Mullins Mainsail - Vol. 9, No. 2 - Apr 2012 - Florida Society of ...
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The <strong>Mullins</strong> <strong>Mainsail</strong><br />
Newsletter <strong>of</strong> the William <strong>Mullins</strong> Colony<br />
GSMD in the State <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong><br />
Editor: Paul Pardee papardee@gmail.com<br />
<strong>Vol</strong>ume 09. <strong>No</strong>.02<br />
<strong>Apr</strong>il <strong>2012</strong><br />
New Colony Officers<br />
At our Colony meeting on February <strong>2012</strong>, members witnessed the transition <strong>of</strong><br />
the new <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> the William <strong>Mullins</strong> Colony. From left to right are Vice<br />
Governor Ruth Shauger, Secretary/Historian Jessie Brabham, Captain John<br />
Pardee, Colony Governor Richard Sumner, Elder Charles Day, <strong>Society</strong> Vice<br />
Governor Kenneth Carter, and Treasurer Ron Dailey.<br />
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Hear Ye Hear Ye!<br />
The State Board <strong>of</strong> Assistance Meeting will be held on <strong>Apr</strong>il 21 st , <strong>2012</strong> at 9:00am.<br />
The address <strong>of</strong> this meeting is 3405 South <strong>Florida</strong> Ave 33803 Lakeland, <strong>Florida</strong>.<br />
If you are interested in attending this function please contact Richard Sumner at<br />
rls3874@aol.com or at 352-754-8928.<br />
Our next colony meeting is scheduled on<br />
May 05 th , <strong>2012</strong> at 11:00am. Our meeting<br />
place will be at Ocala Elk Lodge #286<br />
located on 706 NE 25 th Avenue, Ocala,<br />
<strong>Florida</strong>, 34478. Their phone number is<br />
352-732-7091. Spouses and relatives are<br />
always welcome to attend.<br />
Our guest speaker will be Bruce Mozert,<br />
a photographer who has taken some<br />
beautiful pictures at Silver Springs in<br />
Ocala.<br />
Colony Officers <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-2014 term<br />
Colony Governor: Richard Sumner II<br />
Colony Vice Governor: Ruth Shauger<br />
Secretary: Jessie Brabham<br />
Treasurer: Ron Dailey<br />
Historian: Jessie Brabham<br />
Elder: Charles Day<br />
Counselor: Open<br />
Captain: John Pardee<br />
Directors:<br />
1# Ruth Howard<br />
2# Barbara Lonas<br />
Junior Membership: Open<br />
For lunch, the lodge will be serving: chicken cordon Bleu, fish, twice baked<br />
potatoes, tossed salad, grilled vegetables and peach cobbler for $12.50 per<br />
reservation.<br />
Meeting reservations must be made before May 01 st . If you would like to attend,<br />
please notify colony treasurer Ron Dailey at 352-871-8863. His address is 1121<br />
SW 98 th Street, Gainesville, <strong>Florida</strong>.<br />
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More Pictures from our February Meeting<br />
State Deputy Governor, Ken Carter, swears in the<br />
new <strong>of</strong>ficers <strong>of</strong> the William <strong>Mullins</strong> Colony.<br />
State Deputy Governor<br />
Ken Carter<br />
Colony First Lady<br />
Barbara Sumner<br />
State Deputy Governor Ken Carter<br />
with new Colony Governor<br />
Richard Sumner<br />
Colony members Shirley Ferris and DorrisWarren<br />
Colony member Ruth Howard reading the<br />
Mayflower Compact<br />
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New Colony <strong>of</strong>ficers’ at the head table
Susan Lee McCoy<br />
12/7/1943 - 4/2/<strong>2012</strong><br />
Susan Lee (Baden) McCoy, (class <strong>of</strong> ’63) age 68 <strong>of</strong> Hamilton, VA died <strong>Apr</strong>il 2, <strong>2012</strong><br />
surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 7, 1943 in Washington, DC she is the<br />
daughter <strong>of</strong> Winfield and Vivian Baden. Susan was a member <strong>of</strong> the Daughters <strong>of</strong> the<br />
American Revolution and the Mayflower <strong>Society</strong>. She enjoyed spending time with her<br />
grandchildren, gardening, doing genealogy, line dancing, horseback riding, and walking.<br />
Susan and Mike had just moved back from <strong>Florida</strong> to Loudoun County and were living<br />
with their daughter in Hamilton.<br />
Susan was predeceased by her mother Vivian Baden. She is survived by her loving husband<br />
George Michael (Mike) McCoy, <strong>of</strong> Hamilton, VA; son Jeffrey Michael McCoy, <strong>of</strong><br />
Lovettsville, VA; daughters Terry Jo Crosser <strong>of</strong> Hamilton, VA; Jennifer Lee Greene <strong>of</strong><br />
Lincoln, VA; her father Winfield Baden <strong>of</strong> Palmyra, VA; three brothers Robert Baden <strong>of</strong><br />
Palmyra, VA; John Baden <strong>of</strong> Palmyra, VA; Richard Baden <strong>of</strong> Front Royal, VA; and four<br />
grandchildren Genna Crosser, Kelsey Greene, Haley Crosser, and Faith Crosser and many<br />
nieces and nephews.<br />
A graveside service will be held on <strong>Apr</strong>il 9, <strong>2012</strong>, 2:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery, 20421<br />
Airmont Road, Bloomfield, VA with Pastor Gary Smith <strong>of</strong>ficiating. The graveside service<br />
will be followed by fellowship at the Leesburg Church <strong>of</strong> the Nazarene.<br />
Memorial contributions can be sent to Leesburg Church <strong>of</strong> the Nazarene, 17667 Roxbury<br />
Hall Road Leesburg, VA 20175 or to Hamilton Elementary PTA, 54 South Kerr Street,<br />
Hamilton, VA 20158.<br />
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Colony Minutes<br />
The William <strong>Mullins</strong> Colony <strong>of</strong> the Mayflower <strong>Society</strong> met for the Winter meeting on Feb 5,<br />
<strong>2012</strong> at the Ocala Elks Lodge with 27 members and guests present. Vice-Governor Ruth<br />
Shrauger called the meeting to order at 12 noon.<br />
Chaplain Elden Luffman gave the Invocation. Captain elect John Pardee led the Pledge <strong>of</strong><br />
Allegiance to the American Flag and the Salute to the Mayflower Flag.<br />
Director Ruth Howard read the Compact.<br />
VG Ruth Shrauger welcomed members and guests. She introduced new members Ruth<br />
Schlaubach and Sonja Wheelis. Our special guest is State <strong>of</strong> Forida Deputy Governor Ken<br />
Carter <strong>of</strong> Chilton Colony. Also introduced were prospective members Julie Elbert, Nelda<br />
Wagner, Guy White and Sharon Roell. Guests Harold Doddington, Luis Rodriquez , Wayne<br />
Sawyer and Barbara Sumner . Monica Douglas was also recognized. She has been ill and it’s<br />
nice to have her back with us.<br />
Paul Pardee read the Roll Call: Alden 5, Hopkins, Howland <strong>Mullins</strong> 4, Bradford, Brewster,<br />
Chilton, Warren 3, Rogers 2, Doty 1, all others 0<br />
Chaplain Luffman gave the Blessing for a delicious buffet luncheon.<br />
Our Special Guest, <strong>Florida</strong> State Deputy Governor Kenneth Carter installed our new <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
for <strong>2012</strong>/2014. He used the Rules and parts <strong>of</strong> the Monopoly Board Game as the Theme. The<br />
following Officers were installed:<br />
Colony Governor: Richard Sumner II<br />
Box & Rules<br />
Vice-Governor: Ruth Shrauger Playing Board<br />
Secretary: Jessie Brabham Property Cards<br />
Treasurer: Ron Dailey Monopoly Money<br />
Historian: Jessie Brabham Playing Pieces<br />
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Elder: Charles Day Community Chest<br />
Captain: John Pardee Chance Cards<br />
Counselor:<br />
Open<br />
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Directors: Ruth Howard Houses & Hotels<br />
Barbara Lonas (absent)<br />
DGG Carter acting on behalf <strong>of</strong> State Governor, Reynolds Cushing pronounced the William<br />
<strong>Mullins</strong> Colony Officers duly installed on 5 May <strong>2012</strong>. DGG Carter then presented the new<br />
Colony Governor’s Medallion to Governor Sumner. He will wear it proudly during his 3 year<br />
term and will eventually present to his successor. All the Officers gave their game pieces to<br />
Governor Sumner for safe-keeping in the Monopoly Game Box. A Certificate <strong>of</strong><br />
Appreciation was presented to DGG Carter for an interesting Installation.<br />
Colony Governor Sumner brought the meeting back to order.<br />
Secretary Brabham read the Minutes <strong>of</strong> the Fall meeting. The minutes were approved as read.<br />
She also gave the Historian report. We now have 103 members and 2 dual members. A copy<br />
<strong>of</strong> these 2 reports are attached to these Minutes.<br />
Treasurer- elect Dailey gave the Treasurers report. It will be filed for Audit. Copy is attached<br />
to these Minutes<br />
Secretary Brabham asked if anyone wanted to order a permanent Badge. They will cost<br />
$5.00.<br />
Question <strong>of</strong> Silver books was discussed. Secretary read list <strong>of</strong> various books available at the<br />
Libraries.<br />
Chaplain Luffman told about 12 th Annual Chaplain’s Ceremony being held tomorrow at<br />
Veterans’ Park here in Ocala. The Troop Ship “Dorchester” with 902 on board was<br />
torpedoed. 672 persons perished including the 4 denominational Chaplains. The Chaplains<br />
gave their life vests to others and went down with the ship. This ceremony honors these 4<br />
Chaplains. Chaplain Luffman is responsible for the creation <strong>of</strong> this ceremony 11 years ago.<br />
New Business: A letter from Samson Colony was read. It was to thank us for the startup<br />
Donation from our colony. They also thanked our members who attended their Official<br />
Chartering meeting on 26 October 2011.
Announcements: Our next meeting will be on May 5, <strong>2012</strong> here at the Elks . Webmaster<br />
manager Ron Dailey told <strong>of</strong> the new Calendar on our State website. It will list all meeting<br />
information that is given to him. The next BOA meeting will be held in Lakeland on <strong>Apr</strong>il<br />
21 st at the Avenue Hotel. Deputy Gov. General Ken Carter informed us <strong>of</strong> the State meeting<br />
that will be held in Jacksonville on <strong>No</strong>vember 16 & 17. It is our 75 th Anniversary and should<br />
be a very exciting meeting. The Assistant Governor General, Lea Filson will be our guest<br />
speaker. Ken gave us a short version <strong>of</strong> her biography. There will be some 75 Year<br />
Commemorative Coins for sale at $10.00 each. There will be a Procession <strong>of</strong> Colony Flags at<br />
the opening. Final plans will be divulged at <strong>Apr</strong>il BOA and then printed in the Summer issue<br />
<strong>of</strong> our “FL Pilgrim”.<br />
Webmaster Ron Dailey gave a short talk on the websites. He was asked to take over the<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Website by the current webmaster Nancy Fodi. He has added a map showing location<br />
<strong>of</strong> the 16 Colonies. Then on first <strong>of</strong> the year, he was asked by General <strong>Society</strong> to take over<br />
the General <strong>Society</strong> Website. He has accepted that position.<br />
Newsletter Editor Paul Pardee informed us that the next Newsletter will be ready by 20 th <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Apr</strong>il. Please send information to him. papardee@gmail.com<br />
Doorprizes were won by Richard Sumner, Betty Overman, Ron Dailey, Julie Elbert, Sonja<br />
Wheelis, Nelda Wagner, Guy White and Elden Luffman.<br />
Secretary Brabham asked permission to put Emails and phone #’s in the new yearbook that<br />
will be published soon. After much discussion and information that this Yearbook stays<br />
within the <strong>Society</strong>, no objections were voiced.<br />
Chaplain gave the Benediction and meeting was adjourned at 2:00.<br />
Jessie Brabham, Secretary<br />
Jessie Brabham<br />
William <strong>Mullins</strong> Colony<br />
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The Pilgrim Pledge.<br />
In the name <strong>of</strong> God, Amen. I pledge myself to hold al<strong>of</strong>t the<br />
lamps <strong>of</strong> civil and religious liberty lighted by the Pilgrims at<br />
Plymouth Rock, to recall and cherish the sacrifices and<br />
struggles made by them for the common good, to study their<br />
lives, deeds, faith, courage, and character, and to draw<br />
inspiration there from, to emulate their spirit to be loyal to the<br />
Flag and institutions <strong>of</strong> the country whose founding was so<br />
greatly aided by their work and wisdom, to do everything<br />
within my power to deserve and preserve the heritage, and at<br />
all times and in all ways to pr<strong>of</strong>it by their Pilgrim example.<br />
(<strong>No</strong>te: We read this at the meetings; if you plan to attend, it would be a<br />
wise idea to print this page for yourself.)<br />
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