Meets on 3rd Saturday of the month except for June, July, and August at the Cleveland Heights Golf Club at 11:30 AM. - 2900 Buckingham Ave, Lakeland, Florida
NEXT MEETING — NOVEMBER 16, 2013
New Members Inducted
Two new members were inducted at our October Meeting. We welcome Bill Woolwine (left) and Horace Eugene “Gene” Mae, Jr. (center ) were inducted by Richard Hagerman.
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DISTINGUSIHED SERVICE CERTIFICATES AND MEDALS AWARDED
Bill Thornhill gave the certificates to the following:
Right - Mel Sellers
Above - Richard Hagerman
Above - Joe Hill
Left - John Snapp
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John Randle presents a cer tificate of appreciation to our speaker. Col. Gary Clark, USAF, Ret.
The Lakeland chapter presented the Color Guard at the 8th Gathering of the Hereditary Societies on October 26, 2013 at Eaglebrooke.
Chapter Members attending were Joe Hill, Richard Hagerman, Jack Bolen (Tampa Chapter), Ken Wooden, and Bill Thornhill. There was a tribute to our departed member Donald Winslow.
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The establishment of America as a nation all its own occurred from 19 April 1775 to October 1781. Hostilities were required because the British considered the Thirteen Colonies nothing more than another exclave of the global British Empire, and King George wanted the lion’s share of all the Colonies’ wealth. America’s Founding Fathers had had enough, and when 8 Minutemen were killed on Lexington Green, the fight was on.
The next year, in one of the Continental Congress’s many meetings, Benjamin Franklin, on signing the Declaration of Independence, said, “Now, gentlemen, if we don’t all hang together in this, we’ll all hang separately.” They were traitors to the Crown. The only reason they are not thought of as such today is because George Washington, with a lot of help from the French, won the War.
He lost about 6 major battles, and won only about 3, but the three he won were the three that mattered in the end. His primary enemy was Charles Lord Cornwallis, who was more than a match for him many times. But when Washington combined all his American forces with those of the French of Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette, Cornwallis could not overcome them. When he surrendered, The United States of America became a nation all its own.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
The above article was listed as #4 among the top 10 important events in US History by listverse.com. It is pretty basic information for most of us but sometimes it helps us to recall some of the history in a concise manner.
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LAKELAND CHAPTER
SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Minutes of the October 19, 2013 Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Lakeland Chapter was held at the Cleveland Heights Golf Course in Lakeland on October 19, 2013
President Joe Hill called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM. Chaplain Jonathan Thornhill gave the invocation, 2nd Vice President Chris Thompson led the Pledge to Old Glory and Historian Mel Sellers led the Pledge to the S.A.R. Sergeant-At-Arms John Randle welcomed special guests in attendance. Compatriot Sellers gave the chapter a brief history of Yorktown Day - October 19, 1781. Chaplain Thornhill returned thanks for the meal. The meeting recessed for lunch. The minutes for the September 21, 2013 were approved as printed in the Newsletter. The Treasurer’s reports for May 18, 2013 and September 21, 2013 were accepted as presented. Compatriot Richard Hageman conducted an induction ceremony for the chapter’s two newest members - Lafayette “Bill” Woolwine and Gene Mabe. Committee Reports—Compatriot Sellers gave a brief update on the American History Teacher Award. Compatriot Bill Thornhill gave on update on the development of the chapter website. The School Poster Contest (for Elementary students) - President Joe Hill will have a meeting with the school board soon. Correspondence - The chapter received a letter of appreciation from Mt. Vernon thanking us for our donation and purchase of the George Washington Portrait that was placed at Mulberry High School. Unfinished Business - None. New Business - None. Compatriot George Mann announced the Anchor House was having a Fund Raiser event and if interested in attending please see him. They are also in need of volunteers. President Hill recognized Compatriot Randle for his work on providing name tags and publishing the Chapter Directory. He also mentioned the upcoming Honor Flight on November 12th; Sup-plemental fees charged by National are increasing; see John Randle if interested in the Veterans Corp. Compatriot Mel Sellers introduced our guest speaker for the day, Col. Gary Clark, USAF, Ret. Col. Clark updated the chapter on the many veteran’s events and programs going on in Polk County and the surrounding area. Compatriot Chris Thompson presented Col. Clark with a certificate of appreciation. Compatriot Bill Thornhill presented the Chapter Distinguished Service Medals and certificates to: Mel Sellers - Richard Hagerman - Joe Hill - and John Snapp. He also presented the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal and Certificate to John Snapp. Compatriot Bill Woolwine won the 50/50 drawing and donated his winnings to the chapter. The chapter was enriched by $72.00. Compatriot Mel Sellers led the Recessional. Chaplain Jonathan Thornhill gave the benediction. The meeting was closed at 1:30 PM. Of the 26 in attendance there were 19 Chapter members, 6 WOSARS, and l guest speaker. John P. Snapp
Secretary.
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Lakeland Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
Treasurer’s Report
Balance October 19, 2013 $1,350.06
Deposits New Member Fees $0.00
Dues $250.00
50/50 $72.00
Donations $20.00
$342.00
Expenditures
Cleveland Heights $21.00 NSSAR - Dues $0.00
FLSSAR - Dues $0.00 Awards, Medals, and Certificates $293.50
Supplies $64.00
Bank Fees $3.00
Total Expenditures $381.50
Account Increase (Decrease) ($39.50)
Balance November 17, 2013 $1,310.56
John P. Snapp
Secretary/Treasurer
Compatriot William Bosley receives a Supplemental Patriot Certificate by President Joe Hill
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Some Events that happened in the months of November during America’s Battle for Independence.
November 28, 1775 – America establishes its first navy
and seeks assistance from foreign nations.
November 1776 – Patriot forces under George
Washington suffer a terrible defeat at the hands of
British General Howe at the Battle of Fort Washington in
Manhattan. Casualties number over 3,000 for
Washington’s Continental Army. He also loses cannons
and thousands of military supplies and is forced to
retreat toward the Delaware River. British General
Cornwallis, who took Fort Lee, New Jersey during the
battle pursues.
November 15, 1777 – Congress adopts the Articles of
Confederation as the new government of the United
States of America pending the approval of the 13 states.
Congress is now the sole authority over the government.
November 11, 1778 – American settlers are once again
massacred by Indians and loyalists at Cherry Valley,
New York
