Meetings
State
The next Florida Society meeting will be held in
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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 A typical meeting begins with a short business meeting
with lunch and the program following. Meetings end between 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:
Please note, meetings are not held in June, July or August of any year.
Here’s a rundown of recent past programs.
September 2009: Vice President Bob Yarnell spoke on the
Battle of Pensacola
October 2009: Rodney Kite-Powell of the Tampa Bay History
Center gave a presentation on the Center including a virtual tour of the new
facility.
November 2009: Lt. Gen. James Ellis spoke on the Mid-east,
radical Islam and terrorism
December 2009: We held our annual joint meeting with the
Fort Brooke Chapter of the
January 2009:
Our new officers were installed and our
new President and author, Luke Lloyd, will present a follow-up to our November
program when
February 2010: Presentation by Southeaster Guide Dogs of
Palmetto,
March 2010:
We presented our annual SAR Fire Safety award to Captain Tracy MacDonald a
23 year veteran of Hillsborough Fire-Rescue
April 2010: We held our annual ROTC luncheon. Each year we honor the outstanding cadet from each local unit. This year 7 cadets and their guests attended. We appreciate their taking the time to join us.
May 2010:
Jim Schnur discussed the Spanish actions and
influences in