Alafia River Rendezvous

The Forty Fourth
Alafia River Rendezvous
“Sharing a Bite of History”
January 17 - 24, 2015
More Majorum
( after the manner of our ancestors)
Emergency Information
In case of a medical emergency please
Dial 911
Our Location
1000 Old Fort Meade Road
Homeland, FL 33847
Longitude & Latitude 27.811 -81.26
Local Hospital
Bartow Regional Medical Center
Main Desk (863) 533-8111
Located off of Hwy 98 just
North of Bartow
Pharmacies
CVS 863-533-4153
6 miles north on US 17,
left on Hwy 98, on the
corner of hwy 60 and hwy 98.
Walgreen's 863-533-3669
6 miles north on US 17, left on Hwy 98,
in the Publix Shopping Center
Wal-Mart 863-533-2131
6 miles north on US 17, left on Hwy 98
Sheriff’s Office
Non - Emergency Number
863-533-0344
Lost & Found
Location Station & Range House
Mayo’s General Store
Cover Art by
Teena Thomas
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Table of Contents
Emergency Information
Message From The Booshway
Meet The Segundo
Alafia Staff
General Information
Alafia School Registration
Shooting Information
Raffle Shoot
Junior Rifle Drawing
Archery Information
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Hawk & Knife Range Rules
Daily Activities & Entertainment
Schedule
Fire Safety Rules
Camp Map
Scholarship Program
Range Rules
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Welcome to the 44th
Alafia River Rendezvous!
A message from your 2015 Booshway
Salutations,
Its finally here something we have been looking forward
to all year the 44th Alafia River Rendezvous. What an
honor it is to be your Booshway this year. I look forward
to seeing old friends and making new friends as we come
together this year to start “Sharing A Bite of History”.
Please take the time to go over your gate book and to see
all the different seminars that are being offered this year
and other activities that will be going on throughout the
week.
We can share our knowledge and love for History of the
Alaifa over a Bite to eat. So make sure you invite someone to share a meal or two with you and what a great
way to get to know your neighbors.
Thank you all for coming and bringing with you your
knowledge and love of Living History.
Special Thanks to the Volunteers whom have given of
your time to make this Rendezvous what it is today!
Please stop by and
say hello at my camp
on the corner of Wolf
Track and 5 points.
Lets Rendezvous!!
Sherri Cox
Booshway2015
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Your 2015 Segundo
I am honored to introduce Mike & Stephanie Hildreth as the
2015 Segundos. They are very organized and have a love for
the Rendezvous. Mike is also the Trade Chief, and Stephanie
is one of his assistants. Stephanie has been Rendezvousing
since the 90's and introduced Mike to the adventures in
2009. Mike and Stephanie will do the Florida Frontiersmen
proud and look forward to an exciting year. Please take some
time to congratulate and thank Mike and Stephanie for taking
on this wonderful adventure.
The Booshway and the Florida Frontiersmen would
like to acknowledge the following:
 Splitrails for creating the haversacks for this years
staff.
 Carolina Calico for supplying the fabric for said
haversacks.
 Bartman Enterprises for embroidering the haversacks.
 The Highland Mint for creating this years medallions.
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Alafia Staff
Booshways: Sherri Cox
Segundos: Mike and Stephanie Hildreth
Governor’s
Indian Territory: Bob and Bert Aurich
Modern Territory: Bob and Shay Hall
NE Territory: Jack McDonald
NW Territory: Bee Bryan
SE Territory: Denis and Shannon Degamon
SW Territory: Earl and Mary Grabowski
Trophy Shoot
Chief Range Officer: Col. Terry Sopher &
Assistant Clayton Graves
Scoring : Bob Samson
Archery: Sakkwa's Council
Hawk & Knife: John Henderson
Chiefs and Sub-Chiefs
Ceremonies: Rex Hohnbehn and Mary Betts
Safety & Fire Chief: Tom Davide
Entertainment Chief: Don Boger
Entertainment Coordinator: Michael Rutan Jr
Games Chief: Shauna Fulco & Terri Davies
Gate Chief: Ron Clark & Cherri Clark
Highland Games: Clan Wolf Florida
Historical Newspaper: Beverly McIntyre
Ice Chief: Tim Jenkins
Judge: The Honorable Thomas R. Welch, Esq.
Location Station: Katy Arrowood
Parking Lot: Katy & Roger Arrowood
Medic: Rick Caravona
Marketing: Joan Stevens and Nicki Hovanec
Parking: Bartow/IB/Summerlin High School Band Boosters
Night Gate: Ken Walker
Volunteer Chief: Don and Barb Boger
Demonstrator Chief: Ron Clark
Pastor: Bob Samson
Childrens Church: Dale & Deborah Chapin
Pre-Registration: Susie Hull
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Chief Ranger & Horse Camp: Captain Mike McIntyre
Alafia Scribe: Teena Thomas
Seminars: JoLynne Deuel
School Teacher: Michele Camp-Noto
School Tours: Mary Mitchell & Marcie Adkins
Trade Chiefs: Mike Hildreth & Stephen Vermilye
Trash Chief: Peter Galli
Visitors Gate: Crissy Borr & Randy Thomas
Web Site: Teena Thomas and Bob Samson
Wood Sales: Ronnie & Diane Capp
“Special thanks to all the Florida Frontiersmen and
friends of the Alafia who donated their time and
efforts to help the 2015 Alafia in
“Sharing a bite of History”
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General Information
Admission: The gate fee is $55.00 per persons 18 and over,
under 18 is free. There is an additional $50.00 charge for a
Trader’s License.
Visitors: Public admission will be as follows: Thursday Jan. 22
School Day Trips from 9:00—2:00. Friday, Jan 23 and Saturday,
Jan 24: We are open to the general public from 9 am - 4 pm.
All visitors must leave the primitive area by 4 pm, No Exceptions! All other days are for participants only, no visitors allowed.
Minors: Minors must carry their wooden nickel at all times. All
minors must be under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. If you leave the property they need to leave with you! Minors arriving at the registration gate unaccompanied by a parent
or guardian must be met at the gate by their parent/guardian.
We want to ensure that the parent /guardian is in camp. If you
want to bring a grandchild or friend for your child, a parental
permission form is required.
Medallions: Must be worn at all times! Make sure you have
your Medallion and a photo ID with you when you leave or enter the property. You must make your own arrangements for
late arrivals. If you lose your medallion, you will need to pay to
replaced it.
Security: The Marshalls, Governors, Rangers & Dog Soldiers
are here for security and to be of service to you. Since thievery
is always possible, please report anything suspicious to a Governor, Marshall, Ranger, Dog Soldier, Florida Frontiersmen or
your Booshway. A Sheriff’s Deputy will be assigned night time
security (4:00 pm to 8:00 am) and will not allow anyone past the
Registration Gate without a Medallion and a photo ID.
