General Orders #2

Series 2015-2016 48540 Orchard Drive

February 2016 ____________ ____________ __ Mattawan, MI 49071

Dear Sisters,

Happy New Year to you all!! I hope you had a grand Christmas with family and friends and enjoyed the blessings

of the season. Thanks to all who included me in their celebration with Christmas cards. Your good wishes meant

so much. With the New Year, we must continue to honor our ancestors and insure that their sacrifices will never

be forgotten.

It was a very busy fall for me. I had lots of activities here in Michigan to attend including the Testimonial Dinner

in Lansing, Michigan for the National President of the ASUVCW Linda Kronberg. It was a great evening

celebrated with other leaders of the Allied Orders organizations. The dinner was good too!!

In November, I attended Remembrance Day in

Gettysburg. It was a fantastic day! The weather

was warm and sunny! I was honored to ride in

the parade in a wagon with the other National

Presidents of the Allied Orders! What a great

way to get acquainted with these ladies! It was

fun to be at the head of the parade and then watch

the whole parade pass by at the end. I was

especially proud to see our Daughters group, led

by Ellen Higgins PNP, with our flag, marching

behind me. I had the privilege of representing

the Daughters by laying a wreath at the Albert Woolson Monument as well as presenting Women Veterans Medals

to two Daughters from New York at the New York Monument at the National Cemetery. It was a whirlwind

weekend but I still felt the importance of remembering what took place there.

In December, great tragedy struck as my National Counselor, Irene Berg PNP passed away. Irene has always

been part of my Daughters’ life and a trusted Advisor. She was my Installing Officer. It was a thrill for me to be

able to honor her. She will be missed. I have asked Ellen Higgins PNP to be my Counselor which she has

generously consented to do. I'm thrilled to have her jump in and help out.

With the coming of the New Year, please remember that all those exciting Tent reports are due in to the various

Department Officers. These are found online at our National Website. Please be timely because Department

Officers must submit their reports to the National Officers to be compiled for the National Convention.

General Orders

If you haven’t already done so, please get the dates

and locations of your Department Conventions to me

so that I can plan my travel schedule for the spring.

Detached Tents, I would love to include some of you

too. Many of the Conventions occur on the same

weekends so I will send a representative if I can’t

make it. I wish I could clone myself to be at all of

your meetings! I am looking forward to meeting

many new daughters and hugging old friends too!

Please look in the GOs for the pin for my National

President's Project! I'm very excited to be sharing

this with you to raise funds for Gallaudet University.

The pin is a one inch disc with a hand in the middle

of the disc. The hand is forming the universal sign

for "I Love You" in sign language in the colors of our

flag with the "G" on the shield representing

Gallaudet. We presented scholarships in November

and they were very appreciated. Please support this

great cause!

Also, remember we are selling Jamberry nail wraps

for which we will realize a 30% profit on the sales

but they must be ordered from Sister Sue Liddie at

sueliddie16@gmail.com.

As we head into another year, please start thinking

about attending the National Convention in

Springfield, Illinois in July. We will be celebrating

the anniversary of the founding of the GAR. It will

be a time of remembering and renewing the promise

our founding sisters made to always remember the

boys in blue. It is also a great time!

Ladies, you are the heart and soul of our organization

and I am so proud of all you do! I am so proud to call

you my sisters. Thank you!!

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Sally Redinger

National President

National Registrar

The annual dues for national members-at-large were

due as of January 1, 2016. If you have not already

paid, please do so. Send check payable to: DUVCW

National Treasurer, in the amount of $19.00, to

Janice Cass, National Registrar, 6049 Twp. Rd. 49,

Galion, OH 44833. Please include any name, address

status changes. This is very important to maintain our

membership roster. Thank you!

Janice Cass, National Registrar

2016 Department Convention Dates

April 8-9 Nebraska City, NE

April 11 Wichita, KS

April 22-23 Maple Grove, MN

April 23 Marietta, GA

April 23 Lebanon, OR

April 29-30 Bakersfield, CA

April 29-30 Suffern, NY

April 29-30 Lansing, MI

April 30 Clear Lake, IA

May 21 Thornton, CO

June 3-4 Yakima, WA

June 3-5 Springfield, MO

June 4 Springfield, IL

June 4 Kokomo, IN

June 4 Oklahoma City, OK

June 17-18 Grandville, OH

June 18 Silver Spring, MD

June 23-25 State College, PA

June 25 Maine

REAL DAUGHTERS

Thank you for your continued support of our 7 Real

Daughters. Cards are always so appreciated by our

Real Daughters and are a very easy way to show your

support. I have heard from the families of our Real

Daughters who tell me their Real Daughter is always

most appreciative of receiving our cards.

As we start the New Year, here are a few reminders

when sending cards:

DO:

Send postage that I can affix to cards as

needed (a little “extra” postage is always

appreciated as well)

Put your return address on the envelope (if

you’d like to)

DON’T:

Seal the envelope

Send cards with glitter

Put the Real Daughter’s name inside the card

or on the envelope

In F, C & L,

Sherry Brady, Real Daughters Committee

Chairman

Email: pittfanz@yahoo.com

Address: 2200 Chappell Ct.,

Kissimmee, FL 34746

National Jr. Vice President

Thank you to all my fellow Sisters for giving me the

opportunity to further serve our organization as

National Junior Vice President. I am appreciating

the duties set forth as Jr. Vice and am proud of this

privilege.

Winter is just upon us and I am already looking

forward to our National Convention in Springfield,

Illinois this year.

In May, our organization will offer its annual United

States Service Academy Awards to an outstanding

graduating cadet during their graduation award

ceremony. We support the United States Military

Academy in West Point, NY, United States Naval

Academy in Annapolis, MD, United States Coast

Guard Academy in New London, CT and the United

States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point,

NY.

These Awards are as much an award for the chosen

Cadets, as it is for our National President, or her

representative, to present. In order to continue our

tradition of honoring these very deserving cadets, it

is my plea that your Tents and Departments strongly

consider donating to the United States Service

Academy Awards Fund to keep it a strong and an

ever growing account. All donations should come

through your Department Treasurer with a notation

that the donation is for the United States Service

Academy Awards and forwarded to our National

Treasurer, Susan Nitzel, PO Box 1176, Fort Morgan,

CO 80701-1176.

I thank you in advance for this most worthy cause.

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Caren Cleaveland, National Junior Vice President

GENERAL ORDERS #3 DEADLINE

General Orders #3 deadline is April 15, 2016. It is

preferable to email articles and photos, however you

may send them by USPS to:

Ellen Higgins

1731 Shore Road Unit 42

Seaville, NJ 08230-1383

SquirrelOCNJ@aol.com

National Patriotic Instructor

Thank you for electing me to serve this 2015-16 year

as your National Patriotic Instructor. It is a great

honor. I hope you will join me in enthusiastic

displays of patriotism at home and away. As Sisters

we can make a difference with our energies, enticing

other community members to participate with us in

ceremonies, memorials, parades, collections for

veterans, talking to children about our history and

other quiet good deeds.

Be sure to talk about our GAR Scholarship Fund and

remind your tent to contribute generously. Wouldn't

it be wonderful to be able to give several scholarships

a year at the maximum amount! We require lineal

descent, knowledge of our government and Civil

War histories, and good moral character and

scholastic standing. We need to make sure that the

application process is worth the effort. The

application form may be obtained from our website

home page under "Activities and

Scholarships". Winner(s) will be chosen by the

Scholarship Committee at National Convention in

July.

Huzzahs! to Arizona Detached Tent #1 for being

First to submit their Patriotic Instructor's Annual

Report. It is important for each Patriotic Instructor

to complete the report for 2015: Tents need to send

to their Departments no later than Feb.29; Detached

Tents send directly to me, also by Feb. 29;

Department P.I.'s send to me as soon as possible after

your Department Convention but certainly before

June 30. Thank you for keeping these

deadlines. The form is on our website, Members

Only section under Administrative Forms. As P.I.

National it is my responsibility to collect data from

you, amalgamate it and report our many and varied

activities to National Convention in July in

Springfield, Ill. I greatly anticipate learning of our

various enthusiastic patriotic endeavors and sharing

with you at Convention. See you there.

