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The Florida Pilgrim - 2017-2-May Page 1

Newsletter of the

Society of Mayflower Descendants

in the State of Florida

Chartered 31 July 1937

2017-02 May Kenneth E. Carter, Editor

The Mayflower by Dr. Jeremy Dupertuis Bangs

Director, Leiden American Pilgrim Museum

Leiden, Netherlands

Copyright (c) 2011-2016 J. D. Bangs.

All rights reserved.

Used with Dr. Bangs’ written permission.

GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

The Spring BoA Meeting was held in Tampa last Saturday and well attended by FSMD Officers and Colony Governors—lots of discussions were had and decisions made. Kathleen and I have had the pleasure to visit 14 of the 17 colonies and will visit another on Saturday, 6 May—and we are looking forward to it. We have a very busy Summer and Fall season planned—we will be visiting our new great-granddaughter in July in Tacoma, WA; attending the GBOA Congress Meeting in September in Plymouth, MA; and then returning to New England to attend the wedding of our youngest granddaughter, Erin in October in Maine. We wish all of you a very safe and happy Summer and Fall and look forward to seeing all of you at the Fall BoA Meeting to be held in The Villages, hosted by the James Chilton Colony, on 17-18 November. Hotel & registration forms are on the FSMD website—make your reservations early. See you there!

Ken Kenneth E. Carter FSMD Governor

<><> IN THIIS ISSUE <><>

Governor’s Message 1

News from our Colonies 2-6

Meet our new Counselor 7

News of Interest ` 8-9

Fall Meeting 2017 10-11

Membership Changes 12-13

Spring BoA Minutes 14-20

Legal “Stuff” from Editor 21


<><><><> NEWS FROM ACROSS THE SUNSHINE STATE - OUR COLONIES IN ACTION <><><><>

Governor William Bradford Colony—St. Petersburg The Governor William Bradford Colony met on Saturday, February 4, at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Elder Peggy Christie led the annual memorial service for the following deceased members: Lois Helen Crossley, Johnannes Leonardus Koet, Frederick Howard Phinney, Sr.; and Reginald Stuart Thompson.

We were honored to have as our special guests and program speaker, FSMD Governor Kenneth Carter and his wife Kathleen. Governor Carter spoke on one of his Mayflower Passengers in a talk entitled “Isaac Allerton, Colonial Entrepreneur, Businessman and Diplomat.” He placed Isaac Allerton into the broader history, of the theological and political conflicts of Reformation England and Europe. Allerton was probably born in London, but by 1609 was in Leiden with his wife and sister. By 1619 he was a citizen of Leiden

and a fustian maker. In 1620, he was in Plymouth as a high status colonist with skills in other languages and an ability to negotiate. In 1626, in face of the declining relationship with and less financing from the merchant adventurers, Isaac Allerton went to England to raise more money for the colony and to buy out the investors. In the 1630’s he attempted to increase trade networks outside of Plymouth Colony with the Dutch and others; however, colony elders saw this as a threat. Isaac Allerton met difficulties when he lost ships and ventures. In 1635, Isaac Allerton left Plymouth Colony and in 1659, died in an epidemic in New Haven Colony. In keeping with Governor Carter’s talk on Isaac Allerton, Colony Governor Laura Brock also had on display a quilt she made with her Isaac Allerton family tree heritage.

STEPHEN HOPKINS COLONY—VERO BEACH

The Stephen Hopkins Colony met on Thursday, 9 February 2017 at the C.J. Cannon’s Restaurant at the Vero Beach Executive Airport at 12:00 noon. A great meal was prepared and about 50 persons were in attendance. The program was given by State Governor, Kenneth E. Carter who presented a talk on his Ancestor, Isaac Allerton. At left is Hopkins Colony Governor, Brian McWaters and State Governor, Kenneth E. Carter. This Colony is really coming along well and we look for great things from them in the near future.


MYLES STANDISH COLONY—NAPLES

CALEB JOHNSON Speaking to the Standish Colony CALEB JOHNSON signing copies of his books

The Myles Standish Colony, Naples met on Thursday, March 16th with over 75 members and guests present to hear Author & Historian, Caleb Johnson from San Diego, CA. He has been researching and studying the Mayflower passengers for over twenty-five years, and has authored and edited a number of books including the 1173-page reference tome, “The Complete Works of the Mayflower Pilgrims” (Vancouver, 2003). He recently traveled with a PBS film crew and a Wampanoag to England, tracing down locations relevant to both Stephen Hopkins and Squanto. He is the genealogist who first discovered the English origins of Stephen Hopkins and Peter Brown, and he contributed to the discovery of Francis Eaton.


JAMES CHILTON COLONY—

THE VILLAGES

The Meeting of the James Chilton Colony was

held on Saturday, 1 April 2017 at the Del Webb

Spruce Creek Picnic Gazebo in Summerfield with

60+ members and guests in attendance.

Our Speaker was new Chilton member, Tom

Chapin who spoke on “Exploring Elder

Brewster’s Home in Scrooby, England”.

A lovely picnic lunch of hot dogs, hamburgers, potato

salad, cole slaw, cookies and beverages was enjoyed

by all.

Colony Governor, Marcia Dalkalitsis announced that she

was resigning and moving to Austin, TX—she passed on

the Colony Governor Medal & Gavel to incoming Gover-

nor, James Roorbach, II— State Governor, Ken Carter

thanked Marcia for her service to the Chilton Colony and

the FSMD as a member of the BoA and welcomed Jim to

the helm of the Chilton Ship and to the FSMD BoA.


Edward Doty Colony

February 11, 2017

The Edward Doty colony members gathered at the Genealogy Library. Meeting there was most beneficial, because not only is a room provided but members have the opportunity, if they so wish, to stay and do further research. Someone is always looking to gain a little more knowledge roaming through the archives.

At our February meeting no program was offered. Knowing that each year the second Saturday will be business, one wonders if anyone will show. It is a nice surprise to see people walk through the door. Being that Valentine’s Day is so close to the meeting date, it is customary to encourage everyone to wear red. Lemon curd mini tartlets and chocolate mint frosted chocolate brownies were served. After all, what’s Valentine’s without chocolate?

Business was our main focus during this first meeting of the year. Discussions took place covering: finances, new regulations regarding papers being approved, selections of forthcoming programs and the biggest topic was regarding prospective officers for the coming year.


The Edward Doty Colony

Pensacola, FL

The Edward Doty Colony held a Finger Food Luncheon at the Genealogy Library in April 2017. The luncheon followed our business meeting. First, a program was delivered by Vice-Governor Barbara Boster entitled “Who was Edward Doty?” It was entertaining to hear about the colony’s namesake. He was quite the character and I’m sure everyone was surprised to find out one could be a boxer in colonial times, in addition to hearing a couple side notes about firsts: Edward Doty was in the first duel, and sadly, a woman related to him through marriage was the first woman hung for murdering her daughter. It left us knowing that from the beginning people have always been, just that – people.

The slate of officers was presented and the election was held. The board will be installed at the closure of the November meeting. The new board will be: Governor, Donna Ortman; Vice-Governor, Barbara Boster; Secretary, Ellen Addison; Treasurer, Bunny Halligan; Elder, Barbara Page. Historian is yet to be filled.

The meeting was adjourned so that everyone could enjoy the tables laden with chicken salad and pimiento cheese sandwiches, baked cookies, blondies, fruit salad, cheese tray, mince-meat mini tarts, cheese puffs, deviled eggs, veggie pizza bites, mini cheese and meat wraps, and cranberry-apple lemonade. And it was a feast of delectable foods. No one left hungry.

The door prize was won by Helen Correll who took home a small Easter box filled with chocolate.

Seated L-R: Barbara Page, Donna Ortman, Barbara Boster

2nd roll L-R: Becky Richardson, Helen Correll, Ellen Addison, Liz Barnes, Patricia Crumly, Bunny Halligan

3rd roll L-R: Ward Correll, Jim Richardson, Jack Halligan, Genevieve Tavares, Peter Tavares, Suzanne Weathers, Melissa Young, Jerry Crumly


MEET YOUR NEW FSMD COUNSELOR

“Charlie”, originally from Massachusetts, attended

Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT and Vanderbilt

University School of Law, spent a career in NJ with a three

year diversion to TX. Obtained an MBA from Pepperdine

University. He was admitted to practice law in

Massachusetts, New Jersey and Texas. His expertise

being in employee benefits law—pensions, life insurance

and healthcare.

