The Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Tammy B. Clemons, State Regent
Dear Chapter Regents,
I am thrilled you will be serving as Regents of your chapters during the first year of my administration! Alabama has wonderful leaders who are dedicated to our state society and promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism on a daily basis. A very special thank you is extended to each of you!
It is hard to believe we are celebrating the final year of our state’s bicentennial. Chapters have done incredible bicentennial events the past two years. I look forward to sharing our stories, the focus of the committee in 2019 and hearing about all your bicentennial events and activities.
As we move Forward in Service to America and begin the third and final year of the Dillon Administration, I am honored to serve as your 40th State Regent and want to tout your many accomplishments in my State Regent’s Report during the 128th Continental Congress in 2019. Patriotism will be the primary focus of this report. I think Alabama Daughters do an outstanding job sponsoring and promoting patriotic activities and I look forward to hearing about each one.
In this packet you will find the forms you will need to submit for your chapter dues and contributions, State Standard of Excellence, credentials for the state conference, report of chapter officers, and notice of a chapter member’s death. All of these are state forms. They will be placed on the state members’ web site, but they are also provided in this packet for your use. If you need to duplicate one, you may make the copy on plain white paper. It is not necessary for copies to be the same color as the form. National forms and the National Information Packet (NIP) may be downloaded from the NSDAR member’s website, www.members.dar.org. The NIP may also be ordered from the DAR Store. In addition, the packet contains flyers from many of our officers and state chairs, who have information to share with you. Please put the packet in a notebook for reference, and share the information from the state chairs with your chapter chairs.
We hope this information will be helpful to you in planning your chapter’s events and activities this year. Please feel free to contact any state officer or state chair if you have any questions. We are always available and eager to help at any time! Tammy Growing and Blooming for Future Generations! TABLE OF CONTENTS - 2018 DISTRICT PACKET
Regent’s Letter………………………………..………Tammy Bradshaw Clemons, ASDAR State Regent
FORMS – PUT IN SAFE PLACE. MEET DEADLINES ASDAR Chapter Officer Report Form (Blue)……………….....……..……Janice Jennings, Corresponding Secretary ASDAR Credentials (Yellow)………………………………..……….……………...... Marlene Lawley, Chair ASDAR Forms & Reports Due ...... Awards and Contest Due Dates………………………………………………………………………………………… State Standard of Excellence (Pink)……………………………………………………………….Ruth Sherrell, Chair
FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHAPTER OFFICERS FROM STATE OFFICERS Chaplain…………………………………………………………………..…………...... Tad Douglas, State Chaplain Recording Secretary……Guidelines for Annual Reports……………….. Anne Parramore, State Recording Secretary Organizing Secretary……Chapter Assessment…………………………...... Mary Lewey, State Organizing Secretary Chapter Treasurer’s Forms (Green)……………………………….…………………….Athelia Gibbs, State Treasurer Historian………………………………………………………………………………...... Terri Dean, State Historian Librarian……………………………………………………………………………….Sandra Rackard, State Librarian
FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHAPTER CHAIRMEN National Committees American Heritage…………………………………………………...……………… ………..Sue Ellen Adams, Chair American History…………………………………………………………….………...... Debbie Kuykendall, Chair American Indians………………………………………………………………………………...... Beth Stewart, Chair Americanism…………………………………………………………………………………….Jessica Maddox, Chair Awards ………………………………………………………………………….…...……….Allison Skipworth, Chair Chapter Development and Revitalization……………………………………………...……………Rita Horton, Chair Community Service……………………………………………………………...……………..……Alice Jones, Chair Conservation………………………………………………………………….…………………..Claire Murphy, Chair DAR Genealogy Preservation…………………………………………….……...…,……...... Marilyn Tucker, Chair DAR Good Citizens……………………………………………………………………………….…Beth Cagle, Chair DAR Museum Outreach……………………………………………………………….……. Martha Ann Whitt, Chair DAR Project Patriot…………………………………………………………………………….……Suzy Koski, Chair DAR Scholarship………………………………………………………………………...... Ann Black, Chair DAR Service for Veterans……………………………………...……….Nancy Williams and Kitty LaBay, Co-Chairs Genealogical Records………………………………………….…………Sandy Carter and Sherry Spurlin, Co-Chairs Historic Preservation………………………………………………………………..………Tricia Montgomery, Chair Insignia……………………………………………………….…………Betty Moore and Lindsey Hudson, Co-Chairs Junior American Citizens……………………………………………...……………………………Susie Keller, Chair Junior Membership……………………………………………...…………………………Malinda Shackelford, Chair Lineage Research……………………………………………………Lisa Bucklin and Margaret McGough, Co-Chairs Literacy Promotion……………………………………………….…………………...…………Rose Ann Goss, Chair Membership……………………………………………………………………………….……Patrice Donnelly, Chair National Defense………………………………………………………………….……….………..Kaye Sutley, Chair Public Relations and Media……………………………………………………...…………...…..Heather Green, Chair Service to America…………………………………………………………………...………….Sharon DeVine, Chair Volunteer Genealogists…………………………………………...………..Shelby Bailey and Cindi Akins, Co-Chairs Volunteer Information Specialists..………………………………………Sheila Barbuck and Amy Martin, Co-Chairs Women’s Issues……………………………………………………………...……………...Michele Yarbrough, Chair
Special Committees Community Classroom…………………………………………………………….……….………Sarah Bryant, Chair Special Projects Grants…………………………………………………..…………………Kimberly Alexander, Chair
State Committees Alabama Day Essay Contest……………………………………………………………………Lynne Willimas, Chair SAR Liaison………………………………………………………………………….…………Linda Graham, Chair
Other Organizations Cameo Society………………………..…………………………………………………..Carolyn Dunaway, Treasurer
Check the contents of your packet. If an item is missing, Please let the Corresponding Secretary know IMMEDIATELY. Janice Ausbrooks Jennings, ASDAR Corresponding Secretary 102 Holbrook Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806-4083 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (256) 716-0706
2019 – 2020 CHAPTER OFFICER REPORT FORM Please fill in completely yearly (this is not the same as National form) and submit by APRIL 30, 2019 Send one copy: Janice Ausbrooks Jennings, ASDAR Corresponding Secretary 102 Holbrook Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35806-4083 e-Mail: [email protected] Send one copy: Clariece Boyd Lilly, ASDAR Second Vice State Regent 32511 Waterview Drive E Unit 9B, Loxley, AL 36551-2576 e-Mail: [email protected] ∗ Include email address for ALL officers who have email.
FILL IN THIS SECTION COMPLETELY. Please Print. Chapter: Location: Date taking office: Term of office (give years – i.e. 2019-2021):
REGENT
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address*
National is disseminating information and updates via email to chapters and regents on a regular basis. They are quite adamant about desiring email contacts for ALL chapters and regents. If you, as regent, or your incoming regent, does NOT have email, please canvas your membership for an email contact who will convey messages from state and national to the regent in a timely manner. Please give below: Name, email contact for regent Email address
VICE REGENT
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address
SECOND VICE REGENT (if applicable)
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address
CHAPLAIN
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address RECORDING SECRETARY
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address
TREASURER
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address
REGISTRAR
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address
HISTORIAN
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address
LIBRARIAN
NAMES: Last First Middle
Street Address City & State (other than AL) Zip plus four ( ) ( )
Home telephone Work/Cell telephone Email address
THE ALABAMA SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Please read Instructions for filling out carefully and CREDENTIALS completely. 2019 STATE CONFERENCE BOTH COPIES OF CREDENTIAL FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED CLEARLY ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BELOW
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO REPRESENT HER CHAPTER A REGENT, FIRST VICE REGENT, DELEGATE OR ALTERNATE: (1) Must have been a member of her chapter for one year. (2) Must be credited with payment of dues for the current year on the books of the State Treasurer by FEBRUARY 1, (3) and, except for Regent and First Vice Regent, must have been elected a delegate or an alternate on or before FEBRUARY 2.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER ELECTION MAIL COMPLETED DESIGNATED CREDENTIAL FORM TO: ASDAR State Regent: ASDAR Credentials Chairman: Tammy B. Clemons Marlene Lawley 240 Suncrest Road 1661 Old Cahaba Court Grant, Alabama 35747-5002 Helena, Alabama 35080-7055
PLEASE NOTE: To chapters filling out the form using the computer disk. Use the backs of the forms found in the Fall packet for printing your credentials. They have been left blank for this purpose. This will allow your credentials to be the proper color for this year. You will not be penalized if you are unable to do this and have to print your credentials on white paper.
The voting representation of each chapter at the State Conference shall be according to the following schedule: Chapter Membership Representation Total Number Regent # Delegates #Alternates Votes 12-19 Regent + 2 delegates 4 3 votes 20-49 Regent + 5 delegates 10 6 votes 50-99 Regent + 8 delegates 16 9 votes 100-149 Regent + 11 delegates 22 12 votes 150-199 Regent + 14 delegates 28 15 votes 200-249 Regent + 17 delegates 34 18 votes 250-299 Regent + 20 delegates 40 21 votes 300 + Regent + Add 1 delegate per 50 members votes
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CREDENTIALS READ CAREFULLY REMEMBER DEADLINES (Please refer to ASDAR Yearbook, Bylaws Section, Article VII, Sections 3, 4, 5)
1) Credentials Certification is the second part of the registration process at state conference. Delegates must sign in the credentials notebook and receive a Delegate ribbon before they can vote. Alternates should sign in also to be eligible to replace a delegate.
2) State officers and regents automatically have a vote by virtue of their office. State chairmen do not. Vice-Regents may take the place of regents but otherwise must be listed as delegates to vote.
3) One each of the two credential forms, bearing the names of all elected delegates and alternates, must be mailed to the state regent and the credentials state chair. and postmarked no later than February 5, 2019
4) If chapter dues are not credited upon the books of the state treasurer by February 1, 2019 no chapter member may vote (including regents and state officers.) If no credentials form is sent in, neither the regent nor chapter delegates may vote. If credential forms arrive late, no chapter delegates may vote.
5) Only those delegates and alternates listed on the credentials form at state conference will be allowed to vote at district meetings in the fall of 2019. In the case of regents going out of office after state conference, the new regent will vote at the district meeting by virtue of the office. ALABAMA SOCIETY TYPE or PRINT DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CLEARLY. TWO COPIES CREDENTIALS must be completed. 2019 STATE CONFERENCE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS on accompanying sheet. This copy to State Regent
NAME OF CHAPTER: LOCATION:
CHAPTER REGENT:
CHAPTER VICE REGENT:
This is to certify that on (Month) ______(Day) ______, 201__, this chapter elected the following named delegates and alternates to the state conference.
These two signatures MUST be personally written by the chapter officers designated: Membership # as of January 1, 2019______
REGENT: ______
TREASURER: ______
DELEGATES COLUMN ALTERNATES COLUMN Do NOT repeat name of Regent. List only two alternates for each voter In the absence of the Regent, the First Vice Regent is entitled in the order designated by the chapter: First, Second, etc. to represent the chapter by virtue of office
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List any additional delegates/alternates on the reverse side. ALABAMA SOCIETY TYPE or PRINT DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CLEARLY. TWO COPIES CREDENTIALS must be completed. 2019 STATE CONFERENCE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS on accompanying sheet. This copy to State Credentials Chair.
NAME OF CHAPTER: LOCATION:
CHAPTER REGENT:
CHAPTER VICE REGENT:
This is to certify that on (Month) ______(Day) ______, 201__, this chapter elected the following named delegates and alternates to the state conference.
These two signatures MUST be personally written by the chapter officers designated: Membership as of January 1, 2019______
REGENT: ______
TREASURER: ______
DELEGATES COLUMN ALTERNATES COLUMN Do NOT repeat name of Regent. List only two alternates for each voter In the absence of the Regent, the First Vice Regent is entitled in the order designated by the chapter: First, Second, etc. to represent the chapter by virtue of office
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List any additional delegates/alternates on the reverse side. FORMS AND REPORTS DUE IN 2018 -19
Reporting Period: January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018
MOST FORMS AND LETTERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE FALL 2018 DISTRICT PACKET OR THE NATIONAL INFORMATION PACKET (NIP)
1. STATE TREASURER FORM 1 Due before:………….December 1, 2018
2. STATE TREASURER FORM 2 Due before:………….December 1, 2018 Athelia Woodall Gibbs (256) 482-4495 1008 Lawrence Cove Road [email protected] Eva, AL 35621-7243
3. CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2018
Due on or before… January 31, 2019 (Complete as part of CMR on e-Membership)
For Information Peggy Snoddy Johnson (256) 585-1635 9719 Dolphin Dr. SE [email protected] Huntsville, AL 35802-3216
4. STATE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE REPORT FORM
Due before…February 1, 2019 (Chapter Regent and treasurer’s signature required)
Ruth Sherrell (251) 937-5490 60075 Hwy 59 [email protected] Stockton, AL 36579-4314
5. ASDAR CREDENTIALS REPORT FORM (2 copies)
Due before…………….February 1, 2019 (Regent and Treasurer’s signature)
Mail 1 copy to: Tammy Bradshaw Clemons, State Regent (256) 527-0531 240 Suncrest Road [email protected] Grant, AL 35747-5002
Mail 1 copy to: Marlene Lawley (205)621-2493 1661 Old Cahaba Court [email protected] Helena, Al 35080-7055
6. CHAPTER MASTER REPORT
Due no later…………January 31, 2019 (Complete and submit CMR on e-membership.)
