On Wednesday, September 19, 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, Secy./Treas.

Joe Baker

Shirley Cannon

Gary Daugherty

Joy Dickinson

Richard Forbes

Leon Handley

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Bunny Parish

Mike Perkins

Mary Phillips

George Rodon

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

Dr. Mac Barnes

Bob Blackford

Chris Morgan

Diana Morgan

1. GUEST SPEAKERS [“A TWO-FER!”]: Chris Morgan led off sharing stories of a wonderful childhood growing up in “The City Beautiful” and his years in the banking industry before entering the building field, now owner/partner at Goehring & Morgan Construction, Inc. Dianna Morgan followed with memories of living in the “new” Dover Shores area, meeting her high school sweetheart, Chris, and how her 30-year career at Walt Disney World started as a “newbie” at the Welcome Center and ended in retirement as Sr. VP of Public Affairs/Human Resources!

2. MINUTES: The June 20 minutes were approved as written on motion of L. Handley, seconded by B. Woodbery and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,502.57 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 8-31-18.

4. NEW BUSINESS: F[A] Mark Line, Exhibits Coordinator, indicated the display case removed from the Visitors’ Center is proposed to “return” in a digital format using an on-site monitor with historical explanation. F[B] Mark Line, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented the following slate of Officers for 2018-19: Jane Tracy, President; Gary Daugherty, Vice President; Grace Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer. There being no nominations from the floor, it was moved by L. Handley, seconded by B. Leach and vote carried that the foregoing slate be elected by acclamation. Claude Wolfe and Vic Ratliff were given rousing applause in appreciation for their years’ service as President and Vice President, respectively!

5. OLD BUSINESS: None.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Shirley Cannon reminded everyone about the Pine Castle Woman’s Club AND South Orlando’s best party, “BBQ, BEER & BLUEGRASS,” on October 6^th, 6-9 p.m., at Bagshaw Park next to Edgewood City Hall, benefitting the Pine Castle History Museum. (˜) Mike Perkins directed attention to the special exhibit, “Genone: Unlocking Life’s Code,” opening at the History Center on Saturday, October 13, exploring 3 genomic ties to Central Florida, including Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer; Jorge Estevez/WFTV; journalist Brendan O’Connor; Toni Pressley/Orlando Pride; and Geraldine Thompson, former State Representative/Senator, Wells’Built Museum founder.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: JREMINDER: Periodically check our website, www.orlandoremembered.organd Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/,VLoving prayers of healing for Richard Forbes who underwent shoulder surgery and Texann Ruck who continues chemo.

8. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED[See https://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: August– Martha Elizabeth Mobley Parish; Elizabeth A. “Libby” Newell Harrell Huggins; Janet Secord Pharr; Miles Chapline “Chappy” McDonnell, Esq.; Anne McCall Sanderson; Alan Berman; Dorothy Elizabeth Jancsik Smith; Ann Williams Jones. September– Artemisia Demopoulos Aycrigg; Frederick John Koenig; Robert E. Byrnes; Harry P. Raymond, Jr., MD; Louis Edwin Laubscher; Naomi “Bobbi” Ava Jackson Wise; Robert J. Shephard; John Joseph Kennedy, MD; Pastor Randall L. James.

9. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, October 17, 9:00 a.m.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, August 15, 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, Shirley Cannon, Acting Secretary; Joe Baker; Don Batchelor; Heather Bonds; Austin Caruso, Jr.; Ron Jaffe; Charlie Gray; Leon Handley; Jim Hardman; Rodney Kincaid; Bill Leach; Mark Line; Gail Padgett

1. GUEST SPEAKER: Austin Caruso, Jr., Grandson of Phillip Caruso and son of Austin A. Caruso, provided a very interesting history about Southern Fruit and his illustrious family. Austin Caruso came to Florida in 1926/27. The family hails from Sicily, where they had a long involvement with fruits and vegetables. They started in Schenectady, NY, and he showed a photograph of a business they had there named Caruso/Battaglia. He also showed photos of a grove and one of the first packing houses and canning plants in Winter Garden. Austin was one of 17 cousins and they all attended St. James School. The students walked to church for Friday mass and on the way home the 17 Carusos stopped at Grandmother’s house who was a lovely lady who raised a fine garden and had chickens. His father, Austin Caruso Sr., served in WWII, but like so many other veterans of that war, he rarely talked about his experiences overseas. When he returned he took over Southern Fruit and built the Bluebird label. This label was printed in different languages for their orange crates which were shipped all over the world. Today the family is primarily in the real estate business and manages over vast acreage of property. Austin and Phillip Caruso both had lots of energy and always strove to expand their business. Austin Sr. bought 2,000 Acres south of town so they could raise their own cattle – and that is today Lake Nona. The Austin brothers did every kind of work associate with the citrus business. His first “real” job was supervising 150 women who cut up grapefruit for canning. Like his father and grandfather, as he advanced in the business he believed in visiting the plant every day to talk with the workers to understand how the business was doing. Phillip Caruso did not believe in doing anything small – and wanted to keep his employees working year round so he bought acreage north of Griffin GA and started the town of Caruso where he raised peachers. He also raised potatoes in Maine. The Carusos partnered with Charles Jenkins to build a Publix on Michigan and it was first known as “Marie’s Publix.” Unlike many other family businesses, theirs has always been handled in a professional and congenial way and they are presently taking a new generation into the business. Several of the men in the audience, Jim Hardman, Bill Leach, Charlie Gray, and Claude Wolfe, were Austin’s neighbors growing up and they enjoyed exchanging stories about the old days.
2. MINUTES: The July 18th minutes were approved as written.
3. TREASURER’S REPORT: Claude reported$28,724.37 as of 7/31/18.
4. NEW BUSINESS: Mark Line, Exhibits Coordinator, said there will be a report at the next meeting.
5. ON GOING ACTIVITIES: Shirley Cannon announced that the Pine Castle Historical Society is collecting Boy Scout and Cub Scout memorabilia for an exhibit they will mount at the Pine Castle Woman’s Club. Several members said they had things to share.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: It was announced that we need to keep Gracie Chewning, Texann Ivy Buck and Claude Wolfe in our prayers.
7. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:00 am. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, September 19, 9:00 a.m., at the Orange County Regional History Center.

Shirley Cannon, Acting Secretary

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

On Wednesday, July 18, 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, Secy./Treas.

Daniel Assael

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Shirley Cannon

Gary Daugherty

Leon Handley

Charlie Gray

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Mike Perkins

Tana Porter

Tiffany Rivera

Dr. Mac Barnes

Whitney Broadaway

Tammy Stone

1. GUEST SPEAKER: Gary Daugherty, retired Funeral Director, provided a most informative and historical presentation on the Carey Hand family, Carey Hand Funeral Home at 36 W. Pine Street [1891-1955], and interesting “side bars” accompanied by photos. Tiffany Rivera reported that Carey Hand Funeral Home Records, 1891-1955, are digitized in UCF’s Library – Special Collections [http://ucfarchon.fcla.edu/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=15], witha variety of records created, including Undertakers’ Memoranda, documentation of the deceased that moved through the undertaker, Funeral Registers with payment information and next of kin, Cremation Records, records for the Palm and Greenwood Cemeteries, as well as other materials relating to the operations of the Orlando mortuary business. The collection is particularly useful in Central Florida genealogy coming from one of the main funeral homes in the area.

2. MINUTES: The June 20 minutes were approved as written on motion of V. Ratliff, seconded by R. Kincaid and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,717.17 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 4-30-18.

4. NEW BUSINESS: FMark Line, Exhibits Coordinator, related on-going efforts to relocate certain display cases that have been removed due to lobby renovations. Mark suggested consideration be given to making a video of the artifacts in some of the cases along with an historical explanation that could be used with on-site monitors. He also noted that memorabilia donations are being requested for an anticipated display at Cherokee School.

FPresident Wolfe appointed Mark Line to Chair the Nominating Committee for upcoming officer elections.

5. OLD BUSINESS: Grace Chewning advised that materials received from Kay Ustler involving the old Orlando Youth Center/Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center were delivered to the Orlando Ballet in connection with planned memorabilia gallery at the proposed “Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre” which Orlando Rememberedhas been asked to participate in development of the display. All items are subsequently to become property of the Historical Society.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Whitney Broadaway solicited assistance to identify donation of materials in the display cases at Callahan Neighborhood Center created by Orlando Remembered. Mike Perkins reviewed various aspects on importance of the accession process developed for acquisitions. He outlined anticipated renovations at the History Center scheduled for next year including redesign of the 4^thfloor and upgrading of exhibits. Information on current events/programs/exhibits by the History Center is at www.thehistorycenter.org.

(˜) Shirley Cannon announced: receipt of a $10,000 Grant from the Magruder Foundation for archiving Pinecastle Woman;s Club records; and South Orlando’s best party, “BBQ, BEER & BLUEGRASS,” will be on October 6^th, 6-9 p.m., at Bagshaw Park next to Edgewood City Hall, benefitting the Pine Castle History Museum.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: JVic Ratliff solicited input regarding the November meeting due to regular date on the 3^rdWednesday [21^st] is the day before Thanksgiving.

