Withlacoochee Sons of the American Revolution LADIES' AUXILIARY 2019
Basket made and donated by the Ladies Auxiliary for The Florida State SAR BOM, May 10 and 11, 2019.
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SAR Ladies Auxiliary member, Dorothy Day, brings a Appreciation Certificate from State SAR
to Withlacoochee Chapter President Johnson, to recognize the Chapters efforts to provide Custom Gift Baskets to be sold to help increase the prize money for youth contest winners.
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2018 BOM Basket for Spring BOM and Annual Meeting
May 18th and 19th, 2018.
Ladies Auxiliary Withlacoochee Chapter made from donations from a few members and our treasury funds.
May 18th and 19th, 2018.
Ladies Auxiliary Withlacoochee Chapter made from donations from a few members and our treasury funds.
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SAR Women’s Auxiliary Presents YMCA U. S. Flag Gift
During a recent visit to the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA, the gift of a flag of the United States of America was made to the YMCA by the Withlacoochee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Woman's Auxiliary. Presentation of the flag gift was made by Dorothy Day, Auxiliary Treasurer, and Ellie Folk, Auxiliary President. Accepting for the YMCA was Joanna Castle, YMCA Executive Director, and Bill Coyle, YMCA Wellness Director. Gift of the flag came about because of need brought to the Withlacoochee Chapter by Color Guard Commander Russell Gibson. Compatriot members of the Withlacoochee Chapter SAR were also present for the presentation. Pictured from left to right are Charles Day, George Edge, FLSSAR President Robert Folk, Sr., Dorothy Day, Chapter President Larry Sturgeon, Ellie Folk, Russell Gibson, Bill Coyle, Vicki Brown, Joanna Castle, Stephen Brown with service dog, Joy, and Jack Townsend.
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The Fall BOM basket that was created by the Withlacoochee Chapter Ladies Auxiliary.
The basket will be auctioned on November 3 - 4, 2017 for the FLSSAR Ladies Auxiliary Youth Programs.
The basket will be auctioned on November 3 - 4, 2017 for the FLSSAR Ladies Auxiliary Youth Programs.
Ellie Folk, becoming the First Lady, and Bob Folk, becoming the President of the FLSSAR Society on May 20th, 2017 at the BOM at Embassy Suites in Kissimmee Florida.
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Ellie and Bob Folk at the President General, J. Michael Tomme, Sr Banquet Dinner in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 11th, 2017.
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Ellie Folk, President of the Florida State Society Ladies Auxiliary, and standing next to her is immediate past President, Naomi Wess, of the State Society Ladies Auxiliary.
FLSSAR President Bob Folk at the Ramsour's Mill 237th Anniversary in Lincolnton, North Carolina June 10th, 2017.
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FLSSAR 1st Lady Ellie Folk at the Ramsour's Mill 237th Anniversary in Lincolnton, North Carolina June 10th, 2017.
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2017 Summer BOM Basket
Withlacoochee Chapter Ladies Auxiliary
Ellie Folk - President Ladies Auxiliary
Withlacoochee Chapter Ladies Auxiliary
Ellie Folk - President Ladies Auxiliary
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Vicki Brown Awarded the Lydia Darragh Medal Award
SAR Withlacoochee Chapter President Clyde Johnson awarded the Lydia Darragh Medal to Ms. Vicki Brown at the Chapter General Meeting in January. The purpose of this medal is to recognize the lady that the Chapter President determines to have been the most helpful to him during his tenure in the progressive line. The particular lady must have been involved for a minimum of three years. Only one award is permitted each year and it is only designated by the incumbent Chapter President. She was instrumental in assisting in genealogical records processing for new members through the SAR State and National membership registration levels. Her efforts have resulted in a 17% increase in new chapter members. Pictured below from left to right are retiring Chapter President Clyde Johnson, and medal recipient Vicki Brown.
2016 Fall BOM Basket
Withlacoochee Chapter Ladies Auxiliary
Theme is " Live, Laugh, & Love"
Ellie Folk - President Ladies Auxiliary
Withlacoochee Chapter Ladies Auxiliary
Theme is " Live, Laugh, & Love"
Ellie Folk - President Ladies Auxiliary
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Dorothy M Day receives Molly Pitcher Award
Dorothy M Day, was recently surprised, 10/15/2016, to receive the Molly Pitcher Medal at the Florida Sons of the American Revolution banquet at Embassy Suites in Orlando, Florida.
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Dorothy M Day, was recently surprised, 10/15/2016, to receive the Molly Pitcher Medal at the Florida Sons of the American Revolution banquet at Embassy Suites in Orlando, Florida.
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Ellie Folk Awarded the Daughters of Liberty Medal
At the October meeting of the Withlacoochee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, Ellie Folk was awarded the Daughters of Liberty Medal by Chapter President Clyde Johnson. The Daughters of Liberty Medal, authorized in 1992, may be presented by the National Society, a district, a state society or chapter to a lady recommended by any officer of a chapter, state or National Society, SAR in appreciation for her unselfish devotion, tireless efforts and assistance to the SAR, and who has dedicated her time, energy, ability and/or finances to the organization in support and furtherance of the stated objectives of the National Society, SAR. The medal is gold in color, and depicts a revolutionary female astride a galloping horse as a dedicated patriot aiding the struggle for independence-as many did. The medal is suspended from a drape of blue, yellow and blue band of equal colors. Pictured from left to right are Chapter Secretary, Larry Sturgeon, Chapter President Clyde Johnson, Ellie Folk, and Robert Folk, First Vice President FLSSAR. |
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Withlacoochee Ladies Auxiliary Western BOM Basket
2016 Spring BOM Meeting
FLORIDA HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER at the Florida Mall
1500 SAND LAKE ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32809
Dot Day, Maureen Townsend, and Ellie Folk congratulated Danielle C. Thomas as a new member of the FLSSAR Ladies Auxiliary at the 2016 Spring BOM-Annual meeting. L - R: Danielle C. Thomas and Withlacoochee Chapter Ladies Auxiliary President Ellie Folk.
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Danielle has been in the Florida Army National Guard for 2 years now and also works as a correctional officer at Florida State Prison in Starke, Fl. She is looking to start college soon and possibly pursuing her degree in criminal justice.
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Joe's Restaurant in Inverness on January 26th, at 1:30 PM Pictures of the Ladies Auxiliary preparing the Withlacoochee basket for the FLSSAR Winter BOM in Orlando, Florida.
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L - R: Donna Idle, Ellie Folk, Lillian Gingrich
L - R: Jim Echlin, Robert Folk, Mark Idle, Ed Gingrich
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Withlacoochee BOM Basket - Theme of basket is " Enjoying Happy Times"
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January 2015 BOM Basket. Valentine Special is the theme used. From the Ladies Auxiliary |
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Withlacoochee Chapter Ladies Auxiliary - November 2014 SAR meeting.
Left to Right - Ellie Folk, Lillian Gingrich, Dot Day, Barbara Sumner, Barbara Lincoln, Maryann Teater, Jean Nelson, Kathe Echlin and Verna VanFleet
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At Members Meeting May 17, 2014 - Ladies Auxiliary – LYDIA DARRAGH MEDAL PRESENTATIONS
The medal recognizes the assistance of the ladies who work behind the scenes supporting SAR programs. It may only be presented once per year at the Annual meeting. Since the Medal was new this year they allowed for a “catch up” year. The Medal depicts a colonial woman passing military information to a colonial officer mounted on horseback somewhere on a country road.
Past Presidents in left column vouched for Ladies Auxiliary person named to his right.
Left to Right - Ellie Folk, Lillian Gingrich, Dot Day, Barbara Sumner, Barbara Lincoln, Maryann Teater, Jean Nelson, Kathe Echlin and Verna VanFleet
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At Members Meeting May 17, 2014 - Ladies Auxiliary – LYDIA DARRAGH MEDAL PRESENTATIONS
The medal recognizes the assistance of the ladies who work behind the scenes supporting SAR programs. It may only be presented once per year at the Annual meeting. Since the Medal was new this year they allowed for a “catch up” year. The Medal depicts a colonial woman passing military information to a colonial officer mounted on horseback somewhere on a country road.
Past Presidents in left column vouched for Ladies Auxiliary person named to his right.
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2007 - 2008 Dan Hans -- Barbara Lincoln
2008 - 2009 Richard Sumner -- Jean Nelson 2009 – 2010 Harley Nelson -- Maryann Teater 2010 - 2011 William Teater -- Dorothy Day 2011 - 2012 William Teater -- Kathe Echlin |
2012 - 2013 Charlie Day -- Barbara Sumner
2013 – 2014 Robert Folk -- Ellie Folk Medals Committee and President Presented Appreciation Certificate -- Lillian Gingrich |
Front row L - R: Past President-Dan Hans, Barbara Lincoln, Jean Nelson, Barbara Sumner, Ellie Folk, Lillian Gingrich
Back Row L - R: Past President-Charles Day, Past President Richard Sumner, Past President Harley Nelson, Dorothy Day, Kathe Echlin, Immediate Past President-Robert Folk
Withlachoochee Chapter Sons of The American Revolution Ladies' Auxiliary. L - R: Marlene Townsend, Maryann Teater, Lillian Gingrich, Barbara Sumner, Kathe Echlin, Barbara Lincoln, Dot Day, Ellie Folk and Jean Nelson.
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Ladies' Auxiliary "2006" Front row L - R: Sondra Shinn, Sue Camillo, Jean Nelson. Back Row L - R: Barbara Lincoln, Maryann Teater, Marlene Townsend, and Dot Day. |
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Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon
White Sands Missile Base in New Mexico
March 2014
White Sands Missile Base in New Mexico
March 2014
Ellie finished the walk marathon in 7 hrs, 58 mins, 22 secs. It was a very difficult race, lots of sand on much of the trails. It circled around a mountain, came down the opposite site, and lots of other little hills to master. When I finally came close to the finish line, thoughts at that time was, I will never do this again! Now, a week later, I have thoughts of doing it again.
I had the opportunity to meet and get signatures of several of the survivors that were able to attend the event this year. God only knows that at this time next year, there may be less of them. Ellie Folk - President / Ladies Auxiliary / Withlacoochee Chapter
I had the opportunity to meet and get signatures of several of the survivors that were able to attend the event this year. God only knows that at this time next year, there may be less of them. Ellie Folk - President / Ladies Auxiliary / Withlacoochee Chapter
Ladies Auxiliary