NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1776 D Street, NW, Room 224, Washington, D.C. 20006-5303 TELEPHONE: (202) 638-3153 FAX: (202) 737-3162 E-MAIL: hq@nscar.org

WEBSITE: www.nscar.org
NATIONAL FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/19040623016/
GREAT LAKES REGIONAL N.S.C.A.R. FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/229815804047618/

MICHIGAN SOCIETY FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/michigancar
M.S.C.A.R. WEBSITE: https://carmichigan.org/
STATE FACEBOOK - M.S.C.A.R. Senior Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1238963992780606/
STATE FACEBOOK - C.A.R. Senior Support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/441931439597327/

NATIONAL PRESIDENT INFORMATION

• download of flyer

THE TAPESTRY OF MICHIGAN SOCIETY C.A.R.

• Letter from Laurie Huber and Rodney Modell
• Emma Huber - Honorary State President
• R. Mitch Huber - Honorary State President

LETTER AND BROCHURE FROM STATE PRESIDENT

• (download of brochure) updated October 31, 2024
• Around the State with President Parker and link to private group M.S.C.A.R. Restoring Hope
• DAR Today Podcast - C.A.R. and Three State Presidents including M.S.C.A.R. Parker
  
  

LETTER FROM SR. STATE PRESIDENT

• Congrats to Lewis Cass and Lexington Alarm Societies!
• M.S.C.A.R. is a STAR SUPPORTER
  
  

92nd State Conference Documents

• State Conference Invitation
• State Conference Registration Form
• Credentials Form - Attn: Sr. Presidents Local Societies
• Nominations Form - Attn: Families and Sr. Presidents Local Societies
• Patron Donation Form
  
  

National C.A.R. Pins, and Star Supporter Info

M.S.C.A.R. Details:

• LISTING OF M.S.C.A.R. BOARD, CHAIRS, & LOCAL SOCIETY SR. PRESIDENTS (download)
  
• Joey Podsiadlik, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS, Membership incentive, & MEMBERSHIP OBJECTIVES
• MAGAZINE & NEWSLETTER CHAIR, ERIN LOWE, AND THANK YOU!
• COMMITTEE CHAIRS PHOTOS & MORE
  
• Updates from Veterans Chair!
• LOCAL SOCIETIES ON FACEBOOK
  
• LOCAL SOCIETY ARTICLES & PICTURES

SENIOR NATIONAL PRESIDENT, JEFFREY VORIS

NATIONAL THEME: "COURAGE, SERVICE, HONOR"

LINK BELOW TAKES YOU DIRECTLY TO THE NATIONAL PROJECT.

https://www.nscar.org/CAR/NSCAR/National_Project_Program/national_project.aspx?hkey=88f9ea32-fd06-486e-9584-ae295a430f01

National Packet available on the website too:

https://www.nscar.org/common/Uploaded%20files/nationalprogramproject/2024-2025%20National%20Packet.pdf

Have you ever wondered where our past C.A.R. State President’s are NOW??! or wanted to know how or whether they have put their experience and talents as a State President into use?

Being an active C.A.R. member has countless benefits that have not only given our youth the confidence to serve the state society but have also prepared them for significant life transitions such as school to work life. What are some of those skills, you ask?

C.A.R. provides each member the opportunity to learn and practice soft skills such as leadership, time management, communication, problem solving, and critical work ethic skills. Active members actively participate in community service, honoring our veterans, and learn about historic preservation.

Each C.A.R. member who strives to be State President not only has the support of his/her family, but from an army of dedicated senior leaders to support and guide their success. Did you know that many of those senior leaders served as the Michigan Society State President!?

We have two (2) past State President’s that have answered key questions and have shared their stories. We hope to inspire future leadership to not only continue the traditions but also champion new opportunities.

Are you interested in becoming a part of the MICHIGAN SOCIETY C.A.R. Tapestry – be the next STATE PRESIDENT?

Contact the senior state president TODAY to learn more! Rakoczy.deborah@sbcglobal.net

Rodney Modell, Public Relations Chair

Laurie Huber, Sr. Public Relations Chair

Emma Huber | Michigan Society C.A.R. State President 2015-2016

Sr. State President: Laurie Huber

Project Theme:

State Project: Michigan War Dog Memorial, New Hudson, Michigan

1. Advice for youth considering state leadership?

• Not as hard as you think

• You will get out of C.A.R. what you put into it

2. How have you put you C.A.R. experience into practice?

 Public speaking

 Event planning

 Leading/organizing meeting

3. Anything you would have done to prepare for being state president

Serving on the state board and leaning on senior leadership

4. Anything you would have done to prepare for being State President?

5. Mentors: Teresa Jones, learned more from older kids in C.A.R.

6. Are you serving as a senior leader? State board, state chair

7. C.A.R. inspired activities: DAR member, volunteer and service in several non-profit organizations

8. Where are you now? Professional Customs Analyst and completing Bachelor’s degree at Oakland University

R. Mitch Huber | Michigan State C.A.R. State President 2013-2014

Sr. State President: Teresa Jones

Project Theme: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future

State Project: WW2 Legacy Memorial, Royal Oak, Michigan

(Picture John Maten President of Michigan WW2 Legacy Memorial, Mitch Huber, and Debbie Hollis who was president at the time when Mitch did his project and still on the BOD.)

1. Advice for youth considering state leadership?

• Lean on senior leaders

• Do not be afraid to ask for help

2. How have you put you C.A.R. experience into practice?

 Event planning experience

 Speaking in public

 Parliamentary skills | Roberts Rules of Order

 How to ask for donations and

 How to wear a suit in 90-degree heat in DC!

3. Anything you would have done to be prepared to be State President?

4. Attend another state conference before leading my own

5. Mentors: Cailin Collins (IL), Brooks Morton (WV/DC), Ellen Steward (MI)

6. Are you serving as a senior leader? on a national committee

7. C.A.R. inspired activities: SAR member, working with non-profit organizations,

volunteering in general

8. Where are you now? After completing his bachelor’s degree in urban planning (2019)

Michigan State University, Mitch works as a Transit Planner in Richmond, Virginia for the

Department of Regional Public Transportation (DRPT).

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy start to the New Year!

My term as State President is almost up and the State Conference is just around the corner. I have had such a great year getting to know all of you more and getting to meet new people. This winter has been very busy. I have attended many zoom meetings, holiday parties and events. In November I had my second knee surgery and have been going to physical therapy three days a week and I have been studying for finals and midterms starting after winter break.

In November I went to the Veterans Day ceremony at the White Lake Cemetery, Presented my State Project to the Oaks and the Huron Valley SAR and to the Lac Vieux Desert Trail Society C.A.R.

My sister Macie and I have been volunteering at our local VFW on Fridays for the Fish Fry, served Thanksgiving dinner to the community and did crafts with the kids at breakfast with Santa. In December I attended the Piety Hill DAR chapter holiday party and shared my State Project and my progress throughout the year, as always thank you to the DAR, SAR, and C.A.R. for your continued support!

On December 14th I attended Wreaths Across America at Great Lakes National Cemetery, around 25,000 wreaths were laid! I got to see many DAR, SAR and some C.A.R. members. I have also volunteered at my church by making thanksgiving baskets, serving at the ladies advent tea and reading at our Christmas concert.

Local Societies - There are a few upcoming deadlines to National and I want to make sure that you know about them. The Local Society Donation Form is due to National on February 28, 2025. This is a great way to support our National Society and our National President's Project - Tunnel to Towers! The Local Society Merit Award Form is due to Chairman Madeline Herring at madeline316car@gmail.com and Sr Chairman Catherine Jimenez msbcar@casajimenez.org on March 3, 2025. This year you can now submit your entries in pdf format via e-mail or the old binder way. Finally, the Local Society Annual Report Form is due to National by April 1st.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at State Conference!