Primitive Camp: All clothing, camps and accoutrements must
conform to the pre-1640-1840 North American time period beginning January 16 at 5 pm. All vehicles and trailers must be out
of encampment at this time. Saturday Jan 17 primitive dress will
be required upon arrival. A changing tent will be available at the
gate for your convenience. Please do not ruin the effect of the
camp by any careless display of non-period items and clothing.
Stockade Gate Times: The main stockade gate will open at
8am beginning Wed. Jan 14 thru Wed. Jan. 21. Starting on
Thurs. Jan. 22 thru Sat. Jan. 24 the stockade gate will only be
open from 6 am - 8 am due to school day and visitor days.
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General Information - Continued
Arriving: During early arrival please move your vehicle/trailer
to parking lot to reduce the congestion in the encampment.
You are allowed as many trips in as necessary. Starting Saturday
Jan. 17th, please unload your gear, move your vehicle to the
parking area, and then set up your lodge. If participant has an
entire camp to unload you are allowed one hour, if it is a few
things please drop them off and move vehicle to parking lot.
You will not be allowed to bring your vehicle into camp again
except to load when leaving.
Early Departure: If you have to leave before Sunday Jan. 25,
primitive camps must be broken down and checked by Governor/Marshall prior to bringing any vehicle into the encampment. You then have one hour to load and be out of camp.
The dates of Jan.22, 23, & 24 you can only drive in between 6
am and 7 am and must be out by 8 am.
Departure: Sunday, Jan 25, 2015, Rendezvous is over, and
vehicles may enter the stockade at 6 am. All campers must vacate the property by 4:00 pm on January 25, 2015.
Social Etiquette:
Responsibilities: This is a family event and children are very
welcome, however, parents are reminded that they are responsible for their children’s conduct and safety. Children 17 and
under must be in their own camp by 10 pm or with a parent.
Adult participants must set a proper example for the children
attending. Any extreme language, public drunkenness or
altercations may result in removal from the event.
We will not tolerate underage drinking or those participants
who provide the alcohol. Underage drinkers and those providing them alcohol will be removed from the event. Please be
aware of who you are serving in your camp. Please be considerate of your neighbors. Refrain from excessive noise after 10:00
pm.
Animals: No pets are allowed on the Florida Frontiersmen's
property with the following exception: service animals per ADA
rules/regulations. Service animals maybe asked to leave if they
are aggressive or noisy. Service animals may not be brought on
site for training purposes. Only Florida Frontiersmen members
horses are allowed with permission of the Head Ranger. Parents are responsible to keep children away from the stables and
pastures at all times.
Historical Newspapers: Historical newspapers are posted
daily at the Seminar Tent on the Commons, coordinating with
the dates of the Rendezvous. The newspapers are true copies of
the originals kept in the Florida Frontiersmen archives.
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General Information - Continued
Wood: Wood is available for purchase daily: 8am—12pm &
2pm– 5:30pm. Closed for special events. The charge is $10 per
level cart load. Bring your medallion to borrow a cart.
Water: Potable well water is available at Hooter Stations. Participants will use correctly covered water containers. No washing
FIRE SAFTEY IS A PRIORITY EVERY YEAR
SEE PAGE 43 FOR FIRE RULES
dishes, rinsing out chemical toilets or bathing at water points.
Sanitation:
There are chemical toilets located throughout the
camp. Please help keep these clean for everyone. Please do not
dump garbage in the chemical toilets or in the areas around the
toilets.
Garbage: You are responsible for your own garbage: Do not
bury it! Dumpsters are located at the Main Gate, Wood Pile &
Modern Camp. Trash bags and containers are to be covered during transport to and from the dumpsters. Make sure the person
taking your trash to the dumpster can physically accomplish the
task (get it into the dumpster). When you break camp you are
expected to take your remaining trash to a dumpster. Additional
dumpsters will be available outside the Stockade Gate. Please do
not throw cigarette butts on the ground.
General Rules: All clothing, lodges and accouterments must
be in the period of 1640 through 1840 in North America. Absolutely no modern footwear and sunglasses of any kind, unless
medically required. Effort should be made to camouflage medically required footwear. All modern items (coolers, bottles, cans,
plastic, paper towels, ect) must be kept out of site at all times. No
campers vehicles, trailers, pop-ups, ect. hidden by canvas are allowed in the primitive encampment area. Participants who carry
out food or drink from vendors are to do so with their own period correct plate and cup. No smoking in food vendor, school or
seminar tents. For safety reasons perimeter roping of camp sites
is not allowed. No trenching around shelters. Replace divots,
remove all fire pit rocks and stones, fill in fire pits, remove all fire
wood and police your area before vacating. Lets continue the tradition and leave this property site better than you found it. Minors may not carry firearms or other weapons with out an accompanying adult, with the exception of 16 & 17 year olds whom may
carry a gun to the range and back to camp from the range for
PLEASE STAY OFF ALL BERMS!
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General Information - Continued
competition. Any minor seen handling a weapon unsafely can
have that weapon taken away and given to the Booshway for the
parent/guardian to pick up.
ALAFIA PLAYGROUND RULES
SEE PAGE 44
Electronic Equipment:
Cameras, cell phones, solar panels & games are looked upon as non-period items. Please keep
cell phone ringers turned off or on silent mode and do not use
outside of your tent. Please be discrete when using your cameras.
Personal Mobility Devices:
May be used by persons
needing them. However they should be kept covered when not
in use. A charging station, located at the stockade gate, is available for participant use. As the charging station is ran by generator, availability is not guaranteed. The generator will be operated
8 am to 6 pm daily.
Modern Camping:
Hookups/Generators: Power and sanitary hookups are not available. Generator operation in the Modern Camp area will be allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm only.
Generators producing noise levels louder than 60DBA 20 feet
away from source will not be allowed. If we can hear your generators running from Modern in the primitive area it will not be
allowed. Toilets from motor homes/RVs may be emptied by
making arrangements with the chemical people. Sanitation pits
may NOT be dug. Only one vehicle per site. Each vehicle must
have a modern parking pass. NO UTILITY TRAILERS.
Ice:
The ice truck will come thru camp each morning with 10
pound bags for purchase. It is also available at the general store.
Large orders for parties or special meals need to be arranged
with our Ice Chief, Tim Jenkins.
Alafia River Rendezvous® School Registration
You must register your child for school at the Alafia River
Rendezvous School House located on the commons and donate an
hour of your time to help. All grades start at 8:00 am. Our teacher
is not Special Education certified. Special Education Students must
be accompanied by a parent. Students must bring their own
assignments. This is a school for grades 1 - 12 only and not a day
care. Home schooled children do not need to attend. classes.
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Alafia Shooting Information
Eligibility: To register for all shooting events present your medallion to
the Score Keeper at the Range House across from the Range. Registration for all shooting events begins Tues. at 8 am. ALL RANGES
WILL CLOSE AT POSTED TIMES. Each shooter will be registered by medallion number. If you are a new shooter please notify the
Range Officer.
