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Author Archives: Ron Jaffe

2018-02-21-Meeting Minutes

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 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:

Claude Wolfe, President

Vic Ratliff, Vice President

Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.

Daniel Assael

Joe Baker

Texann Buck

Leon Handley

Jim Hardman

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

John Olin

Gail Padgett

Mary Phillips

Tana Porter

Tiffany Rivera

Jane Tracy

Bob Woodbery

Commissioner Sam Ings

 

  1. PRESENTATION: Guest speaker, The Honorable Samuel B. Ings, Orlando City Commissioner, District 6, provided a truly dynamic presentation, especially relative to “Black History Month,” sharing special information on equality efforts demonstrated over the last 6-7 decades by local leaders, such as Paul Perkins, Sr., Esq., Nap Ford, Mable Butler, Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy, Belvin Perry, Sr., Belvin Perry, Esq., Rev. Nelson Pinder, “Chief” James Wilson, Rufus Brooks, Wilbur Gary.

 

  1. MINUTES: The January 17 minutes were approved as written on motion of M. Line, seconded by D. Assael and vote carried.

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,184.91 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 1-31-18.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS: FDetails were shared on how to participate in the Tinker Field History Plaza Memorial Brick Program. FMark Line advised that the annual Historic Walking Tour of Downtown is scheduled for March 1ststarting at the Downtown Orlando Information Center, 9 a.m., with several Orlando Rememberedmembers making “character appearances” at various buildings within the area.

 

  1. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Note was given to the “Pioneer Days” celebration sponsored by the Pine Castle Woman’s Club at Cypress Grove Park on February 24 & 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (˜) Tiffany Rivera expressed benefit of the UCF “RICHES” programs/projects continuing partnership with Orlando Remembered and enhancement of focus groups.

 

  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: JREMINDER: Periodically check out our website and Facebook, www.orlandoremembered.org& https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/, for photos/info posted by Webmaster Ron Jaffe!

 

  1. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: John Matthew McCormick, Esq.; Shelia Dann; Louise Engdahl Wise; Harold Walker; Brittain “Britt” Arnold Simms; Edward James “E.J.” Utley; Sydney “Syd” Allen Levy; Norman Linder “Norm” Heill, Esq.; Alan McLeod Ross; Dr. Joseph “Joe” Charles Nagelsen, Jr., DDS; Randy Ransom; Marland E. “Ben” Benner.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, March 21, 9:00 a.m.

 

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

2018-01-17-Meeting Minutes

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, 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:

Claude Wolfe, President

Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Tom Beaty

John Camichos

Shirley Cannon

Richard Forbes

Rodney Kincaid

John Olin

Gail Padgett

Bunny Parish

Tana Porter

George Rodon

Jane Tracy

Bob Woodbery

Dr. Bernard Kahn

Dan Quilty

Katherine Schloetzer

David Woolford

Dee Woolford

 

  1. PRESENTATION: Guest speaker, Dr. Bernard Kahn, DDS, provided an extremely interesting mosaic on how the Jewish contingent came to settle in the Orlando area during the 1800s after immigrating from eastern European countries and South America, citing the myriad contributions by the families toward development of Central Florida in agriculture, government and a kaleidoscope of Jewish-owned business ventures.

 

  1. MINUTES: The December 13 minutes were approved as written on motion of J. Camichos, seconded by R. Kincaid and vote carried.

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT: $27,435.51 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 12-31.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS: FWELCOME Dan Quilty as a new History Warrior! Contact info is: 3519 Edlingham Ct., Belle Isle 32812, 772-214-5228, [email protected].

 

  1. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Historical Society members are invited to VIP reception for “Things Come Apart Exhibit” at the History Center on February 9th, 6-8 p.m.

