Project Book 2009-2010 Honoring our Heroes, of the past and present.
DRT Headquarters and Museum 510 Anderson Lane Austin, Texas (877) 339-1997 watts (512) 339-1997 local (512) 339- 1998 fax [email protected]
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 1 of 45 Table of Contents 3rd Vice President DRT / CRT Director ...... 3 CRT Registrar General ...... 3 CRT Committee ...... 3 CRT Board of Management ...... 4 Children of the Republic of Texas – Board of Management 2009-2010 ...... 9 CRT Objectives...... 10 CRT Bylaw Changes ...... 10 Calendar of Events for CRT 2009-2010 ...... 11 CRT Convention 2009...... 11 About the Children of the Republic of Texas ...... 12 History ...... 12 Flower ...... 12 Motto ...... 12 Colors ...... 12 Flag ...... 12 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of America ...... 13 Pledge to the Texas Flag ...... 13 Texas, Our Texas ...... 13 TEXAS HONOR AND MEMORIAL DAYS ...... 14 CRT Projects ...... 16 President General’s Project ...... 16 President General’s Chapter Awards ...... 17 1st Vice President General’s Project ...... 18 2nd Vice President General ...... 19 3rd Vice President ...... 20 4th Vice President General Project ...... 21 5th Vice President General Project ...... 21 Chaplain General Project ...... 23 Recording Secretary General’s Project ...... 24 Corresponding Secretary General Project ...... 25 TREASURER GENERAL’S PROJECT ...... 26 REGISTRAR GENERAL’S PROJECT ...... 27 Historian General Project ...... 28 Chapter Scrapbook Score Sheet ...... 29 Custodian General’s Project ...... 30 Parliamentarian General’s Project ...... 31 Honoring the Real Daughter’s ...... 32 CRT Awards ...... 33 James Milton Rash Trophy ...... 33 Edward Philmore Haltom, Jr. Trophy ...... 34 Carolyn Dekeith Cook Roth Memorial Trophy ...... 34 Trophy Application Forms ...... 35 CRT Award for Scholarship and Leadership ...... 36 Application ...... 36 Melody Harris Horn Pearson Scholarship Award ...... 37 Melody Harris Horn Pearson Scholarship Application ...... 38 Grandmother of the Year Award ...... 40 How to purchase CRT Jewelry and Ribbon ...... 41 CRT Ribbon (Approved green & red ribbon) ...... 41 Wearing of Official Jewelry ...... 41 CRT Project Book Checklist ...... 42 Official Jewelry...... 43 NOMINATING FORM FOR CRT OFFICERS GENERAL...... 44 CRT Voting Member ...... 45 Who is eligible to vote? : ...... 45 What do you vote about? : ...... 45 CRT State Nominating Committee ...... 45
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3rd Vice President DRT / CRT Director Teri Lee Roberts 2003 Barton Springs, Corinth, Tx 76210 (903) 249-8984 [email protected] George Washington Stell Chapter, Paris District III
CRT Registrar General Monica Cotter PO Box 495, Manson, Tx 76856 325-347-8280 [email protected]
CRT Committee
Miss Kayla Lee Roberts Mrs. Laralee Wahrumund 7731 FM 905 514 Brightwood Place Paris, Tx 75462 San Antonio, Tx 78209 (903) 249-3229 (210) 422-8810 [email protected] [email protected] George Washington Stell Chapter Alamo Mission Chapter District III District VI
Mrs. Gail Work Mrs. Wanda Westfall 3415 Lost Lake 2308 John Avenue Kingwood, Tx 77339 Odessa, Tx 79764 (281) 359-4585 (432) 413-0300 [email protected] [email protected] Sarah Ward Chapter Thomas William Ward Chapter District VI District X
Mrs. Jackie Patton 7731 FM 905 Paris, Tx 75462 (903) 249-8755 [email protected] George Washington Stell Chapter District III
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Ashley Graham President General 4018 Kazak St. Garland, Texas 75041 (214) 329-4382 Home * (214) 408-8296 Cell [email protected] Parent: [email protected] District III, Matilda Holman Wright Chapter
Amber Horton
1st Vice President General 2308 John Avenue Odessa, Texas 79764 (432) 349-4908 * (432) 413-0300 Grandmother’s [email protected] (there is an underscore after the r in her name) or [email protected] District X, Silver Hawks Chapter
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Billy Horton II 2nd Vice President General 2308 John Avenue Odessa, Texas 79764 (432) 550-3143 * (432) 413-0300 Grandmother’s [email protected] District X, Silver Hawks Chapter
Kyle Cox 3rd Vice President General 2525 FM 1987 Corrigan, Texas 75939 (936) 398-5316 [email protected] District IX, Cradle of Texas Chapter
Melody Townsend 4th Vice President General 2103 Laurel Bend Land Houston, Texas 77014 (281) 893-8696 [email protected] District VI, Miss Ima Hogg Chapter
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Machala Noack 5th Vice President General 6180 Meadowlands Drive Krum, Texas 76249 (940) 482-2918 [email protected] Parents: [email protected] District III , Peters Colony Chapter
Reed Denton Chaplain General 237 Paisano Trace Belton, Texas 76513 (254) 933-1073 [email protected] District VIII, Elizabeth Lawrence Aldrich Chapter
Courtney Hennessee Recording Secretary General PO Box 74 Ringling, Oklahoma, 73456 (580) 662-3364 [email protected] District X, Silver Hawks Chapter
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Karlee Booth Corresponding Secretary General 7911 Sonata Ct Houston, Texas 77040 (281) 413-7935 [email protected] District IV, J.J.E. Gibbons Chapter
Daniel Work Treasurer General 3514 Lost Lake Kingwood, Texas 77339 (281) 359-4585 [email protected] District VI, Sara Ward Chapter
Gavin Noack Registrar General 6180 Meadowlands Drive Krum, Texas 76249 (940) 482-2918 [email protected] Parents: [email protected] District III , Peters Colony Chapter
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Hunter Creasey Historian General 201 S. Silver Burnet, Texas 78611 (830) 798-7743 [email protected] District V , Noah Smithwick Chapter
Michael (Trey) Kinney Custodian General 1512 Bunker New Braunfels, Texas 78132 (830) 624-4439 [email protected] or [email protected] District VIII , Catherine Overton Jennings
Lauren Williamson Parliamentarian General 7911 Sonata Ct Houston, Texas 77040 (713) 391-7171 [email protected] District IV, J.J.E. Gibbons Chapter
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 8 of 45 Aaron Noack Retiring President General 6180 Meadowlands Drive Krum, Texas 76249 (940) 482-2918 [email protected] Parents: [email protected] District III , Peters Colony Chapter
Children of the Republic of Texas – Board of Management 2009-2010
Back row – Historian General Hunter Creasey, Recording Secretary Courtney Hennessee, Custodian General Michael Kinney, Retiring President General Aaron Noack, Treasurer General Daniel Work, Chaplain General Reed Denton, Registrar General Gavin Noack, Parliamentarian General Lauren Williamson, Corresponding Secretary General Karlee Booth
Seated – 4th Vice President General Melody Townsend, 2nd Vice President General Billy Horton, 1st Vice President General Amber Horton, President General Ashley Graham, 5th Vice President General Machala Noack, 3rd Vice President General Kyle Cox
