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LAKE-SUMTER CHAPTEROF THE

May 2014 edited by Frank Nolte

President's

Message"We have now installed our new slate of

Officers including a new Treasurer. After many years of duty in the position of

Treasurer, Glenn Langston retired from that role to focus on his other many duties for the Chapter. Thanks, Glenn for a job very well done! David Bussone has stepped up to the

plate and was elected to the Treasure position. With help from many members, David has put

together a budget and expenses tracking method for us and all members who attend the next meeting will get a copy of the appropriate

documents. We will make additional copies available via email at a later date. Thanks,

David. I have been busy working on our Chapter's

website and have added a new field to contain your Biographical information. Please take the time to update your page with your biography so we can all know each other better. We are

more then just a group of guys who get together once a month. Among other things we are a family of friends. Our BIOS will help to

strengthen that bond. Additionally if your picture is not in the website, please send me a

picture or ask Frank Nolte to take one of you. I want all of us to show our grins on the site.

Other then Chapter business, I have been busy on Regional business in my role as Regional VP

for the North Central Region. This week I installed officers in Withlacoochee Chapter and

visited the Ocala Chapter at their monthly meeting.

Our next meeting is our last before our annual Summer hiatus. Hope to you all there.

Scott"

May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 2

Members, please be on the lookout for candidates for flag certificates--proper display

of the US flag. If a permanent display is in accordance with flag etiquette we would like to

honor those who are responsible.

Mike Dick

Speaker

Compatriot Ralph Nelson’s program, French Aide to the American Revolution

Part 1 was well received. The French contribution was vital to our victory over

the British

Installation of Officers

Past Florida and Lake-Sumter Chapter President Ron Toops installed Scott

Bushnell as President, Jerry Hardwich as 1st. Vice President, David Bussone as

Treasurer and George Chaffee as Secretary.


Parade, Color Guard, & Events

We will participate in the July 4th Parade in Tavares. Let Glenn know if you will attend.

JROTC

The Outstanding Cadet Medal and a monetary stipend were presented to 2nd Lt.

Joshua Frisby from Mt. Dora. Josh was accompanied by his parents. He gave a

short talk about how the JROTC enabled him to build leadership qualities and

enabled him to help others by tutoring.

JROTC

Cadet Tech Sgt. Zack Braitwaite of Mt. Dora received a Bronze JROTC medal. He spoke about how he was reluctant to join JROTC but he found it very rewarding.

Medals and Awards

Compatriot Ken Mosher was presented a Military Service Medal.

We will strive to present more War Service and Military Service Medals in the future.

We also plan to present Years of Service pins to members at the June 7, 2014

meeting. Those with 5 to 45 years, in 5 year increments, will be receiving appropriate

pins.


Thank You

Glenn Langston

This was Glenn’s last month of serving as Treasurer. He was thanked by everyone for

his service.

NSSAR 124th Congress

Still time to register

124th Annual Congress Greenville, SC

Fri, 2014-07-18 - Thu, 2014-07-24

Installation of Officers

Past Florida and Lake-Sumter Chapter President Ron Toops installed Scott

Bushnell as President, Jerry Hardwich as 1st. Vice President, David Bussone as

Treasurer and George Chaffee as Secretary.


May Meeting Attendance

If you were at the meeting and your name is not on this list--

then YOU did not sign in

May Meeting Attendance 2014 : 18

Member Full Name Date

Robert Dennis Barnes May

Robert Lee Beightol May

Frank Anthony Burns May

Earle Scott Bushnell May

David Eben Bussone May

George William Chaffee May

Michael Stephen Dick May

Robert Allen Gregoire May

Gerald Carlton Hardwich May

Kemp William Hayes May

Hubert Allan Lane May

Glenn Ennis Langston May

Robert Howard Moody May

Kenneth Robert Mosher May

Ralph Daniel Nelson, Jr. May

Richard Kent Offutt May

Terry Lee Powell May

Ronald Eugene Toops May


FINDING OUR WEBSITEhttp://lakesumtersar.org/

Lake-Sumter Gazette Contact Information

Frank H, Nolte

995 Hidden Bluff

Clermont, FL 34711

e-mail [email protected]

Phone 352-242-1445

All submissions appreciated

Compatriots, American Legion Post 219, 76ers and guests,Lake-Sumter Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Meeting;

Next Meeting Date: June 7 2014

Place: John Gella Memorial American Legion Post 219, 194 West Fountain Street, Fruitland Park

Time: 11:00 AM

Speaker - Tom Wilcox Independence Day: How We Did It

Lunch: The Post will be serving their BBQ pork sandwiches, or BBQ plates with pork & chicken, baked beans, slaw, and a roll.

Coffee $1 with free refills. Canned soda is available in the meeting room. The Auxiliary will be selling desserts for $1

http://lakesumtersar.org/


BOM

Our Chapter was represented at the May BOM by

Scott Bushnell

Ron Toops

Ralph Nelson

Robert Moody

Frank Nolte

Here is the link to over 100 BOM pics

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fnolte/sets/72157644336447149/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fnolte/sets/72157644336447149/#https://www.flickr.com/photos/fnolte/sets/72157644336447149/


Newsletter/PhotosFrank Nolte would like members to submit biographies of themselves and their patriot ancestors. Text should be in black with no special fonts. Send to [email protected].

Please forward the newsletter to family and friends.

EducationRon Toops reported the Eustis Middle School had 11 students participate in the Essay Contest under the direction of their teacher Karen Flores. All participants will receive certificates and the top three will get cash rewards. This is the 8 th year Eustis M.S. has worked with us. Ron requested members to recruit middle schools in their area.

Ron will present Citizenship Awards to three students at Montverde Academy.

Sick Call/ReliefCompatriot Charles Baker is in an assisted living facility but hopes to return

home in the future.

Bob Moody will check on Compatriot David Smith

mailto:[email protected]


JROTC

Zach Braithwaite

the winner of the annual NSSAR/JROTCBronze medal


Josh Frisby, winner of the chapter JROTC

Outstanding Cadet Neck Ribbon and medal.

On MAY 2ND Ron Toops made presentations from our Chapter to these two outstanding cadets

Appropriate certificates and a copy of the

US Constitution were also given at this time.

Thank you Ron


Eustis Middle School MS Essay Contest

winners

Left to Right:

Kirk Simpson, 3rd PlaceJackson Salmon, 1st Place

Amala Ekpunobi, 2nd PlaceKaren Flores, MS Social Studies Teacher

Ron Toops


June

7 Meeting: New officers begin term of office - 11AM

7 Announce new Committee Chairmen

7 Chapter recesses for summer.

July

4 Tavres July 4th Parade - 5PM

No Meeting

No Summer BOM

August

No Meeting

April. August, December -- collect information for Chapter Challenge

September

1 October meeting program details to Publicity Chairman

6-8 Fall BOM @ Florida Mall Hotel (???)

No Meeting

October

4 Meeting 11AM

4 Dues notices sent to all Members

4 November meeting program details to Publicity Chairman

October -- file for State Awards Reimbursement

November

1 Meeting 11AM

1 Dec meeting program details to Publicity Chairman

November -- Flag placement / retrieval at Lone Oak Cem, Leesburg

December

1 Deadline for dues payments

6 January meeting program details to Publicity Chairman

6 Meeting 11AM

31 Final Chapter Annual Report Due to FLSSAR Secretary

December -- Tavares Christmas parade

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