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Caswell-Nash ChapterNorth Carolina Society Daughters ofthe American Revolution September 2016FROM OUR REGENTIs it just me or do the summer months seem much shorter than all the rest of themonths? It’s hard to believe we’re only a few days away from kicking off the 2016-2017 meeting year. The Dillon Administration theme “Moving Forward in Service”will continue to build upon the strong foundation passed down from the precedingadministration’s “Celebrate America”. There is great need at local, state, and nationallevels and we are being encouraged to focus attention on the multitude of ways ourchapter can provide hands-on service to help meet those needs.A chapter membership as large and diverse as ours is a rich source of new ideas andinformation but can present many challenges as well, because, as you know, one-sizedoes not fit all. With that in mind, our Program Committee chairmen have coordinat-ed a wonderful slate of speakers on a variety of interesting subjects. After starting theyear with a presentation from the Triangle Land Conservancy, we will hear about Lako-ta Indians, Emily Dickenson and her poetry, and get “the skinny” on the DAR Libraryfrom State Librarian, Saundra Chang. We are also planning a very special opportunityto honor veterans at our November meeting.On Sunday, November 6th, the Membership Committee will host its second NewMember Orientation. Designed primarily to be a DAR-101 for our “newbies”, it isINSIDE THIS ISSUE Celebrating Service •God, Home & Count ry3 Registrar’s Report Established3 Treasurer’s Report June 16, 19154 Welcome New Members!5 “Patriots and Public Servants”6 2016-17 Programs & Hostesses7 Founding Regent’s Home Up For Possible Renovation8 Celebrate Constitution Week9 September Chapter Meeting10 Continental Congress12 Member News12 Chapter CalendarLook for your yearbook at ourmeeting September 9!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR REGENT, CONTINUED open to anyone who would enjoy a short refresher course on our organization’s history, structure, protocols and etiquette. Look forward to seeing everyone soon! Caryl Fuller Caswell-Nash Regent PROTECT YOUR FELLOW DAUGHTERS! Please be cautious when sharing membership information. Our member lists and year- books are not to be shared – and don’t forget to be careful when providing your own information on websites and Facebook pages with which you are not familiar. HELPFUL DAR WEBSITES North Carolina State DAR Website | ncdar.org/membernews/ Don’t forget about the new username: 1776 and password: KingsMountain Tarheel Patriot (NCSDAR Newsletter) | ncdar.org/membernews/html/newsletter.html National DAR Site, Members Only - General | dar.org/members/dar-members-section National DAR Site, Members Only - Resources | dar.org/members/member-resources National DAR Site, Members Only - Committees | dar.org/members/committees National DAR Site, Members - Forms & Publications | dar.org/members/forms-publications National DAR Site, Members - Genealogy | dar.org/members/genealogy-research National DAR Site, Members - DAR Store | dar.org/dar-shopping/dar-online-store We need you!! Have you considered serving as a chapter committee chair? We’d love to have you! Several committees have openings; many have resources and support provided by our National office. Contact Regent Caryl Fuller for more information!2

REGISTRAR’s REPORTCurrent membership totals stand at 253 members and 4 associate members. SaraPhillips is transferring to Otway Burns but will remain a Caswell-Nash associatemember. We welcome Jean Martin, Tracy Wallingford and Cathy Ward who are ournewest members. Four applications are pending and the following supplementals wereapproved: Sara Abroms, Matthew Logan, PVT, CT; Janet McLaughlin, William Duvall,PS, VA; Sandra Moore, Joseph Lilley, PS, NC. Twenty-two supplementals are pending.Recent changes have been made in the Member for Member credit and the DARapplication version.The Member for Member credit will be given to only 1 member instead of 2. Thecredit will be given to the member who asks/refers a prospective member to join.Going forward, hours spent helping members do their research will fall under LineageResearch. The chapter registrar assigns the Member for Member credit to the memberafter the National # is assigned. The newest version of the DAR application now has 1line for the member credit. All applications in progress will need to be submitted onthe 7 Jul 2016 application form. The form may be downloaded at members.dar.org orEmily can email you a copy.Members receiving 1 or more Member for Member credits in 2016 are: SusanBoeggeman, Charlotte Carrere, Anna Choi, Cindy Densmore, Renee Horne, EmilyHungerford, Christina Lighthall, Karen Prather, and Beth Wyant.It is now possible for prospective members (PM) to join DAR by using an electronicapplication. After confirming she has a possible patriot ancestor, the regent or registrarsends her a link to the electronic application. The PM fills in the info and sends it to2 chapter officers to review. When ready, it is sent to a mid-level reviewer. The mid-level reviewer (EAR) lets the applicant know it is ready to be sent to National so the PMpays her National dues online at that point. The PM must have access to a computer,scanner, know how to upload documents, be comfortable with working on multi-level web based forms, and be willing to pay online by using a credit card. The DARapplication may also be submitted using a paper application and mailed. The Build-an-App application may be used in a paper application but not currently for onlineapplications.Volunteer Genealogists (those who have taken the online GEP 1, GEP 2 and GEP3), may qualify to serve as Electronic Application Reviewers (EAR), a new volunteerposition established to assist in the preliminary evaluation of electronically-submittedapplications. In order to qualify as an EAR, a member must complete GEP III and passa skills assessment test. The EAR will have image access.Emily HungerfordCaswell-Nash RegistrarTREASURER’s REPORTForty-seven percent of Caswell-Nash dues had been received by August 7.Karen Prather 3

MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS! We are thrilled to welcome these daughters to Caswell-Nash! The following have joined since June 5, 2016. Contact information for each is listed with each biography so that you may add them to your yearbook. 957712 | Norma Jean Davis Martin [email protected] | (919) 870-8620 Norma Jean Davis Martin’s husband’s work brought them to Raleigh in 1972. He worked for the EPA at RTP. Jean’s hometown is Dayton, Ohio and she attended Wilbur Wright High School, Wilmington College and the University of Dayton. She received her certification to teach elementary education from the University of Dayton. They have two sons, and they look forward to celebrating 57 years of marriage this year. Jean’s younger son lives in Cary, NC, and she has two grandchildren. 958656 | Tracy Ellen Ott Wallingford [email protected] | (512) 970-2395 Tracy Ellen Ott Wallingford recently relocated to Raleigh from Dallas, Texas with her husband Scott, son Finn and daughter Jordan. Tracy began her marketing career in advertising in New York, and recently served as an Adjunct Instructor for SMU’s Cox School of Business, teaching Business Presentation Techniques to M.B.A. candidates. She is back in school pursuing a Master’s Degree in Executive Coaching and Organizational Behavior. Tracy and Scott are pleased to be back in the Southeast. Tracy graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College with a B.A. in Economics. In Dallas, Tracy was very involved in the community, sitting on the Board of the Friends of the University Park Public Library and the Highland Park Education Foundation. She is eager to get involved here and has already joined the board of the Foundation for her children’s school, Lacy Elementary, as well as transferred as a sustainer to the Junior League of Raleigh. 959821 | Cathy Jean Maness Ward [email protected] | (919) 971-2855 Cathy Jean Maness Ward has been a resident of the Raleigh Durham area all of her life. She has worked as a Law Firm Administrator with the firm of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein for over 30 years. She has been married to Jim Ward for 38 years and they have three children. Outside of their day jobs they own a vineyard in Durham where they raise grapes and sell to wineries in the western part of the state. Cathy has been active on a number of art boards and professional organizations relating to her occupation. Renee Horne, Membership Chairman Caswell-Nash4

