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

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Mac Barnes

Tom Beaty

Don Batchelor

Blaine Birchfield

Heather Bonds

James Booth

John Camichos

Shirley Cannon

Leon Handley

Rodney Kincaid

Bill/Barbara Leach

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Vic Ratliff

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

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

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

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,608.83

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

as of 3-31-19.

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

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

6. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See 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: Clarence M. Gilbert, Jr., M.D.; Col. William A. Tate [USMC Ret.]; Phoebe Miller Carpenter; Donna Dorris Hostnick Whelchel; Robert Alan Freeman..

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

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Daniel Assael

Joe Baker

Mac Barnes

Blaine Birchfield

Jim Booth

Shirley Cannon

Richard Forbes

Rodney Kincaid

Mark Line

Hope McCormack

Vic Ratliff

Bill Trippler

Bob Woodbery

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

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

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,538.13

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

as of 2-28-19.

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

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

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

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

8. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See 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: Doris Elaine Schmucker Dosh; Samuel Hill Oswald; Robert J. Opsahl; Virginia Lee McCall; Dolores B. Gentile.

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

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

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

Attending were:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Joe Baker

Don Batchelor

Blaine Birchfield

Richard Forbes

Leon Handley

Rodney Kincaid

Ron Jaffe

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Bunny Parish

Mary Phillips

Tiffany Rivera

Hon. Regina Hill

Justin Felton

Hope McCormack

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

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

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,538.13

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

as of 1-31-19.

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

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

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

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

8. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED [See 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: Dr. Leland Park; Mary Combs Clark; Jeanette Sue Sturgeon Henry; Rev. William “Bill” Alexander; Egerton King “Van” van den Berg, Esq.; Jean Dawson Kostik; Jean Curtis Yothers.

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

Grace Ann Chewning, Secretary-Treasurer

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, Orlando Remembered,Inc.,met at the Orlando Public Library/Melrose Center, 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:

Jane Tracy, President

Grace Chewning, Secy./Treas.

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Daniel Assael

Joe Baker

Mac Barnes

Don Batchelor

Blaine Birchfield

Bob Blackford

Heather Bonds

Shirley Cannon

Leon Handley

Jim Hardman

Sara Howard

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Gail Padgett

Vic/Sheila Ratliff

Tiffany Rivera

Tammy Stone

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bill/Beverly Trippler

Bob/Pat Woodbery

Richard/Joy Fox

1. GUEST SPEAKERS: Richard and Joy Fox delivered a fascinating, informative, “dynamite” presentation on“Bing Crosby’s Orlando Connection” covering a path from the atomic bomb and Nazi propaganda to Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosbyand Minute Maid Orange Juice.

2. MINUTES: The December 19 minutes were approved as written on motion of V. Ratliff, seconded by D. Batchelor and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,530.92 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 12-31-18.

4. NEW BUSINESS: FWELCOME new Orlando RememberedWarriors: Dr. Mac F. Barnes, Jr., 318 Oak Estates Dr., Orlando 32806, 407-341-0804/cell, gundawg@cfl.rr.com; and Blaine Birchfield, 6952 Country Corner Ln., Orlando 32809, 714-813-1036, Blaine.Birchfield@gmail.com.

5. OLD BUSINESS: Mark Line advised that he is working with the new owners of the Angebilt Hotel on placement of an exhibit.

6. ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: (˜) Tiffany Rivera reported that UCF RICHES is proud to partner with the St. Cloud Historical Society to host a History Harvest on Saturday, January 26. The items digitized as part of the harvest will contribute to a St. Cloud Collection created in the RICHES™ Mosaic Interface. Also, that Truth and Justice Project, Orange County, is a new RICHES partner and will be contributing items to the RICHES™ Mosaic Interface.

7. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GOOD OF THE ORDER: VHealing prayers go out to Charlie Gray and Texann Buck! JJoy Fox noted the Annual Pine Castle Pioneer Days Family Festival is scheduled February 23-24 at Cypress Grove Park on Holden Ave.!

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: Ann Ralls Freeman Murrah; Stewart Radford Crane; William H. “Bill” Robbinson, Esq.; George Brock Magruder, Sr., M.D.; Harrell Lee Henson, Jr.; Nancy Lucile Crable Kirk.

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

On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 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:

Jane Tracy, President

Gary Daugherty, VP

Claude Wolfe, Past President

Grace Chewning, Secy/Treas.

Don Batchelor

Tom Beaty

Blaine Birchfield

John/Jean Camichos

Shirley Cannon

Charlie Gray

Leon Handley

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach

Mark Line

Emmett O’Dell

Gail Padgett

Mary Phillips

Vic/Sheila Ratliff

George Rodon

Bob Serros

Tammy Stone

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery

1. PRESENTATION: Guest speakers were several members who shared delightful and insightful memories of life in “The City Beautiful!” – including Charlie Gray, George Rodon, Tom Beaty, Rodney Kincaid, Tammy Stone, Gail Padgett, Don Batchelor, Gary Daugherty, Leon Handley, Shirley Cannon, Peggy Jo van den Berg.

2. MINUTES: The November 23 minutes were approved as written on motion of V. Ratliff, seconded by B. Woodbery and vote carried.

3. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,523.71 [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: Betty Lou Maddox Hartsaw; Chas. “Chuck” Monroe Beach; Marjorie “Midge” Webb Lloyd; James W. “Chief” Wilson; Joseph L. “Bud” Amos; Jerry Kingsley; Samuel C. Stephens, Jr., M.D.; Robert Dalton, M.D.; Woodson “Woody” Parkmon Daniel, III.

5. ADJOURNMENT:There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, January 16, 9:15 a.m., Orlando Public Library, Melrose Center/2^ndfloor.

On Friday, November 23, 2018, Orlando Remembered,Inc.,met at Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood St., Orlando FL, to participate in the monthly “Moonlight Walking Tour” conducted by recently retired Sexton Don Price. Business Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Attending were:

Grace Chewning,        Secy./Treas.

Don Batchelor/

Betty Wienrich

Tom Beaty

Blaine Birchfield

Jim Hardman/

Ronnie Hardman

Rodney Kincaid

Bill Leach/

Barbara Leach

Emmett O’Dell/

Dana Rutledge

Don Price

Vic Ratliff/

Shelia Ratliff

George Rodon/

René Rodon

Bill Trippler/

Beverly Trippler

Peggy Jo van den Berg

Bob Woodbery/

Pat Woodberry

1. MINUTES: The October 17 minutes were approved as written on motion of R. Kincaid, seconded by B. Woodbery and vote carried.

2. TREASURER’S REPORT: $28,509.547 [including $10,000 in Andrew N. Serros Legacy Endowment Fund] as of 9-30-18.

3. ORLANDOANS REMEMBERED: People whose lives were so important to so many, who helped make Orlando a great City and whose passing represents a significant loss to our community: James “Roger” Fleming; Robert “Bob” Lawrence Edgerton, DDS; Lorraine Elizabeth Acker Wall; Harry J. Weiss, Jr.; John Bowman “Bo” Trumbo; Evelyn Byrd Murfee Truex; Charles A. Wright; Elizabeth “Beth” Walker Rohrer; George Patton Olin; Russell Vincent Hughes.

[See https://orlandoremembered.org/members/epoch-obituaries/]

4. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting was officially adjourned at conclusion of the Tour, 10:15 p.m. Next regular meeting is Wednesday, December 19, 9:00 a.m., Peach Valley Café, 2849 S. Orange Ave., to share memories at a Holiday Breakfast!