General Orders 1 Series 2018-2019 General Orders 2480 Traywick Chase October 2018 Alpharetta, GA 30004-4203

Dear Sisters:

It is my great honor to serve as your National President. Thank you for your confidence in me and for your support going forward. This is an organization comprised of many talented and dedicated Sisters. Together we can be a vibrant force in our communities and throughout the Country.

Over the past years at conventions and during my travels around the Country, I have met many talented and dedicated sisters many of whom are serving as officers, committee chairman and committee members in the 2018-19 National Department administration. My heartfelt thanks to all these Sisters and to all the DUVCW Sisters who dedicate their time and talents to this organization.

The two major themes for the 2018-19 Administration are:

Bee Anything and Everything We Want to Bee As an individual and as an organization, together through communication, cooperation and hard work, we can accomplish whatever goals we set. This theme is represented by the Bee pin which is being sold to fund the National President’s project which will focus on increasing membership through many platforms. The purchase of this pin will register you to play the Bee Game at the 2019 convention. The winner will receive a fabulous prize, so don’t miss this opportunity.

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes, Veterans, Current Military, First Responders and Their Families

We must “Keep Green the Memory”’ of our ancestors who Saved our Flag, but we also need to be relevant in today’s world. I believe women join service organizations to serve. Our desire is for our service to be meaningful within our communities. Serving Veterans, current Military, and first responders most certainly gives us that opportunity.

One of the goals of this administration, is to undertake the challenge of becoming an important part of Memorial Day celebrations all over the Country. It’s essential we make our organization more visible. The history of Memorial Day lies with the G.A.R. and through it, with us. This theme is represented by the Flag and Poppy pins being sold to fund the National President’s Project focusing on Memorial Day recognition and education.

Thank You to the remarkably, talented and dedicated Sisters of the Department of Georgia. Without their support, I definitely would not have this opportunity to serve. The 2019 National Convention will be in Atlanta, Georgia. Georgia Sisters have been hard at work planning for this convention for the past 2 years. Please plan to attend, we know it will be fantastic, and can’t wait to share this time with you!!

As a reminder, start using the new User ID and password October 1st. Each Department and Detached Tent President has received this information. If the login information hasn’t come to you yet, please contact them.

Again, thank you for your service to the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, and for the trust, confidence, and support you have placed in me.

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, Sister Sarah, National President 2018-2019

National President’s Project Pins

Sister Sarah’s National President’s Project Fundraiser will support the following:

Bee All You Want To Bee! Pin $25.00

and

Honor Our Flag & Fallen Heroes Pin $10.00

NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S PROJECT ORDER FORM

Item Qty Cost Shipping Total “Bee All You Want to Bee” Pin ______$25.00 $5.00 ______“Honor Our Flag & Fallen Heroes” Pin ______$10.00 $5.00 ______

Total: $______

Ship Purchase To: ______

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Make checks payable to: Mail Order Form with check to: DUVCW National Treasurer Sarah Meyer, National President, 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004-4203

Chief-of-Staff Projects

One directive of the Chief-of-Staff is to raise funds in support of the National Department. Please show your support by purchas ing Chief-of-Staff items.

T-Shirts ( 2 Styles) V-Neck (Royal Blue w/logo): 50/50 cotton poly blend; DUVCW logo “Fraternity – Charity - Loyalty, We’re All About The G.A.R.” Perfect to wear with jeans! Crew Neck (Royal Blue): 100% cotton; no front logo…logo only on back; “Fraternity – Charity – Loyalty, We’re All About The G.A.R.” Crew Neck (White w/logo): 100% cotton; DUVCW logo in blue on the front (no picture available) Limited Inventory ! V-Neck: M-L / Only Crew Neck (Royal Blue): S-M -L Crew Neck (White):

L / Only

CHIEF-OF-STAFF ORDER FORM

Item Size Qty Cost Shipping Total

“Bee a Patriotic American” Brooch N/A ______$15.00 $5.00 ______“Patriotic Stars” Brooch N/A ______$15.00 $5.00 ______

V-Neck / M-L ______$10.00 $3.00 ______Crew Neck (Royal Blue) / S-M-L ______$10.00 $3.00 ______

Crew Neck (White) / L ______$10.00 $3.00 ______

Total: $______

Ship Purchase To: ______

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Make checks payable to: Mail Order Form with check to: DUVCW National Treasurer Sarah Meyer, National President, 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004-4203

NATIONAL OFFICERS Chief-of-Staff ...... Maribeth Brannen 2018-2019 (770) 475-2077 ...... [email protected] 275 Summerfield Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30022 President ...... Sarah W. Meyer Assistant Chief-of-Staff ...... Joan Koechig (770) 667-5548 ...... [email protected] (636) 946-2820 ...... [email protected] 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004 3084 DeVilla Trail, St. Charles, MO 63301 Senior Vice President ...... Sandra Millin Guide...... Julie Cass (814) 395-5332 ...... [email protected] (330) 212-1374 ...... [email protected] 8004 Kingwood Road, Confluence, PA 15424 3296 State Route 37 W., Delaware, OH 43015 Junior Vice President ...... Sally Redinger, PNP Assistant Guide ...... Yvonne Razo (269) 668-3966 ...... [email protected] (360) 698-8981 ...... [email protected] 48540 Orchard Drive, Mattawan, MI 49071 7909 Outback Avenue N.W., Silverdale, WA 98383 Chaplain ...... Norma Fiedler Guard...... Dianne Scheffing (217) 840-3442 ...... [email protected] (636) 527-2696 ...... [email protected] 2749 County Road 1600 E., Rantoul, IL 61866 1209 Auber Drive, Manchester, MO 63011 Treasurer ...... Susan Nitzel Assistant Guard ...... Mary Hurley (719) 371-3274 ...... [email protected] (805) 492-2583 ...... [email protected] P.O. Box 1176, Fort Morgan, CO 80701-11 76 1927 Smoke Wood Court, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 Registrar ...... Janice Cass Historian ...... Eileen Sleckman (419) 571-0911 ...... [email protected] 5835 County Road 37, Galion, OH 44833 (631) 367-7431 ...... [email protected] Patriotic Instructor ...... Verna Maleski 12 West Street, Northport, NY 11768 (480) 962-7617 ...... [email protected] Webmaster ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP 1040 E. Greenway Street, Mesa, AZ 85203 (609) 390-2163 ...... [email protected] Council Member #1 ...... Caren Cleaveland, PNP P.O. Box 405, Marmora, NJ 08223 (585) 703-6489...... [email protected] Assistant Webmaster ...... Frances Black 16 East Wright Avenue, Waterloo, NY 13165 (417) 744-4541 ...... frances_ [email protected] Council Member #2 ...... Patricia Blackmer 12269 Highway T, Marionville, MO 65705 (262) 458-2178 ...... [email protected] Musician ...... Margaret Babineau 445 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190 (248) 330-2658 ...... [email protected] Council Member #3 ...... Margaret Stromberg 495 East Oxford Road, South Paris, ME 04281 (703) 327-0766 ...... [email protected] Color Bearer #1 ...... Deborah Schiesser 26169 Iverson Drive, South Riding, VA 20152 (215) 345-9110 ...... [email protected] Council Member #4 ...... Lynea D’Angelo 115 N. Hamilton Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 (813) 309-0297 ...... [email protected] Color Bearer #2 ...... Joan Trafton 3433 Lithia Pinecrest Road #166, Valrico, FL 33596 (301) 216-4667 ...... [email protected] Council Member #5 ...... Susan Barry 403 Russell Ave. #304, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (818) 314-6445 ...... [email protected] Color Bearer #3 ...... Janice Davis (517) 740-3904 ...... [email protected] 10118 Del Monte Drive, Houston, TX 77042 4490 Buteo Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684 APPOINTED OFFICERS Color Bearer #4...... Sue Liddie Counselor ...... Jan Rynerson, PNP (616) 893-8547 ...... [email protected] (812) 371-3278 ...... [email protected] 204 Garfield, Marne, MI 49435 2136 Franklin Street, Columbus, IN 47201 VAVS Representative ...... MaryAnn Herbsleb Secretary...... Linda Hartung (610) 948-5837 ...... [email protected] (860) 729-8110 ...... [email protected] 389 South 4th Avenue, Royersford, PA 19468 101 Susobell Place, Woodstock, GA 30188 VAVS Deputy Representative ...... Bethany Hoover Parliamentarian ...... Ellen Higgins (269) 721-3228 ...... [email protected] (609) 390-2163…………………[email protected] 3741 Bristol Oak Street, Dowling, MI 49050 P.O. Box 405, Marmora, NJ 08223 Member-At-Large Rep ...... Bethany Hoover Associate Treasurer I ...... Sharon Harkcom (269) 721-3228 ...... [email protected] (814) 442-2743 ...... [email protected] 3741 Bristol Oak Street, Dowling, MI 49050 P.O. Box 33, Cairnbrook, PA 15924 JROTC/ROTC Representative ...... Verna Maleski Associate Treasurer II...... Ellen Higgins, PNP (480) 962-7617 ...... [email protected] (609) 390-2163 ...... [email protected] 1040 E. Greenway Street, Mesa, AZ 85203 P.O. Box 405, Marmora, NJ 08223 Convention Chair ...... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron Press Correspondent ...... Allisa Meyer (770) 914-2644 ...... [email protected] (678) 517-8203 ...... [email protected] 148 Darwish Drive, McDonough, GA 30252 3430 Liberty Lane, Marietta, GA 30062

Convention Co-Chair ...... Linda Hartung APPOINTED STANDING COMMITTEES (860) 729-8110 ...... [email protected] 101 Susobell Place, Woodstock, GA 30188 ADMINISTRATIVE FORMS COMMITTEE GO & Drumbeat ...... Sarah W. Meyer, NP (770) 667-5548 ...... [email protected] Chairperson ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Member ...... Patricia Blackmer Member ...... Lynne Gallaudet Dolan Editor ...... M. Beth Finley (770) 826-6820 ...... [email protected] BUDGET COMMITTEE

3782 Grandview Road, Jasper, GA 30143 Chairperson ...... Susan Nitzel Co-Editor ...... Jean Mallory Associate Treasurer I ...... Sharon Harkcom (941) 527-2035 ...... [email protected] Associate Treasurer II ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP 3430 Liberty Lane, Marietta, GA 30062 National President ...... Sarah W. Meyer National Headquarters..... Jessica Pope and Mary Sivak Sr. Vice President ...... Sandra Millin (217) 544-0616 ...... [email protected] Jr. Vice President ...... Sally Redinger, PNP P. O. Box 211, Springfield, IL 62705-0211 Council Member #1...... Caren Cleaveland, PNP Judge Advocate ...... Bernard G. Segatto, III Counselor ...... Jan Rynerson, PNP (217) 544-4868 ..P. O. Box 79, Springfield, IL 62705-0079 Board of Trustees ...... Board of Trustees

(See Board of Trustees) NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES (Elected for 3-year term) BYLAWS COMMITTEE Chairperson (2021) ...... Carole Morton, PNP Chairperson ...... Patricia Blackmer (818) 368-4634 ...... [email protected] Member ...... Sandra Gilliland 17233 Orozco Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344 Member ...... Carole Morton, PNP Vice Chairman (2019) ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP (609) 390-2163 ...... [email protected] COMMEMORATIVE BADGES AND MEDALS OMMITTEE P.O. Box 405, Marmora, NJ 08223 C Secretary (2021) ...... Janet Uribe, PDP Chairperson ...... Carole Morton, PNP (805) 687-4735 ...... [email protected] Member ...... Janet Uribe 1224 Santa Teresita Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Member ...... Linda Opstad

Chaplain (2020) ...... Linda Opstad, PDP CONVENTION SITES COMMITTEE (425) 271-9527 ...... [email protected] Chairperson (Sr. Vice President) ...... Sandra Millin 11825 S.E. 164th Street, Renton, WA 98058 Member (Jr. Vice President) ...... Sally Redinger, PNP Patriotic Instructor (2020) ...... Sally Redinger Member ...... Sharon Corum (269) 668-3966 ...... [email protected] 48540 Orchard Drive, Mattawan, MI 49071 CONVENTION GUIDELINES COMMITTEE

Historian (2020) ...... Linda Opstad, PDP Chairperson ...... Michelle Walburn (425) 271-9527 ...... [email protected] Member ...... Sue Liddie 11825 SE 164th Street, Renton, WA 98058 Member ...... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron

Council #1 ...... Caren Cleaveland, PNP (585) 703-6489 ...... [email protected] duvs and duvs PROJECT 16 East Wright Avenue, Waterloo, NY 13165 Chairperson ...... Daryl Reed National President ...... Sarah W. Meyer Member ...... Sharon Harkcom Member ...... Dixie Smith (770) 667-5548 ...... [email protected] 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Chairperson ...... Carole Morton, PNP (Elected for 3-year term) Member ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP Chairperson (2021) ...... Barbara Stone, PNP Member ...... Sally Redinger, PNP

Member (2019) ...... Deborah Schiesser ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Member (2019) ...... Julie Cass Chairperson (Webmaster) ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP Member (2020) ...... Sharon Corum Assistant Webmaster ...... Frances Black Member (2020) ...... Sherry Brady Member ...... Jean Vredenburgh GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC IVING EMORIAL CHOLARSHIP OMMITTEE GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY AWARDS COMMITTEE L M S C (Elected for 2-year term) Chairperson ...... Lynne Gallaudet Dolan

Chairperson (Patriotic Instructor) (2020) Verna Maleski Member ...... Janice Guy Member (2019) ...... Wenda Fore Member ...... Sally Redinger, PNP Member (2019) ...... Dusti Rynerson Member (2020) ...... Melanie Abraham Member (2020) ...... Yvonne Razo

FRATERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE CONVENTION COMMITTEES (Appointed for 2-year or 3-year term) UDIO ECORDING Chairperson (2020) ...... Eileen Sleckman A R Member (2020) ...... Sandra Millin Chairperson ...... GA Sister (As required) Member (2020) ...... Judy Baron Member (2021) ...... Ginger Trokey CONVENTION AWARDS COMMITTEE Member (2021) ...... Linda Hartung Chairperson (Jr. Vice President) ...... Sally Redinger, PNP LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND ADVISORY Member ...... Joan Trafton Member ...... Linda Opstad COMMITTEE

Chairperson (2020) ...... Barbara Metzger CONVENTION STANDING RULES COMMITTEE

Member (2020) ...... Melanie Abraham Chairperson (National President) ...... Sarah W. Meyer Member (2019) ...... Roberta Comerford Member (Counselor) ...... Jan Rynerson, PNP Member (2019) ...... Susan Nitzel Member (Parliamentarian) ...... Linda Smith Member (2019) ...... Julie Stranges Member ...... Patricia Blackmer

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

Co-Chairperson ...... Martha Stromberg Chairperson ...... Allisa Meyer Co-Chairperson ...... Jane Schleinzer Member ...... Julie Cass Co-Chairperson ...... Joan Koechig Member ...... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron Member (Sr. Vice President) ...... Sandra Millin Member ...... Barbara Metzger CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

Secretary ...... Linda Hartung NATIONAL OFFICERS HANDBOOK COMMITTEE Treasurer ...... Susan Nitzel Chairperson ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP Immediate Past National Secretary ...... Deborah Schiesser Member (President) ...... Sarah W. Meyer, NP Member ...... Janice Cass Member (Sr. Vice President) ...... Sandra Millin Member ...... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron Member ...... Patricia Blackmer OFFICER REPORTS COMMITTEE NEW TENT PROCEDURES COMMITTEE Chairperson ...... Barbara Stone, PNP Chairperson ...... Janet Uribe Member ...... Julie Cass Member ...... Dana Anderson Member ...... Yvonne Razo Member ...... Lynea D’Angelo PUBLICITY COMMITTEE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Chairperson ...... Paulette Snoby Chairperson (National President) ...... Sarah W. Meyer Member...... Linda Hartung Member (Secretary) ...... Linda Hartung Member ...... Rebecca (Becky) Rostron Member (GO Editor) ...... M. Beth Finley Member (GO Co-Editor) ...... Jean Mallory RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE

REAL DAUGHTERS COMMITTEE Chairperson ...... Patricia Blackmer Member ...... Carole Morton Chairperson ...... Sandra Vogelpohl Member ...... Connie Bounds TELLER COMMITTEE

Member ...... Sharon Brown Chairperson (PNP) ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP

Member ...... Eileen Glanzel RITUAL COMMITTEE Member ...... Patricia Blackmer Chairperson ...... Barbara Stone, PNP Member ...... Joan Trafton Member ...... Julie Cass Member ...... Sue Liddie Member ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP

SOUTHERN MEMORIAL AND WREATH

COMMITTEE

Chairperson (Chaplain) ...... Norma Fiedler

Member ...... Ellen Higgins, PNP Member ...... Sharon Corum Member ...... Susan Zimmer

STATE VETERANS HOMES COMMITTEE

Chairperson ...... Dana Anderson Member ...... Sharon Harkcom Member ...... Susan Fallon

NATIONAL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Bernice L. Way Award DUES NOTICE For the Department with the largest net gain in Membership dues for 2018 were due January 1, 2018. If membership during the calendar year, excluding you’ve not already paid dues for 2018, please send a check transfers and reinstatements. for $19.00 immediately. 2018 Winner: Department of IL

Make checks payable to: Caroline Scherer Award DUVCW National Treasurer For the Department largest percentage gain in Send to: membership during the calendar year excluding Janice Cass, National Registrar transfers and reinstatements. 5835 County Road 37 2018 Winner: Department of KS

Galion, OH 44833 Elbert Jones Award This will keep your membership active thru December 31, For the Department with the greatest number of new 2018. Please include any name/address/status changes. For supplementals during the calendar year. Life Members who are NMAL’s, please submit personal 2018 Winner: Department of MO information changes you’ve had during the year. To pay 2019 dues in advance, please include an additional $19.00 Frederick Ahlvers Award with your 2018 dues. For the Detached Tent with the greatest number of new supplementals during the calendar year. I moved over a year ago, my mail will no longer be 2018 Winner: Lucinda Heatherly Detached Tent #3, TN forwarded. Please make sure you use current address. Celia Williams Beckman Award In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, For the Department with the largest number of Janice Cass, National Registrar registered members in attendance at the National

Convention. 2018 Winner: Department of MN

John Williams Stewart Wolfe Award CONVENTION AWARDS For the Department with the largest percentage in attendance at the National Convention. Lola Elliott Award 2018 Winner: Department of MN

For the Department with the greatest number of new Lulu Downey Cadwalader Award Tents during the calendar year. For the Department or Tent contributing the greatest 2018 Winners: Department of GA, Department of IL amount of research about or activities performed William Gardner Award involving the history of the Civil War. For the Department with the greatest membership 2018 Winner: None increase during the calendar year excluding transfers Convention City Award and reinstatements. An award of one-hundred dollars ($100.00) may be 2018 Winner: Department of CA/NV given to a graduating High School Senior in the W. Glen Davis Award Convention City area who can prove lineal descent For the Tent with the greatest membership increase from a Civil War ancestor and has evidenced an interest during the calendar year, excluding transfers and in history. reinstatements. 2018 Winner: None

2018 Winner: Jennie Hodgers Tent #103, Department of IL Kady Brownell Award George W. McVeigh Award To an unselfish, outstanding, loyal American and a For the Tent over three years old with the greatest daughter of a Union Veteran totally involved with the increase in membership during the calendar year, needs of today and with the same pride in our country excluding transfers and reinstatements. and concerns for our fellowman as had Kady Brownell.

2018 Winner: Cornelia Hancock Tent #91, Department of CA/NV The name of the nominee may be from an individual, a Tent or a Department. The nominee need not be from Julia Dent Grant Award the nominator’s Tent or Department. The name along For the Detached Tent with the greatest increase in with a letter stating the nominee’s qualifications should membership during the calendar year, excluding be forwarded to the Awards Committee. The transfers and reinstatements. procedure is confidential and is to be a surprise to the 2018 Winner: Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent #10, FL winner.

2018 Winner: Dorothy Prentice, Department of NY

GALLAUDET SCHOLARSHIP FUND KADY BROWNELL AWARD

Just think, DUVCW Congratulations to Dorothy Prentice! has sponsored the The 2018 Kady Brownell Award was presented to Gallaudet Scholarship Dorothy Prentice, Department of New York by DUVCW Fund for more than PNP Caren Cleaveland. 25 years. It has Dorothy has been a assisted students of the University to pay for their books member of the New and other special needs items they need throughout the York Department for 27 year. In April, when awards are presented, DUVCW is the years, having served as only outside group to present a scholarship. The other Department President awards are given from within the University. As it has in 1998-1999. She has been said many times in the past, our organization has a served on national very special and unique relationship with GALLAUDET DUVCW committees. University. As a leader, she has spearheaded a monument restoration and re-dedication Again, this Committee would like to share with our in West Winfield, NY. Through the years she has reset, Sisters the requirements for this award. It’s been replaced, and re-dedicated numerous Civil War requested a student must write a short essay focusing veterans’ headstones. In 2014, she was a guiding force on the Civil War. In the past, students of GALLAUDET behind the placement of a historical marker for Myrtilla University have researched deeply into the Civil War to Miner, an abolitionist teacher who opened a school in find a subject or subjects to write about. These students Washington, D.C. teaching former slave girls to become proved to be amazing when choosing their subject for teachers themselves. This project lead to Myrtilla’s the essays. The 2018 GALLAUDET Scholarship winner is election into the Abolition Hall of Fame, Peterboro. As Maxwell Graham-Putter. His topic is “The New American a result of Dorothy’s efforts to help sponsor an annual Death Industry: How the Civil War Commercialized our Civil War Day, Bridgewater, NY she was awarded the Dr. Corpses.” The winning topics for 2017 were “The Mary Walker Award by the New York Department Influence of Female Prostitutes During the Civil War” and SUVCW. Dorothy has participated in battlefield clean-up “Women Life During the Civil War.” The most projects at Gettysburg National Battlefield and helps place state and national flags on graves in the PA outstanding essay was written by Rian Norris. She wrote section. She’s participated in the Remembrance Day about a particular slave family at Arlington House, Parade in Gettysburg for the past 20+ years. Virginia at the time before and during the Civil War. The slaves’ family name was Norris. Rian told her family Additional volunteer activities include the VFW, Fire story of Wesley and Mary Norris, slaves at Arlington Department Auxiliary, and election voting poll worker House which is now Arlington Cemetery. for the past 30 years. She’s a devoted mother who’s been a role model for all her family and friends. Just think, if every Sister gave just $1.00 how much it Sandra K. Millin would help. Please continue your donations to the National Sr. Vice President DUVCW GALLAUDET Scholarship Fund. My DUVCW Sisters, Departments and Tents, we cannot begin to explain how very appreciative the students are to receive this Scholarship award. National When you make a donation, please write the check to “National Treasurer DUVCW” and earmark it for Historian Report GALLAUDET Scholarship Fund on the memo line. 2017 Send donations to:

Susan Watkins Nitzel National Treasurer Now Available to P. O. Box 1176 Fort Morgan, CO 80701-1176 Read Online!

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, Lynne Gallaudet Dolan, Chairman Go to: duvcw.org ; then click on Bulletin Board

GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC LIVING This year, three graduating seniors earned the $250 duvs MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship: Abbigayle Parcher, Dorthea L. Dix Tent #42 in Iowa; and two members of Mary Whitney Phelps Tent At our 128th National Convention in #22 in Missouri, Shelby Wrather and Shannon Jones. Minneapolis, Minnesota two college Congratulations to these three girls! students were awarded the Grand Caren Cleaveland, PNP 2017-18 introduced new honor Army of the Republic Living Memorial cords for high school seniors to wear at their high school Scholarship. It was a difficult decision graduation. One is a red, white and blue one that can be in a field of many worthy candidates. worn by any high school senior member. In the future, One GAR Living Memorial there will be one that includes a gold thread for those Scholarship recipient was Lydia earning the Annual Scholarship. Please check the Placht, a junior at the University of Missouri at Columbia. National website for applications for the honor cords. Lydia has a 3.812 GPA and is majoring in Agribusiness I would like to thank National President Sarah Meyer for Management with the intention of becoming a small asking me to be duvs Chairman again. I look forward to business owner. She is an active member of Dorothea working with her and our duvs during the coming year. Dix Tent #42, Mason City, IA. Her Civil War ancestor, Jacob Gaasch, Company E, 5th Iowa Cavalry was a In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty, survivor of Andersonville. Lydia demonstrated a strong Daryl Reed work ethic as well as an exemplary personal character. duvs Chairman She maintains a high GPA while balancing a job and volunteer work. Among her many interesting work experiences were a dairy farm and a winery.

Another GAR Living Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Barrett Young, a senior at Pittsburg State University,

Pittsburg, KS. His Civil War ancestor is George M. Rush, Company B, 7th West Virginia Infantry. Barrett has a GPA of 3.88 and is majoring in Communications with the projected vocation of Living History Interpreter. He is D U E D A T E S ! an active member of SUVCW Humboldt Camp #9, Humboldt, KS and has been extensively involved in Civil GO & Drumbeat War related activities; from presentations he has given Article & Picture Submissions: to participating in living history events. Particularly, he’s been involved in the Fort Scott National Historic Site in Kansas. He appears to have a deep level of commitment to historic site management and wishes to pursue a career with the National Park Service. Barrett’s application communicated a great love of history and

GO #2 (Feb. 2019 Issue) commitment to historic preservation. Fri., Jan. 11, 2019 Both young people appear to be highly motivated toward achieving their goals and hopefully this GO #3 (May 2019 Issue) scholarship will help them on their road to success. It’s Fri., Apr. 19, 2019 wonderful to assist these young people who are so deserving and dedicated. Send to Editor Beth Finley at: Eileen Sleckman, Scholarship Chairman [email protected] duvs SCHOLARSHIP

The 2018 National Convention in Bloomington, MN provided a great opportunity to work with three wonderful girls: Dusti Rynerson, a recent Indiana high school graduate (see picture below); Kayla Reed from Pennsylvania; and Grace Walburn from Minnesota. Together, the girls put together Book Two of their duvs Project. One project was about Southern children during the Civil War. If anyone would like to purchase one, please contact headquarters. In addition, the girls hosted the Annual Granddaughters’ Breakfast, presenting a program on Children During the Civil War.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT

The Board of Trustees has continued to serve the organization during the 2017-2018 year. The Board of Trustees meets twice a year, in September and April. The Museum continues to maintain regular hours and is open 5 days a week; closed on Sunday and Monday. The Library is also open 5 days a week, by appointment only. Museum 503 Update: It is a pleasure to announce that the contributions for restoration cost of our Grand Army of the Republic Stain Glass Window (GARSGW) were realized. A plaque was created for donors who contributed $250.00 or more and is proudly displayed on the cabinet that houses the window. All donors were sent “Thank You” letters. On the wall, to the right of the GARSGW, now hangs a small image of a Confederate stain-glass window mounted on wood, alongside an image of a beautiful stained-glass window from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (the church was used as a hospital during the Civil War) in Gettysburg, depicting the Sisters of Charity nursing soldiers, both Union and Confederate. The SOS project (Save Our Sisters) efforts continue as we collect, collate and index our Roll Call of Past members. The accession of artifacts continues. The content of twelve (12) of sixteen (16) glass cases displaying artifacts were accessioned. Three hundred seventy-six (376) artifacts were properly accessioned and identified. Of those, one hundred thirty-six (136), apparently had never been accessioned prior to our efforts. This included photographs, gavels, flags, encampment programs, ribbons, badges, et al. Each artifact went through a multi-step process. If the artifact already had an accession number, and, if the description of that accession number, in the Accession Ledger entry, matched the physical features of the artifact we were looking at, then an Accession Form would be created. If there was no Accession Ledger entry for that accession number, then an Accession Form was created for that artifact. If there was no accession number on the artifact, then a number would be assigned, and an Accession Sheet was created. The Accession Sheet and its contents were then entered into an Accession Excel spread sheet. Next, photographs were taken of each artifact with the Accession Form. The Accession Form has the accession number, donor’s name, if known, and contact information, a description of the artifact, and the condition of the artifact. The Prisoner of War (POW) and Nurses Exhibits continues to be a major focal point in the Museum. A large Red Cross sign is now displayed over the Nurses exhibit. At the 2017 National Convention, the Department of Ohio gifted the Museum with three (3) beautiful capes and two (2) caps which were worn in parades and installations. The Department of the District of Columbia gifted us with two (2) capes and two (2) caps and a historic wool banner with a wood rod. The DVD “Illumination Day and Nights: The Dedication of the American Civil War Memorial in Waterloo, New York”, donated by Caren Cleaveland, was added to our public video system collection. Linda Murr of Winchester, Virginia, a friend of DUVCW, recently donated her personal Civil War collection. The majority of items were on Ulysses Grant, including prints, stereoscopic cards, books, figurines, ribbons, and badges. Katherine Wilson Curtin Tent 62, of Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, donated a stunning image of Abraham Lincoln created with Lincoln pennies, now on display in the Museum. A wrought iron easel was purchased to support the framed penny image of Lincoln. The creation of a Fixed Assets database of our Museum furniture, office equipment, computers, etc., began in April. Additionally, the staff is working on updating an Inventory database of the goods sold from Headquarters. As part of our youngsters’ Museum Outreach Program, we have a variety of items available for the kids. The docents provide the story and details about these items. The kids are allowed to handle small authentic iron balls called grape shot and/or touch a real cannon ball. Recently, we added a Grand Army of the Republic voting box with white and black glass marbles. The docent demonstrates how the voting box was used and then lets the kids try it. An original 1864 newspaper, with a magnifier glass nearby, is on a table for the kids to see how small the type print was during that era, how large the pages of the newspaper were then, to read the content and even touch the newspaper. A pair of Civil War hand cuffs with the key can be viewed and handled. Also, NECCO wafers, called “hub wafers” which were a treat for the soldiers during the Civil War, are given out to the kids, with the parents’ and/or chaperones’ approval. Past National President photographs were matted, and name plates ordered to keep current with the Past Presidents’ gallery displayed in the California Nevada room. The brick pathway between 503 and 507 was extended.

