May 2016 Mattawan, MI Dear Sisters;

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1 General Orders #3 Series Orchard Drive May 2016 Mattawan, MI Dear Sisters; How can I thank you all for one of the most amazing times of my life! This year as your National President has been a year of learning, fellowship and adventures. I have met so many Sisters who are enthusiastically dedicated to our organization! I traveled to Texas to visit with Sisters in one of our Detached Tents. I had the privilege of attending the Department of Georgia's first Department Convention. It was a milestone for the Department. I attended the Department Conventions for Nebraska, Kansas, as well as Michigan. With all the traveling, it was good to be home with my Michigan Sisters who have been my greatest support in this journey. We were very fortunate to have Past National President Celestine Hollings in attendance at our Department Convention. What a thrill for me! She has been the role model for my entire membership in the Daughters. Each Department and Detached Tent I have visited has shown such warmth and hospitality. I have felt a part of each one. For that, I am grateful! Several more visits are scheduled and I look forward to meeting many more Sisters! Thank you to all the Sisters who offered advice and support. I could never have done this job without you! The National Convention is coming soon. I encourage each of you to attend as we celebrate the 150 th Anniversary of the founding of the GAR. Lots of great plans have been made by our hostesses in Springfield, Illinois. You ll have the opportunity to visit our National Headquarters and Library to see how impressive they both are! The Convention is an amazing experience and a lot of fun!! My National President's Project has been very successful! Many of you have purchased the pins in support of our Scholarship Program for Gallaudet University. I still have a few pins left and will have them at the Convention to purchase. Thank you for your generosity!! I am so proud to represent this organization as your National President. I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me. I look forward to seeing you at National Convention!! In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, Sally Redinger, National President

2 National Registrar Attention National Members-At-Large! Your 2016 membership dues were due January 1, If you have not already paid them, please do so immediately! Make checks payable to: DUVCW National Treasurer. Send $19.00 to: Janice Cass, National Registrar, 6049 Twp. Rd. 49, Galion, Ohio Your membership dues will continue through December 31, Please include any name/address/status changes. Life Members who are also NMAL s, please contact me if you have any changes throughout the year. Workshops Brief Summary Two back-to-back workshops are scheduled to be held during the National Convention. Each focuses on a very exceptional facet of the Grand Army of the Republic. One covers the history and symbolism of GAR s membership badge, while the other covers the majestic Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Halls. Gallaudet Scholarship Awards November 2015, the DUVCW traveled to Gallaudet University to present two Scholarship Awards to students of the History Department. On April 28 th we presented two more Scholarship Awards. Ladies, we are back on track!! This could not have been done without the help of all you Sisters. On behalf of the Gallaudet Scholarship Committee, we THANK YOU! We, as Sisters, now must now keep it going, so if each Sister would donate one dollar or more each year we would collect enough for each scholarship award and to keep this going. THANK YOU ALL! Bylaws Recommendations for Amendments to the National Constitution and Bylaws, Department, or Detached Tent Constitution and Bylaws should be submitted as soon as possible to the National Bylaws Chairman no later than July 1 st, 2016 for the consideration of the Committee. Once they re received, copies of all recommendations will be sent to the committee members for review. So the earlier the better before the deadline would be appreciated. In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty Patricia Blackmer, Committee Chair 445 Center Street Whitewater, WI General Orders #1 Deadline Deadline is September 10, 2016 for articles in both General Orders #1 and Drumbeat (October 2016 issue). It s preferable to articles and photos, however, you may send them by USPS to: Pam Johnson 1517 Driftwood Lane Crystal Lake, IL blackmer13@sbcglobal.net Tent Officers Annual Report Remember! The Tent Officers Annual Report Form, listing your Tent Officers, must be sent to the following Department and National Officers: Department Officers: President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary National Officers: President, Treasurer, Webmaster, Secretary, Membership Chairman and Headquarters In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty Lynne Gallaudet Dolan, National Chairman 2

3 Grand Army of the Republic Living Memorial Scholarship The GAR Living Memorial Scholarship fund needs your help! Please donate to support this worthwhile cause of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, We will not be able to continue providing scholarships to our college students if our Tents, Detached Tents, and Departments do not donate money to this fund. This year, as Pennsylvania Department President, I made the GAR Living Memorial Scholarship my project and have successfully raised money for this cause. Please contribute any amount, no matter how small. Our DUVCW needs to continue supporting our worthy students. In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty, Sandra K. Millin, Chair GAR Living Memorial Scholarship Committee Department and Tent Banners Calling all Banners! Sisters, please bring your Tent, Detached Tent, or Department Banner to the 2016 National Convention. Please deliver them to Sister Carole, Convention Chair, after you arrive at the Crowne Plaza. They will be displayed in an area visible to all Sisters and the general public. See you in Springfield at National Convention! July 21 Opening Night Dress Up Attire July 23 Dedication of the Dr. Benjamin Stephenson Library and Researh Center 3 Headquarters Postal Address Please use the address below when mailing anything to Headquarters. Mail sent to the 503 Walnut Street address will not be delivered by the USPS. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, PO Box 211 Springfield, IL Resolutions Resolutions should be sent no later than July 1 st to the Resolutions Committee Chair to be considered. Send five (5) copies, typed and double-spaced. The resolution must be signed by the Department President and Secretary with the Department seal affixed. Copies of your recommendations will be sent to the Committee members for review once they are received. In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty Julie Stanges, Committee Chairman Long Range Planning As Long Range Planning Committee Chair, I want to thank all those who have offered information and suggestions needing to be addressed for the coming year. As I write my report, I will be using your suggestions to do my best to explain why these suggestions need to be acted upon for the future of our patriotic organization. In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty Deborah A. Schiesser, Committee Chairman New Member s General Orders Effective January 1, 2016: All NEW members with Internet access can only obtain the National General Orders magazine through the National Website. Those who do not have Internet access, please complete the form located on the National website to receive the National General Orders magazine via United States Postal Service (USPS). The form can be found under the Membership Application link.

4 Press Correspondent Please send any newspaper articles about your Tent or Department activities along with the program booklet, ribbons, and pictures from your Department Convention to me to include them in Sister Sally s Presidential Scrapbook. In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty Wenda Fore, Press Correspondent 8141 Englehurst Drive Jenison, MI Sites Committee Plans for our 2017 National Convention are well underway. Our host will be the Department of Michigan and the Department Sisters are actively planning for our arrival. July 26-30, 2017 Grand Rapids, MI Opening Night July 26 The Department of Minnesota is in the pre-planning stages for the 2018 National Convention held in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Their Department Convention Committee will be giving a presentation highlighting the dates and tentative plans at this year s National Convention. Open Houses During Convention, Departments and Detached Tents are encouraged to have an Open House on Saturday evening at 8:30 PM. The purpose of the Open House is to share information about your state or area of the Country with visitors. Please remember there are to be no sales or raffles at the Open Houses. However giveaways, such as candy, snacks or brochures are allowed. 4 Webmaster The Webmaster asks that you kindly make a habit of checking the National website regularly at A relativity new link is the Bulletin Board on the Members Only link. On the Bulletin Board you will find new information, updates and items of general interest. Departments, Detached Tents and Tents are encouraged to send a contact address that can be linked to your Tent name on the website to the Webmaster. Tents that have a viable website and contact link have seen an increase in membership inquires. If you need the user name and password for the Members Only link, please contact your Tent President. Members-At-Large are to contact the MAL coordinator, Marguerite Dyal. Please remember, passwords are never to be communicated in written form, they can only be communicated orally. In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty Ellen Higgins, Webmaster SquirrelOCNJ@aol.com Life Membership National Life Membership is available. A Life Member is no longer is required to pay National Headquarters Assessment and Membership dues. However, depending on the Department and Tent Bylaws and Standing Rules, the Department and Tent dues might not be included in the Life Membership. To apply for National Life Membership, the Tent President must write a letter stating the Sister s age and that she is a member in good standing. The letter, along with the appropriate fee (see below) should be mailed to the National Treasurer, Susan Nitzel. Once accepted, the National Treasurer will assign you a Life Membership number, issue a membership card, and notify Headquarters so that the Sister will be included on the Life Member plaque displayed at National Headquarters. Age 8 to 20 - $ Age 21 to 50 - $ Age 51 and older - $250.00

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6 2016 Chief of Staff Items Wreath Ornament Letter Opener Key Chain Each item is silver tone, printed with our blue logo on white background. Please complete this order form and send along with your check payable to: DUVCW National Treasurer, with Chief of Staff in the memo line. Letter Opener x $12.00 = Wreath Ornament x $12.00 = Key Chain x $12.00 = Total Enclosed = Ship order to: Address Mail to: Vicki Day, 240 County Road, Avilla, IN

7 DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, 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 x8 Brick 8x8 Brick Example L T I R E N E K A E M P F E R P D P S G T. C R I S S B E C K E R B A T T L E O F N A S H V I L L E C O. G 1 0 T H M I N N E S O T A PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO DUVCW TO: DUVCW P. O. Box 211 Springfield, IL Name: Phone ( ) Address: Address: City State Zip code Amount Paid Date Received Certificate Mailed Date Sent to Arnold s Revised February 1, 2016

8 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. each = $ Ship to: Name Address City State Zip or Phone Mail this form and your check to: Sally Redinger - National President Orchard Drive Mattawan, MI

