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Star-Spangled Banner Maryland State Society, Children of the American Revolution

Volume 57, Issue 1 Taking Flight with Maryland C.A.R.! August 2014

Hello Maryland C.A.R. Flight Crew!

I hope everyone is having a great summer and

hope you are getting excited for the brand new

C.A.R. year! I am so happy to serve such a great

State Society. Since being installed at Mount

Vernon, I was able to attend an Honor Flight with

Ms. Atherton in Washington DC at the World War

II Memorial. We walked and talked with many

WWII veterans and listened to the history they

lived. It was so great to hear these stories and

learn about what they did.

I was also able to attend a Hungerford Resolves

society meeting where we learned about the State

Project, “Taking Flight with Maryland C.A.R.”

and the National Project, “O! Say Can You See?”

and I installed their new officers. It was great

seeing so many members excited about being

officers and also having them be excited about the

upcoming year. The following weekend I attended

a Memorial Day service in Bethesda MD with Ms.

Atherton where we laid a wreath in the State’s

honor.

Continued on page 2

Hello Maryland C.A.R.

We are already off to a great start this year as we

begin Taking Flight with Maryland C.A.R.!

Chase and I are working together to create fun and

educational programs to help everyone learn about

both the National and the State Programs for

2014-2015.

I was so happy to see so many of you at State

Conference, National Convention and Eastern

Regional! We did a lot of work last year, earned a

lot of awards and had a great time doing it. Chase

has also been busy representing the State at

several events this year which you’ll read about in

this newsletter.

We are very lucky to have the site of the National

Project entitled O! Say Can You See right here in

our State, and we are even more lucky to be able

to hold our State packet meeting right there at the

Flag House Museum in Baltimore. More details

for the packet meeting are included in the

newsletter. I’m looking forward to seeing you all

at our packet meeting on August 16th

!

Miss Holly, Maryland Senior State PresidentNational Society www.nscar.org

Maryland Society www.marylandchildrenoftheamericanrevolution.org

2014-2015 National Theme

O! SAY CAN YOU SEE President’s Project: To raise money to supply ten flags and

flagpoles for the grounds of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag

House in Baltimore, Maryland

2014-2015 State Theme

TAKING FLIGHT WITH MARYLAND C.A.R.! President’s Project: To raise funds for Luke's Wings which

provides airline tickets to wounded warriors to fly their family to

the soldier who is receiving treatment or to fly them home for

Christmas National President

Betsy Ehmcke Senior National President

Billie Spence State President Chase Brokaw

Senior State President Holly Atherton

http://www.nscar.org/

http://www.marylandchildrenoftheamericanrevolution.org/

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President’s Message (continued)

After all the local events, soon came the regional tour where I was able to attend 3 regionals; Eastern,

Southeastern and Rocky Mountain Regional. All were exciting and fun, but the one I liked most was Eastern

because I got to see so many of you! I hope all of you who were in attendance had as much fun as I did! I

hope to see everyone at the State Packet meeting on August 16th at the Flag House in Baltimore MD.

During this time we will get to visit the National Project first hand and learn about the State and National

Project.

Chase Brokaw Maryland State President

Upcoming Events

Call to State Board

All State Officers, Society Presidents, State Chairmen, and Honorary State Presidents who are still members

are invited to attend a State Board Meeting to be held at the State Packet meeting for the purpose of filling

the vacancy of State Registrar. The State Board Meeting will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 immediately

following our tour of the Flag House in Baltimore, Maryland. In accordance with Section 2a of the Maryland

State Society, Children of the American Revolution Bylaws, State Officers, Society Presidents, and

Honorary State Presidents who are still members have a voice and a vote. State Chairmen have a voice but

no vote. The attire for this meeting is causal. Also all Senior State Officers, Senior Society Presidents, Senior

State Chairmen, and Senior Honorary State Presidents are invited to attend a Senior State Board Meeting

following the Packet meeting.


www.walktofly.com

Luke’s Wings is dedicated to providing families with the means to visit during a Wounded Warrior’s

hospitalization and rehabilitation and is holding a 1.5-mile family-friendly walk through downtown Bethesda,

passing Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, followed by a Community Block Party, featuring

food, games and music!

100% of the proceeds from the Heroes Walk to Fly! will fund Luke's Wings' mission.

Honoring Special Guest, Staff Sergeant Marcus Burleson (Ret.)

Since Staff Sergeant Burleson’s injury in 2011, in which he lost his right arm, suffered from a broken neck, complete paralysis of his left arm, total loss of vision in his left eye, and more, he has dedicated much of his time to research and outreach to veterans suffering from PTSD. He focuses on why PTSD is present in some Veterans and not others, and works to implement new procedures for early treatment of patients suffering from severe PTSD.

WHEN

September 7, 2014 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE Start: Stoneridge School of the Sacred Heart

9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD Across the street from Medical Center Metro Stop

Finish and Community Block Party: Euro MotorCars Bethesda 7020 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD

Maryland Theme: "Taking Flight with Maryland C.A.R."

During the 2014-2015 C.A.R. year, we will be Taking Flight with Maryland C.A.R. as we help Wounded Warriors deepen their roots, spread their wings, and take flight. Maryland C.A.R. will

partner with Luke’s Wings, a non-profit organization that assists a Wounded Veteran’s Family by flying the family to the bedside of their loved one in need. Maryland C.A.R. will raise funds to

surround wounded warriors with their family during the oftentimes long and difficult recoveries.

Please join us in welcoming our New Members

Members National # Society

Colten Edward Raley 161755 Hungerford Resolves

Kyle Aaron Ballonoff 161638 Hungerford Resolves

Aiden Wayne Ballonoff 161637 Hungerford Resolves

Jake Hamilton MacPhail 161756 Thomas Johnson

Leland Stanford MacPhail, V 161757 Thomas Johnson

http://www.walktofly.com/#!marcus-burleson/ckef


Maryland State Conference Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel, Wincopin Circle, in Columbia, Maryland

I went to the Maryland C.A.R. State Conference in Columbia and had a great time. Even though I am not a fan of the Monsters University movie I liked the pizza party that started the conference. I saw friends I had not seen in a long time. I was also a page again this year. I enjoyed paging a lot. When you are a page, you get to deliver messages to people and be helpful. I had a lot of fun delivering the messages. My favorite part of the conference was the field trip to the oldest railroad station around. It was in Ellicott City and it was really old! We took a tour and got to look inside an old railroad caboose and an old ticket station waiting room. Listening to the reports isn't my favorite part of state conference but it did feel good to hear all the awards given for everything we had done all year long. The dance after the banquet is always fun. The grand march starts everything off and everyone makes funny poses when they come in. Then they make the seniors leave and we dance and dance and dance! If you have never been to State conference, you should go. There is so much to do and it is always interesting and most of all it is fun!

Anna Haas, Hungerford Resolves, age 9

Left to right: President Hunter Worrell speaking at the State Conference, Newly elected President Chase Brokaw speaking to the

audience, even young member Kayleigh Gott can give a report at the podium with the help of a stepping stool.


National C.A.R. Convention Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 South Potomac Ave, in Arlington, Virginia

I went to the National C.A.R. Convention in Arlington VA and had a fun time. This was my first full National CAR Conference and the fun never stopped. We had a great conference and the balloting and stickers being put all over us was really fun. At night we had a big dinner and I earned pins that were presented by National President Caitlin Collins who I had lots of fun with when she came to the SAR Patriots Ball and we danced and had fun all night. On Saturday night we held a big party with inflatable bouncies, a dance floor, food and drinks and stayed up until almost 2am while our parents went to bed. There was so much to do and so much fun! If you didn’t go to a Convention previously, please come next time and see how much fun it is. It is great to make new friends and see old ones every time.

Kayleigh Gott, Thomas Johnson Society, age 8

2014 National Convention Award Winners

National Merit Honorable Mention

Captain John Ward Veazey

Terra Rubra

National Chaplain

Hungerford Resolves – 1st place

National Assistant Organizing Secretary

Hungerford Resolves

American Heritage

Captain John Ward Veazey

American History


C.A.R. Magazine editors


Government Studies

Hungerford Resolves – 2nd

place

Magazine Fund


Mountain Schools


Public Relations


Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Amer. Rev.

Terra Rubra – 3rd

place


I had lots of fun at the 61st Eastern Regional

Conference in New Jersey. I met many new people as

well as catching up with old friends. During

conference we learned about the National President’s

Program. National President, Betsy Ehmcke, has

chosen “O! Say Can You See” as her theme. Her

project is to raise money for the Star Spangled Flag

House in Baltimore. Skits were given by the National

Board telling each officer’s and each committee

chairman’s program and contest. The skits are fun

because the C.A.R.’s in the audience get to participate.

At the end of the meeting on Wednesday there was a

workshop for members. Teams were formed to make up

a C.A.R. cheer. My team was awesome! We had the

best cheer and won the contest. We did our cheer at the

banquet in the evening.

Regionals is not all work. There was a pool party on

Tuesday evening. On Wednesday we did a walking tour

around historic Princeton, had a banquet, and a dance.

I am so glad I went to the Eastern Regional Meeting.

Next year it will be held in New York. New York here I

come!

Lauren Jenne, Terra Rubra, Age 12

This year, I had the opportunity to attend three

regionals; Eastern Regional in Monroe Township

NJ, Southeastern Regional in Peachtree City GA,

and the Rocky Mountain Regional in Denver CO.

Each regional was different and each one was a lot

of fun. I kicked off my C.A.R. summer at Eastern

Regional where I saw many of you in attendance!

I was able to participate as a dancing snowflake

and show off all my great dance moves (however I

was shown up at the dance by Honorary State

President Katie Kraft and State Chaplin Lauren

Jenne). The tour was of Princeton University and

the history behind it and the surrounding area. The

tour showed how even small places can have such

a large impact on history.

After Eastern was over, many on the National

Board and even some Marylanders went to Six

Flags NJ. We learned here how Mrs. Brokaw is

the best at ladder climbing and screaming is only

half the fun at an amusement park.

The next leg of my C.A.R. summer was

Southeastern Regional. I started off once again at

Six Flags GA and then straight to Dixie Land (a

smaller amusement park near the hotel). The next

day was the start of the conference. This time

around I got to be a Delaware Shore character and

try my best at a terrible New Jersey accent. The

tour was of Noah’s Ark, an animal sanctuary for

many types of animals including a lion, tiger and

bear, OH MY. The dance was a bit calmer this

time because I had no competition on the dance

floor.

The final leg of my regional tour was the Rocky

Mountain Regional. Rocky began with a late night

as my flight arrived at 1 am EST. For my final

performances, I got to be the Delaware Shore

character again and also a bratty Magic School

Bus character. This time for a tour we attended a

Colorado Rockies baseball game. Two great sights

from this game were a Rockies WIN and me

walking around the stadium with a plastic bag

covering my head. I left at 3:30 am the next day

tired and more tired.

From the regionals, I experienced great memories

with great friends and fun times getting to explore

the country. I hope all of you get to attend other

regionals in your futures in C.A.R.

-Chase Brokaw Maryland State President

Serious Photo

Fun Photo


Memorializing Revolutionary War Heroes at

Old St. Paul's Cemetery

by Spencer Paire, age 17

On the morning of June 1, 2014, Maryland

C.A.R.'s First Vice President, Spencer Paire, his

senior, Ms. Holly Atherton, and Hungerford

Resolve Society senior, Monica Paire, attended

the annual memorial service hosted by the S.A.R.

at Old St. Paul's Cemetery. Along with members

of the S.A.R., S.R., and D.A.R., Spencer, Ms.

Atherton, and Mrs. Paire visited the graves of four

War for Independence patriots, each of whom

were honored with a eulogy recited by a S.A.R.,

D.A.R, or C.A.R. member and a musket volley by

the Maryland Color Guard.

Samuel Chase, a signer of the Deceleration of independence.

Col. John Eager Howard, who is memorialized in Maryland's state song with the line, “Howard's warlike thrust.”

Private Daniel Bowley, Spencer eulogizing Bowley and the battle of Monmouth where he fought.

Lt. Griffith Evans of Harford County Flying Camp

The Naturalization Ceremony Shortly after 12:00 pm, on July 14, 2014, Spencer

Paire and several seniors from the Hungerford

Resolves Society witnessed 34 men and women

from 31 different countries become naturalized

citizens at the Federal Court house in Baltimore

Maryland. The ceremony began with Spencer

Paire's opening remarks to the applicants, which

included a poem about the symbolic significance

of the American flag. His speech was followed by

a motion, delivered by an immigration advocate to

accept the new citizens. Once the motion was

approved, family, friends and witnesses watched

the diverse group of people, who had come from

all over the world, swear allegiance to American

ideals. It was a moving experience.

Afterward, the Justice of the Court gave her

welcoming remarks before leaving. Then, one by

one, each new citizen was called by name to the

front of the court room and was presented with

their official certificate of citizenship and an

American flag.

The ceremony was concluded by Sasha Quillin,

who led the newly naturalized citizens in their first

Pledge of Allegiance as true Americans. When the

ceremony was concluded, many of the new

Americans met in the courthouse atrium for

cookies and punch and picture taking to

commemorate the occasion. The reception didn't

last very long - like most Americans, these citizens

had busy lives to return to.


Ark and Dove * Bush Declaration * Captain John Ward Veazey * Hungerford Resolves * Jonathan Hager * Terra Rubra * Thomas Johnson

Members – Barnhousers

Congratulations to the Barnhouser Family! John

and Samantha Barnhouser recently went on a

Venture Crew adventure to Deep Creek Lake

for kayaking, white water rafting, zip lining, and

other outdoor adventures. Venturing is part of

the program of the Boy Scouts of America for

both boys and girls to have fun in the outdoors.

Little sister Sarah was not idle either as she was

out enjoying her favorite past-time of horseback

riding. In addition the family just moved into a

beautiful new home in Water’s Edge Maryland,

overlooking a park and river. John will soon be

working on his Eagle Scout Project.

Seniors – Quillins

Congratulations to two of our Maryland C.A.R.

Seniors who have "Tied the Knot!"

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Sasha

Quillin who married on April 26th in Annapolis

at the Governor Calvert house in State Circle.

Both Brian and Sasha started out as Members of

C.A.R. and aged out into the senior category

and remain active on the state Board.

Congratulations to both and their families.

The house was built in the early 1700s by

Governor Charles Calvert. It has been used as a

barracks and residence of the Mayor of

Annapolis. It has a rare feature of a hypocaust –

an ancient Roman system of underfloor heating.


2014-2015 Maryland C.A.R. State and Senior State Boards Below are your current State Officers, Chairmen and Seniors.

Please feel free to contact them for any assistance with programs at your Society level.

Officer State Officers Senior State Officers

State President Chase Brokaw Holly Atherton

State First Vice President Spencer Paire Sally Majewski

State Second Vice President Emily Ruhm Violet Kraft

State Chaplain Lauren Jenne Sasha Quillin

State Recording Secretary Leah Paire Barbara Carpenter

State Organizing Secretary Daniel Klein Linda Baker

State Corresponding Secretary Courtney Fussel Louise Devanny

State Treasurer Johnathan Klein David Schenck

State Registrar Open Jenni Cronin

State Historian Kayleigh Gott Stephen Klein

State Librarian-Curator Anna Haas Jenna Wood

Society Society Presidents Senior Society Presidents

Ark and Dove Abigail Klein Crystal French

Bush Declaration Skylar Caudill Christopher Smithson

Captain John Ward Veazey Alison Rib Tammy Rib

Hungerford Resolves Spencer Paire Sasha Quillin

Jonathan Hager Open Christina Jarvis

Terra Rubra Sarah Jenne Kay Bernstein

Thomas Johnson Kayleigh Gott Maureen Tipton

Chairmanship State Chairmen Senior State Chairmen

American Heritage Sarah Jenne Lisa Jenne

American History Lizzie Schenck Bill Reinhart

American Indian Kate Reinhart Mary Ann Ensminger

C.A.R./DAR Relations Abigail Klein Teresa Oyler

C.A.R./SAR/SR Relations John Barnhouser Pat Warner

C.A.R. Magazine and Newsletters Guy E. Almony Jr. Chris Christou

The Star-Spangled Banner Editors Guy E. Almony Jr. Chris Christou

Conservation Andrew Parsley Brian Quillin

Endowment Fund Hunter Worrell Tish Worrell

Government Studies Zach Millender Ben Wood

Information Technology Emily Ruhm Karen Helsel

Kids Helping Kids Katie Kraft Kerri Schenck

Maryland State Pins Sam Schenck Monica Paire

Maryland State Patriots and Contributors Dimitrios Christou Jr. Michelle Klein

Magazine Fund Luke Millender Anne Reinhart

Membership Leah Paire Kelly Wieczorek

Mountain Schools Abigail Klein Brooks Morton

Patriotic Education Program Carleigh Jenne Calvin Cook

Public Relations Eva Bogino Joanne Parsley

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution

Boo Devaney Julia Williams

Veterans Mark A. Romeo Jr. Alexander Klein V


Bible of the American Revolution

On January 21, 1781, Robert Aitken petitioned the Unites States Congress to authorize, and if possible

even fund, the printing of a complete Bible in the English language of the King James Version. On

September 10, 1782, Aitken received authorization from the United States Congress to commence his

American printing of the Bible in English. This is the only instance in history of the U.S. Congress

authorizing the printing of a Bible. Thus, in 1782, Robert Aitken produced the first English language

Bible printed in America. In 1783, George Washington wrote a letter commending Robert Aitken for his

Bible. The Robert Aitken Bible is known as the “Bible of the American Revolution” and it remains the

most rare and valuable of early American English Bibles.

“The United States in Congress assembled highly approve the pious and laudable undertaking of Mr.

Aitken, as subservient to the interest of religion, as well as an instance of the progress of arts in this

country, and being satisfied from the above report of his care and accuracy in the execution of the work,

they recommend this edition of the Bible to the inhabitants of the United States, and hereby authorize

him to publish this recommendation in the manner he shall think proper.”

–Congressional Resolution, September 10, 1782

By Sarah Barnhouser, age 12, Thomas Johnson Society

How do you get a prospective member to come to a meeting? Tell them how much fun it is and try this

puzzle on them.

Did you know?


Donation Pins

N.S.C.A.R. offers several pins to honor and reward accomplishments in C.A.R., as well as promotional items to raise money for the national project. These pins and items are available at any time throughout the year, and may

be ordered directly from N.S.C.A.R. Headquarters.

$25 Mountain Schools Pin

Show your support for our Mountain Schools and a true "Kids Helping Kids" program! Donate $25 to the Mountain

Schools Fund.

$50 Apple Slice Pin

Any individual making a contribution of $50.00 or more to the N.S.C.A.R. Museum will receive the brand new Red

Apple Slice Pin. These donations support the educational programs in The Children's Room and N.S.C.A.R. Museum.

$50 Voyager Pin

Available for a $50 donation to the Voyager Fund that assists with travel expenses for National Officers, State

Presidents, and National Chairmen

$100 Endowment

Fund Pin

Anyone contributing $100.00 or more to the Endowment Fund, or in whose honor $100.00 is given, will receive an

Endowment Fund Pin. This pin denotes the singular honor of one who has helped to insure the perpetuation of the

ideals of the N.S.C.A.R.

$100 Library Fund Pin

Benefactors of the N.S.C.A.R. Library Fund donating $100.00 receive a Library Fund Pin. Donations to the library

fund help maintain N.S.C.A.R.'s literary collection.

$100 Magazine Fund Pin

Those donating $100.00 to the Magazine Fund receive the Magazine Fund Pin. Donations to the N.S.C.A.R. Magazine Fund help defray the costs of publication of the magazine.

$1000 Red Apple Pin

Major Benefactors wishing to honor an individual with a contribution of $1,000.00 or more to the N.S.C.A.R.

Museum receive a Major Benefactor, or Red Apple Pin. The pins must be presented to an individual and cannot be

passed from one person to another.


Save the Dates

2014 – 2015 State Calendar of Events Times are subject to change

Date Time Event Location

Saturday, August 16

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Packet Meeting Flag House, Baltimore, MD

Sunday, September 7

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Luke’s Wings “Walk to Fly” TBD Bethesda, MD

TBD State Workday TBD

Sunday, November 16

TBD Cleanup at DAR Chapter House, Baltimore, MD

Sunday, December 7

1:00 pm DAR Christmas Party DAR Chapter House, Baltimore, MD

Saturday, December 13

5:30 pm SAR Patriot’s Ball Hilton Garden Inn, White Marsh MD

Sunday, December 14

1:00 pm C.A.R. State Board Meeting & Christmas Party

DAR Chapter House

2015 Fri., February 27- Sat., February 28

Annual State Conference *Senior

Board Meeting TBD

Thu., March 19– Sat., March 21

DAR State Conference Baltimore Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley, MD

Fri., April 17– Sun., April 19

C.A.R. National Convention Arlington, Virginia

Pictured to the right is President Chase with a

Veteran during an April Honor Flight. The Honor

Flight Network is a non-profit organization created

solely to honor America's veterans for all their

sacrifices. They transport our heroes to

Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their

memorials. Top priority is given to the senior

veterans – World War II survivors, along with those

other veterans who may be terminally ill. We

encourage all members and seniors to get to one of

these events that are so rewarding.

MD Children of the American Revolution

Christos Christou, Jr., Sr. Editor

303 Nicholson Rd

Essex MD 21221-6609

Phone: 410-574-5467

Email: [email protected]

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

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