On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 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
Sandy/Shelia Dann
Leon Handley
Ron Jaffe
Bill Leach
Mark Line
Gail Padgett
Bunny Parish
Tana Porter
Dann Pottinger
Tiffany Rivera
Robert Smith
Jane Tracy
Bob Woodbery
Heather Bonds
Whitney Broadaway

1. MINUTES – The October 19 minutes were approved as written on motion of L. Handley, seconded by V. Ratliff and vote carried.

2. TREASURER’S REPORT: $26,862.54 as of 10-31.

3. PRESENTATION: Following an informative historical timeline, Ron Jaffe ran a video produced in 1960 by Col Harold S. and Elizabeth Wurtele for the Orlando Chamber of Commerce entitled, Orlando: The City With a New Look, promoting our City as an active area encouraging families and businesses to locate in “The City Beautiful.” The film highlighted a number of local sites from that era, including malls, parks, recreational facilities, churches, schools, citrus operations and Martin-Marietta. Ron also previewed the orlandoremembered.org website and its various links.

4. EXHIBITS/DISPLAY PANELS: Mark Line related that the Task Force [with Tana Porter/content; Ron Jaffe/technical; Anita Lam/graphics] has started developing plans for installing the panels per previously approved design concept with QR codes and website info, noting installation of the first one is proposed at 1 N. Orange Ave., per agreement with Hank Katzen, building owner at 1 N. Orange Ave., who has pledged $1,000 therefor.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Mark Line advised that the “What’s Up Downtown” Historic Walking Tour will be March 2, 2017, starting 9:30 a.m. at the Downtown Orlando Information Center, 201 S. Orange Ave.; and Manager Rose Garlick has invited OR members to again join in the fun by appearing in “character” at various stops along the route. ()Tiffany Rivera reported that the UCF RICHES program is now being sought after to host History Harvests, a collaborative, community based digital project and learning initiative that aims to involve the public in preserving its own history. With the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities, RICHES conducted harvests in Sanford, the City of Oviedo and Parramore; now working with the GLBT History Museum to host a harvest focusing on Preserving Orlando’s GLBT Community History in a Digital Age. Spring RICHES events include a harvest in Cocoa, oral histories with the Orlando Gay Chorus and oral history training workshops. She extended an invitation to the History Department Internship & Project Showcase on Monday, December 5, 10:30 a.m., to hear about the work UCF History students are doing in the community. () Whitney Broadaway noted numerous undertakings by the History Center, specifically an exhibit scheduled for February – “Plastic Unwrapped.” () Shirley Cannon gave an update about on-going activities of the Pine Castle Woman’s Club, the Pine Castle Historical Society and Heritage Board, such as commitment by Harriett Lake on publication of a book about the SkyLake development. () Heather Bonds announced that the 2017 Historic Preservation Calendars are available!
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: Charter Member Joseph Shedd Guernsey; Hon. Patricia Anne “Pat” Johnson Schwartz; Daniel Martin Lamos, Sr.

6. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Next OR gathering is December 11, 2016, 1 p.m., at the Dann Home, an “Orlando Historical Landmark,” 3206 Greens Ave.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 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
Shirley Cannon, Vice President
Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.
Mark Line, Past Chairman
Daniel Assael
Joe Baker
Ann Bennett
Texann Buck
John Camichos
Leon Handley
Rodney Kincaid
Bill Leach
Gail Padgett
Bunny Parish
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Bob Woodbery
Mike Perkins
Ashlie Darley
Walter Hawkins

1. MINUTES – The September 21 minutes were approved as written on motion of A. Bennett, seconded by T. Buck and vote carried.

2. TREASURER’S REPORT: $26,856.08 as of 9-30.

3. EXHIBITS/DISPLAY PANELS: Mark Line, Coordinator, reviewed status of various items listed in Agenda Item 3 and requested updates from individual assignees as specific efforts progress.

4. OLD BUSINESS: The October 13th 2016 Donald A. Cheney Award Celebration honoring our “Friend” Don Price, Greenwood Cemetery Sexton, was a great evening!

5. NEW BUSINESS: Ashlie Darley and Gail Padgett extended an Invitation to attend the St. Luke’s Episcopal Church dedication of its National Historic Marker this Sunday at 9 a.m.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Mike Perkins provided an overview of numerous programs, exhibits and activities involving the History Center. () Shirley Cannon noted that Mark Line is the new Chairman of the Pinecastle Heritage Board.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:  Walter Hawkins, Director of Urban Development, City of Orlando, addressed the group with an extremely interesting – and entertaining! – perspective of his life growing up in the Parramore area.

