MISSISSIPPI STATE SOCIETY DAR NEWS

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1 MISSISSIPPI STATE SOCIETY DAR NEWS National Theme State Scripture: 1 st Peter 4: Moving Forward in Service to America! Each of you should offer whatever gift State Theme you have received to serve others Answering Our Patriotic Call to Service If anyone serves they should do so State Regent s Project with the strength God provides GPS-Gardens, Publicity, and Signage. State Hymn Guiding Rosalie s Path to the Future America The Beautiful Volume 27, Number December 2016 State Board of Management State Regent Cynthia Cleveland McNamara 6227 Waterford Drive Jackson, MS ccmcnamara1776@yahoo.com First Vice Regent Hellen Hicks Polk 650 W Lakeshore Drive Starkville, MS hellenpolk@ftcweb.net Second Vice Regent Patty Curry Turner 200 Timberton Dr. Hattiesburg, MS pat.t@comcast.net Chaplain Montine Young Bond 1840 Crestview Drive Yazoo City, MS montinebond@gmail.com Recording Secretary Mary Ann Hess P. O. Box 2355 Laurel, MS maryannhess@aol.com Corresponding Secretary Kathy Gray Henry 321 Avalon Way Brandon, MS kathyhenry@integrity.com Organizing Secretary Priscilla Lane Allen Harper 1936 Windsor Place Yazoo City, MS Treasurer Cynthia Frances Mangum 140 Springtree Drive Brandon, MS cindy.mangum@brandonbc.org Registrar Leslie Davidson Bruning 102 Mansfield Drive Natchez, MS bruningld@yahoo.com Historian Martha S. Lawrence P. O. Box 827 Kosciusko, MS mimilawr@maxxsouth.net Librarian Rachel Cuming Tate 809 S Fifth Avenue Cleveland, MS racheltate@cableone.net Curator Dana Mayfield Moore 1004 Brooksberry Cove Oxford, MS moorehouse3@bellsouth.net Rosalie Governing Board Chairman Sharon Cothern Nettles 26 Wimbledon Drive Jackson, MS scnet16@aol.com Parliamentarian Dell Dickins Scoper 1806 North 7 th Avenue Laurel, MS vscoper@bellsouth.net Dear Daughters, OUR REGENT S MESSAGE The MSSDAR Board of Management and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year! We hope that you ve had a wonderful holiday season with your families. It s hard to believe that we are almost into 2017 and what an exciting year it s going to be for the State of Mississippi as we celebrate our 200-year history. Our State Conference Theme will be Celebrating the Bicentennial of Mississippi, The Twentieth Star State. We are so fortunate that we will have Mark Henry, the Governor s Representative to the Bicentennial Celebration Commission, bring remarks on Opening Night at the 111th State Conference to share a bit of Mississippi s early history and the many Bicentennial opportunities. Our special Conference guests will be: Charlotte Reynolds, State Regent of Tennessee; Zora Ollson, State Regent of Louisiana; Nancy Folk, State Regent of Alabama; and Susan Thomas, NSDAR Vice President General, National Membership Committee Chairman and Honorary State Regent of Tennessee. We all celebrated the news that our newest Honorary State Regent, Billie Foutch Breedlove, had been elected Vice President General at the 125th Continental Congress and you welcomed her so graciously at each district meeting. Indeed, it was such an honor to be on the Platform with Billie and Hellen Polk, our First Vice Regent, as we were each installed. We have worked diligently to make the most of your time at Conference. There are many changes in the times and dates of events as well as new additions and deletions to our schedule, so please read the Conference Schedule very carefully. Thursday has been turned over to our Clubs and they have been given more time to accomplish their business. Our Memorial Service has been moved to Friday morning immediately following the Friday Morning Business Session in Salon A. Then we will be recessed for the Patriots Luncheon. We are so honored that Governor Phil Bryant is scheduled to be our speaker for the luncheon and we know that it will make for an exciting day for our youth winners to have the Governor present when they receive their awards. As always, please extend invitations to any active or retired members of the military you wish to honor as a Patriot during the luncheon. If you will send Jennifer Miller their names by January 20th, she will have a Certificate for their service as well. These youth winners deserve our special attention, so please plan to have your chapter s winner(s) attend this luncheon. We want each and every winner attendee recognized so please let the State Committee Chairman of your winner know their name by Feb. 1st, so that they can be presented a Certificate that day. The most significant change will be the addition of a timely Friday Afternoon Business Session from 2-3:30 p.m. This will be our final business session. We will conclude our reports and vote on our Bylaw changes during that session. Friday Evening s Dinner will include our chapter awards presentation, introduction of our regents, and the crowning of Rosalie Rose. As we promised you this summer, conference days are for business and nights are for awards and fun fun! Our final conference event will be an exciting Wow! addition, a Saturday Morning Breakfast and Brainstorming Session from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. I cannot wait for you to attend! We hope that you will all plan on attending this first state conference of the McNamara Administration as we honor DAR, through our service to our country, our communities and in our personal lives. God bless each of you and I wish you the very best in the coming New Year. Yours in DAR Service, Cynthia McNamara State Regent

