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Events to Remember Council Registration Sept. 12 Executive Board Meeting Sept.14 Fall Council Oct. 5 The Freestate Deadline Dec. 1 P&R Recommendations Dec. 1 Information due for QQ Dec.1 Executive Board Meeting Jan.14 International Conventions Iowa May 20-22, 2016 Florida May 5-7, 2017 Missouri May 4-6, 2018 Inside this issue The President’s Message 1 New Members 2 Chapter Anniversaries 2 Chapter Presidents 3 Executive Board Members 3 State Day 4 International Convention 5 Int. President’s Reception 6 Chapter News 7-8 State P& R Project 2015-16 9 Executive Board Messages 10 Council Meeting Registration 11 Cocktails on the Canal 12 President’s Letter FALL 2015 The Freestate “It’s fun to search and a joy to find” Judy Roblyer, Editor Dear Fellow Questers, At the beginning of this 2015-2016 season, you are asked to look at and take pride in the Chapters’ and State’s accomplishments of the past year. It was a busy and productive year. Four Chapters received Grants in the amount of $9,400. State and Chapter donations to projects exceeded $15,000 Chapters reported 15 Fund Raisers. The Maryland Website was created and is up and running; Four Maryland Quester articles were published in three different newspa- pers. The International President’s visit was well attended. A new State Project, Jerusalem Mill Village, was chosen. The “Q” ornament was sold at the International Convention. Accolades aside, the lurking elephant in our path needs to be acknowledged. The challenge of growing the membership and creating new chapters is where we need to expend the greatest effort. This is a problem throughout the organi- zation. Success was achieved in a few states by offering a reward to a chapter bringing in the most new members. This was not successful in Maryland. What are your suggestions? Put this on your chapter’s agenda for discussion. Share your findings with the Board. Maryland’s participation in the International Convention was approximately 1% of the State membership. I am extremely thankful to those who were able to attend and especially grateful to the six board members who attended. The benefit from the seminars and the camaraderie of old and new acquaintances is fun and a joy without the search. The educational seminars were outstand- ing. The Open Forum provided an opportunity to ask questions and ex- change ideas. As a State President, I was asked to serve as Recording Sec- retary at the Presidents’ Conference. It was a wonderful learning experience. Read The Freestate and mark your calendars for upcoming events. Register early and plan on a fun-filled, productive year. The 2nd VP has selected an exciting venue for the October 5th Council Meeting. The Executive Board has planned some surprises you won’t want to miss. The Chapter with the highest percent of members present will be awarded a President’s Prize. Bettye Wolfe, President
Transcript of The Freestate - Maryland State Questers - MdQuesters€¦ · Page 2 THE FREESTATE. STATE...
Events to Remember
Council Registration Sept. 12
Executive Board Meeting Sept.14
Fall Council Oct. 5
The Freestate Deadline Dec. 1
P&R Recommendations Dec. 1
Information due for QQ Dec.1
Executive Board Meeting Jan.14
International Conventions
Iowa May 20-22, 2016
Florida May 5-7, 2017
Missouri May 4-6, 2018
Inside this issue
The President’s Message 1 New Members 2 Chapter Anniversaries 2 Chapter Presidents 3 Executive Board Members 3 State Day 4 International Convention 5 Int. President’s Reception 6 Chapter News 7-8 State P& R Project 2015-16 9 Executive Board Messages 10 Council Meeting Registration 11 Cocktails on the Canal 12
President’s Letter
FALL 2015 The Freestate
“It’s fun to search and a joy to find”
Judy Roblyer, Editor
Dear Fellow Questers,
At the beginning of this 2015-2016 season, you
are asked to look at and take pride in the Chapters’
and State’s accomplishments of the past year. It was
a busy and productive year.
Four Chapters received Grants in the amount of
$9,400.
State and Chapter donations to projects exceeded
$15,000
Chapters reported 15 Fund Raisers.
The Maryland Website was created and is up and
running;
Four Maryland Quester articles were published in three different newspa-
pers.
The International President’s visit was well attended.
A new State Project, Jerusalem Mill Village, was chosen.
The “Q” ornament was sold at the International Convention.
Accolades aside, the lurking elephant in our path needs to be acknowledged.
The challenge of growing the membership and creating new chapters is where
we need to expend the greatest effort. This is a problem throughout the organi-
zation. Success was achieved in a few states by offering a reward to a chapter
bringing in the most new members. This was not successful in Maryland.
What are your suggestions? Put this on your chapter’s agenda for discussion.
Share your findings with the Board.
Maryland’s participation in the International Convention was approximately
1% of the State membership. I am extremely thankful to those who were able
to attend and especially grateful to the six board members who attended. The
benefit from the seminars and the camaraderie of old and new acquaintances is
fun and a joy without the search. The educational seminars were outstand-
ing. The Open Forum provided an opportunity to ask questions and ex-
change ideas. As a State President, I was asked to serve as Recording Sec-
retary at the Presidents’ Conference. It was a wonderful learning experience.
Read The Freestate and mark your calendars for upcoming events. Register
early and plan on a fun-filled, productive year. The 2nd VP has selected an
exciting venue for the October 5th Council Meeting. The Executive Board has
planned some surprises you won’t want to miss. The Chapter with the highest
percent of members present will be awarded a President’s Prize.
Bettye Wolfe, President
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STATE DIRECTORIES
Again this year orders are being tak-
en for the State Directories. At your
September meeting, please decide on
the number of directories your chapter
will need. Each chapter president must
have a directory. Please send one order
per chapter to:
Margie McCeney
301-767-7267
Directories are $3.00 each. You can
pay with cash or check, made payable
to “Maryland State Questers”. The
directories will be available at the Fall
Council Meeting on October 5th.
QUESTER QUARTERLY ONLINE
The Quester Quarterly is available
on line approximately two months af-
ter the copy deadlines:
Winter Issue available December 1+
Spring Issue available March 15+
Summer Issue available July 15+
Fall Issue available September 15+
Virginia (Gini) Patterson
8820 Walther Road Apt. 4106
Baltimore, MD 21234
(410) 870-2526
Cori Brown
1818 Cape Horn Road
Hampstead, MD 21074
(410) 239-8636
Q is for
Questers The Q ornament will be offered to
members at the October 5th Council
Meeting. It is hoped every Maryland
Quester will want their very own. It
can be hung on the Christmas tree, but
it is an attractive piece for permanent
display in a prominent place. Show
and Tell about your chapter and this
wonderful International organization.
IN MEMORIAM
Jean B. Weigel
Carolyn Williams
Leisure World #1258
Ruth Murphy
Lady Caroline #1160
Jane R.Coates
Sinepuxent #1151
To send
your annual handbooks to:
Jane Ward
2nd Vice President
506 Diamond Street
Easton, MD 21601
WHAT’S IN A NAME
Chapters: Please send your
“WHAT’S IN A NAME” article to
the Website Editor, Margie McCen-
ey, so that it can be added to the
Maryland website.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Chesapeekers #430 45 yrs.
Smithson #1271 20 yrs.
Cadwalader of Kent #940 35 yrs.
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ANNE ARUNDELL TOWN #934
Judy Roblyer
ARCADIA #1388
Ann Fowler
ASSATEAGUE #1325
Barbara Coughlan
BROADNECK HUNDRED #1058
Alice (Lee) Newman
CADWALDER OF KENT #940
Barbara McDanolds
CAPTAIN JOHN #517
Margie McCeney
CHESAPEEKERS #430
Mary Ann Munn
CLYNMALIRA #336
Barbara Romeo
CURIO #153
Joyce Davis
FOREST OAK #72
Sandra Lee DeCorte
LADY CAROLINE #1160
Ann Marvin
apmarvin1@gmailcom
LAMBERT WICKES #1119
Betsy Miller
LEISURE WORLD #1258
Abigail Murton
MONUMENTAL #700
Page Barroll
NEW YARMOUTH #1048
Susan O’Hara
PORT OF CHESTER #1160
Sue Mumford
POTOMAC #10
Ann (Cherry) Smith
SINEPUXENT #1151
Eileen Martin
SMITHSON #1271
Linda Rich
SOPHIE KERR #1118
Carolyn Beachy
2015-2016
MARYLAND CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
2015-2016
MARYLAND STATE EXECUTIVE BOARD
STATE PRESIDENT
Bettye Wolfe
Captain John #517
yates [email protected]
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Bette Lewis
Curio #153
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Jane Ward
Lady Caroline #1160
RECORDING SECRETARY
Sue Willets
New Yarmouth #1048
suew911verizon.net
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Laine Kohn
Anne Arundell Towne #934
TREASURER
Daphne Rhine
Leisure World #1258
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Lynda Tedeschi
Port of Chester #1169
EXECUTIVE BOARD—ADVISORS
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Roz Hopkins
Captain John #517
EDITOR—THE FREESTATE
Judy Roblyer
Anne Arundell Towne #934
CIRCULATION MANAGER
WEB SITE EDITOR
Margie McCeney
Captain John #517
PRESERVATION & RESTORATION
Sharon Debnam
Cadwalader of Kent #940
OTHER COUNCIL MEMBERS
All Past Presidents
All Chapter Presidents (or their designated
alternates)
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STATE DAY 2015
(l-r) Bettye Wolfe, Daphne Rhine,
Ginger Robbins, Sue Willets and
Jane Ward
Michael Schneider, State Day Speaker
State Day 2015 was held at the Double Tree Hotel in Annapolis.
One hundred Questers and guests attended.
International President Ginger Robbins was present to install the
new Executive Board Members for 2015-2017.
A total of $9,406.00 was awarded to the following four chapters:
Assateague #1325 $1,000 for the repair/replacement of bricks
at St. Martins Church
Clynmalira #336 $3,500 for restoration of the Engineer and
Medical Officer Rooms Main Deck
Shower on the SS John Brown Liberty
Ship
Port of Chester #1169 $2,076 for painting the exterior of the
Cliffs School
Smithson #1271 $2,830 restoration of the McCourtney
General Store, at Jerusalem Mill Village
GRANT RECEPIENTS
(l-r) Lynda Tedeschi, Immediate
Past President, Barbara Coughlan,
President Assateaque, Linda Rich,
President Smithson, Ruth Herman
President Clynmalira, Sharon
Debnan, P&R Chairman
International President
Ginger Robbins
wins theme basket
”Birthday Cake”
The program was presented by Michael Schneider, a member of the Project Lib-
erty Ship, Inc.. Mr. Schneider’s talk focused on the history of the WWII Liberty
Ship and in particular the SS John Brown’s museum, it’s restoration and preserva-
tion. The SS John Brown is one of only 2 operational and preserved Liberty ships
in use in the United States. The ship was built at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard
in Baltimore and today is an operating museum moored in Baltimore. The ship
originally built to transport cargo, was converted into a troop transport in 1943.
Many Questers had had relatives who sailed on the Liberty Ships during WW II.
The SS John Brown has been the P&R project for Clynmalira #336 for many
years.
SS JOHN BROWN
LIBERTY SHIP
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The 65th International Convention in Princeton, New Jersey
was “Revolutionary”, as promised. Twelve members and three
guests from Maryland attended. At the Council Meeting it was
reported that there are 697 Quester Chapters in the United States
and Canada, with 10,777 members. Four new chapter have been
organized this year, but twenty-four have disbanded.
As usual, the tours were informational and interesting, peaking
our curiosity to learn more about the sites.
At the Washington Crossing museum a guide,
dressed in a Revolutionary War uniform, ex-
plained the different parts of his uniform, and
demonstrated how a musket was shot. An in-
formative movie also depicted Washington
crossing the Delaware on Christmas Morning.
On another tour to Peggy Karr’s studio,
Questers were able to see how her beautiful
fused glassware is made. Then in the outlet
store the artist chatted with Questers.
There were many tours to historic homes,
always a favorite of Questers. They includ-
ed Glenmont, the home of Thomas Edison,
Kuser Farm Mansion, the family who helped to finance the mov-
ie company that would become 20th Century Fox, Liberty Hall,
the home of William Livingston, the first governor of NJ, and the
home of Gustav Stickley, one of the patriarchs of the American
Arts and Crafts movement.
Tours to Trenton included the Capitol Complex, the Old Bar-
racks which housed British and Hessian troops during the Revo-
lution, and Trent House, the home of William Trent, who de-
signed and laid out the streets of Trenton.
Two tours traveled to other states. The first went to Winterthur
in Delaware to tour the beautiful Henry DuPont Mansion and
Gardens. The second went to Ellis Island and the Statue of Lib-
erty in NY. From the Reception Hall visitors could follow in the
footsteps of their emigrant ancestors as they arrived in NY and
were processed. Some folks found their ancestors names on the
Wall of Honor. At the Statue of Liberty you were able to climb
up the pedestal and view up inside the statue. In the museum
there were life size models of Lady Liberty’s foot, hand, and ear.
