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VOLUME 5 ISSUE 2
S t . L o u i s ~ J e f f e r s o n C h a p t e r, N S DA R
SEPTEMBER 2011
community. (Check with your local teachers organization, as well as students you know!) The chapters winner is submitted to the State Historian, for selection at the state level. The winner is honored at the State Conference and is sponsored by the state at the national level. The national Outstanding Teacher is honored at Continental Congress in June. Please let our Chapter Historian, Gail Grich, know of any teachers you know who are deserving of this recognition. Gail can be reached at 314-644-0301 or ga_grich@sbcglobal.net.
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Mideast District
239 W. Pearce Blvd, Wentzville, MO I-70 West to Exit 208, exit right - Right at Wentzville Pkwy, .2 miles Left on W. Pearce Blvd, .2 miles - Kohls is straight ahead
Zee Bus Line Susan Russ, Mideast District Director, 636-978-1869 or 636-293-6773 or cruss1869@charter.net
Confirmation of Registration will be sent via email after November 1. All money will be returned if buses do not fill-up.
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CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES! NSDAR: www.members.dar.org MSSDAR: www.mssdar.org/daughtersonly St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter: www.mssdar.org/stljef Hamilton Jewelers: www.hamiltoninsignia.com
If you havent subscribed to American Spirit, the award winning magazine of the Daughters of the American Revolution, you can can contact Joann Conrad at 636-536-5999, email at jlconrad228@aol.com or include a new or renewal subscription payment with your dues. Don't miss an issue, subscribe today!
VISIT OUR CHAPTER BLOG FOR UPDATED INFORMATION AND EVENTS!! www.gatewaypatriot1895.blogspot.com
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Upcoming Events
September 19, 2011 11:00 a.m. St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter Meeting The Gatesworth Program: Transportation Museum Trip and Lunch September 22, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. MSSDAR Mideast Meeting The Columns Banquet Center St. Charles, MO October 17, 2011 11:00 a.m. St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter Meeting The Gatesworth Program Speaker: Jerry Koenig Program Topic: A Holocaust Survivors Story October 22, 2011 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cameo Society Tea Rosalyn Heights Boonville, MO October 29, 2011 1:30 p.m. Juniors 75th Anniversary Celebration Rosalyn Heights Boonville, MO November 13, 2011 Veterans Day Memorial Service Jefferson Barracks Cemetary St. Louis, MO November 14, 2011 11:00 a.m. St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter Meeting The Gatesworth Program Speaker: Shannon Davis Program Topic: Make A Splash in Missouri Rivers December 2, 2011 5:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony Roslyn Heights Boonville, MO December 3-10, 2011 Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Christmas Open House Roslyn Heights Boonville, MO (Candlelight Tour - December 7, 6:00 p.m.) December 19, 2011 11:00 a.m. St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter Meeting The Gatesworth Program Speaker: Charlie Brennan Program Topic: Whats Happening and Why January 16, 2012 11:00 a.m. St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter Meeting The Gatesworth Program Speaker: John Clements Program Topic: Wings of Hope Februrary 20, 2012 11:00 a.m. St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter Meeting The Gatesworth Program Speaker: TBD Program Topic: Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site March 19, 2012 11:00 a.m. St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter Meeting The Gatesworth Program Speaker: Nancy Birge-Osborne Program Topic: Living on an Historic Island April 19, 2012 11:00 a.m. St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter Meeting The Gatesworth Program Speaker: TBD Program Topic: U.S.O. (Lamberts is the largest in the country) May 3-6, 2012 MSSDAR State Conference Holiday Inn Select Executive Center Columbia, MO May 21, 2012 11:00 a.m. St. Louis-Jefferson Annual Chapter Meeting - MEMBERS ONLY The Gatesworth Meeting Guest: Esley Hamilton Meeting Topic: Historic Churches in St. Louis County May 20, 2012 Fort San Carlos Commemoration St. Louis, MO May 28, 2012 10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Ceremony Cold Water Cemetery Florissant, MO June 9, 2012 11:00 a.m. Flag Day Picnic Roslyn Heights Boonville, MO June 25 - July 1, 2012 121st Continental Congress Washington, D.C.
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MSSDAR Mideast Meeting Reservation Form Thursday, September 22, 2011 The Columns Banquet Center 711 Veterans Memorial Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303 9:00 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. Directions to The Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles: I-70 West to 5th Street exit South. At first stoplight, turn right onto the South Outer Road. Go west a short distance and make a left into the Columns parking lot. (636 947-6835) Its time to catch the glow with Missouri DAR and to join old and new friends at our district meeting. This is your chance to share information, meet the new state board, ask questions, and learn what other chapters are doing in your district! Plan to spend an enjoyable day of sharing, learning, and visiting with DAR. The silent auction theme is The Sweet Sound of Music. Prizes will be given for:
-- Chapter with most members attending -- Chapter with most juniors attending -- Chapter with most new members attending -- Chapter with most officers attending -- Chapter with most FIRST TIME attendees -- Chapter with most prospectives attending
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Opening Meeting
Monday, September 19, 2011 11:00 a.m.
Meeting, Box Lunch and Walking Tour
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Checks made payable to St. Louis-Jefferson Chapter, NSDAR. Please send this form and your check to: Nancy Mange 20 Roclare Lane St. Louis, MO 63131-1129 If you have any questions, feel free to call Nancy Mange, 314-567-4869 or Nancy Hardgrove, 636-532-5952.
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DONATIONS FOR VETERANS NEEDED Personal Care Items: Clothing: New only - Shaving Cream - Combs, Picks and Brushes - Mens Briefs and Boxers all sizes - Toothpaste - Shampoo - Mens T-shirts - XL and 2XL - Denture Cleanser - Chapstick - Mens Athletic Socks New or gently used and - Toothbrushes clean - Deodorant - Feminine Hygiene - Mens Athletic or Casual Products Shoes - Lotion - Mens Belts - all sizes - Non-Skid Skuffs and - Mens Jeans or Khaki Slippers Pants - Flip flops/Shower Shoes - Mens Sweatshirts and Puzzles and Games Sweatpants - large, XL and New Only 2XL
Paperback Books: - Mysteries - Westerns - Adventures - Biographies - Historical novels Pre-Paid Phone Cards For veterans to call loved ones Luggage: Clean and in good condition - Suitcases - Backpacks - Duffle Bags 4-Ply Acrylic Yarn For lap-robes
Please give all donated items to Doris Johnston, DAR Service for Veterans Chairman. If you have any questions, you may contact Doris at 314-843-4371 or dorisjohnston@aol.com Thank you for your support and assistance. THE GATEWAY PATRIOT STAFF
Editor Betsy Strelinger Contributors Ann Babington, Gail Grich, Peggy Strelinger
If you are interested in submitting an article to The Gateway Patriot, if there is something that you would like to share with your fellow DAR members or if you have an ancestor that you would like to share with the rest of the chapter, please send submissions to: Betsy Strelinger, 4535 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 or moviegirl74@hotmail.com. Every effort will be made to keep the submissions as sent, but all submissions are subject to being edited for length.
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