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 9 of 45 The Children of the Republic of Texas CRT Objectives
The objectives of the Association shall be:
To encourage the study of Texas History To help preserve the places made sacred by the men and women who achieved Texas Independence; To stimulate historical research into the earliest records of Texas; To foster the preservations of documents and relics; To revere the Flag of Texas and to promote the display of same; To cherish and preserve TEXAS, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE, as achieved by the Fathers and Mothers of the Texas Revolution
The Children of the Republic of Texas CRT Bylaw Changes
The Bylaws of the Children of the Republic of Texas shall be amended only at a regular Convention of the CRT. Members of the CRT wishing to propose amendments to the Bylaws this year shall send proposals in writing to the Third Vice President General DRT/CRT Director, prior to February 1. The Third Vice President General / CRT Director shall notify the CRT President General who shall immediately appoint a committee to study the proposed amendment and present them to the Annual Convention. Any changes and/or additions approved by the CRT Convention should be given by the Third Vice President General DRT/ CRT Director to the DRT Custodian General for inclusion in the DRT Manual of Procedure and the CRT MOP.
Teri Lee Roberts, 3rd Vice President DRT / CRT Director 2003 Barton Springs, Corinth, Tx 76210 (903) 249-8984 [email protected] George Washington Stell Chapter, Paris District III
Updates to handbook and The CRT MOP can be found at http://www.drt-inc.org/members
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 10 of 45 Calendar of Events for CRT 2009-2010
Oct 10, 2009 Fall at the Alamo CRT BOM Meeting Make reservations early at the Hampton Inn 210-225-8500 Ask manager for CRT Corporate Rate $94
Dec 11, 2009 Deadline for Republic of Texas Museum Contest and Part of 4th Vice President General’s Project
Feb 1, 2010 Deadline for New or Amendments to existing Bylaws
May 1, 2010 Deadline for State awards, Grandmother of the Year Award, all Scholarships, Deadline for 4th VP Project, Deadline for Custodian General Project
May 12-15, 2010 DRT 119th State Convention – Houston, Tx The Crowne Plaza Houston – Reliant Park
June 1, 2010 Deadline for Chapter Reports, Deadline for Officer General projects, Project summary to 3rd Vice President General DRT/CRT Director and a copy to CRT President General, Annual Proceedings Report
June 25-26, 2010 CRT 50th State Convention – Midland, TX CRT Convention 2009
Observance Days Oct. 2, 2009 Gonzales Day Nov. 3, 2009 Stephan F. Austin Day Nov. 6, 2009 DRT Founder’s Day Jan. 26, 2009 Mirabeau B. Lamar Day Feb. 19, 2009 Texas Statehood Day March Texas History Month Mar. 2, 2010 Texas Independence Day Mar. 2, 2010 Sam Houston’s Birthday Mar. 6, 2010 Alamo Heroes Day Mar. 27, 2010 Goliad Heroes Day Apr. 21, 2010 San Jacinto Day
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About the Children of the Republic of Texas
History
On March 1, 1929, during the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Convention, a motion was made and passed that the DRT sponsor a junior organization known as the “Children of the Republic of Texas.” The first CRT Chapter organized was Alamo Mission in San Antonio, with 34 members.
Flower Indian Paintbrush
Motto “Not for self, but for Texas.”
Colors Red and Green
Flag The CRT flag was designed by the Board of Management and adopted in June 1994 at the annual Convention. David Foster, CRT President General, conducted the CRT Official Flag Contest. Denton Reed the Custodian General 2006-2007 (shown at left of picture) did a fundraiser for his project & had the above flag commissioned.
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Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of America
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands; one Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.”
Pledge to the Texas Flag
“Honor the Texas Flag I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, One State Under God, One and Indivisible.”
Texas, Our Texas
Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty state! Texas, our Texas! So wonderful, so great! Boldest and grandest, withstanding every test; O’ Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.
Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn single star, Sends out its radiance to nations near and far Emblem of freedom! It sets our hearts aglow; With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo,
Texas, dear Texas! From Tyrant grip now free, Shines forth in splendor your star of destiny. Mother of Heroes! We come, your children true, Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you. Chorus: God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong, that you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
MCMXXV: Lyrics by Gladys Yoakum and Wm. J. Marsh. Music by Wm. J. Marsh.
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 13 of 45 TEXAS HONOR AND MEMORIAL DAYS September 15, Texian Navy Day Texian Navy Day honors the courage and determination of the small Texian Navy who, by 1842 had helped secure the Gulf of Mexico and protect Texas independence on the sea. It also pays tribute to the 1832 Battle of Velasco, when Texian Volunteers on sea and on land fought an early skirmish for their rights.
September 29, French Legation Day This day honors the signing of the treaty between the France and the Republic of Texas which lead to the establishment of the French Legation in Austin. This building is the only foreign embassy standing in an American city outside of Washington, D.C. It serves as a reminder of the independent Texas Republic.
October 2, Gonzales Day Gonzales Day is in remembrance of the first skirmish fought in the Texas War for Independence. On October 2, 1835, the citizens of Gonzales refused to give up a small cannon to the Mexican Military. Texians rallied around a flag showing a cannon and a single black star, with the legend “Come and Take It!” The Mexican troops retreated to San Antonio. The Texians, under Stephen F. Austin organized an army and followed. Gonzales is remembered as “The Lexington of Texas.”
November 3 Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday Honoring “The Father of Texas”, who brought the first 300 Anglo families into Texas beginning in 1822 and who helped guide Texas during the difficult years under the Mexican flag. Austin served as the first commander of the Texas Army during the War for Texas Independence and later served as a commissioner to the United States. He was also the first to hold office as Secretary of State of the Texian Republic. Austin died in December of 1836 and is now buried in the State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.
