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One Hundred and Eighteenth Annual Encampment 1

MRS. DANIELLE MICHAELS

NATIONAL PRESIDENT

2003 - 2004

Department of Wisconsin

Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War


NATIONAL OFFICERS 2003-2004

PRESIDENT: Danielle Michaels 6623 S. North Cape Rd., Franklin, WI 53132VICE PRESIDENT: Michelle Langley 3191 CR 139, Interlaken, NY 14847COUNCIL MEMBER #1: Cynthia Brown 92 Pond St., Salem, NH 03079-4346COUNCIL MEMBER #2: Sarah Cherry 1588 Ongaro Dr. W, Columbus, OH 43204-1527COUNCIL MEMBER #3: Judy Trepanier 130 Nooks Hill Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416SECRETARY: Frances Murray PMB #290, 10 State Rd., Ste. 9, Bath, ME 04530TREASURER: Eileen Coombs 3070 West Shore Rd., #B 4, Warwick, RI 02886PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR: Mary Fritz PO Box 254, Sheridan, IL 60551-0254CHAPLAIN: Elizabeth Ferrin 370 Hosmer Pond Rd., Camden, ME 04842-4030PRESS CORRESPONDENT: Eleanor Becotte Kingston Pines #1B, Kingston, NH 03848-3229WASHINGTON DC REPRESENTATIVE: Mildred Ames 11508 Highview Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902MEMBERSHIP AT LARGE COORDINATOR: Betty J. Baker 7555 Rt. 96, Interlaken, NY 14847 9692HISTORIAN: Beatrice Greenwalt 2449 Center Ave., Alliance, OH 44601 4530CO-COUNSELOR: Margaret Atkinson 1016 Gorman St., Philadelphia, PA 19116-3719CO-COUNSELOR: James B. Pahl 445 Maple St., Mason, MI 48854-1519CHIEF OF STAFF: Cynthia Fox 104 S. Main St., #2, Muncy, PA 17756-1319PERSONAL AIDES: Allison and Anne Michaels 6623 S. North Cape Rd., Franklin, WI 53132SUPPLY OFFICER: Michelle Langley 3191 CR 139, Interlaken, NY 14847

One Hundred and Eighteenth Annual Encampment4

NATIONAL OFFICERS 2004-2005

PRESIDENT: Michelle Langley 3191 CR 139, Interlaken, NY 14847VICE PRESIDENT: Cynthia Fox 104 S. Main St., #2, Muncy, PA 17756COUNCIL MEMBER #1: Danielle Michaels 6623 S. North Cape Rd., Franklin, WI 53132COUNCIL MEMBER #2: Susan Jamieson 516 Martin Ave., Reading, PA 19601COUNCIL MEMBER #3: Barbara Mayberry 141 Donbray Rd., Springfield, MA 01119SECRETARY: Frances Murray PMB #290, 10 State Rd., Ste. 9, Bath, ME 04530TREASURER: Eileen Coombs 3070 West Shore Rd., #B 4, Warwick, RI 02886PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR: May Frost 7901 SR 144, Guysville, OH 45735CHAPLAIN: Mary Fritz PO Box 254, Sheridan, IL 60551PRESS CORRESPONDENT: Judy Trepanier 130 Nooks Hill Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416WASHINGTON DC REPRESENTATIVE: Mildred Ames 11508 Highview Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902MEMBERSHIP AT LARGE COORDINATOR: Betty J. Baker 7555 Rt. 96, Interlaken, NY 14847HISTORIAN: Beatrice Greenwalt 2449 Center Ave., Alliance, OH 44601CO-COUNSELORS: Beatrice and Richard Greenwalt 2449 Center Ave., Alliance, OH 44601CHIEF OF STAFF: Betty J. Baker 7555 Rt. 96, Interlaken, NY 14847PERSONAL AIDE: Linda Fields 19 Sperry Dr., Henrietta, NY 14467SPECIAL AIDE: Janice Dawson 19 Sperry Dr., Henrietta, NY 14467SUPPLY OFFICER: Michelle Langley 3191 CR 139, Interlaken, NY 14847


DEPARTMENT PRESIDENTS 2004-2005

Colorado-Wyoming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martha Van GundyConnecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ora MoitosoIllinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Laurraine BolwarIowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helen DoddMaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judith BeverageMaryland-Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janice HardingMassachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara MayberryMichigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorothy LoweNew Hampshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacquelyn JohnstonNew Jersey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan JamiesonNew York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alethea CratsleyOhio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy ProsakPennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary SmithRhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dorothy MattosVermont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise BlodgettWisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloria Murphy

PROVISIONAL AUXILIARIES

Aux. #2, Beaufort, SC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucy Williams

AUXILIARIES W/O DEPARTMENTS

Dr. Mary E. Walker Aux. #52, CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rachelle CampbellGen. Eugene A. Carr Aux. #1, FL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frances DoaneFort Donelson Aux. #1, TN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Lynn Duffel


IN MEMORIAM

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MRS. JENNIE B. RUSSELL

Past National President

1984-1985

Department of Massachusetts



MRS. BELLE GRAY RICEOctober 25, 1869 - May 15, 1960Auxiliary #12 - Washington, Iowa

National President 1891 - 1892 - 1893

IN TRIBUTE TO DEPARTMENT OF IOWA’S

PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

MRS. WILMA L. COMBSJuly 25, 1884 - December 31, 1969

Des Moines, IowaNational President - 1932

MRS. NELLIE H. HAWLEYMarch 3, 1906 - May 5, 1991

Fort Dodge, IowaNational President - 1980


IOWA’S 1st NATIONAL PRESIDENT


JOINT MEMORIAL SERVICE

SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR

AUXILIARY TO SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR

LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC

Collins Plaza, Cedar Rapids, IowaFriday, August 13, 2004

8:00 A.M.

Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen Moore Musician, PCinC, SUVCW

Processional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battle Hymn of the Republic

Draping the Three Charters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William B. McAfee National Chaplain, SUVCW Denise Oman Acting National Chaplain, ASUVCW Nadine Salada Acting National Chaplain, LGAR

Lighting of the Candles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kent Armstrong Commander-in-Chief, SUVCW Danielle Michaels National President, ASUVCW Lynne Bury National President, LGAR

Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William B. McAfee National Chaplain, SUVCW

Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faith of Our Fathers

Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise Oman Acting National Chaplain, ASUVCW

Memorial to the Grand Army of the Republic. . . . . Timothy Downey National Patriotic Instructor, SUVCW


EULOGY

Jennie B. Russell, Past National President . . . . . . . . . .Cynthia Brown PNP, ASUVCW

The Vacant Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleanor Lowe PNP, LGAR

TRIBUTES OF MEMORY

Tribute to Memory of True Sons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William B. McAfee National Chaplain, SUVCWPast National Presidents, LGAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynne Bury National President, LGAR Past National Presidents, ASUVCW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Coombs PNP, ASUVCWDeceased Officers & Members, ASUVCW . . . . . . . . Michelle Langley NVP, ASUVCW

Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nadine Salada Acting National Chaplain, LGAR

Extinguishing of Candles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .National Heads

Closing Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amazing Grace

Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Onward Christian Soldiers

EULOGY FOR JENNIE B. RUSSELL

Brothers and Sisters, the “Golden Chain” of the Auxiliary has been broken once again. Our beloved Sister, Jennie Russell, PNP, passed away at the age of ninety-three on Thursday June 24, 2004 at the Dexter House Nursing home in Malden, Massachusetts after a brief illness. Sister Jennie was born and brought up in Berlin, New Hampshire. She and her husband, PC-in-C Eugene E. Russell, were the parents of Joan and David, who predeceased them. Jennie worked for the famous Jordan-Marsh Department store in Boston for over twenty-five years. In her own local Auxiliary #13, she held many offices. In the Massa-chusetts Department, she also served in several offices, including Depart-ment Vice President and President. In 1984, for only the 4th time in over 100 years, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Auxiliary elected a husband and wife team as Commander-in-Chief and National President when Brother Eugene and Sister Jennie were elected to the highest offices at the National En-campment in Akron, Ohio.


Sister Jennie was my first contact in the Auxiliary, and I counted on her wisdom and advice since our first meeting. Not only did she advise me on matters concerning the Auxiliary, but she also shared her wealth of knowledge gained through a lifetime and we became not only Auxiliary Sisters but friends, as well. She welcomed me to her home and we trav-eled together to several happy events. Everyone who ever met Jennie had nothing but good to report of her and the most frequent remark heard about her was, “She is a perfect lady.” This is an apt description and one to which we could all aspire. We will all miss Jennie – rest in peace, dear Sister, dear Friend.

TRIBUTE TO ALL PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

As we assemble at the National Convention, we pause to pay tribute to all our deceased Past National Presidents. God sent each of them to be a lesson in patriotism – to be a good example of the finest type of citizenship and to touch the hearts of each and every one of us. Each of them in her own particular way inspired us to accomplish many things. Their devotion will always be remembered and is a constant reminder of the work we still have to do in carrying on the ideals of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

Their useful lives have ended Their gentle spirits have flown To dwell in peace forever In their bright and Heavenly home.

TRIBUTE TO DECEASED OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

Let us take a few minutes to remember our departed Sisters who left us this past year. The Lord has given, the Lord has taken away. Each of these Sisters was known in their respective Auxiliary for the work and service they gave to strengthen our Organization. Now their work is done and there is a silent grief among us. We are ever grateful that we had the pleasure of knowing these faithful and devoted Sisters. May the memory of these Sisters be always with us to help us carry on the work to which they were so dedicated.

You are not forgotten, Sister dear, Nor ever shall you be. As long as life and memory last, We shall remember thee.


CAMPFIRE PROGRAMCollins Plaza, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Friday, August 13, 20047:00 P.M.

Master of Ceremonies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Roach Department Commander, IA, SUVCW

Advance of Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sons of Veterans Reserve Pledge of Allegiance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assembly Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nadine Salada Acting National Chaplain, LGAR

Greetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Roach Department Commander, IA, SUVCW Introduction of Distinguished Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynne Bury National President, LGAR Danielle Michaels National President, ASUVCW Kent Armstrong Commander-in-Chief, SUVCW

Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kay Curey Portraying member of Ladies’ Sanitary Commission

Champion Hill Camp #17 Singers, SUVCW Huntington, IN

Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denise Oman Acting National Chaplain, ASUVCW

Retiring of the Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sons of Veterans Reserve Taps


COURTESY HOUR

Chiefs of Staff Cynthia Fox and Larry Roach escorted National Presi-dent Danielle Michaels and Commander-in-Chief Kent Armstrong to seats in the front of the room. Chief of Staff Larry Roach was the Master of Ceremonies and announced each state as they came to greet the Na-tional Heads.

The California/Pacific Department was dressed in Hawaiian clothing. They presented Hawaiian shirts and lei’s to Danielle and Kent along with other gifts and congratulations.

The Colorado/Wyoming Department brought congratulations to both Danielle and Kent and gifts to Kent.

Connecticut Department brought gifts and best wishes. PDP Emma Prince sang a song to Danielle.

Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland-Delaware, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio and Rhode Island Departments brought gifts and best wishes.

The Maine Department dressed as school kids coming to see their teacher, Danielle. One said, “Teacher, Eileen has been naughty!” They brought gifts and best wishes.

The Michigan Department came in dressed in Foreign Legion cos-tumes and carried a cardboard camel. They read a tribute to the Com-mander-in-Chief and after their skit, presented gifts and best wishes.

Presentation by the Massachusetts Department:Announcer: As you know, the quiz program Jeopardy is in the news lately, due to the young man who was a big winner. Here is your chance to take part in . . . . . Massachusetts Jeopardy! Good luck! Raise your hand when you know the answer and remember, the answer must be in the form of a question.

1. He wrote the children’s books Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham, and came from Springfield, Massachusetts. Danielle answered, “Who is Dr. Seuss?” “That’s right,” said the announc-er.

2. She wrote a famous Civil War era story about four sisters, Meg, Amy, Beth and Jo, and came from Concord, Massachusetts. Kent answered, “What is the book Little Women?” The an-nouncer said, “You are partially right. The book is Little Women but we wanted the name of the author, Louisa May Alcott.”

3. Three Presidents of the United States named John came from


Massachusetts. Can you name them? Kent said, “Who were John Adams, John Quincy Adams and John Fitzgerald Ken-nedy?” “Correct,” said the announcer.

4. They are the current Senators from Massachusetts who are in the news frequently lately. Kent said, “Who are Kennedy and Kerry?” “Correct again,” said the announcer.

5. There are three famous sports teams from Massachusetts. Kent said, “Who are the Boston Red Sox, the Bruins and the Celtics?” “Sorry,” said the announcer. “The correct answer is who are the Patriots, the Bruins and the Celtics.”

Announcer: “Congratulations to you both – it is a tie and you both have won the game. And now, bringing the prizes for the winners, here is another great idea from Massachusetts!” Rose-mary Lowe and Cynthia Brown entered dressed as brides who were getting married to each other. They brought gifts and best wishes and tossed their bouquets to both Danielle and Kent.

Nebraska Department brought a tape for Ken of a conversation with a Real Daughter.

The New York Department entered singing the Alphabet Song. They presented an apple for teacher Danielle and a dunce cap for Kent. They also presented a large assortment of school supplies and a T-shirt from New York.

The Pennsylvania Department were school children who were study-ing for a test. They asked teacher Danielle to help them study so they could get all their answers right. Danielle tried, but it seemed to be a lost cause. They didn’t know how to spell “cat,” they didn’t know who the President was during the Civil War (one actually said “Mickey Mouse” and another said “Donald Duck”), and they couldn’t remember the name of the National President! They were happy after their studies; however, and said, “Teacher, we are so grateful that you helped us. We are sure we will pass the test!” They presented gifts and best wishes to Danielle and Kent.

Texas Department presented Kent with a tour book of Texas.

Wisconsin Department handed Danielle a telephone. She spoke of how their children couldn’t tell her twin sister, Denise, and her apart. The Delegation told her, “Every time you look at this you can think of us!” Gifts and best wishes were presented from their Department.

Chief of Staff Larry said, “Thank you and good night!”


ALLIED ORDERS BANQUET2004 National Encampment

Cedar Rapids, IowaSaturday, August 14, 2004

Master of Ceremonies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Roach Department Commander, IA, SUVCW

Presentation of the Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sons of Veterans Reserve Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Carl Fulk Department Chaplain, IA, SUVCW

Introduction of Guests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Roach Department Commander, IA, SUVCW

Dinner

Benediction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nadine Salada National Chaplain, LGAR

Guest Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russell (Rusty) Corder Confederate Invasion of Iowa

Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camp Singers Champion Hill Camp #17, Huntington, IN

JOINT OPENINGFriday, August 13, 2004

8:40 A.M.

Chiefs of Staff Cynthia Fox and Larry Roach took placesat the podium to begin the Joint Opening.

CHIEF OF STAFF LARRY ROACH: Ladies and Gentleman, Brothers and Sisters, I introduce to you with great honor and pleasure our Sons of Union Veterans Commander-in-Chief, Kent Armstrong.

CHIEF OF STAFF CYNTHIA FOX: And our National President, Sister Danielle Michaels.

They took seats at the head of the room.


An arch of swords was made by the Sons of Veterans Reserve. As the Of-ficers were introduced, they marched into the room under the arch and up

through the middle of the room to be seated on either side of the aisle.

CHIEF OF STAFF LARRY: Would everyone please be seated. Com-mander-in-Chief, would you give us a brief comment?

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF KENT ARMSTRONG: Good morning, everyone. Thank you for making this trip. There are many of you from Iowa here and many of you from all corners of the country. It is good to be here this morning. It looks like the weather is cooperating, unlike what some of the folks down south are putting up with. We are all part of a big family as descendants of those who wore the blue, so it’s an honor to call you all Sisters and Brothers. I hope that all of you have produc-tive and memorable Encampments this weekend and when you return home, you have memories of time well-spent in honor of those who wore the blue. God Bless them all. Thank you. (applause)

CHIEF OF STAFF CYNTHIA: Sister Danielle, would you like to say a few words?

NATIONAL PRESIDENT DANIELLE MICHAELS: Good morning. It is wonderful to see everybody ready to go. We are anticipating a good meeting and we hope the best for the Sons as well. We know that there are a lot of things that we need to address and it’s showing that there is a growth in both Organizations when we have various ideas that we want to share. So with that, let’s get busy! Thank you. (applause)

CHIEF OF STAFF LARRY: As we gather to remember those who came before us, let us also remember our own members who have come before us and led us in our good work - our many Past Commanders-in-Chief who are present with us today. I don’t know who is in the room. I do see Past Commanders-in-Chief Powell, Greenwalt, Atkinson, and Moore.

CHIEF OF STAFF CYNTHIA: We have with us Past National Presi-dents Eileen Coombs, Beatrice Greenwalt, Ora Moitoso, Frances Murray, Florence Spring, Margaret Atkinson, Betty Baker, Mary Scofield, Faye Carlisle and Cynthia Brown.

CHIEF OF STAFF LARRY: Are there any Auxiliary members here who are NOT Past National Presidents? (laughter) As our very good work requires guidance from our Divine Creator, I will call upon National Chaplain McAfee to lead us in a moment of prayer.

NATIONAL CHAPLAIN MCAFEE: Let us be in an attitude of prayer. Dear Heavenly and Almighty Father, we thank you for bringing us


together, for the work that is needed for a united cause. We thank you for safe journeys and beautiful weather for us as we gather here today. Please bless our assembly, bless our officers, and help them in their activities to guide us for the coming year. We thank you again for all the many blessings that you have bestowed upon each and every one of us and we hope that we may take something home that will be to the benefit of all our members as well as to Your glory. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen You may be seated.

CHIEF OF STAFF LARRY: Is everyone comfortable? Because we’re done! Thank you all for coming to our Joint Opening Ceremony. May we all have great fraternity and great success in our business this week-end. (applause)

FIRST SESSIONFriday Morning, August 13, 2004

9:35 A.M.

The meeting room was decorated with red, white andblue bunting and vases of red, white and blue flowers.

DANIELLE MICHAELS, NATIONAL PRESIDENT, WI: Good morn-ing, ladies! Welcome to the 118th National Encampment of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans. It is a blessing to see so many of you here. I see so many people who are friends and family who have taken time out of their busy lives to take part in the decision making of this Order. This is a year of celebration - celebrating the works of so many Sisters. With-out their help, we cannot fulfill our mission. Before we officially start the business meeting, I’d like to present tokens of appreciation to the Sisters who have led and guided our Orga-nization. Sister National Secretary, would you please call the roll of National Officers who, as their names are called, will take a position in front of my station? (Not present were Sarah Cherry, Council Member #2; Eliza-beth Ferrin, National Chaplain; Elly Becotte, Press Correspondent: and Millie Ames, Washington DC Representative) These are the officers who have served the Order diligently this past year. These are the Sisters who so willingly gave up their time to speak with me in guidance, brainstorming of ideas, and so willingly listened and responded accordingly. Because of their attention, much was accom-plished this year. Thank you for your commitment and for so willingly sharing your gifts. Personal Aides, will you please give each Sister a gift.


NATIONAL OFFICERS: Thank you, Sister President. PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Secretary, please call the roll of Past National Presidents who will come and take a place in front of my sta-tion. (The following responded [10]: Eileen Coombs, Bea Greenwalt, Ora Moitoso, Frances Murray, Florence Spring,, Margaret Atkinson, Betty Baker, Mary Scofield, Faye Carlisle and Cynthia Brown.) Sisters, these are our leaders of the past, the present and the future. Without their encouragement and willingness to share their expertise, my task would have been very heavy and difficult. I thank you, Sisters, for every kind word, every shared thought, and being available according to the Auxiliary’s needs. You really exemplify the meaning of the word “Sister.”

PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS: Thank you, Sister President.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sisters. Sister Secretary, please call the roll of the Department Presidents who have served the 2003-2004 term who will come and take a place in front of my station. (The follow-ing responded [2]: Ora Moitoso, CT and Barbara Mayberry, MA.) Sisters, it is my hope that you had a wonderful experience as Depart-ment President and are willing to challenge yourselves and remain active within your Department and Order. I wish you good luck with this chal-lenge. Thank you for your service.

DEPARTMENT PRESIDENTS: Thank you, Sister President.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister National Secretary, please call the roll of sitting Department Presidents who were installed for the 2004-2005 term. (The following responded [6]: Ora Moitoso, CT; Helen Dodd, IA; Barbara Mayberry, MA; Susan Jamieson, NJ; Alethea Cratsley, NY; and Gloria Murphy, WI.) Sisters, your duties are great and may you serve with honor and find cooperation along the way. I hope that you keep in mind the importance of recruiting and retaining your members by actively following the prin-ciples given to us by our ancestors. That will ensure your success. Good luck in your endeavors.

DEPARTMENT PRESIDENTS: Thank you, Sister President.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Many of our Sisters who I have talked to through the year who thought that they were going to be able to come were unable to, so I will be making some appointments. Sarah Cherry talked to me a few days ago and said that due to her mother’s operation and that she is her main care giver, she was unable to come. I am going to appoint PNP Betty Baker to sit in for Council


#3. What was shared with me was that PNP Esther Peiper is doing well; however, she is not to put any weight on her hip for another six weeks. She has a full body cast on so Sarah is quite busy 24/7 taking care of Mom, so keep her and her family in your thoughts, please. I have two small things to do yet before we go into Exemplification of the Ritual. At the beginning of my term I was asked to attend the New Jersey Department’s 100th anniversary. I was unable to do that as our church had an addition put on and our family was quite involved with the re-dedication of the church; however, I would like to recognize the ladies from New Jersey. Would the Department members stand and the Depart-ment President come forward. In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of the Department of New Jersey, in recognition of exceptional leadership and dedication in advanc-ing the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War mission, I hereby give you this certificate. (applause) There is one more thing that I would like to do. As of yesterday, my own Auxiliary #4 started its 100th anniversary so I would like the ladies of C.K. Pier Badger Auxiliary #4, Department of Wisconsin, to stand. Department President Gloria Murphy, would you come forward please? In recognition of the 100th anniversary of exceptional leadership, drive and dedication in the advancing of the principles of the Order and fulfill-ing the mission of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, I now hereby decree that you have a year to celebrate and continue your good works. You may start wearing the anniversary badges.

There was a short recess to prepare for the Exemplificationof the Ritual with PNP Margaret Atkinson acting as President.

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: Guides and Color Guards, would you retire to the anteroom and escort the National President into her Encampment. (three raps) Three raps brings up the entire assemblage. Please escort the Na-tional President to the altar.

ESCORT: Sister President, I would like to present our National Presi-dent, Sister Danielle Michaels.

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: Sister Na-tional President, on behalf of the entire Encampment, we welcome you here today and wish you the best throughout the Encampment. Sisters, with me salute. Please escort her to her place of honor on the podium. Sisters, we are going to begin the Exemplification of our Ritualistic Work. We understand that many of you are very seldom able to do this anymore due to lack of space or floor officers, but it is part of our his-


tory. The ritual was written in the late 1800’s and some sections may seem not quite modernized for today’s world, but it is important not only to remember the history of the GAR and the Boys in Blue, but our own particular history. So at every National Encampment and, I hope, at most Department Encampments, we go through the ritual to acquaint new members with it, to refresh the memory of those of us who have been doing it for years, and to keep it alive as part of our Organization. I have been requested by the National President that rather than just go through it without any explanation, I am, at different points, going to explain what we are doing. I know we have new members here and are delighted to have them here. Perhaps an explanation of what we are doing will be helpful to them. We have an Officers’ March. I don’t know the exact reason they put this in the ritual, but it is a march that is particular to us and so we will continue to show it to you. Please understand that these ladies do not normally march together because they are all from different Departments and some of them are very new at this. Some have only been able to do it once or twice, so please bear with us. It won’t be perfect and I won’t be perfect, but we will do our very best to show you how the ritual is handled.

The Exemplification proceeded as per the ritual. Lori Parrott, CA-PC; Shawn Irons, OK; and Cheryl Petrovik, WI were initiated in the full

ritualistic manner. The collection received during the Exemplificationof the Ritual was divided between the National Chief of Staff and

National Patriotic Instructor Funds. Each received $44.80.

During the Exemplification, the Charter was draped in memory of Past National President Jennie B. Russell,

who passed away this past year.

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: Sister Na-tional President, do you have any comments?

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: It was nice to see this. As the new members can see, we have a rich, deep heritage and this is something that we are very proud of. I am so grateful for you ladies sharing your gifts and be-ing able to do this. Thank you. Sisters, before I begin with my report, I want to make the following appointments:

Parliamentarian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beatrice Greenwalt, PNP, NYGuide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Twist, PDP, NYAssistant Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May Frost, PDP, OHColor Guard #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Temme, WIColor Guard #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gloria Murphy, DP, WI


Inside Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Grothe, WIOutside Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arlene Rudebusch, WIMusicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allison Michaels, WI Elise Oman, WIStenographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Judy Morgan, PDP, OHEscorts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosemary Lowe, MA Margaret Johnson, NJ Linda Brown, WIPages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elise Oman, WI Jamie Chroniger, WI Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Petrovik, WIRitualistic Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . National Officers

ENCAMPMENT COMMITTEESArrangements: Department of Iowa; Helen Dodd, DPCredentials: Frances Murray, PNP, ME, Chairlady; Barbara Mayberry, DP, MA; Cynthia Brown, PNP, MA Election Committee: Faye Carlisle, PNP, PA; Helen Dodd, DP, IA; Gloria Murphy, DP, WIOfficers’ Reports: Mary Scofield, PNP, CT, Chairlady; Karen Roach, MAL; Faye Carlisle, PNP, PAResolutions: Ora Moitoso, PNP, CT, Chairlady; Florence Spring, PNP, NJ; Ruby Kissinger, PDP, NJEncampment Press: Cheryl Petrovic, WI

GREETINGS COMMITTEESSons of Union Veterans of the Civil War: Danielle Michaels, NP, WI; Acting NC Denise Oman, WI; Helen Dodd, DP, IALadies of the Grand Army of the Republic: Faye Carlisle, PNP, PA and Barbara Mayberry, DP, MAResponse to the Sons: Margaret Atkinson, PNP, PAResponse to the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic: Betty Baker, PNP, NYResponse to the Recipient of the Patriotic Instructor’s Gift: Florence Spring, PNP, NJResponse to the Recipient of the GAR Gift: Ora Moitoso, PNP, CTResponse to all other Guests: Eileen Coombs, PNP, ME

STANDING COMMITTEESMembership: Michelle Langley, NVP, NY, Chairman; all Department and Auxiliary Vice PresidentsLegislative: Peggy Schaefer, PDP, WI, Chairman; Margaret Grothe, WI; Laurraine Bolwar, DP, ILConstitution, Rules, & Regulations: Beatrice Greenwalt, PNP, NY, Chairman; Margaret Atkinson, PNP, PA; Helen Dodd, DP, IA


Ritual Committee: Jacquelyn Johnston, PNP, NH, Chairman; Ruby Kissinger, PDP, NJ; Rosemary Lowe, MARevision of Blanks: Frances Murray, PNP, ME, Chairman; Dorothy Lowe, DP, MI; Arlene Rudebusch, WIRehabilitation: Judy Trepanier, PDP, CTWeb Site: Betty Baker, PNP, NY, Chairman; Carole LaRue, DP, MD-DE

SPECIAL APPOINTED COMMITTEESEncampment Site: Betty Baker, PNP, NYNew Auxiliary Recruiter/Organizer: Margaret Atkinson, PNP, PAMembership List Coordinator: Betty Baker, PNP, NYPublicity: Judi Beverage, DP, ME, Chairman; Acting NC Denise Oman, WI; Cynthia Brown, PNP, MAFood Coupons: Susan Szewczyk, MEJunior Members: Anne Michaels, WI; Elise Oman, WI; Hannah Gowen, MECongressional/Federal Charter 501(C)(3): Cynthia Brown, PNP, MA

CYNTHIA FOX, CHIEF OF STAFF, PDP, PA: Sister Danielle, may I approach your station?

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Please do, Sister.

A corsage was presented to National President Danielle by Chiefof Staff Cynthia Fox. It was pinned on the National President

by her twin sister, Denise Oman.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sisters. Before we begin, I’d like to make some announcements. We have a new club and it is called “Danielle’s Belles.” The Department Presidents for the year during the term of the Na-tional President form a club. It is hard to be in charge of a whole Depart-ment and our clubs use the National President as their resource. We form a tight group because we are all in it together. We hope that they can use one another for ideas and comradery. Each National President has her group and they choose a name for their group. Each year the clubs meet, wish each other well, and catch up on the things that have been happening in their lives. We keep in touch like sisters would. That is the purpose of the group.

Announcements were made regarding: club meetings; reminderof the Chief of Staff and Patriotic Instructor tables; the sale of

red, white and blue bumper stickers; name badges;along with additional announcements.


PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Chaplain, would you attend the altar and open the Bible. I now declare the 118th National Encampment for the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War open for business. Sister Vice President Michelle Langley, would you please preside while I read my report. You may remain seated as it may take awhile.

NATIONAL PRESIDENT REPORT

Welcome to the 118th National Encampment. The opportunity to represent the ASUVCW has created a year of memories. What an awesome task to travel throughout the United States as an ambassador not only to the many Departments, but also among the Allied Orders. Friendships were created, strengthened, and renewed. I now report to you that the Auxiliary is a very strong Order. The members that I have met are vibrant and share their many gifts and talents as they fulfill the works of the Auxiliary. Yes, there are some areas of concern, but overall we maintain a rich wealth of commitment. I am amazed how much can be done with so little. Each active member should be commended for the time and effort spent. God will truly reward your actions and sacrifices. I thank the many Sisters that welcomed me in Gettysburg. March-ing in a parade where children and adults saluted flags and strewed flowers at our feet as we marched to the cemetery was uplifting. The flame of patriotism is truly alive. Being able to lay wreaths at Comrade Albert Woolson’s Monument, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., Lincoln’s Tomb in Illinois, General Sherman’s grave site in Missouri and General Thomas’s Memorial Site in Illinois allowed me to reflect on the many sacrifices made by our ancestors who fought to keep this nation one and united. The numerous hours spent on the phone and internet allowed me to interact with many of our members. Problems which could have taken weeks of correspondence were solved within hours because of open lines of communication. I would be amiss if I didn’t say “Thank You” to the Past National Presidents and Council Members who were called upon to share their experiences and knowledge of certain situations. Because of their readiness to answer, I was able to act accordingly. It was also through the efforts of the Commander-in-Chief that a few long term situations were resolved. I have often stated that many hands make light work. When we choose to work together, choose to look for the positive in each situation, and commit to make a difference – there CANNOT be anything BUT productive work. The opportunity to serve in this posi-tion is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I wish to thank each and every member that made my stay comfortable along the way. Your hospitality and time allowed me to catch a glimpse of your corner of the world and witness the great works within your Department.


In Memoriam

Our Organization’s wealth is measured by the gifts and talents of our membership. Unfortunately we lost a member who had risen through the ranks to Past National President. We suffered a terrible loss. We have lost a precious member, Jennie Russell, Past National President in 1985. Her years of service and leadership have touched many of our Sisters’ hearts. May we celebrate the achievements of our Sisters who have entered Heaven this year and keep in mind the many members that have lost loved ones. May our prayers sustain you.

Allied Orders

Along my travels I have often been accompanied by my Sisters and Brother of the Allied Orders. The extended friendship and willingness of Woman’s Relief Corps National President Margaret Lauth, Daughters of Union Veterans National President Donna Vaughn and Ladies of the GAR National President Lynne Bury to lead by example has made all the difference. It has been an extreme pleasure to accompany them along the way. I wish each of them success at their Encampments and urge them to continue to follow the principles of the GAR. Commander-in-Chief Kent Armstrong, a “true Officer and Gentleman of the Sons,” always had time to listen, discuss, and act to benefit our Order.

Scholarship Award

I cannot think of a prouder parent than myself to have instilled pa-triotism and love of country in my children. I am pleased to present this year’s scholarship to Allison Michaels. This young lady has grown up working in the Auxiliary. She has cleaned and repaired veterans’ head-stones, taught high school Civil War history in her Advanced Placement History class, participated in Memorial Day ceremonies, marched in parades, recruited, as well as served as Chaplain, Council Member, and Patriotic Instructor at the Auxiliary and Department levels. As a Cadet in the Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary to the United States Air Force, she has recently received Top Cadet Honors and a Commanders’ Commendation Award for outstanding duty performance.

Recruitment and New Auxiliaries

The theme “Recruit, Retain and Remember” are three words that sum up the three essential elements for our Organization to prosper. Recruit-ing is necessary to bring in more and younger members to fulfill the Principles of our Order. Retention of membership will occur when the


membership feels needed, feels that their actions are genuine and pur-poseful, and meet with others to carry out the works of the Order. The third element helps us stay focused and true to our oath as members. Through the efforts of the Sons in California, Dr. Mary D. Walker Auxiliary #52 was instituted March 20, 2004. These Sons were proud to witness the institution of the Auxiliary at their Department Encampment held in San Luis Obispo, California. The Robert Finch Camp #13, Michigan was instrumental in recruit-ing and organizing the Frances L. Finch Auxiliary #9. This Auxiliary was instituted at the Camp’s annual picnic in Traverse City, Michigan on the 24th of July. Upon returning from Encampment last year, I had the flag remounted so that it no longer looks as if flying half-mast. The easel was fixed and missing parts were replaced. The National President’s badge was taken to a jeweler who was able to cold solder new pins on the back of the badge so it no longer needs to be fastened by a safety pin. And, thanks to JoAnn Velten, the four missing sashes were replaced. A reusable Me-morial Wreath was purchased for the Lincoln Death Day Ceremony in Springfield, Illinois. Recommendation #1: New Auxiliaries require mentors. I believe that we should call upon the expertise of willing Past National Presidents to share their knowledge and guide these newly-found Auxiliaries if there isn’t a Department to guide them.

Recommendation #2: That we form a committee that keeps an eye out for Auxiliary property and, through cooperation with the Council and National President, attempt to retrieve property. Example: interact with former members or deceased members’ families, eBay dealers, etc.

Recommendation #3: I have heard from many Departments that it is getting more difficult to raise funds to handle their affairs and that we not raise our dues despite the cost of living rising. Our National Treasurer has done an outstanding job year after year to keep cost down and the Order functioning.

Recommendation #4: That we create a medal to give out as a Patri-otic Award which could be used as an ROTC Badge or given to others that have provided outstanding patriotic works. I see this as a tool for advertising and getting recognition of our Order out among the public. The Sons utilize a badge for ROTC. This badge is worn on the service uniform of the armed forces and can remain on the uniform throughout their career.

Recommendation #5: That we relieve the National President from the duty of editing the National Anthem and appoint an editor to oversee the


works of the publisher.

Recommendation #6: As our Order is attempting to complete its works and reports in less and less time at the National Encampment, in order to allow just time for our needed decisions on matters and to insure enough time is allotted for the installation of the new officers, I propose that Department reports sent to the National Secretary be copied and made available for reading by the membership at the Encampment. That no more than three copies be made and that they are available at the begin-ning of the Encampment.

Recommendation #7: That we dedicate one full page to Past National President Jennie Russell in the Proceedings as a symbol of our remem-brance of her gifts she so willingly shared.

Visitations and Activities

October, 2003: Great Lakes Central Region Conference and Testimonial Luncheon for C-in-C Kent ArmstrongNovember, 2003: Remembrance Day Parade, Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Woolson Monument and banquet, Gettysburg, PADecember, 2003: Testimonial and Christmas Party hosted by Aux. #4 and Camp #1, WIFebruary, 2004: Lincoln Memorial Wreath Ceremony and Luncheon, Washington, DC Patriotic Luncheon, Milwaukee, WI General Sherman Wreath Laying Ceremony, MOMarch, 2004: Institution of Dr. Mary E. Walker Aux. #52, San Luis Obispo, CAApril, 2004: Lincoln Tomb Wreath Laying Ceremony and Luncheon, Springfield, ILMay, 2004: Iowa Department Encampment Memorial Ceremony Calvary Cemetery, WIJune, 2004: Woods National Cemetery and VA grounds, Milwaukee, WI New York Department Encampment and banquet, Waterloo Ohio Department Encampment and banquet, Alliance Pennsylvania Department Encampment and banquet, Williamsburg


July, 2004: Memomenee Falls Historical Society, WI South Shore Frolics Parade, WI Institution of Frances L. Finch, Aux. #9, MIAugust, 2004: General Thomas Memorial Site and luncheon, IL

Official Family

National Vice President Michelle Langley - You represented me at the 100th Anniversary of the New Jersey Department. Thank you for your willing support this past year. I cherish it and your friendship.

National Council Members Cynthia Brown, Sarah Cherry, and JudyTrepanier - Your prompt responses were greatly appreciated.

National Secretary Frances Murray - The duties you perform are more than a one person job. How you can accomplish every little detailed task is an amazement to me. Without your service, we couldn’t function properly. I thank you for your support, diligence, and dedication to this office.

National Treasurer Eileen Coombs - Once again you have poured your love into your work. Your efficient attention to our funds allows us to be financially sound. Thank you for another outstanding year.

National Patriotic Instructor Mary Fritz - Thank you for so willingly accepting this post. I enjoyed the many phone calls and e-mails keeping me up-to-date and smiling. Your efforts allow us to spread our charity to the needy organizations. This task was not easy, but you made it look easy.

National Chaplain Elizabeth Ferrin - Thank you for your service through-out the year.

Acting National Chaplain Denise Oman - As a true sister you have come to your sister’s aid. Thank you for performing a moving Memorial Service with such late notice. As my twin, you had the awesome task of taking care of my children so that I could travel and be far away from them. Thank you for stepping into my shoes.

National Press Correspondent Elly Becotte - You have done a wonderful job. Thank you.

National Washington Representative Millie Ames - The beautiful memo-ries of Washington, DC I cherish are because of your efforts. Your hospi-


tality was greatly valued.

National Membership at Large Coordinator Betty Baker - The task of Membership at Large Coordinator has taken on a monumental role as more members are added to the list year after year. Thank you for your service.

National Historian Beatrice Greenwalt - Your diligence and safe-guard-ing of our history is appreciated more and more as time passes. Thank you for being my escort in Ohio and affording me such wonderful memo-ries. I appreciated your letters and well wishes. Remember, it’s through your encouraging word that I am standing before you today. Thank you.

National Co-Counselor Margaret Atkinson - Your task was none too small. Your advice at any hour of the day allowed me to rule fairly and quickly. I place most of my success on the sound judgment that you offered. Thank you for the reassurance, prompting, and guidance. Your friendship and guidance are truly cherished. You have served the Order well.

National Co-Counselor Jim Pahl - Thank you for your sound guidance on legal matters. Your actions protected the Order.

National Chief of Staff Cynthia Fox - Despite your personal injuries, you continued the effort. Your task was not easy to begin with and you did it so well. Thank you for your year of service.

National Aides Allison and Anne Michaels - Girls, thank you for keep-ing the home fires burning. Even though you did not travel with me, you were able to make sure the rest of the family was fed and taken care of, that the phone was answered and you kept me up-to-date. You did a good job! I am extremely proud of you two for doing so much. I truly thank you.

National Musicians Allison Michaels and Elise Oman - The piano and violin really added to our meeting. Thank you so much.

In closing, I want to remind everyone of the importance of asking someone else to join, asking a Sister to take on a task and to encourage them along the way. My first view of the Auxiliary happened to be at a National Encampment. Sister Bea Greenwalt encouraged me to join the Auxiliary. She made sure that someone was there for me to shadow and ask the many questions I had during the meeting. She also made sure I knew that there was a future for me in this Order. So here I am, nine years later, to tell you that the personal mentoring motivated me to become an active member. I encourage each of you to do the same for the good of the Order.


To all the Departments, thank you for extending your hospitality, gifts, and courtesies when I visited your Encampments. My sincere thanks to the Sisters who accepted Encampment appoint-ments and to the members of the Standing and Appointed Committees.

Danielle Michaels National President

MICHELLE LANGLEY, N/VICE PRESIDENT, PDP, NY: You have heard the fine reading of the National President’s report. What are your wishes?

MOVED by Margaret Atkinson, N/Co-Couns, PNP, PASECONDED by Beatrice Greenwalt, N/Hist, PNP, NYThat we receive this fine report, give the National President a rising vote of thanks and the report be spread in full in the National Proceedings.SO VOTED

A rising vote of thanks with applause was given tothe National President by the Delegation.

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: Sister Na-tional President, on behalf of the entire National Organization, I am very pleased to give you this testimonial as a small token of our appreciation for all your work.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sisters. Sister Vice President, are you ready with your report?

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT REPORT

As another year in our Order has come to an end, let me say I shall never cease to be grateful for the honor and privilege you have given me in serving you. I assure you my interest will ever continue. In the second General Order, I appealed to all the Departments to do all they could to bring in new members and try to create new interests in those who are not active. As an incentive I offered an Auxiliary recogni-tion pin to any member that brought in three new members for the year 2003-04. I am pleased to recognize the following: Charlene Krecota, Auxiliary #43, PA; Rachelle Campbell, Auxiliary #52, CA; and Katrinka Conant, Auxiliary #1862, MD-DE. I extend my thanks to all the Sisters who worked hard to obtain new members and new Auxiliaries. A special congratulations to the Sisters who helped form Dr. Mary E. Walker Auxiliary #52, San Jose, California and Frances Finch Auxiliary #9, Traverse City, Michigan.


The following is a listing of the Departments from which I received reports:

Department New Members California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Maine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Maryland-Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Massachusetts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ohio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Rhode Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Wisconsin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Total 78

My sincere wishes for my successor for a most happy term of ser-vice. Sister National President Danielle, it has been a pleasure to work with you and be part of your official family. I wish for you a most suc-cessful and enjoyable convention.

Michelle Langley, PDP, NY National Vice President

MOVED by Eileen Coombs, N/Treas, PNP, MESECONDED by Florence Spring, PNP, NJThat this report and all reports be turned over to the Committee onOfficers Reports.SO VOTED

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: May we have the Council Report?

NATIONAL COUNCIL REPORT

We, the members of the Council, were called on infrequently to of-ficially advise Sister President, due to her knowledge of the C.R.&R. and natural good instincts. On those few occasions, she was willing to take the time necessary to discuss the situations with all of us, and she made frequent phone calls and e-mails to keep us abreast of the workings of the Order. It was a pleasure to work with Sister Danielle this past year, and we wish her every happiness, as well as a pleasant and harmonious Encamp-ment. Her dedication to our Auxiliary will serve us well in our future


efforts to grow and expand. We have audited the books of the Secretary and Treasurer, and found them to be in perfect order, thanks to the efficiency of Sisters Frances Murray and Eileen Coombs. Two situations have arisen which required the vote of Council at this time. It was voted that Sister NP Danielle request her Co-Counselor, James Pahl, Esq., in his capacity as an attorney, to write a letter to the person holding the property of a now defunct Department, requiring that the property be returned to the National Organization. Secondly, it was voted that PNP Cynthia Brown write a letter to the scholarship recipient of 2003, inquiring about her scholastic status.

Cynthia Brown, N/CM #1, PNP, MA Betty J. Baker, N/CM #2 Pro Tem, PNP, NY Judy Trepanier, N/CM #3, PDP, CT PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister. We have about ten min-utes before we recess for lunch. We will skip the National Secretary and National Treasurer Reports for now and hear a shorter one. I am trying to squeeze as many reports in this morning as I can. National Patriotic Instructor Mary Fritz, do you have the first part of your report?

NATIONAL PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR REPORT

I was honored to have been elected by the delegates of the 117th Na-tional Encampment at Fort Mitchell, Kentucky as your National Patriotic Instructor. I have given the duties of my office my very best effort and hope that my job performance has met with the approval of my Auxiliary Sisters. To National President Danielle Michaels, I wish you a productive, harmonious and enjoyable Encampment. To my predecessor, Rosemary Lowe, who left me with good records, items remaining from her raffle table and her personal donation, I thank you. To my successor, I pledge my support. I hope that your year in office is as fulfilling as mine was. It’s been my privilege to have served with some very dedicated, hard working women. I’d like to thank President Danielle Michaels for the beautiful patri-otic quilt and PNP Margaret Atkinson for the incredible patriotic cross stitch that they donated to the NPI raffle. I’d also like to thank the De-partment Secretaries and other members who sold chances for me at their Department Encampments. Bless you! To our National Historian, PNP Beatrice Greenwalt, who assisted in providing information regarding the history of our early leaders, I thank you. To Betty Baker, thank you for believing in me. I’ll always be grateful to you for nominating me for the office of National Patriotic Instructor. Last, but not least, I’d like to


thank our National Secretary, Frances Murray, and our National Trea-surer, Eileen Coombs, for always being willing to share their knowledge and experience with me, for their sound judgment and advice, and their encouragement and support. I simply don’t know what I would’ve done without either one of you. During the year I attended the following events:

11/30/03: Testimonial luncheon for National President Danielle Michaels, Milwaukee, Wisconsin2/29/04: Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman Annual Birthday Memorial Service, Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri4/15/04: Lincoln Death Day Ceremony, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois4/17/04: GAR Founder’s Day Commemoration, Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Illinois5/16/04: Naperville Memorial Ceremony, Naperville Cemetery, Naperville, Illinois5/31/04: Memorial Day Parade, Aurora, Illinois

The following is a consolidated report from the Departments of Con-necticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland-Delaware, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Wisconsin and Auxiliary #52 of California. I am proud to say that all of my Department Patriotic Instructors filed their reports. They have served their Departments and our National Organization well.

Number of flags distributed by Auxiliaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,495Number of patriotic entertainments given . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Number of national anniversaries observed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Number of patriotic papers read in Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330Number of occasions the Camp and Auxiliary have united in patriotic meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117Amount expended for patriotic work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,373.21How many members fly the flag on Memorial Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . 613Number of Girl Scout Gold Award Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Special Mention:

Connecticut: Had displays set up at Town Hall and Citizen’s Bank on monument restoration; donated items for Veteran’s Secret Santa.

Iowa: Held Memorial Day Services at Woodlawn Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa; granddaughters of members were dressed in long white dresses and laid flowers on the graves of Civil War soldiers; also deco-rated PDP Ruth Wheeler’s gravesite.


Maine: Raised $270 for wheelchairs for Veterans; presented Christmas gifts to Veterans at Scarborough Veterans Home.

Maryland-Delaware: Participated in Memorial Day Service at GAR Church; Auxiliary gave 14 quilts to Veterans Hospital.

Massachusetts: L.A. Tifft Auxiliary #10 of Springfield, MA sponsored a Veterans Day Party at North Hampton V.A. Medical Center where they gave valentines and phone cards to our veterans. Members are also actively involved in the Gold Girl Scout Award Program.New Hampshire: Presentations in the Hillsboro Schools; Keene Auxil-iary decorated Past National Presidents’ graves; the Auxiliary also gives a scholarship to a graduating senior at Keene High School.

New Jersey: Memorial Day services at Fort Lott; Viola Loder-Smith-cors of Cornelia Hancock Auxiliary #10 presented 4 wreaths: at present-day Veteran’s gravesite, at Union Veterans Memorial Monument, at Confederate Veterans Monument and, lastly, at the German Soldiers burial site.

Ohio: Entertainment given by Auxiliary #108 and Camp #108 at Frost GAR Hall when nationally known historian Edwin Bearss, Chief His-torian Emeritus of the National Park Service, visited and toured the hall after which a nice dinner was served.

Pennsylvania: Participated in parades wearing period dress; handed out flags at parades; Gettysburg Auxiliary participated in the National Cem-etery Luminary; Carlisle Auxiliary attends the Naturalization Court at the local courthouse and presents each new citizen with a gift.

Rhode Island: Attended community fairs and passed out patriotic litera-ture and flags.

Wisconsin: Department has sent several comfort packages to our Veterans in Iraq; Auxiliary #2 visits with Veterans at the VA hospital on a regular basis; Auxiliary #4 served as guides at the GAR Civil War Museum and Library.

Dr. Mary E. Walker, Auxiliary #52, San Jose, California: Sister Pat Everett is participating in an ongoing history project interviewing Veter-ans of WWII.

The History Center of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was selected for our Host City donation. Redfield GAR Hall and Museum of Redfield, Iowa was selected as the recipient of our $100 GAR gift.


I remain at your service.

Mary Fritz National Patriotic Instructor

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister. Are there any more an-nouncements from the floor? We will reconvene at 1:15 P.M. Any Sister who wants to join me in visiting the Sons of Union Veterans at 1:00 P.M., meet me in front of their door.

The Bible was closed at 12:00 P.M. and themeeting recessed until 1:15 P.M.

SECOND SESSIONFriday, August 8, 2003

1:40 P.M.

The Chaplain attended the Bible and Guard reportedall entitled to remain.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: We will have the report from the Greetings Committee to the Sons before we have any other reports.

DENISE OMAN, ACTING N/CHAPLAIN, WI: There were six of us who went to see the Sons. They escorted us in and introduced us. President Danielle was able to give out the treats which the gentleman relished (it was fudge). Then Sister Gloria’s husband gave us a “Thank You” which lasted a good five minutes. Basically he humbled the gentle-men and thanked the ladies for making them a better organization; that through the efforts of the ladies they try harder and they do more; that it’s through the money that we offer them in support as well as our time and efforts. He thanked us royally. The big message was “it could not be done without the support of the women.”

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister Denise. Sister Frances, are you ready with your report?

NATIONAL SECRETARY REPORT

Another year has flown by as National Secretary. Many thanks to PNP Betty Baker for keeping the membership list up-to-date – a never ending task. However, some Departments and Auxiliaries still have not sent in up-to-date membership lists even though requested to do so. I have tried to keep the National Officers and Past National Presi-dents up-to-date on what is going on within the National Organization


and events that are happening across the country but this year has seemed to be a year of trying to catch up to myself. I attended the Department Encampment in Massachusetts this year and had the honor of placing a flower and giving a memorial for Esther Haskell, who passed away last year. She was the widow of PC-in-C Bill Haskell. On statistics, we gained one Auxiliary in California-Pacific, Dr. Mary E. Walker Auxiliary #52, which was instituted with over 20 members on March 20th. We lost two Auxiliaries, Podrasnik Auxiliary #8 in Cali-fornia-Pacific and Sara Emma Edmonds Seely Provisional Auxiliary in Texas. Texas wanted to be put on “hold” but, unfortunately, we do not have that type of category. Since my reports ended in April, we have gained Frances Finch Auxiliary #9 in Michigan in July with 17 members. We lost 50 members over the year. I have finished proofreading the draft of last year’s Proceedings and hopefully they will be out in the next couple of months. I am hoping next year we can get Danielle’s Proceedings out during the year. I am sorry to report the death of PNP Jennie Russell the end of June. Jennie was a long time worker for the Massachusetts Department and National. She was National President in 1985 along with her husband Eugene Russell as Commander-in-Chief. I think this has been the worst year of my serving as National Secre-tary. I called on faithful members to support me in getting back per cap-ita tax in as well as names of officers. Thanks to PNP Cynthia Brown, PNP Eileen Coombs, PNP Betty Baker and National Patriotic Instructor Mary Fritz, all Departments and Auxiliaries that report to National are up-to-date but one Provisional Auxiliary. There is still some more work to do, but we would not be this far without the help of the above mem-bers. It is hard when officers do not respond to correspondence. Under the new set-up of our General Orders, I have not had the chance to proofread or check the Orders before they are printed. That must be corrected in the future so that the National Secretary can help make corrections and see that all the material that is needed is in the General Orders. PDP Judy Morgan and Frost Auxiliary of Ohio are to be commended on getting the General Orders out in the mail. They have had to rush this service in the past two General Orders and have done an excellent job. Judy has to travel a number of miles to get to her printer and I thank her for all her services to us. Even the Post Office has delivered our bulk mail faster this year. Usually it takes me three weeks to get my General Orders, and I have received it in about a week lately. Sister Danielle, I hope you have enjoyed your year and that your Encampment will be all that you hope it to be.

Frances Murray, PNP, ME National Secretary


Following are my reports:

STANDING OF DEPARTMENTSJune 30, 2003 - June 30, 2004

2003 2004Department # Aux. # Members # Aux. # Members

California-Pacific 1 7 1 21Colorado-Wyoming 1 1 1 1Connecticut 2 62 2 61Illinois 1 6 1 6Iowa 1 15 1 15Maine 6 57 6 59Maryland-Delaware 5 58 5 56Massachusetts 4 107 4 100Michigan 2 30 2 32New Hampshire 3 56 3 52New Jersey 5 78 5 74New York 6 107 6 105Ohio 8 104 8 96Pennsylvania 12 310 12 293Rhode Island 4 19 4 16Vermont 1 15 1 15Wisconsin 4 64 4 65Prov. Aux. #2 Beaufort, SC 1 11 1 11*Sara Emma Edmonds Seely Prov., TX 1 5 0 0Prov. Aux. #1 Ft. Donelson, TN 1 7 1 7Podrasnik 1 7 0 0 Aux #18, CA-PACFlorida 1 20 1 12Members-at-Large 64 56Total 70 1,203 69 1,153

* Prov. Aux. #2, Beaufort, SC – had no report for the April 2004 quarter

SUMMARYANNUAL PERIOD JUNE 30, 2003 - JUNE 30, 2004

Auxiliaries in good standing June 30, 2003 70


Auxiliaries gained 1 +1 71Auxiliaries lost by Charter surrender 2 -2Auxiliaries in good standing April 30, 2004 69

Members in good standing June 30, 2003 1,203Gained: By Initiation 78By Organization 0By Transfer 10

By Reinstatement 11 99 +99 1,302Lost by Honorable Discharge 26Lost by Death 14Lost by Transfer 12Dropped 97 149 -149Members in good standing April 30, 2004 1,153

Included in above figures are 56 Members at Large.

Auxiliaries gained:03/20/04 - Dr. Mary E. Walker Aux. #52, San Luis Obispo, CA

Auxiliaries lost:04/30/04 - Sara Emma Edmonds Seely Prov. Aux., Texas04/30/04 – Podrasnik Aux. #9, CA-PAC Dept.

Net Loss Auxiliaries: 1Net Loss Members: 50

Frances A. Murray, PNP, ME National Secretary

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister Frances. Sister Eileen, are you ready with your report?

NATIONAL TREASURER REPORT

As another year comes to a close I find this is my 11th report. Little did I realize when I was appointed the National Treasurer at the 1993 Encampment that I would last this long in this office. I have enjoyed it. At first I was apprehensive in taking the office; however, it has been my pleasure to serve the National Organization. It has been a great experi-


ence for me and most of all I have enjoyed all aspects of the office. My only wish is that I have met all expectations of the confidence that this National Organization had in me. It has been much less confusion by having a Supply Officer to have charge of the supplies and filling the orders and shipping them. I have always tried to be of help to her if she had any problems. Hopefully I was successful in making her job easier. Thanks to the fine cooperation of the Auxiliaries, I was able to send in the I.R.S. forms early. I must remind the members that institute Auxil-iaries that they should inform the new Auxiliaries to get a form from the I.R.S. to obtain an E.I.N. number. When filling the form out, they need to contact the National Treasurer for the G.E.N. number, which must be on the form. Auxiliaries are called Subordinates to the National Orga-nization. This is very important. When they receive the E.I.N. number, they must send a notice with the number on it to the National Treasurer.

Recommendation #1: That the interest from Permanent Funds Invest-ments be used for expenses of handling Life Membership, Honor Roll, and Membership at Large.

Recommendation #2: The National Organization needs to consider purchasing a new trunk. The one we have is quite old and needs to be replaced. I am afraid no shipping company would accept the one we have now.

We have four Certificates of Deposit with the Fleet Bank in Rhode Island and one Certificate of Deposit with the M. &B. Bank (formerly Dauphin Bank) in Pennsylvania. These Certificates have been rolled over. A new Auxiliary was formed in California. It was instituted on March 20th by National President Danielle Michaels. I have one request that any checks that are for the National Organiza-tion be made out to the National Organization and not to the Treasurer’s name. The reason is just in case there is a change in the Treasurer. The new Treasurer would just use the stamp for deposit only; otherwise the person whose name it is made out to would have to sign it. Secretaries and Treasurers, when you send the three times a year re-port, these checks must be made out to the National Organization. Please comply with this request. To National President Danielle Michaels, it has been a pleasure to be on your team of officers. I wish for you a very harmonious and success-ful Encampment. To National Secretary Frances Murray, I could not ask for any bet-ter cooperation from a Secretary than you have given me all year. Your friendship is very much appreciated more than words could say about it. Thanks for everything, Frances.


To National Patriotic Instructor Mary Fritz, it has been a wonderful year working with you. You have worked very hard all year and I know you will have a wonderful report. To National Chief of Staff Cynthia Fox, your year has been a road with bumps, but you have overcome them. It has been nice working with you and your cooperation is appreciated. I know you will have a great report. In closing this report, I want to say I have enjoyed my year again. All the fine cooperation, letters, notes and the many e-mails I have re-ceived from everyone makes all the work and worries worthwhile.

Friendship Lane is a shining path, Just right for friends to share. It leads to brightest happiness, And pleasure everywhere. It leads to joy and laughter, too, To the land of dreams come true. And I’m proud to walk on Friendship Lane, With dear, good friends like you.

Eileen Coombs, PNP, ME National Treasurer

NATIONAL TREASURER FINANCIAL REPORT

HONOR ROLL

Rhoda Lemanski, PDP, WI . . . . . . . . Thomas Johnson, PDC . . . .$ 25.00 Frances Murray, PNP . . . . . . 10.00

Ruth Richardson, NH . . . . . . . . . . . . PDP Association, NH . . . . . . 25.00Ida Caldwell, NHConnie Wheeler, NHFrances Richardson, NH

Florence Forbey, PNP, IL . . . . . . . . . Mary Fritz, NPI. . . . . . . . . . . 25.00

Bettye Myers, PDP, NY . . . . . . . . . . PDP Club, NY. . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 NY Dept. Auxiliary . . . . . . . . 20.00

Jennie Russell, PNP, MA . . . . . . . . . Nat’l Organization . . . . . . . . 15.00 PNP Association . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Cynthia Brown, PNP. . . . . . . 25.00 Aux. #128, MA . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Frances Murray, PNP . . . . . . 10.00


Margaret, PNP, & Elmer, PC-in-C, Atkinson . . . . . 10.00TOTAL $210.00

LIFE MEMBERS

Helen Davis, ME $200.00

MEMBERSHIP AT LARGE

Marianne Raver $10.00Elizabeth Burch 10.00Christine McElroy 10.00Alexandra McElroy 10.00Judith Weaver 10.00Eileen Parris 10.00Nikki Prater 10.00Martha Lynes 10.00TOTAL $80.00

FINANCIAL REPORT

Balance August 1, 2003 $15,726.90Receipts:Supplies $ 1,430.69Per Capita 3,584.76Patriotic Instructor (2003) 1,317.11Patriotic Instructor (2004) 1,079.50Chief of Staff (2003) 1,496.52 Chief of Staff (2004) 884.50Interest 530.15Registration 434.00Late Fines 85.00Publicity 545.00Charter (CA & MI) 60.00Total Receipts $11,447.23 +11,447.23 $27,174.13

Disbursements:Office Expense $ 570.50Postage 1,187.79GO Printing and Postage 1,750.00Bulk Mail Fee 150.00Goodwill 850.00


Printing 296.52 Proceedings (1998) 804.00 Proceedings (2002) 880.69 Envelopes, etc. 205.63Travel (Nat’l President) 2,000.00Supplies (includes PNP Badge) 2,405.43Life Membership Dues 78.00Honor Roll Jennie B. Russell, PNP 15.00Recruiting 62.42Bond 100.00Publicity 557.38Ledger (Treasurer) 95.01Website Fee 206.70Wreaths: Remembrance Day, Gettysburg 30.00 Lincoln Memorial, Washington 75.00 Lincoln Tomb Repair Wreath 40.00 Cathedral of the Pines, Donation 25.00 Civil War Unknown Vet. Tomb 78.38 Flowers Last Confederate Widow 54.00Convention: Convention Committee 400.00 Room, Secretary & Treasurer 435.95 President, Secretary, & Treasurer 150.00 Board Musician 30.00 Gratuities 25.00 G.A.R. Memorial, (Camp Dennison 250.00 Civil War Museum) G.A.R. Frost Hall 100.00 National President’s Testimonial 200.00 Love Token - Sons 250.00 Chaplain Allowance (Mem. Service) 25.00 Chief of Staff Allowance 50.00Historian 100.00Mileage (National Officers) 834.48Miscellaneous 770.58Total Disbursements $16,138.46 -16,138.46 Balance in Checking Account $11,035.67

PERMANENT FUND

Balance August 1, 2003 $7,999.93Honor Roll 210.00


Membership at Large 80.00Life Members 200.00Interest 94.06 $8,583.99Fleet Certificate of Deposit 8036081056 +7,000.00Total Permanent Fund $15,583.99

SUMMARYChecking Account $11,035.67Savings 936549716 8,583.99Fleet Bank C.D. 8036081056 (Permanent Fund) 7,000.00Fleet Bank C.D. 8036081048 (Patriotic Fund) 7,500.00Fleet Bank C.D. 8041231733 (Investment Fund) 3,000.00Fleet Bank C.D. 8061855463 (Investment Fund) 5,000.00All First (Dauphin) Bank 90678 (Patriotic Fund) 14,189.62TOTAL ALL FUNDS $56,309.28


PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister Eileen. I know that takes a lot of your time, gathering that together. May we have the Chaplain’s Report? Let me preface this report by saying that the National Chaplain, Elizabeth Ferrin, regrets that she couldn’t be here. There were circumstances out of her control that didn’t allow her to be here; however, in her report you will note that she has put great effort into her position.

NATIONAL CHAPLAIN REPORT

Since being installed as National Chaplain last August, 2003, I have done the following:

1. I went with PDC Larry Smith of Maine to clean the gravestones at thePeterborough Cemetery in Warren, Maine. This is all that is left of an African-American community that existed from 1775-1934. There are about 67 Civil War Veterans and Spanish-American War Veterans buried there.

2. In March, 2004 I attended the Massachusetts Department Encamp-ment along with PNP Frances Murray and PNP Eileen Coombs. I as-sisted in the initiation of one new member and in installing their new Department Officers.

3. On May 30, 2004 I attended the Cathedral of the Pines with PNP Jackie Johnston.

4. On May 31, 2004 I marched in the Memorial Day Parade in my hometown of Camden, Maine with a member of the Rockland Civil


War Roundtable.5. On July 3, 2004 I marched with the Maine 3rd and 4th Regiments of

the Maine 20th Reenactment Group. (There were five ladies, four young girls [10-13] and seven men.)

6. On June 25-26, 2004 I attended the Maine Department Encampment and acted as Guide.

7. I worked with the National Sons’ Chaplain, William McAfee on theJoint Memorial for the National Encampment.

I’m sorry that I won’t be there with you all. Have a good Encamp-ment and “Good Luck” to you, President Danielle. I know you have done a lot for the Auxiliary.

Elizabeth Ferrin, PDP, ME National Chaplain

The Chaplain attended the altar for a short recess.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Cynthia Brown, would you please read the Press Correspondent’s Report?

CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL #1, PNP, MA: I have the honor of presenting the Press Correspondent’s Report for my friend, Elly Becotte, who could not be with us.

NATIONAL PRESS CORRESPONDENT

It was a real honor to have been elected to serve this year as Press Correspondent. Since meeting in Kentucky last August, I have tried to fulfill my duties in the best way I could. I sent in pictures and articles to the various publications. Sometimes I was successful, but also there were days that I was disappointed in that my work was not published. I am very grateful for all the articles, pictures and newspaper clip-pings that were sent to me from my Sisters in other Departments. Some were mailed to me in nice big envelopes that I eagerly opened. Others came as attachments to e-mail and were equally welcome. All of these are now compiled in a scrap book that I present to our Sister President as a memento of her year. Danielle Michaels, I fondly hope that you will enjoy reading these in your leisure moments. There was a moment of frustration for me after the new officers were installed at the Encampment. I was unable to line up and take formal pictures of the new officers. I wanted to submit these to every magazine and paper that would print them. Unfortunately, all I had were “candids” of some of the new officers as some people left. Therefore, I make:

Recommendation #1: That all Officers remain in the room to be placed


in a formal setting for a historical picture. This is a momentous occasion that ought to be properly recorded for our future generations to see.

Recommendation #2: That everyone attending these sessions, whether or not they hold an office, please wear white to the Installation so as not to spoil the pictures.

Eleanor A. Becotte, PDP National Press Correspondent

CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL #1, PNP, MA: President Danielle, it is my pleasure to present you this gorgeous scrapbook in her behalf.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister. I want to address one issue in front of you, Sisters. There was concern about some things not being published. Because of copyright, I cannot have published something in newspaper print without the Sisters going back to the newspaper and asking permission for it to be reprinted. When you Sisters send pictures into the editor, it needs to be something that you write or get permission from the newspaper and that the permis-sion be sent along with the article. There were many good articles about Sisters throughout the United States; however, too many of them came straight from newspapers and so they couldn’t be used. Sister Betty Baker, are you ready with the Membership at LargeReport?

MEMBERSHIP AT LARGE REPORT

The Membership at Large Program had a good year. It saw a gain of eight (8) new members; however, there was a loss of sixteen (16). But it was on a good note as most of them were transferred to Auxiliaries, so we didn’t really lose them. Our total membership as of August 1, 2004 is fifty-six (56). As in the past, we gave both fundraisers a twenty-five dol-lar ($25.00) donation. All paid-up members are subscribed to the Son’s Banner. Our bank account balance is $1,699.77 as of August 1, 2004. It is a pleasure to serve as the Membership at Large Coordinator. I try to keep in touch with the members on regular basis. I feel this gives them a feeling of being involved and more of a part of our Organization even though they don’t have a personal Auxiliary to be involved in. The work they do in their home areas is very important to our growth.

Betty J Baker PNP Membership at Large Coordinator

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you. Sister Patriotic Instructor, are you ready for your presentation?


Guides and Color Guards escorted the Patriotic Instructor andrecipient Gene Walberg, Curator of the Redfield G.A.R. Hall

and Museum in Redfield, Iowa to the altar.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: On behalf of our Organization, I extend to you a hearty welcome. Sisters, salute. Guides and Color Guards, will you please escort our guest to my sta-tion.

MARY FRITZ, N/PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR, IA: Mr. Walberg, I would like to present you with our gift from the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in memory of the Grand Army of the Republic.

GENE WALBERG, CURATOR: Thank you very much. This means a tremendous amount. This project has a very long history. It began actually back in the early 1880s when the Redfield, Iowa Union Veter-ans built the G.A.R. Post in Redfield. This country Post served them well with a meeting facility upstairs and a local post office downstairs. Throughout the 1920s, the building was still used by the G.A.R. until in the 1940s the last surviving veteran deeded the building to the American Legion. By the 1980s, the structure was a dilapidated, two apartment building in need of serious restoration. In 1992 the Dallas County Con-servation Board agreed to restore the building. Under the terms of this agreement, the lower floor serves as a local history museum while the up-per floor will be returned to its original meeting room appearance. Two grants and over $20,000 of private donations later, we have complete the exterior and lower floor interior of the building. Thank you so much for recognizing this very rewarding project. (applause)

ORA MOITOSO, PNP, CT: It is with pleasure we welcome you and listened to your report. I hope the coming years will be very successful.

Guides and Color Guards escorted the guest from the room.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Frances, will you read the report from our Washington, DC Representative?

WASHINGTON DC REPRESENTATIVE REPORT

It is with much regret that I will not be able to attend the National Encampment in Iowa this year. Therefore, I respectfully request that this report be entered in the records or be read at the meeting. It has been my pleasure to be your Representative here in Washing-ton, D.C. The Washington area provides many opportunities to represent our Organization and I have taken every opportunity to let people know


who we are and what we stand for. Our Order has not been summoned by an Congressional Committee, unfortunately. Some of the programs attended were:• The quarterly Sons meetings in Rosslyn, Virginia.• Remembrance Day and the 73rh Dedication Day events at Gettysburg.• The Potomac Ball in D.C., sponsored by DAR and SAR, introducing a bevy of young Debutants from all parts of the country to Washington society.• The wonderful Lincoln Memorial Services and luncheon in February where we had the pleasure of hosting our National President, Danielle Michaels.• Memorial Day Community Services in Bethesda, MD.• Independence Day Ceremonies at Congressional Cemetery, Washing-ton, D.C. where a signer of the Declaration of Independence is buried. Most of the historical societies of Washington participate in this event every year.• Maintain liaison with the Sons’ Camp and other patriotic, hereditary and veteran groups, by attending their meetings and events.• In April, the Sons held their MD-DE Department Encampment in Manassas, Virginia. The Auxiliary Department Encampment is usually held jointly with the Sons; however, this year the Auxiliary Encampment was held independently in Baltimore, Maryland on the same weekend as the Sons’ Encampment. Because Lincoln/Cushing was hosting this event and I am President of Lincoln/Cushing Auxiliary, my responsibilities were with the Sons in Virginia. We entertained and recruited the ladies who attended the event by touring a local museum with much history of the Manassas Battlefield and lunched at an authentic Victorian Tea Room, toured the Battlefield and attended the banquet in the evening where I brought greetings from our President and the National Auxiliary. I also represented Carole LaRue, the Department President for MD-DE who was not able to attend the meeting that evening and brought her Greetings to the Sons. There was some fence-mending needed between the Auxiliary and the Sons and I tried my best to attend to that. Wishing you all a successful Encampment!

Millie Ames, AP, MD-DE Washington, DC Representative

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Bea, are you ready with your Historian Report?

NATIONAL HISTORIAN REPORT In tracing our history back through the years to the beginning of 1887, known then as the “Ladies Aide Society,” which had State Divi-sions, they changed the name to “Sons of Veterans Auxiliary United


States of America.” Then again in 1923 they changed the name of our Organization to the now permanent “Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War,” with State Departments. I have seen our Organiza-tion’s emblem on many General Orders and Proceedings noticing on the bottom of our emblem written at an angle in Latin is Veneramur et Suc-currimus, which translates to “Veneration for the Dead and Help to the Living.” As National Historian, this is a mystery that I want to continue to work on. I have searched but have not been able to find some infor-mation as to why this Latin saying was chosen to be written at the bottom of our emblem years ago. This saying on the emblem stayed as such although our Organization’s name changed three times and our badge design changed. I do know by a Proceeding that when Mrs. Maude B. Warren of Massachusetts served as National President, she used it as her motto during her year in office. Perhaps you would like to take a second and look at our emblem as to what I am referring to.

WHEREAS: As Historian of the National Organization and two State Departments, I am in favor of “Go forward into the future – but cherish the past.”WHEREAS: We now have a new format on the front page of our National General Orders, andWHEREAS: The design on top of the front page overshadows our Emblem and does not designate that this is our National General Order issued by our National President, andWHEREAS: Anthem in the dictionary is defined as an official hymn praise of a country, school, etc.; also – choral composi- tion hymn of praise.THEREFORE: Recommendation #1: We go back to the original heading – National Headquarters, Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War – to tell the people who we are, or put a picture relating to a woman and the Civil War and the Auxiliary.

WHEREAS: This design was never approved by the vote of the National Delegation.THEREFORE:Recommendation #2: This subject is to be discussed with all Sisters in attendance at this Encampment. May the common cause for which we are working bind us together and success crown our united efforts.

Beatrice Greenwalt, PNP National Historian

Guides and Color Guards escorted the second recipient of theNational Patriotic Instructor’s Award in Memory of the GrandArmy of the Republic, Margaret Aldridge, Executive Director


of the History Center of Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the altar.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: On behalf of our National Organization, I extend to you a hearty welcome. Sisters, salute. Guides and Color Guards, please escort our guest to my station.

MARY FRITZ, N/PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR, IL: Mrs. Aldridge, I would like to present to you our gift from the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in Memory of the Grand Army of the Republic.

MARGARET ALDRIDGE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Thank you very much. You will notice that I have a Los Angeles southern accent but does it count that I have been in Iowa for 30 years? (laughter) I was asked to come and talk about our museum and I will say a few things about it. First of all, we are very proud of Iowa’s role in the War Between the States and we are very proud of the fact that we have the opportunity to preserve that history. One of the things that I am excited about and, in fact, right before I came over here I was going to go look at the exhibit one more time and I didn’t get to because it was crowded around with children. I had to sort of peer over them and I thought, what a wonderful opportunity that these little guys are standing there look-ing at things. I then said to one of them, “What do you think that saw is for?” Then I thought, “Why did I say that?” I don’t think we want little children knowing what that saw is for. One of the most valuable parts of our collection is Dr. John Elly’s medical kits, so we do have right there in front of everyone the saws that were used to amputate limbs, the extrac-tors that were used to remove bullets and the drills that were used to go into skulls. I think we need to be reminded what people sacrificed for us to have a united country, but it is hard. It is very hard, I think, when you read the letters and we have a collection of letters that are very significant. One of the other things is that John Elly, in addition to being a physician, had one kind of experience. It was such an experience that, after the war, he never practiced medicine again. The story within the family, and they were wonderful at keeping records, is that at one time he operated for 60 hours without a break. He collapsed in Vicksburg and his wife found him in a hospital in St. Louis and got him back home. He did come back here and live for awhile and did work, but never again any medicine. Juxtaposed to that, we have journals and letters of Josiah Sanborn, who was a foot soldier and the wonderful thing about Josiah Sanborn’s diaries is that he was a beautiful artist and he drew pictures of the camps. It is wonderful to look at the pictures and read the stories of Josiah San-born. We also have another set of letters from a foot soldier who gives us very good accounts of going from Brownsville, Texas east and ending up in Mobile, Alabama at the time of the war, his feelings about Lincoln,


etc. I do want to say that as I look at these women of the Civil War, I have to admit that, for me as a woman, I most identify with the stories of Mary Wear Elly. She is the one who was very strongly opposed to the division of the Union and slavery and wanted very badly to keep this country together. It was she that sent her husband, John Elly, down to Vicksburg to enlist in the army and she stayed here and wrapped bandages and sup-ported the Union troops in any way she could at home. She also min-istered to the people coming back and continued to recruit soldiers, so she was a critical part of the whole Civil War story that we have. What we have of hers, surprisingly, other than portraits of her and John, is her silverware. To me, I think of the bandages she rolled and the uniforms she made and, of course, they made uniforms from everything and we have stories of her talking about making these uniforms, but those didn’t survive, and her silverware did. I think of this charming woman who had such strength. She originally came to Cedar Rapids, Iowa from Michi-gan by walking and riding a wagon part of the way and then going to St. Louis and looking for her husband and bringing him home during the conflict. I look at you and think, that’s who you are. You are today’s con-temporary Mary Ware Elly and I commend you and thank you very much for making this contribution so that we can continue to tell the story of this war and Iowa’s role in this war, which was new to me coming from Mississippi. I got here and found out what a huge part Iowa played in this war. We are able to tell that, we do have re-enactors who come and we do have the records. I have here, if anybody wants to know, a list of what is in our collection. Mary Fritz had asked me tell you what is in the collection, but I don’t think you want to know because it takes too long to read it. I invite you to come down to the History Center and we’ll show it to you. Call our library anytime and I have business cards I will share. Thank you again, very much. (applause)

FLORENCE SPRING, PNP, NJ: Our Organization is most pleased to give the support we have been able to in preservation of these priceless, irreplaceable artifacts that your center is sponsoring. To make it open to the public to educate not only adults, but children is also so very, very important and we wish you every success in your endeavors.

Guides and Color Guards escorted the guest from the room.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Co-Counselor, may we have your report?

REPORT OF NATIONAL CO-COUNSELOR

At last year’s Encampment, I was honored to be appointed to the post of Co-Counselor.


President Danielle Michaels and I were in constant communication throughout the year and I tried to answer her questions to the best of my ability. I trust that my opinions have been of assistance. Sister President, congratulations on the diligence with which you per-formed your duties. The members and I look forward to your continued active participation in the work of our Order. Please accept my personal wishes for good health and happiness in the future.

Margaret E. Atkinson National Co-Counselor

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: May we have the Personal Aides’ Report?

NATIONAL PERSONAL AIDES REPORT

Starting in August of last year, Allison and I were appointed as Na-tional Personal Aides. Though we didn’t get to travel as much with the National President as we hoped, we had a very pleasant and successful year. Allison and I helped with all we could, from finding the car keys to packing her bags. I hope she had as great of a time serving her position as we did. The one place I did get to attend with the President was Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We marched in a parade along with Lynne Bury, the National President of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. We had a great time. Allison and I want to wish an outstandingly successful Encampment.

Allison K. and Anne M. Michaels, WI National Personal Aides

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister National Chief of Staff, would you give the first part of your report?

NATIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF REPORT

It has been my pleasure to serve as the National Chief of Staff this past year. This is a tough job and although I got sidelined by a car ac-cident and a few other maladies, I think my financial report will be quite acceptable. I would like to thank all the Sisters of our Order who sent contribu-tions or assisted in some manner in raising funds. I would especially like to thank my mother, Sister Faye Carlisle, for her generous contributions financially and physically. Sister Faye put forth a great deal of effort in helping me to raise money for this fund. I would like to thank Sister Eileen Coombs for her kinds words and


correspondence over the past year. Sister Danielle, I have enjoyed working with you and hope you have a most harmonious Encampment. I attended the following events:September, 2003 - Al Kern Testimonial DinnerNovember, 2003 - Remembrance Day, GettysburgNovember, 2003 - Tour of Southern Battlefields in Stones River, Shiloh, and VicksburgJune, 2004 - Pennsylvania Department Encampment I observed all patriotic holidays and took my 2 year old granddaugh-ter to her first Memorial Day Parade.

Cynthia Fox, PDP, PA National Chief of Staff

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you. Sister Eileen, would you like to read your Budget Report?

EILEEN COOMBS, N/TREASURER, PNP, ME: Anne and Allison, would you pass these copies out to everyone? Sisters, bear in mind this is an estimated budget and we hope we can stay within it, but I can’t control cost increases.

BUDGET REPORT

Receipts 2004 2005 Per Capita Tax $ 3,584.76 $ 3,700.00Chief of Staff 2,446.13 2,500.00Patriotic Instructor 2,431.25 2,000.00Supplies 1,430.69 1,800.00Registration 434.00 500.00Interest 530.68 500.00Late Fines 85.00 00.00Publicity 545.00 200.00 $11,487.51 $11,200.00Any Overage to be taken from National Chief of Staff and Patriotic Instructor Funds 33.00 $11,233.00DisbursementsGoodwill (Salary to Pres, Secy, Treas) $ 850.00 $ 850.00Proceedings (2 Yrs) 1,684.69 (1 yr.) 1,000.00Non-Profit Bulk Mail Fee 150.00 175.00General Orders printing & postage 1,750.00 1,900.00Supplies 2,405.43 2,100.00Life Membership Dues 78.00 78.00Scholarship 400.00 400.00


Office Expense 570.50 200.00Bond 100.00 100.00Convention Committee 400.00 400.00President’s Testimonial 200.00 200.00Wreaths: Gettysburg 30.00 Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC 75.00 Civil War Unknown Tomb 78.38 Cathedral of the Pines 25.00 Lincoln Tomb 40.00 Flowers Last Confederate Widow 54.00 302.38 300.00G.A.R. Museum 250.00 250.00G.A.R. Hall 100.00 100.00Mileage 834.48 830.00Miscellaneous 770.50 300.00Chief of Staff Allowance 50.00 50.00Historian 100.00 100.00Room for Secretary & Treasurer 435.95 500.00Meals - President, Secretary, Treasurer 150.00 150.00Gratuities 25.00 25.00Recruiting 62.42 200.00Publicity 557.38 300.00Postage 1,187.79 1,500.00Envelopes 205.63 00.00Chaplain Allowance 25.00 25.00TOTAL $13,645.15 $11,233.00


PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Are there any questions on the Budget? You did a wonderful job, Eileen. May we have the National Auxiliary Organizer Report, please.

NATIONAL AUXILIARY ORGANIZER REPORT

I am pleased to report that two new Auxiliaries were gained by the National Order since the last National Encampment. After communications lasting over a period of two years, the Dr. Mary E. Walker Auxiliary #52, San Jose, California, was instituted by National President Danielle Michaels this past March. Members of the Phil Sheridan Camp #4 sponsored the Auxiliary and were very helpful in bringing it to fruition. The Auxiliary totaled 22 members, 8 of them transfers from other Auxiliaries or National Membership at Large. The second Auxiliary was instituted July 24th by the National Presi-


dent. As this was after the reporting period for membership used by the National Secretary, these new members will not appear in our statistics. Frances Finch Auxiliary #9, Traverse, Michigan, also was begun with support from the Robert Finch Camp #14. The Auxiliary has 17 mem-bers, one of them an Associate. Again, this Auxiliary was in the planning stage for several years. The number of requests for information was very small this year. In November 2003, information was sent to Alan Russ, Auburn, Kansas. In April 2004, a request for information was received from Carol Cross, of Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was attempting to gather a group of women to begin an Auxiliary. As I was packing to fly to this Encamp-ment, I received a packet in the mail from her with applications for a new unit. I did not have time to go over the paperwork and brought it with me to review. It appears they have sufficient applications for a full Auxiliary. The brothers of Captain David L. Payne Camp 2, Stillwater, Oklahoma are endorsing the Auxiliary. In May 2004, Jackie Johnston, PNP, of New Hampshire was starting to work with the Rochester Camp in the hopes of beginning an Auxiliary. The Sons Department of Missouri is still attempting to find a leader for a new Auxiliary. National Patriotic Instructor Mary Fritz was sent infor-mation to assist her in working with women in the State of Illinois. Our National President also tried to encourage the formation of Auxiliaries throughout her travels. Many of you either saw or heard of the recruiting video produced before last year’s Encampment. On my return home I had copies repro-duced professionally at a fraction of the usual cost, due to my personal acquaintance with the owner of the business. A copy of the video was sent to anyone making inquiries and to several officers. I was informed that Sister Rosemary Lowe has also made DVD’s from the video for use in recruiting. The new Auxiliaries were begun because of the active participa-tion not only of members of the Auxiliary, but due to strong support and encouragement from a local Son’s Camp. While I realize some of us have encountered members of the Sons who do not seem to understand the purposes of our Order, many more are willing to assist us in recruit-ment. It is in our best interests to foster an atmosphere of friendship and cooperation with the Sons. Existing Camps or newly formed ones are our greatest resource for members. Unfortunately, many of us do not actively seek new members and with the continuing loss of long time members, our numbers are remaining stagnant. This does not bode well for the future of our Order. We have to take action and soon. I have just completed my tenth year in this position. Now that the National Vice President handles all incoming requests for individual membership, this position can concentrate solely on building and retain-ing new auxiliaries. Due to other responsibilities and a few health prob-


lems, I do not feel I have been able to devote enough time and energy recently to aggressively pursue the many facets of this job. Every inquiry requires concentrated follow up and after an Auxiliary is institut-ed, it needs close guidance and support. I have had the disappointment of observing some of the Auxiliaries I organized, even flying to several to institute them, falter and disband, showing their need for continued support. It has become my conviction that if we expanded this committee to include three more Sisters, it could possibly become more effective. If three Sisters were appointed, each from a different area of the country, they could concentrate solely on finding contacts in that area through state or regional meetings they attend. If and when an Auxiliary was formed, they could act as their support system. I have informed the incoming President I would be willing to remain on the committee for one more year, sharing my files and information with them. After a year of exchanging views and ideas, one member of the committee might be willing to chair it and another Sister brought on board to assist. I make the following recommendation:

Recommendation #1: That the position of New Auxiliary Organizer be changed to a New Auxiliary Committee with a chairperson and three members.

MOVED by Cynthia Fox, N/CofS, PDP, PASECONDED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NY and Emma Prince, PDP, CTThat we accept the recommendation.SO VOTED

Financially this year, I was able to stay well within the budget, spending only a total of $99.37. I have enjoyed this position, communicating with many interesting and wonderful people around the country and will do my best to continue to support the Auxiliary’s mission. Thank you for the privilege of serv-ing.

Margaret E. Atkinson, P.N.P. National Auxiliary Organizer

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister. We are going to present two certificates to two Sons Camps this weekend. One is to Robert Finch Camp #14 for the organization of Frances Finch Auxiliary #9 in Traverse, Michigan and one is to the Phil Sheridan Camp #4 for the organization of Dr. Mary E. Walker Auxiliary #52 in San Jose, California. Sister Frances, do you have correspondence that you would like to


read?

The National Secretary read the following:

1. New York Department endorsement of Michelle Langley for Na- tional President.2. Pennsylvania Department endorsement of Cynthia Fox as National Vice President.3. Wisconsin Department endorsement of Danielle Michaels as National Council Member #1.4. New Jersey Department endorsement of Susan Jamieson as a Na- tional Council Member.5. Massachusetts Department endorsement of Barbara Mayberry as a National Council Member.6. Iowa Department endorsement of Mary Fritz as National Chaplain.7. Massachusetts Department of Cynthia Brown for any National Office.8. Thank you for donation of $25 to Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge, NH. 9. Resolution from Pennsylvania Department concerning dual membership.

FRANCES MURRAY, N/SECRETARY, PNP, ME: This letter is some-thing that I don’t think we’ve ever received, at least not in my many years of coming to National. I think it is pretty inspiring. It is from Fleet Bank:

To whom it may concern: I want to take this opportunity to tell you what a pleasure it is to work with Eileen Coombs as a customer representing your organization. It is indeed a pleasure to see her dedication to your organization and her discipline in insuring that her records are up to date and accurate at all times. She speaks so highly of your organization and initiatives. You can feel the sense of pride she has in being a part of it. She truly is an asset to your organization. I also want to let you know how much Fleet appreciates your business. Thank you for choosing us for your business banking needs. Cheryl L. Normandin, Banking Center Manager Vice President

Apponaug/Warwick, RI Fleet Boston Financial

I think that deserves a round of applause! (extended applause)


PRESIDENT DANIELLE: So you see, Sister Eileen, it is not just “lip service” from us! Everyone appreciates you!

The Greetings Committee from the Ladies of the GAR was received.The Guides and Color Guards escorted Nadine Salada, National

Patriotic Instructor and Kate Foit, National Registrar to the altar and then to the President’s station.

NADINE SALADA, N/PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR, LGAR: Everyone knows that I am a woman of few words. Danielle and I were privileged to room with each other at the New York Department Encampment, that is why we are so chummy. My purpose here is to bring greetings to all of you and to Sister Danielle from the National Organization of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic.

KATE FOIT, N/REGISTRAR, LGAR, NY: We hope you are having a great convention. Ours is going very smoothly for a change and we are actually on time! We hope you are having a good time. It is nice to be in Cedar Rapids and I have never been in Iowa before, myself, but I am having a great time. We hope to see you this evening.

BETTY BAKER, N/MAL COORDINATOR, PNP, NY: Ladies, on be-half of the National Organization, we are so pleased that your President allowed you to leave your room and visit us! We are honored that you did that and I would like you to take back to your President our congratu-lations and best wishes from our Organization. We hope her Encamp-ment is running smoothly, as Kate has already told us it was. We hope for her a most harmonious year and that she and you ladies, also, return home safely. And Kate, you better get home!

KATE FOIT, N/REGISTRAR, LGAR: I might take a detour!

The Greetings Committee was escorted from the room.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sisters, we won’t be much longer – just a couple of short reports so we can start fresh tomorrow with the heavy reports. We will have the Coupon Report.

COUPON COORDINATOR REPORT

I am sorry I am unable to attend this meeting due to family commit-ments. I would like to report that we have received numerous coupons from our Sisters!


The coupons were sent overseas to the following military units:

1. CompFleact Yokosuka, Japan - 1,576 coupons2. SSMC S-1 Dept Iwakuni, Japan - 2,568 coupons3. Navy Family Service Center, Sasebo, Japan - 4,823 coupons4. Comfleact Dept, Yokohama, Japan – 2,698 coupons5. Comfleact Dept, Ikego, Japan – 1,523 coupons6. Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom England – 2,564 coupons7. Anderson Air Force Base, Guam – 583 coupons8. Kaiserslautern Army Community Volunteer Association 29th Area Support Group, Germany – 614 coupons9. Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany – 1,428 coupons

I have enjoyed being Chairman of this National committee and will continue to work to fulfill the duties of this Chairmanship to the best of my abilities. I would also like to say “Thank You” to all the Sisters who sent me their coupons. Keep them coming!

Susan Szewczyk Coupon Coordinator

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: We will have the Publicity Report.

PUBLICITY REPORT

Work is progressing on the new brochures. Many thanks to those of you who submitted pictures. Unfortunately, our computer “crashed” about two weeks ago and we are in the process of trying to retrieve some of our files! I’m still looking for more pictures from our Sisters in other states – particularly pictures that do NOT show Sisters in “Civil War” dress – as I don’t want to confuse members of the public that we are members of a Civil War reenacting unit. Still looking for quotes to use in the brochures from Sisters old and young – why you joined – what you like about being a member of the Auxiliary, etc. Hope to have the general membership-promotion brochure completed by next National Encampment. (Work is coming MUCH more slowly on the Junior Mem-bership brochure – still lack pictures, quotes, etc.) I’m pleased to report that with much help from Sister Cynthia Brown – the Auxiliary bumper stickers are done and, according to Cynthia, “selling like hotcakes!” The bumper stickers are slightly smaller than the usual size in order that they can fit into envelopes for mailing. They look great and I hope that you will encourage Sisters to purchase and put these bumper stickers on their cars. (For those who don’t like to put a bumper sticker on their car – I’ve found that you can scotch tape them on the inside lower corner of your rear window.)


I hope that the Sisters will continue to look at ways to publicize and promote our wonderful Organization.

Judi Beverage, DP, ME Publicity Chairman

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Next is the report from the Revision of Blanks Committee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REVISION OF BLANKS

We have updated the application form by including “Revenue Cutter Service” as eligibility to join, and adding Junior members. We thank you, Sister Danielle, for appointing us to this committee.

Frances A. Murray, PNP, ME Dorothy Lowe, PDP, MI Arlene Rudebusch, WI

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: May we have the Junior Membership Re-port?

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP REPORT

The Sons have a brochure that they regularly give out and they also have one they give out to the little kids. In that is perhaps a crossword puzzle and a few games, but they also have a list of things to search for if we are at an Encampment or something like that. We are going to have one similar to that but it will be a female version and will have a little more information regarding what we do and how we do it.

Anne Michaels, WI Chairman

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: We have a handbook that has a little more in it than the Sons do for their Junior membership. It will give them a chance to do things from age 8 on up. There will be a little bit of geneal-ogy, there will be a little bit that can be read to them by the parents, there will be a some special readings regarding what we are doing at reenact-ments. It seems that is where the kids have the most interest and it will best serve us if we can keep them interested in our Order. It tells a little about the history of the Order, then the organization of the Order, how to wear the badge, how to salute.

CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL #1, PNP, MA: I think that Judi Beverage would be interested in having a copy of that and of the Sons’


brochure.

Department Reports from Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,

Rhode Island and Wisconsin were read during this session.

Announcements were made regarding Courtesy Hour anddonations for the Chief of Staff and Patriotic Instructor funds.

The Chaplain attended the altar and the meeting was recessed at 4:30 P.M. until 8:30 A.M. Saturday morning.

THIRD SESSIONSaturday, August 14, 2004

8:45 A.M. The Chaplain (Ann Schleeter during this session) attended the altar and

Guard reported all entitled to remain.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: I want to thank all you Sisters for such a wonderful night. I don’t think I have laughed so hard in my life! I haven’t been able to look at many of the gifts yet, but what I saw was wonderful. I really appreciate the gifts you have given, but I appreciate your friendship and comradery even more. Thank you, Sisters. Sister Judy, would you read the minutes from yesterday’s session.

Minutes were read and accepted.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Peggy Schaefer was unable to be with us this year. Sister Denise, would you read her Legislative Report?

NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT

THOSE CONFUSING MEDICARE DRUGDISCOUNT CARDS

The new Medicare drug benefit is currently just a discount program. Until 2006, insurance companies, pharmacies and drug companies are of-fering discounts of 10% to 25% to Medicare members on many (not all) prescription drugs. To get these discounts each member must enroll in a program and select a card which offers the best discount for one’s own list of medications. Fees for these cards vary from nothing to about $30. Not all discount cards are honored at all pharmacies. Because these cards are available, this does not mean that you must, or even should, get one. I, myself, would be paying many times what my current costs are for drugs with any of the discount cards. Here are


several things to consider before signing up for any program.

1. If your employer or retirement plan offers any drug discount program, you are far better off using it instead of getting a card.2. If you are on Medicaid or any state or local drug discount program, stay with that plan. You will save money.3. If you are not on Medicaid or any state or local drug discount program, get on that program if you are eligible. For instance, Wiscon- sin offers a Senior Care program for all residents age 60 or older, regardless of income.4. If you use the same pharmacy on a regular basis, check to see if that pharmacy has a drug discount program. Most of the big drug store chains and many neighborhood pharmacies offer such plans.5. If low price is your main concern, check out options like generics, mail order, the Internet, and Canadian pharmacies. Wisconsin and Minnesota have web sites listing Canadian pharmacies that have been approved by state inspectors if you are concerned about the quality of drugs from Canada.

If you do choose to get a card from the Medicare program, it will save you money – at the very least, enough money to cover your enroll-ment fee. You are only allowed to get ONE card. To find out which card is best for you, DO NOT CALL MEDICARE!!! You will be put on hold for 40 minutes and then probably be cut off. Really. What you need to do is write a list of all your prescriptions medications, including the dosage of each one. Then talk to your pharmacist. You must remember that the drugs covered under any one card only include those from one or two manufacturers. If you have three pills to take that are put out by three different pharmaceutical companies, chances are very good that only one will be discounted by any plan. Your pharmacist will know which medications are covered by what card, and can advise you. If you have a lot of time on your hands, you can check the plans on the Internet. This will mean accessing each and every card (about 40 of them) to compare covered medications and prices; but beware of prices. They vary not only by plan, but by pharmacy. Once you choose a program, you cannot change during the enroll-ment period. The current period runs through December 31, 2004. You may change enrollment for 2005, beginning in November. In January, 2006 the actual Medicare drug coverage will begin. We don’t know yet what this program will be like. 2004 and 2005 are trial periods, a chance for those who run the program to discover what works and what should be changed. You may be eligible for a $600 credit to help pay for your prescrip-tions drugs if your income is no more than $12,569 for a single person or $16,862 for a married couple. This income includes money you receive


for Social Security, Railroad, the federal government, or benefits you receive for Disability, or as a Veteran, or anything you would report for income tax purposes. You are not eligible for the $600 credit if you have outpatient prescription drug benefits under Medicaid, military health insurance, federal employee or retiree health insurance, or other health coverage that includes outpatient prescription drugs, such as employer or retiree plans.

PURCHASING POOL FOR PRESCRIPTIONS Plans have been approved by the federal government for five states to pool their purchasing power and seek deeper discounts on prescrip-tion drugs for more than 900,000 Medicaid recipients. The Department of Health and Human Resources said the five states in the pool – Alaska, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire and Vermont – expected to save more than $12 million this year.

WHITE HOUSE TOURS Visitors are once again touring the White House, if they arrange the visit through a member of Congress and pass a Secret Service security check. All tours were suspended immediately after the September 11 ter-rorist attacks. Only a few categories of visitors, such as schoolchildren and military groups and veterans, have been allowed to tour the building since then. Visitors must request tours through the offices of their con-gressmen and can apply up to six months in advance. The Secret Service checks names, Social Security numbers and dates of birth; those who are approved are notified about a month before their requested dates. Those who are rejected are also notified. The tours, which are free and self-guided, are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday mornings, between 7:30 and 11:30. Visitors must pass through a security checkpoint. Cameras, handbags, backpacks and similar items are prohibited. The route leads past the library and the Vermeil Room, then up the stairs and through the State Dining Room, the Red, Blue and Green Rooms, the red-carpeted Cross Halls, and the East Room. Tour officials are posted at intervals to answer questions. A typi-cal visit lasts 30 to 40 minutes. The White House Visitor Center is at the southeast corner of 15th and E Streets NW.

QUALITY AIRLINE SERVICE A recent study of aviation quality found that budget airlines generally provided better service last year than traditional airlines. Newer, cheaper carriers such as JetBlue and Southwest were more likely to arrive on time, according to the report. They were also less likely to mishandle baggage, bump passengers, or generate complaints than their network competitors.


