General Orders General Orders #1 17233 Orozco Street Series 2013 – 2014 September 2013 _______________Granada Hills, CA 91344-1133 Dear Sisters: “Remembrance ~ The Sesquicentennial,” viewed by all present. Many of our traditional rituals were Once again you have given me the opportunity to reintroduced during the Business Session of the serve you, and I deem it a great privilege to have Convention, for instance: the Officers Charges; The been re-elected your National President at the 123rd Americans Creed; and the “Initiation Ode.” National Convention. This past year, together, we have accomplished virtually all that we had set out to Informative and educational workshops were held do, but there is still work to be done and new during the convention. The Memory Banquet was a challenges to overcome. With your help and support commemorative event, where the Grand Army of the we will have another productive year. Republic and The Boys in Blue were honored. It is during this banquet that many of the sisters come Much happened at the National Convention. The dressed in Civil War attire. Included in the festivities Executive Board approved for immediate was a Mary Todd Lincoln living history presenter. implementation the Protocol for Badges and Pins (see page 16), two new Convention Awards for supplemental ancestors and put forth the official endorsement, by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, supporting Memorial Day’s return to May 30th (see page 2). The Executive Board recommended and the assembly approved the creation of two new positions; a National Members- at-Large Representative and a ROTC Representative. Also passed were increases in the National Convention Registration fee and the National Headquarters Assessment. (See Bylaws page 17.) The National Convention hosted by the Department of Nebraska in Lincoln was a wonderful success. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Sons of Veterans Reserve assisted in the Opening The All States Banquet is always enjoyable with the Night ceremonies. There were twelve Nebraskans sisters dressing casually and some in bizarre outfits. who brought greetings including the Mayor of The highlight of the evening was the Department of Lincoln. At the morning opening, we honored the Michigan winning the Lady Liberty trophy for 150th anniversary of the Civil War with the video having the most entertaining skit. The Departments of Nebraska and California Nevada also participated. National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Sunday morning began with the duvs Breakfast. OUR REAL DAUGHTERS This is where the 8-18 year olds are spotlighted. They are responsible for the entire program and host To anyone planning to send cards, notes, etc. for me the breakfast, of course, with adult supervision. to address for our REAL daughters, please include Following the breakfast was the worship and your own postage for them. Also, remember memorial services. The Memorial Service was under NEVER to send anything with glitter on it. For my the guidance of the National Chaplain who chose own address and names of our special ladies please lighted candles to represent the Founding Daughters, go to our National website - REAL Daughters Boys in Blue, Real Daughters, National Presidents, webpage. and those sisters that have passed most recently. In F. C. & L., Sarah Anderson, Chair - REAL Daughters Numerous Convention awards were announced Committee including the two new awards for supplemental ancestors. There were also 3 duvs Scholarships (see MEMORIAL DAY the Drumbeat for our duv recipients), 3 Grand Army of the Republic Living Memorial Scholarships and 2 Memorial Day had been celebrated on May 30th, until Gallaudet Awards given out to deserving young it was changed by Congress in the Uniform Monday people. (See page 7 for list of all the recipients.) Holiday Act of 1968. With that being said, let me encourage you to attend Since 1989 and until his death in 2012, Senator the upcoming 124th National Convention hosted by Daniel Inouye, Hawaii, championed the cause by the Department of Pennsylvania from July 29 to introducing bills that would restore the nation's August 3. I look forward to seeing you in observance of Memorial Day to May 30th and to a Gettysburg. Travel safely. Until our paths cross, I single day of solemn remembrance. Memorial Day am is a time to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by over 1.3 million Americans in combat. Early this Yours in Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, year, U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa, Hawaii, Carole Morton, introduced a similar bill to carry on the effort. National President Therefore, be it resolved that 124th NATIONAL CONVENTION “The Daughters of Union Veterans of the The Department of Pennsylvania will be hosting the Civil War, 1861-1865, along with other 124th National Convention in 2014 from July 29 to August 3 at the Wyndham Hotel in Pennsylvania. For Americans, endorse the reinstatement of hotel reservations please visit www.duvcw.org Memorial Day to its rightful place of honor, May 30th.” You can help champion the cause at www.restorememorialday.com Memorial Day May 30th National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 2 NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICERS 2013-2014 Assistant Chief of Staff…………….....unassigned Guide........................................................Julie Cass President………….