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty

Joan B. Trafton, National Patriotic Instructor

National Chaplain

It is my honor to serve as your National Chaplain

during National President Sally Redinger’s 2015-16

Administration.

As mandated by the National Bylaws, it is my

responsibility as National Chaplain to: Be in charge

of raising funds for the Southern Memorial and

Wreath Fund, and serve on that committee and to

work to preserve the meaning of May 30th as

Memorial Day.

The annual Chaplain Report Form for Tents,

Detached Tents and Departments is on the Members

Only section of the National Website under

Administrative Forms. Please familiarize yourself

with this form, so that you will know what is

expected of you. Also on the National Website is a

form entitled Deceased Members which should be

sent to the me as National Chaplain, and others as

indicated on the form, as soon as possible after the

passing of a Tent Sister. In addition to the

information requested on this form, please include

the following information.

1) your contact information.

2) a copy of the obituary if possible.

3) age of the deceased.

4) years of membership in DUVCW & offices held.

5) name and address of the person (s) to whom a

condolence card should be sent.

6) any other information you think important and

relevant.

It is my privilege to honor our departed Sisters at the

National Convention, and to do that, I need your help

in filling out the necessary forms and sending them

to me in a timely manner. At the 2015 National

Convention, it was confirmed that the Chaplain’s

Report should include deaths for the calendar year,

so please, on your Annual Report, only list those

sisters who passed between January 1, 2015, and

December 31, 2015. This does not apply to sisters

who passed before January 1, 2015, who had not

been reported earlier, or to National Presidents who

pass after December 31st. The deaths which were

reported during the period January 1, 2015 and

Convention, 2015, and who have already been

remembered and honored at the 2015 convention,

will not be included again in 2016.

The Southern Wreath and Memorial Fund finances

the placing of wreaths at certain cemeteries in the

South on Memorial Day. This commemoration is in

accordance with the wishes of the Grand Army of the

Republic and is financed and administered in

conjunction with the National Women’s Relief Corp.

I believe this program is very important, and request

the help of any of our Sisters who are near one or

more of the cemeteries listed in the Appendix Section

of the Bylaws. Please contact the cemetery, ask who

is presenting the wreath and if no one is listed as the

presenter, volunteer to present the wreath yourself.

One way Tents could participate is by making a

donation to this fund as a memorial honoring

deceased members. These donations should be sent

directly to the National Treasurer, Susan Nitzel,

PO Box 1176, Fort Morgan, CO 80701-1176. Please send a note to me regarding your donation,

and I will send a card to whomever you designate

acknowledging the donation on behalf of your Tent

in honor of their loved one.

Memorial Day has unfortunately become part of a

three day holiday weekend rather than the solemn

day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate

sacrifice for our freedom and way of life. There are

many ways you can help restore Memorial Day to its

original date. I urge you to sign petitions on line and

contact your Representatives and Senators indicating

your support of such a bill.

It is truly our responsibility and privilege as Sisters

in the DUVCW to attend our local Memorial Day

services which honor those who gave their “last full

measure of devotion” on behalf of our Country. This

year Memorial Day will be celebrated on May 30th.

Please attend services, and, if possible, present

wreaths on behalf of your tent/department.

Finally, as National Chaplain I look forward to

serving all my Sisters in any way that I can. I am

here for you any time. If you know of someone who

is ill or needs support that I can offer, please contact

me, and I will reach out to them. Please keep the

Nation, our men and women in the armed services

and all those who are in need of God’s love, which I

believe is everyone, in your prayers. I pray that you

have a blessed year ahead.

In Fraternity, Charity & Loyalty,

Sarah W. Meyer, National Chaplain

National Press Correspondent

Thank you to National President Sally Redinger for

appointing me as her Press Correspondent. I would

urge all Department, Tent, and Detached Tents to

forward their event and news information to me as

soon as it becomes available.

Tent Press Correspondents should mail two copies of

all news articles, photographs, etc. to your

Department Press Correspondent. One copy is saved

for the Department scrapbook, and the other copy

sent to me for the National President’s scrapbook.

All news clippings must include the name of the

newspaper, names of the persons in the article, and

the date published. Photographs must include the

names of the persons in the photos, the date taken,

and location of the event.

If the National President is unable to attend your

Department Convention, please send program book,

ribbons, etc. to me.

Detached Tent Press Correspondents, please send

your articles and photographs directly to me for

inclusion in the National President’s scrapbook.

Together we can make many memories for our

National President, Sally Redinger, as she enjoys the

album of all of the special events which have taken

place during her term of office.

In F, C, & L,

Wenda Fore, National Press Correspondent

8141 Engelhurst Drive

Jenison, MI 49428-8553

616-457-3093 wenda4@sbcglobal.net

NATIONAL PRESIDENT JOURNAL

Now available for sale is the journal of the 125th

National Convention of President Ellen Higgins

(2015). It can be purchased from National

Headquarters for $25.00, plus postage. Please use the

National Department Sales Order Form located on

the National website, Members Only Section, to

place the order.

National Senior Vice President

Ladies, I have been busy lately contacting officers

for my convention in 2017. This may seem like it is

too early, but I have to have this done by July and

since I work in a tax office, it’s definitely not too

soon! In fact, I’m feeling the pinch of time already

to get this task done. I really appreciate the ladies

that have already agreed to be my officers, with your

help and support we will have an excellent

convention. I am depending on those ladies that have

the knowledge and experience of years of DUVCW

membership and I am bringing along some new

members so they can experience the fellowship of

our National conventions.

I would like to remind the Department and Detached

Tent Senior Vice Presidents to be documenting the

number of community volunteer hours of their

members and how they have worked to attract new

members during the past year. You will find the

form to submit this information to me on the

DUVCW website in the Members Only section.

Please have these forms to me no later than June 20th,

so I can get all your information included into my

National report.

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Jan Rynerson, National Senior Vice President

Dr. Benjamin Stephenson Plaza

During the National Executive Board meeting in

August 2015, approval was given for the purchase of

a bench at the Dr. Benjamin Stephenson Plaza at

Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, IL. In 1866

Stephenson founded the Grand Army of the Republic

and he was the first Commander-in-Chief. This

summer at our National Convention we will be

commemorating Stephenson and the GAR. It is

hoped that our bench will be in place by then. The

total cost of the bench is $2500.00. Only 5 benches

are available and it is understood that all Allied

Orders will be purchasing a bench to honor

Stephenson. At this time we are asking for donations

from individuals, Tents, and or Departments to help

offset the cost of the bench. Please send your

donations to National Treasurer, Susan Nitzel, with

you check noted for Stephenson Bench. Thank you.

Chief-of-Staff

The National Chief of staff is responsible for raising

monies for the National Department. Our success

depends on the generosity of our members. We will

be having a sale table at convention so please bring

gently used or new items to donate for the sale table.

In addition, we are offering the below items for sale.

Each item is silver tone with our blue logo on white

background printed on each. Please complete the

below order form for your purchase.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Vickie Day, National Chief of Staff

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Chief of Staff Order Form

DUV Letter Opener $12.00 each______________

DUV Wreath Ornament $12.00 each __________

DUV Key Chain $12.00 each ________________

Quantity Ordered _______ x $12.00 __________

Ship to:

Name ____________________________________

Address___________________________________

City _____________________________________

State ____________Zip ________________

Make your check payable to:

DUVCW National Treasurer and mail to:

Vickie Day

240 County Road

Avilla, IN 46710-9504

2016 National Convention

The Department of Illinois is hard at work planning

a memorable convention. The Grand Opening will be

held on Thursday, July 22, 2016 at 7:00 PM. Please

see additional information in this General Orders

issue for details on meals and hotel accommodations

and the registration form.

New Policy of Mailing of General Orders

The cost of printing the General Orders and the

postage needed for mailing is huge. For the 3 issues

annually, thousands of printed and mailed GO copies

result in an expense that is in the tens of thousands of

dollars annually.

After studying the pros and cons of online access

versus delivery by mail, the DUVCW Executive

Board has drawn the following conclusions:

Today, most people have access to the

Internet. Very few people lack access to the

Internet.

Thus, the vast majority of DUVCW members

have access to the Internet.

