The Members of The Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century Chapter Wish All Our Viewers and Members a Merry Christmas, a Happy Holiday and a Healthy Happy New Year too!

Wreaths Across America - December 15, 2018 at the Wilmington National Cemetery

Volunteers from The National Society North Carolina Colonial Dames 17th Century Lord Craven Chapter who manned the forces of passing out the wreaths to hundreds of people along with their volunteers from the Wilmington and Leeland area. Also, the Civil Air Patrol came to the rescue to assist opening up additional boxes of wreaths to place on the tables for all the guests who placed the wreaths on the graves of the Veterans.

L to R: Phyllis Wilson, Public Relations, Carol Jutte, Registrar, Pat Gooding, Lord Craven member,  Donna Agopsowicz,  Jeanne Nelson, and Vicki Wade, DAR members.

Wreaths Across America Scheduled for December 15, 2018 at Wilmington National Cemetery - December 3rd Last Day to Sponsor a Wreath

                                   Wreaths Across America

4,752 Wreaths will be delivered  tor Saturday. More donations  came in and will be counted toward next year.,
2018 SO FAR 4,794 Wreaths Sponsored 92% to Goal 406 To Go! 5,091 Views

"This year, when you place a Wreath on a Veterans Grave, you will know it is not just a wreath. It's your personal gift to an American hero, and you will swell with pride, and have a tear in your eye knowing you've done something special for our Veterans and their families. God bless out Veterans and God bless America."

Click on the website www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/nc0008p - This is a direct website for our Lord Craven Colonial Dames chapter to sponsor a wreath.


1. Click on Sponsor a wreath

2.  Fill in your information and the name of the person. Then your credit card information. If you do not get a thank you e-mail after donating or you don’t receive a confirmation e-mail, then the transaction did not go through.

If you are having problems ordering a wreath then call the main number for Wreaths Across America at 877-385-9504 Monday-Friday someone will answer the phone between 7:00am through 7:00 pm. On weekends you can call Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am until 2:00pm. You can buy a wreath by credit card or debit card. If you call any other time you can leave your name and phone number, and someone will call you back. When talking to a representative from Wreaths Across America you will need to tell them the number for our Lord Craven Chapter is NC0008P and the cemetery is Wilmington National Cemetery.

Contact Phyllis Wilson if you are having difficulty accessing the website or problems ordering a wreath.
Contact Phyllis.
 par4wilson@gmail.com

If you would like to mail a check or have any questions about the program you can e-mail Fran at   darfran@earthlink.net

Fran Carlsen’s address is:
3924 Members Club Blvd.
Southport, NC 28461

Photos from the November 17th Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17 Century Meeting 2018

The November meeting was held at the State Park at 11:00 a.m., Lake Waccamaw, NC. We celebrated Native American Heritage Month and learned many fascinating facts about the lake. The speakers were Nancy Fields, Lumbee Tribe, Pembroke, NC and one of the Rangers at the Park.

   

                                          

Nancy Fields, Lumbee Tribe, Pembroke, NC, Linda Rivenbark Vice-President of the Lord Craven Chapter and Pat Gooding, President

LORD CRAVEN CHAPTER, CDXVII NOVEMBER 17, 2018 MEETING

LORD CRAVEN CHAPTER, CDXVII

NOVEMBER 17, 2018 MEETING

The November meeting will be at the State Park at 11:00 a.m., Lake Waccamaw, NC.  We will celebrate Native American Heritage Month and learn of some fascinating facts about the lake.
The speakers will be Nancy Fields, Lumbee Tribe, Pembroke, NC and one of the Rangers at the Park.

After the program and meeting, we will go to Dale’s Seafood Restaurant right there at the Lake for lunch. Please let me know if you plan to attend so the Restaurant will be prepared.

HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE!!

Linda Rivenbark                                                                                       
910-234-0979 or 910-647-0572

lindaandmo@embarqmail.com

A detailed map will follow soon.

Veterans Day Ceremony on November 12, 2018 at 10:00 at St. James Community Center

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
On November the 12, 2018 (Not a mistake) the American Legion Post 543 will hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. It will be held at 10 am at the St. James Community Center. All welcome, refreshment served after the ceremony.
Posted by John Muuss

9/11 RMEMBRANCE CEREMONY 10:00 AM

The American Legion Post 543 and the St. James Fire Department will jointly hos a remembrance ceremony to honor those lost to the terrorist attack on 9/11. The ceremony will be held at the St. James Community Center at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The ceremony is open to the public and everyone is invited.

Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century Meeting Scheduled for September 18th

The September 18^th Lord Craven Colonial Dames meeting with be held at the home of Vice-President Linda Rivenbark. The program will be given by her husband and the title of the program is: “Winemaking by Mo.” Also I am asking you to be prepared when you come to the meeting to do a “Show and Tell” about a treasure that you have. The title is “Show Us What You’ve Got.” The time of the meeting will be posted later. Linda’s address is in out yearbook. If you have any questions contact her at: lindaandmo@embarqmail.com or call  her at  910-647-0572.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 543 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

American Legion Post 543 will host the community's annual Memorial Day ceremony at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 28, 2018 inside the St. James Community Center on Route 211, NC All local communities are invited to attend. Colors will be presented; the National Anthem will be sung and a memorial wreath will be placed followed by Taps. Ms. Lois Moore will sing.

The guest speaker will be Secretary Larry Hall, of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. Larry D. Hall is currently serving as the Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs.

Born and raised in Durham County, Secretary Hall earned a B.S. with Honors in Political Science and Business from Johnson C. Smith University and a J.D. from the School of Law at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Secretary Hall formerly represented Durham County, North Carolina's 29th District in the House of Representatives, since 2006. Secretary Hall served 16 years in the United States Marines and Marine Corps Reserves and served in support of Operations in the Middle East in Lebanon and Iran. Secretary Hall has been awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, the Marine Corps Reserve Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and a Meritorious Unit Citation.

Posted by John Muuss
St. James Plantation
Southport, NC

Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century May 19th Meeting

The guest speaker for the May 19th Lord Craven meeting  was Phil Edge, a retired lockmaster on the Cape Fear River. He provided excellent  an excellent program. The first steamboat went down the Cape Fear in 1818, the draft of the river is 8 feet, the lock system was established in 1914.  It was the main route for trade before roads and carried goods including pitch, lumber, tobacco and crops.  A trip down the river is like stepping back in time according to Phil.  

Marie Preston, Chaplain did a memorial service for members Lee Guerra, Bonnie Becmer and

 Emily Averiette. 

Photos taken by Carol Jutte
Information provided by Diane Price

Lord Craven, CDXVIII Will Hold Their Next Meeting on Saturday, May 19th

The next Lord Craven, CDXVIII meeting will be Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Carolina BBQ on 1602 S. College Road, in Wilmington, NC. You may begin arriving at 11:00 (when they open). The meeting will be a 11:30. The guest speaker will be Phil Edge, a retired lockmaster on the Cape Fear River.

Any questions contact Linda Rivenbark at llindaandmo@embarqmail.com.

Photos taken at the Colonial Dames XVIIC State Conference in Raleigh, NC on March 9 & 10, 2018.

                                      State President Brenda Hamilton with Gwen Causey

 Lord Craven Chapter members at State Conference: L to R: Pat Johnson; Ruth-Anne Bolz; Pat Gooding; Carole Weiss and Carol Jutte

                                                          Capital down town Raleigh

                                                           Church in down town Raleigh

                                                    Chapter members at state conference

                                                                    Charter

Highlights from the February Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century Meeting

Registrar Carol Jutte introduced new members Dale Spencer, Laura Spence and Mary Ann Grant. Welcome to the Lord Craven Chapter.

Heraldry and Coats of Arms Chairman Carol Jutte informed the members the workshop on filling out COA applications has been canceled.  It will be rescheduled for a later date.

Veterans Chairman Fran Carlsen thanked members for the items that were sent to the veterans.  She also informed members that the V. A. would prefer colored t-shirts instead of white ones.

Wreaths Across America Chairman Fran Carlsen informed the society if you have any old order forms to please recycle them.  There have been some changes on the order form and they have issued new forms.

Vice-President Rivenbark reminded everyone about State Conference March 9-10 in Raleigh, N. C.  She also said she had yearbooks for sale at $10.00 each.

Drawing for a scarf that was donated by Vice-President Linda Rivenbark was held.  Anne Boone was the winner.

Information provided by:

Patricia Johnson, Recording Secretary

Judy Elkins, a Tea Connoisseur, Explained, "Tea and Tea Etiquette of the Colonial Era" at the February 17th Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century Meeting.

                                   Vice-President, Linda Rivenbark and guest speaker, Judy Elkins

 Lord Craven, CDXVII held their February 17, 2018 meeting at Carolina BBQ on College Rd., Wilmington. The guest speaker Judy Elkins, a tea connoisseur, explained "Teas and Tea Etiquette of the Colonial Era". It was quite interesting and informative. She gave everyone a sample of tea to try.

Anne Boone had the winning ticket and won this beautiful scarf, but was kind and gave it to Diane Kuebert, so she could give it to her mother who loves poppies and the meaning behind the flower of WWI. Diane will give it to her on Mother’s Day.  That was so thoughtful of Anne to give this beautiful give up.  Linda Rivenbark purchased this beautiful scarf when she was on vacation with her husband, Mo. They were on a river cruise in France. 

Welcome to Jane Johnson Our First New Member to Lord Craven Colonial Dames 17th Century for 2018

Our first member for the Lord Craven Chapter, NSCDXVII in 2018 is Jane Johnson. Jane became a member on February 15, 2018. Jane researched back to the 10th generation for her ancestor, William Griffith, b. ca 1667 Wales, England, d. ca 1699, Anne Arundel Co. Maryland: Wife, Sarah MacCubbin/MacKubin. He was a land owner. Welcome Jane.

252nd Anniversary of the Stamp Act Resistance on February 17, 2018 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

THINGS TO DO- Local History: Brunswick Town 252nd Anniversary of the Stamp Act Resistance - What began on the banks of the Cape Fear River helped paved the Road Revolution. Travel back to the winter of 1766 at Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson. Learn how the events that occurred in the Colonial Cape Fear helped sow the seeds of discontent and pave the way for the American Revolution as living history interpreters demonstrate trades and how the dreaded Stamp Act affected their livelihood. Talk with sailors, learn the blacksmith's trade, and listen to lectures on how the events of the 1760s paved the way to revolution. Hands on activities for kids and interactives for the entire family. This special event is free, and open to the public. Visit the website for more details. Feb 17, 2018 - Feb 17, 2018, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Brunswick Town Fort Anderson Historic Site, Winnabow ADDRESS: 8884St. Philip's Road, SE , Winnabow, NC 28479 PHONE: (910) 371-6613

Lord Craven, CDXVII Meeting Scheduled for February 17, 2018

Dear Dames,
Lord Craven, CDXVII meeting will be February 17, 2018 at Carolina BBQ on College Rd., Wilmington. You may begin arriving at 11:00 (when they open).  Meeting will begin at 11:30.
Our speaker will be Judy Elkins, a tea connoisseur, telling us about "Teas and Tea Etiquette of the Colonial Era".
Hope to see all there.
Linda

National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century "Call to Annual State Conference

Schedule for Conference

State Conference Registration March 9-10, 2018

Reserve a Room at the Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel