Mercer Girls Chapter NSDAR NEWS
Transcript of Mercer Girls Chapter NSDAR NEWS
As I sit by my dining room table with the window open today I can smell the lovely fragrance from the roses my husband grows It is June and time to relax and enjoy the summer heat and the warm evenings Fatherrsquos Day is fast approaching and I have yet to do my shopping Irsquoll get that done after I get things for the tea This is the last meeting of the 2018-2019 DAR year Please come to the meeting and enjoy mid-morning tea friendships and a program by Claudia Underhill on Dolls and Historic Women She has over 400 dolls but promised to only bring only a few
This year June 6 will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D Day 1944 The invasion was one of the largest amphibious military assaults in history and required extensive planning Please remember to fly your flag and take a moment to give thanks for the soldiers who gave their lives that day and for those who survived June 14 is Flag Daymdashanother opportunity to re-member to fly the Flag Take a picture of yourself and the Flag and send it to Dana Lanaworthy so she can post it on the Chapter Facebook page
This year Karen Stahl and I will be attending our first Continental Congress with HSR Carol Jean Gaffney and Katherine Gaffney How exciting for us first-timers Because Mercer Girls Chapter earned the Bronze Level in the American Spirit Subscription contest we will get a special ribbon to wear to let others know how well the Chapter did That means that we had
Mercer Girls Chapter NSDAR
NEWS
JUNE 2019
Regentrsquos Messageldquo It was June and the world smelled of roses The
sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillsiderdquo
Maud Hart Lovelace
WHATrsquoS INSIDE
Regentrsquos Message pp 1-2
June Program p 2
Team Awesome Trekker p 3
Summer Activities pp 3-4
New Members pp 5-6
June Birthdays p 5
Gold Star Father p 6
Saying Goodbye p 7
Flag Days p 7
September BOM p 8
UPCOMING EVENTS
MEETING June 8
FLAG DAY June 14
FATHERrsquoS DAY June 16
NATIONAL BOM June 24
NSDAR CONTINENTALCONGRESS June 26
NSDAR BOM June 30
between 30 and 50 of our members who subscribed to the American Spirit Thank you Daughters There are several subscriptions that are due for renewal Donrsquot miss any issues When you are done donate the magazine to a school or library Then the Chapter can get credit for Literacy and Com-munity Service
Even though we take a break from meetings there are activities you can be doing for DAR Have you ever attended a Naturalization Ceremony There is one at the Seattle Center on July 4 and I plan to attend Want to come with me Perhaps you might be planning on attending a 4th of July parade I keep thinking about the talk Lee Gentemann gave last September Do you want to be just a ldquocertificate holderrdquo or become an active partici-pant in DAR There is a list of things you can do if you are unable to attend meetings or during the summer See Page 3
Please think about your friends who are involved in their community and do not get recognition Mercer Girls Chapter would like to honor them Some ideas someone who is active in a senior center or community center church parentstudent teachers association Lions Club Rotary Club Kiwanis Club volunteer firefighters a hospital guild Wounded Warriors Veterans of Foreign Wars someone down at the USO etc See me if you have a nominee
There are some Chapter committees that do not have a chair Would you be interested in Community Classroom Good Citizen Award CAR DAR Leadership Training Junior Membership Patriot Records Project and Units Overseas Let me know if you are interested and we can discuss what is needed
Remember to sign up for the Chapter directory if you want a printed copy We changed the Standing Rules so that a printed copy is given only to those who request them Otherwise you can get your copy from the Chapter website Please keep us informed if your phone number or address change
Have a wonderful summer
Mary Peters Regent Mercer Girls Chapter NSDAR
Regentrsquos Message (conrsquot) June 8
Meeting NotesWe will be having a tea at the June meeting Please bring a teacup although we will have extras We will have two baskets for raffle to help with some of the expenses
Our speaker is Claudia Underhill Regent Cascade Chapter NSDAR She will present the program on dolls and Historic Women
Our service project for the month will be for Chemawa Indian School Here are some of their needs
You are cordially invited to a tea party The last meeting of the 2018-2019 year is on Saturday June 8th We will be hav-ing a tea party Please RSVP emailing Mary at maryinballardmsncom Page 2
Chemawa Indian School Needs Listbull Sport Bras Women size
S-XXL
bull Underwear
bull Menrsquos sizes M-XXL Womenrsquos sizes 5-9
bull Towels
bull Washcloths
bull Combs
bull Brushes
bull Hair tiesHair bands
Sincerely
Toni Fox 1st Vice Regent Mercer Girls Chapter NSDAR
Page 3
Congratulations Mercer Girls
1 Take the New Member Course (free) Even if you have been in DAR for some time there have been many changes Learn some things about DAR that you forgot or never knew To sign up email Cindy Blue-Blanton at cindyblueblantongmailcom Join a group or with another member to work on this course together Some quotes from the Silver Arrow Newsletter
ldquo I thought DAR was just a genealogy organization and sometimes did worthwhile activ-ities I really did not know when I joined what DAR did for our community and country The course opened my eyes to some of the many different areas DAR is involved with and helped me to find a place I can become involved in DARrdquo Delores Whiteside Texas
ldquoI have developed a deeper understanding of our Society and feel I can be a better men-tor to new members in our Chapterrdquo Susan Aatarita California
ldquoI had barely used the GRC resources prior to the New Members Course but after work-ing on that segment of the course I realized the depth and breadth of the primary doc-uments available Even though I have been a member for a long time I learned so much through this courserdquo Terry Healy Kansas
(conrsquot p4)
Here are some ideas for DAR activities to do this summer
To qualify for DAR Team Awesome Trekker level a chapter or state must have had at least a 10 gain in new members by application and no more than 2 dropped for non-payment of dues The follow-ing chapters and 3 States Min-nesota Nevada and Utah have achieved the Trekker Level for 2018 Chapters which achieved Summit level awards for three consecutive years of reaching Trekker status are noted in red letters
Congratulations to all
The Silver Arrow Newsletter Vol 12 May 2019
[
2 Sign up for the New Horizon Course (free) This is for Daughters who would like to learn more about the leadership of DAR Here are some quotes from the Silver Arrow Newsletter
ldquoThe Horizon Course has cemented my dedication to DAR Prior to this course I did not realize the major role that service plays in DAR I assumed the major components were history and patriotism This has also been a commitment on my part I am pleased that the course was as involved as it was I do not feel this was time wasted I learned a great deal about the history of DAR and the inner workings of the current organization It also makes me dedicated to my local chapter in fulfilling the DAR mission in our local communityrdquo Lila Beasley Tennessee
I feel more qualified to serve as a chapter officer Having been a member only since 2014 I had a lot to learn I have a greater appreciation for the volunteer and service activities of DAR Carol Persons Floore Mississippi
There was a lot of work but I feel that it has better prepared me to step into the role of Regent for my chapter It forced me to look up different information on the DAR website and for that I learned where to look for information and forms As a result of this course I have submitted my first article to ldquoWith the Chapterrdquo and it was published in the MayJune 2018 issue Patricia Palmer Missouri
3 Make some cool ties See Februaryrsquos issue of the Chapter newsletter for instructions (membersseat-tlemercergirlscom)
4 Gather books for a childrenrsquos library or for your
local elementary school library or for Chemawa
Indian School
5 Attend the Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center on July 4
