The End of the Year

We had our annual banquet/business meeting last night, Nov. 08-2007. We had a great meal at Magnolia Manor in St. Marys.
Our menu was:
Spring Mix Salad
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Wild Rice
Asparagus
Julienne'd Carrots
Pumpkin Cheesecake (which was the best! I ate this first!)

This was a wonderful meal prepared by Chef Don.
Our guest speaker was Angie Bryant of Crooked Rivers fame who spoke about the How and Why to taking Oral Histories. She also presented her new children's book, Armadillo Odyssey, which promises to be very entertaining for 3rd to 6th graders.

We also presented our HIstorian of the Year Award which went to Rodney Sheffield.

He began his love of history toddling behind his grandfather & listening to his stories of old - and soon began collecting family photos and papers to add to the family lore.

He is the one called upon by the Kingsland Baptist Church for historical information. He is the one the City of Kingsland is relying on to supply background information as the City prepares for it's bicentennial.

He's the one whose phone rings steadily to answer historically obscure questions. He is a long time member of Guale Historical Society, serves as a board member, and was president for 3 terms.

He is a founding member and president of Camden County Land Trust, and he is among the first of the Bryan-Lang Historical Library board members. He served as a volunteer archivist in a period between professional archivists and is now chairman of the library board.

It was an honor to present the award to Mr. Sheffield.

Other notables from the meeting were the nominations and acceptance of the officers for the 2008 year:
President: Robin Cross
V. President: Eloise B. Thompson
Secretary: Ann Stacy
Treasurer: M. Walko
Corresponding Sec.: Joyce Smith

Board of Directors:
Rodney Sheffield
Charles Thompson
Bob Smith

I will be chairperson for the fundraising committee and we are still looking for someone to be chairperson for the cemetery restoration fund committee.

Anyone interested in joining the Society and/or becoming chairperson, please contact me at gualehs @ gmail.com.

We'd love to hear from you!