November 6, DRT Founder’s Day DRT Founder’s Day honors the 1891 chartering of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas at “The Cradle” in Galveston. The surviving members of the Texas Veterans Association passed the legacy of the Texian Republic to the DRT who vowed to keep the memory and spirit of early Texas alive for generations to come.
January 26, Mirabeau B. Lamar Day Lamar, second president of the Texas Republic, advocated setting aside land for public schools. This resulted in the Texas Congress establishing a system of public education. During Lamar’s term as president, the city of Austin was created and made the state capital. Lamar also approved the design of the state flag and seal. He is known as the “Father of Education.” Lamar University in Beaumont is named in his honor.
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 14 of 45 February 19, Texas Statehood Day Statehood Day honors Texas’ entry into the United States as the 28th state of the Union. Following a vote of the Texan people to annex themselves to the United States, President John Tyler admitted Texas into the Union in December 1845. The actual change of government from independent nation to state came on February 19, 1846 when the Texas flag was lowered at the state capitol by Texas President Anson Jones and the United States flag was raised in its place.
March 2, Texas Independence and Flag Day This day honors the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington-on-the Brazos. As Colonel William B. Travis and the brave defenders of the Alamo withstood Santa Anna’s army, the fifty-nine delegates representing each of the Texas colonies and municipalities gathered in Convention and declared Texas an independent nation. An ad-interim government was elected with David G. Burnet as President and Lorenzo de Zavala as Vice-President. A Constitution was adopted on March 17, 1836. March 6, Alamo Heroes Day Alamo Heroes Day honors the heroic sacrifices of the less than 200 Texian citizen-soldiers who defended the Alamo from February 23 – March 6, 1836. Electing to fight to the death rather than surrender, they gave their lives in order that Texas might live, and their sacrifice was not in vain. The battle cry “Remember the Alamo!” became the rallying point for the Texian people and continues to inspire Texans and Americans. The Alamo has become an international symbol of courage, honor, and the love of liberty and is visited by over 3 million people each year.
March 27, Goliad Heroes Day Goliad Day honors those who gave their lives in the cause of Texas Independence at Goliad. Following the fall of the Alamo, part of Santa Anna’s army attacked Col. Fannin’s troops at Goliad. Fannin was forced to surrender after the battle of Coleto Creek on March 19-20, 1836. He and his men were promised fair treatment and parole, but Santa Anna ordered that all prisoners be shot. On March 27, over 320 unknowing Texian prisoners were marched out and executed. This was the largest loss of life in the battle for Texas Independence. “Remember Goliad” became one of the great battle cries at San Jacinto. When we remember Goliad, we also remember those who gave their lives at Refugio, Coleto Creek, and San Patricio, as well as Pachita Alavez, “The Angel of Goliad,” who helped save several of the Texian prisoners from being shot.
April 21, San Jacinto Day San Jacinto Day honors the victory of the Texian Army over Santa Anna. On April 21, 1836, forty-six days after the fall of the Alamo, Sam Houston led less than 1000 Texians against the Mexican Army. With the battle cries of “Remember the Alamo” and “Remember Goliad” ringing in their ears, Texian troops took less than 20 minutes to defeat more than 1600 Mexican soldiers. Santa Anna was captured and promised to remove his army from Texas. This secured the independence of the Texian people who went on to build a great Republic and state.
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Texas History - lets help keep it fun
This year the President’s General Project is to raise funds for supplies to go into the Alamo living history traveling trunks. The supplies that my project will fund are geared towards children. Currently, the items in the trunks are items that adults mainly used. Children probably used them too, but I would like to see what type of toys or books they read during the time of the Republic of Texas. Some examples are rag dolls, corn husk dolls, marbles and wooden toys.
I would also like to challenge CRT chapters and DRT chapters to possibly make some handmade items that could be placed in the travel trunks for that District or to be used by other Districts.
If you make handmade items please mail them to me and I will present them to Mrs. Van Cleve.
The Raffle Chances will be for a Sterling Silver Alamo Set, (earrings, necklace and bracelet)
Raffle Chances: 1 Chance for $2 or 3 Chances for $5
Checks should be made payable to: Children of the Republic of Texas MEMO: PG Project
Each Chapter and individual that participates in raising funds or making handmade items for this project will receive a special certificate at the 2010 CRT Convention
Ashley Graham 4018 Kazak St. Garland, Texas 75041 (214) 329-4382 Home • (214) 316-4320 Cell [email protected] District III, Matilda Holman Wright Chapter
Please forward tickets and money to Teri Roberts, 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director 2003 Barton Springs Corinth, Tx 76210
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President General’s Awards President General’s Chapter Awards
The Stars at Night are big and BRIGHT, Deep in the heart of TEXAS!
Same is true with CRT.
Let’s all work hard at achieving our Stars!
It’s simple, to achieve One to Four Stars the Participation requirements are as follows:
Four Officer General’s Projects and Four Chapter Meetings Three Office General’s Projects and Three Chapter Meetings Two Officer General’s Projects and Two Chapter Meetings One Officer General’s Project and One Chapter Meeting
Please submit a copy of your Chapter Report by June 1, 2010 to:
Ashley Graham, President General CRT 4018 Kazak St. Garland, TX 75041 (214) 329-4382 home * (214) 406-8296 cell [email protected]
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1st Vice President General’s Project
Donate new merchandise, hand crafted items or money to the Silent Auction to be held at the 2010 CRT Convention
Ask companies to make donations as well. Both the person bringing the item and the company who donated it will receive a certificate if you submit the item with a name and address.
Please bring Items to the convention.
Please submit items for all different age groups. To receive a certificate you will need to mail or e-mail me a list of the items donated along with the names to go on the certificates.. Please submit by June 1, 2010
Amber Horton 1st Vice President General 2308 John Avenue • Odessa, Texas 79764 (432) 413-0300 * [email protected]
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My project for CRT members up to 4 years old is to draw a picture of a hospitality room.
Members 5 to 9 years old is for them to find the word “Hospitality” in a dictionary, Print the word and send it to me by June 1st. An adult may help the member. But, the child must follow your instructions on how to use the dictionary and help with the looking as you go.
