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