Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Ohio Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Volume 3 Issue 4
December 2015
From the Desk of the State Regent
It is my sincere hope that, as of the release of this newsletter, all chapters’
dues were postmarked by the December 1, 2015 deadline established by
NSDAR. Unfortunately, if your chapter missed the deadline you will not be
eligible to send delegates to State Conference or Continental Congress.
State Treasurer Kathy Dixon worked very diligently to keep chapters up to
speed on the dues process changes that were established this year. A shout
out goes to Kathy and all of the Chapter Treasurers who successfully
adapted to the changes.
I spent some delightful time with chapters in November. The Whetstone
Chapter celebrated 60 years with a wonderful luncheon in a beautiful setting on November 6th. Chapter Regent Kathleen Grinch presided. November 14, I traveled to Delaware City Chapter, Debbie Held, Regent. Thanks
to this chapter, my first chapter as a brand new DAR, for introducing me to
this exceptional organization. I was the guest of the Daniel Cooper Chapter,
Tee Woodall, Regent, on November 21st. I had received my new DAR tartan
scarf and was able to show it off to this appreciative group. Thanks to all of
you for your generosity and hospitality. The best part of being your State
Regent is visiting our chapters around the state. Your tireless efforts on behalf of DAR are greatly appreciated.
A State Conference planning meeting was held November 7th. Watch for
details in our future newsletters. The final State Conference for this administration promises to be the best yet, so mark your calendars and plan to
attend March 31 – April 3, 2016, at the Columbus Airport Marriott. On November 23rd, I met with Carrie Boor, the new Sales Manager for the hotel.
Carrie replaces Debbie Edmiston with whom we worked for several years.
I delivered the signed Good Citizens certificates to State Chair Caribeth
Legats in Zanesville on the 19th of November. It was a superb fall afternoon
so I took the opportunity to introduce Caribeth and Mary Ann DeVolld to a
bit of geocaching. We visited the gravesite of Mrs. Moses Granger, the State
Regent who presided over our first State Conference. We also made a stop
at the Historic “S” Bridge, marked in 1936 by the Marietta Chapter, followed by a delicious lunch in a cute coffee shop in New Concord. This was
an opportunity to visit some historic places in the company of good friends. I
thoroughly enjoy these insights into what our earlier members were doing
as we reflect on our history during our 125th year!!
State Theme
Love, Loyalty, Friendship
“Love of Country, Loyalty to the
objectives of DAR, and Friendship
with Daughters everywhere.”
State Scripture
“All things work together for good to
them that love God.”
Romans 8:28
In this Issue
State Regent’s Message
Page 1-2
Deceased Members
Page 2
Chapter Devotions
Page 3
New Members Welcomed
Page 4
Calendar
Page 5
State Committee News
Page 5-10
Chapter News
Page 11-24
From the Desk of the State Regent (continued)
This is such a busy time of year in our personal lives as the holiday season is in full swing. There is also important
DAR business to see to. Your chapter should be working on the Chapter Master Report (CMR) as the deadline is
January 25, 2016. There are a number of contest deadlines in the next few months as well. Your chapter should be
electing State Conference Delegates as those deadlines occur in early February. Make your DAR list and check it
twice to make sure you successfully meet the deadlines ahead.
Wishing you a holiday season filled with good health, good friends, good times, family, love and laughter.
Sandy
DECEMBER 2015
Let us Remember our beloved OSDAR departed sisters~
Akron
Captain William Hendricks
Clough Valley
Elizabeth Sherman Reese
Hannah Emerson Dustin
Jonathan Dayton
London
Mahoning
Mariemont
Marietta
Mary Chesney
Member At Large
Olentangy
Oxford Caroline Scott
Pickaway Plains
Piqua-Lewis Boyer
Turtle Creek
Margaret Ruth Sloan Welton
Betty Jane Gamble Meier
Suzanne J. McFerren
Mary Jane Shaw Robottom
Imo Cates Navin
Maxine Watkins Green
Sidney Kay Merrick Schafer
Phyllis Weiner Hendricks
Bonnie Lee Fehl Malone
Marjorie Louise Warren Jacobs
Sarah Louise Cottrell Williams
Norma Geraldine Snow Franklin
Joanne Place Richardson
Alice Marie Kitchel Study
Betty Boggs Liston
Marianne Gastineau Charles
Maurene Green Gleis
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d. 09-14-15
d. 10-13-15
d. 09-19-15
d. 09-22-15
d. 02-16-15
d. 05-02-15
d. 01-18-14
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Chapter Devotions
Submitted by Robin Lee Rose, State Chaplain
December 2015
Our scripture to ponder is:
“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5 NKJV
Inspirational Message: Contentment, Happy Hanukkah & Merry Christmas Greetings!
As this year comes to a close I began to think of the subject of contentment and how one sets
about the ideas of making up resolutions for the coming year. In all respects, this has been a wonderful year for me (in health, family, church activities, DAR, volunteer work, travels, etc.) and I am
very grateful! Each and every one of us have had years when we experienced tough times and difficult trials. Some years are better than others. That is just a fact of life that human wisdom can't explain or understand.
In 1 Timothy we read:
“Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.”
I Timothy 6:6-8 NKJV
We are indeed a blessed people living in a nation of the highest standards. For the most part Americans appreciate what they have and would not want to live elsewhere. In this season in which the
media focus is sales and shopping and we are urged to buy, buy, buy, contentment is a blessing.
May your lives be rich in contentment and faith as 2015 comes to a close.
Please join me in my prayer focus:
Gracious God,
Thank you for your bountiful gifts. We are thankful to be living an earthly life in freedom this holiday
season. Help us remember the gifts we can give one another are smiles in love and friendship. We
praise You, Lord, for the many blessings we enjoy which are sometimes taken for granted. Help us
to be content in all our days serving You in all ways. We know You are with us in all times and seasons; You will never forsake us. May the joy of Your love be in our hearts this 2015 Holiday season.
In Your Precious name I pray, Amen.
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We would like to welcome the following new members
by application whose membership was approved
November 5 , 2015.
Congratulations!
