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EMPIRE STATE DAR NEWSNEW YORK STATE ORGANIZATION

NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Martha Morris Crapser, State Regent

VOL. 70 NO. 6 JUNE 2016

New York State Regent Martha Morris Crapser

What a JOY it has been to be your State Regent these past three years! This off icer believes a sense of Education, Patriotism and Historic Preservation is demonstrated by the New York Daughters and is grateful to all chapter members, state off icers and state chairmen for taking an active role over the past three years.

The New York State Organization will continue to Celebrate 125! as we approach Continental Congress. This administration has encouraged all New York Daughters to leave their comfort zone and follow President General Lynn Young’s goal to go out into your communities and f ind well deserving citizens – celebrate them and thank them for their service and dedication.

This spring has continued to be active time for the New York Daughters with two District Workshops and two rededications. On April 9, 2016, District VII Director Robbie Dresson lead a workshop in Corning, NY, which followed the new format for district meetings. The daughters enjoyed and participated in a Focus Group featuring Membership and the Application

Process. On May 21, 2016, District IV Director Betty White lead a workshop in Lake Placid, NY, featuring the new format with focus groups which allows for small group discussion. The New York State Board of Management followed the District meeting later that day. In order to ensure a smooth transition the new off icers-elect were invited to join the state board during their meeting.

New York Daughters continue to Celebrate 125! and Light the Way for Liberty’s Legacy as we Celebrate America with two rededications of two outstanding New York Daughters. On April 9, 2016, Karen Stewart, District Director of I, II, & XII, arranged a rededication and wreath laying Ceremony for Helen Pouch’s grave site in the Moravian Cemetery on Staten Island with Marti Santo and the Richmond County Chapter as hostess and whose chapter member was Mrs. Pouch. State Chaplain, Nancy Pawlikowski and State Registrar Pat Taylor joined your State Regent to participate in the ceremony. Several New York City members attended as well. It was great to honor Helena Rebecca Hellwig Pouch who served as the 18th President General and was the fourth New Yorker to serve in this esteemed office; Mrs. Pouch had one of the most trying terms of office of any President General because it was during the World War II years of 1941 to 1944. During that time, DAR Headquarters buildings were closed so government agencies and the Red Cross could use the space in support of the war effort. As a result, Mrs. Pouch’s administration took Continental Congress on the road to places such as Chicago, Illinois.

Dear New York Daughters

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(...from page 1)Empire State DAR News New York State RegentMartha Morris Crapser

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To continue the state’s Celebration of 125! on May 5, 2016, the New York State Organization held a Rededication and Wreath Laying Ceremony for one of the four NSDAR Founders, Ellen Hardin Walworth. It is interesting to note that Mrs. Walworth also founded the Saratoga Chapter in 1894. The day was blessed by having several New York Daughters in attendance: Honorary President General Merry Ann T. Wright, Organizing Secretary General Denise VanBuren, Honorary State Regent Elizabeth (Libby) McKee, State Vice Regent Nancy Zwetsch, State Chaplain Nancy Pawlowski, State Organizing Secretary Wilhelmena Kelly, State Registrar Pat Taylor and Saratoga Chapter Regent Corrine Scirocco. The beautiful four foot granite monument with a bronze tablet was dedicated on September 19, 1991, which is in the year of our Society’s Centennial Anniversary. It was the State Regent’s Project of then Merry Ann T. Parks, who now we know as Honorary President General Merry Ann T. Wright. An interesting quote of Mrs. Walworth selected by Mrs. Wright is written on the tablet; it reads: “I am determined not only to hold my own, but to make myself felt in the community to which I belong…I believe I will succeed.” Prior to the ceremony in Congress Park the New York Daughters along with the Saratoga Chapter, their Regent Corrine Scirocco, Mayor Joanne Yepsen and other dignitaries dedicated a new state marker sign honoring Ellen Hardin Walworth and Pine Grove, her home of more than thirty years. Proclamations were read at both sites.

