VOLUME 34 NUMBER 4 FEBRUARY 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

Greetings to all Maryland Daughters, March 23-25, 2017!! These are the dates for our 112th Maryland State Conference, at Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City. Mark your calendar. The State Conference Committee is working very hard to make this a conference you will remember. We will celebrate 125 years of the Maryland State Society with great speakers and the U.S. Army Band. Look in this Spinning Wheel for details! Some of the wonderful highlights of the past year were the Valley Forge trip combined with Founders’ Day; our Maryland Luncheon, held for the first time in 4 years; our National Defense lunch; and our fun Holiday party. A big thank you to our Daughters! Without you, none of these could take place. I want to thank the Maryland Daughters for stepping up to join the Preservation Club. Without these donations, the Grand old Chapter House could not be delegate) meet at the Chapter House. The Hostess saved. We have started the “Buy a Brick campaign,” Chapters have had to purchase a lot of food and have and the Christmas ball ornaments sale. Some people had to run upstairs to serve people at the luncheon. have just stepped up to give the gift of monetary We are going to see if this new plan works out. donations. It is humbling to know how much more Everyone can attend the State Board of Management help is needed. Thanks to all! at Conference and the September meeting at Fall Membership continues to increase thanks to our Forum. We are hoping this eases the burden of the Development & Revitalization Committee. One of Hostess Chapters as well allowing the Board of our most notable accomplishments has been to Management to hear the business at the meeting. improve the Maryland website. The site includes Organizations frequently engage in strategic planning. Chapter Yearbooks, the Roster, committee information, We come together to solve problems, meet needs, and and many other resources. Our hard working VIS wrestle with challenges. Our individual members are committee updates files as needed. Every Daughter has important in making decisions. Our Executive Board an individual sign in. I hope you all are enjoying this. cannot do it all; your input is welcome by email, Our State Board of Management meetings have been phone, or snail mail. As one of our past Regents have so well attended that we had to go to a prior practice said “No one person is as intelligent as all of us of having Chapter Regents sit at a designated chair together, so we invite you to help out with ideas and at the front of the room. This was so they could decisions.” participate in the meeting. Our meeting space, chairs and seating have been over capacity. For the January Remember “Reflections of the past, Visions of the future” 2017 and May 2017 meetings, we ask that only the Board of Management members: State Officers, Carol Honoraries, and Chapter Regents (if the Regent cannot attend, the Vice Regent or the Elected Special Carol Dorsey Larkin, State Regent Education

Fall Forum Maryland Day at Valley Forge, Founders Day The State Board of Management was held in Easton on Saturday, September 17, 2016, followed by the Chairmen’s Information and Shopping Market. The evening before many Maryland daughters met for dinner in St. Michaels. Clockwise: Sue Gray, Joanne Baum, State Historian Stephanie Wolfley, Dr. Patti Maclay, Joan Trafton, State Parliamentarian Sue Hummer, State Recording Secretary Susan Fannoney, and State Vice Regent Maryland Daughters, plus D.C. Daughters, packed the Maureen Tipton. beautiful Washington Memorial Chapel at Valley Forge on October 23rd. Maryland State Chaplain, the Rev. Dinner at St. Michaels Crab & Steak House Mernie Crane (at left) , preached on how the family of God shares the same “Spiritual DNA” of grace and blessing. After lunch, Daughters explored the historic buildings including the bell tower. The tower has 58 bronze bells and is one of the largest carillons in the world.The carillonneur plays it by hand, and serenaded the Daughters as they Constitution Week Chairman Patriotism information walked around. Evelyn Deluca-Widmer reads display at the Market Governor’s Proclamation Brass tablets engraved with the names of patriots are one of the treasures in the bell tower. The tablets are in dire need of restoration, and the State Chaplain has already contacted the carillonneur and arranged for Maryland’s tablets to be restored. When Maryland Daughters return, a stop in the bell tower to admire the restored tablets will certainly be in order.

And the tour begins... Shopping at the Market begins

For the MSSDAR 34th Founders Day, State Historian Stephanie Wolfley (at right) and Dr. Patti Maclay wrote and presented an interactive play entitled, “Little Known Patriots of Valley Forge.” At four stops within the park, Stephanie Wolfley gave the history of the battles leading up to the winter encampment at Valley Forge along with the characters of MG Nathanael Greene, Fall Forum culminates in members, prospectives, and Quartermaster General of Valley Forge, SGT Benjamin guests enjoying their time conversing over lunch. Lemasters, and the wrap up of characters in the end.

2 SPINNING WHEEL Holiday Party Dr. Maclay (at left) portrayed Dr. James Craik, Physician General of Valley Forge; The theme for 2016 was VINTAGE AND FABULOUS and Elizabeth Thompson, head housekeeper the party certainly was! Maryland Daughters were out to for General Washington; Hannah Mason enjoy the new venue and bid on the 29 spectacular baskets in Till, head cook for the General; and Polly the categories of: Children’s Classics, Media Memories, and Coupas (Cooper), an Oneida Indian Feelings of Nostalgia. maiden, who, with her people, brought The venue was changed from the Chapter House to St. over 600 bushels of corn to help the David’s Episcopal Church to allow more Daughters and starving soldiers get through the winter. guests to attend, give us a stage with sound system to hear the bids, and provide more room for easier interaction. The food and decorations were fabulous! Chapter House tours, offered Ending the day by State Curator Mindy Marsden, were well received and with shopping - appreciated by new members, guests and "seasoned" finding the members who have been to the Chapter House many times! right souvenir to remember an Over 80 attendees amazing day at raised more than Valley Forge. $5,500 for the Chapter House's operating L to R: State Regent Carol Larkin, Port Tobacco expenses. Chapter Regent Pam Donahue, State Organizing Secretary Cheryl Beauregard The winner of the Rest and Relaxation Patriotism News Basket, drawn at the Holiday fare close of the Holiday Party, was Sarah Seeman of Goshen National Defense Luncheon Mills. The basket raised over $1,000 toward the Chapter House's operating expenses due to the diligent efforts of Over 150 Maryland Daughters and their guests met in chapter regents making voices available to their chapter Annapolis for our annual National Defense Luncheon on members. Many thanks to all who participated! Saturday, November 19th. Lt. Col. George H. Linnemeier II, USMC (Ret.), provided a memorable history of the United States Military Academy. In addition, two Special Vietnam Veterans were recognized. U.S. Navy Retired Lt. Commander Bobbi J. Hovis was the first Navy Nurse to volunteer to go to Vietnam in 1963. LCDR Hovis has been honored with the NSDAR Distinguished Citizen’s Award, the Our holiday elves were hard at work! NSDAR Women in Barry Jackson, State American History Medal, plus the First row, L to R: Liz Deering, Regent, Carrollton Manor; Dorothy Regent Carol Larkin, Vietnam War 50th Anniversary In- Hughes, Vice Regent, General Smallwood; Marie May, Carrollton and Bobbi J. Hovis Theater Veteran Commemorative Manor; Jane Warford, Corresponding Secretary, Carrollton Manor, Insignia and Coin. Maureen Tipton, State Vice Regent Second row L to R: Esther Kelly, Treasurer, Carrollton Manor; Thora Johnson, Regent, Specialist 5 Barry Jackson, U.S. Army (Retired), served in General Smallwood; Audrey Brkovich, Librarian, Carrollton Manor Vietnam with a team of enlisted soldiers and active-duty Army lawyers. Additionally, he served in a U.S. Army Rangers training group.

A fabulous wagon and basket, ideal for children Bowie High School JROTC presents the colors.

SPINNING WHEEL 3 Holiday Party at our National Headquarters: The Holiday Alphabet MSSDAR Turns out in Force of Health Say NO to making bad body chemistry: S: Spending beyond your budget = More post-holiday stress. T: Tradition Overload (Currier & Ives was a myth!) R: Rein in your expectations: There is no human perfection. E: Eating too much…THINK! Are you really hungry? S: Scheduling too much - exhaustion is not healthy. S: Sleeping fewer than 8 hours/night… less means weight gain!

Say YES to making healthy body chemistry: C: Care about people and not appearance and things. A: Accept that holiday reality is not always pretty, but it can be very funny! L: Love - it’s what the world needs most! M: Make each minute count by accepting everything Sons of the American Revolution calmly. Any other approach will lead to STRESS! (see above)

Finally, in this most political of times, remember that holiday gatherings are not forensic debate tournaments. Leave opinions at home… instead, look for the mistletoe! The Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Happy Holidays to All! Annual George Washington Birthday Luncheon DAR Dr. Patti :)

Join the Sons of the American Revolution at the Eagle’s Nest Golf & Country Club, Your Attention Please! 12801 Stone Hill Road, Phoenix, MD 21131 Two Upcoming Prospective Member Workshops DATE: Saturday, February 18. Social at 11:30 a..m. lunch at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25 at the Chapter House 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., COST: $40.00 for choice of Roasted Pork 4701 Roland Ave. Baltimore Loin or Chicken Piccata. Guest Speaker: Maryland State Archives Historian Owen Saturday April 22 at the NSDAR Library Lourie, “March on, My Brave Fellows, After Me,” The 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Maryland Line at the Battle of Trenton, 1776 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 27B off Baltimore Beltway 695. Stay on Dulaney Valley Road past Loch Raven Reservoir. Register with Cheryl Beauregard, Cross Loch Raven Bridge, and bear right to Stone Hill Road. Maryland State Organizing Secretary, The club is approximately 1 mile on left, and there are two 5 days before the workshop date. stone pillars at the driveway. [email protected] Colonial Uniform, Business or Military Attire welcome. Chapter Registrars and Membership Chairmen: Please RSVP by February 2nd and send check to MDSSAR Please encourage prospective members to attend the with number in party and menu choice(s) to: workshops, and if you have experience with “Build-an-App” MDSSAR Treasurer Gary R. Neal and research, consider volunteering! Post Office Box #1 Cockeysville, MD 21030-0001 Email: [email protected].

4 SPINNING WHEEL Continental Congress, 2016

MSSDAR Supports the Guarding Trust Campaign Reflections on Continental Congress by General Perry Benson Chapter’s State Regent Carol Special Delegate, Anne Browne Larkin carried this We are so fortunate to live close to DAR Headquarters. I lived banner showing in New York until 2008, so I really appreciate that I can attend Maryland's contribution events at DAR Headquarters using local transportation. across the stage at the 125th Continental Continental Congress is a great opportunity to meet people. Congress. I have had enlightening conversations with Daughters from many states. It is surprising how much we have in common, The Guardian Trust and I can learn about the projects their chapters are doing. Campaign was One of several experiences that stand out was at the Patriotism established to provide Forum. It had been rescheduled for an hour later, but many an endowment for the were there at the original time due to confusion about the future restoration, change. I was among those there early, and explained the preservation, and situation to the group. I mentioned to another Maryland conservation of our Daughter that I’d sure love to use this time for something historic National good. Just then, a woman got up, stood in front of the podium Headquarters. It is an and said, “We can’t just waste this time. Let’s share what we important effort for have been doing to Celebrate America!” What ensued was an tomorrow’s DAR. extremely informative, lively session -- so many women shared what their chapters had done or what they individually had contributed, and were asked multiple questions by others considering similar projects. The room was alive! Constitution Hall, just When the National Chairs entered from the back of the room, waiting to be the impromptu session ended with the discussion leader saying filled with she hoped this had been productive. There was loud applause. Daughters from When someone asked her name, she said she was from North around the Dakota. On Sunday, I discovered she was the incoming North world Dakota State Regent. You can never tell what great experiences you can have at Continental Congress unless you go, talk to people you don’t know, participate in sessions that interest you, and be open to the possibilities. State Regent Carol Larkin, at left in center, enters the Hall. HOSTESS CHAPTERS The procession of STATE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT flags and officers is MEETING LUNCHEONS quite impressive to see in person. MAY 2017 NOVEMBER 2017 Major William Thomas Ann Arundel Nanticoke Harmony Hall Potomac Hundred John Hanson Samuel Chase Pleasant Plains of Youghiogheny Glades Damascus Soldiers Delight - Thomas Johnson

JANUARY 2018 MAY 2018 Baltimore Governor Robert Bowie Colonel Tench Tilghman Governor William Paca Conococheague Harbor of Grace Erasmus Perry Mary Digges Lee Toaping Castle Port Tobacco View from the Maryland Section Great Choptank Parish

SPINNING WHEEL 5 Membership News

MSSDAR Membership Committee The Membership Committee hosted a social outing - ICE! SAVE THE DATE at the National Harbor Gaylord featuring “Christmas SKEET, TRAP, CHAMPAGNE & WINE Around the World,” brought to life in more than 2 million Sunday, June 4, 2017 pounds of hand-carved life-size colorful ice sculptures. Hosted by the Membership Committee, MSSDAR In attendance were 109 MSSDAR members, guests, children, grandchildren, and prospective members. Eleven Chapters were represented, including a number of Chapter Regents and the State Editor. The Committee gave $540 to MSSDAR from ticket sales. Traveling New Member Orientation Chapter Regents or Membership chairs may request the MSSDAR Member“ship” Chair to come to your chapter and conduct a New Prince George's County Member Orientation covering DAR essentials Trap and Skeet Center in a 1-hour session to help members quickly 10400 Good Luck Road, Glenn Dale, MD gain their bearings. All members are welcome to attend. Contact Reisha Raney, Membership 11:00AM: Skeet & Trap Shooting- $60 Chair, at [email protected]. Includes equipment rental, ear and eye protection, targets, instruction (you may bring your own equipment and FREE MEMBER TRAINING ammo- must conform to range rules) MSSDAR is offering two FREE self-guided courses involving on-line webinars and quizzes (from home!), a 1:00PM: Champagne & Wine Tasting- $15 project, and attending approved DAR event(s). The Enjoy sampling and learning about tasting notes from curriculum is on the MSSDAR website and a graduation ceremony will be held annually at State Conference for national distributors! those who have completed requirements by February 15. Friends, family, and prospective members are invited and New Members Course - targeted at members of 2 years or encouraged to attend! (Must be 14 years or older for less, however, all may participate. The member must be in Skeet & Trap, 21 for Champagne & Wine). You may join good standing and have a current subscription to American us for only one or both events. Food will be available for Spirit. Contact Reisha Raney, at [email protected] purchase for $15 or bring your own lunch. A portion of New Horizons Course - designed for active members the event cost supports the chapter house! interested in becoming chapter and/or state DAR leaders. The member must be recommended by three chapter Details are subject to change. Look for RSVP members, be in good standing, be an active participant in information in the Pioneer and flyers at state events. DAR, and have a current subscription to American Spirit. For details contact Cheryl Beauregard, State Organizing Questions: Reisha Raney at [email protected] Secretary. at [email protected]

6 SPINNING WHEEL State Conference Conference Guests

State Officers Club Breakfast The State Officers Club cordially invites all members of the Club to attend a breakfast meeting Thursday morning of State Conference, on March 23 at 8:15 a.m. Information on the breakfast and cost are on the Registration and Meal Reservation Form. Kathleen Haas Miller, President

Cameo Society Breakfast & Meeting Janet McFarland Elizabeth Graham District of Columbia North Carolina Saturday, March 25 State Regent State Regent 7:45 a.m. Open to Cameo Society members. See Registration and Meal Reservation Form. Sponsorship Opportunity Conference sponsorships are very much appreciated, Juniors Breakfast particularly to defray the costs for our hard-working Pages, thus allowing more Pages to attend and serve. All sponsors It’s not just for Juniors, it’s for everyone! will be listed in the program. If you wish to contribute, please Support Junior membership and enjoy breakfast on indicate the amount of your contribution on the Registration Friday, March 24, at 7:45 a.m. Please sign up using and Meal Reservation Form. If you are not attending State the Registration and Meal Reservation Form. Conference but would still like to contribute, make your check payable to MSSDAR and mail to: The breakfast is sponsored by the Junior Club. Kelly Wieczorek, State Conference Treasurer. 511 Upton Road, Severn, MD 21144 Table Space Available Sponsorship Levels Sponsor ($500) * Patron ($250) Please contact Betty Bass at [email protected] by March 1 to reserve a table/space for sales or display at our Volunteer Circle ($100) * Pioneer ($50) State Conference. Our displays have always provided a Friend ($25) * Corporate Matching Donation * break from the business of Conference with learning and Page Expense Donations buying opportunities.

Think Public Relations Share your Best at State Conference! **Directions to the Turf Valley Resort** Good chapter publicity in your local media reinvigorates From Frederick: Take I-70 east towards Baltimore. chapter membership, attracts potential members, and Take exit 82 – Ellicott City / 40 East. Turn left on helps the public understand the mission of DAR. A Turf Valley Road, and then left into the club. Scrapbook of Chapter PR work will be on display at State Conference to serve as inspiration for our chapters. From Baltimore: Take I-70 west towards Frederick. Take exit 83 – Marriottsville Rd. Turn left onto Please mail paper copies of your press releases, Marriottsville Rd. Turn left onto Route 40. Turn left newsletters, fliers or other print items to include in the on Turf Valley Road, and then left into the club. Scrapbook to: From Washington: Take Route 29 North to Anna Peterson Route 40 West. Turn right on Turf Valley Road, MSSDAR Public Relations and Media Chairman and then left into the club. 351 Ballenger Center Drive Suite #201 Frederick, MD 21703

SPINNING WHEEL 7 State Conference

112th Maryland State Conference March 23-25, 2017 Turf Valley, 2700 Turf Valley Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 Phone: 410-465-1500 or 1-888-833-8873

HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 24, 2017 FIRM Conference Hotel Room Rates – Single/Double $119 per night - Mention MSSDAR State Conference

