Fall 2011 Bulletin

The Ohio Society held five Society meetings during the first half of 2011; usually at the Cleveland Skating Club and once at the Cleveland Yacht Club. At our January meeting Past Governor General John M Bourne was again sworn in as Ohio Governor.

He in turn swore in the other Ohio officers. In addition to our regular meetings, we joined with more than a dozen other lineage and patriotic organization in February at the Shaker Heights Country Club to celebrate George Washington's 279th birthday. Patrick Jolly, 5th great grandson of Patrick Henry, spoke in colonial dress to nearly 200 guests on "Patrick Henry recalls George Washington."

Our March meeting was highlighted by the swearing in and giving rosettes to four new Associates. Speaker Tom Barrett gave a slide presentation on the history of the numerous bridges spanning the Rocky River, west of Cleveland, and their effect on the growth of the Ohio Western Reserve. In May, Deputy Governor Sam Hartwell represented the Society in presenting our wreath at the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Lakeview Cemetery.

On that same weekend, our Governor represented Ohio at the Order's 115th General Court, held at Fraunces Tavern in NYC. In June the Governor hosted the Ohio officers and councilors at a luncheon at his home for an informal future planning session.

Governor John Bourne 31649 Shaker Blvd Pepper Pike, OH 44124-5156 216-831-8700 E-Mail

Registrar Richard Fetzer PO Box 203 Aurora , OH 44202-0203 330-562-5781 E-Mail