dc dar juniors newsletter sept 2012
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The Daughters of the American Revolution's DC Junior Daughters newsletter for September 2012.TRANSCRIPT
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DC’s Junior DaughtersFuture leaders of the DAR and the nation.
Chair, DC DAR JuniorsAnnie JohnLives in Alexandria, VAFrom Lake Forest, ILSolutions Specialist, IBMMember since 2008Col John Washington - Katherine Montgomery
Vice Chair, Social/OutreachCarina MayLives in Falls Church, VAFrom Alexandria, VABusiness Development & Marketing, The Hill GroupMember since 2011Judge Lynn
Vice Chair, Outstanding JuniorRebecca HoughLives in Fredericksburg, VAFrom Long Beach, CAFederal Election CommissionMember since 2006Ruth Brewster
Vice Chair, Communications Ariel BatungbacalLives in Crystal City, VAFrom Marietta, GAWhite House FellowMember since 2012Margaret Whetten
A Seasonal Newsletter Issue 1 - September 2012
Introducing your 2012-2014 DC Juniors Leadership Team
District of Columbia State Society - Organized November 30, 1901
Vice Chair, Social/OutreachKate HenveyLives in Glover Park, DCFrom Dallas, TXPublic Affairs, World BankMember since 2011Manor House
Save the DateHIS EXCELLENCY
François Delattre
AMBASSADOR of FRANCE to THE UNITED STATES
is honored to invite the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION
to a reception honoring the anniversary of the birth of the Marquis de Lafayette
& the historic ties between France and U.S.
Monday, November 19, 2012 5:30 to 7:30p
The Residence of France, 2221 Kalorama Road, NW
Due to strict protocol, daughters and prospective members wishing to attend must RSVP via Stephanie Green at
[email protected]. Those who have RSVP'd will receive official invitation from the Ambassador's staff later this fall.
NSDAR Celebrates 75 years of JuniorsOn June 30, 2012, the DC Daughters celebrated with the nation’s Daughters 75 years of tremendous success! Additionally, our very own Ms. Jane Chick was selected as an Outstanding Junior National Finalist!
How YOU can get involved
-Attend Junior and State events (p. 5)
-Seeking a Vice Chair of the Website
-Seeking a Vice Chair of Junior Sales
-Seeking help to document DC DAR’s Junior Membership History (p. 2-3)
-Be a Page! (p. 5)
-Help plan a fundraiser with the Vice Chairs of Socials, Carina and Kate, in conjunction with one of our Junior Happy Hours (p. 4)
-Nominate the Outstanding Junior in your Chapter (p. 2)
-Attend a Membership Workshop to Meet and Greet prospectives (p. 4)
- Fundraise for Helen Pouch Fund (p. 2)
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End of Summer Juniors BBQThank you to DC Daughter, Ms. Lisbeth Strimple Fuisz, for hosting the DC Juniors at her lovely home in Georgetown. Great food, great company!
Helen Pouch Memorial Fund
Consider having a special chapter fundraiser for the Helen Pouch Memorial Fund. The Helen Pouch Memorial Fund was established in April 1938 and named in memory of Helen Pouch, 1901-1919. Helen was the daughter of Mrs. William H. Pouch, the first National Chairman of the Junior Membership Committee, 1937, and President General, NSDAR, 1941-1944. The annual Junior commitment to the DAR Schools totals $43,000. This is achieved through the sales of nationally approvedJunior products at the state and national levels as well as the contributions of chapters for Achievement Award credit.For planning purposes, please host your fundraiser before November as we need to submit donations by Dec 1.
The Miss Merry Ann 75th Anniversary Junior Membership Doll FundraiserAug 14, 2012 From the President General’s Blog: Each year since 1956, voices have been sold on a fundraiser that is unique to DAR: the annual Junior Membership Doll. That first doll nearly 60 years ago was named “Miss Merrie Annie.” It is also tradition for the President General’s home state to sponsor that doll, and New York Daughters have done a remarkable job quite unlike any other Junior Doll in the history of this fundraiser.
That’s because in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Junior Membership Committee, Miss Merry Ann’s wardrobe actually salutes 75 outstanding women who are honorees of the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York, the birthplace of the Suffrage Movement and located in my native state. For more information, her Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/MissMerryAnnJuniorDoll All proceeds benefit the Helen
Pouch Memorial Fundto support the DAR Schools. Voices are one for $5 or five for $20.