6 Attend a 4th of July parade
7 Give small flags to your neighbors to set out on
the 4th of July
8 Sign up to index genealogical records or project
patriot index Darorgmemberscommittees
9 Photocopy your Bible Transcribe it and turn the copies over to Lorri Ericson to submit to the
Genealogical Records Committee
10 Check out the Units Overseas Chapters and
join one Darorgmemberscommittees Go to committees then Units Overseas
11 Visit an historical site Remember to let the Regent know so it will be recorded for the Chapter Achievement Awards Maybe even write some-thing for a future newsletter about the visit
12 After July see what the topics are for National
Womenrsquos Issues writing contests
13 Visit the new Vietnam Memorial at the Mu-
seum of Flight in Seattle
14 Transfer your DNA raw data to the NSDAR
FTDNA project See Mary Peters for help
Page 4
Ideas for DAR activities to do this summer conrsquot from p3
bull Katherine Gaffney - 2 June
bull Trish Howell - 3 June
bull Laurie Clark - 11 June
bull Kelly McShane - 15 June
bull Nancy Parks- 20 June
bull Laurette Malcolm- 21 June
bull Erin Giffin - 25 June
bull Molly McMurray- 26 June
bull Carol Lycette - 27 June
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
We were married in 1951 A year later Katie was born (a recent DAR member) then Jane (a recent DAR applicant) then JackOur growing family lived in Yakima Clarkston Seattle and Olympia During part of that time I taught Third GradeOur children grew up and John and I retired Sadly John passed away in 2014 I am now living in Gig HarborI have a beautiful family of three children and their spouses six grandchildren and two great granddaughters Thank you Linda for finding my patriot I am very proud to be a member of DAR
Mary Douglas I was born and raised in Seattle graduating from Garfield High School The next three years were at the University of Washington To receive my primary teaching certification I spent my senior year at Central Washington University
I met John Douglas a World War II veteran from Yakima WA John was completing his degree in Fisheries at the University of Washington
Page 5Newly inducted Mercer Girls at the May Meeting Alexis Earle Katie Douglas Mary Douglas
FATHERrsquoS DAY (1963) by Stella Duncan The Gold Star Mother June 1963 p 3
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
conrsquot from p 4
Page 6
Katie DouglasIt was such a delight for me to be inducted into the Mercer Girls DAR chapter on Saturday May 11th My mom and I spent a lot of time to get to that point which made it extra special to have her there and be inducted with me Also I want to give Linda Fogarty a special thank you for helping us It has been a lifetime goal for me to explore my ancestry to see if I could become a member of the DARNow about me I went to high school in Olympia college in Tacoma and moved to Seattle for good I spent my entire career working with people with developmental disabilities to help them reach their goals in life For the last 30 years of my career I helped people find jobs with minimum wages or above I retired from Seattle Community College as the director of Mainstay a program working to get people with disabilities employment For the last 29 years my husband and I have run a business doing excavation work and house raising in Seattle Since my retirement I have helped him in our business doing the infamous ldquoall other duties as assignedrdquo
So now nearer and dearer to my heart I met my husband Frank at work and we have been married 33 years We live in Ballard and have two sons a daughter from Frankrsquos previous marriage and one grandson We have raised our boys here They are all grown up and work in the Seattle area I feel lucky to have them all close by us I bought my house when I was 26 years old single knowing nothing about house repair plumbing yard work etc Thankfully Frank joined me five years later Wersquove had several remodels to expand our square footage and are still living in the same house I love to garden I have been spending my spare moments pulling weeds and poking little starts into the ground I still get excited every spring to plant seeds and watch them grow eat the harvest and then prepare the dirt for next spring
Today we honor dear old DadIn homes both near and farSo give a special thought to himWho wears the golden star
He too has suffered cruellySo Freedom might be wornHe too has given all he couldHis daughter or his son
Look deep into his heart today And read his secret painGive him your understanding loveSo he may smile again
Too often he is overlookedIn all Lifersquos scrabble madeSo give a special thought todayTo him a Gold Star Dad
Flag Day June 14
Fatherrsquos Day June 17
Flag Days in June
WE SAY GOODBYE TO A MERCER GIRL
Laurene Lundberg was born in Seattle on Oct 16 1947 and passed peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13 2019 She attended the University of Washington School of Nursing Laurene and Larry knew each other from high school and married in 1970 Her son Michael and daughter Katie preceded her in death She is survived by her daughter Nikki Nikkirsquos husband Sean grandson Quinn and her husband Larry
Laurene encouraged volunteer work teaching Sunday School and leading Campfire Groups She was known for her wonderful cooking and a home always open and welcoming to friends and family She didnrsquot like to camp but was up for the task of teach-ing her group to make eggs in a bag and cook over an open fire One of her joys in life was her many friendshipsShe joined Mercer Girls Chapter in May 2010 with her daughter Nikki Lundberg McCormick She volunteered to be the Chapter Treasurer from 2012 to 2016 Her friendly smile will be missed by all A comment made from a Chapter member was that she had a ldquowarm heartrdquo Page 7
Laurene Lundberg NSDAR 88083 Isaac Frink CT
Laurene with daughter Nikki McCormick
Molly McMurray amp Laurene Lundberg
WSSDAR State Regent And Spokane Garry Chapter Invite you to the September Board of Management September 20-21 2019 The Historic Davenport Hotel 10 South Post Street Spokane WA 99201 Room rate is $15750 including fees and tax Overnight parking is $22 for valet service and $17 for self-park Check in is 400 PM check out is Noon Link Book your group rate for WA State Daughters of the American Revolution Reservations may also be made by calling (509) 455-8888 Make reservations by August 9 2019
Schedule Friday 100-500 Committee Meetings in the Roosevelt Room 400-700 Hospitality in the Worthy Room 400-700 Registration Saturday 700-830 Registration Hall of Doges Foyer 830-1130 Board of Management Meeting in Grand Pennington Ballroom A 1200-230 Lunch and Program in Grand Pennington Ballroom B ---------------------------------Return this portion by August 9 2019-----------------------------------
Lunches come with rolls and butter coffee and tea and an apple crisp dessert _______Short Ribs Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Green Beans Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with 1000 Island Dressing (a throwback to 1957 State Conference) _______Open Face Portobello and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger
Luncheon $3900 + Registration $500 = $4400 Make Check Payable to Spokane Garry Chapter NSDAR
Mail to Maellen Ford 25109 West Carman Lane Cheney WA 99004-5035 Questions Please call Maellen at (509)239-4598 or email maellencenturylinknet
Name _______________________________________________Phone____________________ Chapter _________________________________________Email___________________________ Page 8
between 30 and 50 of our members who subscribed to the American Spirit Thank you Daughters There are several subscriptions that are due for renewal Donrsquot miss any issues When you are done donate the magazine to a school or library Then the Chapter can get credit for Literacy and Com-munity Service
Even though we take a break from meetings there are activities you can be doing for DAR Have you ever attended a Naturalization Ceremony There is one at the Seattle Center on July 4 and I plan to attend Want to come with me Perhaps you might be planning on attending a 4th of July parade I keep thinking about the talk Lee Gentemann gave last September Do you want to be just a ldquocertificate holderrdquo or become an active partici-pant in DAR There is a list of things you can do if you are unable to attend meetings or during the summer See Page 3
Please think about your friends who are involved in their community and do not get recognition Mercer Girls Chapter would like to honor them Some ideas someone who is active in a senior center or community center church parentstudent teachers association Lions Club Rotary Club Kiwanis Club volunteer firefighters a hospital guild Wounded Warriors Veterans of Foreign Wars someone down at the USO etc See me if you have a nominee
There are some Chapter committees that do not have a chair Would you be interested in Community Classroom Good Citizen Award CAR DAR Leadership Training Junior Membership Patriot Records Project and Units Overseas Let me know if you are interested and we can discuss what is needed
Remember to sign up for the Chapter directory if you want a printed copy We changed the Standing Rules so that a printed copy is given only to those who request them Otherwise you can get your copy from the Chapter website Please keep us informed if your phone number or address change
Have a wonderful summer
Mary Peters Regent Mercer Girls Chapter NSDAR
Regentrsquos Message (conrsquot) June 8
Meeting NotesWe will be having a tea at the June meeting Please bring a teacup although we will have extras We will have two baskets for raffle to help with some of the expenses
Our speaker is Claudia Underhill Regent Cascade Chapter NSDAR She will present the program on dolls and Historic Women
Our service project for the month will be for Chemawa Indian School Here are some of their needs
You are cordially invited to a tea party The last meeting of the 2018-2019 year is on Saturday June 8th We will be hav-ing a tea party Please RSVP emailing Mary at maryinballardmsncom Page 2
Chemawa Indian School Needs Listbull Sport Bras Women size
S-XXL
bull Underwear
bull Menrsquos sizes M-XXL Womenrsquos sizes 5-9
bull Towels
bull Washcloths
bull Combs
bull Brushes
bull Hair tiesHair bands
Sincerely
Toni Fox 1st Vice Regent Mercer Girls Chapter NSDAR
Page 3
Congratulations Mercer Girls
1 Take the New Member Course (free) Even if you have been in DAR for some time there have been many changes Learn some things about DAR that you forgot or never knew To sign up email Cindy Blue-Blanton at cindyblueblantongmailcom Join a group or with another member to work on this course together Some quotes from the Silver Arrow Newsletter
ldquo I thought DAR was just a genealogy organization and sometimes did worthwhile activ-ities I really did not know when I joined what DAR did for our community and country The course opened my eyes to some of the many different areas DAR is involved with and helped me to find a place I can become involved in DARrdquo Delores Whiteside Texas
ldquoI have developed a deeper understanding of our Society and feel I can be a better men-tor to new members in our Chapterrdquo Susan Aatarita California
ldquoI had barely used the GRC resources prior to the New Members Course but after work-ing on that segment of the course I realized the depth and breadth of the primary doc-uments available Even though I have been a member for a long time I learned so much through this courserdquo Terry Healy Kansas
(conrsquot p4)
Here are some ideas for DAR activities to do this summer
To qualify for DAR Team Awesome Trekker level a chapter or state must have had at least a 10 gain in new members by application and no more than 2 dropped for non-payment of dues The follow-ing chapters and 3 States Min-nesota Nevada and Utah have achieved the Trekker Level for 2018 Chapters which achieved Summit level awards for three consecutive years of reaching Trekker status are noted in red letters
Congratulations to all
The Silver Arrow Newsletter Vol 12 May 2019
[
2 Sign up for the New Horizon Course (free) This is for Daughters who would like to learn more about the leadership of DAR Here are some quotes from the Silver Arrow Newsletter
ldquoThe Horizon Course has cemented my dedication to DAR Prior to this course I did not realize the major role that service plays in DAR I assumed the major components were history and patriotism This has also been a commitment on my part I am pleased that the course was as involved as it was I do not feel this was time wasted I learned a great deal about the history of DAR and the inner workings of the current organization It also makes me dedicated to my local chapter in fulfilling the DAR mission in our local communityrdquo Lila Beasley Tennessee
I feel more qualified to serve as a chapter officer Having been a member only since 2014 I had a lot to learn I have a greater appreciation for the volunteer and service activities of DAR Carol Persons Floore Mississippi
There was a lot of work but I feel that it has better prepared me to step into the role of Regent for my chapter It forced me to look up different information on the DAR website and for that I learned where to look for information and forms As a result of this course I have submitted my first article to ldquoWith the Chapterrdquo and it was published in the MayJune 2018 issue Patricia Palmer Missouri
3 Make some cool ties See Februaryrsquos issue of the Chapter newsletter for instructions (membersseat-tlemercergirlscom)
4 Gather books for a childrenrsquos library or for your
local elementary school library or for Chemawa
Indian School
5 Attend the Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center on July 4
6 Attend a 4th of July parade
7 Give small flags to your neighbors to set out on
the 4th of July
8 Sign up to index genealogical records or project
patriot index Darorgmemberscommittees
9 Photocopy your Bible Transcribe it and turn the copies over to Lorri Ericson to submit to the
Genealogical Records Committee
10 Check out the Units Overseas Chapters and
join one Darorgmemberscommittees Go to committees then Units Overseas
11 Visit an historical site Remember to let the Regent know so it will be recorded for the Chapter Achievement Awards Maybe even write some-thing for a future newsletter about the visit
12 After July see what the topics are for National
Womenrsquos Issues writing contests
13 Visit the new Vietnam Memorial at the Mu-
seum of Flight in Seattle
14 Transfer your DNA raw data to the NSDAR
FTDNA project See Mary Peters for help
Page 4
Ideas for DAR activities to do this summer conrsquot from p3
bull Katherine Gaffney - 2 June
bull Trish Howell - 3 June
bull Laurie Clark - 11 June
bull Kelly McShane - 15 June
bull Nancy Parks- 20 June
bull Laurette Malcolm- 21 June
bull Erin Giffin - 25 June
bull Molly McMurray- 26 June
bull Carol Lycette - 27 June
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
We were married in 1951 A year later Katie was born (a recent DAR member) then Jane (a recent DAR applicant) then JackOur growing family lived in Yakima Clarkston Seattle and Olympia During part of that time I taught Third GradeOur children grew up and John and I retired Sadly John passed away in 2014 I am now living in Gig HarborI have a beautiful family of three children and their spouses six grandchildren and two great granddaughters Thank you Linda for finding my patriot I am very proud to be a member of DAR
Mary Douglas I was born and raised in Seattle graduating from Garfield High School The next three years were at the University of Washington To receive my primary teaching certification I spent my senior year at Central Washington University
I met John Douglas a World War II veteran from Yakima WA John was completing his degree in Fisheries at the University of Washington
Page 5Newly inducted Mercer Girls at the May Meeting Alexis Earle Katie Douglas Mary Douglas
FATHERrsquoS DAY (1963) by Stella Duncan The Gold Star Mother June 1963 p 3
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
conrsquot from p 4
Page 6
