Volume 57 No. 3

June 2015

State Regent’s Message

Dear Oklahoma Daughters: State Regent Orriene Denslow

Each of you are “knocking holes in the darkness” (darkness meaning people not knowing about DAR or what members do) one person at a time. Robert Lewis Stevenson (author famous for selecting descriptive words) was very ill from the age of six to ten years with a respiratory disease. One evening he was standing with his nose pressed against the window pane when the nurse entered his room and she asked what he was doing, he replied, “I’m watching the lamplighter knocking holes in the darkness”.

5721 W. Orlando Circle Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918) 249-1175 [email protected] State Theme

“Keys to DAR” State Scriptures

“I am th e vine, you are the branch es” John 15:5 “Tell ye your children of it, and let your children Tell their children and their Children another generation.” Joel 1:3

National Scriptures

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart” Psalm 91:4 “Guard that which is committed to thy trust” 1 Timothy 6:20 National Symbol

Guardian Eagle State Symbol

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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New Members…………………………..5 Oklahoma Christmas Ornament………3 Workshop DAR Store…………………………….4 Eugenia Washington’s Visit…………3 Home Team Jewelry…………………3 Registration Form…………………….6 Schedule………………………………3 Special Guests and Speakers………2

This is what you are doing when volunteering in your communities wearing your red, white and blue DAR pin which states, “Ask me about DAR”. You are letting “your light shine for DAR” and “knocking holes in the darkness”. You serve with distinction and are inspiring to others with your volunteer service benefitting your community. Has your chapter selected a community project to do on October 11th (date DAR was chartered 125 years ago) to benefit your community? This is another unique public way to attract new chapter members. If you haven’t purchased your “Ask me about DAR” pin to wear with your jeans when shopping, in the grocery store or visiting the dentist, email Donna Gantt at: [email protected]. The cost is $1.00 per pin. We’re hoping to have every member wearing this pin. It is such an easy way to gain new chapter members with the wearing of this pin. Many of us are serving in new chapter positions or are new members and wondering, “What do I do now?” Come to your state workshop August 19 – 22, 2015 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tulsa and find out. There will be several forums focusing on answers to your questions, “What do I do now?” Many opportunities will be available to talk with other members and ask them your questions. Get your western attire (jeans) dusted off and bring with you; pack your red, white or blue OK DAR polo shirt to wear at the Western Gala. This is the pre-workshop dinner Wednesday evening August 19, 2015. It will be held at the Tulsa Historical Society at 2445 S. Peoria Avenue. There will be three out of state guests for you to meet informally—President General Lynn Young (from TX); Kansas State Regent Brenda Dooley and Nevada State Regent Linda Morrison. This will be a moment for you to savor in your DAR journey. Every chapter regent is gathering and sharing historic pictures with Reta Scherwinski and Cindy Henderson which will be on display as part of Celebrate 125. I’m asking each chapter to share their history in their community either through news articles and/or public exhibits in addition to your community service. Get the news out about when your chapter began and what you’ve done. “Let your “Light shine for DAR”. Kiamichi Country District Director Lorna Holloway and her chapters are looking forward to welcoming you to a robust, informative and fun workshop August 19 – 22, 2015. Honoring our heritage, focusing on the future and Celebrating America, Orriene First Denslow

Lynn Forney Young, NSDAR President General

Brenda Judd Dooley, Kansas State Regent

President General Lynn F. Young has been a DAR member for 36 years and has a distinguished service background. She was elected to the position of President General of the Daughters of

the

American

Revolution after serving the Society in a variety of

national, state and local roles.

This includes serving from 2006-2009 as State Regent of Texas, the largest DAR State Society with more than 7,000 members and 195 chapters. She is the first member from Texas in the Society’s 123 year history to be elected as President General. Mrs. Young’s family has lived in Houston, Texas going back 5 generations and she is the fourth of six generations of DAR/SAR/C.A.R members. She and her husband, Steve, own a family cattle ranch outside of Austin where they were recently recognized for the restoration and preservation of a historic cemetery located on the property. She is the mother of one daughter and one son, and grandmother to two grandsons.

Lynda Morrison-Rader, Nevada State Regent Lynda has been a DAR member since 1990. She is married to Tom Rader and they each have two daughters. Together, they have 10 grand children. Lynda has served the DAR as Chapter Parliamentarian, Vice Regent, Regent, Treasurer, Historian, Recording Corresponding Secretary, and Registrar. She has been State Recording Secretary, vice Regent & Regent, and has held numerous State and Chapter Chairmanships. She has been editor of the Nevada State Bulletin, member of the DAR Chorus, pianist for State Conference & Joint lu8ncheons, publisher of the Nevada State Calendar, Webmistress for her Chapter, Associate member of the Sasebo Chapter, Japan, and the Blue Danube Chapter, Austria, member of the Cameo Club, State Officers Club, State Regents Club, National Officers Club, Colonial Dames of the XVII Century and the Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims. She holds an MS in Computer Science, from the University of Nevada, Reno, a BS in Mathematics from Santa Clara University, a fifth year in Education from SCU, and various computer and security certifications. She has taught as a secondary educator, part time as a community college instructor and a SANS GSEC mentor. She is retired from the State of Nevada where she worked as a Computer, Network, and Security Professional.

Brenda joined Desire Tobey Sears Chapter in 1981 as a junior member. She has served in most chapter offices, numerous chapter chairs and currently serve as registrar. She has served as Northwest District Director and 3 terms as a state officer prior to becoming State Regent and as a state chair of 3 committees. Professionally, Brenda’s degrees are from Kansas State University in Home Economics Education. She taught home economics/family and consumer science for 31 years in small, rural high schools. Since retirement, and has remained active with Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and her professional organization. Brenda and her husband, Jim operate the family farm in Jewell County where they grow wheat, grain sorghum and soybeans. Her responsibilities are trucking grain to the elevator and bookkeeping. They have 1 son who will take over the family farm at some point in the future. Brenda enjoys genealogy, quilting, sewing and cross stitch. Brenda and Jim enjoy traveling and have visited 49 states.

U.S. Army SPC (Ret.) Aaron and Tabitha Estes Aaron Estes grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma before attending Northeastern State University. After college and starting a family, he was working two jobs before joining the Army National Guard in 2009. During his deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, Aaron was performing a routine foot patrol when a 40-pound roadside bomb detonated and produced a blast radius equivalent to that of an 80-pound bomb. He suffered severe shrapnel wounds, a traumatic brain injury, loss of vision in his left eye, inner ear damage, and multiple fractures. While recovering at the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Ft. Sam Houston, Estes underwent several surgeries and physical therapy. After interning as an intelligence analyst with the Department of Homeland Security- ICE, Aaron retired from the military and now devotes much of his time to volunteer work. He is very active with Operation K-9, his children’s schools, and the American Legion. Aaron and Tabitha Estes will be our special guests on Friday evening.

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August 19 - 22 Double Tree Hotel in Tulsa, OK Tentative Schedule

