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State Officers

PRESIDENT Linda Helton Tripp

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Josephine (Jo) Bandy Hill

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Felicia Carole Wilt

THIRD VICE PRESIDENT Nancy Wells Carr

FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT

Carolyn Chrisitian Martin

CHAPLAIN Shirley Ridings Hall

RECORDING SECRETARY

Katherine Jones McClelland

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Jill Jones-Lazuka, Pro Tem

TREASURER

Mary Nell Clevenger

REGISTRAR Debra Maddox Wilson

HISTORIAN

Annette Vandergriff Floyd

LIBRARIAN Sharon Delyn Estep Stevenson

Taylor

CURATOR Olivia Ann Bates Chandler

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Charlotte Jackson Miller

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome, daughters. What a

joy and privilege it is to serve as

your State President during the

2015-18 term. We’ve had a full

and productive 2015. This year

promises to be a year in which

we will continue to accomplish

our goals of:

PRESERVATION: Locate OR

locate and mark graves of 1812

personnel.

PATRIOTISM: Honor our

veterans

PARTICIPATION: Support the Hermitage, Natchez Trace, our

schools by either visiting or making a donation.

The Tennessee Daughters are working in very creative, artistic

ways of meeting these goals. I am amazed and impressed with

your willingness and dedication to U. S. Daughters 1812. It is such

a pleasure to be working with such talented, enthusiastic

members. Thank you for agreeing to use those talents, your time

and your energy to work together to preserve the liberty for which

our forefathers fought and sacrificed so much for us.

TENNESSEE STATE SOCIETY THEME

ANCHORING the past for the Future

STATE SCRIPTURE

"We have hope as an ANCHOR for our soul, firm and secure"

Hebrews 6:19

Linda Tripp

State President

TENNESSEE SOCIETY STAR United States Daughters of 1812 Volume III ∙ Number I ∙ Winter 2016

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Bettie Gustafson and Olivia Chandler US Daughters of TN 1812 enjoyed January 8th at

the Hermitage with General Jackson and his wife Rachel celebrating the victory of the

Battle of New Orleans.

Front row: Shirley Rouse; Ruth Heizer; Bettie Gustafson; Charlotte Miller; TN State President,

Linda Tripp; Aline Roberts; Patsy Weatherington; Ellen Davis; Carolyn Martin; Felicia Wilt

2nd row: Phyllis Carter; Susann Gould; Carol Fields; Patricia Freeman; Mary Nell Clevenger;

Elaine Campbell; Olivia Chandler; and Jan Eagan

3rd row: Felicia Hix; Teresa Deathridge, Colleen Spears; Danette Godwin

Hermitage 2016

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Hermitage Chapter placed a wreath on Andrew Jackson’s Statue January 8, 2016.

Ellen and Dick Davis in photo

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248th Birthday of Andrew Jackson Wreath Laying by Piomingo Chapter at his bust located in

the Shelby County Courthouse on March 16, 2015.

TN Society USD1812 members attending the National Society Memorial Service at the Grace

Reformed Church of Washington, DC held on April 5, 2015.

Pictured L to R: Colleen Spears, Felicia Wilt, Linda Tripp, Incoming TN State President,

Charlotte Miller, Outgoing TN State President, Bettie Gustafson and Mary Ann Bowery.

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TENNESSEE STATE SOCIETY UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812

OFFICIAL CALL STATE COUNCIL MEETING

Is hereby called by

Linda Helton Tripp, State President

Friday, March 4, 2016 Double Tree by Hilton

1850 Old Fort Parkway – Murfreesboro, TN 37129 1-615-895-5555

The room rate is $119.00 plus tax. Make your room reservations directly with the hotel before the February 1, 2016 deadline and mention “TN State Society” to receive the special rate.

Hotel Directons: From West: I-24E exit 78B, hotel a short distance on left From Knoxville: 1-40W exit 236 (840W) to exit 53A (I-24E) to exit 78B, hotel on left .

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (CST) Registration 8:00 am – 12 noon Memorial Service 1:30pm – 1:45 pm Executive Board 9:00 am – 10:15 am Business Session 2:00 pm (State Officers & Honoraries only) Receiving Line 6:15 pm – 6:30 pm General Meeting 10:30 am – 11:45 am Banquet 6:30 pm Luncheon 12:00 noon – 1:15 pm Banquet: Mixed field Salad, Pan Seared Luncheon Entrée: Caesar Salad, Teriyaki Pork Chop with Apple Cider Demi, Mashed Pineapple Glazed Chicken Breast, Rice & Broccoli, Potatoes &Green Beans, Roll, Cheesecake & Roll, Brownie, Tea, Coffee Berries, Tea, Coffee Make check payable to “TN State Treasurer U.S.D. 1812”. Meal reservations must be postmarked by Feb. 13, 2016. Mail check and form to Jo Hill, 518 Larry Dr., Ringgold, GA 30736-6415 ∙ Phone: 706- 891-0391 ∙ jhill518@charter.net (checks will not clear before event date).

Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Chapter ___________________________________________________________________________ National, State or Chapter Office/Chairmanship ___________________________________________________________________________ Registration Fee: $5.00_____ Luncheon: $25.00_____ Banquet: $32.00_____

Total Enclosed: $____________

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Old Hickory-Nickajack Chapter

Old Hickory Nickajack Chapter marked the grave of William Flippin Flowers on October 24,

2015. Pictured are Jerry Smith, TN General Society of 1812 President; Felicia Wilt, Chapter

President; Linda Tripp, TN State President; Phyllis Carter, State Flag Chairman, an Jeanell

Kutterer.

You are invited to join the Old Hickory-Nickajack Chapter for their next grave marking

With the Chapters – 2015 In Review

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Piomingo Chapter

(Left) Piomingo Chapter JROTC presentation to Cadet Meagan Holguin of Millington High

School. Presentation made by Piomingo Chapter member in Millington TN.

(Right) Pictured: Olivia Chandler, President of Piomingo Chapter, two school students

portraying Andrew and Rachel Jackson and Bettie Gustafson of Piomingo Chapter. They were

attending the Davies History Day at Hill's Barn on the Davies Plantation on March 29, 2015.

This picture was from an exhibit at the Shelby County Office Building in downtown Memphis

which had some renovation with a larger lobby. It was decided to place exhibits from different

communities in Shelby county. Our area of Rosemark was picked to be the 1st exhibit. I was

asked to supply some 1812 items as we have a veteran of War of 1812 buried in our

area. Pictured - Bettie Gustafson at the opening of the exhibit.

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(Top) The Morton Museum of Collierville History hosted a morning symposium organized by

the Tennessee War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission on, September 26, 2015. The focus was on

the legacy of “Becoming the Volunteer State: Tennessee in the War of 1812.”

Pictured are Bettie Gustafson and daughter,

Ginger Paysinger members of

the Piomingo Chapter. Bettie portrayed Dolley

Madison during the opening of the traveling exhibit,

providing Andrew Jackson's favorites, Blackberry

Fizz and Benne Seed cookies. Handouts were1812

recipes provided by the Piomingo Chapter, also

participating was Piomingo Chapter President,

Olivia Chandler.

(Bottom) For Star Newsletter -Jill, sending picture,

attached, from ''Story Time'' at the Collierville, TN

Museum, where I dressed as Dolley Madison,

read/told them the story of the burning of

the ''President's House''. They joined me in singing

the Star Spangled Banner. Piomingo member, Bettie

Gustafson, portrays Dolley Madison while reading

during Story Time at the Morton Museum in

Collierville, TN. The story was the reading of the

burning of the White House.

Ethereal whispers

Persuasive, soft and still.

"Daughter, if you don't remember us,

Who will?

Dot Stutter,

Victoria, BC. Canada, 1996

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Picture of Piomingo Chapter President Olivia Chandler presenting a certificate and check to

the Editor of the Germantown News, Mr. John Gray. Mr. Gray was the recipient of

our Piomingo Chapter, USD1812 ''Star Spangled Banner History Award'' given for promoting

the United States Daughters of 1812. The award was to have been presented at the 2015 Shelby

County History Awards Dinner, August 5, 2015 at Hillwood Hall in Davies Manor Plantation

sponsored by the Shelby County Historical Commission. Because of a very stormy night, Mr.

Gray was unable to attend as well as many others. His award was announced at the dinner.

Tulip Grove Chapter

Liberty Street Star Spangled Banner Project Tulip Grove Chapter

Jackson, Tennessee

The Tulip Grove Chapter, Tennessee Society Daughters of 1812 began a project in August of

2015 to place American Flags on the Buildings that face Liberty Street in Jackson, Tennessee.

This would become the “Liberty Street Star Spangled Banner Project”.

Introduction of the above-described project was conveyed to appropriate Liberty Street

individuals. Permission was secured from Retail Shops, Businesses and Building owners that

fronted Liberty Street on the ground level. 15 Liberty Street permissions were granted by

persons of authority coinciding with each physical address on Liberty Street.

The American Flags would then need to be found and purchased. The capitol needed to fund

this project was estimated at $375.00. A Tulip Grove Daughter made a donation and Lowe’s

gave an in-kind donation. The cost of the initial project was then funded. Placement and

installation of the 2 x 4 Star Spangled Banners was then planned with special consideration

given to fragile 192-year-old handmade bricks that would hold these American Banners. With

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the help of a bucket truck and 2 carpenters, the Star Spangled Banners were all secured in place

onto the Liberty Street Buildings during a 4-hour window.

Plans were then begun to dedicate the “Liberty Street Star Spangled Banners” in Jackson,

Tennessee. This would prove to be an ALL HANDS ON DECK PROGRAM. Copies of Star

Spangled Banner Sheet Music, vintage 1961, with lyrics by Francis Scott Key was framed and

given to Mayors, Jerry Gist and Jimmy Harris during this celebration. A Hook and Ladder City

of Jackson Fire truck was deployed onsite of this event providing a wonderful symbol of the

United States of America providing the American Flag as the centerpiece of this dedication

forever waving. A small tree was also decorated in red, white and blue ribbons and small

American Flags placed inside the ribbons. It is interesting to note that the flags are gradually

missing from the tree, the ribbons staying in place. It is my hope that the missing flags could be

found on tables or desk in offices or homes in the downtown city area.

Tennessee Society Daughters of 1812, City of Jackson Officials, Madison County Officials,

Tennessee State Senator and Representative, Past Madison County Historian, descendant of

Francis Scott Key, an 1812 attired Militiaman, Pastor and song leader would all share with the

citizens of Jackson a wonderful Patriotic Program. The Tulip Grove Chapter program included

a fellowship of American History, Patriotic Spirit, all time participating in the Downtown

Revitalization of Jackson, Tennessee.

In the future, more flags will be placed adding 4 more Banners bringing the collective total of 19

Star Spangled Banners to adorn Liberty Street.

It was a pleasure to be a part of this special patriotic project that hosted an estimated 70 to 100

people! This planner shared new colorful 1812 brochures and the colorful 1812 Star Spangled

Banner, September 14 Cards to those attending.

Thank You notes have been sent to those participating in this program as well as those

attending from out of town. Star Spangled Banner certificates were given by the Patriotic

Education Committee to the shops and building owners of Jackson’s Liberty Street.

Sherry Taylor, President Tulip Grove Chapter

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Upper Cumberland Chapter

A proclamation was signed by Putnam County Executive, Randy Porter, recognizing Sept 14th

as Star Spangled Banner Day. We further celebrated by singing the Star-Spangled Banner on

Saturday, Sept. 19th at the White Plains Home in Algood. We met by the flagpole that marks the

point where Overton, White, and Jackson counties came together prior to the formation of

Putnam County.

Chapter member, Lynn Devaul Constan, greeted visitors at the White Plains home when we

celebrated Star Spangled-Banner Day, as part of the Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival.

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On behalf of the State Society, the Upper Cumberland Chapter donated the book, The Flag

Maker, along with an activity guide and American Flag stickers, to the Putnam County Library

to be used for a story hour in the Children's Library.

The Upper Cumberland Chapter joined local lineage societies for women in a collaborative

effort to present a genealogy workshop to the general public on Tombstone Iconology and Care,

“Touched by an Ancestor”. The workshop was led by chapter members, Kandy Smith and Jill

Jones-Lazuka. Members were also able to attend a break-out session on grave dowsing.

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Piomingo Chapter member and TN State Chairman, Patriotic Education, Bettie Gustafson was

on vacation in Silverton, Colorado in September 2015. Eating breakfast at the Brown Bear Cafe,

she noticed a framed copy of the "Pledge of Allegiance" at the entrance to the restaurant as seen

to the left of the picture. Just happened to have on the same Daughters of 1812 shirt! The

waitress was congratulated on the display. From the outside, on the 3rd Floor was flying the

American Flag! This Brown Bear Café received a certificate of Appreciation from our TN

Society, US Daughters of 1812.

As The Daughters Travel …

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PRICE $20.00 ∙ Make check payable to : TENNESSEE SOCIETY 1812

Mail to: Mary Nell Clevenger, Treasurer ∙ 403 Pinebark Drive ∙ Maryville, Tn.

37801-3858 (Indicate on memo line: ANCHOR PIN)

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Summer Newsletter Submission Due Date: June 30, 2016