Library and Research Center 507 Update: The white oak sapling, named “WO,” pronounced “Woo” was relocated from its temporary location in the Memory Garden to the front yard of the Museum and is thriving! To date, donations to cover the unexpected cost of the removal of the Silver Maple tree, damaged in July 2016, reached $3,155.00, leaving a deficit of $2,170.00. Numerous items received over the past year and those received at the 2017 National Convention, were all accessioned. Since our last report, 221 books have been donated to the Library; all have been catalogued and accessioned. Book donations were made by Sarah Emma Edmonds Detached Tent4, Texas, Caren Cleaveland, the Department of Georgia, Ellen Higgins, Carole Morton, the Department of Maine, Katherine Wilson Curtin Tent 62, Pennsylvania and the Gibbon Public Library, Nebraska. Our volunteer continues to work on a computerized catalogue of all our books, pamphlets, documents, leaflets, CD’s, et al currently in the Library. Visitors will be able to search through the catalogue’s index, by author, title, subject, keyword, journal title, and any other variable established. During the cataloguing process, docent Mary Sivak, found a series of documents which were accessioned in 2008 and were described in the Accession Ledger as the Gibson papers. On further review, Mary noticed a small letter, signed by A. Lincoln. The signature and the letter itself have yet to be authenticated. Additionally, provenance is yet to be determined. It is believed that the Gibson papers predate the 2008 Accession Ledger entry. Further research at Headquarters will continue in September. Rest assured the Gibson papers are in a secured place. During the winter, the pipe running from the basement to the kitchen area burst. Fortunately, the damage was not major. The pipe and the wall were repaired/fixed. A heater was purchased, and insulation was installed to keep the basement warmer. The upstairs interior ceilings and walls were repaired and painted. Insulation was installed in the attic to retain the heat and cool air within the structure. The garage roof damaged from age and wind was replaced. This past April twenty-nine (29) additional bricks were ordered for the Memory Garden. A searchable database was updated and can pinpoint the exact location of a brick in the garden, using for example, donor or ancestor name, and other variables imprinted on the brick.

Gift: We recently received from David Seyfang, Executor of the Estate of Janeth E. Seyfang, a donation of $10,000.00 for the Library, in memory of her Grandmother, Gertrude Middleton, her Mother, Ella Seyfang, and herself, Janeth Seyfang, Past National President. All were members of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. The family requested that the above names be engraved on a plaque and placed in the Library. This will be discussed in September.

Events: During Death Day week (April 10-15), celebrating the life and death of Abraham Lincoln, the Museum had a week-long exhibit on our martyred President. Katie Spindell, Springfield, once again loaned the Museum her replica of Lincoln’s horse, Old Bob’s cooler (horse blanket) that was worn during the reenactment of Lincoln’s Funeral Procession and copies of the original Ordinances issued by the City of Springfield during the 1865 event. Also, on display were two (2) sets of sashes and cockades worn in the 2015 Funeral Procession; numerous photographs of the period, the Springfield hearse, assassination conspirators, Mary Todd Lincoln and more, plus photographs of the disinterment of Lincoln’s coffin from his tomb in 1901 were displayed. On April 14, Sally Redinger held a very successful program, “Civil War Children.” Fifteen (15) children from ages two (2) to eleven (11), were introduced to toys, books and clothing of the Civil War era; they played with manacles, made toy buzz saws and played stick and hoop.

Two (2) Death Day ceremonies were held at the Lincoln Tomb commemorating the 152nd Anniversary of President Lincoln's death. On April 14, sponsored by the SUVCW and MOLLUS, Board members Caren Cleaveland, National President, Carole Morton, Board of Trustees Chairman and Ellen Higgins, PNP, presented wreaths at the steps of the tomb. The Death Day Association held their services on April 15. Because of inclement weather, Caren Cleaveland, National President and Carole Morton, Board of Trustees Chairman presented their wreaths inside the tomb.

Docents Wanted: Our Museum is a window into the life and times of our veterans during and after the Civil War. Just one day a week or one day a month is all it takes to belong to a wonderful group of people who all share the same love of history. There are so many different opportunities to participate in our history and to share with others.

Volunteers Wanted: We have several ongoing projects where you can help. Most would require you to live in Springfield or nearby, while other projects could be worked on at home.

Donations: Cash and artifact donations are critical in keeping our beautiful Museum and Library thriving. The monies received from the Headquarters Assessment Fees, as a portion of the membership dues you pay, keep the lights on. The content of the Museum and Library is the lifeline: to perpetuate the memories of our ancestral fathers who served in the Civil War; to honor their loyalty and unselfish sacrifices to preserve the Union; and to keep alive the memory of those who participated. Most donations are tax deductible. The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 is a 501(c)(3) organization and is approved by the U. S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization to which tax-deductible gifts can be made pursuant to Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. If you are interested in participating in any of the above, please let us know. The Board wishes to extend its gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has given us assistance during this past year. We are looking forward to another year of your generous and continued support to “Keep Green the Memory” of our forefathers.

Yours in Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

DUVCW Board of Trustees: Carole Morton, PNP and Chairman Ellen Higgins, PNP, Vice Chairman Sally Redinger, PNP Janet Uribe, PDP, Secretary Linda Opstad, PDP, Historian Jan Rynerson, PNP, Council #1 Caren Cleaveland, National President

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414

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312

689

245

353

332

260

431

675

121

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379

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100

190

100

267

820

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222

166

100

150

468

300

336

2,305

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100

226

100

170

350

395

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1,833

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179

385

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200

140

683

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211

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109

164

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1000

1,302

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Muse

206

dau

Grand

160

100

170

300

395

GAR

1,766

158

116

100

113

175

412

1,379

Gal.dt

140

300

162

840

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507 507

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151

100

145

250

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140

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R 1 DEPT 12/31/2016 NEW REIN TR IN CHART TL + DROP DIED TR OUT HON DC DISB TL- G/L 12/31/2017 TENTS 16 G/L TENTS 17 2 CA/NV 504 46 2 1 0 49 11 10 10 26 0 57 -8 496 14 0 14 3 CO/WY 22 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 22 3 0 3 4 DC 61 4 3 1 0 8 0 1 0 1 0 2 6 67 1 0 1 5 GA 71 19 0 2 12 21 1 1 2 5 0 9 12 83 3 1 4 6 IA 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 4 -4 46 3 0 3 7 IL 112 20 2 10 14 32 3 2 10 3 0 18 14 126 3 1/-1 3 8 IN 67 2 0 2 0 4 1 0 1 1 0 3 1 68 4 -1 3 9 KS 31 10 1 0 0 11 0 2 2 1 0 5 6 37 1 0 1 10 ME 105 3 0 0 0 3 4 3 0 1 0 8 -5 100 4 0 4 11 MI 142 8 3 0 0 11 2 3 0 7 0 12 -1 141 5 0 5 12 MN 110 1 1 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 3 -1 109 3 0 3 13 MO 326 13 3 1 0 17 9 9 0 5 0 23 -6 320 6 0 6 14 NE 115 1 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 7 0 13 -12 103 5 0 5 15 NY 183 9 0 0 0 9 8 3 0 9 0 20 -11 172 5 0 5 16 OH 183 5 2 1 0 8 7 3 2 5 0 17 -9 174 9 0 9 17 OK 45 3 1 0 0 4 4 2 0 0 0 6 -2 43 1 0 1 18 OR 29 2 0 2 0 4 0 0 10 1 0 11 -7 22 3 -1 2 19 PA 329 30 1 1 0 32 16 5 1 15 0 37 -5 324 13 0 13 20 WA/AK 69 5 4 3 0 12 4 3 4 8 0 19 -7 62 4 0 4 21 DT-AZ #1 70 7 0 0 0 7 1 1 0 2 0 4 3 73 1 0 1 22 DT-FL #10 74 15 0 0 0 15 0 2 0 1 0 3 12 86 1 0 1 23 DT-FL #11 44 11 0 0 0 11 1 0 2 2 0 5 6 50 1 0 1 24 DT-TN #2 25 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 25 1 0 1 25 DT-TN #3 32 3 0 0 0 3 2 1 2 2 0 7 -4 28 1 0 1 26 DT-TN #4 21 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 3 -3 18 1 0 1 27 DT-TX #1 55 1 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 7 0 11 -9 46 1 0 1 28 DT-TX #3 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 -3 53 1 0 1 29 DT-TX #4 19 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 19 1 0 1 30 DT-VA #1 44 7 1 1 0 9 0 0 1 4 0 5 4 48 1 0 1 31 DT-WI #21 27 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 27 1 0 1 32 DT-WI #23 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 -3 38 1 0 1 33 NMAL 355 22 2 15 N/A 39 29 1 6 0 N/A 36 3 358 N/A N/A N/A 34 35 TOTALS 3417 252 27 41 26 320 117 60 54 122 0 353 -33 3384 102 -1 101 36 37 *Charter figures are a separate figure. They are not added into the total. Janice Cass, National Registrar Calendar of Events 2018-2019

Sep 14-30 ...... Board of Trustees Springfield, IL Sep 21-22 ...... Illinois Heritage Alliance NATIONAL OFFICERS of the ALLIED ORDERS Oct 5 ...... UDC of GA, Historical Evening of the Atlanta, GA Nov 17 ...... Remembrance Day, Gettysburg, PA GRAND ARMY of the REPUBLIC Dec 7-8 ...... Pearl Harbor Day Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861- Allied Orders Remembrance Day, Phoenix, AZ 1865 Dec 15 ...... Wreaths Across America President ...... Sarah W. Meyer Jan 11 ...... GO #2 / Submission Due Date (770) 667-5548 ...... [email protected] Jan 26 ...... Sister Sarah at DT #1, VA 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Feb 2 ...... Sister Sarah at DT # 4, TX Feb 11 ...... Lincoln's Birthday Observance ons of nion eterans of the ivil ar S U V C W Washington, DC Commander-in-Chief ...... Donald Shaw Feb 16 ...... Sister Sarah at DT #10 & #14, FL (810) 513-3362...... [email protected] Feb 17 ...... Sister Sarah at DT #11 & 12, FL 3914 Larchmont St, Flint, MI 48532 Mar 30 ...... LGAR Marking, Andersonville, GA Woman’s Relief Corp Apr 8-18 ...... Board of Trustees President ...... Lucille Streeter Springfield, IL (517) 741-7161 ...... [email protected] Apr 14 & 15 ...... Lincoln Death Day 782 W. Girard Street, Sherwood, MI 49089-9705 Allied Orders Remembrance Day Apr 20 ...... Sister Sarah at Dept. of OR Convention Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Apr 24-27 ...... Dept. of GA Convention President ...... Darlene Alcorn Apr 26-27 ...... Dept. of CA Convention (724) 448-6682 ...... [email protected] Apr (TBA) ...... Grant’s Tomb 306 Brittany Court #801, Hunker, PA 15639 Allied Orders Wreath Presentation

Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War May 8-11 ...... Nat’l Genealogical Society President ...... Denise Oman St. Charles, MO (262) 719-8735 ...... [email protected] May 17-18 ...... Dept. of MI Convention W9997 Bottom Road, Wonewoc, WI 53968 May 17-19 ...... Sister Sarah at Dept. of NY Convention May 18 ...... Dept. of CO/WY May 27 ...... Memorial Day (Nationwide) Sister Sarah at Arlington National Cemetery, VA

May 30 ...... Civil War Memorial Day

Wreath Presentation DUVCW NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS May 30 ...... Allied Orders Remembrance Day Arlington National Cemetery, VA Building Location ...... 503 South Walnut Street May 31-Jun 1 ...... Sister Sarah at Dept. of WA/AK Springfield, IL 62704-1932 Convention, WA

Mailing Address .... National Headquarters DUVCW Jun 7-8 ...... Sister Sarah at Dept. of MO Convention Jun 8 ...... Dept. of KA Convention P.O. Box 211 Jun 7-8 ...... Dept. of OK Convention Springfield, IL 62705-0211 Jun 14-15 ...... Sister Sarah at Dept. of OH Convention Telephone...... (217) 544-0616 Jun 21-22 ...... Dept. of ME Convention Jun 22 ...... Sister Sarah at Dept. of IL Convention Administrative Assistants ...... Jessica Pope Jun 27-30 ...... Sister Sarah at Dept. of PA Convention Mary Sivak Valley Forge, PA Email Address ...... duvcwnational@c omcast.net Jul 23 ...... DUVCW Pre-Convention Tour Andersonville National Historic Site Website ...... duvcw.org Jul 24-28 ...... DUVCW National Convention* Atlanta, GA *More information: www.gaduvcw.weebly.com Aug 8-11...... SUVCW, ASUVCW, LGAR National Encampment, Independence, OH

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

The National Bylaws Committee received the following recommendations for changes in our National Bylaws. Current wording of our National Bylaws is shown in black, while the proposed changes are shown in italics. The recommendations were approved by the Assembly at the 128th National Convention of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865.

ARTICLE VI Duties of National Officers Section 1. National Officers a. No National Officer shall establish any separate independent bank account under the title of in the name of Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. (approved) Section 6. National Treasurer

A. National Treasurer The National Treasurer shall: 4. moved to 2. (Be entrusted with the custody of all National Department and Headquarters funds). 2. Be entrusted with the custody of all National Department and Headquarters and Museum and Library funds. (approved) 4. Send copies of the National Treasurer’s monthly reconciliation of all Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 funds (accounting reports of active checking and savings accounts, and the summary report of all investment accounts to the National Associate Treasurer I. The copies of all bank statements and investment account reports for the National Department and for Headquarters and Museum and for the Library, shall also be sent monthly. (approved)

12. Upon her retirement from the office, the National Treasurer shall assume the title of Past National Treasurer (PNT). This will enable all activities relating to her last year in office to be completed, i.e. filing of 990 return, financial statement review and assisting new treasurers. (approved)

B. National Associate Treasurers

The National Associate Treasurer I shall: 1. Be appointed by the National President after interviews by the President, National Treasurer, Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The National Associate Treasurer II shall: 1. Be appointed by the National President after interviews by the President, National Treasurer, Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 2. Update and maintain the subordinate list sent by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 3. Prepare the annual 990N reports for all entities, electronically on the IRS website. 4. Update the National Treasurer and National Associate Treasurer I on the status of the 990N filing of all entities. 5. File required reports and answer any Internal Revenue Service correspondence for all entities under the National Organization. (approved)

Section 9. National Council Member Number One

The National Council Member Number One shall: B. During the National Convention:

Serve on a subcommittee of the National Budget Committee with the National President and National Secretary as the National Treasurer provides itemized review, allowing examination of the bill incurred by the employee(s), Officers and Committees of the National Department. Provide voucher signature.

Serve on a subcommittee of the National Budget Committee with the National Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Trustees as the National Treasurer provides an itemized review, allowing examination of the bills incurred by the National Headquarters and Museum and Library. Provide voucher signature. (approved)

Section 13. National Webmaster

The National Webmaster shall: A. Be responsible for building and maintaining the National Website and all documentation thereto in accordance with the National Guideline. She will maintain copies thereof and submit the Website and documentation to the National Electronic Communications Committee. (Replace the current A. with the following which was moved from Section 8. National Electronic Communications Committee C. to the National Webmaster, Section 13.) A. The National Webmaster is responsible for maintaining, updating and making changes to the National Website and submits a yearly report to the National Department. D. Be responsible for contacting those who sign the Guest Book or make entries in the Forum and answering inquires. E. Be responsible for all changes and the documentation thereto to the National Website, maintaining copies and submitting the proposed changes and documentation to the National Electronic Communications Committee for approval prior to uploading. (It has been recommended that D and E above be deleted from the National Bylaws.)

