District of Columbia Children of the American Revolution 2012-2013 Program Packet State Presidents Project To provide comfort bags for children in critical needs situations State Theme “We are All Shining Stars Always Remember How Lucky You Are” Elizabeth Christians Leon, State President JBU Box 3263 2000 W. University St. Siloam Springs, Ar. 72761 Carol Ann Leon, Senior State President 13054 Michie Court Woodbridge, Va. 22192 Objective: To help improve the lives of children in need. We are all so lucky! AS D.C.C.A.R. we have a responsibility to help people in our community less fortunate than us. This year the state project is to help children in need by providing comfort bags. These bags will contain items such as a coloring / activity book, a stuffed animal, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a comb and hair brush, a book, pens, crayons, and a journal. The D.C.C.A.R. year theme is “We are all Shining Stars Always Remember How Lucky You Are”. The pin is in the shape of Dr Seuss’ Horton to be a constant remainder to its wearers to always be true to their word just like Horton when he said. “I say what I mean and mean what I say.” Dr. Seuss and his books were a great source of inspiration to the State Project and his characters will be seen all year long. Be ready to have fun with your contest! Contest: Member with the best idea for a program on helping children in need. $5 Member with the most outstanding contribution to children in need in their community. $5 National Presidents Project Saratoga The Turning Point Elizabeth Christiana Leon, Chairman JBU Box 3263 2000 W. University St. Siloam Springs, Ar. 72761 Carol Ann Leon, Senior Chairman 13054 Michie Court Woodbridge, Va. 22121 Objective: To learn about the Battle of Saratoga and why it was the Turning Point in the American Revolution. Contests: Member 10 and under with the best hand drawn picture of the Battle of Saratoga. Member 11 and older with the best report on the battle of Saratoga. $5 $5 1st Vice Presidents Program Daisy Schmoker, 1st Vice President 8114 Drayton Lane Springfield, Va. 22151 Lorraine Sims, Sr. 1st Vice President 9209 Big Springs Loop Bristow, Va. 20136 Objective: To realize what Family means to us and others and how that can be very different. Fam-i-ly Noun: a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household Adjective: designed to be suitable for children as well as adults What is a family? Families are who you love. Our families all “look” different and it’s always been so. A family care giving unit might consist of a couple; a mother, father and children: a single parent and child; grandparent and grandchildren; a sibling group; or a circle of friends. Contest: 11 and older write a paragraph, essay, but not a novel on what your family means to you and what you and your family looks like. 10 and younger draw a picture of what your family looks like. $5 $5 2nd Vice Presidents Program Bailey Sims, 2nd Vice President 9209 Big Springs Loop Bristow, VA. 20136 Adele Bowyer, Sr. 2nd Vice President 14600 Cambridge Drive Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772 Objective: Encourage all society members to attend meetings. Come with us on a journey with CAR. Our fun began with the Regional Tour where we learned about this year’s programs and contests. Now we are at our annual Packet Meeting. Next stop is all of the society meetings and patriotic events where we will be having lots of fun. Then it’s on to the State Conference where we make our annual reports, elect new state officers, and have our awards banquet and dance. After that, it’s National Convention where we hear the reports of our National Board, elect new National officers, and have lots of fun at the dances. Tell your members how much fun they will have with friends from their state and across the nation. Support the National Board and their educational messages by donating to the Voyager Fund. Program This year’s program is to increase attendance at CAR meeting s and events. Suggestions: o Encourage older members to bring younger members to events o Have fun meetings so members will want to be part of the fun o When you attend events tell members what you did and learned o Report your CAR fun in your society’s newsletter and the Capital Chit Chat o Help the Voyager Fund by giving a pin of CAR DAR SAR and SR members Contest: Member attending the most CAR meetings and