Saratoga: The Turning Point
NATIONAL PROGRAM PACKET
2012–2013
The 2012–2013 National Project is to raise funds
for the Sword Surrender Site Project
at Saratoga National Park.
Greg Thorne
National President
2012–2013
Hans E. Jackson
Senior National President
2012–2014
Table of Contents
National Officers
National President’s Message – Saratoga: The Turning Point 1
National President
2
National First Vice President
3
National Second Vice President
4
National Chaplain
5
National Recording Secretary
7
National Organizing Secretary
8
National Assistant Organizing Secretary
10
National Corresponding Secretary
11
National Treasurer
12
National Registrar
14
National Assistant Registrar
15
National Historian
16
National Librarian
17
National Curator
18
Table of Contents (continued)
National Committees
American Heritage
19
American History
20
American Indian
21
Archives
22
C.A.R./DAR/SAR/S.R. Relations
23
C.A.R. Magazine and Newsletters
24
C.A.R. Magazine Editors
27
Conservation
28
Endowment Fund
29
Government Studies
30
Information Technology
31
Kids Helping Kids
32
Magazine Fund
33
Membership
34
Mountain Schools
35
National Merit Award
37
Patriotic Education Program
38
Public Relations
39
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution 40
Veterans
41
National Contest Entry
43
Forms
Calendar
44
Mission Statement
50
Saratoga: The Turning Point
Dear C.A.R. Members,
The National Project is to raise funds for the Sword Surrender
Site Project at Saratoga National Park. This project will include a basrelief sculpture, memorial, walk-ways, and interpretive signage. The
basis of this project is the famous painting, The Surrender of General
Burgoyne, by John Trumbull. Major Henry Dearborn would later reflect
that Saratoga was “one of the Greatest battles that Ever was fought in
America.” Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution.
Saratoga was the turning point which resulted in our alliances with
France and Spain. Saratoga was the turning point, not only for the
colonists, but also for the world. Without this victory, there is no success
in our Revolution, there is no French or Spanish Alliance, and there is no
United States of America.
The National Program Packet is your guidebook to have an
exciting and informative C.A.R. year. Use this packet for programs and
suggestions to help educate our members. I encourage you to promote
the objectives and programs of each officer and committee among your
C.A.R. friends and within your communities. Use the National Merit
Award guidelines at your local and state meetings to “go for the gold!”
Greg Thorne
National President
2012–2013
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National President
National President
Greg Thorne
Senior National President
Hans E. Jackson
The Battle of Saratoga was actually comprised of two battles, taking place
18 days apart in the fall of 1777. But what set the scene for these clashes?
Imagine yourself in the colonies in the early days of 1777. The joy and
excitement of the Declaration had passed and all you had seen and heard of
were many British victories and few American ones. It did not matter what part of
the colonies you lived in, the British victory could be sensed. General John
Burgoyne had set out from Canada to cut off New England from the rest of the
colonies and force it into submission. It seemed the Revolution was doomed to
fail, but then there was a spark. General John Stark led the Americans to a
decisive victory at Bennington, which caused morale to soar and a surge of men
joined the fight.
This was troubling news for General Burgoyne. His army was reduced by
approximately 1,000 men from the Battle of Bennington, and he lost support of
almost all of the Native Americans in the region. Burgoyne pushed his army
forward to what would be the beginning of the Battle of Saratoga. Burgoyne and
his men, nearly 6,000 strong, would win the first engagement and sustained
heavy casualties. On October 7, 1777 Burgoyne started what would be his last
campaign. During this battle, the Americans, led by Benedict Arnold
overwhelmed the British and forced them to retreat under the cover of darkness.
Ten days later the American army, led by General Horatio Gates, surrounded the
remnants of Burgoyne’s army and forced his surrender.
In addition to raising funds for the Sword Surrender Site, the goal for the year
will be for every member and senior to recognize the importance of the Battle of
Saratoga and why it is The Turning Point in our fortunes as a nation. Our society
is based on education and patriotism. We need to teach our members the
importance of these events, in order that they may comprehend the struggles
and sacrifices of our forefathers to become a free and independent people. Let
us always remember our past and demonstrate our love of country to future
generations. It is through this love of country and the education of our members
that all will come to understand the significance of this year’s National Project
and Theme – Saratoga: The Turning Point.
Contests:
Local society with the best educational program explaining why the Battle of
Saratoga was The Turning Point
25 or fewer members
26 or more members
$50
$50
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National First Vice President
National First Vice President
D. Brandon Karr
Senior National First Vice President
Billie Spence
Objective:
Understand the significance of the Battle of Saratoga.
Program:
Explore the reasons behind and the outcome of this
monumental battle.
Suggestions:
1. Research the prominent military figures of the Battle of Saratoga.
2. Create a presentation on the chain of events that led to the
ultimate defeat of the British at Saratoga.
3. Re-enact the Battle of Saratoga.
4. Reach out to your local community and share your knowledge of
the Battle of Saratoga.
5. Rewrite American History as if the British had been victorious at
the Battle of Saratoga.
Contest:
Local society with the best overall program on the Battle of Saratoga
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$50
$30
$20
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National Second Vice President
National
Second Vice President
Bonnie Kathleen ‘Katy’ Davis
Senior National
Second Vice President
Edmund P. Karr
Objective:
Encourage members to reach their Turning Point by
attending State, Regional, and National events and
interact with other members.
Program:
Support the National Board and their educational
messages by donating to the Voyager Fund.
Suggestions:
1. Encourage older members to bring younger members from your
society to events.
2. Show your support of the Voyager Fund by wearing your pin at
meetings and convention.
3. Attend your state conference, regional meetings, and national
convention and educate the members on what you learned.
4. Help the National Board by actively participating at regional
meetings.
5. Present a Voyager Fund Pin to a DAR, SAR, and/or S.R.
member.
Contests:
Local society
bringing the most first time attendees to a regional meeting
$25
bringing the most first time attendees to National Convention
(registered as of April 1, 2013)*
$25
making the largest contribution to the Voyager Fund*
25 members or fewer
26 members or more
$25
$25
*No contest entry needed. This contest is judged according to
records at C.A.R. National Headquarters.
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National Chaplain
National Chaplain
Sarah P. Davis
Senior National Chaplain
Celeste Anne Goethe
Objective:
Read the Declaration of Independence and understand
how the writers’ religious beliefs shaped the document.
Program:
Learn how the historical sermons of the Black Robed
Regiment influenced the writers of the Declaration of
Independence.