F. Share all passwords and with the current National President and the National Assistant Webmaster. (all of the National Webmaster recommendations were approved)

ARTICLE X STANDING NATIONAL COMMITTEES

Section 8. National Electronic Communications Committee A. The Electronic Communications Committee shall consist of the National Webmaster, who shall serve as Chairman, the National Assistant Webmaster and at a minimum one (1) additional member. (approved) (NEW) Section 19. NATIONAL FRATERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE Current Bylaw (current wording noted in black, proposed additions noted in red) A. The Standing Committees of the National Department shall be: Administrative Forms, Budget, Bylaws, Convention Sites, duvs, Educational Activities, Electronic Communications, Gallaudet University Awards, Grand Army of the Republic Living Memorial Scholarship, Legislative, Long Range Planning and Advisory, Membership, Publications, Real Daughters, Ritual, Southern Memorial and Wreath, State Owned Homes and Hospitals, and Fraternal Relations.

D. The term for National Committee members appointed by the National President shall be one (1) year or until their successors are appointed, with the exception of the Chairman of the Membership Committee and Long-Range Planning and Advisory Committee who shall serve a two (2) year term, and the Chairman of the and the Fraternal Relations Committee who shall serve a three (3) year term. Section 19. National Fraternal Relations Committee The National Fraternal Relations Committee is to promote the highest level of cooperative relations within and between the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) i.e. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Woman’s Relief Corp. and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic.

A. The Fraternal Relations Committee shall consist of four (4) members appointed in rotation annually, as needed, by the National President to serve a three (3) year term. B. Annually identify the names and addresses of the national heads of the Allied Orders of the Allied Orders of the GAR and provide the names and addresses for the National President. C. Arrange to have a complimentary copy of the National General Orders provided to each of the national heads of the Allied Orders of the GAR through the National Registrar. D. Perpetuate the growth and unity of the Allied Orders. Communicate with Allied Orders Fraternal Relations Committees regarding possible Department Greetings and joint/combined events. E. Prepare and submit a written Fraternal Relations Committee Annual Report to be submitted and shared during the National Convention. (all National Fraternal Relations Committee recommendations were approved)

ARTICLE XIV FINANCES

Section 3. Fees I. Convention Registration Fee. All members attending the National Convention shall pay a $10.00 registration fee. (Move this to be included as #22 in Standing Rules and revised in red, to read as below.)

Standing Rules 22. Convention Registration Fee. All members attending the National Convention shall pay a $25.00 registration fee. (approved)

Section 5. J. Special Funds The Waterloo, New York American Civil War Memorial Fund shall be maintained for the purposes of assisting in the perpetual care. i.e. ceremonial flags, Docent Cabin upkeep, landscaping needs, website expenses and programs relating to DUVCW education and recruiting. As monies are received for this fund, they shall be placed in the designated Waterloo, New York American Civil War Memorial Fund held by the National Treasurer.

(Approved Change) Section 5. J. Special Funds The Waterloo, New York American Civil War Memorial Fund shall be maintained for the purposes of assisting in the perpetual care and to support the on-going mission to honor the Civil War fallen.

Section 8. This section below is being removed and replaced by the proposed change below A uniform mileage rate allowed for all official travel shall be set each year at the National Convention (Standing Rule 17) as required. (Approved Change) See Standing Rule 17: Mileage Rate: The uniform mileage rate allowed for all official travel shall be thirty cents ($0.30) a mile, or actual expenses whichever is less.

Section 8. I. Real Daughters Chairman The Real Daughters Chairman shall be reimbursed for expenses on behalf of the Real Daughters, not to exceed $300.00, providing such expenses are reasonable and actually incurred.

(Approved Change) Section 8. I. Real Daughters Chairman The Real Daughters Chairman shall be reimbursed from the Real Daughters Fund for expenses on behalf of the Real Daughters, providing such expenses are reasonable and actually incurred. She must contact the National Treasurer periodically regarding the amount in the Real Daughters Fund. Submitted by the National Bylaws Committee

Current Bylaw: Section 13. There shall be a $50 allowance for the use of a recorder. Reimbursement shall be made for two sets of tapes used for transcriptions of the National Convention.

(Approved Change) Section 13. The National Department shall pay for audio recording of the National Convention and for three (3) sets of the recordings to be used for the transcription of the National Convention.

ARTICLE XV

Current Bylaw Section 1. C. Publications Copies of the National General Orders shall be mailed to all members of the Order.

(Approved Change) Section 1. C. Publications The National General Orders publications shall be made available to all members of the Order.

Submitted by the 2017-2018 Bylaws Committee: Pat Blackmer, Chairman / Carole Morton / Sandra Gilliland

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS For further information please contact: Joan Koechig, Co-Chairman HERITAGE ALLIANCE INITIATIVE Membership Committee [email protected] The objective of a Heritage Alliance is to create a forum in which many different lineage organizations KINGS POINT come together to have meetings and explain their MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY mission statements and eligibility requirements.

Heritage Alliances are a fabulous way to increase membership!

Through networking with other Lineage Societies, the forums offer the opportunity to introduce DUVCW to other Lineage Societies and in turn learn about other organizations for which you may be eligible.

How to form a Heritage Alliance: • Contact Officers of other lineage societies in On June 15, 2018, I had the honor of presenting the your area to explain how the Heritage Alliance Aloysius A. Norton Award at Kings Point Merchant could benefit all concerned. Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. This is one of the • Set up a date to meet to discuss the formation four National Service Academy awards that our of a Heritage Alliance. National organization funds and I find that it is always a privilege to attend the ceremony and to The National President’s Project Fund will award meet the fine young people that graduate from Kings each Department or Detached Tent which Point. This year the two recipients were establishes a Heritage Alliance in their area. Midshipmen Emily Gramer (pictured above) and

For further information please contact: Matthew Schwartz. The winners were selected by Jane Schleinzer, Co-Chairman the Humanities Department with the criteria for the award being that they were considered by an Membership Committee interdisciplinary panel of judges to have written the [email protected] best analytical essay on a work of poetry, drama, fiction, literature or film. I feel that in an institution ANCESTOR DATABASE INITIATIVE that values service, the personal introspection that

The objective of the Ancestor Database Initiative is comes from this kind of analysis creates stronger to provide proven ancestor information for leaders. I am proud that we sponsor this award. prospective members and members’ supplementals. Eileen Sleckman, PDP, Fraternal Relations Chair, National Historian The database will include: - Patriot ancestor name, state where he/she served, rank, service description; - Birth date, place of birth, death date and place.

The Ancestor Database will be accessible on the national website at www.duvcw.org. If an ancestor is in the database, an inquiry can be sent to the Database Coordinator who will attempt to connect the DUVCW descendant with the researcher.

The National Database Coordinator will request ancestor information from Departments and Detached Tents to be assured the database is as comprehensive as possible. Members’ individual personal data will not be accessible on the online database.

Fraternity Charity Loyalty

The Department of Georgia Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 Requests the Honor of Your Presence at the One Hundred Twenty Ninth DUVCW National Convention held *Wednesday, July 24 – Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Westin Atlanta Airport*** 4736 Best Road Atlanta, Georgia 30337 404.762.7676 ** Until November 1, 2018 ** To make Hotel Reservations call: (888) 627-7211 Group Name: "Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War" For more information, go to the Department of Georgia website: https://gaduvcw.weebly.com/

Pre-Convention Tour: Andersonville National Cemetery Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Andersonville, Macon County, Georgia 31711 Website link: http://www.nps.gov/ande/ PUBLICITY COMMITTEE To view the video, click either Ctrl + click on the following hyperlink or copy and paste the hyperlink 2019 DUVCW National Convention into your internet browser: Atlanta, GA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhC0XQjJfVI Dear Sisters, In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty, I would like to introduce myself to you as Chairman Paulette Snoby, Chairman, Publicity Committee of the Publicity Committee for the 2019 Convention [email protected] in Atlanta, GA. In each GO, I’ll be sharing a little historical research with a hyperlink to a video for your enjoyment.

This is the first video in the series about the 2019 Pre- Convention Tour of Andersonville Prison.

Andersonville (Fort Sumter) was established by the Confederate government in 1864. The site was selected by Captain W. Sidney Winder, son of General John Winder. The camp was to be safe from attack where food was abundant to help relieve the

overcrowding of POW’s in Richmond and other camps.

The camp was located in southwest central Georgia at Station Number 8 along the Georgia Southwestern Welcome to Railroad. It was heavily wooded and had a wide GEORGIA Magazine stream which was a branch of Sweet Water Creek.

Barracks were not built because by 1864 the Confederate distribution centers were crippled in The largest-circulation monthly magazine in the Upper South; so, the Confederate government the state of Georgia. ordered a simple stockade built. Starting in January http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gemc/geo the stockade was begun which resulted in the cutting rgia_201808/index.php#/16 of all trees but two within the enclosed area.

The first prisoners were moved into the facility on Showcasing Georgia Archives February 25, 1864. The first commandant was Celebrating 100 Years th Colonel Alexander W. Persons of the 55 Georgia August 2018 issue Infantry; Captain Wirz replaced him arriving on Dept. of Georgia Sister Sandra Salmon March 25, 1864. Many of the first prisoners were emaciated, sick, and starved Union soldiers from Belle Island Camp (Richmond).

Union Officers were not held in the Andersonville stockade, but there was a smaller stockade called Castle Reed. Castle Reed held about 65 Union Officers until May 1864; these prisoners were transferred to Fort Oglethorpe in Macon at that time.

By July, Andersonville expanded to 26.5 acres with an average number of 377 POW’s per acre; a few weeks later 1100 POW’s crowded each acre. By August 186, nearly 33,000 POW’s filled the camp and made it the 5th largest city in the Confederacy.

I hope you enjoy watching the video. The next link will be submitted in the February 2019 General Orders.

A Publication of the National Department Daughters of Union Veterans of th e Civil War, 1861 – 1865

Volume 49 October 2018 Number 90

IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM REAL DAUGHTER REAL DAUGHTER EDNA CATHERINE PIKE MARRIOTT PATRICIA QUINLAN ALBERTSON 103 YEARS OLD Real Daughter Real Daughter Patricia Quinlan Edna Catherine Albertson was born Pike Marriott was May 2, 1923, and born June 17, 1914, passed away Wed., to Gilman Wallace May 30, 2018, in Pike and Elizabeth Kalamazoo, MI. Margaret Vogtman. She was 95 years

old. Her father served in Company F, 20th She was preceded Maine Volunteers in death by her from July 7, 1861, husband, Eugene R. until his discharge Albertson in 1988. January 15, 1863, due to medical disability. Patricia is survived by her 4 children: Sharon

He was born in Athens, ME Feb. 28, 1843, and Albertson of Flushing; Timothy Albertson and his enlisted as soon as he could convince military wife, Theresa Morin of Troy and their son; Patrick authorities he was old enough. On July 7, 1862, he of Chicago; Patricia Louise Albertson of sustained a serious injury which earned him an Kalamazoo, Joseph and wife Lizbeth Albertson of honorable discharge; his rank was Private. Kalamazoo and their sons, Jake and Tyler of Chicago and Tucker of Kalamazoo. She is also After his service, he moved west to work in survived by The Mill Street gang and other beloved Wisconsin, Iowa, and finally settled at Hubbard’s nieces and nephews. Prairie, Minnesota. There he married and raised a family. Edna was born in Hubbard, MN. Patricia was born in Cleveland, OH to Mary (Hartnett) and John Webster Hadlock. She was a His Ill health caused the family to move to REAL DAUGHTER and a member of Daughters of Bellingham, WA in 1919 where Mr. Pike was active Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 in the community and church. There were 6 sons (DUVCW). in the family; 3 daughters, of which Edna was the youngest, still living at home when her father Patricia graduated from St. Vincent Academy in passed. Albuquerque, NM in 1941, and received a BA in

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Edna Catherine Pike Marriott Patricia Quinlan Albertson

He is buried in the Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, Sociology in 1945 from Nazareth College, WA. A picture is available on Find-A-Grave. Kalamazoo.

Mr. Pike became a member of J.B. Steadman Post She married Eugene R. Albertson January 15, #24, G.A.R., Bellingham and of the Brotherhood of 1949, at St. Augustine Church with the Most American Yeomen. Reverend William Murphy, Bishop of Saginaw officiating. Patricia worked at St. Agnes Foundling Edna married William Marriott, a professional home, placing infants in adoptive homes. Later, third baseman who played for the Chicago Cubs, she was a foster mother for children waiting Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Robins between adoption while raising four children of her own. 1917 and 1927. Edna was very proud of her husband’s career and donated his baseball Patricia subsequently worked for 18 years at memorabilia to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Borgess Hospital. She was a member of St. Joseph Cooperstown, NY. Catholic Church for 65 years and a volunteer at Loaves and Fishes food pantry for 20 years. They were married July 28, 1954. William was born in Pratt, Kansas. Patricia was grateful for the loving care of Rita Albertson, Lori Hite, Kay Sanford, Jeannie Brink Edna died December 2, 2017, in Northern and Ethel Reno. California. At the time of her death she was a member of Kate B. Sherwood Tent #89, San Jose, Visit with family and friends on Friday (June 1) CA. Her sisters in Tent #89 described her as a from 4:00-7:00PM at the Betzler Life Story Funeral flashy dresser and “a great gal.” She was very Home, 6080 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo (269-375- excited about joining DUVCW. 2900), where a scripture service will be held at 6:30PM that evening. Mass of Christian Burial will (Information about Gilman Wallace Pike is from be celebrated on Saturday (June 2) at 1:00PM at newspaper in Hubbard County, MN, titled “Pioneer St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 Lake Street; of County Dies in Washington.”) Kalamazoo, Monsignor Michael Hazard,

Celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the

mass at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet

Cemetery.

Please visit Patricia's personal web page at www.BetzlerFuneralHome.com, where you can archive a favorite memory or photo and sign her online guestbook before coming to the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Congregation of St. Joseph, P.O. Box 29, Nazareth MI 49074. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on June 1, 2018

IN MEMORIAM

BETTY JANE NEUKOM WHITE PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT

Past Department President Betty Jane Neukom White was born to Julia Callen Coffey

and Robert Lincoln Neukom on August 14, 1927, and passed away on July 3, 2017, after a brief battle with leukemia. She was 89

years old. TAPS

She attended the University of Denver, graduating in 1949 with a Day is done, gone the sun,

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Betty From the hills, from the lake, was a research scientist at the University of From the skies. Colorado’s School of Medicine in Denver. In 1952, All is well, safely rest, she married Roger Lee White, an artist and professor from Shelby, Ohio. God is nigh. Go to sleep, peaceful sleep, She continued her career in research at the May the soldier or sailor, University of Oklahoma in wound healing. In 1964, she finished her MS degree is biochemistry, God keep. following by a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry and On the land or the deep, Molecular Biology in 1972. She retired from the Safe in sleep. Toxicology Department of Children’s Hospital in Love, good night,Must thou go, 1994, after 38 years of service at the University When the day, And the night Hospitals. She authored or co-authored over 25 publications in scientific journals and books. Need thee so? All is well. Speedeth all She loved fishing, sports and Colorado. She To their rest. enjoyed genealogy and was a member of the OK Genealogy Society. She was also a member of the Fades the light; And afar American Chemical Society, the OKC Computer Goeth day, And the stars Club and the Sallie Peacheater Tent #18, Shineth bright, Department of Oklahoma, Daughters of Union Fare thee well; Day has gone, Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 where she Night is on. held many offices, most recently as the Department President. Thanks and praise, For our days, 'Neath the sun, Neath the stars, Betty is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Julia 'Neath the sky, White Muskrat and husband, Frank Muskrat, Jr. and grandson, Chip. She was preceded in death by As we go, This we know, her parents, her brother, Robert Edward Neukom God is nigh. and her husband.

She is greatly missed by family, many friends, extended family and her sisters in Tent #18. The Oklahoma Department conducted a memorial service for Betty at the 93rd Annual Convention on

June 16, 2018. Submitted by President Carol Comp, Tent #18 ROENA BAYES Below is an article about Roena from the PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENT Gettysburg Times dated November 11, 1985:

“Remembering the little-recognized women who also served proudly”

Gettysburg – They can remember being crowded in train cars, five-day trips to New York City, anticipation mixed with fear, the ships, the reaction to a new country, “buzz bombers” overhead, freezing in tents, or malaria in India. They remember the unity of serving with others in a time of distress. No draft for them – they volunteered to serve with their brothers and neighbors.

“I made up my mind at Thanksgiving. The family always got together but all the fellows were gone. I’d seen a full-page ad in the newspapers. It said they needed women.”

CONGRATULATIONS ROENA! Roena Bayes and hundreds of thousands of other women have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. HAPPY BELATED 100th BIRTHDAY About 20 area veterans gathered Friday to be August 27, 2018 honored by the local chapter of the Daughters of From all your DUVCW Sisters the American Revolution.

Sister Roena (Rowena) Bayes was initiated into the A highlight of the gathering was the exchange of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, stories long put away in memory. Displaying 1861-1865 in the Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent #1, moth-proofed uniforms and dog-eared Washington, D.C. on May 27, 1977. photographs, the ladies talked of their Her membership was based on her direct Civil War experiences. ancestor’s maternal grandfather, George S. Fickel. “I got orders to go overseas about a year after I’d He enlisted August 27, 1864, as a Private, been in,” Bayes recalled. “In June of ‘44’ we left th Company G, Regiment 180 Ohio State Volunteers on the Queen Elizabeth. We didn’t know where and was honorably discharge July 12, 1865. He we were going. I came from a little town in the served eight (8) months sixteen (16) days by Midwest and had never been more than 90 miles reason of the end of the war. Her grandfather was from home,” Bayes continued. “I can’t say I was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic scared – it is something that has to do with being (GAR) Lew Bouker Post in Farmer, Ohio. Her with a lot of people that are working for the same grandmother, Mary Ann (Wisnech) Fickel, was a thing.” member of the Woman’s Relief Corp (WRC). During the absence of her grandfather due to his After eight months in England, Bayes, whose job service; her grandmother, Mary Ann, stayed home was to set up briefings on bombing runs for and raised their three (3) small children. officers, flew to France. “We went in on a stripped B-17,” she recalled. “We sat on the bomb-bay Sister Roena held many offices in her Tent, floor on big parachutes.” Department and National. She was elected National President in 1999 in Portland, Maine and “This was near the end of World War II,” said the served as National President in 2000 in Springfield, former Women’s Army Corps member. The Illinois. gliders that called in the bombers for the Battle of the Bulge rendezvoused near us. You’d hear this Another interesting fact concerning Sister Roena; tremendous war.” she is a World War II Veteran. She was a Corporal Courtesy: Bill Fresch – Times Staff Writer while serving in Central Europe as a Military Article submitted by Barbara Stone, PNP, Ellen Higgins, Briefing Coordinator. PNP and Nancy Hoffer, Department of DC, Registrar

NATIONAL DEPARTMENT 128th NATIONAL CONVENTION BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA INSTALLATION OF 2018-2019 NATIONAL OFFICERS & CHAIRMEN

July 28, 2018: DUVCW Sisters from around the Country gathered in Bloomington, Minnesota, July 25th through July 29th, 2018, for the 128th National Convention of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. This successful and very enjoyable Convention hosted by the Department of Minnesota was presided over by the 2017-2018 National President Caren Cleaveland.

On July 29th, 2018, Installation of the 2018-2019 DUVCW National Officers and Committee Chairmen was performed by Installing Officer Barbara Stone PNP, Installing Chaplain Sally Redinger PNP, and Installing Guide Ellen Higgins PNP. The 2018-2019 Officers and Committee Chairmen look forward to working together to benefit the National Society! Submitted by Sarah W. Meyer, National President

Left:

Sarah W. Meyer National President 2018-2019

Right:

2018-2019 Installing Officers (L-R):

Sally Redinger PNP Sarah Meyer NP Ellen Higgins PNP Barbara Stone PNP

2018-2019 National Officers and Committee Chairmen L-R: Janice Cass, Margaret Stromberg, Barbara Stone PNP, Ellen Higgins PNP, Pat Blackmer, Jan Rynerson PNP, Sally Redinger PNP, Julie Cass, Becky Rostron, Sarah Meyer NP, Sandra Millin, Verna Maleski, Sue Liddie, Bethany Hoover, Norma Fidler, Deborah Schiesser. Hidden: Jan Davis, Beth Finley, Mary Ann Herbsleb, and Linda Hartung

National President’s Travel Journal

September 17-21, 2018: As National President, I attended the Board of Trustees Meeting in Springfield, IL. It was my pleasure to attend the meeting and work with Board of Trustees. Joan Koechig (Co-Chairperson Membership Committee) came to Springfield on September 19th to meet with Carole Morton and myself regarding the creation of an ancestor database as an aid to increasing membership.

While I was in Springfield, I visited the GAR Memorial Museum/WRC Headquarters and met with the curator, Chuck Hill who gave me a tour and shared with me the Journal kept by John A. Gorham, 5th IN Cavalry (90th Reg.). The journal includes information regarding his capture and imprisonment at Andersonville, GA, 1864-65 as well as entries about the hanging of the raiders, other prisoner names, records of death totals, etc. Gorham was later Commander of Sumpter GAR Post No. 168, Winchester, KS in 1883.

Pages from the Diary of John A. Gorham. Sally Redinger PNP and Caren Cleaveland PNP Sister Sarah on the steps of the examine the White Oak Sapling affectionately named “Woo.” They pronounced Woo to be Stephenson Library. “healthy and happy in the new location.”

Friday September 21st and 22nd, 2018: It was my great pleasure to attend the Illinois Heritage Weekend in Peoria, IL. DUVCW Co-Chairperson Membership Committee and Moderator of the meeting, Jane Schleinzer (IL) brought this initiative to my attention and invited me to attend. It is her and my hope to create Heritage Alliances around the Country as part of the National Membership Committee initiative to increase membership. National Chief of Staff Maribeth Brannen and National Membership Co-Chairperson Joan Koechig also attended. Many organizations were represented, and all were given time to educate those in attendance about the organization they were representing and to learn about other organizations for which they might qualify. Additionally, I had the honor of presenting Department of IL President Connie Bounds with the Bernice L. Way Award for the Department with the largest net gain in Membership and the Lola Elliott Award for greatest number of new tents created during 2017-18. I also had the honor to present the President of the Jennie Hodgers Tent #103 Jane Schleinzer with the W. Glen Davis Award for the greatest Tent membership increase in 2017-18. It was a wonderful weekend with old friends and meeting new friends!

Connie Bounds receives the Bernice L. Seated L-R: Connie Bounds, Sarah Meyer, Sarah Meyer and Jane Schleinzer Way and Lola Elliott Award. Sharon Corum Standing L-R: Helene Werner, Maribeth Brannen, Norma Fiedler, Elly Rabin, Joan Koechig, Susan Moritz NATIONAL DEPARTMENT SUVCW/ASUVCW NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

August 10-11, 2018: Greetings from the National Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, were brought to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the National Encampment of the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic at Framingham, Massachusetts, on August 10th and 11th, 2018.

It is the hope of all Allied Orders to work more closely together to further our common purposes to honor our fallen ancestors who fought to preserve the Union, to educate the Sarah Meyer, 2018-2019 National public about the Civil President DUVCW and David Beam, War, to honor our 2018-2019 Commander SUVCW fallen heroes and Department of GA & SC current military, and to serve our Sarah Meyer, 2018-2019 National President communities. DUVCW and Ramona Greenwalt, 2017-2018 National President ASUVCW

Sarah Meyer, 2018-2019 National President DUVCW Escorted to bring Greetings SUVCW/ASUVCW National Encampment

SALLIE PEACHEATER TENT #18, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

May 30, 2018: Sallie Peacheater Tent #18 members (pictured below) Cheryl Walker, Libby Hays, Carol Comp, Lauri Warmack, Nancy Chotkey, and Pat Patton planned and participated in the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Oklahoma Veterans Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Cemetery, once known as the Union Soldiers Cemetery, still maintains the original gate entry, which was recently restored. Partnering with Tent #18 were the Jeremiah Smith Camp of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the 10th Kansas Union Volunteer Infantry. The Sons provided the Color Guard and sounding of TAPS. The 10th Kansas gave the 21-gun Salute.

Although the morning was quite warm and windy, the event was well attended by visitors from the general public, as well as guests and family members of the hosting organizations. Submitted by Carol Comp, President

SALLIE PEACHEATER TENT #18, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK SEPTEMBERFEST AT OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER

On September 8, 2018 Sallie Peacheater Tent #18, Department of Oklahoma participated in the 23rd Annual Septemberfest at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City.

Left: Sisters Sherrel Sheriff, Cheryl Walker, Libby Hays, Laurel Chambers

Sallie Peacheater Tent Sisters set up a table with information about DUVCW. Civil War coloring pages and crayons were available for children to color while Tent members visited with their parents and grandparents about DUVCW.

Above: Sisters Lauri Warmack, Libby Hays, Pat Patton Some Tent members were in period dress and walked through the crowd of nearly 6,000 visitors sharing brochures and information about DUVCW. The Tent also visited with Jeremiah Smith Camp of Sons of Union Veterans who also had a presence at the event. A drawing was held for two Civil War coloring books. Submitted by Carol Comp, Tent President

Sister Teresa Brodway

MARY ANN "MOTHER" BICKERDYKE DETACHED TENT #2, TN ARMY SGT. JULIUS MCKINNEY COMES HOME

A young man, Army Sgt. Julius McKinney of only 21 years left his then Arkansas home bound for his time to serve the great United States of America. Little did he know that only two years later in late November 1950, he would be sent to North Korea. This is where his regiment was last seen when attacked by Chinese troops on 2 Dec 1950, while fighting in the battle of Chosin Reservoir. Like so many others, he was never seen or heard from again. One of his sisters worked tirelessly until her own death to find just a trace of her little brother. She exhausted the paper trail Prisoner of War from beginning to end. But it always stopped at Chosin Reservoir. Nothing was recorded using his name on records after that battle.

On 16 Jan 1956 the Federal Government declared him deceased and non-recoverable in battle at the site he was last seen in action. A nephew (known by John and myself) informed the family he would work until his own death to find his uncle Julius' remains. Coffin presented by National Guard, American Legion In 2004, the U.S. Government declared a recovery members observe operation be conducted in the area of the Chosin Reservoir. The wonderful knowledge of DNA was used from the nephew and a sister of McKinney's. The government used mitochondrial and autonomic DNA analysis which matched his family and anthropological analysis which matched with his military records on 5 Mar 2018.

On 6 Jun 2018, the remains of Sgt. McKinney were sent to the airport in Memphis, TN. Legion Riders escorted the hearse and family from the Memphis airport to Corinth, MS without having to stop for traffic signals. Sgt. McKinney was buried 8 Jun 2018 with full military honors at the Corinth, MS National Cemetery after the long wait of 67 years. It was decided by his family to bury him at Corinth because the nephew involved in his search was from Corinth. On his death record his death date is shown as 2 Dec 1950, the same date he was reported missing in action at Chosin Reservoir.

His parents and all siblings predeceased his burial. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives were present to honor him

I had the honor at attending Sgt. McKinney's funeral and giving him a final salute on behalf of DUVCW. The Corinth American Legion, Auxiliary, Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion were present. The Legion Riders on their shiny bikes escorted the procession to the cemetery. The American Legion Auxiliary provided a nice meal at the Post home for the McKinney family after his burial. Submitted by Sarah Anderson, PTP

MARY ANN "MOTHER" BICKERDYKE DETACHED TENT #2, TN MEMORIAL DAY

The Corinth, MS National Cemetery was a beautiful place. A Flag Placement Ceremony was held the day prior to Memorial Day (Ceremony by local Scouts). A flag was placed beside the headstone of each of the almost

8,000 grave markers. Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke Detached Tent #2, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 participated in the Memorial Day Ceremony. We have had this special invitation each year since 2002 by the American Legion Post 06 of Corinth to Place a Wreath.

L-R: Tent President May Sue Kirk, John Anderson PDC, Sarah Anderson PTP

Presentation and posting of the Colors were performed by the United States Veterans. The memorial speaker was Dr. Chester W. Harrison who spoke about his personal experience of the Vietnam War. At times, the majority of eyes were wet with tears as he described the happenings of war and being so far from home as a young man. Some veterans attending remembered their own story of Vietnam. Dr. Harrison is now Director of Missions of Prentiss County MS Baptist Association. About 150 attendees joined in to mingle their voices in patriotic songs. It was as though we were singing with the veterans lying in that pristine ground.

Tent President Sister May Sue Kirk and Sarah Anderson, PTP performed the honors of placing the Tent's memorial wreath and the wreath from the National DUVCW/WRC organizations. Escort was John E. Anderson, Past Commander of Post 06, American Legion; and Past Commander, Dept. of TN Sons of Union Veterans. The Marine Corp League veterans placed a wreath for POW/MIA veterans. No veteran was forgotten.

The temperatures were a bit hot being in the nineties with talk of the storm Alberto in the south. No breeze stirring, but we had a little shade from the huge oak trees. TAPS was sounded and retiring of Colors was done by the U.S. Veterans.

Anderson family members also attended the Memorial Day program at Shiloh National Park and Cemetery, Shiloh, TN. The address was given by Brigadier General Jeffrey Coggin, United States Army to an estimated crowd of 350 people. Largest attendance ever at Shiloh. Submitted by Sarah Anderson, PTP

LUCINDA HEATHERLY DETACHED TENT #3, TN ALLIED ORDERS MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

May 28, 2018: Lucinda Heatherly Detached Tent #3, DUVCW, joined with the Major William A. McTeer Camp No. 39, SUVCW, Polly O’Toole Auxiliary #17, and 79th New York Infantry Cameron Highlanders reenactment group for our annual Memorial Day ceremony at Knoxville National Cemetery.

Left: Sisters of the Lucinda Heatherly Detached Tent #3 with President and Mrs. Lincoln portrayed by re- enactors Tom and Sue Wright.

Right: “Our dear Sister and Real Granddaughter Ruth Heizer lay roses at her grandfather’s grave at Knoxville National Cemetery.”

DUVCW, SUVCW, and their Auxiliary followed with a ceremony at the Union Soldiers’ Monument, one of the largest Union monuments in the South. The monument was open for touring by the public after the ceremony.

