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The Star-Spangled Banner Maryland State Society, Children of the American Revolution Organized Nov. 15, 1933, Reorganized March 30, 1940 501 (c)(3) Org. EIN #23-7248854 www.nscar.

The 2016-2017 State Project is to raise funds to support Hero Dogs Inc. whose mission is to raise, train, house, and feed a service dog to help an injured veteran free of charge.

com Senior State President Sally Caless Majewski 117 Sunnybrook Lane Westminster MD 21157-4793 Phone: 410-875-5326 hanksally@aol.com What an amazing year this has been!

Everyone did an outstanding job. We have accomplished much this year, worked hard, and had fun doing it.

National Convention April 21-23, 2017 LOCATION: Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 S Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA 22202 PARKING: Free on lot URL: http://www.nscar.

1 The Star-Spangled Banner Maryland State Society, Children of the American Revolution Organized Nov. 15, 1933, Reorganized March 30, (c)(3) Org. EIN # Founded April 5, 1895 Volume 59, Issue 6 Heroes for Heroes March 2017 Maryland Society Theme Heroes for Heroes 2017 Maryland State Conference State Theme HEROES FOR HEROES The State Project is to raise funds to support Hero Dogs Inc. whose mission is to raise, train, house, and feed a service dog to help an injured veteran free of charge State President Lauren C. Jenne 2925 Talbert Ct Finksburg MD Phone: Lauren.jenne21@gmail.com Senior State President Sally Caless Majewski 117 Sunnybrook Lane Westminster MD Phone: hanksally@aol.com What an amazing year this has been! First I want to thank all members and seniors for their commitment and hard work this year in celebrating Heroes for Heroes as we listened to Freedom s Thunder. Everyone did an outstanding job. We have accomplished much this year, worked hard, and had fun doing it. While I am sad to see Lauren s year come to a conclusion, I am looking forward to working with Leah and the new officers. Keep up the great work. National Convention April 21-23, 2017 LOCATION: Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel 2800 S Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA PARKING: Free on lot URL: ents/nationalconvention.aspx Miss Sally Table of Contents New Maryland C.A.R. Board... 2 Upcoming Events... 2 National Convention... 2 Maryland State Conference... 3 State Contest Winners... 7 Local Societies... 8 Donation Pins... 8 C.A.R. is the nation s oldest and largest children s non-profit organization which trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people.

NEW MARYLAND C.A.R. BOARD We had a wonderful State Conference and these are your newly elected officers for 2017-2018.

net State Second Vice President Eva Bogino Sasha Quillin Sasha.Atherton@gmail.com State Chaplain Kayleigh Gott Linda Baker lindabaker4@verizon.

2 NEW MARYLAND C.A.R. BOARD We had a wonderful State Conference and these are your newly elected officers for State Offices State Officers Senior State Officers Contact State President Leah Paire Sally Majewski hanksally@aol.com State First Vice President Daniel Klein Barbara Carpenter bhcarpenter@cox.net State Second Vice President Eva Bogino Sasha Quillin Sasha.Atherton@gmail.com State Chaplain Kayleigh Gott Linda Baker lindabaker4@verizon.net State Recording Secretary Lizzie Schenck Jenna Wood jennairene@comcast.net State Organizing Secretary Craig Eichelberger Irene Haas irenemariehaas@yahoo.com State Corresponding Secretary Andrew Parsley Christos Christou cchristousoc@gmail.com State Treasurer Sam Schenck David Schenck Dave@schenckfamily.net State Registrar Kate Reinhart Tammy Rib zasko1@aol.com State Historian Anna Haas Anne Reinhart thereinharts@gmail.com State Librarian-Curator Hannah Farmer Abigail Klein familynews@juno.com UPCOMING EVENTS Date Event Location Mar , 2017 DAR State Conference Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City April 21-23, 2017 C.A.R. National Convention Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 S. Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA July 12-13, 2017 Eastern Regional Conference Delaware, Details to be announced. NATIONAL CONVENTION The 2017 National Convention is April and will again be held at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, VA The C.A.R. Room Block for the 2017 National Convention is Open! The Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel is accepting reservations for the 2017 National Convention. Our group rate of $154 plus taxes is available from 4/19/17 to 4/23/17. To make a reservation, you may use the reservation link below or call the reservations center at , asking for the Children of the American Revolution National Convention. The reservations cut-off date is 5:00 p.m. on March 29, 2017, or until our contracted room block is sold out, whichever comes first. To avoid disappointment, we urge you to make your reservation as early as practical. Two Marylanders are running for national office. Please come out and support them. Also, the registration fees for the members will be reimbursed by Maryland CAR if you turn in your registration form to Dave Schenck at the conference. Also join us Sunday on the grounds of Mt. Vernon when Leah Paire will be installed as State President. National President Connor Jackson National Society Senior National President Joanne E. Zumbrun National Theme FREEDOM S THUNDER The National Project is to raise funds for the creation of an enhanced outdoor interpretive program at the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. March 2017 SSB Editor John A. Barnhouser Jr. & Sr. Editor Chris Christou Page 2

MARYLAND STATE CONFERENCE This year we celebrated Heroes for Heroes as we listened to Freedom s Thunder and accomplished so much at the conference, renewing friendships, visiting Benjamin Banneker

3 MARYLAND STATE CONFERENCE This year we celebrated Heroes for Heroes as we listened to Freedom s Thunder and accomplished so much at the conference, renewing friendships, visiting Benjamin Banneker Park and Museum and look forward to seeing you at National Conference in April. Photos from Event Many thanks to Brian Quillin who took wonderful photographs of our weekend. Some photos are shown elsewhere in this newsletter but more can be viewed for free at: By Law Changes Recording Secretary Kayleigh Gott and Sr. Recording Secretary Jenna Wood, report that the following Bylaws changes were approved at State Conference: Article IV - Dues and Fees Changed Section 2: The annual fee for all Senior State Officers and Senior State Chairmen shall be five dollars ($5.00) and shall be sent to the Senior State Treasurer on or before February 1st. Article VI- Appointments and Elections Changed Section 4: The Senior State First Vice President and the Senior State Second Vice President shall be appointed by the Senior State President for a term of two years to be concurrent with that of the Senior State President. They shall be from the membership of the Maryland Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, or the Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, or the Maryland Society of the Sons of the Revolution. Section 5: The other Senior State Officers shall include the Senior State Chaplain, Senior State Recording Secretary, Senior State Organizing Secretary, Senior State Corresponding Secretary, Senior State Treasurer, Senior State Registrar, Senior State Historian and Senior State Librarian-Curator, and shall be appointed by the Senior State President for a term of two years to be concurrent with that of the Senior State President. Article VII- Duties of Officers Added Part A- Duties of State Officers Section 13: In addition to specific duties included in these Bylaws, all officers will perform other duties as requested by his/her corresponding Senior Officer and such duties applicable to his/her respective office as prescribed by the parliamentary authority adopted by the State Society. Part B- Duties of Senior State Officers Section 12: In addition to specific duties included in these Bylaws, each Senior Officer will assist his/her corresponding member as needed and perform such other duties applicable to his/her respective office as prescribed by the parliamentary authority adopted by the State Society. March 2017 SSB Editor John A. Barnhouser Jr. & Sr. Editor Chris Christou Page 3

4 The Meeting began with the State Presidents and National Presidents entering the room Saturday morning with a parade of officers following suit and the local ROTC Unit led the pledge. Reports were given by numerous officers of all ages and heights. The Conference highlights the great work being done around the state, election of new officers, and some fun moments for all to enjoy. The children gave excellent reports and spoke clearly at the microphone and elected new officers. March 2017 SSB Editor John A. Barnhouser Jr. & Sr. Editor Chris Christou Page 4

5 Benjamin Banneker Park and Museum Saturday included a visit to the Benjamin Banneker Park and Museum to learn about Banneker, taste maple syrup, learn about nature, etc. The evening banquet was well attended with everyone appearing in formal wear to enjoy the awards portion and installation of our newest officers. VIPs from National CAR, MD DAR and SAR were there to bring greetings and well wishes. March 2017 SSB Editor John A. Barnhouser Jr. & Sr. Editor Chris Christou Page 5

6 Thanks to the outgoing Officers and welcome to the incoming New Officers The State Society raised over $10,000 for the Hero Dogs Inc. Project and the Director attended in person to receive the check. Past MD State President, National President and Sr. National President Ms. Jane Wells Freeney Keegan, donated volumes of photo albums and memorabilia to be kept in the Maryland records. We are grateful for her donation of such treasures. March 2017 SSB Editor John A. Barnhouser Jr. & Sr. Editor Chris Christou Page 6

7 STATE CONTEST WINNERS We are proud of all the Societies that entered the contests and listed below are the winners announced at Conference. Office Officer Senior Contest Place Winner President 1 st Vice President 2 nd Vice president Chaplain Recording Sec Corresp. Sec Registrar Historian Librarian/Cur ator American Heritage American History American Indian C.A.R. Newsletter Conservation Kids Helping Kids MD Patriots & Contributors Maryland State Pins Membership Mountain Schools Veterans Lauren Jenne Leah Paire Daniel Klein Eva Bogino Kayleigh Gott Lizzie Schenck Anna Haas Kate Reinhart Andrew Parsley Sam Schenck Sarah Reinhart Benjamin Pallozzi John Barnhouser Eva Bogino Katie Kraft Jackson Arnold Emily Ruhm Leah Paire Zach Millender Craig Eichelberger Sally Majewski Barbara Carpenter Sasha Quillin Linda Baker Jenna Wood Christos Christou Tammy Rib Anne Reinhart Lisa Jenne Mary Ann Ensminger Keri Schenck Julia Pallozzi- Ruhm Chris Christou Calvin Cook Violet Kraft Michelle Klein Julia Pallozzi- Ruhm Monica Paire Brooks Morton Maureen Tipton Best Program on the State Project 2nd Capt. John Ward Veazey 3rd Terra Rubra Contributing the most financial aid. 1st Terra Rubra Best Program on the First Ladies and their 2nd Capt. John Ward Veazey contributions 3rd Thomas Johnson Best Program highlighting a famous oration 1st Thomas Johnson that inspired change 2nd Ark and Dove Best Program on the Four Chaplains 2nd Thomas Johnson Best Program on military records 1st Thomas Johnson Best Program on diplomatic correspondence during the Revolution 1st Thomas Johnson Best Program on voting 2nd Thomas Johnson Most new members 1st Heart of the Chesapeake Best Program about the generals and admirals at the Battle of Yorktown State Scrap Book Hungerford Resolves & Thomas Johnsons Best Program on American Revolution 1st Thomas Johnson resources and how museums preserved 2nd Ark and Dove local and cultural history 3rd Hungerford Resolves Best Program on famous American engravings 2nd Capt. John Ward Veazey Best Program on the different battles of the 2nd Thomas Johnson American Revolution 3rd Terra Rubra Best Program on Native American 2nd Capt. John Ward Veazey weaponry 3rd Terra Rubra Best Program on Broadsides 1st Thomas Johnson Best Original Broadside by a member <11y 1st Kayleigh Gott Best Program promoting the National Park 2nd Ark and Dove System during their Centennial Year. 3rd Capt. John Ward Veazey Best Program by partnering with a local aid 1st (Tie) Hungerford Resolves organization 1st (Tie) Capt. John Ward Veazey Largest number of State Patriots 1st (Tie) Terra Rubra & Thomas Johnson Largest number of State Contributors 1st (Tie) Terra Rubra & Thomas Johnson Local Society buying a Maryland Pin Best Program on encouraging new members to attend at least two local society meetings Terra Rubra and Thomas Johnson 1 st Thomas Johnson 2 nd Capt. John Ward Veazey 3 rd Ark and Dove Best Program on the establishment of the Mountain Schools. 1 st Hungerford Resolves Most material aid to a Mount School 1 st Capt. John Ward Veazey Best Program about service dogs for 1st Capt. John Ward Veazey veterans 2nd Hungerford Resolves Member with the best poster for service dogs for veterans 10 and under. 1st Kate Reinhart March 2017 SSB Editor John A. Barnhouser Jr. & Sr. Editor Chris Christou Page 7

State Merit Awards President Lauren Jenne and Senior President Sally Majewski want to thank those chapters that submitted for the State Merit Award.

mention for their entries. Red Merit Winner Thomas Johnson Honorable Mention Capt.

the C.A.R. mission. Local Society Society Presidents Senior Society Presidents Contact Info Ark and Dove Jonathan Klein Crystal French csfrench@gmail.

com Heart of the Chesapeake Jackson Arnold Susan Brenchley sabrenchley@gmail.com Hungerford Resolves Lizzie Shenck Sasha Quillin sasha.atherton@gmail.

com DONATION PINS Please help with one of these programs by your generous donation and receive a recognition pin to show your support.

8 State Merit Awards President Lauren Jenne and Senior President Sally Majewski want to thank those chapters that submitted for the State Merit Award. The criteria is very stringent as it requires a number of goals and objectives to be met throughout the year and this year one Chapter earned the Red Merit level and others were given Honorable mention for their entries. Red Merit Winner Thomas Johnson Honorable Mention Capt. John Ward Veazey, Hungerford Resolves, and Terra Rubra LOCAL SOCIETIES We love hearing about local society and member activities so please send in your photos and stories of how you are accomplishing the C.A.R. mission. Local Society Society Presidents Senior Society Presidents Contact Info Ark and Dove Jonathan Klein Crystal French csfrench@gmail.com Bush Declaration Hannah Farmer Christopher Smithson ctsmithson@gmail.com Captain John Ward Veazey Craig Eichelberger Tammy Rib zasko1@aol.com Heart of the Chesapeake Jackson Arnold Susan Brenchley sabrenchley@gmail.com Hungerford Resolves Lizzie Shenck Sasha Quillin sasha.atherton@gmail.com Terra Rubra Sarah Jenne Kay Bernstein kaybernstein@comcast.net Thomas Johnson Kayleigh Gott Christos Christou Jr. cchristousoc@gmail.com DONATION PINS Please help with one of these programs by your generous donation and receive a recognition pin to show your support. These can be presented by the National President at National Convention in April. $25 Mountain Schools Pin This pin shows your support for our Mountain Schools and a true "Kids Helping Kids" program with a $25 donation. $100 Magazine Fund Pin This pin supports our Magazine Fund by defraying the costs of publication of the N.S.C.A.R. magazine for a $100 donation. $50 Voyager Pin This pin assists with travel expenses for National Officers, State Presidents, and National Chairmen with a $50 donation. $100 Library Fund Pin This pin supports the N.S.C.A.R. Library Fund to help maintain N.S.C.A.R.'s literary collection. $50 Apple Slice Pin $50 Niebell Fund Pin This pin shows your support of our N.S.C.A.R. Museum and supports the educational programs in The Children's Room and N.S.C.A.R. Museum with a $50 donation This pin supports our ongoing operations at National Headquarters through the Niebell Endowment Fund with a $50 donation. $100 Endowment Fund Pin $1,000 Red Apple Pin This pin supports the Endowment Fund and recognizes the honor of one who has helped to insure the perpetuation of the ideals of the N.S.C.A.R. Major Benefactors wishing to honor an individual with a contribution of $1,000 or more to the N.S.C.A.R. Museum receive a Red Apple Pin. This pin must be presented to an individual and cannot be passed to another March 2017 SSB Editor John A. Barnhouser Jr. & Sr. Editor Chris Christou Page 8

The Star-Spangled Banner. We regret to report the passing of our Sr. State President Mrs. Ellan Wheeler Thorson July 8, 1944-Sept.

The Star-Spangled Banner. We regret to report the passing of our Sr. State President Mrs. Ellan Wheeler Thorson July 8, 1944-Sept. The Star-Spangled Banner Maryland State Society, Children of the American Revolution Organized Nov. 15, 1933, Reorganized March 30, 1940 501 (c)(3) Org. EIN #23-7248854 www.nscar.org Founded April 5, 1895