State President’s Project    Pin Purchase/Presentation Form                                                “Patriots and Public Servants”   Richard Caswell was elected the first governor of the independent state of North Carolina, served as a statesman for 20 years, was chairman of the committee that wrote the first state constitution,  served as a delegate at two Continental Congresses, successfully led Patriot troops at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, and was a public servant at the local and state level. He was a dedicated  “Patriot and Public Servant” and the Governor Richard Caswell Memorial is dedicated to  honoring and remembering this outstanding man.            Presented to:​  __________________________________________________________            From: _______________________________________________________            In Honor/Memory of: ___________________________________________            Credit to: _______________________________________________Society            Message: _____________________________________________________            _____________________________________________________________   Pins are $10 each.   Make checks payable to: N.C.S.C.A.R. Sr. State Treasurer  Mail order forms to: Valerie Howell, 2399 Braswell Rd., Smithfield, NC 27577­7317   All proceeds support the State President’s Project “Patriots and Public Servants”. This project  will be used to update and repair signage, exhibits, and landscape at the   Gov. Richard Caswell Memorial in Kinston, NC.  

SAVE THE DATE — WE’VE GOT ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF PROGRAMS LINED UP FOR CASWELL NASH! We look forward to seeing you the second Friday of each month through May,2017. All meetings, with the exception of our picnic at Tara Farms, will be held at the North Carolina State University Club near the intersection of Blue Ridge Road and Hillsborough Street. Look for meeting notices from eVite, and be sure to RSVP! September 9 | The Triangle and Its Land — Conserving Our Resources with Jack Blackmer, Triangle Land Conservatory (Conservation) October 14 | “Mitakuye Oyasin — All My Ralations” Lakota Connective Practices with Nancy Hardy (American History/American Indians) November 11 | Honoring Our Veterans with Brigadier General Norman Carl Gaddis, USAF Retired, Vietnam POW (Patriotism) December 9 | Celebrating Christmas with the Cardinal Singers with Director Elizabeth Beam (Social/Other) January 13 | Our DAR Library — Its History and Collections with Saundra Chang, NCSDAR Librarian (Historic Preservation/DAR Library) February 10 | Presentation of Essay Contest Awards with Dee Bostick (Education) March 10 | “My Poetry to the World” — The Poetry and Legacy of Emily Dickinson with Anne Flick (American History/Women’s Issues) April 14 | Picnic at Tara Farms with JoAnn McAllister (Social/Other) May 12 | Chapter Annual Meeting (Membership/Administrative) A special thank you to this year ’s hostesses: September | May Sherrod, Marilyn Whitaker, assisted by Anna Choi & Betty Baird October | Cheryl Fontenot, Nancy Simpson November | Gloria Johnson, Betty Peterson December | Brenda Griffin, Laura Weathers January | Elaine Matson February | Nancy Simpson March | Adaline Pasour April | JoAnn McAllister, Fran Pugh May | LouGene Hemphill, Lou Catania6 If you are interested in assisting one month, please contact the corresponding daughter.

FOUNDING REGENT CORNELIA ALICE NORRIS’ HOME 7MAY SEE HISTORICAL RENOVATIONOur Chapter received exciting communication earlier this summer from a familyworking to acquire our Founding Regent’s former home, currently owned by the Stateof North Carolina. The home, located on Blount Street in downtown Raleigh, was awedding gift to Mrs. Norris in 1879. As far as anyone can tell, it remained her homethroughout her lifetime.The prospective buyer’s intent is to restore the home to the condition in which it existedin 1879, when Mrs. Norris lived there. As of now, we do not have any photographs of the home, or original plans. It was radically altered in the 1930s, and the front elevation was stripped of most of its Italianate elements. In order to work with historic preservation regulators, we need to find evidence of what the home looked like before this destruction. I am searching every possible avenue for information on the original structure (and the Norris family residing there). To the extent it helps, I have seen a Sanborn Fire Insurance Map dated 1903 which shows the footprint of the house at that time had two bay windows on the front connected by a porch straight across between them. I do not know if those bays were one or two stories high; ditto the porch.At the time of this message, the State had accepted the offer, and the buyers wereawaiting final approval from the Council of State before closing. Our Regent hasrecommended inquiries to Preservation NC and the City of Raleigh Museum. We arethrilled to hear news of the renovation, and are hopeful that we will soon see anotherbeautiful home in downtown Raleigh restored to its original glory.

CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION WEEK | SEPTEMBER 17-23 How can you get involved? Tell everyone you know! Share your passion for our contrry and the wisdom of those who have come before us. Need some ideas? Try something like this: ∙ Print posters in store windows (or in your window!) to raise awareness. Don’t forget places like the grocery store and gas stations! ∙ Ask your schools to put Constitution week in their classrooms, newsletters, announcements and street signage. ∙ Write a letter to your local newspaper editor, and ask them to print the Constitution in the daily paper. ∙ Volunteer to put up a bulletin board in your child’s, grand’s, or friend’s classroom. ∙ Consider organizing a display at your local library and pull books that are relevant to our history. ∙ Answer the phone with “Hello, Happy Constitution Week!”. ∙ Offer to read aloud a children’s book about the constitution at your local library’s “Reading Hour.” ∙ Contact Brownie troops or Cub Scouts and offer to present a program – share your knowledge about the constitution! ∙ Use your Facebook, Twitter, Blog or web pages to promote and celebrate our Constitution. Looking for some more great ideas? Check out www.constitutionday.com, or visit www.dar.org. Happy Constitution Week!8

We hope you will join us for “The Triangle and Its Land — Conserving Our Resources” with JackBlackmer of the Triangle Land Conservatory.On the menu: Fruit Salad, Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Tomato Relish, Roasted Garlic YukonMashed Potatoes and Collard Greens.Reservations are required and must be received no later than 10 a.m. Monday, September 6. Whenyou receive the eVite, please RSVP by checking Yes or No or by contacting [email protected] must be received prior to 10 a.m. Monday September 6. Caswell-Nash is charged andpays for all lunches ordered. If you do not cancel, the cost of your lunch will be charged to you andinvoiced by the chapter treasurer.If you plan to attend, but will not be joining us for lunch, please RSVP “Yes” and indicate “no lunch”in the comments box so that we may reserve a seat for you. “Maybe” responses will not be includedin either the seat count or the lunch reservation. If you are bringing a guest, please include theirfirst and last name in the comments box so that we can welcome them appropriatelyWe regret that our check-in team is no longer able to make change at the door. The cost for lunch will be$19 if paid by check, $20 if paid in cash. We thank you in advance for your understanding.If you have any questions, please let us know -- we look forward to your company on September 9! LABELS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM COMING TO AN END; CHANGES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1The Campbell’s Labels for Education Program is Coming to an end after 42 years. Due a decline in partic-ipation, Campbell’s will be winding down it’s efforts through labels. Beginning August 1, 2016, only labelsprinted with the “LFE” logo (seen above) will contribute toward the school’s ‘bank account.’Still have old labels to send in? Tamassee has been granted an exception, but all labels must be received bythe school before June 1, 2017. Campbell’s will continue to support American kids through their GrandStand for Schools sweepstakes and community efforts which contribute $70 million annually in food andfunding, working to tackle obesity and hunger amongst our country’s most vulnerable families.For additional information visit www.ncdar.org/membernews/html/cmschools.html or learn more about theprogram and coming changes from Campbell’s at www.labelsforeducation.com.

