VOLUME 34 NUMBER 5 AUGUST 2017 National Theme 2016-2019 “Moving Forward in Service to America” State Theme 2015-2018 “Reflections of the past, visions of the future” “Praise him who led his people through the wilderness, for his loving kindness continues forever.” Psalm 136:16
State Regent’s Message
Hello Daughters! What a great Conference we had! We honored our HODARs at lunch on Thursday. Opening night was wonderful, with a visit from the “Madonna of the Trail” (Elysia Segal), who shared stories of women who crossed the American frontier by wagon. Everyone enjoyed the reception in the State Regent’s Suite, and most wore Western wear or Madonna of the Trail pioneer attire. This got us in the mood for the evening. Our speaker was Pat Traffas, who told us about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. At lunch on Friday, we honored Veterans Medical Centers Nurses. On to dinner where we were honored to have the Army Band (Pershing's Own) and the SAR Color Guard. Our program, which honored the Korean War Veterans, included George Owings, III, Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and our guest speaker, Ranger Berger of the National Park Service who talked about the Korean War Memorial. In addition, our two guest speakers on Thursday and Friday drew a large crowd, filling the room each day. Our Chapter Regents and State Committee Chairmen gave us great ideas from their reports about activities. We also have a new Outstanding Junior for the State, Susanna Aguirre. Susanna will represent Maryland at Congress this year. There is just so much to say about Conference but one of the things that really stood out was our 125th anniversary of the Maryland Society. We had cake for I hope to see all of you at Fall Forum, where all can come dessert Friday night, after singing “Happy Birthday” to to get information on the coming year, and attend a ourselves! workshop. Founders Day will be in Frederick and We started our luncheon Saturday with the Frederick Town Thurmont; National Defense in Annapolis again this year, Fife and Drum Corps. Then we recognized our awardees and our wonderful Holiday Party will be held the first for Americanism, Veterans, Essay, Good Citizens, Flag, Saturday in December. This will be a wonderful start to Scholarships, C.A.R., Outstanding Teacher, and our new DAR year. Community Service. What a way to end our Conference! May our reflections of the past be memorable, and our We were so fortunate to have so many things going on and vision of the future be ever clear! even more fortunate to share them with all our guests, including the State Regent from the District of Columbia, See you soon, Janet McFarland. I want to thank everyone who helped with this Conference, Carol especially our State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton, our Conference Committee people, Pages (we couldn’t do this Carol Dorsey Larkin without you!), and our Daughters. All of you made it such State Regent a success. Special Events Memorial Day Commemorations Naturalization Ceremony at DAR Headquarters
Rolling Thunder Veterans State Chairman for Genealogical Records Feleica Farr was honored to present pins to Vietnam veterans, noting that their eyes lit up to hear how we, as a nation, are grateful for their service. During the Rolling Thunder event on May 28, DAR volunteers also passed out water to the veterans and their families, between 6:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Hostesses on May 18, L to R: National Property Beautification and Hospitality Committee members Jackie Cronin, Robin Crosby, Bonnie Brose, and Maureen Tipton
DAR Scholarship, Tamassee
The Maryland State Society Boarding Scholarship was presented to Tamassee School CEO Lori Bailey (on the right) by Mernie Crane, Maryland State Chaplain and Tamassee DAR School Board of Photo at left: GRC Chairman Feleica Farr pins a veteran. Trustees member. Photo at right: Feleica Farr center, D.C. Eleanor Wilson Chapter Regent Beverly Tomb on right, explaining the meaning of the pin
SAR Memorial Day Remembrance Erasmus Perry Honors Chapter’s Namesake The DAR, SAR, and the C.A.R. all participated in the SAR’s General Smallwood Chapter Memorial Day Wreath Four members of the Erasmus Perry Chapter represented the laying in Bethesda. chapter at the dedication of a plaque at the Washington Memorial Chapel, Valley Forge National Historical Park, on April 2. The plaque, inscribed with “Erasmus Perry MD Militia American Revolution,” was placed on the Wall of Honor in the Bell Tower. The members then joined their spouses and guests at a lovely reception. The Chapter is grateful to Registrar and past Regent Mary Alice Silbert, who took the initiative to make this honor possible.
L to R: Regent Mary Ellen Draper, Joan Compton, Registrar Mary Alice Silbert, and First Vice Regent Susan Finkle-Sourlis
2 SPINNING WHEEL Membership Committee News
During the Dillon Administration, the National Membership Committee will recognize chapters that achieve both: - 10% or more new members-by-application, and - fewer than 2% dropped for non-payment of dues Hosted by the Membership Committee, MSSDAR Sunday, December 10, 2017 Congratulations to six chapters for meeting this annual goal! They have been featured as Trekker Level Chapters in the May 1:00 p.m. National Membership Committee Newsletter, and will soon $16 per person (free under 2 years old) appear on the Membership Committee website at Checks must be received by November 24 members.dar.org under the DAR Team Awesome tab. Come to the National Harbor, Chapter New Dropped Gaylord National Resort at Chevy Chase 13.0% 2.0% 201 Waterfront Street, Fort Severn 15.1% 1.9% Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745 Harmony Hall 12.0% 0.0% Mary Carroll Caton 24.5% 2.0% **Meet at the ICE! ticket booth inside of the Gaylord Mary Digges Lee 11.6% 0.0% to pick up tickets and take group photo.** Old Kent 11.3% 0.0% Join MSSDAR members at this Holiday social event. Guests, children, grandchildren, and prospective Congratulations to the Chapters members are all invited and encouraged to attend! who have scheduled a Traveling New Member Orientation: About ICE! Walk through more General Perry Benson than 2 million pounds of hand- Old Kent carved life-size colorful ice Samuel Chase sculptures made by Artisans from Harbin, China as you experience Chapter Regents or Membership Chairmen may request the favorite scenes from Rudolph the MSSDAR Member“ship” Chairman to come to your chapter Red-nosed Reindeer and two- and conduct a New Member Orientation, covering DAR story ice slides! essentials in a 1-hour session to help members quickly gain Come Prepared: The ICE! exhibit is kept at their bearings. All members are welcome to attend. Please contact Membership Chairman Reisha Raney at 9 degrees. A warm hat and gloves are a must. You [email protected] will be provided calf-length, hooded parkas to put over your own coat. Closed toe shoes and long pants are required. Old Kent Chapter Our low cost of $16 is possible thanks to the very special On a rainy Saturday in April, MSSDAR Membership rate of $11 that Gaylord extended to MSSDAR (the Chairman Reisha Raney brightened our day by bringing the regular group rate is $32). The additional $5 will be Traveling New Membership Orientation to Kent County. She donated to MSSDAR. presented an interesting and very informative talk, covering DAR essentials to help members better understand the Parking information: Gaylord garage, event rate is $13 organization. (pay at event kiosk, otherwise $19 regular rate). Old Kent Chapter Alternative parking at nearby garages (Fleet, Mariner, and recommends that St. George) is $13. Note that parking rates are subject to all chapters take change from the time of printing. advantage of her program so that RSVP to: Reisha Raney, Membership Chairman, all members will 9616 Windermere Turn, benefit, and will be Fort Washington, MD 20744 motivated to be more involved in Make checks payable to MSSDAR. Write chapter name, DAR. email address, and total number in party (including yourself) on the check. Children 2 and under are free. Checks must be received by November 24. No Refunds. An email confirmation will be sent to you from Standing: Membership Chairman Reisha Raney [email protected] upon receipt of your check.
