Drumbeat Number
2
Welcome!
Wasn’t the General Convention in Rogers, Arkansas an interesting affair? Lots
of great information and fun. The President General was so gracious and it was
wonderful to see so many Oklahoma Daughters.
We
are pleased to announce that the Janice K. Langford, President General, has
accepted our Division President, Mary Jeanne Hansen’s, invitation to be with
all of us in Grove, for the 100th Division Convention, June 13-15, 2008. I know
we are all looking forward to having this gracious lady with us, as we celebrate
100 years of UDC service.
This is an exciting time for members of the Cowskin Prairie Chapter, as we
prepare to host you, our sister members of the UDC. General Convention was a
learning experience and we are anxious to get back to work on our own
convention, in Grove.
It
has been a pleasure working with the State Historian, Imogene Crutchfield, as
she prepares for the Historical Evening. We hope that all of you will enjoy the
Native American theme entwined throughout the evening, including a traditional
Native meal and a wonderful speaker.
We
hope that you are planning to attend the 100th Division Convention on Grand Lake
O’ the Cherokees. There is so much to do in the Grove area, perhaps your
friends and family would like to come with you.
Chapter Presidents, Officers, and members.....we certainly hope you will share
the Drumbeat with your chapter members, as we will be discussing the upcoming
2008 Oklahoma UDC Convention. We hope to keep you and your chapter members
aware of the many plans, for the convention.
SOME SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST IN THE GROVE
AREA
· Har-Ber
Village
· Grove
Fest
· Grand
Lake o’ the Cherokees
· Golf
· Fishing
· Antiques
· Boating
· Casinos
· Cherokee
Queen
· Cayuga
Church
June 13-15, 2008
Celebrating 100 Years of
Oklahoma Division Service to UDC!!!
The Clothes Horse
The
Clothes Horse is a regular feature of the Drumbeat. It is hoped that it will
encourage and assist
The
Clothes Horse
Let’s get ready for Convention!!
One
solution to dressing the part…….
A solution to
“dressing with southern spirit” is to watch the resale or “second hand” shops.
Buying wardrobe items have several benefits, besides being able to find
yourself, a great buy on a hard to find design. These include charity and
veteran support, when buying from somewhere such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, or
Disabled American Veterans, etc. Being green is something in vogue, but when
buying clothing that has already had a life, you are doing primary recycling –
reusing something that doesn’t take extra resources to prepare for reuse.
Finally, resale shops are not limited in trends, fabrics, designers, or sizes.
They pull from all walks of life, all sizes of people with different tastes, as
well as many design periods. While buying 100 year old clothes may not be an
option, 50 year old clothing pieces have been spotted at several charitable
resale outlets. Item to look for include shirts and skirts that can “pass”,
gloves, collars, “granny boots” and slippers, aprons, capes, linen and lace to
use for fichus, hoops and petticoats. Even curtains, tablecloths and sheets
that can be used as yardage for custom made creations can be found. The list
goes on and on!
If
deciding to shop in ready made, vintage (loosely defined as almost anything from
past seasons) wear, there are a few things that you can put on your shopping
list, without too much trouble. Enlist the assistance of your friends and
families, by adding to their shopping lists. Keep in mind, we are talking the
shopping folk, not someone who is on a business trip and would rather be caught
in a bar than a store. These folks already know about how tall you are and what
type of build you have – they have a shopper’s eye.
For
the first item – gloves - though, I would suggest getting together and taking a
comparative look at hands. Good cotton gloves are something that can be found
second hand – generally easier than at stores, given current fashion trends.
Additionally, lots of gloves are not just plain. Your shoppers should be able to
spot stains, and/or provide you with new stain-busting tips. Other, easier items
could include capes, hoops, lace collars, or a certain designer piece of a
particular size.
You will, no doubt,
notice differences in Godey’s Ladies magazines and what was normally worn. The
individual adjusts and adapts the fashion trends of the time to fit their own
individual personality and taste, as well as their economic condition. Afterall,
if one can only afford a dress or two each year, they are more likely to be
rather conservative and plain. Often the women would add to or take away from
their simple gowns and day dresses. Have you begun to prepare your period
clothing for Convention?
The Cowskin
Prairie Chapter also sells certain period pieces. For those interested in
locating jewelry or period pieces for upcoming events or to add to your personal
collection,
click here.
(Not available as
of 3-31-08)
Historical
Cruise on the Cherokee Queen
The
twin-decked, 67-foot Cherokee Queen I has been one of Grand Lake's most popular
and unique attractions since she was assembled and launched in 1945. Her sister
ship, the Cherokee Queen II boasts three decks and two dance floors. She is 108'
long, 47' high, weighs 168 tons and can easily accommodate 390 passengers for
dinner. Both ships offer air-conditioning and heating for comfort in any
weather, and are reminiscent of the romance and adventure of the old Mississippi
riverboats. Cruises glide past beautiful homes along Grand Lake, Monkey Island,
Shangri-La Resort, Har-Ber Village and the inspiring lakeside scenery.
Our
specific cruise will be on Saturday afternoon, immediately following the
Daughter’s Luncheon. We will board the Cherokee Queen II for a two hour
cruise. An added feature will be learning more about what took place in the
area, during the War Between the States. Please feel free to include your
family and friends on this afternoon outing. We think you will really enjoy
your afternoon aboard the Cherokee Queen II.
Pre-Convention
Historical Bus Tour
Friday, June 13, 2008
More Information in the next Drumbeat
2008 Convention Hotel — Make Your Reservations Now!!
The
Stonebrook Inn, 10400 US Hwy. 59 North, Grove, Oklahoma, has been selected as
the site for the 2008 Division Convention, June 13-15, 2008. This lake-view
property has a block of rooms reserved for us at a special rate of $65.00 + tax,
per room. These special rates will apply for the day before and after our
convention. A nice Continental Breakfast is included as part of our special UDC
rate, which includes biscuits and gravy, Belgium waffles, sweet breads and
rolls, cereal, fruit, juice, coffee, tea, and milk.
You
may reserve your rooms now, by calling the Stonebrook Inn at 877-868-9799 toll
free or 918-786-9799. Be sure to state that you would like the special
UDC rate.
Plan to attend the Convention and enjoy the hospitality of Grand Lake o’ the
Cherokees!
100 Years of Service to the
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Save the Date—June 13-15, 2008
Oklahoma Division Convention
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