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1 Tennessee Society Children of the American Revolution The Liberty Bell Volume LVII, Issue 1 Inside this issue: June 2010 The 2010 Fifty-Sixth T.S.C.A.R. Conference The 2010 Fifty-Sixth T.S.C.A.R. Conference State President & Senior State President Letters Summer Packet Meeting Information/ Editor s Letter National Convention 2010 State Awards/ National Awards/ National Theme & Project/ Mid-Southern Region Information State Board/ New Members Society News The T.S.C.A.R. State Conference was held at Henry Horton State Park on February 26-27, 2010 where Miss Sarah Hudson, State President, presided over the Conference. The State theme was Pillars of Liberty in which we wanted to honor the 11 th president of the United States with a statue erected in his honor. At the conference, several awards were given out. One was to the society donating the most money for the state theme. Friday was a busy day in registering for the conference and greeting the members and guests. Food was available in the party room while judging contest entries submitted by societies from all over the state. A state game officer entertained all with a wild life exhibition. Saturday morning, President Sarah Hudson presided over the business meeting where interesting reports were given by state officers, chairmen and societies. A memorial service was performed by Mary Kathryn Charlton, Chaplain and assisted by Sr. Chaplain, Misty Kile, in memory of two Past Senior Presidents: Mrs. Irene Cuzzort and Mrs. Members of the State Board enjoying the Banquet! Left to Right: Back Row: Tori Bryant, Mary Kathryn Charlton, Laura Bush, Taylor Kile, Melissa Bush. Front Row: Evan Aliquo, Dylan West. Mattie Mettetal. Later the group enjoyed the afternoon hayride, nature hikes and patriotic crafts. At the Saturday evening banquet, society awards, state awards and special presentations were given to the societies and members. The installation of new officers was performed by Mrs. Renee Robinson, Honorary State President. The members and visitors were amazed by a Magician that kept the members and seniors entertained.

2 PAGE 2 THE LIBERTY BELL VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 1 Dear Members and Seniors, To have the opportunity to walk on the grounds of Mt. Vernon where so many of our Founding Fathers walked is a humbling experience, and I thank the members of T.S.C.A.R. for electing me to be their president and giving me the memory of a lifetime. I was sworn in as Tennessee s State President among the many that are dedicated to the love of country and promoting patriotism. I hope to follow in the footsteps of all that came before me and keep the traditions and values of our great society. Benjamin Hinckley, National President, has chosen for his project and theme, Magnificent Valor, the Beginnings of Freedom. In the West Wing of Independence Hall, the Great Essentials exhibit is housed. The Great Essentials is a contained display case that is uniquely designed to preserve and protect historic documents and an ink stand. The history of our country; the Declaration of Independence printed in 1776, the Articles of Confederation printed ca. 1780, the United States Constitution printed in 1787, and the silver ink stand used to sign them are all contained in this case. The importance of preserving America s founding documents has direct applicability to the mission of the National Society Children of the American Revolution where our members have the unique position to fulfill in contributing to the repairs and restoration of the Great Essentials case. N.S.C.A.R. will have the honor in helping preserve the documents of our Founding Fathers and their Magnificent Valor. COME ONE, COME ALL to our August Packet Meeting on the 7 th, starting at 10 a.m. This is the place to learn all about the happenings and programs of the C.A.R. I m looking forward to a great year with your help, and I hope to see you on August 7 th at the Patterson Center in Murfreesboro, TN for the T.S.C.A.R. Packet Meeting. Just a reminder: Mid-Southern Regional will be July at Morgantown, WV. Sincerely, Taylor Kile, State President Letters From the State President & Senior State President Dear C.A.R. Family: The lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are here! A few years ago I attended an information session at Mid-Southern Regional meeting where experienced senior leaders shared tips for a successful local society. One was to have an activity or two in the summer when there aren't as many demands on the members' time. You don't even have to wait for the national packet to come with the new programs. I am sure that you can plan a patriotic activity around Flag Day or the Fourth of July or have a pool party or a nature hike and it will certainly fit in with one of the programs. I will be anxious to hear if you decide to do this. My home society has started doing that and it makes things a lot easier! I encourage you to try it... even those of you who haven't been active in awhile. It might be just the thing you need! Congratulations are in order to two Tennessee societies who achieved Gold Merit status at national convention... Stones River of Murfreesboro and William Diamond of Lawrenceburg. Way to go! Three societies achieved Blue Merit status... Elizabeth Paxton Houston of Maryville and President Polk/President Jackson of Columbia, Judge John McNairy of Brentwood and one society was recognized with an Honorable Mention... Col. Return Jonathan Meigs of Chattanooga. Sarah Hudson, immediate past president, was recognized as a Gold Level State President. And we had three societies place first in national contests: Judge John McNairy for American History; Stones River for Government Studies; and Pinson Mounds for Public Relations. Mid-Southern Regional is July in West Virginia and information for registration will be on our website as soon as the information is available. I have been to six regionals and they are really a lot of fun. Meeting the national board and other members from around the country is a highlight. Taylor Kile and Good Ship Adventure have been planning a great summer picnic/workshop day on August 7 at Patterson Park in Murfreesboro. I encourage each of you to come and learn about the national programs, state contests, reconnect with old friends, meet new friends, eat, play and laugh! Watch the website for details! Let's make the summer meeting as fun as our state conference was in February! Enjoy your summer! Karen W. Hudson, Sr. State President