AIRPORT SECURITY SCREENERS About a quarter of the nation’s commercial airports no longer want government employees screening passengers and baggage, preferring pri-vate companies working under federal supervision. Airport directors are upset with the Transportation Security Administration’s inability to adjust staffing to meet demand, which results in long waits at some airports, according to the chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee. When it created TSA, Congress also gave airports the option of returning to private screeners on November 19, three years after the law was signed. More than 100 are expected to do so this fall.

HOW FRESH IS YOUR BREAD? You can tell which day of the week a loaf of bread was baked by the color of the plastic twist tie on the bag. There are five colors, one for each day fresh bread is delivered to the stores. The colors are generally assigned alphabetically corresponding to the days of the week, making them easier to remember: Blue – Monday Green – Tuesday Red – Thursday White – Friday Yellow – Saturday Coding and delivery dates may vary by store, so watch for your local bread man.

US TOLL ROADS? Congress and the White House are still fighting over just how much money to spend on highways, but they have resolved a 182-year-old dispute of more practical significance to most drivers, especially com-muters stuck in traffic. The “Great Taboo” against tolls has ended. The legislators who approved the highway bill faced the same basic problem as the Congress of 1882, when the federal highway system consisted of a gravel road from Cumberland, MD to the Ohio River that was said to be in “a ruinous state.” To pay for repairing the National Road, Congress proposed charging tolls, but President James Monroe vetoed the bill and set an enduring precedent. Although some states later built their own toll roads, such as the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Illinois Tollway, the federal government kept tolls through the 20th Century. Now the Presi-dent wants to relax the taboo, and the House of Representatives went along by passing a highway bill that encourages new express toll lanes and roads. The Senate has already passed a similar bill which encour-ages tolls.

CEMETERY RECORDS ON THE INTERNET The Veterans Administration has made it easier and faster for the public to get answers about family history, old war buddies, or famous


war heroes. The agency put on the Web 3.2 million records for veterans buried at 120 national cemeteries since the Civil War. The VA’s Nation-wide Gravesite Locator, at www.cam.va.gov, also has records for some state veterans’ cemeteries and burials in Arlington National Cemetery since 1909. The VA’s gravesite navigator includes names, dates of birth and death, military service dates, service branch and rank if known, cem-etery information and grave location in the cemetery. The VA withholds some information, such as next of kin, for privacy. The site is updated daily. The VA hopes to add records for veterans whose families request grave markers from the VA. Those markers may go to private cemeteries or cemeteries overseas.

CATCHING CROOKS AT THE ATM MACHINE Accosted by a would-be robber or other assailant at the ATM? Punch in your PIN backward. For example, if your PIN number is 1234, punch in 4321 instead. You’ll get not only your cash, but also a response from the police. Ask you local bank or ATM provider for details.

Peggy Schaefer, DP, WI National Legislative Chairman

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Betty Baker, would you read the Web Site Committee Report?

NATIONAL WEB PAGE COMMITTEE REPORT

Today, both individually and collectively we are called upon and duty bound, to remain ever mindful of the responsibilities our membership in ASUVCW asks of us, to preserve our history and prepare thoughtfully for the future. The same responsibilities that were carried and passed down to us by those who came before, and which, in time, we will pass to others. By our example future officers and members will be assisted in making vital decisions. Decisions that will help insure that as long as there are Civil War descendants ASUVCW will be there for them. It is the future of ASUVCW that will be addressed in this Web Page Report. It may be of interest to know that just because we know we are the real ASUVCW.org, it would not deter someone else anywhere in the world from purchasing and using ASUVCW.org for whatever purpose they chose. Someone else could legally become ASUVCW.org on the internet. It is our duty and responsibility to secure ASUVCW.org and protect our Organization from potential problems. Problems that could range from malicious misuse on one hand to expensive legal complica-tions on the other. A quick check in May, 2004 revealed that the domain name ASUVCW.org was available for purchase. A decision was made to move forward quickly and secure ASUVCW.org as our domain name


before someone else did. On June 29, 2004 ASUVCW purchased the domain name ASUVCW.org and web housing service from Interland for a period of two years. By July 4 all web pages were moved from http://geocities.com/betbaker.geo to www.ASUVCW.org and relinked. We were ready for our “open house,” secure in the fact than anyone search-ing the world wide web for ASUVCW.org would find us, not someone or something else. On July 9, 2004 we received our first e-mail to ASUVCW.org. It was from the White House Commission on Remem-brance proposing a link exchange. Now that it is so easy for internet surfers to find our web page, we should work towards creating a complete network of Department web pages within our Auxiliary. Web pages that are online now. This would require the formation of a network of volunteer web masters. Do you have a computer? Visit a site, form a web page and we will connect you up to the National site. We would like to see all of our Auxiliaries and all of our Departments have web pages. There are free sites for these web pages and then we can link you to the National page. When you meet prospective new members and ask if they have a computer, you can let them know that we have a web page that they can visit: www.ASUVCW.org. At the present time we are linked and locked into the Interland House Servicing and Zoning name of ASUVCW.org for two years at the cost of $206.70 which has already been approved, paid and taken care of. We feel this site is going to be helpful and it is the one the Sons are using and have been using for the past two years. We are hoping for good luck with it. The only thing we ask of the ones here in the room today is that if you have web pages, if you have not changed over yet, you need to go into your browser and change your link to go to ASUVCW.org. We can’t do that for you. You have to go to your own web site to do that. Working together we can create a set of web pages that will prove to be most useful tools for increasing public awareness in the ASUVCW, its purposes and its goals as well as increase the membership. I close in hopes that the information provided has been informative. I look forward to seeing many of you once again in November at Gettys-burg.

Carol Johnson LaRue, PDP, MD-DE National Web Site Committee BETTY BAKER, N/MAL COORDINATOR, PNP, NY: Carol works very closely with me and, actually, Carol and I are called a committee. Carol does the work, which is nice for me. She is very good at it and I would like, if I am appointed again to be the Chairman of the Web Site Committee, Carol to be appointed, also. We thank you and we have the e-mail that came in from the White


House that was the very first guest on our site and you are welcome to see it. Thank you and on behalf of Carol and myself; we are looking for-ward to working on the site. Come to us with any suggestions you may have and we will gladly try to work with them.

MICHELLE LANGLEY, N/VICE PRESIDENT, PDP, NY: Sister Presi-dent, may I come up front? As most of you know, Sister Eileen’s Past National President’s badge was stolen. On behalf of her Sisters, Brother’s and family of the G.A.R., we want to present you with this money to buy a new one. (applause)

EILEEN COOMBS, N/TREASURER, PNP, ME: I can’t thank you all enough. My badge was given to me 34 years ago. My Mom pinned it on me. I have never left it in my suitcase or on my bureau; it was taken out of its private place where I kept it. I can replace it, but the sentimen-tal value can never be replaced. I do appreciate all you and you knew I couldn’t afford to buy one a new one. Thank you all. (applause) This is a wonderful convention!

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Could we have the Rehabilitation Report?

REHABILITATION REPORT

Donations Number of Items Cash ValueBlood Donation 41 $1,038.00Hours serving on committee for research 346 3,444.00 elderly, youth, mentally challengedVolunteering hrs for church offices, 10,068 50,340.00 schools, senior citizens, voting pollsNaturalization Court: gifts and flags 88 233.30Pet blankets and food 445 555.20Used Phones (domestic use) 27 697.00Child Mentoring 864 4,320.00Soda Tabs 45,866 458.66Sent packages to soldiers 209 3,815.50Civil War Education: people, 8,337 46,802.00 clothing, etc.Genealogy Work 1,085 5,080.00Replenishing the Aux.’s flags 3 75.00 and altar cloth Transportation to appointments, tests, stores 4,102 1,230.60Eyeglasses 103 2,496.50


Food Coupons 21, 988 1,099.40Funeral Assistance: food, 123 1,236.39 money, servingCash: charity, other ------ 19,673.50Foods: canned, casseroles, 1,104 3,965.85 cakes, etc.Knitted Garments 205 1,137.00Used Clothing: personal, 14,360 8,285.50 OrganizationAfghans & Lap Robes, Large 50 3,500.00Afghans & Lap Robes, Small 93 2,325.00Books, Magazines 2,612 3,172.50Canceled Stamps 7,530 376.50Cards Sent (birth, sick, sympathy) 3,668 9,170.00Flowers, Plants 225 2,583.00Mileage Volunteered 19,848 5,954.40Parties Hosted (nursing home, hospital) 336 2,023.00Playing Cards 110 220.00Scrap Books, Filled 9 225.00Scrap Books, Unfilled 9 45.00Toys or Games, New 246 1,095.00Toys or Games, Used 96 444.00Used Greeting Cards 3,909 390.90Miscellaneous 6,646 7,171.35

GRAND TOTAL 154,751 items $194,679.05

OTHER:Sewed layettes for newbornsMeals on WheelsWorked with kidney dialysis patientsVolunteered at VA hospitals feeding, chairing bingo, and as companionsCivil War monument restorationRed CrossEaster SealsShrine ChildrenCeramic pieces and electric lift chair to nursing homesWalker to hospitalHearing Aid to foundationItems for homeless sheltersArmed Forces Emergency ServicesSandwich programs


Reports were received from:California, Colorado-Wyoming, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine,Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont

Judy Trepanier, PDP, CT Chairman

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister Judy. I know there were two hats that you were wearing this year and I know that you asked not to do it, but you were the best person for the job, so thank you.

JUDY TREPANIER, N/COUNCIL #3, ASST. N/PATRIOTIC IN-STRUCTOR, PDP, CT: You’re welcome, but may I say something, Sister President? I really would like it if the chairmen of the Department Rehabilitation Committees would send their reports in a little bit earlier. I received one report in the mail on Monday afternoon and I was leaving to come here at 7:00 on Tuesday morning. At 5:00 Monday evening I was on my e-mail and someone said that they were putting their report in the mail the next day!

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: Sister Judy, what is the amount for each item of used clothing on that form? As I recall, the one received said something like 10¢ an item. I thought it may be a typing error.

JUDY TREPANIER, N/COUNCIL #3, ASST. N/PATRIOTIC IN-STRUCTOR, PDP, CT: I don’t know if it was an error or not, but I didn’t go by that figure. I went by what the people said it was worth. I donated items to our church fair and garage sale and they were getting $1 or $2 for each piece of clothing, so I went by that.

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: That’s what we did, too, but I just wanted to make sure.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Bea, could we have the C.R.& R. Report?

CONSTITUTION, RULES AND REGULATIONS REPORT

This committee did not receive any recommendations that referred to any changes in our C.R. & R. Thank you for our appointment.

Beatrice Greenwalt, PNP, NY Margaret Atkinson, PNP, PA


PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Cynthia, do you have a Congressional Federal Charter Report?

CONGRESSIONAL FEDERAL CHARTER REPORT

After many months of telephone calls, e-mails, and letters and a good deal of waiting for answers by various functionaries, I was finally told, in person, by my Congressman, Charles Bass of New Hampshire, that it would be impossible for our Organization to be recognized by the Congress of the United States with a Federal Charter. He explained that organizations with far larger memberships than ours had failed, and that it would be a waste of time to pursue it any further. I reported this to our National President. She tells me that a Sister from Wisconsin has offered to try with a Congressman from that state who may be more inclined to push our cause forward. It is with regret I have to announce my failure but with hope that Sister Teresa Novak has better luck than I.

Cynthia Brown, PNP, MA

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister, and there was no failure on your part. The rules have changed and the answer is “No.” I think that Sister Novak tried, and she is also waiting for a response and is not getting one. You did as much as you could and I thank you. Before we have the Resolutions Committee Report, are there any other committee reports that are outstanding?

BETTY BAKER, N/MAL COORDINATOR, PNP, NY: Yes, the Site Committee.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: What Site Committee?!? (laughter)

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: I am sure it will be short and sweet!

SITE COMMITTEE REPORT

I have very little to report on behalf of the Site Committee. I did receive a copy of the contract from Charles Corfman, Chairman of the Sons’ Site Committee, which is a start, I guess. They had my name and address and knew that I was representing the Auxiliary. As far as the next year, or years coming up, I have not been asked by the Sons Site Committee to go check any places out with them or even been advised as to where or what states are being considered or what the Auxiliary would like them to be considering on our behalf. I am sorry, Sister President. I feel badly about this as I would have liked to have been of more assis-tance.


Thank you for the appointment. This is a much-needed committee, but the Sons need to see it that way, also. Betty J. Baker, PNP, NY

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: I’d like to make some comments on that. I have talked to some of the people who have worked very hard to try to make this a successful Encampment for us. They tell me they got abso-lutely no support when it came to the Site Committee. I think it is very, very important and I’ll tell you what makes me even angrier when I read all these reports and I see where we are donating $400 to the convention, I am sure that is like “seed” to get it going. We are contributing to that and we ought to be able to contribute to the Site Committee with feed-back to tell them what our needs are. There is another thing that I don’t like about us having to pay $400. If you ran it right, you could sell books, you could sell ads enough to cover your convention expenses and maybe have $1,000 as a start-up fee for the next year. We have done that many, many times on the Pennsyl-vania Department level. I would think that it would be a lot easier on the National level when you have a lot more people who can help make that happen. So, this is a hot topic for me and I feel very sad that this is not the first time that I have gone to a National Convention and the people who were responsible for doing it said exactly what I heard here. They got absolutely no support.

BEATRICE GREENWALT, N/HISTORIAN, PNP, NY: I think it is a ter-rible thing they did to us this year, putting us back here in the corner and making our women walk so far. They could have made other arrange-ments.

KAREN ROACH, MAL: We were assured by the hotel that we would have the three main rooms. When we arrived here we found that the hotel changed our arrangements. I am sorry that we are stuck back here and you are disappointed. We tried; I tried and Larry tried. We started these arrangements four years ago. I am sorry for the inconvenience. We tried.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: We are not blaming you. This just shows the need for more input by the Site Committee. There are things you always do when you go to a site. You should be shown the rooms that are going to be used and it should be very specific and that should be part of the contract. I think that is why you need more than one or two people on this Site Committee. We need more people involved who know what


each organization’s needs are and how to work with the hotels and get exactly what we ask for.

CYNTHIA FOX, N/CHIEF OF STAFF, PDP, PA: I also want to point out that if you deal with a lot of these hotels, they change their name and change ownership several times.

CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL #1, PNP, MA: I am in charge of the Past National Presidents’ and Past Commanders’-in-Chief Banquet next year. I will be very happy to make sure our arrangements are OK. Sister Jackie Johnston is on the committee and between the two of us, I think we can be sure of better accommodations.

BETTY BAKER, N/MAL COORDINATOR, PNP, NY: I think we need to back up and clarify something. The Site Committee was to be a per-son appointed to go with the Sons and approve of what state and hotels we are going to. The Sons always take control of this and never invite us to go see the hotel. Four years ago I probably was on the Site Commit-tee, but I was never in this hotel. I would have gladly been here and been in it. I did go one time to Maine when they were considering having one up there, but that was only because our National Secretary pushed and pushed until they said they wanted our representative. We are not there to go in and do all their planning for them. The Site Committee is to go with the Sons to help approve the place we are going. We have to back up and look at what the committee is really supposed to be doing.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Michelle, would you preside while I give my 2¢ worth? First of all, we are talking about two different committees. The Site Committee should only go around looking to see if a hotel is sufficient to house three encampments able to handle the meals and any other neces-sary equipment that the Orders need to run their meetings. None of our Sisters were invited to come to this place. I can tell you that this room is not sufficient. I was told we were going to this room but the plan that was sent to me made it look as if we were not going to be walking around next to the kitchen, that this was going to be near the lobby. Also, I received constant letters from Commander-in-Chief Kent Armstrong. One of the last ones said, “It’s a pity that you stuck with this one. I thought you would have taken the ‘Rosewood’.” That was not even offered to me. We would have been where we were last night. It would have been a huge place for us. We would have had plenty need for two microphones, enjoyed the space, and not be complaining about the heat. I think it was lack of communication. When I was supposed to go to the Encampment in February, it snowed so badly that I received a call from Helen Dodd saying it has been cancelled for the women. Kent Armstrong did not go to that one, either, and from what I have been told


by the Sons, there really wasn’t much to report. The ladies had their Encampment May 1, to which the Sons were invited to come and talk to me and tell me everything about the plans. I saw three gentlemen walking up the stairs and one said to the other, “Re-member, we are here to appease her.” I said, “Really,” because I was at the door ready to greet them, “then come on in and appease me.” When I asked them to give me the information, they told me that they were there only as a fact finding committee and they had nothing to report but that the medals were ordered. I asked what they looked like. I was told they didn’t know but that they were ordered and were going to be numbered. I asked about the size of our room and how they had it set up. They didn’t know. But someone did come in and show me what was going to be the centerpiece. I asked when we were going to have the Memorial Service, if they had something planned out in a cemetery or in a park or is it going to be done inside the hotel. They didn’t know. I made a suggestion that it be done on Thursday so that we wouldn’t be busy from morning until sunset on Friday. (It was quite a day yesterday with everything crammed into one.) They said they would take that under consideration. I did not receive any contact from the committee until a month ago. That is why the National Anthem newsletter came out late. I have to be able to run my meeting and make breaks, etc. the same time as the men. I wasn’t given that information but found out that it was pub-lished on the web site for the men. I have been talking to the men. I can tell you that Mr. Petrovik has been constantly calling me and I calling him and talking about how this room should be set up and that we don’t have a President’s Breakfast, which was slated and which we would have been billed for, which was written in the contract. I had to go around and around with the hotel stating that the Auxiliary has never had a breakfast, has never ordered a breakfast, has not signed for the breakfast and which I was told, “You cannot cancel it because you did not sign the contract.” Mr. Petrovik dealt with the hotel and dealt with Mr. Corfman. Mr. Corf-man said, “Call them and say you have my permission to cancel out.” That doesn’t work. A contract is a contract. I told him that I tried that already and it was his signature and he needed to have it changed. Three weeks ago I had another call from the hotel telling me that they would like to know what I would like for my breakfast! I told them that it had been cancelled by me earlier, Mr. Corfman had taken care of that and Mr. Petrovik has taken care of that. They said they had been told that we were having it anyway and that everything is back in order. I told them no, there was no such thing as an Auxiliary breakfast, I had no idea if I was to have one how many to invite and 15 is not the right answer. I called the hotel on Saturday to find out how big this room was to double check to see if the arrangements as planned were going to be in order. I was told the room was set. I asked about my suite – I didn’t have one. Four hours later they called back and said, “Oh, we have one but it’s a small room.” I said that wasn’t what it said in the contract and to refer


to it. It took three tries before I actually got into a room when I came here. The Sisters who came to my meeting felt cramped, didn’t you? It was nothing more than a bedroom – it was not a suite. A suite has space, a refrigerator and everything else that works. And I had to apologize to them because the microwave didn’t work. So you can see that mistakes that were made years ago reflect on what happens today. I cannot put any blame on the Auxiliary because they tried their very hardest to make sure that we would be welcome here. I have talked to them and they have done everything possible. What we need to address is not necessar-ily the Site Committee – any man can pick out a hotel. What we need to do is find out once there is a hotel, we need to work with the Department to make sure that our needs are met. I’m working on that. I have been working on that all year. A comment that came back from the Sons last year was that we are a whole different organization and that they wanted to increase the fee. I said fine because this hasn’t been changed since the early 1980’s; however, there was a condition. The condition is that we have a say. We are a small Organization and we have less in our budget to spend so we cannot compete with the Sons; however, I think 100% versus 0% input is not fair when you are talking about running an entire Encampment. So I offered that we should have some say in taking care of our Order and help them out. It has slowly been in the works and they have problems with the wording and the way they have their Site Com-mittee set up and the way it reads right now the persons in charge are the Sons. There is no provision in their writings as to incorporating the Ladies or the Auxiliary, so right now they are working on how can they get the Auxiliary and Ladies to partake and how is this going to happen with the reporting. I said, “Not my problem. What you need to do is to have the Organizations getting together and then reporting to our sepa-rate ones.” They are trying to figure it out. There are too many “legal beagles” in their area to figure it out but they are working on it. That’s all I have to say. Things were done, there was a lack of communication, there was lack of interest on some people’s part and what was done a few years ago we have to deal with. I do hope that the Sons have a healthy Auxiliary to work with them for next year and I do know that from the National heads they are going to be getting the word that they should be working with the Order. OK, end of speech.

The Greetings Committee was sent to the Ladies of the G.A.R.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Ora, are you ready with the Resolu-tions Committee Report?

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

WHEREAS: In observance with General Order #11 issued by General John Logan in 1868, the 30th day of May was designated for the


purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country; and,WHEREAS: All Americans are encouraged to aid and assist those whom they have left among us as sacred charges upon the Nation’s gratitude – the widows and orphans of the soldiers and sailors who served to save the Union; and,WHEREAS: The purpose of Memorial Day is to honor Union veterans, and is set aside originally by the Grand Army of the Republic as the 30th day of May; andWHEREAS: We as Americans should pay homage not only to those who served during the Civil War, but all wars and conflicts combined;THEREFORE: Be it resolved that the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Vet- erans of the Civil War lead the nation in obtaining as many signatures as possible in the way of petitions; andTHEREFORE: Be it further resolved that these petitions will be presented to the Congress of the United States for consideration and action; andTHEREFORE: Finally resolve that the time is now to move ahead to persuade those responsible, i.e. The United States Congress and the President of the United States, to adopt legislation of Bill #S189, restoring Memorial Day to the traditional day of May 30th.

The Committee approves this resolution.

Ora Moitoso, PNP, RI

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: You have heard the resolution, Sisters. What is your pleasure?

DISCUSSION:

FLORENCE SPRING, PNP, NJ: It states the number in the resolu-tion, so it must have already been presented to Congress. The members should contact their congress people in support of that resolution number.

MOVED by Beatrice Greenwalt, N/Hist, PNP, NYSECONDED by Eileen Coombs, N/Treas, PNP, METhat we support and try to advance information regarding this by the in-coming National President by putting it in her first General Order that all Auxiliaries and all Departments forward petitions regarding Bill S#189.SO VOTED

MOVED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NYSECONDED by Florence Spring, PNP, NJThat all committee reports be accepted, spread in full in the minutes and the committees discharged.


SO VOTED

The Chaplain attended the altar for a short recess.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Mary, are you ready with your report?

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON OFFICERS’ REPORTS

During the past year, our officers and members gave of their time and means to work for the good of our Order and this committee wishes to commend all of them for their service to the Auxiliary. Our National President, Danielle Michaels, has been an able leader during the past year, proudly representing our Auxiliary throughout her many travels. You have traveled and worked very hard for our Organiza-tion and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Recommendation #1: New Auxiliaries require mentors. I believe that we should call upon the expertise of willing PNPs to share their knowl-edge and guide these newly found Auxiliaries if there isn’t a Department to guide them. THE COMMITTEE AGREES WITH THE IDEA, BUT NEEDS CLARIFICATION ABOUT HOW IT WILL BE CARRIED OUT, IE. COMMITTEE?, APPOINTED INDIVIDUALS?, ETC.

MOVED by Eileen Coombs, N/Treas, PNP, MESECONDED by Frances Murray, N/Sec, PNP, METhat the Committee be sustained and there is not a Past National Presi-dent who wouldn’t be there for the National President.

DISCUSSION:

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: What I want is for the National President to have someone to ask to handle certain corners of our world, to be able to say, you’ve been there, can you help out? I think the best ones that could help out would be the Past National Presidents because they have seen everything. What I would like is to give the National President the opportunity to be able to approach Past National Presidents that are will-ing to be asked for the help. I was not thinking of a committee but that the Past National Presidents let the National President know that they are available if they are needed.

SO VOTED Recommendation #2: That we form a committee that keeps an eye out for Auxiliary property and through cooperation with the Council and National President, attempt to retrieve property. Example: Interact with former members of deceased members’ families, eBay dealers, and so


forth. THE COMMITTEE CONCURS.

MOVED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NYSECONDED by Cynthia Brown, N/CM #1, PNP, MAThat the Committee be sustained.SO VOTED

Recommendation #3: That we not raise our Per Capita Tax. THE COMMITTEE CONCURS.

