Meetings

State

The next Florida Society meeting will be held in Kissimmee May 7-8. 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:

  • September 18, 2010
    • Guest speaker, Mr. Ken Nichols
  • October 16, 2010
    • We’ll present our annual Law Enforcement Award to a deserving local officer
  • November 20, 2010
    • Chapter member John Sessums will be our speaker
  • December 18, 2010
    • Our annual joint meeting with the CAR. The current Florida CAR President, Chris Herreid will speak on their state project “Save Our Seas”

 

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 CAR and present our annual SAR Law Enforcement Award to Officer John Vallejo

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 LTG Ellis spoke about the history of Islam.  Luke will be addressing the doctrines of Islam and their meaning in today's world. 

February 2010: Presentation by Southeaster Guide Dogs of Palmetto, Florida regarding their Paws for Patriots program.

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 Florida and the Gulf region for the 250 years prior to the Battle of Pensacola