"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]

KING'S DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL

The Temple Daily Telegram in Temple Texas, has an article in it's online edition about the history of King’s Daughters Hospital, one of Texas’ oldest continuously operating community hospitals. Included is the above photo of Temple’s Whatsoever Circle of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons which recruited new members from the town’s Protestant churches. This picture, taken sometime between 1898 and 1900, shows them paying dues and receiving membership cards. New members are, seated from left, Mrs. Dill, Tyler Wilkinson, Cornelia Parsons and a man thought to be Pinckney Lovick Downs; and, back standing, Mrs. Hickman, Carrie Reid and George Houghton. Women wore silver Maltese crosses on purple ribbons and men wore purple and white ribbons with Maltese cross pins on their lapels. (Photo courtesy of Scott & White Archives) To read the complete article, click here.

A group of Camp Lookout campers singing at the Closing Ceremony last year.

Camp Lookout and Camp Venture are accepting registrations for June and July weeks this year. Information about the Camps and registration forms are available on their website at

http://www.camplookoutiowa.org/Home_Page.html

Above, Nancy Barret, LMCC (left), and Janet Laude, LMCC, Renewal Committee members review an update to the Lend-a-Hand booklet. Members will be receiving the updated materials soon. (Read more about the work of the Renewal Committee - click here)

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.

Spring has arrived and with it the most important day in the Christian church year, Easter. This season is one of nature's greatest seasonal changes. With everything coming to life in the outdoors it spells immortality. Jesus came to bring His blessings to all mankind. He showed us what God is like and he revealed the human in God and the Divine in man. Jesus gave life new depth and meaning and lifted it to a high level. He did not create faith in immortal life - He confirmed it - He did not argue about eternal life - He lived it. (more)

From left to right are: Hilda W. Conerly of Mississippi, 13th International President from 1970 - 1974; Susan J. Kildow of Ohio, 22nd International President from 2002 - 2006; Dorothy J. Gilmore of Missouri, 20th International President from 1994 - 1998; Frances B. Sellew of Virginia, 23rd International President from 2006 to present; Ethel S. Welch of Georgia, 21st International President from 1998 - 2002; Shirley A. Cooper of New Brunswick, 16th International President from 1982 - 1986.

AUTISM
Family Times, a Christian E-zine promoting family values, recently published an article online about Va. Beach, VA King's Daughter, Pat Alspaugh, who spoke on autism at the 2008 convention. Click here to read the article.

KDS FEATURED IN VIBRANT MAGAZINE
An article featuring the work of The King's Daughters and Sons in Cleburne, Texas, was recently featured in Vibrant magazine. Click here to read the story. Vibrant is published by the Women of Destiny group at Eastern Heights Church in Cleburne (http://www.easternheightschurch.org/).

An alphabet of every day blessings from A to Z. Click (more) to read.

"STORYTIME TO GO" BACKPACKS
In Virginia Beach, VA, the local libraries have "Storytime to Go" backpacks for toddlers and preschoolers to check out. The backpacks contain books arranged by themes such as dinosaurs, ABCs, counting, shapes, and colors. Each backpack has four books, a puppet, and CD plus activity sheets with songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. The backpacks are designed to promote storytimes and a love of reading. They are color coordinated (blue for infants and toddlers and green for preschools) and are very popular. A recent grant from Target enabled the library system to increase the number of backpacks.
(From an article by Rita Frankenberry in The Virginian Pilot - January 15, 2009)

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.

MAPPING CIRCLES

Maps with a complete listing of KDS Branches and Circles in the United States and Canada. [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.

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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 2009
Applying for Clergy Renewal Week 2009.
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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]

BRANCH NEWS

TEXAS, GEORGIA, MISSOURI, OHIO, INDIANA, ONTARIO AND MORE!

For photos and news, click here

New Horizons Scholarship Program - click here.

CHAUTAUQUA OPEN WEEKS - SUMMER 2009

Chautauqua, a gated Victorian community, offers recreational, religious, educational, and performing arts opportunities. Once visited, it calls you to return again and again.

If you want an unusual, refreshing, inspiring and relaxing vacation, join us on the grounds for a week. [more]

IOKDS SCHOLARSHIPS GIVE HOPE AND HELP TO THOSE AT RISK

Thinking about Rosanny not only encourages me, but also challenges me to live selflessly. When we first met “Nany” five years ago, her house didn’t have windows. [more]

WORLD FAMOUS ARTIST CREATES PAINTING TO HELP IOKDS LITERACY FUND-RAISING

Thousands of art collectors in the United States, Europe, and Japan have come to recognize, appreciate, and treasure Pat Moss’ work with its distinctive look and its great popular appeal. This year, she has crafted a unique painting that not only pays homage to and symbolizes the work of the IOKDS, but also will be used to raise funds for the Order. (more)