LT. WILLIAM SHANNON chapter
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NATIONAL SOCIETY 
UNITED STATES DAUGHTERS OF 1812

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LT. WILLIAM SHANNON CHAPTER  FLIES FLAGS IN CELEBRATION OF FLAG DAY

      On June 12, 2010, the Chapter celebrated National Flag Week by sponsoring a display of flags, purchased by donors to respect honored Americans.

     The Cocoa-Rockledge Garden Club, Rockledge, FL., graciously permitted the display to adorn the circle in front of their building. (see attached slideshow) One hundred flags, annotated with names of the persons so honored, were installed on June 12 and will be allowed to remain during Flag Week - until Sunday, June 20th.  A plaque, annotated with the names of the honored Americans and the flag donors, was prominently displayed nearby.



MAY 31, 2010 - LT. WILLIAM SHANNON CHAPTER  - CELEBRATES MEMORIAL DAY

(CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDESHOW FROM THIS EVENT)









Pictured right to left:  Flag Bearer JROTC John Winslow and President of Lt. William Shannon USD of 1812
Jo Compton.

                                                       



LT. WILLIAM SHANNON CHAPTER REPRESENTED AT  THE 100TH ANNUAL STATE
COUNCIL OF THE FLORIDA STATE SOCIETY UNITED STATES DAUGHTER OF 1812 - JANUARY 30th, 2010 

     The Lt. William Shannon Chapter was well represented with 7 members & 1 associate member attending the 100th Annual State Counil of The Florida Socidety United States Daughters of 1812 on January 30th & 31st at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs.  
     Many of the members and guests attending the Banquet Centennial Celebration were dressed in Edwardian (Late Victorian) clothing.  President National, Nona Thompson Quinn was our Honored Guest!
     All members attending the Banquet received a Centennial Pin as their banquet favor.  This pin was approved by the National Society. 
     Thanks to our State President Beth Wilson & the Hostess Chapter - The Patriots Chapter, Jacksonville, a
wonderful and productive time was had by all in attendance.




                                                                           



Pictured left to right:  Anne Hellen Thomas, Dorrie Dykstra, Glenda Walton, Anne Schwanda, Lila Sandstrom & Jo Compton.


       
  JANUARY 20th, 2010  - MEETING/LUNCHEON

       The Lt. William Shannon Chapter held their January 20th,  meeting at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Melbourne.

      Our chapter is pleased to report, we continuue to collected many items to be delivered by Nell Mussler, Veterans Rehabilitation Chairman, to the Veterans Transition House in Melbourne. Many of the members continue to bring in MFR Coupons to be delivered to the VFW (Rocket Post) 4534 Highway 1, Rockledge, The VFW ladies clip and send to our Military overseas for use at the base commissary.

For information on admission to membership in the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, click into the website link below:

http://www.usdaughters1812.org/membership.htm

(CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS MADE AT THIS MEETING)

 

     Several hundred people turned out to observe Veterans' Day on November 11, 2009, at the Brevard Community College's Twenty-Seventh Annual  "Massing of the  Colors."  Among those attending were local civic leaders, military organization members, local citizens, and special guests - members of two families of Brevard County servicemen who died in the last few months of conflict while serving their country.  The family of Sgt. Roberto D. Sanchez and family of Staff Sgt. Chad A. Tucker attending the ceremony and were recognized with great sympathy.

     The Lt. William Shannon Chapter of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 was well-represented at the ceremonies.  The flag bearer for the Chapter was ROTC Sophia Hudgel from Space Coast High School, Cocoa, FL.

     We, the  Daughters of 1812, wish to thank all those who have served bravely to protect our freedom over the years and want you to know that we grieve for those who perished preserving our liberties. 

  Flag Bearer ROTC Sophia Hudgel &    Chapter President Jo Compton

 
  NOVEMBER 4, 2009  - MEETING/LUNCHEON

     The Lt. William Shannon Chapter held their November 4th meeting at the Eau GallieYacht Club in Melbourne, with 31 members & guest attending. 

      The Chapter made welcome 4 new prospective members: Shirley Phillips, Dorrie Dykstra, Marcia Leto, & Rebecca Serio.

     Lila Sandstrom, Vice President & program chairman introduced our special guest speaker Kim Welborn, who presented a program on Herbal Medicine. 

     Our chapter is very pleased to report that at our first meeting , we collected many items to be delivered by Nell Mussler, Veterans Rehabilitation Chairman, to the Veterans Transition House in Melbourne. Many of the members continue to bring in MFR Coupons to be delivered to the VFW (Rocket Post) 4534 Highway 1, Rockledge, The VFW ladies will clip and send to our Military overseas for use at the base commissary.

For information on admission to membership in the National Society United States Daughters of 1812, click into the website link below:

http://www.usdaughters1812.org/membership.htm


                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                
                                          
Pictured left to right prospective members: Rebecca Serio & Marcia Leto, not pictured: Shirley Phillips & Dorrie Dykstra.                                              


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