Mary Flossie
Marjorie Mast
Sally O’Neal-Lucas
Lisa McClatchy
Sarah Roesch
Mary Huber
Elizabeth Halfpap
Deborah Huffman
Amber Bice
Joyce Hahnert
Jana Tompkins
Marissa Tompkins
Nannette Williams
Judy Hoover
Mialie Szymanski
Virginia Szymanski
Elizabeth Hardesty
Virginia Shiveley
Lynn Calhoun
Janet Cooley
Jean Kern
Mary Sparks
Joyce Moran
Rebecca Talkie
Kate Yerigan
Akron
Akron
Akron
Ann Simpson Davis
Ann Simpson Davis
Canton
Catharine Greene
Colonel George Croghan
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Columbus
Daniel Cooper
David Hudson
David Hudson
Firelands
George Clinton
Governor Othniel Looker
Governor Othniel Looker
Governor Othniel Looker
Governor Othniel Looker
John Reily
John Reily
John Reily
Rita Gentile
Velma Julian
Sarah Balzer
Leanne Granus
Jo Ann Banks
Halle Mentler
Cinda Chima
Janis Evans
Annette Sutherland
Linda Riley
Jennifer Kempton
Carrol Stevens
Daryla Young
Martha Polley
Trudy Anderson
Robin Klaus
Kathleen Cunningham
Elizabeth Jacobs
Patricia South
Patricia Dilmore
Christine Disabato
Nicole Disbato
Jean Hickman
Sally Mann
Jonathan Dayton
Jonathan Dayton
Joseph Spencer
Joseph Spencer
Martha Devotion Huntington
Martha Devotion Huntington
Molly Chittenden
Molly Chittenden
Moses Cleaveland
Nathaniel Sackett
Pickaway Plains
Pickaway Plains
Piqua-Lewis Boyer
Ripley-Lieutenant Byrd
Sally De Forest
Sarah Copus
Taliaferro
Turtle Creek
Turtle Creek
Ursula Wolcott-Black Swamp
Worthington
Worthington
Worthington
Worthington
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IMPORTANT DATES
2015
December
1
11
15
January
1
1
2
15
25
February
1
2
8
15
15
15
15
National and State dues and contributions are due.
American History Essay and Christopher Columbus Essay contest winners must be received by
your District Vice Chairman.
DAR Service for Veterans Award nominations due to State Chairman.
2016
Chapter Chairs send JAC First Place Contest Entries to Janice McMillan, State Chair JAC.
DAR Good Citizens District winners due to State Chairman.
Fiber Arts American Heritage Contest entries due to State Chairman.
If not filing electronically, paper copy of Chapter Master Report (CMR) due to State Corresponding Secretary and paper copy of Chapter Achievement Award due to State Chairman.
Electronic CMR must be completed.
Wings of Eagles Scholarship applications are due.
State Chairmen may access Chapters’ CMR.
Credentials for elected delegates to State Conference due to State Chairman.
Chapter Regent report due to State Regent, State Recording Secretary and District Director.
American Heritage contest entries are due to State Chairman.
National DAR Scholarship applications are due.
Women’s Issues Contest entries are due.
Don’t Wait! Celebrate You!
In this 125th year of our founding think what has shaped you into the unique person you are. Have you
been confronted with a difficult situation? Did something or someone fill you with great joy? Is there a
special person who affected your life? Is there a problem you have overcome?
Then you are ready to write an essay for the Women’s Issues Essay Contest! These above are just some suggestions to get
you thinking!
There are three categories you can choose from — Health, Career, or Family. There is a maximum of 1800 words and all
words count. The deadline for your entry to the Women’s Issues State Chairman is January 15, 2016.
1.
2.
3.
Please include 3 things in your packet:
The completed contest entry form found on the national members’ website under Women’s Issues Committee.
(members.dar.org)
The completed cover sheet. (Information that should be included is also under the Women’s Issues Committee Contest)
Your completed essay of not more than 1,800 words. (All words count)
You can find more details, get the required contest entry form, and read winning entries from past years at members.dar.org
under the Women’s Issues Committee. Go to “Contest” in the right sidebar.
Since I will be spending the winter in Arizona, please send your completed packet to: Jan Augenstein, 35631 N. 3 rd St.,
Phoenix, AZ 85086. If you have any questions about the essay or anything concerning this committee, please contact me
at 740-244-8111 or email jannpaul@frontier.com.
We Ohio Daughters value our heritage. Writing down what makes you, you is a gift to the future.
Jan Augenstein
Women’s Issues State Chairman
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GUARDIAN TRUST FUND
“On December 19, 1917, the State Officers, members of the Nathaniel Massie chapter, chapter regents and Daughters from all part of the state gathered, with General and Mrs. Glenn, Captain T. E. Rhoades, Mrs. Geo. C. Squires of
Minnesota and other guests in one of the living rooms of the Lodge for dedication purposes.” Page 86, Ohio State
History of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 1928 edition.
This incredible photo was taken in 1917 and is the Hospitality House erected at Camp Sherman in Chillicothe by
OSDAR. Daughters attending the 26th Continental Congress committed to supporting the war efforts during WW I,
and this was the result of Ohio Daughters’ pledge of support. $21, 847.83 was raised in less than a year to build and
furnish the Hospitality House. Each daughter was asked to contribute $3. Over 12,000 guests were cared for during
the duration as families visited their soldiers at the camp.
Could Ohio Daughters accomplish a project of this magnitude today? The answer is a resounding YES! The money
raised in 1917 equates to just over $400,000 in today’s dollars. With our 6000+ members, that is about $67 per
daughter, a manageable amount.
Do we have a project of this magnitude that we are working toward? Again, the answer is a resounding YES! The
Guardian Trust Campaign is an endeavor to establish a $25,000,000 endowment for the care of our National Headquarters. If you attended Fall Fun Fair, you heard President General Lynn Forney Young’s address which explained
the critical need to insure the future of our House Beautiful.
What is my role as an Ohio Daughter? The Ohio Society has embraced this project and was the first state to make
a contribution. A check for $15,000, from the State Regent’s Project Fund, was sent to headquarters prior to Continental Congress. Each member of the State Board made a pledge of a minimum of $50 per year for three years. The
State Board of Management voted to establish a goal of $300,000 (in pledges) for Ohio, which is a contribution of
$50 per member, $17 less than the equivalent dollars members contributed in 1917. Ohio Daughters have the opportunity to be part of this historic campaign to insure the future care of our headquarters by making a pledge to the
Guardian Trust Campaign. Ohio Daughters will be able to step up to help reach this important goal.
We are asking each daughter to pledge a minimum of $50, which can be paid in a lump sum or quarterly or monthly
payments. (“This only amounts to one dollar per week for a year,” says State Chaplain Robin Rose.) The need is real
and the goal is reachable. If you want more information about how to contribute call the Office of Development at 1
-800-449-1776. You can also check out the web page: www.dar.org/guardiantrust. The Letter of Intent for your
pledge is included in the National Information Packet (NIP)
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Pin Updates for Christian Waldschmidt Homestead
Two new pins support our beautiful Christian Waldschmidt Homestead!
The original Christian Waldschmidt Homestead 100 Club pins are gone but another pin is now available
with proceeds going towards this fund. The CWH 100 Club is an endowment with the interest used
towards the maintenance of the Christian Waldschmidt Homestead.
Your donation of $100 will help guarantee our
Homestead will be well taken care of in the years to
come. This pin (as well as the previous CWH 100 Club pin) is to be
worn on the right side along with other unofficial pins such as
DAR School owls or Junior Membership peacock pins. This pin is
larger and has more 'bling' than the original!
A recent purchaser of this pin and new member of the CWH 100 Club is:
Darlene West
Governor Othniel Looker Chapter
The pin to the right is also worn on the 'other' ribbon and is
available for $25. The proceeds from this pin will be added to the
Capital Improvements Fund. The monies in this fund are used for items
such as roofs, driveways or window replacement. The new heat pump
and duct work for the Caretaker's House were recently purchased with
monies from the Capital Improvements Fund.
Honor or remember a faithful member by donating to one or both of these
funds. You will be supporting a lasting legacy and treasure of
both Ohio and the Ohio Society!
Send your check to: Kim Magnuson, PO Box 62824, Cincinnati, Ohio 45262
(Checks should be made payable to : OSDAR State Treasurer)
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DAR SERVICE FOR VETERANS
Submitted by Lora Staats
It is time to think ‘warm’ and ‘thankful’. The past month of celebrations and remembrances leads into the reality
of the needs of our veterans. The colder weather reminds us to pull out our hats, socks, gloves and scarves. Warm
coats are coming out of our closets. Please remember our men and women who have served our country. Knit caps, knit
scarves, gloves and socks are items we can gather and donate to area VA facilities.
Volunteers at the Akron CBOC are asked by the veterans in need if there will be any hats or gloves for them.
Our supply closet ran out of socks until more were generously donated. Recently, one of our DAR volunteers donated
knit caps and gloves from an Army Navy Store. The need is where you are, give with a ‘thank you’.
The battle waged by the Veterans Administration against homelessness in the veteran population continues.
DAR women can be nearby to offer the much needed warm items to local VA hospitals, clinics and transitional housing.
The needs of the women veterans continue to be at the top of the list. Local plans for the 2016 Women Veterans
Resource Fair in May, 2016, have begun. This year three of the women veterans attending the 2015 Resource Fair stated they were homeless. Community resources were made available to them that day.
Thank you for ALL you do for the men and women who serve/served our United States of America.
Mary Ellen Atwood
OSDAR Chair, Americanism Committee
Dear Daughters,
As we celebrate two special holidays during the months of November and December, it
seems important to stop and count our blessings. One of these blessings is to
acknowledge the important contributions to our culture and history that have been made by both those of us born in
this amazing country as well as those individuals who have chosen to come to the United States and have become
U.S. citizens.
To recognize those contributions made by our immigrant citizens seems especially important at a time when we are
hearing so many negative comments and statements made against allowing specific groups of immigrants to enter
the United States.
Please read the guidelines for awarding both the DAR Medal of Honor to U.S. citizens by birth and the Americanism
Medal awarded to our immigrant neighbors who have chosen citizenship in America.
This Chair is aware of one Chapter working on the Americanism award and another Chapter that is beginning this
process. This Chair is not aware of any Chapter working on the DAR Medal of Honor. The National Chair of Americanism has informed this Chair that we may have more than one award in each category for Ohio. We are not limited to just one.
So, at this special time of the year please look once again at these two very special awards and see if you have an
individual in your geographic area who fits the criteria. The process and forms are located on the national DAR web
site under Americanism. This Chair is ready to help you with these award applications.
Enjoy these two special holidays as we think about and count our many blessings.
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CDRC
(Chapter Development and Revitalization)
Submitted by Betsie Gricar Goad
betsieg77@gmail.com
For those of you who are still confused about Build-an-App, there is a short cut with information on the members website. Click
on the tab at the top of the Members webpage, "Member Resources." Under "Submitting an Application or Supplemental Application", click on the first item, "Build-an-App." There is a description and FAQ here to help you. Don't forget to save your application to your computer before you begin typing your prospective's information. You cannot type and save on the application
that opens for you because it is on the DAR server. You must save it to your computer. Close the original so you don't get confused and then open the document you saved. Now you can type the needed information. Use Build-an-App whenever possible
as it decreases the amount of time the Genies have to look at your information. If there are blanks on your application, try to
locate the information, especially the earlier generations. If you can't find information for a birth or death of your patriot or his/
her child to fill in a blank on Build-an-App, just add a cover letter stating you have further researched this information and have
been unable to find it. It is better to be pro-active than reactive with your applications. As the weather gets colder, hopefully
more ladies will be inside working on their computers to discover they could become members of NSDAR!
Special Projects Grants
Are you getting your grant application papers together to turn in for the December 31st
deadline? Remember, there are new forms to use. National will not accept
applications on the old forms. Please check the National website,
Special Projects Grants committee for the correct forms.
Please email me with any questions at beckyund@windstream.net
Becky Underhill, SPG State Chairman
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GUARDIAN TRUST FUND
CHAPTER CHALLENGE
The Ann Simpson Davis and Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapters are
challenging all Ohio chapters to make a donation to the Guardian
Trust Fund Campaign. Our chapters are fortunate enough to be
able to contribute $500 each to this campaign. We know that all
chapters are not able to match this amount but you are able to contribute something,
whether more or less, and have your chapter represented in this worthwhile endeavor.
The money needs to be sent to the NSDAR Development Office at NSDAR, 1776 D Street
NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303, accompanied by page 4 of the 2015 Donations and
Contributions Form (Dev-1003-DON.pdf) which is found in the National Information
Packet. As Uncle Sam says, “I Want You.” Help the Ohio Society reach our goal of
$300,000 in the Guardian Trust Fund Campaign. We want our State Regent, Sandy
McCann, to proudly walk on stage with her goal column overflowing.
NATIONAL DEFENSE
Terrorists, immigration, ‘keep them out’, ‘protect out borders’, ‘they might get in’!
Remember from history, prior to World War II, when Jews were fleeing Nazi Germany and the atrocities that
were happening? Ever heard of the ship SS St Louis? In 1939, the United States turned AWAY a passenger
ship full of Jewish refugees when it arrived in Florida; the United states sent the passengers back to Nazi Germany and certain death because ‘they’ were not ‘us’. Much like some people want to do to Syrian refugees
now.
There is a statue standing in New York harbor telling the world, not asking, not wavering or second guessing,
telling the world to, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses”
The Statue of Liberty doesn't say, “except from the following countries…” ; it says give me those who want to
breathe free, no matter from what country, no matter what horror or terror or atrocity or fascist regime they are trying to escape.
Our ancestors wanted to breathe free, and they risked everything to come to a new world, to gain that freedom. Oceans could
not stop our ancestors. Oceans (or walls) won’t be able to stop tomorrow’s new Americans.
The National Defense committee no longer has a letter to the editor contest, but that doesn’t mean you can’t voice your opinion, or write or email your elected representatives. Remember, only President General Lynn Forney Young speaks for DAR, but
ladies, you can speak your mind. Don’t be silent; we were once ‘them’, looking for a place where the government would be established on the “principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity”.
Share the freedom, with the world, that we take for granted. Don’t be afraid, remember, as it states in the American’s Creed: “it
is my (our) duty to love my (our) country; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against
all enemies. Terrorism is the enemy, not immigration.
Be a National Defense.
Have a Blessed Christmas and a prosperous 2016!