Be sure that you have a medallion for each shooter over 18 yrs old in
your camp. Take all shot targets to the Score Keeper at the Range
House.
Shooting Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Archery……………………………......…….….10 am-2 pm
Archery…………………....…….……....….….10 am-2 pm
*Woods Walk ……………………….……….9 am - 3 pm
Paper, Primitive & Trade Gun...….........9 am-3 pm
Boone & Kenton…………………… .…….9 am - 12 pm
Archery…………………………….....…….….10 am- 2 pm
*Woods Walk ………………………….…...9 am- - 3 pm
Paper, Primitive & Trade Gun.……….....9 am-3 pm
Boone & Kenton……………………..…….9 am - 12 pm
*Woods Walk.………….……..………...….....9 am-3 pm
Paper, Primitive & Trade Gun.…….…….9 am-3 pm
Boone & Kenton……………………….….9 am - 12 pm
*Woods Walk.………….……..………..….....9 am-2 pm
Paper & Primitive
Trade Gun, Fur & Feather ……….……....9 am-3 pm
Boone & Kenton………………….……….9 am - 12 pm
Finish targets …………….….………….…..9 am - 11 am
Final Scores posted………………….………....11:15 am
Protest period..…………...….……….11:15 - 11:45 am
Prize Rifle Shoot Off…………..…………………..12 pm
Award Ceremony……………..…………………......2 pm
*Woods Walk Bring a throwing knife and yer hawk
Please read all the range rules carefully (located on the last page of
this book). These rules were established for the safety of all shooters. Violation of these rules will be cause for disqualification and
removal from the range.
AWARDS
Gold Medallions will be given for first, second, and third place in
each Paper Match. (Example: 25, 50 and 100 yd. Paper targets
including Pistol targets.)
Plaques will be awarded for the first, second and third place in each
of the aggregates from the three ranges.
“Remember, Muzzles UP!”
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Divisions / Aggregates
Men’s Paper
Women’s Paper
Pistol
Men’s Primitive
Woods Walk
Women’s Primitive
Archery
Trade Gun
Junior Match (16 & under)
Alafia Rendezvous Raffle Shoot
You could win a custom made rifle.
Choose Tues. Wed., Thurs. or Friday to shoot one paper target. You
can only enter one of the four days. No re-entering. You will use your
own gun and equipment. You can take five shots at the target. There
will be three winners each day. The twelve winners from the four days
will shoot off on Saturday at 12:00 pm at the paper range. The best
score will be the winner of the custom made rifle.
Please Note: You must be a camper to enter. You are not eligible to win
if you have won in the past five years. No peep sights on the final shoot
off on Saturday. OPEN SITES ONLY
Temporary rankings are posted each day. Target and match winners
are not considered final until the completion of the protest period.
Each participant may request a review of their target(s) score. Final decisions are the responsibility of the Chief Range Officer.
This year’s prize is a custom rifle by Florida Frontiersmen
Steve Zdawczynski.
The Al (Hot Lip) Bailey
Junior Rifle Drawing
All Junior Shooters who compete in any Alafia Shooting
Match will be eligible for the drawing.
This years rifle was donated by William Py.
RULES:
 You must shoot at least one Alafia Match
to be entered for the drawing.
 Your Parent or Guardian must be present for you to receive the prize rifle.
The winner’s name will be drawn from all the Junior Shooters who participate in any Alafia Shoot.
Al Bailey 08/29/1945 - 05/01/2009
It was Mr. Bailey’s intent to encourage young shooters at all
levels to continue
“after the manner of our ancestors”.
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FLORIDA WOODEN BOW
CHAMPIONSHIP
at the Alafia River Rendezvous
The Archery Range will be open Monday, Tuesday &
Wednesday 10 am -2 pm
All Shooters shall start last round by 1:00 PM so that shooters
will have time to finish their round by Range Closing Time of
2:00 PM. No shooters will be allowed to start a round after
1:00 PM.
Classes:
 Men
 Women
 Youth (13 yrs. Old through 16 yrs. old).
 Cub (up to 12 yrs. Old)
Must Compete All Three Days Highest Aggregate Score Wins
Range Rules:
 No Alcoholic Beverages allowed on the range. Violators
will be asked to leave.
 NO RANGE SHOOTING EXCEPT FOR COMPETITION
 Practice shooting at practice targets ONLY.
 Archers must shoot in groups of no less than (3) shooters
and no greater than (7) shooters.
 NO YOUTH UNDER 15 CAN SHOOT WITHOUT
AN ADULT PRESENT.
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Shooters must touch appropriate rock to shoot.
All shooters in group shoot before scoring arrows.
Score all arrows before pulling arrows.
Equipment Rules:
Bows:
 Wood bows, wood laminated bows, horn bows, with or
without natural material backings
NO FIBERGLASS
NO SIGHTS
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Arrows:
 Wood, cane, or natural materials ONLY.
 Feathers or natural materials ONLY for fletching
 Field points Only.
 NO PLASTIC NOCKS.
Scoring Rules:
 Arrow must STICK in target to score
 Scoring as follows:
Kill
10 pts.
Hit
5 pts.
No Stick/M iss X pts.
 Arrow must TOUCH line of kill area to receive higher score.
Any ruling regarding rule or range violations will be
by Sakkwa’s Council Chief, “Hatchet” Jack Keener
and FINAL.
Thursday January 23 Novelty Shoot
Any novelty shoot that may occur on Thursday after the
Florida Wooden Bow Championship, will be decided at
the event and announced at the range during or after the
Championship.
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Alafia Rendezvous Tomahawk and Knife
John Henderson, Chief Range Officer
The Hawk and Knife Competition will be Wed. Thurs. & Fri. With
the throw off on Saturday. Novelty throw on Saturday, bring a $5.00
blanket prize.
Participants can practice on competition days from 9:00 am until
10:00 am
Competition will start at 10:00 am—1:00 pm
Youth ( ages 14 and under) must be accompanied by an adult.
Range Rules:
No Alcoholic Beverages on the range
No person under 14 can participate without an accompanying adult
present.
The range officer has final say on all matters.
Practice throwing at practice targets only
When the range is closed no one shall enter the range.
Equipment:
Both Knife and Hawk shall be covered by a sheath for safe transport
onto and leaving the range. Covers are preferred while in public areas
of the encampment.
Tomahawk shall have no more than a four inch overall blade width
and shall have a wooden handle.
Knife shall be of a design typical for throwing (no kitchen utensils)
NMLRA RULES
Max width of knife blade 2.5 in.
Overall length of knife shall not exceed 16 in. and handle shall not
exceed one third of the overall length
The knife shall not be excessive in length. (no machete styles allowed)
The knife must have a handle. (Leather slabs preferred, no straight
metal devices)
The Hawk and Knife Range may be opened by the range officer at
any time if so requested by medallion holders.
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Daily Schedule of Activities,
Games & Nightly Entertainment
Friday, January 16h
11:00—4:00
Tammy Zettlemoyer *Potter shares her knowledge in
workshops held daily . Choose from a seven inch plate
$25, pit fired pipe $20, pit fired bead workshop $10,
utilitarian pottery dutchoven demo. Check chalk boards.
5 pm
CAMP GOES PRIMITIVE! Please move all vehicles
to the parking lot and change to period dress! Thank you!
Seminars
Don’t miss out on our 2015 seminars
The seminars are listed in the daily
schedule
Here is just a small sample of
seminars that are New this year!
For children native American bears
and turtles game on Sunday or the
kids stick weaving on Monday
Also new this year earth oven construction & cooking and the history of Barbers & barber surgery plus
many, many more Seminars taught
by knowledgeable volunteers
****How to Locate Seminars****
Check chalk boards on the Commons and at
Hooter Stations throughout the camp. These
boards will also alert you to any changes in time or
place, so be sure to check them daily!
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Saturday, January 17th
9 -10 am
Carol Leigh of Hillcreek Fiber Studio*
Begin weaving Triangle shawl, Square blanket, or 7ft.
Voyager sash on frame looms, using simple continuous
strand weaving method. No experience necessary. Start
Sat, Sun, or Mon. & Finish project in 10—15 hrs through
out the week. Materials fee based on project size & yarn
chosen. $15 loom rent.
11:00 - 2 pm
Annual Alafia Dulcimer Gathering
Join us for our annual jam session! Hosted by
our own George Haggerty at the School Tent.
2:00 pm
Barbers and Barber Surgery - A Brief History
Demonstrations can be provided to consenting and willing
Participants
4 pm
Opening Ceremonies in the Sacred Circle
Please join us as we start
“Sharing a Bite of History”
7 pm
Our Annual Saturday Night Dance
Music featuring Jackson Creek String Band and Guests
Bring yer lantern and join us in the School Tent
Featured Entertainers
The Jackson Creek Band
Mustang Sally and the Hamjos
.Father, Son & Friends
Celery City Band
&
Talented Florida Frontiersmen
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Sunday, January 18th
7 am
Sunrise Memorial Ceremony. Please join us at the
Memorial Garden for this special tribute. These
were Our Frontiersmen, and we remember
them with honor.
10am
Church Services and Gospel Singing
Services by Bob Samson at the School Tent.
Music by Jackson Creek and Guests.
Children’s Services by Dale Chapin at the
Seminar Tent.
12 noon
Wedding uniting Lori Hesch & Andrew Whitaker
Under the Ma & Pa Trees
1 pm
3rd Annual Young Ladies Tea (ages 12 and under)
at the corner of Natty and Ten Bears.
1 pm
Inkle Weaving Carol Leigh’s Studio
for sash, strap, belt, ribbon or hat band on Inkle
Loom. Expect 4—8 hours to complete your project.
Loom rent $5. Materials fee based on project size.
1 pm
Native American Bears and Turtles Game For Kids
By JoLynne Crout-Deuel Make your own game and
learn to play a fun dice game used by Native
American Children during Colonial times. Come to
Wolf Track and Fancy Lane Materials fee $1.50 per
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Sunday, January 18th
6 - 9 pm
Firestarters: The Beisler’s are hosting a night of
music and fun at their restaurant, Das Kraut Haus
(next to the School Tent). Drop by and listen to the
music of our talented Florida Frontiersmen. Bring
yer mug and yer favorite chair.
Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for
yourself by giving it away to others.” Brian
Tracy
Sharing a Bite of History!
Marty Betts’ 2nd Annual
Best Friend Reunion
Friday Jan 23 at 8 pm
Max Davis’s Camp
(just past the barn in horse camp)
Wear Your Hats!
Everyone Welcome!
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German Restaurant
And Soup Kitchen
Authentic German meals, salads and soups
Hours of operation:
Lunch: 11:30—2:00 Soup Only
Dinner: 4:00—7:00 Full Kitchen
Look for the 3 German Flags next to the School
Tent and Ma & Pa Trees
Reservations preferred but not required
for dinner.
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Monday, January 19
8:00-10:00 am
School – Readin, Writin, & Rithmatic
Register at the school tent on the Commons.
10 am
Kids games on the Commons
10 am
Tablet Weaving Carol Leigh’s Studio*
10 am
Herbs & Medicinal Foods by Kim Welborn .
Corner of Lee Betts & Chester Learn how
our ancestors served as their own physicians
& used herbs to treat common ailments.
10 am
Highland Games Seminar by Cinnamon Bair
& Curt Bills. West side of Commons on Putz.
Learn how to play Scottish Highland games &
a bit of Scottish history, no fee, just fun.
10 am -3 pm
Archery Woods Walk
Period bow & arrows. Men/Women/
Children Prizes! No registration after 1
pm) Follow the signs thru Horse Camp…
11am
Stick Weaving for Kids by Glen & Madeline
McLean West side of Commons south of Putz.
Stick weave a friendship bracelet. You will keep
your stick weaving kit & later use your imagination
to make bracelets, scarfs, & belts. Materials fee is
$5 for sticks & yarn material
11 am
Cord Making With a Lucet by
Margaret HendersonLucets will be available for purchase. Loaners will
also be available for the seminar. Location: Ft.
Alafia Rd. and Wolf Track Road.
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Daily Schedule of Activities
11 am
Switchel Making and Demo by Jim Farley
Learn how to make this Colonia drink Samples will
be available
1 pm
Court in Session: Blind Justice Presides
At the Stage on the Commons( Adult Content!)
Honorable Thomas R Welch, Esq. Presiding
3 pm
Libations Seminar by Don Boger Corner of Huff
& Sansucci Way. Learn about 18th Century
History and social Etiquette of consuming alcohol.
No Fee, Proper age applies. however, students
should Bring yer own drinkin’ vessel !
3 pm
Huck Embroidery by Ruth Py
Old Swedish Embroidery, stitching will not show on
the other side. Make a beautiful bookmark. Bring
a pair of scissors. Seminar Tent Materials: $4.00
3 pm Make a Regency Spencer Jacket By Beth Webb
of 96 District Fabrics- Make a1830’s Spencer Jacket.
96 District Fabrics will cut the pattern out of your own
fabric or you can purchase fabric from 96 District Fab
rics. Please bring a needle, thread, and scissors.
No cost. Place: School House
7 pm
Music and Bonfire on the Commons “A Life
Celebration for Bill Bair” at the Bair Camp
7 pm
Friends of Bill
At the Seminar tent on the Commons
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Tuesday, January 20
8:00-10:00 am
8 am
School – Readin, Writin, & Rithmatic
Muzzles UP! Black Powder Competition
Begins! Registration for events at the Range
House (all shooters must have their
medallion in hand)
9 am -3 pm
Paper, Primitive, Trade Gun,
& Woods Walk Ranges Open
Muzzles UP !