Schedule Subject to Change 112th ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Thursday, March 23 (Pioneer Theme) 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. State Officers Club Breakfast (Amphitheater) 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. State Chairmen’s Club Meeting (Amphitheater) 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. State Board of Management Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Opening Session 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Honoring Our Maryland HODARs Luncheon 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Eleanor Mulligan Presents – “Setting the Table at the White House” (Amphitheater) 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. State Regent’s Champagne Reception (Hospitality Suite) 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Special Visit from the “Madonna of the Trail” 7:00 p.m. Pioneering Through the West Banquet - Lewis and Clark Expedition – Guest Speaker Pat Traffas

Friday, March 24 (Red, White and Blue Theme) 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Juniors Club Breakfast Meeting (Amphitheater) 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Business Session 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Honoring Our Veterans Medical Center Nurses Luncheon 1:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration 1:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Business Session (continued); Voting of Bylaws Amendments 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Nancy Waters Lauer – “Your Ancestor was … Occupations of our Ancestors” (Amphitheater) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Photographs (State Regent, State Officers, Honoraries, Guests, Pages, O.J.) 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Entertainment: The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Quintet 7:15 p.m. 112th Annual Maryland DAR Banquet – Honoring our Korean War Veterans (Presentation of Pages, Keynote Speaker) Celebrating Maryland’s 125th Anniversary 10:00 p.m. Page Club Meeting

Saturday, March 25 (Maryland Color Theme) 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Registration 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Cameo Society of Maryland Breakfast Meeting (members only) (Amphitheater) 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Business Session (continued) 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 112th Awards Luncheon (Frederick Fife and Drum & SAR Color Guard) 2:00 p.m. Business Session (continued) Conference Adjournment

8 SPINNING WHEEL State Conference 112th ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE Registration & Meal Reservation Form Deadline for enrollment is Postmarked March 3, 2017 Complete one form for each member or guest. This form may be copied for additional candidates Send completed form(s) along with check(s) payable to MSSDAR to: Kelly Wieczorek, 511 Upton Rd., Severn, MD 21144 (410-935-3225) Email any questions to [email protected] Meal cancellations must be made to Kelly Wieczorek PRIOR to March 8, 2017. After this date there shall be NO REIMBURSEMENTS "NOTE" Meal tickets will be taken at the door Name Chapter E-Mail Phone Attendee

Chapter Delegate Chapter Alternate C.A.R. Contest Winner Check all that are Member Guest/Visitor SAR/SR Family of Contest Winner Appropriate 1st Time Attendee Page Other Before March 3, 2017 After March 3, 2017 Activity Faire Cost Selection Cost Selection State Officers Club Breakfast Continental Breakfast $25.00 $30.00 (8:15 am) Trio Salad (Tuna,Chicken and Egg Salad on a Bed of Fresh Garden $30.00 $35.00 Honoring our HODARs Lunch Greens)Dessert (1͗ϬϬ pm) Thursday, Spinach Salad (Mushrooms, White $30.00 $35.00 March 23, Cheddar and Blackberries) Dessert 2017 Apple Stuffed Chicken, Salad, $40.00 $45.00 Dessert "Pioneering Through the West" Banquet (6:30 pm) Stuffed Sweet Potato with Black Bean Chili, Salad, Dessert $37.00 $42.00

Before March 3, 2017 After March 3, 2017 Activity Faire Cost Selection Cost Selection Junior Breakfast Continental Breakfast $25.00 $30.00 (7:45 am) Honoring Veteran Medical Center Nurses Chef's Salad, Dessert $30.00 $35.00 Friday, Lunch Red Quinoa & Brown Rice Salad, $32.00 $37.00 March 24, (12 noon) Dessert 2017 112th Annual Honoring Our Korean tĂƌVeterans Banquet Grilled Sirloin, Salad, Dessert $50.00 $55.00 (6:30 pm) Vegetable Stack, Salad, Dessert $44.00 $49.00 Before March 3, 2017 After March 3, 2017 Activity Faire Cost Selection Cost Selection Cameo Society (Members Only) Continental Breakfast $25.00 $30.00 Saturday, (7:45 am) March 25, 2017 112th Award Luncheon Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, Dessert $30.00 $35.00 (11:30 am) Grilled Vegetable Wrap, Dessert $30.00 $35.00

Before March 3, 2017 After March 3, 2017 Additional Fees Description Cost Cost All Members $18.00 $18.00 Registration Juniors $9.00 $9.00 Sponsor $500.00 $500.00 Registration & Patron $250.00 $250.00 Sponsorships Volunteer Circle $100.00 $100.00 Sponsorships (Optional) Pioneer $50.00 $50.00 (Sponsor listed in Conference ProgramͿ Friend $25.00 $25.00 Corporate Matching Donation Page Expense Donation Space is limited - below is to get a headcount for room arrangement for the afternoon quest speakers this is for registered members only Mark if you plan Presentation Day/Time First Come Seating Only on attending Thursday Eleanor Mulligan Presents March 23 ³6HWWLQJWKH7DEOHDWWKH:KLWH+RXVH´ 3- 4:15 p.m. Registration Nancy Walter Lauer Genealogist and Writer Friday March 24 3UHVHQWV±

Questions concerning special meals must be noted at the time your registration is submitted