(˜) Tiffany Rivera reported by email that: news of the past is no longer limited to newspaper print as the result of a collaborative partnership between the Museum of Seminole County History, the Sanford Museum and the University of Central Florida History Department. Seminole County Historical Society led the initiative by raising funds to cover the costs of digitizing original newspapers and microfilm published from 1908 to 2005. Over 300 rolls of microfilm were digitized by local business partner, EZ Photo Scan. The Sanford Historical Society also joined the effort with fundraising, making the project a true working partnership. Together, these historical societies dedicated countless hours to review completed scans, provide quality control and assure that scans were legible. Without their tireless effort, this treasure trove of newspapers would remain physically archived without digital preservation. Final digitized images were supplied to RICHES to complete optical character recognition (OCR), a technology that enables the conversion of various types of documents into editable and searchable data. The OCR process ran continuously for nearly six months. Earlier newspapers were very slow to process due to print quality, but the more recent documents are processing much faster. Issues published from 1908 to 1962 are currently available digitally [https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/sanford_herald/]. As the OCR process continues, newspapers beyond 1962 will also be available through RICHES. Also,“the RICHES project at UCF continues its work to enhance and improve the Bookbag feature of the RICHES Mosaic Interface. The project received a grant to conduct research on the tool in an effort to make it better for users. Several focus groups with community members and academic audiences took place over the fall semester. The RICHES project will offer a History Harvest workshop in the spring to show community members how to collect historical items for digitation. Orlando Rememberedmay be interested in attending or partnering to plan the workshop.”

  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: JShirley Cannon reminded the Pine Castle Woman’s Club Chili Cook-Off is this Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. JJohn Camichos noted that daughter Lisa’s on-going meetings are proceeding with officials in Volos, Greece, to assist in producing a documentary on the “Orlando Plan.” JREMINDER: Periodically check out our website and Facebook, www.orlandoremembered.org& https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/, for photos/info posted by Webmaster Ron Jaffe!
  2. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: Robert H. “Bob” Elrod; Judge Rom Watson Powell; Albert “Al” Kelly; James “Jimmy” Kuykendall; John Tanner Pattillo; Ruth Agnes Gentile; Gary L. Patterson; Phyllis Hughes; Dr. Manuel J. Coto.
  3. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, February 21, 9:00 a.m.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

2017-12-13-Meeting Minutes

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, Orlando Remembered,Inc.,met at the Peach Valley Café, 2849 S. Orange Ave., 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:

Claude Wolfe, President

Vic Ratliff, Vice President

Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.

Tom Beaty

Texann Buck

John/Jean Camichos

Shirley Cannon

Joy Dickinson

Leon Handley

Jim Hardman

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark/Janet Line

George Rodon

Robert Smith

Jane Tracy

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

Dan Quilty

  1. PRESENTATION: Special Guest speakers were the following members, who shared delightful and insightful memories of life in “The City Beautiful”!:

Claude Wolfe

Shirley Cannon

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Grace Chewning

Vic Ratliff

Tom Beaty

Rodney Kincaid

Texann Buck

  1. MINUTES: The November 15 minutes were approved as written on motion of G. Rodon, seconded by J. Dickinson and vote carried.
  2. TREASURER’S REPORT: $27,328.67 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 11-30.
  3. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: Judge Ted Phillips Coleman; Bruce McEwan; Lewis Michael Horne; Champ James Madigan, Jr.; Helen Gentile Serros; Margaret Florence Nicholson Ream; Ford McCants Peed, Esq.; Carroll Smith Barco, Esq.
  4. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

2017-10-18 – Meeting Minutes

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 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:

Claude Wolfe, President

Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.

Joe Baker

John Camichos

Richard Forbes

Leon Handley

Jim Hardman

Ron Jaffe

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Bunny Parish

Mike Perkins

Tana Porter

Jane Tracy

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

Karick Price

  1. PRESENTATION: Karick Price, Karick Price & Associates/Realtors & Central Citrus Partners, provided an exceptional overview of contributions by Price family members to “The City Beautiful” from 1922! He also played a DVD of a memorable 2008 interview with his uncle, Jack Price, a WWII US Army veteran, who served in the 80th Infantry, recounting what he experienced during and after the Battle of the Bulge, which he miraculously survived with unbelievable injuries.

 

  1. MINUTES: The August 16 minutes were approved as written on motion of M. Line, seconded by B. Woodbery and vote carried.

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT: $25,928.11 as of 9-30.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS: F None

 

  1. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Mike Perkins reviewed various upcoming activities/programs scheduled by the History Center, noting the 2017 Donald A. Cheney Award Ceremony will be held on November 30th. (˜) REMINDER: Periodically check out our website and Facebook, www.orlandoremembered.org & https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/, for photos/info posted by Webmaster Ron Jaffe!

 

  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: J G. Chewning noted that numerous donations to Orlando Remembered in Memory of William H. “Billy” Milligan have been received and are still coming in!

 

  1. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: Allen Holcomb, M.D.; John T. “Jack” Branham, Jr.; William H. “Billy” Milligan, Charter Member/Past Chairman; Robert “Bob” Billingslea; Andrea Kudlacz; William E. Carlson, Brig. Gen./Ret.; Jeannette Sadler Griffith; Joyce Walkup Roby; William “Bill” Bauman; John Daugherty McKey; M.D; Bill Machmann.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

 

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

2017-08-16 – Meeting Minutes

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

On Wednesday, August 16, 2017, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met 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:

Claude Wolfe, President

Vic Ratliff, Vice President

Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Tom Beaty

John Camichos

Shirley Cannon

Richard Forbes

Leon Handley

Jim Hardman

John Olin

Gail Padgett

Sheila Ratliff

George Rodon

Jane Tracy

Bob Woodberry

Troy Finnegan, Esq.

Don Quilty

 

  1. PRESENTATION: Attorney Troy Finnegan, General Counsel for the Dr. Phillips operations, offered an historical perspective on the Phillips Dynasty. He then introduced the film One Hundred Million Oranges showing the unbelievably detailed process from planting citrus trees to canning the juices for final destination in the market and home consumption!

 

  1. MINUTES: The July 19 minutes were approved as written on motion of S. Cannon, seconded by G. Padgett and vote carried.

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT: $26,920.55 as of 7-31.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS: F It was moved by G. Chewning, seconded by V. Ratliff and vote carried that George Rodon [3531 Edlingham Ct., Belle Isle 32812, 701-7667, [email protected]] and Tom Beaty [613 Albertson Pl., 32806, 851-7058, [email protected]] be WELCOMED as “Orlando Remembered Warriors!

 

  1. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Shirley Cannon reported that 8 boxes of memories have been donated to the Pine Castle Woman’s Club following closing of the 140-year old Pine Castle School and search is on for an author to write a history. (˜) REMINDER: Periodically check out our website and Facebook, www.orlandoremembered.org & https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/, for photos/info posted by Webmaster Ron Jaffe!

 

  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: J John Camichos related that his daughter, Lisa, will make a presentation on the “Orlando Plan” to the Association of Modern Greek Studies at Stockton University in November and that she has been invited to Volos, Greece, to assist in production of a documentary on the subject [check her name on YouTube for more info]. J Once again – Special THANKS to Jane Tracy for arranging today’s meeting at the Library. Members were invited to view the outstanding OR exhibit that has been refurbished and moved to the 4th floor of the Library. J All are invited to the “90th Anniversary of Leon Handley’s Natal Day” at the Dubsdread Banquet Room, Sunday, September 10th, 3-5 p.m.

 

  1. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: Wilson Malcolm Clayton; Lester Norman Mandell; Robert Elden Hicks, Ph.D.; Charter Member Claude G. Hunter, Jr.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

 

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

2017-07-19 – Meeting Minutes

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

On Wednesday, July 17, 2017, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Claude Wolfe, President

Vic Ratliff, Vice President

Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.

Bob Serros, Past President

Joe Baker

Shirley Cannon

Richard Forbes

Cameron Gordon

Charlie Gray

Mark Line

John Olin

George Rodon

Rosalie Serros

Jane Tracy

Jacob V. “Jake” Stuart, Jr., Esq.

Hon. Robert F. Stuart

Maria Montano

 

  1. PRESENTATION: Attorney Jacob V. “Jake” Stuart, Jr., with “Uncle” Robert F. Stuart [aka The Honorable Orlando City Commissioner, District 3], shared personal memories accompanied by photo history of the “Stuart Clan,” especially from arrival in “The City Beautiful” of patriarch George L. Stuart, Sr., during the 1930s , and opening of the original downtown business supply office in 1934!

 

  1. MINUTES: The June 21 minutes were approved as written on motion of V. Ratliff, seconded by M. Line and vote carried.

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT: $26,907.56 as of 6-30.

 

  1. EXHIBITS/PANELS: F Mark Line advised that History Center staff are interfacing with management at the Morgan & Morgan/Wells Fargo building, 20 N. Orange Ave., to facilitate reinstallation of the OR “flagship” San Juan exhibit.

 

  1. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported via email that: A) As a continued partnership with UCF RICHES, the Orlando Remembered downtown Post Office digital exhibit is now live at https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/exhibits/show/orlandorememberedhome, noting there are four digital exhibits in the OR collection of RICHES. B) Assistance is requested from OR “techies” in connection with grant received to enhance the RICHES Bookbag tool; and as part of the process, small focus groups ware being hosted with community members to gather feedback. Mark Line, Ron Jaffe and John Olin specifically are encouraged to participate, but all are welcome. Please email [email protected].

 

(˜) REMINDER: Periodically check out our website and Facebook, www.orlandoremembered.org & https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/, for photos/info posted by Webmaster Ron Jaffe!

 

  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: J Special THANKS to Jane Tracy for arranging today’s meeting at the Library. Members were invited to view the outstanding OR exhibit that has been refurbished and moved to the 4th floor of the Library. J As a friend of Captain John Young, Charlie Gray helped facilitate request by Lindsey Hankins Wehrheim, first scholarship winner from the History Center’s John Young History Maker event 12 years ago, to write the retired Astronaut on what that opportunity meant to her. A Georgia Tech graduate, she is a Primary Examiner with the Patent Office in Alexandria, VA.

 

  1. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: Albert Lanier “Buck” Lewis, Esq.; Julia G. Brooks; Lowell A. Steinfeld, M.D.; Carl Weir Townsend; Juan P. Boudet, Jr., M.D.; Hon. Parker Lee McDonald; Robert H. “Bob” Ragans, Jr.; Mary Dodd Scott; Jane Vaughan Tracy; Julius “Glen” Gause; M. Carol Bergman; Jane Warnock McElyea.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Next OR gathering is August 16th, 9:30 a.m., at the Orlando Public Library, 3rd Floor.

 

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

2017-06-21 – Meeting Minutes

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Vic Ratliff, Vice President

Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Tom Beaty

Ann Bennett

Heather Bonds

Shirley Cannon

Joy Dickinson

Robert Fisher

Charlie Gray

Leon Handley

Jim Hardman

Ron Jaffe

Bill Leach

Mark Line

John Olin

Tana Porter

Tiffany Rivera

Bob Woodbery

Pastor Randall L. James

 

  1. PRESENTATION: Special Guest Speaker, Pastor Randall L. James [retired OPD Lt.; former Chief of Staff to Mayors Langford, Frederick, Hood & Orange County Chairman Crotty; retired President of First Orlando Foundation and Associate Pastor First Baptist Church/Orlando] shared special – & extraordinary! – memories of experiences that occurred during his diverse careers, especially during assignment in the Mayor’s Office! Many of these may be found in the book he wrote, “Morphing Orlando…into a World-Class City,” published by Creation House. He brought copies to give several “excited” members.

 

  1. MINUTES: The May 17 minutes were approved as written on motion of A. Bennett, seconded by M. Line and vote carried.

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT: $26,907.56 as of 5-31.

 

  1. EXHIBITS/PANELS: F Mark Line advised that meetings are being scheduled toward reinstallation of an OR exhibit in the Morgan & Morgan/Wells Fargo building at 20 N. Orange Ave.

 

  1. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported that: A) RICHES Mosaic Interface ™ has received a plant grant from the UCF College of Arts and Humanities providing funding to implement new features Bookbag tool for analysis, collaboration, and teaching. She advised that she will reach out to a few OR members to see if they can provide user feedback. B) THE UCF Veterans History Project, a RICHES initiative, is seeking Central Florida veterans’ stories. The project collects, preserves and makes accessible to the public oral history interviews of veterans. For more information or if anyone would like to tell their story call, 407-823-1816. (˜) Shirley Cannon noted name change from Pine Castle Museum to Pine Castle History Center and encouraged membership in the Pine Castle Historical Society. Mark Line commented about proposed feasibility study on fund-raising to finish current campus and acquire additional property.

(˜) Concerns were expressed about the future of Grand Avenue School [which was designated an Historic Landmark in 1995] based on recent news articles citing possible demolition. (˜) REMINDER: Periodically check out www.orlandoremembered.org & https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/ for photos/info posted by our Webmaster Ron Jaffe!

 

  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: J Grace Chewning distributed flyers from Michele Brennan, Orlando Communications/Neighborhood Relations, outlining how to be part of history by financially supporting construction of the Tinker Field History Plaza. J Heather Bonds announced the City’s Historic Preservation 2018 Calendar Competition runs through July 20th for submission of black and white pictures depicting homes, signs, and businesses built during 1940s-1967 that feature mid-century modern style, including interior photos of kitchens or bathrooms unchanged or decorated in true 1950/1960s fashion! Each photo selected will win the photographer $100 [see http://www.cityoforlando.net/city-planning/boards/historic-preservation-board/board-calendars/].

 

  1. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: Shirley Ann Baines Charters; James Frederick “Jim” Carles; Rose Shimski Rossi Bianchi; James C. “Jim” Robinson, Esq.; Walter G. “Buckie” Allen, Jr.; Honorable Vera Murray Carter; Frances Noegel Martin; Faye Orr Ott; Mildred Malinowski; Larry Rinehart Martin.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Next OR gathering is July 19th, 9 a.m., at the Orlando Public Library, 3rd Floor.

[F Reminder: President Wolfe has scheduled regular meetings for July 19th and August 16th at the downtown Orlando Public Library, 3rd floor.]

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

2017-05-17 – Meeting Minutes

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Claude Wolfe, President

Vic Ratliff, Vice President

Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Tom Beaty

Tom Beaty, Jr.

Texann Buck

Cooledge Butler

Steve Butler

Shirley Cannon

Cameron Gordon

Leon Handley

Cameron Gordon

Jim Hardman

Ron Jaffe

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Emmett O’Dell

John Olin

Bunny Parish

Robert Smith

Jane Tracy

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

Tom Warlow, III

Josie Lagada

  1. PRESENTATION: Special Guest Speaker, Tom Beaty, reviewed personal family history on migration from Valdosta, GA, to Central Florida and shared special memories about the extraordinary years of association with Martin and Gracia Andersen – after OHS graduation in ’52 at age 18 when he went to work as a laborer installing fence on Andersen property in Windermere through advancement to becoming Mr. Andersen’s “Publisher’s Agent” [a/k/a personal assistant]! Photo boards accompanying various aspects of his presentation were displayed.

 

  1. MINUTES – The April 19 minutes were approved as written on motion of S. Cannon, seconded by D. Batchelor and vote carried.
  2. TREASURER’S REPORT: $26,900.95 as of 4-30.

 

  1. EXHIBITS/PANELS: F Mark Line provided a positive report about current owner’s continued support in the panel proposed for 1 N. Orange Ave. building. He advised that relocation/installation of display on the 4th floor of the Orlando Public Library has been completed.

 

  1. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Shirley Cannon noted invitation by Historical Society Executive Director Mike Perkins to 30+ history groups in Central Florida to an organizational meeting tomorrow for discussion on creating an alliance. She also invited members to the June 11, 3 p.m., Quarterly Meeting of the Pine Castle Historical Society, 5901 S. Orange Ave. (˜) REMINDER: Periodically check out www.orlandoremembered.org & https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/ for photos/info posted by our Webmaster Ron Jaffe!

 

  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: J John Camichos related via email that if anyone missed the WUCF “Orlando One” interview with his daughter, Lisa, but still wish to see it, they can view it on YouTube using “Lisa Camichos” as their search target. Also on that site is her presentation at the Volos Museum last summer as well as some videos she posted of the Pelion area of Greece.

Update from Past President Bob Serros: “…Overall I’m doing ok, except for the fatigue from the daily chemo. But my appetite is improving and slowly gaining weight. Doc says I’m “stable.” Chest CT last month was normal. Sure miss everyone but I’m determined to conquer this demon and rejoin the human race. Lots of love from Rosie and me…” J Grace Chewning reported the 90th birthday celebration honoring former Orlando and Orange County Commissioner at the Majestic Event Center on May 13th was FANTASTIC! Just published is a book she has written: “1820 Mable Butler Avenue.”

 

  1. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: Victoria “Vicki” Gardner; Dr. Jerold “Jerry” Fadem, Sr.; Annette Peters Neel; Laura Hurt McKeever.

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Next OR gathering is June 21st, 9 a.m., at the History Center, 5th Floor Conference Room.

Reminder: President Wolfe has scheduled regular meetings for July 19th and August 16th at the downtown Orlando Public Library, 3rd floor.]

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

2017-04-19 – Meeting Minutes

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

Leon Handley, ESQ, T.P. Warlow III, and Bill Leach

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Claude Wolfe, President
Vic Ratliff, Vice President
Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.
Joe Baker
Tom Beaty
John Camichos
Charlie Gray
Leon Handley
Bill Leach
Bunny Parish
Mike Perkins
Tana Porter
Robert Smith
Jane Tracy
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Bob Woodbery
Don Batchelor
Tom Warlow, III

1. PRESENTATION: Special Guest Speaker, Thomas “Tom” P. Warlow, III, President of the The Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation, Inc., reviewed local familial history from 1880 impacting the fabric and development of “The City Beautiful” and association with the Foundation from its creation, including personal information/memories of the Andersens, noting Mr. Andersen was a mentor along his Father and Frank Hubbard.

2. MINUTES – The March 15 minutes were approved as written on motion of L. Handley, seconded by P. van den Berg and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $26,894.56 as of 3-31.

4. NEW BUSINESS: ☞ It was moved by V. Ratliff, seconded by B. Woodberry and vote carried that Don Batchelor be WELCOMED as a member [21 E. Hazel St., 32804, 901-4931, [email protected]! ☞ NOTICE: President Wolfe announced that regular meetings are scheduled for July 19th and August 16th at the downtown Orlando Public Library on the 3rd floor.

5. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Kudos to the Historical Society for an outstanding 11th Annual “John Young History Makers” event on April 5, 5:30 p.m., at the Church Street Ballroom honoring Pat Williams [present] and Dr. Wells [past], with special thanks to Bob Serros for sponsoring the “Orlando Remembered” table from Bob/Texann Buck, Shirley Canon, Peggy Jo van den Berg, Grace Chewning, Ron/Aracelis Jaffe, Mark/Janet Line and Claude Wolfe. () REMINDER: periodically check www.orlandoremembered.org & https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/ for photos/info posted by our Webmaster Ron Jaffe! () UCF “RICHES” report via email from Tiffany Rivera: “The semester is winding down, and the RICHES initiative continues to grow through student projects and organizational partnerships. We are currently working with the Seminole County Soil and Water Board to digitize some of their records. Our Internship & Project Showcase will be held on April 25. Orlando Remembered members are always invited to come hear about the work our students are doing in the community.”

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:☹ “Loving thoughts” to Joy Dickinson, Bob Serros, Sandy Dann, Gary/Nancy Brock. ☺ John Camichos noted that Channel 24 has scheduled a program on “The Orlando Plan, Orlando’s Effort to Save Volos, Greece” based on the thesis dissertation of his daughter, Lisa, and that she will be speaking on the subject at the Modern Greek Studies Symposium in November.
7. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: Kathy Downey Anderson; C.M. “Merrill” Franklin; Bonnie Lindsay Hinely; Edward Eugene Stivers; Kenneth E. McCall, Jr.; Sue Conklin; Bonnie Harris Shams; Charles R. Gillis; Shirley Ison Duncan; E. Jeanette Smith Meisel; Ronald Allen Harbert, Esq.; Mary Jane Stryker; Leatha “Lee” Wilson Kamm; Dr. Jewell Harris Shofner; Steve Shilling; Neil Radenbaugh.

7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Next OR gathering is May 17th, 9 a.m., at the History Center.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

Orlando Remembered, Inc., Loves “The City Beautiful!”

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2017-03-15 – Meeting Minutes

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Ron Jaffe Posted in Meeting Minutes .

On Wednesday, March 15, 2017, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Claude Wolfe, President
Vic Ratliff, Vice President
Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.
Joe Baker
Ann Bennett
Texann Buck
Shirley Cannon

Leon Handley
John Olin
Gail Padgett
Bunny Parish
Mike Perkins
Tana Porter
Tiffany Rivera

Jane Tracy
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Bob Woodbery
Don Batchelor
Laura Cowie
Cameron Gordon
Laura Beardall McLeod

1. PRESENTATION: Special Guest Speaker, Laura Beardall McLeod, a 4th generation Orlandoan, reviewed familial history, illustrating the significant impact that these ancestors had on the fabric and development of “The City Beautiful.”

2. MINUTES – The February 15 minutes were approved as written on motion of A. Bennett, seconded by S. Cannon and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $26,388 as of 2-28.

4. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Mike Perkins advised that Bob Serros purchased a table for the 2017 “John Young History Makers” event on April 5, 5:30 p.m., at the Church Street Ballroom honoring Pat Williams [present] and Dr. Wells [past] with seats for 10 on “first-come basis.” () Tiffany Rivera reported on the Veterans’ Legacy project underway through the UCF “RICHES” program with a grant from the Veterans Administration. () Check www.orlandoremembered.org & https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/ for numerous photos posted by Ron Jaffe that were taken at the March 2nd “What’s Up Downtown” Historic Walking Tour, when several members appeared in “character” at various stops along the route.

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: ☺ Laura Cowie, Regional History Center Communications, reported on the Little House parked at the entrance. Just 175sf, it was designed/built by Zack Griffin demonstrating how plastic building materials can improve energy efficiency. ☺ Get-Well thoughts continue for Emmett O’Dell and Bob Serros on continued improvements and return to OR! ☺ Ann Fishback Bennett presented an original Abstract of Title found in papers from her father’s law office covering ownership of property [Section 25, Twp. 22S, Range 27E & Sec. 30, Twp. 22, R 28] from 1878-1902, listing various “Dann” family members during first 10 years.

6. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: 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: Janet Redick Thompson; Wm. Jess Lee; James Arell Harris, Jr.; Margie Lee Smith Herrington; Nancy May McDonald; Phyllis Jean Kloeckler Shamelya; Geraldine “Gerry” Bowden Long; Robert Haynes “Sandy” Sanderson; Dr. Quentin Lafayette Green; Maggie Grace Sample; Thomas Bland Bennett, Jr.; Elizabeth Partin “Lee” Bell; Albert Yurko, Esq.; James Forrest Daniel; Dr. Salvatore Silvestri; Dave Wheeler; Jean B. Fuqua; Alma Lois Whittaker Stonebreaker; William A. Liles, Sr.; Bruce T. Jennings; Xandra Elizabeth Whitaker Roth; Dr. June F. Kennedy-Bartlett; Margaret “Peg” Harter Pattillo.

7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Next OR gathering is April 19th, 9 a.m., at the History Center.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer
Orlando Remembered, Inc., Loves “The City Beautiful!”

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