9 am -12pm
9 am
Boone & Kenton 200 yd Range
Parade of Tartans & Highland Games
(Kilt required for men & Plaid/Arisaide for
Women) On the commons.
Spectators Welcome!
9:30 am
Poultices, Plasters, & Salves East corner of the Lee
Betz and Chester. Join Kim Welborn in learning some
colonial medicine focused on fomentations while adding to your colonial medicine cabinet! Participants will
take home salve made in class and supplies for a mustard plaster and wound poultice. $10 materials fee.
10 am -2 pm
Archery Woods Walk
Period bow & arrows. Adults/Children
Prizes No registration after 1 pm.) Follow the
signs thru Horse Camp see page 14 for rules
10:00 am
Al Bailey’s Crazy Donkey Treasure Hunt
Part 1
10:00 am
Basic Leather Working corner of Lee Betts & 5
Points. Learn to hand stitch a wallet or another project. Learn how to punch leather and hand sew using
basic stitches. After the basics, time needed depends on
project. No fee to learn the basics on scrap leather.
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Tuesday, January 20
11 am
Lucet Cord Making by Stephanie Foster West
side of Commons near Seminar Tent. There is a 6
participant limit for each Seminar. You can reserve
space for seminar. Cost is $10 per person, and
includes a Lucet paddle, 310ft. lengths of cotton
yarn, linen bag, & manual.
1 pm
Basic Leather Stiching & Knowledge
Penny Wayne Kentucky Leather
1 pm
The Use of Essential Oils Beth and Peggy
Earp. Sign up at 96 District Fabric
2 pm
Ladies Frying Pan and Rolling Pin Toss
Meet at the Ma and Pa Trees
2 pm
Granny Games by Uhma Ruth Meet at the
Seminar Tent
6:30pm
Mister Monty’s Children’s Round Robin
Meet at Mister Monty’s Bring yer lantern
7pm
Scottish Ceiligh EVERYONE is invited to
attend a Scottish Ceiligh this evening at the
camp of Don and Barb Boger. Cinnamon Bair
Mistress of Ceremonies. Corner of
Powderhorn & Lee Betz
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Wednesday, January 21
8:00-10:00 am
School – Readin, Writin, & Rithmatic
9 am -3 pm
Paper, Primitive, Trade Gun,
& Woods Walk Ranges Open
Muzzles UP !
9 am -12 pm
Boone & Kenton 200 yd Range
9:30 am
How Sweet it was by Three Wives Kitchen
East corner of the Lee Betz and Chester
the history of sweeteners and how sugar allowed
us to win our independence. Samples inluded!
No fee, just learnin!
10 am
Carol Leigh of Hillcreek Fiber Studio*
Spin with a Spindle --- by Carol Leigh. Learn
to make yarn from fibers. No fee, just learnin'.
10 am - 2 pm
Archery Woods Walk
Period bow & arrows. Adults/Children Prizes!
(No registration after 1 pm.)
10am-12 noon
10:00 am
Hawk & Knife Competition Men & Women
Hawk Blocks are next to the 200 yd range
Al Bailey's Crazy Donkey Treasure Hunt Pt.2
The Bank is Open !
Pin the tail on the Donkey
10 am—12 pm
11 am
Earth Oven Constrution and Cooking by Glen &
Madeline McLean Bring pen and paper for notes
$5 fee for pizza & ingredients
Childrens Quilting Barb Boger & Mary Nolen
Free all materials provided Make a beautiful and
useful pot holder
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Wednesday, January 21
12 noon -1 pm
1 pm
Hawk & Knife Competition Children
(up to and including 14 year of age)
Make Your Own Belt Penny Wayne at Kentucky
Leather Learn to dye punch and sew your own
belt. Materials fee $20.
1 pm
School Day Tour Guides Meeting
All volunteer guides Please attend to receive
maps. Seminar Tent on Commons
1 pm
Court in Session: Blind Justice Presides
At the Stage on the Commons (Adult Content!)
Honorable Thomas R. Welch, Esq. and
Martin T. Betts PhD, FoS presiding
2 pm
Ladies Games on the Commons
2 pm
Granny Games by Uhma Ruth
Meet at the Seminar Tent
2:30 pm
Spin with a Spinning Wheel Carol Leigh Studios
Learn to make yarn from fibers. No fee, just
learnin'.
3 pm
1830’s Quilted Hood by Beth Webb of 96 District
Fabrics. Can be made of silk, wool, linen or cotton. 96
District will cut out the pattern for you. Bring your own
fabric or purchase from 96. Also bring: scissors, thread
& pins. Seminar tent.
3:30 pm
Teen Games ( age 11-15 ) Meet at the Ma & Pa
Trees
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Wednesday, January 21
6 pm
The EFFR Second Annual Regimental Social
Receiving line begins at six o-clock in the evening at
the School Tent, followed by EFFR Punch Cere mony, food , music & camaraderie. This event is
for Rangers, Distaff and invited Guests !
7 pm
Friends of Bill
At the seminar tent on the Commons
8 pm
Poetry Reading by Jillian Knight—Miner
Location : Babe’s Frybread
Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is
so endlessly delicious.” ― Ruth Reichl
“Sharing a Bite of History”!
After The Manner Of Our Ancestors
Summerlin Scholars
Denny Clements
Darrell Coffey
Ed Etheridge, MD
Casey Fletcher
Drew Guffey
Brian Hinton
Keith Miller
A.J.Jackson
Commissioner Adam Putnam
Dudley Putnam
Wally Reynolds
Jon Stidham
Don Wilson
Scott Young
Andy Laurent
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ALAFIA 2015 DESSERT CONTEST
Enter The Dessert Cooking Contest!
When: Thursday Jan. 22 @1:30
Where: Seminar Marquee on the Commons
What: Your yummy dessert cooked in camp over
your fire “after the manner of our ancestors” Entries will be judged on: Taste, Ingredients, Cooking
Method and Presentation. Write down your recipe
and bring it so we can include it in next years cookbook!
Plaques for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Places. An Alafia Cooking contest Cookbook for each participant
NOBUDY’S BUSINESS
CHARLIE’S PLACE
One FREE piece of FUDGE with filled card!
Offer is good as long as we have FUDGE!
See us at Events or Contact for mail order
WWW.CHARLIESPLACEFUDGE.COM
PO BOX 993 ELK RIVER MN 55330
(763) 498-2160
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Thursday, January 22
8:00-10:00 am School – Readin, Writin, & Rithmatic
9 am -3 pm
Paper, Primitive, Trade Gun,
& Woods Walk Ranges Open
Muzzles UP !
9 am -12 pm
Boone & Kenton 200 yd Range
9 am- 2-pm
School Field Trip Day
Please prepare yourself and your camp to host our
guests. Think safety and Display History. Extra
demonstrations of primitive skills will be presented
in the commons today. Please take time to visit
our volunteers as they provide a special effort to
educate our guests.
10am-12 noon Hawk & Knife Competition: Men & Women
Hawk Blocks are next to the 200 yd range
12 noon -1 pm Hawk & Knife Competition: Children
(up to and including 14 years of age)
1 pm
Kid’s Marble Bag by Penny Wayne of Kentucky
Leather. An opportunity to learn a basic stitch, to
learn about furs and leather uses during the 1700’s—
1800’s. Also learn and participate in marble games.
There is a fee for the bags.
1 pm
Pine Needle Baskets by Andy Knepper All
materials are included with the $15.00 materials fee
(scissors, glove, needle, artificial sinew, and pine
needles). Extras such as walnut slabs, and cypress
toe discs can be purchased as well. At the Pavilion
on the commons.
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Daily Schedule of Activities
1:30—3:30 pm
Carol Leigh of Hillcreek Fiber Studio*
Historic Dyes --- Learn how our ancestors
dyed yarns with plants, roots, bark and in
sects. No fee, just learnin'
1:30 pm
Alafia Annual Dessert Cooking Contest
located in the Florida Frontiersmen
Seminar Tent Marquee
In the center of the commons!
(Not in the School Tent)
Please provide a written copy of your recipe
7 pm
Native American Celebration on the Commons
The camp is invited to share in an evening of
Drumming, Intertribal Dances, & Storytelling!
Bring yer Chair and yer Lantern. Please, no
alcohol, profanity, or attitudes in the circle.
Please save the benches with blankets for
dancers.
7 pm
Fire Starter at the Kenner Camp
Bring yer lanter an a chair!
8 pm
Ladies Round Robin at the School Tent
Bring a lantern and a snack to share!
Hug Coupon
Good for One Free Hug
Redeemable at any participating
human being, No expiration date.
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Friday, January 23rd
8:00-10:00 am
School – Readin, Writin, & Rithmatic
9 am -3 pm
Paper, Primitive, Trade Gun, Woods Walk
Ranges Open Muzzles UP !
9 am—4 pm
Open to VISTORS
9 am -12 pm
Boone & Kenton 200 yd Range
10am-12 noon Hawk & Knife Competition Men & Women
Hawk Blocks are next to the 200 yd range
10 am
Children’s Games: Coins in the Hay
At the Parthenon on the Commons
(Period Clothing Required)
10 am
Musical Entertainment at Visitor Gate Stage:
Celery City Band
10 am—2 pm Spinning and Ginning with Butch and Kathy
Synder. Learn how to spin and gin cotton. At the
very last camp in Horse Camp.
10:30 am
11am
Brain Tanning*with Doug Barker Learn the basics
of brain tanning with a demo and lecture.
Musical Entertainment at the Seminar Tent:
Sally and the Hamjo’s
12 noon -1 pm
12 noon
Hawk & Knife Competition: Children
(up to and including 14 years of age)
Musical Entertainment at the Main Stage:
Jackson Creek Band
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Daily Schedule of Activities
1 pm
Entertainment at the Main Stage:
Father, Son & Friends
1 pm
Cord Making With a Lucet by Margaret
Henderson Lucets will be available for pur
chase. Loaners will also be available for the
seminar. Location: Ft. Alafia Rd. and Wolf
Track Road.
1 pm—3 pm
Fire Starting with Charlie Chapman Learn the
basics of flint and steel fire starting. No fee.
Wolf track and Sansoucy.
3 pm
Men’s Jug Pull, Boy’s Root Beer Pull, &
Ol’ Geyser Jug Hunt…(65 and older enter at
your own risk) No weapons, No Bitin’, & NO Eye
Gouging…..On the Commons near the Main
Stage area!
7:00 pm
Friends of Bill In the Seminar Tent
7:00 pm
Music under the Stars, Main stage or School
Tent as weather permits
A candlelight presentation for our participants
Father, Son & Friends
8:00 pm
Marty Betts 2nd Annual Best Friend Reunion
Max Davis’s Camp (just past the barn in horse
camp) Wear your hats! Everyone welcome!
“If you really want to make a friend, go to
someone’s house and eat with
him… the people who give you their
food give you their heart.”
Sharing a Bite of History!
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Saturday, January 24
9 am
Hanky Doll Workshop for Kids by JoLynne
Deuel Wolf Track & Fancy Lane
Materials Fee $2.00 per child.
9 am—4 pm
Open to VISTORS
10 am-12 noon
Hawk & Knife Competition Men & Women
Hawk Blocks are Located next to the 200 yd
range…Top Three to Compete at 11 am
10 am
Best Beard Contest: Prizes given for the
Whitest, the Grizzliest, the Longest and the
“Gator Award”, for the fanciest. Finishing
touches provided by a tonsorial artist.
10:30 am
Brain Tanning*with Doug Barker Learn the basics
of brain tanning with a demo and lecture.
11 am
Dream Catcher Workshop for Kids by
JoLynne Deuel Wolf Track & Fancy Lane
Materials Fee $3.50 per child.
12 noon
Shoot Off Tie Breaker for the Prize Rifle
12 noon
Musical Entertainment at the main Stage:
Jackson Creek Band
1 pm
Musical Entertainment at the Main Stage:
Father, Son & Friends
2 pm
All Shooting Grand Prizes & Trophy Awards
At the gun range. Prize Rifle Presentation
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Daily Schedule of Activities
Saturday, January 24
2:30 pm
4 pm
Beginners Knitting by Jolynne Court Deuel
Make a simple scarf. Needles and yarn
provided. $5 materials fee.
All Visitors must be out of camp at this time.
Primitive attire is still required in primitive area!
4:30
Closing Ceremonies in the Arbor.
We encourage everyone to attend. The Jim
Miller Award will be presented at this time.
Notice
The Rendezvous will remain primitive until
Sunday morning at 6 am
Sunday, January 26 Alafia is Officially Over
No Vehicles in Camp Before 6 am.
Garbage is to be placed in the dumpster outside the
stockade on your way out.
Mike and Stephanie Hildreth
(your 2016 Alafia Booshways)
Invite you to mark your calendars now to attend
The Forty Fifth
Alafia River Rendezvous
January 16—23, 2016
Early arrival January 13—15, 2016
Public Days Friday January, 22, 2016
& Saturday January, 23, 2016
For more information contact
Mike & Stephanie at:
booshway2016@gmail.com
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This year we lost 2 Florida Frontiersmen.
Each very special in their own way :
We will honor all of our deceased Florida
Frontiersmen in a sunrise ceremony (7am) Sunday at the Florida Frontiersmen Memorial
Garden. All are invited.
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Eating, and hospitality in general, is a communion,
and any meal worth attending by yourself is improved by the multiples of those
with whom it is shared.”
Sharing a Bite of History!
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Welcome
The Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone to the 2015 Alafia River Rendezvous. We share your passion for history and invite
you to discover how it has helped shape our community. If you have any questions or need assistance during your visit, please give us a call.
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Fire Safety Rules for the Alafia
They will be strictly enforced!
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All Fires must be in either a fire pit, grill or stove.
A water bucket must be kept next to your fire at all times.
Area around the fire pit must be kept free of debris and
high grass.
No logs or wood are to extend over the sides of fire pit .
Watch and keep children at a safe distance from fires.
Your fire must be attended to at all times. Fires left unattended will be put out and violators will be given a warning.
A second offense will be cause for ejection.
You are encouraged to construct non combustible wind
breaks around fire pits where needed.
It is recommended that you have at least one fire extinguisher inside your tent.
All tent and fly fabric shall be flame resistant.
Make sure there are no tripping hazards between tents.
Do not cross ropes and leave at least 18 - 24 inches between stakes from one tent to another.
Due to unfavorable conditions a fire ban may be issued.
All flammable/combustible materials must be cleared 10
feet from tents; this includes placing hay/straw at bottom of
tents or used as seats.
Combustible wood panels shall not be used to make enclosures between tents.
When leaving: Replace divots, remove all fire pit rocks and
stones, fill in the pits, remove all fire wood and police your
area before leaving.
Food vendors using LP gas, see trade rules.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
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Alafia Playground Rules
The playground is designed for children 10 years
and younger, older children, teens and adults
should not use equipment. For safety reasons children using playground MUST be accompanied by
an adult or guardian. The playground will be
closed the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the hours the public are allowed at the event.
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Take turns on all play equipment
No pushing, shoving or rough stuff
Use extra caution when equipment is
wet or hot
Use the equipment correctly
Do not play on broken or damaged
play equipment
Do not climb over the safety rails,
walls, roofs, or sides of swing bridge
Do not run on, jump off of or dive
from play equipment
Use ladders one rung at a time
Always swing in a seated position and
do not twist ropes or jump from
swings
To avoid strangulation do not wear
helmets, necklaces or clothing with
hoods, cords or drawstrings
Take all your trash with you.
ADULT SUPERVISION
REQUIRED
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The Ram & Poni
Late Night Kitchen at Alafia
“LOCATED ON THE COMMONS”
Open 5 PM to 12 Midnight or Beyond
(& for Lunch Jan 23 & 24/Public Days)
FEATURING
The Mountain Man Slinger
Elk Burgers Elk Chili Biscuits & Gravy
Buffalo Burgers Fried Tatters with (or without) Elk Chili
& Cheese Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Drunken Mushrooms
Salad Sticky Toffee Pudding Nightly Specials
Musicians Encouraged to Come By and
Play & Play Late!
CJ & Chef Dean, Proprietors
Irish Ridge
(on Charlie Knight and Chester)
Celebrating 18 Years at the Alafia
Grain Bag Hats and Archery supplies
Trish’s Chatelaines, Ear Cuffs and
Celtic Jewelry
Also: Antlers, Sterling Jewelry,
Handmade Soap, Socks, Turtle Bags, Pewter,
Sterling Silver & much more!
Glade & Trish Thompson
19131 Irish Ridge Rd. Spring Grove, MN 55974
Cell# (507)429-0094, email gladet1@yahoo.com
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Tuscan Lodge No. 6
Free & Accepted Masons
Established January 18, 5883 Anno Lucis
Pulsanti Operietur
Smiley Joe’s
Serving Breakfast &
Lunch
Burgers Hot Dogs
Grilled Cheese Ham & Grilled Cheese
Pulled BarBQ Pork
FREE COFEE With the purchase of
a Smiley Joe’s coffee mug!
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“Do not neglect to show hospitality to
strangers, for by doing that some have
entertained angels without knowing it.”
King James Bible
Sharing a Bite of History!
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The Florida Frontiersmen
Scholarship Program
Founded by Beverly McIntyre, this program awards scholarships to Bartow
High & Ft. Meade High students.
In June 2014 five FL Frontiersmen Scholarships, one Brantly Fulbright
Scholarship and one Liam & Mali Larrow Scholarship were awarded. The
Brantly Fulbright Scholarship is given each year in memory of Greg and
Glynda Fulbright's grandson, Brantly who passed away January 2005. The
Liam & Mali Larrow Scholarship is awarded in memory of Jim and Kelly
Larrow’s children. A total of seven students received a $500 scholarship each.
Florida Frontiersmen Scholarship Recipients:
Left to Right
Back Row, Jonathan Vargas, Bartow High School, attending University of Florida,
wants to be a Cardiovascular Surgeon. Hailey Palmer, Bartow High School, attending Polk State College, studying Journalism. Allison Peraita, Fort Meade, attending
Warner University, Studing Psychology. Daniel Watson, Fort Meade, attending
Polk State College, studing Sports Medicine.
Front Row Ashley Mullis, Fort Meade, attending Polk State College, studing Child
Psychiatry. Kellyn Miley Fort Meade, Polk State College, studing Dental Hygiene.
Shania Patterson, Fort Meade, attending Polk State College, studing Criminal Justice.
Hailey Palmer received the Florida Frontiersmen Brantly Fulbright Scholarship.
Jonathan Vargas received the Florida Frontiersmen Liam and Mali Larrow Scholarship.
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Sam and Blanch Byrant
Darrell and Pam Coffey
David Coffey, Commodore
Casey and Sylvia Fletcher
Bud and Leslie Mears
Tim and Lisa Williams
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Steph’s Stuff
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Homemade Jam
Homemade Soap
Handmade Shawls
Handmade Rag Rugs
Look for my Jam Cart at the
corner of
Sansouci Way & Five Points
(behind Kentucky Leather)
Mike & Stephanie
Hildreth
www.facebook.com/StephsShawls
shildreth88@yahoo.com
WELCOME
to the 2015
Alafia River Rendezvous
from Greg and Glynda
Fulbright
“Sharing A Bite of
History”
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Interstate Moving & Storage
Household and Business Moving
Records and Data Storage Available Monthly/
Yearly
All employees have passed required background checks.
Call or Email For a Free Estimate
777-464-3331
united153@yahoo.com
Bob Schoonover
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WARD’S COPPER SHOP
Ward’s Copper Shop creates fine solid
copper items with an emphasis on creating quality decorative and authentic
period items.
We make custom period copperware to
your specifications
Thomas and Sherry Ward
West Lafayette, Indiana
765 491-3591
765 714-9729
setmward@wardscoppershop.com
www.wardscoppershop.com
Large Wash Pan
Reflector Oven
Pairing.
Same as last year.
