Spring Board of Management Meeting
May 1st - 3rd, 2015
Florida Hotel and Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, FL 32809
Withlacoochee Chapter Sons of the American Revolution at State Annual Meeting in Orlando
The business meeting included election of officers. Lawrence Fehrenbaker of Naples Chapter was elected state president, Withlacoochee Chapter member, Robert Folk, was elected Sgt. at Arms, and 7 of our chapter members were named to serve on one or more State committees. Charlie Day, previously State Vice Commander of the Color Guard, was moved up to Commander. One of the fun things at the Annual meeting is the Youth Luncheon when the various JROTC, Elementary Posters, Essay and Eagle contest winners are recognized. Withlacoochee’s Eagle Scout Scholarship Winner, Jeremiah Lovestrand of Floral City, was honored as the State’s first place Winner. He was presented a Bronze Eagle statue and a $1,000 check. We were all proud to be with Jeremiah and his parents at the luncheon. The Friday night Banquet included awards. Withlacoochee won 2nd place in the Chapter Challenge, 2nd place in the Publicity Contest (included a $125.00), and 4th place in the Elementary School Poster Contest. Saturday night banquet included installation of Officers and the Ladies Auxiliary “basket Sales”. Withlacoochee Ladies Auxiliary members present were Ellie Folk, Lillian Gingrich and Dot Day.
8th Place Florida State SAR Richard Q. Fowler Newsletter Award for 2014.
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List of Awards or Presentations
& Medals (Withlacoochee Chapter) Robert Folk - Silver Roger Sherman/Certificate Paul Pardee - Silver Roger Sherman/Certificate Charles Day - 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters William Teater Silver Roger Sherman & 2 Oak Leaf clusters/Certificate -------------------------- 2nd in Chapter Challenge - Streamer 2nd in Earl Martin/Publicity - Streamer and $125.00 Withlacoochee Youth Poster - 4 Place at State Withlacoochee - Sponsor for Eagle Jeremiah Lovestrand, he Placed 1st, received Eagle Trophy, $1,000.00 from FLSSAR and $300 from FLSSAR Ladies Auxiliary ADVANCEMENTS Robert Folk: First compatriot from Withlacoochee Chapter to hold elected State Office – Sgt. at Arms Charles Day at annual meeting was appointed by succession from FLSSAR Vice Commander to State Commander of the Liberty Brigade and Retired the Colors at the close of the BOM. |
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Events 2015