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OF THE REPUBLIC
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The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
is excited to continue as a proud supporter of

Pets for Vets®
A National Nonprofit Organization dedicated to providing a second chance for shelter dogs by rescuing, training, and matching them with American Veterans who need a companion pet. More information on how you or your Circle can help will be available soon! If you would like to learn more about this wonderful organization, please visit the website below.
https://www.petsforvets.com/



Grand Opening
Headquarters and Museum

January 27, 2024
6703 Center Rd, Valley City, OH 44280-9435
Join us for a ribbon cutting, punch and cookies, tour our museum collection, and learn about our National Incorporated Veteran Nonprofit Organization

Lincoln Birthday Commemoration

 

2024 Lincoln Birthday Events

In Washington, DC

Itinerary and Registration Form

February 11-12, (Sunday/Monday) 2024

Banquet in celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s 215th Birthday.

Your hosts: The District of Columbia Commandery, Military Order of the Loyal Legion
and Dames of the Loyal Legion

Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial sponsored by the Lincoln Birthday National Commemorative Committee

We invite you to register early!

HOTEL RESERVATIONS –SHERATON SUITES OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA

801 N. Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

 

Block room rate details

Start Date: Friday, February 9, 2024

End Date: Monday, February 12, 2024

Last Day to Book: Saturday, January 20, 2024

 

Book your group rate for Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Feb2024

Or call: 1(888)236-2427 and give code: MO3217 - MOLLUS 2024 Feb2024

Rooms available:  King Bed or 2 double beds (all are mini suites) $149 + tax per night. Complementary shuttle to National Airport and the Airport Metro. Parking is available for a fee at the hotel.

 

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Activities in Washington, D.C.

Tour of Ford’s Theater & Museum: For those interested, we have purchased 15 tickets for a visit to Ford’s Theater on Sunday February 11, at 11:00 am. The visit includes the museum, a Ranger talk (theater) and the Petersen House. Tickets are $3.50 each. Please contact Laurie Moore if you are interested: moore.laurie@gmail.com. First-come, first served. Tickets on the website are selling quickly.

Following the theater visit, we plan to have lunch nearby and tour the National Portrait Gallery to view a full-length portrait of Abraham Lincoln painted from life in 1865, plus other Lincoln & Presidential portraits. No charge.

The Sheraton Suites hotel provides a free shuttle to Washington Metro, or guests may use Uber, Lyft, or taxis.

 

Lincoln Birthday Dinner

Ballroom at Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria

(Black Tie, Business Suit, or Uniform with decorations for Gentlemen; evening wear for Ladies)

Cost is $110.00 per person inclusive of tax & tips.

6:30 pm - Reception (Cash bar at hotel bar off Sheraton Suites lobby)

7:30 pm - Patriotic Opening in Ballroom with Military Color Guard

Dinner follows with wine for toasts

Speaker: Nancy Bradeen Spannaus on her new book Defeating Slavery: Hamilton's American System Showed the Way, focusing on Abraham Lincoln as a Hamiltonian

 

Monday, February 12, 2024

 

Ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial
in Celebration of President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

Arrive at Lincoln Memorial by 10:30 am, program starts at 10:45 am with Musical Prelude. 

Presentation of the James A. Simmons History Scholarship Award
to an outstanding undergraduate student at Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tennessee.

Wreath laying by government officials, distinguished guests, and hereditary and patriotic societies.

Military Brass Quintet & Color Guard

 

NOTE:  Parking is limited near the Memorial. Attendees should plan on using taxis, Uber, Lyft or leaving extra time to find parking near the Memorial.

 

Lincoln Birthday National

Commemorative Committee Luncheon

Monday, February 12, 2024

COST: $55.00 per person inclusive of tax & tips.

12:30 pm – LUNCHEON: (Plated lunch, desert, and hot and cold beverages)

PLACE:  Sheraton Suites Alexandria Old Town, 801 N. St. Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA

In person meeting of LBNCC to follow.

ANNUAL LINCOLN TOMB CEREMONY

Join the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, as all are invited to participate in the 67th Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony, sponsored by the SUVCW and MOLLUS, commemorating the 157th Anniversary of President Lincoln's death. It will be held at the Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, IL at 10 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

All are invited to participate in the 68th Annual Lincoln Tomb Ceremony, sponsored by the SUVCW and MOLLUS, commemorating the 158th Anniversary of President Lincoln’s death.
It will be held at the Lincoln Tomb in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, IL at 10 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Headquarters Hotel: President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, 701 E. Adams St., Springfield,IL 62701. The room rate is $117.00 for single - quad. A 10% dining discount at Lindsay’s Restaurant is included. Call 1-866-788-1860 for reservations and mention “Sons of Union Veterans”. Reserve your room by March 22, 2024. After this, the remaining blocked rooms will be released.
Wreaths may be ordered from local Springfield florists. Instruct the florist to have the wreath delivered c/o the Lincoln Tomb, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, by 9 AM on Saturday, April 13th.
Luncheon will be held at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel at 12:30PM. The luncheon program TBD. Luncheon cost is $45.00 per person. For event info, go to the SUVCW web site (suvcw.org) or contact Robert Petrovic at: rpetro7776@aol.com or 636-274-4567.

Click here for a printable regitration form.


Meet the National President

Madeline Rock

Madeline Rock of the Margaret M. Orr Circle #105 of Ohio was elected for the high office of National President at the 137th National Convention in Aurora, IL. Having served in most Circle Offices, and a few Department Offices before the Department folded, she has served at the National level of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Inc. as National Secretary for 3 consecutive years, as Sr. Vice Pro-tem for multiple years, Editor of the Bugle Call for 4 terms, and held appointed responsibilities such as social media manager, LBNCC liaison for 2 terms, and presented our organization with our National Project “Pets for Vets” along with the designs and items for fundraising purposes for this project over the course of 6 years. Madeline has been an active lifetime member so far, with 3 Past National Presidents in her immediate family, as well as a great Aunt and great grandmother. Madeline has donated 39 hours for the creation of our Sandusky, Ohio Museum Room, and has given many hours each year to the benefit of our organization in this capacity. Additionally for 5 years Madeline assisted with the National Archives Project by working on the scanning at the Cleveland Public Digital Library.

Madeline joined the Ladies of the G.A.R. under her great uncle Martin P. Durkee, who served in the 29th OVI from Geauga County Ohio. She has several Civil War ancestors and has been able to visit where many of them served on various battlefields across the country.

Outside of LGAR, she serves on the nonprofit board for her family’s nationally historic landmark, the Zimmerman-Bury Octagon House Association, and volunteers many hours to this property. She owns her own Apothecary business, and works in an administrative position at her local fitness center. Her Volunteer work has included yearly hours at her local community and preservation center, and gives time to the United States Army Brotherhood of Tankers nonprofit, assisting in fundraising for their Helping Hand Fund. Madeline has been raised in Civil War Reenacting & Living History activities in general, which have spawned a love of history for America. She will continue to remain active with her home LGAR Circle, and intends to work closely with Miss Sawyer’s “Kids with a Cause” nonprofit, as well as “Pets for Vets” projects and our new National Headquarters Museum in the coming year.



SUPPLIES

The National Brochure is available here.

Supplies can be ordered from the National Treasurer by mailing requests to:
Jan Stevenson
1024 Irvington Ave NE
Massillon, OH 44646
or by email here - Jan Stevenson

Checks should be made payable to
"National Organization, L.G.A.R."

Supplies Price List
Application Blanks (available via download as well)
 $0.10
Memebrship Badges, New
$50.00
Rituals
 $ 3.00
Constitution and Bylaws
 $15.00
Proceedings
 $ 15.00
Receipt Books
 $ 1.50
Warrant Books
 $ 1.75
Membership Cards
 $ 0.10
Honorable Discharge Cards
 $ 0.10
Transfer Cards
 $ 0.10
Charter Application
 $25.00
Charter Replacement
 $25.00
Organization Pamphlets 24 brochures (shipping)
$ 6.00
Music and Words from Ode Card
 $ 1.50
LGAR Bumper Sticker $ 0.50
Charms $ 5.00
Past Convention Ribbons and Medals Donation
Pets for Vets Dog Tags $ 5.00
LGAR Tumblers $12.00
LGAR Magnets $ 5.00
LGAR Decals $ 3.00

 

Please contact National Treasurer for shipping cost prior to submitting your order.


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