3 VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 1 THE LIBERTY BELL PAGE Summer Packet Meeting! Let s have a big get-together starting at 10 a.m. on August 7, 2010, at the Patterson Center located at 521 Mercury Blvd. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for the T.S.C.A.R. Summer Packet Meeting. This is our opportunity to learn about the National and State themes, programs and projects. At this meeting, our members will shine in their creative presentations reflecting what C.A.R. is all about. After a delicious lunch, the fun begins with games, songs and many more exciting activities. Let s mark the date on our calendar, and members plan on coming and please and parents with you. There will be something for all. Summer Packet Meeting Patterson Center Mercury Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN August 7, a.m p.m. Hosted by: Taylor Kile, State President, and Good Ship Adventure Society R.S.V. P. to Patsy Swindle ptswindle@bellsouth.net bring your seniors Directions: Take I-24, Exit 78 B-take ramp SR-96 E, Old Fort Pkwy. turn right on US-70 S (NW Broad St.)-keep left, stay on US 70 S make a u-turn to stay on US 70 S. Arrive at Patterson Center, 521 Mercury Blvd. Letter From the Editor Dear Members and Seniors, My name is Catherine Walton and I am your 1st Vice President from the Judge John McNairy Society. I am so excited to be the editor for this year s Liberty Bell! With your help, I plan on making this the best edition yet. If your society has exciting news or anything of interest, be sure to it to me! There will be a contest at the State Conference in March for the most articles and pictures submitted per society. Let s promote C.A.R. and collaboratively produce a newsletter that will be sure to interest prospective members! I look forward to working with you this year. See you at the packet meeting and have a great summer! Thanks! Catherine Walton