events Society donating the most to the Voyager Fund Chaplains Program Caelan Bowyer, Chaplain 14600 Cambridge Drive Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772 Paula Eichenbrenner Sr. Chaplain 1652 Mount Eagle Place Alexandria, Va. 22302 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. $5 $5 Contests: Best report on the Black Robed Regiment Best prayer inspired by the Declaration of Independence Member 11 and older Member 10 and younger $5 $5 $5 Recording Secretary’s Program Miram Bowyer, Recording Secretary 14600 Cambridge Drive Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772 Karen Woodall Sr. Recording Sec. 253 12th Street SE Washington, D.C.20003 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. Contests: Local society with the best minutes of a society meeting. Member 10 or younger with the best drawing of a local society meeting $5 $5 Organizing Secretary’s Program Preston Brooks, Organizing Secretary 139 South Sunset Drive Broadway, Va. 22815 Gayle Harris, Sr. Organizing Secretary 7512 Ashby Lane Unit 1 Alexandria, Va. 22315 Objective: Celebrating the 225th anniversary of the writing of the Constitution. Program: Educate others about the Constitution. Contests: Ages 12 and older-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. Best Display and Program: Ages 7-11 write a short essay (no more than four pages) on a Constitutional amendment, stating why it was important to the people. Best Essay: Ages 6 and Younger – draw a picture of the signing of the Constitution. Best Picture: Corresponding Secretary’s Program Kayla Orta, Corresponding. Secretary P.O. Box 31 Warrenton, Va. 20188 Elizabeth Guzauskas, Sr. Cor. Sec. 4848 Buffalo Road Mount Airy, Md. 21771 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. $5 $5 $5 Contests: 10 and under Write a secret message you might have sent during the Revolutionary War and tell how you would have kept it a secret. 1St place $5 11 and older write a secret message you might have sent during the Revolutionary War and tell how you would have kept it a secret. 1St place $5 Treasurers Program Bethany McCusker, Treasurer 236 East Lee Street Broadway, Va. 22815 Karen Falkenstein, Sr. Treasurer 1212 Aquia Dr. Stafford, VA. 22554 Program: Learn about the financial operations of CAR and the means of funding the Programs. Objective: Collect dues, contributions, and other donations and dispense funds to appropriate recipients. Contests: To the member 10 and younger with the best drawing of the Endowment Fund Pin. To the member 11 and older with the best drawing of Harriett Lothrop Medallion. To the society giving the most to the Operating Fund through donations from 3/1/2012 to 2/28/2013. $5 $5 $5 Registrars Program Samantha Deans, Registrar 7512-1 Ashby Lane Alexandra, V. 22315 William Sims Sr. Registrar 9209 Big Springs Loop Bristow, Va. 20136 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. Contests: Local society with the largest percentage net gain in membership. Member 10 and under with the best ideas to increase membership. Member 11 and older with the best ideas to increase membership. $5 $5 $5 Historians Program Sarah Nordlinger, Historian 1512 North Johnson Street Arlington, Va. 22201 Janet McFarland, Sr. Historian 1307 Warrington Place Alexandria, Va. 22307 Objective: Preserve your society’s history Program: Create an archive of your society’s history and update it regularly Suggestions: o Present a program to DAR SAR and SR members about your society o Research the organization of your society and its founding members o Make a timeline of your society accomplishments o Take a picture to document your society events o Submit photographs and articles about your society to your state newsletter and CAR Magazine. Contests: Local Society with: The best program on the history of your society Member with the best drawing of a society event. 1st place $5 2nd place $5 $5 Librarians Program Thomas Misiano, Librarian 9 Mantle Court Stafford, Va. 22556 Karen Misiano, Sr. Librarian 9 Mantle Court Stafford, Va. 22556 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 a turning point. Contests: Pee Wees best book cover depicting the Battle of Saratoga 10 and older best children’s short story about the Battle of Saratoga Member donating the most books to the D.C.C.A.R. Library $5 $5 $5 Curators Program Danielle Hatziyannis, Curator 410 South Maple Ave. #551 Falls Church, Va. 22046 Robin Harvey, Sr. Curator 410 South Maple Ave. #551 Falls Church, Va. 22046 Objective: Promote the NSCAR Museum. Program: Visit the NSCAR Museum and learn about the role of the National Curator. Contest: Create an original image (drawing, paragraph) of a popular colonial toy. Describe how the toy was made and used. Draw a treasure map to a favorite treasure in the NSCAR Museum. Describe why the treasure is important. Design a tee shirt for the NSCAR Museum. American Heritage Program Bailey Sims, Chairman 9209 Big Springs Loop Bristow, Va. 20136 Marcia Guzauskas, Sr. Chairman 7539 Elioak Terrace Gaithersburg, Md. 20879 Objective: This year’s program is to learn about John Trumbull an artist of historical paintings during the Revolutionary War. He served in the Continental Army early in the Revolution as an aide to General Washington. He resigned his commission in 1777 and devoted himself to painting. He went to London to study art and was imprisoned on suspicion of treason and finally deported. He painted portraits, panoramas, and landscapes, and designed the meetinghouse in Lebanon, Connecticut. He secured a commission from Congress to decorate the Capitol rotunda; his Declaration of Independence, Surrender of General Burgoyne, Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, and General George Washington Resigning his Commission, are of interest for their documentary value. He founded the Trumbull Gallery at Yale, one of the earliest art museums in the English speaking colonies. His paintings are in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Wadsworth Athenaeum in Hartford, Connecticut, Yale University, the Metropolitan Museum, New York City Hall, and the New York Historical Society. Suggestions: o Find out how his paintings affected people’s views of the American Revolution. o Draw your own interpretation of the events of the American Revolution. o Learn about John Trumbull and his artistic legacy. $5 $5 $5 Contest: Member 10 years and younger submitting the best drawing or puzzle about the American Revolution. Member 11 years or older submitting the best drawing or puzzle about the American Revolution. $5 $5 American History Program Danielle Hatziyannis, Chairman 410 South Maple Ave. #551 Falls Church, Va. 22046 Ann Schaeffer, Sr. Chairman 5611 15th Street North Arlington, Va. 22205 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. Contests: 11 and older best model of a fort you might find during the war of 1812. 10 and under best time line of the war of 1812 Local Society with the best program on the War of 1812 $5 $5 $5 American Indians Program Thomas Misiano Chairman 9 Mantle Court Stafford, Va. 22556 John Leon, Sr. Chairman 13054 Michie Court Woodbridge, Va. 22192 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. Contest: Pee Wees: Best Labeled map showing where the Hudson River Valley Indians lived Members 11 and Older Best one page report on the Hudson River Valley Indians in the American Revolution Member donating the most books to the D.C.C.A.R. Library about American Indians. Archives Program Christopher Orta, Chairman P.O. Box 31 Warrenton, Va. 20188 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. $5 $5 $5 Contests: 10 and under draw a picture of a favorite museum or archive item. 11 and older draw a picture of a favorite museum or archive item. $5 $5 CAR /DAR/SAR/SR Relations Program Sarah and Chip Nordlinger, Co-Chairmen 1512 North Johnson Street Arlington, Va. 22201 Lorraine Nordlinger, Sr. Chairman 1512 North Johnson Street Arlington, Va. 22201 Program: Give a presentation about the National Project to our parent organization Objective: Promote joint meeting with parent organizations. Suggestions: o Highlight dual membership. Upon eligibility, motivate CAR members to become active members of DAR, SAR or SR while retaining membership in N.S.C.A.R.. o Encourage members to enter contests sponsored by the DAR and the SAR. o Contests information can be found at www.dar.org and www.car.org/youth o Present a program at a DAR/SAR/SR meeting and /or invite a DAR/SAR/SR member to present a program at your local society meeting. o Enlist the help of the DAR/SAR/SR chapters in community events and activities. Publicize these in the local press. o Design a poster or pamphlet about the importance of the Battle of Saratoga and distribute it to DAR/SAR/SR chapters at joint meetings. Contests: Local Society with the Best program. Most new dual members Best poster or pamphlet about the Importance of the Battle of Saratoga. $5 $5 $5 CAR Magazine and Newsletter Program Bethany McCusker, Chairman 236 East Lee Street Broadway, Va. 22815 Carol Leon, Sr. Chairman 13054 Michie Court Woodbridge, Va. 22192 Program: Submit articles and pictures to state and local CAR Magazine and Newsletters. Objective: Keep members informed about CAR work at local and state levels. Suggestions: Send articles about Society events To State Magazine and Local Newsletters Send pictures of your Society enjoying an activity to State Magazine and Local Newsletter. Create puzzles, contests, and games to share in the State Magazine and Local Newsletter. Contests: Member 10 and younger with the best drawing of Magazine Fund Pin. Member 11 and older with the best article about the Magazine Fund Pin. $5 $5 CAR Magazine Editors Program Bethany McCusker, Chairman 236 East Lee Street Broadway, Va. 22815 Carol Leon, Sr. Chairman 13054 Michie Court Woodbridge, Va. 22192 Program: Learn about the history of the CAR Magazine and encourage members to support it with articles, pictures and funding. Contests: 10 and younger with the best drawing of the Magazine Fund Pin 11 and older with the best drawing of the CAR Magazine 100th Anniversary Pin $5 $5 Conservation Program Daisy Schmoker, Chairman 8114 Drayton Lane Springfield, Va. 22151 Cindy Hays, Sr. Chairman 147 12th Street SE Washington, D.C. 20003 Objective: Understand the impact of the Endangered Species Act on our Nation. Program: Study Endangered Species located in your state and surrounding area. Contest: Best paragraph about conserving energy in your home by a member 11 and older. Best picture or photos of conserving in your home by a member 10 and under. $5 $5 Endowment Fund Program Christopher Orta, Chairman P.O. Box 31 Warrenton, Va. 20188 Damitra Meeds, Sr. Chairman 1554 Readus Road Edinburg, Va. 22824 Objective: Learn why nonprofit organizations have endowment funds. Program: Support the National Endowment Fund. Contests: Member 10 and under with the most creative poster or pamphlet explaining the National Endowment Fund. If you make a poster send a good picture of it not the poster. Member 11 and over with the most creative paper explaining the National Endowment Fund Local Society donating the most to the National Endowment Fund. (Judged according to records at C.A.R. National Headquarters) $5 $5 $5 Government Studies Program Madeline McAnulty, Chairman 2022 Columbia Rd. NW Apt 607 Washington D.C. 20009 Gary Nordlinger, Sr. Chairman 1512 North Johnson Street Arlington, V. 22201 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. Contests: Member with the best original artwork depicting a significant event of the American Revolution $5 Local Society with best program on the importance of artwork saved by the Government 1st place $5 2nd place $5 Information Technology Program Elizabeth Christiana Leon, Chairman JBU Box 3263 W. University Street Siloam Springs, Ar. 72761 Michael Leon, Sr. Chairman 13054 Michie Court Woodbridge, Va. 22192 Objective: Members should be able to use computers to write reports, greetings, and search the website for upcoming event information. This year the information technology Program is promoting our members and societies to learn more about computers and how they can be great resources. Computers are great for writing society programs and finding information for programs and fun events. o Always remember that Computers are our Friends. Contest: Member with the best report on understanding how computers can be a tool. Peewee with the best MS Paint Picture $5 $5 Kids Helping Kids Program Ainsely McAnulty, Chairman 2022 Columbia Rd. NW Apt 607 Washington, D.C. 20009 Pat Lanne 3314 Alabama Avenue Alexandria, Va. 22305 Objective: Discover how you can help children in need. Program: Reach out to children and organizations at a national, state, and community level. Contests: Local Society with The best philanthropic program $5 The most volunteer hours per member (total hours divided by total members) $10 Magazine Fund Program Sarah Jones, Chairman 4905 Mori Drive North Bethesda, Md. 20852 Adele Bowyer, Sr. Chairman 14600 Cambridge Dr. Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772 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. Contest: Member 10 and under with the beat magazine cover design promoting the State Project. Member 11 and over with the best magazine cover design promoting the State Project. $5 $5 Membership Program Miram Bowyer, Chairman 14600 Cambridge Dr Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772 Linda Guidotti 3425 Ayers Dr. Alexandria, Va. 22309 Objective: Increase membership in the 2012-2013 year. Program: Encourage prospective members to join your local society. Contests: Local Society with the best pamphlet on why it is a great idea to join C.A.R. Member that sponsors the most new members. $5 $5 Mountain Schools Program Daisy Schmoker, Chairman 8114 Drayton Lane Springfield,Va. 22151 Shari Thorne-Sulima, Sr. Chairman 1195 Gwynne Ave. Churchton, Md. 20733 Objective: Learn about the role the Mountain Schools play in their communities and the aide 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. Contest: 11 and older: Donating the most items to the Mountain Schools. 10 and Younger, Best Drawing of the Mountain Schools. Society donating the most to the Mountain Schools. $5 $5 $5 National Merit Award Program Kayla Orta, Chairman P.O. Box 31 Warrenton, Va. 20188 Emily Falkenstein, Sr. Chairman 1212 Aquia Dr. Stafford, Va. 22554 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. All Societies with Gold Merit Award All Societies with Red Merit Award $10 $5 All Societies who submit a National Merit Award entry will receive a certificate of Participation Patriotic Education Program Zachary and Hunter Sims Co-Chairmen 9209 Big Springs Loop Bristow, Va. 20136 Kathryn Orta, Sr. Chairman P.O. Box 31 Warrenton, Va. 20188 Objective: This year’s contest is to learn about military leaders that took part in the Battle of Saratoga. Contest: 10 and under with the best drawing of a Revolutionary War military leader. 11 and older with the best drawing or puzzle about a Revolution War military leader. $5 $5 Public Relations Program Victoria Orta, Chairman P.O. Box 31 Warrenton, Va. 20188 Ronja Roberts 6833 Lamp Post Lane Alexandria, Va. 22306 Objective: Reach out to local media and tell them about C.A.R. . Program: Publicize all of your societies events for the year. Contests: Local society with the best program on Public Relations. Member sending the most articles about C.A.R. activities to Local media. Submit copies of articles sent and tell where they were sent. 1st place $5 2nd place $5 $5 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution Program Daniel Schmoker, Chairman 8144 Drayton Lane Springfield, Va. 22151 Paul Hays, Sr. Chairman 147 12th Street SE Washington, D.C. 20003 Objective: Honor the patriots who lost their lives fighting for our country. Program: Learn about the patriots who fought in the American Revolution. Suggestions: o Research the history of the tomb of the unknown solider of the American Revolution and the Old Presbyterian Meeting House burial Ground in Alexandria, Va. . o Visit the tomb of the unknown Soldier of the American Revolution photograph or draw it and its surroundings o Visit as many graves as you can identify in the Washington Area of known soldiers of the Revolution, photograph or draw pictures of these tombs. o Make a poster or collage of your drawing and photographs o Research the life and military or civil service of a soldier of the Revolution who’s grave you visited and drawn or photographed. o Join with SAR or DAR chapter in documenting and marking the grave of a soldier of the Revolution. Contest: Best collage or poster by a member age 10 or younger Best collage or poster by a member age 11 or older Best research paper on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution, The Old Presbyterian Meeting House burial ground, or the life and times of a soldier of the Revolution whose grave you’ve visited. $5 $5 $5 Veterans Program Caelan Bowyer, Chaplain 14600 Cambridge Drive Upper Marlboro, Md. 20772 Carolyn Chipman, Sr. Chairman 9801 Amsterdam St. Lorton, Va. 22079 Objectives: Reach out to your community and support Veterans who need your aid. Program: Support local Fisher Houses, VA Hospitals, and other veterans groups. Contest: Local society with the best program supporting veterans. Member doing the most to support Veterans 1st place 2nd place Mail Your Contest Entries to: The contest Chairman ,the Senior Chairman, and Mrs. Leon You may email entries to Mrs. Leon at carolleon@comcast.net Entries MUST be received by March 9, 2013 $5 $5 $5