DAUGHTERS ATTEND THE 125th CONTINENTAL CONGRESS The 125th annual conference of the NSDAR (June 15-19), more commonly known as “Continental Congress,” was as fun and exciting as always. Over 4,000 daughters from around the world travelled to Washington, DC, breaking all prior attendance records. 94 North Carolina daughters attended events including luncheons, workshops, and nighttime galas, all designed to educate members about topics of interest whileState Treasurer Susan Waldkirch (L) and State providing an opportunity forRecording Secretary Anna Baird Choi (R) seated fun and fellowship with otherin the North Carolina box at Congress. DAR members. Ann Turner Dillon of Colorado was installedas the new President General; her theme is “Moving Forward in Service to America.\"The Dillon Administration will celebrate the spirit of the men and women whoachieved our nation's independence, with a continued commitment to public service incommunities.North Carolina daughters have much to be proud of. North Carolina’s own HonoraryState Regent and Past Vice President General, Elizabeth Reed Gibson, was elected asan Honorary Vice President General. Only thirteen daughters hold this position andElizabeth was a perfect candidate and ran unopposed. Additionally, North Carolinawas recognized as the number one donor to the Guardian Trust Campaign with over$1.4 million raised! In addition to the these state honors, our chapter’s own AnnaBaird Choi was appointed as a National Vice Chairman to the DAR Scholarshipscommittee. If you are interested in readingmore about Congress, go to the NCSDARmembers-only website and read the July 2016edition of the State newsletter, “The TarheelPatriot.” Here’s a link to the July 2016 edition:http://www.ncdar.org/membernews/pdfs/TheTarheelPatriot_Vol5-No01.pdfIf anyone is interested in attending the 2017Congress, mark your calendar for June 28-July 2, 2017. For those of you who were able to gather together in April to make a little pine cone owls, they were a big hit! Attached is a photo showing several of the owls as table decorations, along with a painting by a10 student from one of the DAR schools.

We hope you had a...Photo submitted by Janet Clair McLaughlin, taken from her sixth floor condo at Cherry 11Grove, SC., on July 4, 2016 while she was vacationing over the holiday with my daughterShana Stutts, son in law, Eric, and two grandsons, John Cameron and Anderson.

MEMBER NEWSKim Cameron, who lost her father, Henry Clayton Roberson, Jr. August 31.Erika Hoffman has written a non-fiction story about her visit to Cuba in October.“Welcome to Cuba: Get in Line!”, published on Kindle, won first place at the Burling-ton Writer Contest, and with the help Righter Quarterly, was published this summer.Anne and Bob Locke welcomed their thirteenth great-grandchild into the family on6/16/16. Cora Clifton is the sweetheart of her two older brothers, Kendall and Bennett.Remember Sally Myers Moore, who lost her husband Robert on May 26.July 21, Madeline Paine Moyer and her husband Joseph motored to PA for a littlevacation very close to Hershey where Madeline was honored with a lovely dinner partyto celebrate her oncoming 90th birthday with seventy relatives in attendance. Saturday,July 22, the periodic Paine/Lewis Family reunion was held, drawing 110 extended fam-ily members from AK, CA, DE, IL, MD, ME, MO, NC, NY, OR, PA, WV, VA and TX. Thegathering lasted well into midnight before parting reluctantly took place. The next day,Madeline and Joseph attended the same church in Lebanon, PA where the were wed 70years ago, and renewed their marriage vows before a large gathering of Moyer and Painerelatives, followed by a luncheon repast. And finally, on August 1, they became greatgrandparents for the VERY FIRST time as Cole Joseph Rivenbark entered the world viagrandson Matthew and his wife Casey, of Charlotte, NC. Needless to say, Joseph washonored to have his name given to this bundle of joy. Who can ask for more?! Daugh-ter, Kathleen, of Poughkeepsie, NY, orchestrated most of these delightful events tohonor their parents as they reached the above milestones in their lives. She certainlydid a superb job of it while many new memories were made, never to be forgotten byeveryone.Caswell-Nash lost longtime daughter, Ann Shaw Miller, June 7.Karen Prather finally has a grandson after four granddaughters. Edward MathiasPrather was born June 27, 2016 to Christopher and Angela Prather. He will carry on thePrather name.Remember Mary Propst as her husband Jim undergoes continuing chemotherapy andradiation.CASWELL-NASH CALENDARSEPTEMBER November 5 Labor Day 6 Daylight Savings Time9 Chapter Meeting 8 Election Day11 Patriot Day & National Day of Service 11 Veteran’s Day and Remembrance 11 Chapter Meeting16 POW-MIA Recognition 24 Thanksgiving Day17 Bells Across America 15 Native American Heritage Day17-23 Constitution Week December October 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 9 NSDAR Day of Prayer 9 Chapter Meeting 10 Columbus Day 15 Bill of Rights Day12 14 Chapter Meeting 24 Hanukkah Begins 25 Christmas Day