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1 Spring 2018. Spring Luncheon Woodstock Club, 1301 W 38th St. Indianapolis Saturday, April 21, 2018, 11:30 am April Program Governor General George Garmany, Jr., MD. Please join the Indiana Society for an enlightening talk from our Governor General of the General Society. Captivity: Terrorism at the turn of the 18th Century". INSIDE THIS ISSUE This presentation gives a reasonable discussion of how New Eng- land made the transition from its impoverished state in the late Program in April 1 1600's to the ringleaders of the revolution that took on the finest Governor's Message 2 army in the world. Board Roster 3 Read more about our new Governor General: Fall luncheon Pictures & Dr. George P. Garmany, Jr., from Boulder, Colorado, was recently elected New Members 4 as Governor General of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. He has been a member of the Colorado Society since 1994, serving multiple offices there, including two terms as Governor.

2 Prior offices Historian Reports 5-7 in the General Society include four terms as Surgeon General and one term as Assistant Governor Gen- Donations Request & eral, with numerous extra appointments during that time. Most recently he served three years chairing the 2020 Committee which engaged in planning for the activities for the General Society to commemorate In Memoriam 8 the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. New Luncheon RSVP form 9. George earned both his BA and MD degrees at the University of Virginia. He moved to Colorado for Resi- 2018 & 2019 Calendars 10 dency training and practiced Neurology in Boulder for thirty-eight years. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and his long-term commitment to teaching resulted in an appointment as Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Colorado. He is a former President of the United Medical Staff of Boulder and also of the Colorado Society of Clinical Neurologists.

3 In recognition for his long-term work with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, he received the prestigious Harold E. Williamson Award es- tablished by the COPIC Foundation to honor a physician who has volunteered extensive services in his or her community in Colorado. George belongs to the Boulder Rotary Club and has served as a Scoutmaster. He continues to work with the Boy Scouts as a Board Member for the Longs Peak Council. Activities with the Scouts have allowed George and his family to enjoy the wonderful outdoors in Colorado and other nearby states. George's wife, Beverly, is a member of the Arapahoe Chapter of the DAR in Boulder, and George also belongs to the Society of the Cincinnati in the state of Connecticut. They both share a deep love of American History and are looking forward to working with the Mayflower Society at this special time in preparation for the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage.

4 Page 2. Governor's Message By Linda McGlothin Indiana Society Governor Spring 2018. Greetings, Everyone! As I write this, I can hear the birds singing just outside the window. They know that spring will soon be here. And in walking outside, there are several blooms popping out their heads. I am reminded of the pilgrims and their experience after a harsh winter, waking up to birds singing, seeing the signs of spring, and being grateful that they had made it through that harsh winter. I am grateful to be serving you and excited about our spring luncheon meeting. Our Governor Gen- eral George Garmany will be visiting and sharing a few updates from Plymouth before launching in to his entertaining talk on "Captivity: Terrorism at the Turn of the Century." This is one Program not to be missed. Following the presentation there will be time for questions. Let's show him our support and "Hoosier Hospitality" by being present for this educational Program .

5 One of our goals involves education of children and the true story of the Pilgrim experience. Also in attendance at the spring meeting will be Kevin Stonerock who portrays the pilgrim Stephen Hopkins. The Indiana society supports Kevin with donations to help underwrite his "Pilgrim in the School" Program . Kevin is available for programs, not only to school children, but also to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, after school programs, etc. His character Stephen Hopkins is ideal for 5th graders. If you know of a group who would enjoy having Kevin, please go to his website, www. and email him your request. To bring you up to date on the Parish Meeting House in Plymouth and the donations given from Indiana; this year we gave a little less than $1000, so we are well on the way towards our goal. Each state is encouraged to give as able, and we have through 2020 to give to reach the goal of $5000. This church is built on the original site where the Pilgrims first worshipped 400 years ago.

6 The church is in need of donations to fund the restoration. If you have not yet given this year, please consider a tax free donation for this worthy cause. You may send a check made out to the society to our Assistant Treasurer Dick Gould, 2436 Hopwood Dr, Carmel, IN 46032. On a final note, we currently have a need of a Board Secretary to take minutes, and we need your help to fill this vacancy. Duties in- clude attending the four yearly meetings and taking minutes. For details on how you can become more involved with the work of the Society, call 317-257-6350 or email me at or Hope to see everyone on April 21! Linda Linda McGlothlin Governor, Indiana Society of Mayflower Descendants Board Officers: Brigitt Caito Elder, Bryant Pedigo Captain, Dick Gould Asst Treasurer, Val Wenzler Surgeon, Chuck Provost Treasurer, Deb Givan Deputy Governor, Linda McGlothlin Gov- ernor, Laura Smith Historian Page 3. Mayflower Officers and Board Board Secretary Position Available Governor Linda McGlothlin Deputy Governor Deb Givan Our Society is in need of a Board Secretary who Board Secretary Vacant is responsible for taking minutes at Board Meet- Corresponding Secretary Mary Freeman ings twice a year.

7 If you are a newer member, this Surgeon Dr. Val Wenzler is a great way to become more involved with our Captain Bryant Pedigo Mayflower activities. If you are interested and Elder Historian Roberta Caito Laura Smith would like to know more about this volunteer task, please contact Linda McGlothlin, Governor. S. Assistant Historian Treasurer Pam Smith Chuck Provost P. Assistant Treasurer Richard Gould Our next meeting will be in September. If you are Deputy Governor General Chuck Provost comfortable with word-processing & email, we promise you will not have to use this quill pen! R. Assistant General Laura Smith I. Class of 2015 Term Expires 2018. Ellen Eckert Melissa Garrard N. VACANT. Class of 2016 Term Expires 2019 G. Diane Dorocke Karen Mitchell VACANT 2. Class of 2017 Term Expires 2020. Erica Gould Members are always welcome at Board Meetings in the Fall and Spring. RSVP to 0. Diana McDowell Linda McGlothlin if you would like to at- Marsha Reynolds tend.

8 This is a great way to learn more 1. Jan Swartz about our society! 8. Board of Assistants: Diana McDowell, Marsha Reynolds, Melissa Garrard, Erica Gould, Diane Dorocke, Ellen Eckert, Jan Swartz. Page 4. Fall Program with Fritz Klein Fritz Klein entertained our membership at the Fall meeting with his impersonation of Abraham Lincoln Book (right) was won by the youngest person at each table as a door prize Special Awards at Fall Meeting Richard Gould was recognized by our National Society for thir- ty years of dedicated service to our Mayflower Society as past Governor, Assistant Treasurer, and Scholarship Committee member. Rev. Cory Randall was recog- nized by the National Society for his extensive service as El- der and Historian in the Michi- gan Society. He is dual member of Indiana & Michigan Welcoming New Members Historian Laura Smith (left) with new members Carolyn and Abigail Christensen & Rob Pfaff Page 5.

9 From Historian Dr. Laura Smith & Assistant Historian Pamala Smith Approved Applications in Plymouth since Fall 2017 meeting (6 new 3 supplemental). Rob Pfaff (M Norris Allerton, C Hopkins & E Fisher Hopkins)- apvd 30 Nov 2017 GS 89587 IN 1524. Tina Kay Pierce (J Howland)-apvd 08 Dec 2017 GS 92405 IN 1543. Donn Harvey Behl (S Hopkins)-apvd 12 Dec 2017 GS 92435 IN 1544. Alisha Chappell Aman (M Standish)-apvd 19 Dec 2017 GS 92468 IN 1545. Mary Jane McNay (E Doty)-apvd 19 Jan 2018 GS 92632 IN 1546. Thomas Dale Baker (J Howland)- apvd 19 Jan 2018 GS 92633 IN 1547. William Clyde Hine Jr (W Brewster)-apvd 23 Feb 2018 GS 92786 IN 1548. Additional Applications in Plymouth New applications since Fall 2017 meeting (12 new 2 supplemental). Applications very close to sending to Plymouth (4 new 2 supplemental). Preliminary applications since Fall 2017 meeting Preliminary applications since Fall 2017 meeting (22). Progress on the DNA project on FTDNA.

10 Laura Smith Here is an update on the IN database & death certificates/information project. The Indiana Mayflower database is incomplete only active members were included when it was created. I am creating an excel file that has the pertinent information on every member (past and present) that will be used to add every member to the database. I have reviewed every application from 1-1000 added them to the Excel file I have searched for death certificates, find a grave, death indexes, and social security death information for members 1-800. I am also in the process of comparing the database entries with the applications from more recent mem- bers. I am also including relationships of members to each other. This is a work in progress project that I hope will be completed by the end of 2018. I intend to give all the death information found from our members to Plymouth when complete. Plymouth increased cost of preliminary applications from $25 to $35 per request on their website starting Jan 1, 2018.