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FLORIDA FUNDRAISERS

Florida Chapters plan fundraisers throughout the year. Please check each Chapter for the latest fundraiser.

Queen Mary 2 Chapter fundraiser for Forward Paths

Queen Mary 2 Chapter fundraiser for Forward Paths

On November 10, the Queen Mary 2 chapter in Mount Dora, Florida, hosted a successful fundraising event for Forward Paths, a local charity dedicated to providing housing and support for youth transitioning out of the foster care system.

The evening featured a concert by Jeremy Clyde, best known as one half of the iconic British folk duo Chad & Jeremy, famous for hits like “Yesterday’s Gone” and “A Summer Song.” Clyde, whose career spans television, theater, and film, has recently toured with Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon and award-winning musician Albert Lee.

Special guest Valerie Neale also performed, showcasing her own music and joining Jeremy for beautiful harmonies.

The event took place at The Magical Meat Boutique, Mount Dora’s British Pub, where guests enjoyed two hours of captivating live music—all in support of this important cause.

New Sandringham Chapter charity, SPC Foundation Music Scholarship

2024 SOUTHERN DISTRICT OFFICERS MEETING

27-28 SEPTEMBER

This year’s SDO meeting started with a Light Supper and Welcome Reception at the home of Betty and Butzie Calzada, which included a memorable leek and bacon pie.

Saturday’s meeting took place at the Homewood Suites hotel on Poydras Street, New Orleans, followed by Dinner at Buffa’s, while listening to live jazz.

Unfortunately hurricane Helene closed some airports and roads, stopping some members from attending.

Betty Calzada opening the meeting. Southern District DBE members in attendance.

Members enjoying a night out at Buffa’s, with Betty & Butzie Calzada..

Meetings are not complete without having a picture taken with our King!

2024 MEMORIAL DAY AT ARCADIA BRITISH CEMETERY

Sandringham member Tara Jennings and her husband arrived so early they were able to chat with the Rotary Club members arranging the ceremony, and found out about the link to the British Flying Training School in Clewiston http://www.5bfts.org.uk/, which also gives information about each of the cadets buried in the Oakridge British Cemetery.

On the left a close-up of the DBE wreath; center shows our wreath with another early memorial at the base of the flagpole ; on the right, the DBE wreath on its stand.

CHAPTER FUN

Go to Sandringham Chapter for our monthly quiz!

Sandringham Chapter will have a quiz at each meeting in 2024, covering interesting fun facts about our British and Commonwealth heritage. See if you can guess the answers!

CHAPTER WELCOMES

Click on the links below to see our new members!

Welcoming new members is also fun — in 2024 we welcomed new members to Queen Mary 2 Chapter, and to Sandringham East Chapter.