“Ke y s to DAR” Wednesday, August 19th 12:00-5:45 pm - Setup State Regent’s Project Sales- Remington Room 6:30 pm - Pre-Workshop Dinner at Tulsa Historical Society, 2445 S. Peoria 8:30 pm - Reception for President General in Hospitality Room #1828 Thursday, August 20th 1:00 pm - Sooner Crooners Reherarsal - Remington Room 2:00 pm - Exhibit set up - Remington Room 2:00 pm - Registration Opens - Council Oak Foyer 2:00 pm - State Regent’s Project Sales Open - Remington Room 2:00 pm - State Board of Management - Woodward Room 3:15-4:00 pm - State Chairmen’s Club Meeting -Woodward Room 4:30-5:45 pm - Photographs by District with President General - International Foyer 6:00 pm - Banquet “Celebrate 125” - Buckingham Windsor 8:15 pm - Forum # 1 - “What Do I Do?” - Buckingham Windsor 9:00 pm - Hospitality Room open = Room #1828 Friday, August 21st 7:30 am-6:00 pm - Registration - Council Oak Foyer 7:30 am-6:00 pm - State Regent’s Project Sales - Remington Room 8:30 am - Forum # 2 - “My Application Goes to Washington - Manchester/Geneva 9:30 am - Business Session - Ballroom 12:00 pm - “Keys to DAR Education Luncheon” - Buckingham-Windsor 1:30 pm - Forum # 3 - “Help is On the Way” - Manchester/Geneva 2:30 pm - Business Session Reconvenes - Manchester/Geneva 4:00 pm - District Meetings - Manchester/Geneva 4:30 pm - Cameo Club Meeting - Manchester/Geneval Room 6:15 pm - Banquet “Aiding Our Hereos” - Buckingham-Windsor 8:30 pm - Hospitality Room Opens - Room #1828 Saturday, August 22nd 7:30 am - Breakfast with Chapter Regent’s Club (everyone)- Buckingham/Windsor Room 7:30-9:00 am - Registration Opens - Council Oak Foyer 7:30-10:00 am - State Regent’s Project Sales - Remington Room 9:00 am - Forum #4 “DAR Trivia” - Manchester/Geneva 9:30 am - Business Session Reconvenes - Manchester/Geneva Room 11:30 am - Workshop Adjourn

“Eugenia Washington aka Pat McFall flew into the spring conference and greatly surprised everyone. There are ghostly whispers that she may visit our August Workshop.”

The 11th in a series of Oklahoma Christmas Ornaments is a limited one of a kind celebrating 125 years of NSDAR. It is a 3-dimensional piece with the female figure jutted out in front of the circular frame. She is holding the Keys to DAR in her hand. The names of our four founders: Mary Smith Lockwood, Mary Desha, Ellen Hardin Walworth, and Eugenia Washington are engraved on the inner ring.

The dates 1890-2015 and Celebrating 125 years of

Service are engraved on the outer filigreeing. The ornament These items will be featured and sold in the DAR Store

is secured in a gold box with red interior and costs $22.00.

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Let’s Celebrate 125 Years of Service! Motto: “God, Home and Country Historic, Preservation, Education and Patriotism”

OK DAR Polo Shirts and Personalized DAR Tote Orders may be placed with Donna Gantt at: [email protected]. Polo Shirts in red, white or blue - $25.00. Personalized Tote (pre-order) with chapter name - $20.00 Driving Home the Spirit of DAR License Plate - $20.00 Attach to front of your car and show it is a “great day to be a DAR member”

Toggle Bracelet - $15.00 with one interchangeable button

Extra Toggle Buttons $5.00 each Pink and White extra buttons for Cameo Club Members

Fobs - $15.00 with “125” button to attach to your brief case, handbag, computer case, etc.

Toggle Necklace - $15.00 with “125” Button May purchase additional pink or white cameo button or DAR button to change appearance

Stretch On the Button Bracelet “125” $30.00 (with 4 interchangeable buttons)

Ask Me About DAR! Button

On the Button with Button Bracelets: $15.00

Get in the Spirit with DAR Visors Button, Button Where are the Buttons DAR has the Buttons

Maddox Necklace in Black Leopard The Kendra Scott luxurious necklace will be available for viewing in the sales room during workshop. Tickets are available in the sales room for $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. The drawing for this exquisite necklace will be during State Workshop.

“Cameo Club” Button

Rose Quilt An artistic handmade piece represents the Ohio Rose, Climbing Rose NJ Rose; Victorian Rose, Mexican Rose. Rose Wreath; IN Rose, Wild Rose and Radical Rose. Tickets for the drawing will be available in the DAR Store.

