Volume 37: No 3 November 2011 Rick D. Hollis, Editor Organized April 14, 1894 Founded September 14, 1814 President General M. Hall Worthington, Jr. (MD) called the LTC Lawrence King Triennial Meeting to order on September 16, 2011. Casey, Jr. (TX) was Actions taken at the General Membership Meeting were: sworn as President • Treasurer General Thomas E. Jacks (LA) was General of the authorized to open accounts in Louisiana and to General Society of remove funds from Ohio banks, for convenience. the War of 1812 at • Webmaster General Stephen P. Shaw (CT) is the Gala Banquet authorized to make improvements to the Society of on September 17 at 1812 website in preparation for the Bicentennial. the Carolina Yacht • Digitization of the Society’s Membership Records is Club in Charleston, estimated to cost $25—$30,000; only $12,000 has South Carolina. PG been appropriated, so the project is pended awaiting Casey will serve for an improved scope and cost estimate to be prepared three years, 2011- 2014. by the Records Preservation Committee. • Bicentennial Medal approved (see page 11 for details) Included on page 2 LTC Lawrence King Casey, Jr. • Beginning in the Winter 2012 issue of THE WAR CRY, a are PG Casey’s listing of deceased members will be included annually. goals for observing the 1812 Bicentennial, a • An 1812 bicentennial ring was authorized for sale to brief message, and a personal profile. members. Production and sales details will be forthcoming in an upcoming issue of THE WAR CRY. I wish to thank you all for • Registrar General Rev. allowing me the Christos Christou, Jr. (MD) opportunity to serve as your President General suggested changes for the for the last three years. This job has been membership application. very rewarding to me. Together we have • The Development Committee gotten a lot accomplished. More State reported that $1,930 has been Societies have been added over these past received for the 2011 three years than during any three-year period Bicentennial Fund. in our history. Our Board Meetings and • Nashville, Tennessee was Triennial Meetings were well attended and due approved as the host location for to the Internet, we were able to make the 2013 Board meeting. decisions in a few days rather than over the • General Officers were elected course of a few months. My only regret was by the Membership. Please see not completing the digitization process, but the page 3 for results. groundwork is laid and the project will be completed in due time. However, we have The General Officers were sworn updated the Constitution and By Laws so that at the Gala Banquet held on we can function more efficiently. It has been a September 17 at the Carolina great tour. With warmth and friendship. Hall BG M. Hall Worthington, Jr. Yacht Club. Website: societyofthewarof1812.org The Bicentennial of the War of 1812, is an opportunity for us to recognize the contributions of our ancestors (at wars end 35,800 Regular, and 458,000 Militia) in the second victory over Great Britain, to expanding the countries land, increased industrial growth, and the respect of our Some people refer to the War of 1812 as fledgling nation gained from the powers of Europe. a forgotten war. Others consider remembrance and celebration of our I find often that, the war is little known, yet so many victory over Great Britain not so much as events people have heard of occurred in the war. In 1812, inconvenient, but uncomfortable because the battles Frigates, the USS Constitution and USS United we live in an era of political correctness. States; and in 1813 on Lake Erie, the famous dying words So, the question remains, how do we of Captain James Lawrence, “Don’t give up the ship.”, and cheer the accomplishments of our the victories of Captain Oliver Hazard Perry. Then in 1814 ancestors without offending our neighbors we have the burning of the US Capitol, the President’s to the north, Canada, and our closest ally, Mansion and the bombardment of Ft. McHenry, “its flag still England? waving” which gave us our National Anthem. Finally in 1815, the Battle of New Orleans, where General Andrew Jackson, and his ragtag army As we remember our Second Great War of with contributions from Pirate Jean Laffite, won a stunning victory over a Regular British Independence, let’s celebrate the Army. accomplishments. Let’s remember that the War of 1812 gave the United States Now is the time to arrange programs to educate the public on the significance of the War our national anthem and solidified our of 1812. Also, we should participate with governmental, historical societies, and other national identity. In many ways, our organizations. Proudly display our General Society of the War of 1812 Regalia, and nation’s cultural and political boundaries demonstrate our commitment to the Bicentennial. were set and peace with Canada and For myself, I appreciate the opportunity to serve as your President General during the England was secured. Scorching of the Bicentennial Period. We have elected an outstanding slate of Officers, with many new President’s Mansion caused the exterior to and old faces who will be working together to provide leadership of our organization. be painted white when rebuilt, giving us a Each is determined to lead our General Society of the War of 1812 through this White House. significant period in our history. And remember that the War of 1812 gave We hope you will join us for our “2012 General Society Bicentennial Event” that will be us great national heroes such as Andrew held August 17-19, 2012, in Charlestown, Massachusetts to celebrate the victory of the Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Zachary USS Constitution over HMS Guerriere. Our Board meeting will be held during the event, Taylor, James Lawrence, Oliver Hazard but all members are encouraged to gather in Boston for this historic occasion. Perry, as well as James and Dolly Madison. LTC Lawrence K. Casey, Jr. President General Celebrate the Bicentennial with pride! LAWRENCE KING CASEY, JR., a native of Brookline, Massachusetts is the son of the late Lawrence King Casey and Alice Annette Boultbee from Maine. He grew up in Codman Square Dorchester, and Lexington, MA, graduating from Lexington High School. LTC Casey completed his undergraduate work at Buchnell University, where he received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). At Bucknell University ROTC he was a Distinguished Military Graduate, the Commanding Officer Pershing Rifles Company M 5th Regiment, and a member of the sky diving team. He graduated from the Ordnance School, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, and the Air Defense Guided Missile School, Redstone Arsenal, AL. He graduated from the US Army Command and General Staff College (USAR School Beaumont, TX). Additionally, LTC Casey served on active duty as Commanding Officer 226 th Ordnance Detachment (Guided Missile General Support- NIKE) Korea, and the Facility Commander Combined Field Maintenance Shop (NIKE) Lincoln, RI. His reserve duty included tours with CONARC, and TRADOC, at Fort Monroe, VA; and with DARCOM at Fort Eustis, VA. LTC Casey is now retired after forty-two (42) years in process control, and project management with ExxonMobil Chemical Company (a heritage Mobil employee ). He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas. He has resided in Beaumont Texas the past 44 years, and owns the Lucky Shamrock Ranch, Fredericksburg, Texas, where he raises Angus Cattle. Casey is a member of St Paul’s –Algonquin Lodge in Braintree, MA. He is a Past Worshipful Master of Beaumont Lodge #286, Texas. In the York Rite he presided over Beaumont Chapter #188 Royal Arch Masons, Beaumont Council #126 Royal and Select Masters, Beaumont Commandry #38 Knight Templars, Southeast Texas York Rite College #90, and San Felipe Conclave Red Cross of Constantine. He served as District Deputy in the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, and Grand Council of Texas. He was honored with the Order of the Purple Cross, and the Knight York Cross of Honor. He is currently serving as Recorder of San Felipe Conclave, and Representative of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts near the Grand Lodge of Texas. In the Scottish Rite he presided over San Felipe Lodge of Perfection, Galveston Chapter of Rose Croix, Galveston Council Knights Kadosh, and Galveston Consistory. He is a member of the Royal Order of Scotland. He received the 33 rd Degree Inspector General Honorary, 19 Nov 1975. He is an Amateur Member in the United Country Western Dance Council, winning two Pro-Am World Championships in Nashville with Shawna Dysart of Houston, and one in Sweden with Lisa McIntyre of Calgary. He won an Irish Championship with Susan Kirklin of Austin. He is an Amateur Member of the National Dance Council of America and currently competing in International Latin Pro-Am with Milana Pliner of Houston. He recently won the Senior Men’s Championship at the Millennium Ball in St Petersburg, FL. He also holds membership in the Ferrari Club of America (F-430 Spider and 612 Scaglietti), the Beaumont Country Club, the Country Music Association Nashville (Drummer), Ima Hogg Ceramic Circle Houston (past Treasurer), the Honorable Order of 2 Kentucky Colonels, the Military Officer’s Association of America and life membership in the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Reprinted from THE HERIDITARY SOCIETY COMMUNITY—http://www.hereditary.us/casey.htm PRESIDENT GENERAL VPG-MEMBERS-AT-LARGE MID-ATLANTIC LTC Lawrence King Casey, Jr. Richard M. Burr DDPG John Thomas Showler 6915 Limerick Drive 222 Elm Street 9602 Milnor Street Beaumont, TX 77706-4147 Westville, NJ 08093-1332 Philadelphia, PA 19114-3110 409.363.1636 856.456.1098 215.632.4229 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] DEPUTY PRESIDENT GENERAL VPG-MILITARY AFFAIRS NORTH CENTRAL Julian V.