For members 10- 12 years old my project is for them to look up the word HOSPITALITY in a dictionary. Write out the meaning of the word, what the name of the Dictionary is, what page the word was found on and when the dictionary was copyrighted, and the company that published the dictionary, in the upper right hand corner tell what letters are on the page there, hos-hua etc
For members 13 and up my project is for them to write a letter to a company and ask for a donation for the CRT Hospitality Room. The member must send me a copy of the letter they send and a reply from the company if they get one. They can tell how they found the address of the company and who to contact.
Entries must be submitted by June 1, 2010. Be sure to include name, CRT chapter, and address of the one who did the entry.
Send entries to:
Billy Horton 2nd Vice-President General CRT 2308 John Avenue Odessa, Texas 79764-2617 or e-mail if applicable to [email protected]
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3rd Vice President General Project
The responsibility of the Third Vice President General is “Ways and Means.” This year we are raising funds for the President General’s Project: furnishing supplies for the Traveling Living History Trunks.
Tickets for a drawing for a lovely piece of Texas Jewelry will be available for 1 ticket for $2.00 and 3 tickets for $5.00. Tickets will be mailed to CRT Chapter sponsors.
Another way to raise money is for your Chapter to collect loose change. The Chapter that collects the most money will win a Visa Gift Card.
Anyone not receiving tickets or who wants more tickets should contact the 3rd Vice President General at the address or telephone number below.
Mail ticket stubs with names and money collected to CRT 3rd Vice President General before the June 2010 Convention. Certificates will be awarded to chapters that sell tickets. If sending a check please make the check out to Children of The Republic of Texas and put in the memo filed 3rd VP Project.
Kyle Cox 3rd Vice President General CRT 2524 FM 1987 Corrigan, Texas 75939 (903) 398-5316 [email protected]
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DRT Manual of Procedure – Children of the Republic of Texas (CRT); Article VII; Section 8: The Fourth Vice President General shall be chairman of the Committee for the Preservation of Relics and Historical Locations.
CRT members have the opportunity to help promote, preserve and maintain Texas historical sites and relics. CRT chapters and or individual members are encouraged to select activities that relate to one of more of the categories below.
Green Star * Donate funds or goods to preservation efforts and or historical locations.
Red Star * Help clean up or maintain a historical location, relic or your Texas ancestor’s grave site.
Blue Star * Help with tours, participate in special events (re-enactments, grave markings, Fall at the Alamo) and or create, prepare, and distribute information about a relic or historical location, or do a brochure about something in your area that people don’t know about and distribute at an event, school or display in the library.
Gold Star * Participate in the Republic of Texas Museum Contest. Go to www.drt-inc.org select education on the left side red bar and go to the 2009-2010 museum contest guidelines to see complete details. Entries include: Poster Contest – Grades k – 5; Original Artwork: Grades 6-8 and PowerPoint entry: Grades 6-12. Entries must be submitted from one of the counties identified in the student’s DRT District and must be about a Texas historical site, event, activity and or individual(s) during the days prior to 1850. DRT does make cash awards to the winners of each category in each district. PLEASE NOTE THIS CONTEST DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 11, 2009 to the DRT Museum, Austin, Texas. Please notify the CRT 4th VP General of your participation and it will be validated with the DRT Headquarters & Museum Committee.
Submit your entry: Deadline – May 01, 2010; send pictures with written descriptions. Entries should be on 8 ½ x 11 paper suitable for a notebook. Certificates will be awarded at the 2010 CRT Convention.
Send your entries to: Miss Melody Anne Townsend CRT Fourth Vice President General 2103 Laurel Bend Lane * Houston * Texas * 77014-3614 281-893-8696 / 713-253-1117 [email protected] / [email protected]
5th Vice President General Project
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How do you fly the Texas Flag?
DO YOU KNOW THE ANSWERS TO THESE FEW QUESTIONS?
(Many people don’t, so let’s help them!) The 5th Vice President General is the Chairman of the Flag Committee and part of the responsibility of the flag committee is to help inform people about flag protocol.
The projects for this office will be as follows:
8 and Under: Draw a color picture of the 6 flags of Texas. Please be sure to label each flag.
9 and Older: Red Project Write a brief essay on the history of the 6 flags of Texas, as well as describing the protocol for the Texas Flag.
Blue Project Design a brochure which includes the following information: Please send your completed project to:
Flag Protocol * Flag Etiquette Machala Ann Noack
The Pledge to the Texas Flag * Flag History 6180 Meadowlands Drive
Krum, TX 76249
(940) 482-2918 Please remember to include your name, chapter and age with your submission. [email protected]
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The Chaplain General's job is to open and close all meetings of the BOM with a prayer, arrange for and preside at the memorial service at Convention, keep a record of the deaths of all members and write to the bereaved families, and maintain a Book of Memory by preserving articles concerning the deceased members.
RED STAR – Prayer is important in our lives. It was also a part of our ancestors’ lives. Write a special prayer for Texas. You may submit via email or mail.
GREEN STAR – Church and missionaries were a part of our ancestors’ lives. 11 & older - Research and answer the following questions- • What religion did the Mexican government want its citizens to become? • Did Texans actually practice this religion? Send your answers via email or mail, and make either a rosary or stained glass art project. (See Below)
10 & younger (and anyone else who wants to do it for fun!) Draw or make a rosary. A helpful website is www.rosaryworkshop.com/MUSEUM- AHTROSARY-INDEX.HTM. You may also buy supplies such as twine, leather, or beads to make your own rosary. Send a photo of your rosary via email or mail.
Or draw or make an art project of a stain glass. An idea is to use an old church in your area or another historic church’s stain glass window for inspiration. If you use an old church for inspiration, please send a photo for me to see! (Email or mail is fine.)
BLUE STAR – Faith and family ties are important to Texans. Learn the story of your family ancestor. Write a short paragraph, perform a skit or illustrate a picture (10 & younger) of what their life looked like for them as Texas pioneers. Included some of the following details such as what year they came, where they settled in Texas. Their age, marital status, and occupation, Send via email or mail.
GOLD STAR – Perform the blue star along with either a red or green star activity. All projects should be turned in by June 1, 2010. GOD BLESS TEXAS
Reed Denton, Chaplain General 237 Paisano Trace, Belton, TX 78645 254-933-1073, [email protected]
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Recording Secretary General’s Project 2009-2010
For ages 8+ please record your family tree starting with you and going back to your ancestor that came to Texas. Please write what information you know about each family member including your Republic of Texas ancestor.
Information you might list are things like color of eyes, color of hair, where they lived, what they did for a living, what hobbies they had/have, did they go to school or interesting information you find out as you record your family history.
For ages 7 and below you can do the above or draw a picture of your family tree.
Please submit all project to address below by June 1, 2010
Courtney Hennessee Recording Secretary General PO Box 704 Ringling, Ok 73456-0704 580-662-3364 [email protected]
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Corresponding Secretary General Project
The Corresponding Secretary General shall conduct all correspondence of the Association as authorized by the President General and the BOM.
cor⋅re⋅spond⋅ence : communication by exchange of letters
All CRT Members:
Write a pretend letter or email to your ancestor sharing with them some of the changes that have occurred to Texas since they settled here.
Please submit to:
Karlee Booth Corresponding Secretary General [email protected] 7911 Sonata Court, Houston, Texas 77040 281.413.7935
by June 1, 2010
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 25 of 45 TREASURER GENERAL’S PROJECT
We need to remember that during the Republic of Texas era, people had to fend for themselves. A lot of people did not have the money to go out and buy items that they needed. Even if they had the money, stores were few and far between. So what are some things that your ancestors would have had to make for themselves?
1. List 6 items that you would make for yourself in order to save money during the Republic of Texas era. (no more than 2 food products) 2. Go to a reenactment and have your photo taken with the re- enactors making 2 different home made products. Photos must be taken with a picture of the Republic of Texas $5 bill as shown below. 3. Children under 10 (only) may choose to draw a picture of a person making something the old fashion way.
All projects are due by June 1, 2010. Please include District and Chapter name.
Daniel Work Treasurer General 3514 Lost Lake Kingwood TX 77339 281-359-4585 [email protected] Sarah Ward Chapter
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 26 of 45 REGISTRAR GENERAL’S PROJECT Registrar General
The Registrar General Shall maintain a correct membership roster of the CRT and shall help promote new members and member supplements.
Family … all because two people fell in love
You are a member of CRT because two people fell in love during the 1800’s. Out of this love comes stores of triumph and turmoil, stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Most of these stories are found in our FAMILY BIBLES – birth records, marriage licenses, death certificates and much more. Let’s ask a member of our family to help us find some of these records and have a little fun.
This year’s Registrar project is as follows:
8 and Under: Draw a picture of your ancestors who came to Texas and gave you the opportunity to be a member of CRT.
Associate Members 8 and Under: Draw a picture of a Texas Hero and their family. Be sure to tell us which Texas Hero you are depicting.
9 and Older: Write a brief essay of your ancestors and their history. Please include information such as where they came from and where they settle, who and when they were married, how many children they had, their occupation and maybe their hobbies or list some of their friends.
Be sure to include your Name, Age, and Chapter with your submission.
Deadline is June 1, 2010
Please send your completed project to:
Gavin Dean Noack 6180 Meadowlands Drive Krum, Tx 76249 (940) 482-2918 [email protected]
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 27 of 45 CHILDREN OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Historian General Project
The Office of Historian General is responsible for maintaining a history of the Association and compiles a scrapbook of publicity and other articles of interest as well as photos of CRT activities. This scrapbook will be displayed at convention and presented to our President General, Ashley Graham. Please help make the State Scrapbook one to be proud of. Each Chapter should be represented. Please send one or more 12x12 page from your Chapter and remember to name everyone in the photos, include dates and name of events. CHAPTER CERTIFICATES will be awarded at Convention in 2010.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND FUN!!!! We are creating a TEXAS TIME CAPSULE. Each Chapter will send a photo of your Chapter meeting or event labeled, dated, with names included of those in the photo. ALSO Send an item that you feel represents life in Texas today. All will go into a locked container and stored until the 100th Anniversary of CRT. The time capsule will be opened at Convention in 2029. Twenty years may be a short time for a time capsule but we want to be around to see it opened! It will be fun to see what changes occur in twenty years. So get those wheels turning and think of some really clever items to go into the time capsule. For storage consideration the items need to be reasonably small, nothing bigger than a shoe box and nothing perishable. Send the items or email a list of what you will bring to Convention NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2010. Certificates will be awarded to Chapter and Individuals. CHAPTER SCRAPBOOKS YOUR CHAPTER’S SCRAPBOOK will be presented for judging at Convention. It will be judged based on the age of the Chapter Historian in two categories: TWELVE AND UNDER, or THIRTEEN AND OVER. In each category, there will be 1sst, 2nd 3rd and Honorable Mention Awards. CRITERIA : Cover the time from June 13, 2009 thru June 1, 2010 Title Page must include: (2 pts each) Chapter name Full name and age of Chapter Historian Full name and age of Chapter President Name of Chapter CRT Sponsor and DRT sponsoring chapter Dates covered in the scrapbook COVER: A creative scrapbook cover is worth up to 20 points PAGES: include name & date of event, label photos Worth up to 25 pts CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY of pages is worth up to 25 pts REFLECTING work of Historian considering his/her age, up to 20 pts For any age, the work may be done by hand or Computer MATERIALS may include Chapter Publicity from newspapers or magazines, Photos & mementos of Chapter meetings and special events, & Awards received
BE ORIGINAL, BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN! SEND TO HUNTER CREASEY, CRT HISTORIAN GENERAL 201 S. SILVER ST.—BURNET, TX. 78611 EMAIL [email protected] 512-756-7404 or 830-798-7743 cell
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 28 of 45 Chapter Scrapbook Score Sheet Be as creative as you possibly can. REMEMBER the scrapbook MUST reflect the work of the CRT Chapter Historian and the CRT Chapter members. The age of the Chapter Historian will strongly be considered.