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Lagonda Chapter
Submitted by Leslie Arendt
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE MUSEUM EARNS COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
Pennsylvania House Museum, owned and operated by Lagonda Chapter DAR in Springfield, received a pleasant
surprise from the Community Beautification Committee (CBC) of Springfield, Ohio.
At the committee’s 50th anniversary program on Sunday, October 11, 2015, CBC president Marianne Nave presented the museum with a plaque for its longstanding contribution to the beautification of the city.
Linda Katon, Lagonda Chapter director, and Leslie Arendt, Vice Regent, accepted the special award on behalf of
Pennsylvania House Museum. They acknowledged both DAR and community volunteers whose efforts keep the
restored 1839 inn beautiful.
“The DAR is a lineage-based women’s service organization,” Ms. Arendt explained. “Our museum is run entirely
by volunteers. We’d like to thank Mrs. Nave and the Community Beautification Committee for their encouragement.”
Special thanks were also extended to Chris Trego of A & C Clippers, who volunteers his landscaping services, and
to the “HODARs” who frequently serve as able handymen.
“Coincidentally, October 11, 2015 is the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Daughters of the American Revolution,” Mrs. Katon stated. “As part of the celebration, our national society has showcased the difference that
DAR members make in their communities. We’re honored that the CBC has recognized one way our chapter is
making a positive contribution here in Springfield.”
“In the 1930s, the Pennsylvania House was an eyesore,” Ms. Arendt added. “It was about to be demolished when
Lagonda Chapter bought it.”
The beautiful old inn you see today stands, thanks to the dedication of Lagonda Chapter members—from the
founding ladies, who doffed their hats and gloves to scrub the floors, to today’s career women who make time to
serve as docents.
“Then and now, our members know that history is important and relevant to our communities,” said Ms. Arendt.
Visitors to the museum can enjoy three floors of furnished rooms representing the period 1840-1870. Docents lead
guided tours from the elegant dining room to the attic bedrooms where weary drovers bedded down for the night.
The museum’s myriad collections also include buttons, dolls, quilts, glassware, and costumes.
The Pennsylvania House Museum is open for tours 1 pm to 3 pm Saturday and Sunday, March through December,
except for holidays.
Groups may also schedule weekday tours.
For more information, visit
www.pennsylvaniahousemuseum.info; follow at www.facebook.com/pennsylvaniahousemuseum; or call (937) 3227668. Lagonda Chapter, DAR, may be contacted at www.lagondachapterdar.org.
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Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter
Submitted by Judy Fleming
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the 125 th Anniversary of its founding on
October 11, 2015. The National Society’s President General, Lynn Forney Young, declared October 11 th a National Day of Service to commemorate this milestone. DAR chapters and members were encouraged to perform acts of
community service as a way to celebrate the “quasquincentennial” of the NSDAR.
In response to her directions for celebrating this anniversary, the Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter planned two
major chapter projects and encouraged the membership to perform acts of service as individuals. Members delivered 41 hand-knitted laprobes to veterans in five area nursing homes on Sunday, October 11th. A laprobe was
also given to a cancer patient.
Then on Wednesday, October 15, chapter members met and assembled 60 “Mug Hugs.” A “Mug Hug” is a coffee
mug filled with small personal items and wrapped in holiday paper. They are intended as a “Thank You” for our
veterans’ service to our nation. The mugs will be delivered to the local veterans’ clinic to be given to our veterans
during the upcoming holiday season. The Elizabeth Sherman Reese members felt that celebrating this anniversary with acts of service benefiting our veterans was in keeping with the ideals of our founders and the traditions
of our chapter.
In April of 2015, the Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter, NSDAR, celebrated its 115 th Anniversary. The chapter is
proud to have been involved in many projects in the community through the years and is grateful to the community for its support.
Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter, NSDAR members surround a table
filled with “Mug Hugs” that they assembled.
L-R: Judy Fleming, Liz Baker, Mug Hug Chairman Pat Badgerow, Jay
Bahnsen, Eileen Beavers, Janet Mara, Nancy Wright, Marcia Kindig, Ada
Gutridge, and, not shown, Liz Bainter.
The Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, held a
gravemarking ceremony honoring chapter member Frances Stir Steube. The DAR member gravemarker was
placed at her gravesite in Carroll Cemetery and dedicated on November 8, 2015. She was a World War II veteran
who served in the United States Marine Corps, so it was appropriate and fitting to hold the dedication ceremony
on the Sunday preceding Veterans Day.
Frances passed away on April 11, 2014, after a life of public service as a teacher, Canal Winchester councilwoman, and involvement in numerous community activities that included co-founding the Canal Winchester Area Historical Society.
The Elizabeth Sherman Reese Chapter considers it an honor to have included her in the chapter’s membership
rolls.
L-R: Ruth Eberts (niece of Frances Steube), Pat Badgerow, Jean
Schmelzer, Janet Mara, Gail Heffner, Nancy Wright, Tammy Drobina, Ann
Kitzmiller, Jill Hawse, Eileen Beavers, and Judy Fleming
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Piqua-Lewis Boyer Chapter
Submitted by Annette Stewart
PIQUA-LEWIS BOYER DAR SERVES LOCAL VETERANS
The Piqua-Lewis Boyer DAR Chapter recently prepared
and served breakfast for local veterans in Troy at the Masonic Lodge building. The monthly event is sponsored by
the Miami Valley Veterans Museum. DAR members who
served were: Teri Okrutny, Jan Wise, Annette Stewart,
Sue Wackler, Patty Kaplan, Dee Smith, Lora Larck, Susan Miracle, Debbie Miller, Carol DeHart and Chair,
Becky Miller.
Nancy Kelsey, Bonnie Lair and Sandy
Miller also contributed donations. This is a small token
to give back to those who serve and have served for our freedom.
Special speaker was Robert Brundrett who served in Vietnam from 1972-1973 with the Navy Seabee's. Robert
has written a book titled "Vietnam On My Mind" which may be purchased for $20 and if purchased through the
Miami Valley Veterans Museum $5.00 goes toward the museum. The books can be purchased at the Miami Valley Veterans Museum as well as local book
stores. For information about the veterans museum call 332-8852 or
go to their website at www.theyshallnotbeforgotten.org. Free coffee
and donuts are offered the first Wednesday of the month for veterans. A display is also set up by the museum at The Mayflower in Troy
this month. Lora Larck and Brenda Cooper, DAR members from our
chapter, assist with the veterans museum.
Regent Debbie Miller
Speaker and Author
Robert Brundrett
Piqua-Lewis Boyer Chapter Officers with new members.
L-R: Shannon Schafer, new members Daryla Young,
Tamy Laughman, and Carol Dehart and Debbie Miller,
Regent.
Debbie Miller recognizing Becky
Miller for 30 years of DAR service.
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Rebecca Galloway Chapter
Submitted by Barbara Arnold
Steeped in the history of Ohio pioneer Simon Kenton, the Rebecca Galloway Chapter DAR
opened its 2015 program acknowledging the 125th anniversary of the DAR’s founding with a
buffet luncheon at the historic Simon Kenton Inn. Twelve members were seated in the parlor
with special anniversary table favors, napkins, and floral centerpiece (from Hollon’s Flowers)
as Vice Regent Carol DeVore called the meeting to order shortly after 1:00 pm.
Barbara Rollins was welcomed back and thanked for her service to DAR. The first order of business was the
installation of Carol as Regent and the election of Teri Linden as Vice Regent by Marti Riddle. Teri Linden then
conducted the DAR ritual.
Marti Riddle then installed our newest member Ann Mattox Cuellar (947876) after a lengthy research. Her
Revolutionary War Patriot was Ambrose Clark.
At this time we paused for our delicious buffet lunch. We enjoyed a tossed green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, chicken salad croissants (lettuce, tomato and pickle were available), and a delicious vegetable beef
soup. At the table water, soda and coffee were drunk, and we could choose pumpkin pie with whipped cream,
brownies, or cheese cake for dessert. A most delightful lunch!
Teri Linden provided part of our special anniversary celebration by relating the history of DAR’s origin by Caroline Harrison, the wife of then President Benjamin Harrison, and her mission to create a permanent home for
the society in the nation’s capital. Marti Riddle continued the celebration with a reading from two original journals by organizing Regent Mrs. Charles J. Meadows. Her journals were written in the first person as if Rebecca
Galloway herself had composed the information. The journals included the organizing date of February 1, 1971
and the lengthy efforts to name the chapter, install the first officers and get TO WORK.
Colonel Groghan Chapter
Submitted by Nancy Willis
The Colonel George Croghan Chapter, NSDAR was challenged to offer service again along with other Northwest Ohio DAR chapters. Word came down the line, that DAR chapters were sewing reusable feminine hygiene
pads for the girls in Haiti. The Feminine Pad Palozza Project is in collaboration with the non-profit group Mission Possible who operates Christian Schools and training centers in Haiti. A mission trip to Haiti with delivery
of hygiene items was planned for February 2016 so the work needed to get done.
Under the leadership of member, Deb Huffman, who made ten practice pads right away, the chapter quickly
planned a day to cut and sew at the Chapter house to see how many pads could be made. Members donated
fabric and money to purchase necessary materials and five sewing machines ready to stitch the flannel pads.
When the sewing operations stopped, 87 pads in varying colors and patterns were the result of the member efforts. We hope other chapters had the same success, if not better, to help make an impact on those less fortunate.
Nancy Whipple
Mary Ann Laubner and Deb Huffman,
Project Chairman
Anita Gribble, Sandy Zenser, Lynne Russell,
Deb Huffman, Nancy Whipple, Mary Robinson,
and Maryanne Laubner
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Canton Chapter
Submitted by Joy Dingman
In observance of Veterans Day and the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Canton Chapter honored five local
Vietnam-era veterans, one posthumously, for their valor, service and sacrifice at our meeting on November 4th.
Vice Regent Joanne Malene presented certificates of recognition to the veterans: Morris M. Dingman (U.S. Army
Specialist 4th class), Frederick L. Elsass (U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt.), Samuel A. Malene (U.S. Navy Captain), and David A. Upole (U.S. Army Private), as well as to Chapter member Judith Tritt for her late sister, Lt.
Sharon Lane of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, who was killed by direct enemy fire in Vietnam in 1969. Not present
but also recognized was our member Dorothy Killian's brother Roger Counts, a U.S. Air Force veteran who
flew 101 missions in 180 days in Vietnam.
Our featured speaker, Melissa Seibert of the Serving Area Military Veterans and Widows (SAM) Center in
Massillon, presented each veteran with a gift in thanks for their service.
The National Society has partnered with the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Committee, established by Congress in 2008 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War for their
service on behalf of the United States, and to thank and honor the families of these
veterans. More information about the Committee is available at
www.vietnamwar50th.com.
L-R: Canton Chapter Regent Kay Upole, Melissa Seibert of the SAM Center in Massillon, U.S.
Navy veteran Samuel Malene, U.S. Army veteran Morris Dingman, Judith Tritt (sister of the
late Army nurse Sharon Lane), U.S. Air Force veteran Frederick Elsass, Vice Regent Joanne
Malene and U.S. Army veteran David Upole.
Nathaniel Massie Chapter
Submitted by Helen Norris
Nathaniel Massie Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its
meeting at Tyler United Methodist Church November 4th where they honored
seven World War II veterans with lunch, goody bags and certificates. Each veteran was asked to give his branch of service and a brief description of his duties during the war. The program was presented by Park Ranger Bruce Lombardo from the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. This park is one of
three nominations in Ohio on the tentative list to become part of the World
Heritage Program, meaning it would be recognized along with other cultural
icons such as the Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Giza, as well as
Stonehenge. Goody bags and certificates were delivered to WWII veterans
who could not attend the meeting.
Registrar Joanne Poole announced the chapter now has 106
members.
Seven DAR members participated in the Veteran’s Parade
held at the VA on November 7th. They are L-R: Dee Hathaway, Marilyn Burchwell, LaVersa Motes, Cheryl Bircher,
Helen Norris, and Connie Meyer. Riding in the wagon representing Vietnam Veterans is Denny Norris and member Sandie Haas.
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Fort Industry Chapter
Submitted by Bev St. Clair
The Fort Industry Chapter recently presented Alice Lemle, a Toledo music teacher, with its 2015 Community Service Award. As part of a Veterans' Day celebration that continues for almost a month, she covers a wall in her school with photos of veterans brought in by students. She also presents a ceremony for area veterans, and her students sing patriotic songs and present letters of appreciation to
the veterans. The chapter also recognized Alice's volunteer efforts outside of her
duties as a music teacher. She and her students raised money for Honor Flight
and regularly attended the late-night returning Honor Flight trips back from
Washington, DC.
Alice is also passionate about the the Purple Heart. In addition to being the recipient of the Community Service
Award, at the most recent chapter meeting, she was also the speaker. She gave a brief history of the Purple
Heart medal, and how it began as the Badge of Military Merit, created by George Washington. For her untiring
support of veterans, Alice was recognized last year by the National Ladies Auxiliary of the Military Order of the
Purple Heart when she received the Martha Washington Award.
In honor of Veterans Day our chapter collected socks, gloves, hats, and toiletry
items which were taken to the Toledo Veterans Adminstration Office to be distributed to the homeless veterans in our local area.
Two of our new members, Bev Doty and Debra Carman. were welcomed into our
chapter after taking the Oath of Membership at our November meeting. L-R: Bev
Doty, Chaplain Sheri Bannister, Debra Carman, and Regent Brigitte David.
