Your North Carolina Society Colonial Dames 17 th Century State Board Wishes You a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Holiday full of peace, love, happiness and good  health. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

from

Your North Carolina Society Colonial Dames 17 th Century

State Board

Julia Floyd, State President

Brenda Hamilton, State 1st Vice President

Peggy Troxell, State 2nd Vice President

Martha Whitaker, State 3rd Vice President

Martha Strange, Chaplain

Meg Cooke, Recording Secretary

Pat Gooding, Corresponding Secretary

Hazel Yarbrough, Organizing Secretary

Barbara Terrell, Registrar

Brooke Jackson, Treasurer

Historian, Joan Summerfield

Kay Caveney, Librarian

Wreaths Across America 2015

Ruth-Anne Bolz, Carol Jutte, Diane Kuebert and Fran Carlsen at  Wreaths Across America 2015

Colonial Dames Members at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony, which is always held the second Saturday in December each year. Next year we are hoping to reach the goal of 3000 wreaths. We there were  2224 wreaths placed on graves of these brave men to honor them for their service to our country and for keeping us safe. 

Volunteers Needs on December 12th for Wreaths Across America

2,200 wreaths will be placed on graves on December 12th at the Wilmington Cemetery.

The Wreaths Across America is held annually on the second Saturday of December. Wreaths Across America would not be successful without the help of the volunteers, many active organizations and the generosity of the trucking industry. The program is held at:

Wilmington National Cemetery

2011 Market Street

Wilmington, NC 28403

Date: December 12, 2015

Time: 12 Noon E.S.T.

Contact Fran Carlsen from the Lord Craven Chapter at 910-253-9131 or e-mail Fran at darfran@earthlink.net if you would like to volunteer unpacking wreaths for Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 12, 2015.

Photos from November 21st Lord Craven Colonial Dames Chapter 17th Century Meeting

Guest speaker Darleen Osteen. Her program was on “17^th Embroidery.”

Pat Gooding, Vice-President, Darleen Osteen, guest speaker and Ruth-Anne Bolz, President

Lord Craven members having lunch at the Hieronymus restaurant on November 21st in Wilmington, NC.

Photographs taken by Dale Spencer

Lord Craven Colonial Dames Chapter 17th Century Meeting Scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2015

Falling collar. England, 17th century

The next Lord Craven meeting will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Hieronymus, 5035 Market St. Wilmington, NC. The guest speaker will be Darleen Osteen. Her program will be on “17^th Embroidery.” The time of the meeting is 11:00. Please bring your Christmas gifts for our Veterans to the meeting on Saturday.

Blog Manager Reports Important Information

          Phyllis Wilson, blog manager in her colonial dress.

Child's version of the dress that Phyllis ordered from Kelly's website mentioned below.

This is my 5^th year as  manager for the Lord Craven Colonial Dames blog.  I enjoy blogging and hope to interest others in becoming involved with possibly starting their own blog or assisting with the maintenance of our Colonial Dames blog. If you are a committee chairman and would like to submit an article to me and if you don’t have photographs, I might have one that would work or we could get one from a free graphics site on line. Our blog now has “TABS for Easy Reference” in the upper right hand corner of the first page of the blog there is a Home Tab, Program and Events Tab and a Tab for New Officers Sworn in for Lord Craven Chapter. I know many of you belong to several organizations and they all have officers and different dates for meetings. It get rather confusing, so that is why I put the TABS on the blog. Each of the organizations that I belong to and maintain a blog all have TABS. So be sure and visit them. 

I just recently had a colonial dress made with a moppet hat and matching purse. I saw the child's version of the dress on line so I ordered my dress from Kelly's Costumers. Direct Link is: https://www.etsy.com/listing/45591339/wehavecostumes-handmade-historical-civil?ref=related-4. I needed to have chest and waist measurements then, I needed to have someone measure the length from my shoulder to the floor. You might want to ask a friend to measure this for you. I can provide you with additional information about my experience with Kelly the owner who lives in Arkansas and mother of 9 children. Kelly and I communicated directly through the website and texting. She made some changes in the dress for me. She lowered the neckline and added two pockets for me. One is a Velcro pocket on the inside of the dress and the other one is a hidden pocket accessible from the side of the dress. If you have a colonial dress send me a photo of you in it and supply information about where you purchased it from or what pattern did you use. I think this will be a fun addition to our blog.

Ruth-Anne Bolz sent me this photo of ladies in their colonial attire. 

L to R: Carol Jutte, Martha Koletar and Kathy Miller

Carol Jutte is wearing a Revolutionary dress that she made herself from a pattern. Butterick Pattern #3071, Simplicity #3723 and McCall's #9423. (Just as a side note the patterns if purchasing are $16.95 each so ladies may want to barrow mine) They are expensive. 

Martha Koletar purchased her Betsy Ross with flag from website; Amazon.  It came in only one size, but she noticed that there is one for sale at www.costumecraze.com that comes in different sizes. It is Item #TRAD746. As for the dress that Martha is wearing in the photo, it had no bust seams and lacked about 4 inches meeting in the back. It also was too long so she had it hemmed. Martha would advise anyone to get the largest size because these costumes tend to run small.

 Kathy Miller made part of her outfit and purchased other items from website: http://jas-townsend.com/womens-clothing-c-72_2.html  They do have a reenactment catalog and are located in Indiana.

Kathy Miller also made her jacket and apron. Kathy's costume consisted of a chemise, pockets, drawstring skirt, a fitted bodice or short gown, and a straw hat. Dressed in that order all items are historically correct for colonial America and Revolutionary War era. All are 100% cotton, as the only material they had at the time were cotton, wool and silk. No blended fabrics. Also, for that period there were no buttons, or zippersl They used brass pins, hook and eye fasteners, or laces to hold the garments together on women's clothing or as in the skirt twill tape was used. The apron Kathy made had no pattern, but an apron should cover most all of the skirt. All items are handmade in Indiana using authentic fabrics selected from Mr. Townsend himself. Kathy's outfit represents the "common woman". An outfit worn everyday by most women in Colonial times. Missing items from Kathy's outfit would be the stays and authentic stockings and shoes.

Pat Tucker, prospective member in her ball gown

Pat Tucker purchased her exquisite ball gown from a website:

She also purchased many other items to make this outfit

 a real eye catcher. This is a ball gown depicting the style that was prevalent in the colonial period. You will see similar design features in dresses from these times with the contrasting fabric inset in the front and a variation of the bodice facings. The bodice of the dresses were designed to be tight fitting with the skirts attached at the waistline. The fabrics and the more intricate deigns designated where the clothing was to be worn. This dress is a combination of taffeta and velveteen fabric with the gold tulle accents. Hoops were sewn into the petticoats and corsets and pantaloons of some type were worn underneath. The hair was styled high on top of the head, bushed upward off the forehead and some types of curls dangling along the neckline. The hair was adorned with dressings of ribbon, jewels, pearls, feathers and tulle fabrics. Wigs for women were also popular.

Be sure and send me photographs of you in your colonial attire and tell me where you purchased your dress or if you made it please let us know which pattern you used. I also look forward to receiving articles from committee chairs. 

You can e-mail me at par4wilson@gmail.com.

President Ruth-Anne Bolz introduced guest speaker Jeff Holcumb to address the members of the Lord Craven Chapter of Colonial Dames on September 19th at the Carolina BBQ in Wilmington, NC.

 I enjoyed speaking to the Lord Craven Chapter of the Colonial Dames about the life of Flora MacDonald and her place in Scottish and Colonial American history.  I found Flora's courage and character to be indicative of what the Colonial Dames represent, even though her political choices may have been poor.

Statement from guest speaker Jeff Holcomb
jholcomb@ec.rr.com  or  910-799-7874 

Diane Kuebert was sworn in as Corresponding Secretary of the Lord Craven Chapter on September 19th.