4 PAGE 4 THE LIBERTY BELL VOLUME LVII, ISSUE N.S.C.A.R. National Convention Taylor Kile, the newly elected Tennessee State President recently attended the 2010 N.S.C.A.R. National Conference in Arlington, Virginia April 16th-18th. Laura Bush ( State Second Vice President), Anne Bush (State Senior First Vice President), Misty Kile (State Senior Chaplain), along with Renee Robinson (Honorary State Senior President and newly elected Senior National V.P.of Mid-Southern Region), Renee's husband Bill Robinson, and Mr. and Mrs. John Smith (Mrs. Karen Smith is Honorary Senior National President) were all in attendance at the conference as well. There were meet and greets where we became friends with many C.A.R. members from several states. We attended several meetings where there were many National reports and many State President reports given. Taylor and Laura were able to be part of the voting experience for the new incoming National officers. It was very exciting for them to be able to hear all of the excellent speeches and be a part of this patriotic and democratic process. The attendees were able to take a tour of the Natural History Museum and the American History Museum which was educational and enlightening and brought history to life. The banquet was where the awards and recognition was given to the members from individual states and afterwards they celebrated the conference with a party and dance. It was a lifetime experience that we will treasure forever. Left to Right: Renee Robinson, Bill Robinson, Laura Bush, Ann Bush, Taylor Kile, Misty Kile Taylor Kile Sworn in as State President We started our day off by going to Arlington Cemetery for the N.S.C.A.R. to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, then on to Mt.Vernon where we also had a wreath laying ceremony at President George Washington's Tomb. We all then witnessed the swearing in of all of the incoming officers, National, Regional and State, which included the swearing in of our own Taylor Kile, Tennessee State President. The outgoing National President, Emily Falkenstein,

5 VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 1 THE LIBERTY BELL PAGE 5 and the new National President, Ben Hinckley conducted the swearing in ceremony and presented her with the Tennessee State ribbon. It was truly a memorable experience and one Taylor will cherish forever. After the ceremony, we all attended a luncheon in Alexandria where the National Board discussed the upcoming year's National Theme and Project. Lastly, we went to another wreath laying at the Old Meeting House (Presbyterian Church) which was built in the 1700's, to honor the memory of the members that have passed during this last year. It was all a wonderful and impressive National Conference that we were all so fortunate to attend. Taylor Kile being sworn in on the grounds of Mt. Vernon Honorary Senior State President Renee Robinson becomes Senior National Vice President of the Mid-Southern Region Mrs. Bill Robinson was elected to the position of Senior National Vice President of the Mid-Southern Region of the Children of the American Revolution. She will serve a two year term, planning and conducting the Regional Meetings of the Society. She has held past offices as Senior President of the Judge John McNairy Society and Senior State President of Tennessee. She will also serve on the National Board. She was inducted at the national meeting in April at Mount Vernon. Mrs. Robinson after being installed.

6 PAGE 6 THE LIBERTY BELL VOLUME LVII, ISSUE T.S.C.A.R. Society Awards Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs Society: Membership best program Membership most new members Veterans National Chaplain Kids Helping Kids Liberty Bell Best Article Liberty Bell Most Photos Elizabeth Paxton Houston Society: National President National Chaplain Patriotic Education Veterans National Curator American Indian State Project most money given National Corresponding Secretary Conservation Good Ship Adventure Society: CAR Magazine and Newsletters State Scrapbook Contest Most Submissions Liberty Bell Most Photos American History Conservation Public Relations Liberty Bell Best Article Liberty Bell Best Photo National President National Chaplain State Project Most money given James K. Polk Society: National Librarian CAR/DAR/SAR/SR Relations Judge John McNairy Society: National Second Vice President National Organizing Secretary American History American Indian Best Local Society Scrapbook National President National Chaplain National Corresponding Secretary American Heritage Liberty Bell Best Photo Membership most new members Over the Mountain Men Society: American Heritage Government Studies National Chaplain Pinson Mounds Society: Public Relations Flag of the USA Essay Contest, Dylan West Flag of the USA Essay Contest Peewees, Tate Myers Membership most new members National Organizing Secretary Best Local Society Scrapbook Flag of the USA Essay Contest, Allie Myers Flag of the USA Essay Contest, Jacob Barron Flag of the USA Essay Contest, Emma Barron State Scrapbook Contest Most Submissions National Second Vice President American Indian CAR Magazine and Newsletters President Polk-President Jackson Society: Mountain Schools Patriotic Education American Heritage Government Studies Stones River Society: National Corresponding Secretary National Curator Conservation Membership best program Mountain Schools Best Local Society Scrapbook Liberty Bell Best Article Liberty Bell Most Photos State Project Most Money given National Second Vice President American Heritage CAR Magazine and Newsletters Kids Helping Kids Liberty Bell most photos National Librarian National Chaplain CAR/DAR/SAR/SR Relations Patriotic Education State Scrapbook Contest most submissions William Diamond Society: Kids Helping Kids Liberty Bell best photo National Librarian CAR/DAR/SAR/SR Relations CAR Magazine and Newsletters Government Studies National Corresponding Secretary American History Public Relations Veterans

7 VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 1 Society Awards cont... Scholarship: Logan Peck, President Polk-President Jackson Katherine Nash, Stones River Gavel Award Presidents: Ashleigh Cook, Col. Return Jonathan Meigs Cheyenne Miller, Elizabeth Paxton Houston Taylor Kile, Good Ship Adventure Catherine Walton, Judge John McNairy Dylan West, Pinson Mounds Logan Peck, President Polk/President Jackson Katherine Nash, Stones River John Calvin Bryant, William Diamond Tennessee Enthusiast: John Poole, Stones River Table Decoration: 1. Elizabeth Paxton Houston 2. Over the Mountain Men 3. Col. Return Jonathan Meigs THE LIBERTY BELL Gold Merit William Diamond Stones River Blue Merit Elizabeth Paxton Houston President Polk - President Jackson Judge John McNairy Honorable mention Col. Return Jonathan Meigs Contests Government Studies - 1st place - Stones River Public Relations - 1st place - Pinson Mounds American History - 1st place - Judge John McNairy Sarah Hudson - Gold State President Guidelines PAGE N.S.C.A.R. National Awards Top Societies in the State 1. Stones River 2. Pinson Mounds 3. Judge John McNairy 2010 National Theme & Project Mid-Southern Regional Meeting Robert Borgatti National Vice President Mid-Southern Renee S. Robinson Senior National Vice President Mid-Southern and the West Virginia State Society The National Theme for is "Magnificent Valor; The Beginnings of Freedom." The National Project is to raise funds for the restoration of the Great Essentials exhibit at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, which contains the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of the United States in the room next to where each document was actually signed. Benjamin A. Hinckley National President, N.S.C.A.R. Cordially Invite You to the The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution 54th Annual Mid-Southern Regional Meeting July 19 th -20 th 2010 Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa, One Lakeview Drive, Morgantown, WV, Tour the Prickett s Fort in Fairmont, West Virginia Room Reservation Deadline: July 5th Registration, Tour and Meal Deadline: July 5th *Refer to tscar.org for more information

8 PAGE 8 THE LIBERTY BELL VOLUME LVII, ISSUE State Board Member Officers: State President Taylor Kile Senior Officers: Senior President Karen Hudson First Vice-President Catherine Walton Senior First-Vice President Ann Bush Second Vice-President Laura Bush Senior Second Vice-President Charlotte Miller Chaplain Tori Bryant Senior Chaplain Misty Kile Recording Secretary Christine Smothers Senior Recording Secretary Effie Schumacher Organizing Secretary Melissa Bush Senior Organizing Secretary Betty Walton Corresponding Secretary John Calvin Bryant Senior Corresponding Secretary Patsy Swindle Registrar Dylan West Senior Registrar Joyce Johnson Treasurer Cayce Shelton Senior Treasurer Donna Phillips Historian Katie Uhles Senior Historian Tabitha Myers Librarian Curator Caitlyn Shelton Senior Librarian/Curator Jennifer Rowan Senior Parliamentarian Karen Smith

9 VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 1 THE LIBERTY BELL PAGE 9 Welcome, New Members! Col. Return Jonathan Meigs Emily Cacilia Blackwell Eric Christopher Blackwell Matthew Fontaine Maury Jacob Wallace Stone Kaleb Matthew Stone Jackson Barrett Stone William Diamond Rachel Noel Helton-Wright Good Ship Adventure Rachel Elizabeth Donaldson Samantha Jane Elizabeth Isbell Kathleen Elisabeth Nannie President Polk/President Jackson James Nicholas Marro Emma Hillary Marro Let s have a membership contest this year. Membership Every society needs new members and incentive to ask everyone you meet if they would like to be in the Children of the American Revolution. Awards will be given at the State Conference in April. Prizes will be announced in the next issue! Edward Vance, Membership Chairman For applications check tscar.org!

10 PAGE 10 THE LIBERTY BELL VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 1 Society News! DAR/C.A.R. Hold Joint Meeting Buffalo River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution invited members of the William Diamond Society C.A.R. to present the program at the April meeting. Each WDS member or prospective member talked about a different C.A.R. topic and then showed the informative DVD Today s DAR. In this photo: front row: Caitlyn Shelton, Cacey Shelton, Taylor Gobble, Gage Thigpen, John Calvin Bryant, Emily Brewer, Bryant Gobble, Sam Brewer, and Hayley Sandusky. Back row: Carolyn Hughes Alexander, Virginia Lindsey, Jean Robertson, Yvonne Cook Dress, Freda Baggett, Lou Durham, and Lindsey Brewer. Matthew Fontaine Maury Society, CAR January 2010 Meeting The Matthew Fontaine Maury Society of the CAR met in January at the Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church. Their speaker was Sarah Hudson, TSCAR State President, and her topic was Let s Learn More About CAR! She also played a game about the Lewis and Clark expedition with them and presented them with TSCAR ball caps. Pictured with their caps are: (back row, left to right) President, Miller Garrett, Kaleb Stone, Laurel Mac- Cord, Jonathan MacCord, and Austin Witt; (front row, left to right) Jackson Stone and Jacob Stone. Elizabeth Paxton Houston Society, Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) presented a National Society C.A.R. certificate to Baker's Creek Presbyterian Church designating it a Historic American Church. Pictured in front are Tyler Byrd-Gallostra, Madison Gallostra, and Amber Hall. In back are Dylan Moya, Society President Cheyenne Miller, pastor of the church Reverend Ron Sabo, and Austin Hall.

11 VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 1 THE LIBERTY BELL PAGE 11 Society News continued... William Diamond Society met at the home of the president to discuss the roles each would play at the upcoming joint meeting with the DAR. Our group will present the program for the DAR meeting in April. WDS also discussed Kids Helping Kids and had a program on Membership and Mountain Schools. PRESIDENT POLK-PRESIDENT JACKSON SOCIETY. Williamson County DAR Presidents Day Luncheon February 2010 Miller Garrett, President of the Matthew Fontaine Maury Society of the CAR, attended the Presidents Day Luncheon hosted by the Williamson County DAR chapters. He is pictured with the speaker, The Honorable Todd J. Campbell, Chief Justice, US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Judge Campbell has presided over many naturalization ceremonies, and his speech was What It Means to be an American. Logan Peck, President, Jackson Baxter, First Vice President, Wesley Baxter, Treasurer, Gracie White and Lucy White attended with Seniors Cindy Baxter, Suzanne White and Martha Sloan. Members enjoyed a tour of the park by Park Rangers; a Luncheon Cook-Out and a Banquet with Dinner, Entertainment and Awards presentation. Gracie White was selected from the Banquet audience to be in the skit put on by the Magician who staged the entertainment. She did a great job playing her part and received much praise from the audience. Congratulations to Logan Peck, President who was awarded a Tennessee Society Children of the American Revolution State Scholarship. Photo: Back row: Rick Hollis TSSAR President Elect, Logan Peck, Judy Chaffin, TSDAR State Regent, Martha Sloan, Suzanne White, Cindy Baxter. Front row: Jackson Baxter, Wesley Baxter, Gracie White and Lucy White.

12 PAGE 12 THE LIBERTY BELL VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 1 Society News cont... The Elizabeth Paxton Houston Society C.A.R. and Mary Blount DAR members placed a wreath at the memorial of the Society's namesake following the Historic Church certificate presentation. Pictured in front are Tyler Byrd-Gallostra and Amber Hall. In the second row are Cade Booker, Nicholas Wood, and Madison Gallostra. In back are Maykla Wood, Sheryl Gallostra, Cheyenne Miller, Austin Hall, Florence Byrd, Dylan Moya, Charlotte Miller, and Shirley Hall. Members from Stones River attended the Col. Hardy Murfree Chapter T.S.D.A.R. 100th Aniversary Celebration. Left to Right: Erin Aliquo, Kim McGrath, Katie McGrath, Rachel Jones. Caitlyn Shelton is the Organizer for TEAM GREEN in Lawrence County (she is 2nd from left)...a traveling acting troupe who educates elementary students across TN about the Earth & environment, bullying & drug resistance. Cacey is on right with green hair. Here the troupe is pictured at the "Lawrence County Soil Conservation Banquet 2010". Club plans include traveling to more elementary schools across TN in the fall. Dual member of William Diamond C.A.R. and Buffalo River Chapter DAR, Sarah Campbell is in Belgium doing her last semester of college. She has visited London, Brussels, Berlin, Rome, Milan, Venice, and many more cities. Christine Smothers, pictured on the bottom far right, of the Judge John McNairy Society participated on the Brentwood Middle School ImagiNation team. Their team, DIregulation, won second place in the statewide tournament.

13 VOLUME LVII, ISSUE 1 THE LIBERTY BELL PAGE 13 News From: Stones River Society Stones River Society C.A.R. participated in the Col. Hardy Murfree Chapter T.S.D.A.R. 100 th Anniversary Celebration April Our high school Society members were invited to Col. Hardy Murfree Past Regent, Shirley LaRoche s home for tea. Her historic home was built in Mrs. LaRoche instructed the members how to serve tea and escort people the day of the celebration. The Col. Hardy Murfree Chapter 100 th Anniversary Celebration was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Matthias Murfree. Mr. Murfree is a direct descendant of Col. Hardy Murfree, a distin- l/r: Erin Aliquo, Kim McGrath, Joyce Johnson Sr, Katie McGrath, Evan Aliquo, John Poole guished Revolutionary War Soldier. It was exciting for the Stones River Society members to be apart of this historic celebration. Our Society members enjoyed helping and serving the guest. Col. Hardy Murfree Chapter Regent, Mrs. Nancy Carr, received many compliments regarding the Stones River Society members. Members participating at the Celebration were, Erin Aliquo, Evan Aliquo, John Poole, Wesley Jones, Rachel Jones, Katie McGrath and Kimberley McGrath. News From: President Polk-President Jackson Society On Sunday, February 21, 2020 President Polk-President Jackson Society met at the Athenaeum with Chuck Byrn, History teacher at Central High School. The program was on the Veterans of World War I, World War II, the Koran War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf war and the Iraqi War. He showed historic items from these wars that he has collected through the years. His display was interesting and informative. Mr. Byrn also gave a program on Conservation encouraging members to protect our environment by recycling and conserving energy. Logan Peck gave the National President s program on the Morris Island Lighthouse and told of the President s project to repair and renovate the Lighthouse. First row from left: Wesley Baxter, Alayna Keeling, Logan Peck, Jone Lewis, Senior Secretary; Back row from left : Martha Sloan, Senior President, Anne Bumpus, DAR Regent, Cindy Baxter, Senior 1 st Vice president, Chuck Byrn and Jackson Baxter.

14 Reminder! Summer Packet Meeting Patterson Center 521 Mercury Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN August 7, a.m. 2 p.m. Hosted by: Taylor Kile, State President, and Good Ship Adventure Society Be sure to check out the T.S.C.A.R. Facebook group! R.S.V. P. to Patsy Swindle ptswindle@bellsouth.net State President Taylor Kile ptswindle@bellsouth.net State Senior President Mrs. Karen Hudson karenwhudson@comcast.net Editor Catherine Walton cwalton@harpethhall.org Senior Editor Mrs. Anne Bush Anne.bush@allstate.com National Theme: Magnificent Valor: The Beginnings of Freedom Published Quarterly: Next Deadline: September 1 N.S.C.A.R. Website: T.S.C.A.R. Website: