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 80^th Infantry, recounting what he experienced during and after the Battle of the Bulge, which he miraculously survived with unbelievable injuries.

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

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

4. NEW BUSINESS: F None

5. 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 30^th. (˜) 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!

6. 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!

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: 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.

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

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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!

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

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

4. 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!

5. 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!

6. 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 4^th floor of the Library. J All are invited to the “90^th Anniversary of Leon Handley’s Natal Day” at the Dubsdread Banquet Room, Sunday, September 10^th, 3-5 p.m.

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

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

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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!

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

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

4. 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.

5. 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!

6. 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 4^th 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.

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: 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.

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

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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.

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

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

4. 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.

5. 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!

6. 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 20^th 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/].

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: 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.

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

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

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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.

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

4. 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 4^th floor of the Orlando Public Library has been completed.

5. 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!

6. 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 90^th 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.”

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

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

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

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

On Wednesday, January 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 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
John Camichos
Shirley Cannon
Richard Forbes
Leon Handley
Ron Jaffe
Bill Leach
Mark Line
John Olin
Gail Padgett
Bunny Parish
Mike Perkins
Tiffany Rivera
Jane Tracy
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Bob Woodbery
Robert N. Blackford
Hank Katzen
Brian Wilson

1. PRESENTATION: Special Guest Speaker, Robert Newton Blackford, Esq., 3rd generation Orlandoan and grandson of N[ewton] P[endleton]. Yowell [1872-1960], addressed the group with an extremely interesting historical review of his grandfather’s personal, business and religious life in “The City Beautiful.” Special attention was given to role in construction of the building at 1 S. Orange Ave. and development of the Yowell-Drew-Ivey retail operation. Additional information involved participation in First Presbyterian Church activities over the years, especially “Yowell’s Young Presbyters” founded in 1906, with input from Leon Handley who “inherited” the class! Hank Katzen, immediate past owner of property, and Brian Wilson, new owner, shared thoughts relating to this historic edifice and efforts toward its continued veneration. It was moved by L. Handley, seconded by M. Line and vote carried that Bob Blackford be designated as an official “Friend” of OR!

2. MINUTES – The December 11 minutes were approved as written on motion of V. Ratliff, seconded by L. Handley and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $26,375.40 as of 12-31.

4. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Mike Perkins accounted the 2017 “John Young History Makers” event is scheduled for April 5 at the Church Street Ballroom honoring Pat Williams [present] and Dr. Wells [past]. () Referring to March 2nd “What’s Up Downtown” Historic Walking Tour, Mark Line requested members who have agreed to appear in “character” at various stops along the route to confirm their participation with him. () Tiffany Rivera distributed flyer on UCF RICHES presentation of “An Oral History Workshop,” Thursday, February 16, 3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m., at the UCF Graduate Student Center, Colbourn Hall 146 [free; register online or call 823-0242]. () Shirley Cannon commented on some of the activities by the Pine Castle Woman’s Club, specifically requesting donation of any items relating to the SkyLake development during the 1950s. () Be sure to check out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beacham_Theatre for an exceptional and comprehensive compilation by John Olin!

5. 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: Elizabeth Ann “Betty Duda; Marie Novello Caruso; Rebecca “Becky” Thomas Millitzer; Maurice Mitchel Paul, Esq.; William “Billy” Long; Dr. Kenneth Frederick Dutt; Susan Arline Williams.

6. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Next OR gathering is February 15, 2017, 9 a.m., at the History Center.

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