Katie DouglasIt was such a delight for me to be inducted into the Mercer Girls DAR chapter on Saturday May 11th My mom and I spent a lot of time to get to that point which made it extra special to have her there and be inducted with me Also I want to give Linda Fogarty a special thank you for helping us It has been a lifetime goal for me to explore my ancestry to see if I could become a member of the DARNow about me I went to high school in Olympia college in Tacoma and moved to Seattle for good I spent my entire career working with people with developmental disabilities to help them reach their goals in life For the last 30 years of my career I helped people find jobs with minimum wages or above I retired from Seattle Community College as the director of Mainstay a program working to get people with disabilities employment For the last 29 years my husband and I have run a business doing excavation work and house raising in Seattle Since my retirement I have helped him in our business doing the infamous ldquoall other duties as assignedrdquo
So now nearer and dearer to my heart I met my husband Frank at work and we have been married 33 years We live in Ballard and have two sons a daughter from Frankrsquos previous marriage and one grandson We have raised our boys here They are all grown up and work in the Seattle area I feel lucky to have them all close by us I bought my house when I was 26 years old single knowing nothing about house repair plumbing yard work etc Thankfully Frank joined me five years later Wersquove had several remodels to expand our square footage and are still living in the same house I love to garden I have been spending my spare moments pulling weeds and poking little starts into the ground I still get excited every spring to plant seeds and watch them grow eat the harvest and then prepare the dirt for next spring
Today we honor dear old DadIn homes both near and farSo give a special thought to himWho wears the golden star
He too has suffered cruellySo Freedom might be wornHe too has given all he couldHis daughter or his son
Look deep into his heart today And read his secret painGive him your understanding loveSo he may smile again
Too often he is overlookedIn all Lifersquos scrabble madeSo give a special thought todayTo him a Gold Star Dad
Flag Day June 14
Fatherrsquos Day June 17
Flag Days in June
WE SAY GOODBYE TO A MERCER GIRL
Laurene Lundberg was born in Seattle on Oct 16 1947 and passed peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13 2019 She attended the University of Washington School of Nursing Laurene and Larry knew each other from high school and married in 1970 Her son Michael and daughter Katie preceded her in death She is survived by her daughter Nikki Nikkirsquos husband Sean grandson Quinn and her husband Larry
Laurene encouraged volunteer work teaching Sunday School and leading Campfire Groups She was known for her wonderful cooking and a home always open and welcoming to friends and family She didnrsquot like to camp but was up for the task of teach-ing her group to make eggs in a bag and cook over an open fire One of her joys in life was her many friendshipsShe joined Mercer Girls Chapter in May 2010 with her daughter Nikki Lundberg McCormick She volunteered to be the Chapter Treasurer from 2012 to 2016 Her friendly smile will be missed by all A comment made from a Chapter member was that she had a ldquowarm heartrdquo Page 7
Laurene Lundberg NSDAR 88083 Isaac Frink CT
Laurene with daughter Nikki McCormick
Molly McMurray amp Laurene Lundberg
WSSDAR State Regent And Spokane Garry Chapter Invite you to the September Board of Management September 20-21 2019 The Historic Davenport Hotel 10 South Post Street Spokane WA 99201 Room rate is $15750 including fees and tax Overnight parking is $22 for valet service and $17 for self-park Check in is 400 PM check out is Noon Link Book your group rate for WA State Daughters of the American Revolution Reservations may also be made by calling (509) 455-8888 Make reservations by August 9 2019
Schedule Friday 100-500 Committee Meetings in the Roosevelt Room 400-700 Hospitality in the Worthy Room 400-700 Registration Saturday 700-830 Registration Hall of Doges Foyer 830-1130 Board of Management Meeting in Grand Pennington Ballroom A 1200-230 Lunch and Program in Grand Pennington Ballroom B ---------------------------------Return this portion by August 9 2019-----------------------------------
Lunches come with rolls and butter coffee and tea and an apple crisp dessert _______Short Ribs Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Green Beans Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with 1000 Island Dressing (a throwback to 1957 State Conference) _______Open Face Portobello and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger
Luncheon $3900 + Registration $500 = $4400 Make Check Payable to Spokane Garry Chapter NSDAR
Mail to Maellen Ford 25109 West Carman Lane Cheney WA 99004-5035 Questions Please call Maellen at (509)239-4598 or email maellencenturylinknet
Name _______________________________________________Phone____________________ Chapter _________________________________________Email___________________________ Page 8
Page 3
Congratulations Mercer Girls
1 Take the New Member Course (free) Even if you have been in DAR for some time there have been many changes Learn some things about DAR that you forgot or never knew To sign up email Cindy Blue-Blanton at cindyblueblantongmailcom Join a group or with another member to work on this course together Some quotes from the Silver Arrow Newsletter
ldquo I thought DAR was just a genealogy organization and sometimes did worthwhile activ-ities I really did not know when I joined what DAR did for our community and country The course opened my eyes to some of the many different areas DAR is involved with and helped me to find a place I can become involved in DARrdquo Delores Whiteside Texas
ldquoI have developed a deeper understanding of our Society and feel I can be a better men-tor to new members in our Chapterrdquo Susan Aatarita California
ldquoI had barely used the GRC resources prior to the New Members Course but after work-ing on that segment of the course I realized the depth and breadth of the primary doc-uments available Even though I have been a member for a long time I learned so much through this courserdquo Terry Healy Kansas
(conrsquot p4)
Here are some ideas for DAR activities to do this summer
To qualify for DAR Team Awesome Trekker level a chapter or state must have had at least a 10 gain in new members by application and no more than 2 dropped for non-payment of dues The follow-ing chapters and 3 States Min-nesota Nevada and Utah have achieved the Trekker Level for 2018 Chapters which achieved Summit level awards for three consecutive years of reaching Trekker status are noted in red letters
Congratulations to all
The Silver Arrow Newsletter Vol 12 May 2019
[
2 Sign up for the New Horizon Course (free) This is for Daughters who would like to learn more about the leadership of DAR Here are some quotes from the Silver Arrow Newsletter
ldquoThe Horizon Course has cemented my dedication to DAR Prior to this course I did not realize the major role that service plays in DAR I assumed the major components were history and patriotism This has also been a commitment on my part I am pleased that the course was as involved as it was I do not feel this was time wasted I learned a great deal about the history of DAR and the inner workings of the current organization It also makes me dedicated to my local chapter in fulfilling the DAR mission in our local communityrdquo Lila Beasley Tennessee
I feel more qualified to serve as a chapter officer Having been a member only since 2014 I had a lot to learn I have a greater appreciation for the volunteer and service activities of DAR Carol Persons Floore Mississippi
There was a lot of work but I feel that it has better prepared me to step into the role of Regent for my chapter It forced me to look up different information on the DAR website and for that I learned where to look for information and forms As a result of this course I have submitted my first article to ldquoWith the Chapterrdquo and it was published in the MayJune 2018 issue Patricia Palmer Missouri
3 Make some cool ties See Februaryrsquos issue of the Chapter newsletter for instructions (membersseat-tlemercergirlscom)
4 Gather books for a childrenrsquos library or for your
local elementary school library or for Chemawa
Indian School
5 Attend the Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center on July 4
6 Attend a 4th of July parade
7 Give small flags to your neighbors to set out on
the 4th of July
8 Sign up to index genealogical records or project
patriot index Darorgmemberscommittees
9 Photocopy your Bible Transcribe it and turn the copies over to Lorri Ericson to submit to the
Genealogical Records Committee
10 Check out the Units Overseas Chapters and
join one Darorgmemberscommittees Go to committees then Units Overseas
11 Visit an historical site Remember to let the Regent know so it will be recorded for the Chapter Achievement Awards Maybe even write some-thing for a future newsletter about the visit
12 After July see what the topics are for National
Womenrsquos Issues writing contests
13 Visit the new Vietnam Memorial at the Mu-
seum of Flight in Seattle
14 Transfer your DNA raw data to the NSDAR
FTDNA project See Mary Peters for help
Page 4
Ideas for DAR activities to do this summer conrsquot from p3
bull Katherine Gaffney - 2 June
bull Trish Howell - 3 June
bull Laurie Clark - 11 June
bull Kelly McShane - 15 June
bull Nancy Parks- 20 June
bull Laurette Malcolm- 21 June
bull Erin Giffin - 25 June
bull Molly McMurray- 26 June
bull Carol Lycette - 27 June
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
We were married in 1951 A year later Katie was born (a recent DAR member) then Jane (a recent DAR applicant) then JackOur growing family lived in Yakima Clarkston Seattle and Olympia During part of that time I taught Third GradeOur children grew up and John and I retired Sadly John passed away in 2014 I am now living in Gig HarborI have a beautiful family of three children and their spouses six grandchildren and two great granddaughters Thank you Linda for finding my patriot I am very proud to be a member of DAR
Mary Douglas I was born and raised in Seattle graduating from Garfield High School The next three years were at the University of Washington To receive my primary teaching certification I spent my senior year at Central Washington University
I met John Douglas a World War II veteran from Yakima WA John was completing his degree in Fisheries at the University of Washington
Page 5Newly inducted Mercer Girls at the May Meeting Alexis Earle Katie Douglas Mary Douglas
FATHERrsquoS DAY (1963) by Stella Duncan The Gold Star Mother June 1963 p 3
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
conrsquot from p 4
Page 6
Katie DouglasIt was such a delight for me to be inducted into the Mercer Girls DAR chapter on Saturday May 11th My mom and I spent a lot of time to get to that point which made it extra special to have her there and be inducted with me Also I want to give Linda Fogarty a special thank you for helping us It has been a lifetime goal for me to explore my ancestry to see if I could become a member of the DARNow about me I went to high school in Olympia college in Tacoma and moved to Seattle for good I spent my entire career working with people with developmental disabilities to help them reach their goals in life For the last 30 years of my career I helped people find jobs with minimum wages or above I retired from Seattle Community College as the director of Mainstay a program working to get people with disabilities employment For the last 29 years my husband and I have run a business doing excavation work and house raising in Seattle Since my retirement I have helped him in our business doing the infamous ldquoall other duties as assignedrdquo
So now nearer and dearer to my heart I met my husband Frank at work and we have been married 33 years We live in Ballard and have two sons a daughter from Frankrsquos previous marriage and one grandson We have raised our boys here They are all grown up and work in the Seattle area I feel lucky to have them all close by us I bought my house when I was 26 years old single knowing nothing about house repair plumbing yard work etc Thankfully Frank joined me five years later Wersquove had several remodels to expand our square footage and are still living in the same house I love to garden I have been spending my spare moments pulling weeds and poking little starts into the ground I still get excited every spring to plant seeds and watch them grow eat the harvest and then prepare the dirt for next spring
Today we honor dear old DadIn homes both near and farSo give a special thought to himWho wears the golden star
He too has suffered cruellySo Freedom might be wornHe too has given all he couldHis daughter or his son
Look deep into his heart today And read his secret painGive him your understanding loveSo he may smile again
Too often he is overlookedIn all Lifersquos scrabble madeSo give a special thought todayTo him a Gold Star Dad
Flag Day June 14
Fatherrsquos Day June 17
Flag Days in June
WE SAY GOODBYE TO A MERCER GIRL
Laurene Lundberg was born in Seattle on Oct 16 1947 and passed peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13 2019 She attended the University of Washington School of Nursing Laurene and Larry knew each other from high school and married in 1970 Her son Michael and daughter Katie preceded her in death She is survived by her daughter Nikki Nikkirsquos husband Sean grandson Quinn and her husband Larry
Laurene encouraged volunteer work teaching Sunday School and leading Campfire Groups She was known for her wonderful cooking and a home always open and welcoming to friends and family She didnrsquot like to camp but was up for the task of teach-ing her group to make eggs in a bag and cook over an open fire One of her joys in life was her many friendshipsShe joined Mercer Girls Chapter in May 2010 with her daughter Nikki Lundberg McCormick She volunteered to be the Chapter Treasurer from 2012 to 2016 Her friendly smile will be missed by all A comment made from a Chapter member was that she had a ldquowarm heartrdquo Page 7
Laurene Lundberg NSDAR 88083 Isaac Frink CT
Laurene with daughter Nikki McCormick
Molly McMurray amp Laurene Lundberg
WSSDAR State Regent And Spokane Garry Chapter Invite you to the September Board of Management September 20-21 2019 The Historic Davenport Hotel 10 South Post Street Spokane WA 99201 Room rate is $15750 including fees and tax Overnight parking is $22 for valet service and $17 for self-park Check in is 400 PM check out is Noon Link Book your group rate for WA State Daughters of the American Revolution Reservations may also be made by calling (509) 455-8888 Make reservations by August 9 2019
Schedule Friday 100-500 Committee Meetings in the Roosevelt Room 400-700 Hospitality in the Worthy Room 400-700 Registration Saturday 700-830 Registration Hall of Doges Foyer 830-1130 Board of Management Meeting in Grand Pennington Ballroom A 1200-230 Lunch and Program in Grand Pennington Ballroom B ---------------------------------Return this portion by August 9 2019-----------------------------------
Lunches come with rolls and butter coffee and tea and an apple crisp dessert _______Short Ribs Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Green Beans Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with 1000 Island Dressing (a throwback to 1957 State Conference) _______Open Face Portobello and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger
Luncheon $3900 + Registration $500 = $4400 Make Check Payable to Spokane Garry Chapter NSDAR
Mail to Maellen Ford 25109 West Carman Lane Cheney WA 99004-5035 Questions Please call Maellen at (509)239-4598 or email maellencenturylinknet
Name _______________________________________________Phone____________________ Chapter _________________________________________Email___________________________ Page 8
2 Sign up for the New Horizon Course (free) This is for Daughters who would like to learn more about the leadership of DAR Here are some quotes from the Silver Arrow Newsletter
ldquoThe Horizon Course has cemented my dedication to DAR Prior to this course I did not realize the major role that service plays in DAR I assumed the major components were history and patriotism This has also been a commitment on my part I am pleased that the course was as involved as it was I do not feel this was time wasted I learned a great deal about the history of DAR and the inner workings of the current organization It also makes me dedicated to my local chapter in fulfilling the DAR mission in our local communityrdquo Lila Beasley Tennessee
I feel more qualified to serve as a chapter officer Having been a member only since 2014 I had a lot to learn I have a greater appreciation for the volunteer and service activities of DAR Carol Persons Floore Mississippi
