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"Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others." 1 Peter 4:10

Dear Arkansas Daughters,

It was my honor to stand at the podium at

Continental Congress and give the Arkansas State

Society Report. There are states larger in land mass

than ours with many more members but none with

bigger hearts.

Our bus trip was a huge success and Junelle Mongno

did a fantastic job. The side excursions were really

great and if Mother Nature had cooperated the night

time bus tour of the monuments would have been

wonderful but instead we were treated to a

spectacular lightning show and a deluge of rain. We

were so thrilled that Ken Frazier was back as our bus

driver. We thought we had lost him to a job change but thank God, he was there!! We are the

envy of all the other bus groups. Our bus is open to any and all Pages who need transportation

and the Thank You notes I received from them attest to their gratitude.

Our entrant to the Constitution Week Poster Contest, Donna Roberts of Harrison Colony

Chapter, was again the national winner and her poster is now on sale in the DAR Store. I will

hand out a really big stack of certificates and awards at the August Board of Management

There are changes in progress and the chapter treasurers will receive the Chapter Dues and

Remittance sheets electronically very soon. There should be instructions for them. The payment

for national dues will still be mailed to national by December 1 but the record will be entered

NSDAR: Honoring our Heritage~ Focusing on the Future~ Celebrating America

ASDAR: Respect the Past, Live Today, Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 28, Issue54 August 2015

State Regent’s Message

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electronically. Sometime this year, the process of submitting applications will be done

electronically with payment being made by the prospective member‟s credit card. There were

National bylaw changes made and these will be addressed by bylaw Chair, Ann Bush at Board of

Management.

This has been a year of whirlwind activity and the time has flown by. My second year is

beginning and I look forward to visiting more of our chapters. I love and appreciate each and

every one of you for the support you have given me.

In Dar Service,

Mary

In Memorium by Gale Markley, ASDAR Chaplain

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no

evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm

23:4(KJV)

Akansa

Garreta Taylor 5 Aug 2015

Grand Prairie

Lois Fritz 7 Jun 2015

Harrison Colony

Arlene Naylor 30 May 2015

James Bright

Anna Haussermann 15 May 2015

Little Red River

Esther Crane 14 Jul 2015

Lovely Purchase

Eula Henline 30 May 2015

Lila Wylie 4 Jul 2015

Marion

Joanne Stewart 22 May 2015

Persis Lovely-Clarksville

Juanita Smith 8 Jun 2015

Pine Bluff-John McAlmont

Beverly Goggans 13 Jul 2015

Elizabeth Anderson 26 Jul 2015

Strawberry River

Grace Gervasi 24 Apr 2015

Tate’s Bluff

Claudette Batten 4 Dec 2014

Texarkana

Noble Horton 30 May 2015

“God of our Fathers, our God, we bless Thee for all those holy influences and

sacred memories of love and life that hearten us in our day. We thank thee

that we travel not alone but round about us are that innumerable company of

those whose presence has made life for us stronger and braver and better. We

bless Thee for the memories that somehow crowd into our consciousness

again today and grant we pray Thee, that in the recognition of those lives that

have ennobled us and enriched us by their consecration, we may find a new purpose for living.”

[Reverend Joseph R. Sizoo, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at the unveiling and dedication of the Founders

Memorial, 38th Continental Congress, 1929; 125 Years of Devotion to America, National Society Daughters of the

American Revolution]

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Registrar’s Report by Barbara Lewis, ASDAR Registrar

Lots of Chapters are working on new members! Our January 1 membership count was 2494 and

our current membership is 2518!! That‟s 88 new members this year and 15 of those are Junior

members. There have been 38 dropped, 31 deceased, 2 resigned, 7 reinstated, 19 transferred out

and 19 transferred in. We also have 31 pending applications with 12 of those in the „AIR’ slot

(Additional information requested). National has changed the “HW” terminology to “AIR”.

They suggest that it is a kinder way of requesting more information. Ladies, keep up the good

work and let me know if you get stuck and need help. Please welcome the following new members from May 2015 through July 2015:

Abendschone

Laurie Willis

Akansa

Charla Hudson-Crimi

Edna Sullivan (TI)

Arkadelphia Carolyn McAnally

Captain Nathan Watkins Bonnie Heenan

Miriam Keener

Janice Paul (TI)

Captain Robert

Abernathy

Kimberly Forrest

Cadron Post

Jennifer Taylor (JR)

Dardanelle Rock

Cora Nichols (JR)

Donna Randall

Diamond

Vivian Osborne

Enoch Ashley

Vicky Hale

Fort Smith

Kesley Brown (JR)

Lori Jarrett

Frederick Van Patten Georgeanne McIlveene

Mary Alexander

Melissa Raibley

Harrison Colony

Montie Hennard (JR)

Myrtle Devore

James Bright

Elizabeth Engskov

Kelsey Atwood (JR)

Morgan Atwood (JR)

John Percifull

Mary Thompson

Jonesboro

Patricia Hobbs

Andrea Caldwell

Little Rock-Centennial

Mary Ashley

Lovely Purchase

Charlie Pierson

Major Jacob Gray

Christina Hopper (JR)

Heather Hunter (JR)

Marion

Ann Phillips

Ozark Mountains

Sharron Cain

Janet Simrell

Ada Atwood

Pine Bluff-John

McAlmont

Karen Needler

Prudence Hall

Leah DiPietro

Tates Bluff

Aleta Reed

Texarkana

Emma Kitchen

Codes: JR=Junior member, TI=Transfer In, REIN=Reinstatement

Did you know?

Since the Genealogy Department at National Headquarters now posts an electronic copy of the

actual verified application or supplemental on e-Membership, you can see which information the

genealogist used and exactly how he or she evaluated the paper. If the information is verified

from an original source, there will be checks over each piece of information. Information

verified from previous applications on file with the DAR will have the checks, not over the

submitted information, but over the printed "born," "on," or "married" on a line of information.

The genealogist will then make the line of data agree with what is on file. You can also see

which information was not verified, because it will be bracketed. Additional information that is

on file will be written on the line of information.

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News from the Districts

Osage District

The annual meeting of the Osage District

met at the Bella Vista Country Club in Bella

Vista, Saturday, July 25 with Sally Jo

Gibson of Harrison Colony Chapter,

Harrison, presiding. Secretary LaNita

McKinney reported that seven of eight

chapters in Osage District were represented

by delegates, which constituted a quorum

present.

Special guests recognized were ASDAR

Regent Mary Love Deere, ASDAR Vice-

Regent Jerry Townsend, ASDAR Registrar,

Barbara Lewis, Past National Vice President

General, Sue Thompson and ASDAR chair

Junior Membership Elizabeth Daigle.

State Regent Mary Deere spoke on the recently convened 2015 Continental Congress and some changes that were being implemented in the upcoming future - electronic applications for one. She also presented awards from NSDAR to the various winning chapters and members. A memorial service was conducted by Alice Tidwell, chaplain of Lovely Purchase Chapter, honoring recently deceased members of Osage District: Harrison Colony Chapter- Arlene Naylor; James Bright

Chapter, Joyce Mader, Virginia Wylie, Anna Haussermann; Lovely Purchase Chapter, Eula Henline, Lila Berry Wylie; and Marion Chapter, Joanne Stewart. Each chapter regent gave a 1 minute speech of their top project or accomplishment and plans for the upcoming year. A copy of the

upcoming America Spirit Magazine ad for

September 2015 was distributed. It was

decided that women veterans of Osage District will be honored in the 2016 ad.

