NATIONAL SOCIETY UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812
MICHIGAN STATE SOCIETY
STEPHEN PRESTON CHAPTER #387
(Organized 1996 Greater Grand Rapids area)
MEETING INFORMATION​
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19 Apr 2024 - Russ' - Grand Rapids, MI
(Agendas & Minutes are on the Meetings / members only page)
PAST EVENTS​
Wreaths Across America - December 17, 2022
Stephen Preston Chapter participated in Wreaths Across America. To view the event, just click on the 2 files to open in pdf format.
Chapter Meeting - October 21, 2022
(Click on photos to enlarge)
Photo Left: (back row) J. Hull, G. Baron, R. Doe, H. Werner (front row) M. Dekker, M. Buurma, D. Beaumont, B. Martin, Shannon Larson
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Photos Left bottom: new members B. Martin & D. Beaumont and with J. Hull
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Photos Below: (Memorial Service for Linda Stillman) J. Hull, J. Babbitt, F. Stillman, T. & A. Scovel
Chapter Meeting - June 17, 2022 - ​Congratulations Ann Scovel for 25 years of membership! (Click on photos to enlarge)
2021 - 2024 Officers: Michelle Buurma, Edyth Kerkstra, Emmy Vanderbilt, Royetta Doe, Marsha Dekker, Judy Hull & Gaye Baron. (Click on to open larger image)
Michigan State Council - May 7, 2022
Helene Werner, Marsha Dekker, Shannon Larson & Royetta Doe
(Click to open larger image)
STEPHEN PRESTON CHAPTER OFFICERS 2021 - 2024
President
Vice President
Chaplain
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer
Registrar
Historian
Librarian
Michelle Buurma
Marsha Dekker
Cyndy Hartman
Shannon Larson
Royetta Doe
Marsha Dekker
Judy Hull
Gaye Baron
Ann Scovel
STEPHEN PRESTON CHAPTER CHAIRMEN 2021 - 2024
Budget and Finance
Constitution and Bylaws
Correct Use of the Flag
Electronic Communications
Flag House and Star-Spangled Banner Museum
Fort McHenry
Historical Landmarks
Markers and Graves Locations of 1812 Service
Membership
ROTC/JROTC
Schools
Veterans Services
Marsha Dekker
Helene Wermer
Judy Hull
Ann Scovel
Claudette Darling
Helene Werner
Judy Hull
Michelle Buurma
Michelle Buurma
Royetta Doe
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Any woman over eighteen years of age, of good character, and who is descended from an ancestor who rendered civil, military or naval service to our country during the years of 1784 to 1815 inclusive, shall be eligible to membership, provided that the applicant shall be acceptable to the society and shall take oath of allegiance to the United States of America.
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Children up to the age of twenty-two years may join this Society and shall be known as “Juniors” of the National Society of the United States Daughters of 1812 in the State of Michigan. They shall be governed by the rules that govern the other members, except that they shall not have the privilege of holding office, nor the right to vote in any other than their own junior society. Young women 18 to 22 registered, as “Juniors” may become members of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 in the State of Michigan upon request and payment of dues. Young men at the age of 22 may be referred to the General Society of War of 1812.
INFORMATION & CONTACT
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Chapter Registrar, Judy Hull (Contact about membership)
Buried in Michigan
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More than 3400 War of 1812 Veterans are buried throughout our State. Take a look and see if any of your ancestors are listed.
Check out the list of our members ancestors.
Gen. Alexander Macomb
Chapter
Greater Detroit area
Contact Information
Registrar Bennie Latimer
Stephen Preston
Chapter
Greater Grand Rapids area
Contact Information
Registrar Barb Martin
Capt. Philip R. Toll
Chapter
Greater Monroe area
Contact Information
President Sandra Rekuc
Abraham Egbert
Chapter
Greater Midland area
Contact Information
Registrar Thora Goodnight