February 11, 2017 Meeting for Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter of USD of 1812

The  Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter Of  United States Daughters of 1812 had their meeting on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 10:00 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash Street, Southport, NC.  The guest speaker was Jim Greathouse, the senior museum specialist at The Fayetteville  Transportation and Local History Museum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He gave an informative PowerPoint presentation on "The Defense of North Carolina's Coast during the War of 1812 and boat building in Southport, then Smithville.  Visit this website for more information.

https://www.visitnc.com/listing/fayetteville-area-transportation-local-history-museum.

                                      

There have been some changes in 1812 officers as of February 2017. 

L to R: Cindy Sellers, Registrar; Susan De Groote, Librarian; Marie Preston, Chaplain; Linda Rivenbark, President;  Martha Blacher, Treasurer; Pat Tucker,  Secretary;  Joyce Holcomb,  Historian; and Kathy Miller, Vice-President

Jim Greathouse chatting with Vice-President, Kathy Miller and Marie Preston, Chaplain.

Jim Greathouse, our guest speaking received an 1812 pin from our chapter as a gift.

Seated: Bettie Lettieri and Becky DeSilva sign membership papers for 1812.

Standing: Registrar, Cindy Sellers, President, Linda Rivenbark and Carole Weiss past President of 1812.

Row 1: Current President, Linda Rivenbark, Registrar, Cindy Sellers,  Bettie Lettieri and Becky DeSilva going over paperwork for 1812. Pat Johnson, signing paperwork for Becky DeSilva.

Standing: Former 1812 President, Carole Weiss.

Linda Rivenbark, conducting meeting along with Chaplain Marie Preston and Vice-President Kathy Miller

NOTE DATE and TIME CHANGE for 1812 Meeting Scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 10:00

The  Commissioner Charles Gause No. 433 Chapter Of  United States Daughters of 1812 will meet on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 10:00 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash Street, Southport, NC. The church is located across the street from the Post Office. We will be meeting in room 213.  The guest speaker will be Jim Greathouse, the senior museum specialist at The Fayetteville  Transportation and Local History Museum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He will be giving a PowerPoint presentation on "The Defense of North Carolina's Coast during the War of 1812 and boat building in Southport at that time.  If you have any questions contact Linda Rivenbark at  lindaandmo@embarqmail.com or 910-647-0572. Reservations have been made for lunch at Ports of Call Bistro & Market at 116 N. Howe Street in Southport, NC for 12:00. 

https://www.visitnc.com/listing/fayetteville-area-transportation-local-history-museum 

Information provided by Kathy Miller

klindseymiller@gmail.com

L to R: 1812 member Kitsy Lackey, guest speaker Jim Greathouse, and member Dale Spencer. Take a look the 1812 post for March 14th written by Dale Spencer about The Fayetteville  Transportation and Local History Museum in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  Both Kitsy and Dale visited the museum and Dale wrote an interesting article about it. Be sure to scroll down through the posts until you see this photo again and read the article.

WAR of 1812 Pensions

Many of our 1812 members are also members of  the Daughters of the American Revolution. If you are a member then you probably subscribe to American Spirit magazine. In the January/February 2017 issue of American Spirit on page 30-32 is a very interesting article about WAR of 182 Pensions. You can go to your magazine and read this article. Also, at the end of the article is a blog that is content is free: Check out http://blog.fold3.com.

US Daughters of 1812 gathered on the Garrison lawn in Southport at the 1812 marker to commemorate the Battle of New Orleans and War of 1812.

US Daughters of 1812  gathered on the Garrison lawn in Southport at the 1812 marker to lay flowers, name our soldiers/sailors/Patriots, toll a bell, and commemorate the Battle of New Orleans and War of 1812.  Afterwards, we went to Oliver’s Restaurant on the riverfront at the foot of Howe Street and have hors d’oeurvres  and raise a glass to our 1812 ancestors, sing “The Battle of New Orleans,” and enjoy the camaraderie that is the spirit of the US Daughters of 1812.  This will be our 3rd annual commemoration event for Jan 8th. 

L to R:  Phyllis Wilson, Carol Jutti, Jane Johnson, Marie Preston, Bettie Lettieri, Dale Spencer, Martha Blacher, Pat Tucker

 Pat Gooding, Joan Hall, Susan DeGoote, Cindy Sellers, Kathy Miller –1812 members that attended the commemoration of the War of 1812.

Cindy Sellers and Kathy Miller

Dale Spencer placing a flower on the monument.

Cindy Sellers placing a flower on the monument in honor of her patriot.

Susan DeGoote 

Flowers that were placed on the monument in recognition of the chapter's 1812 patriots.

Kathy Miller, vice-president of 1812  at the commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans in Southport with other 1812 members on Sunday, January 8th.

1812 group at Oliver's Restaurant in Southport toasting the occasion.

Left side, Jim Gooding, Kathy Miller, Phyllis Wilson, Cindy Sellers, and Bettie Lettieri

Right side: Pat Gooding, Pat Tucker, Carol Jutte, Jane Johnson, and Joan Hall

Celebration of the Battle of New Orleans on January 8th at 4:00

What:  Commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans

When:  Sunday, Jan 8, 4 pm

 US Daughters of 1812 will gather on the Garrison lawn in Southport at the 1812 marker to lay flowers, name our soldiers/sailors/Patriots, toll a bell, and commemorate the Battle of New Orleans and War of 1812.  Afterwards, we will go to Oliver’s Restaurant on the riverfront at the foot of Howe Street and have hors d'oeuvres or whatever and raise a glass to our 1812 ancestors, sing “The Battle of New Orleans,” and enjoy the camaraderie that is the spirit of the US Daughters of 1812.  This will be our 3rd annual commemoration event for Jan 8th.  Usually it is a luncheon, but this year being a Sunday, we are making it an afternoon event.  In 2014 we went to Ports of Call for lunch, and in 2015 we dined at the Pharmacy.  Join us this year on the banks of the Cape Fear in Southport for this heartwarming celebration. 

Any questions or concerns contact Cindy Sellers at cindysellers@ec.rr.com .

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA 2016

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Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter NSUS Daughters of 1812 (NC0025P)

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WELCOME TO A NEW MEMBER OF COMMISSIONER CHARLES GAUSE CHAPTER

We welcome a new member of the Commissioner Charles Gause Chapter Daughters of 1812, Judy Avery O'Shields.
Judy's 1812 Ancestor is Jesse Wetherington of North Carolina.
Welcome Judy and thank you for choosing U.S.D. 1812 Society!