The Lake-Sumter Gazette Editor: Bob Beightol

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1 LAKE-SUMTER CHAPTER OF THE The Lake-Sumter Gazette Editor: Bob Beightol From the President s Desk by Ralph D. Nelson, Jr., March, 2016 Somewhere Behind the Scenes Sometimes your dues money and member time is spent without being noted in our monthly meeting or newsletter. It is buried in the details of the Annual Budget and Treasurer's Reports, but not very visible to members. Below we lift the curtain on some of these significant, but often unheralded, actions. Read it and be proud! Who knows or appreciates the many hours that our Registrar, John Moore, spends with prospects, sometimes working for days to find and document the lineage of a patriot only to have the prospect decide not to join. The reward for helping those who do join is developing a new friend who appreciates your genealogical skills. We should have John give us a talk on how he breaks brick walls in genealogy. Our budget includes a $250 donation to the Boy Scouts of America. It also includes money for certificates and a cash prize and medal for the chapter winner of the Eagle Scout Scholarship competition. Our Eagle

2 2 Scout chair, Bill Hayes, has over fifty years of service to Scouting and leads our program for personally presenting recognition certificates to each new Eagle at his troop awards ceremony. We try to get photos of the presentations for our newsletter, but the $250 check may be sent in without notice in our minutes or newsletter. That particular check was recently sent in and will help maintain safe, clean, and fun camps for the Scouts in the Lake District of the Central Florida Council. We should publish an article on how our donations help the Scout program. At every Florida Society Board and Annual meeting (three per year, total) the Lake Sumter chapter has provided a ($50 value) basket for re-sale or the equivalent as a check. This is generally done without notice in our minutes or newsletter, but it provides the FLSSAR Ladies Auxiliary with income that they use to supplement significantly the state awards to winners of the youth contests. We should post a photo and note about a Ladies Auxiliary' award presentation that involves our donation. Our chapter has a small Speakers Bureau of members who give talks or provide service to other historical, lineage, and genealogical organizations. Several members are now listed on our chapter's web page through a new link called "Guest Speakers List". We need to expand that. And let's remember to get a photo and to write a brief summary of our service. Examples are State Registrar for the S of R, website manager for a national historic trail organization, speaker at a DAR meeting, visiting a grade-school class, etc. We are blessed to have a meeting place that is spacious, designed for meetings, provides for a good and inexpensive lunch, and has friendly faces to greet us each month. We make periodic donations to Post 219 in gratitude for allowing us to use the hall. This helps support their many outreach programs to veterans nearby. We ought to have a newsletter article about our hosts and their programs. As you can see, our time and money support a wide range of productive activities. Our members and others who read our newsletter should be made aware of these actions. Let's take the time to write something up and share the joy of service.

3 2 Meet Compatriot Scott Bushnell Erle Scott Bushnell was born May 30, 1942 in Utica, NY, to Reginald Earle and Elaine Bushnell, and was raised on his grandfather Earle s dairy farm which had been in the family for over a century. In WWII Scott s father, a Captain with 176th Rgmt, 29th Infantry Div., was in the second wave of the Normandy Invasion, with action on Omaha Beach and the attacks on St. Lo and Brest, France. Despite being wounded twice; Scott s father was one of the first Americans to meet the Russians at the Elbe River. He remained with the Army at the end of the war as a member of the Occupation Army, initially supervising the guards at the Nuremberg Trials. In late 1946, Scott, along with his mother and sister, joined his father and lived in Nuremberg, Germany, until Upon his return, he lived in Stittville, NY, graduating from Holland Patent Central School. Following graduation, Scott received an appointment to the US naval Academy, Class of After graduation, Scott was assigned to the staff of the Commander, 2nd Fleet (Atlantic) as assistant Intelligence Officer aboard USS Essex (CVS 9). In September 1964, Scott was reassigned as Assistant Investigator, Naval Investigative Service, Pensacola, FL. In January 1965, Scott was transferred to Flight School, Pensacola, and in June 1965, began training as a Drone Anti- Submarine Helicopter pilot in Dam Neck, VA. Following graduation in December 1965, Scott was assigned to the USS Harwood (DD861), home ported in Mayport, FL, but stationed in Guantanamo, Cuba. In July 1967, Scott was transferred to the Naval Gunfire School in Little Creek, VA, where, upon graduation, he was assigned to the Escape and Evasion (SERE) School, Ft lee, VA, with subsequent reassignment to the 5th Marine Rgmt, 1st Marine Div, DaNang, South Vietnam. In Viet Nam, Scott was a Naval Gunfire Liaison Officer and forward observer supporting operations of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 5th Marines which included support of units which recaptured Hue City, during the TET offensive, February Ultimately, Scott was assigned as the Division Naval Gunfire Officer, for all Naval Gunfire support in I Corps, northern South Vietnam. Upon returning to the United States in November 1968, he was assigned to the Defense Intelligence School, Arlington, VA as an Instructor with the Advance Intelligence Course and as Academic Operations Officer. During his Naval career, Scott participated in several cruises including a Mediterranean Cruise in 1966 which included Rota, Spain; Naples, Italy; Beirut, Lebanon; Port Said, Egypt; Port Suez, Egypt; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Aden, Yemen; Mombasa, Kenya; Bahrain; Genoa, Italy; Barcelona, Spain and Cannes, France. Scott left Naval Service in November 1970 and joined Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in New York City as a Computer Programmer. With EDS, in 1973 he was named to run all Computer training for the Eastern Region out of Harrisburg, PA; in 1976, as Customer Service Manager followed by Technical Systems Manager, in Jacksonville, FL; and in 1984, became the Account Manager for the Indiana Medicare program in Indianapolis, IN. In November 1985, Scott was transferred to France as the Business Development Manager for EDS, and in 1987 was named Director of Marketing for South Europe based in Paris. Still with EDS, in 1988, Scott began management of the very successful marketing and sales effort for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Committee for all three systems, Games, Operations and Volunteers. After 18 years with EDS, he left the company and returned to the U.S. where he joined Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) as the Vice President of

4 3 Systems (Non-Government). Scott left BCBSF in July 1997 and formed his own consulting company, Bushnell & Associates. In 1998 he joined Everest Consulting in Dallas, Texas as a Managing Director; however, left in 2003, following a myocardial infarction heart attack. In 2004, Scott formed Miles of Smiles, Inc., a Segway tour company, which he operated until Scott then became Executive Vice President for Technology & Business Integrators, Inc, however, after several months, he retired for good, and moved to Clermont, FL, where he currently resides with his wife Myra. Scott has three children, Kelly, Scott and Tracy, fifteen grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Scott s Patriot is Handley Bushnell, initially a private with the 2nd Massachusetts and then buyer and supplier for the militia units in south central Connecticut. Scott also has two prospective patriots, Col. Gideon Warren, Green Mountain Boys; and his son, David Bishop Warren Sr. Scott has traced his family to 158 AD to Quintus Anicius Paulinus, a Roman Senator. Chapter Meeting March 5, 2016 Photos by: Allan Lane Our Meeting was chaired by President Ralph Nelson with the assistance of Secretery Edward Riley Chaplain s Report Again, no Chaplain s report was made at the meeting as our Chaplain, Compatriot Robert Moody, is himself, still ailing. President Nelson reported that he had been in contact with Chaplain Moody who is much improved and is without pain; however, must still move cautiously and therefore could not attend the meeting. Hopefully, Chaplain Moody will be able to attend our next meeting.

5 4 New Member Induction One new member was inducted at the March meeting, Compatriot David Kilmer. David and his wife, Judy, are full time residents of Leesburg, FL. Please extend them a warm welcome. Rumbaugh Oration Contest Ms Renata Gomes Martine, Lake-Sumter SAR Chapter winner, attended our meeting and presented her contest entry to the membership. As you may recall Ms Martine finished second at the FLSSAR BOM, February 5 th in the second step of the national contest. Following her presentation, Ms Martine received the Rumbaugh Oration Contest certificate and medal from Compatriot President Nelson. Again, congratulations to Ms Martine and many thanks for her participation. Ms Martine was accompanied by her American History and Government Professor and Coach, Mr Robert Burke. Mr Burke was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by

6 5 President Nelson. Following the presentation, Mr Burke thanked the Chapter for the opportunity for his students to participate in the contest; that he looked forward to future contest; and that he already had four or five students ready to enter the next contest. President Nelson with Ms Martine holding Certificate and Medal, and President Nelson and Coach and Teacher, Mr Robert Burke. Mr. Robert Burke receives his Certificate of Appreciation from Chapter President Nelson. Editor s Note: If you ever wondered what the medal presented to the Chapter winner of the Joseph S Rumbaugh Oration Contest looked like, this section is for you. This photo of the NSSAR Oration medal was obtained from the NSSAR web site.

7 6 Nominating Committee at Work Just a reminder! We are rapidly approaching our scheduled April meeting; at which we will elect Chapter officers for the term. Compatriot Scott Bushnell has been given the very difficult position as Chairman of the Nominating Committee, and in that regard must identify those compatriots willing to act as officers during the upcoming term. Compatriot Bushnell announced that the following Compatriots have accepted nominations for the listed offices: President Gerald Hardwich; 1 st Vice President Allan Lane; Secretary Edward Riley; and Treasurer Ron Grove. The position of 2 nd Vice President will be offered to Compatriot George Chaffee who is currently on a cruise and will not be available until mid-march to accept or decline his candidacy. Remember, nominations will be accepted anytime between now and the time to vote at the April meeting. If you are interested in serving as an officer or know of someone who might be a good candidate, please contact Scott Bushnell at sbushnell@usna64.org. Again, the vote will be held at the April meeting and the Elective offices are President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice- President, Secretary and Treasurer. Compatriot Bill Hayes Honored Compatriot William Bill Hayes was honored as a Community Volunteer by the Lake District of the Boy Scouts of America at their 15 th Annual Boy Scout Golden Eagle Dinner held at the Villages, Florida, on February 25, As you know, Compatriot Hayes is the Chairman of our Eagle Scout and Jr ROTC committees and most recently seen at the February meeting introducing the winner of the Lake-Sumter SAR Chapter Eagle Scout essay contest. As of the date of this newsletter, no additional information or photographs are available. Look for more in the next issue.

8 GeorgeFest Parade 7 For the 28th year since its inception in 1988, the Lake-Sumter SAR Chapter participated in the GeorgeFest Parade in Eustis, FL. Many thanks to those who attended, Compatriots Glen Langston, Ralph Nelson, Ed Riley, Allen Lane and Bob Beightol, and especially to Glen Langston who provided transportation. Following are photos from the parade to show those who were unable to attend what they missed. Our next parade opportunity will, July 4 th, Please plan to attend. All dressed up and ready to go! Waiting in the staging area for the start of the parade. Not the my uniform is better than your uniform confrontation you might have expected, just final instructions before the start! Spectators of all ages lined the sides of Bay Street to view the parade participants. Santa still hiding out in Eustis? As seen from our cart!

9 8 Meeting Attendees If you attended the meeting And your name is not on the list Then You did not sign in!! Members Guests 1 Beightol, Robert 2 Burns, Frank 1 Burns, Diane 3 Bushnell, Scott 2 Bushnell, Myra 4 Grove, Ronald 5 Hampton, Don 6 Hardwich, Gerald 7 Lane, Hubert 3 Lane, Vertis P 8 Langston, Glenn 4 Langston, Frances 9 Linville, Basil Jr 10 Moore, John 11 Nelson, Ralph 5 Nelson, Kay 12 Offut, Richard 13 Riley, Edward 14 White, Charles 6 Brassert, Maury 7 Burke, Robert 8 Martine, Renata 9 Castella, Pete 10 Owen, James 11 Kilmer, David 12 Kilmer, Judy Next Meeting Welcome Compatriots, American Legion Post 219, 76ers and guests, to the next meeting of the Lake-Sumter Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution: Date: April 2, 2016 Time: 11:00 AM - General Membership Meeting 10:00 AM - Executive Committee Meeting. Members are encouraged to attend. Place: John Gella Memorial American Legion Post 219, 194 West Fountain

10 9 St, Fruitland Park, FL Speaker: Compatriot Bill Hayes Topic: Military Executions 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 Post Auxiliary will be selling desserts for $ Meeting Dates Below is our confirmed listing of subjects and speakers for the chapter's 2016 year. Please take care to note the meeting dates, as not all follow our normal schedule. April 2 Military Executions Bill Hayes May 7 James Webb Space Telescope David Shuckstes June 4 The Women of the American Revolution Tom Wilcox Flag Certificates 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. Should you find someone who warrants the honor, please notify the Flag Committee Chairman, Compatriot Glen Langston at rabbitreborn@aol.com.

11 th Anniversary Ocklawaha Chapter DAR Members of the Ocklawaha DAR Chapter following the 2016 GeorgeFest Parade in Eustis, FL On March 12, 2016, the Ocklawaha Chapter of the DAR will be celebrating their 100 th Anniversary at the Osprey Lodge Hall, Eustis, FL. Festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. with Chapter history displays, live music, harpsichord performances, drawings, prizes, food, drinks and a Colonial High Tea at 3:00 p.m. Some members of the DAR will be in period costume with a color guard provided by the Lake-Sumter and Villages SAR Chapters. A flyer advertising the event is attached at the end of this newsletter.

12 11 Our Web Site: This and That Biographies and Photos: Just a reminder that the Lake-Sumter Chapter web site has areas for both a personal biography and photo for each member. We are all looking forward to seeing yours! For an example, sign onto the Lake Sumter SAR web site; go to Member s Area ; click on List Members ; and then click on Bushnell. Participation Points: Compatriots, remember the importance of tracking your participation points. Participation events with point values can be found under the Admin section of the Lake Sumter SAR Chapter website. Change of Address/ Telephone/ Updating member information such as address, address, or phone number is the responsibility of the member. If you are registered on the state/ chapter website (which uses the same data base) and/ or the National website (a different data base) you can update your own information. If you aren t registered on either, send the information of our Chapter Secretary Ed Riley, at apej2313@yahoo.com. He can then update the appropriate data base. Ft Mason, FL and the Ocklawaha DAR: During the period of 1821 thru 1845 the First and Second Seminole Indian Wars were fought in the Florida Territory. To that end, a series of logged encampments were constructed to provide a place of rest, security and resupply for soldiers. One of these encampments was named Fort Mason and was located near Umatilla, FL. In 1934, the Ocklawaha DAR Chapter dedicated a bronze historic marker, mounted on coquina rock, at the site of the old fort. Sometime in the 1960 s during widening of Hwy 441, the historic maker disappeared. Early in 2016, the marker, less the coquina rock, was found buried on private property in Sorrento, FL, and ultimately returned to the Ocklawaha DAR. Research regarding the marker is ongoing; however, the marker will be on display at this Saturday s 100 th Anniversary celebration at the Osprey Lodge, Eustis, FL.

13 12 Lake-Sumter Gazette Contact Information Bob Beightol 6018 Tremayne Drive Mount Dora, FL Phone: Compatriots, please submit all news items and photos you believe of interest to the membership via , with a name and telephone number for a point of contact. Remember, if you think it is interesting, chances are your fellow Compatriots will too!

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