P a g e 1 The Withlacoochee Patriot Larry Dean Sturgeon Editor: (flssar_withlacoochee_chapter@hotmail.com) March 2015 Issue Edition 6 The Withlacoochee Patriot Withlacoochee Chapter Citrus & Hernando County www.withsar.org President Edward Gingrich s message At our March 12, 2015 meeting we celebrated Boy Scout month with honoring Eagle Scout, Jeremiah Lovestrand. Charles Day, past President & Eagle Scout Chairman, was the Master of Ceremony. Eagle Scout Lovestrand received numerous awards, certificates, medals and checks from the Withlacoochee Chapter, FLSSAR, LAFLSSAR and the Withlacoochee Ladies Auxiliary. Eagle Scout Lovestrand will be honored at our Spring BOM, (Board of Management Meeting) May 1, 2, 3 2015. I am very proud of our accomplishments again this year with Charles Day s hard work and dedication with our Chapter Eagle Scout program. Chapter News in this Withlacoochee Patriot 1. President Edward Gingrich s Message Page 1 2. Meeting Information: Chapter and State Page 2 3. Color Guard Event(s) Page 3 4. Last Naval Battle Pages 4-6 5. Color Guard, St. Patrick s Day Parade - Page 7 6. Eagle Scout Honored Jeremiah Lovestrand - Pages 8 12 7. 10 Year Membership Certificate, Charles Day and Harley Nelson 90 th Birthday Page 13 8. WYKE TV Interview Norman Freyer Page 14 9. Thomas Creek Dedication, 238 th Anniversary Pages 15-17
P a g e 2 Meeting Information Chapter & State Monthly Membership Meeting April 11, 2015 (Saturday 11:00 AM) Directions to Members Meeting Executive Board Meeting - EBM May 8, 2015 (Thursday 1:00 PM)** Directions to Executive Board Meeting Board of Management Meeting (B.O.M.) East Central Region Chapters will be the Host Region for the 2015 Spring BOM and Annual Meeting. May 1-3, 2015 http://www.flssar.org East Central Regions: Seminole, Orange, Brevard, Osceola, Okeechobee, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin. The Florida Society SAR will hold its Spring Board of Management Meeting (B.O.M.) and Annual Meeting at: THE FLORIDA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER at the Florida Mall, 1500 SAND LAKE ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32809. Interested in going to the B.O.M.? Contact Chapter President Edward Gingrich You can find more information about this event at the FLSSAR website BOM tab. (www.flssar.org) Officers of 2014-2015 Term President: Edward Ralph Gingrich 1 st Vice President: Clyde Elza Johnson 2 nd Vice President: Vacant Secretary: Larry Dean Sturgeon Treasurer: Jack L. Townsend Registrar: Robert James Folk Chaplain: Norman Romeyn Freyer Genealogist: Robert James Folk Historian: Kenneth Ronald Dunn Immediate Past President: Robert James Folk Color Guard Commander: Larry Dean Sturgeon **Cascades at Southern Hills, 19761 Fort King Run, Brooksville, Florida 34601 Directions to Executive Board Meeting Directions to Cascades at Southern Hills: Heading south on US Hwy 41 (Broad St.) from the State Hwy 50 (Cortez Blvd) by-pass Southside of Brooksville, go 2 miles turning east on Southern Hills Blvd. Then 0.5 mi turning south on Cotillion Blvd at the next right is Fort King Run. The building is the first one on the right. Parking lot is on the left side of Fort King Run.
P a g e 3 Commander: Larry Dean Sturgeon Vice - Commander: Richard Lawrence Sumner II Clover Leaf Farm Parade St. Patrick s Day Tuesday, March 17, 2015 10:00 AM Last Naval Battle Merritt Island, Florida Saturday, March 7, 2015 10:00 AM TAKE NOTICE! We are in need of more Guardsmen to further serve our Chapter, the public, and most importantly, our patriot ancestors. We dress in American Revolutionary War Uniforms marching in holiday parades and observances and posting of the colors at our general membership meetings. If you are interested in joining our ranks please contact the Camp Commander to get started. We would be honored to have you as a fellow Guardsman. Withlacoochee Chapter SAR Color Guard, Thomas Jefferson Camp 11 participated for the 9 th year in the Cloverleaf Farms St. Patrick s Day Parade. L R: Robert Folk, Tim Holme, Charles Day, Jack Townsend, Mark Idle, Larry Sturgeon. Withlacoochee Chapter Past President Charles Day commanded the Florida State Sons of Liberty Color Guard as the Vice- Commander for ceremonies.
P a g e 4 March 7, 2015 Brevard Veterans Center 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island FL Host of Event: Brevard Chapter SAR L - R: 2 Musket Bearers, Philip Wright, Hall Riediger, Carole Cole (in Red), Charles Day, Ben Dubose, Bill Elder, Ralph Nelson, -blocked Compatriot Nolte, and Cara Elder. L - R: Ralph Nelson - with his Rochambeau Flag, Charles McKinley, Hall Riediger and Charlie Day
P a g e 5 March 7, 2015 Brevard Veterans Center 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island FL Host of Event: Brevard Chapter SAR FLSSAR Colors being posted for use at opening. L R: Hall Riediger and Charles McKinley. The FLSSAR Flags have been posted, and we are left to march with Ralph Nelson and his French Rochambeau Flag Ralph Nelson and Charlie Day in the lead.
P a g e 6 March 7, 2015 Brevard Veterans Center 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island FL Host of Event: Brevard Chapter SAR Withlacoochee Wreath presented by Past President & FLSSAR Sons of Liberty Color Guard Vice-Commander Charles Day. Cleanup and the end of a good time of Fellowship L - R: Hall Riediger - State Color Guard Adjutant, Dot Day - Withlacoochee Ladies Auxiliary, Charles Day Florida State Sons of Liberty Color Guard Vice- Commander.
P a g e 7 St. Patrick s Day Parade March 17, 2015 Clover Leaf Farms Brooksville, Florida On March 17, 2015, The Withlacoochee Chapter Color Guard, Thomas Jefferson Camp 11, participated for the 9th year in the Clover Leaf Farms Saint Patrick's Day parade. L - R: Robert Folk, Tim Holme, Charles Day, Jack Townsend, Mark Idle, Larry Sturgeon. (Chapter received a $50.00 check for their participation.)
P a g e 8 Eagle Scout Month March 12, 2015 George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest The George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest was originally established and named in honor of President Calvin Coolidge, who won a local SAR essay contest while a student at Amherst. The contest was reestablished in 1988 by Compatriot McCarthy DeMere. In 1995, the contest was renamed the George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest in honor of their generous gift to the SAR to support this contest. The program is designed to give freshman, sophomore, junior and senior students an opportunity to explore events that shaped American history. Conducted at the Chapter, State Society and National Society levels, the students must submit an original essay with topics based on original research and deal with an event, person, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship Open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. (The application year is the calendar year, 01 Jan. to 31 Dec.) The year that Eagle was awarded is not restricted. College plans do not need to be completed in order to receive the cash scholarship. Three cash scholarship awards are given: As the National First Place winner - $10,000.00; Runner-up - $6,000.00; 2nd runner-up - $4,000.00. You may apply more than one year if you meet the age requirements but no more than $10,000.00 total may be granted to any one Eagle Scout. Entrants need to complete only one application -- the one for the chapter competition. If it is a winner it is then used for the state competition, and if it is a winner again it is used for the national competition. The application consists of: 1. The two page application form 2. The Four Generation ancestor chart. 3. The 500 word Patriotic Theme Prizes and recognitions may be awarded at the SAR Chapter and State levels.
P a g e 9 Eagle Scout Month March 12, 2015 The General Members meeting highlighted our Selected Eagle Scout Award Winner, Jeremiah J. Lovestrand. Shannon and Jeremiah Lovestrand with Chapter Winners Certificate for Knight Essay Competition and presenter Robert Folk and Jack Townsend.
P a g e 10 Eagle Scout Month March 12, 2015 Charlie Day presenting Eagle Jeremiah Lovestrand his 1st Place Withlacoochee Chapter Winners Certificate for the SAR King Eagle Scholarship Competition, an Eagle Competition Medal and a Check for $250.00. His parents Shannon and Robert Lovestrand looking very pleased. Note: Jeremiah is also the 1st Place Winner in the Eagle Competition at the State level and will receive his state Awards at the Annual May meeting of the State Board of Management. L - R: Eagle Jeremiah Lovestrand. Robert Folk reading letter from State Essay Chairman John Stewart. It contained Congratulations and noted Jeremiah was the State 3rd Place Winner and would receive a check. Robert Folk presents the $250.00 check from Florida State FLSSAR.
P a g e 11 Eagle Scout Month March 12, 2015 Eagle Jeremiah Lovestrand is an accomplished Violin Player and at the end of all his awards he was asked to play a song for the group. He played Humorsque by Dvorak. The crowd responded with a standing ovation and much applause. L - R: Jack Townsend, President Ed Gingrich and Guest Speaker, Jeff Rock, from Gulf Ridge Council BSA, Norman Freyer and Larry Sturgeon. Jeff spoke on an overview of scouting where it s been and Where it s going.
P a g e 12 Eagle Scout Month March 12, 2015 L - R: Ladies Auxiliary President Ellie Folk, Eagle Jeremiah Lovestrand, Robert Folk and Jack Townsend. Ladies Auxiliary President Ellie Folk presented a $100.00 check to Eagle Jeremiah Lovestrand. L - R: President - Ed Gingrich, Eagle Chair Charlie Day, Essay Awards Robert Folk, Guest BSA Speaker Jeff Rock, Essay and Eagle Awards Winner Jeremiah Lovestrand, Jeremiah s parents Shannon and Robert Lovestrand. Thank You to Withlacoochee Ladies Auxiliary, Tim Holme & Charlie Day for sponsoring guest lunches at the March Meeting.
P a g e 13 March 12, 2015 Member Presentation and Birthday L - R: Past President Richard Sumner presented Past President Charlie Day with his 10 year Service Certificate. (Charlie joined the SAR, March 1, 2005). Harley Nelson s Birthday was March 25, 2015. Compatriot Nelson celebrated his 90 th birthday. At the March meeting we sang Happy 90th birthday to him. Harley is a distinguished WWII Veteran.
P a g e 14 January 28, 2015 Inverness, Florida Session Interview 1 - WYKE TV 47, L to R: Norm Freyer, WYKE Host Dennis Miller. SAR Elementary School Americanism Poster Contest; Contest Objectives; School help program; Contestants and past winners. Video Interview Session Interview 2 - WYKE TV 47, L to R, Norm Freyer, WYKE Host Dennis Miller, SAR Elementary School Americanism Post Contest; Contest themes; Contest rewards and recognition. Video Interview
THOMAS CREEK MARKER DEDICATION 2015 238 th Anniversary Seaton Creek Historic Preserve Park 2145 Arnold Road, Jacksonville, FL March 21, 2015 P a g e 15
P a g e 16 THOMAS CREEK MARKER DEDICATION 2015 238 th Anniversary Seaton Creek Historic Preserve Park 2145 Arnold Road, Jacksonville, FL March 21, 2015 Before Assembly. L - R: FL Vice Commander Charlie Day, FL Sr. VP Larry Fehrenbacker, FLSSAR State President Steve Williams, NE Regional VP James Gaskins. Color Guard ready to post colors. FL Past President Dave Ramseur Saluting Wreath Presentation acknowledged Charlie Day Past President Withlacoochee Chapter. (Center).
P a g e 17 THOMAS CREEK MARKER DEDICATION 2015 238 th Anniversary Seaton Creek Historic Preserve Park 2145 Arnold Road, Jacksonville, FL March 21, 2015 Dot and Charlie Day. We have come to see the area and to share in the dedication of the Historical Marker Commemorating the 17 May 1777 Revolutionary Battle of Thomas Creek. This is the 238th Anniversary of the battle. Retiring Colors - - Charles Day, 2nd from right. Withlacoochee Chapter Past President and Vice-Commander of FLSSAR Sons of Liberty Color Guard.