JREMINDER: Periodically check our website, www.orlandoremembered.organd Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/,VPrayers continue for Texann Buck who is undergoing chemo treatments.

8. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED[See https://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: Tommy Browning; Joyce Griggs Sorn; Harriett Lake.

9. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, August 15, 9:00 a.m.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, June 20, 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:

Vic Ratliff, Vice President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Joe Baker

John Camichos

Shirley Cannon

Joy Dickinson

Leon Handley

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Jane Tracy

Bob Woodbery

Dr. Mac Barnes

Heather Bonds

Gary Daugherty

Barbara Leach

Tiffany Rivera

Tammy Stone

Jane Tracy

Richard Cronin

1. GUEST SPEAKER: Richard “Rick” Cronin, prolific author of six+ books on the history of Central Florida [e.g., Beyond Gatlin, Orlando Florida Origins, First Road to Orlando: The Mellonville Rd. to Orlando Rd.] regaled us with an awesome presentation of “facts” starting with incorporation of Orlando per handwritten minutes of meetings held in June and August, 1875. He also cited information on the origin of how Orlando got its name, which does NOT support any of the commonly-held theories!

2. MINUTES: The May 16 minutes were approved as written on motion of L. Handley, seconded by V. Woodbery and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,703.02 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 4-30-18.

4. NEW BUSINESS: FMark Line, Exhibits Coordinator, related that the display in the Downtown Orlando Information Center, 201 S. Orange Ave., is undergoing major renovation, so our display needs to be removed and placed in storage pending possible relocation. Mark suggested consideration be given to making a video of the artifacts in the case along with an historical explanation that could be used with on-site monitors.

5. OLD BUSINESS: Joy Dickinson provided an update on activities involving the proposed “Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre” to be built on the old Orlando Youth Center/Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center site, including a planned memorabilia gallery within the new structure on which Orlando Rememberedhas been asked to participate in its development.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) The 12^thAnnual John Young History Maker Celebration on May 22^ndhonoring Dr. E. Ann McGee, retiring President of Seminole State College [Present] and the late Al Nelson, Orlando Human Relations Director [Past] was an outstanding evening! (˜) Information on other events/programs/exhibits at www.thehistorycenter.org. (˜) Shirley Cannon stated efforts are being pursued for possible acquisition of property nearby the Pinecastle Woman’s Club. (˜) Tiffany Rivera noted that UCF RICHES greatly appreciates the continued partnership with Orlando Remembered. A History Harvest Workshop will be offered in the fall to historical organizations and cultural sites. More information to come.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: JKudos to Jane Tracy who planned and coordinated the 6-week series, “Money Talks for Women,” at the Orlando Public Library. JJohn Camichos reported the following schedule for his daughter, Lisa: 6-28, “Beyond Relief and Rehabilitation: UNRRA in Historical Perspective, 1943-1947” — Newcastle University, England; July-Aug., in Greece working on the Greek documentary regarding “The Orlando Plan”; 7-31/8-2, History Educators International Research Network.-“The Orlando Plan: Using Family History, Oral History and Primary Source Documents to Encourage Student Learning and Participation in Social Sciences” – Ionian University, Corfu, Greece; 10-5/6, European Studies Conference – “Saving Volos: The Orlando Plan” – University of Omaha, Nebraska; 1-3/6, American Historical Assn.—“The Orlando Plan: Loyalty and Philotimo” – Chicago, Illinois. JREMINDER: Periodically check our website, www.orlandoremembered.organd Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/,VPrayers for Texann Buck who will receive her first chemo treatment this morning.

8. 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: Sherman S. Dantzler; Wayne L. Carse; Adrienne Lousin Zorian-Stuart; David Rogers; Donna Scheck. [Also, check https://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]

9. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, July 18, 9:00 a.m.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, May 16, 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, Secy./Treas.

Dan Assael

Don Batchelor

Texann Buck

Joy Dickinson

Charlie Gray

Leon Handley

Ron Jaffe

Bill Leach

Mark Line

John Olin

Gail Padgett

Bunny Parish

Mary Phillips

Jane Tracy

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

Carolyn Accola

Dr. Mac Barnes

Heather Bonds

Dr. James Booth

Gary Daugherty

Saundra Gray

Barbara Leach

Cecil Moore

Hon. Robert Stuart

Hon. Charles Wells

1. GUEST SPEAKER: The Honorable Charles Talley Wells, retired Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice, shared insightful/delightful memories of growing up during the 1940s-‘50s when Orlando was a medium-sized town with an “Old South” orientation, its main economy rooted in citrus and winter visitors from the North. Early home-life was on a large oak tree lot along Gatlin Ave., bordering Lake Jenny Jewel, in proximity to many families, such as the Benzings, Orrs, Hoffmans, Pensons. Judge Wells also recounted adventures spanning years at Delaney Elementary, Cherokee Junior High and William R. Boone Senior High, some involving our Bill Leach and Cecil Moore!
2. MINUTES: The April 18 minutes were approved as written on motion of B. Woodbery, seconded by V. Ratliff and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,703.02 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 3-31-18.

4. NEW BUSINESS: FDistrict 3 City Commissioner Robert F. Stuart reviewed proposed redevelopment of the old Youth Center property in Loch Haven Park by the Orlando Ballet, involving necessary demolition of the structure BUT plans to provide a memorabilia feature in the new structure. Support was expressed to support this project, individually and collectively. FDiscussion ensued on concerns about recent discontinuation of “free” Death Notices published daily in the Orlando Sentinelto “paid” Obits only. J. Tracy provided information on EPOCH [Electronically Preserving Obituaries as Cultural Heritage, http://www.epochlegacies.org/], a database created by the Orange County Library System for preserving obituaries and tributes. EPOCH is a depository of information that will be held for future generations of researchers and genealogists. Family and friends of the deceased may submit detailed obituaries as a tribute to their loved ones, and in doing so help build a meaningful history of the residents of the community.

5. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) The 12^thAnnual John Young History Maker Celebration is Tuesday, May 22^nd, 5:30 p.m., History Center, honoring Dr. E. Ann McGee, retiring President of Seminole State College [Present] and the late Al Nelson, Orlando Human Relations Director [Past]. Information on other events/programs/exhibits at www.thehistorycenter.org. (˜) Mark Line, Orange Preservation Trust VP, noted its first Outstanding Achievement Award in Historic Preservation went o Grace Hagedorn, who has done a great deal to further the cause of preserving historic buildings, especially in College Park. (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported via email that: ua new digital exhibit is now featured on the RICHES Mosaic Interface™ about Central Florida Railroad Depots [https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/exhibits/show/railroaddepots], created by Dr. Connie L. Lester’s American Economic History class during the Spring Semester of 2014 at UCF, demonstrating the role of railroads, specifically railroad depots, in the economic life of Central Florida communities. Long and arduous journeys by watercraft or stagecoach were the only methods of travel and transportation of goods in Central Florida before the advent of railroads in the 1830s. Following the American Civil War, railroads expanded further across the peninsula, eventually becoming a fully established system by the 1880s. The efforts of Henry Flagler (1830-1913) in the eastern coast and Henry B. Plant (1819-1899) in the central and western portions of the state were largely responsible for the rapid development of the railroad, which connected virtually every major city and town by the 1890s. Although the railroad network peaked in the 1920s, with a number of cities being serviced by multiple lines, the rise of the automobile, air travel and the Great Depression contributed to its decline during the 1930s and 1940s. uRICHES will partner with the St. Cloud Historical Society to host a History Harvest in the fall.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: JWELCOME new ORWarrior, Gary Daugherty, [email protected], 407-620-8617 (C), 851-9547 (H), 3619 Eloise St., 32806.

JHappy Natal Day Anniversaries to Vic Ratliff, Bob Serros and Mary Phillips! JREMINDER: Periodically check our website, www.orlandoremembered.organd Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/,VPrayers for Texann Buck that next week’s appointment at the Cleveland Clinic will result in a viable course of treatment.

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: Mary E. Smith Crosby; Mary “Ruth” Logue Story; John Richard Hefferan, Jr., Esq.; Thomas “Tom” Frederick Lang, Sr., Esq.; Katherine “Kitty” Chappell Brandel Cooper; Robert Bedford “Bo” Leonard; Elizabeth Allen “Happy” Sterchi; Louise “Boots” Horney Ferris Nevius Pepper.

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

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, April 18, 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:

Vic Ratliff, Vice President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Shirley Cannon

Leon Handley

Bill Leach

Gail Padgett

Bunny Parish

Mary Phillips

Jane Tracy

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

Gary Daugherty

Dr. Mac Barnes

Blaine Birchfield

Robert Blackford

Dan Engel

Cecil Moore

Carol Moore

Pat Woodbery

1. GUEST SPEAKER: Cecil Moore [“The One and Only – Legend in His Own Mind!”] provided an informative AND humorous discourse on childhood escapades while growing up in Orlando and an historical outline of the family-owned/operated Moore Foundry & Machine, whose products included manhole covers, until it closed in 1970s, noting at one time there were such 10 operations in Florida, now only two remain [in Archer & Miami].

