"For over 120 years the Order has lent a hand throughout the world . . . we have a justly deserved reputation for genuine caring"
Frances Sellew, President [more]

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INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS AND SONS, P.O. Box 1017, Chautauqua, NY 14722-1017

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Update from Valerie Blohm, Kids Alive International - This past week, we were able to bring in 33 more children into our Residential Home care in Haiti! These precious children are either newly orphaned as a result of the earthquake, or were living in an orphanage in the capital that was destroyed by the quake...and have been living outside of the destroyed building since that time. What a JOY and blessing these backpacks and all of the wonderful contents are and will continue to be to these needy children!

KDS members from all over the USA and Canada contributed items and money to the "Backpacks for Haiti" project. Thanks to this generosity, 240 backpacks were completed and money was sent for new arrivals at the children's homes in Haiti. (Click here to read more)

CHAUTAUQUA - Pictured above are this year's Chautauqua Scholarship Students. Front row, from the left: Kata Shomi, Brenda Griffith, Emily Perper; back row, from left: Samuel Mohsen Rizkalla, Nayef Al-Zainaty, Mitch Counsell, Ryan Dekker, Bertie Sabov, Ian Good, Georges Mohsen Rizkalla. Photo by Emily Fox, The Chautauquan Daily.

CHAUTAUQUA - 1960 Chautauqua Scholarship Class Reunion. Left to right: Frances Price, Virginia; Phoebe McLelland, Ontario; Joyce Cote, Connecticut; Judy Alger, New Hampshire; Roberta Feely, British Columbia; Jan Laude, Pennsylvania. After 50 years the group are having a great time together. Some have not seen each other since 1960.

Camp Lookout in Montrose is owned and operated by the Iowa Branch and has been in continuous operation since 1927. Week 3 campers gather at the front gate for this group picture. Each night a campfire, songs and prayers are held at "the Point" overlooking the Mississippi.

The incoming and outgoing Executive Committees shown above at the June Convention: Standing: Wyolene Pointer, Deb Hurd, Bev Duffer, Sue Minter, Walt Laude, Tom Houghton, Pat Bowen, Beth Fanta, Barbara Boulware. Seated: Frances Sellew, Nan Pointer, Joyce Cote, Joan Mangum, Joyce Morris, Meredith Houghton. Photo by Jane Currie

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

What an amazing June we have had! Our beloved KDS met for its 49th General Convention at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville, New York. The Tennessee Branch was our official host and the members can be justly proud of providing an event that was one to remember.

Our president, Frances Buskey Sellew, presided over our business sessions with great ease and ability. She confidently led us through the reports from all the officers, historian, committee chairmen, and branch presidents.
The By-law Committee proposed several amendments that change our governance structure, with the proviso that they will not be in effect until our next General Convention in 2012. We have revised the responsibilities for the Vice President, making that person the Director of Spiritual Life, supervising special programs, such as Clergy Week, and projects, such as Bible Study and devotionals.

We have added three new Vice President positions:

1. First Vice-President, who will be a close assistant to the President, keeping informed of the overall business and policies of the Order, and assuming the Presidency when called upon to do so. Under the direction of the President, this person shall help with planning both Central Council meetings and General Convention and other leadership assignments.

2. Second Vice-President, who will chair the Membership Extension Committee and coordinate all member activities and shall act as a liaison between the Executive Committee and the Department Directors.

3. Third Vice-President, who will coordinate communications, producing a newsletter to keep the membership informed about current activities and shall act as a liaison between the Executive Committee, the Editorial Committee, and the other committee chairmen.
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New Horizons On The Road is available to come to your Circle or Branch. It is a one day program from 9:00 am to 4:30 p.m. The agenda includes not only information about the Order but how we can all use this information to spread the word to others. A power point presentation has been prepared and there will be opportunities for you to share your knowledge and enthusiasm as well. You are welcome to invite prospective members to come along with you. To arrange for New Horizons On The Road to come to your Branch/Circle, your Branch President or Circle President should contact Chris White, CPA, The King's Daughters and Sons Headquarters, PO Box 1017, Chautauqua, NY 14712. Phone: 716-357-4951 E-mail: iokds5@windstream.net

For more about the New Horizons Program and how to apply, click here.

West Virginia - Tuesday, September 14, 2010, Christ United Methodist Church, Wheeling, West Virginia. Speaker: Sue Buck, LMCC, Former International Historian, Chautauqua Director, Current Member, Strategic Planning Committee
North Carolina - 120th Branch Convention - Monday, September 27, 2010 – Hosted by The Sara Baker Circle. King’s Daughter Inn, Durham, North Carolina. Theme: A Better Tomorrow Isaiah 65:17
Kentucky 78th Branch Convention - Friday, October 1, 2010 – Hosted by Ashland Circles. Theme: Helping the Elderly
Missouri Branch Convention -
Friday, October 1st (Executive Board), Saturday, October 2nd (Convention), Holiday Inn Executive Center, Columbia, Missouri. Theme: Using Your God-Given Talents. Text: Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10
Convention Speaker: Deb Hurd, LMCC, Past Junior Department Director
Iowa - 113th Annual Branch Convention, October 2, 2010,
United Presbyterian Church, 719 Avenue F, Fort Madison, IA. Theme: Candles and Light.
Speakers: Karen Schumaker and Debbie Shaffer, Camp Board Chairpersons for Iowa Branch Camp Lookout
Ohio - Friday-Saturday, October 8-9, 2010. First United Methodist Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Speaker: Pat Bowen
Illinois - Friday-Saturday, October 15-16, 2010
Connecticut - October 16. Theme: "Hope"; Text: Psalm 31:24 -- "Be strong, be courageous, all you that hope in the Lord." (Good News Version)
Mississippi - Monday-Tuesday, October 18-19, 2010, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Virginia - Saturday, November 6, 2010. Bellamy United Methodist Church, Gloucester, Virginia
Georgia Branch Convention
Indiana 104th Branch Convention
Maine Branch Convention
New York Branch Convention
North Carolina 120th Annual
    Branch Convention

More details available soon

IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY ...

The 2011 Chautauqua season for members is short. Only three weeks are open fully. Week Eight will be Clergy Week with very limited space available for others. The middle of Week Nine, members of Central Council begin arriving; therefore a full week cannot be scheduled. A full schedule of Chautauqua events will be posted on their website: ciweb.org And, of course other information about IOKDS available space will be posted on our website. Look forward to seeing some newcomers next summer !!

Chautauqua Lecture Themes, 2011
Week Five: July 23 - 30 - Women in Crisis: The Road To Social and Economic Growth. Women around the world continue to be affected by deep-seated prejudices that create inequities and abuse. How can women overcome cultural
and traditional practices?
Week Six;July 30 - August 6 - Iran: From Ancient Persia to Middle East Powder Keg. One of the oldest civilizations in the world spanning more that nine mellennia: how does it differ from other Middle East Countries?
Week Seven: August 6 - 13 - The US Economy: Beyond a Quick Fix: What policies will build a long-term prosperity, secure foreign policy, and provide national security? Is the key within our boundaries or outside?
Week Eight: August 13 - 20 - Clergy Week/Sparking Culture of Creativity and Innovation .
Week Nine: August 20 - 27 - Partial Week - due to Central Council/The Path to Civil War.

MEMBERS' MANUAL - Revised, Updated and Ready for You!

Developed by Christine Dawson and members of the Renewal Committee, the Members' Manual is a one-stop source for up-to-date information of interest to all members.

Click here to download your PDF copy for free or order a $5.00 CD version or a $15.00 paper version from Headquarters. (The Members' Manual is part of an ongoing process to provide members with publications formerly available only in printed format, thus resulting in significant economical and environmental savings.)

September Meditation

The following is an adaptation of the Prayer of the Order done by the Chautauqua Scholars, Class of 2010. It was re-written and arranged to music by Ian Good from Massachusetts with editing assistance by Emily Perper from Maryland. The scholars sang it on Order Night.

Almighty God, eternal Father
Hold us in your hands
And make us a blessing
For good throughout the land.

Almighty God, eternal Father
Our desires we bring to Thee
Employ our skills and talents
To wherever there is need.

May we everywhere be
True to our sign
By the cross we will stand
Sons and daughters, as Thine.

By purity and honor
Ever true may we be
To labor for others
Out of love from Thee.

Bible Study Suggestions - a list of thought-provoking subjects that would make excellent Bible Study topics, including "Women in the Old Testament", "Jesus' Parables of Grace" etc. Click here for a complete list of suggested topics.

Note: this list contains excellent suggestions and includes a sample Bible Study and Bible Study Resources - well worth a look for anyone searching for ideas.

Everything you ask for in prayer, you will receive. Matthew 21:22

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Elizabeth Galey, former International Student Ministry Director and members of the Seekers Circle, Fredericton, NB, took Shirley Cooper, LMCC (above) to lunch recently and used the opportunity to present her with the Past International President's Pin.

FAREWELL FROM
INTERNATIONAL
JUNIOR DIRECTOR
DEB HURD

Click here for Deb Hurd's final news report as Junior Director. Deb's mother, Donna McCreight, is recovering from surgery. Get well wishes can be sent to Donna at 404 Delaware Drive, Westerville, OH 43081-2706.

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Material should be submitted in electronic format, preferably in MSWord. Use plain unformatted text. Proofread your submission. Photographs should be in focus; the larger the digital image, the better. People and activities in photos must be identified. At least tacit permission to publish a person's photo must be obtained. We reserve the right to edit or modify any submission that we publish. Although we appreciate the effort it takes to submit material, we cannot promise that it will be published. Items will be used based upon editorial interest and space available.

DONOR FORM
A Donor Form is now available for those wishing to donate funds to the Order. The form allows donors to specify where funds should be allocated if they wish. International President Frances Sellew has a special message calling for your support. Click here.

Forms and applications are available online for various programs including Donor Form, Clergy Renewal Week, Member at Large Dues Form, NAI Scholarship, etc. For a list of forms, click here.

KING'S DAUGHTERS AND SONS WEBSITES AND ONLINE PROJECTS
A growing list of KDS websites that highlight some of the Order's most important projects.
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CLERGY RENEWAL WEEK 2010
Applying for Clergy Renewal Week 2010.
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AWARDS PRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP EXTENSION COMMITTEE
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NEW IOKDS LOGO
Artwork available.
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COMMEMORATIVE BRICK PROGRAM
A permanent and affordable way to recognize someone special. [more]

Current and prospective members who do not belong to a Circle or Branch may pay dues directly to the Order and enjoy the rights and privileges of all members, including a subscription to The Silver Cross. Please print and fill out the form here.

New Horizons Scholarship Program - click here.