Daughters of the Republic of Texas Volume 22, Issue 1 March 2009 Daughters’ Reflections President General’s BOM Nominations Committee Report Message This officer had a very busy summer and fall attending all the district work- shops except the two that were can- celled due to the hurricane and its aftermath. It was a very pleasant experience meeting members from all over Texas and seeing their dedica- tion to our organization and promot- ing its goals. Particularly heartwarm- ing were the chartering of the new chapter in Brady and two new CRT chapters in Brady and Laredo. We are expecting to be present for two other CRT charterings in Georgetown and Wichita Falls this spring thanks to the encouraging efforts of Faye Chism and Barbara Stevens. We have conducted two successful meetings electronically. The first one replaced the officers and Library Chairman who had resigned. We were fortunate to have dedicated Nominations Committee Members, Back row: Edith Shelinbarger, Lois Welch, Donna Johnson, Rowena Rose, Mary DRT members step up to fill the va- Walker and Sandra Meier. Seated: Jane Knapik, Jo Ann Moore, Gerry Smith and Eleanor Garrett. cancies (Carolyn Reed, 4th Vice President General, Sylvia Kennedy, This year’s Nominations Committee chose Chaplain General: #16268 Evelyn Rein- Historian General, and Connie Impel- to include every name nominated by their inger (Wm. B. Travis, VIII) man as Library Chairman). The sec- chapters who meets the qualifica- ond one ratified the appointments to tions. They present the following slate of Recording Secretary General: #23745 the Alamo Capital Campaign STF officers to be considered for election at the Stephanie P. Gault (San Agustin de Laredo, Committee: Suzie Brooks, Darlene May convention: VII) Glover, Judy Tannehill, Dolores Tamez, and Barbara Wright. President General: #21430 Patti Atkins Corresponding Secretary General: (Franklin Hardin, IX) #20889 Elizabeth White (James W. Brown, IX) First Vice President General: #10007 Helen Kelso (George W. Stell, III) Treasurer General: #18777 Karen Clogston (New Kentucky, VI) Second Vice President General: #24156 Monica Ann Cotter (Hally B. Perry, I) #25005 Registrar General: #9916 Marjorie Lee Roxanne Schoen (Frontier, I) Burnett (Elizabeth Z. Kent, VIII) Third Vice President General: #13406 Custodian General: #23909 Betty Bird Teri Lee Roberts (George W. Stell, III) (Wm. B. Travis, VIII) Fourth Vice President General: #24608 CRT Registrar General: #21280 Lanelle Tammie Smith (Ft. Concho, I) Killebrew (Texana, VII) Fifth Vice President General: #15672 Historian General: #9870 Karen Thomp- Shirley Burnett (Stenson-Simpson, VII) son (Martin Wells, VIII) (Continued on page 6) Page 2 Volume 22, Issue 1 REPUBLIC OF TEXAS The Alamo Capital Campaign Special Task Force HISTORY COMPLEX There are now 7 new mem- buildings, and areas around the and your local school children. VISION bers to The Alamo Capital Alamo. Children from the schools in The Vision Team has been Campaign Special Task Force your district and town would be working hard to generate funds (STF). Co-chairs are Virginia At this time, the STF is al- making their own contributions for the Republic of Texas His- Van Cleave and Mary Carmack ready promoting a joint project to the restoration of the Alamo tory Complex Vision. Since the of San Antonio. Other mem- with the San Antonio chapters by donating their spare change. Vision’s inception two years bers are Suzie Brooks from and all DRT chapters to host a The more participation---the ago, we have received pledges Argyle, Judy Tannehill from Gala in the year 2010. All DRT greater the success---the of $47,000 and donations of San Marcos, Darlene Glover members and chapters are better for the Alamo. $89,943 totaling $136,943. and Dolores Tamez and Bar- encouraged to join in on this Contributors include two local bara Wright, all from San Anto- project. Please be thinking We hope to see you at con- foundations ($35,000), private nio. how you and your chapter can vention in Killeen where the individuals, DRT Chapters, promote this activity! The members will vote on the STF Board and general DRT mem- The STF has been working on more participation---the goals and rules and have an bers. a Business Plan and Financial greater the success---the opportunity to meet with com- Plan which must be in place better for the Alamo. mittee members to share ideas. In the past few months, the before major donors may be Vision team has submitted contacted. Once those plans Another project being devel- God Bless Texas and The three grant requests totaling have been established, the oped by the STF is one called Alamo and our descendents $1,250,000 and six letters of STF will begin researching and “Change for the