Our Summer Meeting is August 14th @ 12:00 noon at the Museum of Appalachia. A buffet style meal will be served. Cost is $20 per person and the event is open to members, their families and guests. Dress is causual – no neckties, please! Afterward, we will be free to tour the museum and grounds at our leisure. Send reservations/checks to Jim Rivers, PO Box 223, Crab Orchard, TN 37723. Directions & info regarding the museum can be found on their web site www.museumofappalachia.org. THANKS TO THE JOHN RICE IRWIN FAMILY FOR PROVIDING SUCH A FANTASTIC VENUE.
TNSSR SUMMER MEETING
July 19th, 2010July 4th
July 3rd, 2010Lynn Fox and Jerry Mustin will do programs on the street in Gatllingburg and at Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies today, July 3, and at midnight, march in the First Fourth of July Parade in the natiion. Then they will return to Anderson County to join the rest of the JRI-AC Chapter at the Museum of Appalachia July 4th Anvil Shoot and Let Freedom Ring Celebration.
Meanwhile, Let Freedom Ring Celebrations will take place across the nation, including on the Tennessee State Capitol Grounds, and at City Hall in Morristown.
Links page update
June 25th, 2010The Tennessee Society Links Page has been updated.
June Board of Managers Meeting
June 17th, 2010The Secretary was absent, so we had no minutes to approve. The registrar reported three candidates for new members who were approved. Security for the Bell Ringing in Nashville is being provided by two members of the State Legislature personally because no State funds were available. A motion to send a letter of thanks to these legislators passed. The Treasurer recommended that we not renew our CD’s because of the extremely low interest rate, and explore the other options for consideration at the next meeting. Nine board members indicated that they would research the options and report at the next meeting. A motion was passed to allow the treasurer to not renew the CD’s and deposit the money in a regular account for a future decision. David Whaley gave a historical report on the Battle of Bunker Hill.
The Roane County Chapter reported a successful Celebration at Fort Southwest Point, resulting in ten new prospective members. Public attendance was small, so next year the chapter intends to involve the Churches in the event. The stump speeches by the local politicians was a high point. A recommendation that the cannon be fired more frequently was heard.
The Summer Meeting of the Tennessee Society will be on Saturday, August 14 at the Museum of Appalachia. There will be a catered lunch of chicken or beef, and attendees will be able to tour the museum, especially the Revolutionary War exhibit on the second floor of the Hall of Fame building. The cost will be $20.
Terry Davenport reported on the Flag Day Parade and Ceremony in New York City. Terry recommended that any member who can attend the event in the future. Dr. Simpson still talks about the hospitality of the Tennessee Society.
Next meeting will be July 15.
LET FREEDOM RING, NASHVILLE
June 12th, 2010Col. John Donelson Chapter will host a “Let Freedom Ring” ceremony on the TN State Capitol grounds @ 12:00 noon CDT. Included are a color guard; Boy Scout Troop 1; “The Preemptors” a Revolutionary War fife & drum corps;Rev. John Steen TNSSAR State Chaplain; Pipe Master James Drury; Bugler Neil Bills and Mr. P. Duncan Callicott, a Donelson descendant, will speak. Bert Chalfant has arranged a great program again!!!
Treaty of Holston
June 9th, 2010A reenactment of the signing of the Treaty of Holston will take place at James White Fort on Saturday, June 26.
JOHN SHEPHERD CEREMONY
May 16th, 2010Life member Charles Phebus (San Antonio, TX) has planned a very elaborate ceremony honoring his ancestor John Shepherd. The event will be on June 26 & 27 at the grave site in North Royalton, Ohio. Visit the web site www.johnshepherd.us & click on the several links for complete details which include a pancake breakfast, ox roast and flintlock rifle match! Contact me if you wish to explore car pool transportation. Dave Whaley
Program Tonight, Tuesday, May 11, 6:00 PM
May 11th, 2010Lynn Fox will present his program on “Walking in the Footsteps of History” this evening at the Chapel on the Hill behind Alexander Inn in Oak Ridge. If you have not heard Lynn, make it a point to be there!
Calendar of May Events
May 5th, 2010Please look at our Calendar of May Events
at http://tnsor.org/May_Calendar.html.
Martin’s Station next weekend
May 3rd, 2010Some of our members are planning to go to Martin station this weekend.
May 7 – 9, Raid at Martin Station – 10th Anniversary Event
