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3 Regent’s Message Dear Daughters, I am humbled and honored to serve as the Regent of our chapter for the coming up administration. As we start the chapter year, I extend to each of you my heartfelt welcome. I hope the summer has brought you rest, renewal, and inspiration, for we stand on the threshold of a season filled with promise, service, and the joy of sisterhood. I am very excited to report that we have three new committees. The Community Classroom, Genealogical Records and Patriot Records Project. A couple of these committees are being represented at the state and divisional level, so I am looking forward to learning more about the committee goals and supporting them on behalf of our chapter. Please be on the lookout for committee needs in upcoming Chapter newsletter, email or on our chapter Facebook page in the upcoming months. This year, as we begin the Storage administration’s call to “Illuminate Our Legacy” let us shine a light on the valor and vision of our Patriot ancestors, honoring their sacrifices by serving our communities and advancing the DAR’s mission. Together, we have the power to illuminate not only our shared history but also the lives we touch through our collective action. Our chapter programs promise opportunities to learn, to serve, and to grow—whether we are honoring the military through “Mulch for Military,” delving into the history of Revolutionary Patriots and stories of American Revolution cockades, securing our digital lives, or presenting the Good Citizen’s Award. As we gather, may we strive to keep DAR’s legacy blooming through the America 250 celebration and beyond. With gratitude and anticipation, Erica Milano, Regent 4 PRESIDENT GENERAL, NSDAR Ginnie Sebastian Storage 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5303 Tel: 1-202-628-1776 “Illuminate Our Legacy” STATE REGENT, MDAR Mary Tedesco P.O. Box 25, Gloucester, MA 01931 c:(617) 592-3763 Regent@massdar.org State Theme: “Celebrate the Spirit of Massachusetts” STATE OFFICERS: STATE REGENT Mary Tedesco STATE VICE REGENT Jean Silva STATE CHAPLAIN Beth McKeeman STATE RECORDING SECRETARY Wendy Renda STATE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Jill Higgins STATE ORGANIZING SECRETARY Ginny Argeros STATE TREASURER Cindy Krauss ASSISTANT STATE TREASURER Terah Harootunian STATE REGISTRAR Sheri Larson STATE HISTORIAN Irene Germano STATE LIBRARIAN Sharon Bouchard STATE CURATOR Margaret Joseph DISTRICT IV DIRECTOR Jacqueline “Jackie” Holmes State Counselor/District IV Email jjholmes94@yahoo.com (c) 518-598-3568
5 NATIONAL THEME “Illuminate Our Legacy!” STATE THEME “Celebrate the Spirit of Massachusetts” STATE SCRIPTURE "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor." Proverbs 21:21 THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 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, with liberty and justice for all. THE AMERICAN’S 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 PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America. 6 Capt. John Joslin, Jr. Chapter, NSDAR Leominster, Massachusetts Founded November 14, 1901 Incorporated June 1902 Our Chapter is named in honor of the patriotic service of area resident Captain John Joslin, Jr. Born in Lancaster on September 17, 1735, John Joslin, Jr. was six years old when the neighboring town of Leominster was incorporated. Always interested in military matters, he was made captain of the company in Leominster before the Revolutionary War. He defended the colony against General Burgoyne. When Congress decided to raise a permanent army, the Town voted on March 24, 1777 to pay those who should enlist for three years. Among the first was Captain John Joslin, Jr. He saw several battles, including the Battle of Monmouth. Later in life, Captain John Joslin, Jr. was elected to nearly every office in Leominster. Married three times (Susannah Carter, Martha Wilder, Martha Phelps), he fathered thirteen children. Captain John Joslin, Jr. died September 10, 1810, and was buried in the old Burying Ground in Leominster. His gravestone bears this inscription: "He discharged the duties of the offices which he sustained of civil, religious, and military nature, with honor and faithfulness." The Capt. John Joslin, Jr. Chapter was founded by Martha D. (Joslin) England on November 14, 1901. In continuous operation since then, meetings are held monthly on various Saturdays. Please refer to the program for more details. Members hail from the surrounding towns of Ashburnham, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, Gardner, Holden, Lancaster, Leominster, Lunenburg, Orange, Petersham, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, Sutton, and Westminster, among others.
7 HONORING THE PAST & PRESENT REGENTS OF THE CAPTAIN JOHN JOSLIN, JR. CHAPTER NSDAR REGENT TERM/S REGENT TERM/S * Martha J. England 1901 – 1905 1918 - 1920 * * Esther Powers Ellen B. Harris 1954 – 1957 1961 – 1963 * * Emma P. G. Hall Jennie L. Bosworth 1905 – 1908 1908 – 1910 * Frances Tapley 1963 – 1965 1973 – 1974 * * Sylvia A. Bates Nellie Vining 1910 – 1911 1911 – 1912 * * Helen F. Aldrich Henrietta A. Foster 1967 – 1968 1968 – 1970 * Florence Jenkins 1912 – 1913 * Ruhamah H. Gaw 1970 – 1973 * Lillian Goodwin 1913 – 1915 * Elaine M. Hutton 1974 – 1977 * Alice F. Lawrence 1915 – 1917 * Dorothy E. Graham 1977 – 1980 * * * Lilla H. Stiles Carrie I. Smith Bertha M. Bennett 1917 – 1918 1920 – 1922 1922 – 1925 * Diane Leighton Gaw Elaine L. W. Perreault 1980 – 1983 1983 – 1986 2009 – 2012 1930 – 1931 1932 – 1933 * * Ruth S. MacPherson Dorothy Rockwell 1986 – 1989 1989 – 1991 * * * Evadne J. Chaney Florence L. Bell M. Bertha Houghton 1925 – 1928 1928 – 1930 1931 – 1932 * Eileen Joyce 1991 – 1993 1997 – 1999 2000 – 2001 * Pearle W. Johnson 1933 – 1937 1948 – 1949 * * Barbara Durling Adrianne Haney 1993 – 1997 1999 – 2000 * Hazel L. Packard 1937 – 1938 * Viva Doucette 2001 – 2004 * Grace C. Savage 1938 – 1941 1949 – 1950 Marilyn Abbott Kathleen Kaldis 2004 – 2009 2012 – 2013 * Gladys Pierce Melendy 1941 – 1943 Anne Daulton Shattuck 2013 – 2016 * Stella H. Horton 1943 – 1944 Catherine Eska 2016 – 2019 * Constance C. Healy 1944 – 1946 1965 – 1967 Brenda Morse Sharon Bouchard 2019 – 2022 2022 - 2025 * Louise E. Shattuck 1946 – 1948 ✪ Erica Milano 2025 - * Ruth Putnam 1950 – 1952 1957 – 1961 * Deceased ✪ Current Regent 8 CAPTAIN JOHN JOSLIN, JR. CHAPTER OFFICERS REGENT ERICA MILANO 29 DELTON DRIVE, RINDGE, NH 03461-5492 (978) 413-6828 ERICALMILANO.DAR@GMAIL VICE REGENT SHARON BOUCHARD 103 SHREWSBURY STREET, HOLDEN, MA 01520-1847 (978) 549-5032 SBOUCHARD.DAR@GMAIL.COM CHAPLAIN DEB STRATE 3000 MEADOWS ROAD # 3309, STERLING, MA 01564 (978) 422-9953 DHLS1231234@GMAIL.COM RECORDING SECRETARY JOANNA NOLAN 40 CRESTFIELD LANE, LEOMINSTER, MA 01453-2008 (401) 447-7250 JOJETER2@GMAIL.COM TREASURER BRENDA MORSE 335 CENTRAL TURNPIKE, SUTTON, MA 01590-2346 (508) 596-2095 BJMORSE@VERIZON.NET REGISTRAR SUE WEILAND 115 WYOMING DR, HOLDEN, MA 01520-2160 (508) 272-1900 SUEWEILAND.DAR@GMAIL.COM HISTORIAN SARA BOUCHARD 90 LEVI ESHKOL, APT. 20 6936175, TEL AVIV, ISRAEL SARALITA66@GMAIL.COM HONORARY CHAPTER REGENTS MARILYN ABBOTT ELAINE PERREAULT ANNE SHATTUCK CATHY ESKA BRENDA MORSE SHARON BOUCHARD
9 CHAPTER CHAIRS OF NATIONAL & CHAPTER COMMITTEES American Indians Grace Cook Bylaws Sharon Bouchard / Erica Milano / Brenda Morse Chapter Master Report Erica Milano Chapter Newsletter Jessica Gesner Chapter Fundraising Chapter Members Celebrate Daughters Deb Strate Community Service Elaine Perreault Conservation Tori LePenske 135th Continental Congress Erica Milano Constitution Week Beth Watkins DAR Good Citizens Elly Hoover / Tori LePenske DAR Library Outreach Beth Watkins DAR Schools Joanna Nolan DAR Service for Veterans Sharon Bouchard The Flag of the United States of America Pat Gendron Genealogical Records Committee Erica Milano Insignia Brenda Morse Lineage Research Angela Schofield Membership Erica Milano National Defense Brenda Morse Public Relations Elly Hoover Service to America Sue Weiland Volunteer Information Service (VIS) Ellen Sheedy Yearbook Executive Board Chapter Members Serving NSDAR & MDAR MDAR State Librarian Sharon Bouchard Division Vice Chair (Northeast), National Defense Sharon Bouchard State Chair, Community Classroom Tori Eaton Division Vice Chair (Northeast), Genealogical Records Erica Milano National Lineage Research DOC Specialist Erica Milano State Chair, National Defense Erica Milano State Chair, Celebrate Daughters Brenda Morse 10 2026 – 2027 PROGRAM OF EVENTS NSDAR CALENDAR OF EVENTS National Board Meetings October 11, 2025 February 6, 2026 June 22, 2026 136th Continental Congress Washington, D.C June 23–June 27, 2027 NSDAR Day of Prayer October 11, 2025 National Day of Service October 11, 2025 MDAR CALENDAR OF EVENTS MDAR Fall State Meeting September 10, 11, 12, 2026 Four Points Sheraton One Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 State Board of Management Meeting November 7, 2026 Cyprian Keys Golf Club 284 East Temple Street Boylston, MA 01505 133rd March Annual State Conference March 4, 5, 6, 2027 Four Points Sheraton One Audubon Road, Wakefield, MA 01880 State Board of Management Meeting & Spring Fling May 1, 2026 Cyprian Keys Golf Club 284 East Temple Street Boylston, MA 01505 Scholarship Day - Hillside School May 5, 2026 Hillside School Marlborough, MA Hillside School Graduation May 28, 2026 Hillside School Marlborough, MA
11 CHAPTER PROGRAMS /2026 – 2027 SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 10:00 AM PATRIOTIC/EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL Location: Leominster Veterans’ Center 100 West Street Program: A Revolutionary Relic the Diary of William Boutelle Presenter: Mary Marrotta – Leominster Historical Society OCTOBER 17, 2026 10:00 AM PATRIOTIC/EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL Location: Leominster Veterans’ Center 100 West Street Program: History Lives Here: Patriots of Color and the Revolution’s Unfinished Struggle Presenter: Cheryll Holley – Sonksq of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band NOVEMBER 14. 2026 11:00 AM HISTORICAL Location: Leominster Veterans’ Center 100 West Street Program: 125th Chapter Anniversary Presenter Sharon Bouchard, Massachusetts State LiberianI DECEMBER 5, 2026 10:00 AM HISTORICAL/EDUCATIONAL Location: Leominster Veterans’ Center 100 West Street Program: Portraits of First Ladies’ and their Artists Presenter: Pat Gendron Holiday Potluck – Members bring something to share MARCH 13, 2027 10:00 AM EDUCATIONAL Location: Leominster Veterans’ Center 100 West Street Program: DAR Good Citizen’s Award Presentation Presenter: DAR Good Citizens Co-Chairs Elly Hoover & Tori LePenske APRIL 10, 2027 10:00 AM EDUCATIONAL/HISTORICAL Location: Leominster Veterans’ Center 100 West Street Program: “History Within Reach; a Day at the MDAR Library” Field trip to MDAR State Library, Hudson, MA Luncheon location TBD MAY 15, 2027 10:00 AM ANNUAL MEETING/AWARDS Location: Leominster Veterans’ Center 100 West Street Program: Annual Meeting & Awards 12 ONGOING CHAPTER SERVICE PROJECTS DAR Good Citizen Award – One Senior student from each of the area high schools is awarded from our Chapter in March based on their community service work and recommendations. Each student receives a Good Citizens Pin, Certificate and monetary award recognizing their work. Other Projects – Supporting DAR endeavors through: Project Patriot Holiday Cards for Veterans Collecting “Change for a Change” for local non-profit Collecting Stamps for Wounded Veterans Toys for Tots Spring Fling 2027 Theme “Gifts Cards Galore 3.0” Wreaths Across America. Goal to sponsor 100 Wreaths in 2025! Chapter code: (MA0138P) https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/168347/Overview/? relatedId=14861 Log your Service to America Hours using QR code below to get to the site!
13 RECOGNIZING OUR 25+ YEAR MEMBERS MARILYN ABBOTT HEIDI ASH JANICE BARNEY MARY MCCARTHY ELAINE PERREAULT PENELOPE SABOURIN JANE SLARSKEY JANE WATERHOUSE IMPORTANT WEBSITES FOR ALL MEMBERS NSDAR (Public Website): http://www.dar.org NSDAR (Members Only Website): http://members.dar.org/default.cfm NSDAR Daughters Online Community https://community.dar.org/home/memberhome Features the latest content from the “communities” you have chosen to join. These can be national committee communities, communities related to specific chapter officer roles or communities around specific interest areas. MDAR: www.massdar.org To gain access to the MDAR member’s only section of the MDAR website you will need a password, please contact a chapter officer. Chapter Website: http://www.massdar.org/captainjohnjoslinjr.html American Spirit Magazine: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/subscribe.cfm All members are encouraged to purchase a subscription. Our Chapter can be nationally recognized with member participation. 14 MEMBERS OF THE CAPT. JOHN JOSLIN, JR. CHAPTER, NSDAR Key* = Former Regent, L = Life Member Nat’l # Member Name Telephone Join Date Address Email Patriot Name 805901 L* Abbott, Marilyn K. 978-668-5026 6 Oct 2001 52 Bacon St, Westminster, MA 01473 Daze Skelton, MA 805684 Ash, Heidi Marie 508-335-8474 7 Jul 2001 85 Wildwood Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462 tonkakatt@yahoo.com Ens. Joseph Langdon, CT 998475 Ash, Kimberly 401-529-6465 5 Sep 2019 25 Pearson Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 kimma25@aol.com Pvt. Abijah Houghton, Jr, MA 975498 Atkins, Jessica 978-852-8073 5 Dec 2017 572 Stickney Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420 jessatkins76@gmail.com Parker Tyler, MA 1050579 Atkins, Samantha 978-875-5189 5 Feb 2024 572 Stickney Rd, Fitchburg, MA 01420 samatkins@verizon.net Parker Tyler, MA 791930 Barney, Janice 978-660-6137 5 Jun 1999 44 Placid Bay Dr, Plymouth, MA 02360 Janice_Barney@msn.com Samuel Dyke, MA 935708 Beauvais, Corrine 978-874-0668 5 Sep 2014 339 Knower Rd, Westminster, MA 01473 beau53k9@hotmail.com Samuel Thompson, NH 1059823 Bib, Beth 302-584-7589 5 Dec 2024 2242 St James Dr, Wilmington, DE 19808 Bethbib@gmail.com Capt. John Joslin, Jr., MA 1041643 Billings, Sue 978-365-5716 5 May 2023 120 Whitcomb Dr, Lancaster, MA 01523 golferlady45@gmail.com Philip Billings, MA 950369 Bouchard, Sara 5 Nov 2015 90 Levi Eshkol, Apt 20, 6936175, Tel Aviv, Israel saralita66@gmail.com Capt. John Joslin, Jr., MA 866146 L* Bouchard, Sharon 978-549-5032 4 Oct 2008 103 Shrewsbury St, Holden, MA 01520 sbouchard.dar@gmail.com Capt. John Joslin, Jr., MA
15 Nat’l # Member Name Telephone Join Date Address Email Patriot Name 1025134 Brandon, Elizabeth 978-697-5274 5 Nov 2021 109 Town Farm Rd, Westminster, MA 01473 econleybrandon@comcast.net 2nd Lt. Nathaniel Reynolds, NY 1052742 Cook, Grace 508-713-7476 4 Apr 2024 4 Mechanic St, Winchendon, MA 01475 g.cook2013@gmail.com Roger Filer, CT 1001061 Cosentino, Diane 978-297-2225 5 Nov 2019 24 High St, Winchendon, MA 01475 Diane.Cosentino@aol.com Sgt. Samuel Williams, MA 882106 Czekanski, Pamela N. 978-779-5576 17 Apr 2010 177 Nourse Rd, Bolton, MA 01740 colmid@comcast.net Fenner Foote, MA 875263 Dickinson, Jennifer 978-365-2517 28 Jul 2009 46 Spruce St, Clinton, MA 01510 jdickinson17@comcast.net Thomas Craig, VA 1032419 DiRusso, Elizabeth ‘Liz’ 508-745-5978 5 Aug 2022 91 Century Mill Rd, Bolton, MA 01740 eliza9110@gmail.com John Nicholas Guest, PA 1026419 Eaton, Victoria “Tori” 978-380-5738 1 Jan 2022 64 Elm St, Baldwinville, MA 01436 tori1967@comcast.net Julien Chouinard, Canada 1000156 Erickson, Sally 978-939-8525 5 Oct 2019 218A State Rd, Baldwinville, MA 01436 sally.erickson@aol.com Pct. Nathan Merriam, MA 926496 * Eska, Catherine 978-290-0118 7 Dec 2013 1035 Flint Ln, Spring Branch, TX 78078 ceska4me@aol.com Captain Joseph Jewett, CT 961509 Flagg, Susan 978-928-3340 5 Sep 2016 9 Evergreen Rd, Hubbardston, MA 01452 paulwflagg@hotmail.com Freeman Ellis, MA 1019747 French, Rebecca 978-895-2417 5 Jun 2021 191 Allen St, Athol, MA 01331 beckifrench5@gmail.com George Hayden, MA 912055 Friedrich, Mary 978-632-8957 8 Dec 2012 52 Pond St, Gardner, MA 01440 newfried@verizon.net William Whitaker, MA 1050781 Garey, Jenae 978- 939-3717 5 Feb 2024 172 Ashburnham St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 jenae17@yahoo.com David Bebee Pratt, CT 16 Nat’l # Member Name Telephone Join Date Address Email Patriot Name 916803 Gendron, Patricia 978-874-0579 13 Apr 2013 36 Kent Rd, Westminster, MA 01473 pgendron45@yahoo.com Abel Conant, MA 1074104 Gesner, Jessica 508-264-0426 31 Dec 2025 329 Brookline Rd, Mason, NH 03048 jessica.gesner@gmail.com Nathan Bowen, MA 1002976 Hallstrom, Nancy 774-345-4050 5 Jan 2020 101 Chadwick St, Apt B7, Worcester, MA 01605 NancyHallstromNJH@gmail.com Samuel Wilder, MA 994205 Hammer, Margot 978-302-0589 5 May 2019 135 Bull Hill Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523 margothammer@mac.com Ephraim Nutting, MA 1018572 Hederstedt, Carole 978-407-0940 5 May 2021 821 Leominster Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462 Carolejeanne@gmail.com Pvt. Nicholas Firestone, PA 1051759 Holley, Cheryll 508- 853-5575 5 Mar 2024 78 Randolph Rd, Worcester, MA 01606 crwritings@aol.com Mingo Pollock, CT 961391 Hoover, Eleanor ‘Elly’ 617-650-5747 5 Sep 2016 13 Spruce Dr, Ashburnham, MA 01430 spinningbee@yahoo.com Mathias Lair, VA 854623 Jackey, Rita May 978-870-4871 6 Oct 2007 45 Old Mill Cir, Westminster, MA 01473 rjackey@comcast.net Ichabod Hunt, MA 1016189 Jurga, Jacquelyn 508-335-1800 5 Feb 21 25 Robinson St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 jacquijurga@hotmail.com Pvt. John Ladue, NY 1066894 Kramer, Kara 978-846-7576 5 Jul 2025 105 Ragged Hill Rd, Hubbardston, MA 01452 karakramer3@gmail.com Capt. John Hopkins, VA 1066893 Kramer-Petz, Kristin 978-807-7317 5 Jul 2025 92 Smith St, Groton, MA 01450 Capt. John Hopkins, VA 1066376 LaRose, Paris 508-612-5110 5 Jul 2024 22B Princeton St, Jefferson, MA 01522 parisreneelarose@gmail.com Pvt. David Hedges, CT 1004951 LePenske , Victoria ‘Tori’ 617-650-1971 5 Mar 2020 13 Spruce Dr, Ashburnham, MA 01430 vsmumma@yahoo.com Mathias Lair, VA
17 Nat’l # Member Name Telephone Join Date Address Email Patriot Name 913185 Lyddy, Kelly 978-514-4089 8 Dec 2012 70 Dillon St, Leominster, MA 01453 kad8066@att.net John Towne, MA 595166 McCarthy, Mary 508-477-0846 12 Apr 1975 2017 Foley Trl, The Villages, FL 32162-4376 migmcc@yahoo.com John C. Witter, PA 845487 McKeon, Janet Anne 978-257-2652 7 Oct 2006 196 East Main St, Unit #5, Conway, NH 03818 jaamckeon@gmail.com Willard Hunt, MA 961046 Milano, Erica 978-413-6828 5 Sep 2016 29 Delton Dr, Rindge, NH 03461 ericalmilano.dar@gmail.com William Neely, VA 916885 * Morse, Brenda 508-596-2095 13 Apr 2013 335 Central Turnpike, Sutton, MA 01590 bjmorse@verizon.net Capt. John Joslin, Jr., MA 1020532 Newberry, Betty 603-593-8077 5 Jun 2021 29 Delton Dr, Rindge, NH 03461 bettyb4021@gmail.com Samuel Bingham, NC 970509 Nichols, Sarah 978-928-1332 5 Jun 2017 9 Evergreen Rd, Hubbardston, MA 01452 sflagg123@hotmail.com Freeman Ellis, MA 1044054 Nolan, Joanna 401-447-7250 5 Aug 2023 40 Crestfield Lane, Leominster, MA 01453 jojeter2@gmail.com Hambelton Thompson, NJ 1071788 Parry, Cathryn 978-501-0392 7 Dec 1967 206A Ridgefield Cir. Clinton, MA 01510 cathrynparry@gmail.com Timothy Keeler, CT 529581 L * Perreault, Elaine 978-537-0850 7 Dec 1967 65 Wachusett St, Leominster, MA 01453 elaineperr@verizon.net Stanton Carter, MA 1016188 Quigley, JoAnn 978-772-0277 5 Feb 2021 5 Standish Rd, Ayer, MA 01432 joannquigley46@outlook.com Pvt. John Ladue, NY 1064443 Repella, Sandra 508-308-5609 4 Apr 2025 3 W Shore Dr, Ashburnham, MA 01430 srepella@gmail.com Pvt. Thomas Higgins, NY 713394 Reusch, Constance 603-898-6482 5 Feb 1988 20 Cole St, Salem, NH 03079 18 Nat’l # Member Name Telephone Join Date Address Email Patriot Name anrcmr@aol.com Sgt. John Sanborn, NH 933465 Rupp, Kathryn 978-297-1232 5 Jul 2014 233 Mill Glen Rd, Winchendon, MA 01475 katmrkatmr@comcast.net Daniel Seamans, RI 556234 Sabourin, Penelope 978-273-5438 1 Feb 1971 371 Nolane Ln, Polk City, FL 33868 mopensab@yahoo.com Cpl. Thomas Tarbell, MA 972722 Schofield, Angela Stone 978-632-1894 5 Sep 2017 8041 Greenside Ln, Hudson, FL 34667 arschofield@aol.com Austin Stone, SC 961669 Schofield, Rachel F. 508-414-6411 5 Oct 2016 5005 Foothills Rd, Apt H, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 rachel.morse@aol.com Capt. John Joslin, Jr., MA 863188 * Shattuck, Anne Daulton 978-582-4729 7 July 2008 149 Lancaster Ave/PO Box 327, Lunenburg, MA 01462 adaulton@aol.com Ichabod Churchill, MA 987612 Sheedy, Ellen 978-353-1919 5 Dec 2018 54 Marden St, Fitchburg, MA 01420 emsheedy@verizon.net Timothy Foster, MA 991213 Sheldon, Lynne 978-821-3887 5 Mar 2019 215 Brookstone Ln, Madison, NH 03849 lsheldon1206@gmail.com Josiah Sawyer, Sr., MA 645878 Slarskey, Jane 508-534-0846 16 Apr 1980 112 Weathervane Dr, Leominster, MA 01453 Dr. Joseph Fiske, MA 937581 Stanton, Jacqueline 978-342-2488 5 Nov 2014 90 Caspian Way, Fitchburg, MA 01420 jackieo1012@aol.com Joseph Stanton, CT 1032471 Strate, Deborah 978-422-9953 5 Aug 2022 3000 Meadows Rd # 3309, Sterling, MA 01564 dhls1231234@gmail.com Capt. Job Knapp, MA 1059191 Thomas, Wendy 978-537-3628 5 Nov 2024 199 North Main St, Apt 1, Leominster, MA 01453 lotr19@msn.com Jonathan Robinson, MA 1068281 Thornton, Nancy 351-226-9940 5 Sep 2025 15 East Main St. Apt 1, Ayer, MA 01432 Nancy.d.thornton@gmail.com David Robinson, VT 1024777 Turner, Rachael 978-413-5132
19 Nat’l # Member Name Telephone Join Date Address Email Patriot Name 5 Nov 2021 46 Bicentennial Ave, Leominster, MA 01453 Rachael.Turner0901@gmail.com William Neely, VA 916804 VanTuyl, Erin 978-660-3791 13 Apr 2013 36 Kent Rd, Westminster, MA 01473 erinvantuyl@gmail.com Abel Conant, MA 785611 Waterhouse, Edythe “Jane” 774-243-1990 6 June 1998 49 Briarwood Cir, Worcester, MA 01606-1225 Benjamin Gillet, CT 1033285 Watkins, Elizabeth ‘Beth’ 508-942-8551 5 Aug 2022 13 Noel Dr, Ashburnham, MA 01430 Watkinsbeth15@gmail.com Peter Watkins, MD 1042738 Weiland, Sue 508-272-1900 5 Jul 2023 115 Wyoming Dr. Holden, MA 01520 Sueweiland.DAR@gmail.com Abraham Haldeman, PA 934450 Welsh, Ruth 774-345-4092 5 Jul 2014 68 Reservoir E7, Holden, MA 01520 Nathaniel Cone, CT 1049442 Williams, Amy 978-265-6541 29 Dec 2023 197 Pierce Rd, Townsend, MA 01469 amywilliams82@yahoo.com Capt. John Joslin, Jr., MA 873489 Wood, Heather E. 978-664-5202 6 July 2009 300 Haverhill St, North Reading, MA 01864 hewood1@verizon.net Ichabod Churchill, MA PENDING MEMBERS (AS OF 7/31/26) ________________ 20 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Nat’l # Associate Member Name Telephone Join Date Address Email Patriot Name 894857 Bigelow, Caroline 970-581-9349 27 Jun 2011 11 Gibbs St, Unit 46C Worcester, MA 01607 bigelow.caroline@gmail.com Col. Timothy Bigelow Chapter Lt. Ivory Bigelow, MA 765509 Cote, Jane Marie Morse 925-455-5892 22 Apr 1995 2230 St. Margaret’s Court, Livermore, CA 94550 jmcote@comcast.net Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter Henry Putnam Sr., MA 924731 Franklin-Scott, Karen 417-327-9869 5 Oct 2013 822 S. Cobble Creek Blvd, Nixa, MO 65714 karencscott@missouristate.edu Isaac Garrison Chapter Robert Stevens, VA 798530 Gonsalves, Judith Morse 209-602-2073 7 Oct 2000 1801Tuscany Dr, Manteca, CA 95337 jgonsalves1759@gmail.com Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter Jedediah Morse, CT 825692 Morgan, Teresa Crowley 339-999-3476 7 Feb 2004 10 Abigail Way Unit 3005 Reading, MA 01867 Icefog2@outlook.com Pvt PS Joseph Riford, MA Col. Timothy Pickering Chapter 1021598 Schang, Marion Crowley 803-469-0022 5 Jul 2021 841 Gordonia Dr, Sumter, SC 29150 jschang@sc.rr.com Col. Timothy Pickering Chapter Pvt PS Joseph Riford, MA
21 MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS CALL TO ORDER SCRIPTURE & PRAYER THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE AMERICAN’S CREED PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION WELCOME INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS PROGRAM (SET TIME IN MEETING AGENDA) BREAK PRESIDENT GENERAL’S MESSAGE NATIONAL DEFENSE REPORT MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING TREASURER REPORT REPORTS OF OFFICERS COMMITTEE REPORTS UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS BENEDICTION ADJOURNMENT 22 BYLAWS OF THE CAPTAIN JOHN JOSLIN JR. CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ARTICLE I. - Name The name of this chapter shall be the Capt. John Joslin, Jr. Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. ARTICLE II. - Objects The objects of this chapter shall be to promote the objects of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, hereinafter referred to as National Society. 1. To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence, by the acquisition and protection of historical spots and the erection of monuments; by the encouragement of historical research in relation to the Revolution and the publication of its results; by the preservation of documents and relics, and of the records of the individual services of Revolutionary soldiers and patriots; and by the promotion of celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries; 2. To carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, “to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge,” thus developing an enlightened public opinion, and affording to young and old such advantages as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing the duties of American citizens; 3. To cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty. ARTICLE III. - Members Section 1. Eligibility. Any woman is eligible for membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution who is not less than eighteen years of age, and who is lineally descended from a man or woman who, with unfailing loyalty to the cause of American Independence, served as a sailor, or a soldier or civil officer in one of the several Colonies or States, or in the United Colonies or States or as a recognized patriot, or rendered material aid thereto, provided an applicant for chapter membership is personally acceptable to the chapter. Any woman who meets the requirements as set forth in the bylaws of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is eligible for membership. NSDAR and its chapters may not discriminate against an eligible applicant based on race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. [NSDAR Bylaws Article III. Section 1]
23 Section 2. Admission. An applicant for membership through this chapter shall submit all required documents, prepared in accordance with instructions established by the National Society, and accompanied by the prescribed fees and dues. [NSDAR Bylaws Article III. Section 2] Section 3. Transfers and Reinstatements. A Member in good standing desiring to unite with the chapter by transfer, either from another chapter or from member-at-large, or by a reinstatement, may be admitted in the same manner as a new member. Section 4. Associates. a. The chapter may accept an associate member, a member of another chapter, providing that any member so accepted shall be a chapter member in good standing and may be an associate member in not more than two chapters in a state at the same time. b. An associate member shall not be counted toward representation or have a right to vote or to hold office in the chapter or represent the chapter as a delegate at a state meeting or at Continental Congress. (Chapters overseas see NSDAR Bylaws Article XIII. Section 19 (f).) Section 5. Resignations. A member in good standing, desiring to resign shall present her resignation in writing to the chapter registrar, who shall immediately report the resignation to the Office of the Organizing Secretary General. A member whose dues are delinquent shall not be entitled to resign from membership. [NSDAR Bylaws Article XIV. Section 1] Section 6. Honorary Chapter Regent. In recognition of valuable service of the Capt. John Joslin, Jr. Chapter NSDAR, a member who has served as Regent may, (upon her retirement from office provided she is a current DAR member) be elected Honorary Regent for life (at the annual meeting). Election by voice vote. ARTICLE IV. - Fees and Dues. Section 1 Application Fee. The application fee for membership to the National Society shall be as determined by the Continental Congress. [NSDAR Bylaws, Article IV. Section 1. (a) ] Section 2. The fiscal year of the chapter shall be from annual meeting to annual meeting. The annual budget shall cover the fiscal year and shall be prepared on the basis of dues payable for the fiscal year and interest from the Phelps Fund and the Reed Fund and funds collected through fundraisers and donations. 24 Section 3. Chapter dues will be announced on an annual basis to meet budget needs determined by the executive board, plus the amount required by the National Society and Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (MDAR), payable in advance on or before October first of each year. [NSDAR Bylaws, Article IV. Section 2. (a]. An increase of no greater than $10.00 will be allowed. Any increase greater than $10.00 will require a Chapter vote. Section 4. Dues of a member admitted or reinstated on or after July 5 National Board of Management meeting shall be credited for the upcoming dues year, which begins December first. Section 5. On November first of every year, the chapter treasurer shall notify all members whose dues have not been paid, that their dues are overdue. The National Society will automatically terminate membership if dues are not received showing a Federal Postal Service, or other carrier, cancellation date no later than the last day of February [NSDAR Bylaws Article IV. Section 2. (f)]or if national dues are not received by the date and method established in the bylaws of the National Society. Section 6. The annual national dues for each member shall be sent by the chapter treasurer to the Office of the Organizing Secretary General, payable to the Treasurer General, showing a Federal Postal Service, or other carrier, cancellation date no later than the first day of December for the ensuing calendar year. [NSDAR Bylaws, Article IV. Section 2 (a)] Section 7. The dues and fees for readmission of a resigned member and of a member dropped for non-payment of dues shall be as prescribed by the Bylaws of the National Society. [NSDAR -Bylaws Article XIV. Section 4] Section 8. The annual dues of an associate member shall be $8.00 payable in advance on or before October first of each year with the evidence of her membership in good standing in another chapter. She shall pay no national or state dues through this chapter. Section 9. Dues for a life Member shall be prescribed by the Bylaws of the National Society. [NSDAR - Bylaws Article IV, Section 3.] ARTICLE V. - Officers. Section 1. Officers. The elected officers of the chapter shall be a Regent, Vice Regent, Chaplain, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar and Historian. This chapter shall have these seven officers, and no member shall hold two of these offices, except in chapters with (30) thirty or fewer members. The officers of chapter regent, chapter recording secretary and chapter treasurer shall be held by three separate chapter members in all chapters. [
25 Regent, Vice Regent, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and Registrar are required in NSDAR - Bylaws, Article XIII. Section 6 (a).] Section 2. Nomination. In the year of an election, a nominating committee of three members shall be elected at the Regular Meeting in December. To be elected a member of the Nominating Committee, a member must have been a member of the chapter at least one year and not presently serving as Regent. It shall be the duty of this committee to nominate a candidate, whose consent to serve has been obtained, for each office to be filled. They will present the slate of officers for nomination no later than the March meeting. Additional nominations shall be made from the floor, provided the consent of the nominee shall first have been obtained. Section 3. Eligibility. To be eligible for the office of Regent, Vice Regent or Treasurer, a member shall have belonged to the chapter for one continuous year preceding her election to office. [NSDAR- Bylaws, Article XIII. Section 6(b)] Section 4. Term of Office. Officers shall be elected by ballot for the term of three years. Beginning at the May 2016 annual meeting, the term of office shall be of three years duration. In order for the current officers to complete a term of three years, their current positions will expire in 2016, in order to be in alignment with national and state administrations. A majority vote shall elect. If there is only one nominee for any office, the election for that office may be by voice vote. Elected officers shall begin their term of the office after being installed. Annual installations will be held at the close of the annual meeting in May, unless there are vacancies. No member shall serve as Chapter Regent for more than six consecutive years, except by permission of the National Board of Management. A member who has served more than half a term in any office shall be considered to have served a term. Section 5. Vacancies. In case of a vacancy in the office of Chapter Regent, the Vice Regent shall become Regent. Vacancies in other offices shall be filled by the Executive Board until the next Annual Meeting, when the chapter shall fill the vacancy through the normal nomination and election process. ARTICLE VI. - Duties of Officers Section 1. The officers of the Capt. John Joslin, Jr. Chapter shall perform the duties prescribed by these bylaws, by the Bylaws of the National Society, the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (MDAR), by the parliamentary authority and such other duties as shall be ordered by the chapter. Section 2. The Regent shall: 26 a. preside at all the meetings of the chapter and of the Executive Board and shall have general supervision of the affairs of the chapter; b. be the chief executive officer of the chapter; c. appoint all committees except the nominating committee; d. be ex officio a member of all committees except the nominating committee. Section 3. The Vice Regent shall: a. perform the duties and responsibilities of the Regent in her absence or inability to serve; b. will seek assistance from the membership regarding future programs and interests; c. assist the Regent in every way. Section 4. The Chaplain shall: a. open the meeting of the chapter with the reading of Scripture and prayer; b. conduct such religious and installation services as required; c. report deaths of members to the State Chaplain per protocol; d. notify Chaplain General and State Chaplain of ninety & one hundred year birthdays; e. communicate, whenever possible, with members who are ill or in distress, keeping supply of greeting cards available; f. plan memorial services for deceased members; g. report all activities to the chapter at each meeting. Section 5. The Recording Secretary shall: a. record the proceedings of the meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Board; b. be custodian of all records; c. notify officers of their election; d. notify committees of their appointment; e. notify officers and chairmen of votes affecting their duties; f. keep a roll of members of committees and of the chapter; g. send notices of meetings; h. conduct correspondence as requested by the Regent or required by action of the chapter or the Executive Board. Section 6 The Treasurer shall: a. receive all funds of the chapter and deposit them in a bank or banks as may be designated by the chapter or the Executive Board; b. disburse funds as directed by the chapter or Executive Board, and pay only those bills authorized by the Regent; c. remit national dues to the Office of the Organizing Secretary General, prior to the first day of December, and state dues to the State Treasurer prior to the first day of December, of every active member;
27 d. prepare the accounts for review or audit before each Annual Meeting to be presented and reviewed prior by the Auditing Committee to be appointed by the Regent; e. give a financial statement at each monthly meeting or as requested; f. send an annual financial statement to the state treasurer following the close of the chapter’s fiscal year; g. file the appropriate version of the 990 form with the IRS by the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of the fiscal year and inform the state treasurer which version the chapter is filing. Section 7. The Registrar shall: a. furnish application papers to candidates whose acceptability has been favorably acted upon by the chapter; b. see that these papers are in the proper form and accompanied by the applicant’s personal check, made payable to the chapter for application fees and national dues, procure the chapter check from the treasurer before mailing the complete application packet; c. provide the State Registrar, for her records, any new members or change in status of members of the chapter including name, address, name and rank of ancestor, national number, date of acceptance to membership in the National Society, transfer, resignation or reinstatement, marriage, divorce and death; d. notify the Regent, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chair, and new member of acceptance to membership; e. upon transfer out of the chapter, send the member’s application to the member (if transfer is to member-at-large) or receiving chapter, in accordance with instructions of the National Society; f. report to the Office of the Organizing Secretary General, electronically or in writing, all changes in membership, marriage, divorce, deaths, resignations, transfers and changes of address as they occur; g. keep a file of members of the chapter, including name, address, name and rank of ancestor, National number, date of Admission to National Society, date of transfer, resignation, or reinstatement, marriage and death; h. maintain the membership files and be the custodian of those archives. Section 8. The Historian shall: a. direct such historical work as may be requested by the chapter in accordance with the historical program of the National 28 Society and of the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (MDAR); b. be custodian of historical and biographical papers which the chapter may acquire and as directed by the chapter. ARTICLE VII. - Meetings Section 1. The regular meetings of the chapter shall be held as per the schedule set forth by the chapter yearbook, unless otherwise ordered by the chapter or Executive Board. For safety reasons, there will not be regular meetings during the months of January and February. Section 2. The regular meeting in May shall be known as the Annual meeting and shall be for the purpose of receiving annual reports of officers and committees, for installing Officers, and for any other business that may arise. Section 3. Special meetings may be called by the Regent or by the Executive Board and shall be called upon the written request of five members. Except in cases of emergency, three day’s written notice shall be given. The business transacted by any special meeting shall be limited to that stated in the call to the meeting. Section 4. Five members of the chapter shall constitute a quorum. Section 7. Electronic Participation. Provision may be allowed for members who are unable to attend in person to participate by electronic means, so long as all members can simultaneously hear each other and participate, subject to any limitations established in special rules of order adopted to govern such participation, and at (no/reasonable) expense to the chapter or committee. Electronic mail (email) shall not be used to conduct meetings. Section 5 Proxy Voting. There shall be no proxy voting. ARTICLE VIII. - Executive Board Section 1. Officers. The officers of the chapter shall constitute the Executive Board. Section 2. Authority The Executive Board shall have general supervision of the affairs of the chapter between its meetings and shall make recommendations to the chapter. The board is subject to the orders of the chapter, and none of its acts shall conflict with action taken by the chapter. Section 3. Meetings of the Executive Board shall be at the call of the Regent, or upon written request of three members of the Executive Board.
29 Section 4. Four members of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum. Section 5. The Executive Board shall prepare a budget to be approved by the chapter at the first regular meeting following the Annual Meeting. Section 6. With the consent of the members of the Executive Board, the Regent may invite Chapter Chairmen to attend meetings of the Executive Board and to participate in discussion. Chapter Chairmen shall neither make motions, second motions, or vote. Section 7. The Executive Board shall appoint or hire an Auditor in ample time that the Auditor shall prepare a report for the annual meeting. The Treasurer should close the books in time for this audit, no less than one week before the annual meeting. At the annual meeting, the Auditor’s Report shall be read following the Treasurer’s Annual Report. The Auditor’s report shall be adopted. Section 8. The Executive Board will plan the Annual Program. Section 9. It shall be the responsibility of the Executive Board to approve all fundraisers and or fundraising activities for the year to supplement dues and donations to aid balancing the budget, subject to approval of a majority of participating members. Section 10. Proxy Voting. There shall be no proxy voting. ARTICLE IX. - Committees. Section 1. Committees shall be determined as set forth by the National Society and Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (MDAR) and or the chapter needs. Such other committees, standing or special, shall be appointed by the Regent as the chapter may authorize or as the National Society or the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (MDAR) may require. Section 2. Proxy Voting. There shall be no proxy voting. ARTICLE X. -Representation. Section 1. The representation of the Chapter at Continental Congress shall be provided in the Bylaws of the National Society. Section 2. The representation of the Chapter at meetings of the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (MDAR) shall be provided in the Bylaws of the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (MDAR). Section 3. The chapter shall elect delegates and alternates for Continental Congress at the December meeting. Delegates and alternates to the Fall State Conference at the May meeting following the installation of officers and for the Spring State Conference at the December meeting. ARTICLE XI. - Parliamentary Authority 30 The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Chapter in all cases to which they applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the bylaws or special rules of order, standing rules, or rulings of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, or any rules of the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (MDAR), these chapter bylaws, or any special rules of order the chapter may adopt. ARTICLE XII. - Amendment to Bylaws Section 1. These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the chapter by a two-thirds vote, provided the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing at the regular previous meeting. Unless otherwise provided prior to its adoption or in the motion to adopt, an amendment shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Section 2. Any amendment adopted by the National Society or by the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution (MDAR) affecting the work of this chapter shall become law of the chapter without further notice. [NSDAR Bylaws, Article XV. Section 10. and Article XXI. Section 3.] ARTICLE XII. - Dissolution. Although the period of duration of the chapter is perpetual, if for any reason the chapter is to be dissolved or otherwise terminated, no part of the property of the chapter or any of the proceeds shall be distributed to or inure to the benefit of any of the officers or members of the chapter. Upon the dissolution of the chapter, assets shall be distributed by the Executive Board to and only to the state organization. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the local United States District Court, exclusively to such organization or organizations as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated within the meaning of Section 5OI (c)(3), with purposes and objectives consistent with those of the chapter. [This will be the last article in chapter bylaws as mandated by the National Board of Management on April 19, 1997, and amended for chapters February 2000.] Adopted May 12, 2007 Amended February 14, 2009 Retyped with 2014 National Amendments and updated format (February 2014) Revised May 4, 2011 Proposed revision first read (December 13, 2014) Amended March 7, 2015 Amended November 7, 2015 Amended August 22, 2017 (update associate dues per chapter minutes 10/15/16)
31 Amendment Proposed August 22, 2017 (update Article III Section 2 (a) per National Amendments, to be presented Sep 16, 2017 to chapter) Proposal sent to all members to after the May 2021 meeting to add section 5. Electronic Participation to Article VII. Amended September 11, 2021 to add Section 5. Electronic Participation to Article VII. Amendments approved by chapter vote May 18, 2024 32
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