Knoxville History Project founder and local historian Jack Neely spoke on the history of Knoxville National Cemetery and the Union Soldiers Monument. He offered free copies of his new book about the Knoxville National Cemetery to any veterans in the large crowd. Submitted by Holly Matthews, Registrar, PTP

MARY ANN "MOTHER" BICKERDYKE DETACHED TENT #2, TN DUVCW HONOR GRADUATE

Mackenzie Paige Harrison is a "LIFE" member #127 of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865. She joined Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke Detached Tent #2, Selmer, TN on 7 Apr 2008 when she was eight years old. She is now a ten-year member. She is also a 6-year member of the Auxiliary to the American Legon Unit #6, Corinth, TN. Her parents are Captain Wallace T. and Holly W. Harrison, United States Navy Reserve, Windsor, CT.

Mackenzie is the 4-X Great-Granddaughter of Pvt. William C. Hardin, Company D, 6th TN Vol. Cavalry. He enlisted 28 Sep 1862 serving under command of Col. Fielding Hurst and received an honorable discharge 26 Jul 1865. Mackenzie is well-versed in Civil War and DUVCW history, patriotism, volunteerism and her family heritage.

On June 13, 2018 Mackenzie graduated at Windsor High School in CT. She was in the top 50% of her class; being #4 of 284 students. She earned ten

(10) Department Honor Cords she wore with her cap and gown. They were English (red/black), art (teal/black), family and consumer science (purple/white), mathematics (light blue), Science (navy blue/silver), social studies (green), World Language (Navy blue/red), and physical education (silver/black). She also received Honor Cords for membership in social studies (royal blue/white) and National Honor Society (gold).

DUVCW 2017-18 National President Sister Caren Cleveland approved Honor Cords for eligible graduates of the Class of 2018. I applied for the cord and Mackenzie received the National DUVCW Honor Cord (red/white/blue). She is the second graduate to receive the DUVCW honor cord. She was one of the most decorated graduates with eleven (11) Honor Cords she wore with pride for her accomplishments. Mackenzie was recipient of the 2018 Windsor High School Alumni Fund Scholarship for leadership, scholarship and character. She also completed nine (9) Advanced Placement (AP) exams and earned great scores in all of them. Mackenzie is a student at Colgate University in New York with plans to major in Biology. As Grandparents, John and I are so very proud to say she is our eldest granddaughter. Submitted by Sarah Anderson, PTP

CATHARINE MERRILL TENT #9, INDIANAPOLIS, IN duv GRADUATION HONOR CORD

The Department of Indiana is proud to announce Dusti Rynerson (pictured on Right) was recognized as the first recipient honored to wear the duv Graduation Recognition Honor Cord. On Friday, June 1, 2018, Dusti graduated from Columbus North High School while attending Columbus Signature Academy in Columbus, Indiana. Dusti has been a member of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Catharine Merrill Tent #9, Indianapolis since July 20, 2013.

Dusti Rynerson - High School Graduation 2018

“Rockin’ the DUVCW Honor Chords, Cap & Gown,

and Diploma”

During the 2018 DUVCW National Convention in Bloomington, MN, Dusti was also honored to wear her duv Graduation Recognition Cord where she served as National Color Bearer #3.

Dusti’s great-great-great-great grandfather was John F. Zinck, Company H, Regiment 16th Illinois Infantry. He was born August 23, 1825 in Germany; married June 12, 1853, to Hanne Willemina (Meisen) Zinck; and died January 26, 1909, in Union County, New Mexico. He entered service May 24, 1861; mustered out July 8, 1865. Submitted by Jan Rynerson, PNP

MARGARET WARNER WOOD DETACHED TENT #1, AZ ANNUAL MEETING WITH PICACHO PEAK CAMP #1 SUVCW

August 18, 2018: Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1 hosted the 6th Annual Joint Meeting with Camp Picacho Peak #1 at Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix, AZ. For the 2nd year in a row, members of all 5 Allied Orders were present at this gathering. Past Department Commander David Swanson gave the program on the territory of Arizona. Prior to joining Picacho Peak Camp #1 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for the combined meeting, a number of DUVCW Sisters were guests at the Auxiliary to Camp Picacho Peak meeting. Everyone enjoyed an excellent and entertaining presentation by Auxiliary member Susan Burke on the Civil War and the Rise of Spiritualism. Article submitted by Verna Maleski, Historian and Secretary Above: Margaret Warner Wood Tent President Ginger Trokey presenting Picacho Peak Camp Commander, Jim Heller with a piece of

rock from the Civil War Memorial, Waterloo, NY.

Right (L-R): Ginger Trokey, Tent President, Maura Mackowski, PTP, Barbara Metzger, PTP and Beverly Brooks, Chaplain

MARGARET WARNER WOOD DETACHED TENT #1, AZ MEMORIAL DAY IN THE SOUTHWEST

The 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day marked an historic day for Arizona. Mother Nature seemed to know it was a special day and gave us spectacular weather when May temperatures can soar to over 100 degrees before noon.

It was the first time all 5 Allied Orders participated together in Memorial Day Ceremonies at the National Cemetery and the Pioneer & Military Memorial Park in Phoenix.

Members and Officers of the Department of the Southwest SUVCW, Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1, DUVCW, Picacho Peak Auxiliary #1, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Woman’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the GAR. Between the two cemeteries, a total of 8 wreaths were presented. The wreaths were handmade by the members of the organizations.

National Cemetery – Phoenix, AZ What an honor for us when Master of Ceremonies, former Phoenix District Attorney and Purple Heart recipient, Rick Romley, ended the ceremony with a special tribute to the GAR, the Allied Orders and the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day. He named each of the Allied Orders and shared that sadly today no one knows who or what these organizations are but noted they were all present today. He shared he’d learned something new on this day. Several of us made it a point to shake his hand after the ceremony and thank him for recognizing us. Over 3,000 attended with more than 90 L-R: Barbara Metzger, Margaret Warner Wood DUVCW organizations presenting wreaths.

Detached Tent #1; Rachel Peak, Woman’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the GAR; Verna Maleski, Ladies of the Grand Army of the

Republic, Lew Wallace Circle #77;

Dr. Geri Morgan, Picacho Peak Auxiliary #1

Pioneer & Military Memorial Park – Phoenix, AZ The Pioneer & Military Memorial Park is comprised of seven cemeteries in Phoenix which were in use between 1884 and 1914. These cemeteries are the resting place of many of the veterans who settled in Phoenix in the years after the Civil War.

L-R: Ginger Trokey, Picacho Peak Auxiliary #1; Lavern Reynolds, Women’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the GAR; Sunny McMahan, Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1; Maura Mackowski, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic; Carole McMahan, Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1

Officers and members of Camp Picacho Peak #1 and the Department of the Southwest SUVCW, joined Margaret Warner Wood Detached Tent #1, Picacho Peak Auxiliary #1, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, the Woman’s Relief Corps, and Auxiliary to the GAR in the wreath-laying ceremonies. Each Sister was escorted by an SUVCW Brother.

Past Department Commander, David Swanson gave the Gettysburg Address. Taps were sounded by SUVCW Comrad Jan Huber. The ceremony ended with a 21-gun salute and firing of the cannon by members of the camp.

MARY CHESEBRO LEE, DETACHED TENT 23, WI THE LAST CIVIL WAR SOLDIER

Honoring the last Civil War soldier to die and be buried in Walworth County, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), Col. Hans C. Heg Camp 15 marked the grave of Isaiah Appollos Ryan located at Lake Geneva’s Oak Hill Cemetery. The “Last Soldier” project was initiated in 2003 by the SUVCW as a national effort to locate and appropriately mark the grave of the Last Civil War Soldier buried in each county or parish in each state of our nation.

On a cold and rainy Saturday, May 12, 2018, the Col. Hans C. Heg, Camp #15 of Sons of Union Veterans commemorated the service of Isaiah Ryan by placing a marble marker indicating that he is the last known Union Civil War veteran buried in Walworth County, Wisconsin. L-R: Susan Fallon, (Ryans' family: Dan Immega, Betty Allen, Gayla The event was attended by members of the Smith, Ruth Smith-Khedroo), Charlene Staples, Pat Blackmer Allied Orders to include Charlene Staples representing DUVCW, Mary Chesebro Lee Tent #23 President Pat Blackmer, representing DUVCW and the Woman’s Relief Corps 71 - W.H. Bennett, and Susan Fallon representing the Ladies Auxiliary #4 of Sons of the Union Veterans. In addition, members of the Board of Directors of the Walworth County Historical Society were in attendance along with interested civilian representatives from the area.

The surprise attendance of Ryan’s descendants included his 95-year-old granddaughter, Ruth Smith-Khedroo, great-granddaughters Gayla Stein and Betty Allen and great-great-grandson Daniel Immega.

Private Ryan was a volunteer in the 193rd New York Infantry under the command of Col. John B. Van Petten. His unit was recruited near the end of the Civil War and mustered into service in March and April of 1865. The 193rd was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Shenandoah where Ryan was a Dispatch Rider through the Cumberland Gap. After July 1865, they were assigned to the District of West Virginia, Middle Department. Ryan was mustered out of service at Harpers Ferry in January of 1866.

Tent #23 purchased two “Last Soldier” plaques to assist the SUVCW with their project. The “Last Soldiers” to be honored are James Dorn of Rock County and Christian Holzheuter of Jefferson County. We look forward to assisting the Sons in honoring our Civil War ancestors. Article submitted by Pat Blackmer, Tent President

MARY CHESEBRO LEE, DETACHED TENT 23, WI WISCONSIN ALLIED ORDERS HONOR IRON BRIGADE WISCONSIN SUVCW HONORS PAT BLACKMER

A plaque honoring the famed Iron Brigade, one of the most lauded units in the Civil War, was dedicated Saturday, July 14th at the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial, Sauk City, WI. Bob Koenecke, Commander, Camp 15 of Sons of Union Veterans launched plans for the plaque last summer. The Iron Brigade was made up of the 2nd, 6th and 7th Wisconsin Infantry Regiments, the 19th Indiana and the 24th Michigan Infantry Regiment. The Brigade earned its nickname when it “stood like iron” in the 1862 battle at Antietam. Its casualties ranked among the highest in the war. The 2nd Wisconsin suffered the greatest percentage loss of the entire Union Army and during the War. The 7th Wisconsin had more men killed in battle than any other Union regiment.

At the direction of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Wisconsin, Commander Brian McManus, a Court of Honor was convened following the dedication of the Iron Brigade Plaque. The Court of Honor recognized Pat Blackmer of Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent #23 for outstanding and sustained service to the Wisconsin Department of SUVCW in furthering its mission and goals. Blackmer was honored with the prestigious Dr. Mary Edwards Walker medal and certificate. Article submitted by Pat Blackmer, Tent President

Left: Pat Blackmer, President of Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent #23 with Wisconsin SUVCW Commander

Brian McManus

CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT #91, SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA THREE MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES

May 28 – Sylmar: Over 400 guests, including Cornelia Hancock Tent # 91 Sisters Sassy Johnson, Carole Morton, Jan Livingston, Rachel Livingston, Hannah Almstead and Elsie Iwata (shown in picture on Right), standing next to the Memorial Stone for the five (5) Civil War veterans buried there, attended the Memorial Day Observance at the Historic San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. The program included “Remembering Our POW-MIAs” by Joseph Galante of Rolling Thunder, “The Naval Wreath Tradition” by Phyllis Hansen, Flag Raising and Wreath Laying by Marine Corps League SFV Detachment #1277, and the Rifle Salute by American Legion Post 176.

At the end of the ceremony, attendees were treated to the unveiling of the new 90-foot “Walk of History” featuring important dates of the San Fernando Valley’s social and political history engraved on bricks.

May 28 – Altadena: The beautiful weather continued at Mountain View Cemetery. Brother Nick Smith, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) Past Commander-in-Chief of General William S. Rosecrans Camp 2, hosted the Memorial Day celebration. Prior to ceremonies, Brother Nick, Sisters Carole Morton and Kathie Bickers from Cornelia Hancock Tent 91 and Ginny DeLong and Chris Gentry from Amanda Stokes Tent 87 placed flags on the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) gravesites and white roses on their wives’ graves.

Left: Carole Morton, Nick Smith, and Margaret Alley

Flags were also placed by the United Daughters of the Confederacy on the graves of Confederate veterans. Sister Carole placed a beautiful wreath of red, white and blue flowers at the GAR John F. Godfrey Post 93 obelisk. She also gave a brief presentation about the First Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery, which took place on May 30, 1868. Sister Carole then read Major General John Alexander Logan’s General Orders No. 11. Margaret Alley of Daughters of the Confederacy spoke about the Confederate Heroes Day, the equivalent to the Union’s Memorial Day. The first North Carolina Cavalry and Union re-enactors provided the gun salute.

L-R: Kathie Bickers, Carole Morton, Chris Gentry and Virginia “Ginny” DeLong

May 28 – Simi Valley Cornelia Hancock Tent #91 Sisters Tammy Collier and Donna Naismith participated in the Memorial Day ceremony at the Simi Pioneer Cemetery. This is an annual event. It is well attended by the community. Many public figures including State Representatives and the Mayor attended. Local community veterans’ groups also attended such as the Disabled Veterans and the local VFW group.

The event started with the Color Guard marching forward to post the colors. The program began with numerous dignitaries giving speeches. Each organization placed a wreath in honor for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The service was followed by a gun salute to the fallen. Submitted by Carole Morton, Press Correspondent

L-R: Tammy Collier and Donna Naismith

ELIZABETH HILL MILLS TENT 88, ORANGE COUNTY, CA SUMMER ACTIVITIES

May 28, 2018: Members of the Tent participated in the Tri-City Memorial Day Observance at Santa Ana Cemetery. Sister June Lazich recited the Gettysburg Address for the large crowd of veterans and citizens of Orange County, CA. Sister Lynn Johsz recited the World War I poem, In Flanders Fields.

Tent members donated toiletry items to be given to local military veterans who are in financial need. Thousands of items have been collected at tent meetings and events over the past few years. This is an ongoing Tent community service project. Birthday cards were written, collected and sent to Tent member Sister Mary Jane Coloroso, who turned 90 years old in July.

L -R: Donna Cole, June Lazich,Charline Grundmann, Lynn Johsz, Dotty Wilson

August 18, 2018: Tent members celebrated the Tent’s 12th Year Anniversary of receiving its charter at a luncheon in Lynn’s home. Sisters Claire Kyllingstad and Anne Evans gave presentations about their ancestors. Submitted by Lynn Johsz, Press Correspondent and Treasurer, Tent #88, CA/NV Department

L-R: Lynn Johsz, Lori Clem, Spitz, Anne Evans, Chris Hurst-Loeffler, Laura Hahn, Clair Kyllingstad, Liz Rasmussen, Dotty Wilson Future duvs (L-R): Elaine, Fiona and Dorothy Hahn (Girls’ mother and grandmother are Tent members)

HANNAH ANDERSON ROPES TENT #86, TORRANCE, CA TWO TENT #86 SISTERS AUTHORED CIVIL WAR BOOKS

For Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent #86 to have one published authoress is exciting, but two within the year is astonishing. First published this past year was the book by Annette James Rogers, “The Color of Equality.” Annette spent years researching the family history of her g-grandfather, Sgt. Henry James, 26th USCT from NY, the ancestor under whom she joined Tent #86. Ancestor James and family were among those who agreed to emigrate to Haiti during Lincoln’s Presidency. After President Lincoln passed the Emancipation Proclamation allowing the recruitment of colored troops, ancestor James returned to the U.S. as the lie in Haiti was very difficult. Her book is written with the younger reader in mind and is a fictionalized account of the family’s life experiences. Annette has given talks on her research and currently volunteers as the Drum Barracks and presents a program in the persona of a Civil War nurse. Annette James Rogers One of our newest members, Deborah Fountain is awaiting release of her new book, “Nine At Natchez: The Remarkable True Story of Nine Former Slaves of one Family Who Became Civil War Soldiers.” She recently returned from a visit at the Natchez National Historical Park to meet with staff, who share in the excitement of her book. She enjoyed sharing her family’s story of Fort McPherson and the USCT. She travels regularly and has done much research at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Deborah joined Tent #86 under her 2nd g-grandfather, Pvt. Claiborne Thompson. Her supplemental is 2nd g-grandfather, David Jackson.

th Both gr-grandfathers served with 70 USCT, Co. G from MS. They are two Deborah Fountain of the “nine” in the title of her book. Deborah’s daughter Brishette Mendoza, and mother Warree Pierce, are also members of Tent #86.

Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent #86 appreciates the tireless energy of these Tent Sisters in researching their history and sharing it in book format. We are excited to share this information with our organization Sisters.

ELIZABETH VAN LEW DETACHED TENT #1, VA POINT OF ROCKS MONUMENT DEDICATION

June 23, 2018: In March 1865, President Lincoln went to City Point to visit General Ulysses S. Grant. His time included reviewing the troops, and touring the hospital, where patients were under the care of Clara Barton, and Harriett Dame. Dr. Moses Greely Parker described the visit in a letter: “The President looked over the hospital buildings without going into them. He seemed anxious and careworn. He was very kind and genial in his manner, and was carelessly dressed, wearing a tall hat. He said but little, was very thoughtful and evidently wanted to be alone, for he soon left us, walking to the Point of Rocks and sat down under what was called ‘the Pocahontas Oak.’…Obviously he was thinking of something L-R: President Donetta Bantle, Elizabeth Van Lew Detached Tent #1 and National President Ginger Stephens, United States Daughters of the Confederacy together unveil the Monument we knew not of. He had, in fact, visited General Grant and probably knew what was about to take place.”

Eighteen days later, Petersburg and Richmond fell, Lee had surrendered, and President Lincoln lay in state.

Elizabeth Van Lew Detached Tent #1 members (L-R): Jan MacQuestion, Donetta Bantle, Karen Lyddoae, and Midge Elliott

Acting on an invitation from Michael Beard, PDC, Irish Brigade Camp #4, Department of the Chesapeake, Fredericksburg, VA, to assist the Chesterfield Historical Society in erecting a monument at Point of Rocks, VA, the Elizabeth Van Lew Detached Tent #1 made a generous donation. In fact, the Tent’s generous donation meant the goal was met! Erecting the monument was a combined effort as donations came from Union and Confederate organizations plus a DAR chapter. The monument will mark the temporary cemetery grounds.

Elizabeth Lew Detached Tent #1 joined other organizations, including the Confederate side supporting this historic effort, as several hundred Confederate soldiers were also buried at Point of Rocks along with over one- thousand Union soldiers which included African-American troops.

Several Elizabeth Van Lew Detatched Tent #1 members attended the Dedication. President Donetta Bantle and United Daughters of the Confederacy National President Ginger Stephens unveiled the monument.

Among attending participants was General Grant's gr-gr-grandson John Grant Griffiths and General Grant re-enactor Brian Withrow. There were several displays of medical practices of the time, along with re-enactors from both the Union and Confederate side demonstrating life in the field. Submitted by Donetta Bantle, President

ELIZABETH VAN LEW DETACHED TENT #1, HAYMARKET, VA CIVIL WAR DANCE FOUNDATION - VICTORIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE

June 3, 2018: Victorian Dance Ensemble, the performing troupe of the Civil War Dance Foundation, conducts Civil War-era balls dance demonstrations and dance classes throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Programs have been for the Smithsonian Institution, Ken Burns’ American Journey Tours, National Park Service, Civil War Trust, National Theatre, Whittaker Center, and numerous other museums and historic sites.

Founded in 1995, the group has forty (40) dancers from New York to Virginia. The organization is deeply committed to supporting historic preservation and education. In the last ten years the Foundation has donated over $57,000 from its own treasury to preservation and education projects; and its balls and performances have raised over $260,000 for various historic preservation projects. In 2011, the group was named the Reenactment Unit of the Year by the Civil War Trust in recognition of its support of preservation. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.civilwardance.org.

The recent photo to the Left is my dear husband Denis any myself at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, in period attire for Victorian Dance Ensemble volunteer work. The Railroad Station was vital to moving medical supplies regularly to where Clara Barton was nursing her soldiers. She was just beginning to care for the wounded and depended on the Station. Submitted by Karen Sue Lewis Lyddane, Tent Sr. Vice President. Photo taken by John Cowgill

ELIZABETH BENTON FREMONT TENT #79, LAS VEGAS, NV SUVCW MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION

May 30, 2018: Dr. Linda Miller, Historian and Em (Emmalene) Becker, Past Tent President of Elizabeth Benton Fremont Tent #79, Las Vegas, NV participated in the Sons of Union Veterans Annual Memorial Day Commemoration at Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, NV.

The celebration commemorates the lives of William Boone Keith (Union) and Joseph Graham (Confederate) who although fought on separate sides in the Civil War became friends after they moved to Las Vegas.

L-R: Dr. Linda Miller, Historian posing as Helen Stewart and Em Baker, PTP

They were buried side-by-side. Twenty years ago, Em Baker placed a plaque between the graves representing Elizabeth Benton Fremont Tent #79. Dr. Miller appears as Helen Stewart who owned the land Woodlawn Cemetery is on.

Right: Em Baker, PTP placing wreath between graves of Union and Confederate “friends.”

CLARA BARTON TENT #3, WOODSTOCK, GA ANDERSONVILLE MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

May 27, 2018: Department of Georgia Sisters traveled to Andersonville, Georgia to participate in the annual Memorial Day Celebration. A formal Memorial Day Service was conducted featuring music from Fort Benning's Maneuver Center of Excellence Band, a speech by Fred Boyles, and presentation of wreaths from different organizations. Emma Stephenson Tent #4 President Sister Becky Rostron presented the Emma Stephenson Tent wreath; Department President Linda Hartung presented the Department of GA wreath.

The ceremony ended with sounding of TAPS. Volunteers from across the state decorated the nearly 21,000 cemetery gravesites with American flags. Sister Rostron handed out 144 U.S. flags to the attendees.

Left: Sister Linda Hartung, Past Tent President, President Dept. of GA Camp Sumter Military Prison located in Andersonville, was one of the largest Confederate military prisons occupied during the American Civil War. Today, it is the Andersonville National Historic Site with the National Cemetery lying a short distance from the camp. The site also includes the National Prisoner of War Museum. Forty-five (45,000) Union prisoners were held at Camp Sumter during 1864-1865 with nearly 13,000 dying of disease and starvation.

Right (Front l-r): Amanda Stokes Tent #2 Sisters President Kitty Kelley, Jean Vredenburg h, Clara Barton Tent #3 (Back l-r): Sisters Judith Lowery, Amanda Stokes Tent #2, Emma Stephenson Tent #4 President Becky Rostron, Department of Georgia President Linda Hartung

DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA, ATLANTA, GA MARIETTA NATIONAL CEMETERY

May 27, 2018: The Annual Memorial Day Program at Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, GA was held Monday, May 28, 2018. Keynote speaker, Major General Charles M. Hood (Ret), gave an inspirational speech. Many civic and patriotic organizations presented wreaths during the ceremony. Past Tent President Sister Jill Webster presented the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 National Society wreath. The Atlanta Concert Band provided patriotic music. Department of Georgia Tents participating in the Wreath Ceremony were Amanda Stokes Tent #2, Emma Stephenson Tent #4, and Susie Baker King Taylor Tent #5.

Front (l-r): Brother David Beam, Commander, SUVCW Department of GA & SC; Sister Rebecca Westbrook, Emma Stephenson Tent #4

Middle (l-r): Sister Sheila Richards, Amanda Stokes Tent #2, Sister Barbara Nelson, Amanda Stokes Tent #2. Rear (l-r): Sisters Susan Yatsinko, Emma Stephenson Tent #4, Dana Anderson, President Susie Baker King Taylor Tent #5; President Jill Webster, Amanda Stokes Tent #2; Becky Rostron, President Emma Stephenson Tent #4. (Not pictured: Judith Miehl, Emma Stephenson Tent #4)

EMMA STEPHENSON TENT #4, MARIETTA, GA MEMORIAL DAY – HONOR SLAVE AND UNION NURSE

May 28, 2018: Sisters of Emma Stephenson Tent #4, Department of Georgia, honored our namesake, Emma Stephenson, on this solemn day of remembrance. She is buried in the Marietta National Cemetery surrounded by the graves of many soldiers for whom she nursed during the Georgia Campaign of 1864.

Emma Stephenson Tent #4 Daughters placed yellow roses that symbolize platonic love upon Emma’s grave, followed by an official ceremony conducted by Judi Miehl, and words of appreciation for her service as a nurse.

L-R: Sisters Jean Mallory, Bonnie Baker, Judi Miehl, Rebecca Westbrook, Allisa Meyer, Tent President Becky Rostron and Susan Yatsinko

DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA, ATLANTA, GA LINCOLN DEATH DAY 2018 REPRESENTATION

April 14, 2018: Past Department of Georgia President Sarah Meyer (PDP), represented the Department of Georgia at the 62nd Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony, commemorating the 153rd Anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s death.

The event was held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Lincoln’s tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, IL. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States conducted the ceremony; other patriotic, veteran, and historical organizations participated and presented wreaths.

Left: Sarah Meyer PDP, presenting Dept. of GA wreath

Wreath Presentation Ceremony

Far left: Barbara Stone, PNP, DUVCW

Following the ceremony, a visit was made to the DUVCW Headquarters Museum and the Stephenson Library. Past National President, Sally Redinger presented programs centered on children’s lives during the Civil War Period.

The Sons of Union Veterans hosted a luncheon at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel; Robert Amsler, JR delivered a program, “Railroads: Coming of Age in the Civil War.”

It was my pleasure and honor to represent the Department of GA DUVCW at this event. Submitted by Sarah Meyer, Past Department President, Georgia.

Sally Redinger, PNP

DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA OPERATION OREO 2018

June 2018: Department of Georgia again participated in the collection of monies to aid Operation Oreo 2018. Two-hundred-fifty dollars ($250.00) was collected to help cover a small portion of the shipping cost to send the cookies overseas to our military men and women. The money was sent to First United Methodist Church, Alpharetta, GA who has orchestrated this project within the community since 2009.

AFUMC Sanctuary with Oreos & Dr. Martin

This year’s goal is four tons (8,000 pounds) of Oreo cookies to send to the U.S. Armed Forces members serving in the Middle East. This annual Operation Oreo provides service members with a taste of home. It’s a simple way to say Thank You to those who stand in harm’s way to protect our freedoms.

The Oreos will be sent to military Chaplains in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait who will help distribute them to troops. The church received requests for Oreos for 5,000+ service members stationed in those countries. Last year, the church collected 3.7 tons of cookies, by far surpassing its goal of 2 tons.

Cookies with Thank You notes for troops

Units receiving cookies: Elements of the 8th Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, A Marine Expeditionary Force stationed in Afghanistan; The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors deployed to the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea aboard Phibron 4, an Amphibious Ready Group that includes the USS New York, USS Iwo Jima, and USS Oak Hall; Army Reserves 336th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 6563rd Regional Support Group, assigned to Central Command; Army’s 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Division, and 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, serving in Kuwait; Army’s 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, deployed to Qatar. Submitted by Paulette Snoby, Press Correspondent, Dept. of GA

CLARA BARTON TENT #3, WOODSTOCK, GA duvs PREPARE FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION

July 2018: It’s never too early to prepare…and have fun while doing it! The Department of Georgia Clara Barton Tent #3 duvs assembled information packets to be handed out at the National Convention in Minnesota at the Open House event.

These packets consisted of Georgia peanuts, peanut pins, “Save the Date” magnets, hard candy and pertinent information for the 2019 DUVCW National Convention to be held in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is the first step in the awareness outreach for the very first DUVCW National Convention to be held in Georgia. We Georgia Daughters are all so excited to show off our Southern hospitality to our North, East & West Sisters. Submitted by Linda Hartung, Dept. of Georgia President duvs Ela Suszek, Britani Vredenburgh, Edyta Suszek

MARY E. STARKWEATHER TENT #1, MINNEAPOLIS, MN CIVIL WAR HEADSTONE DEDICATION

July 23, 2018: This past winter, Sister Sonja Ingmundson Pederson, member of Mary E. Starkweather Tent #1, ordered a Civil War headstone for her gr-grandfather, Ingman Ingmundson. After it was installed in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, MN, she had the honor and privilege of dedicating the headstone (pictured on Right). The Headstone Dedication Ceremony was adapted from the 1917 Service for use of the Grand Army of the Republic. Many descendants participated in the Ceremony.

Attending the Headstone Dedication Ceremony were 19 family members including four (4) gr-grandchildren, four (4) gr-gr-grandchildren, and six (6) gr-gr-gr- grandchildren. Family members of Ingman Ingmundson attended the Dedication from Maine, Texas, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

American Legion Post #91 in Austin provided the Honor Guard, Firing Squad, and Sounding of TAPS. The local newspaper, Austin Daily Herald, published a very nice article. Submitted by Sonja Ingmundson Pederson, Member

MARY TODD LINCOLN TENT #48, EAST CENTRAL, IL TENT’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY THOMAS LINCOLN FARM HISTORICAL PARK

June 15, 2018: Members of Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #48 kicked off the Tent’s 100th Anniversary of their Organizing at a Department of Illinois Pre-Convention party.

Right (Back l-r): Sherri George, Terria Otto, Patty Russell, Marlene Phillips, Debi George, Mary Ellen Fryer, Linda Holzhause. Front: Terri George, Norma Fiedler, Sharon Corum

July 7, 2018: Members of Mary Todd Lincoln Tent #48 visited The Thomas Lincoln Farm Historical Park for a demonstration of pie making in the 1840's. The members attending then visited the Thomas Lincoln Cemetery (an historical landmark) where Abraham Lincoln's father is buried. They enjoyed a presentation by Terria Otto on the history of this cemetery. Tent members noticed the condition of the headstones and requested permission to clean them. We were granted permission and will begin restoring the cemetery the fall of 2018. Submitted by Norma Fiedler, Tent President

Members and Guests L-R: Mary Ellen Fryer, Terria Otto, Patty Russell, Sharon Corum, Norma Fiedler, Barbara Krehbiel, Carol Spencer and guest.

EVA GRAY TENT #2, GRAND RAPIDS, MI GRAND RAPIDS MAGAZINE FEATURES TENT CHAPLAIN

May 2018: It was an exciting day when Eva Gray Tent #2 Chaplain Sister Patty Galloway was interviewed for an article in the May 2018 issue of the Grand Rapids Magazine. The article was entitled, “For the Love of Volunteering.” Sister Patty is a volunteer at Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, meeting place of Eva Gray Tent #2. Sister Patty is Eva Gray Tent #2 State Veterans Home Representative, Tent Chaplain, and GRHV.

In the picture to the right, she and veteran Pete Person are laughing together while she’s assisting him in the ceramics room.

The article begins: "Since retiring from her full-time job at Butterworth Hospital, Pat Galloway, a volunteer for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans since 2011, has filled her days sharing smiles and laughter with the veterans she serves. 'I love it. I get back as much as I give out,' Galloway said. 'It's just a very joyful feeling to see a smile on these guys.'"