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: Louis Edward “Lou” Stone; Doris Wilma Bleckley; Thomas Albert Ravenscroft, Sr.; Joseph Scott “Joe” Fosgate; Charles Warren Abbott, Esq.; Dr. Charles Russell Capehart, Sr.; Selby William Sullivan, Esq.; Beverly Ann Burcham Dantzler.

9. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Next OR gathering is November 16, 2016, 9 a.m., at the History Center.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the Grand Jury Room, Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Robert Serros, President
Shirley Cannon, Vice President
Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.
Mark Line, Past Chairman
Joe Baker
Sandy/Shelia Dann
Richard Forbes
Leon Handley
Ron Jaffe
Rodney Kincaid
Bill Leach
Gail Padgett
Bunny Parrish
Vic Ratliff
Tiffany Rivera
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Claude Wolfe
John Olin
Jonathan Sebastian Blount
Jim Stoddard

1. MINUTES – The April 20 minutes were approved as written on motion of L. Handley, seconded by R. Kincaid and vote carried.

2. TREASURER’S REPORT – OR/$17,339.10; Andrew Serros Legacy Endowment/$9,544.00.

3. PROJECT PRIORITIES
A] The OR website may be viewed at orlandoremembered.org per Matt Higgs/HardcoreDev.com and our “in-house” guru, Ron Jaffe. Implementation of steps necessary to install approved prototype display panels with the new design/branding concept and Logo may proceed for initial locations considered at 1 S. Orange Ave., 20 N. Orange Ave./San Juan, 390 N. Orange Ave./Bank of America, Autrey Arcade/Jefferson Court block. As to 1 S. Orange Ave., Mark Line stated he has met with Hank Katzen, owner of 1 N. Orange Ave., who also wishes to work with Richard Forbes on Historic Preservation signage that will include Orlando Remembered. Mr. Katzen has given a verbal pledge of $1,000 therefor.
B] Reinstallation of the San Juan display at 20 N. Orange Ave. is on-going with alternative sites under consideration.
C] Relocation of the Orlando Public Library display to the 4th floor is “on schedule.”

4. OLD BUSINESS: [a] Updated Strategic Initiatives/5-year Plan: In hands of volunteer ad hoc committee [Bob Serros, Shirley Cannon, Mark Line, Emmett O’Dell and Tiffany Rivera].

5. NEW BUSINESS: [a] The Transfer & Release Agreement [aka MOU] between Orlando Remembered, Inc., and the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc., is dated May 10, 2016. “Up-front” expenditures incurred for OR 501(c)(3) charitable status will now be reimbursed by the Historical Society. [b] Mark Line commented on recent situation involving removal of our display from the lobby of Regions Bank, 111 N. Orange Ave. and placed in storage by Historical Society staff.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Jim Stoddard reviewed the project he is undertaking, working with the UCF “RICHES” program, on the downtown US Post Office, involving meta-data collection. His contact info is 321-231-5599, [email protected]. () Shirley Cannon noted that the Pinecastle Woman’s Club/Historical Society also is working with UCF history students to digitize Pinecastle’s History!

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:  Richard Forbes commented on Agenda items at tomorrow’s Annual Meeting of the Florida Historical Society, including recognition awards to Joy Dickinson, Rick Kilby and Sara Van Arsdel! He indicated the Lake Eola Park has been approved for historical designation and will go to the City’s Municipal Planning Board for action.  Bunny Parish advised that Princeton Elementary school still needs money [https://gofundme.com/PrincetonLeeFinals] to help its team attend the May Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Ames, Iowa.  Peggy Jo van den Berg reported that Toasy Martin has agreed to make a presentation during one of our meetings in the Fall similar to the outstanding pictorial power point she did at the April “Orlando Natives” bi-annual event!  Get-Well Wishes to Bob and Texann Ivy Buck!  Jonathan Sebastian Blount offered remarks about various celebrations and topics of interest.  Mark Line distributed “Member Bio” forms to be filled out for the OR Website.

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: Jack Longfellow; Charles Gazil; Martha Helen King Johnson; Eugene W. Kelsey III; Theresa Mae Gleason Crews; Esther Potter Myers; Edna Yacobian Bishop; Alexander M. Marsh.

9. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, Chairman Serros declared the meeting adjourned – at 10 a.m. Next OR gathering is Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 9 a.m., at the Orange County Regional History Center.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, April 20, 2016, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the Melrose Center, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Attending were:

Robert Serros, President
Shirley Cannon, Vice President
Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.
Mark Line, Past Chairman
Daniel Assael
Joe Baker
Ann Bennett
Texann Buck
Sandy Dann
Leon Handley
Rodney Kincaid
Emmett O’Dell
Tiffany Rivera
Gail Padgett
Bunny Parrish
Vic Ratliff
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Claude Wolfe
Bob Woodbery
John Olin
Heather Homan

Utilizing the Melrose Center Media Wall, Tiffany Rivera, Assistant Director of Educational/Training Programs, UCF History Department, made a “dynamite” presentation profiling accomplishments of efforts by Spring 2016 History interns to digitize various exhibits, specifically the OR City Hall Exhibit Project and highlighting recent student work on the Downtown Post Office Collection [https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/6499]! The students will showcase this term’s projects on April 27, 12:30-4 p.m., at UCF Coburn Hall. Check out https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/exhibits.

1. MINUTES – The March 17 minutes were approved as written on motion of A. Bennett, seconded by E. O’Dellf and vote carried.

2. TREASURER’S REPORT – OR/$17,334.78; Andrew Serros Legacy Endowment/$9,537.93.

3. PROJECT PRIORITIES
A] The OR website [orlandoremembered.org] should be operational before or by next meeting, per Matt Higgs, HardcoreDev.com, which will allow implementation of steps necessary to install approved prototype display panels with the new design/branding concept and Logo. Initial locations for the panels include 1 S. Orange Ave., 20 N. Orange Ave./San Juan, 390 N. Orange Ave./Bank of America, Autrey Arcade/Jefferson Court block. As to 1 S. Orange Ave., Mark Line noted that Tana Porter is assisting in content of the Letter of Agreement requested by owner, Hank Katzen, who has given a verbal pledge of $1,000 therefor. Emmett O’Dell advised of meeting with Ron Jaffee and Tana Porter to identify maps of 77 properties from 1936 within Church-Jefferson-Garland-Rosalind area, noting funds may be available for panels through FDOT “culturalscaping.”
B] Claude Wolfe offered to continue pursuing reinstallation of the San Juan display at 20 N. Orange Ave. If unsuccessful, it was recommended going to “Plan B”/placement at the Angebilt Hotel site. C] Mark Line reported the relocation of the Orlando Public Library to the 4th floor is “on the move.”

4. OLD BUSINESS: [a] Updated Strategic Initiatives: Following discussion, consensus was to develop a 5-year plan. Members who volunteered to serve as an ad hoc committee for this purpose include Bob Serros, Shirley Cannon, Mark Line, Emmett O’Dell and Tiffany Rivera.

5. NEW BUSINESS: [a] A Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] will be forthcoming outlining the Orlando Remembered, Inc./Historical Society relationship. Upon execution, up-front-monies incurred for OR 501(c)(3) charitable status expenses will be reimbursed by the Historical Society.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Shirley Cannon related project with UCF history students to digitize the Pinecastle History! () Mark Line indicated the Orange Preservation Trust is doing well and moving forward.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:  Bunny Parish noted monies may be donated at https://gofundme.com/PrincetonLeeFinals to help teams attend the May Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Ames, Iowa. Ballots are being tabulated on proposed name change at Lee Middle School for presentation to the School Board.  Heather Homan distributed flyer concerning the 2017 Orlando Historic Preservation Board Calendar Contest, seeking to capture diverse vertical elements throughout the City’s historic districts and landmarks in black and white photos with the theme “Verticality in Architecture.” Entries must be submitted or postmarked by July 8, 5 p.m. [cityoforlando.net/calendarcontest].  Via email, Jane Tracy sent a reminder about upcoming Preservation Week presentations [http://www.ocls.info/Programs/Articles/Newsletter/16April/PreservationWeek.asp?from=vurl_preservationweek] and extended invitation to visit the 3rd floor at the Library to see the Camichos Family Archives on display regarding the Volos, Greece, Relief Effort [https://www.youtube.com/embed/SN5c-m45fxs and http://www.orlandomemory.info/search?combine=Volos].

