Society of Mayflower Descendants

    In the State of Florida

     Myles Standish Colony

        Naples, Florida

Cholmondeley Sisters, Artist Unknown, ca 1610, Tate Gallery, London

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MYLES STANDISH COLONY HISTORY

The Myles Standish Colony was organized on 13 May 1975 by a small gathering of Naples residents who were Mayflower members in other communities. The first meeting and luncheon was held at the Naples Bath and Tennis Club with 10 Charter Members and 4 prospective members in attendance. Lt. Colonel Charles W. Phifer, Deputy Governor of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Florida, presented the Charter to the new Colony and installed the first officers.

OUR OBJECTIVES

To perpetuate to a remote posterity the memory of our Pilgrim Fathers. 

To maintain and defend the principle of civil and religious liberty as set forth in the Compact of the Mayflower, "For the Glorie of God, the advancement of the Christian Faith, and honor of our countrie."

In order to achieve our objectives, our Colony has an active program for Junior Membership and Education in local Lee and Collier County Schools, as well as a program for purchase of General Society of Mayflower Descendants (GSMD) reference books for local libraries for genealogical research.  We also raise funds for the Florida State Mayflower Society Scholarship Fund.

MEETING INFORMATION

We would be happy to hear from you if you are interested in membership -- just click on the "MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION" link below.

Our meetings are held three times a year in January, March and November.

The second meeting of 2009 was held on Wednesday, 11 March 2009 at The Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive, at noon. The meeting was conducted by W. Richard Hazen, Governor. John McCullough presenting a very informative program on Valley Forge. This will be the last meeting until fall, 2009.

Officers for 2009-2011 are: Governor - W. Richard Hazen, Vice Governor - Nancy Fodi, Secretary - Julia Monastero, Treasurer - Ellen Full, Historian - Clyde Blanchard, Elder - the Rev. Dr. Albert E. Myers, Captain - Harry LaBelle, and Director - Nancy Talleur.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at The Country Club of Naples at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon. Everett Van Hoesen ("Van") will present a unique and interactive historical program about the Mayflower passengers. Guests are welcome to attend the meetings. The price of the luncheon meeting is $20.00. Reservations are required.

Meeting for the coming year will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, and Wednesday, March 10, 2010, the locations to be announced at a later date.