So in view of the tremendous costs associated

with mailing the GO, the Executive Board has

formulated the following policy:

The preferred method for getting the GO

will be via the National Website.

Current members with Internet access

should be encouraged to access the GO via

the National Website.

As of January 1, 2016, all NEW members will

access the GO via the National Website. For new

members with no Internet access, the special

form "REQUEST FOR NATIONAL

GENERAL ORDERS MAGAZINE via

USPS" will be added to the New Application for

Membership Form packet; when they fill out this

form, they are specifically requesting that the GO

be delivered by USPS mail. Mailing the GO to

the member is an exception to this new policy so

as to accommodate for the special circumstances

of the new member.

Existing members are also encouraged to

access the GO via the National website. See

order form in this issue for details.

The implementation of the above policy and current

members accessing the GO from the National

website will result in the saving of thousands of

dollars over time.

Thank you for your support.

In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty,

National Executive Board

Join us as we celebrate the 150th Anniversaryof the Founding of the Grand Army of Republic

by

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephensonat the 126th National Convention

in Springfield, Illinois ~ July 21-25, 2016

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YOU CAN HELP SAVE $$$

As many of you know, the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 National

Department and Board of Trustees have been working diligently to find ways of cutting back on

expenses.

Increased postage and printing costs continue to plague us, but with your help we can save

approximately $3,000 to $4,000 annually for every 1,000 members.

Here is how you can help. You can now choose to access and retrieve the latest edition of the National

General Orders from the National website’s Members Only webpage. Once you access the General

Orders, which are in color on the website, you can read it online, if you wish, or you can print its

entire content; print single or selected pages, in color or grayscale.

____YES, I want to access and retrieve the National General Orders from the National website

www.duvcw.org I understand that the General Orders will be available on the Members Only

webpage. I fully understand by checking the YES box above, completely the form below, and mailing

this page (copy) to the National Registrar that I will NO LONGER receive my General Orders via

United States Postal Service (USPS).

I understand that I can rescind my choice to receive my General Orders via the website by completing

the National General Orders USPS Reinstatement form and mailing it to the National Registrar.

PLEASE PRINT YOUR CURRENT INFORMATION BELOW

NAME_______________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP ____________________________________________________________

EMAIL_______________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE_________________________________________________________________

DEPT__________TENT NAME AND #____________________________________________

DETACHED TENT NAME AND #_______________________________________________

NMAL #___________________

Once you have completed the form, mail it to:

Janice Cass

National Registrar

6049 Township Road 49

Galion, Ohio 44833

Or email the completed form to: jscass54@gmail.com Thank you for your support.

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THE FORGOTTEN SOLDIER

The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 perpetuates the memories of their fathers

and grandfathers who served in the Civil War. During this period of the sesquicentennial, we reflect upon

their sacrifices to preserve the Union. These patriotic soldiers are honored and remembered by their

descendants for their willingness to defend their Country and Flag.

There is a group of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country and are not remembered by

this Order. These “forgotten soldiers” died on the field of battle, died from wounds or disease or were

captured and died in prison. Their deaths cost them the opportunity for a family and descendants to honor

and remember their valorous deeds.

It is time for us to honor and remember the sacrifices of these soldiers. Perhaps you have an uncle or a

cousin or know of a forgotten civil war soldier from your community whose memories should be kept

alive. The National Educational Activities Committee is announcing a project to remember these forgotten

men. The Committee will be collecting the names of the soldiers including documentation of their service

beginning in 2013 through 2015. The information submitted will be compiled and available to the

membership in 2016, which is the anniversary of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Please complete the form below and send it with documentation of the soldier’s service to:

Ozzie Thompson, PNP

National Educational Activities Committee

1980 Long Lake Court

Comstock, WI 54826-6510 or email the form

to: ozthomp3@aol.com

FORGOTTEN SOLDIER PROJECT

Soldier’s Name ___________________________________________________________________

Rank ___________________________ Service _________________________________________

Company _______ Regiment _______ State ________ Regular Army _______________________

Infantry ________ Cavalry _______ Artillery (Heavy/Light) _______ Other __________________

Navy ________ Ship ____________________ Marines ________ Revenue Cutter Service _______

Date of Death ____________________ Place of Death __________________________________

Place of Burial ___________________________________________________________________

Remarks ________________________________________________________________________

Submitted By_____________________________________________________________________

DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865 Trustees’ Project

MEMORIAL BRICKS 4x8 - $50.00*---- 8x8 - $125.00*

Honor your Ancestor or a loved one by purchasing a brick(s) that will be placed in the Memorial Garden at the Library and Research Center located next to our Museum in Springfield, Illinois. You may choose to honor your Veteran, Ancestor, Tent, Department, other Organizations or your name, etc. A certificate suitable for framing will be included in your order. Thank you for your support.

*EFFECTIVE AS OF JUNE 1, 2016, BRICK PRICES WILL INCREASE TO $75.00 AND $150.00, RESPECTIVELY!

Yes, we would like to reserve a permanent brick. Please engrave our brick as follows: ANY SYMBOL IS CONSIDERED ONE SPACE (PERIOD, COMMA, DASH)

ALL TEXT IS CENTERED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. PLEASE USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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8x8 Brick

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

                                         

Example

L T I R E N E   K A E M P F E R P D P

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  C O . G 1 0 T H M I N N E S O T A

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PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO “DUVCW” TO:

DUVCW P. O. Box 211

Springfield, IL 62705-0211

Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone (_______) __________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________

City __________________________________________________ State _____ Zip code ____________ Amount Paid ___________

Date Received __________________ Certificate Mailed __________________Date Sent to Arnold’s __________________

Revised February 1, 2016

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NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S PROJECT

As National President, I am pleased to present this special pin to raise funds for the scholarship

program at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Gallaudet is a federally-chartered private

university for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Abraham Lincoln signed the bill in 1864 that made

this school, for the deaf, a college. The Daughters have had this scholarship fund for more than

25 years. We are the only outside group that gives scholarships to these students.

The pin is a one-inch cloisonné disc. In the center, is a hand forming the universal sign, in sign

language, for "I Love You". The shield in the center carries the large letter "G" for Gallaudet. The

rim sports our name and the red, white and blue colors are for our National flag. It has a butterfly

clasp on the back.

This pin is available for $15.00 including shipping and handling.

Make your checks payable to DUVCW with President Project in the memo line.

Quality _____________ @$15.00 each = $ ________________________

Ship to: Name _______________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________

City ___________________________ State ________ Zip ____________

Email or Phone _______________________________________________

Mail this form and your check to:

Sally Redinger - National President

48540 Orchard Drive

Mattawan, MI 49071

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CUSTOMIZED DUVCW MAGNETIC NAME BADGE Illinois Department President’s Project

to host the 2016 National Convention

Description………………………..........white, blue imprint, rounded corners, magnet back Size.………………………………..……….………………………………………………………..1.75 “ x 3.25”

Price (includes shipping)………………………………………………………………………….....$25.00 Checks payable to……………………………………………………… Illinois Department DUVCW Memo line…………………………………………………Illinois Department President’s Project

Mail form and check to: Lynda Kerstein 2301 Lillian Drive Springfield, IL 62704-8723

Questions? Contact Lynda at 217-836-6698 or Daylilly20@comcas.net

TYPE OR PRINT THIS FORM CAREFULLY AND INCLUDE WITH CHECK

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: ________________________________________________________________ State:____________________________ Print name (and State) as you want it on name badge Tent # ___________ (Tent # is optional, include only if you wish your tent # on your badge) Shipping information Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ( ) ___________________________ E-mail_____________________________________________________________

Illinois Department ~ Host of the 131st National Convention

The Illinois Department is pleased to announce four unique pin offerings celebrating the upcoming Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, 131st National Convention and the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic in Springfield, Illinois.

Illinois State Pin This unique pin’s white background highlights Abe Lincoln’s stovepipe hat, the location and our organization’s acronym. The pin is 1.25 inches in length and almost 1 inch wide.

The pin is available for $12.00 each, postage and handling included.

Illinois State Pin Quantity ______ $12.00 each

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Grand Army of the Republic Stamp Pin Illinois Department’s second offering is a replica of the 1949 Postage Stamp issued by the USPS in honor of the closure of the GAR. The pin is a brass base metal, with a scalloped outer shape edge with a fully printed design of the 1949 stamp and butterfly clutch backing. This striking pin is 1 ½" by 7/8" with the scalloped edge; the exact size of the original stamp.

The GAR Stamp Pin is available for $10.00 each, postage and handling included.

GAR Stamp Pin Quantity ______ $10.00 each ==================================== Ship to: Name ________________________________________

Address ______________________________________

City _________________________________________

State ____ Zip _________Phone __________________

Email ________________________________________

Total amount ordered on this page: $ ___________

Make your check payable to: “IL DUVCW”

Mail this form and your check to:

Connie Bounds 3306 Crystal Lake Drive Springfield, Illinois 62711-7240 =====================================

Expected delivery is 4-6 weeks.

GAR DUVCW Star Pin The Illinois Department is also offering this striking pin created in remembrance of the Grand Army of the Republic’s Sesquicentennial.

This magnificent cloisonné Star is comparable to the one worn by Grand Army of the Republic members. The antique gold plated, five pointed star with 3D details and hard enamel colors is a one-of-a-kind pin. Each point contains one of the five letters of our “DUVCW” acronym. The star itself rest upon a wreath.

The center of the star contains the “GAR” acronym in blue, white and red. At the base of each point within the center of the star is the insignia of the branches of service; the bugle for Infantry, the crossed cannon for Artillery, the crossed muskets for Marines, crossed swords for Cavalry and the anchor for Sailors. The outer circumference contains “Grand Army of the Republic” and April 6, 1866.

This beautiful antique gold finish pin is ~ 1¾ inches from point to point. The pin is available for $35.00 each, postage and handling included. GAR DUVCW Star Pin Quantity ____ $35.00 each ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Canteen Pin The canteen had a singular meaning to Grand Army of the Republic members. The phrase: “We drank from the same canteen” could be found on souvenir canteen replicas at the GAR Encampments. The canteen represented the camaraderie between the “Boys in Blue.”

Our beautiful canteen pin is available in: antique silver or gold finish. The top has a ribbon of red, white and blue enamel. Engraved on the front is the Insignia of our Order. The reverse is etched with the “GAR” acronym and a safety pin backing. The ribbon is about 1" wide, the canteen is 7/8” at its widest and the length of the pin is approximately 1.625”.

Canteen Pin Quantity of Antique Silver ____ Gold ____ at $35.00 each, postage and handling included. View these gorgeous pins in color and use the fillable .pdf form on the Members Only Bulletin Board for ordering.

Wednesday July 20, 2016 7:00 pm Budget Committee Meeting

Thursday July 21, 2016 9:00 am ~ 12:00 noon Executive Board Meeting 1:00 pm ~ 2:00 pm Board of Trustees Meeting 2:15 pm Executive Board Meeting Reconvenes 2:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm Committee Meetings

Committee chairman, contact your committee members to setup meeting times. Determine if all your members are attending as you may need a replacement. Guide and Color Bearers Practice

4:30 pm ~ 5:30 pm Registration, PNPs register first 5:15 pm Past National President’s Dinner

Thursday July 21, 2016 7:30 pm Grand Opening

Escorting of National Officers Posting of Colors Pledge of Allegiance Battle Hymn of the Republic Welcome by Convention Chairman Response Presentation of Guests Greetings Entertainment Announcements Reception hosted by Illinois Department

Friday July 22, 2016 7:30 am ~ 8:45 am Registration 9:00 am Public Opening of Convention

Welcome – Illinois/National Departments Posting of the Colors Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem “Stephenson Sesquicentennial” Presentation of Guests Guests with Greetings

10:00 am Business Session Password, Bible opened, Prayer Officers Charges and The American’s Creed Roll Call – Appointments Adoption of Standing Rules and Convention Program Initiation by National Officers Communications Credentials Committee Report Executive Board Approvals and Recommendations Announcements

12:00 pm Lunch on your own duvs ~ free time

1:15 ~ 3:15 pm Workshops/Presentations and/or Committee Meetings

3:30 pm Business Session Password, Bible opened Flag Presentation Presentation of Officers Resolutions Committee Report Officers’ Reports Announcements

6:30 pm Memory Banquet

Saturday July 23, 2016 8:00 am ~ 8:45 am Registration 9:00 am Business Session

Password, Bible opened, Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Updated Credentials Committee Report 1st Nomination of National Officers Officers’ Reports continue

11:00 am Convention Tour with Box Lunch or Lunch and touring on your own

3:00 pm Dedication Ceremony at National Headquarters 6:00 pm Memorial Service rehearsal 6:30 pm Dinner on your own 6:30 pm duvs Pizza Party 8:30 pm Open Houses

Sunday July 24, 2016 7:45 am ~ 8:15 am Registration 8:30 am Worship Services 9:00 am Memorial Service – National Chaplain 10:00 am Business Session

Password, Bible opened, Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Officers’ Reports continue Final Report of Credentials Committee 2nd Nomination of National Officers

11:00 am ~ 11:30 am Break 11:30 am Election of National Officers 12:00 pm Lunch on your own 1:15 pm Business Session

Password, Bible opened Officers’ Reports continue

6:30 pm All States Banquet

Monday July 25, 2016 7:30 am Granddaughters Breakfast*

duvs ages 8 through 18, breakfast is free 9:15 am Business Session

Password, Bible opened, Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Report of Tellers Officers’ Reports continue Board of Trustees Report Sites Committee Report Awards Committee Report

12:00 pm Lunch on your own 1:15 pm Business Session

Password, Bible opened Courtesy Resolution Committee Report Chief of Staff Report Recess Installation of Officers Closing Joint Executive Board Meeting

5:30 pm Chinese Night Out (Dutch treat) *Granddaughters Breakfast is OPEN to everyone. After the Convention closes the following committees must meet to select their Chairman: Board of Trustees, G.A.R. Living Memorial and Legislative, if necessary.

126th NATIONAL CONVENTION

PROGRAM (Subject to Change)

126th National Convention July 21 – 25, 2016

Springfield, Illinois

Convention Registration

Name _______________________________________Guest_______________________________

Address _____________________________ City ___________________ State ____ Zip ________

Phone _____________________ Email ________________________________________________

Department of ______________Tent or Detached Tent Name _______________________#______

Check ONE � National Officer � Elected Delegate � Past National President � Member-At-Large � Department President � Past Department President � Detached Tent President � Past Detached Tent President � Department Secretary � Non-Voting Member

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Check ALL that apply First Time Attendee 40 Year Member 55 Year Member 25 Year Member 45 Year Member Over 55 Year Member 30 Year Member 50 Year Member Trustee 35 Year Member duv Life Member

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Convention Registration Fee* #________x $25.00 = $____________ Check #___________________ TOTAL ENCLOSED $____________ Make checks payable to “DUVCW” and mail on or before July 1, 2016.

ONLY REGISTRATION FEES are to be sent to the National Treasurer. Mail to:

Susan Nitzel, National Treasurer P. O. Box 1176 Fort Morgan, CO 80701-1176 *See Bylaws Updates – 2009 to 2015, Page A22, 2012 Resolutions on the Members Only Information Aids webpage for a reduction in registration fees for more than one duv per family.

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Hosted by the Department of Illinois

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 126th National Convention

July 21-25, 2016

3000 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois

Room Rate $113.00 per night plus tax

For RESERVATIONS call 1-800-593-5447. Our reservation room rates are under reference Group Code “D9R” and/or “Daughters of Union.” All reservations have a deadline date of June 28, 2016, and must be guaranteed with a major credit card for the first night. The attendee’s room, tax and incidental charges will be paid by the attendee.