Please make checks payable to the New York State Organization DAR. Loretta Cassidy & Megan WiegardNational Co-Vice Chairmen Junior Doll [email protected]
Outstanding Junior Contest - Recognizing your work in the community & DARThe Outstanding Junior Member Contest, begun in 1963, honors young women who have truly promoted the goals and purposes of the National Society, and have participated in community activities. Our very own Ms. Jane Chick was selected as a National Finalist during the 2012 Continental Congress, Ms. Samantha McAnulty was a National Finalist in 2011! How to submit nominations: 1-Chapters can nominate a Junior within their chapter. To be competitive at the State/National contest, an eligible Junior must have 10 points. To determine point accrual: http://www.dar.org/darnet/forms/jm-1005.pdf. 2-Chapter submissions/paperwork are due Oct 31 to Rebecca Hough. Once received, she will verify eligibility and submit to a 3-judge panel for selection as the State OJ. Any questions on the contest can be directed to the Vice Chair of OJ, Ms. Rebecca Hough, at [email protected].
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History of DC’s JuniorsNSDAR Juniors are in the process of updating the Junior Membership history. Here are the pages from NSDAR’s “History of the Junior Membership Committee.” We included the first two pages of our history as recorded in 1989. Ms. Morgan Lake, the National Junior Membership Chair, noted that DC’s history was one of the longest recorded! You may recognize a few familiar names, such as Ms. Ann Schaeffer in the 1980s.
We are looking for volunteers to help update the DC Juniors history to work on this September-October. The deadline for submissions to National is November 1. If you are interested in helping, please contact Ms. Annie John at [email protected].
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Upcoming EventsEvents highlighted include Junior-hosted events, DC State meetings, and New Member workshops. Unless noted, all members and prospectives are welcome to the events listed.
Date Time Event DetailsSept 13 6-8pm September Happy Hour Poste (Downtown)Sept 15 9:30a-12p Membership Workshop Members of the State Society are present to answer questions and
assist with membership to the DC DAR. For more info, contact Ms. Jane Chick at [email protected].
Sept 22 10a-12p Hiking & Lunch w/ the juniors Meet at Old Angler’s Inn; hiking section b, lunch to follow; rsvp to Sept 29 11:30a Founders Day Luncheon The Washington Club, 15 Dupont Circle, NW
Checks payable to Julia Rogers/$33 by Sept 21Oct 04-06 TBD NSDAR Executive Board Meeting - Pages Pages are likely needed; if interested, contact
[email protected] 08 TBD Columbus Day 100th Anniv - Pages Columbus Plaza, Union Station; 2-3 Pages needed; if interested,
contact [email protected] 11 6-8pm October Happy Hour 701 Restaurant (Penn Quarter)Oct 20 9:30a-12p Membership Workshop National Society Library
Members of the State Society are present to answer questions and assist with membership to the DC DAR. For more info, contact Ms. Jane Chick at [email protected].
Oct 21 11:30a-1p DCDAR Juniors Brunch Boundary Stone Public House of NoteIncludes an educational talk about the Boundary Stones
Nov 8 6-8pm Nov Happy Hour & Fundraiser More details to come on fundraiser causeNov 10 9:30a-12p Membership Workshop National Society Library
Members of the State Society are present to answer questions and assist with membership to the DC DAR. For more info, contact Ms. Jane Chick at [email protected].
Nov 16 5:30-7:30p Ladies Night at the VA at the Washington, DC Veterans hospital.. DC DAR members will be taking oral histories for the Library of Congress Archives project to catalog all Veterans. Join us to celebrate Women Veterans!
Nov 17 8:30a-12p DC DAR State Board of Management - Pages Chapter House; 3-4 Pages needed; if interested, contact [email protected]
Nov 19 5:30-7:30p Reception in Honor of Marquis de Lafayette + Pages Special invite by the Ambassador of France to the U.S.The residence of france, 2221 kalorama road, nwMust RSVP to Ms. Stephanie Green at [email protected]. Pages likely needed; if interested, contact [email protected].
Nov 23 11a “What does it look like now?” Arlington House Tour, Lunch and Bowling at Fort Myer Bowling Alley
State event; More Information to Follow
Nov 26 5-7p DC DAR LOL Holiday Shopping for a Cause Ann Hand jewelers, 4885 MacArthur Blvd; rsvp Ms. Stephanie Green at [email protected].
Dec 01 TBD Scottish Walk Parade TBD; Alexandria, VADec 05 Evening NSDAR 11th Annual Christmas Open House Memorial Continental HallDec 05 7-9pm Post-Open House Holiday Happy Hour The HamiltonDec 14 7-9:30pm Cocktail Party Location TBD; For all of DCDAR, hosted by JuniorsDec 15 9:30a-12p Membership Workshop National Society Library
Members of the State Society are present to answer questions and assist with membership to the DC DAR. For more info, contact Ms. Jane Chick at [email protected].
