Florida Frontiersmen
History 101
I thought this might be a good time to reflect back on our clubs rich history and to pass some of it along to our new members.
As Roger mentioned at the meeting when we are having a vote on something at a meeting you will almost always hear a fellow Frontiersmen add "Nay ,for Frances". Roger explained that Frances was a club member that always voted no on everything. Sometimes even on his own motion!
Just reading the street signs on our property is a club history lesson. Most streets are named for club members that have passed from this life. Nelson Aurich, Charlie Knight, and Poppa Joe just to name a few. Some are named for faithful Alafia Ranger Horses. Chester, Fancy and Kelso. We are surrounded by club history and traditions.
That the Frontiersmen started shooting in March of 1972 on a field between the two police ranges in St. Petersburg? They shot in Pinellas County until July of 1984, and only shot on Sundays? The first Alafia River Rendezvous that the Florida Frontiersmen sponsored was in 1985 and was also an Indian Powwow? It was called the, “The First Alafia River Rendezvous and Powwow.” The event attracted 172 total camps.
The Florida Frontiersmen shot at the FOP Range outside of Brandon in 1984?
The name Florida Frontiersmen was thought up by a woman? Joanne Markey suggested the name of the new club,” The Florida Frontiersmen Muzzle Loading Club of St. Petersburg,” in 1972. This information provided by Ron Clark |
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More History
A HISTORY OF THE FLORIDA FRONTIERSMEN by Lee Betz (PDF)
A Florida Historical Preservation Club by Ron Clark (PDF)
Here are a few links to some old web pages about our history:
History of Our Property will tell some of the story of how we got our property in Homeland.
Another page about our property and improvements
More recent history is the Mortgage Burning Party
Excerpt from A Florida Historical Preservation Club "Conclusion The Florida Frontiersmen, Inc. is much more than a historical preservation club. It is a fellowship of families dedicated to preserving the early history of America and guarding its environment as a gift to all future generations. The florida Frontiersmen opens its membership to all who share these interests to ensure this knowledge it never lost and continues to grow." |
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To our newer members I hope this information has helped you see the rich traditions of our clubs past .
To everyone else I hope this "blast from the past" has reminded you of our years of fellowship. We have worked hard to get the Florida Frontiersmen to where we are today....but what FUN we have had doing it!!!
Hey, we have lots more hard work to do and many more Fun times ahead.
LET"S DO IT!!!!
The views expressed on this page are those of the Webmistress, Teena Thomas unless otherwise quoted. It has been written with love and with the express purpose of building fellowship among the Florida Frontiersmen members. Please except it in the spirit of love.