CHAPTER______CHAPTER HISTORIAN______CHAPTER HISTORIAN AGE ______CATEGORY (CIRCLE ONE) 13 AND UP 12 AND UNDER ELECTRONIC
SCRAPBOOK COVER (POSSIBLE 20 POINTS) COVER TOTAL
TITLE PAGE (POSSIBLE 2 POINTS EACH) CHAPTER NAME DATES COVERED IN SCRAPBOOK (09-10) CHAPTER HISTORIAN NAME AND AGE CHAPTER PRESIDENT NAME AND AGE CRT SPONOR AND DRT SPONSORING CHAPTER TITLE PAGE TOTAL
CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY (POSSIBLE 25 POINTS) CREATIVITY TOTAL
PAGES HAVE NAMES, EVENTS, DATES AND PHOTOS LABELED (POSSIBLE 25 POINTS)
PAGES TOTAL
REFLECTS WORK OF CHILDREN (POSSIBLE 20 POINTS) PAGES CAN BE COMPUTER GENERATED CHILDREN’S WORK TOTAL
SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR SUBMISSION: • Chapter Publicity from newspaper or magazine articles • Chapter Meetings and Special Events photos GRANDTOTAL • Chapter awards received • Mementos form Chapter Meetings and Special Events
HISTORIAN GENERAL COMMITTEE USE ONLY
JUDGES INITIALS ______HISTORIAN GENERAL INITIALS ______
CATEGORY VERIFICATION (CIRCLE ONE) 12 AND UP 11 AND UNDER ELECTRONIC
PLACE (CIRCLE ONE) 1ST 2ND 3RD HONORABLE MENTION
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 29 of 45 Custodian General’s Project
Custodian general has the responsibility of taking care of the flags and banners of the CRT. Such as the American, Texas, And CRT flags. The Custodian keeps the flags ship shape, or in tidy well kept condition, for the future use.
Project: Texas Traditions-Visual treasures
Members 13 and older: to take a picture at a historical marker, grave site, or important building in Texas history, with you or your chapter, and write about what you learned while there.
1) Picture at a historical maker, gravesite, or important building with you or your chapter.
2) Listed with the Name of the chapter, and town you live in, your name and email address.
3) Write about what you learned.
Members 12 and younger: To draw a picture of a flag, with their name along with your age on it somewhere, and on a separate sheet of paper write a small blurb about how it relates to you.
1) Draw a picture of a flag with your name and age on it, and if you have an email address, write it down too.
2) Write a blurb about it, a line or two.
Due to the time constraint of producing the booklet, please submit your entries by May 1, 2010. Entries received after that date will not receive certificate!!
Electronic submission may be made and is preferred. Micheal J Kinney III, Custodian General 1512 Bunker St. New Braunfels, Tx 78132 (830) 708-0209 [email protected]
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 30 of 45 Parliamentarian General’s Project
The Parliamentarian General shall attend all meetings of the BOM, the Executive Committee and the Convention, and shall advise on Parliamentary procedure and interpret the Bylaws upon request.
Parliamentary procedure refers to the rules of democracy—that is, the commonly accepted way in which a group of people come together, present and discuss possible courses of action, and make decisions. Quote from National Association of Parliamentarians
CRT Members 9 years and under: Visit an Old Law Establishment in your area. Examples: Courthouses, Jail Houses, Government Office, etc. Submit a photo and brief description of it. Include the age and how the Establishment relates to the law of its time.
Special Recognition for the Oldest Establishment Visited.
Deadline: June 1, 2010
CRT Members 10 years and older: Submit a New or Amendment to an existing By-Law. This MUST BE SUBMITTED by FEB 1, 2010 for CRT Board of Management & the 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director for review.
Deadline: February 1, 2010
Visit an Old Law Establishment in your area. Examples: Courthouses, Jail Houses, Government Office, etc. Submit a photo and brief description of it. Include the age and how the Establishment relates to the law of its time.
Special Recognition for the Oldest Establishment Visited.
Deadline: June 1, 2010 Submit to Lauren Williamson Parliamentarian General [email protected] 7911 Sonata Court, Houston, Tx 77040 713.391.7171
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 31 of 45 Honoring the Real Daughter’s
The Children of the Republic of Texas is still continuing its commitment of marking all the Real Daughter’s grave sites. We are going to assist the Peters Colony DRT and CRT chapters in selling the pin that commemorates the 80 years that CRT has been an organization.
Proceeds from the sale of the pin are going to the marking of the Real Daughter’s grave sites fund. We will be selling the pins at the CRT table at every District meeting. Please look for us. Thank you for your continued support.
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James Milton Rash Trophy
The Rash Family is giving this trophy to the Children of the Republic of Texas in loving memory of James Milton Rash, CRT President General 1968-1969. Jim Rash was an avid researcher and genealogist during his adult life and often spoke to groups about using the computer and the Internet for genealogical research.
The James Milton Rash Memorial Trophy is to be a traveling trophy awarded annually beginning in June 2002 and will be engraved with the name of each year’s recipient. The trophy will be awarded to the winning applicant who shall be 14 years of age or older.
To qualify for the trophy, a CRT member must research and prepare an essay of 150-200 words, describing his Republic of Texas ancestor and the ancestor’s contribution to the Republic. Papers will be judges on how the CRT member presents the facts, not on the accomplishments of the ancestor.
A panel of three (3) teachers and or DRT members will judge the papers.
Essay and Application must be received by the 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director postmarked NO LATER than May 1st of each year.
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Edward Philmore Haltom, Jr. Trophy
This award was begun in 1986 in memory of Edward Philmore Haltom Jr., a past President of the CRT. This trophy is to be presented annually to the CRT Chapter that is judged to have had the best program or project during the past year. This is a traveling trophy and will be kept by the winning chapter for one year. Each winning chapter will have its name and the year engraved on the nameplate. Nominations must be received by the 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director postmarked no later than May 1st of each year.
Carolyn Dekeith Cook Roth Memorial Trophy
A gift of the John W. Roth family, this trophy will be presented annually to the young person judged to be the year’s outstanding member. The recipient’s name and the year will be engraved on the nameplate. This is a traveling trophy and will be retained by the winner for one year. To qualify for the Roth Trophy, a candidate must be an active CRT member exhibiting scholarship and demonstrating involvement in religious activities, sports, and community affairs. The resume, sent by the sponsoring DRT chapter, should include a list of CRT activities and cover all other qualifying requirements. The winner will receive a small plaque to keep as memento of the accomplishment. Nominations must be received by the 3rd Vice Presdient DRT/CRT Director postmarked no later than the 1st of May each year
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 34 of 45 Trophy Application Forms James Milton Rash Trophy, Edward Philmore Haltom, Jr. Trophy Carolyn DeKeith Cook Roth Memorial Trophy
Applicant District:______
CRT Chapter
Address: ______
City:______Zip:______
Phone:______Email:______
CRT Sponsor
CRT Sponsor’s Address ______City______Zip ______Phone Email:
Which Award Category are you entering?
Essay
One form per category. Please make as many copies of this form as you need. Additional pages may be attached.
