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Karen Thompson, Editor: Valerie Laskowski September/October , 2012 Volume 2, No. 5 Publisher: Karen Thompson, Editor: Valerie Laskowski September/October , 2012 Dear Fellow Daughters, Calendar of Events: The 2012 fall District Workshops were completed on October 13th in Nov 03, 2012 — Stephen F. Kerrville where District VIII was trying Austin’s Birthday to "save the best for last" with an out- Nov 06, 2012 — 120th standing Friday night dinner at a Anniversary of the DRT wonderful art museum next door to Founder’s Day the Schreiner Mansion, which we Feb 19, 2013 — Texas toured. Captain Charles Schreiner's Karen Thompson & Carolyn Lightfoot Statehood Day stately mansion is one of Kerrville's most historic buildings and is on the National Register. Alfred Giles was Mar 02, 2013 — Texas the architect on the home that began construction in 1879. Schreiner Independence & Flag Day was certainly one of the Hill Country's pioneer giants, and many of us Mar 06, 2013 — Alamo have also visited his famous Y. O. Ranch, still operated by the family. Heroes Day Every single workshop was a success, and as we travel across Mar 27, 2013 — Goliad Texas it is a pleasure to visit such a Heroes Day variety of regions. Texarkana, Bowie May 16-19, 2013 — 122nd County, is beautiful and I was disap- DRT Convention; pointed we didn't have time to visit Beaumont, TX the famous statue of James Bowie. Franklin, county seat of Robertson June 21, 2013 — 2013 County, with a population of 1,500 CRT Convention; Dallas, TX has one of the most beautiful Carnegie Libraries. It was built in 1913 and one of only four remaining Carnegie Rachel Bryson at Carnegie Library in Franklin TX Libraries. (see photo) In Houston Carolyn Lightfoot arranged for us to have dinner at the Inside this issue: famous restaurant and museum Taste of Texas, owned by Nina and Edd Hendee. Nina is an associate member of the San Jacinto Chapter. President’s Message 1 This restaurant has been open three decades and has employed over Ezekiel Cullen Chapter 2 10,000 young Houston workers and served lunch (with a tour) to 30th Anniversary 3 over 300,000 Houston area Fourth Graders. The Texas artifacts and museum items are spread throughout the facility, so it is literary having Texian Navy Day 3 the best steak dinner, while sitting in a Texas history museum. Believe CRT Winners 4 me, it is unique in Texas and it is because of Nina's love of Texas! We also had workshops in Duncanville, Longview, West Columbia, Flag Presentations 4 Fulton and Odessa. In Fulton, while looking out over the fishing pier Trail of Ancestors Paver 5 in the gulf it was hard to stay focused on DRT business, even if it Other Happenings 5 was raining. Our current district representatives will be serving three years because of our bylaw change and they are working hard on Stephen F. Austin 6 Birthday Event arrangements for 2013. I have to extend special kudos to 2nd VPG Judy Tannehill and 5th VPG Shirley Burnett because they attended Member Spotlight 7 every workshop! Karen Thompson Volume 2, No. 5 September/October, 2012 Ezekiel Cullen Chapter (left to right): Martha Newton, Stephanie Kardell, President General Karen Thompson, Chapter President Linda Goller, Mary Carmack, BOM, Barbara Wright,BOM, and Rosemary Blackstock, Chapter First Vice President. The Ezekiel Cullen DRT Chapter is very fortunate because it owns the magnificent Cullen House in San Augustine, the second oldest town in Texas (Nacogdoches being oldest). Built in 1839 by noted architect Augustus Phelps, it eventually became the home of Judge Ezekiel Cullen, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas, and a member of the 3rd Congress. The house was presented to to the Ezekiel Cullen Chapter of DRT, San Augustine, in 1953 by Hugh Roy Cullen, grandson of Ezekiel Cullen. The home is the headquarters for the Ezekiel Cullen Chapter, DRT. The chapter was organized in 1953 with 101 charter members. They currently have 88 active members. In September, 1984, the Cullen Foundation presented $250,000 to the Ezekiel Cullen Chapter to be used for the upkeep of the home and grounds. It is used as an historical events center and museum in the community, as well as for social occasions and meeting place for the chapter. The Cullen House also contains a collection of paintings by the renowned portrait artist, S. Seymour Thomas, a native of San Augustine. Antiques and historical furnishings are on display in the home. A docent is present to tour groups and individuals during February through mid-December, Thursday through Saturday, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., and by special appointment. Agnes Sparks in front of a painting of Hugh Roy Cullen. Page 2 Volume 2, No. 5 September/October, 2012 30th Anniversary—Cedar Mountains Chapter On September 15, 2012, the Cedar Mountains Chapter celebrated