Suggestions:
1. Reflect with your society and share ways faith inspires you.
2. Research the sermons of the Black Robed Regiment and how
they affected the Revolution and the outcome of the war.
3. Read the Declaration of Independence and search for signs of
faith.
4. Write a prayer that the nation’s founding fathers might have
given.
5. Re-enact the writing of the Declaration of Independence or a
sermon of the Black Robed Regiment.
Contests:
Best program explaining how faith inspired the Declaration of
Independence
$35
Best overall program on the Black Robed Regiment
$35
Best prayer inspired by the Declaration of Independence
12 years and older
11 years and younger
$15
$15
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National Chaplain (continued)
Send notice of deaths of members and senior leaders, including Life
and current National Promoters, to the Senior National Chaplain:
C.A.R. National Headquarters
1776 D Street, NW, Room 224
Washington, DC 20006-5303
National Memorial Service
All current C.A.R. members, past National Officers, current and past
Senior National Officers, past State Presidents, Honorary Senior
National Presidents; current and past Honorary Senior National Vice
Presidents; current and past Senior State Presidents; current Senior
Society Presidents; Life Promoters; and current National Promoters who
pass away during the year are remembered at the National Memorial
Service in April. Condolences are sent to family members throughout
the year. Please send the following information as soon as possible and
no later than April 1, 2013, to the Senior National Chaplain.
Name of deceased _________________________________________
Date of death ____________________ State ____________________
Office(s) held ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Promoter (Circle one.) Life or current National
Society ___________________________________________________
Mail condolence to _________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP + 4® Code ____________________________________
Please provide additional information that would be helpful in
writing a condolence note.
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
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National Recording Secretary
National
Recording Secretary
Erin Jackson
Senior National
Recording Secretary
Holly Lynne Schmidt
Objective:
Understand why keeping good minutes are important for
your society’s history.
Program:
Record the minutes of your meetings in order to
preserve your society’s history.
Suggestions:
1. Learn the proper procedures of taking notes and recording
minutes.
2. Preserve your society’s minutes by digitizing or retyping them in
an electronic format.
3. Recreate a moment in your society’s history by using past
minutes.
Contests:
Local society with the best minutes following the Recording
Secretary Guidelines in the C.A.R. Handbook
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$25
$15
$10
Member 10 years or younger with the best drawing of a local
society meeting
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$25
$15
$10
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National Organizing Secretary
National
Organizing Secretary
James Edward Clinton Moore
Senior National
Organizing Secretary
Billie Sheckler Brock
Objective:
Celebrate the 225th anniversary of the writing of our
Constitution.
Program:
Educate others about the Constitution.
Suggestions:
1. Hold a local society meeting during Constitution Week,
discussing the importance of the Constitution, and how it
changed the United States of America.
2. Attend a DAR, SAR, or S.R. meeting and celebrate the 225th
anniversary of the Constitution.
3. Make a display about the Constitution and present it at a local
society meeting, or state society meeting, explaining the
significance of the document and the Bill of Rights.
4. On September 17, 2012 celebrate Constitution Day by flying
your flags.
5. Go to www.constitutioncenter.org or visit the National
Constitution Center and learn more about the Constitution.
Contests:
Local society
with the best program on the Constitution
First Place
Second Place
$30
$20
writing the most creative Bill of Rights
$25
with the best Constitutional timeline
$25
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National Organizing Secretary (continued)
Memorandum of Appointments
The Senior State President sends the Memorandum of Appointments
for Senior Organizing or Reorganizing Presidents and Senior Society
Presidents to the Senior National Organizing Secretary at C.A.R.
National Headquarters.
Include fee with the Memorandum of Appointments as follows:
Senior Organizing or Reorganizing President
Senior Society President
$10
$10
This annual fee is for the office, not the person, and does not have to be
paid if the fee was included with the Treasurer’s Report.
The Senior State President is responsible for submitting the
Memorandum of Appointments along with one check made payable to
N.S.C.A.R. or information for one credit card to cover all appointments
listed for which fees are due.
The Senior National Organizing Secretary must receive the
Memorandum of Appointments with fees due ten days prior to the next
Senior National Board of Management meeting to be included at that
meeting.
Memorandum with fees due
Senior National Board of
Management Meetings
October 12, 2012
November 21, 2012
January 31, 2013
April 8, 2013
May 22, 2013
October 22, 2012
December 1, 2012
February 10, 2013
April 18, 2013
June 1, 2013
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National Assistant Organizing Secretary
National
Assistant Organizing Secretary
Kelsey L. Brown
Senior National
Assistant Organizing Secretary
Karen E. Broman
Objective:
Encourage members at large to visit local societies and
get involved.
Program:
Invite members at large and prospective members to
your society meetings and keep them involved.
Suggestions:
1. Get members at large involved with your local society by having
a fun and interactive meeting.
2. Talk about C.A.R. with your friends, encourage them to attend
meetings, and find out if they are eligible for membership.
3. Ask your Senior State President for a list of members at large;
send a card inviting them to participate in C.A.R. events.
4. Present a program of C.A.R. activities to local DAR, SAR, and
S.R. chapters to recruit their children and grandchildren as new
members.
5. Market all the benefits of being a C.A.R. member to prospective
members through media presentations.
Contest:
Local Society with the best program for marketing C.A.R. to
prospective and at-large members
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
10
$50
$30
$20
National Corresponding Secretary
National
Corresponding Secretary
Betsy Ehmcke
Senior National
Corresponding Secretary
Gary Horne
Objective:
Learn about ways messages were sent covertly
throughout the Revolution.
Program:
Discover how intercepting communications played an
important role in the Battle of Saratoga.
Suggestions:
1. Learn how the British wrote “mask letters” to throw off the
Americans. Compose your own “mask letters.”
2. Write notes using invisible ink. Find out if a patriot message
could be uncovered by heating the paper on which they were
written.
3. Research how Benedict Arnold wrote letters to the British using
ciphers. Create a secret code or cipher for your society.
4. Discover different ways letters were hidden as they were
delivered. Hide messages for your society members to find.
5. Visit http://www2.si.umich.edu/spies/index-methods.html to see
how secret messages were used leading up to the Battle of
Saratoga.
Contest:
Local society with the best program on how messages were sent
covertly throughout the Revolution
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
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$50
$30
$20
National Treasurer
National Treasurer
Carter Elizabeth Moore
Senior National Treasurer
Joanne E. Zumbrun
NOTE:
1.
All dues and senior fees are tax-deductible.
Send annual national dues ($20), Senior Society President’s annual fee
($10), and C.A.R. Magazine subscriptions ($8 per annual subscription) to
the Senior National Treasurer, N.S.C.A.R., postmarked by January 1, 2013,
using the Treasurer’s Report form. Send a copy to the Senior State
Treasurer.
2. Members pay annual national dues through the year in which their 22 nd
birthday occurs.
3. Life Members pay annual national dues through the year in which their 22 nd
birthday occurs.
4. Send local society donations to the Senior National Treasurer, N.S.C.A.R.,
postmarked by February 28, 2013, using the Local Society Donation Form.
Send a copy to the Senior State Treasurer.
5. Send fees for National Promoters and Life Promoters and donations for pins
to the Senior National Treasurer, N.S.C.A.R.
APPLICATION FEES AND DUES:
1. Applicants pay $35 ($15 application fee; $20 national dues).
2. When two or more children apply (same time, same parents, and identical
lineage) first child pays $35 ($15 application fee and $20 national dues);
second child pays $30 ($10 application fee and $20 national dues).
3. Send application and check to the Senior National Treasurer, N.S.C.A.R.
4. Admissions after July 1 are considered paid for the ensuing calendar year.
TRANSFER TO ANOTHER LOCAL SOCIETY OR TO MEMBER AT LARGE:
1. To transfer, a member writes a request to the Senior Society President and
sends a copy to the Senior National Treasurer, N.S.C.A.R.
2. A transfer certificate is issued only for a member who has paid dues for the
current year. The transfer becomes effective upon issuance of the transfer
certificate by the Senior National Treasurer to the Senior Society President.
RESIGNATION:
1. Membership status may be altered only by the member, the member’s
parent or legal guardian, and the Senior National Treasurer.
2. A letter of resignation must be sent by the member to the Senior Society
President who immediately sends it to the Senior National Treasurer.
3. Local society may not drop members. Only the Senior National Treasurer
drops members for nonpayment of dues. The Senior National Treasurer
notifies the Senior Society President of members dropped.
CERTIFICATE ATTESTING MEMBERSHIP FOR DAR, SAR, OR S.R.:
1. N.S.C.A.R. encourages dual membership in DAR, SAR, and S.R.
2. The cost of joining DAR, SAR, or S.R. is reduced if the member’s application
is accompanied by a C.A.R. certificate attesting membership, issued only to
a member who has paid dues for the current year.
3. The member or the Senior Society President requests a certificate attesting
membership from the Senior National Treasurer at C.A.R. National
Headquarters.
4. The certificate is valid for one year from the date of issue or until the
member’s 22nd birthday whichever comes first.
Please make checks payable to N.S.C.A.R.
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National Treasurer (continued)
NATIONAL DUES AND FEES:
Membership dues (calendar year)
$20
C.A.R. Magazine annual subscription
$8
Membership application fee
First child ($15 application fee and $20 national dues)
$35
Second child ($10 application fee and $20 national dues) *
$30
* Must apply at the same time, same parents, and identical lineage
Reinstatement fee
$5
Supplemental lineage fee
$25
Senior fees (annual):
Senior National Officers
$20
Honorary Senior National Officers
$20
Senior National Chairmen
$20
Senior State Presidents
$20
Senior Society Presidents
$10
Senior Organizing or Reorganizing Presidents
$10
Promoters:
National (one year)
$25
Life
$100
Mountain Schools Pin
$25
Apple Slice Pin (Museum Fund and The Children’s Room)
$50
Voyager Fund Pin
$50
C.A.R. Magazine 100th Anniversary Pin
$100
Endowment Fund Pin
$100
Library Fund Pin
$100
Magazine Fund Pin
$100
Museum Major Benefactor Red Apple Pin and Plaque
$1,000
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP:
Applicants need to submit ONE copy of the application. Applications
are approved when verified.
Contests:
State society (99 or fewer members as of 12/31/2012) giving the most money
to the Operating Fund through National Promoters and Operating Fund
donations from 3/1/2012 to2/28/2013.
First Place
$30
Second Place
$20
State society (100 or more members) as of 12/31/2012) giving the most money
to the Operating Fund through National Promoters and Operating Fund
donations from 3/1/2012 to 2/28/2013.
First Place
$30
Second Place
$20
No contest entries needed. These contests are judged
according to records at C.A.R. National Headquarters.
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National Registrar
National Registrar
Abaca Davine Dowling
Senior National Registrar
Cathy Sue Montgomery Leslie
Objective:
Learn about the application process for new members
and convince prospective members to join.
Program:
Help prospective members through the membership
process and encourage new membership.
Suggestions:
1. Study the C.A.R. membership application and instructions so you
can help others apply for membership.
2. Invite friends who may be eligible for membership to your
society’s meetings.
3. List ways to assist prospective members with the membership
process and provide assistance as appropriate.
4. Promote C.A.R. membership.
5. Prepare a program explaining the membership process and
present it at a local society meeting and a DAR, SAR, and/or
S.R. chapter meeting.
Contests:
Local society with the largest percentage net gain in membership
$50
Local society with the best program on prospective members
$50
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National Assistant Registrar
National
Assistant Registrar
Chrissy Herreid
Senior National
Assistant Registrar
Kimberly Ormsby Nagy, M.D.
Objective:
Learn about the advantages of Life Membership.
Program:
Encourage Life Membership.
Suggestions:
1. Write an article for local and state newsletters advertising Life
Membership.
2. Create a skit promoting Life Membership and present it at a local
meeting.
3. Plan a party for your local society honoring existing Life
Members and assisting in new Life Memberships.
4. Prepare a Life Member information sheet, discussing the
benefits of Life Membership, and pass them out during local
meetings.
5. Suggest to parents and grandparents that they purchase Life
Memberships as gifts.
Contests:
Local society with the
best program promoting Life Membership
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$25
$15
$10
Submit contest entry.
greatest percentage increase in Life Membership *
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
* No contest entry needed. This contest is judged
according to records at C.A.R. National Headquarters.
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$25
$15
$10
National Historian
National Historian
John Lugovich
Senior National Historian
Rebecca Grawl
Objective:
Preserve your society’s history.
Program:
Create an archive of your society’s history and update it
regularly.
Suggestions:
1. Explore your society’s namesake and its importance to local
history.
2. Present a program to DAR, SAR, and S.R. members about your
society.
3. Research the organization of your society and its founding
members.
4. Make a timeline of your society’s accomplishments.
5. Take pictures to document your society’s events.
6. Submit photographs and articles about your society to your state
newsletter and the C.A.R. Magazine.
Contests:
Local society with
the best program on the history of your society
First Place
Second Place
$30
$20
the best drawing of a society event
First Place
Second Place
$30
$20
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National Librarian
National Librarian
Elyse Hawley
Senior National Librarian
Cynthia Pritchard
Objective:
Expand your knowledge by reading about the Battle of
Saratoga.
Program:
Read accounts of the Battle of Saratoga and understand
why it is considered The Turning Point.
Suggestions:
1. Research the events that occurred at the Battle of Saratoga.
2. Visit your local library and read about the Battle of Saratoga and
it’s purpose.
3. Go online and find symbols or pictures representing the Battle of
Saratoga.
4. Support the N.S.C.A.R. Library by donating to the Library Fund.
5. Raise awareness of the N.S.C.A.R. Library by wearing your
Library Fund Pin.
Contests:
Member 10 years and younger with the best book cover depicting
the Battle of Saratoga
First Place
Second Place
$30
$20
Member 11 years and older with the best children’s short story
about the Battle of Saratoga
First Place
Second Place
$30
$20
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National Curator
National Curator
Erin Catherine Moore
Senior National Curator
Kathleen Elaine Morton
Objective:
Promote the N.S.C.A.R. Museum.
Program:
Visit the N.S.C.A.R. Museum and learn about the role of
the National Curator.
Suggestions:
1. Visit The Children’s Room or take the Virtual Tour on the
N.S.C.A.R. website.
2. Present a Red Apple or Apple Slice pin to support the
N.S.C.A.R. Museum.
3. Visit the N.S.C.A.R. Museum and learn about children’s roles in
the Revolution.
4. Learn about the job of a curator.
5. Go to a local museum and see a collection or exhibit.
Contests:
Local society with the best program promoting N.S.C.A.R. Museum
and Children’s Room
First Place
Second Place
$30
$20
Local Society donating the most money to the Museum Fund*
First Place
Second Place
$30
$20
* No contest entry needed. This contest is judged
according to records at C.A.R. National Headquarters.
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American Heritage
National Chairman
Amanda Leigh Nagy
Senior National Chairman
Renee Horne
Objective:
Research John Trumbull and his many paintings
including The Surrender of General Burgoyne.
Program:
Teach others about John Trumbull and his artistic
legacy.
Suggestions:
1. Research John Trumbull and how his paintings affected the
public view of the Revolution.
2. Draw your own interpretation of a Revolutionary War historical
painting.
3. Explore the legacy John Trumbull’s paintings left on modern day
currency and one of today’s significant landmarks.
4. Present a program on the life of John Trumbull.
Contests:
Local society with the best program
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$40
$25
$15
Member 10 years or younger submitting the best coloring page
about the American Revolution
$10
Member 11 years or older submitting the best original artwork
based on paintings by John Trumbull including The Surrender of
General Burgoyne
$10
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American History
National Chairman
Jon Slusser
Senior National Chairman
Jenna Sieverts
Objective:
Understand the cause and legacy of the War of 1812.
Program:
Promote the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 by
deepening and sharing your knowledge of the war.
Suggestions:
1. Celebrate the 2012-2014 “Star-Spangled Sailabration,” which is
the festival of an international fleet of tall ships and naval vessels
from around the world www.starspangled200.com/.
2. Attend an event commemorating the War of 1812. Some events
may be found using www.ourflagwasstillthere.org/events.html.
3. Construct a timeline for the War of 1812.
4. Pretend to be Francis Scott Key and reenact the events leading
up to the writing of the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
5. Learn about Mary Pickersgill and “The Biggest and Best Flag
that Ever Flew.” Present a program on the history of the
American Flag and then create a “Biggest and Best Flag” of your
own.
6. Describe the structure of early forts, their shape, living conditions
and types of artillery used during the War of 1812. Construct a
model or drawing.
Contests:
Local society with the best program
about the War of 1812
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$40
$30
$20
Local Society with the best model* or drawing of a fort*
$10
*Send a picture of the model; do not send the actual model.
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American Indian
National Chairman
Kyle Popielarski
Senior National Chairman
Chris Miller
Objective:
Learn about the Hudson River Valley Indians.
Program:
Understand the importance of the Hudson River Valley
Indians in the American Revolution and the Battle of
Saratoga.
Suggestions:
1. Research the Hudson River Valley Indians and their alliances
during the war; discover their involvement in the American
Revolution.
2. Make a diagram of where the different tribes were located and
study their culture.
3. Share the stories of American Indians by having an American
Indian minute at each society meeting.
4. Experience American Indian culture by attending festivals,
gatherings, or pow wows.
5. Develop creative ways to raise funds and contribute to DARsupported Indian schools.
Contest:
Local society with the best program on the Hudson River
Valley Indians
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
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$50
$30
$20
Archives
Associate Archivist
Jacob Wiegard
Archivist
Daniel Wanke
Objective:
Research the N.S.C.A.R. Archives.
Program:
Learn about the history of the items housed in the
N.S.C.A.R. Archives.
Suggestions:
1. Discover the contents of the N.S.C.A.R. Archives and present
your findings to your local society.
2. Determine what articles, documents, memorabilia, awards, etc.
could be preserved in your society’s archives and create a
display.
3. Collect items for a society time capsule about today’s activities
and events. In your society’s archives include where the time
capsule is buried and when it will be uncovered.
4. Read about conservation and preservation methods for archival
items.
5. Make a contribution to the Archival Preservation Fund.
Contest:
Local society with the best program
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$50
$30
$20
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C.A.R./DAR/SAR/S.R. Relations
National Chairman,
C.A.R./DAR
Mallory Clouse
Senior National Chairman,
C.A.R./DAR
Sue Petres
National Chairman,
C.A.R./SAR/S.R
Joe Hunter
Senior National Chairman,
C.A.R./SAR/S.R.
George D. Thompson
Objective:
Promote joint meetings with parent organizations.
Program:
Give a presentation about the National Project to our
parent organizations.
Suggestions:
1. Highlight dual membership. Upon eligibility, motivate C.A.R.
members to become active members of DAR or SAR and/or S.R.
while retaining membership in N.S.C.A.R.
2. Encourage members to enter contests sponsored by the DAR
and the SAR. Contest information can be found at www.dar.org
and www.sar.org/youth.
3. Present a program at a DAR/SAR/S.R. meeting and/or invite a
DAR/SAR/S.R. member to present a program at your local
society meeting.
