400 years ago, our ancestors had survived famine and sickness in the new land. They had the good faith of the Native Americans having made a lasting peace treaty and learned how to grow corn successfully. This set up the first Thanksgiving based on bountiful farming, fishing, trading and hunting.
We expect to celebrate the 400-year anniversary of first Thanksgiving this fall with our church service and dinner on November 20th 2-5 pm. I look forward to seeing everyone in person pending pandemic orders to the contrary.
We are sponsoring reenactors from Plimoth Patuxet that will be in our schools across the state and will be using virtual meetings as well. The reenactors come in costume and act in character, representing some of our pilgrim ancestors. This supports our mission for education and honoring the memory of our forefathers.
Our members and committees remain busy with many accomplishments under their belt detailed below.
Our historians have been hard at work adding over 70 new members last year, with over 100 more in the application process! Our numbers total over 800 members at year end.
Please take advantage of your $20 store credit, it is now time to redeem.
Our financial state is solid as our strategy to keep a percentage of resources in the stock market has grown to an all time high. Our dues increase was less as we transition the higher costs from the General Society of Mayflower Descendants. It is our mission to provide value to members in times when meetings are not possible using other means. Thank you for your dues and membership!
May God bless you and your family, keeping all healthy and in faith during this very unique time!
Respectfully,
Reed Kneale
Governor SMDPA, [email protected]
