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Spirit October The Volume 46 • No. 2 • August 2012 SPIRIT OF ’ 76 Published by the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence At the birthplace of Independence, DSDI celebrates ur Philadelphia celebration began July 3, This year we had 50 people in attendance. 2012 with an evening meal featuring a O“Taste of Philadelphia.” Our members In the afternoon, we were introduced to some Philly originals. The assembled for the menu was a feast of Philly favorites, including actual ceremony at cheese steaks, soft pretzels, Tastykakes and the Liberty Bell. canolis. For those unfamiliar with the cheese This is when our steak, one of the condiments is Cheez Whiz. junior members actually tap the bell Despite the heat on the 4th, it was another at 2 p.m. to begin spirited celebration of Independence in the city. the ringing of bells It is always a delight to see the many displays of across the United patriotism and the array of red, white and blue States. This year we worn by the citizens and visitors to the city. were joined by the governor of We began our Pennsylvania, Tom day with the Corbett, as well as rehearsal at the mayor of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom the Liberty Philadelphia, Corbett, Park Supt. Cynthia MacLeod and Averi and Nandri Bell to make Michael Nutter, and Weaver at the Liberty Bell. sure our Cindy MacLeod, young head of the national park. This event is in members conjunction with the PSSR and is one of the were highlights for our young people and their comfortable families. prior to the DSDI Bell Tappers Kathryn Farrell, Madigan Farrell, Jack Hawes, Meghan Hawes, Jeffrey Lewis, Sketchley Morton, Max actual event Again this year we welcomed two new citizens Zdimal and Zachary Zdimal, with new citizens Averi and to take place to join with us in celebration of this great nation. Nandri Weaver, President-General John Glynn (far right), in the Scottish Government representative Robin Naysmith (second afternoon. Our Annual General Meeting was convened in from right), and past President-General Don Ward Sr. After the the Long Room of Independence Hall, as has rehearsal we all went to brunch at the Omni been our tradition and privilege for the past 105 Hotel. This event has become one of our newer years. It is always a breathtaking experience. traditions and has begun to be well attended. continued on page 3 WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE At the birthplace of Independence, DSDI Scholarship Awards . 7 DSDI celebrates . 1 Letter from The Scottish Government . 8 President-General’s Message . 2 Obituary: William E. Duke, Jr. 8 Treasurer’s Report . 3 Insignia & Lapel Pin order form . 9 Upcoming Meetings . 4 Rosettes, Blazer Crests & Jefferson Cups Connecticut Fourth . 4 order form . 10 DSDI Bell Tappers . 5 Gifts and Contributions . 11 DSDI Board of Governors . 6 Registrar-General’s Report . 12 National Archives July 4th Event . 7 Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence Officers, 2012-2013 ______ Board of Governors 2012-2013 President-General JOHN CURTISS GLYNN, JR. 105 Elmsford Court, Brentwood, TN 37027 ______ First Vice-President LAWRENCE McMAHON CROFT 2604 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294 NEW HAMPSHIRE - Vacant Second Vice-President MILES JOSEPH McCORMICK 16-A Fountain Manor Drive, Greensboro, NC 27402 MASSACHUSETTS - Vacant Registrar-General JAMES HERBERT ALEXANDER, JR. 7157 SE Reed College Place, Portland, OR 97202 RHODE ISLAND - Shelley Horsley Cruz Assistant-Registrar WENDY DAVIS-BUSHEY PSC 827, Box 142, FPO AE 09617 CONNECTICUT - Shelley Horsley Cruz NEW YORK - Melvin Phillip Livingston Historian-General JOHNNY D. ALEXANDER P.O. Box 425, Salem, OR 97308 NEW JERSEY - Philip Robert Livingston Assistant-Historian BLAKE HILL LEVERETT 600 Oberlin Road, Augusta, GA 30909 PENNSYLVANIA - Donald Crosset Ward, Sr. Treasurer-General DANIEL HEYWARD McNAMARA 8507 Henrico Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229 DELAWARE - L. D. Shank, III MARYLAND - Vacant Assistant Treasurer ROBERT BRUCE WARDEN LAUBACH 3700 Shackleton Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188 VIRGINIA - Robert Bruce Warden Laubach Secretary-General DONALD CROSSET WARD, JR. 103 East Wells Street, Apt. C-131, Baltimore, MD 21230 NORTH CAROLINA - Miles Joseph McCormick SOUTH CAROLINA - Robin Leigh Rawl Assistant Secretary L. D. SHANK, III P.O. Box 634, Odessa, DE 19730 GEORGIA - Weston Croft Chancellor-General LESLIE PICKETT SHEEHAN P.O. Box 9253, Savannah, GA 31412 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - Laura Haines Belman Chaplain-General REV. FREDERICK WALLACE PYNE 3137 Periwinkle Court, Adamstown, MD 21710 DSDI WEB SITE: http://www.dsdi1776.com Dear DSDI Members, I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. Prior to the 105th Annual Congress we were experiencing over 100 degree temperatures in Nashville and finally we are receiving a