GENERAL ORDERS #1 SERIES SEPTEMBER 2013

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1 DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR Dianne Scheffing, President Auber Drive, Manchester, MO GENERAL ORDERS #1 SERIES SEPTEMBER 2013 Dear Sisters, I want to thank you for the honor of serving as Missouri Department President during the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. I would like to congradulate Marilyn Freeman for a most enjoyable and successful 2013 convention. It was wonderful to have our National President Carole Morton at the Department Convention. The tour to the Macon Historical Center was most enjoyable. I also enjoyed the guest speaker during the Memorial Banquet, Tom Rafiner who shared with us the story behind General Order #13 which displaced many Missouri families during the Civil War. While I have been Department President for only few months, I have been very busy with events around and outside of Missouri. On June 29th I attended the grand opening of the Missouri Civil War Museum at Jefferson Barracks located in St. Louis, MO. The director of the Museum, Mark Trout, gave a tour of the muesum and showed a movie of how the building was renovated from the former Officer s Club building that has been standing since the early 1800 s. I attended the 2013 National Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska from July 31 st August 4 th. I traveled with Phyllis Freeman, National Council Member to the convention. Also attending were, Elna Williams, Missouri Department Treasurer, Marylin Freeman, Past Department President and Ann Freeman, State Owned Veterans Homes/Hospital & Delegate at Large. It was an enjoyable time as we spent almost a week in downtown Lincoln and were a block away from the Nebraska Cornhusters football stadium. We also spent time sight seeing around the Historic Haymarket area. We met several members from other states while we were there. A major event that happened during the convention was the re-election of National President Carole Morton. This hadn t been done in 100 years. You will find a report from Ann Freeman in this issue and I wanted to thank her for taking great notes and creating the report for us. Finally on August 31 st, I traveled to Independence, MO to charter our new Missouri tent, Louisa Volker Macklind Tent #24 of Kansas City. I can t tell you how great it is to have a new tent in the Missouri Department. I wish them all the best and much success as they begin their journey. In closing, I look forward to visting all the tents in the Missouri Department and look forward to hearing all the exciting news and events from them throughout the year. In Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty, Dianne Scheffing Missouri Department President

2 Annual Convention Report August rd National Convention at the Holiday Inn Lincoln, Nebraska, July 31-August 4, 2013 Wednesday, July 31 st - The Grand Opening began the 123 rd Convention with National President, Sister Carole Morton presiding. The Color Guard from the SUVCW of Nebraska escorted in the officers and posted colors. Greetings were brought from the Mayor of Lincoln, the Colonial Dames XVII Century, and many others. The entertainment was the Lincoln Shape- Note Singers; Shape-Note singing is a four-part, a cappella singing that was used from the colonial period through the Civil War to teach congregations to sing. The notes in the hymn books are different shapes to represent how they are to be sung. After the opening the Nebraska Department gave a reception where they served fruit and cupcakes. Thursday, August 1 st The morning started with a welcome by the President of the Nebraska Department, Judy Frohm. The SUVCW posted colors. We said the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the National Anthem. Our National President Carole Morton presented a slideshow entitled Remembrance ~ The Sesquicentennial which had many photographs and drawings from the Civil War period. Greetings were brought from the Daughters of the American Revolution. The business session then began with the giving of the password and the opening of the Bible. The charter was draped in memory of departed sisters. Following, three members were initiated, one of whom was a duv. Communications were read including a letter of greeting from Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, the VFW, Women s Relief Corp and others. Credentials were given as 72 voting and 12 non-voting members. Reports given by various officers and included the following facts: 51,547 volunteer hours were reported $1, was dispersed to service academies 339 members attended memorial services 858 flags were distributed 1,468 flags were placed on graves The Nebraska Department provided a hospitality room with snacks during free time at the convention. After lunch there were three workshops available: Women in the Civil War by Ozzie Thompson, Defining the Ritual Floor by Carole Morton, and Financial Compliance by Susan Watkins. Later in the afternoon there was a Flag presentation to the Homestead National Monument of America. The flag presented had been flown over both the Capital in Washington D.C. and the Nebraska State Capital. The day ended with the Memory Banquet where Mary Ann Bede gave a program as Mary Todd Lincoln which was very interesting. Friday, August 2 nd Friday morning continued the convention business with more reports and nominations of national offices. Credentials were 73 voting and 11 non-voting.

3 Friday Afternoon was the Convention Tour; we toured the State Capital and had lunch at the Governor s Mansion. We then went to the Wyuka Cemetery where wreaths were laid in the GAR circle at the limestone soldiers monument and at the statue of General Thayer. Saturday, August 3 rd Thursday the officer s reports were continued. Credentials were 68 voting and 11 non-voting. Saturday night was the All States Banquet. The DUV Chorus which included Phyllis Freeman from Missouri sang traditional songs that would have been sung by escaping slaves during the Civil War including Steal Away to Jesus, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, and Follow the Drinking Gourd. The Program was Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad by Jo Seiler. Afterward, three departments put on skits. Michigan entertained us with Shady Brook Rest Home: Conversations from the Home where we heard the best joke of the night about the dreaded furniture disease, which is where your chest falls into your drawers. California Nevada presented the 3 rd Grade Class of Los Bravos Elementary taught us how to spell orange. Pennsylvania s skit was Dreaming of Candy and they passed out candy made in Pennsylvania. Michigan was declared the winner and presented with the statue. Sunday, August 4 th The day began with the Granddaughters Breakfast. In attendance were 0 Real Daughters, 3 Granddaughters, 20 Great Granddaughters, 33 Great Great Granddaughters, 6 Great Great Great Granddaughters, 2 Great Great Great Great Granddaughters, 3 sons/suv, and 3 guests. There were 3 duvs that attended the convention; they and their helpers presented readings on Civil War Nurses. The breakfast was followed by a Worship Service and a Memorial Service led by National Chaplain Jan Rynerson. The officer s reports were concluded Sunday morning. Awards were presented including two to Mary Whitney Phelps Tent #22 Missouri Department. The W. Glen Davis Award for the most new members, not including transfers and reinstatements, and the George W. McVeigh Award for the Tent over 3 years old with the most new members, not including transfers and reinstatements. The convention was closed after officers were elected. The new officers are as follows: President-Carole Morton (CA/NV) Senior Vice President-Ellen Higgins (PA) Junior Vice President-Sally Redinger (MI) Chaplain-Jan Rynerson (IN) Treasurer-Susan Watkins (CO/WY) Registrar-Janice Cass (OH) Patriotic Instructor-Sarah Meyer (Detached Tent GA) Council Member #1

Council Member #2-Linda Ring (NE) Council Member #3-Pat Blackmer (Detached Tent WI) Council Member #4-Phyllis Freeman (MO) Council Member #5-Barbara Metzger (Detached Tent AR) Board of Trustees-Judy

raise in National Dues of $1 to a total of $6 and a raise of National Convention fees of $5 to a total of $25. More information about the convention will be available in National GO #1.

4 Council Member #2-Linda Ring (NE) Council Member #3-Pat Blackmer (Detached Tent WI) Council Member #4-Phyllis Freeman (MO) Council Member #5-Barbara Metzger (Detached Tent AR) Board of Trustees-Judy Frohm (NE) Legislative Committee-Judith Sedlacek (NE), Judy Baron (OH), and Darlene Alcorn (PA) GAR Living Memorial- Linda Fore (MI) and Linda Harbal (MN) Also passed during the convention was a raise in National Dues of $1 to a total of $6 and a raise of National Convention fees of $5 to a total of $25. More information about the convention will be available in National GO #1. Next year s National Convention will be held July 30 th through August 4 at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and I hope to see all of you there. Submitted by Anne Freeman, Delegate-At-Large (Pictures taken by Dianne Scheffing)

Missouri Department Officers 2013-2014 President Dianne Scheffing: (#16) applecore@prodigy.net Sr. Vice President Joanie Sorrels: (#21) jopepper@aol.com Jr.

