Governor Thomas introduced our guests FSMD Governor Ren Cushing and FSMD Historian Muriel Cushing. Richard Wheeler, Richard Fuller, Anne Sears, Herb Heller, Sarah Preston, Dick Thomas, and Sandra and Bill Beninghof. Eleven members were in attendance.

FMD Historian Muriel Cushing conducted the Roll Call of Mayflower Ancestors.

Minutes of Previous Meeting – The minutes of the 1 Oct 2010 meeting were approved as published.

Treasurer’s Report: Lorraine Hooser
Balance 1 Oct 2011, $1671.55, Receipts $210.00, Disbursements $192.50, Balance 3 Dec 2011, $1689.05. The report will be filed for audit.

Historian Report: Margaret Wheaton.
One application is in Plymouth, and several applications are in the process. A number of inquiries have been received.

Junior Membership: Jane Brumbaugh,
One new application, 43 Junior members.

Governor’s Report:
Gov. Thomas read a note from Claire Miller stating that she regrets that she in unable to attend meetings at this time.
A letter of appreciation was received from Rozy Scott, the program manager of the Teaching American History Grant and Coordinator of the Polk County History Fair for our contribution.
Governor Thomas and Vice- governor Jim Preston attended the annual meeting of the Florida Society of Mayflower Descendants, held Nov. 19-20, 2011 in Miami.

Florida Governor Reynolds Cushing conducted the installation ceremony for the 2011 -2014 Edward Fuller Colony Officers: They are Colony Governor James Preston, Vice Governor Blythe Thomas, Secretary Jean Harden, Treasurer Barbara Reed, Historian and Registrar Margaret Wheaton, Elder Lorraine Hooser, and Captain Virginia Heller.
Governor Jim Preston, presented past Governor Blythe Thomas a Gold Mayflower Pin, on behalf of the members, in appreciation of her service.

Program: “Women of the Mayflower” was presented by Florida Historian Muriel Cushing. She stated that the society recognizes that the contribution of the women has not been recognized. There is now a research project to identify the role of the women passengers and descending women and daughters including their genealogy. The 102 passengers aboard the Mayflower consisted of 26 families, 31 of whom were children. After the first winter, 2/3 of the survivors were children .

Announcements: Richard Wheeler, newly appointed editor of the “The Florida Pilgrim” displayed the new masthead which was designed from a painting by Jeremy Banks. The cost for printing and postage is prohibitive. He requested that members presently receiving the Pilgrim by mail provide an email address in order to receive the newsletter which will then be in color. The newsletter is also available on the website at: http://flmayflower.com/

Next meeting: 4 Feb 2012 in Lakeland.

The Mayflower Compact was read by Jane Brumbaugh.

Elder Lorraine Hooser gave the Benediction.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:08 pm and lunch was served.

Submitted
Jean Harden, Secretary

Our February Meeting of the Edward Fuller Colony is set for:

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: 11:00am
Location: Imperial Southgate Villas Clubhouse
601 Imperial Blvd.
Lakeland, Florida
Directions:
From the south – from Polk Parkway go north on South Florida Avenue (Highway 37). (WalMart and IHOP on the left.) At 2nd traffic light, turn left on Imperial Blvd. Pass Kelly Rec Center on left. Entrance is at the end of the street, clubhouse on the right just past the entrance.
From the north – from Florida Avenue, just past the Holiday Inn South, turn right on Imperial Blvd. Pass Kelly Rec Center on left. Entrance is at the end of the street, clubhouse on the right just past the entrance.

Luncheon: Lunch provided following the meeting

Menu: Seventh Avenue Salad – Crisp lettuce and tomato topped with a mixture of olives, ham, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, onions, green peppers and parmesan cheese. With Creamy Herb dressing.
Cuban Sandwich minis – Smoked ham, roasted pork, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, pickle, mustard and mayo on Cuban bread.
Chicken and Yellow Rice
Black Beans
Iced Tea, Lemonade, Water
Cost: $10.00 per person

RSVP: Please advise Jean Harden by January 30th if you plan to attend: YES or NO
By email: newportgemini@gmail.com
By telephone: 863-646-2404

Memorial Service for deceased members, Anita Thompson and Charles Bachelder, was conducted by Lorraine Hooser assisted by Jean Harden and Blythe Thomas.