………..............Carole Morton 482 Plum Creek Drive, Wadsworth, OH 44281 17233 Orozco Street, Granada Hills, CA 330-334-1228, [email protected] 91344-1133, 818-368-4634, [email protected] Assistant Guide……………..Cynthia VanAntwerp Senior Vice President……………....Ellen Higgins 9260 17 Mile Road, Marshall, MI 49068-9755 1731 Shore Road Unit 42, Seaville, NJ 08230-1383 269-781-4850, [email protected] 609-390-2163, [email protected] Guard………………….....................Sherry Harbal Junior Vice President…………......Sally Redinger 2430 NE 60th Street, Medford, MN 55049-8040 48540 Orchard Drive, Mattawan, MI 49071 507-455-3173, [email protected] 269-668-3966, [email protected] Assistant Guard………………….....Marilyn Dirks Chaplain…………………………… Jan Rynerson 240 Syracuse Avenue, Oswego, NY 13126-3130, 7102 Paddock Lane, Columbus, IN 47201 315-342-3977, [email protected] 812-376-6068, [email protected] Historian………………………............Daryl Reed Treasurer………………………… Susan Watkins 3466 Ridge Road, Stoystown, PA 15563-8404 P. 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Box 23, Dacono, CO 80514 814-754-8101, [email protected] 719-371-3274, [email protected] Webmaster……………….................Ellen Higgins Registrar………………………………Janice Cass (See Senior Vice President) 6049 Township Road 49, Galion, OH 44833 Assistant Webmaster……………....Francis Black 419-462-5997, [email protected] 12269 Highway T, Marionville, MO 65705-7120 Patriotic Instructor……………….....Sarah Meyer 417-744-4541, [email protected] 2480 Traywick Chase, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Musician…………………….........Florene Schauer 770-667-5548, [email protected] 1540 Garret Lane, Lincoln, NE 68512 Council #1………………….….Patricia Kottemann 402-480-1136, [email protected] 6721 Amlong Ave., Alexandria, VA 22306-1510 Color Bearer #1…………...................Mary Hurley 703.768.2648, [email protected] 1927 Smoke Wood Court, Thousand Oaks, CA Council #2……………………….……..Linda Ring 91362 th 2421 East 126 Loop, Thornton, CO 80241 805-492-2583; [email protected] 303.252.4350, [email protected] Color Bearer #2………………….…...Susan Barry Council #3…………………..…..Patricia Blackmer 2001 Tondolea Lane, La Canada, CA 91011 2148 Horseshoe Lane Delavan, WI 53115 818-314-6445; [email protected] 262.728.1195, [email protected] Color Bearer #3…………………… Cheri Graham Council #4………………………..Phyllis Freeman 820 Norelda Road, Alhambra, CA 91801-1548 11022 St. Raphael Lane, St. Ann, MO 63074-1229 626-284-6001, [email protected] 314-423-6410, [email protected] Color Bearer #4…………………......Sandra Millin Council #5……………………….Barbara Metzger 8004 Kingwood Road, Confluence, PA 15424 P.O. Box 6031, Carefree, AZ 85377-6031 814-395-5332, [email protected] 480-488-5821, [email protected] Parliamentarian………….….…...Irene Berg, PNP 15407 E Springfield Avenue, Veradale, WA APPOINTED OFFICERS 99037-9536, 509-928-2566, [email protected] Counselor ...........................Ozzie Thompson, PNP VAVS Representative………..Mary Ann Herbsleb 1980 Long Lake Court, Comstock, WI 54826 389 South 4th Avenue, Royersford, PA 19468 Secretary……………........Elisabeth ‘Beth’ Collier 610-948–5837, [email protected] 2804 Spreckels Lane, Redondo Beach, CA VAVS Deputy Representative.....Rolene Robinson 90278-5410, 310.371.8541, 315 East Spruce Street, Marshall, MI 49068-1849 [email protected] 269-781-6340, [email protected] Associate Treasurer I…………........Jan Rynerson Member-At-Large 7102 Paddock Lane, Columbus, IN 47201 Representative………………...Donna Wood, PNP 812-376-6068, [email protected] 250 E. Telegraph Rd. #159, Fillmore, CA Associate Treasurer II………………..unassigned 93015-2156, 805.524.4231, [email protected] Press Correspondent…….............Darlene Alcorn ROTC Représentative……………....Julie Stranges 414 Spruce Street, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 9101 Topanga Blvd., Chatsworth, CA 91311-5763 724-542-4850, [email protected] 818-489-0401, [email protected] Chief of Staff……………….....DeeDee McGovern 151 Black Bear Lane, Soerset, PA 15501 814-279-4511, [email protected] National Website ~ www.duvcw.org Page 3 Convention Chair……………….Sharon Harkcom GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC LIVING P. O. Box 33, Cairnbrook, PA 15924 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 814-442-2743, [email protected] Elected for two year term, except Patriotic Instructor Convention