MOVED by Eileen Coombs, N/Treas, PNP, MESECONDED by Beatrice Greenwalt, N/Hist, PNP, NYThat the Committee be sustained.SO VOTED

Recommendation #4: That we create a medal to give out as a patriotic award which could be used as an ROTC badge or to others that have provided outstanding patriotic works. THE COMMITTEE NEEDS CLARIFICATION ABOUT WHO WILL BE GIVING OUT THE MED-ALS AND WHO DECIDES WHAT INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE THEM, HOW MANY MEDALS WILL BE HANDED OUT PER YEAR, ETC.

MOVED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NYSECONDED by Florence Spring, PNP, NJ and many othersThat the incoming National President form a committee to look into this idea.

DISCUSSION:

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: I think we need a committee to come up with this. I was merely making a suggestion. I do have a medal that is being used for a different reason. I was mainly thinking of things like a ROTC medal which there aren’t that many that would be awarded. It depends on how active the Departments are as to how many they will be handing out.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: Will this be given out to men or women?

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Seeing as how there is an ROTC badge through the Sons, I would think this would be for the women.

CYNTHIA FOX, N/CHIEF OF STAFF, PDP, PA: Is it strictly for ROTC? I thought you said it was for others things as well.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: It should be recognition pin for somebody who has done something outstanding - maybe restore a Civil War Monu-


ment. This would be a way of sending our appreciation.

CYNTHIA FOX, N/CHIEF OF STAFF, PDP, PA: Would this be at the local Auxiliary level, Department level, National or all three?

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: It’s not a decision of the local, but it is sub-mitted through the ranks. It would have to be approved by a higher level. That way you are not having a medal handed out for just being able to pick up paper in the streets. I would like to see us recognizing people in our nation and I think it would be worth more if it came from the Na-tional level.

CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL MEMBER #1, PNP, MA: Our Aux-iliary for the past six or seven years has been recognizing an outstanding female JROTC cadet graduate from a local high school. We award a very nice certificate in a frame and a cash award of $25.00. I don’t think they value the letter as much as they do the $25.00.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: First of all, we must look at this as an award. This piece of metal here costs me $5. It says on the top of the ribbon “AUX” and then the initials of our Organization. On the bottom it has a Civil War picture. Because the gentleman who deals with this already has this, it didn’t cost me anything. The majority of the price was the cost of etching “Aux. to SUVCW” here on the top. This whole thing cost me $5.00, ribbon and all - $5.00! It is a way to promote ourselves. The person who receives this medal in the ROTC may wear this as long as they wear their uniform. Anytime someone starts looking at uniforms and looking at the medals, they will say, “I don’t know that one, explain to me what that one is.” “Oh, I got that one from the Auxiliary.” This is something that they may wear as long as they have a uniform. Anyone who is wearing a uniform is going to put it on their dress uniform.

CYNTHIA FOX, N/CHIEF OF STAFF, PDP, PA: Sister President, could you just add the words “Presented by?”

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: If we want to give awards, I don’t think it should be to promote ourselves.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: The first reason is to recognize the activity that the person has done and the second is to get our name out there so they can know who we are and so they can talk about us.

DENISE OMAN, ACTING N/CHAPLAIN, WI: In the military when there is something that is done that is not quite an award medal, that they give a coin. Is there something else we could do besides a medal? I think a lot of the Sisters are very proud of our medals because they mean


something to us. I don’t think we want to see something that says our Organization’s name at a flea market.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: You are already going to find our name at a flea market. The thing is, anyone wearing a uniform, green, blue, or white, they take good pride in their medals. Then I think we have to distinguish between giving them to a military-type organization versus giving them to anyone. I said that this was a suggestion. We can have these for only ROTC or we can have them go farther.

SO VOTED

Recommendation #5: That we relieve the National President from the duty of editing the National Anthem and appoint an editor to oversee the works of the publisher. THE COMMITTEE WANTS TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND THE GENERAL ORDERS.

DISCUSSION:

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Last year we approved that we have a news-letter that would include the General Orders.

CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL #1, PNP, MA: I will give a report on the Standing Orders later; however, we do have a Standing Order from last year that we changed the name and format of our General Orders to that of a newsletter and add pages when necessary to contain all the information and news items from the Auxiliaries.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: It was voted last year and then the reality set in this year. I think we should take a poll to see how many people would like to see it go back to the old format versus the new one. Some-times when you make decisions and then you have to live with them, they don’t always turn out the way you thought it would be.

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: I was the person who brought this to the floor last year with my recommendation. I said at the time it would be a work-in-progress. I understand that some of you do not like the eagle design as it overshadows our emblem. I have no problem with that. As with anything new, it takes time to get it fine-tuned to where you want it. From the point of view of someone who talks to women who have no idea about our Auxiliary and I am trying to get them to join, I send them a letter, especially when they want to form an Auxiliary and explain what will happen when they join. If I put in that letter, you are going to get the General Orders three times a year, I don’t know how many people who are not familiar with our Organization


will even understand what they are going to get. Therefore, that is why last year I suggested that we change to a newsletter format. If you don’t like the way it is now, I can understand, but it can always be changed.

CYNTHIA FOX, N/CHIEF OF STAFF, PDP, PA: Is it the incoming National President who is ultimately responsible each year for putting out this newsletter?

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: My recommendation would relieve the National President from having to go back and forth with the publisher and deciding what’s on page one and what’s on page two. The National President will write her General Orders. It’s the stories that go beyond that and include the Auxiliary works so she doesn’t have to oversee something that is getting bigger and bigger and bigger. If you look at the Sons, their Banner was originally a newspaper, now it is a beautiful book and it takes months to put it together. I am trying to relieve the National President of the burden of looking to see if there’s copyrights on articles, or asking people for better pictures, things like that. This was not meant to take the General Orders away from the National President. It is a matter of just getting the newsletter to look like a newsletter and include them.

JUDY TREPANIER, N/COUNCIL #3, PDP, CT: Correct me if I am mis-taken, but I thought that that our National Secretary acted as the editor of the General Orders – that she made sure all the information was in there and that she was our editor.

MICHELLE LANGLEY, N/VICE PRESIDENT, PDP, NY: I don’t think anybody here objects to putting news from different Auxiliaries into it. I think the objection is the name you chose and you went ahead and did it. The Secretary had no say and she has things that she has to add to it. There are things that the Secretary puts into it when she receives it. I don’t think Frances or anybody here minds if Margaret puts in something that her Auxiliary did, or whatever.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: We need to make sure we run information on the Auxiliary itself. When I was National President and my first Gen-eral Orders went out, you would be amazed how many letters I got from people saying how much they enjoyed them and that they look forward to seeing them.

EILEEN COOMBS, N/TREASURER, PNP, ME: I am going to speak on Frances’ behalf. Frances carries a heavy load as Secretary but she has always approved the General Orders before they are printed. This year Frances was not able to approve them and make sure the right informa-tion is put into it. I think Margaret would agree with me that we need


some information for the new people who join the Organization. They need to know some of the things that we do. If Frances doesn’t approve of the things going in, some of the important things may not get in.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: Frances also makes sure that they go out when they are supposed to go out.

Discussion was suspended to receive a delegation from the Sons. The Guides and Color Guards escorted them to the altar.

ROSEMARY LOWE, MA: Sister President, I have a delegation from the Sons led by Larry Roach who would like to make a presentation and an apology.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Please escort them to my station.

LARRY ROACH, SUVCW, IA: Auxiliary Ladies, I would like to tell you that the Sons are sorry. I would like to say mea culpa, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. You should have been given these flowers when you were intro-duced at the Sons’ meeting. Therefore, these gentlemen would like to give you, Sister President, these roses. (applause)

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Ladies, escort them to the door. DISCUSSION RESUMES:

CYNTHIA FOX, N/CHIEF OF STAFF, PDP, PA: If we continue with the newsletter format, can we just say General Orders in the newslet-ter and have the Secretary first put into the newsletter what needs to be there?

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sisters, yes. First of all, I never to meant to change it drastically. I had the jist of it in there and tried to make it more friendly to everybody. If there was any fault, it was because I didn’t get a lot of information and I didn’t get a lot of responses. I had no idea how you felt. There’s always room for change. There’s always room for improvement. The second one that was sent out was pretty much what I thought it should look like with articles about various Sisters. The last one was a total disaster because I just couldn’t get the information. I was trying with this recommendation to make sure that the next President wouldn’t have to go after the Sisters for the articles, pictures and stories. I was looking for a way to make the job easier. As to how this is going to look, it is up to you people – it is your newsletter. If you don’t like it, fine. If you want something in there, call me. If you want something added, call me. If you want to change the name, fine. But I was told that the first General Order would not be in the newsletter format, that the


second one would be and I did what I thought would give us a newslet-ter. If you don’t like it, I’m OK with that, but I need to hear from people in order to change it. I was merely trying to make it easy because the National President has a lot of other duties and I did not want to burden her with a heavy load. So, again, it’s up to you ladies to decide what you want.

BEATRICE GREENWALT, N/HISTORIAN, PNP, NY: It has always been the Secretary’s duty to prepare the General Order. The President sends her information to the Secretary and not to an editor.

CYNTHIA FOX, N/CHIEF OF STAFF, PDP, PA: Let’s keep the news-letter format and give the Secretary control over the General Orders. Start the newsletter with the General Orders, then put any other articles you want in it.

MOVED by Frances Murray, N/Sec, PNP, MESECONDED by Faye Carlisle, PNP, PAThat the Recommendation not be accepted.SO VOTED

MOVED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NYSECONDED by ManyThat the National Secretary oversee the Newsletter/General Order format procedure with a deadline more specifically enforced.SO VOTED

Recommendation #6: That the Department reports sent to the National Secretary be copied and made available for reading by the membership at the Encampment. That no more than three copies be made and that they are available at the Encampment. THE COMMITTEE WANTS TO KNOW IF SISTER DANIELLE IS SUGGESTING WE DO AWAY WITH THE READING OF DEPARTMENT REPORTS AT THE NA-TIONAL ENCAMPMENT. THE RECOMMENDATION IS VAGUE AND NEEDS CLARIFICATION.

DISCUSSION:

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Not all the Department Reports, just those who don’t come to read them. If the Department Presidents are not there to read them, then they would not be read at National Encampment. If you want to look at them and see what they are doing, you can pick up them up, read it yourself and be done with it.

EILEEN COOMBS, N/TREASURER, PNP, ME: Some of these Depart-ments are very small and some of their members are not able financially


to get to the National Encampment. They have a right to be recognized just like everybody else. I think that would be doing those Departments an injustice by not letting them be read.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: I agree with you.

MOVED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NYSECONDED by Eileen Coombs, N/Treas, PNP, METhat the Recommendation not be accepted.SO VOTED

Recommendation #7: Dedicate a full page to PNP Jennie Russell in the Proceedings as a symbol of our remembrance of her gifts she so willingly shared. THE COMMITTEE CONCURS.

MOVED by Florence Spring, PNP, NJSECONDED by Margaret Atkinson, N/Co-Couns, PNP, PAThat the Committee be sustained.SO VOTED.

National Vice President Michelle Langley: We know you did your best to increase our membership during the year, while also holding the office of Supply Officer – thank you.

No Recommendations.

National Council Members Cynthia Brown, Sarah Cherry and JudyTrepanier: Our President appreciated your readiness to assist her any time she needed your advice during the year. Your careful audit of the books of the Secretary and Treasurer was a valuable service. Thank you all.

No Recommendations.

National Secretary Frances Murray: Another year of giving of your time and energy to maintain the duties of this office has passed. You truly per-form services above and beyond the call of duty. Our deepest gratitude is best expressed by a hearty round of applause. (So done.)

No Recommendations.

National Treasurer Eileen Coombs: As with Sister Frances, Sister Eileen has given another efficient and faithful year of service. She watches our finances like a hawk, always tries to get the best rate and the least bank-ing fees and her books are always correct to the penny. Thank you for your continued faithful service.


Recommendation #1: That the interest from permanent funds invest-ments be used for expenses in handling Life Membership, Honor Roll, and Membership at Large. THE COMMITTEE CONCURS.

MOVED by Beatrice Greenwalt, N/Hist, PNP, NYSECONDED by Florence Spring, PNP, NJThat the Committee be sustained.SO VOTED

Recommendation #2: That the National Auxiliary purchase a new trunk. THE COMMITTEE CONCURS.

MOVED by Virginia Twist, PDP, NYSECONDED by Susan Jamieson, DP, NJThat the Committee be sustained.SO VOTED

National Patriotic Instructor Mary Fritz: Sister Mary, you have worked very hard this year and we know that your financial report will be a very wonderful and successful one. Thank you for your dedication and hard work.

No Recommendations.

National Chaplain Elizabeth Ferrin: You worked hard for our Order this year and we are sorry you were unable to attend our National Encamp-ment this year. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our Order.

No Recommendations.

National Press Correspondent Elly Becotte: This is an extremely difficult position to fill, trying to get the news media to print items about our Aux-iliary. We also have missed you at our National Encampment this year, but thank you for your dedication and hard work all year for our Order.

Recommendation #1: That all Officers remain in the room to be placed in a formal setting for a historical picture. This is a momentous occasion that ought to be properly recorded for our future generations to see. THE COMMITTEE CONCURS.

MOVED by Cynthia Brown, N/CM #1, PNP, MASECONDED by Karen Roach, MALThat the Committee be sustained.SO VOTED


Recommendation #2: That everyone attending these sessions, whether or not they hold an office, please wear white to the Installation so as not to spoil the pictures. THE COMMITTEE CONCURS.

MOVED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NYSECONDED by Florence Spring, PNP, NJThat the Committee not be sustained.SO VOTED

Washington D.C. Representative Millie Ames: Thank you so much, Sis-ter Millie, for representing us all at the functions in and around Washing-ton, D.C. We enjoy hearing about your activities and legislation going through the House and Senate in Washington.

No Recommendations.

Membership at Large Coordinator Betty Baker: You continue to use your position to promote growth with Sisters who do not live within the area of Auxiliaries or Departments. Your attention to their needs is greatly appreciated.

No Recommendations.

National Historian Beatrice Greenwalt: Sister Bea, we are privileged to have someone so competent in this position. You do a fantastic job getting the important information and compiling it for the future genera-tions. We encourage all members to continue to send information that will help preserve our history. Thank you for your dedicated service.

Recommendation #1: We go back to the original heading – National Headquarters, Auxiliary to sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War – to tell the people who we are, or put a picture relating to women and the Civil War and the Auxiliary. ALREADY ADDRESSED

Recommendation #2: This subject is to be discussed with all Sisters in attendance at this Encampment. ALREADY ADDRESSED

National Co-Counselors PNP Margaret Atkinson and James B. Pahl: We know you both tried to assist our National President in every way pos-sible. Thank you for your dedication and service.

No Recommendations.

National Chief of Staff Cynthia Fox: We thank you for your fund raising efforts this year. We look forward to your financial report. Thank you very much for your continued service.


No Recommendations.

Personal Aides Allison and Anne Michaels: You have both had the op-portunity to take care of the small details for our National President, en-abling her to enjoy her year. Thank you for your service to your mother and our Organization.

No Recommendations.

National Supply Officer Michelle Langley: Sister Michelle, you per-formed the duties of the Supply Officer this year in addition to your duties as National Vice President. Thank you for your efforts and dedica-tion to our Order.

No Recommendations.

Sister President, thank you for appointing us to serve on this commit-tee. We wish you health, happiness and many more years of enjoyment as a Sister of our Order.

Mary Scofield, PNP, CT, Chairlady Faye Carlisle, PNP, PA Karen Roach, MAL, IA

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: Sisters, I would like to add to our previous resolution:

Be it resolved: That the National Secretary will send a letter to the local Encampment Committee thanking them for all their efforts on our behalf during this Encampment.

Be it resolved: That the National Secretary will send a letter of thanks on official stationery to the manager and employees of this hotel.

Be it resolved: That the National President receive a rising vote of thanks for all her work during the past year. (So done.)

Be it resolved: That we give a standing ovation to both our money officers for all their efforts during the past year to raise funds for our patriotic work and our Organization. (So done.)

Be it resolved: That all the officers stand and applaud each other for all their work during the past year. (So done.)

Be it resolved: That all present show their Sisterly love for each other by


turning to their neighbor and either shaking hands or giving them a hug. (So done.)

Pat Mullenix, Junior Vice President, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War was received. She was escorted to

the altar and then to the President’s station.

PAT MULLENIX, JVP, DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR: Ladies, I bring you greetings from the National Organization of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865. I had some problems getting here, but I am glad I am here and I am so honored to be able to share with you an announcement that we want to give to you. I am here to extend an invitation of the highest honor to your Orga-nization and all of its members. The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861-1865 is organizing the funeral and burial of a Union sol-dier – perhaps the last funeral and burial of a Union soldier. This is not a reburial. John Peyton Byrne served as a Corporal with the 21st Missouri Infantry. He died on January 6, 1920 and was cremated and placed in a storage mausoleum. No one came to claim him or bring him home to Missouri for a funeral and burial. His Great-Great-Great-Great Niece, while researching her Civil War Veteran John’s brother, became intrigued as to where this uncle was buried. It took her three years to locate him and, much to her amazement, discovered that he was waiting for some-one to find him, take him off the storage shelf and return him home for a proper burial alongside his two brothers who also fought with the 21st Missouri. The date has been set for Saturday, May 28, 2005 in Memphis, Missouri. This should allow enough time for those attending to make their plans. We are announcing this to all the Allied Orders first before we send out press releases. We are asking that each of the Allied Orders send their highest ranking officer or a representative with a live wreath to place upon the grave. We are also asking for assistance from individual members who will be needed in many ways at the funeral home and cemetery. We expect nation wide attendance and need to prepare for the crowd. This funeral and burial will bring attention to our Allied Orders and to the project that we have to save our battlefields, cemeteries and historic sites. We will be posting a page on our website as to information and scheduling at DUVCW.org. I will be here for the Allied Orders banquet and will be happy to answer any of your questions.

EILEEN COOMBS, N/TREASURER, PNP, ME: Sister Pat, and I can call you Sister because I am a member of the Daughters, thank you very much for taking your time to come here. We are very happy to hear the news and we hope we will be able to do what you would like us to do. Thank you again for coming here and spending some time with us and


we wish you “God Speed.”

Guides and Color Guards escorted the DUV representativefrom the room.

The Chaplain attended the altar and the meetingwas recessed for lunch.

FOURTH SESSION

Saturday Afternoon, August 14, 20041:11 P.M.

The Chaplain attended the altar and Guard reportedall entitled to remain.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Are there any committees who haven’t given their reports? Yes, Sister Cynthia.

STANDING ORDERS REPORT

It was decided last year that we would maintain a “Standing Orders” book which contains the items voted on from past Encampments. I vol-unteered to compile this book with the help of Sister Judy Morgan. She had the votes on her computer starting with 1996 and was able to send me just the votes taken. It saved lots of time. I will continue to compile this book until we have the years 1994 through 2004.

CYNTHIA BROWN, PNP, MA

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Thank you, Sister Cynthia, and thank you to Sister Judy.

REPORT ON 501(C)(3) STATUS

The enclosed folders contain all of the information I was able to gather regarding 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service for our Organization. Currently it is my understanding that we enjoy non-profit status through our incorporation in the state of Ohio. We do not have any 501 status. The SUVCW has 501(c)(4), and has formed a secondary foundation for 501(c)(3); however, we are not cov-ered by their status as we are a separate organization. As you can see, this is a very complicated issue, and the application contains questions which I am unable to answer, not having access to all


the financial records, etc., of the Auxiliary. My suggestion would be that if the Auxiliary wishes to go forward with this application, a committee be formed which would include the Secretary and Treasurer (who do have all information necessary to com-plete the form) and who have the ability to meet several times to discuss and complete the application and who also have the authority to file the application with the required fees.

Cynthia Brown, PNP, MA PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Are there any other committees that need to report?

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: I would like to report that we visited the Ladies of the GAR and they were very glad that we came. They are hav-ing a harmonious Encampment and asked me bring this gift to you. PRESIDENT DANIELLE: May we have the report of the Credential Committee?

FRANCES MURRAY, N/SECRETARY, PNP, ME: There are 46 voting credentials and eight guests.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sisters, we are now ready to proceed with the Election of Officers. Sister Guides, alert anyone outside who wishes to enter. Once nominations begin, no one may enter or leave the room. Would the Election Committee, Faye Carlisle, PNP, PA, Chairman; Helen Dodd, DP, IA; and Gloria Murphy, DP, WI please take places up front? Nominations are now open.

NATIONAL PRESIDENT

ALETHEA CRATSLEY, DP, NY: It is my pleasure and privilege to pres-ent to you a name of a Sister who the New York Deparment has endorsed for National President. I am sure that when I say the name of the Sister from the New York Department to you, that you will know that she is fully qualified to fill the office of National President. She has proven herself to be a very capable and efficient member. She has worked hard for her Auxiliary #72 in Ovid, New York, serving in many offices. She has worked hard in her Department, serving in many offices, including two terms as Department President. She has also served as National Chief of Staff, National Supply Officer, National Council Member and National Vice President. Now she is raising funds to erect a monument in New York for Civil War veterans, which is not a small task. New York Department is always a strong Department with many Past National Of-


ficers who will help her and her New York Department will stand solidly behind her, if you will consider our New York Department Sister,

Michelle Langley, for National President. SECONDED by New York Department; Frances Murray, N/Sec, PNP, ME – “As her Mom, I’d like to second the nomination.”; Florence Spring, PNP, NJ – “I’m her Mom, too!”; Eileen Coombs, N/Treas, PNP, ME.

NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: On behalf of the Department of Pennsylva-nia, I would like to endorse our current National Chief of Staff, Cynthia Fox. Cindy has served three years as Department President, she has served in the capacity of a money officer. As a matter of fact she just went in again as a money officer for the Department while she is cur-rently National Chief of Staff. She also has been a National Chaplain. At this time I would like to submit the name of Cynthia Fox for National Vice President. I am her Mom for real! SECONDED by Margaret At-kinson, N/Co-Couns, PNP, PA.

NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER #1

MAGGIE GROTHE, WI: I would like to nominate Danielle Michaels for Council Member #1. She did a good job as our National President and I think she will do a fine job. SECONDED by Cynthia Brown, N/CM #1, PNP, MA.


FLORENCE SPRING, PNP, NJ: The Department of New Jersey is very pleased to present one of our Sisters for the position of Council Member #2. She has worked her way up through the Department and has served three times as Department President and is now serving for her fourth time. She has always fulfilled the obligation of every office she has held and she has always been ready and willing to step in whenever she is needed. I would like to present the name of Sister Susan Jamieson. SECONDED by Cynthia Fox, N/CofS, PDP, PA.


CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL #1, PNP, MA: It is a distinct honor to nominate my dear friend, Sister Barbara Mayberry, for the office of Council Member #3. Barbara has been a hard working Sister at all levels of membership, serving her Auxiliary in Springfield, MA; the Depart-ment of Massachusetts where she is serving her second term as Depart-ment President; and she performed another duty as National Chief of


Staff last year. It is my pleasure to put her name in nomination. SEC-ONDED by Eileen Coombs, N/Treas, PNP, ME.

NATIONAL TREASURER

BEATRICE GREENWALT, N/HISTORIAN, PNP, NY: I make the nomination that our National Treasurer be extended another year. SEC-ONDED by Florence Spring, PNP, NJ; Cynthia Brown, N/CM #1, PNP, MA; and many others.

NATIONAL PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR

JUDY MORGAN, PDP, OH: I would like to nominate Sister May Frost for the office of National Patriotic Instructor. She is Past Department President of Ohio and I think she will do a great job. SECONDED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NY; Beatrice Greenwalt, N/Hist, PNP, NY; and others.

NATIONAL CHAPLAIN

MAGGIE GROTHE, WI: I would like to place in nomination the name of Mary Fritz for National Chaplain. She has served this year as the Na-tional Patriotic Instructor and is also serving as Chaplain for the Central Regional Association of the Allied Orders. Mary has sent many condo-lences to fallen veterans’ families. I know she is more than qualified for this position. SECONDED by Beatrice Greenwalt, N/Hist, PNP, NY and Cynthia Brown, N/CM #1, PNP, MA

NATIONAL PRESS CORRESPONDENT

MARY SCOFIELD, PNP, CT: I would like to nominate Judy Trepanier. She is in my club and she is my real daughter! SECONDED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NY; May Frost, PDP, OH; and others

WASHINGTON DC REPRESENTATIVE

CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL MEMBER #1, PNP, MA: I would like to nominate Sister Millie Ames as our Washington, D.C. Representa-tive. She is a wonderful person, a great representative in Washington, and a great help to the National President. SECONDED by Faye Carl-isle, PNP, PA.

MEMBERSHIP AT LARGE COORDINATOR

BEATRICE GREENWALT, N/HISTORIAN, PNP, NY: I would like to place the name of Betty Baker from the New York Department to con-


tinue in another term of Membership at Large Coordinator. SECONDED by Michelle Langley, N/Vice Pres, PDP, NY; Cindy Fox, N/CoS, PDP,

PA; Virginia Twist, PDP, NY; and Margaret Atkinson, N/Co-Couns, PNP, PA

BEATRICE GREENWALT, N/PARLIAMENTARIAN, PNP, NY: As Parliamentarian, there will be a ruling that as long as there is only one nomination for each office, the National Secretary is to cast one unani-mous ballot for each candidate.

The National Secretary was instructed to cast the unanimous ballot. National President Danielle asked each officer if she would accept the

office to which she was elected and each officer accepted.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: I declare the Elections for 2004 closed. Sister Cynthia, are you ready with your Chief of Staff Financial Re-port?

NATIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF REPORT

Dept/Aux Personal Chances TotalConnecticut Department 25.00Camellia Polzun, PDP, Aide 15.00Judy Trepanier, PDP 20.00 N/CM #3 $25.00 $35.00 $0.00 $60.00

IowaDepartment 25.00Mary Fritz, N/Pat Instr 25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $0.00 $50.00

MaineDepartment 15.00Auxiliary #11 5.00Eileen Coombs, PNP, 10.00 N/Treas Frances Murray, PNP, 15.00 N/Sec $20.00 $25.00 $0.00 $45.00

Maryland-DelawareJanice Harding, PDP 5.00 $0.00 $5.00 $0.00 $5.00


Dept/Aux Personal Chances TotalMassachusettsDepartment 25.00 Cynthia Brown, PNP, 25.00 N/CM #1 Nancy Fournier, Aide 15.00Freda Harrington, PDP, Aide 15.00Eileen Kelly, Aide 15.00Barbara Morin 5.00Coretta Seguin, Aide 15.00 $25.00 $90.00 $0.00 $115.00

New HampshireJackie Johnston, PNP 25.00 $0.00 $25.00 $0.00 $25.00

New JerseyMargaret Johnson 25.00Ruby Kissinger 5.00Candice McCullough 15.00Thelma Ramaglia, PDP 15.00Florence Spring, PNP, Aide 15.00Florence Spring, PNP 15.00 $0.00 $90.00 $0.00 $90.00

New YorkDepartment 25.00Auxiliary #72 15.00Betty Baker, PNP, 15.00 N/MAL CoordAlethea Cratsley, DP 5.00Michelle Langley, PDP, 10.00 N/Vice PresElizabeth Orman, PDP 5.00 $40.00 $35.00 $0.00 $75.00

OhioDepartment 50.00Auxiliary #108 10.00Judy Morgan, PDP 10.00 $60.00 $10.00 $0.00 $70.00

PennsylvaniaDepartment 50.00Auxiliary #1 35.00Auxiliary #19 50.00


Dept/Aux Personal Chances Total

Auxiliary #27 20.00Auxiliary #43 15.00Auxiliary #44 50.00Auxiliary #50 50.00Margaret Atkinson, PNP 20.00 N/Co-CounselorMary Jane Bannan 15.00Faye Carlisle, PNP 300.00B. Jane Ditzel 10.00Julie Esty, Aide 15.00Cindy Fox, PDP, 170.00 N/Chief of StaffSusan Jardine, Aide 15.00Martha Johnson, PDP 10.00Al Kern, PDC 20.00Audrey Long 5.00Charlotte Mohr 10.00Kate Sienerth 15.00Mary Smith, PDP 25.00Tara Updegraff, Aide 15.00Sale of Chances 158.00 $270.00 645.00 $158.00 $1073.00

Rhode Island 10.00 $10.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10.00

VermontAuxiliary #15 25.00Auxiliary #15 Aide 15.00Teresa Doyle 15.00 $25.00 $30.00 $0.00 $55.00

WisconsinDanielle Michaels, 15.00 N/Pres Peggy Schaefer, PDP 25.00 $15.00 $25.00 $0.00 $40.00

Membership at LargeDepartment 25.00 $25.00 $0.00 $0.00 $25.00

TOTAL $530.00 $1,040.00 $158.00 $1,728.00


ClubsBetty’s Bluebirds 5.00Caroline’s 76ers 5.00Cynthia’s Sweets 15.00Danielle’s Belles 10.00Edith’s Glow Worms 5.00Eileen’s Golden Pages 5.00Ellinore’s Gems 12.50Faye’s Fireballs 30.00Florence’s Spring Chickens 20.00Fran’s Fans 5.00Margaret Marvels 20.00Mary Jo’s Muffins 25.00Mary’s Mademoiselles 10.00Minnie’s Whalers 5.00Ora’s Golden Girls 5.00Total $177.50

Special ProjectsAl Kern Testimonial Dinner 112.00Remembrance Day 245.00Yard Sale in June 49.75Table Sales at PA Encampment 130.00Mrs. Thomas Auction 125.00Exemplification of the Ritual 44.8050/50’s 44.00Table Sales 61.00Chances at Encampment 156.00Total $967.55

SUMMARY Department/Auxiliary/Personal Donations 1,570.00Raffle (pre-Encampment sales) 158.00Clubs 177.50Special Projects 967.55Sub-total $2,873.05

ExpensesMoney Prizes in Raffle -176.00 GRAND TOTAL $2,697.05

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: That truly is a difficult job and we truly ap-preciate her hard work.


There were some questions from newer members regarding theRehabilitation Report. President Danielle explained briefly the

purpose of the report and what could be included in it.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Is there any new business?

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: Pennsyl-vania sent a recommendation after our Department Encampment that the National Organization consider the subject of dual membership for its members. The Sons have had this for some time now. The only reason it is brought up is because we saw how well it worked with the Sons in the Department of Pennsylvania. I know of two different camps in Pennsylvania that were falling apart and were not getting anywhere. Because members of other camps were allowed to have dual membership and join their camp also, they were able to take over the offices to get them back on their feet and help them find new members. They are now thriving, growing camps. First of all, I am quite sure that if we do pass this, we are not going to have a mad rush of everyone in the Organization wanting to become dual members, but it would give us the advantage of a person who is an experienced member of her local Auxiliary being able to join another Auxiliary as a dual member and help them along. She would only have one vote in whichever Auxiliary she chose and, of course, it would probably be her primary one. If she went to Department Encampment, she would tell them when she registered which Auxiliary she was voting for. If she went to National, of course she would only get one vote. She can’t be a delegate from both of them. There is the matter of dues. That can be handled several ways. Right now the Sons require the dual member be listed on the per capita report in both camps and per capita tax be paid on them. They are trying to rescind that, whether they do that at this Encampment or not I don’t know. Our suggestion would be that it be handled just as we do the junior members. On the report you would show, say, 30 members in the Aux-iliary and 1 dual member and, just like a junior member, you would not pay any per capita tax on that dual member. That would keep the Nation-al count correct. We feel that this is something that we should seriously consider to try to help our Organization grow.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: The idea of dual membership is not to be counted twice. I think if you really care about the Organization, you should go to another Auxiliary where you can help mentor and give some of your experience and some ideas that you are using successfully in your home Auxiliary. You can pay dues if you want to help them out financially, but that is your choice.

EILEEN COOMBS, N/TREASURER, PNP, ME: I am not “for” or “against” it, but I have been in Rhode Island attending meetings since


1963 with the exception of 10 years when I was in Florida.

CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL MEMBER #1, PNP, MA: A few years ago I was against dual membership. I have since changed my mind. I also go to Rhode Island and help them out because they are so small. They can’t do it by themselves.

CYNTHIA FOX, N/CHIEF OF STAFF, PDP, PA: I think it encourages growth. It is pretty hard to get enthused when you only have a couple of members. If we can have dual membership, we can encourage them and inspire them to grow.

ROSEMARY LOWE, D, MA: When California was struggling and having their problems, I helped them become active, but I have loyalty to Massachusetts.

LINDA BROWN, WI: I don’t see anything wrong with belonging to two Auxiliaries or three, or whatever. If you feel that you can help out as many as you can, go for it!

MARGARET JOHNSON, NJ: I am lucky because I live close to Marga-ret Atkinson and whenever I need help, I can go to her. If it weren’t for her, my Auxiliary would not exist. I am all for dual membership.

DENISE OMAN, ACTING N/CHAPLAIN, WI: I am one of the “new ones,” so I have a different perspective. We call each other Sister and what that means is that we try to help each other. Your quote for the year was “Recruit, Retain and Remember.” Would you not retain members longer if they are active? I can’t think of another way of showing our charity to each other but by giving of our time, our money and our exper-tise. By doing this, aren’t we fulfilling our obligations?

MOVED by Margaret Atkinson, N/Co-Couns, PNP, PASECONDED by Faye Carlisle, PNP, PAThat this Encampment adopt Dual Membership for the members of the Auxiliary, that this would then be sent to the C.R.&R Committee to change that ruling in the C.R.&R., and that this person in the second Auxiliary not be required to pay Per Capita Tax.

DISCUSSION:

FRANCES MURRAY, N/SECRETARY, PNP, ME: I really have reserva-tions about this dual membership. If our Auxiliaries can’t keep track of their members now, I dread to see what will happen when we do this. I can see your point, but I have been a member 50 something years and I have attended other Auxiliaries and donated money to them and never


felt that I had to join the Auxiliary to help them out. I know that you can help Auxiliaries, but I also know that you can damage them by attending too many meetings and telling them what to do and then they get put out because you are trying to run their meetings.

MARGARET JOHNSON, NJ: In my Auxiliary, there are times when we don’t have enough lineage members to run an actual meeting. It would help us if we had dual membership.

Discussion ensued regarding ensuring that dual membershave only one vote.

SO VOTED

BEATRICE GREENWALT, PNP, NY, PARLIAMENTARIAN AND CHAIRMAN OF CONSTITUTION, RULES AND REGULATIONS COMMITTEE: The Constitution, Rules and Regulations, Chapter I, Article II, Section 1-a reads: “Dual membership is not allowed.” and Section 2 reads: “. . .be a guest of an Auxiliary for two meetings be-fore being required to join.” As of this Encampment, by a vote of the membership, we will change those rulings and it will be so noted in the Constitution, Rules and Regulations.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Is there any other new business?

MOVED by Judy Morgan, PDP, OHSECONDED by ManyThat we purchase Pagemaker or alternate software needed to publish the newsletter/general order and proceedings.SO VOTED

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Any other new business?

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: Our different clubs like to go out into the dining room and reserve tables for their luncheon and a few clubs will sit together here and a few clubs will sit together there. Why don’t we have a club luncheon with all the clubs sitting together? We could have a committee to plan it and they would arrange the menu, etc.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: I think that is a great idea but there is one drawback. When you have six or more who are served in a restaurant, they will put on a service fee.

BETTY BAKER, N/MAL COORDINATOR, PNP, NY: We may have to pay an extra fee for a dining room.


FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: We would all be in the same room and be eating the same thing, and have smaller tables where the clubs could sit together and conduct the club’s business like we normally do on an individual basis.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: It is a very good thought.

CYNTHIA BROWN, N/COUNCIL MEMBER #1, PNP, MA: For those of us who have membership in several clubs, and we are many, we wouldn’t have to choose which club we were going to. This way we would all be together.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: I agree. I pay my dues to my clubs, but I only get to go one way.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: I will volunteer to be the first one to help organize this luncheon next year. (applause)

JEAN LAMB, PA: I am not a member of any club, but if I were a mem-ber, it would be nice to sit in a room where you were by yourself and not having other business people in tables around you.

FLORENCE SPRING, PNP, NJ: It would take me six years to have lunch with all my clubs. I would like to spend time with members of all my clubs together at one time rather than try to choose who I want to have lunch with.

MOVED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NYSECONDED by ManyThat we try for one year to have a combined club luncheon.SO VOTED

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: Would the secretaries of all the clubs get the names and addresses to me of their club members?

DENISE OMAN, ACTING N/CHAPLAIN, D, WI: How about the new people? We don’t get to know each other until probably the third day. You put a year in between that and we are strangers again the next time we meet. It would be nice if we could meet for lunch, also.

EILEEN COOMBS, N/TREASURER, PNP, ME: I went to Encampment for the first time in 1961 and I only knew a few of the Maine girls there. I was always asked to join them and was made to feel welcome. I never felt like a stranger. If you will do that, you will get to know each other very well and will know them the next time you see them.


PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Michelle, would you preside while I speak? In the past few years, we stated that we were going to have some kind of educational few minutes devoted toward one aspect of the Order. One thing that was asked of me was when I was in Departments was about fund-raising. We have some experienced people, such as the Pa-triotic Instructor and Chief of Staff and also Michelle Langley has been a very hard worker at fundraising, but that maybe we could talk a little bit about what one another does because there are a lot of new members that are working in their Auxiliaries, but have no idea how to raise funds. They seem very scared about setting fund raisers up and are making do-nations out of their own pockets all the time. The easiest thing is getting money from others, that way you don’t feel “tapped out.” Sister Mary, are you ready with your Patriotic Instructor Report?

NATIONAL PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTOR REPORT

Dept/Aux Personal Chances TotalConnecticut Department 25.00Mary Scofield, PNP 20.00Judy Trepanier, PDP 10.00 N/CM #2Sale of Chances 5.00 $25.00 $30.00 $5.00 $60.00

IllinoisDepartment 25.00Sale of Chances 5.00 $25.00 $0.00 $5.00 $30.00

IowaDepartment 25.00 Helen Dodd, DP 20.00Bob Kennedy, PDC 20.00Dick Kennedy, PDC 20.00Eleanor McConkey 10.00 Sale of Chances 135.00 $25.00 $70.00 $135.00 $230.00

MaineDepartment 10.00Auxiliary #10 10.00Auxiliary #11 5.00Eileen Coombs, PNP, N/Treas 10.00Frances Murray, PNP, N/Sec 10.00



Sale of Chances 31.00 $25.00 $20.00 $31.00 $76.00

Maryland-DelawareAuxiliary #3 20.00Mildred Ames, 20.00 Washington DC Rep.Sale of Chances 10.00 $20.00 $20.00 $10.00 $50.00

MassachusettsDepartment 10.00Cynthia Brown, PNP, 25.00 N/CM #1Barbara Mayberry, DP 15.00Rosemary Lowe 25.00Eleanor Becotte, PDP, 10.00 N/Press CorresSale of Chances 20.00 $10.00 $75.00 $20.00 $105.00

MichiganSale of Chances 20.00 $0.00 $0.00 $20.00 $20.00

New JerseyDepartment 10.00Marion Combs, PNP 25.00Ruby Kissinger, PDP 5.00Florence Spring, PNP 10.00Sale of Chances 5.00 $10.00 $40.00 $5.00 $55.00

New YorkDepartment 10.00Auxiliary #49 5.00Auxiliary #72 15.00Betty Baker, PNP, N/MAL 10.00 CoordBeatrice Greenwalt, PNP, 15.00 N/HistorianMichelle Langley, PDP, 10.00 N/Vice President



Sale of Chances 35.00 $30.00 $35.00 $35.00 $100.00

OhioDepartment 50.00Auxiliary #108 10.00Betty Coen, PDP 10.00Judy Morgan, PDP 10.00Sale of Chances 15.00 $60.00 $20.00 $15.00 $95.00

PennsylvaniaDepartment 25.00Auxiliary #1 20.00Auxiliary #7 15.00Auxiliary #16 10.00Auxiliary #43 15.00Auxiliary #50 15.00Auxiliary #149 15.00Auxiliary #165 10.00Margaret Atkinson, PNP, 25.00 N/Co-CounselorFaye Carlisle, PNP 25.00Cynthia Fox, PDP, 25.00 N/Chief of StaffMartha Johnson, PDP 10.00Sale of Chances 120.00 $125.00 $85.00 $120.00 $330.00

Rhode IslandSale of Chances 10.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10.00 $10.00

VermontDepartment 15.00Auxiliary #15 15.00Teresa Doyle 15.00 $30.00 $15.00 $0.00 $45.00

WisconsinDepartment 15.00Danielle Michaels, 10.00 N/President Virginia Michaels 20.00



Anonymous 50.00 $15.00 $80.00 $0.00 $95.00

National Membership at LargeDepartment 25.00Sale of Chances 10.00Fun and Fundraising Calendar: Pat Everette 6.00 Jacqueline Wright 5.00 Christina McElroy 25.00 $25.00 $36.00 $10.00 $71.00

California:

Podrasnik Auxiliary #18Betty Woerner-Downs, PNP 20.00

Dr. Mary E. Walker #52Rachelle Burnsheim-Campbell, 25.00 President

SUVCW & AuxiliariesSale of Chances 115.00 $0.00 $45.00 $115.00 $160.00

Total $425.00 $571.00 536.00 $1,532.00

ClubsCaroline’s 76ers 5.00Cynthia’s Sweets 15.00Danielle’s Belles 10.00Eileen’s Golden Pages 5.00Ellinore’s Gems 12.50Faye’s Fireballs 15.00Florence’s Spring Chickens 12.50 Fran’s Fans 5.00Margaret’s Marvels 12.50Mary’s Mademoiselles 10.00Mary Jo’s Muffins 25.00Minnie’s Whalers 5.00Ora’s Golden Girls 5.00Total $137.50


Special ProjectsCounty Fairs 533.00National Encampment: Sales Table and Chances 472.50 Exemplification of the Ritual 44.80Total $1,050.30

SUMMARY

Department/Auxiliary/Personal Donations 996.00Chances Sold 536.00Club Donations 137.50Special Projects 1,050.30Total $2,719.80

EXPENSESPostage Stamps 74.00Raffle Tickets 40.00 Total $114.00 (Expenses donated anonymously)

GRAND TOTAL $2,719.80

EILEEN COOMBS, N/TREASURER, PNP, ME: I want to tell all of you that these two girls corresponded with me every single month this year and they both went over their goals. I am proud of them.

Chaplain attended the altar for a short recess to prepare for the Installation of Officers.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Allison Michaels, would you please come to my station. I have the pleasure as President to hand this scholarship to you to help you with your college fund. Also, seeing as it is your birthday tomorrow, I’d like to present you with the pin that I wear that you have been drooling over. (Applause) ALLISON MICHAELS, WI: I would like to say thank you for this scholarship. I really need the help for college. I plan on getting a Liberal Arts degree and am planning on majoring in business with the hope of opening my own real estate company. Thank you.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: I would like to recognize another young lady – PNP Mary Scofield. Would you please stand? Allison, would you please stand? Ladies, these two are celebrating birthdays together tomor-row! (Applause)


MARY SCOFIELD, PNP, CT: I think I am a little older than she is!

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sisters, we are to receive our Installing Of-ficer. You will receive her with the respect due her office and pay close attention during the service. Sister Inside Guard, you will admit them.

National President-Elect Michelle Langley chose Betty J.Baker, PNP, NY as her Installing Officer. Guides and Color

Guards escorted the Installing Officer to the altar.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Betty Baker, PNP, as President of this Auxiliary, I am happy to greet you and extend to you a most hearty welcome. Sisters, with me salute. Sisters Guides and Color Guards, you will escort our Installing Officer to my station.

Guides and Color Guards escorted Installing OfficerBetty J. Baker, PNP, NY to the President’s Station.

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: Sister Installing Officer, we are ready to proceed with the Installation of Officers.

BETTY J. BAKER, INSTALLING OFFICER, PNP, NY: Sister National President, have the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s books been duly audited by the National Council and reported correct and has that report been ac-cepted by this National body?

PRESIDENT DANIELLE: They have.

BETTY J. BAKER, INSTALLING OFFICER, PNP, NY: I appoint the following Sisters who will work on the floor:

Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Twist, PDP, NYAssistant Guide . . . . . . . . . . Margaret Atkinson, PNP, PAColor Guard #1 . . . . . . . . . . Virginia Temme, WIColor Guard #2 . . . . . . . . . . Jean Lamb, PAChaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eileen Coombs, PNP, ME

Would these officers take their stations? All other officers are re-lieved of their duties.

BETTY J. BAKER, INSTALLING OFFICER, PNP, NY: Sister National President, you are now relieved of the command of this National Or-ganization, and in accordance with Chapter I, Article IX of the Regula-tions, having creditably and faithfully served a term as President, you are entitled to and will occupy for the ensuing year the seat of honor in this Organization, the Past National President’s Chair.


Allison Michaels, WI pinned the Past National President’sbadge on her mother.

FAYE CARLISLE, PNP, PA: Sister Past National President, I would like to welcome you to the Past National Presidents’ Club. I want to extend my best wishes and tell you that you did a very, very good job. We ap-preciate all your efforts. And now you will be known as a “has-been!” Congratulations!

BETTY J. BAKER, INSTALLING OFFICER, PNP, NY: Sister Guides and Color Guards, you will escort our esteemed Sister to the Past Na-tional President’s chair.

Past National President Danielle is escorted twice aroundthe room to music and clapping and is seated in the

Past National President’s chair.

BETTY J. BAKER, INSTALLING OFFICER, PNP, NY: Sister Secre-tary, you will call the names of the Officers-elect who will take positions or be escorted to my left in the order named.

OFFICERS-ELECT

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Langley, NYVice President . . . . . . . . . . . Cynthia Fox, PACouncil Member #1 . . . . . . Danielle Michaels, WICouncil Member #2 . . . . . . Susan Jamieson, NJCouncil Member #3 . . . . . . Barbara Mayberry, MAPatriotic Instructor . . . . . . . May Frost, OHChaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Fritz, IAPress Correspondent . . . . . . Judy Trepanier, CTWashington DC Rep . . . . . . Millie Ames, MD-DEChief of Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . Betty Baker, NYCo-Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . Beatrice Greenwalt, NYCo-Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Greenwalt, PCinC, SUVCW, OHPersonal Aides . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Fields, NYSpecial Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . Janice Dawson, NY

The officers-elect took places on the left as their names were called. They were installed in ritualistic form.

Washington DC Representative-elect Millie Ames was not present and will be installed as soon as possible.

BETTY J. BAKER, INSTALLING OFFICER, PNP, NY: Sister Guide, you will escort to this station the National President.


National President Michelle was escorted around the room twiceto music and clapping before being taken to the Installing

Officer’s station.

Installation continued as per Ritual.

The National President’s badge was pinned on NationalPresident Michelle by Frances Murray, PNP, ME.

PRESIDENT MICHELLE LANGLEY: Thank you, Sister Betty. We have worked together for many years and I know we will continue to do so. I value your knowledge and support. It has been invaluable to me. I also would like to thank the Sisters on Betty’s staff who helped make this special moment one that I will always remember. At this time I would like to thank my Sisters in the New York De-partment Sisters for all the support and friendship that they have given me over the years. I really appreciate it and I love all of you. A special thank you to Sister Virginia Twist for making my dress for me today.

The New York Delegation asked to be recognized.

VIRGINIA TWIST, PDP, NY: As spokesman for your Auxiliary #72 from Ovid, New York and from the New York Department, we would like to congratulate you and offer you these flowers as our love token to you. (A beautiful yellow bouquet and a Scottish doll was presented.)

PRESIDENT MICHELLE: Thank you, Sisters! If it wasn’t for them, I would not be where I am today. I am not going to make any flowery speeches or big promises. I will say I will do my very best to lead our Organization for the next year. With God’s loving care, we will have a wonderful year. Sisters, let us continue the good work that we have done. I am so grateful for the confidence you have placed in electing me to this honorable position. You have elected me a great slate of officers and for this I am thankful. Sisters, I look forward to working with you this year and I wish for all of you good health and safe travels for a wonderful year together.

Guides and Color Guards escorted the Greetings Committeefrom the Sons: Steven Michaels, Senior VC-in-C, WI; Bud

Atkinson, PC-in-C, PA; and Brad Schall, PDC, CA to the altar.

PRESIDENT MICHELLE: Brothers, I’d like to welcome you thank you for coming. Sister Guides and Color Guards, please escort them to my station. (So done.)

STEVEN MICHAELS, SVC-IN-C, SUVCW, WI: Sister President,


Ladies and Sister Past National President, I bring you greetings from the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War on behalf of our Commander-in-Chief Kent Armstrong and the Sons. We hope you have had a very harmonious and productive weekend as we have and we thank you for your patience in letting us finish our business. The only thing that re-mains for us to do is the installation of officers in the next few moments. We appreciate you waiting so long for our visit. I would like to say how happy I am to be here as someone who has served in a leadership posi-tion as you have in the local, state and national level. We both realize that organizations like ours are kind of like battleships in some respect in that they don’t stop on a dime and it takes a long time to make a change in direction, but I think we can say that we have changed direction and we’re glad for the company we have had in the personage of our Ladies Auxiliary. As the incoming elected Commander-in-Chief, I am aware of the concern over input from the Auxiliary on National Encampments and I believe that the Auxiliary will have ample input in at least the next two National Encampments for 2005 and 2006. Last night we had our annual Department Commanders Meeting after our business session and one of the things that I brought up to the Department Commanders and their representatives was the importance of having a link from their Depart-ment websites to an appropriate respective Auxiliary website, either the local, Department or another contact of an Auxiliary in their area. I am sure that will take place very shortly. In closing I would like to thank you for your support and your many words of encouragement over the last several years and thank you all for taking care of my wife during the last year!

BUD ATKINSON, PC-IN-C, SUVCW, PA: It is a pleasure to be here today and see these bright, beautiful faces instead of those drowsy old men’s frowns!

BRAD SCHALL, PDC, SUVCW, CA: Thank you for inviting me; this is the first time I have been here. As a little sentimental thing, the only letters we have written between my great-grandparents is from when he went to G.A.R. Encampments and in those letters is a very loving, af-fectionate story between an old soldier and the lady who stayed behind to raise the family. So the women’s organizations throughout this whole time have been a very integral part of the organization. So this gives me an opportunity for the first time to say thank you and if there is anything I can do in Fraternal Relations, which I have come to understand in the last three days, please let me know. Thank you very much.

MARGARET ATKINSON, N/CO-COUNSELOR, PNP, PA: Brothers, it is so good to see you here and this is the one time of year that I can call my husband my brother! We are just so delighted that you were able to come over. We were getting worried, but you did arrive. I am very glad


to hear this atmosphere of cooperation between us increasing in the next couple of years. It can never get to be too much, I’m sure. I remember with my husband that many years ago we were all very close. I speak, I’m sure, on behalf of everyone here that we are glad that we are going back to that kind of an atmosphere and cooperation between us. Thank you Brother Michaels, Brother Atkinson and Brother Schall – we have corresponded by e-mail and I am delighted to meet you and that’s on a personal basis – but thank you very much for coming and I think we have all greatly enjoyed this Encampment and the results that are coming out of it.

The Sons Greeting Committee was escorted from the room.

PNP Danielle Michaels, along with daughters Allison and Anne, were excused so they could attend the Sons’ Installation of Officers.

PRESIDENT MICHELLE: I have a poem that I would like to read be-fore closing and ask the members to think about it before we part.

At Day’s End

Is anybody happier because you passed their way? Does anyone remember that you spoke to her today? The day is almost over and its toiling time is through; Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you? Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that’s slipping fast, That you helped a single Sister of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said? Does the Sister whose hopes are fading, now with courage look ahead? Did you waste the day or lose it? Was it good or sorry spent? Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent? As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God will say, “You have earned one more tomorrow, by the work you did today.” Anonymous

Sisters, let us remember the thoughts behind this poem and try to live our lives to help each other. I think that if you all go home thinking about that, this will be a great year. Does anyone have anything to offer for the good of the Order?

EILEEN COOMBS, N/TREASURER, PNP, ME: I would like to say congratulations from the bottom of my heart. I am the happiest girl be-cause you are here. You saved my life; now I hope I can make your year a happy one.


Congratulations, best wishes and support were extended from:Betty Baker, PNP, NY and Department of New York; Beatrice

Greenwalt, PNP, NY; Barbara Mayberry, PDP, MA andDepartment of Massachusetts; Cynthia Fox, PDP, PA and

Department of Pennsylvania; Florence Spring, PNP, NJ andDepartment of New Jersey; May Frost, PDP, OH and Department

of Ohio; Department of Wisconsin; Faye Carlisle, PNP, PA;Department of Connecticut; Margaret Atkinson, PNP, PA;

Department of Iowa; Susan Jamieson, PDP, NJ; and Maude Baker, NY.

Announcement made by Frances Murray regarding the meetingof the Old and New Council.

MOVED by Frances Murray, N/Sec, PNP, METhat any other new or unfinished business be handled by the Council.SECONDED by Betty Baker, N/MAL Coord, PNP, NYSO VOTED

PRESIDENT MICHELLE: Would all the officers leave their names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses with National Secretary Frances Murray before you leave this Encampment so she can prepare the Roster. If anyone wants to put anything in my first General Order, you must get it to me before September 5. I hope I see each one of you at our National Encampment in New Hampshire in 2005, plus more. Pick up a friend and bring them along. If there is no further business to come before this Auxiliary, we will proceed to close. After the Bible is closed, I ask that we sing Blest Be the Tie That Binds and God Be With You Till We Meet Again. Sister Chaplain, you will attend the altar and ask the blessings of God to be with us before we depart to our homes.

The Chaplain attended the altar and closed the Bible.

PRESIDENT MICHELLE: I now declare the 118th National Encamp-ment of the Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans closed. All please join hands.

Members formed a circle, joined hands, and sangBlest Be the Tie That Binds and God Be With You Till We Meet Again.

The Encampment closed at 4:02 P.M.


MEETING OF OLD AND NEW COUNCILAugust 15, 2004

Old Council New CouncilCynthia Brown Danielle MichaelsBetty Baker, Pro Tem Susan JamiesonJudy Trepanier Barbara Mayberry

Others present: Michelle Langley, Eileen Coombs, Frances Murray, and invited guest Mary Fritz. The books were audited and approved. Mary Fritz from Iowa Department was invited into the meeting. She told about Belle Gray Rice, a Past National President from Iowa. Her membership ended in the late 1890s and she lived until 1960. Her son is a member of the Sons. Mary asked that Mrs. Rice’s picture be printed in the Proceedings.

MOVED by Betty Baker, SECONDED by Danielle MichaelsThat we include a page in the Proceedings as a tribute to the Past Na-tional Presidents from Iowa. SO VOTED

The meeting adjourned until August, 2005 in Nashua, New Hamp-shire.


LIST OF VOTING MEMBERS

California-PacificLori Parrott, D Ann Schleeter, D

Connecticut Ora Moitoso, PNP Emma Prince, PDPMary Scofield, PNP Judy Trepanier, PDP, N/Council Mem #3

IowaHelen Dodd, DP Mary Fritz, N/Patriotic Instructor Eleanor McConkey, DMarilyn Rittel, D Maine Eileen Coombs, PNP, N/Treasurer Frances Murray, PNP, N/Secretary

MassachusettsCynthia Brown, PNP, N/Council Mem #1 Rosemary Lowe, D Barbara Mayberry, DP N/Chaplain Charlene Peterson, D Michigan Marcia Butgereit, D New Jersey Susan Jamieson, DPMargaret Johnson, DRuby Kissinger, PDP Florence Spring, PNP

New YorkBetty J. Baker, PNP, N/Mem/Large Coor.Maude Baker, PDPAlethea Cratsley, DPKathryn Foit, PDPBeatrice Greenwalt, PNP, N/HistorianMichelle Langley, PDP, N/Vice PresidentElizabeth Orman, PDPVirginia Twist, PDP

OhioMay Frost, PDPJudy Morgan, PDP

PennsylvaniaMargaret Atkinson, PNPFaye M. Carlisle, PNPCynthia Fox, PDP, N/Chief of StaffJean Lamb, D

WisconsinLinda Brown, DMaggie Grothe, DAllison Michaels, DAnne Michaels, DDanielle Michaels, N/PresidentGloria Murphy, DPDenise Oman, N/Acting ChaplainArlene Rudebush, DVirginia Temme, D

Membership at LargeJean HoadleyKaren Roach


PAST NATIONAL PRESIDENTS

1887 *† Mrs. Laura Miller, Lancaster, PA1887-88 *† Mrs. W.D.A. O’Brien, Sidney, OH1889-90 *† Mrs. Ella L. Jones, Swissvale, PA1891 *† Mrs. J.S. Mason, Medina, OH1891-93 † Mrs. Belle Gray Rice, Washington, IA1894-96 † Mrs. Margaret Howey Coe, Springfield, IL1897 † Mrs. Kate G. Raynor, Toledo, OH1898 † Mrs. Elizabeth H.R. Davis, Takoma Park, DC1899 † Mrs. Mary L. Warren, Greenwood, MA1900-02 † Mrs. Lida Tomer-Miller, Rochester, NY1903-4 † Mrs. Addie M. Wallace, Indianapolis, IN1905-6 † Mrs. Kate E. Hardcastle Carr, Camden, NJ (PA Dept.)1907 † Mrs. Julia A. Moynihan, Rochester, NY1908 † Miss Mam E. Herbst, South Canton, OH1909-10 † Mrs. Molly Donaldson Hammer, Reading, PA (NJ Dept.) 1911 † Mrs. H. Pauline Creighton, Campaign, IL1912 † Mrs. Flora A.S. Whitney, Marlboro, MA1913 † Mrs. Frances Fox Moynihan, Rochester, NY1914 † Miss Edna Bergwitz, Columbus, OH1915 † Mrs. Bessie B. Bowser, Indianapolis, IN1916 † Mrs. Libbie Meis, Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA1917 † Mrs. Mae E. Clothier, Rockford, IL1918 † Mrs. Mayme E. Dwyer, Long Island City, NY1919 † Mrs. Margaret Carney, Melrose, MA1920 † Miss Mary L. Tredo, Patterson, NJ1921 † Mrs. Blanche L. Beverstock, Keene, NH1922 † Mrs. Margaret Patterson Stephens, Columbus, OH1923 † Mrs. Minnie E. Groth, Baraboo, WI1924 † Mrs. Emma Stuart Finch, Bridgeport, IN1925 † Mrs. Ida Rokes Klein, Syracuse, NY (ME Dept.)1926 † Mrs. Mamie M. Deems, Los Angeles, CA1927 † Mrs. Anna F. Keene, Philadelphia, PA1928 † Mrs. Margaret L. Waters, Woburn, MA1929 † Mrs. Elizabeth C. Hansen, Weehawken, NJ1930 † Mrs. Ida B. Lange, Rutherford, NJ (NY Dept.)1931 † Mrs. Celeste D. Gentieu, Wilmington, DE (MD-DE Dept.)1932 † Mrs. Wilma L. Combs, Des Moines, IA1933 † Mrs. Jean B. Thompson, St. Petersburg, FL (OH Dept.)1934 † Mrs. Margaret F. Anderson, Tacoma, WA (MA Dept.)1935 † Mrs. Gertrude M. Sautter, Clearwater, FL (PA Dept.)1936 † Mrs. Stella B. Owen, Upper Montclair, NJ1937 † Mrs. Ida B. Lewis, Milwaukee, WI1938 † Mrs. Margaret C. Brady, Albany, NY1939 † Mrs. Anne E. Lockyer, Steubenville, OH


1940 † Mrs. Eva B. Blackman, Chicago, IL1941 † Mrs. Clara M. Gallagher, Philadelphia, PA1942 *† Mrs. Margaret D. Schroeder, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (NJ Dept.) 1943 † Mrs. Mary E. Stapleton, Albany, NY1944 † Mrs. Maude B. Warren, Brockton, MA1945 † Mrs. Edith B. Nile, Alliance, OH1946 † Mrs. Gladys B. Sallman, Valparaiso, IN (IL Dept.)1947 † Mrs. Edna S. Lambert, Lithonia, GA (NJ Dept.)1948 † Mrs. Katherine L. Joyce, Pittsburgh, PA1949 † Mrs. Lena G. Barrett, Santa Ana, CA1950 † Mrs. Ethelyn C. Tucker, San Diego, CA (NH Dept.)1951 † Mrs. Lela B. Shugart, Warren, IN1952 † Mrs. Phyllis Dean, Westboro, MA1953 † Mrs. Lila A. Macey, Schenectady, NY1954 † Mrs. Mildred R. Webster, Springvale, ME1955 † Mrs. Ellinore K. Johnson, Madison, WI 1956 † Mrs. Lenore D. Glass, San Jose, CA1957 † Mrs. Margaret McKinney, Somers Point, NJ (PA Dept.)1958 *† Miss Anne O. Clayton, Trenton, NJ1959 † Mrs. Ursula W. Shepardson, Springfield, MA1960 † Mrs. Beatrice S. Riggs, Las Vegas, NV (CA-PAC Dept.)1961 † Miss Edith M. Paulding, Parkway, NY1962 *† Mrs. Dorothy Hilyard, Wilmington, DE (deceased 5/05)1963 † Mrs. Anna I. Stoudt, Reading, PA1964 † Mrs. Anita Selby, Mansfield, OH1965 † Mrs. Emma Wheeler, Milford, NH1966 † Mrs. Edith Snyder, West Palm Beach, FL (NY Dept.) 1967 † Miss Flora D. Bates, Shrewsbury, MA1968 † Mrs. Hazel L. Moushey, St. Louis, MO1969 *† Mrs. Irene Stoudt, West Lawn, PA 1970 † Mrs. Florence M. Jansson, Houston, TX (NJ Dept.)1971 Mrs. Eileen Coombs 3070 W. Shore Rd. #B-4, Warwick, RI 02886 (ME Dept.)1972 † Mrs. Agnes D. Davis, Wilmington, DE1973 *† Miss Viola L. Bremme, Philadelphia, PA1974-75 † Mrs. Jessie G. Wells, Cambridge, MA1976 † Mrs. Caroline E. Riddell, Philadelphia, PA1977 † Mrs. Minnie E. Madeiros, New Bedford, MA1978 * Mrs. Marion Combs 1535 Mulberry Ave., Upland, CA 91786 (NJ Dept.)1979 *† Mrs. Florence H. Forbey, Phoenix, AZ (IL Dept.)1980 † Mrs. Nellie H. Hawley, Fort Dodge, IA1981 † Mrs. Lelia M. Turner, Randolph, MA1982 *† Miss Ann E. Willeke, Rockville, CT 1983 † Mrs. Dorris W. Schlenker, Rockville, MD


1984 Mrs. Mary Jane Simpson 49 Keppel Ave., West Lawn, PA 196091985 * † Mrs. Jennie Russell, Malden, MA1986 Mrs. Isabelle Roberts Long Meadows, 5 Brown Ln., Apt. #121, Owego, NY 138271987 *† Mrs. Esther Peiper, Columbus, OH (PA Dept.) (deceased 11/14/05)1988 Mrs. Betty Woerner Downs 20750 Front St., Monte Rio, CA 954621989 *† Mrs. Catherine Zapatka, Newington, CT (deceased 3/9/06)1990 Mrs. Beatrice Greenwalt 2449 Center Ave., Alliance, OH 44601 (NY Dept.)1991 Mrs. Ora Moitoso 40 Irving Ave., #914, E. Providence, RI 029141992 † Mrs. Ethel Carver, New Castle, DE1993 Mrs. Frances Murray PMB #290, 10 State Rd., Suite 9, Bath, ME 045301994 * Mrs. Florence Spring 516 Martin Ave., Reading, PA 19601 (NJ Dept.)1995-96 * Mrs. Margaret Atkinson 1016 Gorman St., Philadelphia, PA 19116-37191997 * Mrs. Betty J. Baker 7555 Rt. 96, Interlaken, NY 14847-96921998 * Mrs. Jacquelyn Johnston RFD #1, 31 Route 101-A, Amherst, NH 030311999 * Mrs. Betty J. Baker (address above)2000 * Mrs. Mary Jo Long 505 Marcy St., Duryea, PA 18642-16252001 Mrs. Mary Scofield 132 Nooks Hill Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416-15322002 Mrs. Faye Carlisle PO Box 23, Cogan Station, PA 17728-0023 2003 * Mrs. Cynthia Brown 92 Pond St., Salem, NH 03079-4346 (MA Dept.)2004 Mrs. Danielle Michaels 6623 S. North Cape Rd., Franklin, WI 53132

Honor conferred by National Organization:1941 † Mrs. Lillian S. Ball, Indianapolis, IN1975 † Mrs. Catherine McCoy, San Diego, CA

* Life Member† Deceased


NATIONAL ENCAMPMENTS

No. Year Date Place State1st 1887 Aug. 17-19 Akron OH2nd 1888 Aug. 15-17 Wheeling WV3rd 1889 Sept. 10-13 Paterson NY4th 1890 Aug. 26-29 St. Joseph MO5th 1891 Aug. 24-29 Minneapolis MN6th 1892 Aug. 8-12 Helena MT7th 1893 Aug. 15-18 Cincinnati OH8th 1894 Aug. 20-23 Davenport IA9th 1895 Sept. 16-18 Knoxville TN10th 1896 Sept. 8-10 Louisville KY11th 1897 Sept. 9-11 Indianapolis IN12th 1898 Sept. 12-14 Omaha NE13th 1899 Sept. 7-9 Detroit MI14th 1900 Sept. 11-13 Syracuse NY15th 1901 Sept. 17-18 Providence RI16th 1902 Oct. 7-9 Washington DC17th 1903 Sept. 15-17 Atlantic City NJ18th 1904 Aug. 17-19 Boston MA19th 1905 Sept. 18-20 Gettysburg PA20th 1906 Aug. 21-23 Peoria IL21st 1907 Aug. 20-21 Dayton OH22nd 1908 Aug. 25-27 Niagara Falls NY23rd 1909 Aug. 24-26 Washington DC24th 1910 Sept. 20-22 Atlantic City NJ25th 1911 Aug. 22-25 Rochester NY26th 1912 Aug. 27-29 St. Louis MO27th 1913 Sept. 16-18 Chattanooga TN28th 1914 Sept. 1-3 Detroit MI29th 1915 Sept. 28-30 Washington DC30th 1916 Aug. 30-31 Kansas City MO31st 1917 Aug. 22-23 Boston MA32nd 1918 Aug. 20-21 Niagara Falls NY33rd 1919 Sept. 8-11 Columbus OH34th 1920 Sept. 22-24 Indianapolis IN35th 1921 Sept. 27-29 Indianapolis IN36th 1922 Sept. 26-28 Des Moines IA37th 1923 Sept. 4-6 Milwaukee WI38th 1924 Aug. 12-14 Boston MA39th 1925 Sept. 1-3 Grand Rapids MI40th 1926 Sept. 21-23 Des Moines IA41st 1927 Sept. 13-15 Grand Rapids MI42nd 1928 Sept. 18-20 Denver CO43rd 1929 Sept. 10-12 Portland ME


44th 1930 Aug. 26-29 Cincinnati OH45th 1931 Sept. 15-17 Des Moines IA46th 1932 Sept. 20-22 Springfield IL47th 1933 Sept. 19-21 St. Paul MN48th 1934 Aug. 14-16 Rochester NY49th 1935 Sept. 10-12 Grand Rapids MI50th 1936 Sept. 22-24 Washington DC51st 1937 Sept. 7-9 Madison WI52nd 1938 Sept. 6-8 Des Moines IA53rd 1939 Aug. 29-31 Pittsburgh PA54th 1940 Sept. 10-12 Springfield IL55th 1941 Sept. 16-18 Columbus OH56th 1942 Sept. 15-17 Indianapolis IN57th 1943 Sept. 20-23 Milwaukee WI58th 1944 Sept. 12-14 Des Moines IA59th 1945 Oct. 1-4 Columbus OH60th 1946 Aug. 25-29 Indianapolis IN61st 1947 Aug. 10-14 Cleveland OH62nd 1948 Sept. 26-30 Grand Rapids MI63rd 1949 Aug. 28-Sept. 1 Indianapolis IN64th 1950 Aug. 20-24 Boston MA65th 1951 Aug. 20-24 Columbus OH66th 1952 Aug. 24-28 Atlantic City NJ67th 1953 Aug. 23-27 Buffalo NY68th 1954 Aug. 8-13 Duluth MN69th 1955 Aug. 21-25 Cincinnati OH70th 1956 Sept. 9-13 Harrisburg PA71st 1957 Aug. 18-22 Detroit MI72nd 1958 Aug. 17-21 Boston MA73rd 1959 Aug. 16-20 Long Beach CA74th 1960 Aug. 21-25 Springfield IL75th 1961 Aug. 20-24 Indianapolis IN76th 1962 Aug. 19-23 Washington DC77th 1963 Aug. 18-22 Miami Beach FL78th 1964 Aug. 16-20 Providence RI79th 1965 Aug. 15-19 Richmond VA80th 1966 Aug. 14-18 Grand Rapids MI81st 1967 Aug. 6-10 Chicago IL82nd 1968 Aug. 18-22 Wilmington DE83rd 1969 Aug. 17-21 St. Louis MO84th 1970 Aug. 23-27 Miami Beach FL85th 1971 Aug. 15-19 Boston MA86th 1972 Aug. 13-17 Philadelphia PA87th 1973 Aug. 5-9 Palm Springs CA88th 1974 Aug. 18-22 Bretton Woods NH89th 1975 Aug. 10-14 Rochester NY


90th 1976 Aug. 15-18 Columbus OH91st 1977 Aug. 14-18 Des Moines IA92nd 1978 Aug. 13-17 Grand Rapids MI93rd 1979 Aug. 12-16 Hartford CT94th 1980 Aug. 17-21 Richmond VA95th 1981 Aug. 9-13 Philadelphia PA96th 1982 Aug. 15-19 Providence RI97th 1983 Aug. 14-18 Portland ME98th 1984 Aug. 12-16 Akron OH99th 1985 Aug. 11-15 Wilmington DE100th 1986 Aug. 10-14 Lexington KY101st 1987 Aug. 9-13 Buffalo NY102nd 1988 Aug. 14-18 Lansing MI103rd 1989 Aug. 13-17 Stamford CT104th 1990 Aug. 12-16 Des Moines IA105th 1991 Aug. 11-15 Indianapolis IN106th 1992 Aug. 13-16 Pittsburgh PA107th 1993 Aug. 12-15 Portland ME108th 1994 Aug. 11-13 E. Lansing MI109th 1995 Aug. 10-13 Columbus OH110th 1996 Aug. 8-11 Columbus OH111th 1997 Aug. 7-10 Utica NY112th 1998 Aug. 6-9 Harrisburg PA113th 1999 Aug. 19-22 Indianapolis IN114th 2000 Aug. 17-20 Lansing MI115th 2001 Aug. 10-12 Springfield MO116th 2002 Aug. 8-11 Springfield IL 117th 2003 Aug. 7-10 Ft. Mitchell KY118th 2004 Aug. 12-15 Cedar Rapids IA


INDEX

Portrait – National President Mrs. Danielle Michaels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1National Officers for 2003-2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3National Officers for 2004-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Department Presidents for 2004-2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Provisional Auxiliaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Auxiliaries Without Departments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

In Memoriam Portrait: Past National President Jennie B. Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unofficial Proceedings Tribute to Iowa’s Past National Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Joint Memorial Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Eulogy to PNP Jennie B. Russell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Memorial Tribute to Deceased Officers and Members . . . . . . . . . . 12 Memorial Tribute to Past National Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Campfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Courtesy Hour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Allied Orders Banquet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Encampment Sessions First Session, Friday Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Second Session, Friday Afternoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Third Session, Saturday Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Fourth Session, Saturday Afternoon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

ENCAMPMENT PROCEEDINGS(Alphabetically Arranged)

Adjournment of Encampment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Correspondence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Encampment Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Encampment Committees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23Exemplification of the Ritual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Greetings Committees Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 86, 106Honor Roll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Installation of Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Joint Opening of Encampment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16National Encampments Listing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Nomination and Election of Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Old and New Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Past National Presidents Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Presentations of Patriotic Instructor’s Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 49


Presentation of Testimonial to National President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Scholarship Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Voting Members at Encampment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Reports of Committees Budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Constitution, Rules & Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Credentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Legislative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Officers’ Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Rehabilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 85 Revision of Blanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Reports of National Officers Chaplain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Chief of Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 91 Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Co-Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Historian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Membership at Large Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Patriotic Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 99 Personal Aide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Press Correspondent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Washington DC Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Special Appointed Committees 501(c)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Congressional Federal Charter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Coupon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Encampment Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Junior Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 National Auxiliary Organizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Publicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Standing Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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