2. MINUTES: The March 21 minutes were approved as written on motion of G. Daugherty seconded by B. Leach and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,696.06 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 3-31-18.

4. NEW BUSINESS: Joy Wallace Dickinson is Guest Speaker for this Saturday’s 15^thBiennial Luncheon of the “Orlando Natives” [a/k/a as female equivalent of the male “Orange County Old Timers!] at Rio Pinar Country Club on “Remembering…The City Beautiful.”

Concerns were brought forward about recent discontinuation of Death Notices being published daily in the Orlando Sentinel. Personal opinions may be expressed through Letters to the Editor [Avido Khahalfa, 407-420-5341, [email protected]; Managing Editor John Cutter, 407-540-3593, [email protected]; Paul Owens, 407-650-6514, [email protected];[email protected].

5. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:  The 12^thAnnual John Young History Maker Celebration is scheduled for Tuesday May 22^nd, 5:30 p.m., History Center, honoring Dr. E. Ann McGee, retiring President of Seminole State College [Present] and the late Al Nelson, Orlando Human Relations Director [Past]. Information on other events/programs/exhibits by the Historical Society is at www.thehistorycenter.org. (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported via email that the UCF RICHES team hosted three workshops on “How to Conduct a History Harvest.” These workshops were presented at THATCamp FL at the College for community-based organizations and at the National Council of Public History Conference in Las Vegas. We are looking to partner with the Sanford Museum and the St. Cloud Heritage Museum to assist in hosting a History Harvest. Also, work is on-going to enhance the RICHES Mosaic Interface Bookbag Tool.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: JREMINDER: Periodically check out our website and Facebook, www.orlandoremembered.org& https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/,

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: Mary Jo Stroud Davis; Henri Landwirth; Charles Joseph Ferrell; James Clayton Chandler; Keith Spriggs.

8. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, May 16, 9:00 a.m.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

On Wednesday, March 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.

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Tom Beaty

Texann Buck

Shirley Cannon

Leon Handley

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Bunny Parish

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Gary Daugherty

Austin Jones

Johnny Jones

Cecil Moore

1. GUEST SPEAKER: Johnny Jones, accompanied by brother Austin Jones, provided an extremely interesting historical perspective from personal involvement in the genesis of the Florida Citrus Open Invitational at Rio Pinar Country Club spearheaded by the Orlando Jaycees 1966-1978 [1^styear – $30,000 to winner] which evolved to this year’s 40^thArnold Palmer PGA Masters Invitational Tournament held at Bay Hill Club [$1.6 million to winner!].

2. MINUTES: The February 21 minutes were approved as written on motion of M. Line, seconded by B. Leach and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,191.40 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 2-28-18.

4. NEW BUSINESS: FMark Line reviewed successful annual Downtown Orlando Historic Walking Tour on March 1^stinvolving several Orlando Rememberedmembers making “character appearances” at various buildings within the area.

5. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Information on events/programs/exhibits by the Historical Society at www.thehistorycenter.org. (˜) Shirley Cannon distributed copies of the March Pine Castle Historical Society’s “Quarterly,” noting Award of Appreciation given to Mark Line for Service as Chairman of their Heritage Board. (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported via email that the UCF RICHES project is offering “Collecting and Digitizing Local History Workshop: How to Conduct a History Harvest”on March 29, 5:30-7:30pm at UCF. History Harvest is an open invitation to local people to share historical artifacts and stories through digital preservation. This free workshop demonstrates how you can host a History Harvest in your local community and includes: Tips on how to organize a History Harvest; hands-on instruction on digitizing images; techniques to properly scan items and add historic information to digital files.

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: JREMINDER: Periodically check out our website and Facebook, www.orlandoremembered.org& https://www.facebook.com/groups/71485598736/,

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: John Norman Rehse; William “Bill” Barnett, Esq.; Harry Bruce Straight; Anthony “Tony” Narushka; Ruth Scorgie Hubbard; John “Pappy” Evans, PhD; Margaret Allred Chapman; Jean Robinson Hook.

8. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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.

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

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

4. 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 1^ststarting at the Downtown Orlando Information Center, 9 a.m., with several Orlando Rememberedmembers making “character appearances” at various buildings within the area.

5. 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.

6. 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!

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: 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.

8. 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

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.

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

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

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

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

6. 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!
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: 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.
8. 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

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

2. MINUTES: The November 15 minutes were approved as written on motion of G. Rodon, seconded by J. Dickinson and vote carried.
3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $27,328.67 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 11-30.
4. 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.
5. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer