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LAKE-SUMTER CHAPTEROF THE
May 2014 edited by Frank Nolte Page 1
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.
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 3
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.
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 4
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 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 5
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
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 6
FINDING OUR WEBSITEhttp://lakesumtersar.org/
Lake-Sumter Gazette Contact Information
Frank H, Nolte
995 Hidden Bluff
Clermont, FL 34711
e-mail fnolte@cfl.rr.com
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
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 7
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/
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 8
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 Fnolte@cfl.rr.com.
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
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 9
JROTC
Zach Braithwaite
the winner of the annual NSSAR/JROTCBronze medal
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 10
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
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 11
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
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 12
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
May 2014 Lake-Sumter Gazette page 13
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