9 Grand Army of the Republic s Stain Glass Window At the 82 nd National Convention a large stained glass panel of the Grand Army of the Republic badge from a Maine GAR Memorial Hall was offered to the organization by Ruth Jordan, PNP. Sister Ruth and her husband Carl transported the window on top of their station wagon from Maine to Springfield, Illinois. The window came from the Bosworth Post 2, Portland, Maine. The window was in very poor condition and continued to deteriorate over the years. Lesley Dean, PNP, while National President, President s Project was to raise funds for the stain glass window to be restored. Later, Barbara Stone, PNP, during her presidency also adopted the stain glass window as a project. A very costly process, the Board of Trustees under Ozzie Thompson, PNP, bit the bullet and using their funds made the restoration a reality. The restored stain glass panel resides in a special backlit cabinet that shows off the extraordinary colors of the stain glass. At the bottom of the panel one sees the name O. R. LeGrow, named for Orin Rand LeGrow. LeGrow was born in Windham, Maine, September 22, 1835, and enlisted as a Private in the 7 th Battery, on December 22, He mustered out as a Corporal. LeGrow, a successful lumber dealer, civic leader and a member of the GAR Bosworth Post 2, died on May 25, 1889 at the age of 53. He was honored by his comrades by the placement of this window in the Post. We too continue to honor LeGrow and all GAR members with the restoration of this window, as so few exist today. With the 150 th anniversary of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic this year, we wanted to honor Sisters Lesley and Barbara by placing their names on a special brass plaque to be mounted on the cabinet that houses this gorgeous piece of history. We also want to offer each of you an opportunity to have your name engraved on this brass plaque by making one of the following donations to the Board s ongoing restoration fund. There are four (4) levels of recognition for the brass plaque: Platinum - $1, and more Gold - $ to $ Silver - $ to $ Bronze - $ $ The cutoff date for contributions for the brass plaque is August 1 st. Be sure to provide your name as you want it to appear on the plaque. Any and all contributions would be most appreciated. View this beautiful stain glass vibrant colors on the Members Only webpage, under General Orders, Series , #3 May Please make your check payable to DUVCW and in the memo line write Stain Glass and mail your check to: Susan Nitzel P.O. Box 1176 Fort Morgan, CO During the National Convention be sure to visit our Museum so that you can view this magnificent memorial to the Grand Army of the Republic. Donations The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, is a 501(c)(3) organization and is approved by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization to which tax deductible gifts can be made pursuant to Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

10 Join us as we celebrate the 150 th Anniversary of the Founding of the Grand Army of Republic by Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson at the 126 th National Convention in Springfield, Illinois ~ July 21-25,

11 YOU CAN HELP SAVE $$$ As many of you know, the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 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 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 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 Or the completed form to: jscass54@gmail.com Thank you for your support. 11

12 Illinois Department ~ Host of the 126 th National Convention The Illinois Department is pleased to announce four unique pin offerings celebrating the upcoming Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, , 131 st National Convention and the 150 th 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 Total amount ordered on this page: $ Make your check payable to: IL DUVCW Mail this form and your check to: Norma Fiedler 2749 County Road 1600 East Rantoul, Illinois ===================================== 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, 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 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.

13 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 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 Questions? Contact Lynda at or Daylilly20@comcast.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: ( ) 13

14 Travels with the President Department of Georgia Clara Barton Detached Tent 3, TX Department of Michigan DUVCW Sisters at Death Day Lincoln Death Day, Springfield, IL 14

15 Wednesday July 20, :00 pm Budget Committee Meeting Thursday July 21, :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, :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, :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 126 th NATIONAL CONVENTION PROGRAM (Subject to Change) Saturday July 23, :00 am ~ 8:45 am Registration 9:00 am Business Session Password, Bible opened, Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Updated Credentials Committee Report 1 st 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, :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 2 nd 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, :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.

16 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, th 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 # ) Vegetarian Delight # (white # wheat # ) Tuna Salad # (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: Norma Fiedler 2749 County Road 1600 East Rantoul, Illinois Meals/Tour Tickets** Ordered by/for: Name(s) Address City State Zip Phone *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.)

17 126 th National Convention July 21 25, 2016 Springfield, Illinois Convention Registration Name Guest Address City State Zip Phone 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 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 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 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Convention Registration Fee* # x $25.00 = $ Check # TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Make checks payable to DUVCW and mail on or before July 1, ONLY REGISTRATION FEES are to be sent to the National Treasurer. Mail to: Susan Nitzel, National Treasurer P. O. Box 1176 Fort Morgan, CO *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. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hosted by the Department of Illinois

18 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, th National Convention July 21-25, S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois Room Rate $ per night plus tax For RESERVATIONS call 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 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 10 th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, the Band and the Color Guard. Top 10 Places to Visit in Springfield Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Lincoln Home National Historic Site Dana-Thomas House Old State Capitol Lincoln's Tomb and War Memorial State Historic Site Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon Washington Park Botanical Garden Illinois State Military Museum