Oxford Caroline Scott Chapter
Submitted by Susan Moore
The Oxford Caroline Scott Chapter had the privilege of honoring eight veterans at our
November meeting. After a program by John Buckholtz about his days in Vietnam each
veteran told the members what branch of the service they were in and where and when
they served. Each was presented with a certificate and a flag pin. We had representatives
from every branch and veterans who served from Korea, Cuban missile crisis, and Vietnam. After a brief meeting we gathered for a social time with refreshments and wonderful conversations with these heroes.
Jane Washington Chapter
Submitted by Marilyn Stinehart
DAR SERVICE PROJECT
The Jane Washington Chapter met November 12th and assembled 20 Christmas Gift
Bags for Veterans residing at the Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria, Ohio.
Veteran Mrs. Susan Fruth
(seated on the left) has been
a member of the NSDAR for
75 years!
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Fort Greene Ville Chapter
Submitted by Debbie Nisonger
Garst Celebrates Uniform Donation with “A Night at the Garst Canteen”
On Saturday, November 7, Garst Museum rocked to the Big Band sound. The museum
has received a donation of the World War II Army uniforms of Robert L. Niswonger Sr.
and his wife, Agnes Carpenter Niswonger. Agnes played trombone in the Army Band,
making the band music of that era appropriate.
Robert was born in Darke County and Agnes in nearby Randolph County, Indiana. As a
young girl, Agnes and two of her sisters performed as the Carpenter Trio. She later was
a member and director of the Sweet Adelines in Greenville.
Robert served as an infantryman in the Pacific. Agnes served in the Army as a WAC,
playing in the Army Band. The two were married at the base chapel at Fort Oglethorpe
in Georgia on December 29, 1944. The reception was held at the mess hall. Agnes was
given away by fellow WAC Miss Alice Lee, the French horn player from the Army Band.
Their son recently donated these uniforms to the Garst
Museum for display in Keepers of Freedom, the military
exhibit. The temporary exhibit will be unveiled at the November 7 program. The new exhibit will consist of the uniforms, photographs, and newspaper clippings.
After a short introduction and explanation of the exhibit, the Swing Era Big Band
and Beyond performed for an hour and a half. A dancing area was provided as
well as refreshments by the Fort Greene Ville Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. The chapter presented a “wedding cake” with the Niswongers’ World War II era wedding
picture to Niswongers’ son and daughter.
Team Fort Greene Ville DAR participated in the 2015 DAV 5K in Cincinnati
Team Fort Greene Ville DAR participated in the 2015 DAV 5K in Cincinnati Saturday. Our team raised over $150 to be donated to Disabled American Veterans. So far
over $117,000 has been raised for the Cincinnati 5K. We would like to thank active
duty Air Force SSgt Bryan Inman and A1C Adam Hdock for being a part of our team.
Team members were DAR Chapter Officers: Mary Jane Dietrich, Debbie Nisonger,
Chris Nehring, Helen Wright and Taylor Nehring along with HoDAR and Vietnam
Veteran Don Dietrich, Jeff Nisonger, Stacey Nisonger, Alexa Nisonger, Abby Nisonger,
and Kali Maloney.
L to R: Stacey Nisonger, Abby Nisonger, Chris Nehring, Kali Maloney, Mary Jane Dietrich and Don Dietrich.
Veterans Parade in Greenville
Fort Greene Ville Chapter DAR escorted 14 Vietnam era Veterans in the annual
Veterans Parade on November 11. The parade unit honored Vietnam era Veterans. The DAR chapter and members of the VFW Post 7262 Ladies Aux. lead the
Vietnam parade unit with a DAR chapter banner along with two Veterans carrying the chapter's United States of America Vietnam War 50th Commemoration
Banner. Vietnam Veteran Terry Clark provided transportation in his antique fire
truck to those Vietnam Veterans that preferred to ride rather than walk.
Fort Greene Ville Chapter donated to the Darke County Veteran Services.
The chapter donated $200 in soap, shampoo, razors, deodorant, clothes detergent,
dish detergent, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and toilet paper. Along with that, many
Fort GreeneVille Chapter members donated travel size soap, shower gel, shampoo,
toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, conditioner, dental floss, mouthwash, antibacterial,
shaving cream, chapstick and hairbrushes and combs.
L-R: Helen Wright, Chris Nehring and Darke County Veteran Services Department Head Thomas Pitman.
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Whetstone Chapter
Submitted by Kathleen Putnam Grinch
The Whetstone Chapter celebrated their 60th Anniversary Friday, November 6, 2015 with a luncheon at the
Brookside Golf and Country Club in Columbus, Ohio. State Regent Sandy McCann, Honorary State Regents
Katherine Colburn, Patsy Gaines, and Sharlene Shoaf, State Vice Regent Nancy Wright, State Chaplain Robin Rose, SE Director Donna Murdock, and many other state officers as well as regents and members joined the
celebration. Highlights of the luncheon included Sandy McCann’s inspiring talk on the strength and resolve
of Ohio daughters, past and present; the honoring of Gretchen Crawford, past Whetstone Regent, with an engraved ex-regent pin; and the honoring of Marjorie Knight, Past State Historian and Past Whetstone Regent,
with a framed certificate for her many DAR accomplishments over her 56-year membership. Our sincerest
thanks are extended to all whose attendance blessed our gathering.
History of the Whetstone DAR Chapter
Mrs. J. Boyd Davis, Founder
The Whetstone Chapter was organized November 11, 1955 by a group of women living in Clintonville. Active
members of the Clintonville Woman’s Club, the founders became interested in service to America through the
DAR. The chapter is named for the Whetstone River, now called by its original Native American name the
Olentangy River, which runs through Clintonville where most of the founding daughters lived. The Whetstone Chapter birthed two additional chapters in the Columbus area, the Worthington Chapter and the Mathias Ridenour Chapter.
Having supplied two State Regents, two Historian Generals, a Vice President General, and a State Historian,
Whetstone is proud to have had leadership roles at the state and national level. Three Whetstone junior
members have won OSDAR Outstanding Junior. In addition, our closely supported C.A.R. Society, founded in
1957, has supplied nine state C.A.R. presidents and three senior state C.A.R. presidents.
Whetstone has a rich and fruitful history of service to America that embodies the state theme Love, Loyalty,
Friendship: “Love of Country, Loyalty to the Objectives of DAR, and Friendship with Daughters Everywhere.”
L-R: Gretchen Crawford, Katherine
Colburn, and Sandra McCann
Cathy Wimer (Hostess Coordinator), Ellen Hitch (Past Regent, Treasurer), Ann Wittmer (Past Regent, Director), Sandy McCann (State Regent), Kathleen Grinch (Regent), Katherine Colburn (Past Historian General,
Honorary State Regent, Past Vice President General, Past Regent), and Gretchen Crawford (Past Regent, Vice
Regent).
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Nathan Perry Chapter
Submitted by Mary Jane Burger
The Nathan Perry Chapter Lorain, Ohio commemorated Veteran’s Day by attending services held at Black River Landing, Lorain. Several servicemen and also the Mayor of Lorain spoke. Services were concluded with a 21
gun salute.
On November 12th members attended the grand opening of Valor Home.
Valor Home Lorain County provides transitional housing for homeless veterans. Guest speaker was Susan Fuehrer, Director of the Louis Stokes
Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Our regular chapter meeting was held on November 14 th. We enjoyed touring Moore House in Lorain. This was the home of Mayor and Mrs. Moore
and their three daughters during the 1920s. It has been restored to reflect
that time period and is filled with beautiful artifacts.
On November 20th chapter members were fortunate to be able to
participate in a Naturalization Ceremony at the Federal Courthouse in Cleveland. We were delighted to welcome 76 new citizens by giving them American flags and warm congratulations.
Jared Mansfield Chapter
Submitted by Pat Jennings
Eight members of the Jared Mansfield Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, participated in the
Mansfield Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2015. Commander of the Richland County Joint Veterans
Council, Joan Wyatt, presided over the Veterans Day Program. Mrs. Wyatt is also the Jared Mansfield Chapter
Service for Veterans Chairman.
Member Janet Grogoza introduced the Wreath Presentations and Regent Gail Adams presented the wreath for
the Jared Mansfield Chapter. Member Pat James-Hasser, who is also the Chef De Garre of the Richland Co.
Voitures # 20, 40 & 8, was part of the 40 & 8 Boxcar who fired 11 volleys, one per minute before the start of the
program.
Members participating in the Veterans Day program were Joan Wyatt, Regent Gail Adams, Janet Grogoza,
Laverne Piatt, Joyce Vanatter, Camilla Perrill, Pat James-Hasser and Pat Jennings.
L-R: Regent Gail Adams, Laverne Piatt, Camilla Perrill, Joan Wyatt, Joyce
Vanatter and Pat Jennings. Missing from the picture is Janet Grogoza and Pat
James-Hasser.
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Martha Devotion Huntington Chapter
Submitted by Doris Gorgas
Martha Devotion Huntington Chapter Observes Veterans Week
The regular chapter meeting in November had the program, ”Women in Vietnam” presented by Mary Kay Wilson, Recording Secretary. It chronicled the variety of services by women from “Donut Dollies” to the nurses
serving in field hospitals during the conflict. Mary Kay’s older sister was an Army nurse serving in Vietnam,
who later attained the rank of Captain in the US Army.
Two members of the chapter located the coordinates and the marker of a War of 1812 veteran in the Birmingham Cemetery in Erie County. The chapter members then attended the Memorial Service and Committal Service for US Army Sergeant Dean Chaney, a POW/MIA who died in 1951 in a Korean prison camp. His death
was verified by returning POW’s when they were repatriated at the war’s end. Sergeant Chaney’s remains
were identified in July 2015 and his Memorial Service and Committal service were attended by several Veterans organizations, plus a motorcycle escort to the cemetery located outside Bloomville in Seneca County, Ohio.
Many citizens stood respectfully as the processional passed by and many US flags marked the way to the cemetery. Sergeant Chaney was the uncle of Chapter Vice Regent, Nancy Chaney McGrew. Nancy was in attendance with several family members.
Six chapter members and two HODARs attended the annual appreciation dinner
hosted by the Fulton House, a halfway house for homeless veterans. Regent Vicky
Heineck and Chaplain Cheryl Distin were awarded the 2015 Partners in Mission
Award for their services in fund raising for Fulton House. Registrar Doris Gorgas
was recognized as the originator of the ongoing Veterans project which began in
2013 by her church, Bay Presbyterian Church of Bay Village, Ohio All the chapter
members filled a car trunk with paper products for the house. The chapter will also
provide their annual Christmas dinner for 22 resident veterans at the close of 2015.
Pictured at the dinner L-R: Doris Gorgas, Registrar, Nancy McGrew, Vice Regent, Mary Kay Wilson, Recording
Secretary, HODAR John Distin, Cheryl Distin, Chaplain, Vicky Heineck, Regent and DAR Schools Chairman,
Ann DeWerth. Photo taken by HODAR Tom Gorgas.
Ripley-Lieutenant Byrd Chapter
Submitted by Vickie Carrington
Members of the Ripley-Lieutenant Byrd Chapter spent the morning of November 11 th
placing flags on the memorial of the only Vietnam soldier from Ripley killed in Vietnam
and deceased veterans’ graves at one of the local cemeteries. The afternoon of Veterans’
Day was spent at Ohio Valley Manor Nursing and Rehab center with 17 of the resident
veterans and other residents and family members! The Activities Department was very
gracious in allowing us the opportunity to honor these brave men and women. They had
the “good linens” out on the tables and Yankee-Doodle hats on each table. They had
even purchased medals for each of the veterans. We provided our special certificates,
flags, and music. We sang several patriotic songs, recited the
Pledge of Allegiance and thanked
each veteran. The veterans had a
great time (and are still talking
about it two weeks later) and the
members were blessed to be in the
presence of such wonderful people!
Sometimes we think ‘it wasn’t much’
– but to these veterans – it was
GREAT!
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Commodore Preble Chapter
Submitted by Linda S. Lawson Coleman
A Salute to Our Veterans !!
Our chapter collaborated with the Preble County Public library for a
month over Veterans Day. We, as Commemorative Vietnam Partners,
displayed a glass enclosed table in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the
Vietnam War.
As a part of the Rotary Club’s Veterans Day meeting, Barbara
“Cookie” Young was invited to give
a speech about the DAR. She told of
our beginning, history, and about
Commodore Preble, our namesake of our chapter. The gentlemen were
particularly interested in the stories of Commodore Preble as a navy man
and the early streets of Eaton, our county seat of Preble County, being
named after many of his comrades. Of course, in those days arguments
were settled by duels and we have an intersection named after two Captains, Barron and Decatur, whose duel between them resulted in Decatur’s
death. Veterans from several wars spoke of their experiences at the same
meeting.
Mathias Ridenour Chapter
Submitted by Ann Federer and Annie Tasker
Progressive Insurance Company held a "Keys to Progress Event" in Columbus and gave away two cars to two
deserving veterans. Annie Tasker, a member of The Mathias Ridenour Chapter and Progressive employee, presented the veterans with gas cards provided by our Chapter. Annie spoke to the audience and employees about
DAR, our Chapter, Mission Statement, The Daughters' Pledge, and current and past activities toward these
efforts. The veterans were moved to tears.
One veteran is Jesse Hart, age 27, married with two children. Jesse served in the Army from July 2008December 2013 and was medically discharged in 2013. His previous vehicle was out of commission making it
hard to get to work, school, medical appointments and family outings. This vehicle had a huge impact on his
family.
Mario Whitney served in both the Marines and now in the Army National Guard. He was
deployed to Afghanistan in 2005 and upon returning to the states joined the National
Guard. He was deployed to Iraq in 2009. After his deployments he developed PTSD. He
is currently working at the Veterans Hospital helping other vets.