We are so proud of Sister Patty and her dedication to the men and women at the facility and for all she does for the Tent. By the way, she also makes us smile! Submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent Grand Rapids Magazine - article by Julie Bonner Williams; Photograph by Johnny Quirin

HELEN M. EDWINS TENT #30, GRAND RAPIDS, MI duvs INITIATION

The duvs will carry on the work started many years ago by Elaine Nash and family members Diane Hager, Megan Hager, Beth Hager and Patti Hager Piselli; and by Rosie Best and Shanna Cappon who are all members of Helen M. Edwins Tent 30 in Sunfield, MI.

"The duvs are Marley Piselli and Aubrei Nash, gr- granddaughters of Tent #30 member Elaine Nash; and Alana Cappon, daughter of Shanna Cappon and granddaughter of Rosie Best who are also Tent #30 members.

Pictured: Diane Hager, Patti Hager Piselli, Norma Overton, Shelia Van Vleck, Liz Grossman, Yulanda Burgess, and Past National President Sally Redinger officiating at the initiation, and Department of Michigan President Bethany Hoover. Submitted by Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent, Dept. of Michigan

SARAH M.W. STERLING TENT #3, DETROIT, MI EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARD – CELESTINE HOLLINGS, PNP

June 24, 2018: Sister Celestine Caldwell Hollings, PNP, member of Sarah M.W. Sterling Tent #3, Detroit, MI received the 2018 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Montfort Point Marines of America, Inc. during the organization’s Annual Heritage Military Banquet and Awards Ceremony, Livonia, MI. The award was presented by Robert B. Middleton II, National Commander.

The Montford Point Marines of America, Inc. Association was founded to honor the legacy of the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps and who were trained at Camp Montford Point in Jacksonville, NC from 1942-1949. Submitted by Patricia Perry, Press Correspondent

Montford Point Marines of America Military Banquet and Awards Ceremony (L-R): Tent Sisters standing with Robert B. Middleton II, National Commander, Montford Point Marines: Christine Peach, Sr. Vice President & Treasurer; Jocelyn Bush, Chaplain; Yolanda Burgess, Color Bearer #4; Nancy Skerchock, President & Secretary Seated (L-R): Sisters Maggie Farris, Guide & Guard, and Celestine Caldwell Hollings, PNP

EVA GRAY TENT #2, GRAND RAPIDS, MI SUMMER ROAD TRIP TO FOREST HOME CEMETERY

July 10, 2018: It was a very beautiful sunny day when members of Eva Gray Tent #2, Grand Rapids, MI went on their annual summer "road trip." They drove to Greenville, MI to meet Friends of Forest Home Cemetery President Paula Christiansen at Winter Inn Restaurant for lunch. After pleasant conversation, they made their way to the very large, historic (and hilly) Forest Home Cemetery.

There was a very special reason for this visit. Eva Gray Tent #2's new comrade member from Minneapolis, MN has a Civil War ancestor buried there. Enid Strong Weston, a member of Mary E. Starkweather Tent #1, contacted us through our website giving us information of her ancestor Haydon Strong whom she said had been buried with a Civil War headstone in that cemetery.

Upon checking, we found where he was buried L-R: Dottie Piechocki, Claudia Wojciakowski, President of Friends of and contacted the Friends of Forest Home Forest Home Cemetery Paula Christiansen, Nancy Starr, Laura Cemetery for more information. Schmidt, and Patty Galloway

Eva Gray Tent #2 President Wenda Fore contacted Paula Christiansen whom she’d known through the WRC Chaplain 41 Corps in Grand Rapids. Paula enthusiastically arranged a time for lunch and a tour of the cemetery. She showed Tent members other interesting sites regarding the Civil War throughout the cemetery. It was a great day! Submitted by Wenda Fore, Tent President Press Correspondent

MARIETTA MUNGER TENT #152, FINDLAY, OH MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

May 28, 2018: Marietta Munger Tent #152, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 members participated in the Memorial Day Parade in Findlay, OH. Submitted by Wanda Cusac, Tent President

L-R: Sisters Linda Dick, Connie Alge and Wanda Cusac.

DEPARTMENT OF OREGON, LEBANON, OR 99TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

April 21, 2018: Department of Oregon held its 99th Annual Convention at the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home, Lebanon, OR. We took time from our duties for a Memorial Service at IOOF and Masonic Cemetery in Lebanon. The Hillsboro Post #6 American Legion gave us 40 flags to place at the graves of those who fought in the Civil War. While the ground was too wet to place them on this day, we were able to place a wreath at the Monument to honor our Boys in Blue.

Department of Oregon Officers At Convention (L-R): Donna Wood PNP, Laura King, Perri Parker, Mildred Voelker, Washington/Alaska Department President Sister Peggy Goldenman, Lydia Wilson, and Carole Morton PNP

SALOME M. STEWART TENT #55, GETTYSBURG, PA MEMORIAL SERVICE AT NAMESAKE GRAVESITE

June 12, 2018: Several members of Salome M. Stewart Tent #55, Gettysburg, PA, held a Memorial Service at the gravesite of Tent namesake Salome M. Stewart. She is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, PA. After the Memorial Service, members met at Sister Pat Stewart’s home for a picnic and short meeting.

Gravesite flowers were donated by Sister Nancy Spaulding.

Tent members present (pictured above): Vice-President Sister Sharon Saunders, Sisters Linda Arnold, Gloria Belair, Theresa Hahn and grandson Jason Green, Janet Kennedy, Pat Meyers, Sherry Morgan, Karen Plappert, Pat Rubino, Nancy Spaulding, and Susan Zabolotny. Department of PA Officers attending: State Department President Daryl Reed, Department Treasurer Sharon Harkom, Department Junior Vice-President Kayla Reed. Guest: Sister Sybil Smith, member of Susanna Cook Tent #61, Somerset, PA. The weather was beautiful, and the members enjoyed the time together. Submitted by Susan Zabolotny, Tent Secretary

May 28, 2018: Sister Valerie Fisher (pictured on Left) represented Salome M. Stewart Tent #55 Sisters in Gettysburg, PA on Memorial Day. She placed a wreath as part of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery Ceremony. Submitted by Susan Zabolotny, Tent Secretary

MARY MORRIS HUSBAND TENT #58, PHILADELPHIA, PA FLAG DAY PICNIC AT HISTORIC MOLAND HOUSE

June 10, 2018: Members of Mary Morris Husband Tent #58 joined members of LGAR PA Circle #232; Towamencin, NSDAR Chapters Margaret Gale Thornton and Bucks County, SAR Washington Crossing Chapter, and USD1812 Captain William Magill Chapter for a Flag Day Celebration & picnic. The Moland House served as General Washington’s Headquarters after he fled Philadelphia during the time the British occupied the city in 1777.

The event was organized by Sisters Karyn Norton, Rose Mary Jones, and Jackie Carter along with representatives from the Moland House, Washington Crossing SAR and Margaret Gale Thorton Chapter NSDAR.

Sister Karyn Norton visiting with a guest

Opening remarks were given by President of the Warwick Township Historical Society Dave Mullen and members of Boy Scout Troop 172 raised the U.S. Flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approximately 30 people attended the program “The History of the U.S. Flag From Birth to Present.” Presenters included: SaraJane McCurdy, NSDAR SE Region Director PA State Society; Ed Elgart & Bob Reiser, SAR Washington Crossing Chapter; Nancy Crowther & Maryjane Meckling, NSDAR Bucks County Chapter and Moland House Docents; Cheryl Lewicki, Michelle Lewicki, Sister Rose Mary Jones Shelly Bell and Rose M. Jones, NSDAR Margaret Gale Thornton Chapter, Deb Schiesser and Jackie Carter, Mary Morris Hubbard Tent #58.

Concluding the program, the Boy Scouts collected U.S. Flags to be retired and the Moland House representatives gave tours. In spite of the rain, the group gathered in the picnic grove sharing camaraderie, fellowship and a good meal. Submitted by Jackie Carter, Press Correspondent

MARY MORRIS HUSBAND TENT #58, PHILADELPHIA, PA SISTER MARION LANE’S FATHER PROMOTED TO RANK OF 2ND LIEUTENANT

June 29, 2018: Tent Sister Dr. Marion Lane’s 98-year-old father, John Edward James, Jr. was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941. He completed Officer Candidate Training in 1942 at The Infantry School at Fort Benning, GA. Sadly, during an era when racial discrimination was commonplace, he was not allowed to serve as a commissioned officer because it would put him in charge of white officers. Instead, James was shipped overseas as Corporal with an all-black battalion where he served in five campaigns overseas and received numerous medals.

Corporal James never spoke about his service during WWII because it was too painful. In 2001, his daughter Marion found a photograph of her father’s graduation from Officer Candidate School. When she approached him about the picture, he told her to throw it away because it meant nothing. That’s when he told Marion his story.

In 2015, Marion discovered her father could request a correction to his military record from the Army Review Boards Agency. It took three years and the assistance of US Senator Bob Casey Jr. and his staff to administer John Edward James, Jr. his long overdue commission.

98-year-old 2LT John Edward James, Nearly 76 years after he graduated from Officer’s School, John Edward Jr. with daughters Dr. Marion Lane & James, Jr. was administered the Officer’s Oath at the Museum of the Mrs. Brenda Roberta Watts American Revolution by John Jumper, a retired Air Force General and Chairman of the Museum of the American Revolution. US Senator Bob Casey, Jr. presented 2LT James with his Commission Certificate and officially recognizing him as Second Lieutenant. In front of approximately 100 guests, Second Lieutenant John Edward James, Jr. beamed with pride as he received his first salute. Submitted by Jackie Carter, Press Correspondent

MARY MORRIS HUSBAND TENT #58, PHILADELPHIA, PA PARTNERS WITH MERCK & CO. FOR ALPHA BRAVO CANINE

June 27, 2018: Mary Morris Husband Tent #58 Sister Jackie Carter, Merck & Co. employee and Junior Vice President of Tent #58, helped organize Merck employees to make Thank You cards for deployed military personnel stationed in the Middle East, Kosovo and the Horn of Africa. The hours Merck employees spent making these cards resulted in a cash donation of $500 from Merck Foundation’s “Dollars for Doers” program. The donation was earmarked for Alpha Bravo Canine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to provide trained service dogs to U.S. military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other combat related disabilities.

Top Left: SDIT Charlie; (Right) SDIT Betsy & Echo Bottom (L-R): Sister Marguerite Mogila, Tent #58; SDIT Charlie; Jennifer Green, Founder Alpha Bravo Canine; SDIT Echo; Amy Thurston, Merck Veterans EBRG Global Leader; Jackie Carter, Tent #58 Jr. Vice President On National PTSD Awareness Day, representatives from Alpha Bravo Canine visited Merck’s Upper Gwynedd Facility to raise awareness about this debilitating condition affecting an estimated 5.2 million people a year. During the visit, Alpha Bravo Canine was presented the donation. Sisters Jackie Carter & Marguerite Mogila represented Tent #58 during the donation ceremony.

Sister Marguerite Mogila is a puppy trainer for Alpha Bravo Canine and brought Charlie to the event as he trains for his very important job as a service animal. To learn more, visit their website at http://alphabravocanine.org. Submitted by Jackie Carter, Press Correspondent

DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA

SALE ITEMS

NOTE: Shipping Costs Can Be Reduced Substantially By Sending Multiple Orders To One Location.

For more information, contact: Department of Georgia Sister Maribeth Brannen, Chief-of-Staff [email protected] (770) 826-1094

EPARTMENT OF EORGIA IN D G P Commemorating the 2019 Atlanta Convention $15.00 + $5.00 Shipping

DUVCW FORMAL RIBBON

For Formal Occasions Only Magnetic Back

$20.00 + $5.00 Shipping

Hand-Quilted & AND- RAFTED UILT IRCA H C Q C 1950 Hand-Embroidered

Quilt size: 78" x 95" Raffle Tickets…$1.00 ea. or 6 for $5.00

~~~~~~ Drawing will take place at the 2019 National Convention in Atlanta, GA. Winner does not need to be present to win.

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REPLICA UNION COCKADES

During the Civil War, loyal citizens of all ages wore handmade ribbon cockades on their clothes to show support for the Union cause. Comprised of 3 tiers of ribbon, each of these period- appropriate tri-color rosettes are made with an antique G.A.R. button from an 1880’s uniform from the federal veterans’ group, the Grand Army of the Republic.

The cockades are made from satin or grosgrain ribbon, a buckram backing and have a safety pin type closure on the reverse. Approximate size is 4” long x 2.5“ wide. The order of colors, ribbons and tail styles vary with each hand-made cockade.

Wear your Patriotic Cockade for any occasion on your overcoat, dress, hat, or purse. They’re also appropriate for men’s wear.

Cockades with Tri-Color Rosettes with an Antique G.A.R. Button $20.00 + $5.00 Shipping

For information on custom-made Cockades, contact: Sister Dana Anderson at [email protected]

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TOTE BAGS, GARMENT BAGS, COIN PURSES and COSMETIC BAG * All products are made of heavyweight, dark blue canvas. * DUVCW Monograming with red thread * Multi-item orders & Department/Tent combined orders will reduce shipping costs.

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DUVCW Small Tote Bag 15” x 15” $30.00 + $5.00 Shipping

Small Garment Bag Large 38” long Garment Bag $45.00 + $10.00

60” long Shipping $50.00 + $10.00 Shipping

DUVCW DUVCW Tiny Tote Bag Cosmetic Bag $15.00 + $5.00 9” x 11” Shipping $15.00 + $5.00 Shipping

DUVCW duv Coin Purse Coin Purse $10.00 + $5.00 $10.00 + $5.00 Shipping Shipping

DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA ORDER FORM WITH SHIPPING COSTS * * NOTE: Shipping costs may be reduced for multiple items delivered to the same address.

DESCRIPTION COST SHIPPING QTY TOTAL 2019 Atlanta Convention Pin $15.00 $5.00 DUVCW Coin Purse $10.00 $5.00 duv Coin Purse $10.00 $5.00 DUVCW Tiny Tote $15.00 $5.00 Small DUVCW Tote $30.00 $5.00 DUVCW Cosmetic Bag $15.00 $5.00 38” Garment Bag $45.00 $10.00 60” Garment Bag $50.00 $10.00 Patriotic Cockades w/Antique buttons $20.00 $5.00 DUVCW Formal Badge w/Miniature Insignia $20.00 $5.00 Hand-Crafted Quilt "Chances" 6 for $5.00 TOTAL

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AUGUST 2018 National Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 P.O. Box 211 Springfield, IL 62705-0211

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Attest: Linda Hartung National Secretary

“LEST WE FORGET”

DUVCW National Headquarters and Museum Springfield, IL 62705-0211 Tel: (217) 544-0616 Email: [email protected]

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * IN MEMORIAM The National Department, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, silently and reverently mourns with Sisters, Tents and Departments who have been bereaved of loved ones and Sisters.

REAL DAUGHTER EDNA CATHERINE PIKE MARRIOTT June 17, 1914 – December 2, 2017

REAL DAUGHTER PATRICIA QUINLAN ALBERTSON May 2, 1923 – May 30, 2018

BETTY JANE NEUKOM WHITE, PDP August 14, 1927 – July 3, 2017