WITHLACOOCHEE
CHAPTER
COLOR GUARD
Thomas Jefferson Camp #11
Commander - John Pardee
Vice Commander- Richard Sumner - Adjutant - Jack Townsend
PICTURE MARCH 10, 2007
Drummer Paul Pardee - Chapter Banner Bearers:Miranda Pardee and Julia Pardee
Flag Bearers (L-R) - Jack Townsend, John Pardee , Randy Moody, and Jerome Rawson
Guards (left) - Richard Sumner (Right) Philip Moody
COLOR GUARD ACTIVITY REPORT FOR 2007---2008
On Jan.13th The Color Guard posted the Colors at our monthly meeting to Honor our Eagle Scout. Members in Alpha Uniforms were Richard Sumner, John Pardee, Paul Pardee, and Jerome Rawson
On March 10th The Color Guard marched in the Posting of the Colors at the Cape Carnival Dedication to Capt. John Berry and the last Navel Battle. Marching in Alpha Uniform were Richard Sumner, John Pardee, Paul Pardee, Jerome Rawson, and Philip Moody.
On March 16th The Color Guard marched in a Parade at Clover Leaf Farms in Honor of St. Patrick's Day . In Alpha Uniform's were Richard Sumner, John Pardee, Paul Pardee, Jack Townsend, Jerome Rawson, Randy Moody and Philip Moody.
On April 28th Paul Pardee was in Alpha Uniform for the SAR Youth Awards Luncheon at the Spring BOM. Paul was a Aid and led the group in The Reading of the American Creed.
On May 12th The Color Guard Posted the Colors at our Monthly Meeting that was held to Honor the 6 JROTC Cadets at our Banquet. Color Guard Members who Posted the Colors were John Pardee, Paul Pardee, Jack Townsend, Jerome Rawson, Randy Moody, Philip Moody and Special Guest Ron Troops.
On May 30th The Color Guard Marched at the Florida Hills Cemetery with the Vets to honor Memorial Day. Color Guard Members who marched were Richard Sumner, John Pardee, Jack Townsend and Paul Pardee.
On June 25th The Color Guard Posted the Colors at a Special Meeting to Present the new DAR Chapter their new Chapter Flag. The name of the new Chapter is the Fort Cooper Chapter. Color Guard Members were Richard Sumner, John Pardee, Jack Townsend, Paul Pardee and John Tucker who presented the New Chapter Flag to the Chapter.
On Oct. 13th The Color Guard Posted the Colors at our monthly meeting to Honor our Viet Nam Service Members and our visiting State Officers Color Guard members who Posted the Colors were John Pardee, Jack Townsend, Paul Pardee, Frank Nadolny and Al Craig.
On Nov. 10th.The Color Guard marched in The Veterans Day Parade in Inverness, FL. The Color Guard members who marched were Richard Sumner, John Pardee, Jack Townsend, Paul Pardee, Harley Nelson and John Tucker.
On Nov.11th The Color Guard took part in the Blessing of the Colors at the First Methodist Church in Homosassa, FL. Our Betsy Ross Flag led the Massing of the Colors carried by Richard Sumner. The American Flag and our Chapter Flag were carried by John and Paul Pardee.
On Dec. 8th The Color Guard Members had a Float in the Brooksville, Fl. Christmas Day Parade.The Float was made up to represent Gen. George Washington Crossing the Delaware on Dec.25th. Color Guard members who rode in the boat were Richard Sumner, John Pardee, Jerome Rawson, Paul Pardee, John Tucker and Harley Nelson.
Respectively Submitted on 12--09--2007
Camp Commander
Richard Sumner