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Ann Simpson Davis Chapter
Submitted by Lorena Long
Ann Simpson Davis Chapter held their Salute to Vietnam Veterans Luncheon on November 14, 2015 at the Holiday Inn in Worthington. Our meeting opened with our American Flag, DAR Flag and Commemorative Vietnam
Flags being posted. The Chaplain, Kathy Waller, read the impressive Missing Man Poem which she demonstrated on a round table. Our flag minute was about the POW Flag and the National Defense Report told the
History of Veterans Day.
Our speaker, Major General Edward J. Mechenbier, USAF Ret. told of being shot down on his 113th combat
mission, his 80th over North Vietnam and his nearly six years as a POW. His power point presentation showed
some of the many airplanes he flew in his over forty years of aviation service including the Soviet MiG -29. He
showed his children and a spouse, all of whom are in the military and his beloved Corvette with a drawing of his
plane on the hood. His story is told in Life on a Five Dollar Bet. We honored three other Vietnam veterans, William “Bill” Richards of the Navy who is responsible for over 4000 Honor flights from Columbus and a 2015 inductee in the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame; William “Bill” McGill of the 127 Wolfhounds, a classic car restorer
and Carl J. Long of the Army, who spends his time volunteering for community events. All were presented with
lapel pins, certificates, the story behind the pin and a proclamation from President Barack Obama. They were
our honored guests along with John Shary of the Army, Retired.
General Mechenbier was presented the DAR Challenge Coin and a donation was made in his name to Wounded
Warriors. Our collection for homeless veterans yielded 211 coats, shoes, gloves, hats, and underwear plus 48
toiletries. We also gave another $100. for purchasing more items at a discount. There were also 14,600 grocery
coupons for current soldiers this month. Our 78 Holiday cards created last month will be distributed through
VFW Post 4931 in Hilliard at their Holiday party for Homeless Veterans and families.
General Edward and Master Sgt. Deb Mechenbier, U.S. Air Force, Ret. were honored with the Flag Award.
They have a huge flag pole which is illuminated at night and flies the American Flag twenty-four hours a day.
Mrs. Mechenbier, a master gardener, has flowers around the pole and all over the yard, enhancing the overall
look.
We initiated two new members, Lisa McClatchy and her girlfriend from childhood, Sarah Roesch.
Our regent, Lorena Long, ended with the closing thoughts, “May no soldier go unloved, May no soldier walk
alone, May no soldier be forgotten, until they all come home.”
L-R: Lorena Long; Carl J. Long, Army;
William “Bill” Edwards. Navy; and
Major General Edward J. Mchenbier, Air Force
Lorena Long and Major General
Edward J. Mechenvier, Air Force
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Joel Frost Chapter
Submitted by Ronda Garbin
The Joel Frost Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met November 14, 2015
at the Antwerp Historic Depot. They are shown here with the toys they donated for the Christmas for Kids
campaign of Hicksville.
The Antwerp Village Administrator, Sara Keeran, provided a guided tour of the lovingly restored depot building
at 503 W. River Street in Antwerp, Ohio. The restoration was funded by a grant from the Transportation Department and much of the work was done by Birchwood Construction of Defiance. The beadboard from the office and lobby area is replicated throughout the cargo area creating a generous and comfortable area for meetings of up to 10 or 20 people although the max capacity is much higher. The site incorporates some of the artifacts from the collection of Otto E. Ehrhart incased in glass displays. Some of the other highlights include an
original oil-burning street lantern from the town, a cargo wagon, custom benches, and a pot-belly stove. The
village of Antwerp is very proud of their depot!
Front Row – Linda Snider, Judy Ray, Marilyn Smith, Gladys Donson,
Roena Bayes
Second Row – Ronda Garbin, Lana Johns, Sandy Brown, Donna Smith
Governor Othniel Looker Chapter
Submitted by Darlene West
The Governor Othniel Looker Chapter of Harrison, Ohio, is honored to announce that it has been invited to hold
a seat on the Board of Management of the Harrison-Symmes Foundation. This Foundation serves as the
‘guardian’ of the President William Henry Harrison Tomb and Memorial Site. The Chapter joins a distinguished group of community leaders, current and past Municipal Judges, Ohio State legislators, and the Ohio
History Connection in maintaining the grounds and preserving the history of our ninth president and his contributions to our country. Serving as our representative will by Marty Fryman. Bev Meyers, a Governor Othniel
Looker Chapter member, is one of the founding members of the Harrison-Symmes Foundation and continues to
serve as a leader of this organization. The members of the Governor Othniel Looker Chapter are dedicated to
keeping this presidential site a symbol of respect for our past, a place to educate our community of our rich heritage, and an inspiring landmark that will serve as a point of inspiration for our future.
The photo shows the Chapter members involved in one of their first activities…….preparing the William Henry
Harrison Tomb for the winter. Pictured are Marty Fryman, Carol Landwehr, Barbara Marbut, and Karen
Klaene.
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Akron Chapter
Submitted by Jill Sutton Filo
In remembrance of Veterans Day, Regent Christina Haas welcomed her former student and guest speaker, Eric
Mansfield. Eric is a retired Major with Ohio Army National Guard, Emmy award winning news anchor-reporter,
now Kent State University’s executive director of media public relations. He outlined his parallel 20-year military
-journalist career, which included duty in Iraq, Kuwait, Central America, Hurricane Katrina and Lucasville Prison riots. Eric successfully organized “Mitts for Military” which provided donated baseball mitts, balls and bats for
US troops in Iraq/Afghanistan. He also emphasized the importance of receiving care packages and thoughtful letters from stateside. Although being involved in both service and career kept him away from home and his family,
he was grateful for his military experience and discipline.
During the chapter business meeting, Regent Christina Haas thanked members and friends for more than 1200
signed holiday cards, of which 759 were sent to Red Cross’ Holiday for Heroes, the remainder going to Wade Park
Veterans’ Hospital. Also mentioned was the deadline for purchasing wreaths from Wreaths Across America and
details for December’s placing wreaths at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Christina spoke about
meeting Cuyahoga Falls Chapter Regent Martha Slanta and Cuyahoga Portage Chapter Regent Angie Klatik at
Valor Home of Summit County, a transitional housing facility for homeless veterans for October 11 th, DAR National Day of Service. Akron Chapter donated 78 rolls of paper towels and 34.5 pounds of coffee!
Chapter member Peggy Whitcomb, a Veteran US Naval Reserve Chaplain’s Assistant, spoke about her sponsorship of the October 29th Regal Montrose Cinema screening of “Project 22,” a documentary raising awareness of
the more than 22 Veteran suicides occurring daily in the US. She wanted to help her husband’s fellow Marines
and stated, “This film is not just about the war in Iraq and Afghanistan; I believe it has a message that touched
men and women who have served in all wars.”
L-R: Eric Mansfield, Christina Haas
L-R: Christina Haas, Angie Klatik, Martha Slanta
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