SPINNING WHEEL 3 Fall Forum Directions to the Milestone Restaurant Fall Forum State Chairmen’s From Annapolis: Rt. 50 Hwy East to Easton. Turn right on Airport Rd, and right on Technology Drive. The Information Market Milestone is on the left. Saturday, September 16, 2017 From the East: Rt. 5 to Airport Rd; turn left. Turn right on Technology Rd.and the Milestone is on the left. Milestone Restaurant 9630 Technology Drive, Easton FALL FORUM HOTELS IN EASTON Tidewater Inn, 101 E. Dover Street,410-822-1300 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. State Board of Management Meeting Comfort Inn, 8523 Ocean Gateway, 410-820-8333 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Information Market and Workshops Holiday Inn, 8561 Ocean Gateway, 410-819-6500 Hampton Inn, 8058 Ocean Gateway, 410-822-2200 - How to Tame your VIS Superpowers Fairfeld Inn, 8945 Sunflower Dr., 410-822-0050 - What do I do with all this paper I picked up? - Shaking the Family Tree: Finding those hidden patriots **And for the Evening Before Fall Forum** 12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch You are invited to dinner at 6:00 p.m. at St. Michaels All Maryland Daughters and their guests are invited to Crab & Steak House, in picturesque St. Michaels. attend Fall Forum and the State Board of Management meeting to learn more about DAR programs and projects for the coming year. Chapter Regents are also asked to attend the State Board of Management meeting to pick up chapter materials. Regents also need to bring two copies (and only two!!) of their Chapter yearbooks, one for the State Regent and one for theParliamentarian.
Chapter yearbooks need to be uploaded to the Maryland St. Michaels Crab & Steak House is at 305 Mulberry St. DAR website no later than September 9, 2017 at in St. Michaels. You can select your Dutch treat meal http://membersonly.marylanddar.org/upload-yearbook from the menu at http://www.stmichaelscrabhouse.com/ Once at the site, please link on the Directories menu that is available to Chapter Regents. Charlene Marcum will accept reservations received by September 11th Committee Chairman are asked to provide copies of their at [email protected] committee information for each chapter and a set for each State Officer. There will be a table set aside for HODARs/partners Lunch Selections (plus rolls, Chef’s dessert, tea, coffee): in a separate room. $38.00 NOTE: Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking . Marinated, sliced Flat Iron Steak Salad - mixed greens, black beans, grilled corn, tomatoes, avocado, ranch dressing, OR Vegetarian Medley - broiled vegetables over long NEW MEMBERS’ SEATING grain and wild rice, OR Fall Forum, September 16 National Defense Lunch, November 18 $40.00 (note higher price) **Members for 2 years or less** Grilled Salmon Salad - mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, herbed orzo, Chef’s fresh vegetables Want to meet and share experiences with fellow new members and learn how to better navigate this society you just joined? Want to attend an MSSDAR event but no one is Please RSVP by Thursday, September 8 to: attending from your chapter and you are reluctant to go Maureen Tipton alone? 511 Upton Rd, Severn, MD 21144-2326 You are invited to come sit at the New Members’ Table. 410-969-8650 [email protected] First, see pages 4 and 9 for the event details, and complete the RSVP instructions. Then, email your name to Reisha Checks payable to MSSDAR. No Refunds. Raney, Membership Chairman, at [email protected] Include lunch selection and chapter name on check. to request seating at the New Members’ Table by the event’s RSVP deadline.
4 SPINNING WHEEL Prospective Member Workshops Founders Day Chapter Regents and Registrars, let our Volunteer Genies help you get your applications started! Experienced volunteers will Saturday, October 21, 2017 help with research and filling out applications. Invite your prospective members to these free workshops, and please The 35th Annual MSSDAR Founders Day will be bring along an experienced volunteer if possible. held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. at the Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant in Frederick. This In the event of SNOW, the workshop is canceled year’s speakers will be Maryland State Park Ranger Mr. Mark Spurrier and historian Elizabeth Comer. Sep. 30, 2017 NSDAR Library 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ms. Comer will be presenting the history of the 1776 D St. NW, Washington, D.C. Catoctin Furnace as well as discussing the African American contributions at this site during the time of Oct. 28 Chapter House 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. the Revolutionary War. 4701 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant Jan. 27, 2018 NSDAR Library 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 1776 D St. NW, Washington, D.C. 581 Himes Ave Frederick, MD 21703 Feb. 24 Chapter House 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4701 Roland Ave, Meal Choice: Baltimore, MD Hawaiian Chicken, Pot Roast, or Vegetarian Lasagna
Please RSVP to State Organizing Secretary Cheryl Beauregard A tour and historical character portrayal will follow 10 days prior to the workshop so there will be adequate help. at the Catoctin Furnace at the Cunningham Falls [email protected] State Park. The Furnace is about a half hour north.
Our State Outstanding Junior
Our State Outstanding Junior was named at State Conference: Potomac Hundred Regent Susanna Pilar Aguirre. Well done, Susanna!
Cunningham Falls and Gambrill State Parks Catoctin Furnace 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 14039 Catoctin Hollow Rd. Thurmont, Maryland 21788
Reservations must be received no later than Saturday, October 7. Cost is $40.00 with checks made out to MSSDAR. Please include your choice of meal and chapter name on the check. No refunds. Stephanie Wolfley State Historian P.O. Box 8712 Alexandria, VA 22306 L to R: State Regent Carol Larkin, Outstanding Junior Email: [email protected] Susanna Pilar Aguirre, and, standing in for the Junior Membership Chairman, Frederick Regent Joanne Baum
SPINNING WHEEL 5 State Conference Highlights
Special Guests Evening Theme: Pioneering Through the West
At left, L to R: Before the evening banquet, Honorary State conference attendees were Regent Ruann treated to a visit from the N e w c o m e r “Madonna of the Trail.” George, State Regent Carol In an inspired presentation Dorsey Larkin, based on diaries of women and District of who moved west with their Columbia State families, New York Daughter Regent Janet Chapin McFarland and associate member of the Janet Montgomery Chapter, At right: Honorary State Regent Elysia Segal brought to life Linda Corinne Mistler the trials, tribulations, and joys from a woman’s point of view. Our Accompanist for State Conference Keynote Speaker: Patricia Traffas Patricia Traffas, Honorary State Regent of Kansas and Past Vice President General, discussed the Lewis and Clark Trail and the role of Sacagawea, who set out pregnant with her first child. This 2-year project was the first American expedition to cross what is now the western portion of the United States. The Kansas DAR was the first L to R: Kathryn Nicodemus, Charles Nicodemus state to mark the Santa Fe Trail and Ms. Traffas has travelled Mrs. Kathryn Nicodemus signals the opening and closing of that trail from New Franklin, State Conference each day, as well as all the music in Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico, documenting, GPSing, between. This ranges from the Star Spangled Banner to the and photographing all DAR markers. She is often consulted by music for the Maryland Chorus. the National Park Service about National Historic Trails.
Luncheon in Honor of HODARs Our first day at State Conference was highlighted by a luncheon in honor of all the husbands of DAR members (better known as HODARs) who help the Maryland State Society and our Maryland Chapters. HODARs are often the first called when assistance is needed. They support our events, whether attending or “keeping the home fires burning” in our absence. They use talents that span a broad spectrum to help in many ways, great and small. The State Regent called each husband to the front of the room to receive a Madonna Coin, HODAR Pin, and Certificate of Appreciation from the Maryland DAR members. Below are State Regent Carol Larkin and State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton with the HODARS.
6 SPINNING WHEEL State Conference Highlights (continued)
DAR Service for Veterans Award Honoring our Veteran Medical Center Nurses Lunch Representing the National Association of Black Veterans Nursing is the largest service at the VA Maryland Health Care (NABVETS), Mr. James A. Briddell and Mr. Bobby System with over 700 registered nurses, more than 70 licensed Smith founded the Walk Through the Valley Chapter of practical nurses, and over 200 nursing assistant/health technicians NABVETS in Berlin, Maryland. This is a group of black from among the 3,000 employees at three inpatient facilities and veterans who help other veterans in obtaining benefits five outpatient clinics in Maryland. The State Regent presented a they are entitled to, and provide any veteran on the certificate and gift to each of the four exceptional honorees. Eastern Shore a ride to appointments at VA hospitals and clinics in Maryland. After Mrs. Larkin presented a pin and certificate, several Maryland Daughters were so inspired by the Veterans’ work they made their own personal contribution. L to R: National Representative for DAR Service for Veterans and VAVS Suzy Earing, Ms. Donna Williams, Ms. Lisa Olley, Ms. Talisha L to R: James Briddell Hunter, State Regent Carol Larkin, Ms. MeShondra Collins, plus Vice and Bobby Smith Regent Maureen Tipton at right, with family, friends, and co-workers A Special Moment: Honoring our Korean War Veterans On Wednesday evening, 18 service members were honored, composed of 10 Army, 4 Air Force, 3 Navy, plus 1 who served in the Army and the Marine Corps. Many volunteered, and many made the Military their career. One who stood out was Colonel William E. Weber. He enlisted in the Army at 17, and with his fellow troopers of the 11th Airborne Division, made an air landing that initiated the occupation of Japan. He served in Korea and, after being severely wounded, became one of the first disabled officers on active duty since the Civil War, thus continuing a Standing on left, front to back: State Regent Carol Larkin, Ms. Kathleen Haas Miller, distinguished career. COL Weber is Secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs George W. Owings, III currently the Chairman of the Korean War Standing right: State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton, with COL Weber seated on her left Veterans Memorial Foundation and is Seated: our honored veterans or their representatives promulgating HR-318, which would authorize the addition of a Wall of Remembrance to the Korean Ranger Berger and the Korean War Memorial War Veterans Memorial. Thursday evening’s keynote speaker was Ranger Brad Berger of the National Park Service. He described the Happy Birthday MSSDAR!! Korean War Memorial as a memorial not of grief, but of After dinner the State pride, and detailed its many Regent reminded members symbolic features. Throughout that the Maryland State the memorial, a solider always Society, Daughters of the has you in sight. The 19 American Revolution, was soldiers are reflected in the organized on March 24, wall, for a total of 38 that State Regent Carol Larkin, 1892. She invited members symbolizes the 38th parallel, Ranger Brad Berger, with to celebrate this milestone the line of latitude that divides a Korean War Memorial as the 125th Anniversary North and South Korea. soldier in the background cake was brought forward An Air Force Veteran, Ranger Berger holds a Master’s degree in and the assembly sang Colonial History and has been an interpretive park ranger since Happy Birthday. 2002. Ranger Berger received a coin and certificate, plus a donation in his honor to the Korean War Memorial Foundation.
SPINNING WHEEL 7 State Conference Highlights (continued)
State Regent’s Champagne Reception Dinner at State Conference
Always a highlight of State Conference, the State Regent’s Reception drew a large crowd for champagne and sparking cider before the evening banquet.
Frederick Town Fife & Drum Corps
Sponsored by the Sgt Lawrence Everhart SAR Chapter, the Drum Corps offered a special presentation of music as well Maryland Pages as information about their selections and instruments.
The 2017 Maryland State Conference Pages are shown here with State Regent Carol Larkin.
Awards Luncheon
MSSDAR celebrated our award winners that included adults and students, from the Medal of Honor, Americanism, and Teacher of American History to Maryland State Officers, 2015-2018 American History Essays, Community Service, and DAR Scholarships.
First Row L to R: Corresponding Secretary Jacqueline Lint Cronin, Chaplain Mernie Sams Crane, Vice Regent Maureen Dougherty Tipton, State Regent Carol Dorsey Larkin, Second Vice Regent Sheila Marie McCartney, Recording Secretary Susan Adams Fannoney, Organizing Secretary Cheryl Paro Beauregard Second row L to R: Editor Deborah Ousley Barrett, Librarian Juanita Furlow Bean, Registrar Anne Michael Meilleur, Treasurer Laura Searles Stohlman, Assistant Treasurer Tara Lampman Boulden, Historian Stephanie Lynn Wolfley, Curator Melinda Tipton Marsden, Parliamentarian Susan Horsman Hummer
8 SPINNING WHEEL State Conference -- Parting Shots
NATIONAL DEFENSE LUNCHEON
Saturday, November 18, 2017 Loews Annapolis Hotel 126 West Street Annapolis 410-263-7777 Time: 10:30 a.m. Reception 11:00 a.m. Meeting and Luncheon
Speaker: Fort George G. Meade Representative Program: Fort Meade’s 100th Anniversary - Looking Back and Looking Ahead Price: $50.00 per person
Menu: Roast chicken, potatoes, vegetable; or Salmon, potatoes, vegetable; or Mushroom Ravioli in a bed of sautéed spinach Plus salad, rolls, dessert, coffee, and tea Reservations must be received by October 31, 2017 No refunds
Make checks payable to MSSDAR and mail to: Erika Lanceskes, Chairman 4607 Morning Glory Trail Bowie, MD 20720 Telephone: 301-613-6216 E-mail: [email protected] *Include Chapter plus choice of chicken, salmon, or pasta on check.*
Chapters may count this event as their November meeting and as their National Defense meeting for the year.
Directions: From Route 50, take Rowe Blvd/MD 70 south via exit 24 towards Annapolis, right on College Ave./MD 450, first exit at roundabout to West St./450. Hotel is on the right. Park at reduced rate - $2.00 for self-park, $8.00 valet. Turn into the hotel from West Street, doorman will direct you.
State Conference: A Postscript from the Editor For more information and to keep up-to-date on Maryland The 2017 Conference left attendees with many pleasant news and events -- and to see current and previous recollections, in addition to looking forward to next year! Spinning Wheels -- visit our Maryland Members website: If you want to see more Conference photos, go to the www.marylanddar.org/membersonly members-only website, and look under Photo Albums.
SPINNING WHEEL 9 News from Our Chapters
Carrollton Manor Frederick Carrollton Manor Chapter recently installed its new slate of The Frederick Chapter presented five National Historic 2017-2019 officers in a formal ceremony led by State Regent Preservation Recognition Awards in 2017! Recipients include: Carol Larkin. Given Chapter Regent Karen Lucas’ passion for • Mary Harris, who has preserved the community's African- youth and education, the focus of her administration will be American heritage and the history of the Maryland School on membership, as well as student and teacher recognition for the Colored Deaf; through DAR contests/awards, scholarships, grants, and • Chris Haugh, a local historian and producer of audio/visual community partnerships. Mrs. Lucas has already assisted oral histories and documentaries; and local students achieve 1st place at the DAR national level and • Jerry Freeze, former proprietor of the Cozy Inn and a local teacher won 1st place at the state level. Restaurant who has preserved artifacts of the history of Thurmont and the Cozy Camp David Museum. Pictured are two additional recipients: • Chip Jewell, who was instrumental in the development of the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Museum and has authored two books on firefighting in Frederick; and • Chad Baker, who has worked tirelessly to renovate and restore the circa 1782 Hessian Barracks and is co-author of “Beginning of a Legacy: History of the Maryland School for the Colored Deaf: 1872-1956.”
L to R: Editor/Special Delegate Liz Deering, Librarian Cindy L to R: State Regent Harbaugh, Historian Leesa Ruderman, Registrar RaeAnn Butler, Carol Larkin, Chip Treasurer Jean Tayman, State Regent Carol Dorsey Larkin, Jewell, Chad Baker, Corresponding Secretary Audrey Brkovich, Recording Secretary Frederick Chapter Julie Holmes, Chaplain MaryKay Morgan, Vice Regent Jane Regent Joanne Baum, Warford, Regent Karen Lucas and Frederick Historic Preservation Chairman Carter Braxton Barbara Shealer The Carter Braxton Chapter’s celebration of Women at its March 11 meeting at the Maryland State Chapter House began with a presentation of authentic, handmade, simple-to- sumptuous colonial women’s clothing demonstrated by Vicky Colonel John Streett Embrey, past Regent of Mary Carroll Caton Chapter. Following the luncheon, a birthday party was held for eight At our May 9 meeting at the Engineers Club of Baltimore, members who will reach 90 to 98 years of living well in 2017. Jeanine Skerry, the Curator of Metals for Colonial Williamsburg, The Carter Braxton Players regaled the gathering with gave a fascinating presentation of the history of dining. humorous reading from “Wisdom – the Bright Side of Aging,” Afterward, we were treated to our own luncheon experience and but were upstaged by the Birthday Girls sharing the best marveled over our “new” dining customs. advice they’d ever received, the best advice they’d ever given, and their After lunch, the new officers for the 2017-2019 term were sworn secrets for in by State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton. Former Chapter Regent a long life. Anita Smith graciously thanked the retiring officers for their service. Special honor was paid to Kluane Baier, a member of Carter Standing: Vicky Embrey, Janice Heath, Kluane Braxton Baier (71-year member), Rose Leach for 71 Seated: Dot Huber, Lori Allers, Cecelia McGrain, years. Pat Hoopes Not shown: Velma Bessent
On April 8, Carter Braxton hosted at the Chapter House the Rodgers Forge Elementary School 4th and 5th grade winners of DAR's American History Essay Contest. Participants were asked L to R: Regent Nancy Smith, Registrar Nancy Brandt, to write about what makes a National Park a national treasure. Recording Secretary Sara Gonzales, State Vice Regent The 2017 winners, Sonya Harding and Ellie Annis, attended Maureen Tipton, Corresponding Secretary Gloria Day, the meeting with their families and Vice Principal. American Treasurer Peggy Grieve, Historian Joanne Schweigerath, History Co-Chairs Joy Hare and Pat Calwell, in Colonial Librarian Joanne Brown, Editor Janet Barnhill. costumes, had discussed the contest at a school assembly.
10 SPINNING WHEEL News From Our Chapters (continued)
General Levin Winder General Smallwood Chapter
General Levin Winder Chapter presented a DAR Historic General Smallwood Chapter celebrated its 110th Anniversary at Preservation Recognition award to the Historic St. Martin’s the Chapter House on February 4, with guests from the Carter Church Museum Foundation on May 21, 2017. Built circa Braxton and Thomas Stone Chapters. The guest speaker, Vicki 1756, St. Martin’s was a thriving church until 1824 when a Embrey, spoke on “Dressing the 18th Century Woman.” Vicki nearby church was erected. The loss of attendance led to demonstrated how women during the revolution got dressed for deterioration, and concerned citizens established the their day, and gave a history of Colonial fashions. Afterwards, Foundation to restore the church as a museum. It is also used everyone enjoyed cake to celebrate the anniversary of the as a venue for special events. Chapter’s organization.
L to R: Chapter Historic Preservation Chairman Barbara May, Foundation President Sherrie Beckstead, Foundation Secretary and chapter member Theresa Bruner Front Row: Kristi Hammond, Vice Regent Dorothy Hughes, incoming Chaplain Marjorie Kameen, Donna Bertrand, Guest Speaker: Vicki Embrey, Janelle Gingold, Regent Thora Johnson, Allen Norris (Thomas Stone Chapter) Great Choptank Parish Middle Row: Sonia Scott, Recording Secretary Alexis Powell Back Row: Joy Hare (Carter Braxton Chapter), Sharon Sparks The Maryland State Society welcomed the Great Choptank Parish Chapter upon its organization in December 2016, in Cambridge. This brought a DAR chapter back to Dorchester General Smallwood and Thomas Stone Joint Meeting County; the Dorset Chapter had disbanded in 1975 and joined another chapter. The members of the Great Choptank Parish What a great way to meet other Maryland daughters! The Chapter are very excited to focus their involvement in General Smallwood and Thomas Stone Chapters held a joint Dorchester meeting on May 6th at the Chapter House. The guest speakers County. were Peggy Spencer and Karen Haynes from the Chesapeake Region Lace Makers Guild. The group learned about different The initial types of lace and tried their hand at making Bobbin Lace. New meeting (at officers for both chapters were sworn in by State Organizing right) was a Secretary Cheryl Beauregard. C h r i s t m a s Tea, and the o rg a n i z i n g officers (see below) were installed by State Regent Carol Larkin.
Front Row, L to R: Historian Your Pictures from Continental Congress Pilar Burton, Regent Could be in the next Spinning Wheel! Sue Ann Brenchley, Please send your memorable photos to the State State Regent Editor at [email protected] Carol Dorsey **Please put Continental Congress and your Chapter Larkin, name in the Subject line. For photos, please identify Librarian Kathleen Scanlon, Registrar Ann Wisner the event, names/titles of people, and the chapter Back Row: Vice-Regent Robin Herman, Chaplain Nancy point of contact. Linder, Recording Secretary Shearer Bailey, Corresponding Secretary Merilee Sommers, Treasurer Yolanda Threatte
SPINNING WHEEL 11 News From Our Chapters (continued) Three Chapter Meeting Janet Montgomery The Harbor of Grace Chapter Thirty years ago the chapter placed a Wye Oak tree at the hosted a joint meeting of Forest Glen Park to celebrate the Bicentennial of the U.S. Harbor of Grace, Head of Constitution. Forest Glen was land belonging to Daniel Elk, and Governor William Carroll, Signer of the U.S. Constitution from Maryland. In Paca Chapters on April 8, leading her first service project, newly installed regent Patricia 2017, at a luncheon in Maclay placed pink roses at the grave of his mother, Eleanor Darlington. Honored guests Darnall Carroll, in honor of Mother’s Day. In addition, our at the luncheon were State registrar volunteered our help to Find A Grave photo requests. SAR President William Smithson, and State Vice Front row L to R: Regent Maureen Tipton. Regent Patricia Maclay, Chaplain L to R: Regent Harbor of Grace Barbara Park, State Vice Regent Duvrese Scarlett Maureen Tipton, Regent Governor William Paca Carolyn Raff Back row L to R: Past Regent Linda Prior to the meeting, the Guest, Recording 50+ participants toured the Secretary Judye lovely historic home of Osborne, Second Harbor of Grace member Vice Regent Joyce Kim Little. Keziah’s Diary, Miller, Registrar circa 1810, is at right. Pamela Loos-Noji
Harbor of Grace Soldiers Delight-Thomas Johnson Regent Barbara Park gave a Soldiers Delight-Thomas Johnson Chapter Officers and new presentation featuring her members were installed in May 2017 by Honorary State collection of Nancy Ann Regent Linda Corinne Mistler. Storybook Dolls at the Harbor of Grace Chapter meeting on February 11, 2017. These dolls were the brainchild of doll maker Nancy Ann Abbott. From 1936 to 1964, millions of these small dolls, dressed in fine fabrics, delighted many young girls, to include Princess (now Queen) Elizabeth. Three of these dolls were displayed at the Chapter’s table at the Harford County Public L to R: Colonial Dame, Library’s Genealogy Workshop on July, and Quaker Maid February 18. Front Row L to R: Kimberly Dotson, Laurie Holtan, Regent Pam Schweitzer, Honorary State Regent Linda Mistler, Mary Freyer, Josephine Charlton Harmony Hall The April 2017 meeting of Harmony Hall Chapter was an exciting afternoon! The chapter welcomed newly accepted member Holly Henderson with her husband and three children present. The members then elected and installed the 2017- 2019 Chapter Officers. The chapter was delighted to welcome State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton, who installed the new officers. Harmony Hall L to R: Past Regent Reisha Raney, meets at Fort Washington new member Holly Henderson, Past Forest Community Center L to R: State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton; Regent Karen Membership Chairman Teresa Duke, at 1:00 p.m. on the third Janczy, Vice-Regent Connie Uy, Chaplain Carol Tilch, Chaplain Carol Tilch Sunday of the month, Recording Secretary Sue Plourde, Treasurer Denise Todd, September through May. Registrar Joan Senter, Historian Colleen Puterbaugh
12 SPINNING WHEEL News From Our Chapters (continued) John Hanson Port Tobacco The Daughters of the John Hanson Chapter The Chapter has been busy! In February, noted genealogist and were delighted to host State Regent Carol DNA expert Bob McLaren spoke about DNA and Genealogy. Larkin at their annual birthday luncheon on Maryland Daughters from at least 10 chapters along with a few May 20, 2017, in Prince Frederick, MD. State Officers, SAR members, and Charles County Historical Mrs. Larkin outlined her State Regent's Society members comprised the approximately 62 attendees. project and shared the history of the Madonnas of the Trail. The new chapter Several members enjoyed our Chapter-sponsored Bingo at the officers had a very special treat: they were Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, and we traveled to the Maryland installed immediately after the meeting by Archives for orientation and research. Port Tobacco's grave their distinguished guest of honor! marking for a deceased member featured State Chaplain Mernie Crane. Our 5th Annual Student Awards Ceremony was held at State Regent Carol Larkin (seated), flanked the Maryland Veterans Museum with about 300 attending, by incoming Chapter Regent Mollie King (L), including several State Officers. and outgoing Regent JoAnne Douglas (R) We ended the year with our new officer installation and a membership tea, with State Regent Carol Larkin (center, front) officiating.
L to R: Regent Mollie King, Vice Regent Monica Korczyk, Chaplain Linda Roof, Recording Secretary Catherine Couchman, Treasurer Kathleen Miller, Registrar Allison Pruitt, Librarian Carole Haymans, Special Delegate Evelyn DeLuca-Widmer, Editor Jennifer Frum, State Regent Carol Larkin Youghiogheny Glades Pleasant Plains of Damascus Chapter Youghiogheny Glades Chapter launched its summer service campaign at The Bear Creek Burial Grounds, located on the Maryland State Treasurer Laura Stohlman installed Chapter Raymond Bender farm near Accident, Maryland. The group Officers for 2017-2019 on May 13, 2017, at a meeting in the worked to clear the grass and weeds away from the graves, home of Edna Searles. carefully cleaned the stones, and photographed the stones to preserve the information. Details and photographs will be up- loaded to the Find A Grave website.
L to R: State Treasurer Laura Stohlman, Regent Elizabeth Bass, Vice Regent Carolyn Francis, Recording Secretary Rebecca Keyser, Registrar Bernardine Beall, Chaplain Rose Mary Green, Corresponding Secretary Patricia Saulsbury, and Treasurer Joanne Barnhart L to R: Regent Sherry Georg, Shelby Carmack, Mary Beckman, Anna Marie Miller
SPINNING WHEEL 13 News From Our Chapters (continued) Support the Join in the Chapter Baltimore fun and House and find great your gifts!! Baltimore Chapter celebrated its 125th anniversary in Chapter! March 2017. What a joy to share this event with MSSDAR at State Conference.