Arkansas State Regent Mary Deere installed

Gretchen Magee to fulfill the unexpired term

of District Director-elect. [Pictured below, left

to right: State Regent Mary Deere, Osage District

Director Sally Jo Gibson, and incoming Director

/elect Gretchen Magee]

Mildred B. Cooper Chapel shown in the header of this edition is a non-denominational chapel of steel and glass

designed by world-famous architect, Arkansas native E. Fay Jones and his partner Maurice Jennings. The

structure is based on a pointed Gothic arch, a design that repeats throughout its length. The chapel is situated on a

wooded hilltop overlooking Lake Norwood, in Bella Vista AR,

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Quapaw District

The Constitution Week Luncheon and Annual Meeting of the

Quapaw District Arkansas Society Daughters of the American Revolution

will be Saturday, September 19, 2015

at the

Bill Harmon Recreation Center

51 Shelby Road (off E. Kiehl)

Sherwood, AR 72120

10:00 a.m. Registration

10:30 a.m. District Meeting

12:00 noon Catered Luncheon and Program

Stephanie Mason,

District Director

Catered Lunch by Two Sisters

Poppy Seed Chicken, Rice, Rolls, Garden Salad, Brownies

cost $18.00

Please bring your own name tag, if possible. If a display table for chapters/committees is

needed, contact Stephanie Mason, 4mimi@att.net.

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(detach and send)

Please mail your check for $18.00, payable to Quapaw District DAR, for lunch reservations by

Friday, September 11, 2015. Mail to Kristina Ward, Treasurer, 1720 Bruce Street,

Conway, AR 72034

Name _______________________________Chapter __________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________

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Committee Corner

DAR Good Citizen

The DAR Good

Citizens program is a

wonderful way to

recognize outstanding

young people who

exhibit the qualities of

good citizenship in

their homes, schools

and communities. The

DAR Good Citizens

program and the Good

Citizen Scholarship

Contest are intended

to encourage and

reward the qualities of

good citizenship. The

program is open to all

high school seniors

enrolled in public or

private schools accredited by Arkansas State

Board of Education.

The student selected as the school‟s DAR

Good Citizen must have and exhibit the

following qualities; dependability, service,

leadership, and patriotism. The

recommended procedure for selecting a

DAR Good Citizen is for the school

counselors or faculty to choose three seniors

who have demonstrated in an outstanding

way the qualities of a good citizen. From

these three students, the senior class selects

one student. Each school may, however, use

a method of its own choice. Each school

may honor only one senior class student per

year as their DAR Good Citizen.

Each school's DAR Good Citizen will

receive a DAR Good Citizen pin, certificate,

and wallet recognition card. This student is

then eligible, to enter the DAR Good

Citizens Scholarship Contest. Chapter

chairs should begin contacting and giving

information to the schools by the end of

August. MarJo Dill is the ASDAR State

Chairman of the DAR Good Citizen

Committee.

Special Projects Grants

The National Society Daughters of the

American Revolution Special Projects

Grants Program provides local community

grant funding to support projects

exemplifying the organization's mission

areas of Historic

Preservation,

Education and

Patriotism. The

program is open to

public charity 501(c)

(3) entities only.

Grant funding will be

awarded to a

successful applicant

only once during a

DAR administration. No Arkansas Society

chapter was awarded a grant for the 2014

year. Please check the “Members‟ Only”

website for application information,

deadlines, and appropriate projects to meet

the objectives of the committee. The two

chapters that applied last year are eligible to

apply again this year. I urge you to do so!

[Pictured above is a 2012 recipient of a $10,000 grant

to the Arkansas Freedom Fund, sponsored by Akansa

Chapter] Mary Miller, ASDAR Special Projects

Grants Committee Chairman

“When I read about the way in which library

funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that

the door is closing and that American society has

found one more way to destroy itself.”

Isaac Asimov

“Democracy demands a responsible,

organized, and innovative citizenry.” “The Moment of Youth”, Marilyn Price-Mitchell

Ph.D.

