Dear New York Daughters

EMPIRE STATE DAR NEWS
NEW YORK STATE ORGANIZATION
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Martha Morris Crapser, State Regent
VOL. 70 NO. 6
JUNE 2016
Dear New York Daughters
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
New York State Regent Martha Morris Crapser
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.
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New York State Regent
Martha Morris Crapser
447 Harris Dr
Watertown, NY 13601-4205
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.
Editor
Elizabeth Sears
10 Southern Dr
Latham, NY 12110-5211
PH: (518) 785-6998
Email: [email protected]
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125th Continental Congress
Washington, DC
June 14, 2016
Big Reveal Party
(Invitation only)
June 15, 2016
10 a.m. to noon
New York Open House
We welcome all to come and
view the new wall hangings
June 16, 2016
New York Luncheon and
Annual Meeting
Speaker, Eric Grundset, DAR
Library Director - Publications
June 17, 2016
10 p.m. until midnight
Northeast Ice Cream Social
Grand Hyatt Hotel
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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 Crapser
New York State Regent
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Carpe
Diem!
120th New York State Conference
Daughters of the American Revolution
September 23-25, 2016
The Desmond, Albany, New York
Schuyler Mansion
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
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120th New York State Conference
September 22 – 25, 2016
MEALS AND REGISTRATION FORM
Thursday, Sept. 22 (served with salad & dessert)
1. HODAR Dinner Chicken Normande
2. New Attendees Dinner Chicken Normande
Friday, Sept. 23
3. State Family Breakfast - The Traditional Breakfast
One person per form please
Cost
Total
$40.00
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6:30 p.m.
$40.00
7:30 a.m.
(Coffee, Tea, Juice, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon & Sausage & Pastries)
4. Times Past Luncheon (served with Kettle Chips & Dessert)
a. ½ Vegetarian Wrap (accompanied by vegetable antipasto)
5.
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All DAR & Guests Welcome!
$22.00
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12:00 p.m.
OR
b. ½ Chicken Salad Croissant (served with Wedge Salad with tomato,
bacon bits & crumbled blue cheese & dressing)
Friday Night Supper – (served with fruit appetizer & dessert)
7:30 p.m.
a. Chicken Francaise (with parmesan lemon butter sauce over rice pilaf)
OR
b. Vegetable Strudel (with a roasted red pepper coulis, served with herb couscous)
Saturday, Sept. 24
6. Jazz It Up With Juniors Breakfast - The Colonial Breakfast
7:30 a.m.
(Coffee, Tea, Juice, Scrambled eggs, English muffin, Canadian bacon & O’Brien potatoes)
7. Awards Luncheon (served with dinner rolls, whipped butter & dessert)
$29.00
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$29.00
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$43.00
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$43.00
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All DAR & Guests Welcome!
$22.00
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12:00 p.m.
a. Chilled Herbed Vegetables (tossed with Quinoa & topped with breast of chicken)
$29.00
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b. Chilled Penne Pasta
$29.00
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$49.00
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$49.00
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$29.00
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OR
(with tomatoes, artichoke, chick peas, olive oil & char-grilled asparagus)
8. 120th State Conference Banquet (served with Caesar Salad & dessert)
a. Potato Encrusted Salmon (finished with chive beurre blanc & caviar rice)
7:30 .p.m.
OR
b. Sliced Roasted New York Sirloin of Beef (with demi-glace & Potato Provencale)
Sunday, Sept. 25
9. Sunday Brunch – The Minuteman Breakfast Buffet
10:00 a.m.
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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
DAR Member
(*25.00 for late or on-site registrations)
Non-member
$20.00*
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$10.00
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Pages, C.A.R. and HODAR’s
No Charge
Optional contribution to State Page Fund, supporting pages’ service at State Conference
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TOTAL FOR MEALS & CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
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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: __________________________________________________________
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HOSTESS DISTRICT III, IV & VI
TELLER
DEADLINE: Postmarked by September 1, 2016
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CHORUS MEMBER
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 taxexempt form.
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Check-in time is 4:00 PM. Guest room availability and check-in cannot be guaranteed before that time.
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.
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.
We will make every effort to honor specific room requests based on availability.
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New York State Board of Management
Actions of the New York State Board of Management
Lake Placid, New York
May 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.
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 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 Awards
News from the Committees...
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.
2.
3.
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.
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.
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 Hanna
State Chairman
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, [email protected], 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 Keenan
State Chairman
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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 Levering
Americanism Chairman
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Literacy Promotion
Commemorative Events
This State Chairman is delighted to announce the winners for
Commemorative Events.
New York State Literacy Promotion Awards
First Place, Outstanding New York State Chapter
Minisink Chapter
Kathleen Alevras, Regent
Second Place, Outstanding New York State Chapter - Tie
Knickerbocker Chapter and Irondequoit Chapter
Pamela June Alvich, Regent, and Susan Leighton, Regent,
respectively
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!
Honorable Mention
General Peter Gansevoort Chapter:
numerous Commemorative Events
Katharine Pratt Horton Buffalo Chapter:
placed markers on numerous
Revolutionary 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
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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 [email protected]
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:
(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
Jean Cole – Chairman
142 Moyer Street
Canajoharie, NY 13317-1435
Tel. 518-673-3360
E-Mail: [email protected]
Rosemarie Tucker
499 Locke Road
Groton, NY 13073-9445
Tel. 607-898-5867
E-Mail: [email protected]
Joanne Piniewski
5481 Allen Drive
Hamburg, NY 14075-7103
Tel. 716-649-0541 or 716-207-8833
E-Mail: [email protected]
Jeannine Altavilla
450 N. Washington Street, Apt. 305
Falls Church, VA 22046-3439
Tel. 845-863-5413
E-Mail: [email protected]
Harriet Berard
P.O. Box 126
Warnerville, NY 12187-0126
Tel. 518-234-3625
E-Mail: [email protected]
Beth Amy Andrzejek
5844 Lakeshore Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346-2943
Tel. 315-824-0128
E-Mail: [email protected]
Caroline D’Antonio
121 Kenneth Court
Amityville, NY 11701-1557
Tel. 631-608-1867
E-Mail: [email protected]
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:
Amount of Contribution $
New York State Director:
State Director District III
State Director District IX
State Director District X & XI
The term for these offices is July
2016-2019
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.
New York State Officers Club
Cynthia Schwab
New York State Recording Secretary
Margaret Corbin Day, West Point
May 3, 2016
Empire State DAR News • June 2016
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