Happy New Year, Daughters of 1812!!

On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 11:00a.m. our chapter will gather for the 6th consecutive year around the 1812 monument on the Garrison Lawn at Ft. Johnston in Southport, NC  to commemorate the 205th Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans fought on January 8, 2015. Lunch will follow at Fishy Fishy.  Not a meeting, this is always a fun event and a time for some great fellowship.  Our first event in 2015 took place on a sunny, 16-degree day.  One never knows what to expect here.

On Saturday, February 1st at 10 am the Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter will meet at the newly renovated Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W Moore St next to the Harper Library.  Doors open at 9:30. Lunch will follow at another local restaurant TBA (Fishy Fishy will be closed for their annual spiff-up).  Gen. Don Parker, former Commander of Sunny Point, was our scheduled speaker, but his house sold fast, and he and Debbie have moved to Florida.  We have a substitute program plan.

Kitsy Lackey reminds us to collect and bring Box Tops for Education.   Please bring to our Feb 1st meeting. Thank you Kitsy!  And Dale Spencer is still collecting for the VA Clinic in Wilmington.  Please bring items for that effort as well.

Friday, May 22 is National Maritime Day, and our Chapter plans to gather, as we did last year, at the Maritime Monument in Waterfront Park downtown Wilmington on that morning to lay a wreath and honor our nation’s Mariners.  Last year was our first time to do this lovely and moving commemoration.  More information will be forthcoming.  Naturally, lunch will follow!

Our June meeting will be the first Saturday, June 6, at 11 am (doors open at 11) the Pilot House on Water Street downtown Wilmington.  Dolley Madison will be our VIP guest speaker (in the form of the delightful Jane Thomas of Cherokee Chapter in Greensboro).  What fun!!

See you all soon,
Kathy Miller, President
Cindy Sellers, Vice President

Commissioner Charles Gause No.433 Chapter of the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 distributed wreaths to hundreds of people to place on graves at The Wreaths Across America event on December 14, 2019, at Wilmington National Cemetery, Wilmington, NC. They united with other organizations that day to make this a success.

Wreaths Across America - Let's Put a Wreath on Every Grave 

There are over 5,000 graves at the Wilmington National Cemetery. We were very close to placing a wreath on every grave, but often people wait until the last minute to purchase a wreath. Let’s start early next year and begin buying wreaths as soon as January 2020. Wreaths may be purchased in memory or in honor of someone. Goggle the website below to go directly to the 1812 Wreaths Across America site. Each wreath costs $15 and can be paid by credit card.  Provide your e-mail address and you will receive a receipt.  www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/nc0025p There are many other organizations that are sponsoring Wreaths Across America, so be sure you have your group’s ID# and location # when ordering a wreath. The location is Wilmington National Cemetery or NCWNCE and the Group ID# for the Commissioner Charles Gause 1812 group is NC00025P. If anyone wants to purchase a wreath and credit a different sponsor their specific Group ID number must be given. The cemetery code will remain the same. Orders can be made from the main website at wreathsacrossamerica.org/ or by mail to Wreaths Across America, P.O. Box 249, Columbia Falls, ME 04623. You can all call 877-385 9504 to place an order. Let’s get started early next year and be ensure a wreath on every grave.There is also a Wreaths Across America Tab on this blog. You can make a difference by just buying one wreath. 

L to R: Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter Members L to R: Carol Jutte, Phyllis Wilson, Carol Hart, Wreaths Across America Chair and Marth Blacher

Carl Hart, Wreaths Across America Chair placed a wreath on a veteran's grave.

Let's Attend the Wreaths Across America Program at Wilmington National Cemetery on December 14th.

See you Saturday, December 14th for the Remembrance Wreath Laying Ceremony.  The program starts at 12:00, but please come earlier to Wilmington National Cemetery. Parking can be a problem so you might want to carpool.
Thanks.
President Kathy Miller

Thanks to every Daughter who donated money to the Durham VA Medical Center through the North Carolina Daughters of 1812 VAVS

Thanks to every Daughter who donated money to the Durham VA Medical Center through the North Carolina Daughters of 1812 VAVS. With that money my deputy, Emily Cooper, and I have been able to purchase much-needed supplies for the hospital.
Over the past several months we’ve delivered groceries (flip-top canned soups and fruits) for homeless veterans as well as cases of coffee cups and decaffeinated coffee for various hospital wards and clinics.

Thank you for your generosity and caring. This veteran truly appreciates your support. 
Shown here is David Grupy, Durham VA Medical Center Voluntary Service Specialist, with the most recent grocery delivery.
From: Mary Ann Loss, North Carolina VAVS representative to the Durham VA Medical Center

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II. Many American service men and women lost their lives or were injured on December 7, 1941.

A Few Reminders for 2019 and 2020 for USD1812 Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter Daugahters

USD1812 Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter Daughters,

With November flying by and the holidays fast approaching I wish all of you
a Happy Thanksgiving Day.

A few reminders:

Wreaths Across America date is Saturday, December 14th at Wilmington
National Cemetery, we would love to have you there to volunteer and help
with the placement of the Remembrance Wreaths. Program starts at 12:00, but
please come earlier. If you haven’t purchased your Wreath yet you have until
December 2nd.

The 5th Annual Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans will be Tuesday,
January 7, 2020 at 11:00 am, lunch and cheers to follow.

The next chapter meeting is Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Indian Trail
Meeting Hall, 113 W Moore St., Southport (next door to the Harper Library).
Meeting is at 10, doors open at 9:30.  We'll find a fun place for lunch
afterward.

Best wishes to all,
Unity, Fraternity, and Liberty,
Kathy and Cindy

Commissioner Charles Gause No.433 Chapter of the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 Donated Books to School Libraries in 3 Counties in NC in November 2019

L to R: Susan DeGroote, Paul Slovak, principal of the Winter Park Elementary School in Wilmington, Kitsey Lakey and president of our 1812 chapter, Kathy Miller. General Gause Chapter presented two copies of the Penguin Young Readers Level 3 book, "Red, White and Blue." Last year "The Star-Spangled Banner” book Level 4 from Penguin Young Readers was donated to three counties in NC. The counties were Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties for a total of 48 public elementary schools in Southeastern, NC. Twelve books will be donated to the public libraries in those three counties.

                                               This year's book that was donated for 2019.

This was the book that was donated in 2018.

President, Kathy Miller, holds a sample of the children's book that was delivered to numerous elementary school and librarians in three counties in NC this year. Vice-President, Cindy Sellers holds a rack card of The Star-Spangled Banner Day, September 14th.  Last year the program was so successful that Kathy and Cindy decided with the approval of the membership to do it again this year. On November 12th Cindy Gulledge and Kathy Miller met with Acacia Dixon from the Board of Ed at Bolivia Elementary School. Marianne Grant delivered books to the Pender County Board of Educations.  If any members want their books for Christmas gifts contact Kathy Miller to purchase them. They are $5.00 per book. What a great stocking stuffer.

Roll Call Continues for Brunswick County WWI Veteran November 11th - Veteran's Day!

                     

On Monday, November 11th, Veterans Day, the Roll Call continues for the 724 men and one women nurse that served in WWI from Brunswick County.  It will once again be held beside the 1918 Rifle Range Memorial at 11:00.  The event is sponsored jointly by the Brunswick Town Chapter NSDAR and the Friends of Fort Caswell Rifle Range.  The Southport Historical Society Firing Crew will fire, Thor in commemoration of the veterans' service.  Gwen Causey, locally known for her historic focus and knowledge of Brunswick County, will speak on, ‘Brunswick County, 1900-1921The public is welcome.  Please bring a folding chair and be sure to park in condo parking lots and not on the roadside for safety sake.
Thank you
Norma Eckard

                                    

                                                                    Gwen Causey

Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the St James Veterans Memorial

The St James. American Legion Post 543 will hold the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the St James Veterans Memorial next to the St James Town Hall. The ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 am. All veterans are encouraged to attend.

The colors will be presented by the Post 543 Honor Guard. Patriotic music will be sung by Ms.Lois Moore. Each of the Service songs will be played on the bagpipes by Dennis Ryan as our veterans are recognized.

Our guest speaker this year will be Colonel Heather Carlisle, Commander of the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point. Colonel Carlisle was commissioned in the Army Transportation Corps and has served in a variety of command and staff assignments in her 24-year career. She has been stationed in numerous locations to include Hawaii, Alaska, Iraq, Afghanistan and the Pentagon. In August, 2018 Colonel Carlisle assumed command of the 596th Transportation Brigade and Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point.

Seating will be provided. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place inside the St James Community Center.
John Muuss

Congratulations Fran for Becoming a Member of

the American Legion Post #543

1812 President, Kathy Miller and Fran Carlsen, both residents of St. James Plantation attended the Veterans Day Event at St. James Plantation Community Center. Fran Carlsen, Army Veteran and DAR member is shown signing her papers to become a member of the American Legion Post #543. Congratulations, Fran for becoming a member of American Legion Post #543.

Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter of US Daughters of 1812 Meeting Held on October 6, 2019

Gwen Causey was the  guest speaker at the Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter of  US Daughters of 1812  on October 6, 2019 at the Southport Gourmet and Sushi Restaurant in Southport, NC. The program was on the dedication of the monument erected on Deadman's Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia in May, 2012 and the marker dedication in February, 2019 for the 15 men who died in prison in Bermuda.

Kathy Miller, Presidsent and Cindy Sellers, Vice-President are  holding a sample of the children's book that will be delivered to  numerous elementary school librarians in five counties in NC. Last year the program was so successful that Kathy and Cindy decided with the approval of the membership to do it again this year.We do need members to volunteer to deliver the books. More details will follow. 

Maryann Grant helped with the delivery of last years book to all the Pender County Schools.

                          Judy O'Shields posing for a photo at the October 1812 meeting.

Box Tops for Education Program

Kitsy Lackey, 1812 committee chair is collecting coupons for the  Box Tops for Education Program and would like our 1812 members to remove the coupons off of the products below and bring them to our next meeting. For a complete list of items displaying educational coupons visit this website.

https://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products.

VA Clinic Received Lots of Donations Delivered by Dale Spencer

Dale Spencer,  Committee Chair for the  Veteran Outreach Program delivered the snacks to the VA Clinic today.  Tyra Hoffman was thrilled with all the goodies for the Veterans. The total donation amount in money and snack donations totaled $130.00 Thanks to our generous members.
The  VA Clinic is located at the entrance of Wilmington Airport.

North Carolina Society United States Daughters of 1812 Awards Presented at State Meeting

Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter of US Daughters of 1812 Will Meeting on October 5th

The next meeting of Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter of  US Daughters of 1812 is at the Southport Gourmet and Sushi Restaurant in Southport, NC  on 211 on Saturday, October 5, 2019.  The meeting will start at 10:00. Gwen Causey will be the guest speaker and the program will be on the National Society's Wreath Laying and Remembrance programs at Bermuda this past year. Look forward to see you all there.
Kathy Miller - President
Cindy Sellers - Vice-President

Just a reminder to our members to bring individually wrapped snacks and coffee items to donate to the VA Clinic at the Airport, please?  I will also accept cash and will be happy to buy any items that are needed.  I will bring a “hat” to pass around.

Thanks!
Dale Spencer 😊

Kitsy Lakey asked to remind members to bring in Box Tops for Education to the next meeting.

Carol Hart is "Open for Businee." Don't forget to bring your check books to our next meeting to purchase wreaths for "Wreaths Across America." Also, go to our blog and click on the Tab marked Wreaths Across America. There is a direct link to purchase a wreath to gtive our chapter credit.
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/nc0025p   Direct Link
 It is very easy to do. You can also call them, but you need to have the name Wilmington National Cemetery and NC0025p.
If you are reading this you are already in the blog. The tab is at the right upper side of  the blog. Check it out.
We  have 8 wreaths purchased.

WWII Officially Began on September 3, 1939

Congratulations to Kay Kye - Kay Received her 10 Year Membership Certificate at the 1812 Distict Meeting

1812 member Kay Kye received her 10 year membership certificate at the 1812 District Meeting in Raleigh.  President Kathy Miller allowed us to present it to Kay.  Center-Kay Kye, left to right-Cindy Sellers, Dale Spencer, Kitsy Lackey.

We Will Always Remember

A Memorial to North Carolina Militia

                                             


                                            ERECTED APRIL 13TH, 1938
                  NATIONAL SOCIETY UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812
                                                                   OF
                                                   NORTH CAROLINA

A MEMORIAL TO NORTH CAROLINA MILITIA, STATIONED AT DEEPWATER POINT, ABOUT ONE MILE NORTH-EAST OF SOUTHPORT ON THE WATERFRONT.  SEVERAL COMPANIES OF MAJOR JOHN A. LILLINGTON’S DETACHMENT JULY-DECEMBER 1812: THE BRUNS--WICK REGIMENT MOORE’S JULY-AUGUST 1813: SEVERAL COMPANIES OF MAJOR JOHN A. CAMERON’S COMMAND SEPTEMBER 1813- JANUARY 1814.

MARY LOUISA JACKSON COOPER, STATE PRESIDENT
ETTIE BROWN, STATE CHAIRMAN.


The above information is what is on the stone, however, very difficult to read.

State Meeting - August 3, 2019

L to R: Pat Gooding, Cindy Sellers, Dale Spencer, Pat Tucker, Jane Johnson, Linda Rivenbark, Carol Jutte, Kathy Miller.  Not pictured Carol Weiss.


USD1812 of North Carolina
Presidents Report
Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter#433

As President of the Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter, I can say that I work with a great, motivated group of women.  We started off the year with purchasing rack cards, Star Spangled Posters and these were placed in area libraries and community centers to promote Patriotic Education.  100 copies of The Star Spangled Banner by Nancy Lambert, a Smithsonian Level 4 book for young readers were purchased and distributed to 3 counties, Brunswick, New Hanover, and Pender County elementary schools.  Each school library received 2 books and 2 Star Spangled Banner Day rack cards.  The books were distributed by Co-Chairs Kitsy Lackey and Cindy Gulledge, Librarian, Susan De Groote, and member Dale Spencer.   The goal was to have this completed by Flag Day, September 14th, but we were interrupted by Hurricane Florence.  After Florence and some New Hanover county schools having to be relocated Chair Kitsy Lackey collected 278 Box Tops for Education from chapter members and these were given to Alderman Elementary school in Wilmington, NC.

To the meeting agendas we added the new Ritual, and a Flag Minute led by member Ann Boone. Chapter By-Laws were revised by a committee of chapter members and presented at the October meeting and voted in at the February meeting. Changes included e-communication voting and Standing rules for chapter property.
Veterans Chair Dale Spencer collected $147.23 for our local VA Clinic in Wilmington.

The CCG Chapter presented 8 awards, medals and $200.00 cash to area High school ROTC/JROTC programs on their respective awards night.
Members also participated in The Battle of New Orleans on January 8th at the 1812 monument on the lawn at Ft. Johnston, Southport, NC,  Wreaths Across America, Chair Carol Hart reported 39 wreaths sold, and placed on graves at the National Cemetery in Wilmington,  4th of July parade in Southport, and the Friends of Ft. Caswell Rifle Range WWI monument, Caswell Beach, Oak Island, NC.,  May 22nd  Merchant Marine Day.

Four new members have joined Commissioner Charles Gause since last August.
In excess of $700.00 was donated by the CCG Chapter which included $200 to the North Carolina room at National Headquarters, $100 Ancestor Plaque in memory of Bonnie Becmer Hardy, $100 to Chalmette Battlefield, $100 by member Linda Rivenbark , Natchez Trace, $125 schools,  a “voice” at the February meeting made a $50 donation to the Merchant Marine Library.

Public Relations Chair, Phyllis Wilson had 7 articles submitted with photos of chapter members in area newspapers.  Secretary, Pat Tucker has written an article for the Newsletter (Gray book) to be published in August 2019 edition.  Chapter note cards/print are in the February Gray Book for sale. This chapter fundraiser was implemented by Past-President Linda Rivenbark.
We continue to do our work on Betsy’s Rock, (the 1812 marker) and are working with Southport Historical Society, The City of Southport, Mr. Jim McKee, Site manager Brunswick Town/Ft. Anderson State Historic Site for a Marker to be placed near the USD1812 of North Carolina monument erected April 13, 1938.
Respectfully,
Kathy Miller

News From Captain Johnston Blakeley Chapter

Have you thought about marking your ancestor’s grave? Well, Toni Osegueda, a member of the Captain Johnston Blakeley Chapter (North Carolina), U.S. Daughters of 1812, didn’t just think, she acted.

First, she submitted a supplemental application and it was approved in January, 2019. Once it was finalized she worked quickly to purchase the marker and get the details nailed down. Osegueda was then able to complete her mission of marking the grave of her 5 times great-grandfather, Private William Harris.

On May 22, 2019, a ceremony was held at Linnville Christian Union Church in Thornville, Ohio, to mark the grave of Private Harris. Four descendants, along with the members of the U.S. Daughters of 1812 Lucas Sullivant Chapter (Ohio), participated.

Private Harris served in the War of 1812, under Captains Sutton and Bartholomew. He marched from Licking County, Ohio through Franklinton to Upper Sandusky.

Thank you, Toni, for spearheading this recognition of your ancestor.

The gravestone of Private William Harris, Died January 28, 1873, Aged 80 years, 10 months.

The local honor guard and bugler rendering honors to Private William Harris, a War of 1812 soldier.

Three members of the local Daughters of 1812 chapter also attended the ceremony and are shown here with Toni Osegueda (third from the left) at Private William Harris’ gravesite

Four descendants of Private William Harris gather around his grave following the ceremony: From left to right -- Brenda Wolfe, Zainesville, Ohio; Tammy Radabaugh, Lakeland, Georgia; Sherri King, Newark, Ohio; Toni Osegueda, Apex, North Carolina.

Brenda M. Hamilton, State President,

&

the Executive Board

Invite

all North Carolina Daughters

to Attend

the United States Daughters of 1812 State Council Meeting and the Dames of the Court of Honor Meeting

Hosted by the Captain Johnston Blakeley Chapter

August 3, 2019

Registration: 9:30 a.m. – DCH Meeting: 10:00 a.m.

Program:  11:30 a.m. – Lunch:  12:15 p.m.

1812 Meeting: 1:15 p.m.

at the North Carolina State University Club

4200 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812
and
NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY DAMES OF THE COURT OF HONOR
RESERVATION FORM
August 3, 2019

NC State University Club, Raleigh, NC

Lunch:  $25.00 
All members, both 1812 and DCH, make check payable to:  NC Daughters of 1812.
Your check will let us know you are having lunch.  IF you do not plan to have lunch,
please register to attend the meeting.

Deadline:  July 22, 2019
Mail to:     Elaine Baldasare
      27 Wood Duck Court
      Chapel Hill, NC  27517-7614
                  Telephone:   919-542-6641       email: ecbclubs@nc.rr.com

 Name: __________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________
     
               ____________________________________________________

Telephone: ___________________     Email:__________________________

PLEASE CHECK ONE:
1. I will attend both the 1812 and DCH meetings: ______
2. I will attend only the 1812 meeting: ______
3. I will attend only the DCH meeting: ______
4. I will NOT have lunch: ______

LUNCH
Chicken Marsala
Each entree to include:  Garden Greens Salad, Roasted Red Pepper Whipped Potatoes, Asparagus, Hot Rolls, Coffee, Iced Tea, Water, Cookies

I prefer a Vegetarian Plate:  ____________

SCHEDULE
9:30 AM     - Registration
10:00 AM   - DCH meeting
11:30 AM   - Speaker: Dianne Cannestra, First Vice President National, National Society United
                      States Daughters of 1812
12:15 PM   - Luncheon
1:15 PM     - 1812 Meeting

Flag Day is June 14th

In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.