The Bugle Call 1 Devoted to the Interests of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Series 2014-2015 Barberton, OH Spring-Summer NO. 3 Bartlett Kelley Circle #135 Illinois Under National Now Instituted! On May 17, 2015, National President Judy Rock, Past National President & National Historian Lynne Bury, National Registrar Ray Ann Alt, National Secretary Elizabeth Rock and Bugle Call Editor Madeline Rock, traveled to the Bolingbrook County Club to Institute the Bartlett Kelley Circle #135 Circle under National. Sister Shari Kelley Worrell has only been a member at large since October 2014, but began forming the Circle and thereby revitalized the Land of Lincoln in the short span of 6 months. Shari and the wonderful Officers Elected, have now gained 52 new members for the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, and filled all of those Circle offices from Sr. Vice to Librarian and Guard. The Circle has already made plans to work on several projects and will continue to gain more members. You can follow their progress on their new facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ BartlettKelley Please be sure to read about Bartlett Kelley on page 5. Officers include Shari Kelley Worrell, Jane Schleiner, Erin Mongelli, Kim Nagy, Sandy Zeles, Margaret Sopp, Sue Erlick, Lisa Rottenburg, Jan Price, Linda Bedard, Mary Dammann, Sunny Hayes, Suzanna Rawlins, & Carol Jacobs
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Devoted to the Interests of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Series 2014-2015 Barberton, OH Spring-Summer NO. 3
Bartlett Kelley Circle #135 Illinois Under National Now Instituted! On May 17, 2015, National President Judy Rock, Past National President & National Historian Lynne Bury, National Registrar Ray Ann Alt, National Secretary Elizabeth Rock and Bugle Call Editor Madeline Rock, traveled to the Bolingbrook County Club to Institute the Bartlett Kelley Circle #135 Circle under National. Sister Shari Kelley Worrell has only been a member at large since October 2014, but began forming the Circle and thereby revitalized the Land of Lincoln in the short
span of 6 months. Shari and the wonderful Officers Elected, have now gained 52 new members for the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, and filled all of those Circle offices from Sr. Vice to Librarian and Guard. The Circle has already made plans to work on several projects and will continue to gain more members. You can follow their progress on their new facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BartlettKelley Please be sure to read about Bartlett Kelley on page 5.
Officers include Shari Kelley Worrell, Jane Schleiner, Erin Mongelli, Kim Nagy, Sandy Zeles, Margaret Sopp, Sue Erlick, Lisa Rottenburg, Jan Price, Linda Bedard, Mary Dammann, Sunny Hayes, Suzanna Rawlins, &
Carol Jacobs
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NATIONAL OFFICERS 2014-2015
President Judy Rock 36829 Main St. New Baltimore, MI 48047 586-725-6005 [email protected] Sr. Vice Mary May 506 Chapel Dr, Ellwood City, PA 16117 724-714-3214 Jr. Vice PNP Phyllis Houston 5070 SW 163rd St Aloha, OR 97007 503-649-2389 [email protected] Treasurer Carolyn Agosto 4710 Eby St. Merriam, KS 66203 913-709-4308 [email protected] National Secretary Elizabeth Rock 68 W. Marion St. Doylestown, OH 44230 330-855-4251 [email protected] Chaplain Janice Corfman 9057 State Route #83, Holmesville, OH 44633 330-279-4393 Patriotic Instructor Dorothy Frye Walker 436 Upper Svc Rd. Hookstown, PA 15050 724-573-4420 [email protected] Historian PNP Lynne Bury 10095 Wadsworth Rd. Marshallville, OH 44645 330-855-4251 [email protected] Registrar Ray Ann Alt 14670 Township Rd 136, Bellvue, OH 44811 [email protected] Editor of Bugle Call Madeline Rock 68 W. Marion St. Doylestown, OH 44230 [email protected]
Deadlines for Bugle Call Submissions: September 15, 2014
Ladies, please make note of our updated website: http://suvcw.org/LGAR/Home.html
Find Membership Applications, all required forms for the year and
the National Brochure to download and print. If you have something that you would like to have on the website
(a project, correction, article, meeting dates etc.) please let the webmaster know.
