Fall 2011 Bulletin

On February 12, 2011, the Carolina Yacht Club in Charleston once again was the chosen venue for an important event in the young life of the South Carolina Society.

During this Winter Court, the Society's Governor, Capers W. McDonald, inducted our newly elected South Carolina Officers and attending Councillors. These included Councillor Lawrence A. "Sandy" Savage, Jr.; Treasurer, A. Phillips "Phil" Savage; Councillor Robert H. "Rabbit" Lockwood; Deputy Governor Allison F. P. Wilder, Jr.; Councillor John Winthrop; Secretary E. DuBose Blakeney III; Councillor Ryan C. Lucas and Councillor John M. Proctor.

Prior to the general induction ceremony, reelected South Carolina Society Governor Capers W. McDonald was first sworn in by Governor General Dr. Thomas M. "Tommy" Leland, who was the Founding Governor of the South Carolina Society and served from 2007 to 2010.

The leading officers of the South Carolina Society of The Order of the Founders and Patriots of America are pictured below following the February induction ceremonies. These men all represent a continuation of
steadfast service to the South Carolina Society and to the Order.

Our Governor was very pleased to have with him for the day his mother, Cecilia Lockwood McDonald, originally from Charleston, and his sister, Rebecca Lockwood McDonald, who lives at Pawleys Island, SC. Celia is herself a sister of Councillor Robert H. "Rabbit" Lockwood – so the "Lockwoods" were well represented at the day's events!

On June 11, 2011, the lovely John's Island estate of our Governor General and Mrs. Thomas Leland showed, once again, why "Southern" is the best adjective for the SC OFPA's favorite noun, "Hospitality." The couple's Bohicket Creek home was the venue for an excellent series of social activities for associates and guests of the SC Society. Immediately following the business meeting of this Spring Court, the General Society's Governor, Dr. Thomas Leland began serving an expansive lunch to associates and guests. Among other delicacies, this included the wonderfully self prepared smoked meats.

SC Historian Lawrence H. "Lonnie" Mixson III, his wife Susan, Gwendolyn Leland and others enjoyed the meal preparation time together.

Lunch was an indoor affair for most, given the outdoor Southern exposure! This included our guests, J. Victor "Vic" Brandt IV, President of the SC Society of the War of 1812, and his engaging wife Anne.

Following the meal, associates and guests enjoyed a "spirited" ride aboard the Pirate's Lady – brought up to the Leland's dock for the occasion!

Governor Capers McDonald 12221 Lake Potomac Ter Potomac, MD 20854-1222 301-299-6504 E-Mail

Registrar E BlakeneyIII 6087 Church Flats RdHollywood , SC 29449-6114 (843) 889-0013 E-Mail