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January 1, 2015
Happy New Year! January 19, 2015
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. the campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. Dear Daughters, President Ronald Reagan It was wonderful to celebrate the beginning of our Christmas signed the holiday into law in season with the “Olde Fashioned Christmas”. Sue Fitzpatrick 1983. and her team: Beverly Baker, Pat McRoberts, Mary Slattery, Linda January Birthdays! Gallagher, Dana Baumgardner, and Anita Bell certainly made the season bright! From Christmas Carols on piano from our own 3 Sue Fitzpatrick Rilla Betz getting us into the mood, to the room beautifully 6 Dawn Newman decorated with festive poinsettias, to the lovely ornaments as a 6 Nancy Wehrman special take away gift to everyone made for one of the best 7 Kathy Kerber Christmas fundraisers. The auction was a wonderful success 11 Cheryl McLean making $3,551! Thank you all. 14 Nancie Sowin 18 Marjorie Sheldon Our Vietnam Veterans “Thank You” Christmas tree kick-off on 19 Floy Durnford 23 Rosalie Thimann 23 Janet Vogel 26 Lore a Beavers 27 Norma Philpo 28 Barbara Sco 30 Dorothy Connelly
Los Gatos Chapter of the NSDAR 1 Volume 5, Issue 5 January Edition November 29 at the Kings Court was well attended with many DAR American shoppers, children, veterans and us! Heritage Contest We had a visit from several the Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation of Los Gatos Committee members showing their The American Heritage appreciation and support. Committee was established to preserve our rich We also had a lot of heart felt thank you’s from the community. American heritage in the There were a few veterans who stopped by and wanted to have an fields of art and sculpture, ornament, so we made them on the spot. Over and over the crafts, drama and literature, sentiment was how touched and thankful they were that we were fiber arts, and music. Members are invited to honoring the Vietnam Veterans. participate in the various Each ornament on the tree represented a local veteran who contests within these fields served in Vietnam. We had over 200 ornaments and the effort conducted by this committee. The theme for proved well spent, as we have won first place! 2014-15 is “Celebrate America! Exploring our American Heritage.” There is also a Historic Costume theme: "1830-1850: The Jacksonian Era through the California Gold Rush." You do not send the item. You send several 4x6 photos and a CD with as many photos as you'd like. Deadlines Fiber Arts – December 1 - January 11. These entries are sent to State Chair and winners are sent on to the National Chair. Art & Sculpture, Crafts, Literature & Drama and Music – January 2 to February 15, 2015 – entries are sent to the appropriate National Vice Chair. Please do not mail prior to January 2, 2015. Entries must be postmarked by February 14. Warm wishes for a happy holiday,
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“Olde Fashioned Christmas” Thank you to our donors!
Agnes Women’s Bou que Amy June Jorgensen Arthur Murray Dance Studio Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Atelier Salon Azuca Barbara McMahon, CSDAR Organizing Secretary Barbara Naden Bell Tower Bristo & Patssierie Benefit Welcome New member Beverly and Evan Baker Deborah Jones Bennett was born and raised Bloomsters in Oregon, camping, fishing, close to Buca di Beppo nature. In Reno, NV, she met her husband Bunches of 45 years. They moved to San Jose in 1977 Byington Winery and went into the dry cleaning business. Capricious Skin Care Debbie and her husband retired in 2001 Celebrity Forum Speaker Series and have been busy remodeling their home, Classic Car Wash when they are not traveling. They are Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards involved with the Porsche Club of America. Dana Baumgardner She has two sons and five grandchildren Debra Pumo Elephant Bar Restaurant and loves gardening and cooking. Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Floren ne Restaurant Newest California Chapter! Forbes Mill Steakhouse Greelee’s Bakery The District VI Daughters are cordially invited to High Tech Burrito (Los Gatos) attend the organizing meeting of the newest Jill Hygelund California chapter, Refugio del Cielo on January Jos A. Banks Clothiers, Inc. – Los Gatos 24, 2015, in Buellton, CA. The attached flier Kyoto Palace Japanese Steakhouse gives details and a handy reservation form to La Fondue be mailed in with checks. Linda Gallagher Los Gatos Bird Watcher I hope you and many members of your district Los Gatos Brewing Company can attend. Los Gatos Café Mary Sla ery Best wishes, Mini Cakes by Tasha Barbara Nilou Day Spa -- Pat McRoberts Barbara McMahon Rilla Betz California State Organizing Secretary P.O. Box 977 San Francisco Giants Pioneer, CA 95666 San Jose Giants San Jose Museum of Quilts and Tex les 209-295-7182 San Jose Sharks Savannah-Chanel Vineyards The Flyer is at the end of the newsletter. Sue Fitzpatrick Summer Winds – Winchester
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Symphony Silicon Valley support. The US Department of Housing and Urban Tassels of Los Gatos Development estimates that each night about 50,000 Testarossa Winery veterans are homeless. The VA estimates that one-third The Wooden Horse of homeless veterans were stationed in a war zone and Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza two thirds served our country for at least three years. Nine percent of homeless veterans are between the National Defense Minute ages of 18 and 30 years, and 41% are between 31 and 50 years of age. For information about federal programs Rachel Goss, National Defense Chair available to veterans, contact the Department of Our country owes a debt of gratitude to all our Veterans Affairs at 877-4AID-VET or visit the VA’s website at http://www.va.gov/homeless/. veterans, but homeless veterans in particular need our
