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New Members…………………………..5

Oklahoma Christmas Ornament………3

Workshop DAR Store…………………………….4 Eugenia Washington’s Visit…………3 Home Team Jewelry…………………3 Registration Form…………………….6 Schedule………………………………3 Special Guests and Speakers………2

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Dear Oklahoma Daughters:

Each of you are “knocking holes in the darkness” (darkness meaning people not

knowing about DAR or what members do) one person at a time. Robert Lewis

Stevenson (author famous for selecting descriptive words) was very ill from the age

of six to ten years with a respiratory disease. One evening he was standing with his

nose pressed against the window pane when the nurse entered his room and she

asked what he was doing, he replied, “I’m watching the lamplighter knocking holes in

the darkness”. This is what you are doing when volunteering in your communities wearing your red, white and blue DAR pin which

states, “Ask me about DAR”. You are letting “your light shine for DAR” and “knocking holes in the darkness”. You

serve with distinction and are inspiring to others with your volunteer service benefitting your community. Has your

chapter selected a community project to do on October 11th (date DAR was chartered 125 years ago) to benefit

your community? This is another unique public way to attract new chapter members. If you haven’t purchased

your “Ask me about DAR” pin to wear with your jeans when shopping, in the grocery store or visiting the dentist,

email Donna Gantt at: okiebug@aol.com. The cost is $1.00 per pin. We’re hoping to have every member wearing

this pin. It is such an easy way to gain new chapter members with the wearing of this pin. Many of us are serving in new chapter positions or are new members and wondering, “What do I do now?” Come

to your state workshop August 19 – 22, 2015 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tulsa and find out. There will be several

forums focusing on answers to your questions, “What do I do now?” Many opportunities will be available to talk with

other members and ask them your questions. Get your western attire (jeans) dusted off and bring with you; pack your red, white or blue OK DAR polo shirt to

wear at the Western Gala. This is the pre-workshop dinner Wednesday evening August 19, 2015. It will be held at

the Tulsa Historical Society at 2445 S. Peoria Avenue. There will be three out of state guests for you to meet

informally—President General Lynn Young (from TX); Kansas State Regent Brenda Dooley and Nevada State

Regent Linda Morrison. This will be a moment for you to savor in your DAR journey. Every chapter regent is gathering and sharing historic pictures with Reta Scherwinski and Cindy Henderson which

will be on display as part of Celebrate 125. I’m asking each chapter to share their history in their community either

through news articles and/or public exhibits in addition to your community service. Get the news out about when

your chapter began and what you’ve done. “Let your “Light shine for DAR”. Kiamichi Country District Director Lorna Holloway and her chapters are looking forward to welcoming you to a

robust, informative and fun workshop August 19 – 22, 2015. Honoring our heritage, focusing on the future and Celebrating America, Orriene First Denslow

Volume 57 No. 3 June 2015

State Regent Orriene Denslow 5721 W. Orlando Circle

Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918) 249-1175

osdenslow@cox.net

State Theme

“Keys to DAR”

State Scriptures

“I am the vine, you are the b ranches” John 15:5

“Tell ye your children of it,

and let your children Tell their children and their

Children another generation.” Joel 1:3

National Scriptures

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings

you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield

and rampart” Psalm 91:4

“Guard that which is committed to thy trust” 1 Timothy 6:20

National Symbol

Guardian Eagle

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Lynn Forney Young, NSDAR President General

President General Lynn F. Young has been

a DAR member for 36 years and has a

distinguished service background. She was

elected to the position of President General

of the Daughters of the American

Revolution after serving the Society in a

variety of national, state and local roles.

This includes serving from 2006-2009 as

State Regent of Texas, the largest DAR

State Society with more than 7,000

members and 195 chapters. She is the first member from Texas in the

Society’s 123 year history to be elected as President General.

Mrs. Young’s family has lived in Houston, Texas going back 5 generations

and she is the fourth of six generations of DAR/SAR/C.A.R members. She

and her husband, Steve, own a family cattle ranch outside of Austin where

they were recently recognized for the restoration and preservation of a

historic cemetery located on the property. She is the mother of one

daughter and one son, and grandmother to two grandsons.

Lynda Morrison-Rader, Nevada State Regent

Lynda has been a DAR member since 1990. She is

married to Tom Rader and they each have two

daughters. Together, they have 10 grand children.

Lynda has served the DAR as Chapter Parliamentarian,

Vice Regent, Regent, Treasurer, Historian, Recording

Corresponding Secretary, and Registrar. She has been

State Recording Secretary, vice Regent & Regent, and has held numerous

State and Chapter Chairmanships. She has been editor of the Nevada

State Bulletin, member of the DAR Chorus, pianist for State Conference &

Joint lu8ncheons, publisher of the Nevada State Calendar, Webmistress

for her Chapter, Associate member of the Sasebo Chapter, Japan, and the

Blue Danube Chapter, Austria, member of the Cameo Club, State Officers

Club, State Regents Club, National Officers Club, Colonial Dames of the

XVII Century and the Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims. She holds an

MS in Computer Science, from the University of Nevada, Reno, a BS in

Mathematics from Santa Clara University, a fifth year in Education from

SCU, and various computer and security certifications. She has taught as a secondary educator, part time as a community college

instructor and a SANS GSEC mentor. She is retired from the State of

Nevada where she worked as a Computer, Network, and Security

Professional.

Brenda Judd Dooley, Kansas State Regent

Brenda joined Desire Tobey Sears Chapter in 1981

as a junior member. She has served in most chapter

offices, numerous chapter chairs and currently serve

as registrar. She has served as Northwest District Director and 3

terms as a state officer prior to becoming State

Regent and as a state chair of 3 committees. Professionally, Brenda’s degrees are from Kansas State University in Home

Economics Education. She taught home economics/family and consumer

science for 31 years in small, rural high schools. Since retirement, and has

remained active with Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

and her professional organization. Brenda and her husband, Jim operate the family farm in Jewell County

where they grow wheat, grain sorghum and soybeans. Her responsibilities

are trucking grain to the elevator and bookkeeping. They have 1 son who

will take over the family farm at some point in the future. Brenda enjoys genealogy, quilting, sewing and cross stitch. Brenda and

Jim enjoy traveling and have visited 49 states.

U.S. Army SPC (Ret.) Aaron and Tabitha Estes

Aaron Estes grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma

before attending Northeastern State

University. After college and starting a

family, he was working two jobs before

joining the Army National Guard in 2009. During his deployment to Afghanistan in

2011, Aaron was performing a routine foot

patrol when a 40-pound roadside bomb

detonated and produced a blast radius

equivalent to that of an 80-pound bomb. He suffered severe shrapnel

wounds, a traumatic brain injury, loss of vision in his left eye, inner ear

damage, and multiple fractures. While recovering at the San Antonio Military Medical Center at Ft. Sam

Houston, Estes underwent several surgeries and physical therapy. After interning as an intelligence analyst with the Department of Homeland

Security- ICE, Aaron retired from the military and now devotes much of his

time to volunteer work. He is very active with Operation K-9, his children’s

schools, and the American Legion. Aaron and Tabitha Estes will be our special guests on Friday evening.

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August 19 - 22 Double Tree Hotel in Tulsa, OK

Tentative Schedule “Keys to DAR”

Wednesday, August 19th

12:00-5:45 pm - Setup State Regent’s Project Sales- Remington Room

6:30 pm - Pre-Workshop Dinner at Tulsa Historical Society, 2445 S. Peoria

8:30 pm - Reception for President General in Hospitality Room #1828 Thursday, August 20th

1:00 pm - Sooner Crooners Reherarsal - Remington Room

2:00 pm - Exhibit set up - Remington Room

2:00 pm - Registration Opens - Council Oak Foyer

2:00 pm - State Regent’s Project Sales Open - Remington Room

2:00 pm - State Board of Management - Woodward Room

3:15-4:00 pm - State Chairmen’s Club Meeting -Woodward Room

4:30-5:45 pm - Photographs by District with President General - International Foyer

6:00 pm - Banquet “Celebrate 125” - Buckingham Windsor

8:15 pm - Forum # 1 - “What Do I Do?” - Buckingham Windsor

9:00 pm - Hospitality Room open = Room #1828 Friday, August 21st

7:30 am-6:00 pm - Registration - Council Oak Foyer

7:30 am-6:00 pm - State Regent’s Project Sales - Remington Room

8:30 am - Forum # 2 - “My Application Goes to Washington - Manchester/Geneva

9:30 am - Business Session - Ballroom

12:00 pm - “Keys to DAR Education Luncheon” - Buckingham-Windsor

1:30 pm - Forum # 3 - “Help is On the Way” - Manchester/Geneva

2:30 pm - Business Session Reconvenes - Manchester/Geneva

4:00 pm - District Meetings - Manchester/Geneva

4:30 pm - Cameo Club Meeting - Manchester/Geneval Room

6:15 pm - Banquet “Aiding Our Hereos” - Buckingham-Windsor

8:30 pm - Hospitality Room Opens - Room #1828 Saturday, August 22nd

7:30 am - Breakfast with Chapter Regent’s Club (everyone)- Buckingham/Windsor Room

7:30-9:00 am - Registration Opens - Council Oak Foyer

7:30-10:00 am - State Regent’s Project Sales - Remington Room

9:00 am - Forum #4 “DAR Trivia” - Manchester/Geneva

9:30 am - Business Session Reconvenes - Manchester/Geneva Room

11:30 am - Workshop Adjourn

The 11th in a series of Oklahoma Christmas Ornaments

is a limited one of a kind

celebrating 125 years of

NSDAR. It is a 3-dimensional

piece with the female figure

jutted out in front of the

circular frame. She is holding

the Keys to DAR in her

hand. The names of our four

founders: Mary Smith Lockwood, Mary Desha, Ellen Hardin

Walworth, and Eugenia Washington are engraved on the inner

ring. The dates 1890-2015 and Celebrating 125 years of

Service are engraved on the outer filigreeing. The ornament

is secured in a gold box with red interior and costs $22.00.

These items will be featured

and sold in the DAR Store

“Eugenia Washington aka Pat McFall flew

into the spring conference and greatly

surprised everyone. There are ghostly whispers

that she may visit our August Workshop.”

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Let’s Celebrate 125 Years of Service! Motto: “God, Home and Country

Historic, Preservation, Education and Patriotism”

Driving Home the Spirit of DAR License Plate - $20.00

Attach to front of your car and show it is a “great day to be a DAR member”

Ask Me About DAR! Button

Toggle Bracelet - $15.00 with one interchangeable button

Fobs - $15.00 with “125” button to attach to your

brief case, handbag, computer case, etc.

Get in the Spirit with DAR Visors

Button, Button Where are the Buttons

DAR has the Buttons

Stay Buttoned up with DAR Celebrate 125

Rose Quilt An artistic handmade piece represents

the Ohio Rose, Climbing Rose NJ Rose; Victorian Rose, Mexican Rose. Rose

Wreath; IN Rose, Wild Rose and Radical Rose. Tickets for the drawing will be

available in the DAR Store.

Maddox Necklace in Black Leopard The Kendra Scott luxurious necklace

will be available for viewing in the sales room during workshop.

Tickets are available in the sales room for $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00. The drawing for this exquisite necklace will be during

State Workshop.

Extra Toggle Buttons $5.00 each Pink and White extra buttons for

Cameo Club Members Stretch On the Button Bracelet “125” $30.00

(with 4 interchangeable buttons)

On the Button with Button Bracelets: $15.00

Toggle Necklace - $15.00 with “125” Button

May purchase additional pink or white cameo button or

DAR button to change appearance

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“Cameo Club” Button

OK DAR Polo Shirts and Personalized DAR Tote

Orders may be placed with Donna Gantt at: okiebug@aol.com. Polo Shirts in red, white or blue - $25.00.

