tennessee society star · portraying andrew and rachel jackson and bettie gustafson of piomingo...
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State Officers
PRESIDENT Linda Helton Tripp
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Josephine (Jo) Bandy Hill
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Felicia Carole Wilt
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Nancy Wells Carr
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT
Carolyn Chrisitian Martin
CHAPLAIN Shirley Ridings Hall
RECORDING SECRETARY
Katherine Jones McClelland
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Jill Jones-Lazuka, Pro Tem
TREASURER
Mary Nell Clevenger
REGISTRAR Debra Maddox Wilson
HISTORIAN
Annette Vandergriff Floyd
LIBRARIAN Sharon Delyn Estep Stevenson
Taylor
CURATOR Olivia Ann Bates Chandler
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Charlotte Jackson Miller
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Welcome, daughters. What a
joy and privilege it is to serve as
your State President during the
2015-18 term. We’ve had a full
and productive 2015. This year
promises to be a year in which
we will continue to accomplish
our goals of:
PRESERVATION: Locate OR
locate and mark graves of 1812
personnel.
PATRIOTISM: Honor our
veterans
PARTICIPATION: Support the Hermitage, Natchez Trace, our
schools by either visiting or making a donation.
The Tennessee Daughters are working in very creative, artistic
ways of meeting these goals. I am amazed and impressed with
your willingness and dedication to U. S. Daughters 1812. It is such
a pleasure to be working with such talented, enthusiastic
members. Thank you for agreeing to use those talents, your time
and your energy to work together to preserve the liberty for which
our forefathers fought and sacrificed so much for us.
TENNESSEE STATE SOCIETY THEME
ANCHORING the past for the Future
STATE SCRIPTURE
"We have hope as an ANCHOR for our soul, firm and secure"
Hebrews 6:19
Linda Tripp
State President
TENNESSEE SOCIETY STAR United States Daughters of 1812 Volume III ∙ Number I ∙ Winter 2016
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Bettie Gustafson and Olivia Chandler US Daughters of TN 1812 enjoyed January 8th at
the Hermitage with General Jackson and his wife Rachel celebrating the victory of the
Battle of New Orleans.
Front row: Shirley Rouse; Ruth Heizer; Bettie Gustafson; Charlotte Miller; TN State President,
Linda Tripp; Aline Roberts; Patsy Weatherington; Ellen Davis; Carolyn Martin; Felicia Wilt
2nd row: Phyllis Carter; Susann Gould; Carol Fields; Patricia Freeman; Mary Nell Clevenger;
Elaine Campbell; Olivia Chandler; and Jan Eagan
3rd row: Felicia Hix; Teresa Deathridge, Colleen Spears; Danette Godwin
Hermitage 2016
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Hermitage Chapter placed a wreath on Andrew Jackson’s Statue January 8, 2016.
Ellen and Dick Davis in photo
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248th Birthday of Andrew Jackson Wreath Laying by Piomingo Chapter at his bust located in
the Shelby County Courthouse on March 16, 2015.
TN Society USD1812 members attending the National Society Memorial Service at the Grace
Reformed Church of Washington, DC held on April 5, 2015.
Pictured L to R: Colleen Spears, Felicia Wilt, Linda Tripp, Incoming TN State President,
Charlotte Miller, Outgoing TN State President, Bettie Gustafson and Mary Ann Bowery.
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TENNESSEE STATE SOCIETY UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812
OFFICIAL CALL STATE COUNCIL MEETING
Is hereby called by
Linda Helton Tripp, State President
Friday, March 4, 2016 Double Tree by Hilton
1850 Old Fort Parkway – Murfreesboro, TN 37129 1-615-895-5555
The room rate is $119.00 plus tax. Make your room reservations directly with the hotel before the February 1, 2016 deadline and mention “TN State Society” to receive the special rate.
Hotel Directons: From West: I-24E exit 78B, hotel a short distance on left From Knoxville: 1-40W exit 236 (840W) to exit 53A (I-24E) to exit 78B, hotel on left .
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (CST) Registration 8:00 am – 12 noon Memorial Service 1:30pm – 1:45 pm Executive Board 9:00 am – 10:15 am Business Session 2:00 pm (State Officers & Honoraries only) Receiving Line 6:15 pm – 6:30 pm General Meeting 10:30 am – 11:45 am Banquet 6:30 pm Luncheon 12:00 noon – 1:15 pm Banquet: Mixed field Salad, Pan Seared Luncheon Entrée: Caesar Salad, Teriyaki Pork Chop with Apple Cider Demi, Mashed Pineapple Glazed Chicken Breast, Rice & Broccoli, Potatoes &Green Beans, Roll, Cheesecake & Roll, Brownie, Tea, Coffee Berries, Tea, Coffee Make check payable to “TN State Treasurer U.S.D. 1812”. Meal reservations must be postmarked by Feb. 13, 2016. Mail check and form to Jo Hill, 518 Larry Dr., Ringgold, GA 30736-6415 ∙ Phone: 706- 891-0391 ∙ [email protected] (checks will not clear before event date).
Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Chapter ___________________________________________________________________________ National, State or Chapter Office/Chairmanship ___________________________________________________________________________ Registration Fee: $5.00_____ Luncheon: $25.00_____ Banquet: $32.00_____
Total Enclosed: $____________
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Old Hickory-Nickajack Chapter
Old Hickory Nickajack Chapter marked the grave of William Flippin Flowers on October 24,
2015. Pictured are Jerry Smith, TN General Society of 1812 President; Felicia Wilt, Chapter
President; Linda Tripp, TN State President; Phyllis Carter, State Flag Chairman, an Jeanell
Kutterer.
You are invited to join the Old Hickory-Nickajack Chapter for their next grave marking
With the Chapters – 2015 In Review
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Piomingo Chapter
(Left) Piomingo Chapter JROTC presentation to Cadet Meagan Holguin of Millington High
School. Presentation made by Piomingo Chapter member in Millington TN.
(Right) Pictured: Olivia Chandler, President of Piomingo Chapter, two school students
portraying Andrew and Rachel Jackson and Bettie Gustafson of Piomingo Chapter. They were
attending the Davies History Day at Hill's Barn on the Davies Plantation on March 29, 2015.
This picture was from an exhibit at the Shelby County Office Building in downtown Memphis
which had some renovation with a larger lobby. It was decided to place exhibits from different
communities in Shelby county. Our area of Rosemark was picked to be the 1st exhibit. I was
asked to supply some 1812 items as we have a veteran of War of 1812 buried in our
area. Pictured - Bettie Gustafson at the opening of the exhibit.
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(Top) The Morton Museum of Collierville History hosted a morning symposium organized by
the Tennessee War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission on, September 26, 2015. The focus was on
the legacy of “Becoming the Volunteer State: Tennessee in the War of 1812.”
Pictured are Bettie Gustafson and daughter,
Ginger Paysinger members of
the Piomingo Chapter. Bettie portrayed Dolley
Madison during the opening of the traveling exhibit,
providing Andrew Jackson's favorites, Blackberry
Fizz and Benne Seed cookies. Handouts were1812
recipes provided by the Piomingo Chapter, also
participating was Piomingo Chapter President,
Olivia Chandler.
(Bottom) For Star Newsletter -Jill, sending picture,
attached, from ''Story Time'' at the Collierville, TN
Museum, where I dressed as Dolley Madison,
read/told them the story of the burning of
the ''President's House''. They joined me in singing
the Star Spangled Banner. Piomingo member, Bettie
Gustafson, portrays Dolley Madison while reading
during Story Time at the Morton Museum in
Collierville, TN. The story was the reading of the
burning of the White House.
Ethereal whispers
Persuasive, soft and still.
"Daughter, if you don't remember us,
Who will?
Dot Stutter,
Victoria, BC. Canada, 1996
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Picture of Piomingo Chapter President Olivia Chandler presenting a certificate and check to
the Editor of the Germantown News, Mr. John Gray. Mr. Gray was the recipient of
our Piomingo Chapter, USD1812 ''Star Spangled Banner History Award'' given for promoting
the United States Daughters of 1812. The award was to have been presented at the 2015 Shelby
County History Awards Dinner, August 5, 2015 at Hillwood Hall in Davies Manor Plantation
sponsored by the Shelby County Historical Commission. Because of a very stormy night, Mr.
Gray was unable to attend as well as many others. His award was announced at the dinner.
Tulip Grove Chapter
Liberty Street Star Spangled Banner Project Tulip Grove Chapter
Jackson, Tennessee
The Tulip Grove Chapter, Tennessee Society Daughters of 1812 began a project in August of
2015 to place American Flags on the Buildings that face Liberty Street in Jackson, Tennessee.
This would become the “Liberty Street Star Spangled Banner Project”.
Introduction of the above-described project was conveyed to appropriate Liberty Street
individuals. Permission was secured from Retail Shops, Businesses and Building owners that
fronted Liberty Street on the ground level. 15 Liberty Street permissions were granted by
persons of authority coinciding with each physical address on Liberty Street.
The American Flags would then need to be found and purchased. The capitol needed to fund
this project was estimated at $375.00. A Tulip Grove Daughter made a donation and Lowe’s
gave an in-kind donation. The cost of the initial project was then funded. Placement and
installation of the 2 x 4 Star Spangled Banners was then planned with special consideration
given to fragile 192-year-old handmade bricks that would hold these American Banners. With
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the help of a bucket truck and 2 carpenters, the Star Spangled Banners were all secured in place
onto the Liberty Street Buildings during a 4-hour window.
Plans were then begun to dedicate the “Liberty Street Star Spangled Banners” in Jackson,
Tennessee. This would prove to be an ALL HANDS ON DECK PROGRAM. Copies of Star
Spangled Banner Sheet Music, vintage 1961, with lyrics by Francis Scott Key was framed and
given to Mayors, Jerry Gist and Jimmy Harris during this celebration. A Hook and Ladder City
of Jackson Fire truck was deployed onsite of this event providing a wonderful symbol of the
United States of America providing the American Flag as the centerpiece of this dedication
forever waving. A small tree was also decorated in red, white and blue ribbons and small
American Flags placed inside the ribbons. It is interesting to note that the flags are gradually
missing from the tree, the ribbons staying in place. It is my hope that the missing flags could be
found on tables or desk in offices or homes in the downtown city area.
Tennessee Society Daughters of 1812, City of Jackson Officials, Madison County Officials,
Tennessee State Senator and Representative, Past Madison County Historian, descendant of
Francis Scott Key, an 1812 attired Militiaman, Pastor and song leader would all share with the
citizens of Jackson a wonderful Patriotic Program. The Tulip Grove Chapter program included
a fellowship of American History, Patriotic Spirit, all time participating in the Downtown
Revitalization of Jackson, Tennessee.
In the future, more flags will be placed adding 4 more Banners bringing the collective total of 19
Star Spangled Banners to adorn Liberty Street.
It was a pleasure to be a part of this special patriotic project that hosted an estimated 70 to 100
people! This planner shared new colorful 1812 brochures and the colorful 1812 Star Spangled
Banner, September 14 Cards to those attending.
Thank You notes have been sent to those participating in this program as well as those
attending from out of town. Star Spangled Banner certificates were given by the Patriotic
Education Committee to the shops and building owners of Jackson’s Liberty Street.
Sherry Taylor, President Tulip Grove Chapter
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Upper Cumberland Chapter
A proclamation was signed by Putnam County Executive, Randy Porter, recognizing Sept 14th
as Star Spangled Banner Day. We further celebrated by singing the Star-Spangled Banner on
Saturday, Sept. 19th at the White Plains Home in Algood. We met by the flagpole that marks the
point where Overton, White, and Jackson counties came together prior to the formation of
Putnam County.
Chapter member, Lynn Devaul Constan, greeted visitors at the White Plains home when we
celebrated Star Spangled-Banner Day, as part of the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival.
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On behalf of the State Society, the Upper Cumberland Chapter donated the book, The Flag
Maker, along with an activity guide and American Flag stickers, to the Putnam County Library
to be used for a story hour in the Children's Library.
The Upper Cumberland Chapter joined local lineage societies for women in a collaborative
effort to present a genealogy workshop to the general public on Tombstone Iconology and Care,
“Touched by an Ancestor”. The workshop was led by chapter members, Kandy Smith and Jill
Jones-Lazuka. Members were also able to attend a break-out session on grave dowsing.
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Piomingo Chapter member and TN State Chairman, Patriotic Education, Bettie Gustafson was
on vacation in Silverton, Colorado in September 2015. Eating breakfast at the Brown Bear Cafe,
she noticed a framed copy of the "Pledge of Allegiance" at the entrance to the restaurant as seen
to the left of the picture. Just happened to have on the same Daughters of 1812 shirt! The
waitress was congratulated on the display. From the outside, on the 3rd Floor was flying the
American Flag! This Brown Bear Café received a certificate of Appreciation from our TN
Society, US Daughters of 1812.
As The Daughters Travel …
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Mail to: Mary Nell Clevenger, Treasurer ∙ 403 Pinebark Drive ∙ Maryville, Tn.
37801-3858 (Indicate on memo line: ANCHOR PIN)
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