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LAKE-SUMTER CHAPTER OF THE 2014 Page 1 edited by Frank Nolte President's Message "We have now installed our new slate of Officers including a new Treasurer.

David Bussone has stepped up to the plate and was elected to the Treasure position.

1 LAKE-SUMTER CHAPTER OF THE 2014 Page 1 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 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"

2014 page 2 Installation of Officers Members, please be on the lookout for

If a permanent display is in accordance with flag etiquette we would like to

Mike Dick Speaker Compatriot Ralph Nelson s program, French Aide to the

The French contribution was vital to our victory over the British Past Florida

2 2014 page 2 Installation of Officers 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 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.

2014 page 3 JROTC Parade, Color Guard, & Events We will participate in the July 4th Parade in Tavares.

He spoke about how he was reluctant to join JROTC but he found it very rewarding.

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

by tutoring. Compatriot Ken Mosher was presented a Military Service Medal.

3 2014 page 3 JROTC Parade, Color Guard, & Events We will participate in the July 4th Parade in Tavares. Let Glenn know if you will attend. 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. JROTC Medals and Awards 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. 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.

2014 page 4 Thank You Glenn Langston Installation of Officers This was Glenn s last month of serving as Treasurer. He was thanked by everyone for his service.

4 2014 page 4 Thank You Glenn Langston Installation of Officers 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, Thu, 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.

2014 page 5 Meeting Attendance Meeting Attendance 2014 : 18 Member Full Name Date Robert Dennis Barnes Robert Lee Beightol Frank Anthony Burns Earle Scott Bushnell David Eben Bussone George William

5 2014 page 5 Meeting Attendance Meeting Attendance 2014 : 18 Member Full Name Date Robert Dennis Barnes Robert Lee Beightol Frank Anthony Burns Earle Scott Bushnell David Eben Bussone George William Chaffee Michael Stephen Dick Robert Allen Gregoire Gerald Carlton Hardwich Kemp William Hayes Hubert Allan Lane Glenn Ennis Langston Robert Howard Moody Kenneth Robert Mosher Ralph Daniel Nelson, Jr. Richard Kent Offutt Terry Lee Powell Ronald Eugene Toops If you were at the meeting and your name is not on this list-then YOU did not sign in

6 2014 page 6 FINDING OUR WEBSITE Contact Information Frank H, Nolte 995 Hidden Bluff Clermont, FL fnolte@cfl.rr.com Phone All submissions appreciated Compatriots, American Legion Post 219, 76ers and guests, Lake-Sumter Chapter Sons of the American Revolution Meeting; Next Meeting Date: June 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

7 2014 page 7 BOM Our Chapter was represented at the BOM by Scott Bushnell Ron Toops Ralph Nelson Robert Moody Frank Nolte Here is the link to over 100 BOM pics

8 2014 page 8 Newsletter/Photos Frank 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. Education Ron 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/Relief Compatriot Charles Baker is in an assisted living facility but hopes to return home in the future. Bob Moody will check on Compatriot David Smith

9 2014 JROTC Zach Braithwaite the winner of the annual NSSAR/JROTC Bronze medal page 9

10 2014 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

11 2014 page 11 Eustis Middle School MS Essay Contest winners Left to Right: Kirk Simpson, 3rd Place Jackson Salmon, 1st Place Amala Ekpunobi, 2nd Place Karen Flores, MS Social Studies Teacher Ron Toops

12 2014 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 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 page 12

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LAKE-SUMTER CHAPTER OF THE 2013 edited by Frank Nolte Page 1 Three SAR Eagle Scout Recognition certificates were presented at Eagle Courts of Honor in the last three weeks: Jamaal Anderson Reid of Troop