THE BRIDGE Governor William Bradford Colony Florida Society of Descendants

Volume 19, Issue 2 Fall 2020

Governor’s Message

What a different world we live in since our last newsletter! Had nothing changed, we would be preparing for our normally scheduled Bradford Colony November meeting. At the end of November, Bradford Colony would have been hosting the 83rd Annual Meeting of the Florida Society of Mayflower Descendants of Florida. We had spent a great deal of time putting a wonderful plan in place. From contracting with a beautiful venue, hiring an engaging Wompanonoag Indian speaker, and planning a delicious menu, we had it covered! Thank you to all our Board Members for their hard work including Jeff Berg for having a commemorative pin designed, Robbie Robinson for planning the goody bags, Bob Rogers for collecting give-a-ways, and Terri McGoldrick for leading the drive for raffle items. Also a special thank you goes to Shirley Smith for volunteering to decorate the tables with a unique “First Thanksgiving” theme. Had we actually held the meeting, there were plans to recruit many more of you to help on the day of the event!

Bradford Colony officers serve three year terms, with the most recent term ending in 2020. Normally, we would have inducted our new officers at the November meeting. This year, we have had to improvise, conducting our business by email. The slate of officers was sent out in a September email, asking for comments and approval. The Officers for the next term are listed herein.

With respect to future meetings, we have been optimistic in reserving the following meeting dates with the St. Petersburg Yacht Club: February 6, May 1, and November 6, 2021. However, it is unclear if it will be feasible to gather on these dates or if our group will feel comfortable with meeting in person. We will keep monitoring the situation and stay in touch as things develop.

Dues notices for 2021 will be sent out in January.

Helen Bennett Colony Governor

Florida Society of Mayflower Descendants Governor William Bradford Colony General Meeting Minutes

Date: February 1, 2020 Location: St. Petersburg Yacht Club Call to Order: Colony Governor Helen Bennett called the meeting to order at 12:05 pm. Invocation: Colony Peggy Christie gave the invocation. Pledges: Captain Terri McGoldrick led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and The Pilgrim Pledge. New Members: Helen welcomed new members and presented certificates to Lori Coffey, Mary Lippitt, and Patricia Leconte. Memorial Service: Elder Peggy Christie conducted a memorial service for Mary Ann McLachlan, Anne Ashton Garrison and Stephen Gifford Pinney. Minutes: The minutes of the November 2, 2019 meeting were approved as printed in the newsletter. Report of BOA Meeting. Planning continues for the State Annual meeting and banquet November 20- 21. Darius Coombs, Wampanoag Indian and Director at Plimoth Plantation will be the speaker. The State Spring BOA meeting will be held April 25 at the St Petersburg Yacht Club. The speaker will be Governor General George Garmany. Junior Member Chair New Junior Member Chair Laura Culver was introduced. She has membership applications available for anyone interested. Children can join from infancy to age 18 and stay as members until they are 25. Treasurer’s Report: Laura Brock is taking orders for the Jack Daniels decanters. She discussed barrel head which was displayed. It will be raffled off at the annual meeting. Historian Report: Laura is working on applications. She is looking for a replacement and Laura Lee Glass has volunteered to be the new Historian. Lunch: The meeting recessed for lunch from 12:20 to 1:35 pm. Elder Peggy Christie blessed the food. Program: Vice Governor Jeff Berg introduced our speaker, Bradford Colony Captain Terri McGoldrick. She spoke about the book she has written “Unspoken Words”. A quote from Terri’s book: “History remembers only the celebrated; genealogy remembers them all.” Roll Call of Ancestors: The roll call of ancestors was tied between William Bradford and ___ with 11 each. 50/50 Winner: Barbara Williams had the winning ticket. A second ticket was drawn for a copy of Terri’s book “Unspoken Words”. It was won by Grace Flagstone. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 2:06 pm. Next Meeting: Next meeting will be May 2, 2020.

Respectfully Submitted,

Elizabeth Werner, Secretary

Bradford Colony Officers 2021-2023

Governor Helen Bennett [email protected] Vice Governor Robbie Robinson [email protected] Secretary Libby Werner [email protected] Treasurer Sande Harper [email protected] Captain Jeff Berg [email protected] Historian Laura Glass [email protected] Elder Peggy Christie [email protected] Junior Membership Director Laura Culver [email protected] Communications Director Shirley Smith [email protected] Director Bob Rogers [email protected] Director Laura Brock Phone: 727-823-9258 (no email) Director Terri McGoldrick [email protected]

New Bradford Colony Members in 2020 Name Ancestor Anderson, Joel Augustin William Brewster Anderson, John Augustin William Brewster Anderson, William Brewster William Brewster Clark, Susan Janet Brackett William White Coffey, Lori Ann Raygor Cowie, Catherine Stephen Hopkins Cowie, Christopher Stephen Hopkins Danforth, Jane Furlong, Nancy Francis Cooke Harshbarger, Michael Herington, Robert Francis Cooke Honeywell, Alfred Parks Stephen Hopkins Hunter, Thomas Isaac Allerton Keller, Barbara Lou Dodge LaPlante, Philip Isaac Allerton LeConte, Patricia William Bradford Marchetti, Theresa Louise Stephen Hopkins Middlebrooks, Allison Middlebrooks, Arienne James Chilton O'Keefe, Joan Thomas Rogers

New Junior Members Name Sponsor Ancestor Malachi Causey Bennett V Helen Owen Bennett William Bradford

Supplementals Name Ancestor Olsen, Kenneth William Bradford Perry, Sheryl Ann Sanders Priscilla Mullins Perry, Sheryl Ann Sanders George Soule

Transfers Durocher, Barbara Kay Gerard Transfer from Michigan

Commemorative Decanters Still Available

James Preston, the Governor of the Florida Society of Mayflower Descendants is leading a fundraiser selling Mayflower 400th Anniversary Personal Collection Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Special Edition Commemorative Etched bottles with a Special Medallion. The proceeds will fund our 2020 Scholarship Program, as well as commemorate our historic 400th celebration of the arrival of our brave ancestors with a unique keepsake and become a great gift to cherish. The price is $75.00 Cash or Check to William Bradford Colony. For more information, contact Laura Brock 430 Bay St. NE #705, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-3040 or call 727-823- 9258.

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