In the State of Florida

     Myles Standish Colony

        Naples, Florida  

We Welcome You to Our Site!

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

Our meetings are held three times a year in January, March and November. Guests are welcome to attend the meetings. The price of the luncheon meeting is $20.00. Reservations are required. Menus for the meetings will be posted early fall.

                                              MEETINGS FOR 2010 - 2011

                                                       Fall 2010 Meeting

                                            Wednesday, November 10, 2010  
                        The Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive, Naples, FL 
                          Social Gathering at 11:30 AM; Meeting Begins at 12:00 Noon
                                       Program:  Member Jan Nieburg and Friends
                               "A Special Trip to Historic Mayflower Sites in England"

                                                     January 2011 Meeting

                                                Saturday, January 22, 2011 
                                   Royal Palm Yacht Club, First Floor Dining Room
                                          2360 West First Street,Fort Myers, FL
                        Social Gathering at 11:30 AM; Meeting Begins at 12:00 Noon
          Program: Brian L. Mulcahy, Reference Librarian, Fort Myers-Lee County Library
    Topic: "Survey of Recent Developments in Genealogy Research Tools and Procedures"

                                                      March 2011 Meeting

                                                 Wednesday, March 9, 2011
                         The Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive, Naples, FL
                            Social Gathering at 11:30 AM; Meeting Begins at 12:00 Noon
                                               Program:  Dr. Doulas Klakulak
                              Topic:  "Medical Care and Practices During Colonial Times"

    In the State of Florida

     Myles Standish Colony

        Naples, Florida  

We Welcome You to Our Site!

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. Guests are welcome to attend the meetings. The price of the luncheon meeting is $20.00. Reservations are required.

                                              MEETINGS FOR 2010 - 2011

The meeting schedule for the coming year is as follows:  Wednesday, November 13, 2010 at the Country Club of Naples; Saturday, January 22, Royal Palm Yacht Club, Ft. Myers; and Wednesday, March 12 at the Country Club of Naples. All meetings will start with the social gathering from 11:00 am. The meeting and luncheons will begin at 12:00 noon. The speakers and programs, as well as menu's, will be added to this site in the near future.

SUMMARY OF MEETINGS FOR 2009 - 2010