2 Issue #: [Date] REPORT OF THE ROSALIE GOVERNING BOARD CHAIRMAN Dear Mississippi Daughters, There were over one hundred and seventy Mississippi Daughters registered for the activities of Rosalie Day on October 20, A Candlelight Tour and Reception was held in the house on the evening preceding Rosalie Day with over one hundred and three Daughters and guests enjoying the delicious food, wonderful fellowship and tour of the home. God is so good! Rosalie Day dawned with the sun shining and a gentle breeze blowing from the Mississippi River. One hundred and forty-five Mississippi Daughters were able to enjoy refreshments provided by the two Natchez Chapters as they toured the home, the gardens the Gift Shop. Appreciation is expressed to the Natchez Chapter, Julie Kendall Regent, and the William Dunbar Chapter, Annette McMullen Regent, for the hospitality and kindness shown to all of the Daughters attending. The highlight of the day occurred as the Mississippi Daughters were gathering under the oak trees on the front lawn ten minutes before the meeting when the U S Navy Blue Angels flew directly over the city of Natchez! They were en route to Texas and did this as a salute to Natchez during the three hundredth year birthday celebration. Nine of the twelve Rosalie Rose Contestants were introduced during the meeting. Bluffs and Bayous, a regional publication in Natchez, covered the event. A group photo and individual photos of each nominee were taken. A special presentation was made to Cindy McNamara, State Regent, of the 1817 Twentieth Star scarf designed by guests Nina Akin and Carolyn Vaughan, who traveled from North Carolina to Rosalie. Books were donated to the library by the following chapters: Ashmead Chapter, Chickasawhay Chapter, Old Robinson Road Chapter, Rebecca Cravat Chapter, Third Arrow Chapter, Twentieth Star Chapter, Walter Leake Chapter, and the Yazoo Chapter. Dresses and hoop skirts were donated by the following chapters: Chickasawhay Chapter, Iklanna Chapter, and Twentieth Star Chapter. Dolor Sit Amet Vice President General and Honorary State Regent Billie Breedlove gave a beautiful and touching tribute in memory of Rebecca Lamb for her dedication and love of Rosalie and the DAR. The Rosalie Rose Contest was Rebecca Lamb s idea and the Bookeeper s new office was dedicated to Rebecca s memory. Rebecca s entire family was present for the memorial ceremony and they were recognized as part of the program. The Chief Red Jacket Chapter won the silver bowl with nine members present. Donna Russell, The Friends of Rosalie Chairman, reminded everyone that the funds from this program help to pay the day-to-day operations of Rosalie. Members can pay all at one time or pay monthly. Contact Donna at donna.russell45@gmail.com. Honorariums and Memorials donated on Rosalie Day to the HVAC replacement in the new kitchen of the Carriage House, the Garden Fund, the Furnishing Fund, Friends of Rosalie, the State Regent s Project and the Love Donation for Robert are greatly appreciated. On a sad note, our Head Gardner, Robert Watson, who has been with us for over forty years, has retired. Thank you for your generous Love Donation for him. The total came to $1.043 and his face lit up when I presented that to him. We thank Robert for his many years of loyal and faithful service to the Daughters and to Rosalie. A lawn service has been hired to help take care of our beautiful gardens. Gerome Anderson has been promoted to Maintenance Supervisor and is doing a fantastic job. Deep appreciation is expressed to Bobbie Thomas, Special Events Chairman; Polly Grimes, Special Events Vice Chairman; and Sally Campbell, Special Events Committee in charge of decorations. They did a superb job from the beginning of registration to the end of the meeting. Thank you so much!!! Please appoint a chapter Rosalie Chairman and share a minute about Rosalie at each meeting. Your love and support are greatly appreciated. Sharon Cothern Nettles Chairman, Rosalie Governing Board ROSALIE MANSION MARKET SILENT AUCTION at State Conference February 16-18, 2017 Each chapter is asked to bring one or more upscale items to State Conference for the Silent Auction benefitting Rosalie. Look for updates and the Silent Auction Form on the Mississippi DAR Website. Kendall Ellis Chairman at kendallpoole@yahoo.com Kay Wolfe Co-Chairman at wolfe5218@aol.com All Proceeds Benefit Rosalie 2

3 State Regent Cynthia Cleveland McNamara Cordially invites you to the One Hundred Eleventh Annual State Conference of the Mississippi State Society Daughters of the American Revolution February 16, 17, & 18, 2017 Hilton Jackson Jackson, Mississippi Charla Mitchell Jordan State Conference Coordinator , Mary Francis Willard Registration Chairman , Memorial Service Please note the change of time, date, and location. It is Friday, February 17, 2017 in Salon A Immediately following the Friday morning Business Session. State Regent Cynthia C. McNamara invites Daughters and Guests to the STATE REGENT S RECEPTION immediately following the Conference Banquet Friday, February 17, 2017 Hilton Jackson Salon A CHAPTER REGENTS ASSOCIATION Breakfast & Brainstorming We are finishing our first year of this administration. For those of you who are wondering what programs and projects to plan for next year, have I got the solution for you! On Saturday morning the Chapter Regents Association will be hosting a special Breakfast and Workshop featuring Mrs. Susan Thomas, National Membership Chairman. This is not your ordinary Listening to the expert workshop! This will be a hands-on, active participation workshop. When we leave, we will leave with a work plan in hand. Additionally, we will have the first graduation ceremony for our MSSDAR online New Horizons Course. Be sure to sign up for Saturday morning. See you there! Mary Ann Hess, President Chapter Regents Association LET S CROWN ROSALIE ROSE 2017 & HER COURT OF ROSEBUDS It s not too late to nominate a Rose. Request an entry form: bettepoole@bellsouth.net or Voting is $1.00 per voice. The winner will be crowned at the Friday night banquet at State Conference. You can mail your votes to: Mary Sue Douglas, 416 Oak Bend, Brandon, MS or Bette Poole, 136 Chadwyck Place, Madison, MS All proceeds benefit Rosalie. BE A HOSTESS AT ROSALIE Spring Pilgrimage March 18, April 18, We need Daughters to serve every day during Pilgrimage. Costumes rent for $15 per day. Bring a friend and have some fun! Contact the Chairman and reserve a day. Martina P. Mayfield , mayfieldjm@exede.net LOOKING FORWARD DEADLINES Regents: January 15, 2017 Yearbook Reports due State Officers, State Chairmen, District Directors, Club Presidents: February 15, 2017 Yearbook Reports due Send to: Mary Ann Hess, Recording Secretary, maryannhess@aol.com Directions are on our MSSDAR website under forms.

4 MISSISSIPPI STATE SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION THE ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH STATE CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 16-18, 2017 STATE CONFERENCE THEME: The Twentieth Star State Conference - Celebrating Mississippi s Historic Bicentennial, ********************************************************** CONFERENCE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, :45 p.m. Meet in lobby to travel to Dutch Treat Dinner (open to all) Amerigo Italian Restaurant 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017 Conference Registration Hamilton Jewelers Regency Hall Regency Hall 9:00 a.m. State Board of Management Meeting Vicksburg Boardroom 10:30 a.m. State Officers Club Meeting Amphitheaters I and II 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. State Board Luncheon (by invitation only) Penthouse 1:15 p.m. Cameo Society Meeting Amphitheaters I and II 2:00 p.m. State Chairmen s Association Meeting Amphitheaters I and II 2:45 p.m. Chapter Regents Association Meeting Amphitheaters I and II 3:30 p.m. Juniors Club Meeting Amphitheaters I and II 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction Displayed and Open for Bidding Diplomat Rooms I and II 4:15 p.m. Pages Meeting Amphitheaters I and II 5:00 p.m. DAR Chorus Rehearsal Grand Ballroom 5:45 p.m. Photos of State Board of Management*, Front Lobby 5:50 p.m. Photos of State Regent with State Conference Guests* Front Lobby 6:00 p.m. Photos of State Regent with Honorary State Regents* Front Lobby *After each group is photographed, they should go immediately to Regency Hall to be placed in their correct processional order. 6:10 p.m. Opening Night Processional Lineup Regency Hall 6:30 p.m. State Officers Club Dinner (open to all) and Grand Ballroom Opening Night Ceremony FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, :00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Conference Registration Regency Hall 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Hamilton Jewelers Regency Hall 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Business Session Salon A 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service (in same room) Salon A 11:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Reception for Youth Award Winners Cabana Room 12:00 noon 1:30 p.m. Hosted by Cameo Society Patriots Luncheon and Youth Awards Presentations Grand Ballroom 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Business Session Penthouse 3:45 p.m. Rosalie Rose Benefit Voting Closes Diplomat Rooms 5:15 p.m. Photos of State Regent with Pages* Front Lobby 5:30 p.m. Photos of State Regent with Chapter Regents Front Lobby and District Directors* 6:00 p.m. Photos of State Regent with Rosalie Rose Entrants* Front Lobby *After each group is photographed, they should go immediately to Regency Hall to be placed in their correct processional order. 6:15 p.m. Processional Lineup Regency Hall 6:15 p.m. Mansion Market Silent Auction Bidding Closes Diplomat Rooms 6:30 p.m. Gala Conference Banquet: An Evening at Rosalie Salons B and C Celebrating Chapter Achievements, Crowning of Rosalie Rose Adjournment of the One Hundred Eleventh State Conference After banquet State Regent s Dessert Reception Salon A Honoring Guests, 2017 Rosalie Rose, and Rosebuds SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, :30 a.m. Breakfast and Brainstorming (casual dress, no insignia) Salon A OPEN TO ALL CONFERENCE ATTENDEES Hosted by Chapter Regents Association

5 111 th STATE CONFERENCE MISSISSIPPI STATE SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 HILTON JACKSON 1001 East County Line Road, Jackson, MS PHONE: , toll free Contact Hilton Jackson hotel directly for room reservations at DAR rate of $121 (Code: DAR17). The DAR room block will close on January 27, If you think you might attend, make your reservations NOW. You will be billed for first night s stay if you do not cancel your reservation 48 hours in advance of arrival. Young adults under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a chaperone. Check-in time is 3 p.m. Check-out time is 12 noon. Occupancy cannot be guaranteed after 12 noon. It is very important for all Daughters to stay at the Hilton for the State Society to continue to use these facilities. Remember your room rate is also paying for the use of the hotel. Thank you! Deadlines: January 15, 2017: Credentials form (which is not this form) listing chapter delegates and alternates is due to Martha Denny, State Credentials Chairman. January 23, 2017: This registration form is due to Mary Willard (instructions below). January 27, 2017: Hilton Jackson room reservation block closes at 4:00 p.m. PATRIOTS LUNCHEON seating is reserved. Chapter groups will automatically be assigned seating together. Maximum capacity per table is 10. Adjacent tables will be used for more than 10 per chapter. NAME (One form per person. Please print.) CHAPTER _ DISTRICT Address: Street City State ZIP Phones: Home Cell address Check one: Member Guest If you are a page, check here Will you be attending the Dutch-treat dinner at Amerigo at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, 2017? Yes No IMPORTANT ADVANCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION Please follow instructions carefully. The Hilton Jackson requires advance guarantees on all meals. Each person attending State Conference must submit a registration form with registration fee, even if attending only one event. Registration and accompanying check MUST BE MAILED no later than Monday, January 23, NO PHONE REGISTRATION. DAR Member Registration Fee (required) $ Guest Registration Fee (required for all non-members, including students) $2.00 Opening Night/State Officers Club Dinner (open to all) - Thursday, February 16, 2017, 6:30 p.m $38.00 Patriots Luncheon and Youth Awards Presentations Friday, February 17, 2017, 12:00 noon $31.00 Student meal $21.00 (chicken tenders) available to youth only. - See instructions in box below. Are you inviting a youth award winner to the Patriots Luncheon? Yes No If yes, attach a sheet to this registration form listing the youth s name, award, and chapter to be shown on the name tag. Include the name and telephone number of chapter contact. Include luncheon payment ($31.00 for adult meal or $21.00 for student meal) PLUS $2.00 guest registration fee. Gala Conference Banquet, Friday, February 17, 2017, 6:30 p.m $38.00 Breakfast and Brainstorming, Saturday, February 18, 2017, 8:30 a.m $25.00 _ Total all meals and member s registration: $ TOTAL Late fee for registration forms not postmarked by Monday, January 23, 2017: $ Late fee $15.00 GRAND TOTAL Make check payable to State Treasurer, MSSDAR and mail registration form and check to: Mary Willard, 81 Roxie Road, Roxie, MS (telephone: )

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