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1 Texas Genealogical College TEXAS GENEALOGICAL COLLEGE GENEALOGICAL GLEANINGS News from Texas Lineage Societies Lynn Forney Young, president of the Texas Genealogical College (TGC) announced that the annual meeting of TGC and its constituent members will be conducted in Dallas, TX on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Doubletree Hotel in Dallas. For those registered, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark will be hosting those registered for a buffet dinner and drinks at their home on Friday October 27th. The following groups will be participating this year: The Off icial Newsletter of the Texas Genealogical College ANNUAL MEETING General Society of Colonial Wars in Texas Texas Society, The Order of Founders and Patriots Texas Society Sons of the Revolution Texas Society War of 1812 Texas Society Order of the Founders of North America Texas Brigade Washington s Army at Valley Forge Plans are underway for a Saturday evening banquet speaker. Other groups are welcome to join us. The cost of a group to be included each year is only $100. This entitles the group s name to be included in all advertisements and each group will be allotted one hour exclusive use of a private meeting room. A registration form and hotel information follows. We hope that you will join us! IN THIS ISSUE Texas requires education on Founding Documents Lynn Young appointed to United States Semiquincentennial Commission SAR Contests Founders & Patriots Officers Hall of Fame Nomination Form 38th Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical & Historical Conference Volume 3 - Issue 1 / September 2017

2 Texas Genealogical College 2017 Conference October 28, 2017 Registration Form Name Guest(s) Address City State Zip Phone Organization & Title Friday, October 27, 2017 Cost No. Attending Reception at the home of Kim and Bob Clark, 4306 Rawlins Street, Dallas (Business attire) N/C Saturday, October 28, 2017 Doubletree by Hilton Dallas Campbell Centre 8250 N. Central Expressway, Dallas 8:00 Sons of the Revolution N/C 9:00 General Society War of 1812 N/C 10:00 Order of Founders and Patriots N/C 11:00 Washington s Army at Valley Forge N/C 12:15 General Conference Luncheon (Each lineage society will be recognized) (cost includes 23% gratuity) $35 2

3 2:00 Society of Colonial Wars in Texas N/C 3:30 Genealogical Workshops N/C Genealogical Treasures in the DAR s Database presented by Barbara Jeffries Johnson, TXDAR Registrar, Marcy Carter-Lovick, TXDAR Organizing Secretary and Barbara M. Petrov, TXDAR Librarian 3:30 George Washington s Secret Ally presented By author, Judge Edward Butler N/C Saturday Evening (White or Black Tie, Military Dress, Kilts, with decorations or Dark Business Attire) 6:30 Joint Cocktail Reception 7:15 - Joint Hall of Fame Banquet $55 Total: Please note any food allergies Make checks payable to Texas Genealogical College and send to Chery B. Kipp, Treasurer 3234 Chippers Crossing Montgomery, TX Deadline October 10, 2017 There is a block of rooms at the Doubletree by Hilton Dallas Campbell Centre 8250 N. Central Expressway, Dallas (214) For Texas Genealogical College $

4 TGC OFFICERS The current officers of the Texas Genealogical College, elected in Oct for a two year term are: President President Elect Vice President Asst. Vice President Secretary Corresponding Secretary Registrar Treasurer Chaplain Historian Chancellor Genealogist Newsletter Editor Webmaster Parliamentarian Lynn Forney Young Pamela Wright Larry Casey Marcy Carter-Lovick Cheryl Rios Barbara Petrov Alan Greene Cheryl "Sissy" Kipp Rev. Dr. James C. Taylor Rev. Don Stone Judge Jdward F. Butler, Sr. Judge Edward F. Butler, Sr. Susan Johnston Judy Lynn Turner Open TEXAS LEGISLATURE REQUIRES CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION ON FOUNDING DOCUMENTS Texas State Senator Dr. Donna Campbell proudly holds a copy of HB 1291 which was passed by the Senate Chamber. The bill requires all Texas schools to teach the principles found in our Declaration of Independence; our U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, and the papers of our founding fathers, and to preserve our country s founding principles in our schools. Many of the member groups of the Texas Genealogical College issued Resolutions supporting HB Senator Campbell was proud to pass HB 1291 out of the Senate Chamber to teach and preserve our country s founding principles in our schools. Under state Senator Dr. Donna Campbell s guidance both the Texas House and Senate have passed bills that require all Texas school districts to provide instruction on The Declaration of Independence, The US Constitution, The Bill of Rights, Federalist Papers and the writings of our Founding Fathers. Many of our Texas lineage societies adopted Motions to Endorse Senator Campbell s efforts to insure that our children have a strong foundation on our country s origins. Congratulations Dr. Campbell - Well Done!! 4

