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Michigan Society of the Children of the American Revolution
For more information visit :
www.michigancar.org
www.nscar.org
Madden S. Brady
State President
1104 Pine Street
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 980-3896
[email protected]
Volume 73
Laurie Huber
Senior State President
2794 Saratoga Drive
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 619-1487
[email protected]
Issue 2
August 2016
Highlights
State President’s
Corner
1
M.S.C.A.R. State
Project
3
M.S.C.A.R. Fall Board
Meeting
4
Merit Award
Information
6
Book Review
7
Great Lakes Regional
Meeting
9
National Program
10
M.S.C.A.R. Meeting
Schedule
15
Peewee Patriots Page
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STATE PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Greetings!
Summer is quickly ending and the chill of fall is approaching. This is a
great time to settle in and read all the terrific information in this issue
of the Wolverine.
A few updates are in order. First, the National President’s project Freedom’s Thunder is progressing well. For more information www.nscar.org Here in Michigan, we had two workshops
to cover all the information in the National Packet. This was a first for Michigan, and they
were well attended. For more information on the National Packet, be sure to read the article
from the merit chair in this issue.
Second, Venus Bronze Works of Detroit has agreed to perform the restoration on the American Doughboy Statue in Pershing Park. This is excellent news. Almost as exciting is the possibility of a tour of the studio (Venus Bronze Works of Detroit). As details develop, information
will be shared. There is a special page on the status of the State President’s Project included
in this Wolverine.
Third, the fun and enthusiasm for C.A.R. in Michigan is great! Each time we get together we
remark how fun C.A.R. is, but we also remark that it would be even more fun with more
members. Everyone that reads this letter needs to share the word, C.A.R. needs you! The
state membership committee wants everyone to be a shining star – check out the article.
Finally, two of my favorite words are thank-you. Perhaps, I have said it to you in person, sent
a note or we have not met yet. Either way, please know that I am appreciative of every member, every senior and every adult who is supportive of M.S.C.A.R. This organization provides
an amazing opportunity for youth, such as me, to discover, learn and become productive citizens of this great country.
“Lest We Forget!”
For more information visit :
www.michigancar.org
www.nscar.org
Madden
americandoughboy
@C.A.R.americandoughboy
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A LETTER FROM THE SENIOR STATE PRESIDENT
Members & Friends of C.A.R. M.S.C.A.R. – we are certainly off and running…no SPRINTING into 2016-2017! I am so excited how well received our State President’s project is being embraced across the state, region and nationally! The American
Doughboy and the significance of WWI is being recognized by many organizations including the U.S. Postal Office, DAR projects
and other patriotic organizations. This is a thoughtful and timely project developed by our 2016-2017 State President Madden
Brady and with the support of his family; he has had a grand time making a few stops during the FREEDOM’S THUNDER tour!
Madden has continued a tradition representing Michigan above and beyond!
Thank you, Madden (and mom & dad) for your hard work thus far!
I am so proud of all our members taking the leap last February and moving forward offering two (2) State Packet meetings.
Having these two packet meeting options not only gives our ‘growing’ societies and their families some flexibility, we hope it
will also increase participation in our families and members on the fringe and our slumbering societies a NUDGE! Seniors – it
truly comes down to communication – repeated communication – letting our inactive and new members know of activities that
are continuously going. Please - let me know how I or any of our senior board can help in providing/delivering information. We
are all busy, but I cannot emphasize enough to be continuously reaching out. If you only have one member contacting you,
bring them to another society meeting! All of us are open doors to share and engage together!
Be sure to note the following events this coming year –
Mark your calendars for both the fall meeting and the annual Wreaths Across America
DAR State Conference – September 16-18 – A weekend! Beautiful location!
SAR – Great Lakes District meeting – Grand Rapids – October 28-29
State Conference – February 10-11th in Bay City
Thank you all for your support! We all look forward to seeing snapshots of your activities in the coming months!
Laurie Huber
Laurie Huber
Senior State President
BATTLE OF YORKTOWN CELEBRATION
October 19, 2016 is the 235th Anniversary of the
Battle of Yorktown.
N.S.C.A.R. hosts this year’s victory celebration!
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NATIONAL THEME—FREEDOM’S THUNDER
National Project Update and Information
The 235 celebration of the Victory at Yorktown will be hosted by the National Society Children of
the American Revolution this year – October 19 , 2016! The 235 annual Yorktown Parade and
celebration activities hosted by the N.S.C.A.R. are slated for Wednesday, October 19 .
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The Siege of Yorktown, also known as the Battle of Yorktown resulted in the surrender on October 19, 1781 at Yorktown by the British Army led by Lt. General Charles Cornwallis. The combined forces of the American Continental Army led by General George Washington and French
Army led by Comte de Rochambeau. This was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit, don’t wait! This will be a fantastic opportunity.
STATE PRESIDENT’S PROJECT
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I hope everyone has made a plan to participate in
the National Recording Secretary Contest. I enjoyed presenting at the eastside workshop/packet
meeting. I highly recommend researching the
National Archives and discovering how American
Revolution muster lists were maintained. Remember you can make your own muster list form
your society meetings. Don’t forget, the minutes
from your society meeting with embedded pictures are the BEST documentation for the merit
award.
Moria Brady
State Recording Secretary
News from Cameron McInnis
My name is Cameron McInnis. I am 13 years old and in 8th grade at Farwell Middle School. I
play trumpet in the band, sing in my church choir and play football, basketball and baseball. I
am in 4-H and DeMolay. I am also your State Magazine Chairman and DAR/C.A.R./ S.A.R./ S.R.
Relations Chairman.
As Magazine Chairman I want to encourage all of the members to send articles to my Senior
Mrs. Brim. Tell us what your Society is doing this year. Send lots of pictures.
As Relations Chairman I want the Societies to remember to invite the DAR members, S.A.R. and
S.R. members in your area to your meetings and any special events. It is very important for
them to see the great things C.A.R. is doing.
Hope everyone had a great summer and are looking forward to doing great things this coming
year.
Remember to fly your Flag on Sept. 5 - Labor Day, Sept. 11 - Patriot Day, Sept. 16 - Constitution
Day and Oct. 10 - Columbus Day.
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ELIAS CADY SOCIETY PAYS A VISIT….
FREEDOM’S THUNDER was the topic of the State Packet meeting in Bay City this past weekend where State
President Madden Brady along with several members
from across the state, learned more about cannons,
their significance for the American Revolution.
Thanks to our guest speaker for her time and talents for
the beautiful and informative tour!
LEWIS CASS SOCIETY
Lewis Cass has had a great summer with members attending the Great Lakes, Rocky Mountain, South Central and Eastern Region meetings. Members also participated in a patriotic concert and a parade to mark 4 July. Lewis Cass members enjoyed the
fellowship of DAR members from Anne Frisby Fitzhugh-Saginaw and River Aux Sable chapters.
Members have had two meetings this summer and have been working on the National Packet and Merit Award. July provided
an impromptu Lewis Cass retreat with seven members gathering in East Tawas! In addition, our society president Moria Brady
and Sr. Society President Mrs. Susan Janke have developed a yearlong plan to increase awareness of C.A.R with a result of new
members.
Lewis Cass members enjoyed
dressing as Uncle Sam and the
Statue Liberty for the July 4 parade.
Lewis Cass members showing off
their replicas of Native American
weaponry
Six cousins gathered
for a picture at the
Lewis Cass retreat
Oldest and youngest
female member of
Lewis Cass!
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MICHIGAN SHINES FOR THE 2016 GREAT LAKES REGIONAL CONFERENCE
The 2016 N.S.C.A.R. Summer Tour officially kicked off in Grand Rapids, Michigan where, for the first time, the Great Lakes Region
had the awesome opportunity to host Pre-Board in Michigan, and kick off the FREEDOM’S THUNDER tour with National President
Connor Jackson and Senor National President Mrs. Joanne Zumbrun. Great Lakes Vice President – Callah McCloud and Senior
Great Lakes Vice President, Mrs. Sandy Zeles, were on hand providing the leadership to the Regional Conference June 10-11th with
representatives from Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio!
From the initial meal of homemade lasagna on Sunday, June 5th to the last lunch on Friday, June 10th, our key leadership of Deb
Rakoczy, Sean & Dawn Brady, Alicia Erion, Karen Woodworth, Danielle Taylor & family – we had satisfied a variety of pallets from
across the country!
The M.S.C.A.R. could not have done this without the support of many! Below is a photo of a ‘traveling’ board of all those who
made it possible to provide:
Goodies bags which included chocolate, pens, flags, snacks, notebooks
Food stuffs, snacks, supplies, etc.
National Board activity – Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter & West Michigan SAR Chapter are uniquely thanked for their
financial support for the outing for the National Board
Michigan DAR/SAR and numerous societies were VERY SUPPORTIVE of our efforts in delivering FABULOUS hospitality! Thank You.
The Michigan contingency at the 2016 Regional Conference included 11 Seniors, 4 guests, 9 members and over $2400 in patron
support for the pre-board week and regional conference!
MERIT AWARD INFORMATION
The National Packet for 2016-2017 is underway! I hope that you had the chance to attend one of the two workshops this summer
and learn more about the Merit Award through this committee chair’s creation of MERIT-O!
Members and Seniors enjoyed playing the bingo themed game and learning about the various levels of Merit Awards and the easy
ways to help each society, no matter its size, to be recognized for all the great work it does. Copies of the National packet can be
downloaded at http://www.nscar.org/CAR/Program_Project/National_Program/NSCAR/National_Project_Program/
National_Program.aspx?hkey=cc87570e-1275-4d16-a5d0-fcc62d5048ce
If you would like a copy of the MERIT-O game to share with your society or to show to our DAR, SAR or SR friends, please contact
this committee chair.
Lovin’ Freedom’s Thunder!
Moria Brady
Committee Chair
[email protected]
Mrs. Deb Davis
Sr. Committee Chair
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Please remember this committee when planning your society’s activities for the year. You may even want to do a joint project
with your local DAR, SAR or SR chapter. The photo below was submitted from Lewis Cass when they filled a request from the
Helen Wirt Lee Back to School Clothing Program from the United Way of Bay County. For more ideas check out the National
Packet.
Moria Brady
KHK Chair
Lewis Cass members shopped
for a 15-year-old incoming
10th grader. They purchased a
complete outfit with shoes,
socks, undergarments, pant
and shirts.
BOOK REVIEW
The Camping Trip that Changes America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir and our
National Parks by Barb Rosenstock and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
One night Teddy Roosevelt read one of John Muir’s books and decided to go on
a camping trip to Yosemite with him to see if our country really needed saving.
On that trip, Teddy learned that many people wanted to build on the land and
cut down all the trees. The wilderness would not last even ten years! Theodore
Roosevelt said that he wanted his children to see this because it was so beautiful. So when he went home, he pushed Congress to make conservation laws, but
many of them failed. That didn’t stop him. He dedicated national parks, wildlife
sanctuaries, and national forests. Roosevelt and Muir kept in contact for the rest
of their lives by letters and they were both buried under trees – Muir under a
cedar, and Roosevelt under a sugar maple.
I would recommend this book for children aged 8-13.
Alice Kraatz
State Librarian/Curator.
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MAGNIFICENT MICHIGAN STATE PACKET MEETINGS!
M.S.C.A.R. State Packet meeting(s) were very well received. The members chose to have, for the first time, two meetings in the
southwest area and the northeast area. The intention was to increase participation and engagement. Our new State President and
his family have been incredibly supportive in pulling this off and the opportunities to experience American Revolutionary reenactments (June 2016) and learning more about artillery (Bay City) worked out perfectly. FREEDOM’S THUNDER was heard from east to
west and north to south with 7 members and 10 seniors/adults attending either one or both of the state packet meetings presented by State President Madden Brady in Vicksburg, Michigan and Essexville, Michigan.
A special thank you to Mrs. Elizabeth Kraatz, Senior Society President of Ki-Ka-Ma-Sung Society for coordinating the experience in
Vicksburg – this was outstanding and enjoyed by those attendance.
Battery Park in Bay City, was the site of the second of two Michigan State Packet meetings this summer! The members had a
wonderful day for a tour of the parks history, architecture and background of the two refabricated cannons which now exist in the
park area in from of the Bay City Library. This was an educational and fun program where 25 members, seniors and guests enjoyed.
Following the tour, the group headed to the home of Susan Janke who hosted a cookout and provided meetings space for the Packet meeting and activities along with the senior meeting. Thank you for hosting our 5th annual meeting in Essexville!
LABOR DAY FACTS
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Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September—this year we will
celebrate Labor Day on September 5th.
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Labor Day was declared a national holiday by President Grover Cleveland.
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The first Labor day was held on September 5, 1882 in New York City where 10,000 workers
took an unpaid holiday to participate in the first Labor Day parade.
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Labor Day is a day when we take time out of our busy lives to recognize the contributions of America’s workforce and to give
workers a well deserved day off work.
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GOVERNMENT STUDIES COMMITTEE
I am excited to tell you about the Government Studies program. This year’s program encourages us to learn about different agreements and treaties between countries. Do you know what a treaty is? A treaty is a formal agreement between two or more countries
that focuses on issues that are of concern to both counties, such as trade, peace, or immigration.
I’d like to tell you about one treaty in particular – the Treaty of Paris. This treaty was signed by the British and the Americans in Paris,
France on September 3, 1783 and was ratified by Congress on January 14, 1784. John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Jay signed
on behalf of the Americans. The treaty marked the end of the American Revolution, recognized full independence for Americans and
established the boundaries of the United States.
Sometimes one of the parties signing the agreement violates the terms of the treaty, resulting in a conflict or war. This is what happened with the Treaty of Paris. The British violated a number of the provisions of the treaty, which eventually led to America declaring war on Great Britain. This conflict was known as the War of 1812. You can find out more information on the reasons why America declared war on Britain at http://mrnussbaum.com/causes-and-effects-of-the-war-of-1812.
One fact you might find interesting! An artist by the named of
Benjamin West tried to paint a picture of the treaty negotiations.
The British refused to pose for the picture so when you look at
the picture, the left side with the Americans was finished but the
right side was never completed.
Be sure to enter this year’s contest. I can’t wait to hear what you learned about treaties and their effect on our history!
Hope you had a great summer and are looking forward to going back to school. I am headed off to my freshman year at Ferris State
University. Go Bulldogs!
Katie Brim
Government Studies Chairman
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MOSES CLARK SOCIETY
This summer has been hot and busy! Moses Clark Society has enjoyed several service based activities and fun activities! We
really filled Memorial Day weekend with fun activities!
Memorial Weekend
Moses Clark joined our local DAR chapter to place nearly 1000 flags on veterans' graves. We a also joined Ki-Ka-Ma-Sung society in a very successful Tribute to Vietnam Veterans at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo. Moses Clark helped with set up and food along
with welcoming Veterans to the very impressive event!
On Memorial Day, Moses Clark marched in the Grand Rapids parade with a large showing of members! We wore traditional tri
-cornered hats and passed out 1000 mini flags to those watching the parade!
Great Lakes Regional Board Meeting & Regional Conference
Moses Clark was very happy to welcome our National Board Members for their pre-board activities! We worked hard to secure funds from local SAR and DAR as well as providing a chili dinner one evening!
Moses Clark was represented at the conference by president Alycia Pietrzak and secretary Ovelia Taylor. They had an amazing
time meeting so many
State Packet Meeting
Late in June, Moses Clark joined the Michigan State Board to learn more about projects happening nationally and in Michigan. After the meeting, we had the opportunity to spectate a reenactment of the Battle of Sunset Lake in Vicksburg. To finish
off the day we participated in a parade marking the day.
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C.A.R. ON PARADE!
We had so many societies walking in parades this
summer! How FUN! Enjoy the photos – we hope you
enjoyed your summer!
NEWS FROM THE STATE REGISTRAR….
As your Registrar this year, I am looking
forward to working with the State President and works towards a successful program and participation throughout the
year and State Conference.
What is the WORK OF THE REGISTRAR?
To define what a Registrar generally does –
he/she is an official responsible for keeping a register or official records such as
"the registrar of births and deaths". Another example is an
official in a college or university who is responsible for keeping
student records.
One of the important jobs for a C.A.R. Registrar is to ensure
Voting and elections run smoothly and proper steps are taken
in Voting and procedures are followed.
Voting is a right as a citizen we should all take advantage of – if
you are 18 years of age, of course. If you have a chance to go
with your parents to get registered to vote or get an absentee
ballot so they can vote by mail, I encourage you to do so! It is
a RIGHT all American citizens have and let our voices be heard
Be sure to check out the program contest for the National Registrar! I look forward to seeing everyone at the next State
Board meeting in Frankenmuth!
Ryleigh Pyrc
M.S.C.A.R. Registrar
NEW MEMBERS
No new members to report but lots of applications in
cess. Keep those applications coming!
pro-
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Are You a (Grand)parent?
Give the gift of C.A.R. Membership!
Do you have a (grand)child? Is your (grand)child a member of Children of the American Revolution
(C.A.R.)? If not, why not?
You may think that your (grand)child is too young to participate. That’s not true! C.A.R. has activities for children of ALL ages, from 1 to 21. I’ve been a member since birth (thank you, Grandma!) and
I have been an active member since I was three years old. I have seen many children even younger
than that participating in C.A.R.
You may think your (grand)child wouldn’t appreciate membership in C.A.R. You appreciate membership in DAR/SR/SAR, don’t you? Why would your (grand)child be any different? Like my mother
says, the apple doesn’t usually fall too far from the tree.
Your (grand)child may not live close enough to participate. That’s okay! Getting them admitted to
C.A.R. gets their foot in the door. Once they’re in, they can transfer to a Society closer to their home
if they’d like. Or, they may choose to remain members of their original Society. We have several
members who live in other states.
You may doubt your (grand)child would be interested in the sorts of activities that C.A.R. does. First of all, C.A.R. is involved in
so many activities (historical education, conservation, helping kids who need assistance, patriotism…) that it’s hard to believe
that anybody won’t find a niche somewhere. But even if it’s not your (grand)child’s cup of tea right now, you have a chance to
give a gift that they can grow into.
Because the thing is, that the gift of C.A.R. membership is just like any other gift you may give – it’s given with love, but how it’s
received is up to the recipient. Perhaps it’s a gift that will prompt a delighted thank-you note in your mailbox that very week. Or
perhaps it will be a gift that will sit on the shelf for a while. But someday. Someday your (grand)child will take that gift down off
the shelf and open it to discover the same joy in heritage that you’ve discovered. Whether membership is a gift that’s opened
and received immediately, or whether it’s a gift that sits on the shelf for a few years – decades, even - your (grand)child will always remember that you were the one who gave the treasured gift of membership.
We all know that paperwork takes time, even with a helpful registrar waiting to coach you through the process. Don’t delay!
Christmas is coming. Can you think of a more meaningful gift to give your precious (grand)child this year?
Sincerely,
James Kraatz, Age 10
Ki-Ka-Ma-Sung Society
WHO KNEW!
In my travels this summer, I spent time with my grandparents in Montana where my
Grandpa shared stores of his dad and uncle who served in WWI. Who Knew!
Well, the memories my Grandpa had were few – for good reason. Soldiers who had served
overseas really didn’t talk much about the war. War is a frightening experience and most
was best left unsaid, as my grandpa put it. Turns out my Great Grandpa John (pictured
right) fell quite ill and was never sent overseas to the front line. However, his brother was
– Uncle Ted.
Just a year or two ago, his diary was found in the attic of his home. I worked on it for some
time to try and decipher it. He was one of two surviving from his regiment. He rarely or
ever spoke about his time in Europe.
Who Knew….
Mitch Huber, Society President
Elias Cady Society
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VETERANS COMMITTEE
Sgt Stubby – The Canine Hero of the First World War
The United States entered the first world war in 1917, training thousands of soldiers to join those
already fighting in Europe. Sometime during that same year, a little terrier puppy was born. That
puppy would grow up to become the only dog ever to be awarded military rank in recognition of
combat service!
The puppy liked to watch the soldiers of the 102 nd Infantry who were training at Yale University. The
soldiers liked the puppy, too and named him Stubby and even taught him tricks. Many of the men
had dogs at home that they had taught to “shake” hands. Instead of teaching Stubby to “shake,” though, they taught him to
salute! When it was time for the soldiers to go to Europe to fight in the war, one of them – Corporal Conroy - sneaked him on
board the ship. The puppy was a stow-away!
When they got to France, one of the soldiers tried to hide Stubby inside his coat. The officer discovered him, and all the soldiers
thought that they would lose their little canine friend. To their surprise, though, Stubby gave the officer a salute, just like he’d
been taught! The officer thought it was funny and decided that, since he already knew how to salute his commanding officer,
Stubby could stay and serve as a soldier himself.
Just like dogs serving in today’s military, Stubby warned his soldier comrades of danger. His sharp hearing let him hear artillery
fire and bark a warning to duck for cover just in time. His sharp sense of smell let him alert his soldier friends in the 102 nd infantry when a poisonous gas attack was coming, given them just enough time to put on their gas masks. Stubby even had a gas
mask of his own! Stubby’s sharp teeth caught an enemy spy and it was for this capture that the commanding officer – the same
officer who Stubby had saluted when he was discovered hiding in Corporal Conroy’s overcoat – suggested that Stubby should be
promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Sergeant Stubby served in the trenches on the western front for a year and a half and was wounded twice in battle. When the
war was over, he came back from France the same way he went over – tucked inside Corporal Conroy’s overcoat. Sergeant Stubby was welcomed as a hero and got to lead parades and meet not just one, not even two, but THREE presidents – Woodrow
Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, and Warren G Harding. Corporal Conroy always took care of Stubby until he died in his sleep in 1926.
Now Stubby is mounted and on display at the Smithsonian Museum of American History.
Alice Kraatz
Veterans Committee Chairman
HOW MANY S.T.A.R.s have joined C.A.R.?
Everything is BETTER WITH FRIENDS! As your Membership Chair, I am looking forward to seeing the ‘outcome’ from
this summer and how many NEW MEMBERS or ‘S.T.A.R.s we have added to our Michigan Society! What will your
number be? Keep track of your friends coming to meetings and report at state conference for awesome prizes!!
Be a S.T.A.R. and Join C.A.R. Membership Campaign!
S.T.A.R. Campaign
Sensational friends need to be in sensational groups like C.A.R.!
Track your friends, junior members and other guests who attend meetings
Advertise C.A.R. to friends and potential members!
Report your total guests and friends attending local society activities
State Chairman – Natalia Johnson
Sr. State Chairman – Laurie Huber
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KI-KA-MA-SUNG SUPPORTS VIETNAM VETERANS
Earlier this year, the Ki-Ka-Ma-Sung Society coordinated a long-belated “thank you” to Vietnam-era veterans and their
families on behalf of Michigan’s Kalamazoo County. The idea for the Tribute was sparked by a letter to the Mayor of Kalamazoo written by James Kraatz, a member of the Ki-Ka-Ma-Sung Society and the State Veterans Chair for the Michigan
C.A.R. Society. After more than a year of planning, a partnership with its sponsoring DAR Chapter (Lucinda Hinsdale Stone)
and with the support of the West Michigan SAR and more than $60,000 of in-kind donations contributed by businesses
and individuals in the community, the ceremony took place on May 28. Hundreds of community members and scores of
dignitaries were in attendance. American flags and more than 1000 roses were presented to family members whose loved
ones had served as they arrived. Members of American Legion Post 298 stood a flag line throughout and drew the crowd’s
attention with a 21 motorcycle roaring salute to announce the ceremony’s start. The Tribute began with the posting of the
colors by the 110th Attack Wing Base Honor Guard. A military flyover was perfectly timed to coincide with the final notes of
the National Anthem. A joint proclamation setting apart a full year in their honor was issued by the cities of Kalamazoo and
Portage. Nancy Marshall (the State Commemorative Events Chair for DAR of Michigan), John Riling III (the President of the
Michigan State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America) and State Senator Margaret O’Brien were among the dignitaries
who addressed the audience with a formal “welcome home.” The ceremony culminated with the individual recognition of
198 veterans of Vietnam as they received commemorative lapel pins and certificates. Each veteran was accompanied by a
Boy Scout or Girl Scout serving as an individual honor guard. Michigan President Madden Brady assisted James Kraatz and
the Ki-Ka-Ma-Sung President, Natalia Johnston, in conferring the lapel pins as each veteran’s name was announced by Diane Schrift (the State Regent of DAR of Michigan), Gloria Culp (the Regent of Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter, NSDAR) and
Jacklyn Skinner (the Veterans Chair of Lucinda Hinsdale Stone Chapter, NSDAR). Many veterans were overwhelmed emotion by the overdue recognition. Combat veteran Fred Gramza (US Army) remarked “I can't tell you what it meant to me
to be thanked and actually made to feel proud of what I did for my country when they called me into the service.” The KiKa-Ma-Sung Society is proud to know that they have played a key role in honoring the Vietnam-era veterans of Kalamazoo
County!
Ki-Ka-Ma Sung Members Alice and
James Kraatz during the invocation
James Kraatz, Veterans Committee Chairman
Madden Brady, President of the Michigan Society, addresses the crowd
A Vietnam Veteran displays his
commemorative lapel pin
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LOCAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT VISITS NATIONAL PARKS
The Conservation Chairman – Parker Doole (Senior Malone Moore) had a fantastic program – to learn about the founding of
the National Park system and its importance in preserving American treasures. This year the National Park System is 100 years
old. This summer I had the opportunity to visit just the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. President Roosevelt (who made a
‘personal’ appearance during our stop) was often considered the “conservationist president.”
“We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show
that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Medora, ND
President Roosevelt and wife Edith share stories
Along with other C.A.R. members, my passport and I had the opportunity to visit the River Raisin (Monroe, MI) This battlefield
was just given the National Park designation and I encourage you to go by and visit!
Mitch Huber
STATE HISTORIAN REPORT
State Historian has the opportunity to dig deeper into the America we only read
about in history books. The State Historian brings to life the facts and stories made
in the past into re-enactments at State Societies and Local Societies, such as the
Battle of Yorktown. But it doesn’t stop there; the State Historian also gets to write
articles for The Wolverine conference to further the opportunities and options
open to the people to find out about our forefathers and chapters. Also, the State
Historian gives a report at the State Conference, and for those who cannot make
the Conference, the State Historian gives updates at the State Board Meetings to
let those know what has been accomplished. By doing these things, the State Historian promotes and encourages historical work in the Societies within the State
and Local area. With all of these things in mind, the State Historian promotes a
contest of the highest caliber. This contest between Local Societies consists of
learning about the impacts the generals and admirals had on the outcome of the
Battle of Yorktown. They could do this by examining the responsibilities of the generals and admirals during the Battle of Yorktown, re-enacting the battle with puppets representing the famous generals, investigating the land and sea battle surrender procedures used in the
American Revolution, researching the French and American naval fleets and their importance
during the Victory at Yorktown, and learning about the generals military service impacts of both
the British and American generals. The first place Local Society with the best program earns $50,
while second place earns $30, and third place earns $20. This is one of the many ways the State
Historian has encouraged and opened the minds of generations through C.A.R, S.A.R, N.S.C.A.R,
and many other societies into the footsteps of our ancestors.
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YORKTOWN
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COLUMBUS DAY—OCTOBER 10, 2016
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M.S.C.A.R. State Board Meeting
October 16, 2016
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Battle of Yorktown Celebration
October 19, 2016
Yorktown, Virginia
For more information visit :
www.michigancar.org
www.nscar.org
Wolverine Deadline
October 25, 2016
Veterans Day
November 11, 2016
Wreaths Across America
December 17, 2106
Post your society activities! Be sure to follow all Bylaws
when posting information and activities.
M.S.C.A.R. State Conference
February 10-11, 2017
Bay City, Michigan
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