The Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
is excited to continue as a proud supporter of
Pets for Vets®
A National Nonprofit Organization dedicated to providing a second chance for shelter dogs by rescuing, training, and matching them with American Veterans who need a companion pet. More information on how you or your Circle can help will be available soon! If you would like to learn more about this wonderful organization, please visit the website below.
https://www.petsforvets.com/

Meet the National President

Madeline Rock

Madeline Rock of the Margaret M. Orr Circle #105 of Ohio was elected for the high office of National President at the 137th National Convention in Aurora, IL. Having served in most Circle Offices, and a few Department Offices before the Department folded, she has served at the National level of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, Inc. as National Secretary for 3 consecutive years, as Sr. Vice Pro-tem for multiple years, Editor of the Bugle Call for 4 terms, and held appointed responsibilities such as social media manager, LBNCC liaison for 2 terms, and presented our organization with our National Project “Pets for Vets” along with the designs and items for fundraising purposes for this project over the course of 6 years. Madeline has been an active lifetime member so far, with 3 Past National Presidents in her immediate family, as well as a great Aunt and great grandmother. Madeline has donated 39 hours for the creation of our Sandusky, Ohio Museum Room, and has given many hours each year to the benefit of our organization in this capacity. Additionally for 5 years Madeline assisted with the National Archives Project by working on the scanning at the Cleveland Public Digital Library.

Madeline joined the Ladies of the G.A.R. under her great uncle Martin P. Durkee, who served in the 29th OVI from Geauga County Ohio. She has several Civil War ancestors and has been able to visit where many of them served on various battlefields across the country.

Outside of LGAR, she serves on the nonprofit board for her family’s nationally historic landmark, the Zimmerman-Bury Octagon House Association, and volunteers many hours to this property. She owns her own Apothecary business, and works in an administrative position at her local fitness center. Her Volunteer work has included yearly hours at her local community and preservation center, and gives time to the United States Army Brotherhood of Tankers nonprofit, assisting in fundraising for their Helping Hand Fund. Madeline has been raised in Civil War Reenacting & Living History activities in general, which have spawned a love of history for America. She will continue to remain active with her home LGAR Circle, and intends to work closely with Miss Sawyer’s “Kids with a Cause” nonprofit, as well as “Pets for Vets” projects and our new National Headquarters Museum in the coming year.

The National Brochure is available here.

Supplies can be ordered from the National Treasurer by mailing requests to:
Jan Stevenson
1024 Irvington Ave NE
Massillon, OH 44646
or by email here - Jan Stevenson

Checks should be made payable to
"National Organization, L.G.A.R."

Please contact National Treasurer for shipping cost prior to submitting your order.