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NL #72, July-August 2013

Reminder: The 2013 Delano Kindred Reunion will be held in San Antonio, Texas, on September 19-22 at the famous Crockett Hotel. The dinner will be Friday evening, September 20, and the annual business meeting will be held at 9 A.M. on Saturday morning, September 21. Reservations for accommodations at the Crockett should be made directly with the Crockett Hotel?at (210) 225-6500 by August 19 to be guaranteed the Delano Kindred group rate. As announced in the ?Reunion Extra? newsletter mailed in early July, the 2013 Reunion and Annual Meeting will be held at the Crockett Hotel in San Antonio Texas during 19 to 22 September.? We have included details of the many interesting sights of this colorful city that played a major role in the history of Texas and our nation.? Also included are some details about DELANOs who immigrated to the Texas?some who are not included in the GHAAHD.? News about Cousin Frederic D. Grant?s speech at the Committee of 100 on the Federal City, Vision Awards Ceremony is included.? Some of the events of the 4^th of July celebration at Fairhaven, MA are included as well as a note about DELANO Cousins visiting Delano, California. We have included a tribute to two of our departed Cousins and other information about our new members and a new order from.. ??We tried to include the article about the DELANO graves at Sconticut Neck that was cut at the last minute from NL #71, but again space limitations would not allow including it in this issue.? We plan to include it in NL # 73. To view this newsletter in it is entirety, click here

2013 Reunion Information

WHERE: San Antonio, Texas, at the Crockett Hotel

WHEN: September 19 - 22, 2013 The 2013 Reunion Extra newsletter contains the information you need to know about the 2013 DELANO KINDRED Reunion that will be held in San Antonio, Texas, 19 to 22 September at the historic Crockett Hotel. You will note that the 2013 Annual DELANO KINDRED Membership Meeting will be held in conjunction with the reunion at 9:00 AM in the hotel on Saturday, 21 September, 2013. We thank Cousin Elizabeth Clarke and the Reunion Committee for providing the information enclosed in this newsletter.

Many DELANOs came to Texas. At least one (Oliver H. DELANO) fought for the "Independence of Texas" under General Sam Houston. Some served in the Texas contingents of Confederate States Army. Others came after the Civil War, and today they are still coming to the Lone Star State.

San Antonio is loaded with things to do and see. We are fortunate that the Reunion Committee was able to secure group reservations at the Crockett Hotel, located near the Alamo and also close to the San Antonio Trolley Tour Office. You can conveniently arrange to take a tour of San Antonio or a tour of the surrounding countryside. You will find the hotel is located in the center of many of the city's attractions. San Antonio should be a very exciting city in which to hold a reunion. Please note that hotel reservations should be booked by 19 August to secure the special room rate. We look forward to seeing you there!

Get all the details! To view the REUNION EXTRA NEWSLETTER, click here. To view or print the REUNION REGISTRATION FORM, click here.

NL #71, March-April 2013

At press time we have not received the final word and details concerning the 2013 Reunion which will likely be held on 19 through 21 September in San Antonio Texas.? We expect to issue a ?Reunion Extra? when this information is firm?probably in the later part of May.? In this issue we have included articles about FDR?s favorite warship?the U.S.S. HOUSTON (CA-30).? Known as the ?Galloping Ghost of the Asian Coast,? FDR made four voyage trips on her in the 1930?s.? In response to several comments and queries from our members we include information about the marriage of Stephanie de Lannoy of Belgium to Guillaume of Luxembourg.? We often make reference to the GHAAHD, an acronym we frequently use in our genealogical references, which may not be understood by many of our newer members. Another genealogical reference acronym we frequently reference?the DFIP?is also briefly discussed.? We note the achievements and awards received by two of our members in our KUDOs article.? We understand that there are a few ?Kindred Spirit? coins still available, so we repeat the article that was included in the 2012 Membership Directory in case you missed it. We appreciate the information sent in by our members and we have included some of them in this issue?the WWII letter of Lt. John Delano to a Canteen Girl, The Prairie States Forestry Project,? ?and some of the activities at the DELANO Farm, near Kalamazoo, MI. To view this newsletter in it is entirety, click here

DELANO KINDRED "CHALLENGE" COIN

The DELANO KINDRED is pleased to offer this beautiful Challenge Coin as a member benefit to raise awareness and pride for the Kindred organization. This special coin, 1 1/2 inches in diameter, will be a great keepsake for years to come. A limited number of these coins are available and it is hoped that you will be delighted with our decision to promote our family organization in this way. The theme of this coin is Kindred Spirits, which is defined as "people who share a common bond or experience that joins them together on a higher level of consciousness." Being related by direct descent from the Delano family is that common bond. It is felt that this is an appropriate message to send to our members and friends.

Delano Kindred Challenge Coin

Solid Brass "Challenge" Coin depicting the ship Fortune in 1621. Actual diameter of coin is 1.5 inches. The front of the coin depicts the ship Fortune, from an original design by Jeremy Dupertius Bangs. We are indeed fortunate to have such a wonderful friend and scholar with such artistic capabilities. Philippe de Lanoy arrived in America aboard the Fortune in 1621, "a lusty lad of 17." The reverse side of the coin depicts the Delano Anchor Logo adopted several years ago and designed with the help of one of our members. Displayed prominently on this side are the Delano name and the Kindred Spirits theme. We have also included our website address. The use of "challenge" coins dates back to World War 1. Manufactured by SymbolArts, our coins are of the highest quality and are custom-made to our own specifications: die-struck in solid brass, highly polished with fine detail and vivid colors. Owning and carrying such a coin promotes identification and pride of affiliation of a member with the issuing organization as well as reinforcing the core values of that organization. For more information about SymbolArts and to read the fascinating story behind these coins, click here. Coins can be ordered via the website under the "Shop" tab.

NL #70, October-November 2012

The October-November 2012 newsletter has been published. In this issue we have included information about the 2012 Annual Membership Meeting as well as highlights of our 2012 Reunion held in Fairhaven Massachusetts. Also included is news from our members and information concerning the progress of some of our ongoing programs and projects. We thank Cousin Ren Cushing for providing many of the photographs as well as other members who provided information, news and photographs. We are concerned about the damage and loss of power to our members who bore the brunt of the recent terrible storms on our East Coast and we wish all a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year. To view this newsletter in it is entirety, click here