Reservations must be made prior to June 28, 2016 to guarantee room and rate availability

Your reservations are important because hotels give reduced rates on meeting space and other items based on the number of rooms utilized. ~ A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times ~ Business Center ~ Train station pick-up service is provided at no charge. ~ Complimentary wireless Internet access ~ Free self-parking ~ Mini refrigerator in each room ~ Fitness Center ~ Indoor swimming and lap pools and more ~ Starbucks ~ Mahogany Bar & Grill - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Convention Tour ~ Saturday, July 23 The Stephenson Tour ~ $30.00

The first stop on the tour will be Rose Hill Cemetery, where Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson, founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, is interred. A special observance honoring Stephenson will be held at his granite shaft monument dedicated in his memory in 1894. Petersburg’s Mayor, John Stiltz, Menard County’s Historian, Randy Robbins, and Menard County Honor Guard will assist. Our excursion continues to the now privately owned Stephenson home, built in 1870s by the Grand Army of Republic for his widow and children. The dramatic interior architecture of the over 145 year old structure is remarkable. Then, we are off to the Stephenson Dedication ceremony at our National Headquarters. A box lunch is provided; please see Meals for the selections offered. Register yourself and your significant other! Limited seating, so reserve your place now! The bus departs at 11:00am sharp.

Stephenson Dedication Ceremony ~ Saturday, July 23 at 3:00pm National Headquarters ~ 503 South Walnut Street ~ Free

Join us for a special ceremony honoring the founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, Dr. (Major) Benjamin Franklin Stephenson. Entertainment and the flag raising will be provided by the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, the Band and the Color Guard.

Top 10 Places to Visit in Springfield Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum Lincoln Home National Historic Site Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site Dana-Thomas House Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon Old State Capitol Washington Park Botanical Garden Lincoln's Tomb and War Memorial State Historic Site Illinois State Military Museum

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 126th National Convention

July 21 – 25, 2016

MEALS

Past National President’s Dinner (PNPs only) ~ Thursday, July 21

Pork Medallion #_________ x $29.00 = $_________

Boursin Chicken Breast #_________ x $29.00 = $_________

Pasta Primavera #_________ x $29.00 = $_________

Memory Banquet ~ Friday, July 22

Alaskan Salmon #_________ x $36.00 = $_________

Chicken Wellington #_________ x $33.00 = $_________

Vegetable Lasagna #_________ x $29.00 = $_________

All States Banquet ~ Sunday, July 24

Roasted Prime Rib #_________ x $41.00 = $_________

Porterhouse Pork Chop #_________ x $33.00 = $_________

Stuffed Portobello Mushroom #_________ x $29.00 = $_________

Granddaughters Breakfast* ~ Monday, July 25

Breakfast # _________ x $20.00 = $_________

Granddaughters Breakfast FREE for duvs (Ages 8 - 18) #__________

TOTAL MEALS at CROWNE PLAZA # __________ $_________

Stephenson Tour** ~ Saturday, July 23 # __________ x $30.00 = $_________

Choose your box lunch(es) below:

Club (Ham, Turkey & Bacon) #___ (white #___ wheat #___) Egg Salad #___ (white #___ wheat #___)

Roast Beef & Colby-Jack #___ (white #___ wheat #___) Tuna Salad #___ (white #___ wheat #___)

Vegetarian Delight #___ (white #___ wheat #___) Chicken Salad #___ (white #___ wheat #___)

TOTAL ENCLOSED $_________

Meal Reservations and Tour Deadlines – July 11, 2016

If you have dietary restrictions, please advise ______________________________________________________________

Mail checks payable to “Illinois DUVCW” and mail before July 11, 2016 to:

Connie Bounds 3306 Crystal Lake Drive Springfield, Illinois 62711-7240

Meals/Tour Tickets** Ordered by/for:

Name(s)______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________ City ____________________________ State _______ Zip ______________ Phone _______________________ Email ___________________________________________________________________________

*Granddaughter’s Breakfast is OPEN to everyone ~ **Tickets for the Saturday tour will be available at the registration area during registration (boxed lunches to be picked up at the registration area prior to 11:00am departure.)

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A Publication of the National Department

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861 – 1865

Volume 46 January 2016 Number 82

IRENE R. WILLIAMS BERG, PNP

1928 – 2015

Irene R. Williams Berg was born on December 18, 1928, in Angora,

Nebraska, to Robert J. Williams and Vera Miles Williams. She died on

November 28, 2015, in Spokane Valley, Washington.

A member of Lizbeth Turner Tent 4, Spokane, Washington, Irene was

inducted on January 5, 1981. Her Civil War ancestor was her great-

grandfather, William Morris Williams. He enlisted on September 28,

1861 as a Private, Company B, 64th Illinois Infantry, State Volunteers,

Yates City, Illinois. He was discharged July 11, 1865 as a Corporal and

was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Hubbel, Nebraska.

She served as President of the Departments of Washington and Alaska

multiple times…1988-89; 1998-99; 2002-04; and most recently 2012-

2013. At the time of her passing she was serving as Council Member 2

for the Department and as Senior Vice-President of the Tent. She served

as National Patriotic Instructor 1987-88 and as National President 1991-

92 after being elected at the Indianapolis, Indiana Convention. As a

Certified Parliamentarian, who lent her expertise to many organizations, she also served as National

Parliamentarian during the Administrations of National President Carole Morton. She was a member of the

National Board of Trustees at the time of her death.

Her favorite pastimes included gardening, crocheting, community events of productions at the Civic Theater,

Spokane, Washington and Christmas concerts of the Singing Nuns (one of her particular favorites), and sharing

the comforts of home life with her beloved cat, Miss Lady.

Irene leaves behind three daughters Yvonne Berg, Denise Berg, and Marcia Spangler, all members of Lizbeth

Turner Tent 4, their respective families of which she was most proud, extended family members, and her fur

baby. She also leaves behind numerous friends and “Sisters” in addition to a legacy of love for and commitment

to endeavors promoting the proud heritage of her ancestors. She will be greatly missed by many.

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NEW YORK ALLIED ORDERS

HONORS TWO SISTERS WHO ARE VETERANS

On Saturday during the 2015 Gettysburg Remembrance

Days, the New York Allied Orders held their Annual

Wreath Laying at the New York Monument in the

National Cemetery. This event became very special

when National Jr. Vice President Caren Cleaveland’s

two veteran sisters, Carol Cole and Joanne Leyland-

Huff, were surprised when they were given

recognition for their service in the U.S. Army. The Mary

Gahan Tent 109 of Waterloo purchased the Veteran

Badges without Carol or Joanne's knowledge. National

President Sally Redinger attended the wreath laying to

share a few words and present the badges to the sisters. They continue to serve by working with Veterans

organizations and appreciated their special recognition. Both Carol and Joanne emotionally shared their

patriotism and thanks. (Article submitted by Eileen Sleckman)

DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA

ANDERSONVILLE FUNERAL FOR 13,000

On Saturday, September 19, 2015, The Department of Georgia, Daughters of

Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, participated in the “Funeral for

13,000” event at Andersonville National Historic Site. The observance

coincided with the annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The 13,000

Union soldiers and civilian captives died over 14 months, averaging 30 per

day, at the Andersonville Prison Camp. These men never had a dignified

funeral until today as they were buried in mass graves, side by side.

The service included a ceremonial casket on a horse-drawn caisson, military

honors led by the Georgia National Guard, musical selections, and a Wreath

Presentation Ceremony. There were 16,000 stars within the casket representing

the Andersonville Union dead and Confederate dead from Union prison camps.

Guest speakers included historian and author Dr. Lesley Gordon, professor at

the University of Akron, Poet Laureate of Georgia, Judson Mitcham, and

Sergeant Major of the Army, Daniel A. Dailey, the keynote speaker.

Sarah Meyer, National Department Chaplain and President of the Department

of Georgia presented the National Department floral tribute. Sister Sarah

brought greetings from the National Department and the Department of

Georgia. She gave a brief statement of its mission and history of DUVCW as

part of the GAR, the history of The Department of Georgia and the three Tents

that make up the Department. (Article submitted by Paula Snoby)

Sarah Meyer with National Wreath

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MARY TODD LINCOLN DETACHED TENT 10, FLORIDA

ATTEND FAMILY HERITAGE FESTIVAL

The Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent 10 attended the

all-day Family Heritage Festival held Sunday, October 18,

2015 at the John F. Germany Public Library in Tampa,

Florida. President Gwen Barshay designed and set up a

display table of items and brochures for the interested

public.

The table was manned throughout the day by

pictured members: Jane Schafer, Becky Bandy,

Theresa Cobb, Julie Moore, Linda Smith, Jennifer

Marks, Gwen Barshay and Gigi Richardson. Also

helping was Cyndee Arruda who assisted members

use Find A Grave to research their family trees.

Genealogical Sessions held during the day

included: Interpretation of your DNA results;

preserving your family photos; basic book repair; and producing your family history presented by local and

national speakers. (Article submitted by Linda Smith)

BELLE REYNOLDS DETACHED TENT 4, TENNESSEE

HONOR VOLUNTEERS OF VETERAN SERVICES OFFICE

As an outreach program each September the

sisters of Belle Reynolds Detached Tent 4,

Tennessee prepare and serve a luncheon to

honor the volunteers of Veteran Services

Office, Lawerence County, TN.

These volunteers drive the Veterans to the

VA Hospital for medical appointments. The

eleven volunteer drivers log four to five

trips per week, and sometimes even more.

The closest VA hospital is two hours away

in Nashville, TN. That means these

volunteers are on the road by 6:00 a.m. and back by

6:00 p.m. or later. That makes for a very long day for

both the volunteer and the Veterans. The volunteers who drive are Veterans themselves, still serving their

country by making sure their fellow Veterans get to their needed medical appointments. It is our pleasure to

honor these men and women Veteran Volunteers. Thanks to all those who serve. (Article submitted by Linda Fitts)

Rita Buress, Duveen Ferguson, Rita Antle, Joan Nash, Judy Long, Linda Fitts

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JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16

SWEAT FOR THE VETS – RUN, WALK AND ROLL 5K

On October 24, 2015 Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 members, Candy

Buechler, Tent President, Sharon Birt Michael, PTP and Pat Volkmann,

PDP participated in the Sweat for the Vets - Run, Walk and Roll 5K

held at Jefferson Barracks Medical Center. Candy completed the 5K

run in just over 48 minutes; Pat completed the 5K walk in 1 hour, 1

minute and 7 seconds. Sharon Michael completed the 1 mile walk. Pat

Volkmann was accompanied in her walk by her daughter Pam

Wamsley; her granddaughter, Elizabeth completed the 5K run in 21

minutes. Elizabeth came in 2nd overall in the Women’s Division.

Many others participated in this annual event. Everyone had an

enjoyable day for a good cause. (Article submitted by Pat Volkmann. Photo taken by Candy

Buechler)

ELIZABETH CROCKETT BLAKE TENT 8, MAINE

WELCOMES FIRST duv

Elizabeth Crockett Blake Tent 8, Maine is very pleased to welcome its first duv, Meghan Griffin. Meghan is a

sophomore at Gray-New Gloucester High School in Gray, Maine where she is a top student in her class, taking

honors and Advanced Placement courses. Meghan is a talented musician playing the saxophone in the concert

and marching bands and the bass guitar in the jazz band. She plans to graduate a year early and hopes to attend

Suffolk College in Boston to study forensic science. Outside of school she babysits, reads American classics,

and volunteers in elementary school classes. She says, “History is an extremely important part of modern day

culture, which is why I joined the DUVCW. The actions of those who fought and made sacrifices during the

Civil War should not be forgotten. I highly value keeping their memory alive and fully recognize and appreciate

the bravery of the men and

their families during the time

of our country’s greatest peril.”

Megan is the daughter of

Shawn and Rae-Ann Griffin.

She joined the DUVCW with

her mother on ancestor Private

Lorenzo Dow Libby, Co. K,

16th Maine, one of her three

Civil War ancestors. (Article

submitted by Michelle Tucci) Barbara Robinson, Tent President Mary Beth Jones, PNP Gail Butterfield, and new inductees Rae-Ann Griffin and Meghan Griffin

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CA/NV TENT SPONSOR OF MILITARY WOMEN’S LUNCHEON

Cornelia Hancock Tent 91 was a major sponsor for the 10th Annual “Honoring Military Women” Luncheon on

October 24, 2015. The Luncheon took place at the

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System’s

Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center’s in the San

Fernando Valley of the City of Los Angeles.

More than one-hundred-fifty people gathered to

honor approximately eighty women who had

served in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and

Coast Guard. Army Veteran Sister Kathie Bickers,

Tent member and Department VAVS

Representative, was among the veterans honored.

The highlight was honored guest Faith

Gonzalez, 100-year-old World War II Navy

Veteran who was accompanied by her son,

Drew.

More than sixty volunteers helped serve our

Nation’s Heroes. The luncheon was

organized by Tent 91 Chaplain and ROTC

Representative, Julie Stranges, who also

served as hostess for the entire event. In the

photo on the right, you will see Sister Julie receiving an award from Sadie Stewart,

Chief of Voluntary Service. (Article submitted by Carole Morton, Press Correspondent.)

MARY TODD LINCOLN DETACHED TENT 10

TAMPA, FLORIDA

Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent 10, Tampa, FL

members and spouses supported the Douglas T.

Jacobson State Veterans Nursing Home, Port

Charlotte, FL on Veterans Day with their donations

and presence. A large tent accommodated the

veterans, their families and supporters. Attendees

enjoyed honors to the vets, music, and lunch under

the blue Florida skies.

Detached Tent 10 also provides supplies to the

Veterans Village in Bradenton, FL where 48 military

veterans, who range in age from 29 to 70, are

regaining their footing in society through work,

education and counseling. (Article submitted by Linda Smith)

Back row L to R: Julie Moore; Gwen Barshay; Paul Jahnig; Nancy Jahnig; Joy Morris ; Linda Smith, Seated L to R: Theresa Cobb; Dana Cobb and Barbara Schulz

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KADY BROWNELL TENT 36, NEW YORK

DONATES TO CARILLON

On December 13, 2015, New York Kady Brownell Tent 36, made an inaugural donation of $100 towards the

repair of the electronic carillon at Long Island National

Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. Originally dedicated on

May 27, 1962 and purchased with funds raised by local

Veteran's groups, the carillon has not worked for the

past 7-8 years and has been greatly missed. Although

it has not been definitely decided whether to replace the

carillon with a digital one or repair it using specially-

made parts, it was felt to be important to draw attention

to it and begin raising funds. The carillon is attached to

an organ, which can be manually played, delivering live

music, or programed to play music automatically, often

using a timer. The sound, which simulates chimes, is

projected via a speaker tower on the cemetery grounds.

In 1949 Arlington National Cemetery was the first

national cemetery to have a carillon installed. It was

dedicated by President Harry S. Truman with his words "as these bells ring...honored dead rest...freedom

lives..." Conceived as a "Living Memorial," the carillon delivers the beautiful sound of bells as a tribute to

both sacrifice and service. Carillons continue to be installed at Veterans facilities across the nation. (Article

submitted by Eileen Sleckman) .

ELIZABETH HILL MILLS TENT 88

DEPARTMENT OF CA/NV, TUSTIN, CA

Members of Elizabeth Hill Mills Tent 88 manned a booth at “Civil War Days.” It’s an annual event held Labor

Day Weekend at Central Park in Huntington

Beach. Civil War items were displayed along

with information given to potential members

who shared they had Civil War ancestors.

The membership supported “Wreaths Across

America” by donating money for wreaths at the

Bakersfield and Brea Cemeteries. Sister Lori

Clem and Tent President Charline Grundmann

together presented the Tent’s wreath during the

ceremony in Brea that was attended by many

local ancestral groups and citizens. Sister Anne

Evans represented the Coast Guard Reserve by

presenting their wreath in Brea.

