Bonnie Becmer Will Be Missed Be All

Sadly, our Chapter Organizing President, Bonnie Becmer passed away today. Her services will be Friday, December 15th at 11:00 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, North Myrtle Beach, SC. She will truly be misses by all.
Linda Rivenbark
President of 1812 Chapter 

Wreaths Across America Deadline to Order a Wreath Has Been Extended until December 1st - Order a Wreath by Phone

Wreaths Across America Code is (NC0025P)
National Society United States Daughters of 1812

Call 877-385-9504

Press # 5 to order a wreath. 
Be sure to give our code NC0025P and the name of our chapter. Also, tell the agent that the location is Wilmington National Cemetery (NCWNCE). They will send you an email confirmation that your wreath has been ordered. What could be easier.

Let's put a wreath on every grave this year. There are 5,600 graves at Wilmington National Cemetery.  You have until December 1st to call in a wreath or order one online. As of November 28th there have been 4,100 wreaths purchased. Let's pick up the phone and order a wreath either in memory of someone or in honor of a special person in your life. We need 1500 more wreaths.

It is Never to Late to Order a Wreath for Wreaths Across America - If you miss the deadline then the money will go towards next year's program.

Wreaths Across America

 "This year, when you place a Wreath on a Veterans Grave, you will know it is not just a wreath. It's your personal gift to an American hero, and you will swell with pride, and have a tear in your eye knowing you've done something special for our Veterans and their families. God bless out Veterans and God bless America."

If you want to mail a check to either Pat Elsaesser or Phyllis Wilson  to arrive before November 21st so it can still get to the main office by November 27th. You can also order a wreath online. There are specific direction on the Wreaths Across America Tab at the top of the blog.  Be sure to put Wilmington National Cemetery in on the website and the number NC0025P on your donation.

Pat Elsaesser is our Wreaths Across America Chair. She passed our information and sheets to fill out to accompany your check to order a wreath at our last meeting. Each wreath costs $15.00. It is a nice gesture to order a wreath in memory or in honor of someone special.

Pat's e-mail address is pelsaesser@atmc.com.  You can contact her and she will give you her address to mail your form and check. You can also contact Phyllis Wilson at par4wilson@gmail.com. If you are having issues ordering a wreath on line just send her an e-mail. Phyllis will also accept donations for 1812 too. 

Let's put a wreath on every grave this year. If we all pull together this can happen. 

Richard Powell was the Guest Speaker at the September 1812 Meeting

Richard Powell, guest speaker and President Linda Rivenbark at the September 7, 2017 meeting of 1812 members. The title of his workshop was, "Washington Afire."

Linda Rivenbark, President, Cindy Sellars, Registrar and Diane Price, with Carol Hart signing membership papers for 1812.

Members of 1812 enjoying a delicious lunch at the beautiful home of Martha Blacher.

Carol Jutte and Pat Elsaesser

Today is Star Spangled Banner Day

Elaine Baldasare, sent an e-mail out reminding us that today is Star-Spangled Banner Day!

Commissioner Charles Gause No.433 Chapter of the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 will meet on October 7, 2017

  

Commissioner Charles Gause No.433 Chapter of the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 will meet on October 7, 2017. The  meeting is in Wilmington at the home of member Martha Blacher. E-mail Martha if you plan to attend the meeting. (marthablacher@icloud.com) Directions have been e-mailed.  The time is 11:00. The guest speaker is Dick Powell, and the title of his program is “Washington City Afire.” There is a $12.00 charge for lunch, which will be served after the meeting. Be sure and pay your dues of $55.00 no later than September 15^th. 

2017 State Council Meeting Photos - Be sure to read Elaine Baldasare-State President's Newsletter below the photos

Members of Commissioner Charles Chapter: Pat Gooding; Carol Jutte; Jacque-Lynne Schulman, President Nation, N.S.U.S.D. 1812; Linda Rivenbark, President; Pat Johnson; Becky DeSilva; Linda Smith; Lisa Pomeranz, State Registrar; Carol Weiss; Martha Blacher, Treasurer

       Jacque-Lynne Schulman, President National, N.S.U.S.D. 1812; Gwen Causey, NCSUSD1812 Parliamentarian, National Honorary Vice President and NC Honorary State President; Elaine Baldasare, NCSUSD1812 State President

Centerpieces for meeting were a variety of NC pottery

Elaine Baldasare, NCSUSD1812 State President

Gwen Causey, NCSUSD1812 Parliamentarian, National Honorary Vice-President and NC Honorary State President

Jacque-Lynne Schulman, President National, N.S.U.S.D. 1812, speaker for the meeting

                Linda Rivenbark, giving gift from the Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter             

as host chapter of the meeting.

Location of the five 1812 chapters. Thank you Carol Jutte for taking such great photos at the meeting with captions. Blog manager - Phyllis Wilson

1812 State Meeting August 5th

NC Daughters of 1812,

Have you made your plans to attend the state meeting yet?  If your schedule will allow, it will be great to see you and have good attendance with the President National being our guest speaker.  

Below is the previous email I sent you.

Hope to see you in Raleigh on August 5.

Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter members and their president, Linda Rivenbark, will be the hostess chapter for 1812 and will have members in the lobby at 10:30 for those wishing only to hear the speaker, enjoy lunch and stay for the 1812 meeting; however, you are invited to come early and attend both meetings.    

