Elias Cady Society of Waterford attends National Society Children of the American Revolution convention
The Elias Cady Society of Waterford attended the National Convention of The National Society Children of the American Revolution, (N.S.C.A.R.) at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, April 22-24.
Elias Cady Society Waterford Children of the American Revolution Corresponding Secretary Emma Nelson, age 9, and Sr. President Linda Royse attended. Emma was a page throughout the event and Elias Cady Society took home First Most Outstanding C.A.R. Society within the organization and Lewis Cass Society of Bay City took home Third Most Outstanding.
Michigan Society had officers installed including Sr. President Deb Rakoczy of Waterford, and President Jeremy Mathieu of Port Huron. Laurie Huber, of Troy, is Great Lakes Region Sr. Vice President. The region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
State President Mathieu has chosen a project for the Michigan youth to work on this year titled “Bring Them Home.” He hopes to bring attention to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and their mission to “Provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation” and to raise funds to help offset the costs of its missions overseas. The DPAA uses forensic science to bring home the bodies of fallen soldiers that were previously unidentifiable or that have recently been recovered. Mathieu will debut his project in May to include a pin and coin, available with a donation.
Mathieu,15, is a member of Lt. Isaiah Fuller Society that meets in Port Huron and is also a member of Sons of the American Revolution Blue Water Chapter, Boy Scout Troop 168, the Port Huron Northern Marching Band, and the Port Huron United
Red Dog Swim Team. Jeremy’s proud parents are Jim and Randi Mathieu of Port Huron.
The National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, founded in 1895, is the oldest patriotic youth organization in our country. Membership is open to descendants of patriots of the American Revolution. www.nscar.org.
For more information, email Linda Royse eliascadysociety@gmail.com.
Whitmer recognizes May as Military Appreciation Month
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has recognized May 2022 as Military Appreciation Month to honor and reflect on the service and sacrifice of our U.S. Armed Forces.
With Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 6, Victory in Europe Day on May 8, Children of Fallen Patriots Day on May 13, Armed Forces Day on May 21 and Memorial Day on May 30, this is a significant month for veterans and the military.
“This month, Michiganders are reminded of the heroic contributions of our service members, both active and retired, who answered the call to defend our state and nation,” said Gov. Whitmer.
“I am proudly designating May as Military Appreciation Month and wish to extend Michigan’s gratitude to our military families who serve at home with unwavering support and solidarity.”
There are many ways to celebrate Military Appreciation Month. One of the best ways to show support for the military is to donate to a charity that supports them. The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is accepting donations to help support military families with grants funding financial assistance. For the complete press release and more information, visit www.michigan.gov/dmva.
Upcoming events
• Tri-County Veterans Community Resource event for military service members and their families is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at United Wholesale Mortgage (UMW) Sports Complex, at 867 E. South
Blvd., Pontiac. It is being coordinated by Detroit Wayne Integrated Healthcare (DWIHN), Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH), and Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN). The event aims to honor veterans from all military branches and provide resources as well as provide family fun activities. For more information, call Oakland Community Health Network Veterans Navigator Chaka McDonald at 248-764-4443. Register at Eventbrite at https://forms.office.com/r/ n8smBfuknr.
• Pontiac VFW Post 1370 to host its 97th Birthday Celebration Saturday, May 21, at 800 Cesar Chavez Avenue. Entertainment starts at 4 p.m. with music by Rock Steady. DJ at 9 p.m. Food, fun, raffle items. For more information, call 248-858-9501.
• Pontiac VFW 1370 and AMVETS 101 Flag Retirement Ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at 800 Cesar Chavez, Pontiac. Tickets not required. For more information email amvets@cryderman.com or call 248-875-7655.
• Berkley American Legion Post 374 to host Rib Fest Saturday, May 21, at 2079 W. 12 Mile Road. Tickets $20. Raffles. Proceeds benefit Vets Returning Home. Doors open at noon. Food at 4 p.m. For more information, call 248-542-7668.
• A Free Armed Forces Day USO Show is from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May
21, at American Legion Post 351, 14646 Cass Ave., Utica. For information, contact Cathy Odisho at 586-604-2562 or email thepurplecloverfundraisers@ yahoo.com.
The Oakland Press is interested in all veterans events in Oakland County. Please send info. in the body of an email with subject line “Veterans Affairs” to Sharon Longman at sslstart@aol. com. Allow two weeks’ notice for scheduled events and include a phone number for readers to call for more information.