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CRT Award for Scholarship and Leadership
CRT presents this award (minimum of one hundred dollars) each year at the CRT Convention to a CRT member who is a graduating senior. There may be more than one applicant from any one chapter. Eligibility is as follows:
Active member for past two years; Proven scholastic ability; Demonstrated leadership ability in school, community, or summer part time work; All requirements for admission to the college or university of his/her choice must have been met; Application for award must have been filed along with requested letters of recommendation with the 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director by the 1st of May.
Application
Applicant District:
Home Address
City Zip Phone:
CRT Chapter CRT Membership #
Name and Address of High School You Attend
Name and Address of College or University You Plan to Attend
List, in order of importance to you, awards or honors you have received during high school: 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
List, in order of importance to you, high school activities, community activities, or part-time work that have added to your leadership abilities. Be sure to indicate any office or position held. Additional activities may be listed on another sheet. 1.
2.
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3.
4.
5.
Briefly tell what being a member of the CRT has meant to you. Include CRT offices, activities and/or projects in which you have been involved.
(Please attach additional pages if necessary)
****Along with this application, please include a transcript of your high school grades, a letter of recommendation from your CRT Sponsor or a member of the DRT Chapter which sponsors your Chapter (membership number should be shown), and a letter of recommendations from your school principal, counselor, or teacher.
***Please submit application postmarked on or before May 1st to the 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director** Melody Harris Horn Pearson Scholarship Award
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 37 of 45 Melody Harris Horn Pearson Scholarship Melody Harris Horn Pearson Scholarship Award
History of the Scholarship Award This Scholarship Award will be presented for the first time in 2009 in memory of Melody Harris Horn Pearson. Melody Harris Horn Pearson was the Great- Grandmother of CRT President General 2008-2009, Aaron Lee Evan Noack. Mrs. Pearson was a loyal and very active DRT member. She was also a very pro-active friend of the Texian Navy and the SRT. At the time of her death she was serving as 5th Vice President General under the administration of Mrs. Mary Katherine Briggs. Mrs. Pearson was very active in CRT as well, making sure that Aaron became a CRT member as close to his birth as possible. All of Aaron’s paperwork was complete prior to his birth; Mrs. Pearson completed Aaron’s application three days after his birth while he and his mother were still in the hospital. Mrs. Pearson was a wonderful Great Grandmother who took Aaron to many DRT meetings and to his fist CRT convention when he was only six months old. It is with great pride and honor that the Great-Grandson of Mrs. Melody Harris Horn Pearson presents this scholarship award in her honor.
Scholarship Eligibility To qualify for the Melody Harris Horn Pearson Scholarship Award, a candidate must be an active CRT member who is a graduating Senior and must write a 1500-2000 word essay about the history of the Texian Navy along with a Melody Harris Horn Pearson scholarship application form. Essays will be judged by local 4th and 7th grade teachers in the community.
*****Essay and application should be postmarked or be sent by electronic submission no later than May 1st of each year to the 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director*****
Melody Harris Horn Pearson Scholarship Application
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 38 of 45 Melody Harris Horn Pearson Scholarship Application
NAME ______
ADDRESS ______
CITY ______STATE ______ZIP ______
PHONE ______E-MAIL ______
CRT CHAPTER______
CRT ACTIVITY ______
CRT OFFICE (IF APPLICABLE)______
CRT SPONSOR______
PHONE ______
*****Essay and application should be postmarked or be sent by electronic submission no later than May 1st of each year to the 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director*****
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Grandmother of the Year Award
CRT members present this award annually during the CRT Convention. The award is a Texas shaped charm, engraved with “CRT Grandmother” and the year. The CRT Board of management judges nominees on their contributions to CRT. All nominees must be members in good standing of DRT. Nominations must be received by CRT President General and 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director postmarked no later than the first of May each year.
Nomination Form
Grandmother’s Name______
District ______Chapter______
Address______
City______Zip______Phone______
CRT Member Nomination Grandmother______
District______Chapter______
Phone______Email______
Address______
City ______Zip______
Please write a brief description of your Grandmother’s contributions to CRT, your chapter’s activities during this past year, or the qualifications of your outstanding member.
**Nominations must be received by the CRT President General and the 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director by May 1st**
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The Scholarship and Leadership Award described above is funded by donations. You may show your support by donating to this fund, any amounts are welcome! Individuals or chapters contributing $25.00- $34.00 will receive a pin featuring children dressed in historical costume. Individuals or chapters contributing $35.00 or more will receive a pin depicting an Indian Paintbrush blossom.
Donations may be sent to: The 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director, Please make checks payable to CRT. Please send a note describing the donation.
How to purchase CRT Jewelry and Ribbon
CRT Ribbon (Approved green & red ribbon) CRT Ribbon on which to pin the CRT jewelry may be worn can be purchased for 40- cents per inch from the 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director her information is in the front of the book.
Wearing of Official Jewelry The CRT membership pin is pinned to the top of the membership ribbon and worn over the left breast at official CRT Functions. No other item shall be worn above the membership pin with the exception of the plain, gold fastener bar approved by the BOM. The ribbon may be worn suspended from beneath the bar. Ancestor bars are worn beneath the membership pin, with Board of Management pins following. Refer to Manual of Procedure for additional information on other pins that may be worn on the membership ribbon.
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 41 of 45 CRT Project Book Checklist
Completed Completed
President General’s Project Recording Secretary’s Project ______Participate in Fundraiser ______4 Star Chapter ______Corresponding Secretary’s Project ______3 Star Chapter ______2 Star Chapter ______Treasurer’s Project ______1 Star Chapter ______Registrar’s Project ______1st Vice President’s Project Add new members ______Silent Auction Items Add supplemental Lines ______
2nd Vice President’s Project ______Historian’s Project ______Donate to Hospitality Suite ______Custodian’s Project ______3rd Vice President’s Project ------Parliamentarian’s Project ______4th Vice President’s Project ______Scholarship & Leadership ------5th Vice President’s Project ------Fund Contribution ______
Chaplain General’s Project ______Annual Proceedings Report ______
*****ALL PROJECTS ARE DUE BY JUNE 1ST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED***
Completed Grandmother of the Year Award Entry ______Carolyn Dekeith Cook Roth Memorial Award Entry ______CRT Scholarship & Leadership Entry ______Edward Philmore Haltom Jr. Award Entry ______James Milton Rash Memorial Award Entry ______Melody Harris Horn Pearson Scholarship Entry ______CRT Roster to 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director and DRT Business Office ______Chapter Report to DRT Recording Secretary, 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director, and DRT Custodian General ______
*****ALL ENTRIES AND DRT REPORTS ARE DUE BY MAY 1ST NOTED***
****Please send a list of projects completed, members names and the Chapter name to 3rd Vice President DRT/CRT Director and President General by June 10th.****
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 42 of 45 CHILDREN OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Official Jewelry
Membership Emblem 10 Karat Yellow Gold- $173.10 1/10 10K Gold-Filled- $39.75 Picture is of DRT pin will read children instead of daughters
Ancestor Bar Straight or Curved 10 Karat Yellow Gold - $40.75 1/10 10K Gold-Filled - $15.75
Engraving: Straight Bar - Max. 18 Ltrs. - $ .60 per letter Curved Bar – Max. 20 Ltrs.- $2.00 per letter
This is to certify that ______CRT Number______is a member in good standing of the Children of the Republic of Texas and is entitled to any of the checked jewelry above with ancestor(s) ______
______DRT Sponsor for CRT Chapter DRT Registrar for CRT Chapter
Mail to: Full Name: ______Phone ( )______Mailing Address (or shipping address): ______City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______Pins/Bars Requested (use back if necessary) COST EACH TOTALS 1. Qty. ___ of #______=$______ea. =$______2. Qty. ___ of #______=$______ea. =$______3. Qty. ___ of #______=$______ea. =$______
Engraving Instructions: 1. Qty. ___ of ______=$______ea. =$______2. Qty. ___ of ______=$______ea. =$______3. Qty. ___ of ______=$______ea. =$______Sub Total ______-
$______• _____ Have form signed above OR a copy of my jewelry card is Tax (.0825) ______signed and enclosed. Shipping $5.00 • Items #2 & 3 ship IMMEDIATELY, Please allow 4 weeks for item #1, 2A, 4, 5A, 5B • PLEASE SEND ONLY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER Grand Total $______SEND COMPLETED FORM & CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO: J. Brandt Co., Inc. – 2816 W. Lancaster Ave. – Fort Worth, TX 76107 Phone: (800) 435-5749 – Email: [email protected] www.jbrandt.com
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NOMINATING FORM FOR CRT OFFICERS GENERAL YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE 2010 CONVENTION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN OFFICE Have This Form Turned in BEFORE 3:00 PM on the Friday of the Convention Name______
Chapter______
Date of Birth______Age as of June 26, 2010______
Address______City, State, Zip ______
Phone Number( )______What grade will you enter Fall 2009 ______
Email Address ______Qualifications and duties of a CRT Officer General: (1) Must be at least 10 years of age by the day of the business session at CRT Convention; (2) Must have been a member of CRT for 2 years; (3) Must be able to attend one or more DRT Workshops scheduled between August and November; (4) Assist in Chartering Ceremonies of new CRT Chapters; (5) Serve, if possible as Page for DRT Convention during your term (6) Learn the objectives of CRT and important events leading to Texas Independence and the formation of the Republic of Texas. If you currently serve on the CRT BOM, please write your CRT involvement, state and local, during the past year. A copy of your officer’s report should be included. If you have served on the CRT BOM at any other time, please list office held and year.
I HAVE ATTENDED ______CRT CONVENTIONS. THIS IS MY FIRST CRT CONVENTION ______Yes ______No I WILL ACCEPT THE OFFICE OF (Make three selections, indicate you first, second, and third choice.) _____ Second V.P. General (Organization) _____ Corresponding Secretary General _____ Third V.P. General (Ways & Means) _____ Treasurer General _____ Fourth V.P. General (Preservation) _____ Registrar General _____ Fifth V.P. General (Flag) _____ Historian General _____ Chaplain General _____ Custodian General _____ Recording Secretary General _____ Parliamentarian General To serve as President General or First Vice President General, a CRT member must be 16 years of age by Sept. 1, 2010 and have served at least 2 complete years on the BOM.
Office held ______Year ______
Office held ______Year ______
Office held ______Year ______
____ I WILL ACCEPT THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT GENERAL ____ I WILL ACCEPT THE OFFICE OF FIRST VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL
Deadline for returning nominating form is 3:00 PM Friday at CRT Convention Registration Desk.
IF elected I agree to have my project in by July 1, 2010. ______I support & agree to help the over child to fulfill his/her duties if elected: ______
CRT 2009-2010 Handbook Page 44 of 45 CRT Voting Member
Who is eligible to vote? :
All CRT Members who are 10 years or older and present at the CRT state convention will be eligible to vote. Voting members are identified and will have seating near the front of the assembly hall.
What do you vote about? :
Voting activity may include items presented from the CRT Board of Management. An example may be a bylaw change. The information will be read to the assembly and, or, handouts may be made available. As appropriate, questions should be asked by addressing the officer in charge from the floor. Usually the President General will recognize an individual. Follow parliamentary procedures by being recognized. Example: identify yourself by your name and chapter and then state your question.
Voting will also be conducted for the next year’s CRT Board of Management (BOM). The CRT BOM slate of officers will be presented by the nominating committee chairman. A candidate may be nominated from the floor. If there is more than one candidate for an office, each candidate will be allowed to speak about their qualifications for the office. When more than one candidate is nominated, a written ballot is cast by each voting member. Adult tellers will distribute the ballot, collect, count and report the results. If only one candidate is presented, that vote can be by voice (by ‘yes’ or ‘no’ approval).
CRT State Nominating Committee
One voting aged member from each chapter, present at the state convention on Friday, will serve as a member of the state nominating committee. During the meeting, the CRT Board of Management officers will be selected to present to the voting assembly at the Saturday convention meeting. The candidates must complete the required application which has a posted deadline on Friday of the convention. The time and forms are available at registration. When a chapter’s member attends the nominating committee meeting, they will have the application to review for each office a candidate has selected. The nominating committee will select the candidate they feel is best qualified for the office. The nominating committee will be able to discuss all candidates who have applied for an office to determine which person is best qualified. The nominating committee’s recommendations are by vote with the majority selecting the candidate. If there is only one candidate for an office, that person can be selected, however; the nominating committee will make the final choice. Candidates may select more than one office and the nominating committee may recommend the candidate for a 2nd or 3rd choice on the application. The nominating committee may also select a candidate for an office for which they did not apply for if an office does not have a candidate and the candidate was not selected for positions chosen on the application. The CRT State Director (DRT 3rd VP General) will serve as an advisor and may select an adult to assist as secretary for the group. No other adults are allowed so that the children have the opportunity to participate in a democratic process through this leadership opportunity.
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