On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Bob Woodbery, Vice President

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Blaine Birchfield

Heather Bonds

Shirley Cannon

Richard Cronin

Jim/Ronnie Hardman

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Bunny Parish

Vic Ratliff

George Rodon

Bill Trippler

Donovan Dean

Larry Fairbrother

Paul Halyard

George Kirby

1. GUEST SPEAKER: Bob Showalter, Showalter Aviation and Marine, shared highlights from the history of Showalter Flying Service and the Showalter family. Bob served as the Director of the National Air Transportation Association, a 900 member organization of aviation enterprise executives. Showalter Airpark made aviation history as “one of the finest privately owned airports in the United States” according to Wings in the Sun: the Annals of Aviation in Florida. Showalter Flying Service, the FBO family business of 70 years, brought much to the development of Central Florida with their business and community contributions, including nine National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) shows. In 2013, they received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Aviation Fuels from Phillips 66. For more information, see: http://orlandomemory.info/topics/bob-and-kim-showalter-oral-history-interview/

2. MINUTES: The October 16 minutes were approved as written on motion of V. Ratliff, seconded by B. Woodbery and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,447.91

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 6-30-19.

4. EXHIBITS/DISPLAYS: (˜) M. Line noted that our storefront display at United Trophy was removed and is in storage. In view of this trend, he suggested consideration be given to developing videos reflecting the history of affected sites.

5. NEW BUSINESS: % M. Line relayed on-going activities by the recently formed Orlando Land Trust efforts to preserve property on Lake Eola at NEC of Rosalind/Central. % Heather Bonds distributed copies of the 2020 Historic Preservation Board Calendar featuring Orlando’s Historic Mediterranean Revival Architecture.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported via email that: F RICHES™ Mosaic Interface is currently undergoing a website update to improve its usability and would like to host a Orlando Remembered focus group to test the site. We will facilitate the session and would really like to hear feedback on the new site and its tools. If you are interested in participating, please email Tiffany.Rivera@ucf.edu. All are welcome to participate. (˜) Annual Pine Castle Woman’s Annual Meeting is Sunday, 12-8, 3 p.m., 5901 S. Orange Ave., Dr. Ben Brotemarkle speaker [“The Complete History of Florida” – In Less Than An Hour].

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: & Continued prayers for Texann Buck [weekly chemo]; and Bob Serros [daily chemo pill]. ” Reminder – the Annual Downtown

On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Shirley Cannon

Chuck Cole

Joy/Richard Fox

Lincoln/Lillian Hall

Rodney Kincaid

Mark Line

Richard Lippert

Gail Padgett

Bunny Parish

Mary Phillips

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

1. GUEST SPEAKERS: Richard and Joy Fox offered an informative and delightful performance on: The Pioneers of Lake Pineloch, How primitive land was conquered, and ultimately became the Southern Oaks neighborhood. [http://orlandomemory.info/places/the-pioneers-of-lake-pineloch-presented-by-joy-richard-fox-orlando-remembered-2019/]

2. MINUTES: The September 16 minutes were approved as written on motion of C. Wolfe, seconded by B. Woodbery and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,440.69

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 6-30-19.

4. EXHIBITS/DISPLAYS: (˜) M. Line advised that: efforts continue for installation of displays in the Angebilt Hotel and at the Callahan Center; the display at United Trophy has been removed and is in storage at the History Center; refurbishment is in progress for reinstallation of the City Hall displays.

5. NEW BUSINESS: % Mark Line, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented the following slate of Officers for 2019-2020: Jane Tracy, President; Bob Woodbery, Vice President; Grace Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer. There being no nominations from the floor, it was moved by C. Wolfe, seconded by S. Cannon and vote carried that the foregoing be elected by acclamation.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported via email that F RICHES hosted an Oral History Workshop on October 23 and trained over 40 students on the importance of capturing living history. F Work is still underway on RICHES 2.0, which includes a series of enhancement to the Mosaic Interface. F View the RICHES Program Highlights here. (˜) S. Cannon provided updates on various activities in Pine Castle, e.g. remodeling the Crawford House, 5903 Randolph; on-going efforts toward development of the old Correct Craft site; preserving the Lancaster House, 5901 Randolph. (˜) M. Line noted Orange Preservation Trust continues working toward land-marking historic churches, especially in the Parramore area.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: & Continued prayers for Texann Buck [weekly chemo]. ! Link for last month’s speaker, Joy Wallace Dickinson, click on: http://orlandomemory.info/events/joy-wallace-dickinson-a-special-presentation-at-orlando-remembered/. – Check OR social media presence at http://orlandoremembered.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/.

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Tom Beaty

Heather Bonds

Shirley Cannon

Joy Dickinson

Vickie Griffin

Rodney Kincaid

Mark Line

Mike Perkins

Tana Porter

George Rodon

Bill Trippler

1. GUEST SPEAKER: “Our Own” Joy Wallace Dickinson, author and “Florida Flashback” columnist, provided a delightful presentation on myriad people, places and things of “local” historic interest!

2. MINUTES: The August 21 minutes were approved as written on motion of D. Batchelor, seconded by G. Rodon and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,433.70

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 6-30-19.

4. EXHIBITS/DISPLAYS: (˜) M. Line advised that efforts continue for installation of displays in the Angebilt Hotel and at the Callahan Center.

5. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported via email that: F UCF RICHES co-hosted two history harvest events in September. Partnering with the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs, RICHES digitized several items donated by former mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs.  F Additionally, RICHES partnered with the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida to preserve the stories and experiences of queer people of color in Central Florida’s history. All items collected from both initiatives will be archived in the RICHES Mosaic Interface™. F RICHES will host an Oral History Workshop October 23, 3:30 p.m., on the main campus in the Trevor Colbourn Hall Graduate Student Center Presentation Center. If any Orlando Remembered members wish to attend, please email Tiffany.Rivera@ucf.edu in advance so accommodations may be made for complimentary parking. (˜) S. Cannon noted that the Mayors of Edgewood and Belle Isle along with the  District County Commissioner are supporting various projects supported by the Pine Castle Historical Society. Also, at the Society’s Quarterly meeting this Sunday, author Richard Lee Cronin will present his latest book: “Will Wallace Harney, Orange County’s First Renaissance Man.” (˜) T. Porter advised that Orange Preservation Trust currently is working on land-marking of historic churches.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: & Continued prayers for Texann Buck [weekly chemo]. ! Great article on the front page of today’s Orlando Sentinel, commemorating the 35^th Anniversary of Col. Joe Kittinger’s trans-Atlantic hot air balloon journey! – Remember to check our social media presence at website [http://orlandoremembered.org/] and on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/].

7. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See http://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]: V People whose lives were important to so many, who helped make Orlando a great City and whose passing represents a significant loss to our community: V Francis Xavier Pignone, Jr.; Mary Lou Truett; Iva Rosiland “Roz” Bernstein Baumstein; J. Pendleton Gaines, Jr.; Dr. Harry C. Stone, M.D.; Roland Marion Lee.

On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Shirley Cannon

Joy Dickinson

Richard Forbes

Gary Magarian

Mary Phillips

Vic Ratliff

Tiffany Rivera

Bill Trippler

Bob Woodbery

Robert Banks

1. GUEST SPEAKER: Robert Banks, Associate Director of Specialty Services, Office of Research & Commercialization at UCF Research Park, provided an extremely informative and insightful historical perspective as a 4^th generation member of the Bumby Family. For more information, click on:  http://orlandomemory.info/people/oral-history-interview-with-robert-banks/

2. MINUTES: The July 17 minutes were approved as written on motion of C. Wolfe, seconded by V. Ratliff and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,630.24

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 6-30-19.

4. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported that the UCF RICHES team recently presented the Sanford Herald Digital Archive Education Session in partnership with the Museum of Seminole County History and the Seminole County Historical Society. Over 23,000 issues spanning from 1908 to 2005 are now digitally available online at https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/sanford_herald/. Further, in partnership with UCF RICHES, the Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs invite the public to participate in a History Harvest by bringing items related to the park’s history on Saturday, September 14. Learn more at https://events.ucf.edu/event/1342474/riches-history-harvest-preserving-the-history-of-weeki-wachee-springs/. (˜) S Cannon extended invitation to Pine Castle Historical Society quarterly meeting on Sept. 22, 3 p.m., 5901 S. Orange Ave., when author Richard Lee Cronin will present his latest book: “Will Wallace Harney, Orange County’s First Renaissance Man.” (˜) .J. Dickinson advised that Orange Preservation Trust is pursuing placement of an historical marker for the former Jonestown community in area off E. South St.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: & Continued prayers for Texann Buck [weekly chemo] and Leon Handley [recovering from a broken hip]. ! Lisa Camichos’ exhibit on “The Orlando Plan,” a joint effort between the Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian, is tentatively scheduled to open January 2020 at the Museum in Washington, D.C. – Remember to check our social media presence at website [http://orlandoremembered.org/] and on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/].

6. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See http://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]: V People whose lives were important to so many, who helped make Orlando a great City and whose passing represents a significant loss to our community: Charles Ernest Hoequist, Sr., Esq.; Henry Edward Brakmann; Dr. Thomas Edwin “Ed” Sorrells; John Paul Tanner; Suzanne Harbert Boice; William F. Beemer, Esq.

On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Mac Barnes

Don Batchelor

Heather Bonds

Charlie Gray

L. Hunter Handley, Jr.

Jim/Ronnie Hardman

Rick Kilby

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Tana Porter

Vic Ratliff

Bill Trippler

Bob Woodbery

Tiffany Rivera

1. GUEST SPEAKER: Rick Kilby, author of The Magical Springs of Old Florida, provided an outstanding presentation dealing with his latest book. For more information, click on: [http://orlandomemory.info/events/rick-kilby-presents-the-magical-springs-of-old-florida/].

2. MINUTES: The June 19 minutes were approved as written on motion of C. Wolfe, seconded by V. Ratliff and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,623.02

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 6-30-19.

4. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) To make room for scheduled major expansion of the History Center, an auction is scheduled in-house on Saturday, August 10, of “non-historical” but unusual/decorative type items! (˜) For UCF RICHES, Tiffany Rivera reported that: (1) the Florida Humanities Council awarded a Community Project Grant to Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs, a Florida citizens support organization whose focus is the preservation of the park. The grant supports an oral history project to further preserve and present the stories of the “mermaids” integral in the spring’s iconic history. The project will also involve a history harvest, which encourages the public and former mermaids to bring any items of significance in order to be preserved through digitization. RICHES will host the history harvest and provide the scanning and recording equipment, the collection will be hosted online so wider audiences can participate in Weeki Wachee’s history. (2) RICHES is planning fall programs and will provide information on educational workshops. (3) If any Orlando Remembered Warrior would like to do an oral history interview, please contact her at Tiffany.Rivera@ucf.edu. (˜) M. Line reported 75+ attended the recent oral intervention event by the Pine Castle Historical Society, where consensus focused on the desire to regain community atmosphere. (˜) T. Porter advised that Orange Preservation Trust is actively pursuing research on structures within the Parramore area.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: V Continued prayers for Texann Buck [weekly chemo] and Leon Handley [recovering from a broken hip]. J “Amazing Charlie Gray” is here today after triple bypass heart surgery just last month! ! Following Lisa Camichos’ June trip to Paros, Greece, where she addressed the First Annual Greek Symposium on “The Orlando Plan,” she been asked to set up an exhibit at The Museum of Natural History in New York City scheduled for January 2020, plus there is a possibility that Nia Vardalos may turn The Orlando Plan” into a movie! – M. Line reminded members about our social media postings at the Orlando Remembered website and on Facebook.

6. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See http://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]: People whose lives were so important to so many, who helped make Orlando a great City and whose passing represents a significant loss to our community: Dr. Carl Louis Croft.

7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

Next meeting is Wednesday, July 17, 9:30, a.m., in the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd. –Guest Speaker, Robert Banks.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Joe Baker

Blaine Birchfield

Heather Bonds

John Camichos

Lisa Camichos

Shirley Cannon

Victoria Hinson Griffin

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Bunny Parish

Tiffany Rivera

Richard Cronin

Debbie Cronin

1. GUEST SPEAKER: Richard Cronin enthralled the group with a presentation on his latest book, Orlando Lakes: Homesteaders & Namesakes, providing a different slant about the fascinating story of Central Florida’s founding, and adding how lakes were named, noting 300+ lakes were named during the 19^th Century alone with the origins of many lost to history [UNTIL his extensive research!].

2. MINUTES: The May 15 minutes were approved as written on motion of J. Camichos, seconded by R. Kincaid and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,616.04

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 3-31-19.

4. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Tiffany Rivera related that UCF RICHES continues its work with the Parramore community in researching its economic and educational history. (˜) Shirley Cannon reported on myriad activities supporting the Pinecastle Woman’s Club and Pine Castle Historical Society.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: V Healing prayers for: Texann Buck [weekly chemo]; Charlie Gray [triple bypass heart surgery last week]; and Leon Handley [recent auto accident]. J Lisa Camichos commented on aspects regarding her trip to Paros, Greece, June 28-29, where she will address the First Annual Greek Symposium on “The Orlando Plan.”

6. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See http://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]: People whose lives were so important to so many, who helped make Orlando a great City and whose passing represents a significant loss to our community: Dr. Gordon Livingston Kiester, DDS; William Leon Eagan, Esq.; Betty Ann Brady.

7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

Next meeting is Wednesday, July 17, 9:30, a.m., in the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd. –Guest Speaker, Rick Kilby, author of The Magical Springs of Old Florida.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Mac Barnes

Tom Beaty

Don Batchelor

Blaine Birchfield

Heather Bonds

James Booth

John Camichos

Shirley Cannon

Leon Handley

Rodney Kincaid

Bill/Barbara Leach

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Vic Ratliff

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

1. GUEST SPEAKER: The Honorable Belvin Perry, Jr., provided an extremely interesting historical chronicle starting with his family’s roots in “The City Beautiful” and his own arrival on October 11, 1949. He shared the diverse experiences along his life’s journey leading to becoming the Chief Judge of Florida’s 9^th Judicial Circuit in 2014!

2. MINUTES: The April 17 minutes were approved as written on motion of C. Wolfe, seconded by V. Ratliff and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,608.83

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 3-31-19.

4. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Per email report from Tiffany Rivera: uThe UCF RICHES team will conduct an oral history with Mr. Jordan Klein, Academy Award winning cinematographer and Florida native on March 24 [a special thank-you to Grace Chewning for making the introduction]. u The Florida Humanities Council awarded nearly $5,000 in funding to Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs, supporting an oral history project to preserve and present the stories of the “mermaids” integral in the spring’s iconic history. The Community Project Grant supports the work of oral historian Rebecca Schwandt, public promotion of the collection and a history harvest, encouraging the public and former mermaids to bring items of significance to be preserved through digitization. In partnership with the University of Central Florida’s RICHES Program, which will host the history harvest and provide the scanning and recording equipment, the collection with be hosted online so wider audiences may participate in Weeki Wachee’s history. u Two UCF History faculty members and two history alumni received awards this month from the Florida Historical Society at its annual meeting/symposium in Cape Canaveral, recognizing individuals who create outstanding work that preserves and celebrates Florida’s past, which has been the mission of FHS since it was established in 1856: Holly Baker ’17 History MA-2019 Hampton Dunn Broadcasting Award for electronic media such as radio and television for “Every Tongue Got to Confess Podcast; Robert Cassanello, Associate Professor of History-2019 Hampton Dunn Internet Award for “new media” utilizing computerized production and distribution; Porsha Dossie ’18 History MA-2019 Governor Leroy Collins Award for best postgraduate thesis on a Florida history topic for “The Tragic City: Black Rebellion and the Struggle for Freedom in Miami, 1945-1990”; Lori C. Waters, Research Associate Professor-2019 Caroline P. Rossetter Award for Outstanding Woman in Florida History recognizing extraordinary efforts to preserve the history of Florida’s role in the Space Program. (˜) Shirley Cannon reported on a myriad of activities relating to the Pinecastle Woman’s Club and Pine Castle Historical Society.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: V Healing prayers continue for Texann Buck! J Heather Bonds announced the Photography Competition for the 2020 Historic Preservation Board Calendar celebrating Orlando’s historic structures (generally 1910s-1940s, at least 50 years old) with the quintessential Florida architectural style of Mediterranean Revival [think St. James Cathedral!]. Photos must be submitted or postmarked by July 12, 5 p.m. [www.cityoforlando.net/calendarcontest2020]. J “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” wishes were pressed on Vic Ratliff! J Mayor Bill Frederick’s book has been published: “A Mayor’s Tale” – Navigating the Rough Seas of Urban Government”!

6. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See http://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]: People whose lives were so important to so many, who helped make Orlando a great City and whose passing represents a significant loss to our community: Clarence M. Gilbert, Jr., M.D.; Col. William A. Tate [USMC Ret.]; Phoebe Miller Carpenter; Donna Dorris Hostnick Whelchel; Robert Alan Freeman..

7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Next meeting is Wednesday, June 19, 9:00 a.m., at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd. – Author Richard Cronin, Guest Speaker.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

www.orlandoremembered.org; Orlando Remembered Group on Facebook

On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Mac Barnes

Tom Beaty

Don Batchelor

Blaine Birchfield

Heather Bonds

James Booth

John Camichos

Shirley Cannon

Leon Handley

Rodney Kincaid

Bill/Barbara Leach

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Vic Ratliff

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

1. GUEST SPEAKER: The Honorable Belvin Perry, Jr., provided an extremely interesting historical chronicle starting with his family’s roots in “The City Beautiful” and his own arrival on October 11, 1949. He shared the diverse experiences along his life’s journey leading to becoming the Chief Judge of Florida’s 9^th Judicial Circuit in 2014!

2. MINUTES: The April 17 minutes were approved as written on motion of C. Wolfe, seconded by V. Ratliff and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,608.83

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 3-31-19.

4. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Per email report from Tiffany Rivera: uThe UCF RICHES team will conduct an oral history with Mr. Jordan Klein, Academy Award winning cinematographer and Florida native on March 24 [a special thank-you to Grace Chewning for making the introduction]. u The Florida Humanities Council awarded nearly $5,000 in funding to Friends of Weeki Wachee Springs, supporting an oral history project to preserve and present the stories of the “mermaids” integral in the spring’s iconic history. The Community Project Grant supports the work of oral historian Rebecca Schwandt, public promotion of the collection and a history harvest, encouraging the public and former mermaids to bring items of significance to be preserved through digitization. In partnership with the University of Central Florida’s RICHES Program, which will host the history harvest and provide the scanning and recording equipment, the collection with be hosted online so wider audiences may participate in Weeki Wachee’s history. u Two UCF History faculty members and two history alumni received awards this month from the Florida Historical Society at its annual meeting/symposium in Cape Canaveral, recognizing individuals who create outstanding work that preserves and celebrates Florida’s past, which has been the mission of FHS since it was established in 1856: Holly Baker ’17 History MA-2019 Hampton Dunn Broadcasting Award for electronic media such as radio and television for “Every Tongue Got to Confess Podcast; Robert Cassanello, Associate Professor of History-2019 Hampton Dunn Internet Award for “new media” utilizing computerized production and distribution; Porsha Dossie ’18 History MA-2019 Governor Leroy Collins Award for best postgraduate thesis on a Florida history topic for “The Tragic City: Black Rebellion and the Struggle for Freedom in Miami, 1945-1990”; Lori C. Waters, Research Associate Professor-2019 Caroline P. Rossetter Award for Outstanding Woman in Florida History recognizing extraordinary efforts to preserve the history of Florida’s role in the Space Program. (˜) Shirley Cannon reported on a myriad of activities relating to the Pinecastle Woman’s Club and Pine Castle Historical Society.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: V Healing prayers continue for Texann Buck! J Heather Bonds announced the Photography Competition for the 2020 Historic Preservation Board Calendar celebrating Orlando’s historic structures (generally 1910s-1940s, at least 50 years old) with the quintessential Florida architectural style of Mediterranean Revival [think St. James Cathedral!]. Photos must be submitted or postmarked by July 12, 5 p.m. [www.cityoforlando.net/calendarcontest2020]. J “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” wishes were pressed on Vic Ratliff! J Mayor Bill Frederick’s book has been published: “A Mayor’s Tale” – Navigating the Rough Seas of Urban Government”!

6. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See http://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]: People whose lives were so important to so many, who helped make Orlando a great City and whose passing represents a significant loss to our community: Clarence M. Gilbert, Jr., M.D.; Col. William A. Tate [USMC Ret.]; Phoebe Miller Carpenter; Donna Dorris Hostnick Whelchel; Robert Alan Freeman..

7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Next meeting is Wednesday, June 19, 9:00 a.m., at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd. – Author Richard Cronin, Guest Speaker.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the Melrose Center  at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:20 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Daniel Assael

Joe Baker

Mac Barnes

Blaine Birchfield

Jim Booth

Shirley Cannon

Richard Forbes

Rodney Kincaid

Mark Line

Hope McCormack

Vic Ratliff

Bill Trippler

Bob Woodbery

1. GUEST SPEAKER: “Our Very Own” Shirley Cannon provided a most interesting and informative presentation about Pine Castle from its “birth” in 1870, covering special historic events in its development and roles of numerous prominent people involved. [NOTE: Check out audios available at https://www.ocls.info/learning-research, then click on Orlando Memory under Community Connections.]

2. MINUTES: The February 20 minutes were approved as written on motion of C. Wolfe, seconded by M. Line and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,538.13

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 2-28-19.

4. NEW BUSINESS: F WELCOME new Orlando Remembered Warriors: Bill/Beverly Trippler, 4368 Tidewater Dr., Orlando 32812, 407-855-8665, trippler@cfl.rr.com.

5. OLD BUSINESS: Mark Line advised that he will continue dialog with the new owners of the Angebilt Hotel on placement of an exhibit, possibly the one in storage originally installed at 2 S. Orange Ave.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) The 13^th Annual John Young History Makers Celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23^rd, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the History Center, honoring Ford Kiene/Present and Richard “Dick” Fletcher/Past. (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported via email that RICHES completed the digitization of the Sanford Herald newspaper in a collaborative partnership between the Museum of Seminole County History, the Sanford Museum and the University of Central Florida History Department. Dating back to 1908, the digital archive spans nearly 100 years of news from the Celery City. Also, working with two Computer Science faculty members, RICHES is seeking to enhance search-ability in early newspapers and typed documents by applying for a National Endowment for the Humanities grant.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: V Healing prayers continue for Texann Buck! J Richard Forbes noted: Fthe OR double display in the City Hall Lobby has been removed temporarily while building renovations are underway; Fthe Lake Eola Heights Garden Tour is March 31^st, noon-5 p.m., starting at Broadway Methodist Church; Fcommented on the Landmark process and progress on full restoration at the Grand Avenue School. J Mark Line announced this year’s Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Orlando – with “character” appearances by Orlando Remembered members – is Thursday, April 4, starting 8:30 a.m. at the Downtown Orlando Information Center, 201 S. Orange Ave. and ending at the History Center. J “Happy Anniversary of Charlie Gray’s Natal Day” on March 26^th! On another note – Charlie and Saundra Gray will be attending the Memorial Service for John Young on April 30^th at Arlington National Cemetery. J John Camichos sent the following schedule from his daughter Lisa relating to her presentations: March 20, Social Studies State Conference, Greensboro, “The Things They Carried: A Refugee Project”; March 29, Oral History Conference, Krakow, Poland, “Saving Volos: Oral Histories Through Letters”; April 23, St. Johns University World History Conference, Queens, New York, “The Things They Carried: A Refugee Project”; May 16-18, Florida Historical Association Annual Meeting, Coco Beach, Florida, “The Orlando Plan”; May 27-30, Innovation in Education Conference, Turku, Finland, “The Things They Carried: A Refugee Project”; June 28-30, The First Annual Greek Symposium, Paros, Greece, “The Orlando Plan – The Story of John Camichos” [Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, are expected to attend!].

8. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See http://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]: People whose lives were so important to so many, who helped make Orlando a great City and whose passing represents a significant loss to our community: Doris Elaine Schmucker Dosh; Samuel Hill Oswald; Robert J. Opsahl; Virginia Lee McCall; Dolores B. Gentile.

9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Next meeting is Wednesday, April 17, 9:00 a.m., at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Blaine Birchfield

Richard Forbes

Leon Handley

Rodney Kincaid

Ron Jaffe

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Bunny Parish

Mary Phillips

Tiffany Rivera

Hon. Regina Hill

Justin Felton

Hope McCormack

1. GUEST SPEAKER: The Honorable Regina Hill, Orlando City Commissioner/District 5, gave an outstanding “dynamite” presentation, covering life events spanning years from her childhood to elected office!

2. MINUTES: The January 16 minutes were approved as written on motion of M. Line, seconded by C. Wolfe and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,538.13

[including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund]

as of 1-31-19.

4. NEW BUSINESS: F WELCOME new Orlando Remembered Warrior: Robert N. Blackford, 1343 Country Club Oaks Cir., 32804, 872-1232/H, 808-4843/C, rblackf398@aol.com.

5. OLD BUSINESS: Mark Line advised that he will continue dialog with the new owners of the Angebilt Hotel on placement of an exhibit, possibly the one in storage originally installed at 2 S. Orange Ave.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) The 13^th Annual John Young History Makers Celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, April 23^rd, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the History Center, honoring Ford Kiene/Present and Richard “Dick” Fletcher/Past. (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported that next Wednesday, Feb. 27, 3:30-5:45 p.m., in Room 101, Trevor Colbourn Hall, UCF RICHES will hold a free Oral History Workshop on how to conduct interviews, receive helpful tips on developing interview questions, learn steps to take prior to and after the interview is complete, participate in a mock interview. (˜) Joy Dickinson indicated the Orange Preservation Trust is reviewing possibilities for land-marking status of structures within the Parramore area.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: V Healing prayers continue for Texann Buck! J Reminder that the Annual Pine Castle Pioneer Days Family Festival is scheduled this weekend, February 23-24, at Cypress Grove Park on Holden Ave.! J Richard Forbes noted: Fthe OR double display in the City Hall Lobby has been removed temporarily while building renovations are underway; Fthe Lake Eola Heights Garden Tour is March 31^st, noon-5 p.m., starting at Broadway Methodist Church; Fcommented on the Landmark process and progress on full restoration at the Grand Avenue School. J Mark Line announced this year’s Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Orlando – with “character” appearances by Orlando Remembered members – is Thursday, April 4, starting 8:30 a.m. at the Downtown Orlando Information Center, 201 S. Orange Ave. and ending at the History Center.

8. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See http://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]: People whose lives were so important to so many, who helped make Orlando a great City and whose passing represents a significant loss to our community: Dr. Leland Park; Mary Combs Clark; Jeanette Sue Sturgeon Henry; Rev. William “Bill” Alexander; Egerton King “Van” van den Berg, Esq.; Jean Dawson Kostik; Jean Curtis Yothers.

9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Next meeting is Wednesday, March 20, 9:00 a.m., at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer