Meetings

State

The next Florida Society meeting will be held in Kissimmee May  4-6, 2012. Visit the state website (www.flssar.org) for registration information.

 

Pictured here: Prior to our December meeting Cy Gamber (left) shares maps showing his ancestor’s home to (left to right) Robert Yarnell, Kevin Yarnell, and Marty Miller

Local

Meetings for the Tampa Chapter are held in the private meeting room of the Piccadilly Cafeteria, located at 11810 Dale Mabry Highway North, Tampa, Florida (813-963-1660). Meetings begin at noon but members arrive as early as 11:30 for a time of camaraderie.

 

A typical meeting begins with a short business meeting with lunch and the program following. Meetings end between 1:30 and 2:00 depending on the length of the program.

 

Wives, family, guests, and visiting members are always welcome. Members and guests are responsible for their own meal and gratuity.

 

 

 

The schedule of the next several meetings is as follows:

  • Feb.  18, 2012: Mr. Bob O’Donnell, adjunct professor of history at St. Petersburg College will speak on African Americans in the Revolution
  • Mar.  17, 2012: We’ll present our annual Fire Safety Award
  • Apr. 21, 2012: The chapter will host the annual JROTC Luncheon
  • May. 19, 2012: Tentative – a speaker from the Armed Forces Museum in Largo

 

Please note, meetings are not held in June, July or August of any year.

 

Here’s a rundown of recent past programs.

February 2011: Presentation on the Declaration of Independence

March 2011: We presented our annual SAR Fire Safety award

April 2011:    We held our annual ROTC luncheon. Each year we honor the outstanding cadet from each local unit. This year a record 11 cadets and their guests attended. We appreciate their taking the time to join us.

May 2011: Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Joel Pineira spoke of his service in these conflicts.

September 2011: E.J. Salcines spoke on “Spain, the Forgotten Ally”

October 2011 We presented our annual Law Enforcement Award

November 2011: David Boyett spoke on “Genealogy and DNA”

December 2011: We held our annual joint meeting with the C.A.R.

January 2012: Our chapter officers were installed by FLSSAR Regional Vice President Nelson Jantzen