their 30th Anniversary. Pictured, left to right: Front row: Phyllis Brooks, Norma Thacker, Jamie Connally, Lana Filgo Back row: Peggy Anderson, Deborah Edwards, Jan Livingston, Bar- bara Rushing, Leala Newsom, Elizabeth Reed. Texian Navy Day Celebration DRT celebrates Texian Navy Day, September 15, 2012 both at the Battleship Texas and a lunch- eon in Corpus Christi. Dr. Betty Edwards, 4th VPG represented DRT on the Battleship Texas September 15, 2012 to assist David Hanover, President General of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, lay a wreath in honor of Texian Navy Day. The Battleship Texas, launched in 1914, was given to Texas by the Navy in 1948 and is the oldest remaining dreadnought battleship. In the Pacific during WWII it saw 50 straight of battle and provided naval gunfire support during the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The ship belongs to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and during a Legislative hearing on October 18, 2012 that I attended they reported that it will cost between 40 and 60 million dollars to dry dock the ship. The Texas Legislature has already voted to leave the ship where it is, but experts report it will sink if something isn't done. It is a major problem, and the State is along way from solving the problem. To visit the San Jacinto Battlefield is still free but it cost to tour the Battleship Texas. The Clara Driscoll Chapter members and guests observed Texian Navy Day with a luncheon at the Corpus Christi Water Street Seafood Company. Members attending were Alice Nixon, Anita Eisen- hauer, guest Joyce Chase, Dorothy Coffin, Theresa Baucum, Laura Berry and Janey Cone. Also in September, the Chapter celebrated Texas Heroes Day by donating three Texas history children's books to the Ellis Memorial Library in Port Aransas, Texas. DRT & SRT lay wreath Page 3 Volume 2, No. 5 September/October, 2012 CRT Winners & CRT Associate Grandmother of the Year. The CRT Grandmother of the Year recipient is of the Year, Judy West Palmer; CRT Sponsor and someone whose roots do not grow deep enough to be DRT Ben Milam Member, Kathy Young Denton; CRT eligible for membership in DRT but who supports Elizabeth Lawrence Aldrich Historian, Alayne her grandchildren in their activities in CRT. The Denton. Reed and Boone are both recipients of the Grandmother should show heart and passion for Carolyn Dekeith Cook Roth Memorial Award. Reed CRT and Judy West Palmer was honored with this in 2007 and Boone is the 2012 recipient. award for 2012. Seven of Judy's nine grandchildren are CRT members and each wrote a brief essay regarding the "Grandmother's contributions to CRT" and the Elizabeth Lawrence Aldrich chapter's activities (l to r): CRT 1st Vice President General, Reed Denton; CRT 4th Vice during the year, and other qualifications of their President General, Boone Denton; DRT President General, Karen grandmother. Judy is as dedicated to CRT as any Thompson; CRT 2012 Associate Grandmother of the Year, Judy West Palmer; CRT Sponsor and DRT Ben Milam Member, Kathy Young person I have ever seen. My congratulations to Judy. Denton; CRT Elizabeth Lawrence Aldrich Historian, Alayne Denton. Pictured left to right: are CRT 1st Vice President Reed and Boone are both recipients of the Carolyn Dekeith Cook Roth General, Reed Denton; CRT 4th Vice President Memorial Award. Reed in 2007 and Boone is the 2012 recipient. General, Boone Denton; DRT President General, Karen Thompson; CRT 2012 Associate Grandmother Texas and US Flag Presentations On October 18, Deputy Land Commissioner for years and that delayed our finishing the job. Larry Laine testified to the Texas House of Rep- The Alamo roof was finally finished the sum- resentatives Committee on Culture, Recreation mer. and Tourism that the agreement between the GLO and DRT for operation and management of the Alamo was working very well. The GLO is asking the 83rd Legislature, that convenes in January, for $1 million dollars for repairs on the Alamo complex. These repairs were identified about five years ago in a report DRT commissioned. DRT did have the money for the Alamo roof repair when the legislature gave the custodianship and oversight to the GLO. As you know the permits were held up Karen Thompson presenting Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson with a Texas flag that flew over the Alamo. Left: Karen Thompson presenting U. S. Congressman John Carter with both a United States and Texas flag. He has supported DRT for many years. Page 4 Volume 2, No. 5 September/October, 2012 Special Reminder: All 7,000 DRT members should have received in the mail a letter and order material for a TRAIL OF ANCESTORS paver that is a Republic Village project. For every paver order by December 15, 2012 you will receive a free copy of our book THE DAUGHTERS: A DOZEN DECADE OF DRT.
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