little rain; I am not much of a hot weather guy! Thank you to the Pennsylvania Society of DSDI and especially Don Ward, Sr. and Grace Staller for hosting the 105th Annual Congress. The ‘Let Freedom Ring’ ceremony went very well and the addition of our two newest citizens, Averi and Nandri Weaver, added to the excellent performance of the DSDI bell-tappers. I know we are all proud of these junior members. We were joined by Robin Naysmith and his wife Elizabeth for the day’s events. Robin is the Scottish Government’s diplomatic representative in the United States. In the Long Room we had the pleasure of a talk by Dr. Jane Calvert, PhD, University of Kentucky, on John Dickinson and the day’s events leading up to the Fourth and she continued her talk at the banquet. It was an excellent talk and we really enjoyed having her as our guest speaker. We had a constructive Board of Governors meeting and carried out the business of the society. And during the roll- call of the signers in the Long Room, the Philip Livingston descendants were in great numbers and may have set a record and that is due in large part to DSDI New York Governor Mel Livingston’s recruiting. We could all learn from Mel. The 2012 Scholarships recipients are posted on the website and in this edition, and the recipients should have been contacted concerning the next step in the award process. Congratulations to these fine young men and women. And I want to thank our Scholarship Committee and Chairman, Leslie, for all that was done to complete this 2012 scholarship cycle. One thing I will note is that to receive a scholarship you must be a current member, i.e. dues paid, and annual dues are due by July 4th each year; it is the recipient’s responsibility to ensure their dues are current or they are a life member. Check out the DSDI website that has been updated and if you have any suggestions please forward them to the webmaster. If anyone is interested in being the DSDI webmaster, contact Jim Alexander and let him know of your interest. Congratulations to Johnny Alexander for being elected as our Historian-General; Bruce Laubach our new Assistant Treasurer-General; and Leslie Sheehan our new Chancellor-General. We have two new Governors: Robin Rawl, South Carolina, and Weston Croft, Georgia, and we have three vacancies to fill that you can read about in this edition. We have one new Governor-at-Large and that is Rick Morton, who will be assisting me in updating the Society’s bylaws. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please email them to me: [email protected]. And I hope to see many of you in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, in October. Sincerely, Lieutenant Commander John C. Glynn, Jr. USN (Ret.) 2 President-General The Spirit of ’76 Birthplace, continued Naysmith is a Scottish diplomat to the United States and graced us with The junior members who were Bell his reading of the remarks of Queen Tappers were introduced to the Elizabeth on the Independence of the membership, and recognized for their United States. Both guests provided participation. It is an honor for me to be us with thought-provoking in close contact with our junior members information. Each year, attendance at at the tapping. The young tappers the annual meeting is an event that represented the Society with such gives us another opportunity to dignity. The celebrate liberty and the sacrifices of respect that each Kathryn Glynn, Elizabeth and Robin Naysmith, those brave men who pledged their one has for their Scottish Government Counsellor, Pennsylvania lives, their fortunes and their sacred ancestor’s place in Gov. Tom Corbett, DSDI President-General honor. We are all blessed by their history is inspiring. John Glynn. sacrifice. Following the format of the meeting, President-General John Glynn opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Society prayer. He introduced us to our guests and we had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Jane Calvert of the University of Kentucky, providing insight and Dr. Jane Calvert of the University of understanding as to why John Kentucky addresses Dickinson chose NOT to sign the DSDI members enjoy fellowship at the banquet. DSDI members in the declaration. Her talk was continued at Long Room, the dinner later in the evening. Independence Hall Submitted by Donald C. Ward Sr. Additionally, John had arranged for Pennsylvania DSDI Governor Robin Naysmith and his wife Elizabeth to join us. Mr. Past President-General of the DSDI Treasurer’s Report DSDI, Inc. List of Assets I am pleased to report the Treasury of the 5/31/12 Society continues to be strong. As the stock mar- Cash ket has gone, so have our investments. We did General Fund – BB&T Bank $11,195.83 well with the General Fund budget last year and Project Fund 205.70 again I presented a balanced budget that was Year Book Fund 10,731.59 approved by the Board of Directors 3 July 2012.
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