Wreaths Across America 2022

 The National Society North Carolina Colonial Dames 17th Century Lord Craven Chapter has participated in the Wreaths Across America program for over twelve years. This year Lord Craven sponsored 67 wreaths. There were 5,312 wreaths purchased - exceeded by 140 wreaths. The program began promptly at 12:00 and was over at 12:30, which at that time participants were able to lay wreaths on the graves of Veterans. 

L to R: Carol Jutte, President, Kathy Miller, Susan DeGroote,  Phyllis Wilson, blog manager, Judy Caison, missing from photo, but in attendance

Lord Craven Chapter Meeting - November 19, 2022

 

                                   

November 19, 2022, The Lord Craven Colonial Dames Chapter met at the New Hanover Co. Public Library, Northeast Bran in Wilmington, NC at 10: am. The guest speaker was author, Dr. Chris Fonvielle, "The Battle of Moore's Creek." Dr. Fonvielle gave a very informative slide presentation. Some of the slides are featured below. 

Site of First Official Thanksgiving in America on December 4, 1619 at Berkeley Plantation in Virginia

 It was 2 years before the Pilgrims Thanksgiving! Also, in 1565 a Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez de Vile’ celebrated Thanksgiving in St. Augustine, Fl. with the local Ticumua tribe. It was President Lincoln who declared the November Holiday for Thanksgiving.

On October 3, 1863, with this victory in mind, as well as its cost, President Lincoln issued a proclamation: I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, …to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving.

Veterans Day is the Best Day to Honor our Veterans by Buying Wreaths

Let’s Order Some Wreaths For Wreaths Across America – Put a wreath on every Veterans Grave at Wilmington National Cemetery on December 17th, 2022.

E-mail Linda Phelps at rphelps@ec.rr.com and she will send you a form to fill out to order wreaths. You can mail the form yourself. Send your check and form to the address for WAA on the top of the form. Be sure and put your code NC0008P on the memo part of your check. Lord Craven members can also mail a check made out to Lord Craven Colonial Dames and mail it to Cindy Sellers. If you prefer to order online or by phone click on the Wreaths Across America Tab at the top of the page. Then follow the directions. If you are having technical difficulties you can e-mail Phyllis Wilson the blog manager who will be able to help you.

Lord Craven has 36 wreaths purchased from their group. Let's be sure all of our members buy at least one wreath. Go Ladies.

The Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames 17th Century Meeting Was Held on September 17, 2022

 

                   

You might be wondering why Phyllis and Carol are wearing different outfits. Yes, Carol wanted a photo of them together with Phyllis receiving her award. 

Phyllis Wilson, blog manager since 2011 received a certificate for outstanding service maintaining the chapter's blog plus getting publicity in the newspaper, and helping maintain the Wreaths Across America program. Phyllis also received a gift certificate to Falcone's her favorite restaurant in Southport, from the Lord Craven Chapter of Colonial Dames.

                        Joyce Vanatter, Carol Jutte's sister won a cockade at the Lord Craven meeting.

       New member Michelle Russel won a black totes bag.

We Will Never Forget - 9/11

 

Colonial Dames National Conference 4-8-22

 Front: Pat Gooding and Suzanne Bartels, Standing: Mary Tatum, Cindy Matsumoto, Barbara Ruiz and Carol Jutte at Banquet

North Carolina members attending National Conference: Front: Barbara Ruiz, Marty Tatum (State Historian), Meg Cooke (State President), Dorothy Thompson (National President), Pat Gooding (State 1st Vice President), Carol Jutte (State Recording Secretary); Back: Tiffany Burgin's sister, Tiffany Burgin's mother, Cindy Matsumoto, Nancy Wark, Suzanne Bartels, Tiffany Burgin & Tiffany Burgin's sister.

                 National Officers at 2022 National Conference 

                                   Tea at National Headquarters

                      National President Dorothy Thompson

July 4th 2022

 

NATIONAL SOCIETY COLONIAL DAMES XVII CENTURY NORTH CAROLINA SOCIET

                                  

CALL TO THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

 

Meg Cooke, State President

and

The Executive Board

Invite all North Carolina members to attend the

Board of Management Meeting

Saturday, August 20, 2022

being held at

Rock Springs Center

4025 NC-43

Greenville, North Carolina 27834

 

HOSTED BY:

Eleanor White Dare and Thomas Wotton, Surgeon Chapters

 

 

The Board of Management meeting will be a one-day meeting open to all members. Again, this year we will not have Chapter Reports and we will continue to have a couple of informative sessions. One session will be with State Officers to ask questions and exchange ideas. Another session will be “Tips and Traps” given by Dianne Janis, Heraldry & Coats of Arms State Chairman. Chapter Presidents: Please forward this Call to the BOM meeting to your members. Note: Masks are not required but please wear if you feel uncomfortable.

 

 

Schedule:

8:45-9:00 AM              Budget and Finance Meeting

9:00-9:45 AM              Executive Board Meeting

9:30-10:00 AM            Registration

10:15 AM-12:15 PM    Business meeting

12:30-1:30 PM            Lunch

1:30-2:00 PM              Session 1- “Tips and Traps”-Dianne Janis

2:00-2:30 PM              Session 2-  State Officers “Q & A”

 

 

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2022

 

Complete and mail this registration form. Deadline for registration: August 5, 2022

           $40 Check made payable to NC Society Colonial Dames XVII Century or NCSCDVIIC

           Send to:  Phyllis Edmundson,  145 Edmundson Springs  Fremont, NC 27830-9576

                             Phone:  919-242-5685   Email: missphyss@hotmail.com

Check your e-mail for a copy of this information and form to be completed and mailed.

 

 

Memorial Day

 

St James American Legion Post 543 is holding the traditional Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 30th in front of the Veterans Memorial at the St. James Town Hall.

 Highlights of the ceremony include the presentation of the Colors, singing of the National Anthem and other patriotic songs, and honoring local Gold Star families. Amazing Grace will be played on the bagpipes. A memorial wreath will be placed at the Veterans Memorial followed by the playing of Taps by the bugler.

The public is encouraged to attend and join the veterans of Post 543 in remembering those who loved our country enough to pay the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom. Seating will be available.

 

Information provided by Kathy Roth

Memorial Day

 

St James American Legion Post 543 is holding the traditional Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 30th in front of the Veterans Memorial at the St. James Town Hall.

 Highlights of the ceremony include the presentation of the Colors, singing of the National Anthem and other patriotic songs, and honoring local Gold Star families. Amazing Grace will be played on the bagpipes. A memorial wreath will be placed at the Veterans Memorial followed by the playing of Taps by the bugler.

The public is encouraged to attend and join the veterans of Post 543 in remembering those who loved our country enough to pay the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of freedom. Seating will be available.

 

Information provided by Kathy Roth