7. NATIONAL CREDENTIALS for CONTINENTAL CONGRESS (National Chapter Credentials Form will be mailed to the Chapter Regent) Due before……April 15, 2019 (Mail 2 copies)
Mail one copy to: Organizing Secretary General, Membership Services 1776 D St. NW Washington, D.C. 20006-5303
one copy to: Tammy Bradshaw Clemons, State Regent
8. ASDAR CHAPTER OFFICER REPORT FORM
Due before………April 30, 2019 (Mail 2 copies)
Mail one copy to: Janice Ausbrooks Jennings (256) 716-0706 102 Holbrook Drive Huntsville, AL 35806-4083
one copy to: Clariece Boyd Lilly (251) 454-2996 32511 Waterview Drive E Unit 9B Loxley, AL 36551-2576
Awards and Contest Due Dates
When an award is sent directly to the national chair, national vice chair or an NSDAR Officer notify the state chair and the state awards chair as a courtesy.
Committee Award or Contest Due Date Sent to
NSDAR Founders Medals Reviewed June, Oct and Feb Reporter General
Historian Outstanding Teacher of American History November 5, 2018 State Historian DAR History Award Medal On going Historian General NSDAR Excellence in American History Book Prior to December 15th Historian General
Alabama Day Alabama Day Essay December 31, 2018 State Chair
American Heritage Women in the Arts Recognition On going State Regent approval Arts and Sculpture Mail between Jan 2- Feb. 15 National Vice Chair Crafts Mail between Jan 2- Feb. 15 National Vice Chair Fiber Arts Postmarked by January 28, 2019 State Chair Literature and Drama Mail between Jan 2- Feb. 15 National Vice Chair Music Mail between Jan 2- Feb. 15 National Vice Chair
American History American History Essay Contest December 4, 2018 State Chair Christopher Columbus Essay Contest December 4, 2018 State Chair Women in History On going State Chair
Americanism DAR Medal of Honor On going State Chair Americanism On going State Chair
Commemorative Events Best Event Program Supplement to CMR State Chair
Community Service Community Service Award On going, reported calendar year State Chair
Conservation Conservation Medal Award On going State Chair Chapter Contest March 15 National chair
Constitution Week Chapter Contest (see members’ website for list of categories) January 31, 2019 Part of CMR Outstanding Scrapbook Postmarked by February 3, 2019 State Chair
DAR Good Citizen Good Citizen Scholarship Essay Chapter winner to district chair December 10, 2018 State division chair
DAR Service for Vets Outstanding Veterans Volunteer Award December 1, 2018 State Chair K LaBay Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award December 1, 2018 State Chair K LaBay Outstanding DAR Service for Veterans Award December 1, 2018 State Chair K LaBay CMR Supplements (Photos, press, etc) February 1, 2019 State Chair N Williams
Historic Preservation Historic Preservation Medal On going National Chair Historic Preservation Recognition Award On going National Vice Chair Historic Preservation Project Contest January 5, 2019 State Chair
Junior American Citizen (JAC) categories listed on the website January 1, 2019 State Chair
Junior Membership Outstanding Junior Member Postmarked by October 31, 2018 State Chair
Literacy Contest Literacy Promotion Comm Outstanding Service January 22, 2019 State Chair
National Defense DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal On going State Chair DAR Youth Citizenship On going Purchase from DAR Store ROTC Cadet Medals On going Purchase from DAR Store Cadet Medals On going Purchase from DAR Store
Public Relations National Media and Entertainment Award March 1, 2019 National Vice Chair
Scholarships ASDAR Scholarship January 8, 2019 State Chair DAR Scholarships- See national website for list Postmarked by February 10, 2019 National Vice Chair
Women’s Issues Essay Contests (all three areas) January 19, 2019 State Chair
Special Projects Grants- application must be postmarked by December 31st and mailed to the national chair.
STATE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE 2018 Ruth Sherrell, Chair 60075 Hwy 59 N., Stockton, AL 36579 [email protected] (251) 937-5490
The reporting period for this form is January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. This form is due by February 1, 2019.
All chapters should submit the State Standard of Excellence form whether they meet the certificate criteria or not.
CHAPTER______DISTRICT______
CRITERIA POINTS
1. The chapter regent or first vice regent attended at least one State Board of Management meeting. ____yes (10 points) _____no (0 points) ______
2. Calculate the percentage of members who attended the Meeting of the Districts on August 11, 2018, based on membership total on January 1, 2018. Select the number of points based on the following scale: 1% of members attended = 1 point 2% of members attended =2 points 3% of members attended =3 points 4% of members attended =4 points 5% of members attended =5 points 6% of members attended =6 points 7% of members attended =7 points 8% of members attended =8 points 9% of members attended =9 points 10% of members or more attended =10 points ______
The number of delegates (total voters) who may represent a chapter as listed in the bylaws: Number of Chapter Members Representation Total Voters
12 through 19 Regent + 2 Delegates 3 Voters
20 through 49 Regent + 5 Delegates 6 Voters
50 through 99 Regent + 8 Delegates 9 Voters
100 through 149 Regent + 11 Delegates 12 Voters
150 through 199 Regent + 14 Delegates 15 Voters
200 through 249 Regent + 17 Delegates 18 Voters
250 through 300 Regent + 20 Delegates 21 Voters
3. The total number of voters from the chapter who attended the State Conference in March, 2018, equaled the total number the chapter is allowed. (Use the “Total Voters” to determine the number required. Note that one voter must be the chapter regent or vice regent.) ____yes (10 points) ___no (0 points) ______
STATE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE 2018 (CON’T)
4. Calculate the percentage of members who attended the 2018 State Conference, based on the membership total on January 1, 2018. Select the number of points awarded based on the following scale: 1% of members attended = 1 point 2% of members attended =2 points 3% of members attended =3 points 4% of members attended =4 points 5% of members attended =5 points 6% of members attended =6 points 7% of members attended =7 points 8% of members attended =8 points 9% of members attended =9 points 10% of members or more attended =10 points ______5. The chapter or individual chapter members purchased two copies of the ASDAR Yearbook. ____yes (10 points) ____no (0 points) ______
6. The chapter opened all business meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, the American’s Creed, and the DAR ritual. ____yes (5 points) ____no (0 points) ______
7. The chapter completed the Chapter Master Report for 2018 and submitted the report by January 31, 2019. __yes (20 points) ____no (0 points) ______
8. The chapter treasurer sent state dues to the state treasurer postmarked by December 1, 2018. ____yes ( 20 points) ____no (0 points).
9. The chapter regent submitted the Regent’s Report for the State Yearbook by March 12, 2018. ____yes (10 points) _____ no (0 points) ______
10. The chapter honored Alabama during 2018. Activities could include having a program on Alabama history, people, places, or stories; donating books about Alabama history or genealogy; participating in a commemorative event; restoring a building or cemetery; or honoring Alabama in some other way. ____yes (10 points) _____no (0 points) ______
11. The chapter contributed a minimum of $5.00 to the Alabama State Society C.A.R. ____yes (10 points) _____no (0 points) ______
12. The chapter provided a monetary or in-kind donation or service to a VA Hospital, veterans’ nursing home, or other charitable organization which serves veterans. ____yes (10 points) _____no (0 points) ______
13. The chapter contributed a minimum of $5.00 to the ASDAR Alabama Room Fund with Treasurer’s Form 2. ____yes (5 points) _____no (0 points) ______
STATE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE 2018 (CON’T)
14. The chapter regent shared the State Regent’s Message with chapter members each month by group email, US mail, printed copies, or reading at chapter meetings. ____yes (10 points) _____no (0 points) ______
TOTAL POINTS
______Chapter Treasurer’s Signature
______Chapter Regent’s Signature
Certificates are awarded for 120 points or more. Reports must be signed by the Chapter Regent and Treasurer. ALABAMA SOCIETY Of the DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Flora “Tad” Riddle Douglas, Chaplain 1864 Patton Chapel Road Birmingham, AL 35226-3317 (205) 908-8650 – [email protected]
Dear Chapter Chaplains,
Congratulations on serving your chapter in this capacity. What a privilege and honor to be the spiritual leader of your chapter! I pray that God would bless and multiply your efforts giving you spiritual freshness and discernment. God has abundant blessing in store for you as you see Him work wonders through your being available to pray!
Please provide this letter and the attached forms to your Chapter Chaplain. Note: All forms have been updated for 2018. In addition to fulfilling their responsibilities as Chaplain as stated in CHG-1000, Instructions for Chapter Chaplains (copy attached instructions) found in the National Information Packet 2018-Part II, please ask them to assist me by promptly sending me the following information:
1. REPORT OF DEATH (copy attached form): You must provide this information for your deceased Daughter to be included in the State Conference Memorial Roll Call. Information must be received no later than February 1, 2019. This form also includes necessary information for me to send sympathy cards to next of kin.
2. REPORT OF BIRTHDAY (copy attached form): I will send cards to your members who are 90 or 100 years old or above when you provide the name, address, and information each year in a timely manner.
The NSDAR Chaplain General will also send greetings to members celebrating 90th and 100th birthdays if the information is sent on the NSDAR CHAPTER CHAPLAIN REPORT FORM (copy attached form) by the 10th of the month previous to the birth month. This form is also available on the members’website: http://www.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/darnet/forms/CHG-1003.pdf.
3. OTHER REQUESTS Please notify me, after receiving permission from the person involved, if you have a member who is ill, lost a close family member, or has special prayer needs. I need to know when our DAR family needs prayerful support.
Activities for your Chapter to carry out our National emphasis on God, Home and Country: Open meetings with scripture, prayer and Ritual Give sunshine report on members Contact ill or bereaved members and send cards when appropriate Contact family when member dies and attend funeral or visitation if possible Send birthday greetings to 90+ members Mark deceased member’s grave and invite their family to attend Pray for our military and our nation
Dates to Remember: NSDAR Day of Prayer—Sunday, October 14, 2018 National Day of Prayer—Thursday, May 3, 2019
State Regent’s Symbol and Scripture Selections: Symbol—Red rose Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 4:9 Deuteronomy 32:7 1 Timothy 6:20 Galatians 6:9
If I can assist you in any way, please don’t hesitate to ask.
“Call unto Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things that you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Ann Turner Dillon, President General
CHAPLAIN GENERAL —H Pamela Rouse WriHght 6218 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77057–4416 (713) 780–3785 [email protected]
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHAPTER CHAPLAINS
Chaplains should read the following carefully:
1. The chapter chaplain report form should be used by all chapter chaplains (no matter what forms are used on the chapter and state levels) to request 90 or 100 year birthday greetings or report deaths of current or past members of the National Board of Management to the Chaplain General. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. Requests for birthday greetings must be received prior to the 10th of the month previous to the birthday. (If the birthday is October 13, please send the request by September 10.) Belated greetings beyond one month will not be sent.
3. The Chaplain General, if notified in time, sends greetings to members age 90, 100 and beyond 100. State and chapter chaplains are encouraged to send greetings to members celebrating birthdays 91–99. Do not send the Birthday Greeting Request months ahead, thus preventing a greeting reaching the family of a deceased member.
4. All chapters are responsible for reporting deaths through eMembership .
5. The chapter chaplain’s report form is used to report only deaths of current or past members of the National Board of Management (Executive Officer, Honorary President General, past Executive Officer, Vice President General, Honorary Vice President General, past Vice President General, State Regent or Honorary State Regent) to the Chaplain General. The State Chaplain and State Regent must also be notified of these deaths. The State Regent is responsible for notifying the Office of the President General.
6. Please do not cut the report into strips as this complicates the filing procedure.
7. Verify that the member’s entire name (first, maiden or middle, and last) is given and her address is current and spelled correctly .
8. Please use the chapter code with state abbreviation (e.g., 4–009–WV) to distinguish between the location of the chapter and the member’s address. Quite often, members do not live where their chapters are located.