Currently a partner in HMH Consulting, LLC. He founded

The Hungerford Family Foundation, Inc., a one-surname

genealogical association, at the end of 2014 ( he is the

Treasurer and also the editor of the quarterly newsletter

“The Hungerford World Tree”). He received certificates

from Plymouth, MA for Ancestors, Richard Warren,

William Mullins, Priscilla Mullins and John Alden.

Supplement pending on Francis Cooke.

He had an article published in the Mayflower Descendant,

65 (Winter 2017): 37-49, “THE PARENTS OF ESTHER

CHURCHILL (1795-1869), WIFE OF SAMUEL AVERY

COLLINS OF PLYMOUTH, EASTON, RANDOLPH, AND

TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS.”

He will be the incoming Vice Governor of the Myles

Standish Colony, Naples, FL for the 2017-2020 term of

office. He is married, with three children and 9

grandchildren. He plays tennis 4—5 times a week and

plays chess for relaxation when not going genealogical

research.

CHARLES C. MORGAN, ESQ.


FSMD State Historian speaks at DAR Myakka Chapter on DNA and genealogical research

DNA was the topic of guest speaker Muriel Curtis Cushing, FSMD State Historian, at the DAR Myakka Chapter in

Venice, FL. Sheryl Spain of the Elizabeth Tilley Colony and Susan Stewart, Regent of the Myakka Chapter, each

presented an honorarium to be donated to the Shriner’s Children Hospital in Tampa.


UPDATE ON THE FIRST PARISH CHURCH, PLYMOUTH, MA FROM GOVERNOR GENERAL, LEA SINCLAIR FILSON

The Executive Committee sub-

committee is still meeting regularly

with First Parish Church about the

donation of the National Pilgrim

Memorial Meetinghouse to GSMD.

This is still a work in progress.

Please do not refer to First Parish

Church as already donated to us or

make any references to us “owning”

the church. Until the negotiations are

complete, this could understandably

upset the church members.

We will have much to report at

Congress 2017 but will be working on

the endowment through 2020 so it is

not correct to report that the

Meetinghouse belongs to GSMD. We will continue a partnership with First Parish Church as we work through this

complicated legal donation and will continue sending you updates as we have them. Thanks so much for your

understanding and cooperation!

ANCESTRY

When speaking of our ancestry, my mother’s eyes would shine

And proudly she would tell us all, “You’re of the Mayflower line.”

But Father with a smile would say, “while bearing that in mind

You keep your eyes on goals ahead; not those that lie behind.”

You have a noble ancestry, but all are dead and gone

‘Tis you who have to prove your worth, not those who’ve journeyed on.

And back along that Mayflower line, ‘tis sorry truth I state

There may be some you can’t approve, and even some you’d hate.

The way to prove your ancestry is what you are yourself

Not by the charted family tree in a book upon the shelf.

So try to be an ancestor within the time allowed,

Of whom your children’s children in the future can be proud.”

Author Unknown



ALL members, their children & grandchildren, spouses, partners, and guests are

cordially invited to attend the

80th Annual Meeting

of the

Society of Mayflower Descendants

in the State of Florida

hosted bv the James Chilton Colony

November 17-18, 2017

Waterfront Inn, 1105 Lakeshore Drive, The Villages, FL 32162

MEETING REGISTRATION FORM (deadline for receipt of meeting registration is Saturday, October 31, 2017)

MEMBER NAME______________________________________GUEST NAME(S)______________________________________

(please print clearly as these are the names which will be used on the meeting identification badges)

STREET_____________________________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP_______________________________________

PHONE (______)_____________________________________E-MAIL______________________________________________

COLONY NAME________________________________________TITLE (if an officer) ___________________________________

Friday, 17 Nov 2017

• Non-Refundable Registration Fee for each adult member & guest $4.00 ($4 X________ =) $______________

• Social Hour (6-7pm): cash bar $ 0.00

• Mayflower Banquet (7-10pm): $38.00 per person X __________people = $______________

Thanksgiving Dinner including Harvest Salad, Chef’s Homemade Soup, Traditional Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and

Dressing, Green Beans Almondine, Idaho Mashed Potatoes, Honey Ginger Glazed Baby Carrots, Fresh Baked Assorted Rolls, Coffee, Decaf

or Iced Tea, Mayflower Cake for Dessert.

Those with special dietary requirements PLEASE SEND THAT INFO WITH THIS REGISTRATION FORM

ANYONE WISHING TO WEAR TRADITIONAL MAYFLOWER ATTIRE DURING THE BANQUET IS ENCOURAGED TO DO SO

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Richard Pickering, Deputy Director of Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth, MA

Saturday, 18 Nov 2017

• BoA & General Membership Meeting (complimentary refreshments) $ 0.00

TOTAL ENCLOSED (if registering more than one person, you may write one check for the grand total) $______________

All registration forms with a check payable to “James Chilton Colony FSMD” should be mailed to colony treasurer Ken Carter, 1202 Arriago

Way, The Villages, FL 32162-0106, so he received it before Saturday, October 31, 2017.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS (advanced registration required; book before October 16, 2017 to get preferential group rate; please mention “Mayflower Society Special Rate”)

The Waterfront Inn

1105 Lakeshore Drive

The Villages, FL 32162

Phone: 1-844-247-8929

Website: www.waterfrontinnvillages.com/

Discounted room rates are as follows:

• Standard (1 King or 2 double beds) guestroom $123.00

• Upgraded rooms at the following rates (subject to availability):

Waterview $133.00 Waterview w/balcony $148.00

• PLUS Sumter County Occupancy Tax of 9%


New Members

Name Location Gen/FL #s Ancestor Colony

Hartford Cheney Inlow, II Hobe Sound 90,9935336 William Bradford Allerton

Leesa Ann Brown Royal Palm Beach 90,992/5337 John Alden Allerton

Candace Erla Parkman Byers Jupiter 91,041/5338 William Brewster Hopkins

Marjorie-Ann Fuller-Supple Jupiter 88,936/5339—Dual-

CT#4791

Myles Standish Hopkins

Richard Brian Fifer Miami 35,682/5340-Tsfr

from MI#1119

John Howland Brewster

Susan Emerson Grayshaw Palm Harbor 58,596/5341-Tsfr John Howland Bradford

Robert Charles Lavin Lighthouse Point 69,885/5342-Dual William Brewster Alden

Owen Hayes Malcolm Johns Creek, GA 91,079/5343 Stephen Hopkins Mullins

Kimberly Lunn “Sunny” Hilliard Faribault, MN 91,161/5344 Stephen Hopkins Tilley

“All natural persons over eighteen (18) years of age who can prove to FSMD’s and GSMD’s

satisfaction that they are descended from a passenger on the Mayflower on the voyage which

terminated at Plymouth, New England, in December 1620 shall be eligible for Regular Membership

pursuant to Section 3 of this Article IV.” Article IV, Section 1, FSMD May Constitution & By-Laws.”

MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

(1 February 2017 through 31 March 2017)

Transfers

Name Location Gen/FL #s Ancestor Colony

Nothing to report

Reinstatements

Name Effective Date Gen/FL #s Ancestor Colony

Nothing to report

Supplementals


Edward Campbell Knapp 14 Feb 2017 75,158/5089 Stephen Hopkins

Elizabeth Fisher

Chilton


Resigned in Good Standing


Gordon Lee Hanson 18 Jan 2017 88,438/5142 Richard Warren Cooke

George James Roark, III 22 Mar 2017 80,511/4534 William Bradford Doty

MEMBERSHIP CHANGES (continued)

(1 February 2017 through 31 March 2017)

Intercolony Transfers

Name Effective Date Gen/FL #s From Colony To Colony

Emily Conant Brown Jamieson 17 Nov 2016 55,383/2948 Howland Winslow

Jacob John Walters 10 Feb 2016 80,408/5072 Howland Standish

In Memorium

Name Date of Death Gen/FL #s Ancestor Colony

Eleanor Evelyn Flynt 8 Feb 2017 68,424/3686 Peter Brown Cooke

John Frederic Shaw, Sr. 18 Feb 2017 40,414/2048 Richard Warren Alden

Richard Spice Wheeler 8 Feb 2017 81,547/4621 William White Chilton

Jennifer Clare Fernald Link 22 Oct 2008 79,585/4449 Francis Cooke-

Bradford (Sup)

Cooke

Drops


Nothing to report


The Spring Meeting of the Florida Society of Mayflower Descendants Board of Assistants was called to order by

Governor, Kenneth E. Carter at 9:00 A.M.