Sunshine Report
Dixie Parker, Chaplain
Dorothy Laughlen fell and broke her hip and had hip surgery last month. She just returned home from her stay at a place for rehabilitation. She is recovering slowly and will be having a caregiver and therapist coming to her home to help during this time of recovery. Our prayers are with you Dorothy during this season of recovery. Nancie Sowen is still recovering from her shoulder replacement. This has been a very slow painful process for Nancie but she is making progress. Our prayers are with you Nancie for a full recovery. Our prayers are with all those who are ill or have ill loved ones for the Lord’s grace, healing, and strength to be their portion during this season of life. Library News
Jill Hygelund, Librarian
Start early by adding to your 2015 reading list one of these (or a great Stocking stuffer)
Here are books being highlighted for readers from SILICON VALLEY READS 2015:
We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo
The Book of Unknown Americans by Chris ne Henrique
Stealing Buddha’s dinner: A Memoir by Bich Minh Nguyen
Last year I personally read one of the 2014 selec ons, The Shallows by Nicholas Carr. This book delves into the fragmen ng of the mind’s concentra on by the demand from technological advancements. A very intriguing book about how are minds are being altered by machines!
For those parents and grandparents suggested Christmas book ideas for:
Pre-K Reading Makes you Feel Good
Ages 4-8 Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce or for Grades 3-7 Mr. Lemoncelo’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
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Dear California Daughters, It’s December—the most wonderful time of the year! It’s also a challenging time with decorating, year-end tax planning, finding that perfect present, preparing all the favorite holiday dishes, making those lists and checking them twice. To quote Dr. Seuss, “How did it get so late so soon?” The Heritage Tea with 125 Daughters in attendance was held at the historic Lions Gate Hotel at McClellan Park in mid-November. The program on the beautiful chapels at our military academies was both informative and inspirational. The assembly, many donning picturesque hats, joined in singing the hymns of each branch of the service. Now it is time for our Victorian Christmas Tea on Saturday December 13th at our restored and repaired magnificent Headquarters in Glendora. “She” is freshly painted outside and lovingly decorated for Christmas inside. Please plan to join us for this grand event with traditional tea fare. My Jerry and I will spend Christmas in Indiana with my family. We wish for you the things you won’t find under your tree or in your stocking but will find within your heart: remembrance of happiness past, hope for happiness to come, fellowship and love, acceptance of sorrow and gratitude for joy, but most of all the peace that passes understanding. As we enjoy all the festivities of this month, I wish for you the joy that whatever holiday you celebrate brings: Happy Kwanzaa, a Wise Winter Solstice, a Happy Chanukah, a Merry Christmas! So—Celebrate America! Celebrate Service! And Celebrate the Reason for the Season!! Carol Oakley Jackson California State Regent
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December 2014 Dear Daughters, This December, I hope you all are able to gather with family and friends to celebrate this wonderful time of year. I wish you the blessings of a joyous holiday season filled with love and laughter. At Headquarters we will host the 13th annual DAR Christmas Open House where we will welcome the public to our buildings for cookies, hot cocoa, a visit with Santa and holiday cheer. The building will be beautifully decorated for the holidays with garlands hanging on the balcony of our Library and trees reflecting the themes of this administration. This year in the spirit of the giving season we will be holding a children’s book drive at the Open House. These books will be donated to those less fortunate in collaboration with Books for America. Special thanks to our member volunteers and staff for helping to make Headquarters so festive and to coordinate this fantastic event. Learn more here: www.dar.org/openhouse Before the end of the year I hope you will consider becoming a Sustaining Supporter, which is a new type of donation opportunity. This program allows donors to give a monthly automatic donation from their credit card or bank account, and you also have the freedom to decide which funds your donations go toward. In addition, if you sign up before December 31 you will earn a special Charter Member charm for the Sustaining Supporter pin. Learn more here: www.dar.org/monthlygiving The DAR Museum exhibition, “Eye on Elegance: Early Quilts of Maryland and Virginia” is well underway! The exhibit is beautifully designed, features 36 amazing quilts and it has been getting a lot of attention. I hope you will explore the online exhibition and plan to see it in person soon. Learn more here: http://youngblog.dar.org/eye-elegance-early-quilts-maryland- and-virginia DAR members are participating in many different volunteer service projects for Celebrate America! All of these projects, large and small, make a difference in your communities. I hope you will consider getting involved in a new service project which fits into your busy schedule. Remember to enter your hours in the Celebrate America! Online Tally. Learn more here: http://youngblog.dar.org/service-activities-big-and-small-are-meaningful-remember-enter- your-celebrate-america-hours DAR Constitution Hall was honored to host the Library of Congress Gershwin Awards in November. Billy Joel was the recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and the evening featured a star studded group of performers, including Tony Bennett, Josh Groban,
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John Mellencamp and LeAnn Rimes. The presentation will air on PBS at 9 pm ET on January 2. Learn more here: http://youngblog.dar.org/back-office Beginning in January 2015, and throughout the whole year we will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Daughters of the American Revolution. We will be sharing more details with you soon about all the exciting Celebrate 125! plans, but I can assure you that there will be a lot of great commemorative events and products so all our members can join in on the celebrations. I hope members will share their service stories and history of their chapters on the special DAR Celebrate 125! Facebook page. Continue to check the Today’s DAR Blog and the DAR websites for more information about Celebrate 125! During this holiday season, I hope you will continue to visit the Today’s DAR Blog to keep current on the news of the Society. Subscribe to the blog to get the latest posts directly in your email box or print out blog posts to share with your chapter. I hope you will find this information interesting, informative and valuable as you fulfill our mission to promote historic preservation, education and patriotism. Celebrating America! Lynn F. Young President General Constitutional Highlights- Diana Claussen George Washington and James Madison were the only Presidents who signed the Constitution.
Paws for Purple Hearts Puppy petting resumes! Do you want to be a puppy petter and help veterans? Contact Kim Worrall for more information.
Los Gatos Chapter, DAR Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes December 1, 2014 The Los Gatos Chapter DAR meeting was called to order by Regent Kim Worrall at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Los Gatos Lodge located at 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, California. Recording Secretary Paula Clauss Isaacs was present.
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The DAR Opening Ritual was led by Regent Kim Worrall.
The invocation was given by Chaplain, Dixie Parker.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Patricia Billingsley. . The American’s Creed was led by Lisa Devlin . The Regent welcomed Honored Daughters National Vice Chairman – Southwestern Division, Genealogical Record and District VI Director – Lana Tober and District VI Registrar Diana Clausen and guests. Beverly Baker introduced Prospective Members, June Stolz and Sami Campagna. November 3rd minutes were approved as corrected. District Registrar reported ” that not all chapters are doing well (10% of yearly new members), only one chapter was reaching that level. Dixie Parker gave the Sunshine Report. Trina Gentry collected “adopt a Vet” gifts for our Veterans from fellow Daughters The treasure’s report was accepted and filed. Pat McRoberts made a motion to allocate $300.00 from the Timothy Michael Carrol fund to pay for the Veteran Day Program monthly lunches at the Great Oaks VA facility. Motion seconded and passed. Kim Worrall reported that December 2 Palo Alto VA will hold the Country Store annual fundraiser from 9 to 2pm. Paula Metz reported on the Country Craft and Holliday Craft Fair in Palo Alto on December 3, 2014. Linda Gallagher reported on the DAR Heritage Tea in Sacramento. Lana Tober passed out boxes of Christmas Cards for us to sign for the veterans at the Landstuhl Regional Hospital in Germany. Kim Worrall mentioned that anyone wanting to attend the California State Conference in March 2015 should contact her and that voting for delegates will be held at the January meeting. New Member, Debbie Bennett, was introduced by Janet Vogel, registrar and sworn in by Dixie Parker, Chaplain and welcomed by Kim Worrall, Regent. Chaplain, Dixie Parker gave the Benediction, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m. After the Luncheon, a Silent Auction fundraiser, was led by Sue Fitzpatrick, and beautiful Christmas piano music was played by Rilla Jorgensen Betz. The next meeting will be on Monday, January 5, 2015. . Respectfully Submitted,
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Commodore Sloat Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presents the 34th Annual Ancestor Roundup Genealogical Seminar Choose from over 25 classes designed to help you research your family tree! Saturday January 24, 2015 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 1024 Noche Buena at Plumas Avenue, Seaside CA
Portuguese French-Canadian Irish & Mexican
Research
Immigration & Naturalization
Absolute Beginning Genealogy dna Early California Research Genealogy on a Mac
lineage societies...
And more!
ANCESTOR ROUNDUP 2015 Keynote Speaker: Stephen P. Morse “A Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools” Stephen Morse is the creator of the One-Step Website, for which he has received both the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Outstanding Contribution Award from the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies, Award of Merit from the National Genealogical Society, first-ever Excellence Award from the Association of Professional Genealogists, and two awards that he cannot pronounce from Polish genealogical societies. In his other life Morse is a computer professional with a doctorate degree in electrical engineering. He is best known as the architect of the Intel 8086 (the granddaddy of today's Pentium processor), which sparked the PC revolution 30 years ago.
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