DCH will handle registrations beginning at 9:30 for both societies...check in, get your name badge and proceed to a theater-style room for the DCH meeting.  
Chapter Presidents:  please make sure that non-email users are provided with this information.
Mail registration for both societies is being handled by DCH and Brenda Hamilton.  If you have questions, do not hesitate to email Brenda at bmham@embarqmail.com or call her at 910-843-4644.  
Don't forget:  we want to have a "big turnout" to show support for and appreciation to our President National, Jacque-Lynne Schulman, who will be the guest speaker!  
With Liberty, Fraternity & Unity,
Elaine Baldasare
State President
NC Society Daughters of 1812

Wreaths Across America

Please look at the Tabs to the right side of the blog. Click on the Tab that says Wreaths Across America. Follow the directions and you will be able to order a wreath that will be placed on one of 5,000 graves in Wilmington National Cemetery. Share our blog site with others so they can view our blog and encourage them to buy a wreath. If your friends want to write out a check and buy several wreaths that would be wonderful. Just give the checks to either Pat Elsaesser or Phyllis Wilson.

1812 State Council meeting on Saturday, August 5, 2017 Hosted by The Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter

NC Daughters of 1812,

The Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter will be hosting the 2017 U.S.D. 1812 State Council meeting on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the North Carolina State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Once again, we are pleased to share the day with the Dames of the Court of Honor.  

TENTATIVE Plans are as follows:

• If you wish to attend the Dames of the Court of Honor meeting at 10:00 a.m., please arrive and register beginning at 9:30 a.m.
• After their meeting from 10 to 11:00, the Speaker will give her presentation from 11:15 to 11:45...now this is the part of the day that you do not wish to miss as our very own President National, Jacque-Lynne Schulman will be the Speaker and the guest of 1812.
• Lunch:  11:45 to 12:45.
• 1812 Meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.
• Once again, we will use 2 rooms:  society meetings in a theater-style set-up and lunch with round tables.  

Please look for the invitation with more details and registration form some time in June.

Dames of the Court of Honor will be handling the registration for both or either.

With Liberty, Fraternity and Unity, 

Elaine Baldasare
State President
NC Society Daughters of 1812

JROTC Cadets From South, North and West Brunswick High Schools Received Awards

Carol Jutte attended two Brunswick County Schools, North and South and presented 4 awards to JROTC cadets. Pat Gooding filled in to present West Brunswick High School.  The JROTC instructors were very appreciative that our Chapter presents the awards to the cadets. Col. Steven Baker at North Brunswick High School in Leland was so grateful of these awards. Col. Baker said with the presentation of the certificates and medals the other cadets want to work a little harder so they may have a chance to receive the recognition some of their upper classmen receive.

The instructor at South Brunswick High School, Col. Blue will be retiring and will miss working with him.

Awards were presented to:

South Brunswick High School; Rayana Edge, Sr. & Felicia Rainwater-Lyons, Jr.

North Brunswick High School; C/MA Rebecca Lindsey, Sr. & C/2LT Katherine Kelly, Jr.

West Brunswick High School; 2LT Haley Duncan, Sr. & LTC Roy Hoffert, Jr.

Susan DeGroote attended Sgt. Eugene Ashley High School honors night at the high school and John T. Hoggard High School NJROTC honors night aboard the USS North Carolina. DeGroote presented the following awards:

Sgt. Eugene Ashley High School; Cadet PO1 Bryce Adams, Sr. & Cadet Lt. Alex Naef, Jr.

John T. Hoggard High School; Cadet Jesse Thompson, Sr. & Cadet Robert Kermon, Jr.

Note from Elaine Baldasare About Life Membership for National Only

Daughters of 1812,

At the April 2017 meeting, the Society approved a new category:  Life Membership.

To qualify, you must be in good standing with the Society, have reached 65 and make a donation of $400 to the Society.  

If you are interested in pursuing Life Membership, please contact our Treasurer National, Anne Farley at anne.farley@gmail.com or phone:  646-850-7612 and she will provide you with all the points to consider and the form to be submitted along with your payment.
 Life Membership is for National ONLY.  This does not apply to State or Chapter dues.  

Elaine Baldasare 

June 3rd General Gause 1812 Meeting

Kathy Miller, Vice President of 1812 General Gause Chapter introduced, Andrew Duppstadt, Program Development and Training Officer and Historic Weapons Program Coordinator. He gave a an informative PowerPoint presentation on  three personalities from the War of 1812; Benjamin Forsyth, Dolly Payne Todd Madison, and Nathaniel Macon. For more information on North Carolina Historic Sites go to  www.nchistoricsites.org or if you would like to get in touch with Mr. Duppstadt e-mail him at andrew.duppstadt@ncdcr.gov .

Susan DeGroote, Judy Shields and Martha Blacher prepared a delicious lunch and displayed it beautifully for the 1812 members.

Carol Hart, Phyllis Wilson, Betsy Hamer, and Diane Price

Jane Johnson, Cindy Gullidge and Cindy Sellers

Carol Jutte

  Carol Jutte's granddaughter Kristin Gross, and great granddaughter Jadin  visited the 1812 meeting. Three generations were present at out 1812 meeting.

Pat Tucker, Nora Hickam and Kathy Miller

Pat Gooding, Ann Boone and  Joan Hall

Yvonne Brown, Rhonda Florian and Bettie Lettieri

Linda Rivenbark, 1812 General Gause President