Lord Craven member, Fran Carlsen talked about the Wreaths Across America program and asked for our support to make this project an even bigger success this year. Let's put a wreath on every grave.

Lord Craven Chapter Colonial Dames 17th Century will Meet on Saturday, September 19, 2015

The next Lord Craven Colonial Dames meeting will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at The Carolina BBQ on 1602 S College Rd in Wilmington, NC at 11:30. The guest speakers will be Jeff Holcomb and Flora MacDonald. The program will be, “Heroine of Two Worlds." If you have any questions contact President Ruth-Anne Bolz at rafb@bellsouth.net. For more information about our chapter and how you can join The Lord Craven Chapter of Colonial Dames contact Carol Jutte, registrar at ctidewater@hotmail.com.

Board of Management Meeting North Carolina Society Colonial Dames XVII Century

The North Carolina Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Board of Management Meeting was held on August 7th and 8th 2015 at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Seasons at 3121 High Point Road at I-40, Greensboro, NC. The Hostess Chapters were Deep River and Lord Craven.

 Ruth-Anne Bolz, President;  Pat Gooding, Vice-President 

and Cindy Sellers

 President General Libby McAfee (center) and State President Julia Floyd (left) and Vice President Brenda Hamilton (right)

2015-2017 State Officers and Honorary State Presidents at Board of Management in Greensboro, NC on August 8th.

Front Row: Hazel Yarborough, Martha Strange, Joan Summerfield, Peggy Troxell, Libby McAteer, Julia Floyd, Honorary State President, Dottie Fiddleman, Brooke Jackson, Barbara Terrill, Honorary State President, Bobbie Lou Ray, and Brenda Hamilton. 

Back Row: Meg Cooke, Katherine Caveney and Pat Gooding,
Honorary State President, Gwen Causey

 Jewel Hansen, Ruth-Anne Bolz, Lord Craven President, prospective member Betsy Thomas and Bettie Lettieri at National headquarters.

 Hazel Yarborough from the Thomas Wotton, Surgeon Chapter

Message from Lord Craven Treasurer

Dear Dames of Lord Craven Chapter,

 

Annual dues for 2015/2016 are $47.00 (National – $27; State – $10; Chapter – $10) and are now due.

 

Please mail your check payable to Lord Craven Chapter, NSCDXVIIC to:

 

                            Patricia Elsaesser, Treasurer

                            492-3 River Bluff Drive

                            Shallotte, NC  28470-5892

 

Thanks so much and enjoy the rest of your summer!

 

Pat Elsaesser

NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY COLONIAL DAMES XVII CENTURY CALL TO THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING on NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY COLONIAL DAMES XVII CENTURY CALL TO THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING

Dear Ladies

Attached is the Colonial Dames Call to the Board of Management Meeting to be held in Greensboro on August 7 & 8, 2015. The deadline for the hotel is July 14 & returning your registration is July 24. 

Ruth-Anne Bolz

President, Colonial Dames, Lord Craven Chapter

NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY COLONIAL DAMES XVII CENTURY

CALL TO THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING

NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY COLONIAL DAMES XVII CENTURY

CALL TO THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT MEETING

 Sheraton Greensboro Hotel at Four Season

3121 High Point Road at I-40, Greensboro, NC 27407

336-292-9161 or 800-242-6556

          Hostess Chapters:   Deep River and Lord Craven

          Hotel Information:  Room Rate: $121 + applicable taxes

                                        Rooms are available August 6 and August 7 at this rate

                                        Mention: NC Society Colonial Dames 17th Century

                                        Deadline for Room Reservation is July 14

          Friday Evening Dinner:    $ 34.00

          Saturday Luncheon:        $ 25.25

          CHAPTER PRESIDENTS: PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR CHAPTER MEMBERS ABOUT THIS MEETING. ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

Attending the Board of Management meeting is an excellent way to learn about all the work we do, see long time friends and make new ones.