Dec 16 TBD DC State Executive Board Christmas Brunch Chapter HouseDec 16 2-4p Christmas Tea and Bazaar State President’s Project Fundraiser
For more information on Juniors-hosted events (highlighted in purple above), check out the DCDAR Juniors Facebook page. Additionally, you can email us at [email protected]. Typically, we will both post the event on Facebook, as well as send an evite.
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Becoming a DaughterAny woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. She must provide documentation for each statement of birth, marriage and death, as well as of the Revolutionary War service of her Patriot ancestor.Before you begin your process, it is helpful to understand that an application for membership requires you to both provide proof of ancestral lineage to a Revolutionary Patriot, as well as a chapter you want to become a part of.
We want you to stay connected: please join us at any of our chapter meetings or Junior / State events!
For more info on the process, contact the DC DAR Membership Chair, Ms. Jane [email protected] .
Step 1:We recommend simultaneous action during Step 1:
If you are interested in the DAR, fill out a Member Interest Form on the National DAR website: https://
www.dar.org/natsociety/pmd/prospective.cfm?
Talk to your family to determine leads in family lineage. Leads include both names of relatives, as well as any documentation to help you identify historical facts. Helpful facts include dates, birth/death/wedding locations, and relatives’ names. If your family member is a Daughter, acquire a copy of her application and national member number.
Step 2:Identify your Revolutionary Patriot Ancestor.
Depending on which state you selected to join, the State Chairman of the Membership Committee will contact you to help you navigate the process. Keep in good contact with her, and be prepared to communicate
where you are in your research process.
Step 3: Attend the monthly Prospective Member Workshops to assist you with your lineage paperwork.Attend Juniors events: Our Membership Chairman will put you in contact with the Juniors.
Attend various chapter meetings to meet Daughters. Things to consider when choosing a chapter: when chapters meet, meeting location, types of events scheduled, and ultimately, where you feel the most comfortable! Many chapters are quite diverse in DAR and professional experiences. This diversity supports the livelihood of the DAR and its future. A quick reference on chapter meeting schedules, look on the chapter page: http://www.dcdar.org/StateChapters.htm.
Step 4:As you continue to solidify both which chapter you want to become a member, and your lineage paperwork: check in with your prospective chapter’s historian. She will serve as your conduit to help finish your paperwork.
Continue attending your prospective chapter’s meetings and Junior events.
Step 5:When your paperwork is complete, and you have the associated proofs (census, birth/death/wedding records, etc.), your prospective chapter’s historian will sit down and fact check your application and proofs. Remember, each generation needs to have proof of linkage to the next generation.
Once she determines your application has the necessary information, she will have the chapter officers sign off on your application. She will mail off your application, membership dues check to the NSDAR.
Step 6:Membership approval includes two phases: the first, verification by genealogists. NSDAR genealogists typically require about 8 weeks for verification. The second phase is final approval by the NSDAR Board. They meet quarterly throughout the year.
Step 7:You will receive a welcome letter in the mail once the Board has approved your membership.
You will be formally inducted into your chapter!
DC State Juniors LeadershipChair — Annie JohnVice Chair of Social/Outreach — Carina MayVice Chair of Social/Outreach — Kate HenveyVice Chair of Outstanding Junior — Rebecca HoughVice Chair of Communications — Ariel Batungbacal Vice Chair of Junior Sales — Vacant Vice Chair of Hospitality — Vacant
Interested in Paging?DC DAR Page Chair — Ms. Devon Siebert Vice Page Chair — Leigh Maltby [email protected]
Public RelationsContact DC DAR’s Juniors via email: [email protected].
Facebook:DC DAR Juniors Facebook page: “DCDAR Juniors”DC DAR State Regent’s Facebook page: “Dazzling Diamond Daughters”
What is a Junior?A Junior Member is a DAR member age 18 through 35 years of age (until her 36th birthday).
She holds full membership in the National Society, State Society, and her chapter, and when qualified, she may serve as an officer and chairman at all levels. Many DC Junior members join with their mothers, grandmothers, and aunts. Other Juniors will start the research for her family’s lineage online and at our national headquarters. DC Junior members are college students, career women, and stay-at-home moms. DCDAR chapters understand time and family constraints and
are making many efforts to accommodate these young women. The DC State Society supports junior membership by encouraging active participation within all levels of the organization.
To learn more about the DAR, below are helpful links:
Visit DC State Society Juniors and PagesStay connected with other Juniors here and Pages in DC by joining the group here.Visit the DC State Society, NSDARStay connected the DC State Society here: www.dcdar.org.Visit National Junior Membership DAR PageStay up to date with the Juniors at the national level by joining the group here.Visit NSDAR WebpagePublic site: www.dar.org Members Only: http://members.dar.org