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On April 26th, 2014 the Abraham Baldwin Chapter members went to Cartersville and toured the Booth Western Museum. The museum houses an expansive exhibit of Western Art as well as a section attributed to the Presidents of the United States. This section includes photographs of each president, a short biography, and original letters written by man of the presidents. There is an area exhibiting Civil War paintings, and sculptures and features many Georgia campaign events.

The museum is located in downtown Cartersville withmany exquisite bronze sculptures gracing the beautiful grounds. Of course the trip included a stop for lunch.

May 15, 2014

Chaplain Martha Stapler (right) and the newly elected Chaplain Marge Schulhof remembered the members who passed away during the past year, Elizabeth Smith, Joann Davidson, and Frances Randles, in a memorial ceremony

Member Donna Kemp (left) received second place in the Women's Issues Essay Contest with her entry "Entrepreneurs and the DAR." Regent Tina Clune (center) presented the certificate while Chapter Chairman Betty Morris expressed her appreciation and explained that the content of her essay could be used by anyone.

Violette Denney (left) received two certificates and two beautiful pins - one for "Women in the Arts Recognition Award" based on the history of her Quilt Activities, donating many as fund raisers for various organizations. She has exhibited her quilts locally and nationally. Mrs. Denney also received the "Historic Preservation Recognition Award" for her volunteer work in recording the History of the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park.

Denney will serve as Georgia State Vice Chairmanfor Veteran's Services 2014-2016.

The gavel was passed from Regent Tina Clune (left) to the Regent Elect Alice Clayton Robinson as well as the Chapter Regent's pin.

On behalf of the chapter Alice Robinson presented Regent Tina Clune with a special T-shirt with a big "Star" in red, white and blue with the title Past Chapter Regent.

Tina Clune was elected to serve the Georgia State Society as the Central West District Director 2014-2016 in the new State Regent Bea Fisher's administration! The State Theme is "Bee Inspired. Bee your best for God Home and Country."

On May 15, 2014 the installation of new officers was conducted by Guest Speaker Ruth Reddick. New Officers for 2014-2016 are pictured from the left, front row: Chaplain Marge Schulhof, 1st Vice Regent Tina Clune, Regent Alice Robinson, 2nd Vice Regent Joan Finch, Recording Secretary Stephanie Ray, back row, from the left, Corresponding Secretary Dea Baxter, Treasurer Johnnie Baldwin, Registrar Violette Denney, Historian Carole Riddle, Librarian Betty deVane, Curator and Martha Stapler.

A Flag Recognition Certificate was presented to the Bank of North Georgia for flying their USA Flag in an outstanding making sure it is in good condition. Pictured from left to right are Martha Stapler, Eileen Tibbett, Alice Robinson and Violette Denney

Our Chapter presented the Almon Funeral Home a Recognition Certificate for displaying the USA Flag in the beautiful memorial garden next door to the funeral home, for honoring our veterans, and for showing their patriotim. Charlie Almon accepted the certificate from (left to right) Violette Denney, Martha Stapler, and Alice Robinson. Almon said, "We try to remember to lower the flag when we have a veteran here at the funeral home. That was what Ray Adams did on a regular basis. Mr. Herb Barfield, Mom, Dad (Virginia and Chick Almon), and Gene Hughes of Fletcher's Landscape met in the middle 1990s to discuss how to build the veteran's garden. Then we started having our annual Memorial Day program at the garden until the Veteran's Park was built on Highway 16." There is a plaque in the garden opposite the park bench which reads: "HONOR - DUTY - COUNTRY, DEDICATED TO THE VETERANS, ALL WARS ON LAND, SEA, AND AIR, MAY WE BE EVER MINDFUL OF THE SACRIFICES OF BOTH THE QUICK AND THE DEAD MADE TO KEEP AMERICA FREE"

This was the first Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park on May 17, 2014, using the new "Fire Pit." The West Georgia young marines assisted with collecting the flags to be retired. The American Legion Post 143 and members of the Veterans Park committee performed the ceremony and explained each step, always showing respect for our nation's emblem. As the program ended a new flag was raised over the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park while all attendees were standing at attention . Violette Denney (left) and Jimmie Hosey represented our DAR chapter.

The Abraham Baldwin Chapter presented a Recognition Certificate to the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park Committee at their regular July meeting. It included the statement "for providing a prestigious place for the Carroll County area to meet and honor our Veterans and Troops." Pictured during the presentation are from the left: Violette Denney, Don Levans, and Alice Robinson. The pictures and framed certiticates were a gift from the Abraham Baldwin Chapter NSDAR. The certificate was signed by Carroll County Commission Chairman Marty Smith, Georgia State Regent Bea Fischer, Chapter Regent Alice Robinson, and Georgia State Vice Chairman Veterans Services Violette Denney

A brunch for

CAROLINE

Caroline Campbell Bailey (L.) was home for a visit and we had a brunch to celebrate! On Saturday September 6, 2014 at Alice Robinson's school house we gathered and Caroline shared video about their work in Romania, with the group "Youth with a Mission."

She and her husband teach the children English and a lot of life skills. One of the biggest projects this year has been to add a well for clean-free water to irrigate the garden and provide for the boys' home. Caroline was presented an Appreciation Certificate and two DAR Junior pins. Caroline's mother Laura Campbell (L.), Grandmother Dorothy Whitworth (C.), came with her and enjoyed brunch!

Pictured below from left to right are:

Tina Clune, Pat Harrington, Caroline Bailey, Violette Denney, Alice Robinson, Judy Denney, Carole Riddle, Kay Brown, Jan Marlow, Joan Finch, Wendy Quinn, Idys Overton, and Johnnie Baldwin.

DAR Service for Veterans

Regent Alice Robinson (left) and Chairman Violette Denney visited with Veterans Service Field Officer Ted Merriss, at the Trinka Davis Outpatient Clinic. We asked how we could help homeless or needy veterans through his office. He suggested that he liked to have "Care Gift" (blankets, etc.) and $10 gift cards for fast food restaurant to encourage them and show that we care! If anyone wants to join us on this project, please contact alicerobinsondar.gmail.com or Violettehd@aol.com.

The American Containers, Inc. on Beulah Church Road, Carrollton always exhibits the United States of America Flag in a very prestigious way. They are very conscientious about keeping our country's symbol flying high and in good condition. Regent Alice Robinson (left) presented an Appreciation Certificate to the Chief Operating Officer John M. Keith with DAR members Violette Denney and Martha Stapler and Clayton Keith (John Keith's son) looking on. John Keith said, "I am proud to fly the flag. I raise it every morning at home and lower it every night and I even had a big flag display at my mother's memorial service because she was a very patriot person, too."

What do you do with a truck load of fabric ~ share it of course! Good friend, Barbara Cavender, surged the edges of several large pieces and I carried two stacks to the Women's Emergency Shelter (Good Samaritan Transitional House) which can be used in decorating or creating a garment to wear. Amanda Nichols (left) accepted the gift from Violette Denney.

Celebrating the Constitution

The Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta served the Constitution luncheon and we all enjoyed an outstanding speaker, William D. Moorhead, III as he spoke about "Culture and the Constitution."

Pictured l. to r. are: SAR, Violette Denney, Sherryll Miles, SAR, Alice Robinson, Jan Marlow, Johnnie Baldwin, and another SAR (Son of the American Revolution).

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Sherryll Miles is serving the Georgia State Society as Constitution Week Vice Chairman

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Below: Mayor Wayne Garner signs the Constitution Proclamation for Constitution Week. Standing in the back left to right are Susan Lenaeus, Jan Marlow, Joan Finch, Johnnie Baldwin, Martha Stapler, Sherryll Miles, Wendy Quinn, and Tina Clune. Seated in front -left to right are Regent Alice Robinson, Mayor Wayne Garner, and Violette Denney.

Marcie Fletcher speaks about Abraham Baldwin

Regent Alice Robinson, left, welcomed speaker Marcie Fletcher, and Joan finch introduced her to the chapter and read her biography. The luncheon was held at the Sunset Hills Country Club on September 18, 2014. Fletcher presented a lots of facts about Baldwin that were new to most chapter members. Our chapter in Carrollton is named for Abraham Baldwin, who according to the chapter, exemplifies everything DAR strives to do - education, preservation and patriotism. In fact the DAR Chapter is not the only thing named to honor his name - there are counties, a town, college, library, building, street, and even an apple that do so.

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Fletcher and Robinson are discussing some important business, I am sure before eating their lunch. The basket of Mums were presented to Fletcher as a token of the chapter's appreciation. The Christmas quilt in front will be used to raise funds for the chapter's scholarship and veterans projects. If you are interested in voices, contact any member. The quilt is regular bed size and it was donated by Susan Lenaeus.

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Books for "My Book Spot" were collected at the DAR meeting for the "Little Libraries" that can be found on the side of the street with many books for children through age 17 to read. They are located in areas not close to a lending library to give children the opportunity to have books in their hands and in their homes. Books are needed, and residents can drop off new or gently used books at the Chamber of Commerce. From left are Marge Schulhof, Susan Lenaeus, Carole Riddle, and Laura Miller with the books collected that day.

Heritage Days - Sept. 25 & 26, 2014

The 19th Annual Heritage Days exhibits and demonstrations at the Carroll County AG-ED Center were held for the fourth grades in all Carroll County. Members of the Carroll County Veterans Memorial Park and the American Legion Post 143 demonstrated how a USA flag is retired.

This year over 1200 students toured the 19th-century farmstead and experienced life on the farm as well as the one-room schoolhouse. Beginning at 9 A.M. the classes were guided over the Heritage Trail where a great number of presenters covered things like Homestead living (Log cabin, Blacksmith, and the Mountain Man), a live American Indian teepee and demonstration, a Revolution Presentation staring Charles Carroll who explained the Betsy Ross Flag and the other flags of the Revolution, a complete Confederate Army Camp with soldiers firing muskets and a canon, etc.

Then at 12:30 each day approximately 600 fourth graders gathered on the ground in front of the Flag Retirement Team for the formal retirement of one "Old Glory" which is beyond serving as our National Symbol any longer. As the students look at their heritage and see a little of the 19th century farmstead they can begin to visualize the life lived by their grandparents and great-grandparents and imagine life without computers and air conditioning, etc. This experience should enrich their cirriculum and give them a new appreciation for eduction and our Veterans.

Carrollton, Georgia, DAR Chapter

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE USA FLAG

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the united States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, Indivisible, wit Libety and Justice for all.

Frances Bellamy

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THE AMERICANS CREED

I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a Republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States, a perfect Union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes, I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies.

William Tyler Page

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HONORING OUR HERITAGE ~

FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE ~

CELEBRATING AMERICA!

"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wing you will find refuge; His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."

Psalm 91:4

"Guard that which is committed to thy trust." I Timothy 6:20

State Theme 2014-2016

Bee Inspired. Bee your Best for

God, Home, and Country.

"Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice."

Psalm 32:11

"...Be strong in the Lord, and in

the power of his might."

Ephesians 6:10

DAR Service to Veterans

Septenber 11, 2014

The Abraham Baldwin Chapter Regent Alice Robinson (left) and Chapter Chairman of Veterans Services Violette Denney visited with Veterans Service Field Officer Ted Merriss. The Field Officer was very busy helping veterans but took a couple of minutes to discuss ways the DAR could help him assist veterans with needed items. Merriss works with the Georgia Department of Veteran Services at the Trinka Davis Outpatient Clinic in Carrollton, Georgia. He suggested that he liked to give them "Care Gifts" and gift cards for fast food restaurants (where only food is sold) to encourage them and show that we care! This will be a continuing project and chapter members are asked to contribute as they are able to. Anyone wanting to join with us on this project should contact alicerobinsondar@gmail.com or Violettehd@aol.com

"Gift Items" for our Homeless Veterans were delivered to Veteran Field Officer Ted Merriss on Friday October 10, 2014 by the Abraham Baldwin Chapter Regent Alice Robinson (left) and Chairman Violette Denney. We appreciation the local McDonald and WalMart for assisting us with these items!

October 18, 2014 Meeting

It seemed appropriate to have a student/Eagle Scout to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the USA Flag and the Georgia Flag. Robert Shipp and his mother attended the meeting and Robert led the pledges. He is a student at Oak Mountain Academy.

Johnnie Baldwin and her family visited Crossnore DAR School and she shared some interesting high lights of their visit. A grandson was with them and he "went away knowing" how fortunate he is to have a family and home! The Crossnore School is where miracles happen every day. For over one hundred years the school has provided a Christian sanctuary of hope and healing for children in need. As a nationally recognized Residential Education Model, it provides a state-of-the-art public charter school on the campus of a beautiful 85-acre children's home. The school is designed to care for and nurture each child's mind, body, and spirit. The on-site services and wide variety of extra-curricular and enrichment activities make it a unique place for children to live, learn, and prosper. The children come from all over NC and range in age from 1-19. The special focus is on keeping sibling groups together.

Joan Finch and her husband Fred Finch took a trip to Tamassee and toured the campus. Fred showed a video and briefly walked us through part of the school and told us interesting facts along the way. The Tamassee DAR School was established in 1919 by the South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution and recognized by the National Society as a DAR School in 1924, with the objective of providing an opportunity for a formal education to children in the rural Appalachian Mountains. They believe all children can learn and be succcessful when placed in the proper educational environment. They work with the child and family to identify strengths, weaknesses, and interests, utilizing what they know to empower the child to feel successful and eager to learn by building on those identified strengths and talents.

Our local library is appreciated and our chapter Regent Alice Robinson (center) presented an "Appreciation Certificate" to Lecia Moran, who is the Branch Manager, to express our gratitude. DAR member Violette Denney (right) was there to help show how much we enjoy visiting the library and using the resources available there.

Margaret Schulhof, center, received her 10 Year Membership Certificate from Registrar Violette Denney, left, and Regent Alice Robinson. She has served in several different positions here and as chapter regent in Illinois before relocating to Georgia. Currently she is the chapter chaplain.

Registrar Violette Denney (left) was excited to meet a prospective member Sally Thomason who she had been working with via e-mail to complete her membership application. Thomason is an attorney and works in Atlanta so it was hard to find time to even sign her application. She had plans to spend the day with her mother but took time to drop by the library and sign the application before the meeting.

Linda Mears (left) and Sherryll Miles were hostesses and provided beautiful fall decorations and delicious treats. Food is part of the Fun and Fellowhip that is enjoyed when DAR members meet. Anyone interestedin joining DAR should contact alicerobinsondar.gmail.com

The interesting program held everyone's attention as they learned more about out DAR schools. L-R Idys Overton, Marge Schulhof, Johnnie Baldwin, Tina Clune, Martha Stapler, Linda Mears, Stephanie Ray, Alice Robinson, Carole Riddle, Julia Rose (visitor), and Wendy Quinn

L - R: Mrs. Shipp, Robert Shipp, Sherryll Miles, Marge Schulhof, Idys Overton, and Tina Clune

Regent Alice Robinson opened the meeting with the DAR rituals, prayer, and pledges. She recognized the visitors and introduced the program. Recently two members visited two DAR schools: Tamassee in Tamassee, SC and Crossnore in Crossnore, NC. It was an eye-opening experience for both of them and they presented information about the schools. These schools were established to provide not only education but a home for needy children.