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| Lake ~ Sumter Chapter |
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Leesburg, Florida |
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Officers 2007~2008
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| President William J. Shukis |
1st
Vice President Stephen C. Offutt
2nd Vice President Kingsley E. Forry
Secretary Robert H. Moody
Treasurer Willard B. Piper
Registrar - Open
Chaplain Fred A. Harrison
Genealogist Ronald E. Toops
Lake~Sumter Chapter History
The
Charter for the Lake~Sumter Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution was
authorized by a Resolution of the FLSSAR dated October 22, 1988 and presented to
the Chapter on December 3, 1988.
It was the 32nd
FLSSAR Chapter to receive a charter.
The compatriots met at the Silver Lake Country Club
in Leesburg, Florida and were called to order by Ocala Chapter Compatriot,
Stanley A. Evans, Sr.
FLSSAR President Raymond A. Hass presented the
Chapter’s Charter and installed the first officers
Chartering Officers
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President: Dr. Lowell F. Clark |
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1st
Vice President: Norman B. Humphrey |
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2nd
Vice President: Richard S. Biddle |
| Secretary/Treasurer: Alfred R. Peeble |
Charter
Members
| Richard S. Biddle | Howard H. Bogue |
Ralph E. Buchanan |
| Lowell F. Clarke | Granville C. Cox |
Wayne O. Eslinger |
| Bill T. Gillespie | William Hubbard, Jr. |
Norman B. Humphery |
| William F. Jones | Phillip H. MacBride |
Warren R. Maddox |
| John W. Montgomery | Russell L. Mowery |
Matt A. Roberts |
| Fay C. Smith | Warren C. Suthard | Thomas J. Voodry |
Lake-Sumter Chapter Presidents
| 1989 Dr. Lowell F. Clarke | 1997-1999 Robert H. Moody |
| 1990 William F. Jones | 2000 Rev. William M. Towery |
| 1991 Thomas P. Fuller |
2001-2003
Robert H. Moody |
| 1992 Rev. David E. Clemence |
2004-2006
Ronald E Toops |
| 1993 Robert H. Moody |
2007 William J. Shukis |
| 1994-1996 Rev. William M. Towery |
The Chapter has been very active and participates in many
of the SAR programs supporting youth, community service and promoting
patriotism.
Numerous awards in state level competitions have been
received by the Chapter and its members.
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In 2005 the Chapter Color Guard, General Thomas Sumter Camp, Florida Brigade, Sons of Liberty, was organized. The first official activity of the unit was to post the colors at the regular chapter meeting held on January 8, 2005, Compatriot Willard B. Piper, commanding. |
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| The purposes and objects of [this] corporation are declared to be patriotic, historical, and educational, and shall include those intended or designed to perpetuate the memory of the men who, by their services or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the independence of the American people. |
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Please email Bill Shukis for Chapter meeting or membership information. |
| Last Updated September 18, 2007 |
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