The Invocation was given by Governor, Ken Carter due to the absence of Elder, Suzanne Adams.

Captain, Helen Bennett led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and our Mayflower

Society Flag.

Secretary, Jessie Brabham called the Roll of attendees present:

BOA Officers = 10 Colony Governors = 12 (2 duplicates) – Total= 22

Governor Carter declared that a quorum (1/3 of 24 voting members of the Board OR 8 voting members = Quorum)

was present.

Announcements by Governor Carter:

Fall Meeting to be held on 17-18 November, hosted by the James Chilton Colony in The Villages – room and

meeting forms are on the state web site.

Governor Carter asked that the Board stand for a moment of silence in memory of our Richard Spice

Wheeler, Counsellor & former “Pilgrim” Editor, who recently passed – for those of you that don’t know,

Former FSMD Member & Elder, Jean Albrecht also passed – also keep in mind Deputy Governor, Jim

Preston and Elder, Suzanne Adams who are attending funerals of family members

Governor Carter reported that he appointed Charles C. Morgan, Esq. of the Myles Standish Colony to fill

the position left by Richard Wheeler. MOTION to accept Governor Carter’s appointment, SECONDED –

UNANIMOUSLY PASSED

MOTION, SECONDED to ACCEPT the minutes of the 19 November 2016 Board of Assistants Meeting, held in Fort

Myers, FL – PASSED

OFFICERS REPORTS:

DGG, Muriel Cushing – Nothing to report.

AG, Ren Cushing – Nothing to report.

Governor, Kenneth E. Carter - Indicated that he and wife, Kathleen have visited 14 of 17 Colonies since he took

office. See full report in the next edition of “The Pilgrim”.

Deputy Governor, Jim Preston – Absent.

Secretary, Jessie Brabham – FSMD currently has a total of 1,299 members.

Spring FSMD Board of Assistants Meeting

Tampa, FL—29 April 2017


Treasurer, Hank Dressel - Reported that the cost of the Florida Pilgrim is considerably less (now that it is being

sent online). We are hearing positive comments for the most part on new format. Re: the Historian Records (costs

to destroy old records and remove cabinets $270) plus $900 for storage fees; we received a $400 rebate on this

year’s rental. Investments have increased due to a good market. Checks are still pending for FSMD scholarship

fund, 1620 fund, and History Fair. Treasurer’s Report was approved as presented – unanimous.

Historian, Muriel Cushing - Reported that we have 37 new members, 3 transfers, 2 dual, 6 supplemental – 25

applications and 4 supplemental pending in Plymouth.

Elder, Suzanne Adams – Absent.

Counselor, Charles C. Morgan, Esq. - Reported that Agenda item #4 is to be tabled from the agenda for further

study. Charlie discussed his understanding of Richard’s documentation. He will follow up on some items. Hopkins

Colony has their own tax form – implications to be researched. Charlie IS a non-profit tax lawyer. He will be

following up on this.

Captain, Helen Bennett – Nothing to report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Bylaws, Jim Preston, Chair – Absent.

Education, Alvene Watson, Chair – Nothing to report.

Scholarship, Alvene Watson, Chair – Good turnout with 20 entries this year – very close for the top 3 – (1) William

Fairman, Sponsor Ann Smith Musial (62.0); (2) Holly Sobon, Sponsor, Nancy League (61.9); Natalie Hall, Sponsor,

David Hall (61.0) – since there is a mere fraction between top 3 (less than one point difference) and the total

budget is $3000, a discussion ensued. It was suggested that additional funds be appropriated. Hank mentioned

that current scholarship fund only has $75 balance, due to lack of overall contributions. Hank provided some

background on financial planning for scholarship for the 2018 budget. There was some discussion of planning

ideas. MOTION, SECONDED that we give three (3) scholarships this year as follows: $1500 / $1500 / $1000 -

proposed for this year only – PASSED - 1 opposed. MOTION to amend, SECONDED to make all 3 scholarships at

$1500 – PASSED - 2 opposed. Counselor Charlie Morgan indicated he will add $500 to this fund for this year).

Recommend that committee be formed to allocate funds. Charlie suggests that bylaws reflect the process for that.

Hank asks if members would be willing to assess colonies to contribute – 3 colonies also have local scholarships.

This will need to have additional discussion.

Endowment Fund, Ruth Ann Fay, Chair – Tax return fund completed. Fund is up (6.39%).

Finance, Nancy Norris, Chair – Nothing to report.

Junior Members, Ruth Schlabach, Chair – Absent.

Newsletter – Ken Carter, Editor - Reported that two (2) issues have been completed and sent to all FSMD Colony

Governors for distribution to all of their members. Only received one negative comment. Looking forward to

another 2-3 issues this year. Ken stressed that SOMEONE in each colony should be able to pass this on to local

colony members. Saves $3500+ per year. Ren mentioned that SAR is all online for reports and newsletters.

Spring BoA meeting (cont’d)


Nominating Committee – Chairman, Hank Dressel, John Howland Governor; Tom Williamson, Edward Fuller

Governor; Laura Brock, William Bradford Governor. – The Nominating Committee selections were presented:

DGG Reynolds Cushing Elizabeth Tilley Colony

AGG Kenneth E. Carter James Chilton Colony

Governor James Preston Edward Fuller Colony

Deputy Governor Suzanne Adams Edward Winslow Colony

Past Governor Kenneth E. Carter James Chilton Colony

Membership Secretary Alvene Watson Stephen Hopkins Colony

Recording Secretary Nancy Norris John Howland Colony

Treasurer Hank Dressel John Howland Colony

Historian Muriel Cushing Elizabeth Tilley Colony

Elder Jacquelyn Arsenhault John Howland Colony

Captain Helen Bennett William Bradford Colony

Counselor Charlie Morgan Myles Standish Colony

At-Large-Member Nancy Ratner Myles Standish Colony

At-Large-Member Laura Brock William Bradford Colony

At-Large-Member Jim Roorbach James Chilton Colony

These names will be placed on the Agenda, for approval by the membership, at the November 2017 Fall

Meeting, at which time, floor nominations will be accepted.

Webmaster, Kenneth E. Carter - Reported that the website has been updated with all “known” items – if you

find any other items, please let me know ASAP. Hotel reservation info and rooms are all online for the

November meeting. (20 rooms booked). Richard Pickering, Assistant Director of Plimoth Plantation will be our

guest speaker. New Counselor, Charlie Morgan and James Chilton Colony Governor Jim Roorbach pictures have

been updated online.

COLONY REPORTS:

John Alden Colony - Nothing to report.

Isaac Allerton Colony – Elections were held in April – installation of officers will be in Nov – bylaws will be

updated next April. A lot of turnover in officers. Discussed concerns with obtaining email addresses – asking

members to include email with dues.

Gov. William Bradford Colony – Filed.

Elder William Brewster Colony– Filed.

James Chilton Colony – Changes in officers. Colony is in good shape.

Francis Cooke Colony – Lost treasurer – elections will be in the Fall. Ruth Ann acting treasurer – having difficulty

getting people to attend meetings.

Edward Doty Colony - Filed – resurgence in membership.



Edward Fuller Colony – To be filed. The Colony had Eric Johnson as a speaker from 9/11 event and highly

recommends him to other colonies. Will be looking for a new site for the Spring BoA Meeting next year. Edward

Fuller Colony has always been the host colony as the Lakeland area is central for all colonies. Costs are rising just

to hold meeting rooms – we need more room nights to get free meeting space.

Samuel Fuller Colony – Nothing to report.

Stephen Hopkins Colony – Filed – The colony is growing.

John Howland Colony – Doing okay. Couldn’t do it without Nancy Norris!

William Mullins Colony – Filed.

Henry Samson Colony – What to do with scholarship fund? They have $1300. Considering giving money to state.

50 members – 30 attending each meeting.

Myles Standish Colony – Doing well. 55 at most recent meeting – 72 at previous (146 members) – excellent

programs.

Elizabeth Tilley Colony – Filed.

Richard Warren Colony – FSMD has not received dues (governor and treasurer have contacted Colony Governor,

John Howland) no communication. They currently have 64 members (Jacksonville). State has paid dues to GSMD.

Have had no contact. Charlie offered to contact as State counselor.

Edward Winslow Colony – Filed.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. 2020 Celebration – Muriel Cushing – Coin initiative – the bill is to be presented again. Ren will bring

something back in June from the GSMD Executive Board Meeting – The First Parish Meeting House project is still

being worked on. Compact Project (monument of the Signing of the Mayflower Compact in bronze has been

chosen) and will be placed somewhere in Plymouth. FL 2020 project (Governor William Bradford Colony will be

our host).

Next year meeting in Ft Lauderdale. Possibly get Caleb Johnson as speaker.

20 delegates are signed up for the Triennial Congress in Plymouth for this September. Notify Jesse if you’d like to

attend (15 board + 3) plus alternates – we are allowed 26 delegates.

2. Florida History Day Legacy Scholarship – (from Alvene Watson, Chair)

Judges for this year were Alvene Watson, Daniel Dragonetti, and Susan Holder, all members of the Stephen

Hopkins Colony. This year we had 5 papers and 1 DVD, all of which were excellent entries.

The Senior winner was Zoe Zimmerman whose paper was “Standing Up to Society, Slander, and Smallpox:

America’s First Inoculation Controversy”.

The Junior winners were Andrew Amdt, Alidan Hogan, And Aabhas Jain who did a documentary: “Francis

Marion. An Unorthodox General and Standing Revolutionary”.



NEW BUSINESS:

1. Appoint Governor, Kenneth E. Carter as Acting Assistant General (AG) to attend the GSMD General Board

of Assistants meeting in September 2017 in Plymouth, MA - MOTION, SECONDED - PASSED

2. Proposed By-Law Amendment Re: Election of Officers – MOTION, SECONDED, PASSED

“ARTICLE VI - SECTION 3. OFFICERS INELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION. Any person who has been

elected to an office and served a full term shall be eligible for re-election for the next succeeding

term.”

3. Proposed By-law Amendment Re: Division of Office of Secretary - MOTION, SECONDED, PASSED

“ARTICLE V - OFFICERS & THEIR DUTIES

SECTION 1. OFFICERS. The officers of FSMD shall be a Governor, Deputy Governor, Recording

Secretary, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Elder, Captain and Counsellor.

SECTION 4. SECRETARY. The office of Secretary is divided into two separate offices, as follows:

SECTION 4A. RECORDING SECRETARY. The Recording Secretary, shall: (a) keep (and distribute or

publish as necessary) an accurate record of all meetings and proceedings of FSMD’s members, of

the State BoA and of the Executive Committee; (b) notify FSMD’s members and members of the

State BoA and the Executive Committee of all general membership, State BoA or Executive

Committee meetings properly called.

SECTION 4B. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY. The Membership Secretary is the chief administrative

officer of FSMD and, as such, shall: (a) be the official Rollkeeper responsible for maintaining an

accurate and complete list of all past and present FSMD members (“FSMD Membership Roll”),

including a list of all present FSMD members in good standing (“FSMD Active Membership Roll”); (b)

send prompt notice of the death of each active FSMD member of which s/he becomes aware to the

Governor, Historian and Elder; ( c ) make such notices and communications to members as may be

ordered by the Governor, the State BoA or the Executive Committee; and (d) make such reports and

perform such other duties as are assigned from time-to-time by the Governor, the State BoA or

GSMD’s Secretary General or as are customary for the secretarial officer of a non-profit

organization; and (e) obtain from each colony secretary and maintain (and distribute or publish as

necessary) a list of the names, mailing addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of all

members of the State BoA

Standing Rule 5.4.1 Assistant Recording or Membership Secretary. If the Recording Secretary or

Membership Secretary, because of temporary disability or incapacity or any other reason, requires

the services of an assistant to perform the functions of such office, an Assistant Recording Secretary

or Assistant Membership Secretary, as the case may be, may be appointed by the State BoA upon

the recommendation of the Recording Secretary or Membership Secretary and Governor.”

4. Proposed By-Law Amendment Re: Identity of Colonies – Pulled for further clarification!



5. Proposed By-Law Amendment Re: Technical Correction – MOTION, SECONDED, PASSED

“Our newest colony, approved last year by this BoA, needs to be added to the roster of colonies in Article IV

Section 7.a.:

SECTION 7. FSMD COLONIES.

a. Existing Colonies. FSMD has duly chartered the following colonies, each of which is vested with full

self-government powers and authority under Section 7.e., below:

Charter Date Name Location

22 Nov 1942 Elder William Brewster Colony Miami

5 Nov 1949 John Alden Colony Fort Lauderdale

27 Oct 1951 William Bradford Colony St. Petersburg

10 Nov 1954 Francis Cooke Colony Daytona Beach

15 Nov 1957 Richard Warren Colony Ponte Vedra Beach

7 May 1962 John Howland Colony Winter Park

15 Nov 1968 Edward Fuller Colony Polk County

25 Apr 1970 Isaac Allerton Colony West Palm Beach

13 May 1975 Myles Standish Colony Naples

8 Oct 1977 Edward Winslow Colony Tallahassee

24 Mar 1982 Elizabeth Tilley Colony Sarasota

22 Feb 1992 Edward Doty Colony Pensacola

27 Mar 1999 William Mullins Colony Ocala

13 Nov 2001 Stephen Hopkins Colony Vero Beach

10 Jan 2004 James Chilton Colony The Villages

26 Oct 2011 Henry Samson Colony Fort Myers

25 Apr 2016 Samuel Fuller Colony Palm Beach”

6. Proposal by Historian, Muriel Cushing to vote on three (3) co-historians – MOTION, SECONDED – PASSED -

Muriel to be head historian / subordinates are not board members. The workload is too much for a single person.

Currently there is too much for a single person to manage. More discussion on the individual logistics of how this

will be managed within FSMD TBD.

Co-Historian Kurt Bressner Stephen Hopkins Colony

Co-Historian Louise Rumnock Francis Cooke Colony

Co-Historian Linda Andreson John Alden Colony



7. Secretary Jesse Brabham provided the delegate list for the September 2017 Triennial Meeting to be held

in Plymouth: (as reported at the board meeting)

NOTE: Items 2-3-5 will be referred to the State BoA for consideration and vote by the 2017 Annual

Membership Meeting – MOTION, SECONDED - PASSED

Reading of the “Mayflower Compact” by Captain, Helen O. Bennett.

Benediction given by Governor, Ken Carter

MOTION to Adjourn, SECONDED - PASSED

MEETING ADJOURNED at 12:00 P.M.

Del. #

Last Name First Name

1 Adams Suzanne

2 Arsenault Jacquelyn

3 Bateman Barbara

4 Brabham Jessie

5 Carter Steven

6 Fay Ruth Ann

7 Kovarik Karen

8 McWaters Brian

9 Preston James

10 Ratner Nancy

11 Rogers Robert

12 Wakefield Angela

13 Watson Alvene

14 Werner Elizabeth

15 Powell Clara Waterman

16 Norris Nancy

AUTOMATIC

15 Carter Kenneth

16 Cushing Muriel

17 Cushing Reynolds



NOTE: The Pilgrim Newsletter will NOT be mailed—it will be e-mailed to all BoA Members and Colony Governors with the expectation that they will forward it to their Colony Members. This has a two-fold purpose: (1) it saves time and FSMD funds and; (2) it helps me to be able to get the message out to all FSMD members.

Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Florida Kenneth E. Carter, Editor

LEGAL “STUFF” FROM THE EDITOR

T he Florida Pilgrim is the official newsletter and the copyrighted property (© 2011-2017 — all rights reserved) of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Florida (“FSMD”), an unincorporated voluntary membership organization recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) educational

organization. It is published periodically during the year. Please send submissions, comments or suggestions to the Editor at the email address listed above. Items submitted for publication may be edited and published at the Editor’s discretion. Photos should be in jpg format, be taken using a high resolution setting on your camera, and be accompanied by identification of all persons depicted so an appropriate caption can be included. Sister Mayflower societies have permission to reprint any material with appropriate attribution. All others must obtain prior written permission from the Editor. All published items reflect the views and opinions of their authors and not necessarily those of FSMD. As a matter of privacy, we will not publish specific financial information about FSMD or any of its colonies. Also we will publish the name and email address of FSMD officers, BoA members, colony officers and members but not their postal addresses or phone numbers except in extraordinary circumstances.

PLEASE NOTE: MEMBERSHIP INFO CHANGES: If you have had (or expect to soon have) a change in any of the following: Your name (e.g., in case of marriage or divorce) Your permanent mailing address Your email address Your phone number Please send an email to the state secretary at [email protected]. Please put “Membership Info Change - _________ Colony” in the “Subject” line and fill in the blank space with the name of your colony. Thank you. If you have a friend or family member who’s a FSMD member and who passes away, please let our state secretary know that too so we can send a note of condolences and include the departed member in an appropriate memorial service.

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