President Charline spoke at the City of Irvine Veterans Day Ceremony. The Tent made a donation for late Sister

Virginia “Genny” Smith’s name included in the National Memory Book. Genny passed away May of 2015 due

to natural causes. Her generosity and pleasant nature will be missed by all who knew her. (Article submitted by Lynn

Johsz, Press Correspondent and Treasurer, Tent 88)

Tony Thomas, Director of Long Island National Cemetery, Janice Guy, PDP and Eileen Sleckman, DP, Frank Colon, Jr, President of the Long Island

National Cemetery Memorial Organization

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ANNIE ETHERIDGE TENT 59, MICHIGAN

WORKING TO PRESERVE MICHIGAN’S CIVIL WAR FLAGS

On November 14, 2015 members of Annie Etheridge Tent 59, gathered in the Michigan State Capitol Rotunda

to honor an 8th MI Cavalry trooper, Josiah Wolcott. They also presented their Tent donation to the Save the

Flags Program. As part of his message regarding the meaningful and honorable work of preserving Michigan’s

Civil War Flags and his appreciation, Matt VanAcker, Director of the Michigan State Tour Guides, presented

Tent 59 Sister Nancy (Roberts) Soper of Bath, MI with a congratulatory plaque and a framed photo of the 8th

Michigan Cavalry flag. Josiah Wolcott is the Civil War ancestor of Sister Nancy and Tent 59 Sister Laura

(Roberts) Coffman, of Novato, CA. Tent 59 President Sharon Patton presented the check to Mr. VanAcker.

Nancy and her husband Jack Soper, a knowledgeable

genealogist and always an honored guest at Tent 59

meetings, accompanied Mr. VanAcker, additional Tent 59

Sisters, and other attendees to the Michigan Historical

Museum special atmospherics room where the flags are

preserved. Mr. VanAcker removed the preserved 8th

Michigan Cavalry flag from its shelf. The flag material is

of silk, the stars are constructed of very fine symmetrically

sewn silk threads. Mr. VanAcker speculated the flag could

have been manufactured by Tiffany & Company of New

York as the company was engaged in the manufacture of

Civil War flags during the Great Conflict. (Article submitted by

Nancy Piggush)

CA/NV TENT PARTICIPATES AT CHATSWORTH

PIONEER DAY - OCTOBER 4

What we thought was going to be a wet and dreary day, turned out to be gorgeous. The canopy, table, signage

and all of the giveaways and paraphernalia were readied for what would become a very busy day. Cornelia

Hancock Tent 91, Sisters Carole Morton, Julie Stranges and

Kathie Bickers managed the booth. Also Sister Carole,

representing DUVCW, competed in the Chili Cook-off and

spent more than 2 hours dishing out her wonderful chili.

We were prepared for prospective members as well as the

numerous children who came to visit our booth with their

moms. Helium-filled red, blue, yellow, pink, green, and white

balloons imprinted with the DUVCW insignia were available

for young and old alike. The children could also select an

orange, black, white or green skull and spider Halloween ring.

Additionally, we had free Civil War trade cards, Union and

Confederate, for the taking. It was a good day! (Article submitted by

Carole Morton, Press Correspondent.)

Director, Matt VanAcker, Nancy Soper, Jack Soper, Museum Docent, Dick Hinshon'

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HANNAH ANDERSON ROPES TENT 86, TORRANCE, CA

CELEBRATES TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent 86, Torrance, CA

organized October 25, 2003, held its Twelfth Anniversary luncheon on October 24, 2015. Annette James-

Rogers, Current President of Tent 86 unveiled the recently completed Charter. Carole Morton, DUVCW Past

National President, placed the National Seals of Institution on the Charter. President Annette James-Rogers

spoke about Union and Confederate women who served as nurses during the war. Her presentation was titled:

Civil War Nurses: Civilian Soldiers.

DUVCW dignitaries at the celebration were Janet Uribe, National Membership Chair; Susan Zimmer, President,

CA/NV Department; Charline Grundmann, Jr. Vice President, CA/NV Department; Elisabeth Collier,

Secretary, CA/NV Department.

Other distinguished guests present were Kathy Ralston, President, Drum Barrack and Garrison Society; Jackie

Shelhart, President, Joel Brigham Chapter Daughters of 1812; and Connie Moretti, Past President and Past

Historian, CA Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. (Article submitted by Annette )

MARY TODD LINCOLN DETACHED TENT 10, FLORIDA

OLUSTEE UNION MONUMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.

SUVCW Brother Buck Custer, Treasurer of the Olustee Union Monument Association,

Inc. presented the history and current standing of the Association at a recent meeting

of the Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent 10. The Association is striving to place a

Union monument on the controversial site of the Battle of Olustee or Battle of Ocean

Pond, fought in Baker County, FL on February 20, 1864. It was the largest battle fought

in Florida during the war. Further information can be found at: www.OlusteeUnion.org (Article submitted by Linda Smith)

MARY WHITNEY PHELPS TENT 22

Mary Whitney Phelps Tent 22, met Saturday, October 17,

2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Carman Boyd

presiding. Jean Warren presented a Civil War Quilts

program. Jean displayed several of her quilts, explaining

the significance of the use

of fabrics, colors, and

patterns in her quilts she

displayed and the photos of

many other quilts. One of

her quilts had both

Confederate and Union symbols representing the families split with members

on either of the two sides of the Civil War. Jean Warren is a walking

encyclopedia with many examples of her knowledge about Civil War era quilts.

She had a detailed outline of her presentation and a complete bibliography to

document her presentation to assist in finding more

information about Civil War Period quilts. (Article

submitted by Modena Hostetler)

Dee Dosch presents to Jodi Clifton a certificate honoring Calvin Breshears Photo by Sandy Reese

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GALLAUDET SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL AWARD

On November 18, Gallaudet Scholarship Committee Chairman

Lynne Gallaudet Dolan went to Gallaudet University and

presented scholarship awards to two University students. First

place went to Lauren E. Harris and second place to Nate Ramsier.

After the ceremony we were treated to lunch by Professor Dr.

Roberto Sanchez who was in charge of the essay contest. (Article

submitted by Lynne Dolan)

DEPARTMENT OF OKLAHOMA

88TH ANNUAL CONVENTION

On Saturday, June 6, 2015 the Department of Oklahoma celebrated their 88th Annual Convention in Oklahoma

City, OK. The convention was hosted by the Sallie Peacheater Tent 18 members and President Betty White

held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites. National President Ellen Higgins was also in attendance. The convention

began with Chaplain Donna Talley presenting a

lovely Memorial Service for Alice Jacobs and

Beatrice Hood. Department President Laurel

Chambers conducted the business meeting

followed by installation of newly-elected officers

by National President Ellen Higgins. After lunch,

Preston Ware, extraordinary musician of the

Oklahoma Historical Society, concluded the

convention by playing a program of early American

music on multiple stringed instruments. (Article and

photo submitted by Betty White)

Front: Nancy Chotkey, Ruth McNeil, June Stone, Betty White, Sharon Ballard, Judy Mahan, back: Linda Luttrell, Velma Appl, Dorothy Griffith, Laurel Chambers, Natl.Pres. Ellen Higgins, Billie Fogarty, Marge Hess, Patsy Fowler, and Donna Talley.

JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16

VETERANS DAY PARADE

Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 members, Candy Buechler, Tent President and Sharon Birt Michael, PTP participated

in the Veterans Parade in Florissant, Missouri on November 8, 2015. The parade started at 1:00 p.m. at the

corners of St. Charles and St. Francois and ended at the James

J. Eagan Center, Florissant. Over 70 units participated,

including military vehicles, drum corps, marching bands,

elected officials and many others paying tribute to our veterans.

This year's Parade Marshall was Joe Quick, who was last year’s

Veteran of the Year winner. This year former Florissant City

Council Representative Patrick Stinnett was named 2015

Florissant Veteran of the Year. After the parade, refreshments

were served at the center and speeches were given. (Article submitted

by Pat Volkmann - Photo submitted by Sharon Birt Michael)

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MEMORIAL DAY 2015 SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA

The Simi VFW held a Memorial Day event at the Simi Valley Pioneer Cemetery, on

May 25, 2015. The event started with the Presenting and Raising of the Colors. John

Calderon, DAV Commander Chapter 55, sang the Star-Spangled Banner and led us

in The Pledge of Allegiance. Congressman Steve Knight and Assemblyman Scott

Wilk gave speeches. Mayor Bob Huber made a presentation in Recognition of the

Day and service of the VFW.

The Wreath Laying Ceremony began. Sister Tammy Collier laid a

wreath in honor of our Cornelia Hancock Tent 91, Daughters of Union

Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, ancestors. Wreaths were also

laid by Marine Corps League, VFW, DAV,

Simi Elks Lodge, Emblem Club, Moose

Lodge, Masonic Lodge and Gold Star

families.

Following the event, Sister Tammy Collier

attended the Salute to Arms. This event is

held every year at the local LDS church.

The lunch is catered by restaurants in Simi

Valley. Each year a theme is selected along with a Veteran of the Year. This year’s

theme was “To Honor all Persian Gulf Era Veterans.” Sergeant Ana Razo Schulte,

U.S. Army was the Veteran of the Year. Sister Tammy helped serve and clean up

at the event. (Article submitted by Carole Morton, Press Correspondent.)

KADY BROWNELL TENT 36, NEW YORK

95TH ANNUAL FLAG SERVICE

On November 8, 2015 members of New York Kady Brownell Tent 36 participated in the 95th Annual Flag

Service for the Patriotic and Historical Societies at St. Thomas Church in New York City. The service, which

is conducted on the Sunday closest to Veterans Day, begins with a Choral Evensong in honor of those who have

served in the Armed Forces of our country. Twenty-five year member Zoe Stolbun and NY Department

President Eileen Sleckman marched in the procession with the Tent banner. They continued the tradition that

Sisters from Kady Brownell Tent 36 have been involved for over 50 years.

Founded in 1823, Saint Thomas Parish had four

buildings in two locations since that date. The

current structure is a designated New York Landmark

with beautiful French High Gothic architecture

featuring an elaborate altarpiece, fine stained glass

windows and a prominent high tower. It is home to a

Men and Boys Choir which performs music in the

Anglican tradition and is the site for the only church-

affiliated residential choir school in the United States. (Article submitted by Eileen Sleckman)

Pictured from left: Susan Starkie, Betsy Bloomer, Kathleen Powers-Vermaelen, Eileen Sleckman, Zoe Stolbun, Linda Feierabend, Laura Congleton, PDP

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DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN

ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING

The Annual District Meeting of the Department of Michigan was held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, hosted

by Cornelia Stockbridge Sheldon Tent 58 of Kalamazoo. Following a morning business meeting, the Sisters

were treated to a beautiful luncheon provided by members of Tent 58. There was a raffle and additional items

for sale to raise funds for the 2017 National Convention in Grand Rapids, MI.

The afternoon program was introduced by Tent 58 member

Katherine Alton. Erin M. Souckick, a middle school history

teacher from Edwardsburg, MI presented a program on the 1st MI

Sharpshooters, Co. K, a regiment made up of mostly Native

Americans. They came primarily from the tribes of Ojibwa,

Odawa, and Potawatomi nations. The very informative

presentation included a question and answer period. The

presentation included information on Antoine Scott, a Native

American who was recommended twice for the Medal of Honor,

but never received it. He was from Pentwater, but there is no

record of where he was buried. A big “Thank You” to Tent 58

President Sally Redinger and the members of the Tent for a most

enjoyable day. (Article submitted by Wenda Fore)

MARY CHESEBRO LEE DETACHED TENT 23

DELAVAN, WISCONSIN

In the observance of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War the Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent 23 became

a proud partner with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. As a grateful nation, we

need to honor and thank our Vietnam Veterans and their families. The objectives of this organization include

“highlighting the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of Federal

agencies,” “paying tribute to the contributions made on the home front by people of the USA,” “highlighting

the advances of technology, science and medicine related to military research,” “recognizing the contributions

and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States” and “ thanking and honoring veterans of the Vietnam

War and the families of veterans.”

Celebrating Veterans Day in November gave us a chance to thank those brave men and women who defended

our nation with extraordinary courage. Their brave service is appreciated, often more than they know. Tent 23

honored these veterans by planning and attending the Walworth County Historical Society/American Legion

Veterans Day Program with Major General Grant Mulder as the guest speaker. In addition, the Tent placed an

ad in the local newspapers thanking all veterans for their remarkable service. Individual veterans known by the

Tent were also mailed Thank You cards.

In keeping with our fall focus on our veterans and

current military, the elves of Tent 23 signed 300

greeting cards that were sent overseas and to the Red

Cross Holiday for Heroes program. We also put

together packages of holiday sweets to send to active

servicemen and to our local program for homeless

veterans. (Article submitted by Pat Blackmer)

Katherine Alton, Erin M. Souckick, Sally Redinger

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DEPARTMENT OF OREGON

VISIT TO THEODORE PENLAND CRYPT

Department of Oregon Officers and all three Tents attended the visit to the crypt of Theodore "Daddy" Penland

in the Wilhelm Portland Memorial Mausoleum this last fall. Daddy Penland was the last National Commander

of the Grand Army of the Republic. As a Department we were charged many years ago by National to visit and

honor him each year. (Article and Photo submitted by Perri Parker)

JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16

Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 member Sharon Birt Michael, PTP attended the St.

Charles Community College hosting of “A Smorgasbord of Family History.” The

genealogical research program was held November 7, 2015. Sharon set up a

presentation table with information on the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil

War, 1861-1865 that included programs, applications, pictures, information on

DUVCW events and copies of Tent 16’s Volume II. (Article submitted by Pat Volkmann, PDP-

Photo submitted by Sharon Michael)

CA/NV CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT 91

SURPRISE!! IT’S MELISSA’S 90th BIRTHDAY!!

On October 3, 2015, CA/NV Cornelia Hancock Tent 91 helped Sister

Melissa Lovelady celebrate her 90th Birthday. Sister Melissa was

totally surprised as her daughter, Sister Nancy Copsey, placed the

Birthday cake in her hands. Melissa was thunderstruck as Tent

members along with her granddaughter, Megan Copsey, expressed their

love and appreciation for her. Everyone gathered together to sing

Happy Birthday as she blew out the candles and we wished her well.

Happy Birthday, Melissa!! Melissa is the fourth Sister in our Tent to

reach 90 years young. (Article submitted by Press Correspondent, Carole Morton)

Pictured left: Janice Heckethorne, Perri Pitman Parker, Brittany,Heckethorne, Mildred Voelker, Chelsea Heckethorne,

Melissa Lovelady and daughter, Nancy Copsey

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KADY BROWNELL TENT 36

VISIT TO THE VETS PLACE, YAPHANK, NY

On December 4, 2015, members of Kady Brownell Tent 36 visited the Vets Place in Yaphank, NY providing

lunch and decorating for the holidays. It has become an annual tradition for this Tent and one that is looked

forward to by both Tent members and the residents of the Vets Place. Tent 36 also donated bath and clothing

items that were on the men’s wish lists. They added a certificate for a local bowling alley so the men could

enjoy an outing there.

The Vets Place provides housing and supportive

services to homeless veterans in Suffolk

County, NY. Housed in a building that was at

one time a motel, it has been refurbished to

accommodate up to 24 men. It serves as a safe

place for these veterans to transition back to

self-sufficiency, helping them develop job skills

and overcome both physical and mental health

challenges. (Article submitted by Eileen Sleckman)

Pictured: Betsy Bloomer, Janice Guy, Eileen Sleckman and Kathleen Powers-Vermaelen with one of the veteran residents

PAINT THE STREET FESTIVAL

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

On Saturday, July 18, 2015, the DUVCW Museum

employees, Molly and Dan participated in the Springfield

Art Association’s (SAA) “Third Annual Paint the Street

Festival.” Artists, families, organizations and the

community at large were invited to paint 6’ x 6 ‘ squares

of Washington Street, in front of the Old State Capitol

Plaza. There were over 300 participants, and estimated

attendance of over 3,500. Molly painted a beautiful

picture of the front of the Museum to advertise and

promote the DUVCW organization and Museum. Dan

cheerfully distributed the Museum’s Visitor Card to all

onlookers and other paint-covered participants. (Article

submitted by Carole Morton, Board of Trustees)

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National Department

Daughters of Union Veterans

Of the Civil War, 1861 – 1865

PO Box 211

Springfield, IL 62705-0211

By Order Of:

Sally Redinger

National President

Attest To By:

Darlene Alcorn

National Secretary

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IN MEMORIAM

The National Department, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861 – 1865,

silently and reverently mourns with Sisters, Tents, and Departments who have been

bereaved of loved ones and Sisters. Sunshine passes, shadows fall, love’s remembrance

outlast all, through the years may be many or a few, they are filled with remembrance,

fraternity, charity, and loyalty.

Irene Berg, Past National President

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