SCHEDULE

Friday, August 7             10:00 a.m.             Budget and Finance Committee Meeting

                                        11:00 a.m.             Executive Board Meeting

                                        2:30 p.m.               Registration

                                        3:00 - 4:00 p.m.     Board of Management

                                        6:30 p.m.               Dinner

Saturday, August 8         8:30 - 9:30 a.m.     Registration and Coffee with pastries

                                        9:30                       Board of Management continues

                                        12:00 noon            Luncheon

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION

August 7-8, 2015

Mail to:        Ms. Martha Blake,

                    4505 Beulah Hill Church Road,

                    West End NC 27376-8404. 

                    e-mail:  tommarblake2003@yahoo.com.  phone:  910-947-5009.

Make check payable to: NC Colonial Dames 17th Century

Deadline: July 24, 2015

Name: ___________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________

               _________________________________________________

Telephone: ___________________   Email: ______________________

Chapter: __________________________________________________

          Registration:  $ 20.00  _________________

          Dinner:          $ 34.00  _________________     Vegetarian___ Gluten Free____               

          Luncheon:     $ 25.25  _________________     Vegetarian___ Gluten Free____     

          Total:             $ ______________________

Dinner is Granny”s Chicken Pot Pie with Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Luncheon is Four Seasons Chef Salad

Vegetarian and Gluten Free meals are available if needed. Check box above.

There are many things to do and see in Greensboro should your husband wish to          accompany you. Check out the Greensboro website: www.visitgreensboronc.com

ACC Hall of Champions                                   www.acchallofchampions.net

All-A-Flutter Butterfly Farm                              www.all-a-flutter.com                                                  Animal Discovery Zoological Park at the Greensboro Science Center                                               Guilford Courthouse National Military Park                 www.nps.gov/guco                                            Blandwood Mansion                                                    www.blandwood.org                                          Bog Garden                           www.greensborobeautiful.org/gardens/bog_garden.php                     

Public Golf Courses: Bryan Park, Forest Oaks, Grandover, Greensboro National, Jamestown Park

Lord Craven Member, Helen Taylor Drives in Style

Betsy Hamer and Helen Taylor stand in front of Helen's new 2015 Cadillac. Helen does have great taste. 

May 16th Lord Craven Colonial Dames Meeting

The Lord Craven Colonial Dames meeting was held on May 16, 2015 at The Carolina BBQ in Wilmington, NC. 

New officers were sworn in at the May 16th Lord Craven meeting.
Pat Gooding, Vice-President; Linda Rivenbark, Recording Secretary; Carol Jutte, Registrar; Ruth-Anne Bolz, President; Marie Preston, Chaplain; officers not in photo are Pat Elsaesser, Treasurer: Diane Kuebert, Corresponding Secretary; Historian/Librarian, Mary Earp  Chaplain and Carole Weiss, prior President.

President Carole Weiss presented each of the  officers with a good-by yellow rose.

Carol Weiss welcomes Ruth-Anne Bolz as the new Lord Craven President for the next two years.

President, Ruth-Anne Bolz;  Pat Gooding, Vice-President, Linda Rivenbark, Recording Secretary; and Carol Jutte, Registrar

Row 1: Shirley Zenock, Kathy Miller, Betsy Hamer and  Pat Johnson

Row 2: Fran Carlsen, Marie Preston, Pat Tucker, Barbara Lewis and Pat Gooding

Row 1: Bettie Lettieri, Glenda Underwood and Ann Nickerson
Row 2: Susane Degroote, Jewel Hanson and Betsy Thomas

The Crossnore School donated a beautiful shawl pictured above for our chapter to raffle this year to make additional funds  for the 2nd annual Wounded Warrior Luncheon in October. It is a beautiful sage green with a light cream in the weave on the side. Anyone interested in tickets should contact Lisa English at 910-289-5730.

Cynthia Avent was the speaker at the May 16th Lord Craven meeting. Her topic of discussion ws the Magna Carta. Ruth-Anne Bolz gave a presentation on the History of the Huguenots.