If you have any questions you can email me at p.hopemscar@gmail.com

Parker Hagle

M.S.C.A.R. State President

Restoring Hope

THE BROCHURE HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF October 31, 2024. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE CURRENT BROCHURE. THANK YOU!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562857002019

https://youtu.be/fO5SLEu9_Ds?si=4ajFUVUIdMwdLffX

Hello Everyone!

Happy New Year!!! I hope that everyone enjoyed the holiday season!

C.A.R. Pin Update!

A message from Jamie Birchfield: As many are aware, late last year Hamilton Jewelers informed N.S.C.A.R. that they would cease individual orders beginning in January 2024. Little notice was given of this change in operating procedure which then placed a significant burden on N.S.C.A.R. to determine best steps for our organization and members moving forward. Prior to National Convention, N.S.C.A.R. purchased limited inventory to be sold, as Hamilton would only sell directly to the National Society and not our members at that time. An Insignia Task Force was established in June to review all options. We identified new vendor but Hamilton has been unresponsive to requests about the cost to purchase the tooling necessary to make our pins and new tooling would cost thousands of dollars per pin, a huge an unexpected cost to the National Society. In the last few weeks Hamilton has communicated that they desire to resume direct member sales, as was their practice prior to January 2024. Due to the cost associated with contracting with a new vendor and our desire to allow members the opportunity to purchase Insignia as quickly as possible, we are continuing our relationship with Hamilton at the time and they are ready to begin accepting orders. The link to order your pins is below:

Help ring in the New Year with C.A.R. as a Star Supporter!

With your support, C.A.R. continues to develop good citizens and train leaders at all levels of the Society. Your donation supports the development of programs and events aimed at teaching the future leaders of our organization and leaders of our country. We look forward to continuing our work to teach the next generation about citizenship, leadership, history, and service. Please consider a meaningful gift to the N.S.C.A.R. today! We value our Star Supporters greatly and their monthly commitment to supporting C.A.R.!

The link to Enroll as a Star Supporter is below:

Become a Star Supporter

https://nscar.org/CAR/NSCAR/Authorized_Users/autopay/Become%20a%20Star%20Supporter.aspx?hkey=8ebdeb18-9906-4653-9d00-f5313e13e2c6

I hope to see you at our 92nd State Conference in Lansing! If you have any questions – Please contact me.

Thank You!

Deb Rakoczy - Senior State President M.S.C.A.R., Cell = 248.842.0990 or rakoczy.deborah@sbcglobal.net

IMAGE AND FILE TO DOWNLOAD TOO.

I'm your Membership State Chair and I'm so proud of us getting new members! We welcomed Henry Aldrich at our Day of Service at Holly's Oakhill Cemetery, he stepped right into help cleanup the cemetery.

Joey Podsiadlik - age 12, Elias Cady Society

Attention local societies: There is a new Membership Incentive that you will definitely want to hear about! Effective 07/04/24 – 10/19/31, all new member application fees will be refunded directly to the corresponding local societies! The more new members you can get, the more money you will get to do fun activities all while supporting veterans, our military, and historic preservation. So, let’s go get some new members! We hope you enjoyed receiving the incentive funds.

By: Joey Podsiadlik, Membership Committee

Membership Objective: Increasing membership which is the number one priority of The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution.

Program: Encourage membership by highlighting the benefits, opportunities, and fun had by C.A.R. members.

Ideas for possible activities:

1. Create unforgettable reminders of the importance of growing membership through “membership moments” at meetings. For example, handing out sweet treats like “M&M’s – Membership & Members”

2. Design displays and pamphlets about N.S.C.A.R. to hand out at community hotspots such as Libraries, Children Museums, etc.

3. Host “pop-up” events and distribute information about C.A.R. via brochures, water bottles with C.A.R. website attached, etc.

• Experiential learning activities at local fairs, festivals, or parks such as making mini crafts, colonial games, etc.
• Organize “Red, White, Blue Flag Football”, 5K’s, parades, etc.

4. Excite other patriotic and parent organizations by sharing the joys and importance of C.A.R. membership through sing-alongs, skits, and other presentations

5. Call upon members to create media and virtual content to share how much fun C.A.R. is

6. Encourage member engagement through attendance raffles and buddy systems

7. Plan fun activities and trips, outside of meetings, with your local society to festivals, amusements parks, or other fun places

8. Maintain contact with prospective members that come to meetings/events to keep them engaged

Erin Lowe, C.A.R. Magazine and Newsletters Chair,

=============== Newsletter Due Dates ==================

We especially need your help to send Mrs. Royse articles for our newsletter, The Wolverine!

send to: lindairvinghatton@gmail.com

due dates: Mark these on your calendar Please!

June 1 (no later than June 7)

Sep 1 (no later than Sep 7)

Nov 1 (no later than Nov 7)

Jan 1 (no later than Jan 10).

=============== NATIONAL MAGAZINE Due Dates ==================

We need your help for your societies to send articles to the national magazine before their due dates.

send to: magazine@nscar.org

due dates: May 1, Aug 1, Nov 1, and Feb 1. Mark these on your calendar.

Erin Lowe, Age 10, Fort Dearborn Society

Linda Royse, Sr. Magazine & Newsletter Chair

Introducing America 250! which is a new contest to help celebrate America! We are getting ready for the USA to turn 250 years old so societies are encouraged to learn about history that happened between March 1, 1774 and June 30, 1775.

1774

· British pass Intolerable Acts (March 31-June 22)

· First Continental Congress (September 5-October 26)

· Suffolk Resolves, Suffolk County, Massachusetts (September 9)

· Greenwich Tea Party (December 22)

1775

· Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride (April 18)

· Battles of Lexington and Concord, followed by the Siege of Boston (April 19)

· Gunpowder Incident (April 20)

· Fort Ticonderoga captured by Ethan Allen, Bendict Arnold and the Green Mountain Boys (May 10)

· Second Continental Congress meets (May 10)

· Continental Army is created from local militias (June 14)

· Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17)

Some great ideas to help celebrate could be skits, creating games/trivia activities, present a program, attend/host a commemorative event, create and informational video/song/film and share, or recreate what would these events look like today. These are just ideas and you can be creative and do other things. Whatever you do, don’t forget to document and take lots of pictures! I look forward to seeing pictures of what you do.

Emma Nelson Amy Nelson
America 250! Chairperson America 250! Senior Chairperson

This year I was lucky enough to go to Washington D.C. twice. I was able to go for the national conference and then was able to go with my school a month later. we were able to go to gettysburg. learning about the history of what happened on those grounds was so neat. I got to see the memorial for the 3rd Michigan Infantry, it was dedicated in 1889 for the veterans that fought in gettysburg. We also got to go to the Holocaust museum, the smithsonians, flight 93 memorial, and the state Capitol building. It was such a neat trip that I could talk about it alot. I like how they keep the national heritage alive so that people can learn about it.

Mason Lowe

American Heritage State Chairman

Hi! My name is Morgan Hughes and I am your State Chair of American History!

I recently spent 4 days in Washington D.C. on my 8th grade trip and learned soooo

much about American History! Here is a photo of my best friend and me in front of

the Lincoln Memorial.

I also spent time at the Vietnam Memorial looking up soldiers on the Wall from Dearborn

where I live. It was a very moving experience.

I encourage all of you to learn about American History in any way you can.

I will be headed to the great city of Chicago this summer for our Churches' Youth mission trip.

I am excited to learn there too.

Have a great summer and learn!

Fort Dearborn Society.

State Chair American History, Morgan Hughes

Sr. Diane Gaubatz

Macie Hagle here, your Founders Day Chairperson, to remind you that our annual C.A.R Day of Service. I asked all C.A.R members, seniors, and supporters to complete service activities in your community around April 5th, in honor of the founding of the national society C.A.R. on April 5th 1895.

Can’t think of ways to help? Here’s some ideas:

Clean up trash at your local park/waterway

Volunteer at a food pantry/donate food

Volunteer at a homeless shelter/VFW

Clean up/pull weeds at your local cemetery

Volunteer at your local library

Volunteer at your local animal shelter

Show your community what C.A.R. can do and what it was created for.

* THERE IS NO CONTEST FOR THIS PROGRAM *

Everyone is encouraged to be in their community through volunteering for the sake of making the community better, which in itself is the reward! Remember to have fun and enjoy these activities, don’t forget to turn in your community service hours to the national website nscar.org!

Be sure to send your C.A.R. Day of Service articles and photos to Mrs. Royse for the next Wolverine.

Hello, my name is Molly Hughes and I am your State Chair for Conservation!

I love nature, being outside and exploring. Here is a photo of me canoeing

at Howell Nature center on my 5th grade class trip!

I am standing here in a photo with my Principal Mrs. Peterson. Today was my

5th grade promotion and I was given the Americanism Award, I was surprised!

Try to remember to "CONSERVE". Try to cut down on buying plastic things,

containers and toys. I know it is hard, but plastic is everywhere, and we use

too much of it.

I challenge you to collect all the small plastic items that you would normally

recycle and save them to make something cool with! See the photo here! There is

so much to collect and so many colors! I will hand out more information at our

packet meeting in Gaylord. See you then!

Fort Dearborn Society.

State Chair Conservation, Molly Hughes

Sr. Diane Gaubatz

Hello, I am Michael Wolven chair for government studies, and I had recently set up a trip to lansing. The trip was overall successful. We were able to go and visit the state capital and the house floor. We learned that the Michigan House of Representatives can make bills and bring them to the floor for voting. If the majority of the votes are yes then the bill has passed. I would like to thank Rep. Maddock one of our state representatives for allowing us the time to come visit. Thank you for the wonderful lunch as well. I would also like to thank our C.A.R. State President Parker Hagle and the other C.A.R. members that were in attendance.

Sincerely,

Michael Wolven

Meet Andrew Kostun, Kids Helping Kids State Chair

Hi! My name is Andrew and I'm 7 years old and just finishing 1st grade. I'm in Lexington Alarm Society.

I am excited to be the Kids Helping Kids State Chair this year. What will your society do to help other kids? In April, my society put together 12 "Best Day Boxes" to give to Plymouth Community Foster Closet. Kids in foster care will be able to have a great birthday with the things in the boxes!

Hi, my name is Presley Wolven. This is my first committee and I am excited to help your society with information on the Mountain Schools. Did you know that the

Kate Duncan Smith School, located in the Appalachian area of Alabama, is about to turn 100! Be sure to let me know if your society has made a contribution to any of the schools.

Veterans Chair – Danielle Nowicki

On December 14, the Lac Vieux Desert Trail Society placed wreaths on veteran’s graves at Holy Cross cemetery in Marquette, MI. The wreaths were purchased by numerous donors to honor deceased military veterans through Wreaths Across America. We joined the DAR Onagomingkway Chapter members and a member of the SAR to lay wreaths. It was a memorable experience!

Meet Charlie Kostun, Patriotic Education State Chair

I'm Charlie. I'm 4 1/2. I love the American Flag and Pledge of Allegiance. Blue is my favorite color! What will do you with your society to help tell others about our country? I love wearing my flag bathing suit and telling people the pledge. I'm also going to be in a 4th of July parade with my family and Lexington Alarm Society! Our house needs a new flag, so we are also going to have a flag retirement ceremony this summer.

"Happy Summer!

How can we continue to grow our societies?

We share all of our fun meetings, events, and activities on social media, newspapers, magazines, schools, churches, work places, etc!

Will you be participating in a parade this summer? Make sure to use banners promoting your local/State/ National society, and take LOTS of pictures!! Volunteering to serve Veterans or your community? Post about it on Facebook, Instagram, etc. Let everyone know how awesome the C.A.R. is!!"

Rodney Modell

Public Relations Chair

Wreaths Across America at Lakeview Cemetery

By: Ella Malott, Corresponding Secretary, Elias Cady Society and Lincoln Malott, Historian, Elias Cady Society

On Saturday, December 14, 2024 we participated in the Wreaths Across America event at Lakeview Cemetery in Clarkston, Michigan. We helped place several of the 234 wreaths that were sponsored by the Sashabaw Plains Daughters of the American Revolution chapter. It was a very cold and snowy day, so it made it hard to spot some of the veterans’ graves. Luckily, volunteers had marked some of the graves with red flags. We were surprised how quickly all the wreaths were placed. The last wreath we placed was on the grave of Jeremiah Clark. We look forward to helping out with this event next year.

JULIE BEADLE - SR. PRESIDENT

No update for this issue.

Wreaths Across America at Fort Custer National Cemetery

Erin Lowe,

President Fort Dearborn Society

From Jane Turnbull!

No update for this issue.

Thanks,

Jane Turnbull

Ki-Ka-Ma-Sung members volunteered to help staff the American Revolution Experience traveling exhibit while it was in Kalamazoo in December under the sponsorship of the Lucinda Hinsdale Stone DAR chapter. They especially enjoyed sharing information on the connections between the Revolution and local history with the more than 500 visitors through the companion exhibit “The Real Daughters of Kalamazoo.”

LacVieux Desert Trail Society

Danielle Nowicki, Lac Vieux Desert Trail Society President

Submitted by Melissa Wilson

Lac Vieux Desert Trail Society decorates Christmas Tree with national C.A.R. theme The members of the Lac Vieux Desert Trail Society in Marquette created tree ornaments for the tree they decorate at the local library with symbols honoring first responders. They met at a member’s house for a pizza party dinner, had a zoom meeting with Michigan C.A.R president Parker Hagle to hear about her state project, and then got creative with cutouts, glue and glitter. Two weeks later two of the members helped decorate the tree.

From Sarah Smart

"Lac Vieux Desert Trail Society member Melody Nowicki was recently on WLUC TV6 cutting hair for free for veterans. Per the online article by staff writer Julia Seitz, this is the first year for the Cosmetology Students of Northern Michigan University to attempt this project. Veterans needed to show their ID card to get a free haircut from November 11 through December 4, 2024. Mel can be seen here cutting the hair of a veteran."

"Holiday Fun"

The Lac Vieux Desert Trail Society got together at Hotplate Pottery in Marquette to celebrate Christmas! Each member picked out an item to paint and everyone had a great time with their creativity, while de-stressing from all of the holiday craziness at the same time."

Lewis Cass Members and families participated at two different Wreaths Across America locations. One team at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly Michigan and the other team in Orlando Florida, Sand Lake .

Moria Brady

Society President

Grace M. Sayles

Sr. Society President

Bawating-Le Saut De Sainte Marie Regent Tammy Cruickshank, HODAR Bruce Cruickshank and grand daughters, members of Lewis Cass Society, C.A.R. Flynn Rader , Alaina and Ella Altmaier, from Cedarville, Michigan, layed wreaths at Oaks Cemetery, while in Florida, and Susan Holt, DAR daughters find friends and service opportunities everywhere!

Supporting the State event for Rodney, see below.

From Erin!

Lexington Alarm Society members, Seniors, and guests had the privilege of Christmas Caroling for a group of seniors at a private care home. We spent about 30 minutes with them and sang about 10 songs.

Member Andrew (age 7) said that he had a good time and it felt good to see the residents smiling and singing along.

The Lt Isaiah Fuller Society had the honor of presenting the US Air Force Wreath at the local Wreaths Across America followed by cookie decorating. The sugar high was real.