5 DAR Representative Appointed to Commission Overseeing the Nation s 250th Anniversary Celebration Lynn Forney Young, Honorary President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), has been appointed to a prestigious national commission created to plan celebrations and commemorations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States in July The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, established in July 2016, assumes the task of facilitating nationwide plans to observe the historic occasion. Over the next nine years, this body will play a central role in shaping the anniversary narrative on a national level. Members of the group will solicit ideas about how to mark the anniversary, meet within the hallowed walls of Philadelphia s Independence Hall to develop a plan, submit recommendations for the consideration of the President and Congress, and assist with the execution of the approved itinerary. Eight members of Congress, 16 private citizens and 9 federal officials, including the Secretary of State, Librarian of Congress and Archivist of the United States, comprise the committee roster. Commissioner Young was appointed to serve by Paul Ryan, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. We are excited to collaborate with individuals and organizations across the country to celebrate 250 years of America s freedoms, as well as the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, said Commissioner Young. We look forward to celebrating our nation s incredible history and fostering a renewed appreciation for all of the Americans who founded our nation and ensured its progress through the generations. The Daughters of the American Revolution is honored to be represented on a prestigious committee with a mission so closely aligned with the National Society s founding principles. For more than 125 years, the DAR has championed historic preservation, education and patriotism. The more than 950,000 women who have joined the nonprofit organization since its founding in 1890 have worked to preserve historic places, documents and artifacts; to foster an understanding of our nation s past in schoolchildren, new citizens and everyday Americans; and to support the servicemembers and veterans who sacrificed to safeguard our freedoms. As the immediate past President General of the DAR, who served from , Commissioner Young brings proven leadership and planning ability to her new post. During her administration, the National Society celebrated its 125th anniversary, established the National DAR Day of Service, recorded a collective 14.5 million hours of volunteer service contributed by members, and achieved an official Guinness World Record for most letters to military personnel collected in one month. Her service on the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission gives voice to the 185,000 current DAR members, who represent not only the descendants of the men and women who achieved American independence, but also women who live in communities across the nation and around the world. These dual qualifications will inform Commissioner Young s contributions to the Commission, as well as DAR initiatives tied to the 250th anniversary celebration, which are currently taking shape. 5

6 MESSAGE FROM THE TEXAS SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Texas Society Oration Contest Starts Now! The oration contest for 2017 and 2018 needs to start now, and your help is needed to crank it up! please me at In an ideal world, before school is out in the spring, each chapter should contact schools and invite them to enter the contest. You should try to call the Speech, Arts, Debate, and other similar classes. One of the best ways is to contact the school district s curriculum Director as they meet in August and can share the information with others. High school Counselors are also helpful since they help students with scholarship opportunities. Tell them that students need to start to prepare their speeches now to present at a local or regional event in September. I have attached a flyer on the oration contest for you to use in sending to them. In closing, I am looking for a Regional Chairman for Region 4 which is the area including Dallas, Athens, Greenville, McKinney, Paris, Plano, Rockwall, and Tyler. Please let me know if you have help to coordinate the event in this area. Jim Kuykendall, Oration Chairman Jimkuy@aol.com SAR Oration Contest A. Introduction: The information outlined below is intended to assist our Texas SAR members, chapter presidents, regional oration chairpersons, and youth contests committee members on how to proceed and conduct an Oration Contest during any of the 4 basic phases. All necessary Registration Forms and Guidelines for Local, State, and National competition are contained within this website (Section B). Additional information about this particular Youth Contest can also be acquired by going to the National SAR Website. 1. Contest open to 9th through 12th graders. 2. A contestant can choose their own subject centered on pre, during, or post-revolutionary War subject material. 3. Speech must be at least 5 minutes but not longer than 6 minutes in length. B. The basic phases of the Oration Contests: 1. First phase, is the contest at the (local) Chapter level. A winner is selected by the judging criteria 6

7 as set forth by the SAR National requirements on their web site. This contest is conducted any time between May 1 & September 10th. It is suggested this contest be conducted on a Sunday afternoon at a library, church, or other location which is available to you. The Chapter Oration committee chairman should try to coordinate a date and time with a local school (public, private, religious, or home school representative) which best works for you and for THEM. All necessary contestant forms are contained in the Contestant Packet (you will also need a Permission/Release form.) All necessary Chapter forms are contained in the Chapter Packet. Each Chapter can establish its own reward, i.e. cash, bond, or other form of its choice for winner and other contestants awards. Helpful Suggestions in locating viable contestants: 1. Contact the local school Speech/Drama Teachers directly as well as other community and educational sources. 2. There are many activities surrounding the students: UIL, State, and civic functions that you need to stay clear of when scheduling the contest date. Even though you might want to do the competition the night of your normal meeting, it might not be workable for the student. 3. Some schools, libraries, churches, or civic facilities will provide a conference room. 4. Your local DAR or newspaper may have contacts that will aid you in acquiring contestants 3. Third phase is the Texas Society State Contest held on the Saturday of Texas SAR s Annual Board of Managers meeting, where the six Regional Oration winners compete for a top prize of a $2500 Scholarship, Olympic Medallion, and trip to the National Society s July championship competition. This school year s ( ) State final competition will be on October 14, 2017 and held at the Hilton Galveston Island Resort Seawall Blvd. Galveston, TX. Regional Oration Contest winners will be reimbursed for travel to the Texas State Oration Contest according to the Travel & Convention Expense Allowance schedule. Regional winners are responsible for any/all other costs including additional meals. If there are any questions about reimbursements, please contact your respective contest Chairman. Special note: The Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution will award their contests Scholarships after the contests at its Annual Board of Managers meeting. Award amounts are currently: 1st Place - $2500; 2nd Place - $750; 3rd Place - $500; 4th Place - $300; 5th & 6th Places - $150 each. Students will be given a letter of commitment from the Texas SAR in the appropriate amount. When the student enrolls in a community or senior college or university, the student presents the letter to the financial aid office. That office will contact the Texas SAR and the money in the approved amount will be sent directly to that institution as a credit against the student s tuition account. The student will not receive a check at the State Conference. PLEASE INSURE THAT THE WINNER IN YOUR REGION IS AWARE OF THIS SO THAT THERE WILL BE NO MISUNDERSTANDING. These scholarship and travel funds are paid from the Texas SAR Col. Joe M. Hill Patriot Fund. 4. Fourth phase is the final contest conducted by the National SAR at their Annual Congress, which generally takes place during the first week in July. The location will vary from year to year. The 127th NSSAR Congress for this school year s Oration Contest - final competition of state winners - is scheduled to be held JULY 9th & 10th, 2017 at Knoxville, Tennessee. C. Registration Forms: All registration and other required forms are contained in the Contestant Packet. 7

8 D. Permission Release: The required Permission Release form may be obtained here. E. Rules: Official Rules of the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest The contest will be held in preliminary round(s) by state societies and/or chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution to select one winner from each participating state. In districts where no state society sponsors an entrant, a district entry is permitted. Each participating state society or district should provide information regarding the contest to senior high school, parochial, private, and home-schooled speech and/or history teachers and principals or counselors as early as possible. 1. The contest is open to all students of the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes (Grades 9-12) in the public, parochial, private, and home schools within the jurisdiction of the sponsoring state society or district. 2. The oration must be original of not less than five minutes or more than six minutes. The subject shall deal with an event, personality, or document pertaining to the Revolutionary War and show a relationship to America today. The oration must be essentially the same as the submitted manuscript. Notes and props (including military uniforms) may not be used in the presentation. 3. The state society or district establishes the date and deadlines for its contest allowing adequate time to submit its winner as an entrant in the national competition. (Four weeks before the start of NSSAR Congress) Form A & B, which can be found below, (National) must be received by the National Chairman by the deadline. 4. Before the chapter winner competes in the state contest, a copy of the oration, a photograph and biographical sketch of the entrant, and the completed Form B should be mailed to the state chairman following the chapter contest. Form A (State) will be sent by the Chapter Chairman to the State Chairman. 5. At Congress the NSSAR will furnish awards and give recognition to all orators who participate in the national preliminary and final contests. 6. Expenses involving lodging, meals, and transportation to, at, and from the NSSAR Congress may be borne by the sponsoring state society or district. Chaperon for the entrant may be provided by the state society or district. 7. During the presentation of orations at chapter, state-district, or national contest, no applause is permitted until all orators have finished speaking. 8. During the contest, no private videotaping or flash picture taking will be allowed. 9. By action of the 1985 Congress, all judges in the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest must be members of the SAR. The judges will select the winners by the following criteria: A. Composition; B. Delivery; C. Significance; D. History. Time allocated for delivery is between 5 and 6 minutes. (A penalty is applied for going outside the time allocations.) 10. The contestants must agree that the interpretation of rules and the decisions of the NSSAR and 8

9 its judges shall govern without reservation. The judging sheets and notes are the property of the SAR. 11. The first place winner at the national level of the Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest may not compete in its future competitions. 12. The first place National winner is expected to attend the youth awards luncheon the day after the final competition. F. Judging Sheet and Instructions: The Judging Sheet and Instructions are included in the Chapter Packet. G. Statement of Commitment: The required Statement of Commitment form is contained in the Contestant Packet. H. Texas SAR Oration Contact Chairperson: Jim Kuykendall Phone: SAR Oratorion Regional Contest The second phase of the SAR Oration Contest is the Regional Contest arranged by each Regional Chairman representing all the Chapters winners in his section (refer to Regional List). He sets up this contest location and arrangements for judges to be conducted between September 11th and September 30th. The judging rules are the same as those listed on the NSSAR web site (sar.org) under the Youth Education/Oration Contest tab. The Regional Chair can work with the appropriate chaters (and their representative contestants) in his section to establish a form of reward and reimbursement of expenses for travel if necessary. Regional Chairmen must have their entries certified to the State Chairman by October 7th. Local chapters belonging to a given Region are encouraged to financially support the Regional winning contestant s travel expenses to the Annual State Conference. 9

10 Texas Society Order of the Founders and Patriots Announce Officers for Judge Ed Butler, outgoing Governor and Chairman of the Nominating Committee for the Texas Society Order of the Founders and Patriots, announced that at the annual meeting the following men were elected to the office following their respective names: Governor Secretary Treasurer Registrar & Genealogist Awards Chairman States Attorney Historian Chaplain Lyttleton T. Harris, IV Rev. Donald L. Stone, Jr. Phoenix Austin Harris Dr. Lawrence King Casey, Jr. Dr. Robert James Devine Robert Murel Clark Gene Howard Pilgrim, Sr. Rev. Donald L. Stone, Jr. Texas Division Sons of Confederate Veterans Compatriots and friends of our cause, I submit this after action report to you to help you understand the history and importance of HB1359 The Texas Heroes Protection Act. By August 2015 the NAACP and allies were in full attack mode against all things Confederate and more using unfolding events in South Carolina as a springboard. Here in Texas we faced attacks on Court Houses, Monuments and memorials across the state. Most notable to me as your Commander was the fact that groups of NAACP members were visiting the Mayors of large cities and the State Capital in Austin to discuss the future of Confederate monuments in Texas. This effort spilled over to the events causing the removal of the Davis statue and the Wilson statue at the U. T. Austin. The U.T. action was the blueprint of what was to come in this state. My thinking at this point was that we would follow our same predicable course of action, protest, flag them and sue them. The problem is that the NAACP knows our predicable actions and like the Alamo planned to hit us on all sides at once spending our resources then finishing us off. How do you stop the bleeding of time and money that may or may not halt these attacks? We can only fight some battles not all battles. Laws are the answer, stop them with the protection of the law. Knowing that laws take time to construct and pass we could not waste any time. I drove to meet with someone that may be able to help or direct us in our efforts to pass a law to help us. In Woodville Texas I met state Rep. James White to start talks of monument protection laws in Texas. I found in Compatriot White a man with an open mind and a will to protect the history of this great state. 10

11 We started our mission to craft a bill and had a supporter in the House for the bill. Next we needed a Senator to cosponsor a bill and the hunt was on. The hard fact was that any bill that was Confederate only would not pass in today s world but then attacks started on Travis, Bowie, Washington, Jefferson and even the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Wall in Washington DC giving us the answer we needed. The law needed was to protect all Veterans and historic people in Texas. By law all Confederate Veterans are US Veterans so we would be covered. The bill was drafted and hammered on many times then carried to the office of Senator Bob Hall, Rockwall TX., Mr. Hall said he would cosponsor the bill in the senate. We were set! The SCV started sending members to Austin to gain support for the bill and time went by. Senator Hall suddenly pulled his support and would not introduce the bill in the Senate. State Rep. White received the news about Hall and introduced his Bill in the House. We were in action at this time and were moving forward to make our dream a law. House Bill 1359 was born! Folks, all I can say is Austin and law making is not what you think it is! We had to form a core group of SCV Compatriots that were willing to go to Austin at the drop of a hat to fight for this bill. Our people had to hold the Gary D. Bray Commander Texas Division Sons of Confederate Veterans texreb@sbcglobal.net OBITUARIES Bob Baylis We have just learned of the death of Bob Baylis, husband of the National Society Sons and Daugters of the Pilgrims (NSSDP) member, Barbara. Bob lost his battle with cancer May 16. His funeral service was held at Welch Funeral Home, Longview, TX May 23 at 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will be held June 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Scofield Baptist Church, Dallas. His obituary is available at services Please keep Barbara and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Steve and Anna Lee Steve and Anna Lee were buried in a joint graveside service in Tyler, TX on May 14th. The SAR, DAR, and many lineage societies have suffered a tragic loss. Stephen Wayne Lee, age 64, graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a bachelor s degree in Radio and Television Communication. He was an active member of the Captain William Barron Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution where he was past president. He was a proud member of the chapter Color Guard and took great pride in wearing his Colonial Soldier Revolutionary War uniform and appearing at numerous events to promote patriotism. He was District X Vice President for the Texas Society, SAR, and served 11

12 on many committees. On the National level he was a member of numerous committees and served as National Videographer traveling, along with Anna, to SAR activities across the country. He was a proud member of Sons of the Republic of Texas, Descendents of Washington s Army at Valley Forge and Order of the Founders of North America. Anna Marie Lee, age 65 received her Bachelor s Degree from Texas Christian University where she was a member of the Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society, President of Chi Omega Sorority and was an Original Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. She received her Master s Degree from Texas Women s University. She was an Honorary Regent of the Mary Tyler Chapter and has served her chapter in numerous chairmanships. She is serving as National Vice Chairman of the NSDAR Credentials Committee and as District VI Chairman of the TXDAR/SAR Liaison Committee. In addition to DAR, she is a National Officer of Colonial Dames of the 17th Century of which she was the chapter President for Louisiana. Anna was also selected to be installed in June as Louisiana s State President of the National Society of Colonial Dames. She was also a member of The Society of the Descendants of Washington s Army at Valley Forge, The Order of Founders of North America Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Descendants of Stephen F. Austin s Old Three Hundred, U.S. Daughters of 1812, The First Families of Kentucky, The Society of the Descendants of Colonial Clergy, the National and Texas Ladies Auxiliaries of the Sons of the American Revolution The Society of New England Women and United Daughters of the Confederacy. Steve and Anna were supporters of the SAR Foundation. Please make your contributions in their honor. PLEASE SEND US NEWS OF YOUR LINEAGE SOCIETY Lynn F Young, President Judge Edward Butler, Sr, Chancelor & Genealogist Susan Johnston, Newsletter Editor Visit our website: texasgenealogicalcollege.com 12

13 38TH ANNUAL TEXAS HISPANIC GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL CONFERENCE Hosted by Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin Preserving Our Past for the Future September 28-30, 2017 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6121 North IH-35, Austin, Texas To obtain the registration form, Click Here. For a list of speakers and topics, Click Here. Questions may be directed to: tgsa@tgsaustin.org The mission of the Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin is to: Assist with genealogical research Promote authors who write about Hispanic history Promote awareness of Hispanic history in schools and in our communities Continue to promote the awareness of the Tejano monunent on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol as a symbol of Hispanic contributions to the State of Texas Learn more about the Tejano Genealogical Society of Austin on their website or on their Facebook page. 13

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15 TEXAS GENEALOGICAL COLLEGE Home of the Texas Genealogical Hall of Fame NOMINATION FORM 2017 CLASS Notice: This nomination form should be mailed to the following address so that it is received no later than 17 September, 2017: TGC Hall of Fame 8830 Cross Mountain Trail San Antonio, TX All nomination forms must be typed. Submit the original plus 3 complete copies and a $40 nomination fee to cover postage. Proposer: Name Proposer must be a member of the Texas Genealogical College Address Telephone number Nominee: Nominee must be a member of the Texas Genealogical College Name Address Telephone number Qualification for membership in the Texas Genealogical Hall of Fame: The following list of activities to be considered by the selection committee is non-exclusive. It is envisioned that those selected for the Hall of Fame will have extensive participation in many of the following activities: 15

16 Please use extra sheets to answer each question as necessary. Each question answered yes should be supported by one of more documents. 1) Has authored one or more history, family history, heraldry, and/or genealogy books. (list every book giving title, publisher, date and provide a copy of face page). 2) Has written one or more published history, family history, heraldry, and/or genealogy articles in a recognized magazine or journal. (list every book giving title, publisher, date and provide a copy of face page). 3) Has written a history, family history, heraldry, and/or genealogy column for a newsletter or recognized magazine or journal. (list every book giving title, publisher, date and provide a copy of face page) 4) Has served as a genealogist/registrar for a state lineage/heritage society. (list each society in which nominee has served as genealogist/registrar) 5) Has served as a genealogist/registrar for a national lineage/heritage society. (list each society in which nominee has served as genealogist/registrar) 6) Has founded a national lineage/heritage organization or genealogy society. (list each society in which nominee was the founder) 7) Has founded a local, state or national lineage/heritage organization or genealogy society. (list each society in which nominee has served founder) 8) Has organized a local, state or national family history/history and/or genealogy seminar. (list each event which nominee has served as organizer) 9) Has organized a state or national lineage/heritage society meeting. (list each event which nominee has served as organizer) 10) Has served as a speaker at a state or national lineage/heritage society meeting or seminar. (list each event which nominee has served as speaker) 11) Has served on a lineage/heritage/genealogy state or national committee. (list each organization and the name of the committee which nominee has served as chairman) 12) Has served as an officer of a state lineage/heritage/genealogy society. (list each organization and the title of the organization in which he/she served as an officer) 13) Has served as a general officer, trustee, or member of the executive committee of a national heritage/ genealogy society. (list each organization and the title & date of the office held) 14) Has served as the President General/Governor General, etc. of a national lineage/heritage/genealogy society. (list each organization in which he/she served as the presiding officer and the dates of service) 16

17 15) Has served as the editor of a state or national genealogy, lineage society or heraldic newsletter or magazine. (list each organization in which he/she served as the editor and the dates of service) 16) Has won one or more awards for writing history/family history magazine articles (list each organization from which he/she received an award and the dates thereof ) 17) Has won one or more awards for writing history/family history books (List awards) 18) Has served as a frequent speaker/principal participant at state or national meetings of at state or national meetings of lineage/history/family society. (list each organization from which he/she served as a speaker, and the dates thereof ) 19) Has served as a frequent speaker/principal participant at state or national meetings of non- lineage/ history/family history societies on a topic relating to lineage/history/family history. (list each organization from which he/she served as a speaker, and the dates thereof ) 20) Has served as a frequent speaker/principal participant at state or national historic monuments, society meetings. (list each organization from which he/she served as a speaker, and the dates thereof ) 21) Has made a significant contribution to the field of history/family history/ genealogy or heraldry or to heritage/lineage societies. (Provide detailed explanation to what contributions have been made and why they are significant) 22) The selection committee shall consider the number of years the applicant has been active in any of the above activities. Most candidates must have been active in the above areas for a minimum of ten (10) years. Number of years of activity in the above areas. 23) Is a certified genealogist in one of the designated sub categories. (provide copy of Certificate) 24) Is a member in good standing of the Texas Genealogical College. 25) Is a Diplomatic Fellow of the Texas Genealogical College. PLEASE SEND US NEWS OF YOUR LINEAGE SOCIETY Lynn F Young, President Judge Edward Butler, Sr, Chancelor & Genealogist Susan Johnston, Newsletter Editor Visit our website: texasgenealogicalcollege.com 17