5 Missouri Department Officers President Dianne Scheffing: (#16) Sr. Vice President Joanie Sorrels: (#21) Jr. Vice President Rebecca Konersmann: (#16) Chaplain Pat Dickens: (#22) Treasurer Elna Williams: (#23) Council #1 Marilyn Freeman: (#23) Council #2 Linda Widau: (#22) Council #3 Bernice Wulff: (#21) Registrar Nancy Thomas: (#21) Patriotic Instructor Kathy Muckala: (#22) Counselor Ruth Funck: (#16) Press Correspondent Gina Smith: (#23) Chief of Staff Candy Buechler: (#16) Convention Chairman Pat Volkmann(#16) Convention Assistant Carol Hertensteiner: (#16) Convention Assistant Wilma Jo Schnare: (#16) Secretary Charlene Konersmann: (#16) Guide Anna Funck: (#16) Guard Mila Cunningham: (#21) Historian Margaret Mullians: (#22) Color Bearer #1 Clair Trebing: (#16) Color Bearer #2 Katherine Trebing: (#16) Color Bearer #3 Emily Buehrig: (#16) Color Bearer#4 Rachel Lee: (#16) duvs Chairman Donna Dasho: (#16) Webmaster Patty Hobbs: (#22) VAVS Representative : Ann Strecker: (#21) annstrecker80@yahoo.com State Owned Homes and Hospitals : Ann Freeman: (#23) annemfreeman@hotmail.com Musician Pat Johnson: (#21) brickhome22@yahoo.com (Photo taken by Pat Volkmann) Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the Missouri Department Convention June 6, 7, & 8, 2014 At the Best Western St. Louis Inn St. Louis, MO More details will be in G.O. #2

TENT NEWS New Missouri Tent Chartered On August 31, 2013 the chartering of the new tent from Kansas City, MO took place. The event was held at the Bass Pro Shop in Independence, Missouri.

6 TENT NEWS New Missouri Tent Chartered On August 31, 2013 the chartering of the new tent from Kansas City, MO took place. The event was held at the Bass Pro Shop in Independence, Missouri. It was attended by past National President Ruth Funck and current National Council member Phyllis Freeman, several department officers including Department President Dianne Scheffing and visitors from the other Missouri Tents. Before the chartering, the new tent members and vistors had lunch in the Bass Pro restauant. We all enjoyed our meals and fellowship of getting to know each other. The chartering ceremony and installation of new officers began at 1:00 pm and was conducted by Missouri Department President Dianne Scheffing. At the conclusion of the signing and installation, Linda Widau became the tent s first President. She thanked everyone for all their help and support in making the Louisa Volker Macklind Tent #24 a reality. She was then presented with gifts from the other Missouri tents which included, an engraved gavel from Tent #22 of Springfield, MO, an engraved Bible from Tent #16 of St. Louis, MO, and a scaprbook and flag from Tent #23 of Macon, MO. Louisa Volker Macklind from which Tent #24 derives its name, was the first woman telegrapher and a member of the U.S. Military Telegraph Corps during the Civil War. She married Captain Thomas Hanlon Macklind in May 1865 and had 2 sons. She died in 1905 and is buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo taken by Pat Volkmann) MISSOURI DAUGHTERS OF THE UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR MISSOURI DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT S PROJECT Marilyn Freeman, Department President Elna Williams, Missouri Department Treasurer and Marilyn Freeman, Past Department President presented a check for $1, to the Missouri State Archives on June 26, 2013 for digitization of applications (ca ) to the Missouri Veterans Home at St. James, formerly known as the Federal Soldiers Home. This series contains the original applications and re-admissions for the Missouri Veterans Home (St. James). Almost all early applications are missing up to #1300. As such, it is an incomplete list of residents at the home. However, information on early residents can be found in the partially indexed series Inmate Registers. After #1300, only an occasional application is missing in this series.

The DUVCW donation will be used to digitize the applications through Application #2180 (1929).

Executive Director of the Mansion accepted the framed portrait and two books-mary, Mary Quite.

7 The DUVCW donation will be used to digitize the applications through Application #2180 (1929). This portion of the collection corresponds to the Register books that have already been placed on Missouri Digital Heritage ( h/default.asp?coll=movethome ). Executive Director of the Mansion accepted the framed portrait and two books-mary, Mary Quite...The Life and Times of Mary Whitney Phelps by Jerena East Giffen and Marking Civil War History in the Ozarks: A Guide to Civil War Markers and Monuments in Twenty-Four Southwest Missouri Counties by Editor Frances Black. Past President Rose Jones, Chairman of the Portrait Committee, and members Sally Bueno, Jody Clifton, Connie Irby, Sally McAlear, and Beverly Sauer commissioned Nancy Rose of Springfield, Missouri to paint the portrait. Mary Whitney Phelps was a First Lady and lived in the Mansion. Article submitted by Myrna Fischer, Press Correspondent Tent 22. (See photos on Page 8) ************************************ Tent #22 DUV PRESENTS PORTRAIT TO MISSOURI GOVERNOR'S MANSION On May 28, 2013 DUV Past President Rose Jones traveled to Jefferson City, Missouri to present a portrait of Mary Whitney Phelps (namesake of Tent #22) to the DAR Room of the Governor's Mansion. Leslie Bickle, National Officers Installation ********************************** National Website address is:

Mary Whitney Phelps Tent No. 22 of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 Honorary Membership Induction Mary Whitney Phelps Tent No.

, held an Honorary Membership Induction Ceremony on August 17, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield, Missouri.

Past President Rose Jones presented a certificate to Jackie for Honorary Membership in DUVCW 1861-1865 in appreciation for many years of dedicated service, approved by The

8 Mary Whitney Phelps Tent No. 22 of Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Honorary Membership Induction Mary Whitney Phelps Tent No. 22 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War , of Springfield, MO., held an Honorary Membership Induction Ceremony on August 17, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield, Missouri. Honorary Membership was conferred on Jackie Warfel by the National Department Executive Board on July 31, Past President Rose Jones presented a certificate to Jackie for Honorary Membership in DUVCW in appreciation for many years of dedicated service, approved by The Executive Board, Carole Morton, President. Portrait Photos Identification: Portrait in DAR Room in Governor's Mansion. (Above) Leslie Bickle, Executive Director of the Mansion and Past President Rose Jones presenting the portrait. (Below) {Photo Caption} Honorary Member Jackie Warfel and Past President Rose Jones Article submitted by Myrna Fischer, Press Correspondent Tent 22 Photo submitted by Connie Bogner.

9 Pictures from National 2013 Lincoln, Newbraska Current Department President Dianne Scheffing and Past Department President Marilyn Freeman Current National President Carole Morton Anna and Marilyn Freeman at the Memory Banquet Elna Williams at the Memory Banquet

10 Shape Note singers. National Council Phyllis Freeman being escorted to her seat. Missouri Delegations (All National Photos taken by Dianne Scheffing) Wearing our Missouri State Collars at the All States Banquet

11 SUPPLEMENTAL TREASURER S REPORT June 2013

12 Please send any tent Press Correspondence to our new Department Press Correspondent; Gina Smith of Tent #23. She will be creating our Department Scrapbook this year and would like any newspaper item, photos, patriotism, genealogy, Memorial Day and any other programs that your tent has been doing or taking part in. If your tent has been mentioned in any newspaper articles, please send 2 copies of the article to her so that she can have one for our scrapbook and send one to the National Press Correspondent. Her Address is: Gina Smith Iva Road Brookfield, MO ginasmith56@yahoo.com Make your plans now to attend the: 2014 National Convention July 29-August 3, 2014 Gettysburg, PA Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel Check the National Website under National Convention for more information.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the Missouri Department Convention June 6, 7, & 8, 2014 At the Best Western St. Louis Inn St.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the Missouri Department Convention June 6, 7, & 8, 2014 At the Best Western St. Louis Inn St. DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 Dianne Scheffing, President 2013-2014 1209 Auber Drive, Manchester, MO 63011-4303 applecore@prodigy.net 636-527-2696 GENERAL