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Yearbook Mary Desha 2014-2015 V 4 6
Yearbook Mary Desha 2014-2015 V 4 6
NSDAR Motto
Mary Desha Chapter
2-045-DC
National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Yearbook
2014-2015
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER REGENTS ................................................................................................... 1
NATIONAL OFFICERS ................................................................................................. 2
STATE OFFICERS ......................................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER CHAIRMEN OF NATIONAL COMMITTEES ....................................... 7
CHAPTER COMMITTEES ........................................................................................... 8
HONORED CHAPTER DAUGHTERS ....................................................................... 9
INTERNET ADDRESSES .......................................................................................... 10
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES .................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER OUTSTANDING JUNIORS ................................................................... 11
CHAPTER MEETINGS .............................................................................................. 12
MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOPS ................................................................................ 13
NATURALIZATION CEREMONY ........................................................................... 13
OTHER DATES TO REMEMBER ........................................................................... 14
MEMBERSHIP ROSTER .......................................................................................... 16
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP ROSTER ................................................................... 25
BYLAWS ...................................................................................................................... 26
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ........................................................................ 36
ORDER OF BUSINESS AND OPENING RITUAL ................................................ 40
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AMERICANS CREED
AND PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION ..................................................... 41
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DEDICATED DEDICATED DEDICATED DEDICATED
With Warm Appreciation
to
Mary Desha Chapter Officers Mary Desha Chapter Officers Mary Desha Chapter Officers Mary Desha Chapter Officers
2014 2014 2014 2014- -- -2016 2016 2016 2016
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CHAPTER REGENTS
* Mrs. Orrin B. Stout 1911-1912
* Mrs. Short A. Willis 1912-1914
* Mrs. Amy J. Leeds 1914-1916
* Mrs. Robert W. Morse 1916-1939
* Mrs. Dell Floyd 1939-1946
* Mrs. Benjamin Catchings 1946-1948
* Mrs. Joseph F. Lee 1948-1950
* Mrs. Frederick Guilford 1950-1952
* Mrs. Francis Boyle 1952-1955
* Mrs. Oliver C. Thompson 1955-1956
* Mrs. Alfred Schuster 1956-1960
* Mrs. A. Richard Lyon 1960-1962
* Mrs. Alfred Schuster 1962-1964
* Mrs. Albert E. Hill 1964-1970
* Mrs. Benjamin Rucker 1970-1972
* Mrs. Albert E. Hill 1972-1980
* Mrs. Milmae F. Gray 1980-1985
Mrs. William Smithson 1985-1987
* Mrs. Grace N. Whitson 1987-1992
Miss Janet M. Holder 1992-1999
Miss Dorothy Q. Quigg 1999-2000
Miss Janet M. Holder 2000-2008
* Mrs. Milmae F. Gray 2008-2010
Miss Janet M. Holder 2010-2012
Mrs. Karen Misiano
Mrs. Catherine Ort-Mabry
2012-2014
2014-2016
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NATIONAL SOCIETY
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Organized: October 11, 1890
Theme
Honoring Our HeritageFocusing on the FutureCelebrating America!
NATIONAL OFFICERS
2013-2016
Communications to the National Officers should be addressed to:
NSDAR Administration Building
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
202-628-1776
President General Lynn Forney Young
First Vice President General Ann Turner Dillon
Chaplain General Ann Salley Crider
Recording Secretary General Barbara Hensley Carpenter
Corresponding Secretary General Karon Kading Jarrard
Organizing Secretary General Denise Doring VanBuren
Treasurer General Martha Gee Barnhart
Registrar General Sharon Mayne Withers
Historian General Bana Weems Caskey
Librarian General Judy Harlan Chaffin
Curator General Jennie May Rehnberg
Reporter General Mindy Tidmore Kammeyer
Vice President General (DC) Shari Thorne-Sulima
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Theme
Strength in Commitment and Growth in Participation toward Historic
Preservation, Education, and Patriotism
STATE OFFICERS
2014-2016
State Regent
Ann Taylor Schaeffer 703-300-9184
5611 15th St N
Arlington, VA 22205-2805
atschaeffer76@aol.com
State First Vice Regent
Janet McFarland 703-765-9405
1307 Warrington Place
Alexandria, VA 22307-2055
jmcfarland@retrospectpublishing.com
State Chaplain
Elizabeth (Beth) Hicks 703-893-8054
1492 Hampton Hill Circle
McLean, VA 22101-6016
jbhicks@verizon.net
State Recording Secretary
Brenda Baker Lee 301-652-3144
8806 Connecticut Ave
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6737
brendabakerlee@gmail.com
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State Corresponding Secretary
Andrea (Annie) Woodbury John 703-519-5629
418 Bashford Ln Apt 101
Alexandria, VA 22314-1124
MsAnnieJohn@yahoo.com
State Treasurer
Janita (Jan) Lea Cagley Sullivan 703-971-1239
6113 Bristol Way
Alexandria, VA 22310-4304
janitasull@cox.net
State Registrar
Karen Misiano 336-675-5390
9 Mantle Court
Stafford, VA 22556-6469
kmisiano@yahoo.com
State Historian
Jane Chick 202-841-1971
2400 16th St NW Apt 417
Washington, DC 20009-6627
jane.chick@gmail.com
State Librarian
Marcia Guzauskas 301-330-8109
7539 Elioak Terrace
Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4507
mlguzauskas@verizon.net
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MARY DESHA CHAPTER OFFICERS
2014-2016
Theme
Light for the World ~ Showing the Way Forward
Regent
Catherine Ort-Mabry 703-532-7424
2520 N George Mason Dr
Arlington, VA 22207-1759
counterspin@yahoo.com
First Vice Regent
Melissa Barrett 202-494-7128
1770 T St NW
Washington, DC 20009-7101
mlb707@gmail.com
Chaplain
Victoria (Vicky) Drell 202-337-2292
3207 Cleveland Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008-3450
vpdrell@yahoo.com
Recording Secretary
Karen Pearson 703-389-1077
8102 Woodward St
Savage, MD 20763-9680
glacierfire@gmail.com
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Corresponding Secretary
Deborah (Debbie) Hawkins 434-973-4285
2312 Banbury St
Charlottesville, VA 22901-1823
debhawk@aol.com
Treasurer
Kluane Caitlin (Caitlin) Snyder 302-824-4675
2733 S Walter Reed Dr Apt B
Arlington, VA 22206-1253
kcaitlinsnyder@yahoo.com
Registrar
Victoria Frazier 202-321-4271
1420 Van Buren St NW
Washington, DC 20012-2834
vefraz@gmail.com
Historian
Elizabeth Fahey
1325 Hemlock Street NW 202-425-7742
Washington, DC 20012-1560
efahey1013@gmail.com
Librarian
Tammy Gompper 703-534-5786
219 West Cameron Road
Falls Church, VA 22046-4032
gomppert@yahoo.com
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CHAPTER CHAIRMEN OF NATIONAL COMMITTEES
American Heritage
American History Karen Misiano
American Indians
Americanism
* Celebrate America! Catherine Ort-Mabry
Chapter Achievement Awards
Children of the American Revolution
* Commemorative Events
Community Service Awards
Conservation
Constitution Week Judith Vars
* DAR Genealogy Preservation
DAR Good Citizens
DAR Magazine Karen Pearson
DAR Museum Outreach
* DAR Project Patriot
DAR Scholarship
DAR Schools Danielle Clifford
DAR Service for Veterans Vicky Drell
Genealogical Records
Historic Preservation Melissa Barrett
* Insignia Judith Vars
Junior American Citizens
Junior Membership
Lineage Research
* Literacy Promotion
Membership Victoria Frazier
National Defense Judith Vars
Public Relations and Media
The Flag of the USA
* President Generals Project
VIS
* Volunteer Genealogists
* Womens Issues
* Special National Committees
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CHAPTER COMMITTEES
Audit Karen Pearson
Boundary Stone Melissa Barrett
Bylaws Melissa Barrett
George Washingtons Birthday
Credentials Catherine Ort-Mabry
Finance Karen Pearson
Love Our Legacy
Parliamentarian
Scrapbook
State Conference Catherine Ort-Mabry
State Regents Project Melissa Barrett
Telephone
Yearbook Melissa Barrett
Ways and Means
Chapter House
4840 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 201
Washington, DC 20007
DUES
Dues are $79.00 per year, comprising:
NSDAR $37.00, DCDAR $25.00, Chapter $15.00,
President Generals Project Annual Assessment $2.00.
Life Membership is available for ages 65 and over ($1,000.00). Associate
Member Dues are $10.00.
Make checks payable to
Treasurer, Mary Desha Chapter
and mail to the Chapter Treasurer,
Caitlin Snyder
2733 S Walter Reed Dr Apt B
Arlington, VA 22206-1253
DAR MAGAZINE
Members are encouraged to subscribe.
Yearly subscription is $18.00.
Make checks payable to
Treasurer General, NSDAR
and mail to
DAR Magazine Office
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-5392
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HONORED CHAPTER DAUGHTERS
National Appointments
Karen MisianoProperty Beautification and Hospitality Member
Catherine Ort-MabryCelebrate America! Eastern Division Vice Chair
Property Beautification and Hospitality Vice Chair
Judith VarsContinental Congress House Committee
Associate Member Cathy BallGenealogical Records, E. Div. Vice Chair
Property Beautification and Hospitality Member
Regular Members Serving State Society
Melissa BarrettSpecial Projects Grants Chair
DAR Service for Veterans Vice Chair and VAVS Deputy
Victoria DrellDAR Service for Veterans Chair
VAVS Deputy
Victoria FrazierDAR Service for Veterans Vice Chair
Karen MisianoState Registrar
DAR Genealogy Preservation Executive Liaison
Lineage Research Executive Liaison
Literacy Promotion Executive Liaison
Voluntary Genealogist Executive Liaison
Karen PearsonDAR Magazine Chair
DAR Schools Vice Chair, DAR Schools Newsletter
Personal Page to the State Regent
Judith VarsDAR Schools Chair
DAR Service for Veterans Vice Chair
Allie WoodsJunior Membership Vice Chair, Social Events
Associate Member Cathy BallAmericanism Vice Chair
Genealogical Records Chair
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INTERNET ADDRESSES
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
http://www.dar.org
members only: http://www.members.dar.org
District of Columbia Daughters of the American Revolution
http://www.dcdar.org
members only: http://www.dcdar.org/members-home
Mary Desha Chapter
www.marydesha.weebly.com
www.facebook.com/MaryDeshaChapter
email: marydeshachapter@yahoo.com
Hamilton Jewelers
http://www.hamiltoninsignia.com
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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
2014-2015
10 Years
Karen Misiano - April
Karen Pearson - October
Judith Vars - December
20 Years
Vicky Drell - December
Martha O'Lone - June
25 Years
Virginia Olson - December
Karen Parker - June
Sinda Slagle - December
30 Years
Elizabeth Fineman - October
Louise Gray - February
Shirley Oliver - October
Lauren Suplizio - February
40 Years
Deborah Hawkins - April
Priscilla LaVallee - April
Mary-Jane McKee - June
Priscilla Smithson - April
50 Years
Eleanor Hickey - October
CHAPTER OUTSTANDING JUNIORS
Caitlin Snyder 2014 - 2015
Karen Pearson 2013 - 2014
Margaret Thompson 2011 - 2012
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CHAPTER MEETINGS
2014-2015
Chapter meetings are generally held on the third Saturday of each month
August to May (excluding January).
Sep. 20 Chapter Meeting: 11:00 a.m.
Tour of Hillwood Museum and Exhibits
Business Meeting at 12:30 p.m.
Lunch at CW Post Room 1:15 p.m.
http://www.hillwoodmuseum.org
Oct. 18 Chapter Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Tour of Library of Congress followed by
Lunch and Business Meeting
http://www.loc.gov/visit/
Nov. 8 Chapter Meeting: 11:00 a.m.
Honoring State Regent Ann Taylor Schaeffer
Speaker: Mary Jo Beckman, Commander, U.S.
Navy (Ret.), Co-Founder Caisson Platoon
Equine Assisted Programs
Lunch and Business Meeting at the home of
Victoria Drell
3207 Cleveland Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008-3450
Suggested Veterans Donation: $15.00
Dec. 20 Chapter Meeting and Holiday Tea: 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon Tea and Business Meeting
The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036
http://edgarbarandkitchen.com/menus/social-
hour/
Jan. 17 Service Event
Feb. 21 Chapter Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Tour of Frederick Douglass home
followed by Lunch and Business Meeting on
Capitol Hill.
http://www.nps.gov/frdo/index.htm
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Mar. 21 Chapter Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Womens Health Fair at Chapter House
Lunch followed by Business Meeting
Apr. 18 Chapter Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Business Meeting followed by Earth Day event
May 16 Chapter Annual Meeting: 10:00 a.m.
Tour of Carlyle House followed by Chapter Annual
Meeting and Lunch at
Gadsbys Tavern
138 N. Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.gadsbystavernrestaurant.com
http://www.nvrpa.org/park/carlyle_house_historic_park
MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOPS
Samantha McAnulty
NSDAR Library
9:30 a.m.
September 27, 2014 February 28, 2015
October 25, 2014
November 15, 2014
December 20, 2014
January 24, 2015
March 21, 2015
April 25, 2015
May 16, 2015
June 20, 2015
NATURALIZATION CEREMONY
2nd Tuesday of each month
U.S. District Court
E. Barrett Prettyman US Courthouse
Ceremonial Courtroom 20, 6th Floor
10:00-11:00 a.m.
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OTHER DATES TO REMEMBER
Sep. 9 Naturalization Court DC DAR Day
Sep. 11 Patriots Day
Sep. 17 Constitution Day
Sep. 21 Constitution Week Celebration, St. Davids DC
Oct. 11 NSDAR Founders Day
Oct. 13 Columbus Day Celebration
/Wreath Laying
Columbus Fountain, Union Station
Oct. 19 Yorktown Day
Nov. 11 Veterans Day
Nov. 22 State Board of Management
Nov. 28 American Indian Heritage Day (Maryland)
Nov. 29 DCSSAR Potowmack Ball
Dec. 6 Scottish Walk, Alexandria
Dec. 10 NSDAR Open House
Dec. 13 Wreath-laying at Old Soldiers Home
Jan. 15 Martin Luther Kings Birthday
Jan. 31 State Board of Management
Feb. 12 Abraham Lincolns Birthday
Feb. 16 George Washington Birthday Celebration
Feb. 17 Presidents Day Holiday
Mar. 27-28 DCDAR State Conference, Holiday Inn, Key Bridge
Apr. 6 National Tartan Day
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Apr. 19 Revolutionary War Began
Apr. 25 Earth Day
May 6 National Nurses Day
May 10 Mothers Day
May 16 Armed Forces Day
May 25 Memorial Day
Jun. 14 Flag Day
Jun. 21 Fathers Day
Jun. 22-28 NSDAR Continental Congress
Jul. 4 Independence Day
Sep. 7 Labor Day