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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.