The President’s Reception fea-
tured ten women famous in NJ
Revolutionary history. Questers
impersonated such women as
Betsy Ross and Patience Lovell
Wright, entertained us with sto-
ries of there lives at that period
of time. Most Questers wore red
white and blue to the Reception.
A number even dressed in Revolutionary attire. (back l-r) Jane
Ward, Lynda Tedeschi, John Ward, Judy Roblyer, Mike Roblyer,
Joan Sorflaten, Bettye Wolfe, Lee Wolfe, Roz Hopkins,
(front l-r) Sue Spicer, Margie McCeney.
At the Annual Dinner, Mina Edison talked about her life with
her famous husband, Thomas, their home Glenrock, and the his-
tory of silent movie pictures.
“On The Way To Cape May” was the theme for the Annual
Luncheon. It was all about going to the beach and again Questers
came in an array of beach attire. The program was a visit from
the famous composer and band leader John Philip Sousa.
The festivities ended with the Farewell
Dinner, which featured New Jersey Diners.
While enjoying the “Blue Plate Special” we
were entertained by The Jersey Sound Cho-
rus. Blue plate special is a term used in US
restaurants,. diners and cafes. It referred to a
specially low price meal, which consisted of
a meat, and three vegetables, presented on a single plate. The
term was common from the 1920s through the 1950s.
Sinepuxent Questers #1115 enjoyed the Post Convention
Tour, visiting Fort Mercer, Cape May, and Atlantic City.
(l-r)
President Eileen Mar-
tin, Cape May docent,
NJ State President Judy
Gant, Wilma Shapiro,
Past Chapter President
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY
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MARYLAND QUESTER THEME BASKET WINNERS 2015
Anne Arundell Towne Downton Abby Barbara Leath—Forest Oak
Arcadia Just Desserts Ruth Doherty—Leisure World
Assateague A Day at the Beach Nina Burt—Sophie Kerr
Broadneck Hundred Seasons Jane Duffy—Cadwalader of Kent
Cadwalader of Kent Patriotic Picnic Cori Brown—Clynmalira
Captain John Indulgence Paulina Garner—Leisure World
Chesapeekers Picnic for Two Mary Myers—Potomac
Clynmalira Life’s Little Necessities Judith Hannigan Lambert Wickes
Curio Sugar Loaf Maureen Savage—Clynmalira
Forest Oak The Pleasure of Reading Sally Slack—Sophie Kerr
Lady Caroline Bath Time Stacy Martin Sinepuxent
Lambert Wickes Eastern Shore Crab Basket Nancy McIntyre—Sinepuxent
Leisure World Vintage Costume Jewelry Vivienne Haines—Monumental
Monumental Star Spangled Surprises Ruth Crouse—Lady Caroline
New Yarmouth Birthday Cake Ginger Robbins—Intl. President
Port of Chester NO BASKET
Potomac Nuts to You Joan Sorflaten—Lady Caroline
Sinepuxent Tea for Two Bev Steadman– Chesapeekers
Smithson Tea Time Mackey Dutton-Cadwalader of Kent
Sophie Kerr Liquid Picnic Joyce Davis—Curio
The Maryland State Executive Board and Anne Arundell Towne
Questers entertained International Quester President Ginger Robbins
and her sister at a cocktail reception. Ginger was in Maryland to at-
tend our State Day. Approximately 25 Questers and their spouses
enjoyed delicious appetizers, drinks, and good conversation at the
home of Judy and Mike Roblyer.
Lee Wolfe Tony Kohn
Roz Hopkins, Captain John, Rose Rivera,
and Sheryn Blocher, Anne Arundell
Towne #934
International President Ginger Robbins and
State President Bettye Wolfe
MARYLAND QUESTERS WELCOME INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Theme Basket Report: The profit after pr inting expenses and the barrel rental was $1,757.13. This sounds
great on the surface, but it appears that almost half of our members are not participating in this fund
raiser. The money raised from the sale of theme basket tickets supports our chapter grants program, which benefits
every chapter that applies for a grant.
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CHAPTER NEWS
ANNE ARUNDELL TOWNE #934
Anne Arundell Towne Questers enjoyed a very interest-
ing tour of historic St. Anne’s Parish and Churchyard lo-
cated on State Circle in Annapolis.
The church is filled with many wonderful pieces of art
work. A number of the windows were made by the Tiffany
Studios. The stone baptismal font and altar were carved by
the celebrated Maryland sculptor William Henry Rinehart.
The brass eagle lectern, crafted by the Gorham Silver
Company, is in memory of Captain James Waddell, the
commander of the Confederate raider Shenandoah. The
organ was made in Germany on the occasion of the na-
tion’s bicentennial.
In the churchyard we saw the tombs of many names fa-
miliar in Maryland history, such as Carroll, Gassaway,
Hammond, Garrett, Bladen, Ridgely, and Greensberry.
Judy Roblyer
ASSATEAGUE #1325
The Assateague Chapter took a short trip to Del-Tech
College in Georgetown, DE. At the college, they enjoyed
a private tour of their permanent exhibit covering the ship-
wrecks and subsequent treasure hunters’ discovery of the
Nuestra Senora de Atocha. The Atocha (and her sister ship)
went down on September 6, 1622, in a hurricane off the
coast of Florida. All were lost. Because the ship was
known to be laden with gold, silver, emeralds, and jewelry,
it drew the attention of many treasure seekers, including
the well-known Mel Fisher. Funded by Melvin Joseph, Sr.
of Georgetown, DE and others, Fisher discovered the ship
in the 1970’s near Key West. Because of Mr. Joseph’s
financial backing, Del-Tech is now the repository of many
of the Atocha’s treasures. Of particular interest are the six
canons, the gold ingots, and a beautiful emerald and gold
necklace. The exhibit’s value is estimated at over
$4,000.000 and is a real treasure of the Eastern Shore.
CURIO #153
In March, Judy Wells, a speaker from the Montgomery
Historical Society, provided an interesting presentation enti-
tled Cabin John: Legends and Life of an Uncommon Place
that included the mystery of the name Cabin John. We heard
about legends of a lost lover, ghosts, pirates and buried
treasure. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch at the home of
Linda Lerch.
In April Curio members traveled to Leesburg, VA. We
toured Morven Park, home of the early 20th century Virgin-
ia Governor Westmoreland Davis. We learned about the life
and farming ideas of Governor Davis. Following the tour,
we had lunch at Lighfoot Café.
In May we held our annual Spring Luncheon, planned by
Deanie Boteler, at the Columbia Country Club in Chevy
Chase. The new officers were installed and plans for the
2015-2016 program were discussed.
Our December 2014 fund raiser auction was a huge suc-
cess. We were able to donate $1,368 to our P&R project, the
historic St. Paul Community Church located on Sugarland
Road in Poolesville, MD. The funds went to help defray the
cost of painting the church’s exterior. The painting was
completed in time for the Montgomery Heritage Days.
“THIS PLACE MATTERS”
(l-r) Sharon Bauer and Joyce
Davis, Chapter President with
Gwen Reese, President of The
Sugarland Ethno-History Project,
a historical foundation to preserve
the history of the Sugarland com-
munity, established by freed
slaves
The original church was
built in 1893. This
year’s P&R project is to
help fund restorations to
the interior of the
church.
St. Paul’s Community Church
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CHESAPEEKERS #430
Chesapeekers recently celebrated its 45th anniversary
by honoring one remaining charter member, Vicky
Trego, whose 90th birthday coincid-
ed with the chapter’s anniversary.
State President Bettye Wolfe and
Roz Hopkins of Captain John trav-
eled to the home of Carolyn Rice to
install the new officers for 2015-
2016.
(l-r) Bettye Wolfe, State President, Mary Ann Munn, re-
elected President, Carol Haden, Vice President, Mary Alys
Sweetmen, Treasurer ,Carolyn Rice, Secretary.
LADY CAROLINE #1160
Over the past few years, Lady Caroline Questers
have been working with the Caroline County Historical
Society (CCHS) to help with the renovation of the front
parlor of the Samuel Brown House, The museum is lo-
cated in the Museum of Rural Life, at 16 North Second
Street in Denton, MD. The front door of the house
serves as the main entrance to the museum. The house
is named for its first owner, Samuel Brown, a successful
grain merchant from Denton. The house is also know
as the Annie Taylor house.
The CCHS which owns the museum had the parlor
papered, painted, and drapes hung, all suitable to the
period.
Lady Caroline Questers are now in the process of
decorating the parlor, using Samuel Brown’s will as a
guide. To date, a Federal Style sofa has been donated,
repaired, upholstered and cleaned, a tea table pur-
chased, and a picture of Napoleon has been reframed
and hung. Samuel Brown was a Francophile and a great
admirer of Napoleon. Recently, a carpet was purchased
in memory of Ruth Murphy, a long time member, who
sadly passed away earlier this year.
Future plans include providing additional window
furnishing, protective sun screening and various house-
hold objects and furnishings to help visitors understand
and appreciate how people lived in Denton in the years
after the revolution.
Samuel Brown Parlor House c. 1818
Vicky tastes her
Birthday cake
Chapter members
point enthusiastically
at the period chande-
lier they donated to
Linden, home of the
Calvert County His-
torical Society. Leila
Boyer, Society Coor-
dinator, worked with
them to obtain a peri-
od piece for the his-
toric home’s dining
room.
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Smithson #1271 Smithson #1271 toured
historic sites this fall A farm
in Cecil County called Sink-
ing Springs. A walk through
the herb gardens and making
a tussie mussie was on the
agenda. In November the
chapter took a tour to Win-
terthur to view the Downton
Abbey costumes. Eight charter members cele-
brate: 1-r: Beth Hinder, Signe
Shagena, Betty Grimm,
Julie Cranford, Judy Idsy,
Linda Esser, Debbie Clark,
Suzanne Hinder. Linda Rich
JERUSALEM MILL VILLAGE—NEW STATE P& R PROJECT
On State Day, April 9th, 2015, the Council members voted to accept Jerusalem Village Mill as the State Preservation and Restoration Project for 2015-2016. This site was proposed by Smithson #1271. Jerusalem Mill Village has been the P&R project for Smithson #1271 for the past two years.
The living history museum of Jerusalem Mill Village is listed on the National Register as an 18th and 19th century pre-served community. It is located on the banks of the Gunpowder River in Gunpowder State Park, in Harford County, MD. The village encompasses the mill, a store, springhouse (circa 1845), a farmhouse, and the Jericho covered bridge. It is one of Maryland’s oldest and most intact mill villages. The village also offers a living history program, walking trails, artifacts, memorabilia, and exhibits to be enjoyed.
:
Check out the website:
www:JerusalemMill.org
or (410) 877-3560.
The mill was built in 1772, and was originally called Lee’s Merchant Mill. Through time the mill became the centerpiece
of a small Quaker village, and the business evolved from grinding the area’s grain to serving more of the local farming com-
munity’s needs. In 1961 the property was purchased by the State of Maryland. It included the mill, a blacksmith shop, and
stone buildings behind the mill. The property stood vacant for close to 25 years., before a group of local residents formed
the nonprofit all-volunteer Friends of Jerusalem Mill and embarked on a long journey to recapture the past.
FUND RAISING INFORMATION According to both International Bylaws and
Maryland State Bylaws, please observe the following:
Article III, Section 6—Chapters:
A. May raise funds exclusively within the chapter
membership to supplement its treasury;
B. Shall use all profits from fund raising activities
where financial support is solicited from outside the
chapter membership for preservation and/or restora-
tion projects.
C. Shall not engage in any fund raising activities
in which profits are shared with individual members.
If your chapter is planning a fund raiser, please
complete the Permission Request for a Chapter P&R
Fund Raiser and send to Maryland State President,
Bettye Wolfe for Executive Board approval.
Sharon Debnam
45th Anniversary cake
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MESSAGE FROM MARYLAND STATE
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
As we begin the new Quester’s year with many chapters having
newly elected boards, I want to remind everyone of our commit-
ment to grow Maryland State Questers. Membership is an Inter-
national priority and it is incumbent upon all of us to reach out
and meet individuals who are interested in preserving American
heritage.
Last year, President Bettye Wolfe and I prepared a Maryland
State Questers brochure for chapters to place in historic and pub-
lic places, to let the general public know who we are and what we
do. Every chapter which has a P&R Project has the potential to
find new members who have visited your site. Just make a few
copies of the brochure available to people who visit your historic
site and I will follow up as people contact me with an inquiry.
(The brochure is easily reproduced on your own computer and
printer) Even if you feel that your chapter does not have room
for more members, other nearby chapters may.
We are currently in the process of forming a new chapter in the
Darnestown area of Montgomery County. This group will most
likely meet in the evening since most of the potential members
work during the day. The group already has Poole’s Store, a local
historic site, in mind as a possible project. In your area of Mary-
land, you may have the same potential for forming a new chapter.
The more we grow—the more we can preserve and restore!
Bette Lewis
YOUR CHANCE TO SAY “YES”
Soon the Nominating Committee will be calling members to
serve on the Executive Board. This year they need to find volun-
teers for the positions of State President, 1st Vice President, and
Corresponding Secretary.
Please fill out a Credential form and consider volunteering to
serve in one of these positions when you are called by a Board
Member and/or Nominating Committee member. It’s not only an
honor to serve, it is a very rewarding experience—put a feather
in your cap and warmth in you heart Bettye
Wolfe
After researching and presenting your presentation to
your chapter, it would be wonderful , if the program could be
shared with other chapters. Being a “guest pre-
senter” at another chapter is also a nice way to
meet other Questers. If you are interested in shar-
ing your presentations, I will be glad to forward
the information . Try it, you’ll like it!
Jane Ward
MARYLAND STATE P&R PROJECT
The primary purpose of the Maryland State P&R Project is
to maintain a fund to which any chapter not supporting its own
preservation and restoration project may donate funds raised.
Members and chapters may submit recommendations for con-
sideration for a State Project at any time. Ideas submitted must be
detailed and addressed to the Maryland State P&R chairman.
Recommendations must be received prior to December 1, 2015,
in order that the P&R committee has time to review the project
recommended and report their decision to the Executive Board,
prior to the January 2016 Executive Board meeting. The project
must be a nonprofit and have a 501(c)(3) number.
Upon the approval of the Executive Board the recommendation
shall be presented to the Maryland State Quester Council for a
vote at the annual State Day in April. The Maryland State Coun-
cil is comprised of the Maryland State Quester Executive Board,
members of Maryland State Quester Standing Committees, Past
State Presidents and Chapter Presidents.
The P&R Project is presented for a vote each year at State Day.
GRANT APPLICATION REMINDER
February 1, 2016 is the deadline to submit your Official
Chapter Grant Application to the P&R Chairman, Sharon
Debnam. The Official Application has been revised to comply
with International Guidelines and International Bylaws, that were
revised in 2010. Please discard all old Official Application
Guidelines.
Upon a request from your Chapter President or Chapter P&R
chairman to the Maryland Quester P&R Chairman, the forms will
be mailed or sent via e-mail.
For any additional questions or information contact:
Sharon Debnam, P&R Chairman
(410) 778-1280 or [email protected]
Don’t be left out!!! Be one of the first to have the first
lighted White House Christmas Ornament.
The 2015 White House Ornament is lighted, because it honors
the Calvin Coolidge Administration and the first lighting of the
national Christmas Tree.
Place your order with your Chapter President. Orders must be
received by the P&R Chairman by September 15. They will be
available for pick up at the Fall Council Meeting, October 5.
The ornaments are $21.00 and would be a wonderful gift to
give a special friend. Funds raised go to support our Grants Pro-
gram. Sharon Debnam
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MARYLAND STATE QUESTERS FALL COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015
KENT MANOR INN
Stevensville, Maryland
10:00 Registration and coffee
10:30 Meeting
Luncheon Menu choose one entrée
Chef Side Salad
1) Grilled Breast of Chicken with roasted Corn Relish and Boursin Cream Cheese
2) Pan Roasted Salmon with Kalamata Olive Relish and Basil buerre blanc
Dessert-Assorted mini pastries at each table
Cost: $32.50: includes fresh rolls, butter , iced tea, coffee, tax & gratuity
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The Q ornament will be available to purchase for $20.00
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Reservation form
Deadline for reservations: Monday, September 12, 2015
Please send ONE check per chapter made payable to MARYLAND STATE QUESTERS
Mail check and reservation form to : Jane A. Ward, 2nd Vice President
506 Diamond Street
Easton, Maryland 21601
Name Chapter Menu Selection
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Laurel, MD 20707
COCKTAILS ON THE CANAL
All Maryland Questers are invited to Cocktails on the Canal,
hosted by Captain John #517 to support the C&O Canal.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
5:30-7:30
Lockhouse #10
Cabin John, Maryland
“It’s fun to search and a joy to find”
R.S.V.P. Margie McCeney
(301) 766-7267
Space limited to 25—call early
$15.00 a person, $25.00 a couple