Personalized Tote (pre-order) with chapter name - $20.00

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Anna Lee

Ida Massey

Ardmore

Kristin Clift

Jadean Fackrell

Lawana Forsythe

Carol Hall

Stephanie Jordan

Bartlesville

Ashley Hampton

Sharon Hampton

Katy Stockard

Patricia Straley

Dorothy Witter

Black Beaver

Christina Hazlett

Marilyn Webster

Broken Arrow

Virginia Talley

Captain Peter Ankeny

Marcia Collins

Victoria Meehan

Cherokee Capital

Ruthann Hewett

Lori McCollum

Phyllis Pryor

Chimney Hill

Claudia Tribbey

Chisholm Fork

Beverly Johnson

Cimarron

Nancy Franklin

Dondee Klein

Becky Ledewig

Donna Vigil

Betty Wright

Council Grove

Dorothy Krempl

Creek Lands

Kathy Bryan

Linda Dorsett

Cushing

Joy Kindley

Enid

Robin Sigler

Fort Reno

Ollie Blakley

Audrey Weaver

Lawton

Brenda Dodd

Little River

Cynthia Burkhalter

Sarah Cogburn

Laken Crawford

Brande Martin

Karen Martin

Kristi Routh

Shelby Routh

Malcolm Hunter

Mindy Aynes

Muskogee-Indian Territory

Judy Croftcheck

Polly Hatcher

Nancy Green

Rachel Gressett

Doris Parham

Katherine Ripley

Julie Stewart

Kendra Stewart

Rosalie Stewart

Okemah

Carolyn Bertges

Martha Hutton

Oklahoma City

Marcia Estes

Elizabeth Muskrat

Pamela Neighbors

Billie runyon

Oklahoma Prairies

Christina Alben

Racheal Wheeler

Owasso

Ashley Cummings

Melanie Cummings

Linda Hunt

Karen Ward

Linda Ward

Ponca City

Melina Littlecook

Reverend John Robinson

Sally Autin

Sarah Patton

Gayle Regan

Samuel King

DaLynne Fischer

Jennifer Harrall

Mollyann Sweiger

Tiffany Wagner

Tulsa

Phyllis Kott

Flora Turner

Verdigris Valley

Lila Dikeman

Patricia Lara

Maria Lara-Whelpley

Jessica Whelpley

Wealaka

Margaret Nelson

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OKL AHOM A SOCIETY D AR WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

AUGUST 19 - 22, 2015

Double Tree Hotel (Downtown)

616 W. Seventh Street, Tulsa, OK

“A Gather ing of Keys to DAR”

Hosted by Kiamichi District

Deadline for registration is August 10, 2015. No cancellations or refunds after that date.

Please copy this form for multiple registrations.

Mail this form with your check made to “OSDAR” to:

Lorna Holloway, Registration Chairman

1712 Downing St., Ardmore, OK 73401-2014

Home Phone: (580) 226-3386 Cell Phone: (580) 277-0845

All meals, events and meetings are open to everyone

Event Price

Registration ……….. All members attending will pay, guests may pay $ 15.00 $15.00

Wednesday ……….Pre-Workshop Buffet at 6:30pm at Tulsa Historical Society $ 30.00 ______

Thursday…………...Banquet - “Keys to DAR - Celebrating 125” $ 40.00 ______

Friday……………….Luncheon - “Keys to Education” $ 25.00 ______

Friday……………….Banquet - “Keys to Aiding Heroes” $ 35.00 ______

Saturday……………Breakfast - “Keys to Outstanding Chapter Regents” $ 25.00 ______

Total $170.00 ___ Member name ________________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________

City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________________

Phone _________________E-mail ________________________________

Chapter __________________________________________________________________________

Please circle all that apply. I am currently:

Chapter Regent Honorary Chapter Regent State Chairman State Officer State Regent

First Time Attendee OSDAR Honorary State Regent Page Ambassador 50 Year Member

I will need a paper name badge [ ] I will use my magnetic OSDAR name badge [ ]

If you need to order a magnetic OSDAR name badge, mail $13.00 to Lorna Holloway 1712 Downing St, Ardmore, 73401-2014 and it

will be at Workshop Registration Desk for pick up. If you wish the name badge mailed to you, the cost is $16.00.

Please Note: OSDAR negotiated a special rate with the Double Tree Hotel for a specified block of rooms. Call (918)587-0800

right away and ask for reservations to book your room. Advise them, you will need the DAR rate of $99.00 (plus applicable

taxes). If you wait, the block of rooms at the OSDAR rate may be sold out for the workshop.

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Oklahoma Society

Daughters of the American Revolution

5721 W. Orlando Circle

Broken Arrow, OK 74011

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