I want to thank you for joining me in Honoring Our Heritage and I am grateful to you for your commitment to historic preservation with the selection of the New York Room wallpaper, the promotion for future DAR leadership through the Legacy Grants and your support for the Guardian Trust Campaign. Through the talented efforts of Denise VanBuren, New York Room Chairman, and Patrice Birner, State Regent’s Project Chairman, and through chapter visits the WOW team has reached its goal and surpassed it. This, of course, was only accomplished with the dedication and hard work of these chairmen and the generous gifts of the New York Daughters. More than $146,000 was raised for the State Regent’s Project; $100,000 for the purchase of the hand painted reproduction wallpaper by Jean Baptiste Reveillon, $15,000 for its installation plus the cost of the Big Reveal Party and the printing of “Daughters of the Empire State: 50 Leaders Who Shaped the DAR Legacy in New York” by Denise VanBuren and Patrice Birner. The NYSO purchased for $11,500 one of two rare arabesque wallpaper panels, named Flora from Reveillon stock books housed in the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris dated 1788. This will be the first in the DAR Museum’s Wallpaper Collection and because of this purchase we can say that our room’s wallpaper is a reproduction of the DAR Museum’s Wallpaper Collection. The other panel, Venus on her Chariot, was acquired through the museum’s funding. Both however can be placed in the New York Room at the New York State Regent’s request. So we can look forward to having them each year if we so want. There is a minimum of $11,000 for a future purchase of draperies if needed. All future contributions designated Wallpaper will be placed in the New Y ork Room Fund.

Another part of the State Regent’s Project was awarding $6,000 to recipients of the Leadership Legacy Grants; this innovative idea was a tremendous success through the efforts of Melissa Zack, State Chairman. Nine candidates won the grants to go to either Continental Congress or State Conference. Other New York State Organization funds distributed $44,500 to various aspects of our three fold mission of Historic Preservation, Education and Patriotism. They are Valley Forge $2,500; Scholarships to New York Boys attending the Hillside School $3,000; New York Cottage Renovations $10,000; Celebrate 125! Donations to Fort Drum USO and Feed Our Veterans, $8,000; President General ’s Project, $6,000 and State Guardian Trust gift of $15,000.

In closing, I want to congratulate all of you for your outstanding commitment of service to your community through your efforts to preserve history, promote education and patriotism. I am so proud of the New York Daughters. You truly are AMAZING!

Remember, Life is not a Dress Rehearsal and my Best Wishes in the future,

Martha Morris CrapserNew York State Regent

125th Continental CongressWashington, DC

June 14, 2016Big Reveal Party (Invitation only)

June 15, 201610 a.m. to noon

New York Open HouseWe welcome all to come and view the new wall hangings

June 16, 2016New York Luncheon and

Annual MeetingSpeaker, Eric Grundset, DAR

Library Director - Publications

June 17, 201610 p.m. until midnight

Northeast Ice Cream SocialGrand Hyatt Hotel

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Carpe Diem!

Thanks for the Memories!

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Celebrating America! Cruise and Ellis Island

October 2015

(photographs courtesy of Steve Young)

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120th New York State Conference Daughters of the American Revolution

September 23-25, 2016 The Desmond, Albany, New York

COME ONE! BETTER YET, COME ALL!

Members, HODARS, Prospective Members, and Guests

With the greatest pleasure I invite YOU to join us in the New York State Capital for our 120th State Conference. We will be focusing on our NSDAR goal of historic preservation. William Murtagh, First Keeper of the National Register for Historic Places, stated “… at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.” Through speakers and workshops being planned by the Conference Committee and Districts III, IV and VI Hostesses, we look forward to your engagement in stimulating conversations with Daughters from across the state and our Conference Guests. Learn how they have fostered chapter growth, used chapter programming, and involved chapter members not only in the community but also at the state and national levels of service.

Our “Welcoming Tea” will be Thursday, September 22nd. I look forward to meeting YOU there! Each New York Chapter that received recognition at the 125th Continental Congress will receive their award at the Welcoming Tea. All Chapter Regents or their representatives should be present.

Rise early and join us for breakfast on Friday morning. At the State Family Breakfast you are encouraged to wear your "Signature" pins of the past. Roving Pages will find Honoraries who remember why the pins were selected and explain them to you.

Our Luncheon on Friday will highlight “Times Past” looking at the preservation of time pieces. On Friday while in the Capital Region you will have an opportunity to visit the New York State Library where our Organization has strived to preserve records of importance and to make them available to genealogists. Or you may choose to visit the Schuyler Mansion where Alexander Hamilton was married!