Holiday Happiness -our theme for the 2017 Holiday Party- Special Delegate Saturday, December 2 Mary Ann Ensminger, Regent Carol White, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Librarian Jenna Still only $20, no refunds Wood St. David’s Episcopal Church 4700 Roland Avenue, Baltimore across the street from the Chapter House The Holiday party is just weeks away! The theme is “Holiday Happiness”: anything that Also, the chapter has been busy awarding several Youth reminds you of the happiness you feel around the Citizenship awards to deserving students of Patterson holidays, brings a smile to your face, or brings High School, Harford Hills Elementary, and a graduating happiness to others. 8th grader at the School of the Cathedral. Another deserving young person was Kayleigh Gott the outgoing NOTE: While a single basket is not to exceed a retail president of the Thomas Johnson Society C.A.R. value of $500.00, more than one basket is welcome. If your chapter cannot prepare a basket, donations to the Chapter House are always appreciated! Join friends old and new in a far more spacious venue. And remember, your basket, or donation, will Regent Carol White, support the Chapter House operating expenses. outgoing President Kayleigh Gott, Please send your check payable to MSSDAR to: Senior President Tara Lampman Boulden, State Assistant Treasurer Chris Christou 3316 N. Hill Ct. Middletown, MD 21769-8128
How to Create a Basket Full of DAR Pride Our mission at Daughters of the American Revolution is pretty amazing. We work to protect the very fabric of our country’s Help Support the Chapter House values, and we put these values into action at the local level every day. It’s one of the things we can be proud of, and keep in mind in everything we do -- including creating a Holiday Party basket. The secret is simple: it’s about love and legwork. Voices: one for $5 or Our talented members contribute hand-crafted six for $25. treasures that add the “spirit of the season.” The Ticket will be drawn at second part is asking for donations. This isn’t so the 2018 DAR State hard if you think of it as a chance for a business to Conference in March. contribute to an organization whose local and national programs make a difference. Offering a *You do not need to be chance to affiliate their products with DAR is present to win.* simply good business. Some key tips: ask far in advance, ask in stores you frequent and Quilt designed and contact others, and always inquire about other businesses that sewn by Maryland might want to participate. Remember the tax-deductible aspect, Youghiogheny Glades and provide the paperwork for them to submit. Don’t forget to Chapter Members send thank you notes, and let them know they made a difference! Size: 56-3/4 by 73-3/4. Excerpted from a piece by Jennifer Donahue, Thomas Stone Chapter. Questions? Contact her at [email protected]
SPINNING WHEEL 14 More Ways to Support the Chapter House New Club, New Opportunities! Newly created in 2016, the Maryland Chapter House Buy A Brick! Preservation Club includes donors who have made cumulative contributions of $200 or more to MSSDAR Engraved bricks that honor our military members living or specifically to preserve and maintain the Maryland State deceased, from the Revolutionary War to the present, will Chapter House. Since our Daughters are so generous, a be used to create a new patio area in the back of the house. committee appointed by the State Regent has created seven In the front, a new walkway will lead to the flag pole, giving levels within the Club. composed of bricks for our Honorary State Regents. More information is on the website, or you may contact Gifts made to the Maryland State Society designated to the Ms. Georg at [email protected] or (301) 746-8357. Preservation count towards membership in the Club. This includes all outright donations and specified fund raising Ornaments, Note Cards activities. When you become a member of the Club, you can rest assured your support will help preserve our Maryland Beautiful Christmas ornaments in glass or pewter featuring Chapter House for future generations. the Chapter House plus Chapter House note cards designed by our own MSSDAR member Edna Searles will be sold at Contact Sheila McCartney, 2nd Vice Regent, for details at various DAR events, or can be bought directly from Sheila [email protected] McCartney. These make wonderful gifts and door prizes! Look for additional special events or items during the year that will support the Chapter House Preservation Club. Maryland DAR License Plates ! Rent the Chapter House Looking for a very nice place to hold your chapter meeting The License plate program has been a very well received or event? Consider our own beautiful home! If interested, venture for the Chapter House. I’ve had many contact Sheila McCartney. The terms for use can be found compliments on mine, and it’s a conversation starter! on the MSSDAR website in the Chapter House Section. Send your application and $35 check payable to Thank you for your support, MSSDAR to: Betty Bass 5724 Pear Blossom Place, New Market, MD 21774 Sheila McCartney, Please note that you have to return your old plates to MSSDAR 2nd Vice Regent MVA as soon as you have replaced them with new ones. 443-462-7783 [email protected] Betty Bass, Coordinator
Note from the State Treasurer It is with great anticipation we start the 3rd and final year serving in the Larkin Administration, and I thank you all for your support. I pray God will bless the Maryland Society Members and we will all to do our best to meet our individual obligations. Please pass on the NEW contribution form (on page 16) to all of your members as we work to establish a firm foundation for our State Society and our lovely home. The Instructions and new MADC form are on the website. The MADC and All Chapter Dues are due no later than Saturday, November 18. This includes Member Dues, State Regent Project, and the Mandatory Fees. National Dues are due directly to them no later than December 1. Chapter Treasurers and Regents - Remember to go to e-membership on AUGUST 1 and print off your membership invoice: this is the starting point for your MADC. Please update members’ dues payments as they are received -- this will help you tremendously in keeping track. The program will automatically save and tally your totals. Only when you are finished, will you click “confirm and complete” in order submit to National. Please note that the Chapter Master Report form will fill automatically - 20 points for chapters that collect dues from 90 percent or more of their members, provided the payment to National is postmarked December 1; and 10 points of credit will be given to those chapters that post a net gain in membership, then an additional 10 points for achieving a 10 percent net increase in membership. Please pray and ask what you can do to help meet our State goals to fund the repair of our lovely Historic Home. If you have never been to the Chapter House, it is well worth the trip. Laura Searles Stohlman State Treasurer
15 SPINNING WHEEL Maryland State Society VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS 2017-2018
Use this form for chapter and individual donations to MARYLAND projects and funds listed below, AFTER the 2017-2018 MADC has been submitted.
CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY. LIST THE AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION FOR EACH FUND OR PROJECT.
STATE REGENT PROJECTS PROJECTS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN / STUDENTS / TEACHERS
Maryland State Regents Project General Fund $______ Maryland American History Essay Fund $______ MD Chapter House Preservation Club Fund $______ Maryland American History Teacher Fund $______ MD Chapter House Operations Fund $______ Maryland Projects at DAR Schools Fund $______ MD Historic Pres. Fund - Madonna of the Trail $______(Bacone, Berry, Hillside, Hindman, Chemawa, Crossnore, KDS, Tamassee) SPECIAL FUNDS MARYLAND ENDOWMENT FUNDS MD Historic Pres. Matching Program Fund $______ Maryland Veterans Support Fund $______ MD Chapter House Endowment Fund (CHEF) $______ Maryland Room at the DAR Museum Fund $______ Maryland DAR Scholarship Endowment $______ Linda C. Mistler C.A.R. Scholarship Endowment $______ MD Historic Preservation Endowment $______
“Each one must give as he has decided in his OTHER DONATIONS (please specify) heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, ______$______for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2Cor 9:7 ______$______ ______$______
Name of Chapter/Donor ______Donor's Phone ______Donor’s Address ______Street Address City State Zip Code+ 4
❑ IN HONOR OF ______
❑ IN MEMORY OF ______If the contribution is “In honor of” or “In memory of” more than one person, use a separate Contributions form for each.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CHECK $ ______CHECK # ______MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO "MSSDAR" Please fill out this form and give one copy to your Chapter Treasurer. Send the original, along with your check, to: Laura Searles Stohlman, State Treasurer 22804 Clarkbrooke Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871 240-477-3952 [email protected] This form is available on the Maryland Members Website at www.marylanddar.org
SPINNING WHEEL 16 Daughters! Choose Wellness! HOSTESS CHAPTERS Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of… STATE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING LUNCHEONS Storms: Lightening can be fatal. “When thunder roars, go indoors!” Undetected mold: mold + humidity = NOVEMBER 2017 allergies and asthma. Ann Arundel Metal: Surfaces can exceed 200 degrees, Harmony Hall Dr. Patti and that BURNS!! Mosquitos: Think Zika and use insect spray. John Hanson Exhaustion: Heat exhaustion = danger. Heat stroke can kill! Pleasant Plains of Damascus Recreational water illnesses: Bacteria & parasites are in Soldiers Delight -Thomas Johnson summer “water”-- puddles, pools, and mist!