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Volunteer Genealogists

The mission of the Volunteer Genealogists

Committee is to train Volunteer Field

Genealogists, Genealogy Consultants, and

Volunteer Genealogists in the current

standards of verification for completed

applications and supplementals. The

Volunteer Genealogist Committee is not the

same as the Lineage Research Committee.

Our objective is to not have a prospective

member‟s application returned. Presently,

about 1/3 of all of Arkansas‟ new

applications are returned for one reason or

other. We can you by teaching members of

your lineage research committees and your

registrars how to avoid the mistakes which cause applications to be returned.

The Goals of the committee are: to

disseminate information regarding current

standards of verification for completed

applications and supplementals in order to

ensure their speedy approval; to conduct

VFG workshops in your local areas with

your registrars, membership committee

chairmen, lineage researchers, and

prospective members; to establish new

patriots and new children of existing

patriots, thereby increasing membership; to

assist prospective members with research to

complete their applications; and to mentor a

designated chapter's officers in the

completion of applications.

Please help by having a Volunteer

Genealogy Workshop for your chapter or

District. Contact Marcia Connors at

marciaconnorsdar@gmail.com or

479-527-6994 to see about a workshop for

your chapter. Let‟s bring down our number

of returned applications. We want

prospective DAR members to be approved

quickly without difficulties. This class only

takes about 4 hours and counts as both a

Genealogy Workshop and as a Volunteer

Genealogist Workshop for your

chapter. And it will help your chapter to

process applications smoothly. We are here

to help you!

Yours in DAR,

Marcia Connors

124th

Continental Congress Bus Trip

Twenty-six DAR members, 2 guests, and 3

HODARS loaded onto the Little Rock Tours bus and departed June 21, 2015, returning with State

Regent Mary Deere on board June 30, 2015.

Four additional members joined our room block at the historic Willard Hotel. Bus driver

extraordinaire, Ken Fraser, provided another

safe journey for the group. His last minute

assignment as our driver was a highlight of the trip. As usual he looked out for the welfare of

not just us, but he came to the rescue of pages

and “stranded” passengers from other states. Side trips included a trolley ride through

Arlington National Cemetery and a guided tour

of Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Tuesday evening, a step-on guide boarded the bus with us and narrated the history of the city

and monuments as we navigated through a

driving rain storm that started shortly after departure. We eventually were able to make a

couple monument stops. On Sunday afternoon,

a side trip was taken to the Women in Military Service to America Memorial and the Marine

Memorial. Arkansas daughters and guests

enjoyed a variety of events during the trip –

State Regent Deere‟s report, luncheons, teas, business meetings, evening awards ceremonies,

excellent speakers, shopping, and sightseeing.

To top off the trip, one of the guests on board, Jimmie Jo Leech, sister of Lucy Cyphers, made

the decision to submit her application for

membership. I call that a successful trip! Thank you to each and every one on the trip for your

cooperation and contribution to making the trip a

most enjoyable one.

Junelle Mongno

ASDAR Bus Coordinator

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Within the Chapters

Arkansas Post

Arkansas Post Chapter recently celebrated Vietnam Veterans at a reception held in their honor on

July 22 at the First Presbyterian Church in Stuttgart. State Regent Mary Deere and Arkansas

Post Chapter Regent/ Honorary State Regent Jean Pollard presented certificates to 23 veterans

and/or family members in recognition of their service. “We wanted to have a local event,” said

Chair Jerrie Townsend. “It is time to recognize those men and women who gave so much on our

behalf.” After the program, Arkansas Post Chapter members served refreshments and fellowship

for those in attendance.

Harrison Colony

While cleaning out a closet, Harrison Colony Chapter ASDAR member Ann Dickey Hancock

came across a picture taken in 1997 at the 107th National Society Continental Congress. Ann‟s

mother, Relda Dickey had purchased the photograph at that Congress and had it beautifully

framed. Because of its size Ann wasn‟t interested in hanging the picture in her home and

subsequently donated it to Harrison Colony Chapter to decide its fate. The chapter, with Ann‟s

permission has donated it to the

archives of the national society

where it now hangs in a prominent

place in Constitution Hall in

Washington, DC. Our ASDAR

Regent, Mary Deere, delivered the

picture, safely wrapped in bubble

wrap to the proper authorities at

Constitution Hall. [Pictured l-r,

Sandy Hillier, Ann Hancock and Chapter Regent Sue Chambers]

Harrison Colony Chapter continues to honor its Vietnam Veterans by hosting events at the local

Lyric Theatre. Our state officers have participated in these events that have been extremely well

received and attended by local veterans and the public. Members continue to recycle tin, plastic,

paper and other conservation projects taken on by individuals. Collection of food and non-food

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items, including pet food continues to be sent to military families overseas. A three volume set

of the series: American Women‟s Roll in the Revolutionary Era 1760-1790 has been purchased

for donation to Boone County Library.

Hot Springs of Arkansas

Chapter Regent Linda Jester stands with guest speaker

Janice Brown. The Chapter and 3 HODARS watched Mrs.

Brown‟s DVD about her son, Adam, of the Navy SEAL

Team 6. The DVD told of his life as a “Fearless” young

man who lost his life in Afghanistan. Janice and her

husband, Larry, have organized a faith based outreach

program for parents who have lost a child. It is called

“While We‟re Waiting” (whilewerewaiting.org). Janice

told about how it got started and how greatly it has grown.

As a “Service for

Veterans” project

the chapter literally loaded their car trunks with personal

hygiene items, flip flops, socks, jogging pants and

sweatpants for the McClellan VA in Little Rock, Ft.

Roots, and the VA2K Run. Items for the VA2K were

for homeless Veterans. [ picturedl-r Dorothy Carden, Martha Koon, Margie Hill, Lavena Ray, Linda Jester, Karen

Wacaster and Caroline Campbell]

Hot Springs of Arkansas and Akansa

In June the C.A.R was very happy to have a KFC dinner

delivered to them at their meeting in Hot Springs by Akansa

and Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapters. The chapters also

donated waffles and strawberries for breakfast and provided

juice, sodas, water, and healthy snacks for the week. [Pictured l-r:

Martha Koon, Vice Regent Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter; Nancy

Leuhring, Vice-Regent Akansa Chapter; Nena Butler, Treasurer Hot Springs

of Arkansas Chapter.]

Gilbert Marshall

The Gilbert Marshall chapter is looking forward to two special events in the upcoming weeks

ahead. The first is an ice cream social that will focus on celebrating our organization‟s 125th

birthday. On August 27 new members, along with prospective members and regular members,

will meet at the home of Registrar Nancy Bartlett in order to get to know one another better

before the fall programs begin. A special birthday cake in honor of D.A.R. is being created for

the party.

On October 11 at the MacArthur Arkansas Military Museum in Little Rock, the first

commemoration for Vietnam veterans and their families will take place. The chapter is

anticipating awarding a number of certificates of recognition and pins to those who sacrificed so

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much from 1955-1975 for our country. Light refreshments and a short program are planned.

The first commemoration will focus on families and friends of our members who served during

this time.

Major Jacob Gray

Major Jacob Gray Chapter celebrated its 35th Anniversary with a tea

June 6, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville.

Organizing members who attended were Charlotte Huntley,

Organizing Chapter Regent, Carolyn Yancy Kent, and Joan

Zumwalt. A program about the chapter, its history, organizing

members, and activities was presented by Chapter Regent Jayne

Spears, Mary Lee Schultz, and Junelle Mongno. Chapter members

attending welcomed State Regent Mary Deere, State Vice Regent

Jerrie Townsend, Quapaw District Director Stephanie Mason,

representatives from other district chapters, and The Rock C.A.R.

members. Mary Ford, outgoing Chapter Regent, was the planning

chairman and ensured guests enjoyed a delightful selection of finger

foods, sweets, cake, tea, and punch.

Jayne Spears, Mary Ford, and Junelle Mongno took the bus trip to 124th Continental Congress

June 21 – 30, 2015. They enjoyed the side trips, meetings, evening events, luncheons and teas.

Jayne made the most of her first trip ever to Washington DC by venturing around the city,

meeting relatives for the first time, and making the best use of her camera (nearly 1700 photos).

Five new members – that accomplishment occurred August 5, 2015 when Rosemary Frame,

Faye Jones, Mary Veazey, Ann Whitledge, and Sharon Whitledge became DAR Daughters. We

welcome them to the chapter.

Marion

Eleven new members of Marion Chapter recently gathered to learn

about Marion Chapter and NSDAR at an orientation tea. The 2 hour

session covered the history of the organization, the four founders,

mission and motto; ways to become

involved and to find out more about

what DAR does; why we wear so

many pins and sashes; and finally just

a little basic protocol. Light

refreshments of tea, sandwiches and

cookies were served. New members

who attended were: Sheila Bell, Julie

Chambers, Martha Estes, Karen

Hendrix, Ann Hutchinson, Gloria Keyes, Margaret Laws, Marianne

McBride, Donna Rowley Annette Sunlin and Pam Vandevoir. The next new member orientation

is tentatively scheduled for October. [Pictured are Pam Vandevoir, Gloria Keyes and Ann Hutcheson]

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Honorariums/Memorials

May- July, 2015

ASDAR Scholarship Memorial for Crete Moody Burge

Arnold and Jo Ann Cooper t

through Jonesboro Chapter Memorial for Jerry Craft

Arnold and Jo Ann Cooper

through Jonesboro Chapter

Tamassee School Memorial for Dorothy Shaffer

Akansa Chapter

Kate Duncan Smith School Memorial for Wilber Smither

Akansa Chapter

State Regent‟s Project- Arkansas Freedom

Fund Honorarium for Mary Deere

Nancy Luehring through

Akansa Chapter Honorarium for Mary Deere

John Percifull Chapter

Memorial for Charles Carnahan

Grand Prairie Chapter Honorarium for Mary Deere

James Bright Chapter

Honorarium for Mary Deere Shawnee District

Honorarium for Mary Deere

Lovely Purchase Honorarium for Barbara Dacus

Jonesboro Chapter

Memorial for Elgin Bush (Korean War Veteran)

Laura Partlow Foster through

Robert Crittenden Chapter Honorarium for Mary Deere

Caddo District

Honorarium for Junelle Mongno

Jerrie Townsend through Arkansas Post

Memorial for Dorie Shaffer

Akansa Chapter Honorarium for Mary Deere

Wataseka District

Honorarium for Janelle Riddle

Wataseka District Honorarium for Mary Deere

Akansa Chapter

Honorarium for Mary Deere Osage District

Honorarium for Janelle Riddle

Osage District

Announcements

MARK YOUR CALENDERS

125th Continental Congress

June 15-19, 2016

The ASDAR Bus Trip is scheduled for June 12 - June 21, 2016.

Come celebrate the end of the 125th year of NSDAR, see installation of new national officers,

new state officers and many other exciting venues.

Get On Board Now!

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You are invited

To

The 125th Anniversary Celebration Tea

Of

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Hosted By

The Hot Springs of Arkansas Chapter NSDAR

On

10th October 2015, from 1:30 until 3:00 p.m. At

The First Assembly of God Youth Center 3540 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas

RSVP Linda Jester (501)525-2914 by 26th September 2015

Period Attire is Welcomed

Angels will be auctioned in time for the holidays

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124th

Continental Congress

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On the bus, touring the city, at the Hall, during

day time and evening, at luncheons and

dinners…

…a good time was had by all!