There was a lot of work but I feel that it has better prepared me to step into the role of Regent for my chapter It forced me to look up different information on the DAR website and for that I learned where to look for information and forms As a result of this course I have submitted my first article to ldquoWith the Chapterrdquo and it was published in the MayJune 2018 issue Patricia Palmer Missouri
3 Make some cool ties See Februaryrsquos issue of the Chapter newsletter for instructions (membersseat-tlemercergirlscom)
4 Gather books for a childrenrsquos library or for your
local elementary school library or for Chemawa
Indian School
5 Attend the Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center on July 4
6 Attend a 4th of July parade
7 Give small flags to your neighbors to set out on
the 4th of July
8 Sign up to index genealogical records or project
patriot index Darorgmemberscommittees
9 Photocopy your Bible Transcribe it and turn the copies over to Lorri Ericson to submit to the
Genealogical Records Committee
10 Check out the Units Overseas Chapters and
join one Darorgmemberscommittees Go to committees then Units Overseas
11 Visit an historical site Remember to let the Regent know so it will be recorded for the Chapter Achievement Awards Maybe even write some-thing for a future newsletter about the visit
12 After July see what the topics are for National
Womenrsquos Issues writing contests
13 Visit the new Vietnam Memorial at the Mu-
seum of Flight in Seattle
14 Transfer your DNA raw data to the NSDAR
FTDNA project See Mary Peters for help
Page 4
Ideas for DAR activities to do this summer conrsquot from p3
bull Katherine Gaffney - 2 June
bull Trish Howell - 3 June
bull Laurie Clark - 11 June
bull Kelly McShane - 15 June
bull Nancy Parks- 20 June
bull Laurette Malcolm- 21 June
bull Erin Giffin - 25 June
bull Molly McMurray- 26 June
bull Carol Lycette - 27 June
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
We were married in 1951 A year later Katie was born (a recent DAR member) then Jane (a recent DAR applicant) then JackOur growing family lived in Yakima Clarkston Seattle and Olympia During part of that time I taught Third GradeOur children grew up and John and I retired Sadly John passed away in 2014 I am now living in Gig HarborI have a beautiful family of three children and their spouses six grandchildren and two great granddaughters Thank you Linda for finding my patriot I am very proud to be a member of DAR
Mary Douglas I was born and raised in Seattle graduating from Garfield High School The next three years were at the University of Washington To receive my primary teaching certification I spent my senior year at Central Washington University
I met John Douglas a World War II veteran from Yakima WA John was completing his degree in Fisheries at the University of Washington
Page 5Newly inducted Mercer Girls at the May Meeting Alexis Earle Katie Douglas Mary Douglas
FATHERrsquoS DAY (1963) by Stella Duncan The Gold Star Mother June 1963 p 3
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
conrsquot from p 4
Page 6
Katie DouglasIt was such a delight for me to be inducted into the Mercer Girls DAR chapter on Saturday May 11th My mom and I spent a lot of time to get to that point which made it extra special to have her there and be inducted with me Also I want to give Linda Fogarty a special thank you for helping us It has been a lifetime goal for me to explore my ancestry to see if I could become a member of the DARNow about me I went to high school in Olympia college in Tacoma and moved to Seattle for good I spent my entire career working with people with developmental disabilities to help them reach their goals in life For the last 30 years of my career I helped people find jobs with minimum wages or above I retired from Seattle Community College as the director of Mainstay a program working to get people with disabilities employment For the last 29 years my husband and I have run a business doing excavation work and house raising in Seattle Since my retirement I have helped him in our business doing the infamous ldquoall other duties as assignedrdquo
So now nearer and dearer to my heart I met my husband Frank at work and we have been married 33 years We live in Ballard and have two sons a daughter from Frankrsquos previous marriage and one grandson We have raised our boys here They are all grown up and work in the Seattle area I feel lucky to have them all close by us I bought my house when I was 26 years old single knowing nothing about house repair plumbing yard work etc Thankfully Frank joined me five years later Wersquove had several remodels to expand our square footage and are still living in the same house I love to garden I have been spending my spare moments pulling weeds and poking little starts into the ground I still get excited every spring to plant seeds and watch them grow eat the harvest and then prepare the dirt for next spring
Today we honor dear old DadIn homes both near and farSo give a special thought to himWho wears the golden star
He too has suffered cruellySo Freedom might be wornHe too has given all he couldHis daughter or his son
Look deep into his heart today And read his secret painGive him your understanding loveSo he may smile again
Too often he is overlookedIn all Lifersquos scrabble madeSo give a special thought todayTo him a Gold Star Dad
Flag Day June 14
Fatherrsquos Day June 17
Flag Days in June
WE SAY GOODBYE TO A MERCER GIRL
Laurene Lundberg was born in Seattle on Oct 16 1947 and passed peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13 2019 She attended the University of Washington School of Nursing Laurene and Larry knew each other from high school and married in 1970 Her son Michael and daughter Katie preceded her in death She is survived by her daughter Nikki Nikkirsquos husband Sean grandson Quinn and her husband Larry
Laurene encouraged volunteer work teaching Sunday School and leading Campfire Groups She was known for her wonderful cooking and a home always open and welcoming to friends and family She didnrsquot like to camp but was up for the task of teach-ing her group to make eggs in a bag and cook over an open fire One of her joys in life was her many friendshipsShe joined Mercer Girls Chapter in May 2010 with her daughter Nikki Lundberg McCormick She volunteered to be the Chapter Treasurer from 2012 to 2016 Her friendly smile will be missed by all A comment made from a Chapter member was that she had a ldquowarm heartrdquo Page 7
Laurene Lundberg NSDAR 88083 Isaac Frink CT
Laurene with daughter Nikki McCormick
Molly McMurray amp Laurene Lundberg
WSSDAR State Regent And Spokane Garry Chapter Invite you to the September Board of Management September 20-21 2019 The Historic Davenport Hotel 10 South Post Street Spokane WA 99201 Room rate is $15750 including fees and tax Overnight parking is $22 for valet service and $17 for self-park Check in is 400 PM check out is Noon Link Book your group rate for WA State Daughters of the American Revolution Reservations may also be made by calling (509) 455-8888 Make reservations by August 9 2019
Schedule Friday 100-500 Committee Meetings in the Roosevelt Room 400-700 Hospitality in the Worthy Room 400-700 Registration Saturday 700-830 Registration Hall of Doges Foyer 830-1130 Board of Management Meeting in Grand Pennington Ballroom A 1200-230 Lunch and Program in Grand Pennington Ballroom B ---------------------------------Return this portion by August 9 2019-----------------------------------
Lunches come with rolls and butter coffee and tea and an apple crisp dessert _______Short Ribs Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Green Beans Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with 1000 Island Dressing (a throwback to 1957 State Conference) _______Open Face Portobello and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger
Luncheon $3900 + Registration $500 = $4400 Make Check Payable to Spokane Garry Chapter NSDAR
Mail to Maellen Ford 25109 West Carman Lane Cheney WA 99004-5035 Questions Please call Maellen at (509)239-4598 or email maellencenturylinknet
Name _______________________________________________Phone____________________ Chapter _________________________________________Email___________________________ Page 8
bull Katherine Gaffney - 2 June
bull Trish Howell - 3 June
bull Laurie Clark - 11 June
bull Kelly McShane - 15 June
bull Nancy Parks- 20 June
bull Laurette Malcolm- 21 June
bull Erin Giffin - 25 June
bull Molly McMurray- 26 June
bull Carol Lycette - 27 June
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
We were married in 1951 A year later Katie was born (a recent DAR member) then Jane (a recent DAR applicant) then JackOur growing family lived in Yakima Clarkston Seattle and Olympia During part of that time I taught Third GradeOur children grew up and John and I retired Sadly John passed away in 2014 I am now living in Gig HarborI have a beautiful family of three children and their spouses six grandchildren and two great granddaughters Thank you Linda for finding my patriot I am very proud to be a member of DAR
Mary Douglas I was born and raised in Seattle graduating from Garfield High School The next three years were at the University of Washington To receive my primary teaching certification I spent my senior year at Central Washington University
I met John Douglas a World War II veteran from Yakima WA John was completing his degree in Fisheries at the University of Washington
Page 5Newly inducted Mercer Girls at the May Meeting Alexis Earle Katie Douglas Mary Douglas
FATHERrsquoS DAY (1963) by Stella Duncan The Gold Star Mother June 1963 p 3
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
conrsquot from p 4
Page 6
Katie DouglasIt was such a delight for me to be inducted into the Mercer Girls DAR chapter on Saturday May 11th My mom and I spent a lot of time to get to that point which made it extra special to have her there and be inducted with me Also I want to give Linda Fogarty a special thank you for helping us It has been a lifetime goal for me to explore my ancestry to see if I could become a member of the DARNow about me I went to high school in Olympia college in Tacoma and moved to Seattle for good I spent my entire career working with people with developmental disabilities to help them reach their goals in life For the last 30 years of my career I helped people find jobs with minimum wages or above I retired from Seattle Community College as the director of Mainstay a program working to get people with disabilities employment For the last 29 years my husband and I have run a business doing excavation work and house raising in Seattle Since my retirement I have helped him in our business doing the infamous ldquoall other duties as assignedrdquo
So now nearer and dearer to my heart I met my husband Frank at work and we have been married 33 years We live in Ballard and have two sons a daughter from Frankrsquos previous marriage and one grandson We have raised our boys here They are all grown up and work in the Seattle area I feel lucky to have them all close by us I bought my house when I was 26 years old single knowing nothing about house repair plumbing yard work etc Thankfully Frank joined me five years later Wersquove had several remodels to expand our square footage and are still living in the same house I love to garden I have been spending my spare moments pulling weeds and poking little starts into the ground I still get excited every spring to plant seeds and watch them grow eat the harvest and then prepare the dirt for next spring
Today we honor dear old DadIn homes both near and farSo give a special thought to himWho wears the golden star
He too has suffered cruellySo Freedom might be wornHe too has given all he couldHis daughter or his son
Look deep into his heart today And read his secret painGive him your understanding loveSo he may smile again
Too often he is overlookedIn all Lifersquos scrabble madeSo give a special thought todayTo him a Gold Star Dad
Flag Day June 14
Fatherrsquos Day June 17
Flag Days in June
WE SAY GOODBYE TO A MERCER GIRL
Laurene Lundberg was born in Seattle on Oct 16 1947 and passed peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13 2019 She attended the University of Washington School of Nursing Laurene and Larry knew each other from high school and married in 1970 Her son Michael and daughter Katie preceded her in death She is survived by her daughter Nikki Nikkirsquos husband Sean grandson Quinn and her husband Larry
Laurene encouraged volunteer work teaching Sunday School and leading Campfire Groups She was known for her wonderful cooking and a home always open and welcoming to friends and family She didnrsquot like to camp but was up for the task of teach-ing her group to make eggs in a bag and cook over an open fire One of her joys in life was her many friendshipsShe joined Mercer Girls Chapter in May 2010 with her daughter Nikki Lundberg McCormick She volunteered to be the Chapter Treasurer from 2012 to 2016 Her friendly smile will be missed by all A comment made from a Chapter member was that she had a ldquowarm heartrdquo Page 7
Laurene Lundberg NSDAR 88083 Isaac Frink CT
Laurene with daughter Nikki McCormick
Molly McMurray amp Laurene Lundberg
WSSDAR State Regent And Spokane Garry Chapter Invite you to the September Board of Management September 20-21 2019 The Historic Davenport Hotel 10 South Post Street Spokane WA 99201 Room rate is $15750 including fees and tax Overnight parking is $22 for valet service and $17 for self-park Check in is 400 PM check out is Noon Link Book your group rate for WA State Daughters of the American Revolution Reservations may also be made by calling (509) 455-8888 Make reservations by August 9 2019
Schedule Friday 100-500 Committee Meetings in the Roosevelt Room 400-700 Hospitality in the Worthy Room 400-700 Registration Saturday 700-830 Registration Hall of Doges Foyer 830-1130 Board of Management Meeting in Grand Pennington Ballroom A 1200-230 Lunch and Program in Grand Pennington Ballroom B ---------------------------------Return this portion by August 9 2019-----------------------------------
Lunches come with rolls and butter coffee and tea and an apple crisp dessert _______Short Ribs Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Green Beans Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with 1000 Island Dressing (a throwback to 1957 State Conference) _______Open Face Portobello and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger
Luncheon $3900 + Registration $500 = $4400 Make Check Payable to Spokane Garry Chapter NSDAR
Mail to Maellen Ford 25109 West Carman Lane Cheney WA 99004-5035 Questions Please call Maellen at (509)239-4598 or email maellencenturylinknet
Name _______________________________________________Phone____________________ Chapter _________________________________________Email___________________________ Page 8
FATHERrsquoS DAY (1963) by Stella Duncan The Gold Star Mother June 1963 p 3
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS
conrsquot from p 4
Page 6
Katie DouglasIt was such a delight for me to be inducted into the Mercer Girls DAR chapter on Saturday May 11th My mom and I spent a lot of time to get to that point which made it extra special to have her there and be inducted with me Also I want to give Linda Fogarty a special thank you for helping us It has been a lifetime goal for me to explore my ancestry to see if I could become a member of the DARNow about me I went to high school in Olympia college in Tacoma and moved to Seattle for good I spent my entire career working with people with developmental disabilities to help them reach their goals in life For the last 30 years of my career I helped people find jobs with minimum wages or above I retired from Seattle Community College as the director of Mainstay a program working to get people with disabilities employment For the last 29 years my husband and I have run a business doing excavation work and house raising in Seattle Since my retirement I have helped him in our business doing the infamous ldquoall other duties as assignedrdquo
So now nearer and dearer to my heart I met my husband Frank at work and we have been married 33 years We live in Ballard and have two sons a daughter from Frankrsquos previous marriage and one grandson We have raised our boys here They are all grown up and work in the Seattle area I feel lucky to have them all close by us I bought my house when I was 26 years old single knowing nothing about house repair plumbing yard work etc Thankfully Frank joined me five years later Wersquove had several remodels to expand our square footage and are still living in the same house I love to garden I have been spending my spare moments pulling weeds and poking little starts into the ground I still get excited every spring to plant seeds and watch them grow eat the harvest and then prepare the dirt for next spring
Today we honor dear old DadIn homes both near and farSo give a special thought to himWho wears the golden star
He too has suffered cruellySo Freedom might be wornHe too has given all he couldHis daughter or his son
Look deep into his heart today And read his secret painGive him your understanding loveSo he may smile again
Too often he is overlookedIn all Lifersquos scrabble madeSo give a special thought todayTo him a Gold Star Dad
Flag Day June 14
Fatherrsquos Day June 17
Flag Days in June
WE SAY GOODBYE TO A MERCER GIRL
Laurene Lundberg was born in Seattle on Oct 16 1947 and passed peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13 2019 She attended the University of Washington School of Nursing Laurene and Larry knew each other from high school and married in 1970 Her son Michael and daughter Katie preceded her in death She is survived by her daughter Nikki Nikkirsquos husband Sean grandson Quinn and her husband Larry
Laurene encouraged volunteer work teaching Sunday School and leading Campfire Groups She was known for her wonderful cooking and a home always open and welcoming to friends and family She didnrsquot like to camp but was up for the task of teach-ing her group to make eggs in a bag and cook over an open fire One of her joys in life was her many friendshipsShe joined Mercer Girls Chapter in May 2010 with her daughter Nikki Lundberg McCormick She volunteered to be the Chapter Treasurer from 2012 to 2016 Her friendly smile will be missed by all A comment made from a Chapter member was that she had a ldquowarm heartrdquo Page 7
Laurene Lundberg NSDAR 88083 Isaac Frink CT
Laurene with daughter Nikki McCormick
Molly McMurray amp Laurene Lundberg
WSSDAR State Regent And Spokane Garry Chapter Invite you to the September Board of Management September 20-21 2019 The Historic Davenport Hotel 10 South Post Street Spokane WA 99201 Room rate is $15750 including fees and tax Overnight parking is $22 for valet service and $17 for self-park Check in is 400 PM check out is Noon Link Book your group rate for WA State Daughters of the American Revolution Reservations may also be made by calling (509) 455-8888 Make reservations by August 9 2019
Schedule Friday 100-500 Committee Meetings in the Roosevelt Room 400-700 Hospitality in the Worthy Room 400-700 Registration Saturday 700-830 Registration Hall of Doges Foyer 830-1130 Board of Management Meeting in Grand Pennington Ballroom A 1200-230 Lunch and Program in Grand Pennington Ballroom B ---------------------------------Return this portion by August 9 2019-----------------------------------
Lunches come with rolls and butter coffee and tea and an apple crisp dessert _______Short Ribs Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Green Beans Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with 1000 Island Dressing (a throwback to 1957 State Conference) _______Open Face Portobello and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger
Luncheon $3900 + Registration $500 = $4400 Make Check Payable to Spokane Garry Chapter NSDAR
Mail to Maellen Ford 25109 West Carman Lane Cheney WA 99004-5035 Questions Please call Maellen at (509)239-4598 or email maellencenturylinknet
Name _______________________________________________Phone____________________ Chapter _________________________________________Email___________________________ Page 8
Flag Day June 14
Fatherrsquos Day June 17
Flag Days in June
WE SAY GOODBYE TO A MERCER GIRL
Laurene Lundberg was born in Seattle on Oct 16 1947 and passed peacefully surrounded by her family on May 13 2019 She attended the University of Washington School of Nursing Laurene and Larry knew each other from high school and married in 1970 Her son Michael and daughter Katie preceded her in death She is survived by her daughter Nikki Nikkirsquos husband Sean grandson Quinn and her husband Larry
Laurene encouraged volunteer work teaching Sunday School and leading Campfire Groups She was known for her wonderful cooking and a home always open and welcoming to friends and family She didnrsquot like to camp but was up for the task of teach-ing her group to make eggs in a bag and cook over an open fire One of her joys in life was her many friendshipsShe joined Mercer Girls Chapter in May 2010 with her daughter Nikki Lundberg McCormick She volunteered to be the Chapter Treasurer from 2012 to 2016 Her friendly smile will be missed by all A comment made from a Chapter member was that she had a ldquowarm heartrdquo Page 7
Laurene Lundberg NSDAR 88083 Isaac Frink CT
Laurene with daughter Nikki McCormick
Molly McMurray amp Laurene Lundberg
WSSDAR State Regent And Spokane Garry Chapter Invite you to the September Board of Management September 20-21 2019 The Historic Davenport Hotel 10 South Post Street Spokane WA 99201 Room rate is $15750 including fees and tax Overnight parking is $22 for valet service and $17 for self-park Check in is 400 PM check out is Noon Link Book your group rate for WA State Daughters of the American Revolution Reservations may also be made by calling (509) 455-8888 Make reservations by August 9 2019
Schedule Friday 100-500 Committee Meetings in the Roosevelt Room 400-700 Hospitality in the Worthy Room 400-700 Registration Saturday 700-830 Registration Hall of Doges Foyer 830-1130 Board of Management Meeting in Grand Pennington Ballroom A 1200-230 Lunch and Program in Grand Pennington Ballroom B ---------------------------------Return this portion by August 9 2019-----------------------------------
Lunches come with rolls and butter coffee and tea and an apple crisp dessert _______Short Ribs Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Green Beans Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with 1000 Island Dressing (a throwback to 1957 State Conference) _______Open Face Portobello and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger
Luncheon $3900 + Registration $500 = $4400 Make Check Payable to Spokane Garry Chapter NSDAR
Mail to Maellen Ford 25109 West Carman Lane Cheney WA 99004-5035 Questions Please call Maellen at (509)239-4598 or email maellencenturylinknet
Name _______________________________________________Phone____________________ Chapter _________________________________________Email___________________________ Page 8
WSSDAR State Regent And Spokane Garry Chapter Invite you to the September Board of Management September 20-21 2019 The Historic Davenport Hotel 10 South Post Street Spokane WA 99201 Room rate is $15750 including fees and tax Overnight parking is $22 for valet service and $17 for self-park Check in is 400 PM check out is Noon Link Book your group rate for WA State Daughters of the American Revolution Reservations may also be made by calling (509) 455-8888 Make reservations by August 9 2019
Schedule Friday 100-500 Committee Meetings in the Roosevelt Room 400-700 Hospitality in the Worthy Room 400-700 Registration Saturday 700-830 Registration Hall of Doges Foyer 830-1130 Board of Management Meeting in Grand Pennington Ballroom A 1200-230 Lunch and Program in Grand Pennington Ballroom B ---------------------------------Return this portion by August 9 2019-----------------------------------
Lunches come with rolls and butter coffee and tea and an apple crisp dessert _______Short Ribs Au Gratin Potatoes Buttered Green Beans Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with 1000 Island Dressing (a throwback to 1957 State Conference) _______Open Face Portobello and Sweet Potato Veggie Burger
Luncheon $3900 + Registration $500 = $4400 Make Check Payable to Spokane Garry Chapter NSDAR
Mail to Maellen Ford 25109 West Carman Lane Cheney WA 99004-5035 Questions Please call Maellen at (509)239-4598 or email maellencenturylinknet
Name _______________________________________________Phone____________________ Chapter _________________________________________Email___________________________ Page 8