4. Enlist the help of DAR/SAR/S.R. chapters in community events
and activities. Publicize these in the local press.
5. Design a poster or pamphlet about the importance of the Battle
of Saratoga and distribute it to DAR/SAR/S.R. chapters at joint
meetings.
Contests:
Local society with the
best program
$50
most new dual members
$25
best poster or pamphlet about the importance of the Battle of
Saratoga
$25
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C.A.R. Magazine and Newsletters
National Chairman
Kaitlyn Mouring
Senior National Chairman
Rebecca S. Viebrock
Objective:
Inform members about all aspects of C.A.R. work at
local, state, and national levels.
Program:
Submit articles and pictures to state and local C.A.R.
Magazines and Newsletters.
Suggestions:
1. Create puzzles, riddles, pictures, contests, and games for your
local and state newsletters.
2. Use your newsletters to notify C.A.R. members and seniors
about events, programs, holidays, and member kudos.
3. Make a scrapbook of your favorite articles, pictures, and events
from your local and state newsletters and the C.A.R. Magazine.
4. Encourage members and seniors to subscribe to the C.A.R.
Magazine.
5. Have younger members complete a Peewee page, put them out
in your newsletters.
Contests:
Local society with the most creative articles, pictures, and overall
newsletters
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$40
$30
$20
Member 10 and younger with the best submission to the C.A.R.
Magazine
$10
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C.A.R. Magazine and Newsletters (continued)
Contest entries are not required.
To qualify for national awards, paper copies, NOT electronic copies,
of each of your state and local newsletters printed from
March 1, 2012, to February 28, 2013, must be immediately sent to:
National President
Greg Thorne
Senior National President
Hans E. Jackson
Associate Editor,
C.A.R. Magazine
Abigail Ehmcke
Editors, C.A.R. Magazine
All submissions for the
C.A.R. Magazine should be sent
to C.A.R. National Headquarters.
National Chairman
Kaitlyn Mouring
Senior National Chairman
Rebecca Viebrock
C.A.R. National Headquarters
1776 D Street, NW, Room 224
Washington, DC 20006-5303
Special NSSAR Contest
The C.A.R. Magazine and Newsletters Committee
judges the NSSAR Eleanor Smallwood Niebell Award.
Winners are announced at the N.S.C.A.R. National Convention.
Monetary awards are determined by NSSAR and presented
at the NSSAR Annual Congress each year for the following:
Best C.A.R. local society newsletter
Best C.A.R. state society newsletter
No contest entries needed.
These contests are judged by the committee
from newsletters submitted as soon as they are printed.
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C.A.R. Magazine and Newsletters (continued)
Page
Number
State and Local Societies
Yes/No
Print and distribute a minimum of four newsletters.
Publish a listing of society and senior society
officers and chairmen in one issue of local
newsletter. Publish a listing of state and senior
state officers and chairmen and Society and Senior
Society Presidents in one issue of state newsletter.
A separate yearbook fulfills this requirement for the
listing but is NOT one of the four required
newsletters. Personal contact information is not
required in the newsletter listing.
Publish list of new members. Personal contact
information is not required.
After September 1, each issue must include:
Page 1 - Society name, state, date, and N.S.C.A.R.
Web site www.nscar.org.
Society President and Senior Society President
ONLY contact information (name, address, phone,
and e-mail)
2012–2013 National Theme: Saratoga: The
Turning Point
2012–2013 National Project: Sword Surrender Site
at Saratoga
Original article, puzzle, or game on obtaining new
members written by a member. Remember to
include the member's name, age, and society.
State Societies
Publicize the N.S.C.A.R. Web site www.nscar.org.
In at least one issue, publicize donation pins: Apple
Slice, C.A.R. Magazine 100th Anniversary,
Endowment Fund, Mountain Schools Pin, Library
Fund, Magazine Fund, Museum Major Benefactor
Red Apple, and Voyager Fund.
The National and Senior National Chairmen are happy to answer any
questions. If requested, they will confirm receipt of newsletters.
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C.A.R. Magazine Editors
Associate Editor
Abigail Ehmcke
Editor
Send Submissions to
C.A.R. National Headquarters
Objective:
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the C.A.R. Magazine.
Program:
Support the C.A.R. Magazine and learn about its history.
Suggestions:
1. Support the Magazine Fund by presenting the new C.A.R.
Magazine 100th Anniversary Pin
2. Make a donation to the C.A.R. Magazine Fund.
3. Learn about the origins of the C.A.R. Magazine and how it has
evolved over the last 100 years.
4. Create an article for the C.A.R. Magazine emphasizing your
society’s support of the National Project.
5. Encourage Peewee Patriots to create a cover design for the
C.A.R. Magazine.
6. Advertise in the C.A.R. Magazine. Receive half off of the cost of
any magazine advertisement honoring the 100th Anniversary of
the Children of the American Revolution Magazine.
Contests:
Local society
with the best program on the
C.A.R. Magazine 100th Anniversary
$20
making the most submissions to the
C.A.R. Magazine
25 members or fewer
26 members or more
$20
$20
with the best article about the Battle of Saratoga
Member with the best article or drawing depicting
Saratoga: The Turning Point
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$20
$20
Conservation
National Chairman
Molly Schutzenberger
Senior National Chairman
Emily Michelle Falkenstein
Objective:
Understand the impact of the Endangered Species Act
on our nation.
Program:
Study endangered species located in your state and
surrounding areas.
Suggestions:
1. Visit a national park or wildlife reserve.
2. Research endangered species in America, and their importance
to American history and society (hint hint, the Bald Eagle).
3. Discover the endangered species that live in your state or
surrounding area.
4. Host a party celebrating the 40th anniversary of the passing of
the Endangered Species Act on March 3, 1973.
5. Learn about a species that was formerly on the endangered
species list and how their population was able to recover.
6. Gather information about and educate others on actions you can
take to prevent endangerment of a species in the United States.
Contest:
Local Society with the best program on the Endangered Species Act
and its impact on our nation
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$50
$30
$20
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Endowment Fund
National Chairman
Virginia Heckel
Senior National Chairman
Teri Okrutny
Objective:
Learn why nonprofit organizations have endowment
funds.
Program:
Support the National Endowment Fund.
Suggestions:
S
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Show support for C.A.R. by wearing your Endowment Fund Pin to
C.A.R., DAR, SAR and S.R. meetings.
Add the Endowment Fund Pin to your C.A.R. pin collection.
Read about endowment funds and their purpose, and compare it to
your knowledge of the National Endowment Fund.
Ask DAR and SAR members about their endowment funds and
share what you learn with your society.
Talk to DAR, SAR, and S.R. members about the National
Endowment Fund and how it helps C.A.R.
Organize a skit, presentation, or game to explain to your society how
an endowment fund works.
Give a deserving veteran, senior, member, or C.A.R. supporter an
Endowment Fund Pin.
Arrange a car wash, bake sale, or other event to raise money to
make a donation to the National Endowment Fund.
Contests:
Local Society
with the most creative program to explain and support the
National Endowment Fund
25 members or fewer
$25
26 members or more
$25
donating the most to the National Endowment Fund*
25 members or fewer
26 members or more
$25
$25
* No contest entry needed. This contest is judged
according to records at C.A.R. National Headquarters.
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Government Studies
National Chairman
Maja Stina Sunleaf
Senior National Chairman
Lynn S. Dorney
Objective:
Investigate the artwork the federal government houses in
its main buildings and the importance of this artwork.
Program:
Understand the importance of artwork in promoting
American patriotism.
Suggestions:
1. Research/visit the artwork in the government’s main buildings
and create a presentation to share with your local society.
2. Have a meeting with your local society to discuss the importance
of the artwork housed by the government.
3. Create your own artwork depicting significant events of the
American Revolution, including the Battle of Saratoga and the
surrender scene.
Contests:
Local society with the best program on the importance of the
artwork housed by the government
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$40
$30
$20
Member with the best original artwork depicting a significant event
of the American Revolution
$10
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Information Technology
National Chairman
Michael Wagner
Senior National Chairman
Lisa B. Davis
Webmaster
Noah Jennings
Senior Webmaster
Holly Lynne Schmidt
Objective:
Use technology to promote C.A.R.
Program:
Connect with members via the internet in order to
increase member participation.
Suggestions:
1. Create a society webpage and keep it current. Include updates
of your annual goals and activities.
2. Use the internet to promote your society’s activities, deadlines,
and member kudos.
3. Link and share posts to historic sites and organizations of
interest to C.A.R on your society’s webpage.
4. Video chat your meetings, conferences, and workshops with
those who cannot attend.
5. Flood your local news with frequent submissions of pictures and
accompanying captions or short news items.
6. Set up a contact email for your society that can be easily
recognized as C.A.R.
7. Utilize virtual share services to share and view files.
Contests:
State society with the best use of its webpage
$50
Local society with the best use of its webpage
$25
Local society with best use of technology to promote
the National Project and society activities
$25
Remember: personal information about members may only be
published on a secure members-only section of your Web site.
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Kids Helping Kids
National Chairman
Taylor Fischer
Senior National Chairman
Lori Brugier Walters
Objective:
Discover how you can help children in need.
Program:
Reach out to children’s aid organizations at a national,
state, or community level.
Suggestions:
1. Donate National Project coloring books to the children’s wing of
your local hospital.
2. Become pen pals with children in need and donate approved
toys and other items.
3. Research childhood diseases and ways you can help.
4. Participate in a local walk for a cure such as March of Dimes,
Relay for Life, Great Strides, etc.
Contests:
Local society
with the best philanthropic program
First Place
Second Place
$40
$20
with the most volunteer hours per member (total hours/total
members)
$40
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Magazine Fund
National Chairman
Alek Sogan
Senior National Chairman
Maureen M. Tipton
Objective:
Learn how the C.A.R. Magazine publicizes and
communicates the activities of our members and
societies.
Program:
Promote the C.A.R. Magazine by supporting the
Magazine Fund.
Suggestions:
1. Honor someone special with a Magazine Fund Pin presentation.
2. Encourage your local society members and seniors to subscribe
to the C.A.R Magazine.
3. Receive mail for life! Become a Life Promoter and get the C.A.R.
Magazine for life.
4. Design a magazine cover for the C.A.R. Magazine promoting the
National Project.
5. Host a creative fundraiser to benefit the Magazine Fund.
Contests:
Local society with the
best program promoting the Magazine Fund
$25
Submit contest entry.
largest donation to the Magazine Fund *
$25
* No contest entry needed. This contest is judged
according to records at C.A.R. National Headquarters.
Member with the best original magazine cover design promoting
the National Project †
$50
† Entries for this contest must be postmarked by January 12, 2013.
Submit entry to the National and Senior National
Magazine Fund Chairmen. The winning entry will be printed
on the cover of the Spring 2013 issue of the
Children of the American Revolution Magazine.
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Membership
National Chairman
Callah Moree McLeod
Senior National Chairman
Norma L. Griffin
Objective:
Increase membership in the 2012 – 2013 year.
Program:
Encourage prospective members to join your local
society.
Suggestions:
1. Create exciting programs to encourage prospective members to
keep coming back!
2. Include prospective members in all activities - meetings, field
trips, e-mails, etc.
3. Create a prospective member buddy system to encourage
friendships.
4. Participate in parades and local events to promote C.A.R in your
community.
5. Use local web pages, newspapers, etc. to promote your local
society and C.A.R.
Contests:
Local society
to have the most prospective members join their society
$50
State society
to have the most prospective members join their society
$50
Submit contest entry
Local society with the most new members
25 members or fewer
26 members or more
No contest entry needed. These contests are judged
according to records at C.A.R. National Headquarters.
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$50
$50
Mountain Schools
National Chairman
Catherine Horne
Senior National Chairman
Brooks A. Morton
Objective:
Learn about the role the Mountain Schools play in their
communities and the aid they need.
Program:
Share what you learn about the importance of the
Mountain Schools with others. Donate and encourage
others to donate material aid to the Mountain Schools.
Suggestions:
S
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Support a Mountain School near you by providing monetary aid
specifically Walmart® gift cards.
Assist a Mountain School by collecting items such as school
supplies, backpacks, books, clothes, art supplies, toiletry items, etc.
Research one of the six Mountain Schools and learn about its
history.
Awareness in your community is important; publicize the Mountain
Schools and their mission.
Travel to a Mountain School.
Organize a fundraiser for the Mountain Schools.
Guide DAR, SAR, and S.R. members to be involved in supporting
the students.
Announce and promote the new Mountain Schools Pin.
Contests:
Local Society with the Best Program
25 members or fewer
26 members or more
$20
$20
Local society donating the most material aid
$20
Local society donating the
most financial aid
$20
State society presenting the
most Mountain Schools Pins
$20
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Mountain School Suggestions List
Berry College
2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW
Mount Berry, GA 30149-9707
706-232-5374
www.berry.edu
Promote the personal fitness and
health of the Berry students by
donating funds to support The Cage
Center Project; learn more by
visiting the Berry Web site.
-------------------------------------------The Crossnore School, Inc.
PO Box 249
100 DAR Drive
Crossnore, NC 28616-0249
828-733-4305
www.crossnoreschool.org
1. Fill a backpack with school
supplies. Since school starts in
July, that is the most-needed time,
but they’re great year-round.
2. Donate used band instruments.
3. Raise $200 to provide school
uniforms for one student or $400 for
two students.
4. Send small denomination WalMart gift cards; that way the
students can choose their own
birthday gifts.
--------------------------------------------Hillside School
404 Robin Hill Road
Marlborough, MA 01752-8013
508-485-2824
www.hillsideschool.net
1. Establish a pen-pal program
between members of your society
and some of the students at Hillside
School.
2. Provide books for the school
through its “Wish List” at
www.amazon.com. Click on the
“Wish List” button in the top right
corner of the Web page; then enter
“Hillside School” into the box
labeled “Find a Wish List.” When
buying the book, enter the school
address along with “Attn: Librarian.”
Hindman Settlement School
PO Box 844
71 Center Street
Hindman, KY 41822-0844
606-785-5475
www.hindmansettlement.org
Provide art supplies for the students,
everything from canvas and sculpting
clay to pastels and crayons. Contact
Hindman to learn about specific needs.
----------------------------------------------Kate Duncan Smith DAR School
6077 Main Street
Grant, AL 35747-8333
256-728-4236
www.kdsdar.com
1. Send elementary-age, middleschool-age, or high-school-age books
to help stock the school library.
2. Donate reference materials like
dictionaries, thesauruses,
encyclopedias, maps, and atlases to
the library.
----------------------------------------------Tamassee DAR School
PO Box 8
1925 Bumgardner Drive
Tamassee, SC 29686-0008
864-944-1390
www.tdarschool.org
1. Buy magazine subscriptions: Time,
US News, People Magazine, etc.
2. Help provide for the students who
live in the cottages at Tamassee by
sending home supplies: antibiotic
ointment, band-aids, cough medicine,
laundry detergent, batteries (AA, AAA,
C, D, 9V), 13-gallon and 38-gallon
trash bags, antibacterial hand soap,
and cleaning products.
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National Merit Award
National Chairman
Jane Richardson
Senior National Chairman
Lisa Liberty McPartland
Objective:
Strive to earn the Gold Merit Award in 2013!
Program:
Plan meetings that follow the guidelines for the National
Merit Award as outlined in the National Program Packet.
Suggestions:
1. Actively recruit prospective members to attain a net gain in
membership.
2. Encourage your society to participate in as many national
contests as possible.
3. Research the Battle of Saratoga to complete the National
President’s Program.
4. Include documentation of all of the work completed; use the
National Merit Award form, photos, scripts, displays, newsletter
articles, and proof of financial and material aid donations.
5. Promote life membership among your society members.
Gold Merit Award
All sections must be answered “Yes.”
Blue Merit Award
Sections A, B, and C must be answered “Yes.”
All but one of the remaining sections must be answered “Yes.”
Red Merit Award
Sections A, B, and C must be answered “Yes.”
All but two of the remaining sections must be answered “Yes.”
Honorable Mention
All entries will receive a certificate.
To have your entry returned, enclose a $20 check
made payable to N.S.C.A.R. or credit card information.
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Patriotic Education Program
National Chairman
Paige Daniel
Senior National Chairman
Laura Bratcher Page
Objective:
Learn about military leaders that took part in the Battle of
Saratoga.
Program:
Present a program on the military leaders of the Battle of
Saratoga to your society and/or other organizations.
Suggestions:
1. Create an informative and interesting pamphlet or handout about
the military leaders who were involved in the Battle of Saratoga.
2. Create a broadside (a historical poster used during the colonial
era to share the news) about a military leader in the battle and
present it to your local society.
3. Write a skit and perform it during a meeting to show the battle’s
military leaders in action.
4. Draw a portrait and create a biography about one of the military
leaders of the Battle of Saratoga.
5. Film a presentation and add it to your society’s archives for
future reference.
Major
Henry Dearborn
Contests:
Local society
with the best program
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
$40
$20
$15
with the best pamphlet or broadside
First Place
Second Place
$15
$10
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Public Relations
National Chairman
David Ehmcke
Senior National Chairman
Edward O’Connell
Objective:
Reach out to local media and tell them about C.A.R.
Program:
Publicize all of your society’s events for the year.
Suggestions:
1. Create flyers to advertise a local or state C.A.R. event, post
these flyers at local meeting places to spread the word about
C.A.R.
2. Send an advertisement to a local newspaper or radio station
about your C.A.R. event.
3. Create a booth at a local fair to familiarize people with C.A.R.
4. Submit a C.A.R. article for each issue of your local
DAR/SAR/S.R. newsletters.
Contest:
Local Society
with the best program promoting C.A.R.
First Place
Second Place
$30
$20
with the best flyer advertising a local or state C.A.R. event
$50
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
of the American Revolution
National Chairman
Ryan C. Cross
Senior National Chairman
J. Michael “Mike” Tomme, Sr.
Objective:
Honor the patriots who lost their lives fighting for our
country.
Program:
Learn about the patriots who fought in the Battle of
Saratoga and throughout the American Revolution.
Suggestions:
1. Research the Tomb’s history at www.opmh.org/history and
watch the Centennial video on the C.A.R. website.
2. Research Saratoga National Historic Park and the first and
second battles at Saratoga.
3. Imagine that the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
was one of the brave patriots at Saratoga and that you are his
commanding officer. Write a poem or short letter from Saratoga
telling about the campaign.
4. Hold a meeting to commemorate Saratoga: The Turning
Point (September 19 and October 7).
5. Observe a moment of silence at each of your meetings to
honor those who perished on the battlefield.
6. Create an event for Flag Day (June 14) to honor all who have
served under the red, white, and blue and to educate your
community about proper care and respect for the American Flag.
Contest:
Local society with the best program
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
40
$50
$30
$20
Veterans
National Chairman
Shannon E. Davis
Senior National Chairman
Robert A. Fritsch
Objective:
Reach out to your community and support Veterans who
need your aid.
Program:
Support local Fisher Houses, VA Hospitals, and other
veterans groups.
Suggestions:
1. Make a collection box with your society for a local Fisher House.
2. Visit a veteran in the hospital and donate needed items.
3. Interview veterans in your community to find out what they have
done to serve our country.
4. Volunteer at a nearby VA Hospital.
5. Honor veterans at a DAR/SAR/S.R. joint meeting.
6. Find ways to support a veterans group in your area.
7. Get involved in a local WWII veterans Honor Flight program.
Contests:
Local society
with the best program on the challenges faced by returning
veterans
$40
donating the most aid to a veterans organization
$40
Member with the best essay on their interview with a veteran
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$20
Ongoing Veterans Programs
This page is designed to aid your local society
in assisting veterans.
Organization
Web site
America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal
www.volunteer.gov/gov
Army Fisher Houses
www.armyfisherhouses.org
Bugles Across America
www.buglesacrossamerica.org
Department of Defense
www.ourmilitary.mil
Fisher House Foundation
Joining Forces
www.fisherhouse.org
www.whitehouse.gov/joiningforces
Operation Gratitude
www.opgratitude.com
Operation Thank You
www.operationthankyou.org
Paws for Patriots
www.guidedogs.org
Pocket Flag Project
www.pocketflagproject.com
United We Serve
www.serve.gov
USO
www.uso.org
Wounded Warrior Project
www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Wreaths Across America
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
More Ideas
1. Send care packages of personal care items.
- Small soaps
- Shampoos
- Phone cards
- Thank-you cards
2. Visit a Veterans hospital.
- Play games
- Perform a skit
- Listen to veterans’ stories
3. Collect and give used stamps to a Veterans home or hospital.
4. Participate in wreath layings.
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National Contest Entry – SAMPLE
Office or Committee
Contest
Society
State
# members
# participating
# age 10 and younger
# age 11 and older
Society President
Senior Society President
Name
Name
Address
Address
City
City
State
ZIP + 4® Code
State
E-mail
ZIP + 4® Code
E-mail
Documentation of your program is required. Please attach:
- Photographs of displays, projects, and events
- Scripts of original programs
- Proof of financial and/or material donations
- Verification of ALL volunteer hours
- All other documentation of your required work to accomplish this
program
Details of donations (material and/or financial, number of volunteer hours)
Details of how this officer's or committee's program was accomplished
National Contest Entry
Instructions – Unless stated, NO e-mail or facsimile submissions are accepted.
1. Use this entry form for all contests.
2. Use only one entry for each individual contest of each officer or committee.
Entries are limited to 25 pages.
3. Contest reporting period: March 1, 2012 – February 28, 2013
4. Entry MUST BE POSTMARKED on or before March 4, 2013
5. Send entry to National Chairman and Senior National Chairman.
6. Do NOT send this entry to C.A.R. National Headquarters.
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2012 C.A.R. Calendar
2
14
June
15-16
Southeastern Region – Mobile, AL
18-19
South Central Region – Tupelo, MS
22
Mid-Southern Region – Williamsburg, VA
24
N.S.C.A.R. National President’s Birthday
Western Region – Seattle, WA
7-11
SAR Annual Congress
Rocky Mountain Region – Albuquerque, NM
13-14
Great Plains Region – Branson, MO
16
N.S.C.A.R. National Board Meeting
16-17
Great Lakes Region – Lafayette, IN
20-21
Eastern Region – Washington, DC
24–25
New England Region – Portland, ME
*
September
11
3
Create a membership drive!
Plan your year - hold a packet meeting!
Labor Day - Fly your flag!
Patriot Day - Fly your flag!
19
Constitution Day - Fly your flag!
Columbus Day (observed) - Fly your flag!
Senior State President's Memorandum of
Appointments due in C.A.R. National Headquarters
for October Board
Yorktown Day Victory Celebration
21
Convention Planning meeting
17
8
12
22
11
December
SAR Annual Congress Youth Luncheon
10-11
August
November
DAR Continental Congress Opening Night
DAR Continental Congress
Independence Day – Fly your flag!
6–7
9
October
Harriett Lothrop’s birthday (1844)
22-23
27
27-30
4
July
Senior National Board of Management meeting
Flag Day – Fly your flag!
21
22
24
1
8
25
National Board meeting
Senior National Board of Management meeting
Veterans Day - Fly your flag!
Senior State President's Memorandum of
Appointments due in C.A.R. National Headquarters
for December Board
Thanksgiving Day - Fly your flag!
DCSSAR Potowmack Ball
Senior National Board of Management meeting
MDSSAR Patriot's Ball - Timonium, MD
Christmas Day - Fly your flag!
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2013 C.A.R. Calendar
New Year’s Day - Fly your flag!
1
9
Dues postmarked to C.A.R. National Headquarters for
National Merit Award
N.S.C.A.R. Senior National President’s birthday
Senior State President’s Memorandum of Appointments
due in C.A.R. National Headquarters for February Board
Elect delegates and alternates for National Convention
Dues to C.A.R. National Headquarters to be eligible
to vote at National Convention
Convention Planning meeting
10
Senior National Board of Management meeting
January
18
31
*
1
February
20
22
28
*
George Washington’s birthday (observed)
George Washington’s birthday
Senior State Treasurer – Must have Local Society
Donation Form postmarked to C.A.R. National
Headquarters
Enjoy your State Conference!
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NATIONAL CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE
Credentials Form postmarked to C.A.R. National
Headquarters
Names of National Convention participants to Senior
Chairmen of Color Bearers, Pages and Aides, and
Chorus
Notification of contest winners due to Senior National
Chairman, Awards
C.A.R. Founder's Day
Senior State President's Memorandum of Appointments
due in C.A.R. National Headquarters for April Board
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Celebration
18
Senior National Board of Management meeting
4
March
15
1
5
8
April
Presidents’ Day - Fly your flag!
19
19
May
June
Opening battle of the American Revolution (1775)
National Board meeting
N.S.C.A.R. National Convention
19-21
Renaissance Arlington Capital View, Arlington, VA
21
National and Senior National Board meetings
State Society - New State Roster due to C.A.R. National
15
Headquarters (State and Senior State Officers and
Chairmen)
Senior State President's Memorandum of Appointments
22
due in C.A.R. National Headquarters for June Board
1
Senior National Board of Management meeting
14
Flag Day - Fly your Flag!
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Notes
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Notes
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Centennial Plus One
$15 at C.A.R. National Headquarters – $20 by mail
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Mission Statement
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution
trains good citizens, develops leaders and promotes love
of the United States of America and its heritage among young people.
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