CLEARWATER DRUMMER Clearwater Chapter FLORIDA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

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1 Volume 61 No. 10 Clearwater, Florida October 2013 The Clearwater Chapter of the Florida Society SAR held its Regularly Scheduled Meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the Dunedin Golf Club beginning at 12:00 p.m., Vice President Jim Phillips presided. In attendance were 25 SAR members, 4 wives, 1 new member, 1 prospective member, 6 guests and the speaker for a total of 38. The Vice President called the meeting to order and the Invocation was given by Chaplain Bob Cundiff. Vice President Phillips then led the members in the Pledge to the Flag of the United States of America followed by the Pledge to the SAR. Sergeant at Arms Nelson Jantzen then led the group in the singing of America the Beautiful. Vice President Phillips then introduced the Head Table which consisted of Vice President Phillips and our speaker Scott Chapman. He then introduced Past State Presidents, Past Chapter Presidents, the Ladies Auxiliary members, members of the DAR, visiting SAR members, prospective members, and guests. Vice President Phillips recessed the meeting for lunch. Following lunch, Vice President Jim Phillips then introduced our speaker, Scott Chapman who presented a very interesting program on the PTSD. First Vice President Phillips then presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Chapman for his presentation. Vice President Phillips presented a War Service Medal to John Wright for his service in WWII. Past President Hooper then formally inducted new Compatriots Nathan Adams and Andrew Kujumdziev in the membership of the Clearwater Chapter and the SAR. Compatriot Weidemeyer assisted in the induction ceremony. Certificates were given to Woody Weidemeyer for Adrian and Bryson Christian, Junior member and his Grandsons as our youngest members. Compatriot Gary Coil won the 50/50 drawing. CLEARWATER DRUMMER Clearwater Chapter FLORIDA SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION The Clearwater Chapter normally meets every third Wednesday, noon, at the Dunedin Golf Club, 1050 Palm Blvd., Dunedin, FL. There are no meetings in June, July and August. The next meeting is October 16, 2013 A social period will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch. After lunch, there will be a program and business meeting. Cost is $20 a person in advance or $24 at the door. Suggested attire is sport coat and tie. Wives and guests are encouraged to attend. Send your check to Dan Hooper, 2431 Canadian Way #37, Clearwater, FL by Friday before the meeting.

2 Men and boys who are interested in documenting their relationship to their American Revolutionary ancestors and in joining an active group with similar interest are encouraged to call Parks Honeywell at The Clearwater Chapter serves the communities of Northern Pinellas and Pasco counties. Activities include a variety of programs that promote the patriotic, educational and historical interests resulting from the American Revolution. Coming Events in 2013 Clearwater Chapter Luncheon 12 noon October 16, 2013 Dunedin Golf Club The meeting will be for recognizing the Public Service Awards to Law Enforcement, Firefighters and EMT s. Clearwater Chapter Luncheon 12 noon November 20, 2013 Dunedin Golf Club Per Section I of the Chapter Bylaws, The annual dues shall consist of dues to the NSSAR, dues to the FLSSAR and dues to the Clearwater Chapter. The annual dues shall be payable directly to the Chapter Treasurer on or before the 1st day of December of each year, as provided in the Bylaws of the FLSSAR. Top center is Richard Egbert a member for 70 years and Below are our two newest members. Right is Nathan Adams and left is Andrew Kujumdziev, a youth member who has converted to a Regular membership. John Wright received a War Service Medal for his service In WWII. The Clearwater Drummer The Clearwater Drummer is the official publication of the Clearwater Chapter, Florida Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, established December 1951in Clearwater, Florida. The Editor is Dan Hooper Pictures are by various members of the Chapter. To submit an article for publication, please dhooper@tampabay.rr.com Officers: President: James Gibson 1st Vice President: James Phillips 2nd Vice President: Robert Cundiff Secretary/Treasurer: Dan Hooper Registrar/Genealogist: Parks Honeywell Historian/Publicist: John Sagert Sergeant-at-Arms: Nelson Jantzen Past President/Governor: George Pratt Governor: Chuck Kerr Chaplain: Peter Waldron Committees: Veterans: Jim Gibson Scholarship: Dan Hooper Color Guard: Nelson Jantzen Book Gifting: George Pratt Eagle Scout: Arthur Hays Flag Certificate: Arthur Hays Clearwater Drummer Editor: Dan Hooper In this edition: September Meeting New Members Fall BOM Revolutionary Events in September Supporting Ladies Auxiliary at FLSSAR Events.And More!

3 CLEARWATER SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION RECOGNIZE EAGLE SCOUT Eagle Scout Matthew Allen Smith, son of Alvin and Rhonda Smith of Hudson, was presented with an Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition from the Clearwater Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution for outstanding leadership and citizenship as demonstrated by his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout. SAR Compatriot Art Hays presented the certificate at Matthew's Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony on September 14 at The Angelus, which sponsors BSA Troop 79. The Angelus is a non-profit corporation that operates a full-time residential facility for the severely handicapped. For his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project, Matthew researched, planned and provided leadership to a group of scouts and other volunteers with the construction of 10 rugged benches for use as additional seating at various functions and events held at The Angelus. The project took 270 hours for Matthew and the volunteers to complete. Matthew has been active in scouting for 13 years, starting as a Tiger Cub with Pack 79. He joined Troop 79 in 2006 and served as a senior patrol leader. He is also a member of the Timuquan Lodge 340 of the Order of the Arrow. During his years with the Boy Scouts, Matthew participated in numerous outdoor activities and has extensive camping experience at various wilderness areas. He became a PADI-certified SCUBA diver at a troop camping excursion to Key West. He has earned a total of 27 merit badges. Matthew volunteers extensively at The Angelus with the annual picnics, the fireworks display, haunted house events and concerts. Matthew, age 19, is self-employed and currently resides in New Port Richey. He aspires to become a firefighter/paramedic. Pictured l to r: Eagle Scout Matthew Smith and SAR Compatriot Art Hays. Photo taken by Tammy Balcerzak CONSTITUTION SUNDAY September 16, four members and wives of the Chapter met with the Caladesi Chapter DAR and other DAR members for a Church service to commemorate the Ratification of the Constitution 225 year ago. Margaret Lewis, George & Nancy Pratt, David & Mary Kitchen, Nelson Jantzen and Dan Hooper Member Birthdays for October Darrell Fisher October 1 Robert Grover October 5 James Lewis October 7 Robert Tanner October 14 Robert Rudolph October 15 William A. Bosbyshell October 15 Bickford Sawyer October 17 Mark Falcone October 18 Parks Honeywell October 27 Garth Pratt October 30 Lewis Harris October 31 Nomination of New Officers Per Section III of the Chapter Bylaws, the Nominating Committee will present a slate of Officers for the membership to review and vote for acceptance. Each year it seems it gets harder to find Compatriots who will stand up and take a leadership role

4 in the Clearwater Chapter. It takes leadership to just have a luncheon. Let alone having a speaker each month, to make the contacts to give out the awards to the school children. It isn t magic. I know that many have served in the past but there are new members who haven t stepped forward to do their part. Now is the time to do so. This is a meeting of the Board of Management where all things SAR are discussed and decided. It is a good fellowship event. Sick Call As of this writing, Hugh Clark, David Kitchen, Bob Wilson need our thoughts and prayers. Any member who goes to the hospital or becomes ill, please let one of the Officers know so we can show our concerns about you. It is once again time to support the Ladies Auxiliary by bringing items for the baskets to be raffled at the January BOM. We will have two more meetings to respond to this request. Holiday Season is the theme for the basket. We have three meetings between now and the Winter Meeting on January 24-25, If you are attending the October 17 meeting, please consider bringing an item to help fill a basket to be raffled at the Annual meeting. This is the Auxiliaries main fund raiser and we should support them as much as possible. If you would rather give a donation of money, give it to Mary Kitchen. Jim Gibson President Clearwater Chapter New Member Inducted Past President Hooper formally inducted new Compatriots Nathan Adams and Andrew Kujumdziev in the membership of the Clearwater Chapter and the SAR Winter BOM Florida Society SAR Orlando, FL Date: January 24-25, 2014 Place: Florida Hotel 1500 SAND LAKE ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32809

5 October 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Darrell Fisher Jules Smith 5 Robert Grover 6 7 James Lewis John Myers BOG Meeting Robert Tanner 15 Robert Rudolph William Bosbyshell 16 SAR Meeting 17 Bickford Sawyer Parks Honeywell Garth Pratt 31 Lewis Harris November 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Warren Smith Carl Weidemeyer 5 6 Eric Lewis Jack Ridenour Monte Watkins 13 Norman Crews Donald Sine Frederick Covalt Don Hoge BOG Meeting 19 Art Shehan 20 SAR Meeting Allwood Scott 26 Levi Bernhardt Philip Edmonds 29 30

6 October Events of the Revolutionary War 1775 October 7, 1775 Bristol, Rhode Island, bombarded. October 10, 1775 General William Howe replaces General Gage as commander of the British army in America, who leaves for England. October 18, 1775 Falmouth, Me., burned by British 1776 October 11-13, 1776 Battle on Lake Champlain; British victory. October 18, 1776 Thaddeus Kosciuszko, arrives; recommended to Washington by Dr. Franklin ; appointed colonel of engineers by Congress. October 28, 1776 Battle of White Plains, New York; British victory. October, 1776 Franklin sails for France in the Reprisal, of sixteen guns, one of the new Continental frigates, the first national vessel to appear in the Eastern Hemisphere October 4, 1777 Battle of Germantown; Americans repulsed. October 6, 1777 Forts Clinton and Montgomery captured by the British. October 7, 1777 Battle of Saratoga, New York. October 17, 1777 General Burgoyne's army surrenders. October 22-23, 1777 Successful defense of Fort Mifflin and Fort Mercer. October, 1777 Congress creates a new board of war, General Gates presiding 1779 October 1, 1779 A company of British regulars and four armed vessels in the Ogeechee River, Ga., surrenders to Colonel White. October 11-25, 1779 British evacuate Rhode Island October 2, 1780 Andre convicted as a spy by military board, General Nathanael Greene, president, September 29, and hung at Tappan, N. Y. Oct., 1780 Congress votes John Paulding, David Williams, and Isaac Van Wart, captors of Andre, its thanks, a silver medal, and a pension of $200 each yearly, for life. October 6, 1780 Henry Laurens, minister from United States, seized on his way to Holland by a British frigate, September 3, and imprisoned in the Tower of London. October 7, 1780 Battle of King's Mountain, S. C. October 10, 1780 Congress resolves that western lands to be ceded shall be formed into republican States, and become equal members of the Union. October 14, 1780 Gen. Nathanael Greene appointed to command of the armies in the South, superseding General Gates October 5-19, 1781 Siege of Yorktown October 19, 1781 Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown. October 29, 1781 Sir Henry Clinton, with fleet of thirty-five vessels and 7,000 troops, arrives at the Chesapeake, October 24, and returns to New York October 8, 1782 Treaty of amity and commerce concluded by Mr. Adams, on part of the United States, with Holland. Points of Contact President James Gibson jldvgibson@msn.com 1st Vice President James Phillips Jphillips@FREJ.net 2nd Vice President Robert Cundiff drbcundiff@gmail.com Secretary/Treasurer Dan Hooper dhooper@tampabay.rr.com