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Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, Inc.

CALUMET Newsletter

June 2020

Governor General 2018—2020

Cheryl “Cher” Miller SeSMa

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S MESSAGE

Hello Ladies:

I hope this message finds you safe and well. We have been through one of the most

horrendous experiences of our lives. I don’t think any of us will ever forget the words Covid

19 or pandemic. Who would have ever thought that our Federal, State and local governments

would be brought to their knees and close down by a microscopic organism? We have had to

wait in lines for food and toilet paper would be a coveted commodity. In addition, we have had all our meetings cancelled in DC and have had to find other ways to meet such as Zoom,

Webex, and conference calling. Many of our members were busy sewing masks, quilts to donate, volunteering at hospitals, testing facilities and food banks. Kudos to all of you who

donated your time. And it has not only been the pandemic as several of our members also experienced earthquakes and

tornadoes. It is my hope that at this point it is all behind us.

Despite all of this going on, your National Officers and Chairman have kept working. Your Governor General has been

working with the Bylaws Committee to revise the Bylaws and Standing Rules. There were many items that have become archaic and they needed to be cleaned up. You will find them in this issue of the Calumet and we will vote on

them in September. I would like to thank our Parliamentarian Shirley Vanderbeck PRP and Bylaws Chairman Nancy

Kilbourn on their hard work on the of the Bylaws. And I would like to thank Bylaw Committee members Mary

Armstrong and Rebecca West for working on the revision of the Standing Rules. They have all done an excellent job. Your Governor General has also been working with First Deputy Governor General Judy Farrigan on extracting the

information on applications for the Lineage Book. I had hoped to have it ready for our April Board meeting but it got

sidelined. We hope to have ready for our Annual Council in September.

We have a new brochure thanks to our Website Chairman Bev Baker. It is absolutely beautiful. It is available online for

you to print out and distribute. I hope you will use it to interest new members. We would all like to see our Society

grow.

All scholarship pins have been ordered and are available as well as items on the printed supply form. I still have my bear

pins available for those of you who wish to support Native American Schools. In the beginning of April, our Finance Chairman Anne Farley drafted a letter for me to sign and send to the Department

of the Treasury as the first step in gaining back our tax-exempt status. The Finance Committee, which is composed of

your Governor General, Anne Farley and Susan Leininger have had several meetings on the subject. We have come up

with a plan and hope that it is successful. Anne sent out letters to the State Society Governors and Chapter Governors of those that would be interested in opting in on a voluntary basis. Several Governors responded that they would like to opt

in. Anne completed an application with Societies that are currently in compliance and it was submitted to the IRS with a filing fee. If we are successful, we will begin working with the States/Chapters that are not in compliant to help them to

be able to file their 990N’s again. We will report to you when we receive a response. Our Society owes Anne many

thanks for volunteering her time to work on this. She has spent a lot of hours working on a solution.

The Nevada State Society has planned a wonderful conference for us and I hope you will make every effort to attend.

The information and reservation form is in this issue of the Calumet. In addition, Governor Linda Miller has a pin available for sale. It is quite lovely. It cannot be worn on the official ribbon but you may wear it alone or with your

other unofficial pins.

This will be me last message to you as your Governor General. I have so enjoyed my term of office. My goal was to get

our Society back on track and I feel I have attained my goal. We have accomplished so much in a short time. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my Executive Board and my National Chairmen who have worked tirelessly for this

Society making sure we have had all our supplies, pins, flags, printed materials, a new website, a members only Face-book page and our new combined Yearbook, Handbook, Bylaws, Standing Rules and Ritual. And we are working on a

solution to our IRS status. I also wish thank them for their patience, for never complaining when I have called them late in the evening when I had an idea or request. They all responded with a yes! I could not have asked for better people to

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Inside this Edition

Inside Front—1 Governor General Message 19—20 Minutes (Apr 2020)

2 National Officers 21—26 National Officer Reports

3 Honorary Governors General 26—30 National Chairman Reports

3 National Chairmen 31—37 State / Provincial Governor Reports

4 State / Provincial Governors 38 Necrology

5 Nominating Committee Report 38 New Members Approved

6—7 CSDIW “Call” to Annual Council 39 New Supplemental Approved

8—17 Bylaws 40—44 State / Provincial & Chapter News

18 Standing Rules 45—52 Forms (PDF fallible forms available on the National Website)

19 Minutes Correction (2019 Annual Council) Inside Back Pins—New Bear Pin (help support Gov Gen Project)

work with and work for our Society. They stepped up to the plate to make this a better organization for all of you. And I would also like to thank you…all our members for your support. I couldn’t have done it without all of you! Thank you

for your faith in me in electing me as your Governor General. It has been a wonderful ride!

Cher Sesma

Governor General

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S VISIT

The Governor General attended the joint meeting of the Malibu Creek Chapter CSDIW and Golden State Company Jamestown Society at Pierpoint Inn in Ventura. Barbara Aerni Chapter Governor and National Hospitality Chairman is

on the left.

CONTINENTAL OFFICERS GENERAL

GOVERNOR GENERAL Cheryl “Cher” Miller Sesma [email protected] 818-366-9637

1ST DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL Julia “Judy” Farrigan [email protected] 770-775-6449

2ND DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL Betty Samaras [email protected] 229-559-4982

CHAPLAIN GENERAL Adele Bowyer [email protected] 301-627-7154

RECORDING SECRETARY GENERAL Patricia Gallagher [email protected] 504-737-0037

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY GENERAL Mary Webster Glenn [email protected] 409-938-1503

ORGANIZING SECRETARY GENERAL Barbara Smith Allison [email protected] 517-223-0470

TREASURER GENERAL Carol Steakley [email protected] 432-332-7483

REGISTRAR GENERAL Lynda Moreau [email protected] 504-888-9288

HISTORIAN GENERAL Susan Moritz [email protected] 989-862-4876

LIBRARIAN GENERAL Helene Werner [email protected] c906-322-7724

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (APPOINTED) Cielle Clemenceau [email protected] 713-449-3930

PARLIAMENTARIAN Shirley Vanderbeck PRP [email protected] 909-593-1023

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Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars Organized 26 April 1988

Virginia Turner Avery (Mrs. Lawrence), Founder

CONTINENTAL OFFICERS GENERAL

Front Row: 1st Deputy General Julia “Judy” Farrigan, President General Cheryl “Cher” Miller Sesma and 2nd Deputy General

Betty Samaras

Back Row: Recording Secretary General Patricia Gallagher, Chaplain General Adele Bowyer, Historian General Susan Moritz,

Registrar General Lynda Moreau, Corresponding Secretary General Mary Webster Glenn, Organizing Secretary General Barbara

Smith Allison and Treasurer General Carol Steakley

Missing from Photo: Assistant Registrar Ora Jane Johnson and Parliamentarian Shirley Vanderbeck PRP


CONTINENTAL CHAIRMEN

AWARDS CHAIRMAN Lora McDaniel [email protected] 985-229-5266

BYLAWS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

MEMBER

MEMBER

Nancy Kilbourn Mary Armstrong

Becky West

[email protected] [email protected]

[email protected]

805-529-2611 803-484-6552

770-306-1065

CALUMET EDITOR Judy Williams Hull [email protected] 269-795-7756

CURATOR CHAIRMAN Betsie Goad [email protected] 937-776-1749

FINANCE CHAIRMAN

MEMBER

Anne Farley

Susan Leininger

[email protected]

[email protected]

212-877-2437

614-488-2787

FINANCIAL REVIEW CHAIRMAN Barbara Smith Allison [email protected] 517-223-0470

HANDBOOK CHAIRMAN Rebecca Eisenman [email protected] 702-308-3346

HOSPITALITY CHAIRMAN Barbara Aemi [email protected] 310-293-9287

INSIGNIA CHAIRMAN Ann Waggaman [email protected] 772-559-3403

INSIGNIA ARCHIVES CHAIRMAN Sharyn “Shari” Worrell [email protected] 310-902-0179

LINEAGE BOOK CHAIRMAN Jessieanne Wells [email protected] 502-507-7172

MARKER CHAIRMAN Peggy Comstock [email protected] 626-483-8353

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Jane Hampton [email protected] 478-960-0417

MEMBERS AT LARGE CHAIRMAN Kimberly Ormsby Nagy, MD [email protected] 630-964-1580

PROTOCOL CHAIRMAN Frances Jakes [email protected] 318-327-5754

REGISTRATION CHAIRMAN Carol Steakley [email protected] 432-332-7483

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN Leslie Vander Meulen Richards [email protected] 636-220-2442

SCHOLARSHIP PINS CHAIRMAN Susan Leininger [email protected] 614-488-2787

SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIRMAN Ora Jane Johnson [email protected] 214-616-9679

SUPPLY CHAIRMAN Helene Kirby Werner [email protected] c906-322-7724

WEBMIASTER Beverly Jan Vaughan Baker [email protected] 678-488=1975

YEARBOOK Karon Jarrard [email protected] 619-276-2560

HONORARY GOVERNORS GENERAL (* Deceased)

1988—1992 Mrs. Lawrence Avery (Virginia Turner ) * 2003—2006 Mrs. Marie Clark Russell *

1992—1994 Mrs. Enver B. Hoff, Sr. (Dorothy) * 2006—2008 Mrs. Imogene “Jean” Basham Belew *

1994—1996 Mrs. Charles E. Ragsdale (Nancy) * 2008—2010 Marcia Weber (Mrs. Stanley)

1996—1998 Mrs. Charles W. Chamberlain, Jr. (Susan) * 2010—2012 Mrs. Joseph Hlavay (Sally)

1998—2000 Mrs. Richard Rice (Denise) * 2012—2014 Mrs. Dee Wallace (Shelby Dean) Ward Jr.

2000—2002 Mrs. George F. Williams (Shirle) 2014—2016 Mrs. Ronnie Hall (Karen)

2002—2003 Mrs. Hugh Blocker (Lucy) * Died in Office 2016—2018 Ann Scott Garner

STATE / PROVINCIAL SOCIETY GOVERNORS

ALABAMA Davie Thomas Williams

1309 Big Cove Rd., Huntsville, AL 35801-2638

256-520-3715 [email protected]

LOUISIANA

Lora McDaniel PO Box 306, Kentwood, LA 70444-0306


ARIZONA

Joyce Wold 209 E Cornerstone Circle, Casa Grande, AZ 85130-1636


MARYLAND

Margaret M. Stromberg 26129 Iverson Dr., South Riding, VA 20152-3664


ARKANSAS

Mary-Reid Warner 18 Fastota Lane, Hot Springs, AR 71909-7325


MICHIGAN

Helene Werner 1877 Elizabeth Lane West, Jenison, MI 49428-7740

c906-322-7724 [email protected]

CALIFORNIA

Peggy Comstock 1038 Grand Ave. apt K01, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4158


MISSOURI

Leslie Vander Meulen Richards P.O. Box 6695, Chesterfield, MO 63006-6695


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Anne Caussin Henninger P.O. Box 717, Prince Frederick, MD 20678-0717


NEVADA

Dr. Linda Miller 2319 Great Elk Dr., Henderson, NV 89052-7069


FLORIDA

Lila Sandstrom 167 Las Palmas, Merritt Island, FL 32953-2902


OHIO

Betty “Betsie” M Gricar Goad 139 Sandrala, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-5686


GEORGIA

Ann Bridges 38 Cowan Dr., SW Cartersville, GA 30120-5301


OKLAHOMA

Kathy Robinson Gazzam 9844 Northshire, Claremore, OK 74017-1494

[email protected]

ILLINOIS

Susan Erlick 422 N Willow Wood Dr., Palatine, IL 60074-3832


SOUTH CAROLINA

Mari Noorai 505 Robin Dr., Seneca, SC 29678-2647


IOWA

Jodi Freet 416 Serenity Court, Solon, IA 52333-9423

[email protected]

TENNESSEE

Josephine Hill 518 Larry Dr., Ringgold, GA 30736-6415


KANSAS

Lavone Anglen 6840 NW Park Plaza Dr., Kansas City, MO 64151-1744


TEXAS

Lisa Kight Alcala' 227 Varsity Circle, Arlington, TX 76013-2429


KENTUCKY

Jessieanne Wells 1005 King Rd, Cox's Creek, KY 40013-6775


VIRGINIA

Lila Burner Housden 7136 E. Timber Ridge Rd, Mt Crawford, VA 22841-2754




CONTINENTAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

Report of the Nominating Committee; Committee Chairman Pat Hugar, Shelby Dean Ward and Ann Garner

SLATE OF OFFICERS

2020—2022

CALUMET NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

PUBLISHED:

Calumet Newsletter is published twice a year

January (winter)

July (summer)

SUBMISSIONS:

Articles should be submitted in WORD type documents (not PDF)

Submit articles and photos by email to: [email protected]

QUESTIONS:

If you have any questions, please contact:

[email protected]

269-795-7756

OFFICE NAT # NOMINEE STATE SOCIETY

GOVERNOR GENERAL #1208 HELENE KIRBY WERNER MI Society

1ST DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL #896 BETTY SAMARAS GA Society

2ND DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL #860 CAROL STEAKLEY TX Society

CHAPLAIN GENERAL #1709 FRANCES JAKES LA Society

RECORDING SECRETARY GENERAL #1907 MARI NOORAI SC Society

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY GENERAL #1374 ANN WAGGAMAN FL Society

ORGANIZING SECRETARY GENERAL #2051 REBECCA EISENMAN NV Society

TREASURER GENERAL #1796 SHIRLEY ARENDT CA Society

REGISTRAR GENERAL #846 JESSIEANNE WELLS KY Society

HISTORY GENERAL #2146 BETSIE GOAD OH Society

LIBRARIAN GENERAL #1742 DEBORAH HICKS AL Society


Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars

32nd Annual Council Meeting

September 18-19, 2020

Hosted by the Nevada State Society

Tuscany Suites and Casino

255 E. Flamingo Road

Las Vegas, Nevada 89169

702-893-8933

Complimentary Parking

CSDIW Room Rate: September 17, 2020 $79.00 plus taxes September 18 & 19, 2020 $169.00 plus taxes

Individuals book through www.tuscanylv.com (by August 17, 2020 for discounted rate)

Select reservation, dates, and group code 41637 or contact Tuscany Reservations Department at 877-887-2261 and ask for CSDIW. 72 hour cancelation.

EVENTS

9/18/2020 8:00 AM Board Shuttle or drive to:

Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort 500 E Washington LV 89101, 702-486-3511

www.parks.nv.gov/parks/old-las-vegas-mormon-fort

9:00 AM Program with Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Buffalo Soldiers, Native American

Dancers and crafts for sale.

11:30 AM Lunch - Navajo Fry Bread Tacos

12:00 PM Depart Fort

1:00-2:30 PM National Atomic Testing Museum Program, 755 E. Flamingo LV 89119,

702-794-5151 https://nationalatomictestingmuseum.org

3:00 PM Arrive at Hotel

5:00 PM Dinner at hotel no host, self- pay

9/19/2020 8:00-8:45 AM Registration - National Atomic Testing Museum

9:00-3:30 PM Meeting and Luncheon - National Atomic Testing Museum

5:30 PM Reception (no host wine bar), group photos, 6 PM Dinner Banquet (Formal Attire)

with Richard Dalton, Nevada Historian, Mayflower Descendants

Thank you to the National Atomic Testing Museum for Hosting the Conference.

There will be numerous voice items and a silent auction. Voices Tickets will be sold 1 for $5.00, 3 for $10.00 and 8 for $20.00

Silent Auction for our Governor General’s Scholarship Fund


Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars

Annual Council Meeting

September 18-19, 2020

REGISTRATION AND MEAL RESERVATION

Lunch Buffet: Salads, Napa County Wraps, Beauregard sandwich, turkey sandwich and desserts

Dinner Buffet: Salads, Chicken Sauté sec, Dean Martin Pork Loin, desserts

All meals served with water, lemonade, coffee

Food Allergies alert

Name

Address

Phone ______________________________ Email

Chapter__________________________________________________ State __________________________

National or State Officer (Title)

National or State Chairman (Title)

National or State Honorary (Title)

Guest Name

(CHECK THE BOX FOR EVENTS YOU WILL BE ATTENDING)

REGISTRATION FEE (Required for CSDIW Members) $20 ☐ $

9/18 Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort and National Atomic Testing Museum $40 ☐ $

Do you need a shuttle ride to museum? Yes ☐ No ☐

9/18 Navajo Tacos Lunch (included) ☐

9/19 Lunch Buffet $25 ☐ $

9/19 Dinner Buffet $30 ☐ $

Total Amount Enclosed $

Check No: ________________

PLEASE USE ONE SHEET FOR EACH ATTENDEE

Make checks payable to: CSDIW Nevada State Society

Mail to: Barbara Youngman CSDIW State Treasurer

3476 Sunny Dunes Court Las Vegas, Nevada 89121-5080

Questions: Barbara Youngman at [email protected], 702-241-7807

RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPT 4, 2020

B Y L A W S

CONTINENTAL SOCIETY

DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS, INC.

ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of this organization shall be: CONTINENTAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS, INC.

ARTICLE II

OBJECT/PURPOSE/TAX EXEMPTION

Section 1. Object. The object of this Society shall be: a. to assist and encourage the preservation of records and historic sites associated with our native and

immigrant American ancestors; b. to cherish the memory of those native and immigrant Americans who waged war and/or committed other

acts of hostility together or one against the other in defense of their people’s freedom, liberty and ideals;

c. to strengthen fellowship and to encourage cooperation between descendants of native and immigrant

Americans; d. to foster, in a spirit of patriotism, the support and endorsement of all treaties and laws made and agreed

upon between the state and federal governments and the several tribes, bands, and nations of Native

Americans;

e. to publish a lineage book of the names and ancestral data of members of the Society, and original

materials relating to this aspect of American history and promote and support worthy programs and pro-jects of educational benefit to Native American Indians.

Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this organization is exclusively charitable, literary, and educational relating to Native Americans.

Section 3. Tax Exemption. This Society is incorporated as a non-profit, non-stock corporation, and shall operate within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or the corresponding provision of any

future United States Internal Revenue Law. The Society shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on

by an organization exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or

the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.

ARTICLE III

FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of this Society shall be from November 1 through October 31, and all reporting dates required that are

due to the General Organization shall align with these dates.

ARTICLE IV

ELIGIBILITY

Section 1. Eligibility. Any woman who is of good moral character, who is not less than (16) sixteen years of age, shall be eligible for membership, provided she is personally acceptable to the Society and a lineal descendant of a Native

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American or Immigrant American ancestor who participated in any capacity in actual hostilities, together or one against the other, or in any other activity with each other during the period May 14, 1607 to 1900.

Section 2. Proof of Descendancy. Each applicant shall agree to conform to the Bylaws adopted by the Continental Society and shall submit references and proof to document the ancestor’s service or activity. An application, in duplicate

(one original and one photocopy), proving each generation, shall be presented with references to establish proof of the

legitimate blood lineage of the applicant from generation to generation. Approved applications from another lineage

society will not be accepted as proof of lineage for membership in this organization.

Section 3. Ineligibility. No person shall be admitted as a member of this Society who pledges to (or advocates by force

or violence), to overthrow the Government of the United States, or who has been guilty of other treasonable acts. This Society shall have the right to expel such member for any of these causes and any question arising under this section

shall be determined by the Society.

ARTICLE V

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Classes of Membership. The classes of membership in this Society shall be: Active, Life, Member-at-

Large, and Associate.

Section 2. Active. An Active Member is defined as those members whose names appear on the list mailed with per

capita taxes/fees, as members in good standing, submitted to the Treasurer General.

Section 3. Life Member. Life Membership is defined as a member in good standing who has paid the required fee for

life membership and will no longer need to pay National dues.

Section 4. Member-at-Large. Member-at-Large is defined as those members who are not members of a Chapter, or

State/Provincial Society and shall be known as Members-at-Large (MAL).

Section 5. Members-in-Abeyance. Members-in-Abeyance shall be new members who are in the process of organizing

a new state society. They shall be called organizing charter members of the new State/Provincial Society.

Section 6. Associate Member. Associate membership shall be defined as an Active Member who, after receiving an

invitation to join, may also desire to become an Associate Member of a different Chapter or State/Province upon payment of the required annual dues for Associate membership. Associate members shall not be eligible to hold an

elective office or vote at any meetings of her Associate Chapter.

Section 7. Founders and Charter Members. Members admitted by 15 December 1988, shall be known as

“Founders.” Members admitted by 26 April 1989, shall be known as “Continental Charter” members.

ARTICLE VI

OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers. The officers of the Continental Society shall be: Governor General, First Deputy Governor General, Second Deputy Governor General, Chaplain General, Recording Secretary General, Corresponding Secretary

General, Organizing Secretary General, Treasurer General, Registrar General, General, Historian General, and Librarian

General. Collectively, they shall be known as the Executive Committee, or Executive Officers, which is synonymous

with Executive Board.

Section 2. Eligibility. To be eligible for the office of Governor General, a member must have served one (1) term as a State Society Governor or as an elected officer of the Continental Society.

Section 3. Term. Each officer of this Society shall be elected for a term of three (3) years or until her successor is elected. No member may be re-elected to the same office until an interval of at least one (1) three year term has elapsed

(with the exception of the Treasurer General and Registrar General, who may succeed themselves by a vote of the Coun-cil). The term of office shall begin at the close of the annual meeting at which they are elected.

Section 4. Ineligibility. A Member-at-Large (MAL) may not hold an elected office in a State/Provincial or in the Continental Society.

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Section 5. Vacancies. Should the office of Governor General become vacated, the Deputy Governors General shall succeed to that office in order of rank. Should any officer become incapacitated or unable to perform the duties of her

elected office, the Governor General shall declare the office vacated and appoint a qualified member to fill the vacancy

for the unexpired term, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.

Section 6. Honorary Governor General. At the end of a complete term of office the Governor General shall receive

the honor of being elected Honorary Governor General.

ARTICLE VII

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. Governor General. The Governor General shall: preside at all meetings of the Council of the Continental

Society; appoint any committees she deems necessary to perform tasks not otherwise assigned; be ex-officio member of

all committees except the Nominating Committee; select appointed officers to serve during her term of office; and her signature shall be on file with the bank for the financial accounts of the Society’s funds to sign or countersign checks in

conjunction with the First Deputy Governor General and Treasurer General.

Section 2. First Deputy Governor General. The First Deputy Governor General shall: perform the duties of the

Governor General in her absence; read the Objects of the Society at the Annual Council and Board of Management

meetings or any other appropriate function; and serve as the chairman of the Spring Board Meeting and Annual Council

Meeting. She shall also be authorized to sign checks for the Society.

Section 3. Second Deputy Governor General. The Second Deputy Governor General shall: perform the duties of the

First Deputy Governor General in her absence.

Section 4. Chaplain General. The Chaplain General shall perform the duties pertaining to that office, including but not

limited to: opening meetings of the Society with the reading of scripture and prayer; giving meal blessings; providing a closing benediction at meetings; conducting a brief Memorial Service, if required, at each Annual Council meeting;

sending condolences to families of members of the National Board of Management who have passed during the year; sending birthday greetings to members celebrating a 90th and 100th birthday; reminding State Chaplains to report the

names of deceased members during the year; and conducting religious services and ceremonies, when required.

Section 5. Recording Secretary General. The Recording Secretary General shall: keep a record of the proceedings of

all Executive Committee meetings, Council Meetings, Board of Management Meetings, and Special Meetings; furnish the Governor General with a copy; send copies to the members of the Minute Approval Committee; keep all minutes in

her custody and possession, except by vote of the Council members; permit members to read the minutes when requested; and prepare and send a digest of the business transacted at an Executive Committee meeting when requested to do so.

Section 6. Corresponding Secretary General. The Corresponding Secretary General shall: handle all correspondence of the Society not assigned to others; issue any notices as ordered by the Executive Committee or requested by the

Governor General; and, may be requested to read all reports of officers, chairmen, and State Governors who are not in attendance at Council Meetings.

Section 7. Organizing Secretary General. The Organizing Secretary General shall: present all requests and local recommendations for the appointment of Organizing State/Provincial Governors to the Executive Committee for

approval; keep a complete record of organizations including names, dates, and names of organizing members as well as

disbandments/dissolutions; and report them to the Treasurer General.

Section 8. Treasurer General. The Treasurer General shall: be responsible for the Society’s funds; collect and

deposit such funds in the Society’s bank account in the name of the Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, Inc.,

in an FDIC or FSLIC financial institution selected and approved by the Executive Committee; pay all approved and authorized bills from said account; sign or countersign all checks, in conjunction with the Governor General, when

necessary; file vouchers for all expenditures; prepare and submit a complete treasurer’s report to the Council; prepare

and submit an annual proposed Budget for review and approval by the Executive Committee to be adopted by the

Council; inform the Registrar General of all changes in membership reported; serve as the chairman of the Financial Review Committee; and be responsible for up-to-date information and filings with the Internal Revenue Service


regarding the Society’s non-profit tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3). Only one (1) signature need be required for written checks or withdrawal of funds. The financial records of the treasurer shall be available for examination by the

Executive Committee or by a Certified Public Accountant, if required.

Section 9. Registrar General. The Registrar General shall: examine all new application papers; verify the

genealogical data for accuracy; if approved, forward the information to the Corresponding Secretary General who will

notify the applicant of admission to the Society; have on file a record of all lineage papers of members, returning the

duplicate paper to the Chapter or State/Provincial Society; assign all Continental Membership Numbers; maintain a

register of all marriages, deaths, resignations, and dropped members that include their Continental Numbers;

duplicate papers of Members-in-Abeyance shall be held in the files of the Registrar General until the Organizing State or Province has been confirmed by the Executive Committee; and once confirmed, send said papers to the Registrar of the

new State/Provincial Society.

Section 10. Historian General. The Historian General shall maintain a record in chronological order of all matters of

historical significance pertaining to the Continental Society.

Section 11. Librarian General. The Librarian General shall: compile a list of desirable historical records, genealogical books, and source materials for recommendation to donors.

ARTICLE VIII

APPOINTED OFFICERS

Section 1. Appointment. The Governor General may appoint officers, at her discretion, before the close of the Annual

meeting at which she was elected. She shall announce the names of the Appointed Officers and their names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses shall be printed in the Annual Yearbook or Directory.

Section 2. Designation. The appointed officers shall include, but not be limited to, Parliamentarian (who may or may not be a member of the Continental Society) and an Assistant Registrar General, who shall review and approve

supplemental applications, issue Certificates of Membership, and assist the Registrar General.

Section 3. Duties. The appointed officers may attend all meetings of the Executive Committee, Annual Meetings, or

any Special Meetings. Appointed officers shall not be counted in order to declare a quorum present at any Executive

Committee meeting and shall not be entitled to a vote on any issue, but may enter into all discussions, and receive copies

of all correspondence. If a member of the Society serves as its Parliamentarian, she shall not be precluded from having the right to vote as an individual member at all meetings either by roll call vote or ballot vote. She may not, however,

participate in debate or make motions, but may assist a member in making a motion in the proper manner. She may not be entitled to cast a deciding vote.

ARTICLE IX

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Section 1. Composition. Collectively, the elected officers of the Society shall constitute the Executive Committee.

Section 2. Supervision. The Executive Committee shall have general supervision over the affairs of the Society

between its Council business meetings, at a time and place agreed to by members of the Executive Committee. It shall make recommendations to the Council and perform such other duties as are specified by these Bylaws. This Committee

shall be subject to the orders of the Society, and none shall conflict with action taken by the Society. The Governor General, at her discretion, may conduct business of the Executive Committee by U.S. Mail, telephone, Email, or other

electronic media as set forth in these bylaws.

Section 3. Quorum. Six (6) members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of

business.

Section 4. Meetings. Regular meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held immediately prior to each Board of

Management Meeting and Annual Council Meeting. Special meetings may be called by the Governor General or upon

written request of a majority of the members of the Executive Committee, subject to a prior three (3) day notice. Said

notice shall state the purpose of the special meeting. Only the business stated in the Call or Notice of a Special Meeting may be considered for discussion and action at such meeting.


ARTICLE X

NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

Section 1. Composition. A Nominating Committee of three (3) members, who are in good standing, shall be elected

during the Annual Council meeting in the year preceding an election year. Nominations can be made from the floor. No

more than five (5) members may be nominated to serve on this committee A nominee for this committee must give her consent to serve (either orally or in writing), and have been a member of a organization for at least one (1) year.

Section 2. Election. The election of the Nominating Committee shall be by ballot. The three (3) nominees that receive

the greatest number of votes cast from the five (5) nominees (if that many), shall constitute the committee. The nominee

receiving the highest number of votes shall serve as the Chairman of the Committee as well as the Head Teller at all meetings. In the event there is a vacancy on the committee, the Executive Committee shall have the authority to fill any

vacated position or allow the remaining members to serve alone.

Section 3. Duties. The elected Nominating Committee shall receive the names of proposed candidates and obtain the

candidate’s consent (oral or written) to serve in order to verify their qualifications to fill the various offices. Names of

candidates shall be submitted in writing to the Chairman of the Nominating Committee no earlier April 1 and no later than May 31 prior to the Annual Council Meeting in an election year so that the names of candidates can be included in

the June issue of the Calumet. Any candidate wishing to withdraw her name must notify the Nominating Committee in

writing at least five (5) days prior to the election.

ARTICLE XI

NOMINATION and ELECTION PROCEDURES

Section 1. Ballot Vote. The Officers of the Society shall be elected by ballot in an election year at the Annual Council.

A majority vote shall elect. In case there is only one (1) nominee for each office, the ballot may be dispensed with and

the election conducted by viva voce vote. Any member has a right to request a written ballot vote upon proper motion.

In addition to the slate provided by the Nominating Committee, nominations for all elective officers may be made from the floor at the time of the election.

Section 2. Computer Skills. To be eligible for nomination of any National elective office, all nominees must be com-

puter literate.

Section 3. Candidate for Governor General/First Deputy Governor General. If a member desires to be a candidate for the office of Governor General or First Deputy Governor General, she must have been an active member of the Society for at least two (2) years; served one (1) term as an elected state officer or appointed officer; and, served at least

one (1) term as an elected officer of her endorsing chapter.

Section 4. Other Candidates for Office. To be eligible to serve in any other elective office, a candidate must have

been an active member of her Chapter and State Societies for at least two (2) years, and served as an officer in her chapter for at least one (1) term. A portion of this requirement may be waived if the candidate has served as an elected

officer of another organization or has had similar experience.

Section 5. Requirements for Treasurer. To be eligible of the office of Treasurer, the same requirements are necessary

as in Section 4 above, except that the candidate shall have held office as a chapter or state treasurer for at least one (1) term of office or have had substantial bookkeeping experience and proficient in electronic financial programs.

Section 6. Dual Offices. No member may hold more than one (1) elected office at a time. Except for the Treasurer and

Registrar, no member shall hold the same elective office more than two (2) consecutive three-year terms. Newly

elected officers will assume their duties at the close of the Annual Council Meeting at which they were elected. All outgoing Officers shall deliver to their successors, all instructions, records, and Society property pertinent to their office

within thirty (30) days following the close of the Annual Council Meeting.

ARTICLE XII

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Section 1. Annual Council Meeting. The Annual Council of the Continental Society shall be held during the month of

September.


Section 2. Quorum. Twenty-one (21) members in good standing who are registered and present, six (6) of whom shall be elected National officers, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Section 3. Voting Body. The voting body at any Annual Council meeting shall be all members of the Society, in good standing, who are registered and present.

Section 3. Call and Notice. The Governor General shall send a Call and Notice of the Council Meeting to all members at least sixty (60) days prior to the scheduled date of said meeting. The Call shall include the date, time, and location of

the meeting and any charge associated therewith.

Section 4. Purpose. The purpose of the Annual Council meeting shall be: to receive annual reports of the Continental

Officers, State/Provincial Governors, and Continental Chairmen; to conduct an election of officers, when required; to elect a Nominating Committee, in the year prior to election of officers; to disseminate pertinent Society information and

instructions to members; and to conduct such other business as necessary for the efficient management of the Society.

Section 5. Special Meetings of Members. Special meetings of the Society’s members may be called by the Governor

General or upon the written request of ten (10) members in good standing, who are not officers of the Society, subject to

a prior forty-five (45) day written notice to all State and Chapter Presidents. Said notice shall state the purpose of the

special meeting. Only the business stated in the Call or Notice may be considered for discussion and action at such meeting.

ARTICLE XIII

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

Section 1. Composition. The Board of Management shall be comprised of the elected Continental Officers General, the Honorary Governors General, the State/Provincial Governors (or in their absence the State/Provincial First Deputy

Governors or other representative) and all Continental Chairmen.

Section 2. Duties. The Board of Management shall: consider all matters affecting the welfare of the Society; may

submit recommendations for consideration at the Annual Council for final action; review and recommend the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year at each Spring Meeting to be presented for approval by members attending the

Annual Council Meeting.

Section 3. Meetings. In addition to attending the Annual Council Meeting held in the Fall of each year, the meeting

held annually in the District of Columbia on the first Thursday in April, shall be known as the Spring Board of

Management meeting.

Section 4. Quorum. Fifteen (15) members in attendance at any Board of Management meeting, six (6) of whom shall

be elected officers, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

ARTICLE XIV

ELECTRONIC MEETINGS

Section 1. Electronic Meetings. Members of the Executive Committee may conduct business by telephone conference call, facsimile (FAX transmission), electronic mail (Internet), Skype, Zoom, or other such electronic programs, subject to

a prior 36 hour notice. A quorum must be in attendance before the meeting is called to order by the Governor General, and all participants must remain on the call or “online” until the meeting is adjourned. A record of such meetings shall

be prepared by the Recording Secretary as Minutes. Each officer shall receive a copy for approval as to form and

content in the same manner as if the meeting was held in person. Minutes of such meetings shall then be made a part of

the organization’s permanent records. If the meeting is held by electronic mail (e-mail), only the e-mail communications generated among the members of the Executive Committee during the meeting shall be considered for purposes of

preparing the official Minutes of said meeting.

In the event of a national disaster, or other unusual circumstances, where the Officers and Board of Management are un-

able to attend an onsite scheduled meeting, any such meeting may be held electronically, subject to prior written notice

under the same guidelines as required for the Executive Committee.


Section 2. Electronic Voting. Voting required on any motion during an electronic type meeting as described above, shall be given to the Recording Secretary by a response of affirmative, negative, or abstention. When voting by e-mail,

the response shall be sent electronically by each member in attendance to the Recording Secretary as a separate and

clean response without an e-mail string attached, so that the Recording Secretary can tally the votes to include the

number of affirmative, negative, and abstention responses for the Minutes on each motion to be considered.

Section 3. Ratification of E-mail Votes. All motions arising from an electronic meeting, shall be ratified and approved

by each participating member of the Executive Committee by signing a copy of the official minutes of said meeting as

prepared by the Recording Secretary at its next scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE XV

FEES AND DUES

Section 1. Dues. The annual dues of the Continental Society shall be determined by the Executive Committee and payable to the Treasurer General no later than August 1 each year. Members whose applications are approved after May

1 shall not owe dues until the year following acceptance. (See Standing Rules for Fees/Dues.)

Section 2. Application Fees. Each application for membership shall require a non-refundable application fee that must

accompany the application for membership. (See Standing Rules for Fees/Dues.)

Section 3. Copy Fees. A reasonable fee shall be charged for the purpose of copying any approved and accepted

application papers. . (See Standing Rules for Fees/Dues.)

Section 4. Supplemental Papers. Each Supplemental Application shall require a non-refundable processing fee that

must accompany the supplemental lineage application. . (See Standing Rules for Fees/Dues.)

Section 5. Life Member. Members over age sixty (60) years may select to pay a one-time fee for life membership

status at a rate determined by the Executive Committee. Members under the age of sixty (60) years may also become a life member for a higher fee, also to be determined by the Executive Committee. These funds are to be kept in an escrow

account with only the interest going into the general fund each year.

Section 6. Members-at-Large. Annual dues of Members-at-Large (MAL) shall be determined by the Executive

Committee and payable to the Treasurer General by August 1 each year. (See Standing Rules for Fees/Dues.)

Section 7. Resign/Reinstatement. A member who has resigned in good standing from the Society may be reinstated by

invitation of the Governor General or by a State/Provincial Governor provided she has the endorsement of two (2)

members in good standing of a Chapter or State/Province and upon payment of the current year’s dues and the reinstate-ment fee.

(See Standing Rules for Fees/Dues.)

ARTICLE XVI

COMMITTEES

Section 1. Advisory Status. Honorary Governors General of the Continental Society shall constitute the Advisory

Committee.

Section 2. Standing Committees. Governor General shall appoint any necessary committees, including, but not limited

to the following: Bylaws, Financial Review, Curator, Finance, Insignia, Printed Supplies, Sashes and Ribbons, Scholar-

ship, and Yearbook/Directory. She may also appoint members to chair other committees as listed in the Handbook of

the Society, when necessary. She shall also have the authority to appoint the chairman of an ad hoc committee, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee and Board of Management. (Refer to the Handbook for other standing

committees.)

ARTICLE XVII

STATE/PROVINCIAL SOCIETIES

Section 1. Composition. A State/Province may commence organizing with ten (10), or more, members. The Governor

General shall appoint a State or Organizing Governor, with the approval of the Executive Committee, to oversee the organizing process for a period of one (1) year from the date it is confirmed. A State/Province having twenty-one (21),


or more, members may be chartered. Specific instructions on forming a State Society is contained in the organization’s handbook.

Section 2. Name. All State/Provincial Societies shall be known as the Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, State or Province of .

(Name of new organization)

Section 3. Confirmation. State/Province organizations may be confirmed at a Continental Executive Committee

meeting. Newly organized State/Provincial Governors may be installed at the Annual Council. The term of office shall begin at the close of the Annual Council meeting.

Section 4. Officers. Every State/Provincial Society shall have the following officers: Governor, Deputy Governor, Chaplain, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Historian, and Librarian. Each officer

shall be responsible for reporting to her State and General counterpart.

Section 5. Duties of Officers. The duties of the State/Provincial Officers, except the Registrar, shall be as defined in

the bylaws of the Continental Society or as contained in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. However, the State/

Provincial Registrar shall keep a permanent record of the membership in her State/Province, including the name,

address, date of admission, assigned Continental Membership Number, and the name of each ancestor. She shall immediately report all changes in membership due to death or resignation to the Registrar General and Treasurer General. She shall examine all application papers for accuracy before forwarding them to the Registrar General for final

review and approval.

Section 6. Per Capita. By August 1 each year, the State/Provincial Treasurer shall annually send to the Continental

Society Treasurer General the required dues for each member listed on the State/Province roster as of July 1, and whose

dues have been paid.

Section 7. Bylaws. Each State/Provincial shall adopt its own set of Bylaws and Standing Rules for guidance provided

they do not conflict with the Bylaws of the Continental Society. Any change to the Continental Society Bylaws that

affect a State/Provincial Society will automatically become a change in the State/Province Bylaws.

Section 8. Dues. Each State/Province may set its own amount of annual dues.

Section 9. Delegates/Alternates. Delegates or alternates to Continental Society Meetings shall be, by right of office,

the State/Provincial officers.

Section 10. Annual Meetings. Each State/Provincial Society shall hold its Annual Meeting prior to the Annual

Meeting of the Continental Society, at a time fixed by that State’s/Province’s Bylaws.

ARTICLE XVIII

CHAPTERS

Section 1. Chapters. For the purpose of promoting the objects of the Continental Society, members may be organized into chapters within the State/Provincial Society. No chapter may organize without the approval of its State/Provincial

Executive Committee and a vote of its membership. Specific instructions on forming a Chapter is contained in the organization’s handbook.

Section 2. Primary. A primary chapter may be organized and chartered with not less than twelve (12) members in a city, town, or village where no chapter exists.

Section 3. Secondary. A secondary chapter may be organized and chartered in a locality where a chapter already exists, provided that each secondary chapter shall have a least twelve (12) members of whom eight (8), or more, have

never been members of another chapter; and, provided that the organizing of the chapter has been approved by the

Continental Executive Committee.

Section 4. Organizing Chapter Governor. The State/Provincial Governor may recommend a Member-at-Large (MAL) as the Organizing Chapter Governor, who is a member in good standing. The recommendation must be

submitted in writing to the Organizing Secretary General. The appointment of an Organizing Chapter Governor shall


expire by limitation if no chapter is formed within one (1) year, except that upon the request of the State/Provincial Governor, the appointment may be extended for one (1) additional year.

Section 5. Chapter Names. The names of all chapters chartered prior to 2010, shall be considered “grandfathered” into the Society. The name of any chapter chartered after 2010, shall be confined to the name of a location, historical event,

or a Native American name within the historical period, subject to the approval of the Executive Committee. Three (3)

chapter names shall be selected with first, second, and third choices submitted for consideration.

Section 6. Transfers. A member of a chapter who wishes to become an organizing member of a prospective chapter shall be transferred to Member-at-Large (MAL) status prior to the organization of the new chapter.

Section 7. Documentation. No chapter organizing under any of the provisions of this section shall be recognized as a chapter until a copy of the Minutes of the organizing meeting and its bylaws has been sent, in duplicate, to the

Continental Society’s Executive Committee for verification and approval.

Section 8. Collection of Dues. Dues collected by the Chapter for Continental Society membership shall be paid

through the State/Provincial Treasurer, who shall forward them to the Treasurer General.

ARTICLE XIX

INSIGNIA and COLORS

Section 1. Insignia. The insignia of the Society shall consist of a seven pointed star with a peace pipe in the center and

a broken arrow at the top.

Section 2. Ribbon. The insignia shall be attached to a ribbon with stripes of blue, red, white, yellow, which are the

colors of the Society.

ARTICLE XX

PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall govern this Society in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws and any special rules of

order the Society may adopt.

ARTICLE XXI

SPECIAL RULE OF ORDER

Pursuant to the meeting schedule set forth in these Bylaws, the organization does not currently hold meetings within a quarterly interval as suggested by its parliamentary authority, Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised (current edition). Therefore, this special rule of order is formulated so that all business of the organization that is of a continuing nature,

either ongoing or that remains incomplete at the conclusion of any meeting or officer’s term where the next meeting is scheduled for more than a quarterly interval, may be automatically postponed to the next scheduled meeting for action.

ARTICLE XXII

INDEMNIFICATION and LIABILITY

Section 1. Indemnification. The Society shall indemnify officers and other persons in accordance with applicable law.

Section 2. Liability. Officers shall not be personally liable for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty in their respective capacities, provided that the foregoing shall not limit the liability of any officer for: (a) appropriation, in

violation of her duties, or any business opportunity of the organization; (b) acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law; (c) the types of liability set forth in state or federal codes; or (d) receipt

of an improper personal benefit under the state or federal codes.

Section 3. Propaganda. No substantial part of the activities of this organization shall consist of carrying on propa-

ganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation and the organization shall not participate or intervene in any po-

litical campaign (including publishing or distributing statements) on behalf of any candidate for public office.

Section 4. Personal Benefit. The property of this organization is irrevocably dedicated to educational and charitable purposes and no part of the net income or assets shall ever inure to the personal benefit of any officer, director, member,


or to the benefit of any private individual. Officers and chairmen may be reimbursed for normal operating expenses associated with her office or chairmanship.

ARTICLE XXIII

AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Bylaw Amendments. These Bylaws may be amended at any Annual Council Meeting by a two-thirds vote

of members present and voting in person at a duly noticed Council meeting. Notice of any proposed amendment(s) or

complete revision shall be mailed with the Official Notice and Call to the Annual Council Meeting at least forty-five

(45) days prior thereto. However, under certain circumstances, the members shall have the right to vote on any

amendment(s) or implement any change in the Bylaws at any time, in the event of an emergency or when it would be in the best interests of the Society to do so, provided said amendment(s) or change(s) is/are deemed reasonably prudent for

the operation of the Society. The Bylaws Committee shall first determine if any such amendment(s) meet(s) these criteria and if they should be brought before the Executive Committee and members for consideration.

Section 2. Implementation by States/Provinces. Any revision or amendments to these Bylaws that affect the

following: reporting dates; Historical Proof of Eligibility; requirements of membership; per capita taxes/fees; or other

fees imposed by the National Society, or by federal law (Internal Revenue Service), or other such changes shall automatically change such requirements in the Bylaws of the any State/Provincial Society, or its chapters. Any changes

therefor shall be implemented as soon as practical, without a meeting, after receiving notification of the adoption of such amendment(s) from the National Society.

Section 3. Effective Date. Unless otherwise provided, prior to its adoption or upon a motion to adopt, any amendment

(s) or revision to these Bylaws shall take effect at the close of the Annual Council meeting at which it/they was/were

adopted, unless a proviso date is indicated.

ARTICLE XXIV

DISSOLUTION

In the event of voluntary or involuntary dissolution of the Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars, Inc., after

paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the organization, the remaining assets shall be distributed

to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or other organization that has been duly organized and operated exclusively for the

purposes specified in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and which has established its tax exempt status under that section. If the Society has been incorporated in Georgia, or elsewhere, and is still a Non-Profit Public Benefit

Corporation at the time of dissolution as organized under the Georgia Corporation Code, or other appropriate state Code, all expenses of dissolving the corporation shall be paid from the Society’s assets before any funds are distributed.

Proposed Bylaws – Revision

September 2020

Rationale for 3 year term:

Article VI, Officers, Section 3

The National officers shall serve a 3-year term, or until their successors are elected. No officer is eligible for

re-election to the same office until an interval of at least one 3-year term has elapsed, except the Treasurer and Registrar, who may serve two (2) consecutive terms. All appointed committee chairmen are expected to serve

a 3-year term, but since they are appointed by the Governor General, they serve at her pleasure.

If the amendment is adopted, the current National officers will be grandfathered in for one (1) more year of

service under the current administration until a general election is held at the Annual Council Meeting in 2021.

This bylaw will take effect immediately after a vote of the membership and will include any National Officer that is currently serving in the present administration. After their three year term of office is completed, any

additional term of office shall begin at the close of the annual meeting at which they are elected in 2021.

Should the bylaws include that the current administration will serve one more year if the revision is adopted?



CONTINENTAL SOCIETY

DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS, INC.

STANDING RULES

1. The non-refundable application fee, which is to accompany the application for membership, shall be thirty-five dollars ($35.00).

2. A non-refundable fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be charged for processing a supplemental lineage paper of a

member.

3. A fee of $10.00 shall be charged for returning an application and supporting documentation.

4. The annual membership dues of the Continental Society are ten dollars ($10.00).

5. Dues of Members-At-Large shall be twenty dollars ($20.00) a year and shall be due to the Treasurer General by

August 1 of each year.

6. Fees for Life Membership for members under aged 60, shall be a one-time fee of $250.00; those aged 60 years

and above will pay a fee of $200.00.

7. Members whose dues are not received by July 31 of each year will be dropped at the Spring Board of Manage-ment meeting the following year.

8. A member may be reinstated upon payment of a fee of $5.00.

9. The Spring Board of Management meeting will be held in Washington D.C. during the month of April, prior to

or immediately following the other heritage society meetings. The time to be determined by the current Gover-

nor General.

10. The Continental Membership-at-Large (MAL) Chairman shall receive inquiries from the membership chairman

about prospective members where there is no state or chapter near her residence or that member-at-large status is requested. She shall review each MAL application to verify descendancy documentation before transmitting it

to the Registrar General for final approval.

11. Once the MAL application has been approved by the Registrar General, she shall return an approved copy to the

MAL Chairman for her records.

12. The MAL Chairman shall collect all dues from Members-at-Large and remit the funds with a list of members to the Treasurer General.

13. Provided sufficient funds are available, the annual scholarship awards shall be a one-time award of $5,000.00 to

the first place winner and a one-time award of $2,500.00 to the second place winner. Other scholarships may be

awarded if funds are available. A scholarship may be awarded the next year if the recipient has not been found.

14. An annual travel allowance shall be allocated to the Governor General in an amount to be recommended by the

Finance Committee and presented as a line item in the annual proposed Budget.


CSDIW—MINUTES CORRECTIONS

21 SEP 2019—ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING Standing Rules: suggested changes Bylaws Committee, Nancy Kilbourn

1. Standing Rule #5

Life memberships for members under age 60, a one-time fee of $250.00 will be accessed; all other ages will pay $200.00.

The suggested changes will correct the word usage (access/assess), and more clearly defines age limits.

Suggested changes to read:

Life memberships shall be in two categories. The one time fee of $250 will be assessed for those under the age of 60. The one time fee of $200 will be assessed for those aged 60 and older.

2. Standing Rule #8

The Spring Board of Management will be held in Washington D.C. in April at the beginning or end of the other

organizations meetings. The time will be determined by the current Governor General.

The suggested changes are for clarification and better sentence structure.

Suggested changes to read:

The Spring Board of Management will be held in Washington D.C. in April, prior to, or following, the other heritage

society meetings. The Spring Board of Management dates will be determined by the current Governor General.

3. Standing Rules numbers 9-13 belong in the Handbook, not in the Standing Rules. Removing them to the proper

location gives the Society 8 Standing Rules.

CSDIW—MINUTES

30 APR 2020 Board of Management Meeting Meeting called to order at 10:00a.m. Pacific time

The invocation will be given by our Chaplain General Adele Bowyer. There was no objection to dispensing with the ritual.

The Object of the Society was be read by 1st Deputy Governor General Judy Farrigan.

Governor Sesma thanked everyone for participating in this Board of Management meeting. “I felt it would be a way for us to touch base and fulfill our two meetings a year. This will be an informal meeting. We will not be voting on any

business. We will just be giving reports and making announcements. This will also be an opportunity to learn what oth-ers are doing in their states. You are not required to report. You can state that your report is filed but I hope you will

give us some highlights of what you are currently doing in your state and how often you meet.”

Secretary Pat Gallagher called the roll

Judy Farrigan, 1st Deputy Governor General ~~Present Barbara Allison, Organizing Secretary General~~P Betty Samaras, 2nd Deputy Governor~~P Carol Steakley, Treasurer General~~P

Adele Bowyer, Chaplain General~~P Lynda Moreau, Registrar General~~P Patricia Gallagher, Recording Secretary General~~P Susan Moritz, Historian General ~~P

Mary Glenn, Corresponding Secretary General~~P Helene Werner, Librarian General~ P

And Officers by appointment

Shirley Vanderbeck, Parliamentarian General ~~P Cielle Clemenceau Assistant Registrar General~~P

Honorary Governors General

Sarah Sally Hlavey~~P Karen Hall~~Absent Shelby Ward~~Absent Ann Garner~Absent

21 members constitute a quorum. We have a quorum.


Minutes of the meeting in September will be printed in the Calumet. If there is no objection the minutes will not be read. Two corrections to the minutes as follows:

Standing Rule#5 Life membership shall be in two Categories. The one time fee of $250 will be assessed for those under

the age of 60. The one time fee of $200 will be assed for those aged 60 and older.

Standing Rule #8 The Spring Board of Management will be held in Washington D.C. in April, prior to, or following, the

other heritage society meetings. The Spring Board of Management dates will be determined by the current Governor

General.

Treasurer’s report – Carol Steakley

Carol’s report will be printed in the Calumet.

Reports from the General Officers

Governor General gave her report followed by reports from all officers and appointed officers present on the call.

Honorary Governor General Sally Hlavey was introduced and brought greetings.

Reports of the National Chairmen followed

Awards – Lora McDaniel ~Present Lineage Book – Jessieanne Wells~~P

Bylaws- Nancy Kilbourn ~Absent Marking and Preservation of Historic Sites ~~P

Calumet Editor- Judy Hull~P Membership – Jane Hampton~Absent Curator – Betsie Goad~P Members at Large- Kimberly Nagy~~P Finance – Anne Farley~~Absent Protocol – Frances Jakes~~P

Grave Marker – Peggy Comstock~~P Scholarships – Leslie Vandermullen ~~P

Handbook – Rebecca Eisenman~~Excused Scholarship Pins – Susan Leininger~~P

Hospitality- Barbara Aerni~~P Social Media- Ora Jane Johnson~~P Insignia – Ann Waggaman ~~P Supply Chairman – Helene Werner~~P

Insignia Archives – Shari Worrell~~P Webmaster – Beverly Baker~~Present

Lineage Book Vol 3 & 4 – Judy Farrigan~~P Yearbook – Karon Jarrard~~P

Reports from the State Governors Alabama –Davie Thomas Williams – Present Maryland – Margaret Stromberg ~~Absent

Arizona– Joyce D. Wold~~P Michigan – Helene Werner~~P

Arkansas – Mary -Reid Warner~~P Missouri – Leslie Vandermulen Richards~~P

California – Peggy Comstock~~P Nevada – Linda Miller~~P

District of Columbia – Anne Henninger ~~P Ohio – Betsie Goad~~P

Florida – Lila Stromberg~~Absent Oklahoma – Kathy Robinson(Gazzam)~~P

Georgia – Ann Bridges ~~P South Carolina – Mari Noorai ~~P Illinois – Susan Erlick ~~Excused Tennessee – Jo Hill~~Absent

Kansas – Lavone Anglen ~~Absent Texas – Lisa Knight Alcala ~~Absent Kentucky- Jessieanne Wells ~~P Virginia – Lila Housden ~~Absent

Louisiana – Cielle Clemenceau~~P

Announcements

We will be voting on a Bylaw revision in September as well as standing rules. These will be printed in the Calumet.

We will also be having elections in September.

– Linda Miller – Annual Council in Nevada September 18-19 Nevada April Board of Management – Judy Farrigan – Army/Navy Club April 1 2021 DC

Governor General thanked everyone for participating. “It was nice to hear your voices and to touch base. Before we

close with a benediction does anyone have any questions or anything to add?”

Benediction: Chaplain General – Adele Bowyer. Meeting adjourned 12:10p.m.

Minutes to be attested by Mary Glenn, Adele Bowyer

OFFICER REPORTS

GOVERNOR GENERAL—Cheryl “Cher” Miller Sesma Your Governor General has been busy since our Annual Council in September on the improvement of our Society. She

has been working with First Deputy Governor Judy Farrigan extracting the information from our applications for our new Lineage Book. We have not had a Lineage Book since 2003 when Volumes 1 and 2 were published. This book

included the first 1000 applications. Our new book will cover applications 1001 – 2000. We currently have over 2400

members thanks to our diligent Registrar Lynda Moreau. She has done an amazing job approving applications in record

time. It has been interesting reading the applications and discovering the many types of services our ancestors were in-volved in.

This officer has also been working with the Bylaws Committee to present a revised set of Bylaws and Standing Rules that will be printed in our June/July Calumet and will be voted on in September.

This officer is happy to report that we found a source to reproduce our bags thanks to the ladies in Georgia and they are

also working on completing a banner for our Society that will be handed from Governor General to Governor General

for her meetings. We hope to have it in September.

In the course of time, we have run out of many of our scholarship pins that were originally donated by Honorary Gover-

nor General Susan Chamberlain. She has since passed away and no one was aware of where they were made. There-fore, this officer contacted Pamela Wright who has recast most of our pins for production and they are now all in stock and available. This officer would like to thank Susan Leininger, Scholarship Pin chairman for keeping us abreast of

sales and depleted pins. To ensure that you all receive your scholarship pins when you make a donation, we have imple-

mented a new procedure. Donation checks are now being sent to the Scholarship Pin chairman who will forward the

check to the Treasurer General and forward your pin to you. It makes it much easier to keep track of who is qualified for which pin. It has been working very well.

Bev Baker our website chairman is currently working on a new and improved brochure that will be available online soon. She has done a wonderful job posting information as it has become available. Our next task will be to compile an

ancestor list for proven ancestors.

This officer is thrilled to have approved the formation of a new chapter in Georgia. Our Society continues to grow. We

wish the new chapter well.

Your Governor General has also been working with Finance Chairman Anne Farley on reinstating our tax-exempt status

with the IRS. We have submitted a letter to the IRS requesting tax-exempt status and included State Societies that were already compliant. If this is successful, we will be working with State Societies and/or Chapters that are not compliant

to make them compliant. We hope this will be the correct procedure and we will get our tax-exempt status reinstated. If we are unsuccessful, we gave it a try and we will work with the non-compliant Societies to be able to file again. Thank

you, Anne, for all your hard work. It is greatly appreciated by the entire Society.

This officer was honored to attend the California State Conferences in San Ramon where she was a guest at the com-

bined Friendship Luncheon that included California State Society Daughters of Indian Wars, Daughters of Colonial Wars and New England Women. This decorations and table favors were very nice as was the camaraderie

This officer continues to look to the future growth of our Society.

FIRST DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL—Julia A. Farrigan After three and a half years of work it is a pleasure to say that Lineage book three has been completed. I wish to thank the Registrars that assisted in providing applications in a timely manner so that the work could be completed. Mary

Glenn provided the flash drive that held the work of the 3 previous registrars General. Honorary Governor General Ann Garner had completed the lineage report of her entire term. Governor General Cher Sesma offered to provide the lineage

report of Registrar Robin Towns. The major change enacted by the Richmond Annual Council of accepting the

approved applications of other lineage societies enlarged the membership of The Continental Society during Registrar General Mary Glenn’s 2nd term. Lineage book Three lists the lineages from Application 1001 to 2320 . The lineage

book will be printed and is our hope that it will be ready for the September Annual Council. Unfortunately the Covid


pandemic made it difficult to locate local sources for printer ink which literally stopped the printer. As soon as the printing is completed the Governor General will receive a copy for proofing and the long process will be completed. It

has been an education learning about all of the ancestors and their service.

This officer also dealt with the cancellation of our Spring meeting in Washington DC. During long calls to the Army

Navy Club we were finally able to receive permission to move our deposit from 2020 to 2021. Our sponsor Honorary

Governor General Garner agreed to continue sponsoring our meeting and arrangements were secured for 2021 for our

April 1st meeting.

It has been a pleasure to serve in the Sesma Administration.

SECOND DEPUTY GOVERNOR GENERAL—Betty Samaras This officer has been at all meeting requested, and followed all instruction given by the Governor General. It has been a

pleasure serving in your administration and I am looking forward to the remaining part of your term.

CHAPLAIN GENERAL—Adele Bowyer It is this officer’s pleasure to report her attendance at the Annual Council meeting in Ontario, California where she conducted a Memorial Service.

This officer has prepared prayers for the Spring Council Meeting here in Washington, D.C. Attended the marking of the grave of Scarlet Crow, Tribal Chief of the Wahpeton Sisseton Sioux Tribe at Congressional

Cemetery.

This officer would like to remind Members, Chapter and State Officers to report deceased members to this officer in a

timely manner. The form is on the website. We do try to send cards to the next of kin when the death notice is received. Cards have also been sent when this officer has been made aware of an illness or death.

Madame Governor General it has been a pleasure to serve in this office during your administration.

RECORDING SECRETARY GENERAL—Patricia Gallagher This officer has been available to take minutes at all official meetings and electronic voting. Minutes were reviewed and

sent to the Governor for publications in the Calumet. All officers and chairman reports should be sent to the recording

secretary, the Governor and the Calumet editor as a permanent record of our organization. This officer attended the Annual Council meeting in Ontario, California and plans to attend the Board meeting in Washington DC.

It is and has been a pleasure to serve on the Sesma administration.

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY GENERAL—Mary W. Glenn This officer attended the Annual CSDIW meeting in Ontario, CA in September 2019. She has applied herself to the

duties of the office of Corresponding Secretary whenever directed by the Governor General. The CSDIW Database has

been kept up to date and distributed to the appropriate officers as directed by the Governor General.

This officer has also represented the General Society at the Tejas Chapter Meeting and the Texas State Society Meeting

in February 2020 I appreciate being able to serve.

ORGANIZING SECRETARY GENERAL—Barbara Allison This officer attended the April 2019 Spring Board of Management Meeting where she was elected as the Organizing

Secretary General.

In June she received an email from the Tennessee State Registrar, requesting information about forming a chapter in

Middle Tennessee. After answering this email, she waited until July 27th and sent an email asking if they needed any

help. Then on August 5th received another email requesting information about forming a chapter in Middle Tennessee. This time she said that she was the State President. Again this email was answered in a timely fashion.

This officer has been notified that the State of Iowa has problems. Only 7 members and NO Governor. So far they

haven't requested to be disbanded.

An email from our Governor for this officer to contact Karon Jarrard from the New Mexico State Society, as they are having problems. Karon's email was not listed and the telephone number listed was wrong so this officer could not


contact her. They only have 7 members and No Governor. Should the board vote to have these members moved to MAL??? Thank you for allowing this officer to serve during the Sesma Administration.

TREASURER GENERAL—Carol Steakly April 30, 2019 to April 30, 2020

ACCOUNT OPENING BALANCE RECEIVED DISBURSED ENDING BALANCE

INCOME

DUES - NEW & ANNUAL $ 12,230.00 $ - $12,230.00

APPLICATION FEE $ 3,710.00 $ - $3,710.00

SUPPLEMENTAL FEE $ 30.00 $ - $30.00

LIFETIME DUES $ 2,930.00 $ - $2,930.00

Late Fee / Transfer $ 260.00 $ - $260.00

OTHER INCOME CD $69,870.60 $ 1,159.09 $ - $1,159.09

CD $51,926.85 $ 861.42 $ - $861.42

GOV. GEN. STIPEND $ - $ 2,500.00 ($2,500.00)

GOV. GEN. PROJECT $ 3,655.00 $ 1,208.91 $2,446.09

GOV. GEN. EXPENSES $ 309.30 ($309.30)

EXPENSES POSTAGE REIMBURSE $ - $ 332.53 ($332.53)

CHARTER MEMBER PIN $ - $ - $0.00

ANNIVERSARY PINS 25TH $ 125.00 $ - $125.00

CHIEF PIN $ 1,500.00 $ - $1,500.00

FEATHER PINS $ 200.00 $ - $200.00

PONY & HORSE PINS $ 200.00 $ 1,863.80 ($1,663.80)

TEPEE / ORGANIZING MEM $ - $ 5,257.20 ($5,257.20)

TOMAHAWK PIN $ 600.00 $ - $600.00

CALUMET $ - $ 5,734.89 ($5,734.89)

YEARBOOK $ 200.00 $ 1,935.46 ($1,735.46)

Ritual Books $ 34.00 $34.00

CSDIW FLAGS $ 50.00 $ 1,074.48 ($1,024.48)

Grave Maker $ 25.00 ($25.00)

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS $0.00

Act.Book $ 394.00 ($394.00)

Totes $ 190.00 $190.00

Supplies - Unspecified $ 3,769.00 $3,769.00

Refunds - Ann $ 375.00 $ 375.00 $0.00

Refunds - Lynda $ 75.00 $ 75.00 $0.00

U. S. TREASURY $ - $ 2,000.00 ($2,000.00)

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER $ - $ 1,000.00 ($1,000.00)

CATHEDRAL OF THE PINES $ - $ 100.00 ($100.00)

ANNUAL COUNCIL (Continental Memorial Fund) $ 50.00 $ 328.00 ($278.00)

April Luncheon $ 130.00 $130.00

NEVADA $ - $ 500.00 ($500.00)

CORP REG/GEORGIA $ - $ 40.00 ($40.00)

Other Expenses $ 79.55 ($79.55)

SCHOLARSHIP $ - $0.00

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS $ 2,460.00 $2,460.00

VIRGINIA AVERY FUND $ 500.00 $ - $500.00

CD $22,908.32 $ 380.03 $ - $380.03

CD $ 27,283.90 $ 452.61 $ - $452.61

TOTAL $ 37,372.81 $ 33,273.00 $ 25,133.12 $ 45,512.69

Bank Statement $ 37,372.81 $ 31,058.00 $ 25,133.12 $ 43,297.69

REGISTRAR GENERAL—Lynda Moreau Since this officer was installed, she has approved 100 original applications, ending April 30, 2020. Awards will be given

out at our meeting in Nevada in September, with the award year being Sept 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020.

The volume of new applications has greatly increased since we now allow the use of approved applications from other



societies to be used as proof. There are guidelines that need to be followed when using an application from another society.

An article was written for the last Calumet outlining some of these procedures and standards. Please refer to it. Again – I will not accept merely the Index card for military service, especially for the War of 1812. You must order the complete

service record from the National Archives unless you also include additional proof that the ancestor actually engaged the

Native Americans or the regiment/militia was formed for the express purpose of Settler Protection.

Registrars – as you or your applicants search through their ancestry while preparing their applications, always keep an eye out for the “Indian connection.” What could this be?

Besides military service, here are some examples of activities that would qualify: Traded with the Indians, or received a license to do so, or went on hunting expeditions with the Indians

Bought land from an Indian, or allowed Indians to camp on their property Witnessed an Indian treaty

Stood as witness to an Indian marriage or baptism Owned or sold an Indian Slave Killed or was killed by an Indian or was captured by the Indians

Served as a witness for or against an Indian at trial, or sat on the jury, or swore out a legal complaint against an Indian.

Taught at or established an Indian School or was an Indian interpreter

Missionary or Sunday School teacher to the Indians

Had an Indian apprentice or employee Married or had children with an Indian

Served in a militia that was established to engage the Indians in warfare OR expressly serve as settler protection against the Indians (proof must be included)

Got in trouble for selling liquor to the Indians

And – don’t forget your FEMALE ancestors. Many, many of them interacted with the Indians in some way, especially

on the frontier.

We need three copies of all new applications and they must be printed front to back on two sheets of paper. The

applicant’s phone number AND email address must be provided, as this is an important part of our Society database. Please write them on the application.

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR GENERAL—Cielle Clemenceau This officer was contacted in February 2020 and asked to fulfill the term of Ora Jane Johnson. Plans were made to attend

the April 2020 meeting, but she will have to wait until the Annual Council in September to see everyone.

Several supplementals were sent directly to this officer, and Ms. Johnson mailed the other pending supplementals and all

the necessary instructions and tools needed to do the job successfully.

As of May 1, 2020 – this officer has reviewed all 19 supplementals submitted, with 14 being approved. The supplemen-

tal spreadsheet was updated, signed copies of the supplementals were mailed to the members, and digital copies were sent to the members, State Registrars, Registrar General, and Lineage Book Chairman. The Treasurer General has been

sent the checks for the approved supplementals, and the Calumet Newsletter Editor has received a listing of the approved

supplemenals for publication.

There were five submitted supplementals that had lineage or service issues that could not be resolved by this officer.

Two of these have been returned (at the request of the member), and the others are being held while the members collect additional documentation.

Most supplements received were well prepared, but a couple of reminders are necessary. Members should follow the guidelines established by the Registrar General. These are published on the website

and were in the January 2020 Calumet. Supplementals should be submitted with 3 signed copies, printed front-to-back.

When using a previously approved CSDIW application or supplemental, remember to include a hard copy. This


officer does not have access to all of the previously approved papers. Proofs should have all critical information underlined in red.

The member’s phone number and email address should be added on page 1. There is not a dedicated space for

this, so it must be written by hand.

The Supplemental Checklist that is to be sent with each supplemental has room for the State Registrar’s contact information. If your state has Chapters, please include the contact information for the Chapter Registrar.

When possible, this officer has done additional research to verify or add to the facts presented on a supplemental. If more

documentation or additional work is needed, this officer has contacted the member, explained the situation, and

requested additional information be sent.

The officer is available to answer questions from members or Registrars. Email is the best way to make contact.

This position has been a wonderful learning experience, and this officer is honored to be able to serve Governor General Sesma and her administration.

HISTORIAN GENERAL—Susan Moritz As Historian National I am keeping a scrapbook of the society. After the National Conference in Ontario, California the

scrapbook finally has some completed pages. Ladies, now is the time to tell the story of what your state society has accomplished in the past year. Now is your chance to “brag” about your good deeds. If you would like anything

included in the scrapbook, please send to me by August 1, 2020.

This officer looks forward to attending the next annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 17, 18, 19.

LIBRARIAN GENERAL—Helene Werner This officer was appointed in February 2020 as Librarian General.

A ‘wish list’ of books requested by the Pine Ridge Reservation, Oglala Sioux in South Dakota, has been posted on our website and distributed to all Officers General, Chairmen and State Governors. Book ‘wish list’ is attached to this report.

News just received

Illinois State Society purchased 3 books; “What Do You Do With an Idea” for Crazy Horse School, “Pigs Make Me

Sneeze!” for American Horse School and “How to Speak Horse” for Loneman Day School.

All books posted on ‘wish list’ for Pine Ridge Reservation have been purchased by Texas ladies thru Tejas and

Geronimo chapters and the Texas State Society!! Thank you for your generous support!!

It is a pleasure to serve this administration.

AWARDS

1. Texas – Tejas Chapter 4. Illinois Society

2. Texas – Geronimo Chapter 5. Louisiana Society

3. Texas State Society – thank you, Kellie Mathieu

BOOK LIST

Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation https://friendsofpineridgereservation.org/

Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota is home to the Oglala Sioux Tribe with an estimated population of close to

40,000. The reservation is large, and its needs immense, commensurate with grinding poverty. We focus on specific needs of the many schools and social service organizations such as shelters, children's organizations, and clinics

physically located on the reservation.

Book Wish Lists for 3 Oglala Sioux Reservation elementary schools

1. AMERICAN HORSE SCHOOL (K-8) Please Ship your donations via

US Mail: American Horse School UPS/FedEx: American Horse School P. O. Box 660, Allen, SD 57714 660 American Horse School Drive, Allen, SD 5771

* The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog * I Really Like Slop * The Duckling Gets a Cookie

* The Pigeon Wants a Puppy * Happy Pig Day * Pigs Make Me Sneeze


* Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus * Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late * Watch Me Throw the Ball * An Elephant and Piggie Biggie-Biggie * The Pigeon Wants a Bath * I Am Going

* I Will Surprise My Friend

2. CRAZY HORSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Please Ship your donations via

UPS/FedEx: Amelia Black Bear, Principal U.S. Mail: Amelia Black Bear, Principal

Crazy Horse Elementary School Crazy Horse Elementary School

245 Crazy Horse School Drive, Wanblee, SD 57577 P.O. Box 260, Wanblee, SD 57577

* What Do You Do With an Idea? * The Scrambled States of America * The Cool Bean

* What Do You Do With a Chance? * The 50 States: Fun Facts * Potato Pants * After the Fall * What Do You Do With a Problem? * The 50 States

* The Good Egg * The Most Magnificent Thing * Race Across the USA Game * Giraffe Problems * The Bad Seed

3. LONEMAN DAY SCHOOL (ISNAWICA OWAYAWA) Please Ship your donations via

UPS/FedEx only: U.S. Mail only: Loneman Day School Loneman Day School

50 Isnawica Owayawa Street, Oglala, SD 57764 P.O. Box 50, Oglala, SD 57764

* Horse Care for Kids * The Beginner Art Book for Kids * Linus the Vegetarian T-Rex * Never Let A Unicorn Get Spots * How to Speak Horse * Bet You Didn’t Know!

* The One and Only Wolfgang * Never Let A Dinosaur Scribble!

CHAIRMAN REPORTS

AWARD CHAIRMAN—Lora McDaniel I was my pleasure to give out approximately 40 award certificates at the 31st Annual Council meeting in California in September 2019.

I hope this September in Las Vegas will have even more to give out! It is my honor to serve under Governor General

Cher Sesma.

BYLAWS CHAIRMAM—Nancy Kilbourn This committee was reformed the in February this year. Since then we have been hard at work.

We have completely revised the national bylaws and standing rules. And I must say the revised versions are clean, neat,

concise and beautiful. They will be printed in the June issue of the “Calumet.” Please review them carefully. You will

be voting on them at the September meeting.

I want to give an enormous thank you to the committee members for their diligence. And I also want to give a special

thanks to our National Parliamentarian Shirley Vanderbeck. Her expertise as a PRP was invaluable.

CALUMET NEWSLETTER CHAIRMAN—Judy Williams Hull This chairman is honored to serve in your administration and hopes everyone has enjoyed reading the Calumet Newslet-

ter. We continue to use Perrigo Printing located in Grand Rapids, MI. They have done a wonderful job printing and

distributing our newsletter. Watch for the June/July summer edition which is currently being prepared.

CURATOR—Betty “Betsie” Gricar Goad This Chairman attended the Annual Council meeting in California. She presented the Calumet to the Governor General

upon request. She has brought it back to Ohio for safe keeping until it’s trip to Washington D.C. for the April Board meeting. It is my pleasure to serve the Continental Society and Madam Governor General Sesma.

FINANCE COMMITTEE—Anne Farley As discussed at the September Assembly, the Finance Committee has been working to review compliance by state socie-

ties and chapters with IRS annual reporting requirements. After the September Assembly, the Committee was directed to gather the information needed to prepare an application to the IRS to establish an exempt group of subordinate state


societies and chapters.

A questionnaire was developed and sent to all state societies and chapters asking about their tax status and asking if they

wished to participate in a group exemption application. The IRS requires that only those state societies or chapters that affirmatively request to participate may be included in the group exemption application. Eighteen state societies and

chapters replied to the questionnaire, and thirteen have asked to join in the group exemption application. Unfortunately,

one state that asked to join is not technically able to do so at this time.

Of the twenty-one state societies and chapters that did not respond to the questionnaire, thirteen are submitting annual filings and can continue to do, and eight seem to have difficulties. The Committee has reached out to each of the eight

with difficulties to encourage their compliance.

The Committee drafted the required information to apply to the IRS to create an exempt group. The submission requires

a fee to the IRS of $2,000. The application materials were forwarded to the Governor General for signature and submis-sion to the IRS in late March.

The previous application submitted in January 2016 was returned without review, and there is no guarantee that this ap-

plication will be approved by the IRS. The primary benefit of an exempt group is that it will provide exempt status to

newly organizing societies. State societies and chapters that do not join in the initial application may be able to be added to the group in the future.

It is important to note that creating an exempt group will not resolve the status of states and chapters that have lost their exempt status, and they will need to either apply for tax exemption individually and pay the required fee, or they may

wish disband and organize as a new state society or chapter.

FINANCIAL REVIEW—Barbara Allison (No Report)

HANDBOOK CHAIRMAN—Rebecca Eisenman (No Report)

HOSPITALITY CHAIRMAN—Barbara Payne Aerni This Chairman has been working with the Nevada State Governor, Dr. Linda Miller, and her committee members regard-ing the upcoming Annual Council meeting to be held September 17-19, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

We have been coordinating materials and ideas to make the “second West Coast” Annual Council a success. Since we are setting precedent here, we want to make sure it’s done to everyone’s satisfaction, especially our Governor General!

Please make plans to come to Las Vegas and join us for 3 days of fun, seeing old friends and making new ones! The

meeting location details will be forthcoming from the Nevada State Society.

It has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve the Continental Society during the Administration of Cher Miller

Sesma.

INSIGNIA CHAIRMAN—Ann Waggaman Please continue to order your insignia directly from Hamilton Insignia, this is the most expeditious method for obtaining

your purchases. You may place your order by phoning at 800-786-5890 or online at: https://www.hamiltoninsignia.com/

categories/Daughters-of-Indian-Wars/. You may also obtain a hard copy of the order form from Hamilton Insignia’s

website if you prefer to place your order that way. Please do not mail your order to this chairman, it slows the process down.

Upon receipt of your order, this chairman receives an email from Hamilton Insignia asking for approval of your order. Most of your orders are approved immediately, literally within 5 minutes of reading the email, yet occasionally they can

not be approved because more information is required. If you place an order for a chapter or state officers or chairman’s

pin that cannot be easily verified, please respond to emails or voicemails from this chairman in a timely fashion.

Approval cannot be given until proof is obtained.


Note: There are a lot of pins that are sold by the Society and not by Hamilton Insignia. If you don’t see a pin on Hamilton’s website for which you are looking, you may want to look in the Calumet or check the CSDIW website.

This chairman looks forward to approving many more insignia purchase orders in the coming months.

INSIGNIA ARCHIVES CHAIRMAN—Shari Kelley Worrell My report remains the same as my September 2019 Report.

On August 31st this chairwoman received the following description for her chairmanship from Madame Governor

General: “She stores the sashes and insignia of the deceased honorary Governors General that have been returned to the Society. If available, she will present the outgoing Governor General with a past Honorary Governor General Sash and/

or insignia. She will present two logs at the Annual Council in an election year to be used to transfer insignia from one officer to another. The outgoing officer form will have the following categories: date returned, outgoing officer name,

office, sash, insignia. The incoming officer form will have date received, incoming officer name, office, sash, insignia.

Officers must sign the form when receiving or returning insignia.”

1. No records were passed on during the Garner administration. 2. This chairperson has received no records or Insignia during this administration.

3. Officers’ Insignia were passed on to the incoming officers at their installation. This chairperson plans to attend the 2020 Annual Council to transfer Insignia to incoming Officers and sign the form she has created.

It was a pleasure to sponsor Madame Governor General for membership in The National Gavel Society and to serve the Continental Society as a Chairperson.

LINEAGE BOOK CHAIRMAN—Jessieanne H. Wells This chairman receives copies of approved applications from the Registrar General. These are used to add to our data-

base for the upcoming Lineage Book. Membership Number 2342 approved July 09, 2019 through Membership Number 2407 approved December 22, 2019 are being documented. Four supplementals were also received from the Assistant

Registrar General for inclusion.

GRAVE MARKERS CHAIRMAN— Peggy Comstock This chairman received two requests for markers. The first request came from Jane Gammon, who resides in Seffner, Florida. The request was for a marker for Lynea Joyce Warren D’Angelo, Continental Number 2127. The marker was

to be placed in the Georgetown Cemetery, Hudson Ville, Michigan.

The second request was from Frances Crabtree, Continental Number 1768 who resides in Stonewall Oklahoma. The

marker is to be placed at the Ada Oklahoma Memorial Park.

While processing the first request it was discovered that the information for the marking company, Best Stamp was out

of date. After several communications between myself, Mrs. Gammon and a representative from the Best Stamp Company all issues were finally resolved.

The Calumet editor was notified of the changes and verification that they have been made for the next issue was received.

MARKING AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC SITES CHAIRMAN—Barbara Aerni (No Report)

MEMBER AT LARGE CHAIRMAN—Kimberly Ormsby Nagy, MD The Continental Society currently has 49 members-at-large.

Since September, 3 ladies have joined as members at large, and 1 lady has died.

Eight ladies were referred by the membership chairman and information about the application process was sent to all.

Four applications were received, reviewed, and sent on to the Continental Registrar, all four were approved, with one lady deciding to join a state society instead.

Dues notices were sent and all dues payments were forwarded on to the Continental Treasurer. In response to the dues


notice, $375 was received in donations.

Of our 49 members-at-large, 28 are life members.

Appreciation is extended to membership chairman Jane Hampton for all of the prospective member referrals, and to Reg-istrar General Lynda Moreau for all of her assistance.

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN—Jane J. Hampton 52 Inquires have been received. Of those 52:

1 to Arizona 1 to Pennsylvania 4 to California 1 to South Carolina

5 to Florida 4 to Tennessee 5 Sent to Georgia 1 to Kentucky

1 to Illinois 6 to Texas

1 to Maryland 13 Sent to MAL

1 to Missouri 2 inquired about being a life member 1 to Ohio 2 No response after the initial contact

1 to Oklahoma 2 Made a Second Inquiry

As yet, I have no way of knowing how many of the inquiries resulted in a new member, but maybe we can work on that.

Texas will get a recognition award for having the most referrals.

PROTOCOL CHAIRMAN—Frances Jakes (No Report)

REGISTRATION CHAIRMAN—Carol Steakly (No Report)

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIRMAN—Leslie Vander Meulen Richards Over the time since last summer’s scholarship awards, this chairman has continued to receive, via email, quite a few

inquiries about applying. Each was answered with the information to recheck the website or contact again in mid-March

to receive the 2020 application packet. So far, several have been sent to returning and new inquirers. The first date that applications are received was April first, and the applications must be received no later than mid-night June 15th. At that

time, judges will review all applications that meet the criteria and decide on the winners. We have three scholarships this year, $5,000 and two at $2500, which is great in this time of need for so many around the country.

This Chairman enjoys this position and appreciates the opportunity to once again serve in this capacity. Thank you to all Chapters and States which have so generously donated to the scholarship fund!

SCHOLARSHIP PINS CHAIRMAN—Susan Leininger This chairman is delighted to be able to send scholarship pins to those members who have made qualifying contributions

to the CSDIW Scholarship Fund. Thanks to the Governor General, a new shipment of the large running horse pins has

been received, so those donation pins are available once again.

Scholarship donations should be sent directly to this chairman, so that she may send out the scholarship pins in a timely

manner. The scholarship donation form has been revised to reflect this updated procedure.

Madam Governor General, it is a pleasure to serve in your administration.

SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIRMAN—Ora Jane Johnson CSDIW has a presence on Facebook and your chairman and serves as one of the admins of both groups:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CSDIWPublic/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/CSDIWMembers/

The Members only group currently has 155 members and is growing every week – it’s so great to see those posts saying,

“Thank you for admitting me! I’m a brand new member.” Thanks to all chapters for getting the word out to your

applicants as soon as they are approved. In contrast, the Public group only has 13 members! Maybe that’s a good thing – all interested parties may just immediately submit applications.

Don’t forget the ancestor graphic to use to publicize your ancestors’ service on ancestry.com or other genealogy family


tree sites. Members are encouraged to either use this graphic as the profile picture for the ancestor or to upload it as an additional picture. This way, anyone researching your ancestor will see that the ancestor has already been proven by a

CSDIW member. This graphic is downloadable from the members Facebook CSDIW Graphics album.

This appointment has been great fun and it is an honor to serve in the Sesma administration.

SUPPLY CHAIRMAN—Helene Werner WOW!! Am I pleased to serve as your CSDIW Supplies chairman!!

During the 2019 California Annual Council, supplies were available, and sales over $4,000!! The NEW directories were a HOT item – this white binder includes our Handbook, Bylaws and Standing Rules, Ritual, 2019-2020 state officers and

member directory for $25.00 + shipping. Other items sold were our CSDIW banner and American flag set/base, Passive

Activities booklet, tote bags, 25-year anniversary pins (sorry, sold out), Organizing Member insignia plus Indian Head,

Calumet, Tomahawk, Feather and Tepee insignia.

ALL supplies have been replenished – we have NEW stock of tote bags, 2nd printing order of Directories, Tepee

(member must have proven Native American descent) and Organizing member pins.

Due to high shipping costs, our table size CSDIW banner and American flag (with base) will only be sold at Annual

Council and Spring-Board meetings. USPS, Fed Ex and UPS shipping costs continue to rise.

Besides attending the 2019 California Annual Council meeting, this chairman was present during the 2020 Georgia,

Florida and Michigan State Councils and this Spring-Board meeting - selling our supplies!

Members - please accept my appreciation for being so generous in your support of The Continental Society Daughters of

Indian Wars, Inc., purchasing over $4,500 in merchandise these past 9 months.

WEBMASTER CHAIRMAN—Beverly Baker In 2019, the national website, csdiw.org, was migrated to a new server and host. The site has a new look; we are using Wordpress which makes changes simple. The site is arranged with a MEMBERS ONLY selection from the menu bar.

The password for the Members only section may be obtained from this Chair by sending an email,

[email protected], along with your member number. The Governor General approves all changes to the site; if

you see a change necessary, please send the request to her and she will forward to me.

YEARBOOK CHAIRMAN—Karon Jarrard In September 2019, this Administration introduced a CSDIW binder containing Bylaws/Standing Rules, Handbook, Rit-ual and Yearbook. The binder was well received and by year end, orders had been filled for the initial order of binders.

Governor General Cher Sesma asked this chair to replicate the initial order and have the binders sent to Supplies Chair

Helene Werner.

This chair ordered 50 binders from Binders101.com, then printed and inserted the face page and spine identification into each binder. Cost of binders and Office Depot binders to accommodate extra copies received from printer totaled

$202.86.

This chair contracted with Any Budget Printing & Mailing, San Diego to print the job (color and black & white printing,

drilling, tabs and collation) costing $617.14.

This chair picked up the order from Any Budget, inserted contents into the waiting binders, and arranged delivery by UPS to Helene Werner in Florida. Any Budget charges totaled $211.17. Total cost of this job was $1,031.17 or approxi-

mately $19 per book.

Madam Governor General, thank you for the opportunity to serve the Society.

CALUMET NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS

Calumet Newsletter is published twice a year January (winter) & July (summer)

Submit articles and photos by email to: [email protected]

STATE GOVERNOR REPORTS

ALABAMA Governor Davie Thomas Williams

This Officer set her goals as increasing membership and education relative to the Indian Wars. Alabama State Society

presently has 60 members.

Our Annual meeting was held in Anniston, Alabama on May 23, 2019, and was well attended. She continues to recruit

and prepare papers for new members to increase the membership. The 990-PF has been filed.

This Governor and members participated in a “Tasting Tea” in Anniston, AL at the Anniston Public Library. The

purpose of the Tea was to raise funds for the Alabama Room at the Library and as recruitment for the different lineage organizations that participated.

This has been a unique year in the history of this organization. This Governor was unable to attend the National Annual Meeting in Greenville, SC, in October, due to its cancellation from the hurricane which hit SC.

Due to the Corona virus we are unable to have our state annual meeting in May. It is my wish that all Daughters stay

safe and we will be able to meet again in group meetings soon.

It has been an honor to serve as Governor of the Alabama State Society under the Sesma Administration.

ARIZONA Governor Joyce Pressley Wold

Arizona is increasing membership to our state. Thanks to Lynda Moreau, Registrar General, for getting those applica-

tions checked and put in the National system.

Branch meets with the National Society of New England Women and National Society Daughters of the Colonial Wars once a year. This has allowed sharing the venue and the increase interest of new members joining CDIW.

This officer is delighted to report a steady growth of members. One family member, thinking she would never be eligible for any lineage society, had help from her niece to find an ancestor. She didn’t have to go far as her grandfather immigrated from Germany, enlisted in the United States Army and ended in Arizona Territory. Well documented during

his service and interviews in person completed her 3-generation application for the Apache Wars 1861-1900. Her niece

and her 3 great nieces joined on the same ancestor. Newly member’s niece came to our meeting with a wonderful power

point about the life and travels of her great grandfather.

This state continues to support the Scholarship fund, Governor General’s project and Promoting objects of the Society.

ARKANSAS Governor Mary-Reid Warner

(See State / Provincial & Chapter News)

CALIFORNIA Governor Peggy Comstock

The California Members were honored to host the 2019 General Council Meeting. Due to the proximity of General

Council meeting date to the State Council meeting date it was agreed to begin the festivities with the State Council on Thursday and ending with the General Council on Saturday. Pictures of these events are attached to the report.

We were pleased to have Governor General Cher Sesma and Nevada State Governor Linda Miller attend our State

Council.

Besides supporting the Continental Avery Scholarship Fund, we also support a small Indian Tribe called the Wiyot in

Eureka, California. The Eureka City Council recently returned a portion of their land on Indian Island to this tribe. The

funds raised are to assist this tribe in restoring the island with a massive removal of many tons of scrap medal and garbage.

The California Society continues to grow with three chapters and 89 members. The latest member transferred into a

chapter from Members at large. We also have at least 6 prospective members that the Chapter Registrar’s are working to

have their papers approved. These papers are in various stages of being approved.

This State Governor was disappointed when the 2020 CSDIW Council was cancelled in April as she was looking



forward to attending.

The State Officers, Parliamentarian, Advisors and State Chairmen have all supported this officer in a tremendous way

and are so appreciated by me.

DISTRICT of COLUMBIA Governor Anne Caussin Henninger

The District of Columbia State Society continues to slowly grow. We welcomed new member Julia Williams in February 2020, our intrepid Registrar, Nicki Birch, is anticipating the arrival of a set of completed papers, and we have

six prospective members. This Governor has asked each member to be on the lookout for potential candidates for membership with a view toward expanding our membership base.

Unfortunately, due to the restrictions imposed by the rampaging COVID-19 virus, the grave marking originally scheduled for 1 April has been postponed until later this year. While we are hopeful this can be done in conjunction with

our annual meeting in mid-August, the scheduling will depend on the lifting of restrictions on gatherings and mobility.

The District of Columbia State Society is proud of our member, Adele Bowyer, who has served the Continental Society

as Assistant Registrar General and Chaplain General.

FLORIDA Governor Lila W Sandsrom

The Florida Society of Daughters of Indian Wars held their yearly meeting on February 7, 2020, at Embassy Suites, Lake

Buena Vista, Florida. New officers were elected and installed for the term of 2020-2022.

Upon election, this officer reported the new Florida Officers to the Governor General and the Corresponding Secretary

as required.

Membership will continue to be the focus of this administration. We are off to a good start with several referrals.

GEORGIA Governor Ann Bridges-Jones

The Georgia State Society had a very successful annual State Meeting at the Idle Hour County Club, Macon, Georgia on January 25, 2020. Thirty-seven Georgia Daughters and guest attended. We were honored to have Helene Werner, Con-tinental Supplies Chairman, attend.

First Deputy Governor, Jan Hogan, presented a most interesting program on American Indian Medicine sharing remedies of the Indians and the herbs and plants they used.

We are excited to have been approved to charter a new chapter in Georgia. This chapter will be the Kennesaw Chapter and will be in Marietta. Three new members have been welcomed making a total of 147 in our five chapters, increasing

membership is always one of our goals.

The Georgia Society Yearbook has been updated, with bylaws included, and distributed to the members.

Chapters donated generously to the National Scholarships.

The State Society is honored to have two Continental Officers General serve on the Executive Committee as well as two

Continental Chairmen. It is a privilege to serve as State Governor during your administration.

ILLINOIS Governor Susan Erlich

The Illinois Society currently has 50 members. We usually meet three times a year, but so far, we’ve had to cancel/postpone our March meeting, with guest speaker Sacagawea, and June’s field trip to the Trickster Museum and Gallery

in Schaumburg, IL is still a question mark.

Over the past year, members collected items for two boxes which were sent to an Air National Guard service man while

he was deployed to Kuwait. Donations were sent for the Continent Scholarship Fund, the General Fund and the

Governor General’s Project. Books have been ordered and are on their way to three Native American Schools and a

committee has been formed to go over the State Bylaws to make sure that we are in compliance with the National

Bylaws.

Last June, members and guests toured the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, IL. It has displays from Paleo-Indian times to the present, covering the United States and Canada. Lunch and the meeting were held at


Symphony’s Café.

The September meeting took place in East Peoria, IL during the 6th Annual IL Heritage Weekend. This involved joining

with other hereditary societies from across the state to share information and to obtain new members. Copies of the national pamphlet were passed out and members answered questions about our society. Next September, members and

guests will attend the 7th annual weekend and our slate of newly elected officers will be installed.

It is an honor to serve in your administration.

IOWA Governor Jodi Freet

(No Report)

KANSAS Governor Lavone Anglen

The Kansas Society has 21 active members. We lost our past Kansas governor, Beva Jean Lightner who died April 11,

2019 at the age of 90 years on April 11, 2019. We did not have a memorial service for her at the October 19, 2019 meeting as her member daughter Barbara Reese was unable to attend. We plan to have a memorial service for her at the

April 18, 2020 meeting.

We lost two other members for resignation Diana Turner for family reasons and another member for non-payment of

dues for health reasons. We did add another member LaDonna Scott and we have two other applications in the process

by our Registrar, Laura Easley for Judi Lester and Anne Mallinson.

We have had some really nice programs “Music Therapy Through the Ages” by Tiffany Black and Lavone Anglen gave

a program on her ancestor, Meyndertsz Van der Bogart, who discovered the Mohawk and Oneida territory, in New York.

Our society will meet at the Hereford House, in Lenexa, Kansas April 18, 2020 for lunch and a meeting. We sometimes have a field trip with our society planned in April, but we did not plan a field trip this year. Our past field trips were to the Eisenhower Museum and home, The Shawnee Mission Indian School and the Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas.

We are looking forward to our meetings in 2020.

KENTUCKY Governor Jessieanne H. Wells

Our Society wreaths were presented at two society grave markings: Kentucky Society U.S.D. War of 1812 for four Real Daughters and one Real Granddaughter plus a joint marking for a Revolutionary War Soldier by NSSAR and Cox’s

Station Chapter, NSDAR.

At our last meeting, it was reported that we have 45 members with two additional applications in process. The Society

voted to donate $100.00 to a nurse scholarship in Lawrence, Kansas. Other recommendations will be considered in the

future.

The Kentucky Newsletter was sent to members with information about sending books to the Native American schools. Several of our members have already complied with this request. The Kentucky Arts Council (KAC) put out an invita-

tion to all American Indian Artists in Kentucky. The Arts Council decided they wanted to do an exhibition of American Indian Art and send this art around the Commonwealth. The exhibit will be called Native Reflections: Visual Art by

American Indians of Kentucky. Of the twenty-three pieces of Indian artwork chosen, two are by an Abenaki artist living

in Lexington, KY.

Our speaker scheduled for the May 2020 meeting will be presenting her program at our next meeting in November. Jeannie Hibbs Smith will be presenting her family lineage history going back to Chief Little Turtle, Miami Indian Tribe.

Michigan Society, CSDIW was one of five societies that held their Fall 2019 Heritage Days meetings in Owosso, MI.

Attendance improves as more societies hold joint gatherings.

Rituals were conducted and minutes of 21 August 2019 meeting were approved as submitted. Reports given by those

attending, with Treasurer’s report placed on file for audit. MI Society has one prospective member. Our state Librarian gave an extensive report on the History of Ruins near Globe, AZ. A copy of this report has been filed in state retention book with another copy to be included in the National Scrapbook.


MI Society held discussion regarding acquisition of a CSDIW Society lectern banner. Future vote to be by email. All state society bills were paid. State reports are being scanned and filed in state history books.

LOUISIANA Governor Cielle M. Clemenceau The Louisiana Society is staying strong with 28 members and several prospective members. We are proud to have 3

members serving as Continental Officers General and 2 members as Continental Chairmen during Governor General

Cher Sesma’s administration.

Five Louisiana members made the trip west for the Annual Council in California last September. We had a wonderful time and finished off the event with a donation to the National Scholarship.

Following the Annual Council, the Louisiana members were energized to support our state’s Native American communi-ties. In November, we were a sponsor for the annual PowWow of the Natchitoches Tribe in central Louisiana. This

was our first interaction with this group, and our donation put the Louisiana Society’s name on all the official signs, banners, posters, and t-shirts. It also introduced our society to tribal leadership and opened the door for us to become

more involved and potentially gain membership. We are truly fortunate to have two members of our state society who are registered members of the Natchitoches tribe. Plans to visit with the female members to find a project we can support in the future have been put on hold for now.

The Louisiana Society has had a long-running involvement with the Houma Nation of south Louisiana. In early Spring 2020, we continued this support with a donation to their Vocational Rehabilitation Program. This program offers

employment services for the United Houma Nation and the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Services provided include

medical and psychological evaluations, vocational testing, career counseling, training, and job placement assistance. We

are honored to have two members who are members of the Houma Nation.

Our Spring meeting has been left unscheduled due to the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 virus and the hard

toll it has taken on Louisiana. The Louisiana Society hopes to schedule a social gathering – if not a formal meeting – during the summer for us to catch up on both Society business and friendships.

Louisiana members are looking forward to the 2020 Annual Council in Las Vegas.

MARYLAND Governor Margaret Stromberg

The Maryland Society of CSDIW has had a productive year. We have 44 very enthusiastic members including two new members.

Our June meeting found us in Glen Echo, Maryland for a tour of the Clara Barton House. We learned that she was an amazing woman and continued to aid disaster victims long after the Civil War was over. After the tour we adjourned to

the Irish Pub for lunch and meeting. The members were so impressed that a $200 donation was sent to the National Park Service for the upkeep of the house.

Our January meeting was held at the Olive Garden in Fairfax, VA. Allison Hoopes presented a very interesting program on her two ancestors David Brown and Doctor (his name, not his title!) Brown, father and son who were taken hostage

by the Iroquois at the time of the Revolution.

We continue to support the library at Red Cloud School in South Dakota. Our donation of $200.00 dollars for books

about Native Americans was well spent as the librarian sent us the list of the books she was able to purchase for the children. She also sent us pictures of the library and a beautiful calendar of children in classic Native American dress.

MICHIGAN Governor Helene Werner

Michigan Society, CSDIW was one of five societies that held their Fall 2019 Heritage Days meetings in Owosso, MI.

Attendance improves as more societies hold joint gatherings.

Rituals were conducted and minutes of 21 August 2019 meeting were approved as submitted. Reports given by those

attending, with Treasurer’s report placed on file for audit. MI Society has one prospective member. Our state Librarian

gave an extensive report on the History of Ruins near Globe, AZ. A copy of this report has been filed in state retention book with another copy to be included in the National Scrapbook.


MI Society held discussion regarding acquisition of a CSDIW Society lectern banner. Future vote to be by email. All state society bills were paid. State reports are being scanned and filed in state history books.

This year, MI Heritage Days participated in the “Treat Her Like a Lady” initiative for female veterans. Donations of woman’s toiletry items may include but are not limited to - shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, feminine hygiene products,

hair products, body wash and lotion. All placed in a sealed, one-gallon bag.

The 2020 Spring Heritage Days gathering scheduled for 5 June 2020 in Grand Rapids was cancelled due to the Global

Pandemic.

MISSOURI Governor Leslie Richards

The Missouri Council currently has 35 members, one of which is a recent transfer to us from the Arkansas Society. We meet two times per year with another lineage society and that was the case this past February. We had a program on the

Cherokee Indians of the American Revolution. Also held was a business meeting with reports. Due to the Corona Virus situation we are not sure when we will meet again, but if all goes as predicted at this time, our Society will hold its

annual meeting with elections in July. Hopefully by then the country will be healthy and back to a bit more normal activity will be possible. Currently increasing membership is our most critical task as we have too many members who either live too far away or are not able to attend meetings as in the past. We are pleased that we recently received

another Feather Pin in recognition of our recent donation to the Scholarship Committee. As this officer is the National Scholarship Chairman, donating to the Scholarship program is a priority for our Society.

NEVADA Governor Dr. Linda Miller

After returning from the CSDIW National Conference in September we were involved in several community events.

This officer and other members went to the Indigenous Peoples Festival in Las Vegas at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park to get ideas from the artisans there. This officer performed as Hele J. Stewart, the founding mother of

Las Vegas at the state designated Sarah Winnemucca Day at the Old Fort. As a contemporary of Sarah Winnemucca, I explained the similarities between the two pioneering women and their relationships with the Paiutes from 1860-1890.

This officer also conducted a workshop for the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers to explain how to become members. This officer also attended two events regarding the Mayflower 400 and explained how they can also become members. This

officer also paid $1000 to conserve a 1617 book on Virginia which contains information on “the christening of

Powhatans daughter and her marriage to an English man.” It is available at the Library of Virginia in Richmond.

The main focus has been planning our state conference and the national conference. The Nevada State Conference is August 22 in Las Vegas at the historic West Side School. Since it is near the Paiute reservation, we will have a spokes-

person from the Paiute Tribe.

The National Conference will be in Las Vegas September 18-19. The activity day will include a trip to the Old Las

Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park. Here we will have activities by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers who are descen-

dants from the original Mormon setters at the fort. The Buffalo Soldiers give us insights into what their descendants did in helping pioneers. Then there will be Native American artisans with crafts for sale. Navajo tacos will be served for

lunch. In the afternoon is a trip to the National Atomic Testing Museum for a tour.

The conference on September 19 will be hosted by the NATM museum. The luncheon speaker will be Tommy Flores, a

member of the Winnemucca clan who will talk about Sarah Winnemucca. The state pin will feature Sarah Winnemucca. Funds from the sale the pin will go to the Nevada State Museum Las Vegas Education department to prepare a high

school level student trunk on Native Americans in Nevada from the Anasazi to the Paiutes.

The banquet speaker will be Richard Dalton (who this officer met at a Mayflower meeting) who is the Nevada State

Historian for the Mayflower Descendants. He will have just returned from the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower. All

the speakers represent groups that can become potential members of the society.

This officer also has been working on getting approval for a CSDIW marker at the sites of our events. These include the

Nevada Test Site which was formerly Native American land. The other is the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort which was

the site of the Mormon Settlement from 1855-57 where the Mormons were involved in missionary work with the Native Americans.

The hotel rooms will be held at the Tuscany which is two blocks from the National Atomic Testing Museum. A shuttle


will be provided for those who need transportation. Reservations are open.

Each one will take home a tote filled with Native American items and books about the sites. Please come and enjoy all

the events that we have planned.

OHIO Governor Betty “Betsie” Goad


OKLAHOMA Governor Kathy Robinson Gazzam


SOUTH CAROLINA Governor Mari R. Noorai

The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars State of South Carolina (CSDIWSSC) has continued to celebrate its

twenty-fifth anniversary of its chartering.

SC Governor Mari Noorai enjoyed representing CSDIWSSC at the 31st Annual Council in Ontario, California. She

learned much, and she returned to South Carolina full of valuable information and new ideas.

Membership of CSDIWSSC has continued to grow under the leadership of State Registrar Dianne Culbertson and State Membership Chair Sarah Jane Armstrong; since our Annual Meeting last August, CSDIWSSC has welcomed five new

members. We have several prospective members completing applications at this time, and State Registrar Culbertson has recently mailed one completed application to the Registrar General.

The South Carolina State Librarian Denise Lane took the lead, encouraging South Carolina members to answer the

Librarian General Helene Werner’s call to action to support the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. CSDIWSSC

voted to donated $100 to the Book Wish List of the 3 Oglala Sioux Reservation Elementary Schools.

CSDIWSSC continues to work with a local historian to help preserve the Cherokee heritage of the Upcountry of South

Carolina, by marking the historic Lower Cherokee Town of Seconne.

This March 14, 2020 marked CSDIWSSC first-ever virtual field trip; although members and prospective members

gathered at Seabrook Island Club, local Naturalist Dennis Chastain provided the program from his home in the Upstate of South Carolina. SC Governor Mari Noorai facilitated the virtual experience; members enjoyed learning about the historic Cherokee Path that led from the village of Keowee, in South Carolina’s Upcountry, more than 250 miles

southeast to Charleston.

This coming November 11, 2020, CSDIWSSC will be represented by member Kathleen de Jonge at the official dedica-

tion of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.

It is a privilege to serve as a State Governor during your administration.

TENNESSEE Governor Jo Hill

(No Report)

TEXAS Governor Lisa Kight Alcala’

The Texas Society has had a very productive year. Our membership in the Texas Society is 103 members at the time of

our Annual State Meeting in September 2019. We have gained 6 new members but have unfortunately lost two

members to death in 2019 and two members have resigned. This leaves us with a net gain of 2 members, so we are truly

growing!

At our Annual State Meeting, discussion was introduced regarding the possibility of reverting to a State Society only and

dissolving the current chapters. As chapters conduct their chapter meetings immediately prior to our two state meetings, some members felt it will broaden the pool of members able to serve as state society officers as well as gaining some

valuable time for the other societies that meeting following our Indian Wars meetings in September and February.

Chapter governors were instructed to poll their members and reported at the semi-annual meeting in February 2020.

Our newest chapter, Payaya, and the Geronimo Chapter members expressed their desire to remain as chapters while Tejas and Angelina chapters would be willing to merge. A vote of the members at our Annual Meeting in August 2020 will be held regarding this issue. A nominating committee was elected in September 2019 and a new slate of officers

will be elected and installed at our Annual Meeting in August 2020.


At our Annual Meeting in September 2019, members voted to donate a total of $700 to the St. Joseph School and the Friends of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation group which will be used by both groups for food and school supplies.

Members continued their support to the Pine Ridge Reservation school children in February 2020 by voting to contribute

$50 per chapter and $150 from State Society funds to purchase every book on the Pine Ridge Reservation wish list sent

to the State Societies by our Governor General Mrs. Sesma.

Members at the Annual Meeting also approved a comprehensive revision of the State Society Bylaws. Most of the revi-

sions were made to bring our state bylaws in line with our Continental Society bylaws and the common practices and

procedures which the Texas Society currently utilize in conducting our meetings and the business of our Texas Society.

State Governor Mrs. Kight Alcala’ distributed the 990 tax exemption information request and forms to all chapters for their submission to Mrs. Ann Farley so that the Continental Society will be able to re-establish their tax exempt status

through the filing of 990 forms and include all chapters under the Continental Society umbrella., State Treasurer Janet Kres has submitted the required documentation to Mrs. Farley and chapters have been instructed to consult with Mrs.

Kres if they have any problems with submitting their documentation to Mrs. Farley.

At our semi-annual meeting in February 2020, members also voted to donate $200 from the State Society and $100 from the Geronimo chapter to the Continental Society Scholarship fund. At our Annual State Meeting in September of 2019,

we memorialized eight beloved daughters who passed away between 2016-2018 including daughters Carolyn Ericson, a notable genealogist and the compiler and publisher of many genealogical books that I know many have benefited from,

and Mrs. Neva Jean Barnhill who was an energetic and enthusiast supporter of American Indians and was well known

for her presentations in Native dress encouraging all members to support our American Indian programs and activities.

Madam Continental Society Governor Mrs. Sesma, it is a pleasure to serve you and our Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars.

VIRGINIA Governor Lila Housden

I hope this finds you well during this unique and challenging time in our history. I am thinking today, that under normal

circumstances, I would be doing my last-minute packing for my trip to Washington, D.C. for Heritage Society Season. I will miss seeing so many dear friends this year.

The South Branch Society NSSDP joined with the Virginia Society Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars for a joint meeting on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg, VA. We invited guests

from numerous local societies. We were delighted to have guests from DAR on the local, district, and state levels.

Colonial Dames XVII were well represented. Both Daughters and Sons of the Confederacy joined us. Members of

Daughters of American Colonists were with us, as well. Our total attendance was 58. We were hosted by the Rocking-ham Riflemen Chapter, United States Daughters of 1812 who provided a wonderful luncheon.

It came as a surprise that most of our guests had never heard of our society. We had hoped our joint meeting might spur interest in CSDIW and I’m pleased to say several of our guests have contacted VA CSDIW regarding membership.

The South Branch NSSDP Deputy Governor, Charles Poland, presented an interesting program on “The Indian Wars in Virginia”. Mr. Poland took numerous questions from the audience. We thoroughly enjoyed his program.

We are pleased to report Virginia membership stands at 66 daughters. Our business included donations and a check to

the Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. We received a lovely thank you letter for our generous donation We will continue to support the Native American Veterans Memorial. The dedication ceremony for the

memorial is scheduled for November 11, 2020 and will provide the opportunity for all Americans to recognize the sacrifices and ongoing contributions of its Native American citizens who have served.

I can hardly believe my term in coming to a close this fall. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as the Governor of Virginia Daughters of Indian Wars. This is a lovely group of warm and welcoming daughters. I will always treasure the

support I have received from Virginia and National CSDIW.

As I complete this note on Good Friday, I pray that each of you and yours will be safe and well. Now may the Lord of

peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

NECROLOGY

January 2020—May 2020 Nat. # State Member Death

264 IL Hope Hotchkiss Niedling Hope Hotchkiss Niedling 14 May 2018

2017 MAL Marilyn Sneeringer Smith 25 Sep 2019

1772 TX Carolyn Maco Stafford 04 Feb 2020

1168 TX Mary Ida Drummond Brandhorst 22 Mar 2020



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NO. STATE NAME ANCESTOR ANC. ST.

2408 GA Roberta Lee Everling James Current VA

2409 TN Sharon Elaine Douglas Harding Christopher Cooper VA

2410 DC Julia Lynn Williams William Trimble KY

2411 KY Rita Joan Evans Weis James Green VA

2412 FL Suzanne Valerie Jones Landry John G. Gainey FL

2413 TX Janelle Leigh Johnson Holmes Aaron Land IL

2414 KY Linda Wagers Velazquez Reuben Woods KY

2415 VA Karen Lynne Pogoloff Sarah Mattoon MA

2416 GA Marjorie Ray Curtis Richard James VA

2417 GA Elizabeth Cile Gregory St. Jean Robert M. Tate FL

2418 CA Robyn Henderson Conrad Adair Everard Hamilton GA

2419 CA Cathy Jean White Wolenchuk Samuel Paschal IL

2420 KS LaDonna Kay Nichols Scott William Bradford MA

2421 AZ Janet Beckington McDougall Buchanan Roswell Lane CT

2422 MAL Gina Leslie Swets Moore Francis A. Newby OK

2423 AR Harriet Nancy Holder Stephen Hopkins MA

2424 IL Gloria Ann Cravens Spinks James Allen Deason IL

2425 AR Pamela Allene Redfern John S. Frogge IL

2426 OH Brenda kay Noble Cheuvront Jacob Lockhart VA

2427 OH Rebecca Ann Cheuvront Neal Jacob Lockhart VA

2428 OH Erika Lynn Cheuvront Jacob Lockhart VA

2429 OH Christy Lee Cheuvront Jacob Lockhart VA

2430 LA Mary Stacy Doyle Putnam Dempsey Francois Coulon de Villiers IL

2431 GA Linda Lu Farmer Daniel Boone KY

2432 CA Ann Elizabeth Hornby Norman Benjamin Taylor UT

2433 SC Pamela Janes Snyder Zackquill Morgan WV

2434 CA Kristine June Centers Wood Joseph Blodgett MA


SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION APPROVED January 2020—May 2020

NO. STATE NAME ANCESTOR ANC. ST.

926 FL Jean Anne Dixon Mann Darius Garrason

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1563 SC Mary Charles Armstrong Evan Watkins VA 1796 CA Shirley Jean Kloberdanz Arendt Capt Thomas Brooks

Capt Timonthy Wheeler John Nutting

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1864 VA Sandra June Esty Constant Southworth MA

1901 LA Brittney Nicole Kean (Claude) Charles Petit de Livilliers

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LA 2041 LA Maria Cielle Muller Clemenceau

Edward Brantley I

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Louis Chauvin de Beaulieu Francois Duval

Francois Marie Joseph Hazeur Jacques Archambault

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2230 GA Julia Lynn Palmer Hesler Nathaniel Holton GA

2298 MI Cheryl Lynn Garnsey Gawne Moses Whitney MA

2341 FL Laura Fair Randell

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MD 1985 TX Deborah Carol Porter Hinckley Jesse Stewart KY 2315 TX Kellie Elizabeth Mathieu Miles Standish MA

1501 LA Lynda Paulette Moreau Jacques Archambault Canada

CALUMET NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS “State Governor Report versus State & Chapter News”

You may have noticed a note in the State Governor Report portion of the Calumet Newsletter

that says “See State / Provincial & Chapter News”. If you are wondering why, the reason is very

simple, State Governor report don’t have photos.

State Governor Reports

State Governor reports are the reports submitted to our Governor General & Recording Secretary

General prior to a State Board of Management meeting or Annual Council meeting. These

reports do not have photos and are put in this section of the newsletter “State Governor Reports”.

If I receive an article with photos, it will be placed in the State & Chapter news section of the

newsletter. You can submit a second article just for the State or Chapter News!

State / Provincial & Chapter News

This portion of the newsletter is where States and Chapters can report activities, special events or

items they are doing and include photos.

If you have any questions, please contact

[email protected] 269-795-7756

STATE / PROVINCIAL & CHAPTER NEWS

ARKANSAS Governor Mary-Reid Warner

Our members have been busy. In February we attended the 16th annual George Washington Luncheon at the Hot Springs

Country Club. This annual event to honor our first president was founded by Col. Duane Vandenberg and his wife, Peggy in 2003. Most all the lineage societies were represented to hear Dr. Terry Carter of Ouachita Baptist University

speak on “George Washington’s Faith.” Several of our members were spotlighted including Peggy Vandenberg, Sheila

Beatty-Krout who was the master of ceremonies and Judy Coleman who led the opening prayer and the blessing.

(Seated: Mary Jean Hall, Sheila Beatty-

Krout, Mary-Reid Warner, Sally Johnson,

Betty Harp Back: Frankie Ochsner, Peggy

Vandenberg, Dr. Terry Carter, Maralou

Spear, Teresa Clark and Judy Coleman)

Our main goal this year is to produce a

Lineage Book of our ancestors. In 1995-2008 this was the project of our former

Governor Jean Pollard and was com-

piled by MarJo Dill. We are now gather-

ing data on those who have become members since 2008 and encouraging

them to write about their ancestors. The

book will include the officers who have

served since then and tell more of our

history.

Sheila Beatty-Krout developed a certifi-

cate for those who have proven descent

through an Indian ancestor. Five of our

ladies received this special document. They are Jean Fricke, Wanda Chamberlin, Sheila Beatty-Krout, Betty Harp and Catherine Fortney. We now have thirty-four members and are pleased to serve AR CSDIW.


CONTINENTAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS, INC

BEAR PIN $45.00 Support the Governor General’s project of supplying books and school supplies to Native

American children. This Bear pin is available for a $45 donation. (see inside back cover)

ORDERING INFORMATION

ITEM COST EACH QUANTITY ORDERED TOTAL COST EACH

Bear Pin $45.00 each $

Sub Total $ Checks Payable to: CSDIW

Mail order form and check to:

Governor General Cher Sesma 18615 Asuncion Street / Porter Ranch, CA 91325


Shipping $ 5.00

Order Total $

MAILING INFORMATION

Date: Phone: Email:

State Provincial / Chapter:

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

mailto:[email protected]

STATE / PROVINCIAL & CHAPTER NEWS (Continued)

Nevada State Society Governor’s - Sarah Winnemucca Pin $50 Support the Nevada State Governor’s Project of supplying Native American art and artifacts for student

traveling trunks “Anasazi to Paiute” at the Nevada State Museum located in Las Vegas, NV. You will

receive a Sarah Winnemucca pin for a $50 donation.

Order Form

ITEM COST EACH QUANTITY TOTAL COST

SARAH WINNEMUCCA PIN $50.00 $

Make checks payable to: CSDIW Nevada State Society Sub Total $

Contact or Questions to: [email protected] 702-241-7807 Mail order form and check to: Barbara Youngman, CSDIW Nevada State Society Treasurer

3476 Sunny Dunes Court, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121-5080

Shipping $5.00

Order Total $

(Information for Mailing Orders)

Date: Phone: Email:

Name:

State/Chapter:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

NEVADA Governor Dr. Linda Miller

The Nevada State Society will be the host for the 32nd Annual Council on September 18-19, 2020 in Las

Vegas, NV. Our speaker will be Richard Dalton, a Mayflower Descendant and Historian for the

Nevada State Society of the Mayflower Descendants.

Nevada State Society created a “Sarah Winnemucca Pin” to support the Nevada State Society Gover-

nor’s projects. Proceeds will go to the Nevada State Museum Department of Education for Traveling

Trunks for CCSD Schools focusing on “Anasazi to Paiutes”. The museum recently inherited traveling trunks from the Lost City Museum with middle school curriculum. The project will update the trunks to

the high school level and add modern artifacts of the Southern Paiutes. (Order Form Below)

(Photos: Stacey Irvin, Curator of Education with one of the older trunks that will be updated; Bottom row of photos: 1– Dr. Miller (left)Benny Tso

& Kenny Anderson 2nd and 3rd from left at reenactment; Dr. Miller, Becky Eisenman, Bernice Schroer in front of Sarah Winnemucca Statue;

Helen Stewart Tea April 2011—Dr. Miller as Helen Stewart (right) by sculptor Benjamin Victor)



32nd Annual Council—September 18—19, 2020 Hosted by the Nevada State Society

Tuscany Suites and Casino * 255 E. Flamingo Road * Las Vegas, Nevada 89169 702-893-8933

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OHIO Governor Betty “Betsie” Goad

It is a pleasure to report that Ohio Society continues to grow and currently has 44 members with 6 prospective members.

We hold three meetings a year in various locations around the state. Our hostess in each area has found great locations

and has shared amazing treats and gifts with our members. Since the Ohio report in September, our Society has met at

the National First Ladies Library and the Saxton McKinley House in Canton. Our tour guide was one of our prospective

members. She explained the evolution of the role of the First Lady. The Saxton McKinley House was the residence of

President and Ida Saxton McKinley. Our next meeting was at the Knox County Historical Museum. Our speaker on Prehistoric Cultures of Knox County and their artifacts has also become a prospective member. Our project this year

will be to continue to donate school supplies to Native American Indian Center in Columbus, OH. We also have

selected "Adopt a Native Elder Program" as our new project. We hope to help supply a native

elder with food, medication, fire-

wood, etc. Ohio has a new slate

of officers to be elected at our Annual meeting in May. This

Governor is grateful to have served the Ohio Daughters and

this administration.

National First Ladies Library

And Saxton McKinley House

1st row:

Cindy Kanwar, Deb Hinton, Joanne Collins, Betsie Goad,

Cindy Hinkle, Cindy Kettler, Vicky Heinick,

2nd row: Holli Barnett, Sharon

Snowden, Wanda Langdon, Dianne Allison,

Mary Chase


OKLAHOMA Governor Kathy Robinson Gazzam

The Oklahoma Territory Chapter, CSDIW met for our Spring Meeting on February 26 2020, at the home of chapter

member Barbara McMullin in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

At our meeting we elected new officers to serve for the 2020 – 2022 term: Governor Kathy Robinson, Deputy Governor Donna Talley, Chaplain LaNell Shores,

Recording Secretary Donna Lamb,

Treasurer Norma Hughes, Registrar Carol

Martin, Librarian Barbara McMullin and Historian Diane King

We collected school supplies for the new

Native American Charter School in the

Oklahoma City area. Boxes of Kleenex,

paper, pens, wipes and notepads were

some of the items collected.

In attendance: Diane Yancey King, Dina Deupree, Della

Ford Nash, Sally Moon, Libby Hayes, Danna Pruitt Boyd, Barbara McMullin,

Carole Rickets Martin, Glenda Shawn Wallis, LaNell Johnson Shores and Norma Hughes (Not shown).

OHIO Governor Betty “Betsie” Goad (Continued)

Knox County Historical Museum

Car of Paul Lynd who was from Knox County



SOUTH CAROLINA Governor Mari R. Noorai

The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars State of South Carolina (CSDIWSSC) held its Spring Field Trip and

luncheon at the Seabrook Island Club on March 14, 2020.

This meeting had our first-ever virtual program for members to learn about the historic Cherokee Path that led from the

village of Keowee, in South Carolina’s Upcountry, more than 250 miles southeast to Charleston. Local naturalist Dennis

Chastain has done substantial research to rediscover parts of the path that are still in existence. SC Governor Mari

Noorai facilitated the virtual field trip, and members enjoyed learning from Dennis Chastain although he could not be with the group in person.

Member Kathleen de Jonge will represent CSDIWSSC at the dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial: Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans in Washington, DC this coming November 11, 2020.

At this meeting, CSDIWSSC voted to support Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation by providing $100 for the Book Wish

List for the three Oglala Sioux Reservation Elementary Schools.



32nd Annual Council

September 18—19, 2020


Tuscany Suites and Casino

255 E. Flamingo Road * Las Vegas, Nevada 89169

702-893-8933

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The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars

APPLICATION PAPERS CHECKLIST

Check off each item prior to submitting to Registrar General

State / Province: ___________________ Applicant: ___________________________________________

DOES THIS PAPER FOLLOW CSDIW REQUIREMENTS? Chapter State

1. Is the applicants name written as it is to be shown on the certificate?

2. Is the email and phone number of the applicant given?

3. Send one (1) original, and two (2) photocopies of the application.

Note: Print front to back on legal-sized paper. (Do not send on 4 sheets!)

4. Are the following signatures shown on the paper?

State/Province Societies with Chapters: Chapter Officers: (Governor, Registrar).

State/Province Officers (Governor, Registrar).

Signature of two endorsers (on front page).

Signature of applicant (on last page).

5. For Supplemental applications, use Supplemental checklist.

6. If another member’s application is used as proof, has a photocopy been

enclosed and shown as part of the documentation in each generation?

7. Are all dates written day month (use abbreviation) year (ie. 4 Jul 1776)?

8. DOCUMENTATION: (A) All sources cited for ALL facts, names / dates /

locations? (B) Title page/copyright included for all published works? (C) Each

generation links to the next? (D) Difficult-to-read records have been transcribed,

the transcript attached to a copy of the original document?

9. All pertinent information should be underlined in red; NO HIGHLIGHTS.

10. On the back of each piece of documentation, has the member name, Chapter/State/

Province name and the generation(s) # this doc applies to, been written or attached

by address label?

11. Is the male ancestor always shown first in each generation?

12. Is documentation for Proof of Service enclosed and the service and location

marked within the document?

13. Has a check been made out correctly for the application fee of $45.00? Check

made payable to: CSDIW Treasurer General?

As State/Province Registrar, I have checked that all of the above is in proper order before submitting this application paper.

Date: _________________ Phone #: ________________________

Sign: __________________________________________________

• • • • • • •

Include this form with the application, documentation and check. Send to:

Lynda Moreau, Registrar General

4009 Green Acres Rd; Metairie, LA 7003-1301

[email protected] • 504-888-9288

Applications Checklist May 2019


THE CONTINENTAL SOCIETY DAUGHTER OF INDIAN WARS

CHECKLIST

for a

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION

Please CHECK OFF each item

1. Write correct name for lettering on membership certificate Chapter State

2. Write Email Address of applicant here: Write Phone Number of applicant here:

3. State Society (no CHAPTERS): Two copies of application enclosed State Society with Chapters: Three copies of application enclosed

4. Has the following signatures: State Registrar

Signature of applicant (on last page)

5. If using another member’s application as proof, is a copy enclosed? (It must be shown as part

of the documentation.)

6. All dates written: day, month (use postal abbreviations), year?

7. Is Documentation listed for all names, dates, and places in space provided following each genera-

tion?

8. Is the applicant’s name, state/chapter name, + generation # printed on back of each piece of documentation?

9. Are copies of the TITLE PAGE from any book used enclosed?

10. Is documentation included to link each generation to the next?

11. Are difficult records transcribed and attached to copies of the documentation?

12. Is FATHER’S NAME listed first for each generation?

13. Is Proof of Service marked with service and location?

14. Is check made out correctly, and for $10.00?

15. As State Registrar, I have checked all of the above and all appropriate documentation and check

with the application Date: Signed:

Write phone number here Write email address here:

16. Place this form, the application + copy/copies, and the documentation in a large envelope and mail to:

Ora Jane Johnson, Assistant Registrar General 2680 Poinsettia Drive Richardson, TX 75082-4248 [email protected] 214.616.9679


THE CONTINENTAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS

MARKER ORDER FORM (THIS FORM IS READ/WRITEABLE)

MARKER IS FOR (CHECK ONE):

DECEASED HISTORIC MARKER

Name:

Continental Number:

Name of Cemetery:

Town of Cemetery:

State of Cemetery:

Location of Historic Marker

ITEM (Postage not included in price) PRICE per unit QUANTITY TOTAL

3” Marker (stake not included) ................ $50.00

5” Marker...................................................65.00

5” Marker...................................................80.00

Brass Stake ................................................15.00

Lugs .............................................................0.00

Total of Order

Add in postage without steak $20.00 for 1; $3.00 for each additional Postage Total

Add in postage with steak $25.00 for 1; $5.00 for each additional Postage Total

GRAND TOTAL FOR ORDER

Enclosed find check number _ made payable to BEST STAMP; and in the amount of $

SHIP TO

Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip + 4

Phone

Email

Send filled out form and check to:

Peggy Comstock Date order & check received:

Continental Chairman of Markers, CSDIW

1038 S. Grand Ave. Apt. K01 Date Shipped:

Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (626) 483-8253 Check #

[email protected]

Mailed order & check to Best Stamp on:

Last Revised: February-2020

ORDER FORM FOR HAMILTON JEWELERS INSIGNIA

930 TOWN CENTER DRIVE SUITE G-50 LANGHORNE, PA 19047 PHONE: 800.786.5890 FAX: 855.420.6365

THE CONTINENTAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS AUTHORIZES HAMILTON JEWELERS INSIGNIA TO PROVIDE:

RECIPIENT:

NATIONAL NUMBER: DATE:

SHIP TO:

STREET:

CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

PLEASE CHARGE MY PURCHASE TO:

VISA _______ MASTERCARD _______ AMERICAN EXPRESS _______ DISCOVER _______

CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER ______________________________________ EXP. DATE

CHECK ENCLOSED For $______________ MADE PAYABLE TO HAMILTON JEWELERS INSIGNIA

ITEM GOLD FILLED ENGRAVING INSTRUCTIONS EMBLEM IGIW0012 89.00

*STATE BAR ICDXV0096 77.00 ___________________________________

*CHAPTER BAR IGIW0014 72.00 ___________________________________

*ANCESTOR BAR IDAC0048 56.00 ___________________________________

LIFE MEMBER, BENT ARROW IGIW0016 48.00

STATE GOVERNOR IGIW0017 69.00

PAST STATE GOVERNOR IGIW0018 72.00

CHAPTER GOVERNOR IGIW0019 59.00

PAST CHAPTER GOVERNOR IGIW0020 60.00

RECOGNITION PIN IGIW0021 54.00

MINIATURE EMBLEM IGIW0022 70.00

BRANCH ______

RIBBON ______

BRANCH BAR DRJE0002 52.00

*CHAPTER OFFICER IGIW0014 72.00 ___________________________________

*STATE OFFICER IGIW0031 72.00 ___________________________________

OFFICER GENERAL IGIW0023 79.00

PAST OFFICER GENERAL IGIW0024 67.00

CONTINENTAL CHAIRMAN IGIW0025 75.00

CHARM IGIW0026 96.00

ORDER SUBTOTAL ______________

SHIPPING: 8.00

TAX: (NJ, PA, and FL) ______________

TOTAL: ______________

INSIGNIA TO BE PLACED ON RIBBON? ________ YES ________ NO

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR REQUIRED ENGRAVING. ADD $8.00 FOR ALL OPTIONAL ENGRAVING

PLEASE ADD $8.00 FOR SHIPPING.

PLEASE ADD SALES TAX FOR ORDERS SHIPPED TO NJ, PA AND FL: NJ = 6.625% PA = 6% FL = 7%

SHIPPING CHARGES ARE TAXABLE IN NJ AND PA.

*Required Engraving

ALL ORDERS MUST BE SENT TO: HAMILTON JEWELERS INSIGNIA

930 TOWN CENTER DRIVE STE G-50

LANGHORNE, PA 19047

PLACED BY PHONE: (800) 786-5890

PLACED BY INTERNET: www.hamiltoninsignia.com

HAMILTON INSIGNIA WILL OBTAIN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

April 2019 Order Form Hamilton Jewelers Insignia


Check all applicable: Address Change Death Resignation Date

Email/Phone Change Transfer Dropped Date

Marriage/Name Change Reinstatement (requires fee)

Divorce Other

Member Name: Continental Number:

State/Province: Chapter Name:

Address Change Old Address: Old City, State, Zip+4:

New Address: New City, State, Zip+4:

Email / Phone Change/Name Change: Old Email: New Email:

Old Phone #: New Phone #:

Former Name: New Name:

Marriage/Divorce:

Maiden Name: Date of Marriage/Divorce:

Name of Husband: Name Preference for Mailings

Death (ALSO send form to the Chaplain General Carla Odom at address below OR complete Chaplain's Next of Kin form): Next of Kin: Date of Death:

Address of Kin: Kin City, State Zip+4:

Continental Offices Held by Deceased:

Transfer:

FROM STATE/PROVINCE/CHAPTER: TO STATE/PROVINCE/CHAPTER:

Current State/Province: New State/Province:

Current Chapter: New Chapter:

Former Name: New Name:

CURRENT State/Provincial Governor Signature

RECEIVING State/Provincial Governor Signature

DISTRIBUTION: Chapter Governor to State/Provincial Governor to REGISTRAR GENERAL (Chaplain General also

if reporting a death) (Registrar General will send to all other applicable Continental Officers and Chairmen)

Email or Mail this form to:

Lynda Moreau, Registrar General

4009 Green Acres Rd., Metairie, LA 70003-1301

504-888-9288; [email protected]

DEATHS ONLY ALSO SEND Email or Mail to:

Adele Bowyer, Chaplain General

14600 Cambridge Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-7749

301-627-7154; [email protected]

NAME OF INDIVIDUAL REPORTING Date

Last Revised: 5/4/2019

The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars MEMBERSHIP CHANGE FORM

(This form is read/writeable)

REGISTRAR GENERAL/CHAPLAIN GENERAL



The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars

ADELE DAVENPORT BOWYER

CHAPLAIN GENERAL

14600 Cambridge Drive

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-7749


FORM TO REPORT MEMBER DEATHS IN CHAPTERS / STATE / PROVINCE

I wish to report the death of the following member:

NAME of DECEASED:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE:

MEMBER NUMBER:

MEMBER CHAPTER / STATE / PROVINCE:

DATE OF DEATH:

NEXT OF KIN:

Relationship to deceased:

Street Address:


Please list deceased offices and service to this society:

Name of Member reporting death:

Office:

Contact Information:

Phone and / or Email:

Street Address:


Mail to Chaplain National, address above Chaplain General Report Form

THE CONTINENTAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS

CSDIW SCHOLARSHIP DONATION FORM

“Give from the heart so that others may benefit and give back with their hearts” KAM

Please accept my donation of $ to the CSDIW Scholarship Fund

IN HONOR OF

Please send an acknowledgement of my gift for the individual honored to

Name

Street Address

City State Zip + 4

IN MEMORY OF

Please send an acknowledgement of my gift for the individual memorialized to

Name

Street Address

City State Zip + 4

NAME AND ADDRESS OF DONOR

Name:

Chapter/State/Province

Street Address

City State Zip Code

Phone and/or Email

The CSDIW Treasurer General will notify all who donate of the amount they may claim as a

charitable contribution based on the Society’s 501(C)(3) non-profit tax exemption.

Mail form and donation to:

Susan Leininger

Scholarship Pin Chairman

2199 Walthan Road

Columbus, GA 43221-4151

Last Revised: APRIL 2019



The Continental Society Daughter Of Indian Wars

PRINTED SUPPLIES ORDER FORM

Helene K. Werner • 1877 Elizabeth Lane West • Jenison, MI 49428-7740

906.322.7724 • [email protected]

Date: ________

Sold To: _________

Address: _________

State: ___________ Zip: _______ - ________

State/ Provincial Society: ___________________________ Chapter: _________

See photos of listed supplies at csdiw.org/supplies/

ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE TOTAL

Tee Pee Pin

To order this pin you must have an approved Native

American Indian ancestor.

EA $75.00 $

NEW!

White Binder (5” x 7”) includes ritual, bylaws,

handbook and yearbook

EA $25.00 $

CSDIW Tote Bags EA $35.00 $

25 Anniversary Pin EA $55.00 $

CSDIW Organizing Member Pin EA $65.00 $

CSDIW Flag Set (Desktop 12” x 18” plus base) $35.00 $

Indian Wars & Passive Activities EA $10.00 $

Award Certificate EA $ 1.00 $

SUB-TOTAL $

POSTAGE $ 5.00

Make checks payable to: Treasurer General CSDIW TOTAL $

Supplies Form October 2019

BEAR PIN

$45.00

Support the Governor General’s project of supplying

books and school supplies to Native American children.

This Bear pin is available for a $45 donation.

CONTINENTAL SOCIETY

DAUGHTERS OF INDIAN WARS, INC

ORDERING INFORMATION

ITEM COST EACH QUANTITY ORDERED TOTAL COST EACH

Bear Pin $45.00 each $

Sub Total $

Shipping $ 5.00

Order Total $

Checks Payable to: CSDIW

Mail order form and check to: Governor General Cher Sesma

18615 Asuncion Street

Porter Ranch, CA 91325


MAILING INFORMATION

(This is the information that will be used to mail your order)

DATE:

STATE PROVINCIAL / CHAPTER:

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

PHONE: EMAIL:

(Copy and print this form to order pins)

mailto:[email protected]

Continental Society

Daughters of Indian Wars, Inc.

Documents

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