Reminder: Per Capita is now paid to National by Departments & Circles under National
ONCE A YEAR. Per Capita is due May 15, 2015
A $25 Late Fee will be charged after the 15th and billed to your Dept. or Circle under
National. All Departments & Circles under National were sent all forms for the year at the beginning of 2015. All copies are on the website news &
events page.
Supplies can be ordered from the National Treasurer Please make checks payable to “National Organization, LGAR”
The National Brochure is currently available for the cost of shipping, contact Carolyn today for a price quote! Please distribute them to your local libraries, historical societies, American Legion Halls, and anyplace you can think of to gain
new members. Be sure to put your name and contact info on the back of the brochure. You can also download the National Brochure from our Website & print for yourself.
Purchase our revised By-Laws...many changes that affect our entire membership Now Available $3.00
QUARTERS FOR HEADQUARTERS
Dona ons will serve our HQ in a myriad of ways. Much work has begun to
preserve our ar facts and will con nue for several years to come. We also are
required to have our room insured for our contents. Do your part and assist
with our HQ Museum Room.
Please make your checks payable to
“LGAR Na onal” and put “Quarters for HQ” in the memo line. Dona ons should be mailed to: Elizabeth Rock, 68 W. Marion St. Doylestown, OH 44230
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National Headquarters Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic 36829 Main St. New Baltimore, MI 48047
General Orders No. 3, 2014-2015 1. The first thing I
wish to address is our IRS standing. We are a 501c1 nonprofit organization, chartered by congress. This is no longer being done and that is why there is confusion as to whether you need to get a 501c3 or not. We do not need to file for any other nonprofit status. DO NOT LET ANYONE TELL YOU THAT YOU NEED TO HAVE A 501c3. There is no need to file any financial forms with the IRS. The president files an organization report every year and that is all that is necessary. If you insist on obtaining your own tax exempt number you will be released from the national organization as this will cause conflict. Please, if you have started this process STOP IT NOW. Thank you.
2. Are you preparing for our National Convention to be held at our Headquarters in August? It is not too early to start. There are great things in store for you this year.
3. The new Constitution/By-laws is being printed at this time. Some will be available at Convention, after that it will be printed on an as needed basis.
4. Per Capita taxes are now past due. If your department has not filed them you will now owe a $25.00 late penalty. Get them in immediately. These are the funds we use to run the organization.
5. Be sure to encourage those in your Circle/Department that may be going through a situation and contact those who are ill. My condolences to any who have lost loved ones and well wishes for those of you that are ill.
Looking forward to seeing you in Sandusky Ohio in August!
In FC&L Judy
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YOUR PRESIDENT’S TRAVEL
I spent a great holiday season with family and friends. In February I was on my way to Washington DC for the Lincoln Birthday Celebration. It was cold but not frigid and the sun was shining brightly. I always enjoy this
celebration as I connect with those I haven’t seen in a while and we share what we have been doing.
March found me at the Michigan Department Convention. Michigan is always great fun. They really know how to throw a party. Look forward to 2017 as the National will be in Michigan. The Saturday entertainment had them dancing in the isles, literally.
April was a trip to Springfield for the Lincoln Death Day ceremonies. It was the best weather we have had for this event in a while. The sun shone beautifully on the flags as they were marched into the gravesite. The event was well attended by Allied Orders and the general public,
At the end of April I took part in the Lincoln funeral procession in Cleveland. Sad to say this was not a very well attended event by public or our own orders. It was a very nice event with the horse drawn period hearse with a flag draped casket. A very somber occasion which included the original funeral dirge.
In May I enjoyed a lovely Mothers Day with two of my sons, grandsons and a daughter-in-law. The boys made a beautiful grilled steak, corn on the cob, German potato salad and grilled asparagus. It was yummy . On the 17th of May National officers Elizabeth Rock, Madeline Rock. Lynne Bury, Ray Ann Alt and myself traveled to Joliet IL to install a new 52member circle. This circle was formed in about 3 months from beginning to installation, so you see ladies with a little determination new member recruitment is possible. We are very happy to welcome the Bartlett Kelly Circle #135 into the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Inc.
My next adventure will be back to Washington DC for Memorial Day Ceremony at the tomb of the unknown Civil War Soldier.
In FC&L, Judy
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HOW DO I DO THIS! Many inquires have been presented regarding what kind of organization the Ladies of the Grand Army Republic actually is …
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Inc., (LGAR) is a
CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED, NONPROFIT, CHAIRITABLE
Organization.
The LGAR was awarded this prestigious status on June 17, 1959 through Public Law 86-47 of the 86th Congress of the United States of America. This information was updated years later and incorporated into the US Code Title 36 Section 1301. This is our verification of our Congressional Charter. Under the US CODE Title 26, the LGAR is a 501c1 corporation. There is no reason that your circle or department would ever need to file for a 501c3 status, and in fact doing so could potentially jeopardize the 501c1 status that the national organization currently holds. Many of you are concerned about ramifications with the IRS and you may rest assured that according to IRS Publication 557, Feb 2015, Page 68, Organization Reference Chart the LGAR is EXEMPT from income tax filing. There is absolutely no reason for any reporting to the Internal Revenue Service or your State Revenue Office. All reports of activity should be filed through the channels established by the National Organization. (REPORTS OF ACTIVITY) This Chart also references our CHARITABLE status as long as contributions received are for public purposes. Many of you are also concerned that many businesses will not donate to your circle for projects because of the lack of a 501c3 status. This is simply because the business wants an easy way to manage their donation process and yes ladies we will be making them do some thinking. When you go to solicit for a donation, go with all information necessary to prove the LGAR is a CHAIRITABLE organization. That could simply be a copy of this article in the organizational newsletter for some, but others may want more information. The information is available by request from the LGAR National Accountant ([email protected]) or the LGAR National Secretary ([email protected]). Lastly, there may be issues regarding the opening of new accounts at your bank or if you are changing banks. The same things apply in this situation; go with all the information to prove your organizational existence and its status. Again that information is available by request from the LGAR National Accountant ([email protected]) or the LGAR National Secretary ([email protected]). As always, if you have any questions regarding any information contained herein, contact the LGAR National Accountant to get the answers you need. That is why he is there.
Remember May 30th...
On the 5th of May 1868 as commander in chief of the Grand Army of the republic, I issued to our comrades throughout the land the following order: "Head quarters Grand Army of the Republic. Adjutant Generals office No 444, 14th Street Washington, D.C. May 5th 1868. General Orders No 11. I. The 30th day of May 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades, who died in defense, of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every City, Village, and hamlet, church yard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but Posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit. We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us for the purpose, among other things ' of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings, which have bound together the soldiers, sailors and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion.' What can aid more to assure this result than by cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their hearts a barricade between our country, and its foes, their soldier lives were the revile of freedom, to a race in chains, and their deaths the tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance, all that the consecrated wealth and toils of the nation can add to their adornment and security, is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let no wanton foot tread rudely on such hallowed grounds. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice, or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present, or to the coming generations, that we have forgotten, as a people the cost of a free and undivided Republic. If other eyes grow dull, and other hands black, and other hearts cold, in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light, and warmth, of life remain to us. Let us, then, at the time appointed gather around their sacred remains, and garland the passionless mounds above them with the choicest flowers of Springtime: let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor. Let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us, a sacred charge upon a nations gratitude the soldiers and sailors widow and orphan. II- It is the purpose of the commander in chief to inaugurate this observance with the hope that it will be kept up from year, to year, while a survivor of the war remains, to honor the memory of his departed comrades. He earnestly desires the public press to call attention to this order, and lend its friendly aid in bringing it to the notice of comrades in all parts of the country in time for simultaneous compliance therewith. III- Department commanders will use every effort to make this order effective" By order of John A. Logan" . Commander in Chief"
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Dr. Stephenson Memorial Plaza Project Petersburg, Illinois Rose Hill Cemetery
The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, voted at the
Na onal Conven on, August 2014, to purchase a polished
black granite bench, engraved with our badge and name for
$2500.
This project will bring true honor to the creator of the Grand Army of the Republic, Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson, founder of the G.A.R. Please make dona on payable to “Na onal LGAR”
with “Stephenson Memorial Bench” on the memo line, and mail to: Elizabeth Rock, Na onal Secretary
68 W. Marion St. Doylestown, OH 44230
BARTLETT KELLEY 1847‐1900
Bartle Kelley was born on 29 Jul 1847 in Boston, Massachuse s. He was the son of Patrick and Mary
(Conley/Cluney) Kelley. His father, a Laborer, died 16 Oct 1847 (from Fever) in Roxbury, MA. His mother
died on 8 Aug 1849 (from Cholera) in Boston, MA.
Bartle lived with maternal grandfather, Patrick, a er his parents’ deaths. Patrick died some me
between 1850‐1860. A er Patrick’s death Bartle became an indentured servant. According to the 1860
census, Bartle was 13 years of age and was living in Rowley with Thomas and Mary (Saunders) Cressey;
both 66 years of age. Luckily, for Bartle , the Cressey’s treated him like a son.
Bartle married Celinda Ann (Grant) Bartle Haskell, widow of Asaph Haskell, on 5 Oct 1863 in
Gloucester, MA. Celinda was born 12 Jan 1843 in Frankfort, ME.
Celinda’s first husband, Asaph, was the son of William and Mary (Smith) Haskell. He was from
Gloucester, MA. Asaph died in service with the 23rd regiment during the Civil War. He had
enlisted as a Private on 1 Oct 1861 at the age of 19. He enlisted in Company C, 23rd Infantry
Regiment Massachuse s on 04 December 1861. He died in Beaufort, NC on 28 Sep 1863.
Bartle was a Civil War veteran with an invalid pension. He enlisted as a Private in Company D,
48th Infantry Regiment in the state of Massachuse s on 24 September 1862. He said he was 18
years when he enlisted. He served under Capt. Noyes. He then enlisted on 15 Aug 1862;
mustered out 24 Sep 1862.
He fought on 21 May 1863 at Plains Store, LA; on 21 May 1863 at Plain Store, LA; on 27 May 1863 at Port Hudson, LA. He was
severely wounded 27 May 1863 in an assault on Port Hudson, LA. His injuries were the cause of his mustering out on 3 Sep 1863
in Camp Lander, Wenham, MA.
A er the war he became a member of the A.W. Bartle GAR Post, Newburyport, MA. Bartle worked as a
foreman for the railroad. He lived on Railroad Rd. in Rowley, MA.
He and Celinda only had one child, Charles Maurice Kelley. Charles was born 28 Dec 1871 in Rowley, MA.
He married Rachel Harris on 25 Jun 1891 in Ipswich, MA. On 2 May 1897, a moving train killed Charles on
his wife’s 24th birthday. He was 25 years of age. Bartle was the one who was the first one contacted
a er Charles’ death. Charles le behind his pregnant wife and two boys, ages 3 and 5.
Bartle died on 26 Jun 1900 in Rowley, MA from wounds received during the Civil War. Celinda died 25
Aug 1903 in Rowley, MA. They are buried in the Rowley Burial Ground, Rowley, MA in Lot A‐326, Spaces 6
and 7.
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Ways & Means fundraising: Please bring your items to Raffle or for a Silent Auc on.
Be sure to include a silent auc on sign up sheet, or raffle ckets for your items. A commi ee will be si ng with this table and selling ckets for you. Drawings & Winners will be announced at the Banquet.
130th Annual National Encampment Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
Schedule of Events TIME DATE & EVENTS PLACE Thursday, August 6th 12 PM-5 PM Tour of Local Attractions Depart Hotel Lobby 3 PM – 5 PM & 7 PM-9 PM Registration Headquarters/Museum 7 PM - 9 PM Wine/Cheese Reception Headquarters/Museum 9 PM Budget Committee Review Hotel President’s Room
Friday, August 7th 8 AM-8:30 AM PNP Meeting with Breakfast Hotel Breakfast Room 9 AM – 10 AM Advisory Council Headquarters/Museum 10 AM – 10:30 AM Registration Headquarters/Museum 10:30 AM Formal Opening Headquarters/Museum 11 AM – 11:30 AM Initiation of New Members Headquarters/Museum 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Complimentary Lunch OVH Dining Room 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Business Session-All Reports Headquarters/Museum 5:30 PM Dinner & Johnson’s Island Tour Depart Hotel Lobby
Saturday, August 8th 8 AM-8:30 AM Pioneer/Betsy Ross Club Breakfast Hotel Breakfast Room 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Memorial Service Headquarters/Museum 9:30 AM – 11:30AM Business Session Headquarters/Museum 11:30 AM – 1 PM Complimentary Lunch OVH Dining Room 1 PM – 2:00 PM Business Session Headquarters/Museum 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Installation of Officers Headquarters/Museum 2:30 PM - 3:00 Advisory Council Meeting Headquarters/Museum 3:00 PM- 3:30 PM Patriotic Instructor Program Headquarters/Museum 3:30PM – 4:30 PM Greetings Brought Headquarters/Museum 6:00 PM Mother’s & Father’s Banquet Hotel Banquet Room
Complimentary Lunches
Both your Friday & Saturday Lunches will be complimentary meals in the Ohio Veteran’s Home Dining Room. Although this meal is complimentary, we s ll need an RSVP to obtain meal ckets. Please check if you are par cipa ng. Lunch will be served only to registered LGAR members.
Yes, I will be a ending Friday and Saturday Lunch
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Mother’s and Father’s LGAR National Banquet August 8, 2015 Enjoy an evening reminiscing with Mary Todd Lincoln by Mrs. Barbara Brugler.
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Street: __________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization: ______________________________ Department:__________________________________________ Local Unit (Camp, Auxiliary, Corps, Tent, or Circle): __________________________________________________ Any dietary restrictions? __________________________________________________________________________ Reservations will be confirmed via e-mail. All meals include Chicken Marsala, Salad, Vegetable, Potatoes, Beverage and Dessert Cash bar available Reserve _____ @ $35 each Total Enclosed $ _____________
Send this form with check (payable to “Margaret M. Orr Circle #105, LGAR”) prior to July 15, 2015 to:
Elizabeth Rock 68 W. Marion St., Doylestown, OH 44230
Complete with check or money order (no cash) for $5.00, made out to
“Na onal Organiza on, LGAR” by July 15th and mail to:
Elizabeth Rock, Na onal Secretary, LGAR
68 W. Marion St. Doylestown, OH 44230
Pre‐registra on will be acknowledged by e‐mail
If you pre‐register but are unable to a end, your packet will be sent a er
the conven on with mee ng minutes.
Onsite registra on will be $5. Registra on will be Thursday a ernoon in our
Museum Room, Thursday Evening at the Museum Recep on, And Friday
morning in our mee ng room at the Museum.
Dinner & Johnson’s Island Tour
Friday, August 7, 2015
Enjoy Dinner at Berardi’s Family Restaurant, serving the locals for over 70 years! . A erwards, take a complimentary tour of Johnson’s Island Confederate Prison Camp on the shores of Lake Erie. Dinner will be order from the menu, but an RSVP for the evening is requested.
Average Meals $6.99 to $11.99
Yes, I am joining you for the Friday
Dinner/Tour (total # including family
members ___________)
THURSDAY TOUR
An inexpensive Tour Day has been planned, to include the Carousel Museum, Edison’s Birthplace, Milan A rac ons, Downtown Sandusky, and To ’s Dairy. There will be no pre‐payment required for this tour day. Fees for museums etc. will be $13, and you
can pay when you get there. Please just RSVP that you will join us for touring the area, so that we have enough drivers to transport members. Please check if you are par cipa ng.
YES, I AM JOINING YOU FOR THE THURSDAY TOUR (total # including family members ______)
Thomas Edison’s
Birthplace
Carousel Museum
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Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Madeline Rock, Editor 68 W. Marion St. Doylestown, OH 44230
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Permanent Fund
Contributions to the Permanent Fund may be made in the amount of $10 or more to honor any living person or in memory of deceased member or Veterans. Please include the full name of the person being honored and any titles. For a Veteran, give state, Military Company and Regiment. Make checks payable to The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Inc. and mail along with your contribution form to:
State: _____________________ Zip Code: ____________
Department of: ___________________________________
In Honor or Memory of: ____________________________
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Membership Certificates
Anyone who has been a continuous member for 25 or 50 years is entitled to a Membership Certificate. The form is printed below. After it is completed by the Department Registrar it should be mailed to PNP Janice Corfman 9057 SR #83 Holmesville, OH 44633
Date: __________________
Name of Member:
_________________________________________________
Circle Name:
_________________________________________________
Department of: ____________________________________