SPINNING WHEEL 9 State Conference News from Our Chapters, Continued

Pages! Chevy Chase If you are under the age of 40 and are looking for a way to For our 2016 National DAR Day of Service, Chevy Chase support the Maryland State Society DAR, why not page at Chapter visited the Armed Services Retirement Home in the annual State Conference? Helping at the Junior sales Washington, D.C. It was established in 1851 and then known table also counts towards a session of paging. Three paging as the “Old Soldiers’ Home.” On October 25, members and sessions will allow you to purchase a Maryland Page pin friends helped host a Halloween party. Future chapter and join the Page Club. meetings will feature programs on “Lincoln’s Cottage” and “Abraham Lincoln’s Life in Music.” President Abraham All pages need to register for State Conference. All attire Lincoln used a cottage on the grounds as his summer home. must follow the page invitation dress code information found on the Members' website. Front row: Contact Carolyn Lunking, Page Chairman, Regent Janet [email protected] Ammerman and AFRH resident veteran HELP WANTED For the Juniors Table Back row: Treasurer Liz We are looking for volunteers to help with the Junior Shop Perry plus two of during State Conference. Junior members are preferred, but her friends, Belva anyone who would like to help is most welcome! It's easy Duke, Chaplain Mary Dulany; and you get to meet lots of new people! Librarian Marie Please email Junior Membership Chairman Katie Hanna at Pennanen; and [email protected] for more information or sign up. Mary Revenis Don't forget to stop by the Junior Shop to see our beautiful Conococheague jewelry and DAR items! Proceeds go to the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund, which supports the DAR schools. In October, our very own Barbara Scuderi presented a lovely Quilts of Valor program. As part of the October Day of Service, Chapter For more information and to keep up-to-date on members helped Maryland news and events, visit our Maryland to sew quilt Members Web Site: blocks, which www.marylanddar.org/membersonly will be user name and password required assembled and quilted by hand or machine. Quilts of Valor News from Our Chapters are not simply passed out, they are awarded to a veteran as a memorable “Thank you for your service, Pleasant Plains of Damascus sacrifice, and valor” in serving our nation in combat. For more information see http://www.qovf.org/about-qovf/qov- The Pleasant Plains of Damascus Chapter placed a DAR history. Insignia Marker at the tombstone of James Day, a Revolutionary War Soldier. The ceremony was held at the Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery, Monrovia, on November 5, 2016. Kelly Keyser Adams, junior member and descendant of James Day, unveiled the marker. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church hall.

First Row L to R: State Historian Stephanie Wolfley, State Assistant Treasurer Tara Boulden, Chapter Vice Regent Rebecca Keyser, Chapter Regent Sarah O’Neil, State Regent Carol Larkin, State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton, State Chaplain Mernie Crane, State Registrar Anne Meilleur, State Librarian Juanita Bean, Betty Bass, Kelley Adams Second Row: State Second Vice Regent Sheila McCartney, Chapter Recording Secretary Janet Haines, Rosemary Green, Chapter Registrar Bernardine Beall, Dale Boggs

10 SPINNING WHEEL News From Our Chapters Carrollton Manor The Carrollton Manor Chapter held a Veterans Day Tribute for 28 veterans at Edenton Retirement Community. The program featured comments by special guest speaker Maryland State Delegate Kathy Afzali. Each Veteran received a personalized Certificate of Appreciation for his or her services and a Veterans Pin from the office of Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs, George W. Owings III. The residents who were recognized served in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. All 70 attendees received a U.S.flag. Maryland Line Toaping Castle Members of the Maryland Line Chapter attended an awards dinner on October 10th at the Baltimore Station, a therapeutic Toaping Castle honored several Vietnam veterans on residential treatment center. Certificates of Appreciation and November 2 at a luncheon in Beltsville attended by nearly lapel pins were awarded to 14 Vietnam Veterans. Sharing 100 senior citizens. Regent Frances Notley is at the podium. dinner with the residents allowed members to get to know them and express our appreciation for their service to our country. Maryland Line is proud to be a member of the Commemorative Partner Program.

On Veterans Day, members led the National Anthem during a ceremony sponsored by the Freestate Aeromodelers Club From the left: Treasurer Janet Peters (blue top), Jeanne Bowman, Airpark. About 75 veterans and their families attended this (HODAR) Dick Jones (also a Vet recipient), Nancy Young event, which featured reenactors, raising a flag flown in Iraq Center, surrounded by Vets: Regent Martha Jones (red jacket) that was signed by veterans who fought there, and a tontine and Vice Regent Barb Fahey just behind her to the right toast to all veterans. General Perry Benson Chapter

Regent Frances Patriotism, education and historic Notley, Andrea preservation came together to Faller, Marcia honor the chapter’s patriot, Richards, General Perry Benson, in restoring Recording his family cemetery (at right). Secretary Olivia Thanks to a bequest from beloved Heath, Caroline member Nancy Chandonnet, the Cherrix chapter has cleaned the stones, removed dead trees, leveled the ground, and planted grass and native plants. The next day, over 800 cards for Holiday Mail for Heroes --with In addition, research revealed that the Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa man who saved the life of General themes-- were bundled to take to the Benson by carrying the wounded National Defense Luncheon for general to safety, had lived nearby. distribution to recovering service The gentleman, an African American members to send to their families. named Thomas Carney, is being researched as a new patriot, and will Olivia Heath, Frances Notley, also be honored at the cemetery Marsha Clark, Marcia Richards rededication on April 17, 2017, the anniversary of the founding of the General Perry Benson, chapter. Revolutionary War Soldier

SPINNING WHEEL 11 News from Our Chapters

Potomac Hundred General Levin Winder On October 29, Potomac Hundred Chapter provided lunch to General Levin Winder Chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary on families at Fisher House for the DAR Day of Service. Fisher October 19 with a luncheon at Chanceford Hall B&B in Snow House Foundation provides a network of comfort homes Hill, built by James Rownd Morris and his wife Leah Winder where families can stay at no cost while a loved one in the Morris, sister of the chapter’s namesake. The celebration military receives treatment. included a proclamation from the Worcester County Commissioners declaring October 19 as General Levin Winder Daughters brought chili DAR Day, and a champagne toast. and lasagna with salad and cornbread as well as several Prior to the meeting, charter desserts and Halloween member Ellen Duncan Barnes was treats. presented with a 50-year certificate at her home, “Shore Acres,” in Since its inception, this Pocomoke City. program has saved military and veteran families an L to R: Charter member Ellen estimated $200 million for Duncan Barnes, Regent Patricia Ayers lodging and transportation. Clockwise: Teresa Telesco Colonel Thomas Dorsey (red apron); Margy Whitmore and Regent Susanna Aguirre; In November, the Colonel Thomas Dorsey Chapter celebrated State Librarian Juanita Bean its 60th Anniversary at the Chapter House. Maryland author and Margy Whitmore David Healey’s well-received program on "Great Storms of the Chesapeake" put the recent Ellicott City flood in Samuel Chase perspective. In vintage hats and gloves, members honored the women who organized the chapter in 1956. Special attendees Daughters from Maryland and Virginia traveled to Solomon’s included the daughter and granddaughter of the organizing Lump Lighthouse in Kedges Straits (near Smith Island), the chapter regent who shared memories and scrapbooks. general vicinity of the Battle of the Barges, one of the last naval battles of the Revolutionary War. Tour attendees learned about the battle and honored patriots killed there on November 30, 1782. The tour was sponsored by the Capt. John Smoot Chapter of the Maryland State Society, Sons of the American Revolution. Suzanne Smith (left) and Mary Anne Adkins at the grave of Solomon Evans, said to have watched the battle from atop a tree in his yard Maryland Line The Maryland Line Chapter celebrated its 50th Anniversary on October 15, 2016 at the Manor Tavern in Monkton. We were honored to have members of the State Board attend as our guests. The Honorable Ellen Sauerbrey, a chapter member, was the keynote speaker. The Chapter also honored Linda Hawkins, one of the founding members. A delicious buffet Associate member Suzanne Smith (at left), Regent Mary Anne lunch was enjoyed by all. Maryland Line daughters look Adkins (center), and Registrar Theresa Nauschuetz dropped forward to the next 50 years. flowers overboard in honor of patriots who died in the Battle.

Col. John Streett At the October 11 fall meeting of the Colonel John Streett chapter, members Mary Rever and Nancy Smith (at right) were recognized with 25-year membership certificates. A 25-year certificate was mailed to member Lurlene Samuel, who lives in Virginia. Congratulations to these ladies for Front row, L to R: Historian Martha Reeve, Chaplain Bobby reaching this significant milestone! Waybright, Regent Martha Jones, Vice Regent Barb Fahey, Registrar Olivia DeHaven, Secretary Linda Lehman Second row center, keynote speaker the Honorable Ellen Sauerbrey, with State Regent Carol Larkin on right

12 SPINNING WHEEL News from Our Chapters Governor William Paca Governor William Paca Chapter celebrated its 100th anniversary during a tea on September 11, 2016, at the Maryland Golf and Country Clubs. More than 60 guests attended, with many ladies dressed in early 20th century fashion. Regent Carolyn Raff introduced Harford County Executive Honorable Barry Glassman, Bel Air Mayor Susan Burdette, State Regent Carol Larkin, State Vice Regent Maureen Tipton, and Honorary State Regents Linda Mistler and Ruann George. Each guest received a souvenir booklet listing chapter members and a summary of activities for the last 100 years. Mr. Glassman presented the chapter with a Governor William Paca Chapter members, celebrating anniversary in style 1929 panoramic photo of hundreds of DAR members gathered on the White House lawn for a reception with Conococheague President Herbert Hoover. The Conococheague Chapter planted a pollinator garden in Antietam September at Blairs Valley Lake in Clear Spring, placing bulbs, seeds, and plants in the garden areas. A few days post planting, a The Antietam and Conococheague Chapters of DAR plus the monarch caterpillar formed a beautiful chrysalis. Monarch Christian Ardinger Chapter SAR held a joint picnic at the butterflies contribute to the health of our planet by pollinating Benevola United Methodist Church Pavilion in Boonsboro on wildflowers while feeding on their nectar. Chapter members look August 24, 2016. The 38 members and guests enjoyed the forward to going back in the spring and summer to see the chicken, which was provided by Antietam Chapter, as well as flowers. the covered dishes brought to share. Sara Ann Godwin, from Front row: Janet the Antietam Chapter, presented a program on the Maryland Charles and forest project, which was completed in 1941. Parliamentarian Nancy Marschner Middle: Janet Kennedy, Chaplain Barbara Scuderi,Vice Regent Mary Doorn, Registrar Christina Jarvis, Joan Powell, Historian Judy Niedzielski Back: Treasurer Vickie Marschner and Regent Jeanette Higgins General Smallwood On October 2, the General Smallwood Chapter met at the Star Spangled Banner Flag House and Museum in downtown Baltimore. Members toured the house and museum after their chapter meeting. The chapter presented a DAR Flag Certificate to the museum. Also, Vice Regent Dorothy Hughes, a Special Education teacher at the Maryland School for the Blind, Western Maryland Chapters Meeting presented a Braille Flag to the museum for use by the visually The Four Western Maryland impaired. Chapters Meeting was hosted L to R: by Youghiogheny Glades Vice Regent Chapter at the Discovery Dorothy Center in Deep Creek State Hughes, Donna Park. The focus was on Bertrand, Sharyn Conservation. Ranger "Sam" Diepold, Alexis gave a very informative Powell, Regent lecture and PowerPoint Thora Johnson, presentation on the life cycle Sonia Smith, and Michael of the monarch butterfly. The Aderman, park has a tagging program that allows them to follow the representing monarch on their annual migration to Mexico and back. Along the Star with host chapter members, Cresap, Conococheague, and Spangled Antietam members dined at Dutch's at Silver Tree for lunch. Banner House

SPINNING WHEEL 13 News from Our Chapters In Memoriam

Old Kent Hosts Six Chapters Luncheon Nancy Russell Morris of On August 11, the Old Kent Chapter hosted the Six Chapters Chestertown died peacefully of the Eastern Shore Luncheon in Chestertown. There were 81 at home on August 7, 2016, members and guests from General Perry Benson, General her family at her side. She Levin Winder, Head of Elk, Nanticoke, Old Kent, and Samuel was 78. Displaying an early Chase. The lunch was dedicated to the memory of Old Kent’s talent for nursing, she became late Regent, Nancy Morris. Local children sang patriotic a Registered Nurse, then, after songs, then the speaker, Mark Mumford, shared stories about her children were grown, the Chestertown Tea Party Festival. This festival celebrates the garnered a BS in Nursing with citizens of Chestertown dumping a cargo of tea overboard in honors and pursued advanced 1774, in response to the British closing the port of Boston. studies at Johns Hopkins. Retiring after 35 years, she became a hospice care consultant for Kent County and was the first executive director of the Kent Hospice Foundation, retiring in 2001. In retirement, Nancy became Nancy Russell Morris an accomplished golfer and was 1937 - 2016 an adoring grandmother. At the time of her death, she was serving a third year as regent of the NSDAR Old Kent Chapter, was a member of the Front row, L to R: General Perry Benson Regent Laurie Burke Shaw, General Levin Winder Regent Patricia Ayers, Samuel Chase Regent St. Paul’s Parish altar guild and was an active volunteer with Mary Anne Adkins, Old Kent Chapter member Maryland Massey, the historical society’s Bordley History Center in Nanticoke Chapter member Tommie Lee Dingbaum Second row:State Chestertown. officers Juanita Bean, Stephanie Wolfley, Sheila McCartney, Carol Larkin, Maureen Tipton, Mernie Crane, Tara Boulden, Anne Meilleur

Governor Robert Bowie Anne Henninger, Regent of Governor Robert Bowie Chapter, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award on September 27, 2016. This medal THANK YOU from MSSDAR is the highest civilian award in the and the State Treasurer Department of Defense, and recognized her inspiring leadership among other The Maryland State Society and this officer would like to say a qualities and many contributions. Chapter GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of the following Chapters for members are very proud of her working hard to meeting the State MAD-C deadline of achievement. November 19th. The Chapters are listed in the order in which they met the deadline: Harmony Hall Harmony Hall visited the Surratt House and Museum in Colonel John Streett, Cresap, Toaping Castle,Youghiogheny Clinton. Built in 1852 for the family of John and Mary Surratt, Glades, Harmony Hall, John Hanson, Soldiers Delight-Thomas Johnson, Conococheague, General Levin Winder, Carrollton the middle-class farm house has national significance due to its Manor, Governor Robert Bowie, Bottony Cross, Carter role in the Lincoln assassination. Mary Surratt was tried and Braxton, Frederick, Old Kent, Samuel Chase, Pleasant Plains of convicted of conspiracy to assassinate the President. On July 7, Damascus, Colonel Thomas Dorsey, Fort Severn, Potomac 1865, she became the first woman to be executed by the U.S. Hundred, William Winchester, Baltimore, Harbor of Grace, government. Head of Elk, Marlborough Towne, Mary Digges Lee, Thomas Stone, Maryland Line, Ann Arundel, Governor William Paca, Commodore Joshua Barney-John Eager Howard, Janet Montgomery, General Smallwood, Mary Carroll Caton, Peggy Stewart Tea Party, Hungerford's Tavern

Your efforts to meet the deadline are greatly appreciated and we look forward to reaching 100% submission next year! Thank you for your prayers and support of this officer, and the opportunity to serve. Laura Searles Stohlman, State Treasurer

14 SPINNING WHEEL Our Chapter House There are three ways of receiving monies to pay for New Club, New Opportunities! "keeping the lights on." Newly created in 2016, the Maryland Chapter House - The Chapter House Endowment Fund (CHEF), which Preservation Club includes donors who have made cumulative is a long-term investment that pays out the interest and contributions of $200 or more to MSSDAR specifically to dividends. Checks are to be made payable to MSSDAR preserve and maintain the Maryland State Chapter House. Since and mailed to: our Daughters are so generous, a committee appointed by the Laura Stohlman, State Treasurer State Regent has created seven giving levels within the Club. 22804 Clarkbrooke Drive Gifts made to the Maryland State Society designated to the Clarksburg, MD 20871 Preservation count towards membership in the Club. This - The Chapter House Operations Fund, which is funded includes all outright donations and specified fund raising by both a small portion of your dues and funds raised by activities. When you become a member of the Club, you can the December Holiday Party rest assured your support will help preserve our Maryland Chapter House for future generations. - Third is by the generous Direct Donations of the Daughters. To make your tax-deductible donation, mail Contact Sheila McCartney, 2nd Vice Regent, for details at your check payable to MSSDAR, with “Chapter House [email protected] Operations Fund” written on the memo line, to: Sheila McCartney, 2nd Vice Regent 1307 Morling Avenue Maryland DAR Baltimore, MD 21211-1718 License Plates ! Please consider giving extra help to fund the repair of our Historic Home. If you haven’t been, it’s worth the trip! The License plate program has been a very well received venture for the Chapter House. I’ve had many compliments on my plates, and it’s a great Buy A Brick! conversation starter! Engraved bricks that honor our military members living or It’s not too late to order your own; in fact, this project will deceased, from the Revolutionary War to the present, will be go on as long as anyone wants to purchase them. Send your used to create a new patio area in the back of the house. In application and $35 check payable to MSSDAR to: Betty the front, a new walkway will lead to the flag pole, Bass at 5724 Pear Blossom Place, New Market, MD 21774 composed of bricks for our Honorary State Regents. Please note that you have to return your old plates to MVA More information is on the website, and contact Ms. Georg as soon as you have replaced them with the new ones. at [email protected] or call her at (301) 746-8357 with any questions. Betty Bass, Coordinator

State Regent Projects Contribution Form The full form for chapter and individual donations is available on the Maryland Members Website at www.marylanddar.org CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY. LIST THE AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTION FOR EACH FUND OR PROJECT.

MD Chapter House Preservation Club Fund $______MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO "MSSDAR" MD Historic Pres. Fund - Madonna of the Trail $______TOTAL AMOUNT OF CHECK $______CHECK # ______Maryland State Regent’s Project General Fund $______Donor’s Chapter ______MD Chapter House Operations Fund $______Donor’s Name ______MD Historic Pres. Matching Program Fund $______Donor’s Address ______Maryland Veterans Support Fund $______City ______State ___ Zip Code+ 4 ______Maryland Projects @ DAR Schools Fund $______(Becone, Berry, Hillside, Hindman, Chemawa, Donor's Phone ______Crossnore, KDS, Tamassee) Please fill out this form and give one copy to your Chapter Maryland DAR Scholarship Endowment $______Treasurer. Send the original, along with your check, to: Linda C. Mistler C.A.R. Scholarship Endowment $______Laura Searles Stohlman, State Treasurer 22804 Clarkbrooke Drive, MD Chapter House Endowment Fund (CHEF) $______Clarksburg, MD 20871 Other (Please Specify)______$______240-477-3952 [email protected]

SPINNING WHEEL 15 Guidance from the State Protocol Chairman

State Conference

MSSDAR’s State Conference is held in March of each 12. If the State Regent attends a Maryland Club meeting, year. Here are some helpful reminders. she should be seated at a reserved table with her guests and the Club president. 1. Members should rise whenever the State Regent is presented or introduced. This is not to honor the person, 13. It is customary for Maryland Clubs to make a but is a deserved courtesy in recognition and tribute to her contribution to the State Regent for her State Regent’s high office and to her sash. Project once during each administration. If necessary, a new item of business may be introduced to obtain 2. Members should rise at the entrance of a processional. appropriate approval of the club members. 3. It is proper to remove the glove from the right hand when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and when singing the National Anthem. State Board of Management Meetings 4. Everyone should stand for the Invocation and remain The State Board of Management (SBOM) consists of standing through the Opening Exercises. Due to health State Officers, Honorary State Regents (Honoraries), and reasons, rising and standing for some individuals may be Chapter Regents from each chapter. In her absence, a difficult and such individuals may remain seated. Chapter Regent may be represented by the Chapter Vice Regent or an elected Special Delegate, whose election is 5. The assembly should stand during the reading of provided for in the chapter bylaws. messages from the President General and from the Governor. If the Governor of the state is present, the When Roll Call is taken at State Board of Management audience should rise when he/she is introduced and when meetings, the Chapter Regent, Vice Regent, or elected the Governor’s proclamation is read. Special Delegate stands and gives her name and her 6. During the Memorial Service, the chapter delegation position (e.g., Mary Jones, Chapter Regent). The purpose should rise when the chapter’s deceased members are of the Roll Call is to establish voting delegates for matters called and remain standing until the next chapter’s coming before the SBOM, not attendance. Due to deceased members are called. physical space constraints for meetings held at the Chapter House, the State Regent kindly requests that 7. The chapter delegation should rise briefly when the attendance be limited to members of the SBOM Chapter Regent processes in the Parade of Chapters. (members listed above). As an exception to this guidance, at the last SBOM during her term of office, an 8. Address the chair only. There is only one presiding outgoing Chapter Regent may bring and introduce a duly officer—address that person only. (Do say—Madam State elected incoming Chapter Regent. Regent or Madam President (for Maryland Clubs) — whoever is presiding. Do not say—Madam State Regent, All members are welcome to attend, but should not be Mr. Mayor, Honored Guests, Daughters, etc.) introduced at, the SBOM meeting during State Conference and at Fall Forum. 9. Customarily, DAR members wear gloves for receiving lines. There will be a receiving line one night after the Hostess chapters should continue to send members evening session. Remember that the receiving line is not necessary to carry out their responsibilities. the time for protracted discussions. When the State Chaplain gives the Necrology Report, it is 10. Members and guests should not commence eating not appropriate for members to stand when a chapter meals until the State Regent commences her meal. member’s name is called. The State Memorial Service is 11. After state club meeting opening exercises, the the appropriate occasion to rise in honor of a deceased presiding officer should introduce the State Regent and member’s memory. invite her to bring greetings and introduce her guests. If she does not introduce her state officers or if the State Regent is not present, the presiding club officer should recognize all additional state officers in attendance in Please send questions or concerns about protocol to office order starting with the highest position (e.g., State State Chairman Jan Kalmus at [email protected] Vice Regent, State Second Vice Regent, State Chaplain, or call 443-994-7177. etc.).

SPINNING WHEEL 16 The Spinning Wheel Maryland State Society Daughters of the American Revolution

PUBLISHED IN AUGUST AND FEBRUARY

Carol Dorsey Larkin State Regent

Deborah Ousley Barrett State Editor

Address Corrections MARCH 2017 JUNE 2017 Promptly send any changes to the State Registrar’s database of members to: Mar. 23 State Board Meeting Jun. 17 Chapter House Committee Meeting Anne Meilleur, Registrar 10:30 a.m. Turf Valley, Ellicott City 9:30 a.m. Chapter House, Baltimore 5920-B Jug Bridge Hill Road Mar. 23 - Maryland State Conference Jun. 28 - Continental Congress Frederick, MD 21704-6608 Mar. 25 Turf Valley, Ellicott City Jul. 2 Washington, D.C. [email protected] 301-663-5875 APRIL 2017

FEBRUARY 2017 Apr. 22 Chapter House Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m. Chapter House, Baltimore Feb. 4 National Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. Spring Clean-up SAR George Washington Luncheon Feb. 19 Apr. 22 Prospective Member Workshop 11:30, Phoenix, MD 9:00 a.m - 1 p.m., NSDAR Library, Feb. 19 Chapter House Committee Meeting 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C 1:00 p.m. Chapter House, Baltimore Feb. 25 Prospective Member Workshop MAY 2017 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Chapter House 4701 Roland Ave, Baltimore May 2 State Board Meeting & Luncheon Feb. 24 - C.A.R. State Conference 10:30 a.m. Chapter House, Baltimore Feb. 26 Turf Valley, Ellicott City

STATE CONFERENCE ISSUE 112th State Conference March 23-25, 2017

The deadline for submitting articles for the August issue of The Spinning Wheel is June 1. Email all submissions to [email protected] Please include Chapter name and topic in the subject line.

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