The Juniors will be showcasing their love of DAR at the Saturday morning breakfast.

The Awards Luncheon will be Saturday, September 24th. State Officers and Committee Chairmen will introduce recipients of the Outstanding Junior, Chapter Regent and Chapter Registrar Awards.

At our Banquet on Saturday evening you will be hearing from Reporter General Candidate, Connie Olde. The Reporter General maintains a Library of Chapter Programs and will share with you programs on Historic Preservation and more….

The 120th New York State Conference is an opportunity for you to learn more about the DAR, make new friends, and renew friendships. You will find daughters just like YOU with whom you share enthusiasm for education, historic preservation and patriotism.

Help us Keep New York Strong! COME ONE, COME ALL!

Nancy W. Zwetsch, State Regent-Elect

Schuyler Mansion

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CIRCLE IF: PAGE HOSTESS DISTRICT III, IV & VI TELLER CHORUS MEMBER DEADLINE: Postmarked by September 1, 2016

120th New York State Conference September 22 – 25, 2016

MEALS AND REGISTRATION FORM One person per form please Thursday, Sept. 22 (served with salad & dessert) 6:30 p.m. Cost Total 1. HODAR Dinner Chicken Normande $40.00 __ ___ 2. New Attendees Dinner Chicken Normande $40.00 ______

Friday, Sept. 23 3. State Family Breakfast - The Traditional Breakfast 7:30 a.m. All DAR & Guests Welcome!

(Coffee, Tea, Juice, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon & Sausage & Pastries) $22.00 _____

4. Times Past Luncheon (served with Kettle Chips & Dessert) 12:00 p.m. a. ½ Vegetarian Wrap (accompanied by vegetable antipasto) $29.00 ______

OR b. ½ Chicken Salad Croissant (served with Wedge Salad with tomato, $29.00 ______

bacon bits & crumbled blue cheese & dressing) 5. Friday Night Supper – (served with fruit appetizer & dessert) 7:30 p.m.

a. Chicken Francaise (with parmesan lemon butter sauce over rice pilaf) $43.00 ______ OR

b. Vegetable Strudel (with a roasted red pepper coulis, served with herb couscous) $43.00 ______Saturday, Sept. 24 6. Jazz It Up With Juniors Breakfast - The Colonial Breakfast 7:30 a.m. All DAR & Guests Welcome! (Coffee, Tea, Juice, Scrambled eggs, English muffin, Canadian bacon & O’Brien potatoes) $22.00 _____

7. Awards Luncheon (served with dinner rolls, whipped butter & dessert) 12:00 p.m. a. Chilled Herbed Vegetables (tossed with Quinoa & topped with breast of chicken) $29.00 ______

OR b. Chilled Penne Pasta (with tomatoes, artichoke, chick peas, olive oil & char-grilled asparagus) $29.00 ___ __

8. 120th State Conference Banquet (served with Caesar Salad & dessert) 7:30 .p.m. a. Potato Encrusted Salmon (finished with chive beurre blanc & caviar rice) $49.00 ___ _

OR b. Sliced Roasted New York Sirloin of Beef (with demi-glace & Potato Provencale) $49.00 ____ _

Sunday, Sept. 259. Sunday Brunch – The Minuteman Breakfast Buffet 10:00 a.m. $29.00 ___ ___

************************************************************************************************************CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

DAR Member (*25.00 for late or on-site registrations) $20.00* ____ ___

Non-member $10.00 ____ __

Pages, C.A.R. and HODAR’s No Charge

Optional contribution to State Page Fund, supporting pages’ service at State Conference ____ ___

TOTAL FOR MEALS & CONFERENCE REGISTRATION ________

Please make CHECKS PAYABLE TO: NYS Org., NSDAR. Your check is your receipt. Mail to: Carole Levering, 15 Pinewood Knoll, Rochester, NY, 14624-4775, (585) 426-4413 – Please do not send w/signature required

Please indicate special seating or dietary needs. Meals will NOT be available for purchase at the conference. They MUST be purchased in advance.

Full refunds for cancellations prior to Sept. 1; no refunds after that date.

Name: __________________________________________________________________________ Phone #: ________________________________________

Street Address: __________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone #_____________________________________

City & Zip Code _________________________________________________________________ E-Mail __________________________________________

Chapter/Society: _________________________________________________________________ Position: ________________________________________

Emergency Contact: __________________________________________________________ Contact Phone #: _________________________________

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New York State Organization, NSDAR 120th Annual State Conference Thursday, September 22 – Sunday, September 25, 2016

Reservation ID # 12B8RT Form must be received by Monday, September 7, 2016

Any forms received after Monday, September 7, 2016 will be accepted based on availability. All reservations must be made on this hotel reservation form and forwarded to:

The Desmond Hotel, Attn: Reservations, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211 OR FAX 518-640-6069

No reservations will be accepted over the telephone. A phone call with a confirmation number will be made to the number provided below as reservations are received.

Room Rates: $130.00 per night plus applicable NYS sales tax Method of Guarantee & Payment: A credit card or deposit via a check is required to guarantee your reservation. Checks will be accepted 14 days prior to check-in to guarantee a reservation and for payment. Please bring your completed tax-exempt form and a proper form of payment such as a chapter check or cash. Your personal credit card may not be used as a valid method of payment with the organizational tax-exempt form.

ATTENDEE # 1: ____________________________________________ Arrival:_______________ Departure:______________ Special Room Request (Based on Availability): ___________________________________________________________ PHONE:___________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ EMAIL: _________________________________________________ Card Holder’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Credit Card#: __________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: CVV: __________________________________________________________

ATTENDEE # 2: ____________________________________________ Arrival:_______________ Departure:______________ Special Room Request (Based on Availability): ___________________________________________________________ PHONE:___________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ EMAIL: _________________________________________________ Card Holder’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Credit Card#: __________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: CVV: __________________________________________________________

ATTENDEE # 3: ____________________________________________ Special Room Request (Based on Availability): ___________________________________________________________ Arrival:_______________ Departure:______________ PHONE:___________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ EMAIL: _________________________________________________ Card Holder’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Credit Card#: __________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: CVV: __________________________________________________________

ATTENDEE # 4: ____________________________________________ Special Room Request (Based on Availability): ___________________________________________________________ Arrival:_______________ Departure:______________ PHONE:___________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ EMAIL: _________________________________________________ Card Holder’s Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Credit Card#: __________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: CVV: __________________________________________________________

o Check-in time is 4:00 PM. Guest room availability and check-in cannot be guaranteed before that time. o Check-out time is 12 noon. We will provide a room for luggage storage in the event that your group functions do not end prior to check-out. o You may cancel this reservation up to 4:00 PM on the day of arrival without charge. Should you fail to arrive or cancel after 4:00 PM on the specified day of

arrival, you will forfeit your deposit for one night at the confirmed rate plus tax. o We will make every effort to honor specific room requests based on availability.

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New York State Board of ManagementActions of the New York State Board of Management

Lake Placid, New YorkMay 21, 2016

Voted to reconfirm the electronic vote on motions sent to the State Board of Management carried on March 20, 2016:

Voted to reconfirm the electronic vote of March 20, 2016, to authorize $110 each to Kate Duncan Smith and Tamassee DAR Schools for music scholarships. $150 to come from the Maude Manual Foley Scholarship Fund (2716) and $70 to come from Celebrate 125! (2580). Motion by Lisa O’Brien, State Treasurer, seconded by Cynthia Schwab, State Recording Secretary.

Voted to reconfirm the electronic motion of March 20, 2016, to authorize an amount not to exceed $1,370.20 Platinum Sponsorship for the Junior Membership Luncheon to be held at the 125th Continental Congress in Washington, DC. ($68.51/person; 10/table). Funds to come from the Celebrate 125! (2580). Motion by Lisa O’Brien, State Treasurer, seconded by Cynthia Schwab, State Recording Secretary.

Further actions:

Voted to reassign State Conference Hostess responsibilities as follows; three District Directors shall serve as State Conference Hostesses as well as their respective Chapters.   Districts III, IV, and VI will serve in the Central Region; Districts I, II, IX, X, XI and XII will serve in the Downstate Region; and Districts V, VII, and VIII will serve in the Upstate/Western Region. This rotation shall be effective starting with the 120th, 121st, and 122nd State Conferences. District Directors shall continue to conduct their District Workshop during the third year of their term.