19 A Publication of the National Department Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Volume 46 June 2016 Number 83 JESSIE MARTEN-MONTAG REAL DAUGHTER Jessie Eliza Terry was born in rural Augusta, WI on July 31, She passed to eternal life on April 21, Jessie was the daughter of James Dregney and Nora (McKnight) Terry. James Terry enlisted January 1, 1864 as a private in Co. L, 7 th Regiment, New York Artillery. His service ended June 21, Jessie was proud to be a Real Daughter and had been a member since March 21, She loved receiving all the cards from our members each month. Jessie graduated from Augusta High School in the class of On September 18, 1937 she married Walter Marten. He predeceased her on September 18, Jessie later married Craig Montag at Grace Lutheran Church in Augusta on October 1, Craig predeceased Jessie on November 29, Jessie was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was active in its Ladies Society. Walter and Jessie Marten were blessed with 4 children. Jessie worked as a nurse s aide and a waitress. While working at the café in 1959, Jessie was unlucky enough to be in the café when a tornado stuck, but lucky enough to survive the complete destruction of the café. Later she worked as a clerk at IGA and then by detailing cars for a friend s auto sales. Jessie was always helping and giving to others. She loved writing letters, sending cards and crocheting afghans. Every day she wrote 3 letters and never sat down without yarn in her lap. She loved playing Scrabble and cards. Her favorite saying was, Oh come on, just one more game. She enjoyed her Tuesday afternoon card club. Jessie will be dearly missed by her three daughters: Janice Matysik, Plover; Joyce (Chuck) Behm, Augusta; and Judy (Jim) Susedik, Ladysmith. Jessie also leaves 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Besides Walter and Craig preceding Jessie in death, she was also predeceased by her son Jim Marten, May 25, 2002, son-in-law Robert Matysik, May 17, 1994, and siblings Alvin Terry, Vera Travis and Olive Benway. Services were held at the Anderson Funeral Home and the Grace Lutheran Church, both in Augusta. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery, Augusta, Wisconsin. 19

20 MARY GAHAN TENT 109, NY BELLS ACROSS NEW YORK HONORING CIVIL WAR VETERANS Waterloo, NY, April 9, Bells rang 15 times at a ceremony at the America Civil War Memorial (ACWM) to honor Veterans of the Civil War as part of Bells Across New York for the G.A.R. sponsored by the NY Department SUVCW. The ceremony, conducted by Mary Gahan Tent 109 of the Department of New York, commemorated the 150 years since the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic. Bells were rung simultaneously at several locations across the state honoring the men of the G.A.R. The Grand Army of the Republic was a Veterans Organization founded on April 6, 1866 by Benjamin F. Stephenson, with its membership being composed of Honorably Discharged Veterans of the Union Army, Navy, Marine Corps or the Revenue Cutter Service who served between April 12, 1861 and April 9, We wish to thank those who attended to honor the G.A.R. and all veterans who serve and have served. (Article submitted by Caren Cleaveland) MARY MORRIS HUSBAND TENT 58, PHILADELPHIA SPONSORS CARPENTER S MATE 2 ND CLASS ADOLPH LOWE HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM Adolph Lowe served in both the Civil War and in World War I. It sounds remarkable and quite frankly it is. According to his military record, Carpenter s Mate 2 nd Class Adolph Lowe served in the Civil War from March 7, 1861 to June 29, 1864 then again from February 18, 1865 to July 24, During his service he was stationed on the USS Ottowa and the USS Seminole. Although unconfirmed, it is also believed that he served on the USS Monitor during the war. As amazing as it sounds, 52 years after being honorably discharged from the Civil War, Adolph Lowe enlisted in World War I. He reportedly volunteered in Lynn Haven, VA recruiting office. Having passed the physical exam at the ripe old age of 77, the recruiter let him enlist. Adolph served stateside from December 19, 1917 until May 25, He wasn t the only Patriot in his family, his son and two grandsons also served in WWI. It is believed that Adolph is only one of two Veterans who can claim the distinction of serving in both wars. Shortly after WWI, Mr. Lowe settled down in Lansdale, PA. He was interviewed in the local paper in 1919 where he recounted his past. Eventually he moved to Philadelphia where he died in Adolph Lowe pictured with his grandson For his remarkable achievement, Tent 58 has sponsored Carpenter s Mate 2nd Class Adolph Lowe in the Lansdale Borough s Hometown Heroes Banner program. (Article submitted by Jackie Carter) 20

21 JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16, MO CELEBRATES SHERMAN'S 196 TH BIRTHDAY A celebration of William T. Sherman s birthday was held on February 28, 2016 at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, William T. Sherman, Billy Yank, Camp 65 hosted the celebration. Many organizations participated in the celebration including our own Julia Dent Grant Tent 16. Members attending were Sharon Birt Michael, PTP who laid the Tent s wreath, Ruth Funck, PNP and Pat Baehr and husband Randy Baehr. (Article submitted by Pat Volkmann; photo submitted by Ruth Funck, PNP) ANNIE A. GOULD TENT 1, ME MEMBER CELEBRATES 102 ND BIRTHDAY Sister Alvena Wiers recently celebrated her 102 nd Birthday. She joined Annie A. Gould Tent 1, Portland, ME when she was 17 years old and is currently a Member-at-Large of the Maine Department. Maine PDPs Elsie Bonney and Sally Sawyer and Maine SUVCW Jr. Vice Commander Larry Bonney visited with her on her birthday and presented her with 65 birthday cards sent from Sisters across the country. She would like to thank everyone for thinking of her. She is a special lady and the Maine Department is very proud to have her as a member. Unfortunately, Alvena passed away February 20 th after contracting pneumonia and then suffering a stroke. (Article submitted by Elise Bonney) MARY TODD LINCOLN DETACHED TENT 10, TAMPA, FL PRESENTATION OF PODIUM BELL Gwendolyn Barshay, President of Mary Todd Lincoln Detached Tent 10, Tampa, FL presented a podium bell to the Tent in memory of her Union ancestor Corporal William C. Doughty. Her 3 rd greatgrandfather enlisted November 11, 1861, re-enlisted December 31, 1863 and mustered out July 8, 1865 from Co. H, 4th NJ Regiment. (Article submitted by Linda Smith) 21

22 DEPARTMENT OF GEORGIA HOLDS FIRST DEPARTMENT CONVENTION It was a glorious, warm spring day in Georgia to welcome 35 DUVCW members to celebrate the Department of Georgia s First Annual Convention in Marietta, Georgia. Among the attendees were six DUVCW National Officers who shared in the meeting and festivities on April 23 rd. Sarah Meyer, Department of GA President, brought the Convention to order at 9 AM at the Olde Towne Athletic Club, Marietta, GA. Seated L to R: PNP Ellen Higgins, Sr. V.P. National Jan Rynerson, National President Sally Redinger, PNP Barbara Stone, National Associate Treasure Sue Liddie, National Patriotic Instructor. Standing far right in white: Department of GA President Sarah Meyer, members of the Department of GA. DUVCW National representatives were welcomed with applause and given small gifts. Each elected Officer addressed the Convention with inspirational and congratulatory remarks on participating in this noteworthy event: National President Sally Redinger, Department of MI, Past National President Barbara Stone, Department of IN, Past National President Ellen Higgins, Department of PA who serves as Department of GA Counselor, National Sr. Vice President Jan Rynerson, Department of IN, and National Patriotic Instructor Joan Trafton, Department of DC. New members Karen Sullivan and Virginia Albrecht were initiated into our Order and welcomed by the Georgia members and National Officers. When the meeting was adjourned, pictures were taken and plans for the remaining weekend were made to enjoy our Southern hospitality. Sunday included an impromptu tour of historic Roswell by Paulette Snoby, Barrington Hall and Roswell Historic Society docent. The tour included discussions of Union occupation in July 1864, and the arrest for treason of 400 female millworkers and their children by General W. T. Sherman. Bulloch Hall, childhood-home of Mittie Bulloch Roosevelt, was explored with stories of President Theodore Roosevelt s visits. National President Sally Redinger and Sister Sue Liddie, National Associate Treasurer, Department of MI, were introduced to southern smoked Gouda grits and Sunday brunch at the Mill Kitchen on the Village Square. Members of the Department of Georgia look forward to seeing our DUVCW Sisters at the National Convention in July. (Article and photo submitted by Paulette Snoby) 22

23 JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16, MO ST. LOUIS VETERANS HOME In December 2015, Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 members Carol Hertensteiner and Sharon Birt Michael, PTP handed out personal items collected at Tent 16 s annual Christmas party. The collected items were donations from the Tent members in lieu of a Christmas gift exchange between the members. In the photo with Carol and Sharon is Ricky, another volunteer at the Veterans Home. (Article submitted by Pat Volkmann; photo submitted by Sharon Michael) CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT 91, CA/NV SISTER VISITS ROCKPORT, MA On October 25, 2015, while Sister Linda Manning was visiting with her son, Jamison (SUVCW) and his family, she decided they would tour the town of Rockport, Massachusetts. It is known for its ocean views of the Atlantic and its artistic shops. They were walking up the street when the future DUVCW duv (Sister Linda s granddaughter) started to fuss. Stopping, we tended to the baby, when I looked up at an old white-washed building. The date on the building was In large print were the letters "GAR." I did not know that at one time there had been a GAR post. Unfortunately, we could not enter the building as it is a private residence. But the fact the building still stood is remarkable. The Memorial Hall was originally O. W. Wallace Post 106, chartered on December 30, 1881 with 35 men and surrendered its charter in (Article written by Linda Manning, Cornelia Hancock Tent 91, President.) MARY TODD LINCOLN DETACHED TENT 10, FL Members of the Mary Todd Lincoln Tent 10, Tampa, FL, shared stories of their Union Ancestors. (Left to right: Barbara Schulz; Julie Moore; Sherry Brady; Theresa Cobb; Jeanne Lloyd; Marilyn Campbell; President Gwen Barshay; Sandy Vogelpohl, Louisa May Alcott Tent 11 Registrar; Linda Smith and Sandy Griffith) 23

24 MARGARET WARNER WOOD DETACHED TENT 1, AZ CELEBRATES 14 TH ANNIVERSARY On March 26, members gathered to celebrate the 14 th Anniversary of the founding of our Tent. Sister Joyce Eller provided the Sisters with a wonderful birthday cake that everyone enjoyed. Part of the program for the day was devoted to the story of Margaret Warner Wood, our namesake. She served for several years as a nurse at Carver Hospital in Washington City. Charter Members who attended were introduced and asked to share a memory or two of that day. There was also a short Memorial Moment to remember our four Charter Members who have passed away. From our Tent Scrapbook, March 2002 photo to the left is National President Sister Shirley Boris helping get some of the table favors ready before our big luncheon meeting when she installed our Arizona Tent. (Article submitted by Barbara Metzger) ELIZABETH HILL MILLS TENT 88, TUSTIN, CA DONATION TO VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL Members of Tent 88 collected and donated over 200 toiletry items for homeless Veterans. The local Veterans Administration Hospital accepted the donations which will be distributed to the Veterans who are in need. Once again Tent members will be participating in the Tri-City Memorial Day observance at the Orange County Santa Ana Cemetery. (Article submitted by Lynn Johsz, Press Correspondent and Treasurer, Tent 88) 24

25 MARY CHESEBRO LEE DETACHED TENT 23, DELAVAN, WI HOLIDAY LUNCH & SESQUICENTENNIAL RECOGNITION Sisters from Tent 23 joined members of the Delavan Historical Society for a holiday lunch at the Village Supper Club, Saturday, December 5. Special holiday entertainment was provided by the Delavan-Darien High School Lydian Choir. Many unwrapped gifts were collected for the Santas for Seniors program who delivered them to local nursing homes and assisted care facilities, Walworth County. Due to the potential inclement winter weather, no Tent meetings were held in January and February. In recognition of the sesquicentennial of the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic this year, Tent 23 was honored to have guest speaker Mike Wozny (pictured left with Past Tent President, Pat Blackmer) at our March meeting. Mike is a member of GAR Post 8 and SUVCW Colonel Hans Heg Post 15, Wind Lake, WI. He described the founding of the Grand Army of the Republic and its contributions to our nation. He explained that the GAR aimed to emphasize patriotism and became a powerful voting bloc, successfully lobbying Congress for pensions for all Civil War Veterans and widows; the establishment of Decoration Day on May 31; and the erection of monuments at battlefields. The Wisconsin GAR convinced the governor (Civil War Veteran) to require all Wisconsin monuments be made from Wisconsin granite. After the war, the soldiers homes run by the federal government would not allow wives to live with their husbands there. The Wisconsin GAR Veterans did not agree with this so they purchased land in Waupaca, WI where they established the King Soldiers Home, building cottages for husbands and wives to live in together. The cost of a cottage was about $10,000. The DUVCW played a key role in raising much of the funds. The facility still operates today as the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. As the GAR Veterans aged, the DUVCW took care of their records. Without their help, many posts might have dissolved before they did. When the GAR realized their numbers were dwindling, they turned over their finances to the SUVCW to continue their mission. At the March meeting, Linda Tanner Freitag was sworn in as our newest Sister, bringing our membership to 42. (Article submitted by Pat Blackmer) Sisters from Mary Chesebro Lee Detached Tent #23 enjoy a holiday lunch at the Village Supper Club in Delavan, Wisconsin. 25

26 On March 29, 2016 Sharon Birt Michael, PTP of Tent 16 volunteered her time helping Veterans from the St. Louis Veterans' Home visit the Science Center, St. Louis, MO. It s a good place to visit as there is so much to see. Everyone had a great time. (Article submitted by Pat Volkmann; photo submitted by Sharon Birt Michael) JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16, MO HELPS VETERANS VISIT THE SCIENCE CENTER CLARA BARTON TENT 95, CALIFORNIA SISTER LESLIE SUTTON RIDES IN TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE Not long after the newly-elected Sheriff of Los Angeles County Jim McDonnell was sworn into office, he was approached with the idea to enter the 2016 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade. The Department s Mounted Enforcement Detail, part of the Department s Parks Bureau, would be the unit to accompany Sheriff McDonnell down Colorado Boulevard on January 1 st. Sister Leslie Sutton, Clara Barton Tent 95, has been a member of the Mounted Detail for 20 of her 25 years as a Deputy Sheriff. Early New Year s morning participating members of the Mounted Enforcement Detail, the Commander and Captain as well as several young Explorers were led by Sheriff McDonnell onto the parade route to begin the 5.5 mile adventure. Parade organizers assigned the unit a position in the middle of the parade, directly behind the Los Angeles All City Marching Band (the largest band in the parade). Directly behind the Mounted Unit was the Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Team s float complete with its own loud music, cheerleaders, and fireworks. All the extra training paid off as all the horses and riders performed exceptionally well. Riding in the Rose Parade involved a lot of smiling, waiving, and Happy New Year wishes which was a pleasant diversion from the daily duties of law enforcement. All in all, it truly was a new found adventure that will never be forgotten. (Article and photo submitted by Leslie Sutton) 26

27 HANNAH ANDERSON ROPES TENT 86, CA/NV DRUM BARRACK CIVIL WAR DAY WALNUT PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL, WALNUT PARK, CA The Civil War Drum Barrack Museum was asked to provide information and demonstration at Walnut Park Middle School on April 15, Drum Barrack Museum Docent and Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent 86 President Annette James- Rogers portrayed a Civil War nurse. Eighth-grade students are currently studying American History with a focus on the role of women during the Civil War. The interactive venue was erected in the central courtyard of the school and included: A table with pictures and brochures about the Drum Barrack Museum; an Army soldier s tent, equipment and weapons; and information about women spies provided by the Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Included was a Surgeon with his instruments, medicines, mini balls and an amputated (fake) limb. The Civil War nurse table featured some items used by Civil War nurses, i.e. bandages, lint, numerous herbs and medicines, a bible, a pocketknife and medical instruments (Nurse Annette was a midwife prior to the war). A steady stream of interested and inquisitive students visited Nurse Annette during the daylong event. (Article submitted by Annette James-Rogers) SARAH M. W. STERLING TENT 3, DETROIT, MI MEMBER RECEIVES SPECIAL AWARD Peggy Sawyer Williams, long-time member of Sarah M. W. Sterling Tent 3, Detroit, MI was honored with a special tribute by the Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society at their annual meeting held at the Detroit Public Library on May 7, Peggy was selected as the 12 th history maker to be honored in memory of the Society s founder Margaret McCall Thomas Ward. The Society honored her as family historian, genealogist, descendant of free Black Michigan pioneers, descendant of a Union Veteran of the Civil War, and sixth President of the Fred Hart Williams Genealogy Society. She was noted for her contribution to the preservation of African American history and genealogy. We, in the Department of MI Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, , are also very proud of her diligent work in searching and continuing in the preservation of these precious records, and congratulate her on this special honor. (Article submitted by Wenda Fore) 27

28 TENT 61 AND TENT 56, PA MEMBERS VISIT AFRICAN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DC Saturday, April 2, 2016, 4 members from Tents 61 and 56 in PA, traveled to the African American Civil War Museum in Washington, DC to listen to new member, Dianne Cross, Susanna Cook Tent 61, tell the long overdue story of her Civil War ancestor, and great-great grandfather, Sgt. Isaac Hall. The story begins with a picture of a handsome black soldier in a Civil War uniform hanging on a wall in her grandmother s house. She asked her grandmother who the man was and her grandmother answered that the soldier was her grandfather Isaac Hall. That was all she knew about the picture. Over the years, it was handed down, and eventually ended up in Dianne s possession. As the years passed on and Dianne drew close to her retirement, her desire to learn more about this gentleman in the picture increased. With the help of some friends who were able to lead her in the right direction, she slowly started putting together the pieces of Isaac s life and service, much of it obtained in his service records at the National Archives. Dianne told the story of how she gathered information about her ancestor Isaac Hall who was born a slave of David Hall in Sussex Co., DE in March 1839 and how he became a soldier in Company K of the 32 nd USCT through manumission by his owner. Included in his pension records are: Evidence of Title stating that Isaac Hall belonged to David Hall and owed him service for and during the term of his natural life; a Deed of Manumission and Release of Service that allowed Isaac to become free after his term of service; and records stating that David Hall, owner of said slave, received the bounty of $300 for Isaac s service. Isaac Hall s service records show that he was a good soldier. He enlisted as a private in Delaware in March 1864, was appointed a Captain on January 1, 1865 and promoted to Sergeant in March He was mustered out with his unit, a free man, at Hilton Head, SC on August 22, After touring the museum and listening to the presentation, the Sisters went across the street to the African American Memorial, where Sister Dianne pointed out her ancestor s name on the wall of USCT Veterans. (Article submitted by Daryl Reed) 28

29 HANNAH F. RICHARDSON TENT 19, MA MEMBER CELEBRATES 90 TH BIRTHDAY Eleanor Smith, oldest member of Hannah F. Richardson Tent 19, Stoneham, MA, turned 90 years old in February. The Sisters of the Tent presented her with a bouquet of flowers at the Norway Rehab where she resides. Eleanor joined the Tent on June 25, 1952 at the age of 26. (Article submitted by Marilyn Jones) CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT 91, CA/NV VETERANS DAY PIONEER CEMETERY, BISHOP, CALIFORNIA (ALSO KNOWN AS WEST LINE STREET CEMETERY) It was cold and windy on the morning of November 11, 2015, as Linda Manning and her husband Steve placed flags on ten Union Civil War Veteran graves. It was a somber experience. A few of the headstones were newer and easy to read. Two were marked GAR. A few were broken but mended; one was worn so badly it was impossible to read. The graves were welltended but unknown as to when they were last visited. Linda s husband represented his SUVCW General W. S. Rosecrans Camp 2 and Linda represented Cornelia Hancock Tent 91. A special thank you to the Legionnaires of Moorpark, California for donating the American Flags. The headstone shown on the right is Theodore H. Woodworth. The face reads: died 24 Apr 1914, age 75 years, Native of ILL. ENLISTED FEB 3, 1865 CO. H 8th INF. CAL. VOL. Discharged Oct. 25, 1865, as private. On the top of his stone is engraved with a U.S. Flag and the G.A.R. (Article written by Linda Manning, CA/NV Cornelia Hancock Tent 91, President) JULIA DENT GRANT TENT 16, MO PARTICIPATE IN SWAP MEET On March 19, 2016 members Candy Buechler, Julia Dent Grant Tent 16 President, Sharon Birt Michael, PTP and Pat Baehr attended the Friends of Jefferson Barracks Swap Meet. The Tent along with many other patriotic organizations set up tables to sell their wares such as books, guns, uniforms and period clothing. Mike Pierce has been the organizer behind this event for many years. (Article submitted by Pat Volkmann; photo provided by Sharon Birt Michael) 29

30 HANNAH ANDERSON ROPES TENT 86, CA 60 TH ANNIVERSARY OF DUVCW MONUMENT TO GAR 150 TH ANNIVERSARY OF LGAR On April 10, 2016, Hannah Anderson Ropes Tent 86 laid a wreath to celebrate the 60 th Anniversary of the DUVCW monument to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, CA. The monument is in a section of the cemetery where Army Nurses and Sanitation Commission members are buried. The monument was installed by DUVCW Elizabeth Houdyshell Tent 52 of Inglewood in During the Wreath Laying Ceremony Tent 86 also commemorated the 150 th Anniversary of the formation of the order of the Ladies of The Grand Army of The Republic (LGAR). On June 12, 1886, Chicago, IL, Mrs. Lelia P. Roby founded the LGAR with twenty-five members. Mrs. Roby was the only woman appointed a member of the Lincoln Guard of Honor. Among many other achievements, Mrs. Roby was instrumental in ensuring information about the Civil War is provided in schools. A special thank you to Sister Louise Forsberg for donating the wreath. (Article submitted by Annette James-Rogers) Lynn Robinson & guest, Lynda Kraemer, Edie Osterhues, Louise Forsberg, Annette James-Rogers, Linda Steigh 30

31 CORNELIA HANCOCK TENT 91, CA/NV CELEBRATES 8 TH BIRTHDAY INSTALLATION OF NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICERS On February 6, 2016 Sisters of Cornelia Hancock Tent 91 celebrated the Tent's 8 th Birthday with many Sisters wearing period attire. The event was held at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills with almost 100 in attendance. Joining the celebration were Sisters from California Nevada Tents 5, 22, 86, 87, 88 and 93. Guests also included were CA/NV Department President Susan Zimmer, and Sister Janet Uribe, PDP, husbands (SUVCW) and several prospective members. The guest speaker was Kevin Jones, Curator for the Fashion Institute of Design and Museum. His presentation Darkly Adorned: Mourning and the Civil War, was a thorough description of the style of dress imposed upon and expected of women in various stages of mourning during the 1860's in America and England. The Tent also celebrated the Installation of their Officers. Sister President Carole Morton invited Installing Officer Sister Susan Zimmer to the podium. Sister Susan asked as she announced each elected Officer's or appointed Officer's name for her to come forward to the altar. Sisters were asked to place their right hand on the Bible and take the Oath of Office. Installed Officers sworn to carry out their duties included Sisters Linda Manning, President, Tammy Collier, Senior Vice President, Kathy Wittes, Junior Vice President, Julie Stranges, Chaplain, Carrie Hartung, Treasurer, Mary Hurley, Patriotic Instructor, Carole Morton, Council 1, Betty Reeves, Council 2 and Lola Robertson, Council 3. Appointed Officers L-R Carole Morton, Beverly Doonan, Edie Osterhues, Linda Manning, Tammy included Sisters Mary Grindal, Secretary and Collier, Martha Michael, Susan Zimmer, Nancy Miller and Annette James-Rogers. Ethel Ramin, Historian. After the Oath of Office Ceremony, Sister Susan congratulated Sister Linda on the honor conferred upon her by the Tent members. Sister Susan then pointed to the Tent Charter and stated that it was entrusted into Sister Linda s keeping; that the gavel was the emblem of her authority; and the badge was the symbol of her office as Tent President. Sister Linda was then pinned. Newly-installed Officers later expressed how deeply moved and emotional the ceremony was. The newlyinstalled Tent President, Sister Linda pinned Sister Carole with her Past Tent President badge and Sister Carole exclaimed, It s about time! Several tributes were paid to Sister Carole for her eight years of devotion and dedication to Cornelia Hancock Tent 91. (Article submitted by Linda Manning, Cornelia Hancock Tent 91 President) 31

32 National Department Daughters of Union Veterans Of the Civil War, PO Box 211 Springfield, IL By order of: Sally Redinger National President Attest To By: Darlene Alcorn National Secretary ****************************************************************************** IN MEMORIAM The National Department, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, , silently and reverently mourns with Sisters, Tents, and Departments who have been bereaved of loved ones and Sisters. ****************************************************************************** 32