| NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION PRESIDENT
Ruthann Bond A Very Happy 2008 to Everyone! 2007 was a busy and productive year and 2008 is going to be another exciting year! We have had many completed projects and some near completion. I want to thank each of you for your support and continued commitment. The rededication of the Kinston Confederate Monument was on December 15, 2007 and hosted by Mrs. Lucy Marston, Lenoir County Tourism Director, and the Lenoir County Visitors Center. It was a lovely event. The rededication was held outside the Lenoir County Visitors Center at the Monument. It was a little cool and windy but the rain did wait for us to complete the program! The program began with a welcome by Mrs. Marston. Mr. Lonnie Blizzard with the Lenoir County Battlefield Commission was introduced and he enlightened us about the history of the Battle of Kinston. The NC UDC was introduced and given the opportunity to give a short history of the UDC and the current activities of our organization. We rededicated the Monument to the Community of Kinston and Lenoir County. A Medal Gift Set from General, to include a Southern Cross from the Division, was presented to the Lenoir County Visitors Center, and was graciously accepted by Mrs. Marston. I was especially proud to have the NC C of C President, Miss Kara Goss, participate in the ceremony and most of your Division Officers were in attendance. A reception followed the rededication in the Visitors Center, at which time the Visitors Center was toured, and all viewed our NC UDC display. We can be very proud of our participation with the community of Kinston and Lenoir County. Thank you to all who attended. The NC Regional History Bowl Competition begins in February. These events present a rare opportunity for the NC UDC to participate with the NC Cultural Resources Department. We have assisted them for a number of years and we do not want to lose this important partnership with the state, nor our contact with some very smart young people! May 13th will bring the NC History Bowl Regional Winners to Raleigh for the State Championship. We will host a reception at our Headquarters in Raleigh for the parents, children, and staff of the final competition, which will be held May 14th at the NC Museum of History. Contact our History Bowl Chairman, Mrs. Michele Miller, for the schedule and locations of the Regional Competition and get your Chapter involved! Spring Board will be March 7th at our Memorial Building in Richmond. Spring Board is open to all members, but only the General Executive Board may vote on matters brought before the Board. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other UDC members from across our country and to experience a process of the Executive Board on the General level. Registration for Spring Board will be available on the NCUDC website. The North Carolina Division has eight Districts. District Meetings will begin March 14th with District VII and continue thorough April 12th. District Meetings provide members with the opportunity to gather and share information, talent, and fellowship with other members in their District. District Meetings are open to all UDC members, so if you cannot make your District meeting attend a meeting in another District. Make plans to attend a District Meeting and share the day with some really delightful women! The schedule and locations are provided on the Division website. April 26th -Greensboro will be the host of the 71st Annual NC C of C Convention. Make plans to attend this Convention. You will be impressed with our young people! June 7th -Massing of the Flags in Richmond will be held at the Memorial Building. This gives you an opportunity to visit the Memorial Building, members, and guests on a social level. The next day the Robert E. Lee Chapter, District of Columbia, will host a Memorial Service at the Confederate Monument in Arlington Cemetery. July 15th –This will be the deadline for the Chapter Rating Sheets and Chapter Reports to be submitted by the Chapter Presidents. It is my goal that a new Chapter Rating Sheet will be available and it will be friendlier to use! I plan to present the new Chapter Rating Sheet at the District Meetings. This year is an election year. New Division Officers will be elected at Division Convention. The task of the Nominating Committee will be to bring to you a slate of officers. If your Chapter has a candidate that meets the requirements for an office, submit a letter of recommendation to the Nominating Committee for their consideration. We have many talented ladies that have a great deal to offer to our Division! If you are qualified to serve as an Officer, step up to the plate! Allow your Chapter to nominate you! As you can see, I am true to my word. It is going to be another busy year! I look forward to meeting and working with you this new year! |
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