Alamo.” This who we honor by being interest to other private founda- looking for individual donor project too would bring in par- members of this wonderful tions. A grant request to the contacts to support our efforts ticipation statewide from each organization. Travis County Commissioners to preserve the Alamo, support of you and your DRT chapters Court for $400,000 has been put on a two- year moratorium. Alamo Gala 2010 in Planning Stages The Team continues to visit with city, county, and state or- With the support of the BOM, Special Task Force, Alamo Mission, Alamo Heroes and Alamo Couri- ganizations and elected officials ers Chapters and Daughters throughout the State we will host an Alamo Gala in October 2010. The to keep them informed about planning will begin very soon and we want YOU to be involved by sending in your suggestions and the Vision and encourage their ideas and we need YOUR help. If you are interested in lending a helping hand as we plan for a great support. event please contact Bette Hamby, [email protected], (210) 845-8049 We need your help with The French Legation Museum Presents Holiday Programs money, pledges, and ideas. For instance, Gina Mundy, Wil- The French Legation Museum, dren had their photos taken with ings, and other one-of-a-kind liam Barret Travis Chapter, the oldest home in Austin and Père Nöel, the traditional French experiences to celebrate the volunteered to send letters to one of the few Republic-era Santa.. Republic of Texas. If you’re in well-known people who were structures open to the public, Austin, come on over for this born in Texas. She mailed out has had a very eventful year in On Valentine’s Day, The His- special event. the final 127 letters in Decem- offering a variety of programs. tory of Love, featuring the his- ber at her expense. We thank In addition to increased school tory of marriage in Texas, will be Besides the new programs, Gina for all her work on this and specialty tours, Museum held in the Carriage House loft the FLM Gift Shop is selling a project. We have received do- and Archeology Day, and the with catered wine, chocolate new jewelry item - a custom- nations from many DRT chap- Evening Under the Oaks musi- and other treats along with a ordered sterling silver Texas ters and as well as many DRT cal series, the Museum is pre- contemporary art show, historic charm bracelet with Texas- members for which we are senting four new histori- wedding pho- themed charms hand cast by a grateful. cal holiday celebrations. tography exhib- Texas artisan. Please visit the its, and a pri- Gift Shop’s website Please contact the Vision On Halloween night, vate concert www.frenchlegationmuseum.org Team if you would like addi- 400 visitors were enter- with the jazz to view the bracelet. Credit card tional information. We regret tained and educated at duo Grand Ho- orders may be made over the that Pat Jones had to resign Hallow’s Eve at the Old tel. On Feb. 28 phone at 512-472-8180 or the from the team for health rea- Legation, which featured and March 1, order form may be printed and sons, but we are happy to an- a concert, movie screen- the Legation returned with payment to the nounce that John Ellen Becker ing, and special tours of will be Celebrat- FLM, 802 San Marcos St, Austin has joined us in Pat’s place. the House exhibiting ing Texas with 78702. These bracelets make a Victorian mourning prac- a two-day picnic wonderful gift for yourself or a Nancy Shurtleff, Chair, nshur- tices. In December, 200 and celebration special friend. [email protected]; Cindy Anderson, visitors toured the House featuring edu- ANDERSONLC@ aol.com; John Ellen and grounds and at- cational lec- Check the website above for Becker, [email protected]; Betty Bird, tended “Christmas Tid- tures, re- details of Camp History on the [email protected]; Pat Horridge, ings”, a free community enactors, mu- Hill, June 8-12 from 9 to 12 for [email protected]; Gayla event. Dozens of chil- sic, book sign- ages 6 to 12. Cost is $25 per Lawson, [email protected] day or $100 for the full week. Daughters’ Reflections Page 3 Native Texan License Plates Have Been Around Five Years 2008 was the fifth anniversary of the Na- tary schools, provided summer programs for tive Texan License Plate, a project con- children, conducted advertising campaigns ceived by Elaine Vetter and implemented for site rental, and produced information through her attention and perseverance. programs for the general public; The Cradle She reports that she still gets goose bumps ($6,500) has made repairs; Gaines- every time she hears of a new project that Oliphant House ($30,000) maintenance; has received a grant or every time she sees J.B. Wells House ($20,000) repairs and a NTLP on cars on the roads of Texas.