9. Please write dates as follows: month, date, and year (e.g., Sept. 4, 2018).
10. You may email the form to the address above. The Chaplain General will verify receipt within three days. Please email a second time if you receive no response. Kindly choose to send the form either via email or snail mail delivery, and not both.
Document No. CHG -1000 (Revised March 2018) (0518–200-PS
National Information Packet 2018 • PART II National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Ann Turner Dillon, President General
CHAPLAIN GENERAL —H Pamela Rouse WriHght 6218 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77057–4416 (713) 780–3785 [email protected] BIRTHDAY GREETING REQUEST o 90th Birthday Greeting o 100th Birthday Greeting o 10 0+ Birthday Greeting Greeting for members ages 91 –99 are sent by the State Chaplain . Recipient’s Name ______Preferred Name ______National No. ______Member’s Birthday ______(Month) ______(Day) ______(Year) Street Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Personal Fact about Recipient ______o Married o Single o Widowed Greeting requested by ______National Number ______NECROLOGY REPORT Members or Past Members of the National Board of Management Use this form to notify the Chaplain General only when deaths occur for a current or past Executive Officer, Honorary President General, Vice President General, Honorary Vice President General, State Regent or Honorary State Regent. Condolences will be sent to these families. Please reproduce this form as needed. All other notes of condolence are sent at the chapter and state levels. Name , Last First Maiden Husband’s full name Husband deceased? o Yes o No Address Street City State Zip code Date of death Location of death Month–Day–Year (e.g. September 4, 1999) Chapter National Number Next of kin 1) Relationship
Address Street City State Zip code 2) Relationship Address Street City State Zip code Indicate the dates the officer served (to be included in the Memorial Service Program). State Vice Regent State Regen t______Vice President Genera l Honorary Vice President General ______Executive Office Name of office ______Executive Office Name of office ______
Submitted by ______Phone ( ) E-mail
Document No. CHG-1003 (Revised April 2018) (0518–GD)
National Information Packet 2018 • PART II THE ALABAMA SOCIETY Of the DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Flora (Tad) Riddle Douglas, Chaplain 1864 Patton Chapel Road Hoover, Alabama 35226-3317 (205) 822-7813 [email protected]
REPORT OF BIRTHDAY NINETY YEARS OR MORE
Please mail this form to the Alabama State Chaplain
Date of Birth:______
Honored Daughter: (Miss/Mrs.)______
Address:______
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Chapter:______Chapter Code:______
Chapter Chaplain:______
Address:______
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Telephone:______Email:______
Date Reported to State Chaplain______
Thanks for remembering these special Daughters!
THE ALABAMA SOCIETY Of the DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Flora (Tad) Riddle Douglas, Chaplain 1864 Patton Chapel Road Hoover, Alabama 35226-3317 (205) 822-7813 [email protected]
REPORT OF DEATH
Please mail this form to the Alabama State Chaplain
Deceased Daughter______
Husband’s Name (if applicable)______
Chapter______Chapter Code______
National Number______Length of Membership______
Date of Birth______Date of Death______
State or National Office______
National Board of Management Member?______
Next of Kin______Relationship______
Address______
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Chapter Chaplain______
Telephone______Email______
REMIND YOUR CHAPTER REGISTRAR to also report this member’s death to the Office of the Organizing Secretary General via the e-Membership Web Site http://emembership.dar.org/.
2018-2019 GUIDELINES FOR ANNUAL REPORTS FOR STATE OFFICERS, CHAPTER REGENTS AND STATE COMMITTEE CHAIRS REPORTS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 10, 2019
Reports should be submitted in Microsoft Word format or on a disc OR mailed as a Word attachment. If a chapter does not have this capability, two typed copies, unfolded, should be submitted. Reports may be given to the State Recording Secretary at State Conference, mailed or emailed before the deadline to:
ANNE HAEDICKE PARRAMORE 9713 ROSALIE DRIVE MONTGOMERY, AL 36117-5154 PHONE: (334) 279-7544 EMAIL: [email protected]
Your yearbook report should give chapter highlights of this past year, including interesting projects, programs, awards received and given, and any other interesting activities you sponsored or participated in.
Please adhere to the following guidelines: (Please note when to use all capitals, bold and italics in the following samples) 1) HEADING; OFFICER REPORTS; REGENT Tammy Bradshaw Clemons
REGENTS’ REPORTS: FORT MIMS ~ STOCKTON ~ 3028AL Organized by June Whiting Slaughter, 1949 Mary Garner Williams, Regent
COMMITTEE REPORTS NEW HORIZONS Rebecca DeWine Riddick, Chair
2) SINGLE SPACE COMPLETE REPORT—Indent 5 spaces for each paragraph.
3) LIMIT REPORT TO 500 WORDS
4) REFER TO PAST STATE YEARBOOKS FOR EXAMPLES OF REPORTS. You will note the reports are in paragraph format, no bullets, no space before and after single space. The reports are not in all CAPITAL letters, not in SCRIPT or other fancy font, not in all bold type, and all are in size 12 font. Please use Times New Roman font, black with justified margins. Thank you!!! Chapter Assessment of Activities and Goals:
1. Strengths: A. Name one strength your chapter has that you plan to keep strong throughout the next year.
B. Name one thing your chapter can do to keep that strength.
2. Weakness: A. Name one weakness your chapter has.
B. Think of one action your chapter can do to improve that weakness.
3. Publicity: A. How do you project a public profile to keep others aware of your events?
B. Do you use Social Media? How could you improve in this area?
4. Actions: A. Gain members- How can you work together to gain new members?
B. Train: How can you educate current members so they will be willing to step up to the plate and be more involved?
C. Retain members: This is the life of DAR. How can you secure your chapter’s future by recognizing member accomplishments and keeping them informed?
Please complete and return by February 1, 2019 to Mary Lewey, 6836 Candlewood Lane, Trussville, AL 35173-1793. You may scan and email to [email protected] if you prefer. THANKS!!! CHAPTER TREASURERS 2018- 2019
1. GENERAL INFORMATION: Comprehensive instructions entitled Guide for Chapter Treasurers and Chapter Registrars (revised July 2015) may be downloaded at the Members only website. It will be under Treasurer’s Forms. It is Document No. TG-3000.
Please use forms provided in the 2018- 2019 ASDAR Fall Packet, National Information Packet, or downloaded from http://members.dar.org. Destroy all outdated forms.
Using the password provided by NSDAR, log onto http://emembership.dar.org for membership reports, members’ information, magazine subscription data, and more.
Each chapter must submit an annual audited financial statement to the State Treasurer. The auditor is not required to be a CPA. The chapter chooses its own fiscal year. An audit statement signed by the audit committee should accompany the financial statement.
All chapters must file either an annual information return (IRS Forms 990-EZ or Form 990) or an annual notification (IRS Form 990-N) with the IRS. Your chapter’s annual gross receipts determine which form you will file. If your chapter normally receives less than $50,000 during your fiscal year, file the IRS Form 990-N at the close of your fiscal year. Each Chapter should log onto http://epostcard.form990.org in order to file the 990-N. You must know your chapter’s EIN (Employer Identification Number) in order to file. If you are unsure of your EIN, please contact the state treasurer, and she will provide it to you.
You should also forward to your State Treasurer a copy of the form that the IRS will send you saying they have accepted you 990EZ or 990 Postcard filing.
2. DATES TO REMEMBER:
December 1, 2018: NSDAR Dues. $40.00 per member. National Dues are sent to the Office of the Organizing Secretary General, Membership Services with a check payable to the Treasurer General, NSDAR. Follow the instructions received from National with the Chapter Dues Worksheet download. Dues must be sent with the Chapter Dues Invoice postmarked on or before December 1st. You should download this form in August or September from e-membership.
December 1, 2018: State Dues. $8.00 per member mailed to your state treasurer. Please use the 2018-2019 ASDAR Treasurer’s Form 1. National dues remitted after December 1st should be sent promptly using the OSG-1003 Dues Remittance Form. State dues remitted after December 1st should be sent promptly using the 2018-2019 ASDAR Treasurer’s Form 1.
Contributions for the Chapter Achievement Award, President General’s Project, State Regent’s Project. And State Standard of Excellence due on December 1, 2018 to your State Treasurer. Use 2018-2019 ASDAR Treasurer’s Form 2.
Personal and chapter contributions and donations should be made directly to NSDAR. This form (DEV-1003) should be mailed to: Office of Development, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006-5303 or you may make a donation over the phone. These must be in by Dec. 31, 2018 to earn chapter achievement points.
Donations for KDS DAR School, other than donations for the State Regent’s Project at KDS, should be mailed directly to KDS. State Regent Project donations should be made payable to the ASDAR Treasurer and sent to the state treasurer. Specify on the check if it is to be allocated to the MINDSTEM project at KDS.
Any information you should require in addition, please call or e-mail your state treasurer, Athelia Gibbs, 256-482-4495 or email [email protected].
2018- 2019 ASDAR Treasurer’s Form 1
ASDAR Dues
Mail to: Athelia W. Gibbs, State Treasurer 1008 Lawrence Cove Road Eva, AL 35621-7243
Date ______
Chapter ______Chapter Code ______
Chapter Treasurer: ______
Address ______Street Address City State Zip Code
Telephone number and best time to call: ______
E-mail: ______
End of your fiscal year______
ASDAR Dues:
______of members x $8.00 = $ ______
Please mail your dues to the state treasurer on or before December 1st, 2018.
Please make copies of this form to send in with late state dues.
2018 ASDAR Treasurer’s Form 2 Chapter Achievement Award (CAA) Contributions, President General’s Project, State Regent’s Project, and State Standard of Excellence
Mail contributions no later than December 1, 2018, to Athelia Gibbs, 1008 Lawrence Cove Rd, Eva, AL 35621-7243, or contact the state treasurer at [email protected] if you have questions.
Signature of Treasurer or Regent Address
E-mail Address Telephone # (including area code)
Chapter Name and Code Date
Chapter Achievement Award Contributions
Chapter Contributions. All are required for full credit of 135 points on CAA. Corresponds to Chapter Master Report: Chapter Achievement Awards – Section 3, Chapter Contributions Required.
$ 3. A. Historic Programs and Funds ($25.00 minimum) 3. B. Educational Programs and Funds ($25.00 minimum) 3. C. Patriotic Programs and Funds ($5.00 minimum) 3. D. Membership Programs and Administrative Funds ($20.00 minimum)
President General’s Project (Year 3 of 3)
$ $2.50 per year per member (total of $7.50 per member for three-year term), using the chapter’s Official Membership Count on January 1, 2017. Your chapter’s Official Membership Count remains unchanged during the three-year period and is posted on http://emembership.dar.org, or you can contact the state treasurer for this information. The President General's Project, “Moving Forward in Service to America!” expresses the ideals and true spirit of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Chapters and individual members can help preserve our historic complex of buildings, support membership and training, and continue the financial grant program by supporting the President General's Project. REMEMBER, IF YOUR CHAPTER RECEIVED A 100% CERTIFICATE FROM THE PRESIDENT GENERAL, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY.
State Regent’s Project (Year 1 of 3)
$ $1.50 per year per member (total of $4.50 per member for three-year term), using the chapter’s membership count on January 1, 2019. This membership count remains unchanged during the three-year period. The goals of the State Regent’s Project are to nurture the growth of our chapters and to support historic preservation, education, and patriotism. through projects. which celebrate our roots, enhance education at KDS, and support deploying and returning military and veterans.
State Standard of Excellence
$ Alabama Room (located in the DAR Museum in Washington, D.C.). $5 minimum contribution per chapter.
______In order to achieve points on the State Standard of Excellence for donations to the Alabama Society Children of the American Revolution, mail your Alabama Society C.A.R. donations to: William Clement, 2545 Dunmore Drive, Hoover, AL 35526. Make your check payable to A.S.C.A.R. Do not mail A.S.C.A.R. donation to the DAR state treasurer. Please check if done.
$ ______Magazine Ad donation for 2018. $40.00 minimum required per chapter. If already paid, please list check # and date paid. ______
$ TOTAL You may total your contributions and write one check, payable to “ASDAR” Mail to: Athelia Woodall Gibbs, 1008 Lawrence Cove Rd, Eva, AL 35621-7242 no later than December 1, 2018.
Information from your ASDAR Historian Terri Dean
I am excited and honored to serve as your State Historian. Please take note of the following deadlines.
The deadline for nominating a teacher of American History for the Outstanding Teacher of American History Award is Monday, November 5, 2018. I want to urge each chapter to nominate a deserving teacher. Remember to get your nomination packet to me by November 5, 2018.
A person or group who has researched and promoted American History in a way that advances our understanding of the nation’s past and has exhibited significant contributions beyond those required for paid employment may be submitted for the DAR History Award Medal. The Historian General asks to be given six months for processing a request for this medal.
The NSDAR Excellence in American History Book Award is given to a distinguished historical literary work on non-fiction and biographical works. The deadline for application is prior to December 15, 2018.
If you plan to mark a grave this year, please complete all the appropriate paperwork. There is a form to be sent to National when a grave is marked.
I look forward to a productive and exciting year. Please contact me with any questions or clarifications you may need. Be a Friend to our DAR Library
Since 1896 Library hours at 1776 D. St. Washington D.C. are Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Saturday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Library is closed on all Federal Holidays. THE LIBRARY IS OPEN AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND DAR MEMBERS.
What would we do without books? Here are some ways you may help our DAR Library. Please remember that all donations of books, manuscripts, maps, microforms or like items must be approved before sending to National. Fill out the online DAR Library Gift Approval and Donation Form which is a printable form that you may email to National. Please send a copy of all requests and donations to your ASDAR State Librarian: Sandra Ard Rackard 2521 Greenbriar Court Semmes, AL 36575-6306 [email protected] (251) 751-7449
Of Special Interest are the following: 1. Genealogy and family history 6. Local history, record abstracts, etc. 2. State history, record abstracts, etc. 7. U.S. history, record abstracts, etc. 3. Records and histories of religious groups 8. U.S. women history and denominations: church histories 9. History of the Revolutionary War era 4. Historical and genealogical periodicals, 10. Biographies of major figures in U.S. Newsletters, journals, yearbooks, etc. history 5. Ethnic-American history and genealogy 11. Native American history and genealogy
DAR has a wish list of over 400 books you may choose to purchase listed on the DAR Members website The titles and prices of these books are listed. These books will give us all additional research capabilities. If each ASDAR member makes a contribution, Alabama will receive the recognition it deserves. If you make a $200.00 donation to the DAR library, you may purchase the Friends of the Library pin. AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE
Sue Ellen H. Adams, Chairman 11307 Dellcrest Dr., SE Huntsville, AL 35803-1605 256-883-2877 [email protected]
The American Heritage Committee seeks to preserve our rich American heritage in the fields of art and sculpture, crafts, drama and literature, fiber arts, and music. You are encouraged to have programs on these topics at your Chapter meetings and to enter your works in the contests for each of these areas.
The theme for the 2018 – 2019 American Heritage contests is "Honoring Our Patriots While Preserving Our Family Stories." The theme for the Historic Costume division is “The Era of the Revolution,” and the time period is 1773 – 1783.
Please note that judges will be looking for construction photos within the art and sculpture, crafts, and fiber arts categories. Each historic costume entry needs to incorporate the overall theme of the contest within the entry.
The Fiber Arts competition has added two new categories: Quilt Top – not quilted or bound, machine or hand pieced Rug Making – hooked woven, or any other technique.
The Music competition will have only two categories this year, Instrumental & Vocal. Music – Other has been removed.
Further instructions for each competition can be found on the DAR members website under American Heritage Committee. The forms which must accompany each entry are in the NIP (National Information Packet,) which is also on the members website.
Entries in all categories except Fiber Arts are to be sent to the National Vice Chair of the category and must be submitted between January 2 and February 15, 2019.
* Please note that a copy of each non Fiber Arts entry must be sent to the State Chairman.*
Fiber Arts entries are to be sent to State Chairman Sue Ellen Adams at the above address, with a postmark no later than January 28, 2019. Entries with a later date cannot be considered.
The Women in the Arts Recognition Award is a non-competitive recognition award with no timeline for applications. These nominations are to be sent to the National Vice Chair of this award, with a copy sent to the State Chairman.
Please feel free to contact the State Chairman at the above address with any questions.
Let’s show off the many talents of our Alabama Daughters with entries in all of the categories!
American History Committee Alabama Chair - Contact: Debbie Jones-Kuykendall [email protected], 2010 Foxgate Rd. Mobile, Alabama 36695-9224
4 Areas of responsibility of the Chapter American History Chair:
Assist the chapter in providing topics for programs in American History Contact Schools about entering the American History and Christopher Columbus Essay Contest Nominate deserving women to “Women in History” website
***Please note that Recognition for the Outstanding Teacher of American History is with the State Historian and DAR Good Citizen is with Good Citizen Committee! Do not send to American History Chair! See their deadlines.
Essay Contest
Both Essay Contests: Due to Debbie Kuykendall on December 4, 2018 (NEW DATE) • Contact the schools in your area 2 to 3 weeks AFTER school starts with the information. This allows teachers time to orient students to the new school year and complete class rosters and changes. • Create your timeline to give your local judges time to judge the essays and then have winning essays and judges scoring sheets mailed to Debbie Kuykendall by DEC. 4, 2018. Include the 3 judges’ sheets with winner! • ASDAR Contests and NSDAR have new dates so that causes for the new dates in the timeline. FOLLOW ALL RULES FROM NSDAR EXPLICITLY!!! • Publicize this contest in public areas, include, but not limited to libraries, Social Studies Supervisors, and Social Studies Department Chairs. Most of these contacts will be listed on the schools’ websites. • Use all forms from the NSDAR Website. Go to DAR members’ site on the website. Choose committees from the top. Then under committees, choose American History. • Supplies for this, like certificates and pins are on the NSDAR/American History website.
American History Essay - Grades 5, 6, 7, & 8 (Send in an essay winner for each grade = 4 essays) TITLE: “The Women’s Suffrage Campaign”
Topic: The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the United States Congress on June 4, 1919, and was ratified on August 18, 1920. This amendment granted all American women the right to vote and hold elective office. Many Americans at the time viewed this as a radical change to the U.S. Constitution. Imagine you are living in 1919 while the women's suffrage campaigns were having impact on Americans politically and socially. Discuss the pros and cons of this new amendment the U.S. Congress has passed.
Christopher Columbus Essay - Grades 9 - 12. Send in Only one winning essay from this group! TITLE: “Comparing Ship Technology: The Ships Columbus Used Versus Ships Today”
Topic: 2018-2019 Title: Topic: The three-ship fleet of Christopher Columbus included two ships known as caravels, Nina and Pinta, and one larger ship which served as Columbus' flag ship, Santa Maria. Discuss the advantages and disadvantage of these late fifteenth-century ships compared to the modern ships of today and how they would have been prepared for his voyage. Women in American History
Women in American History is a program by NSDAR to honor Women on the NSDAR Website from Alabama and other states that have made significant contributions in their community or state. March is Women’s History month so chapters may wish to use this time to locally recognize this woman or women.
These are due to Debbie Kuykendall by April 10. See address on page one. All forms for are on the DAR members website. Go to Members site-Select Committees at the top. From Committees-Choose American History.
Ideas for American History programs - from Commemorative Events: Anniversaries: 100th of Women Suffrage, 50th of Vietnam War, 75th of Pearl Harbor Attack, 150th of Memorial Day, 100th American Creed, 75th D Day, US Entry in World War I, Independence Day, Road to Statehood for Alabama.
If you have ANY questions, PLEASE do not hesitate to contact me. It is indeed an honor for me to serve in this capacity!
Beth Stewart
ASDAR American Indians State Chairman
Thank you for your support of the NSDAR American Indians Committee. This committee is entrusted to the continuing education of the history and culture of the entire Native American community, as well as the support of the educational and cultural pursuits of its citizens.
Alabama daughters can further those objectives by educating themselves and the public about the Native Americans who inhabited our state, both in the past and in the present. Members of ASDAR are also encouraged to help in providing financial and material assistance to DAR supported schools and American Indian Youth Summer Camps.
A writeable form of the American Indian Heritage Month (November) proclamation is now available, and chapters are encouraged to have their local leaders sign the proclamation or create their own. https://www.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/committees/indians/pdf/AI Native American Heritage Month proclamation 2018.pdf
In addition, chapters are encouraged to have an “Indian Minute” presented at all chapter meetings. This year’s Indian Minutes are in conjunction with DAR’s observance of the WWI commemoration. https://www.dar.org/sites/default/files/members/darnet/forms/AI-1006.pdf
Three outstanding scholarships are available for college bound Indian youth. The application process is now online. Applications will only be accepted via the online link, beginning with the 2019 applications. Please make this information available to American Indian youth in your area! https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian
For more information, please contact Beth at [email protected].
• The Americanism committee oversees the approval process for the DAR Medal of Honor and DAR Americanism Medal and encourages involvement in local naturalization processes and other patriotic activities. • DAR Medal of Honor recognizes the adult U.S. citizen by birth, having demonstrated extraordinary qualities of leadership, trustworthiness, service and patriotism and having made unusual and lasting contributions to our American heritage. • DAR Americanism Medal, similar to the Medal of Honor, recognizes the adult U.S. citizen who has been naturalized for at least five years and has demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, trustworthiness, service and patriotism with particular respect to the foreign-born community. • A new DAR manual for Citizenship is available under the Americanism Committee on the members-only site. Encourage applicants to read the manual online and print copies for their use. • Detailed guidelines and forms for the medals are found on the members-only website http://www.members.dar.org. Do not use earlier editions of the forms as changes have recently been made. Please read carefully and ensure compliance. • Guidelines not on-line: All entry forms must be complete, legible and original. With each submission, two additional envelopes, bearing the same amount of postage required to post your submission to the State Chair, must be included for forwarding to the next level or you may choose to send an additional check for ten dollars ($10.00) in addition to the check for Hamilton Jewelers. Chapters may locate naturalization ceremonies online by searching through the U.S. Court system (uscourts.gov) or the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (uscis.gov), under Citizenship, then Naturalization. The Americanism Committee must be allowed 6-8 weeks for review of Medal candidates. If you want to present your winner at State Conference we must have your application by December 15, 2018. Failing to adhere to these guidelines will result in your package being returned to you with no action. Jessica Maddox, Americanism Chairman 3005 3rd Avenue Phenix City, AL. 36867-3303 [email protected] (334) 298-4150 Awards
Recognize an outstanding volunteer for their efforts!
Are you considering presenting an award?
Do you know someone whom you want to nominate for an award, but you don't which award? Contact this chair for assistance.
Carefully read the instructions and complete the application requirements as specified.
Allow 6-10 weeks for awards to be verified.
The State Regent has requested chapters not submit award applications during the month of February.
The Alabama Society may select award recipients to recognize at state conference or invite to present a workshop.
Please let us know of your chapter’s awards intentions by November 1st.
State Chairs please send your information to be included in the State Conference Awards Program no later than February 1st.
Allison Talley Skipworth, Awards Committee Chair 110 Underwood Drive Florence, AL 35633 256/335-6493 CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT & REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
Rita Horton, Co-Chair 2718 Treyburne Lane SE, Hampton Cove, AL 35763-9326 (256) 651-9733 [email protected]
The mission of the Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission (CDRC) is to coordinate the combined efforts of the Organizing Secretary General, Registrar General, and the National Chairs of the Membership, Lineage Research, and Volunteer Genealogists committees. Together we A*I*M to Attract, Inspire and Mentor! The goal of A*I*M is to assist states and chapters to attract new member growth, involve all members in DAR activities, and mentor members to strengthen their skills and knowledge of DAR.
• Attract—(verb) ‘cause to come to participate in a venture by offering something of interest … ’ • Involve—(verb) ‘to experience or participate in an activity or situation … ’ • Mentor—(verb) ‘to advise or train (someone, especially a younger colleague)’
Each state society is encouraged to develop its own state CDRC, mirroring the commission members on the national level and as a team work together to support chapters in their state. The volunteers of the State CDRC, while wearing many hats, have specialties. Membership specialists can train a chapter with how to contact prospective members quickly and appropriate next steps. Lineage research volunteers can train chapter members the ‘how and where’ to research for the supporting documentation necessary to complete an application and volunteer genealogist specialists can train a chapter how to prepare applications that meet current standards. The state CDRC Chair will present the name or names for chapter assignments to the State Regent who will make the assignment of the volunteer genealogist to the designated chapter. By joining forces, the state commission ensures that chapters receive the correct assistance to support their need(s). As our Society continues Moving Forward in Service to America, each member of the Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission stands at the ready to provide guidance and assist states and chapters. Please feel free to contact your state CDRC or the members of the National CDRC for assistance. The CDRC Webpage contains valuable information for chapters and states: http://members.dar.org/committees/chaptDev-Rev/index.htm.
• Be the energy you want to attract! • “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin • Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.
Please contact Rita or Mary with any questions:
Mary Lewey, Co-Chair 6836 Candlewood Lane, Trussville, AL 35173-1793 (205) 401-8511 [email protected]
h h b k h l d d COMMUNITY SERVICE Community Service Awards Community
ASDAR Chairman Alice Ball Jones 12387 Huntington Village Drive Northport, AL 35475-4483 [email protected] 205-792-1992
Do you know an individual or an organization that helps others, works with charities. volunteers valuable time, and supports worthwhile projects without receiving any compensation?
Each chapter may nominate that person or organization for a Community Service Award as long as the service has taken place within five years.
Every ASDAR chapter may present two Community Service Awards this calendar year January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018
Go to the DAR Members Website, click on Committees, then click on Community Service Awards to find the necessary forms and instructions. Follow the directions carefully and mail the information packet to this chairman. The approval process will take six to eight weeks for processing through NSDAR.
An ASDAR member is eligible for this award as long as her service is not related to DAR activities.
ASDAR GENEALOGY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
What is this project? This project involves categorizing over six million documents that have been submitted as proofs with new and supplemental applications.
How does it work? Access to the project is through eMembership. Volunteers are
assigned a set of documents. They choose the category that best fits each individual document from drop down menus. There is Supporting no need to dress up or leave home.
Documentation Project
What skills are required? The only skills necessary are comfort using the internet and State Committee Chair: the ability to read cursive. This project requires little typing.
Marilyn B. Tucker What is the time commitment? Volunteers can work as long or as little as Contact they would like! We just ask that volunteers [email protected] finish each set within a week. Sets range from 334-514-3063 one to over 100 images with most sets being less than 20 images. Most sets take less than a half hour to complete. Resources on the
Members Only Website Is support available? Absolutely! On the committee website there are instructions, a Instructions webinar, example documents, and terminology tips. There is also support Webinar available seven days a week at Example Documents [email protected]. Terminology Tips Pin Qualifications What is the end result of this project? Once the documents have been categorized they appear in the Genealogical Research System (GRS) next to a list of documents available so that the Genealogists as well as those with image access can quickly determine which document they want.
DAR GOOD CITIZENS COMMITTEE Beth Cagle, ASDAR State Chair [email protected] 256-728-4986
DAR Good Citizens Committee Calendar & Deadlines
August-September Carefully review the current NIP forms for chapter chairs and schools. Links to committee forms and information, including a calendar, are on the national committee webpage at: http://members.dar.org/committees/goodcitizens/index.htm Chapter Chair contact schools and provide information to teacher/counselor/principal. Please note: A school
may select only one DAR Good Citizen per year. Students selected as their school DAR Good Citizen have the option to participate in the scholarship essay contest, but it is not required.
December 10 - Chapter Winner packet sent to District Chair
January 10 - District Winner sent to State Chair
DAR Good Citizens District Chairs Central District Northern District Southeastern District Southern District Ellen B. Tucker Julia C. Floyd Kathy Parker Patricia (Patti) B. Smith [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (205) 879-0510 (256) 796-6814 (334) 285-9460 (850) 613-6511
All forms on the national committee web site from the National Information Packet (NIP) are writable and savable . DAR Good Citizens Committee Webpage: http://members.dar.org/committees/goodcitizens/forms.htm
Chapters may fill in their contact and chapter information using their computers and then save the form to their computers. Chapters may email the Student Cover Sheet or take an electronic version to the school so that the student can use his/her computer to complete the form. NOTE: The Scholarship Essay Instructions (DGC-1003) may not be
transmitted electronically. This form contains the essay title and focus question. After completing chapter
contact information, it must be placed in a sealed envelope with instructions for the school not to open the
envelope until the time the essay is administered to the student.
Chapter Chair's Forms (www.dar.org/members/committees/national-committees/dar-good-citizens/dar-good-citizens) Chapter Chairs' Instructions (DGC-1004, two pages) Chapter Chairs' Order Form/Sample Letter for School Contacts (DGC-1005, writeable form) Program and Scholarship Contest Program Overview Form (DGC-1000, writeable form) Scholarship Contest Information (DGC-1002) Student Cover Sheet (DGC-1001, writeable form) Scholarship Essay Instructions (DGC-1003, may not be transmitted electronically). This form contains the essay title and focus question. After completing chapter contact information, please print and place this form in a sealed envelope, per instructions, before sending to the school. Judge's Evaluation Form (DGC-1006, writeable form) Significance of the DAR Good Citizen's Pin Poster (DGC-2000)
Visit the committee section of the Members’ Website and/or call your State Chair for information and questions.
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August 4, 2018
World’s Fair 10:00 am -3:00 pm
October 18, 2018 Oct 27, 2018
Get a Clue: A Murder Mystery Evening DAR Museum Victorian Halloween Party
6:00 – 8:00 pm 10:00am – 2:00 pm
September 11, 2018
Museum Tuesday Talk: Suffragists in Washington DC: The 1913 Parade and the
Fight for the Right to Vote 12:00 – 1:00
The great Suffrage Parade was the first civil rights march to use the nation’s capital as a backdrop. Despite sixty years of relentless campaigning by suffrage organizations, by 1913 only six states allowed women to vote. Then Alice Paul came to Washington, D. C. She planned a grand spectacle on Pennsylvania Avenue on the day before Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration-marking the beginning of a more aggressive strategy on the part of the women’s suffrage movement. Groups of women protested and picketed outside the White House, and some were thrown into jail. Newspapers across the nation covered their activities. These tactics finally led to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920. Author Rebecca Boggs Roberts narrates the heroic struggle of Alice Paul and the National Woman’s Party as they worked to earn the vote.
Speaker: Rebecca Boggs Roberts, author of “Suffragists in Washington, D. C.”
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October 9, 2018
DAR Museum Tuesday Talk: “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place for Books:” Furnishing the 18th century Library
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Martha Ann Whitt
DAR Museum Outreach [email protected]
I will be happy to give programs on the DAR Museum 256-508-2672
NSDAR National Project Patriot Committee
State Chairman Suzanna E. (Suzy) Koski 2239 Avanti Lane Hoover, AL 35226 205-903-9793 [email protected]
The DAR Project Patriot Committee supports American servicemembers and their families.
Individual members and chapters are encouraged to support the men and women serving in uniform. Listed below are some ways you or your chapter might help. • Send care packages to relatives of chapter members • Support local Reserve/National Guard units and their families • Donate children’s books for military parents to read to their children • Support DAR activities for deploying and returning soldiers • Donate books to veteran’s hospitals for injured soldiers • Send cards to thank the military men/women on holidays • Support Operation Gratitude - operationgratatitude.com • Knit scarfs and hats for those in service • Have a chapter program supporting the military (example - support our soldiers, role of National Guard when called to active duty or how dogs work in the military) • Make a donation to NSDAR Patriotic Fund
Be sure to check the Project Patriot Committee page on the national DAR web site Project for some very important information on how assist our ACTIVE duty military personal along with some guidelines.
If you have not already, join DAR Project Patriot Committee on Facebook.
Be sure to have your Regent or Chapter Officer with e-membership access, update your chapter members who have served or are serving in the military.
I look forward to working with each of you. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
REMINDER: Do not report Wreaths Across America on CMR under Project Patriot. The National Chairman of Project will not count this in her report and your chapter will not receive credit.
A service person – whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve, is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America,” for an amount of “up to and including THEIR LIFE.” Author: Unknown
DAR Scholarships ASDAR Scholarship Committee Chairman Ann Black 514 Matador Drive Chelsea, AL 35043-6221 [email protected]
ASDAR Scholarship Opportunities The Alabama Society DAR will award two $1500 scholarships in 2019 to graduating high school seniors in Alabama. ASDAR scholarship applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee Chairman by January 8, 2019.
The rules, application form, and financial need form can be downloaded from the ASDAR public website or requested by the chapter with an email to the state committee chairman. Please encourage applicants to read and follow the instructions carefully.
NSDAR Scholarship Opportunities NSDAR offers merit and financial need scholarships. While some of these scholarships are for advanced study, many are available to graduating high school seniors. A list of the numerous scholarships is available at www.dar.org. The deadline for NSDAR Scholarships is February 15, 2019.
Please share the ASDAR and NSDAR scholarship information with high school students, teachers, counselors, friends, and chapter members!
DAR SERVICE FOR VETERANS Send Supplemental Reports To: Send Award Nominations To:
Nancy Williams Kitty Labay 716 Dalraida Rd. 605 Mill Bluff Rd. Montgomery, AL 36109 Union Grove, AL 35175 [email protected] [email protected] cell: 334-549-4009 256-498-7008 cell: 256-679-6517
Dates to Remember
December 1, 2018, send to: Kitty Labay – Nominations for Outstanding Veteran Volunteer Award; Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award; and Outstanding DAR Member Service for Veteran Award.
February 1, 2019, send to: Nancy Williams your chapter’s supplemental CMR report: include photographs, programs and details of programs projects, events, etc. conducted & name of chapter member who has an outstanding volunteer for veterans this year (2018).
January 1 – December 31, 2019, conduct chapter activities which recognize veterans and meet the needs of men and women who served in any branch of the United States military but are no longer in the military. Send name and contact information of chapter’s Service for Veterans Co-Chairmen.
Activities to Consider
• Visit www.members.dar.org: Click on Committees, then click on DAR Service for Veterans Committee: This page is full of information and suggested projects that your chapter may want to consider for Service for Veterans. You will find the Purpose of the Committee, Veteran Affairs Voluntary Service information (VAVS), Youth Volunteers, Awards, the rules and forms for nominating individuals for Outstanding Volunteer Award and Outstanding DAR Member Service for Veteran Award, price lists and so much more.
• Involve Youth: When we involve our youth this teaches teamwork, what service and patriotism means, helps build compassion and memories for a life time. Where can you find youth volunteer’s? C.A.R Societies, Boys and Girls Clubs, High School Service Clubs, Scouting programs, Church groups, 4-H Clubs, JROTC, and children of volunteers at the VA. Spread the word. Speak to schools, get schools to make cards, host a church or school luncheon and pair youth with veterans.
• Chapter projects may include: (1) Volunteering or visiting veterans in federal or state operated veteran medical facilities, nursing homes or assisted living facilities, homeless shelters, (2) Donating clothing, food, games, books magazines, personal hygiene items needed by veterans, (3) Make care bags with blankets and personal items to take to the hospitals, nursing homes, etc. See gift list on the DAR Service for Veterans web page, (4) Participate or host in a community event or activity honoring our veterans, (5) DAR matching Grants. (6) Conduct a Veteran Minute in your chapter, send stories to NSDAR. (Please get written permission to record the veteran’s stories)
To inquire about or to inform ASDAR Co-Chairs of volunteer opportunities, state and area parades and events to honor veterans, contact Nancy Williams and Kitty Labay. Reporting Your Chapter’s DAR Service for Veterans • The chapter DAR Service for Veterans Chairman and Chapter Regent are the most important people in the chain of reporting. If the chairman doesn’t report the committee’s work to the chapter regent and the ASDAR co-chairmen, it can’t be reported to the Southeastern Division Chairman, who won’t be able to report to the NASAR Chairman.
• Please include on the 2018 Chapter Master Report (CMR):
1. the number of adult and youth volunteers 2. the total number of hours volunteered by thee adults and teens 3. the total miles traveled in support of veterans 4. the number of veteran stories recorded 5. the chapter’s monetary donations to veteran programs and facilities 6. the chapter’s monetary donations to veteran facilities. To determine values, use the price list on the NADAR, Service for Veterans Committee website. (The above information is needed to compile the ASDAR Statistical Report that is sent to the Southeastern Division Chairman). 7. the number of parties given for veterans at any location & amount spent 8. the number of carnivals given for veterans & the amount spent
• Before February 1, 2019 send CMR Supplemental Report to: ASDAR Service for Veterans Co-Chairman Nancy Williams 716 Dalraida Rd. Montgomery, AL 36109
Include in Supplemental Report:
1. Additional narrative information about projects or events conducted for veterans; 2. Pictures mounted on a sheet of paper or cardstock along with an explanation of the veteran supported activity, when and where it was held, the sponsoring organization and what involvement/responsibility your chapter had in the event. Pictures and info will be accepted by email, but pictures should have a cutline or paragraph explaining the event, how the chapter was involved, etc. 3. Do not send pictures of veterans in medical or care facilities, if you don’t have consent forms signed for their picture to be used in public, because these may be used in displays or videos at our state meetings. ● Recognition of Chapter Service for Veteran Volunteer BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2019 send ASDAR Co-Chairman Kitty Labay the name of a member in your DAR Chapter who has given the greatest support to veterans in 2018. You may include a brief report of her work. (This is not a nomination for the Outstanding DAR Service for Veterans Award which is a more detailed report covering more than one year). ● Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award - presented to a youth volunteer who provides service for veterans and is 14 to 21 years of age. The award is given in recognition of outstanding or unusual care given to veterans. The candidate for the award serves as a role model for peers and consistently demonstrates the qualities of leadership. ● Service for Veterans Nominations for Outstanding DAR Volunteer, Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding Youth Volunteer. DECEMBER 1, 2018 IS THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS TO BE RECEIVED BY: ASDAR Service for Veterans Co-Chairman Kitty Labay, 605 Mill Bluff Rd. Union Grove, AL 35175-9388 ASDAR Genealogical Records Committee
Sandra Carter, ASDAR Co-Chairman 1010 Mountain Trace Birmingham, AL 205-437-1712 [email protected] The purpose of the Genealogical Research Committee (GRC) is two-fold: to collect, preserve, and increase the holdings of unpublished genealogical source materials in the DAR Library; and to make those same records available worldwide through an online, every-name index.
Three Projects Honoring our Heritage, Focusing on the Future and Celebrating America epitomizes the purpose of Genealogical Records Committee. Whether you enjoy visiting historic archives, tramping through cemeteries or prefer to work in the comfort of your home GRC has a project tailor made to fit you.
Project #1 – Collect and Index Unpublished Records
Members copy or make abstracts of unpublished records. Particular emphasis continues to be on records of the 1880s and 1890s to help fill in the void left by the loss of the 1890 federal census. However, this emphasis is not intended to exclude records before 1880 or after 1900. These records may include county and town deeds and other land records; marriage and vital records; wills and estates; Bible records and cemetery transcriptions, etc. Detailed directions for gathering and transcribing source records can be found in the publication, Instructions for Copying Source Records and Preparing Them for Library Use (Form LG-GRC-2000).
Project #2 – GRC Every-Name Indexing Project
This is an ongoing indexing of the names in the nearly 20,000 GRC volumes currently in the DAR Library Collection. The indexing is done entirely online, from digitized images, using the GRC Indexing website. Detailed instructions for the GRC Every-Name Project are available in the PDF document, DAR Library: Genealogical Records Collection Indexing Program (Form LG-GRC-2001).
Project #3 – GRC Bible Catalog Project
This project is designed to create a catalog of each unique Bible record found within the Genealogical Records Committee collection. The project is done on the computer from the comfort of your home. Each Bible Catalog entry is applied to Book Worm credit.
To volunteer for Projects #2 or #3, click on the Volunteer Now line in the navigation bar under Genealogical Records on the Genealogical Committee home page.
Chapter Chairman - please send unpublished material to this Chairman by November 15, 2017. PRESERVE ALABAMA as we
Celebrate 200 years of amazing history!
Historic Preservation is a major goal for DAR! What an exciting time to begin work on preserving a historic site, district, or property-- or recognize worthy individuals or groups as we celebrate the Bicentennial of the State of Alabama: 2017 (Territory) to 2019 (Statehood).
DAR HISTORIC PRESERVATION MEDAL--This is DAR's most prestigious award in Historic Preservation. Open to individuals whose volunteer study, promotion and dedication to Historic Preservation has made a distinguished contribution on the regional, state, or national level for many years. Professionals who have demonstrated substantial work in a volunteer capacity are also eligible. All qualifications and forms are available on the webpage: dar.org/members under Historic Preservation Committee. No deadline. (PLEASE email a copy of app to [email protected])
HISTORIC PRESERVATION RECOGNITION AWARD-- Open to volunteers (individuals and groups) for outstanding achievements in all areas of historic preservation: buildings, landmarks, monuments, cemeteries, documents, manuscripts, archival materials, writing or compiling and publication of books on historic preservation projects, genealogical and court house records, photographic collections, oral histories and more! No deadline. All info on webpage. (Please send a copy of app to state chair).
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONTEST. To qualify, a DAR project must have been completed within the last two years and must preserve a historic site, landmark, historic district, and includes property that is DAR owned, publicly, or privately owned. This can be an individual chapter or a State Project. The application, instructions, and the rating sheet for the judges can be found in the National Information Packet or online at [email protected], Historic Preservation Committee. Fill out the application completely and provide a professional looking packet for presentation. The deadline for receiving the application is January 1, 2019. Mail to Patricia Montgomery 6933 Highway 22 Spruce Pine, AL 35585. A non-DAR panel will select State Winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd place). The 1st Place winner will be sent to SE Division and then winners at that level will be included for possible National Recognition. Call me for any questions you may have! (256) 810-3330.
There is the Historic Sites and Properties Database and we need to work on this, more info soon! Objective
Since 1890, the mission of the DAR has been to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. The Historic Preservation Committee, established as a national Committee on March 1, 2008, seeks to honor the nation’s heritage, focus on the future, and celebrate America.
Through its two awards, the Historic Preservation Medal and the Historic Preservation Recognition Award, it encourages recognition of significant volunteer efforts at the community, state and national levels.
The Historic Preservation Project Contest provides a path to recognize worthy chapter and state projects at the state, division, and national levels.
The Historic Sites and Properties Database recognizes and promotes an awareness of the wide array of DAR owned and maintained sites and properties throughout the nation.
The committee provides a number of resources and tools to help chapters carry out the work of historic preservation and it recognizes the work of chapters through success stories.
Forms required for the work of the committee are found in the NIP. Historic Preservation
• Committee Home • Awards • Contest • Historic Sites & Properties • Resources • Success Stories • Forms • Committee Organization • Contact the Committee
ASDAR Insignia Committee Co-Chairs: Lindsey Hudson and Betty D. Moore The official NSDAR insignia is the golden wheel which represents a spinning wheel; the platinum or white gold distaff represents the flax; the blue rim and distaff carry the colors of the society; and the stars represent the original thirteen colonies. The NSDAR Insignia Committee is chaired by Karon Jarrard. The committee webpage is filled with guidelines for wearing the insignia and where to place other pins on the official ribbon. The Daughters Newsletter also includes very informative Insignia Committee Reports. To Schedule Insignia Program or ask Questions contact: Betty D. Moore, P.O. Box 719, Grant, AL 35747 email: [email protected] Phone: home 256-728-4135; cell 256-506-4080 >>>>>>> Submit Chapter Insignia Report By February 1, 2019 to: Lindsey M. Hudson, 318 Harbor Glen Dr. SW, Madison, AL 35756 email: [email protected] Phone: cell 334-868-2176 The Chapter Insignia Report should include the number of insignia and pins purchased to be worn on the official ribbon on the left shoulder as well as the dollar amount of these purchases. *********************************CUT ALONG LINE******************************* 2018 Chapter Insignia Report Reporting Period: January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018 Chapter Name: ______City: ______District: ______Number of Chapter Members on January 1, 2018: ______Number of Pieces of Insignia/Pins Purchased to wear on Official Ribbon: ______Dollar Amount of Insignia/Pins Purchased to wear on Official Ribbon: $______Did Your Chapter Have a Program on Insignia: ______Name & Contact Info of Person Submitting Report: ______`` Junior American Citizens Alabama Deadline for Chapter Winners January 1, 2019
Send Entries to State Chairman Susie Keller 574 Carlton Click Road Grant, Alabama 35747
th (256) 728-4891 “The 50 Anniversary of the Lunar Landing—America’s Send Copies of First Place Winning Great Move Forward in Entries Exploration and Technology” Via
Email: [email protected] CD or flash drive Color Copy Photo(s): 3x5, 4x6, or 5x7
No Originals Please. Retain originals until the winners are Announced.
Please remember to send pictures of any JAC Club meetings to the State Chairman along with your contest entries. Thank YOU! Junior Membership Committee Junior Committee Chair: Malinda Williams Shackelford 2245 McGwier Driver, Hoover, AL 35226 [email protected] 334.549.3602
Chapters and all DAR members are encouraged to support the Juniors official fund-raising project - the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund.
What is the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund? Authorized in 1938, named in memory of the daughter of Helena R. Pouch, first national chair of the Junior Membership Committee in 1937 and later President General from 1941-1944. This fund provides scholarships, medical aid, and general assistance to the DAR schools. Kate Duncan Smith DAR School is a beneficiary of the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund (HPMF).
How can a chapter or DAR member support HPMF? It is fun and effortless! Shop at the AL DAR Junior Sales Table or make a donation. Sales of nationally approved Junior products and donations enables the Juniors to meet their financial commitment to the DAR schools, classroom grants and other service organizations; this includes Kate Duncan Smith DAR School and other schools in through out the State of Alabama. The AL DAR Junior Sales has a variety of patriotic and DAR items and special approved state items. Sales and donations can be made at any time.
Here are some tips to attract new juniors, engage your current Junior Members to DAR, and retain junior members in your chapter. • Mentor a Junior member. Share your love of DAR and encourage a junior member’s participation in DAR. Help a junior to connect to one of the three objectives of DAR: Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism. Show prospective and current juniors the wonderful impact and accomplishments of the DAR. Make it relevant to their lives. • Host a Junior sponsored Social Event for the juniors to get to know the chapter members and fellow Juniors. Recruiting new Juniors can become a fun event for everyone when you can be with a friend. • Have a Junior sponsored Service Project to foster DAR participation. It is easy to participate when a junior is not worried about a babysitter or conflict with a work schedule. • Reach out to young women in your community. Local colleges and universities are an excellent place to start. • Elect a chapter Outstanding Junior each year. It’s important to recognize the work of your chapter’s junior members. • Encourage your chapter’s Junior members to Page at State and National events. Paging is a wonderful opportunity to serve and learn about the DAR. Paging makes lifelong friendships.
Want to EARN a NEW PIN? Here is how—Become a FRIEND OF JUNIOR MEMEBRSHIP! The Friends of Junior Membership Endowment supports the Junior Membership Committee’s projects. How can I become a Friend of Junior Membership? Members and chapters are encouraged to contribute any amount to the Friends of Junior Membership. Contributions of $100 or more are eligible to purchase the Friends of Junior Membership pin from Hamilton Jewelers. Members and chapters can continue to support Friends of Junior Membership by becoming a Best Friend of Junior Membership with an additional donation of $100. This makes you eligible to purchase the “Best Friends” pin with a gold hanging bar engraved with Friends of Junior Membership.
Junior Membership Committee Junior Committee Chair: Malinda Williams Shackelford 2245 McGwier Driver, Hoover, AL 35226 [email protected] 334.549.3602
Election of a Chapter Outstanding Junior ______
Chapters should elect a Chapter Outstanding Junior every year. The active Juniors of your chapter are Outstanding. Let’s make it official.
Who is a Junior Member? A Junior Member is a DAR member age 18 through 35 years of age (until her 36th birthday).
Why should a chapter have an Outstanding Junior? Honoring young women who have truly promoted the aims and purposes of the National Society, as well as participated in community activities encourages all Junior members to be vitally interested and involved in DAR programs and projects. How does a chapter elect a Chapter Outstanding Junior? It is simple and easy. Follow the following procedure from the current Roberts Rules of Order 11th Edition:
Regent: “The next order of business is to elect a Chapter Outstanding Junior. The floor is now open for a motion to elect a Chapter Outstanding Junior.”
Member: “I move that (insert Junior’s name here) be elected Chapter Outstanding Junior.”
Another Member: “Second”
Regent: “It is moved and seconded that (insert Junior’s name here) be elected Chapter Outstanding Junior. Is there any discussion?
If there is no discussion or debate, proceed with the vote.
Regent: The question is to elect (insert Junior’s name here) as the Chapter Outstanding Junior. All those in favor, Say "Aye"; all those opposed, "No". The ayes have it, and the motion is carried. Congratulations to (insert Junior’s name here), our chapter Outstanding Junior.”
Chapters are encouraged to present the Chapter Outstanding Junior Pin and Certificate at a Chapter meeting. This special honor will foster participation by your chapter’s Junior members. Be sure and report the chapter outstanding junior on the Chapter Master Report. Junior Membership Question #1 is always: List name and contact information of Chapter Outstanding Junior. To be eligible for the State Outstanding Juniors Contest (All state winners automatically advance to compete in the national contest), the Chapter Outstanding Junior needs to be elected and have her application submitted to the state chair by October 31st. If is she not interested in the national contest, then the Chapter Regent needs to have submit her name to the State Chair by February 1st. Please see the DAR website or contact the State Chairman for more information regarding the contest. Lineage Research Committee
Co-Chair Lisa Bucklin Co-Chair Margaret McGough
The Lineage Research Committee is here to help you with your lineage research problems.
We also need your help.
Please encourage your chapter members to be a lineage research volunteer.
• We need members that will be willing to do research in their local area.
• We need members to help with requests for help on the Alabama section of the Lineage Research Lookup Board on the national website.
Please tell any interested members to contact us.
Lisa Bucklin: [email protected]
Margaret McGough: [email protected] Literacy Promotion During the Dillon Administration, this committee will focus on three areas of emphasis to guide our efforts: • Honor our Spirit of Partnership with others in your area who work to promote literacy. • Focus on Future Readers in an individual or chapter effort. • Celebrate the DAR's Commitment to Literacy Promotion by publicizing the widespread problem of illiteracy and the importance of literacy at all ages.
LITERACY PROMOTION COMMITTEE 2018 CONTEST INFORMATION: The Literacy Promotion Committee will conduct contests to recognize the OUTSTANDING SERVICE of DAR MEMBERS, CHAPTERS, and STATES. The purpose of the contest is to encourage all DAR members to become involved and report the various ways literacy is promoted. Members must promote literacy outside of their employment or normal duties. A contest form must be completed and sent to the State Chair by January 22, 2019. AREAS OF EMPHASIS: Literary Development in Children: Promote and support child literacy initiatives that enhance reading programs, after school tutoring programs, mentor at-risk children or teens and/or sponsor programs that encourage parents and grandparents to read to their children; join with a DAR schools chair to hold a book drive for one of the DAR-supported schools; sponsor events for National Family Literacy Day on November 1 of each year and; work with the newly created Chapter Community Classroom Committee to adopt a classroom or school and assist with a teacher’s specific literacy needs. Adult Literacy: Support those literacy initiatives that focus on adult learners in programs that provide scholarships to those studying to take the GED exam, teach English as a second language, read to the blind or record books on tape/CD, provide books to hospitals, doctors’ offices and other public areas with waiting rooms; encourage community and state officials to issue literacy proclamations; plan a chapter program with your Chapter Women’s Issues Chair about improving worldwide literacy rates; help publicize literacy programs for those in need. MEMBER ENTRY: On the entry form online at http://members.dar.org/darnet/forms/LC- 1004.PDF include the full name of the DAR member nominee, her chapter, and state. Include a typed letter that explains the member’s outstanding service and how she promoted literacy. Members must voluntarily promote literacy to be eligible for recommendation. CHAPTER ENTRY: On the entry form online at http://members.dar.org/darnet/forms/LC- 1004.PDF include the full name of the chapter, Chapter Regent, state, State Chair, and the number of members participating. Include a typed letter that explains how the chapter members promoted literacy and why the service is outstanding. Please send all entries to Rose Ann Goss at [email protected]. Detailed information packets are available at the State Committee Expo.
Looking forward to an exciting year. Rose Ann Goss (256)509-0973 Membership
Set Membership Goals! 10% increase for Trekker Level and no more than 2% drop for nonpayment Invite Friends Call those who do not attend meetings Ask Friends and relatives
Put New Members to work IMMEDIATELY!
Find ways to engage working women! Website or social media administrators—including chapter newsletters Share the committee work they can do from home
Elect a Chapter Outstanding Junior (OJ) Send college age members a care package
For more information on
Keep meetings Short Recruiting & Retaining Members Keep meetings moving Engaging Members The Silver Arrow Newsletter Approve minutes by committee and other Resources or print them
Print the PG Message and Committee Minutes Check out the Membership Committee page on the Members only Website Publicize What the Chapter is doing! Determine Members Utilize the DAR Interests & Put a brochure wherever you can Committee Videos Have tables at local festivals and events Strength Webinars Then find DAR YouTube Videos Place an ad in local papers of former Chapter Activities members’ or Patriots’ surnames and let people know they can join your chapter!
Have Fun Outside of Meetings!
Encourage Members Wine and Cheese Party y to take the New Member or Cookout w/HODARS New Horizons Drinks Courses Fieldtrip!
Patrice R. Donnelly, Chair [email protected] 205/941-2184 National Defense Committee 2018-2019 Kaye Walker Sutley, ASDAR National Defense Chair 3525 Pineywood Trace Birmingham, AL 35242 205-907-4545 (cell phone) 205-991-2566 (home) Email: [email protected]
PLEASE SEND THE NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS OF YOUR CHAPTER’S NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAIR TO KAYE SUTLEY AT [email protected].
Complete information about National Defense Committee activities, how your chapter can participate, and helpful links can be accessed by logging on to the National Defense Committee page of the Members section of the DAR website (http://www.dar.org). Please contact Kaye Sutley if you have questions or need assistance.
Chapter Achievement Award Activities – National Defense Committee: 1. Devote a minimum of three minutes at each meeting for a National Defense Message. (Resources include, but not limited to National Defender, American Spirit, Daughters Newsletter.) 2. Offer a complete chapter program dedicated to National Defense. 3. Secure and present medals to deserving students and cadets. (see more below) 4. Participate in national defense activities.
Medals & Recognitions 1. DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal - presented to an individual 18 years of age or older who fulfills the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. Nominees may be emergency first responders, active duty military, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as citizens who have contributed to the defense and/or security – and thereby the freedom – of the community, state or nation in an exceptional manner. (Note: A chapter may present up to two Distinguished Citizen medals each year, Jan.1 – Dec.31) 2. DAR Youth Citizenship Medal – awarded to children in grades 5-11 (one medal per grade per school). May also be awarded to a candidate of youth and patriotic organizations. 3. DAR Silver Outstanding Cadet Medal – awarded to a cadet from a non-ROTC program who has shown outstanding leadership, honor, service, courage and patriotism. 4. DAR ROTC Gold & JROTC Bronze Medals – awarded to outstanding university and high school cadets.
Chapter’s Narrative Report to ASDAR State Chair -- DEADLINE: February 1, 2019 Each chapter should submit a report describing its National Defense activities during 2018 to State Chair Kaye Sutley by February 1, 2019. If available, photos and/or copies of news articles are good additions to the report. Please provide pertinent details of any activities/presentations, e.g., program speaker, her/his credentials and topic. For medal presentations, please provide a chart or table that includes which medal(s) were presented, along with each recipient’s name, school/institution and city, plus the total number of medals presented.
The National Defender – A Resource and an Opportunity The National Defender newsletter is an invaluable resource and is posted on the DAR Members website. Chapter Chairs are encouraged to submit articles of national interest to the National Defender.
For more information, visit the National Defense Committee webpage or contact Kaye Sutley. Public Relations and Media Committee The mission of the Public Relations and Media Committee is to inform DAR members and their communities about the historic preservation, education, and patriotic mission and activities of the DAR. The Dillon Administration continues the commitment to increase public awareness of DAR objectives and programs. Use the information on this Committee’s portion of the DAR website to more effectively promote the activities of our chapters and our organization to your members and to your communities. Move DAR forward as you continue to serve America!
INTERNAL PUBLIC RELATIONS - Promoting DAR to Your Members Start with your own chapter. The more your members know about what your chapter does, the more connected they will feel to it and to each other. The more connected each member feels, the more active she will be. And we all know active members lead to active, growing chapters! Review and adapt the items you’re already using -- like chapter meeting agendas, newsletters, yearbooks, emailed meeting reminders and minutes, phone trees, and Facebook pages -- to reach your member where she is every day. If your chapter doesn’t have a newsletter or social media presence, start simple, but start today!
EXTERNAL PUBLIC RELATIONS - Promoting DAR to the Public Newspapers, radio, and television should be utilized to promote DAR events with a community impact, but they aren’t your only public relations targets. Strive to make a great impression on everyone in your community. You never know where you’ll find your next member, speaker, or donor! Leave copies of your chapter brochure or past issues of the American Spirit magazine at your local historical society, library, historic homes, hair salon or doctor’s office. Answer all inquiries promptly. Remember that the President General is the official spokesperson for the Society and only she can speak on policies or positions of the National Society.
Photo Releases With the increased use of online services to share the DAR message, the issue of when to have a signed photo release form has risen. The DAR Members’ Website provides guidance and clarification for when a photo release is needed. However, be aware that if a minor is featured in a photograph, a signed photo release must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian.
Social Media Guidelines Guidelines describing the basic framework and process of creating public and private DAR-related social media sites are in place. You can view a PDF version of the NSDAR Online Guidelines on the DAR Members’ Website. Members are also cautioned to remember that information posted on the Internet is often subject to a very wide audience and good judgment should be followed, in addition to these guidelines, when sharing information online. PUBLIC - These sites are open to the public and promote DAR activities, encourage DAR membership, provide accurate information about DAR, provide a place to answer questions from prospective members, and may engage prospective members in discussion about the National Society. Public sites are NOT for the purpose of communicating or discussing DAR chapter or state business. PRIVATE - Private sites are closed or password protected and for viewing by DAR members only. DAR member verification is required to access them. They are used to discuss DAR business, post notices, share newsletters, and communicate within the chapter or state. Every effort must be made to keep these closed pages or private groups from public view. A minimum of two (more is recommended) administrators is required.
Awards Chapters with outstanding public relations efforts and/or media coverage of events receive recognition, so be sure you are recording your achievements on the Chapter Master Report!
Resources and Materials For resources, ideas, and sample materials, visit the DAR Members’ Website (www.dar.org/members) and find Public Relations and Media under the Committee tab.
For additional information or questions, contact: ASDAR Public Relations and Media Chair Heather Green 256-572-9900, [email protected] CELEBRATE AMERICA! COMMITTEE is NOW… Service to America Committee
This new National committee has been established to capture the magnitude of volunteer service provided by NSDAR volunteers. This committee encourages community service by all members on all levels as a means of honoring our heritage. Our new President General, Ann Turner Dillon, challenges us to report 19 million hours of community service over the next three years in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the congressional approval of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. Many outstanding DAR members such as Susan B. Anthony worked long and hard to achieve the women’s right to vote. We honor them and our patriot ancestors by giving back our love and appreciation of their sacrifices to the citizens of this country through volunteer services. TOGETHER WE CAN DO THIS!!!
Chapter Regents are encouraged to name a Committee Chairman to rally members to volunteer service and to remind members to record the hours spent performing “meaningful community service.” This service is defined as any activity benefitting those outside of the Chapter and DAR. Members need to ask themselves these questions: • Does the service benefit someone in the community or the community at large? • Is the action one that is visible in the community? • Is the action one that benefits those outside the member’s family in any way? If the answer to the above questions is “yes,” then this is community service!
Examples of work that can be counted as volunteer service hours: • Causes such as Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society, etc. • Homeless shelters or soup kitchens • Volunteering in churches (education, shut-ins, etc.), schools, and hospitals • Local cultural organizations such as theater groups, symphonies, museums, etc. • Community-wide trash collection and recycling (not just personal) • Transporting or sitting with those facing medical issues (non-family members) • Teachers’ before and after school activities directly overseeing youth activities (for which they are unpaid) • Registering voters and serving as poll workers • Presenting programs to outside groups but NOT DAR chapters.
Examples of DAR activities that count toward community service: • Indexing records within the Patriot Records Project objective (as these records and indices will support other repositories of Revolutionary War records outside of DAR) • Conducting lineage workshops open to the public • Volunteering on behalf of veterans • Compiling care packages to active duty military personnel • Promoting literacy through tutoring or other volunteer support • Collecting and mailing box tops, labels, and clothes to the DAR schools • Organizing community events and celebrations including Constitution Week activities • Welcoming home active duty service personnel • Serving as senior leaders of C.A.R. societies and JAC clubs by engaging youths in service opportunities (not other job activities such as planning meetings, arranging speakers, etc.)
Examples of individual activities that are NOT community service: • Praying for those less fortunate or government leaders • Flying the Flag—this is part of our civic responsibility as proud citizens • Voting and jury duty • Campaigning for political candidates • Traveling to and from any community service activity • Homeschooling • Childcare for a child or grandchild or elder care arrangements • Conservation efforts for a member’s personal residence
Examples of Chapter activities NOT acceptable as community service: • Attending or speaking to DAR meetings and forums • Attending DAR meetings (regents’ council, cameo clubs, state/national officers, etc.) • Serving as a DAR/C.A.R. chapter/state/national officer or chairman • Conducting genealogical workshops or research for prospective members or supplemental applications • Volunteering as a Volunteer Information Specialist in support of chapters, states, or NSDAR • Creating or monitoring chapter websites, Facebook websites, etc. • Preparing chapter yearbooks and chapter newsletters • Making individual monetary contributions without any active service
Chapters are asked to record members’ volunteer hours in two ways: (1) via the Service to America Online Tally at the members’ website; and, (2) the Chapter Master Report (CMR).
Chapter Chairmen are encouraged to plan now for a special chapter volunteer event celebrating the National Day of Service, October 11, 2018.
To share your ideas, pictures, and stories or to ask questions regarding this committee, please do not hesitate to contact: State Chairman, Sharon DeVine [email protected] 15 Cobblestone Way W. Mobile, AL 251.287.4633
VOLUNTEER GENEALOGISTS COMMITTEE
The mission and purpose of this committee is to:
1. provide training for members and chapters on current standards of verification of new and supplemental applications. 2. provide direct assistance to chapters in need.
If your chapter would like to have a Volunteer Field Genealogist assigned or if you would like to have a workshop on current standards of verification presented, please contact us.
If you have chapter members who have completed parts 1 and 2 of the Genealogical Education Programs (GEP), they are eligible to become a Volunteer Field Genealogist. They can volunteer to mentor or assist a chapter other than their own.
VOLUNTEER GENEALOGISTS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS:
Cindi Akins. [email protected]. 205-706-5759
Shelby Bailey. [email protected]. 205-871-9147
When contacting us, would you please include ”DAR” in the subject line so that we will know that it’s not spam. ASDAR VIS COMMITTEE
Sheila Barbuck, Co-Chair & Amy Martin, Co-Chair
VIS Committee members use computer technology skills to serve on the chapter, state, and national levels. The committee works with the NSDAR Information Systems and Public Relations departments to:
• Provide solutions for DAR technical concerns. • Promote DAR objectives through creation and maintenance of chapter and state websites. • Promote use of e-Membership, Chapter Master Report (CMR), and Prospective Member Database System (PMD). • Maintain chapter, state, and webmaster email contacts. • Award chapters with “Site of the Month”.
Planning a Website?
Webmasters should first take time to review the NSDAR Online Guidelines and the VIS Style Guide. The approval process is much easier and faster when the guidelines and policies are followed. All of the documents below can be found on the VIS Tools page:
• NSDAR Online Guidelines: The guidelines contain the policies for NSDAR-approved websites. • VIS Style Guide: This easy-to-use style guide conforms to the one used by NSDAR.
We Can Help You?
We will guide you through the process of creating your online presence. We can help with technical questions should you need assistance building your site or to simply look over the page you are building, just contact Sheila at [email protected] and Amy at [email protected]. Please use the enclosed Photo Release Form for images you use on your website. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE FORM
I, (please print full name neatly) ______, hereby grant permission to the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), including any of its chapters or state societies, to publish photos/images/videos including my name or the name of my child in press releases and/or other materials either in print or electronic format for purposes deemed appropriate by the NSDAR. I am signing this release form with the knowledge that any photos/images/videos posted electronically and in press releases can be downloaded and reprinted by news organizations, individuals and others including print, electronic, and broadcast media, and I, therefore, release the NSDAR from any liability arising from use of my or my child’s photos/images/videos in web postings. I further understand that if I wish to rescind this agreement, I may do so at any time by sending a letter to NSDAR. I further understand that already published photos/images/videos cannot be recalled. The requested rescission will take effect upon receipt of the notification.
If applicable, name of minor child: ______(PRINT NAME)
Signature: ______Date: ______
NSDAR CONTACT INFORMATION
Name of Contact: ______
Phone No. (______) ______E-mail ______
Document No. NSDAR-1000 (April 2018) (0518-GD)
National Information Packet 2018 PART II Women’s Issues Committee
Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Friday, August 10, 2018
The primary purpose of the committee is to heighten awareness of the complexity of issues facing today’s women. The Women’s Issues Committee is comprised of three following categories: Health Issues, Career Issues, and Family Issues. One of the primary focuses of the committee each year is the essay contest.
For more information regarding the Women’s Issues Essay Contest or ideas for Chapter programs please contact:
Michele Yarbrough, Chair 311 Gardens Place Birmingham, AL 35216 Phone: (251) 599-3548 Email: [email protected]
Resources HEALTH National Committee Web Page https://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/womens-issues/ committee-overview
National Committee Video https://www.dar.org/members/continental-congress/national-committee-video- presentations
Women’s Issues Essay Contest Forms CAREER https://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/womens-issues/ contest
Dates & Events to Remember Deadline of submission of essay to ASDAR Chair is December 15, 2018.
NSDAR Health Issues Web Page https://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/womens-issues/ health-issues FAMILY
NSDAR Family Issues Web Page https://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/womens-issues/ family-issues
NSDAR Career Issues Web Page https://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/womens-issues/ career-issues
Community Classroom Committee Sarah Hill Bryant, State Chair 1358 Radcliffe Drive, Greenville, OH 45331 (256)-677-1033 [email protected]
Deadline: Success Stories maybe turn in at any time, but are due no later than February 1st *Make sure to visit the national website to read success stories from other states/chapters for ideas
*Remember to document hours, activities, donations, etc. for use on the CMR The Community Classroom Committee was established by the National Society in June 2016 at the beginning of the Dillon Administration to move forward in service to America. Daughters of the American Revolution have always supported historic preservation, education, and patriotism as exhibited by many National Committees. The Community Classroom Committee seeks to encourage Daughters to volunteer to provide additional support to teachers and children in classrooms and schools in their own communities throughout the nation, as well as overseas. Education makes the difference for all children. DAR women can provide a positive force for children who have difficult circumstances at home. Students at risk of school failure at all levels, preschool through high school, need extra assistance to develop skills and confidence to become responsible and productive citizens. Chapter Community Classroom chairs are encouraged to assist their chapters in adopting a classroom or school to provide time and/or financial support. Begin with a teacher in your chapter or a teacher or principal you know. You may have Daughters with children or grandchildren whose school would be a place to begin. Chapter Junior American Citizens chairs, DAR Good Citizen chairs, American History chairs, and Children of the American Revolution students also have contacts within your community schools. Ask the teacher or principal what assistance would be helpful in their classroom or school setting.
Success Stories https://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/community-classroom/success-stories Volunteer Suggestions https://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/community-classroom/volunteer-sugg estions Form for Success Story https://www.dar.org/members/committees/special-committees/community-classroom/forms SPECIAL PROJECTS GRANTS The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Special Projects Grants Program provides local community grant funding to support projects exemplifying the organization's mission areas of Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism.
The program is open to public charity 501(c)(3) entities only and grant funding will be awarded to a successful applicant only once during a DAR administration. Each grant proposal must be accompanied by a sponsorship letter signed by a DAR chapter or state regent. Grants of $1,000 - $2,000 are encouraged, with a maximum amount of $10,000. Projects must be completed within one year of initial grant funding (official grant year is July 1 - June 30).
Areas of grant funding include Historic Preservation, Education, and Patriotism.
Examples of Historic Preservation grant projects are:
• Restoration of historic building or sites • Preservation of documents or records, including cataloging and digitalization • Conservation of cemetery monuments or gravesites • Erection of historic site markers Examples of Education grant projects are: • Museum exhibits • Interpretive display panels • Children's mentoring programs and teachers' aids • Donation of books or resource materials for tutoring or literacy programs • English language tutoring Examples of Patriotism grant projects are: • Programs supporting veterans' medical centers or health providers • Oral histories of active military or veterans • Flagpole installations to fly the American flag at national sites • Erection of veterans' monuments
Grant applications and instructions may be found in the Special Projects Grants section of the NSDAR website. Completed Applications must be postmarked on or before December 31st and must be mailed to the National Chairman for Special Projects Grants.
Chapter chairman for Special Projects Grants should submit their report to the state chairman by February 1st at the following: Kimberly Alexander 215 Covedale Cir Madison, AL 35757 ALABAMA DAY ESSAY CONTEST Lynne Williams, Chairman 7512 Misty Lane Pinson, AL 35126-4034 Phone: (205) 681-2146 Email: [email protected]
Alabama Day – December 14 Alabama entered the Union as the 22nd state – December 14, 1819. Celebrate by entering the Alabama Day Essay Contest!
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTERING ALABAMA DAY ESSAY CONTEST
1. The author must be a member of the Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
2. The entry must be typed double space and contain no more than 2500 words. (Bibliography and/or footnotes are not included in the word count.) Pages are to be numbered.
3. The subject should be pertinent to Alabama's past, present, or future, and composed to be used as an interesting DAR chapter program.
4. The entry must be written expressly for this contest and must not have been submitted to anyone else prior to its being submitted to this committee.
5. The essay must contain a bibliography listing sources used for research.
6. The essay must have a cover sheet listing: a. Title of essay b. Entrant's name, address, phone number, email address c. Chapter name d. Number of words in body of the essay
NOTE: Do not attach cover sheet to the essay, but fold and place in a separate blank envelope, sealed and enclosed in a large envelope with the unfolded essay. This prevents the chairman and any of the judges from knowing the name of the author or the chapter she is representing until the judging has been completed.
7. To be eligible entries must be sent to this chairman at the above address postmarked on or before December 31, 2018. Essays will not be returned. Decision of the judges is final.
CELEBRATE ALABAMA DAY!
GROWING AND BLOOMING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS!
SAR Liaison Linda Standridge Graham 14489 Bear Creek Road Duncanville, AL 35456-2507 [email protected] 205-349-5448
If you want to assist in promoting SAR membership and further their objectives of inspiring patriotism and informing others of the contributions of our revolutionary ancestors, why not join the Alabama Ladies Auxiliary.
Wives, mothers, aunts, sisters, daughters, granddaughters, nieces and other women relatives of SAR members are eligible to become members.
The annual membership fee is only $5. Money raised by the Auxiliary is basically used to support the SAR youth contest programs.
For more information go to the Ladies Auxiliary website at:
www.alssar.org/ladies-auxiliary.html
Cameo Society
Alabama Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
INSTRUCTIONS
Regents make copies of the Cameo Application Form for chapter members who are interested in joining the ASDAR Cameo Society.
Eligibility Any member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution who can show current active membership of any combination of grandmother, mother, daughter, sister, niece or aunt is eligible for membership in the Cameo Society. Should membership in the NSDAR cease, due to resignation or drop, and only one of the combination is still a member, membership in the Cameo Society automatically ends. The only exception is death. If a single Cameo Society member remains, as a result of death, the existing member may remain a member.
Reinstatement A member who does not pay dues for one year is automatically dropped. A member who desires to reinstate shall submit the application form to the Treasurer with a $10.00 fee which is for the current year and one past year dues.
Dues/Fees New Member Application: $5.00 Annual Dues: $5.00 Reinstatement fees: $5.00 (plus current annual dues)
Meetings The annual meeting is customarily held once a year at a dinner on the night before the State Conference, in the conference city, usually at the hotel.
Pin All members are eligible to purchase the State Cameo Pin from Hamilton Insignia.
ASDAR Cameo Society July 2018
Cameo Society
Alabama Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Cameo Society Application and dues Form One form Per Person
Note: Two family members must be active in NSDAR to qualify for membership.
Name: National Number:
Street Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone: ( ) Email:
Chapter: District:
Name of NSDAR Relative:
Relationship to above member (mother, daughter, grandmother, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece):
Chapter: District:
Make check payable to ASDAR Treasurer.
$ Member Dues ($5.00 per person) $ New Member Application ($5.00 per person) $ Reinstatement dues ($5.00 per person) $ Total enclosed
Send form and check made payable to ASDAR Treasurer to the address below.
Carolyn Dunaway, Treasurer 584 County Road 279 Valley Grande, AL 36701-0165 [email protected]
Signature: Treasurer:
ASDAR Cameo Society Revised July 2018
The Children of the American Revolution “I believe in the Children of the American Revolution as an organization for the training of young people in true patriotism and love of country, in order that they be better fitted for American Citizenship.” (C.A.R. Creed)
Harriett M. Lothrop presented her idea of an organization similar to that of the DAR for the training of young people in leadership, citizenship, and patriotism to the fourth Continental Congress. Her dream was realized in 1895, when the C.A.R. was formed. Today, the C.A.R. continues to fulfill her dream to educate and train some 9,595 members across the United States. But your help is needed!
How Can your DAR Chapter Help?
1. Sponsor a Society! Yes it takes time and energy, but it is well worth it! Currently, Alabama has eleven active Chapters. Contact the Senior State President or this State Chair for a society near you or more information on organizing a society.
2. Recruit new members! All children, male and female, with a proven Revolutionary Patriot, are eligible from birth until the day they turn 22. Your children and grandchildren are a great place to start.
3. Make a donation to the State Society! $5 is one of the requirements for the State Standard of Excellence, but we accept any amount. Send to: William Clement, Jr. 2545 Dunmore Dr., Hoover, AL 35226-2427. You might also assist a society near you.
4. Invite a C.A.R. Society to join in your DAR activities. Even if you don’t sponsor a society, invite the State President, or members of a group near you to join in an activity.
5. Check out committee information on DAR members only website, or the C.A.R. website, nscar.org to learn more.
C.A.R. State Committee Chairman A.S.C.A.R. Senior State President A.S.C.A.R. State President Rhonda B. Van Zandt T. Robert Thomas Anders M. Kinney, II 411 Fairview Road 1975 Cahaba Valley Road P. O. Box 2513 Baileyton, AL 35019-1306 Indian Springs, AL 35124-3261 Madison, Alabama 35758 256-796-6611 205-988-5925 H, 205-601-7600 c 256-289-4016 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]