Announcements: Historian Margaret Wheaton, introduced prospective members Marilyn Bulifant, Alan Corwith,  and Richard Fuller.  Guests present were  William Bulifant, Herb Heller, Dick Thomas.

Minutes of Previous Meeting – The minutes of the 7 May 2011 meeting were approved with the corrected spelling of 2 names.

Treasurer’s Report: Lorraine Hooser.

Balance 7 May 2011, $1100.47, Receipts $605.00; Disbursements $33.94, Balance 1 Oct 2011, $1671.53.

Report will be filed for audit.

Historian Report: Margaret Wheaton

Barbara Wicker and Judi Sprague applications approved. Application for Thomas Williamson in process.

Working on application: Deborah Cushman LaBarr, Gerry DeRidder, Ellsworth Townsend. Seven new prospective applicants.

Junior Membership: Jane Brumbaugh, 4 new members, 1 new application, total 42

Governor’s Report:

The FSMD annual meeting will be held at the Miccosukee Resort in Miami FL on Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19, 2011.  Anyone who wishes to attend will find the application in the Summer Issue of the “Pilgrim” newsletter.

Old Business: Election of 2012-2015 Officers

Gov.  Jim Preston

Vice Gov. – Blythe Thomas

Secretary- Jean Harden

Treasurer – Barbara Reed

Historian – Margaret Wheaton

Captain- Ginny Heller

Elder – Lorraine Hooser

Jane Brumbaugh moved that all nominated officers be elected acclamation. Ginny Heller seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

New Business

The proposed 2012 Budget was presented by Gov. Thomas.  Jim Preston moved adoption of the proposed budget, Jean Harden seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Jean Harden moved that $100.00 be contributed to the Polk County History Fair for middle and high school students.  Jane Brumbaugh seconded the motion that passed unanimously.

The Mayflower Compact was read by Judi Sprague.

In the absence of Elder Audrey Wiiholz, Lorraine Hooser gave the Benediction.

Next meeting: 1 Dec 2011

The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.

Program:  Jean Harden presented a program “17th Century New England Colony Freemen.”

Jean Harden, Secretary

This will be the installation of the officers of our colony for the years 2012 – 2015. Reynolds and Muriel Cushing are our guests. Ren will be the newly installed Governor of the Florida Society of Mayflower Descendants and we are most fortunate that Muriel is continuing as the State Historian.

Attached is a copy of the menu. The order, as you will see, includes tax and gratuity in one price. You will be responsible for the price once the orders are placed on November 28. We will have a list of everyone’s orders at the meeting.

Please RSVP with your Lunch choice and check to:
Blythe Thomas
2366 Isle Royale Court
Winter Haven, FL 33880
863-293-5735

Make check payable to Edward Fuller Colony $12.50
Check must be received by Monday, November 28 so that order may be placed in advance.

Directions: Turn left coming from the north or right from the south as if entering the WalMart on Rt. 27 in Haines City and you will see the Gate to the Southern Dunes Country Club straight ahead. Enter through the visitors’ gate and the attendant will give you directions to the restaurant.

From east:
Hwy 17/92 east, go N. on Hwy 27 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Southern Dunes Blvd.

Menu Attached

Jean Harden
863-646-2404
newportgemini@gmail.com

Southern Dunes Menu

Salads

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Breast grilled to perfection atop crisp romaine lettuce croutons, asiago and parmesan cheese w/ dressing

Chef Salad
Diced ham, chicken, bacon, cheese, tomato, laid over mixed greens with your choice of dressing

Martha Vineyard Salad
Grilled chicken breast atop mixed greens, pineapple, and tomato, cucumber, brandied pecans, dressed with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Par 3 Salad
One scoop of each; tuna, chicken, and egg salad, served with fresh fruits

Soup & Half Sandwich
Your choice of ham, turkey, tuna, egg or chicken salad and a cup of the soup of the day

Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, mozzarella, asiago and parmesan cheese with dressing

Cold Sandwiches

Homemade all white Tuna or Chicken Salad
on your choice of bread & fixings on your choice of bread & fixings

Roasted Turkey
on your choice of bread & fixings

Hot Sandwiches & Burgers

Swiss Patty Melt
Grilled 6oz. burger w/onions on rye bread

Char-Grilled Chicken
Grilled Chicken breast topped w/mushrooms and mozzarella served w/ green beans & carrots

Charbroiled Hamburger
Fresh 6oz. burger on a Kaiser roll w/ fixings

Rueben Grill
Hot corned beef, melted swiss & sauerkraut on grilled rye bread served w/ our classic dressing

All Sandwiches are served with chips or fries and Entrees include soda, tea or water

$12.50 Pre-Order Lunch Menus
(Price includes one entree, tax and gratuity)

11:00 a.m.

Perkins Restaurant

Winter Haven, Fl.

2 October 2010

The call to order was made by Blythe Thomas, the Governor of the Edward Fuller Colony, Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Florida, at the Stanford Inn, Bartow, FL, 11:10 a.m.  Colony Elder Audrey Wittholz gave the Invocation. Colony Captain Ginny Heller led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and Salute Flag of Society of Mayflower Descendants.  Barbara Reed read the Objects of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. 

Thirteen members, three prospective members, and three guests were present. Historian Margaret Wheaton introduced Daniel Sprague, Linda Bowlin and Jennifer Vibral, prospective members.   

Elder Audrey Wittholz, assisted by Lorainne Hooser, conducted a Memorial Service for deceased member Pauline Dupre, mother of colony member Brian Dupre.

Minutes of Previous Meeting – The minutes of the 1 May 2010 meeting were approved as published.  

Treasurer’s Report:  Lorraine Hooser .

Previous balance $636.48; Income for dues $660.00; Disbursements: $115.40;  Balance: $1481.08

The report will be filed for audit.

Historian Report: Margaret Wheaton

The application of Roberta Flowers, whose Passenger was Richard Warren, has been approved by Plymouth. Currently several applications are in the process and our colony has no applications pending in Plymouth.

Junior Membership: In the absence of Jane Brumbaugh, Jim Preston gave the report. Three Junior members have aged out, and junior membership now totals 42.   No new applications have been received.

Governor’s Report:

The Florida Society of Mayflower Descendants will be held Fri. & Sat., Nov. 19-20, 2010, at The Waterfront Inn, in the Villages, hosted by the James Chilton Colony. Registration forms are available on the FSMD website: http://flmayflower.com

Old Business:  Proposed bylaws changes to Article IV, Sections 2 & 4 were presented at the May 1, 2010 meeting and members were emailed a copy in September. The Proposed Amendments were presented by Jean Harden and were adopted unanimously.  The report of the nominating committee will now be presented in May, officers now will be elected in October and they will be installed in December.

New Business:

Ginny Heller moved that a silver Mayflower book be purchased in memory of Pauline Dupre to be presented to the Polk County Historical and Genealogical Library. Motion was seconded by Lorraine Hooser and passed unanimously.

The proposed 2011 Fuller Colony budget was presented. On a motion by Jim Preston, seconded by Ken Wooden, the budget was unanimously adopted. 

The colony bylaws require that a nominating committee consisting of the current Colony Governor and two members be elected at the annual meeting. Governor Thomas asked for nominations. Ginny Heller nominated Jim Preston and Margaret Wheaton nominated Jean Harden. There being no further nominations. Jim Preston and Jean Harden were elected. At the May 2011 colony meeting, the committee will present a slate for new officers to serve 2012-15.

Next meeting: 4 Dec 2010. 

The Mayflower Compact was read by Lorraine Hooser.  

Elder Audrey Wittholz gave the Benediction.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m. and lunch was served.

Program:

“The When, Where, Who & Why of the Witch Trials” was presented by Jean Harden. Several colony members have ancestors who were charged with witchcraft. Commonly referred to as the Salem Witch Trials, the trials were not limited to Salem.  Nearly all who were charged were convicted, some were eventually exonerated, but many were executed.  

Submitted

Jean Harden

Secretary

EDWARD FULLER COLONY MINUTES

1 May 2010

The call to order was made by Blythe Thomas, the Governor of the Edward Fuller Colony, Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Florida, at Perkins Restaurant, Winter Haven, 11:10 a.m.  Colony Elder Audrey Wittholz gave the Invocation. Colony Captain Ginny Heller led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and Salute Flag of Society of Mayflower Descendants.  Jane Brumbaugh  read the Objects of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. 

Eleven members, one prospective member, and two guests were present. Margaret Wheaton introduced Roberta Flowers, a prospective member.  Barbara Reed, whose passenger was Richard Warren, was welcomed as our newest colony member.  

Minutes of Previous Meeting –The minutes of the 6 Feb 2010 were approved as published.  

Treasurer’s Report:  Lorraine Hooser .

Previous balance $1770.34

Income for dues $150.00 and State refunds $50.00

Total $1970.34

Disbursements: Gen.Soc. Dues -$528.00, State dues- $432.00 –Total $960.00

Gov. travel – $43.86 , Refund of dues. $30.00, total disbursements- $1033.86

Balance – $936.48.  

 26 of our 51 members have paid their dues for 2010

Historian Report:  Margaret  Wheaton, reported that currently our colony has no applications in Plymouth.  Forms and templates have been sent 4 applicants.

Junior Historian:  Jane Brumbaugh reported that 1 junior member had been dropped for a total Junior Membership of 41

Governor’s Report:   Vice Governor Jim Preston reported on the April 2010 FSMD BOA meeting held in Lakeland. Minutes are available on the FSMD website.

The FSMD Annual meeting will be held Nov. 19-20 at the Waterfront Hotel, The Villages, hosted by the James Chilton Colony. Registration forms are available on the FSMD website: http://flmayflower.com

Unfinished Business: None

New Business: None

Proposed By law changes: Jean Harden presented proposed changes to the Fuller Colony bylaws to be voted upon at  the Oct. 2,  2010 annual meeting.

Next meeting: 2 Oct 2010. 

The Mayflower Compact was read by Barbara Reed 

Elder Audrey Wittholz gave the Benediction.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

Program: Description of the United States Senate by a former staffer – Blythe Thomas. 

Blythe related some of her experiences and described constituent services provided by the staff  of

U. S. Senators.  

Submitted

Jean Harden

Secretary

PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES

ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS

Section 1. The officers of the Colony shall be a Colony Governor, Colony Vice Governor, a
Secretary, a Treasurer, an Historian, an Elder, and a Captain, and the Immediate Past Colony
governor. (See Section 6 Below) These officers constitute the Board of the Colony.

Section 2. These officers shall be elected at three year intervals effective at the annual meeting
beginning in 2005, a plurality of votes determining the choice.

Election shall be by ballot or by voice where only one person is nominated for an
office.  They shall assume office immediately following the annual meeting at which they were
elected and shall continue to serve until their successors are duly elected and installed.

Officers shall be elected at the May  October  meeting, shall be installed at the October
 December meeting.

Section 3. All officers shall be elected for a term of three years. No officers who has been
elected and has served a full term shall be eligible for re-election the next succeeding term with
the exception of Colony Historian, Colony Treasurer and Colony Secretary who shall be eligible
to succeed themselves for additional terms without limitation.

Section 4. A nominating committee, consisting of two members, plus the current Colony
Governor, shall be elected at the annual meeting preceding the annual meeting for the election of
officers. If the Colony Governor is unable or unwilling to serve, the current colony governor
shall name a past colony governor to serve. This committee shall present the names of a full slate
of officers at the February   May meeting.  However, names may be presented from the floor for
any of the positions to be filled.  Officers shall be elected at the May meeting, shall be installed at
the October meeting, and shall assume office following the annual state meeting.

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