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: Kendell Wooldridge Wherry, Esq.; Dr. Roy Henry Dippy; Kenneth Somerset Murray; James Arthur Davis; Dorthea C. Watson, Esq.; Agnes Adams Trimble; Jack Robert Beattie, DDS; Leo Morris; Bertha Schuur Gemeinhardt; Dr. Lester C. Nunnally.

9. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, it was moved by M. Line, seconded by E. O’Dell and vote carried that the meeting be adjourned – at 10:30 a.m. Next OR gathering is May 18, 2016, 9 a.m., at the Orange County Regional History Center.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the 3rd floor Grand Jury Room 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:

Shirley Cannon, Vice President
Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.
Mark Line, Past Chairman
Joe Baker
Ann Bennett
John Camichos
Richard Forbes
Leon Handley
Ron Jaffe
Rodney Kincaid
Anita Lam
Bill Leach
Emmett O’Dell
Mike Perkins
Jane Tracy
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Claude Wolfe

1. MINUTES – The February 17 minutes were approved as written on motion of E. O’Dell, seconded by V. Ratliff and vote carried.

2. TREASURER’S REPORT – OR/$17,334.78; Andrew Serros Legacy Endowment/$9,537.93.

3. PROJECT PRIORITIES
A] Still awaiting activation of the OR website, whereupon installation will proceed simultaneously of approved prototype display panels with the new design/branding concept and Logo. Initial locations for the panels include 1 S. Orange Ave., 20 N. Orange Ave./San Juan, 390 N. Orange Ave./Bank of America, Autrey Arcade/Jefferson Court block. As to 1 S. Orange Ave., Mark Line indicated Tana Porter will assist in content of the Letter of Agreement requested by owner, Hank Katzen. B] Claude Wolfe offered to help on contacts regarding relocation of the San Juan display. C] Mark Line reported that relocation of the display in the Orlando Public Library should be accomplished within next 2-3 months.

4. OLD BUSINESS: [a] Strategic Initiatives: ► Member Education. ► Exhibits and website. The Secretary will start sending info/files to Matt Higgs, HardcoreDev.com, for the OR website and to Emmett O’Dell for our Facebook presence. ► “We Love Orlando” Party. ► Orlando Remembered Legacy. Consensus was that steps should be initiated to develop updated Strategic Initiatives. [b] G. Chewning noted that the only process remaining to complete OR 501(c)(3) charitable status is reimbursement of monies from the Historical Society for up-front expenses incurred. [c] “Applause” was given for the successful March 3rd “What’s Up Downtown Historic Walking Tour” attended by 85+, led by Richard Forbes starting at the Downtown Orlando Information Center, 201 S. Orange Ave., involving numerous OR volunteers who appeared “in character” at various stops along the route.

5. NEW BUSINESS: [a] A Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] will be forthcoming outlining the Orlando Remembered, Inc./Historical Society relationship.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Mike Perkins commented on the alliance being developed by the Historical Society with smaller historical societies and museums. Also, there will be a formal “roll-out” on proposed Master Plan for redesign of the History Center. () Via email, Tiffany Rivers, UCF RICHES, advised that the RICHES team remains busy with website enhancements. Recent improvements include making the site ADA accessible, plus more compatible with tablets and smartphones. She is scheduled to demonstrate the site at our April 20th meeting in the Melrose Center at the Orlando Public Library and highlight recent student work on the Downtown Post Office Collection. () Shirley Cannon announced that the Pinecastle Historical Society reached 500 members [and she can now change shirts!]. () The Orange Preservation Trust is meeting on a monthly basis. () Richard Forbes reported that Greenwood Cemetery Sexton Don Price has found the money to restore and move the original Sperry Fountain [that was in Eola Park] from storage to a site at Greenwood!

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:  Get Well wishes to John Olin [kidney stone surgery] and prayers of comfort to Joe Guernsey, Charter member of OR, who is home with Hospice care.  John Camichos directed attention to https://www.youtube.com/embed/SN5c-m45fxs for information about the result of a collaboration between the Orange County History Center and the History Center in Volos, Greece, concerning Lisa Camichos’ dissertation: “The Orlando Plan, Orlando’s Effort to Save Volos, Greece” [http://www.orlandomemory.info/search?combine=Volos]. If you can’t read Greek, Jane Tracy has provided a link to the website translated into English:
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=el&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.volosnow.gr%2Fpilio-o-evergetis-pouzoume-pouri-c-o%2F&edit-text=&act=url

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: Elaine Demos Miliotes; James P. Smeltzer; Tensi B. Shirley; Gwin Eugene “Gene” Pratt, Sr.; Paul A. Root, Jr.; Robert Smith, Sr.

9. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, it was moved by C. Wolfe, seconded by A. Bennett and vote carried that the meeting be adjourned – at 10:20 a.m. Next OR gathering is April 20, 2016, 9 a.m., at the Orlando Public Library, Melrose Center.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, February 17, 2016, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the 3rd floor Grand Jury Room 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:

Robert Serros, President
Shirley Cannon, Vice President
Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.
Mark Line, Past Chairman
Daniel Assael
Joe Baker
Texann Buck
Ann Bennett
John Camichos
Richard Forbes
Leon Handley
Jim Hardman
Rodney Kincaid
Bill Leach
Gail Padgett
Vic Ratliff
Jane Tracy
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Claude Wolfe
Bob Woodbery
Pamela Schwartz
Rose Garlick
John Simco

1. MINUTES – The January 20 minutes were approved as written on motion of S. Cannon, seconded by V. Ratliff and vote carried.

2. TREASURER’S REPORT – OR/$17,334.78; Andrew Serros Legacy Endowment/$9,537.93.

3. PROJECT PRIORITIES
A] Upon activation of the OR website, installation will proceed simultaneously of approved prototype display panels with the new design/branding concept and Logo. Initial locations for the panels include 1 S. Orange Ave., 20 N. Orange Ave./San Juan, 390 N. Orange Ave./Bank of America, Autrey Arcade/Jefferson Court block. As to 1 S. Orange Ave., Mark Line indicated the owner, Hank Katzen, has requested a Letter of Agreement.

4. OLD BUSINESS: [a] Strategic Initiatives: ► Member Education. ► Exhibits and website. M. Line noted that Matt Higgs, HardcoreDev.com, who is doing the Historical Society website, will also create the OR website in Word Press which should be operational in March or April. ► “We Love Orlando” Party ► Orlando Remembered Legacy. [b] G. Chewning indicated finalization of the 501(c)(3) charitable status process at the various government levels! [c] Rose Garlick, Manager of the Downtown Orlando Information Center, commented on the “What’s Up Downtown Historic Walking Tour” led by Richard Forbes on March 3rd starting at 201 S. Orange Ave., 8:30 a.m., with OR volunteers appearing “in character” at various stops along the route.

5. NEW BUSINESS: [a] Discussion ensued regarding required relocation of the OR display due to remodeling on the 4th floor at the Orlando Public Library. Ad hoc committee members have interfaced with Library staff on a potential new site within the facility. Bob Serros and Mark Line offered to assist in this effort. [b] A Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] will be forthcoming outlining the Orlando Remembered, Inc./Historical Society relationship.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Mike Perkins provided an update on development of a Master Plan for redesign of the History Center. () Shirley Cannon announced that the Crawford House will be “off its wheels” in two weeks and that funds are needed for renovations. Ann Bennett noted the good turnout at the February 10 Pine Castle Pioneer Luncheon and extended invitation to the February 27-28 Pine Castle Pioneer Days at Cypress Grove Park. () Regarding the Orange Preservation Trust, Mark Line stated the group is actively reaching out to advisory groups.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:  Bunny Parish related that the survey concerning the Lee Middle School name change may be accessed at lee.ocps.com.  Rodney Kincaid distributed tickets to February 25th opening of the Central Florida Fair, celebrating its 106th year!  John Camichos advised that the result of a collaboration between the Orange County History Center and the History Center in Volos, Greece, coverage will be published in the Volos paper on Lisa Camichos’ dissertation: “The Orlando Plan, Orlando’s Effort to Save Volos, Greece” [http://www.orlandomemory.info/search?combine=Volos].

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: : Marion “Dave” Morton; Beth Sindler; Robert C. Ochs; Richard “Rick” Murphy; Eleanor W. Luff; Victor Andrew Serros; Dr. Thornton A. Beckner; Janice Hoffner Heasley; Candace Condict Drake; Shirley A. Scott.

9. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Next OR gathering is March 17, 2016, 9 a.m., at the History Center.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met in the 3rd floor Grand Jury Room 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:

Robert Serros, President
Shirley Cannon, Vice President
Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.
Mark Line, Past Chairman
John Camichos
Ann Bennett
Richard Forbes
Leon Handley
Jim Hardman
Ron Jaffe
Bill Leach
Gail Padgett
Tana Porter
Vic Ratliff
Jane Tracy
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Claude Wolfe
Bob Woodbery
Whitney Broadaway
Jeff Jakubik
John Olin
Troy Finnegan

1. MINUTES – The December 16 minutes were approved as written on motion of V. Ratliff, seconded by C. Wolfe and vote carried.

2. TREASURER’S REPORT – OR/$17,334.78; Andrew Serros Legacy Endowment/$9,537.93.

3. PROJECT PRIORITIES
A] Upon activation of the OR website, installation will proceed simultaneously of approved prototype display panels with the new design/branding concept and Logo. Initial locations for the panels include 1 S. Orange Ave., 20 N. Orange Ave./San Juan, 390 N. Orange Ave./Bank of America, Autrey Arcade/Jefferson Court block.

4. OLD BUSINESS: [a] Strategic Initiatives: ► Member Education. ► Exhibits and website. M. Line reported that Matt Higgs, HardcoreDev.com, who is doing the website for the Historical Society, will also create the OR website in Word Press and should be operational by March. ► “We Love Orlando” Party ► Orlando Remembered Legacy. [b] G. Chewning indicated finalization of the 501(c)(3) charitable status process at the various government levels! [c] Referring to the What’s Up Downtown Historic Walking Tour led by Richard Forbes starting at 8:30 a.m. on March 3rd, Mark Line reviewed list of OR volunteers who will appear “in character” at various stops along the route.

5. NEW BUSINESS: [a] Jane Tracy related that remodeling on the 4th floor at the Orlando Public Library will require relocation of the OR display. Serving as an ad hoc committee to interface with Library staff on potential new site within the facility are Ann Bennett, Peggy Jo van den Berg and Whitney Broadaway. [b] A Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] will be prepared covering the Orlando Remembered, Inc./Historical Society relationship.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Jeff Jakubik outlined some of the activities underway regarding the History Center, including redesign! () Shirley Cannon cited meeting with Dr. Connie Lester and Dr. French about UCF History students undertaking digitization of Sky Lake materials for the Pine Castle Woman’s Club and that the Pine Castle Historical Society has reached 450 members! () Regarding the Orange Preservation Trust, Ray Cox was elected President and Mark Line, Vice President. A meeting is scheduled this evening to discuss/establish priorities. () Tiffany Rivera related via email that UCF “RICHES” has reserved the Melrose Center Interactive Media Wall at the Orlando Public Library on April 20 for presentation of OR digital exhibits and metadata work product by the undergraduate students in Dr. Rose Beiler’s History and Historians class, including the Post Office display.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:  Claude Wolfe introduced Troy Finnegan, In-house Counsel for Dr. Phillips and President of the University Club, who commented on proposed redevelopment of the UC site.  Bunny Parish advised via email that there will be a survey concerning the Lee Middle School name change, and she hopes to have more info by next month’s meeting.  John Camichos and Jane Tracy offered additional input regarding April 25 and 30 presentations by Lisa Camichos at the Orlando Public Library on “The Orlando Plan, Orlando’s Effort to Save Volos, Greece” and the African American community contribution to the Orlando Plan, during American Library Association Preservation Week. Her dissertation is at: http://www.orlandomemory.info/search?combine=Volos.  Whitney Broadaway noted that the historic Howey Mansion is for sale.

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: Elaine Ross, M.D.; E. Diane Racey Pace; Elizabeth “Betty” Hixon Stuart; John Boyd “Jack” Kittinger; Jessie Reba McCalla Heasley; Laura Jean “LJ” Trapnell Freeman; Audrey June Tayler Harding; Myrtle Philpot Blackwelder; Benjamin F. Smathers, Esq.; Richard Pace

9. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10 a.m. Next OR gathering is February 17, 2016, 9 a.m., at the History Center.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, Orlando Remembered, Inc., met at the University Club, 150 E. Central Blvd., Orlando FL. Special THANX to Claude Wolfe for arranging today’s gathering at this historical-site [scheduled for demolition next year] and the delicious buffet breakfast! Jeff Jakubik, new President of the Historical Society, was welcomed and reviewed some of the major developments underway. 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:

Robert Serros, President
Shirley Cannon, Vice President
Grace Chewning, Secretary/Treas.
Mark Line, Past Chairman
Daniel Assael
Joe Baker
Ann Bennett
Sandy/Shelia Dann
Joy Dickinson
Richard Forbes
Leon Handley
Ron Jaffe
Rick Kilby
Bill Leach
Emmett O’Dell
Gail Padgett
Bunny Parish
Mary Phillips
Tana Porter
Vic Ratliff
Tiffany Rivera
Robert Smith
Jane Tracy
Peggy Jo van den Berg
Claude Wolfe
Bob Woodbery
Whitney Broadaway
Jeff Jakubik
John Olin

1. MINUTES – The November 18 minutes were approved as written on motion of L. Handley, seconded by C. Wolfe and vote carried.

2. TREASURER’S REPORT – OR/$17,329; Andrew Serros Legacy Endowment/$9,537.93.

3. PROJECT PRIORITIES
A] Awaiting activation of the OR website, installation will proceed simultaneously of approved prototype display panels with the new design/branding concept and Logo. Initial locations for the panels include 1 S. Orange Ave., 20 N. Orange Ave./San Juan, 390 N. Orange Ave./Bank of America, Autrey Arcade/Jefferson Court block.

4. OLD BUSINESS: [a] Strategic Initiatives: ► Member Education. ► Exhibits and website. E. O’Dell accepted administrator responsibility for Orlando Remembered‘s Facebook presence, along with R. Smith. M. Line indicated the OR website is hoped to be up and running in March. ► “We Love Orlando” Party ► Orlando Remembered Legacy. [b] G. Chewning provided an up-date on the 501(c)(3) charitable status process. [c] Referring to #7, last month’s minutes, Mark Line noted the Historic Walking Tour has been rescheduled for the first week of March, per Rose Garlick/Downtown Orlando Information Center Manager. Members are invited to participate by appearing “in character” at various stops along the route. [d] In connection with #4c, last month’s minutes concerning the OR display case at 14 E. Washington St. [Rutland’s, Exhibit #88], Collections Manager Whitney Broadaway reported she has removed the panels and items [cataloged/stored according to standard museum guidelines], leaving a “please excuse our dust” sign in its stead. M. Line and A. Bennett will coordinate reinstallation thereof.

5. NEW BUSINESS: W, Broadaway submitted her Display Inspection Report dated 12-15-15, which includes the Orange County Court House Case [Exhibit #94].

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: () Remember to calendar the John Young History Makers Celebration on April 20th honoring Harris Rosen [present] and Dr. William Wells [past] to be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Inn. () Tiffany Rivera will arrange for presentation at our April 20th meeting of OR digital exhibits and metadata work product by the undergraduate students in Dr. Rose Beiler’s History and Historians class, including the Post Office display. [Meanwhile, use titles of Orlando Regions Bank, Orlando Public Library, Downtown Information Center at https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/orlandoremembered.] () Shirley Cannon reviewed many of the exciting undertakings by the Pine Castle Woman’s Club and the Pine Castle Historical Society.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER:  Ron Jaffe found a set of digitized home movies from the 1950s-1970s with shots of the 1892 courthouse, the Chamber of Commerce, the 1924 Lake Eola bandshell, Colonial Plaza, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv01cjBytDk, apparently donated to/posted by UCF RICHES.  Bunny Parish provided information about Robert E. Lee Middle School Advisory Committee meetings concerning possible name change.  During American Library Association Preservation Week of April 24-30, 2016, Jane Tracy announced that the Orlando Public Library has scheduled different speakers from on the importance of preservation for individuals and institutions. Lisa Camichos, who lives in North Carolina and daughter of John Camichos [former OR Chairman], will present “The Orlando Plan, Orlando’s Effort to Save Volos, Greece,” on Saturday, April 30, 10-11 am. Monday, April 25, 6-7 pm, she will focus specifically on the African American community contribution to the Orlando Plan. Her dissertation is at: http://www.orlandomemory.info/search?combine=Volos. (There are more Camichos Family Volos archives to come on Orlando Memory, so keep watching the site.)

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: Jack Clay Inman, Esq.; Robert Eugene Shaw, Jr.; Marshall Vermillion; Diana N. “Di” Vergowe; Russ Moncrief; Mary Ann Davis Blackburn Carroll; Jack Sanderson Borling; Jack E. Nelson; Daisy Leona “Tina” Allen; Louis John Kaminer; Donald Lee Crenshaw; Helen A. Sikorski.

9. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10 a.m. Next OR gathering is January 20, 2016, 9 a.m., at the History Center.

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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