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Historian Charles Riegle Chaplain John Hartly Past President Dick Mahaffey Quill & Bugle Editor TBD Governor (2019) Tim Milligan Governor (2019) Bill Battles

through conscious effort and commitment. George Washington Editor: Steve Fields website: www.saramanasar.

attendance. After a fine meal, two Eagle Scouts read their essays in culmination of this year s Knight Essay Contest.

Both contestants performed admirably and received scholarship checks from the Saramana SAR Chapter to aid their future college plans.

His talk on little known facts about the life of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

1 The Quill & Bugle Saramana SAR Chapter Newsletter National Society Sons of the American Revolution Thank you for your Service! February 2017 Saramana SAR 2018 Leadership President Steve Fields Vice President Doug Erb Secretary TBD Treasurer Preston Adams Registrar TBD Genealogist TBD Historian Charles Riegle Chaplain John Hartly Past President Dick Mahaffey Quill & Bugle Editor TBD Governor (2019) Tim Milligan Governor (2019) Bill Battles Governor (2019) Bill Segraves Governor (2019) Billy Franklin Governor (2018) John Fitzpatrick Governor (2018) David Purviance Great leaders become great through conscious effort and commitment. George Washington Editor: Steve Fields website: President Steve Fields Message Compatriots, At the regularly scheduled chapter luncheon meeting on 19 January 2018 there were 30 members and guests in attendance. After a fine meal, two Eagle Scouts read their essays in culmination of this year s Knight Essay Contest. 1st place went to Roberto Gonzalez with Michael Meisner the runner-up. Both contestants performed admirably and received scholarship checks from the Saramana SAR Chapter to aid their future college plans. To cap off a great program, Saramana was proud to have Pastor William Hild of the First Baptist Church of Sarasota as guest speaker. His talk on little known facts about the life of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His talk was so well received that members and guests asked for a Q&A despite the hour I think all would agree that it was educational, entertaining, and a great way to observe the recent national holiday. On 16 February 2017 the Saramana SAR Chapter will celebrate the 287 th birthday of George Washington. So, grab you colonial attire, make your reservation today, and start looking forward to the cherry pie. All DAR and CAR members are cordially invited to attend. Fraternally Steven R. Fields, President

Chapter News in this Quill & Bugle 1. President s Message p1. 2. Upcoming Events p2. 3. George Washington Birthday Facts p2. 4. Eagle Scout Award Contest p3. 5. FLSSAR Rumbaugh Oration Contest p4. 6.

2 Chapter News in this Quill & Bugle 1. President s Message p1. 2. Upcoming Events p2. 3. George Washington Birthday Facts p2. 4. Eagle Scout Award Contest p3. 5. FLSSAR Rumbaugh Oration Contest p4. 6. January Luncheon Photos p4. 7. MLK Day Speaker Pastor William Hild p5. 8. Minutes p February Luncheon Menu & RSVP Form p10. Upcoming Events 03 Feb Florida SAR Board of Management, Saturday 10:00 AM. Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista So., 4955 Kyngs Heath Road. 14 Feb 2018 BOG Meeting Church of the Redeemer, 1:30 PM. 16 Feb 2018 Saramana Chapter Luncheon Meeting at the Sara Bay Country Club, Cordials 11:30 AM; Noon Program Celebrating George Washington Birthday. 1-3 Mar 2018 SAR Leadership Conference, Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY. For details and reservations go May Florida SAR Annual Meeting and Memorial Service. Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista So., 4955 Kyngs Heath Road. Thinking Ahead: 11 July through 19 July 128 th Annual SAR National Congress 2018 in Houston, TX. More information can be found here: George Washington Birthday George Washington was officially born on February 11, 1731 (Old Style). At the time, the entire British Empire, including its North American possessions, were on the Julian calendar; the Empire, not being bound to the Catholic Church, had not yet adopted the modern Gregorian calendar that Catholic countries had adopted in Consequently, by the 1730s, the Julian calendar used by Britain and the Colonies was eleven days behind the Gregorian, due to leap year differences. Furthermore, the British civil year began on 25 March rather than 1 January, so that dates in February (such as this one) 'belonged' to the preceding year. (See Dual dating). In 1752, The British Empire switched to the Gregorian calendar; since then, Americans born prior to 1752, including Washington, have typically had their birthdays recognized under what their birthday would have been under the Gregorian calendar ( New Style dates). Since, during the 1700s, February 11 under the Julian calendar would fall as February 22 on the Gregorian, Washington's birthday has been generally recognized as February 22. The federal holiday honoring Washington was originally implemented by an Act of Congress in 1879 for government offices in Washington (20 Stat. 277) and expanded in 1885 to include all federal offices (23 Stat. 516). As the first federal holiday to honor an American president, the holiday was celebrated on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. On January 1, 1971, the federal holiday was shifted to the third Monday in February by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. This date places it between February 15 and 21, which makes the name "Washington's Birthday" in some sense a misnomer, since it never occurs on Washington's actual birthday, February 22. This year the nation will celebrate the 287 th birthday of George Washington and the birthdays of all presidents on the Federal Holiday known as President s Day, which occurs on Monday, 19 February. The Saramana SAR Chapter holds it s luncheon on 16 January in his honor. Your reservation form can be found on page.

While the preliminary rounds of the contest begin at the local level, Scouts may eventually advance to the state or national levels, eventually held in June during the annual SAR Congress, and

3 The Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award Contest. The Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Award Contest is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their nineteenth birthday during the year of application. While the preliminary rounds of the contest begin at the local level, Scouts may eventually advance to the state or national levels, eventually held in June during the annual SAR Congress, and awarded up to $10,000. On 19 Jan 2018 at their Luncheon Chapter Meeting, the Saramana SAR honored two Eagle Scouts. Photos and details are below. Eagle Scout Contestants with Family Members Eagle Roberto Gonzalez with mom. Eagle Michael Meisner with dad. Eagle Roberto Gonzalez (1 st Place); Eagle Michael Meisner (2 nd Place). Eagle Compatriot and Eagle Scout Award Contest Committee Chairman Blair A. McVety presided over the ceremony. Judge Gilbert Smith (not shown) coordinated applications and judging.; and Part of the application rules require each competing Eagle Scout to complete a Four Generation Ancestor Chart and a Patriot Theme. Eagle Roberto Gonzalez s theme is presented below. John Adams SAR Essay by Eagle Roberto Gonzales Unlike most wars before it or since, the American Revolutionary War was a war of ideas and words before it became a war of guns. Most people wouldn t rate John Adams as one of America s most effective Presidents, however, he did play a major role in many events leading up to and finalizing the American Revolution, particularly related to American Revolutionary ideas and words. John Adams and his cousin, Samuel, were leaders of the New England delegation in the First Continental Congress. Adams touched history in many key events and decisions that shaped our country s early founding. One of Adams first accomplishments was to convince the Congress to condemn the Intolerable Acts as unconstitutional. He supported the Declaration of Rights, to tell King George that Americans believed they were entitled to the immutable laws of nature, the principles of the English constitution, and the several charters or compacts, including the right to life, liberty, and property. Also, as a member of the Continental Congress, John Adams also played a major role in identifying Colonel George Washington to be the Commanding Officer of our Revolutionary troops. Again, John Adams was active, as a delegate from Massachusetts, in passing the Declaration of Independence. On June 7, 1776, Adams seconded the motion made by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia that the United States are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states. Adams was present during a peace conference called by Britain s Admiral Lord Howe. Adams, along with Benjamin Franklin and Edmund Rutledge met with Howe on September 11, This peace conference failed, as one of Howe s requirements was that the colonies retract their declaration of independence. John Adams was also present with Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and Henry Laurens in Paris to begin negotiations of the Articles of Peace, which would be ratified by the Constitutional

Congress in April 1783. These negotiations led to the United States being recognized and a country in its own right.

4 Congress in April These negotiations led to the United States being recognized and a country in its own right. After the Revolutionary War was won, John Adams would go on to be Washington s Vice President for two terms, and then hold the office of President for one term himself. In 1818, when Adams reflected back on his life he said: The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people. John Adams touched many key events of the American Revolution beyond those previously mentioned, from the Boston Massacre to the Boston Tea Party. Finally, when John Adams died, two great historical coincidences occurred. First, he passed away on July 4, 1826, the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and second he shared his last day on earth with another American Revolutionary, Thomas Jefferson. Rachel Mallet places 3 rd in Florida SAR Society Joseph S Rumbaugh Oration Contest Luncheon Memories 19 January 2018 The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) invites all high school students (9th through 12th grades) interested in the American Revolution to participate in the George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. The contest is open to all students attending home schools, public, parochial, or private high schools in that same grade range. Each student s five- to six-minute speech (and accompanying manuscript) will be judged based upon its composition, delivery, significance, and historical accuracy and relevance. While the preliminary rounds of the contest begin at the local level, students may eventually advance to the state or national levels, eventually held in June during the annual SAR Congress.

From the dismantling of slavery, to suffragette the efforts, and later the civil rights movement, American citizens have worked, struggled, and sacrificed to ensure the equal treatment of all under

6 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day guest speaker Pastor William Hild Not all of the principles of America s founding were realized at once. Struggles to attain for all the rights enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights continued for decades after their adoption. From the dismantling of slavery, to suffragette the efforts, and later the civil rights movement, American citizens have worked, struggled, and sacrificed to ensure the equal treatment of all under the law. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one who found in his faith the strength work to overcome generations of injustice despite the odds. For the past two decades, Pastor William Hild, Jr. has given leadership as Lead Pastor of First Sarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church. Arriving in Sarasota during the summer of 1997, Pastor Bill has overseen a historic and significant enlargement of the church congregation, local ministries, staff, international missions and the physical campus. Because of his father s military career, Pastor Bill grew up traveling to many parts of the U.S. and internationally, including a three year experience in Okinawa, Japan as a teenager. He says that relocating so much, attending fourteen different schools by the time he graduated from High School, helped him gain a great respect for people of various backgrounds, ethnicities and experiences. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Religion at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee and then a Master s of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theology Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. As part of his graduate work, he became one of the leading scholars of the era on the life and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In recognition of his service to the Sarasota area as both educator and faith leader, the Saramana SAR Chapter was honored to recognize him with the presentation of the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal.

7 Board of Governors Meeting Minutes of 01/17/ Secretary: Rick Garsnett Acting Secretary: Steven R. Fields 2. Meeting: Date 01/17/2018 Location Church of the Redeemer (SRQ) Called to Order at 1:40pm 3. Meeting Type: (Regular) (Special) (BOG) (Chapter) (Luncheon) 4. Meeting Notice: (Published via Q&B) ( ) (Phone) 5. Attendance: a. Elected Officers: 1. Steve Fields (President) 2. Doug Erb (VP) 3. TBD (Secretary) 4. Preston Adams (Treasurer) 5. TBD (Registrar) b. Governors: 1. Tim Milligan (2019) 2. Bill Battles (2019) 3. John Fitzpatrick (2019) 4. Billy Franklin (2019) 6. TBD (Genealogist) 7. Charles Riegle (Historian) 8. John Hartley (Chaplain) 9. Vince Panissidi (Sergeant-at- Arms) 5. David Purviance (2018) 6. Bill Segraves (2018) 7. TBD (2018) 8. TBD (2018 c. All other Past Presidents in attendance: (full voting rights; NOT required to attend; shall NOT count toward quorum). 1. Frank Hodaski (32nd) 2. John Williams (37th) 3. Phillip Tarpley (38th) 4. Harold Crapo (39 th ) d. Members Present: Elected Officers 4 Governors 4 5. Vic McMurry (42nd) 6. Dick Mahaffey (43rd) *Counted above Past Presidents 1 Compatriots 6. Quorum: BOG requires seven; today s # is 8 7. Guests: Compatriots n/a 8. Departure and Re-Entries of Voting Compatriots (List names and times): Bill Battles arr. 1:45 9. Board Action/Notes a. Call to Order made at 1:40pm ; followed by Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, SAR Pledge, Quorum Verification and Introductions. b. Consent Agenda: Items pulled nothing pulled Once a motion and second are made to approve the Consent Agenda, all of the items are voted on with a single vote. Motion and second required to accept the published agenda. Simple majority required to pass. Motion _W. Segraves_ Second _D. Mahaffey_ (Pass/Fail) c. Key points for the Record: 1) December BoG and Meeting minutes: approved without objection. 2) Treasurer Report - Report discussed. Reminder of necessary 2017 tax filings. Motion needed to approve movement of $1850 from Eagle Scout portion of Trust Fund to chapter account to cover this year s Eagle Scout scholarship awards ($1500 and $350

8 respectively). Simple majority required to pass. Motion_D Erb_ Second _W Segraves _(Pass/Fail) Discussion - Motion to amend: Raise amount of total scholarship awards from $1850 to $2000 as budgeted. Simple majority required to pass. Motion _W. Segraves_ Second _D. Purviance_ (Pass/Fail - Motion to amend: Raise second place scholarship award from $350 to $500. Simple majority required to pass. Motion_V. Panissidi_ Second _D. Mahaffey _(Pass/Fail) - Motion to amend: Change destination of funds from chapter account to Operating Trust Fund. Simple majority required to pass. Motion_D Erb_ Second _W Segraves _(Pass/Fail) - Motion to approve movement of $2000 from Eagle Scout portion of Trust Fund to the Operating Trust Fund to cover this year s Eagle Scout scholarship awards ($1500 and $500 respectively). Simple majority required to pass. Motion_ W Segraves _ Second _ D Erb _(Pass/Fail) 3) Vice President report: luncheon speakers needed for Feb., May, Oct Motion to approve $100 speaker s honorarium in lieu of travel expenses for January speaker. Simple majority required to pass. Motion_ W Segraves _ Second _ D Erb _(Pass/Fail) 4) President Report: Reminder to all BoG members of online Youth Protection training with strong recommendation that all take the course if they have not yet. Collected annual Conflict of Interest forms from all BoG members present. Reminded BoG of Upcoming Alafaia Rendezvous Jan 26 & 27. 5) Discussion of December luncheon program. (Color Guard, Uniform of the day will be Class B, Knight Eagle Scout contestant presentations (Gonzalez 1 st, Meisner 2 nd ), Speaker this month is Rev William Hild of First Baptist Church of Sarasota topic Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 6) New Business: Possible by-law changes (dropped for time); suggestions for flag awards, speaker s bureau presentations, and color guard events (dropped for time); end of year reports double check deadlines; Vice President report: luncheon speakers needed for Feb., May, Oct Motion to approve awarding of Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Knight Eagle Scout runner-up Michael Meisner. Simple majority required to pass. Motion_ J Fitzpatrick _ Second _ D Erb _(Pass/Fail) - Motion to approve awarding of Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to this month s speaker Pastor William Hild. Simple majority required to pass. Motion _W. Segraves_ Second _D. Purviance_ (Pass/Fail - Consider putting forward candidate for Robert E. Burt Boy Scout Volunteer Award to state Medals and Awards Cmte. (dropped for time) - Governor David Purviance appointed to Board of Trustees (term expires 2020) 6) Old Business: Law Enforcement Recognition Cmte.; Fire and EMS Recognition Cmte.; Knight Eagle Scout Cmte.; Enhanced ROTC Cmte.; JROTC Cmte. - Officer, Governor, and Trustee vacancies candidates and suggestions:

9 Governor David Purviance appointed to Board of Trustees (term expiring 12/31/2021) 10. Motion to Adjourn: Moved by: _W Segraves_ Seconded by: _D. Mahaffey_ (Pass/Fail) a. Recitation of the SAR Recessional receiving of the Benediction. b. Meeting Adjourned (date) _014/19/2018 (time) 2:58pm Respectfully submitted Richard K. Garsnett, Secretary Steven R. Fields Steven R. Fields, Acting Secretary ************************************************************************************* Saramana SAR Chapter - Luncheon Meeting Minutes of _01/19/2018_ 1. Secretary: Rick Garsnett Acting Secretary: Steven R. Fields 2. Meeting: Date 01/19/2018 Location Sara Bay Country Club (Bradenton) Called to Order at 12:03pm 3. Meeting Type: (Regular) (Special) (BOG) (Chapter) (Luncheon) 4. Meeting Notice: (Published via Q&B) ( ) (Phone) 5. Attendance: a. Elected Officers: 1. Steve Fields (President) 2. Doug Erb (VP) 3. TBD (Secretary) 4. Preston Adams (Treasurer) 5. TBD (Registrar) 6. TBD (Genealogist) 7. Charles Riegle (Historian) 8. John Hartley (Chaplain) 9. Vince Panissidi (Sergeant-at-Arms) b. Governors: 1. Tim Milligan (2019) 2. Bill Battles (2019) 3. John Fitzpatrick (2019) 4. Billy Franklin (2019) 5. David Purviance (2018) 6. Bill Segraves (2018) 7. TBD (2018) 8. TBD (2018 c. All other Past Presidents in attendance: (full voting rights; NOT required to attend; shall NOT count toward quorum). 1. Frank Hodaski (32nd) 2. John Williams (37th) 3. Phillip Tarpley (38th) 4. Harold Crapo (39 th ) 5. Vic McMurry (42nd)a 6. Dick Mahaffey (43 rd )

10 d. Members Present: Elected Officers 4 Governors 3 Past Presidents 2 Compatriots 7 6. Quorum: Luncheon requires 15; today s # is Guests: (Luncheon attendees on file with Saramana SAR Treasurer Preston Adams.) Compatriots: Bruce Baxter, Farrell Benefiel, Larry Dean, Sid Mann, Larry Mason (Joseph Eyester Chapter, PASSAR), Blair McVetty, Thomas Thompson, Jim Walters (Greenwich Branch, CTSSAR) Prospects: Walt Goulet Sr, Guests: Renee Bishop (DAR), Sherry Erb, B. Eyetest (DAR), Jill Fields, Diane Gonzalez, Roberto Gonzalez (Eagle contestant), Pastor William Bill Hild, Lena Morales (guest of Sid Mann), Cynthia, Franklin, Donna High, Sandra Mann, Carol Mason (Osceola DAR), Jerome Meisner, Michael Meisner (Eagle contestant), Colleen Paige, Magritta Panissidi, 8. Departure and Re-Entries of Voting Compatriots (List names and times): n/a 9. Executive Summary: Invocation (S. Fields), Pledge of Allegiance (L. Dean), SAR Pledge (Sid Mann), and American s Creed (D. Purviance). Announcements: See December and January Q&B Lunch Knight Eagle Scout Essay Contest presided over by Compatriot Blair McVetty: Roberto Gonzalez 1 st place (Essay Contest medal, contest patch, Eagle Scout patch and $1500); Michael Meisner 2 nd place (Bronze Good Citizenship medal, contest patch, Eagle Scout patch and $500) Introduction of guest speaker (D. Erb) Guest speaker presentation (Pastor William Bill Hild) on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 10. Motion to Adjourn: Moved by: _ D Erb_ Seconded by: _ P Adams (Pass/Fail) a. Recitation of the SAR Recessional receiving of the Benediction (Pastor William Hild). b. Meeting Adjourned (date) _01/19/2018_ (time) _2:14 pm_ Respectfully submitted Richard K. Garsnett, Secretary Steven R. Fields Steven R. Fields, Acting Secretary [Type here]

11 16 February 2018 Luncheon Reservation/Menu Where: Sara Bay Country Club, 7011 Willow St; Sarasota, FL. Willow Room When: 16 Feb 2018, 11:30 AM Cordials; Noon Start George Washington Birthday Program Attire: Class A Uniform (colonial attire) or Coat and Tie. For more information concerning attire, go to our website at Menu Choice of Two Entrees: 1. Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Sauce, Chef s Choice Starch & Fresh Vegetable & House Salad with Chef s dressing. 2. Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon, Chef s Choice Starch & Fresh Vegetable Accompaniments: Rolls and Butter. Refreshments: Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf or Tea. Dessert: Cherry Pie in honor of George Washington. RSVP by TUESDAY 13 February 2018 Make Payment to Saramana SAR Chapter Send Reservation & Payment c/o S. Preston Adams, Treasurer P.O. Box 51055; Sarasota, FL SaramanaSAR@gmail.com. Luncheon(s) at $23.00 as selected below: 1. Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy 2. Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon 3. Special Order: Gluten Free Vegetarian Fruit Cup (desert Substitute) Your Name (Print) Guest Name (Print) Applicable DAR Chapter (Print) [Type here]

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The Quill & Bugle Saramana SAR Chapter Newsletter Editor: Tom Mahaffey tdmahaffey@earthlink.net November 2016 Edition Webpage: SaramanaSAR.org Dear Saramana Compatriots, We had a very pleasant November