Stay Buttoned up with DAR Celebrate 125

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Oklahoma Prairies Christina Alben Racheal Wheeler

Anna Lee Ida Massey

Chimney Hill Claudia Tribbey

Ardmore Kristin Clift Jadean Fackrell Lawana Forsythe Carol Hall Stephanie Jordan

Chisholm Fork Beverly Johnson

Bartlesville Ashley Hampton Sharon Hampton Katy Stockard Patricia Straley Dorothy Witter Black Beaver Christina Hazlett Marilyn Webster Broken Arrow Virginia Talley Captain Peter Ankeny Marcia Collins Victoria Meehan Cherokee Capital Ruthann Hewett Lori McCollum Phyllis Pryor

Cimarron Nancy Franklin Dondee Klein Becky Ledewig Donna Vigil Betty Wright Council Grove Dorothy Krempl Creek Lands Kathy Bryan Linda Dorsett Cushing Joy Kindley Enid Robin Sigler Fort Reno Ollie Blakley Audrey Weaver Lawton Brenda Dodd

Little River Cynthia Burkhalter Sarah Cogburn Laken Crawford Brande Martin Karen Martin Kristi Routh Shelby Routh Malcolm Hunter Mindy Aynes Muskogee-Indian Territory Judy Croftcheck Polly Hatcher Nancy Green Rachel Gressett Doris Parham Katherine Ripley Julie Stewart Kendra Stewart Rosalie Stewart Okemah Carolyn Bertges Martha Hutton Oklahoma City Marcia Estes Elizabeth Muskrat Pamela Neighbors Billie runyon

Owasso Ashley Cummings Melanie Cummings Linda Hunt Karen Ward Linda Ward Ponca City Melina Littlecook Reverend John Robinson Sally Autin Sarah Patton Gayle Regan Samuel King DaLynne Fischer Jennifer Harrall Mollyann Sweiger Tiffany Wagner Tulsa Phyllis Kott Flora Turner Verdigris Valley Lila Dikeman Patricia Lara Maria Lara-Whelpley Jessica Whelpley

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O K L AH O M A S O C I E T Y D AR W O R K S H O P R E G I S T R AT I O N

AUGUST 19 - 22, 2015 Double Tree Hotel (Downtown) 616 W. Seventh Street, Tulsa, OK

“ A G a t h e r i n g o f K e ys t o D AR ” Hosted by Kiamichi District Deadline for registration is August 10, 2015. No cancellations or refunds after that date.

Please copy this form for multiple registrations. Mail this form with your check made to “OSDAR” to: Lorna Holloway, Registration Chairman 1712 Downing St., Ardmore, OK 73401-2014 Home Phone: (580) 226-3386 Cell Phone: (580) 277-0845 All meals, events and meetings are open to everyone

Event Price Registration ……….. All members attending will pay, guests may pay Wednesday ……….Pre-Workshop Buffet at 6:30pm at Tulsa Historical Society Thursday…………...Banquet - “Keys to DAR - Celebrating 125” Friday……………….Luncheon - “Keys to Education” Friday……………….Banquet - “Keys to Aiding Heroes” Saturday……………Breakfast - “Keys to Outstanding Chapter Regents” Total

$ 15.00 $ 30.00 $ 40.00 $ 25.00 $ 35.00 $ 25.00

$15.00 ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

$170.00

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Member name ________________________________________________________________________ Address

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City, State, Zip Phone Chapter

___________________________________________________________________ _________________E-mail

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Please circle all that apply. I am currently: Chapter Regent Honorary Chapter Regent State Chairman State Officer First Time Attendee OSDAR Honorary State Regent Page Ambassador

State Regent 50 Year Member

I will need a paper name badge [ ] I will use my magnetic OSDAR name badge [ ] If you need to order a magnetic OSDAR name badge, mail $13.00 to Lorna Holloway 1712 Downing St, Ardmore, 73401-2014 and it will be at Workshop Registration Desk for pick up. If you wish the name badge mailed to you, the cost is $16.00.

Please Note: OSDAR negotiated a special rate with the Double Tree Hotel for a specified block of rooms. Call (918)587-0800 right away and ask for reservations to book your room. Advise them, you will need the DAR rate of $99.00 (plus applicable taxes). If you wait, the block of rooms at the OSDAR rate may be sold out for the workshop.

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Oklahoma Society

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Daughters of the American Revolution

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5721 W. Orlando Circle

Postage

Broken Arrow, OK 74011

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