Voted to hold the next State Board of Management Meeting, Wednesday evening, September 21, 2016, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday, September 22, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY..

Voted that the Standing Rules for the 120th New York State Conference be approved as presented, to be procedure for the 120th New York State Conference.

Voted to recommend to the 120th New York State Conference that the Standing Rules as printed in the State Conference Program be adopted as procedure for the 120th New York State Conference

Voted that the State Organization reimburse $50 to Pages who serve at least three sessions at the 120th State Conference. Funds to come from the NYS Page Fund (2723).

Voted to provide annually $100, $50, $30, $20 checks to the four winners of the New York State Flag of the United States of America Contest. Funds to come from the Flag of the USA Fund (2514). Fund currently has a $1240.25 balance. No restrictions.

Voted to release $100 in perpetuity for the Annual “Merry Ann T. Wright Outstanding Chapter Registrar Award,” established in 2011, in recognition of the most outstanding chapter registrar. Award to take the form of a Recognition certificate and $100 Gift certificate to Hamilton Jewelers. Funds to come from the NYS Operating Fund (2527).

Voted to reimburse Elizabeth Sears, Empire State DAR News Editor, $120, half the expense of a one-year subscription for InDesign, the desktop publishing software used to create the NYS Organization’s newsletter. Funds to come from the NYS Operating Fund (2527).

Voted to make payments of $500 each for NYS Scholarship winners: 1st of 4 payments to Adelai Spiegler, 2016 recipient, $500; 2nd of 4 payments to Khiem Chau, 2015 recipient, $500; 3rd of 4 payments to Jessica Shields, 2014 recipient, $500; $1500 to come from the New York State Scholarship Fund (2720).

Voted to make payments of $500 each for Barben Scholarship winners: 1st of 4 payments to Laura Discavage, 2016 recipient $500; 2nd of 4 payments to Darcy DeAngelis, 2015 recipient $500; 3rd of 4 payments to Ashley Miller, 2014 recipient, $500; $1500 to come from the Helen & Arnold Barben Scholarship Fund (2711).

Voted to make one (1) payment of $1000 for Demaris Smith DeSimone Scholarship winner to Mary Elizabeth Lundquist, 2016 recipient. Funds to come from the Damaris Smith DeSimone Scholarship Fund, (2706).

Voted to give a $350 honorarium to Eric Grundset, DAR Library Director and speaker at New York State Luncheon, Washington, DC. Funds to come from the Special Events – NYS Luncheon DC (2543).

Voted to transfer $800 from Constitution Week Fund (2508) to Special Events - NYS Luncheon DC Fund (2543).

Voted to transfer $1,001.23 from Constitution Week Fund (2508) to the NYS Operating Fund (2527).

Voted to transfer $414.77 from Constitution Week Fund (2508) to Chapter House Books Fund (2555).

Voted to transfer $1,000 from Celebrate 125! (2580) to the State Page Fund (2723).

Voted to transfer $420.34 from Celebrate 125! Fund (2580) to the Friendly Fund (2708).

Voted to transfer $231.50 from Young Home Makers (2536) to DAR Good Citizens Fund (2509).

Voted to transfer $374.50 from Americanism/DAR Fund (2504) to A.K. McKinley Fund (2703).

Voted that the motion to eliminate centerpieces and favors from all meals at the 120th New York State conference with the exception of the Saturday Night banquet be withdrawn.

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Chapter Achievement AwardsNews from the Committees...

Museum Correspondent Docents

Not so long ago, Museum Correspondent Docents had to lug around a slide projector and slides when they gave a program. Cumbersome and expensive, (Period Rooms slides cost over $100), they gave way to the CD programs. Only $15 and playable on a laptop, they were a vast improvement over the slides.

Now, a simple IPod can hold programs. Programs are downloaded from National for free and an IPod can fit in a purse or pocket.

No matter how docents carry the programs, they are more than willing to come and present a program to your chapter. Contact Anne Edwards 315-865-4597; Dr. Sara French, drsarafrench@gmail.com; Lois Gruner, Grunerlo@yahoo.com, and Joan Sondergaard, rumblejs@gmail.com to schedule your program today.

And don't forget to stop by and see the fabulous new wallpaper in the New York State Room when you're at Continental Cogress this summer!

Kathy KeenanState Chairman

National Defense Going to Congress this year? If so plan to attend three important events.

1. Patriotism Luncheon, Wednesday, June 15, 12 noon to 2:00 pm at the Hyatt. The keynote speaker will be Bonnie Carroll¸ Founder and President of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and the winner of a 2015 Presidential Medal of Freedom.

2. National Defense Night, Saturday, June 18 in Constitution Hall. This is always a glittery night where awards are presented to military personnel. The keynote speaker will be Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald, a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal. A 1975 graduate of West Point, he went on to the University of Utah for his MBA in 1978. The same night special recognition will be given to the USO for its 75 years of service. The night’s entertainment will be the USO Show Troupe.

3. Listen on National Defense Night to see if NSDAR has been able to set a new Guinness World Record for the number of letters sent in one month to military personnel. If you are not going to Congress, please give your letter to someone that is, or mail them to this chairman to take with her. Be sure not to seal your letter and to have a 47 cent stamp on the envelope and your name and return address on the envelope. Please see the NSDAR website for the very specific details required by Guinness!

It has been a pleasure to serve during this administration as the State Chairman of National Defense. Remember when planning your programs for your chapter’s next DAR year to include at least one program on one of the many topics included under National Defense.

Nancy HannaState Chairman

Americanism This chairman wishes to thank the New York chapters for their participation in many worthwhile Americanism projects during the past three years. It was my pleasure to review the Master Chapter Reports this year and see that 110 naturalization ceremonies were attended by New York Daughters and 31 members assisted with naturalization classes.

The highlight of my term as chairman will always be the presentation of the Americanism Medal to a candidate sponsored by Oneida Chapter. It was truly a special honor to participate in this celebration along with State Regent Martha Crapser. I would encourage every New York chapter to pursue the sponsorship of a worthy citizen to receive one of these awards.

The DAR Medal of Honor is awarded to an adult US citizen, by birth, who has been involved in community service. The Americanism Medal is awarded to an adult who has been a naturalized United States citizen for five years. Honoring an outstanding citizen with one of these prestigious awards is a way of thanking them for their contributions to their community. For more information on these two awards visit the Americanism Committee page on the National website at: http://www.dar.org/members/committees

The New York State Adalyn McKinley Fund helps chapters defray the cost of small US flags given to new citizens and distributed at local patriotic events. A request form for applying for these funds is available from the Americanism chairman.

Carole Davis LeveringAmericanism Chairman

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Commemorative Events This State Chairman is delighted to announce the winners for Commemorative Events.

First Place, Outstanding New York State ChapterMinisink Chapter

Kathleen Alevras, Regent

Second Place, Outstanding New York State Chapter - TieKnickerbocker Chapter and Irondequoit Chapter

Pamela June Alvich, Regent, and Susan Leighton, Regent, respectively

Honorable MentionGeneral Peter Gansevoort Chapter: numerous Commemorative Events

Katharine Pratt Horton Buffalo Chapter:

placed markers on numerousRevolutionary War soldiers and patriots graves

Owasco Chapter: celebrated end of Civil War with local Daughters of Union

Veterans

White Plains Chapter: 125th DAR Day of Service activities

This year, chapters were extremely inventive in their celebrations. Many involved other organizations, which is extremely beneficial when looking for prospective members.

In order to assist you in planning Commemorative Events, this Chairman created the following goals:

*Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate a special event as suggested by the National or State Society or your local historical calendar*Tell the DAR Story to the community*Bring your Chapter to the forefront of the community by creating or participating in a Commemorative Event*Good Publicity - showing the work of the DAR through special celebrations*Membership - Attract women to your DAR Chapter and increase your membership.

Thank you to all the chapters who forwarded their news articles, photographs, programs, etc. It has been a pleasure working with you.

Celebrate!

Georgette L. Case State Chairman

Literacy Promotion

New York State Literacy Promotion Awards

New York State Daughters can be proud of their efforts promoting literacy throughout our State, Country, and World. And Congratulations to our Literacy Promotion Contest Winners!

First Place for Outstanding Service of Promoting Literacy by an Individual goes to Carol Gans from Hendrick Hudson Chapter. Carol has continued her efforts working with the Pallisa Public Library in Uganda, where in 2015 she focused on educating and training Stella, a local teacher. Carol discovered that a local university near Pallisa offered a degree in library science and enrolled Stella, paying all expenses. Thanks to Carol, the Pallisa library has been open for over two years, with community and town council support. Carol has many exciting stories about her work in Uganda and the library’s myriad renovations, training, and future goals. Come meet Carol at State conference and find out how you can serve as a partner in her continuing work.

First Place for the Outstanding Service of Promoting Literacy by a Chapter goes to Peter Minuit Chapter. Two of their many activities stand out. Regent Megan Von Behren, a member of the American Association of Law Libraries, staffed a booth for three days at their annual conference collecting children’s books from conference attendees and donating them to Philadelphia Children’s Foundation, an educational-support organization connecting students and their families to resources. Additionally, Peter Minuit Chapter sponsors an Historical Book Club. This year’s selections included The Myth of Race from the Colonial Era to Obama’s America by Jacqueline Jones; A Midwifes’s Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich; Liberty’s Torch: The Great Adventure to Build the Statue of Liberty by Elizabeth Mitchell; Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War by Nathaniel Philbrick; Plantation Patriot by Frances Leigh Williams; and The Muse of the Revolution by Mercy Otis Warren. Besides offering engaging conversations, these books will certainly excite your historical fancy and further ignite your patriotic passion! For a synopsis of these books, contact CardinaleDAR@aol.com

Mary K Cardinale State Chairman

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Nominating Committee

On September 26, 2015, at the 119th New York State Conference held in Tarrytown, NY, the following members were elected to serve on the 2015-2016 New York State Nominating Committee:

Jean Cole – Chairman142 Moyer StreetCanajoharie, NY 13317-1435Tel. 518-673-3360E-Mail: jscole@frontiernet.net

Joanne Piniewski5481 Allen DriveHamburg, NY 14075-7103Tel. 716-649-0541 or 716-207-8833E-Mail: jezpin@yahoo.com

Harriet BerardP.O. Box 126Warnerville, NY 12187-0126Tel. 518-234-3625E-Mail: HPBerard@nycap.rr.com

Caroline D’Antonio121 Kenneth CourtAmityville, NY 11701-1557Tel. 631-608-1867E-Mail: rdgal@optonline.net

In accordance with the New York State BYLAWS, Article V, Section 2 b. “It shall be the duty of the Nominating Committee to nominate a candidate for each office to be filled at the State Conference next ensuing.”

This Nominating Committee will nominate candidates for:

New York State Director:State Director District IIIState Director District IX

State Director District X & XI

The term for these offices is July2016-2019

All members are encouraged to assist the Nominating Committee by submitting the names of qualified Daughters to any committee member. To aid the committee, please include a resume to help determine the best qualified person for these offices.

If you need additional information, contact Jean Cole, Chairman.

Cynthia SchwabNew York State Recording Secretary

Rosemarie Tucker499 Locke RoadGroton, NY 13073-9445Tel. 607-898-5867E-Mail: roseingrotonny@gmail.com

Jeannine Altavilla450 N. Washington Street, Apt. 305Falls Church, VA 22046-3439Tel. 845-863-5413E-Mail: jaltavilla@gmail.com

Beth Amy Andrzejek5844 Lakeshore DriveHamilton, NY 13346-2943Tel. 315-824-0128E-Mail: civilwarlady@frontiernet.net

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(TEN BROECK MANSION)

WE NEED YOU!

New York State Sponsorship Circle

Help Keep Your New York State Organization Strong

Support your State Conference through Sponsorship of the DAR Goals of

Patriotism

($250 or more) Historic Preservation

($100 or more) Education

($25 or more)

This year the New York State Conference is accepting donations to help defray

expenses.

Please make check payable to NYS Organization NSDAR

And mail to – Lisa O’Brien

4 Keystone Ct Albany NY 12205

Contributors will be listed in the

program with grateful praise

Name:

Level of Sponsorship

Amount of Contribution $

New York State Officers ClubMargaret Corbin Day, West Point

May 3, 2016