Tampa Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution
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Minutes of Chapter Meeting
Meeting date: May 19, 2012
Call to Order:
The monthly meeting of
the Sons of the American Revolution was held at Piccadilly Cafeteria, Tampa,
Florida on May 19, 2012.The meeting convened at 12:00 pm, President John
Skillman presiding, Mike Frayn, secretary.
Chaplain Jack Bolen gave the invocation. President John Skillman led the Pledge
of Allegiance. Compatriot Jack Bolen led the SAR Pledge.
Introductions of
Compatriots and Guests
Members in attendance:Chuck Bearss, Alan
Bell, Jack Bolen, Terry Doan, Paul Ergler, Paul
Farley, Mike Frayn, Chuck Hawley, Leo Kelly,
Robert Koehler, Luke Lloyd, Marty Miller, Ed Neugaard,
Roger Quackenbush, Gray Reese, Terrell Sessums, John Skillman, Bob Yarnell and Dick Young.
Guests in attendance: Margie Reese, Brett Thomas, Ellie Skillman, Cathy Quackenbush, Lisette Young, Neva Sessums, Jeanne Lloyd, Granville Meier, Linda Meier, Glenn Clepper, John Ogden, Royall Brown and Dave Bryant.
Introduction of Past
Presidents
Reports from the Board of Governors:
President:
President John Skillman attended DeSoto Chapter DAR
on 13 April and presented SAR Medal of Appreciation to Edna Broyles.
President Skillman mailed Letters of Congratulations and Certificates of
Recognition to five Eagle Scouts at the request of State Chairman.
President Skillman was awarded Bronze Color Guard Medal & Certificate by the
Fincastle Resolutions Chapter in Roanoke, VA.
Reported on May Board of Manager's meeting and installation of all new state
officers. Compatriot Mike Frayn donated his 50/50
winnings of $117 to the JROTC fund.
President Skillman distributed the Lineage Society matrix to all members. The
matrix lists the majority of historical societies that our members belong to.
President Skillman invited new state President Phil Tarpley
to our December 2012 meeting to install the new chapter officers.
President Skillman invited Jeanne Lloyd to speak about the SAR Ladies
Auxiliary.
President Skillman
invited Compatriot Robert Koehler to discuss the lineage society, International
Society of the Descendents of Charlemagne, which was
founded in 1984. There are approximately 150 gateway ancestors that have been
verified as descendents of Charlemagne. There is a
$50 appinvited lication
fee. The website is charlemagnesociety.org
President Skillman gave special thanks to Jack Bolen for his work on the JROTC
program and then recessed the meeting for lunch at 12:20. The meeting resumed
at 1:00.
Vice President: Compatriot Bob
Yarnell announced that Compatriot Kevin Yarnell was in Tampa but was attending
a mandatory clerical event.
Secretary:
Compatriot Mike Frayn asked for additions or
corrections to the minutes of the April meeting. Hearing none, President
Skillman approved the minutes as published in the Newsletter.
Compatriot Frayn passed out instructions for members
to log into the Florida SAR website and update their personal information. He
asked each member to log in and verify their information and add their Patriot
information.
Treasurer:
Current Balance $2,010.67
Registrar:
Gray Reese III Supplemental is at state, Glenn Clepper’s
application is at state level, Dave Bryant’s application is at national,
pended. Multiple supplements have been submitted.
No color guard
activity last month. The color guard will participate in the 4th of
July parade and possibly at an event on June 30th.
Presentation of
Chapter Awards:
3 Supplemental Certificates were presented to Compatriot Chuck Hawley
A Supplemental Certificate was presented to Compatriot John Skillman
A Supplemental Certificate was mailed to Compatriot John Sessums,
who was unable to attend.
The Honorable Mention Ribbon for the Florida Society Chapter Challenge was
presented to Color Guard Commander Alan Bell to be placed on our Chapter Flag.
Compatriot Bob Yarnell introduced Linda Meier, State of Florida SAR Knight
Essay Contest Winner. Linda addressed the chapter about her reasons for writing
her essay on the American flag. President Skillman asked her to send a copy of
her essay to him so he could forward it to all the chapter members.
Compatriot Bob Yarnell introduced the guest speaker, Frank Correa, Armed Forces
History Museum Historian. The museum is located in Largo, Florida. The museum
fulfills two missions; To honor service personnel and
to educate our young people about the history of the military. The founder of
the museum donated 90% of the exhibits in addition to the building and the
land. Mr. Correa was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Announcements:
Every Member a Recruiter – Challenge Coin Reminder
3rd Annual Conference on the American Revolution on Jefferson’s
biographers, Charlottesville, VA, 22-24 June
Next Meeting 15 September – Constitution Day Program
Adjournment:The meeting was adjourned at 2:00pm
Mike Frayn
Secretary
Date of approval” 6 June 2012