Tent assisted in readying the Spring Grove Cemetery for the Memorial Day Doctor Barbara Gannon, Professor of History at the activities in Delavan, including cemetery clean-up and University of Central FL was the speaker and spoke gravesite flag placement. Detached Tent 23 also rode on the GAR relationship between Black and Whites. in the Memorial Day parade and attended the She is the author of “The One Cause”. Several Camps cemetery service afterward, laying a wreath at the had display tables as did Louisa May Alcott Tent 11. Civil War monument. The 143-year-old monument is in need of restoration. Our Tent has been very The mayor of St. Cloud, Her Honor Rebecca Borders involved in the fundraising efforts, including having a presented a proclamation to the present Department rummage sale in June at Sister Merrybell Seeber’s Commander James Ward for Camp #4 and their house. outstanding work in the community. New officers were installed and Brother Clare D. “Skip” Whitlam We also met at the Spring Grove Cemetery before our was given the National Chaplain Award from National June 25 meeting to place a GAR marker at the gravesite of John Brabazon to replace the one that was Page 41 missing. Ken Wargo, the Civil War Monument August 10 in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Sister Charlene Restoration Committee Chairman, gave an update on Staples and her husband Brian were involved in the the progress of the project. filming of a documentary on the Civil War to be shown at the Kenosha Civil War Museum this fall. Detached Tent 23 was represented in the Delavan 4th of July parade as well. Sister Charlene Staples and We have had a number of wonderful speakers on a her husband, Brian, both Civil War re-enactors, wide variety of topics each month. Dan Nettesheim, a dressed in period clothing and walked the parade route retired Lieutenant Colonel with the U.S. Army Corps with Sister Pam Johnson handing out brochures about of Engineers and former Professor of History at West the Civil War monument restoration efforts. Sister Point, gave an informative and insightful lecture Merrybell Seeber rode in a truck decorated with comparing and contrasting the leaderships of Abraham DUVCW and monument banners while Pat Blackmer Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Sister Susan Fallon drove the convertible for the parade marshal, Ken reported on her experiences at the 150th Anniversary Wargo. Pam Johnson’s family manned a fundraising of Gettysburg as a re-enactor, describing the clothing and information booth during the parade. she wore, the unit she was with, and the encampment itself. Bob Pagel, Chairman of the Trophy Committee As part of Delavan’s Heritage Fest and as another for the Lake Geneva Yacht Club, brought the fundraiser for the Civil War monument, Detached Whitewing Trophy to our August meeting and Tent 23 presented a cemetery walk in Spring Grove explained its history as a travelling trophy first Cemetery on July 27 to raise awareness of our Civil presented by the Lake Geneva GAR Post 27 in 1883 War. Many of our Sisters were involved in preparing to the winner of a sailing competition. When a for and participating in this historic event. Sisters Patti speaker was unable to attend our July meeting at the Marsicano, Zoe Woelky, Judith Manning, Pat last minute, we held a Civil War bingo game instead. Blackmer, Charlene Staples and her husband Brian all Article submitted by Pam Johnson, Secretary/Press Correspondent portrayed residents of Delavan who had been involved in the Civil War. Merrybell Seeber and Marilyn Traver provided information about the mausoleum, Martha Hay and Pam Johnson acted as guides, Pam Wanasek and Barbara Hale manned the fundraising and information tables, and a cemetery walk brochure and monument booklet were developed by Pam Johnson and Pat Blackmer. Ann Day acted as videographer; her videos of the walk can be found on our website at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wimclduv/proj ects.html. Ken Wargo explained the symbolism of the monument. Between the rummage sale and the cemetery walk, our Tent was able to raise $1000 toward the $20,000 restoration goal. To date, Tent 23 has contributed nearly $3000 toward this restoration of the 1870 Civil War Monument located in Delavan’s At the Cemetery Walk: L-R Sisters Judy Manning, Ann Spring Grove Cemetery. Day, Zoe Woelky, Pam Johnson, Pat Blackmer and Pam Wanasek, Chairman of the Civil War Monument President Pat Blackmer and Secretary Pam Johnson Restoration Committee Ken Wargo, Sisters Barbara were able to attend the National Convention in Hale, Merrybell Seeber, Patti Marsicano and Charlene Lincoln, Nebraska this summer. They were honored Staples, and Brian Staples. Not pictured: Sister Martha to be able to serve a second year as color bearers and Hay. to represent our Tent when it won the Julia Dent Grant DUVCW ANNUAL WREATH- LAYING Award for Detached Tent with the most new members last year. Both took part in the Memory Banquet in CEREMONY honor of our departed Sisters, Gwen Dwyer and Ginny Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22 of the Daughters of Williams. Also exciting was the announcement that Union Veterans held its annual Memorial Day wreath- Tent “son” Ben Johnson was announced as one of the laying ceremony on May 18, 2013 at the grave of its three GAR Living Memorial Scholarship winners this namesake at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, year. Missouri. President Nancy Burfield, Secretary Sharon Brown, Chaplain Pat Haas, Patriotic Instructor Doris Sisters Susan Fallon, Pat Blackmer, and Pam Johnson Jones, and members Sarah O'Quinn participated in the attended the SUVCW Encampment Banquet on ceremony.
Page 42 L-R Linda Widau Tent President and Dianne Scheffing, Missouri Department President. Attending the ceremony were standing L-R: Myrna Fischer, Doris Jones, Marilyn Lucas, Rose Jones, Linda Louisa Volker Macklind from which Tent 24 derives Charles, Cherrie Mann, Sharon, Brown, Rosemary Bane, its name, was the first woman telegrapher and a Kathleen Muckala, Pat Haas, Janet Murphy, Pat Dickens, member of the U.S. Military Telegraph Corps during and Sandra Reese. Front kneeling: Abby Hunt, Sarah the Civil War. She married Captain Thomas Hanlon O'Quinn, and Connie Bogner. Article submitted by Myrna Macklind in May 1865 and had 2 sons. She died in Fischer, Press Correspondent. Photo submitted by Bob Burfield. 1905 and is buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. Article submitted by: Dianne Scheffing, NEW MISSOURI TENT CHARTERED Missouri Department President On August 31, 2013 the chartering of the new tent DUVCW PRESENTS PORTRAIT TO from Kansas City, MO took place. The event was MISSOURI GOVERNOR'S MANSION held at the Bass Pro Shop in Independence, Missouri. It was attended by past National President Ruth Funck On May 28, 2013, Rose Jones, Past Tent President. and current National Council member Phyllis traveled to Jefferson City, Missouri to present a Freeman, several department officers including portrait of Mary Whitney Phelps (namesake of Tent Department President Dianne Scheffing and visitors 22) to the DAR Room of the Governor's Mansion. from the other Missouri Tents. Before the chartering, Leslie Bickle, Executive Director of the Mansion the new tent members and visitors had lunch in the accepted the framed portrait and two books, “Mary, Bass Pro restaurant. We all enjoyed our meals and Mary Quite...The Life and Times of Mary Whitney fellowship of getting to know each other. Phelps 1812-1878” by Jerena East Giffen and “Marking Civil War History in the Ozarks: A Guide to The chartering ceremony and installation of new Civil War Markers and Monuments in Twenty-Four officers began at 1:00 pm and was conducted by Southwest Missouri Counties” by Editor Frances Missouri Department President Dianne Scheffing. At Black. the conclusion of the signing and installation, Linda Widau became the tent’s first President. She thanked everyone for all their help and support in making the Louisa Volker Macklind Tent 24 a reality. She was then presented with gifts from the other Missouri tents which included, an engraved gavel from Tent 22 of Springfield, MO, an engraved Bible from Tent 16 of St. Louis, MO, and a scrapbook and flag from Tent 23 of Macon, MO.
Leslie Bickle, Executive Director of the Mansion and Rose Jones presenting the portrait Past President Rose Jones, Chairman of the Portrait Committee, and members Sally Bueno, Jody Clifton, Connie Irby, Sally McAlear, and Beverly Sauer commissioned Nancy Rose of Springfield, Missouri to paint the portrait. Mary Whitney Phelps was a First Lady and lived in the Mansion. Article submitted by Myrna Fischer, Press Correspondent, Tent 22. Page 43 National Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 P. O. Box 211 Springfield, IL 62705-0211
By Order of:
Carole Morton National President
Attest:
Beth Collier National Secretary
**************************************************** 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.
EILEEN VIOLA SHOUSE WISE ~ REAL DAUGHTER ~ September 25, 1919 ~ May 5, 2013
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