Drowning: Be vigilant. Even great swimmers can drown! JANUARY 2018 MAY 2018 Alcohol: Leads to dehydration, drowning, and accidents… Baltimore Governor Robert Bowie especially when driving! Nature: Warn children “Do not eat anything not on the Colonel Tench Tilghman Governor William Paca kitchen table!” Conococheague Harbor of Grace Ground level ozone: a breathing hazard, especially for Erasmus Perry Mary Digges Lee children and the elderly. Toaping Castle Port Tobacco Eating: Bacteria breed in the heat. Chill food and follow the 2-hr. rule! Unrefrigerated food is fine for 2 hours if it’s under 90 degrees, but 1 hour if over 90 degrees. Hostess Reminder Reduce fires: Take care with campfires, grills, and matches. Stings: Always use insect repellant. Stand still, don’t swat. When your chapter is one of the hostess chapters at an SBOM, you are responsible for the same terms of use Enjoy the summer! See you on September 16th at Fall as if you were renting the house for a meeting (except Forum!! for the rental fee). DAR Dr. Patti ☺ Hostess regents will be emailed the Chapter House Patti Maclay, MD, Janet Montgomery Chapter Use Policy, Chapter House Checklist, and Guidelines for Hostess Chapters prior to hosting. Maryland State Society These three documents can also be found on the Roster 2017-2018 MSSDAR website. The Maryland State Society Roster will be available on September 16 at Fall Forum. Honorary State Regents and Chapter Regents will each receive one copy at no charge. Any member can purchase the Roster from the State Corresponding Secretary for $5 each; the cost is $7 each if mailed. Attention DAR Artists! Advance orders are required; payment must be received by State Wanted: Volunteer Maryland DAR artists Corresponding Secretary Jackie Cronin willing to work with our State Vice Regent by August 15 on an exciting upcoming project!
Please make your check payable to MSSDAR, include your If you or someone you know name, chapter, number of copies to be collected at Fall is willing to donate their Forum or mailed (note mailing address), email address, and talent to a worthy cause, phone number. please contact Order forms are available on the MSSDAR website or Maureen Tipton at direct from: Jackie Cronin, State Corresponding Secretary, 410-935-3225 or email 13121 Esworthy Road, North Potomac, MD 20878 [email protected] [email protected] A PDF version of the Roster will be posted on the MSSDAR’s Member-Only Website
17 SPINNING WHEEL The Spinning Wheel Maryland State Society Would you like to submit an item for the next edition? Daughters of the American Revolution Articles should be 75 words or less, photographs at least 300 dpi. The $20.00 fee per photograph should be PUBLISHED AUGUST AND FEBRUARY made payable to MSSDAR and sent to: Carol Dorsey Larkin Deborah Barrett State Regent 10302 Bristolwood Ct. Deborah Ousley Barrett Laurel, MD 20708 State Editor Additional details are at the members website, under Spinning Wheel.
Address Corrections Promptly send any changes to: NOVEMBER 2017 MARCH 2018 Anne Meilleur, Registrar Nov. 7 State Board Meeting & Luncheon Mar. 22 State Board Meeting 5920-B Jug Bridge Hill Road 10:30 a.m. Chapter House, Baltimore 10:00 a.m. Turf Valley, Ellicott City Frederick, MD 21704-6608 Nov. 11 Veterans Day Ceremonies Mar. 22- Maryland State Conference [email protected] Members are encouraged to attend or Mar 24 Turf Valley, Ellicott City 301-663-5875 participate in local observances. Nov. 18 National Defense Meeting & Lunch MAY 2018 Lowes Annapolis Hotel, Annapolis May 1 State Board Meeting & Luncheon 10:30 a.m. Chapter House, Baltimore SEPTEMBER 2017 10:30 a.m. Reception 11:00 a.m. Meeting & Luncheon Sep. 15 Pre-Fall Forum events JUNE 2018 6:00 p.m. Dinner, St Michaels DECEMBER 2017 Sep. 16 Fall Forum Dec. 2 Holiday Party *New day and place* Jun. 20 - Continental Congress Milestone Restaurant, Easton 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday Jun. 24 Washington, DC 10:00 a.m. State Board Meeting St. David’s Episcopal Church, State Chairman’s Market to follow 4700 Roland Ave Baltimore Sep. 30 Prospective Member Workshop Dec. 16 MDSSAR Patriots’ Ball 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. NSDAR Library, Turf Valley, Ellicott City 1776 D St. NW, Washington, D.C. JANUARY 2018 OCTOBER 2017 Jan. 9 State Board Meeting & Luncheon Oct. 9 Columbus Day Ceremony 10:30 a.m. Chapter House, Baltimore Oct. 21 Founders Day 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jan. 27 Prospective Member Workshop Dutch’s Daughter Restaurant, 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. NSDAR Library, Frederick, 11:30 a.m. Washington, D.C. Catoctin Furnace, Thurmont, 1:00 p.m. Oct. 28 Prospective Member Workshop FEBRUARY 2018 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Chapter House, Feb. 24 Prospective Member Workshop 4701 Roland Ave., Baltimore 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Chapter House, 4701 Roland Ave. Baltimore
CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION WEEK SEPTEMBER 18 - 24
The deadline for submitting articles for the February 2017 issue of The Spinning Wheel is December 1, 2017. Email all submissions to [email protected] Please include Chapter name and topic in the subject line.
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