Running Wolf’s Rent-A-Camp
Historical Tent Rentals at the
Alafia Rendezvous
From Wall Tents to Wedge Tents
We set it up and take it down.
Contact: Randy “Running Wolf” Thomas
tthomas52@verizon.net
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The Florida Frontiersmen
would like to thank all those who have
helped make the Alafia happen each year.
Thank you for your time, support and hard work.
Thank you for the donations of prizes, gifts and cash for
the Alafia games and activities.
Thank you for sharing your special talents in the form of
seminars and demonstrations.
Thank you for helping to educate others about a
past way of life.
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The St. Augustine Garrison presents
The Grand Muster
at the
Colonial Quarter
Friday & Saturday, January 30-31, 2015 in
St. Augustine, Florida
Join us for the Last weekend of the Nights Of Lights!
Fife and Drum in the Colonial Quarter
Free lunch for registered re-enactors.
Discounted lodging available from our
our lodging partners @ www.hfm.club
1740 Colonial Attire, and it's almost the same
as the British. We will issue you with a red
cockade for your tricorn, and voila you're a
Spaniard for the day. If you wish to fire your
musket in the Torchlight parade, you must attend
a short course in the Spanish Drill of Arms.
Participate in the 'Enemy at the Gates' 1st person torchlight
program at the Castillo San Marcos on Friday January 30
Jollification to follow the Torchlight Parade.
Limited primitive camping space (no modern tents) available in the downtown area on St. George Street. Setup on
Friday January30.
Registration (free!) form and further details available at
www.hfm.club
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Parade of Tartans Photo taken By: Bill Bair
CLANN WOLF
2015 ALAFIA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday January 19
Highland Games Seminar (See Gate Book for time and
location.)
Tuesday January 20
9 am: Parade of Tartans; to start at corner of
10 am:
Chester and Sansucci Way
Highland Games (anyone wearing tartan is
invited & encouraged to play)
5 pm: Clann cocktail hour/ banquet
the clann wolf ceilidh will follow the banquet at
Don anD BarB Boger’s Camp all are inviteD to
attend and celebrate family, friends and
great entertainment!
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BARTOW
ACE HARDWARE
Take Hwy 17 North into
Bartow. We are located on your left
just before the overpass.
Alafia Special*
10% OFF
Bring this coupon and get 10% off with
purchases totaling $25 or more
* Excluding Propane
1350 E. Church St. Bartow, Florida
863-519-9339 Fax 863-5196504
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Mister Monty's
Toy Emporium
The Finest Toys for Girls, Boys
and Children of all Ages.
Visit us on the Commons
Proprietors :
Monty and Terri Davies
FLORIDA STATE MUZZLE LOADERS ASSOCIATION
Presents
The 2015 Florida State Shoot
When: April 10, 11, & 12 2015
Where: Homeland, Fl. Florida Frontiersmen’s Property
Why: For fun, competition and BRAGGING RIGHTS !
Events: Percussion Rifle, Flint Rifle, Trade Gun, Rifled
Musket, Unlimited Rifle, Women’s, Juniors, Black
Powder Cartraige, Woods Walk, Pistol, Hawk,
Primitive Archery.
Cost: $15.00 first Aggregate $3.00 per each after
first. CAMPING is available starting at 7 am on Friday
April 10. Shooting starts at 12 noon on Friday April
10. Potluck Sat. Evening.
For more Info contact; Joe Fannin.
fanninjoe@yahoo.com
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MAYO’S
MERCANTILE
WEESIE
PROPRIETOR
BOONE
MERCHANT
GENERAL
STORE
HOURS OF OPERATION
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
FULLY STOCKED
FRESH FRUIT and VEGETABLES
CANNED GOODS FROM VEGGIES TO MEATS &
SAUCES TO SOUPS
MILK, CHEESES & DAIRY PRODUCTS
BREADS, BROWNIES & SWEETS
DRY GOODS – FLOUR, MEAL, BEANS, SUGAR
RICE, GRITS, PASTAS and SUCH
ICE AND DRINKING WATER
CAMP NEEDS, MATCHES, ROPE & STUFF
SPECIAL ORDERS – RUNS IF NEEDED
APOTHECARIES – CURES FOR ALL YOUR ACHES & PAINS
FROM ILLNESS TO SUNBURN
DRINKS INCLUDING:
IBC ROOTBEER, CREAM SODA, BLACK CHERRY
ALL YOUR FAVORITE CONDIMENTS & MORE
PERSONAL NEEDS – FOR THE WELL KEPT GENTS AND LADIES
GIFTS AND NOTIONS
MEDALLIONS – PAST AND PRESENT
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Alafia Gun Range Rules
1. Only prime your gun on the firing line.
2. Never leave the firing line with a loaded gun.
3. If you have any problems with your gun or getting your gun to
fire, call for the Range Officer.
4. Keep your powder containers covered or capped.
5. Travel to and from the firing line with the muzzle of your
gun above your shoulder and the barrel VERTICAL.
6. Shoot a patched round ball only.
7. Revolver shooters load and shoot only one (1) chamber at a
time. Do not load remaining chambers.
8. Avoid cross firing. Line up directly in front of your target.
Shoot from the firing position that corresponds to your target
position.
9. If someone else shoots your target, notify the Range Officer
immediately.
10. Flint shooters, when loading, always leave your frizzen open.
11. Cap and Ballers, when loading, always leave your hammer
halfcocked.
12. No smoking within 25 feet of the loading benches.
13. DO NOT BEGIN TO SHOOT IF YOU HAVE BEEN
DRINKING ALCOHOL.
14. If you see anyone involved in unsafe activities, notify the
Range Officer immediately. When it comes to SAFETY, everybody is a Range Officer, and has the right and responsibility
to point out unsafe behavior.
15. THIS IS A SPORT. BE A SPORTSMAN. BE WILLING TO
TALK TO AND SHARE OUR SPORT WITH ANOTHER.
WE ARE HERE TO ENJOY MUZZLE LOADER SHOOTING. LET’S ALL MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.
16. Have fun. Be safe. Come back next year and bring a friend.
It is very strongly recommended that all shooters wear ear and eye
protection while shooting. This is for your own safety.
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The Florida Frontiersmen, Inc. is a 501c(3) non-profit
organization committed to preserving the skills of our
first settlers, pioneers and mountain men in the use of
muzzle loading firearms and the equipment and accouterments that accompanied such use. We endeavor to
promote fellowship together with historical appreciation
of the era and equipment. The Alafia Rendezvous® is an
embodiment of these commitments and endeavors.
This is an enormous undertaking, requiring much time,
effort and money to make the Alafia Rendezvous® the
best rendezvous in the country. No one receives money
or salary for their work. It is the spirit and love of the
Alafia, and the friendships made there that keep us volunteering year-after-year.
We thank you for your continued support in Keeping the
Spirit Alive, and look forward to being with you again
next year at the Alafia. Thanks to the hard working
members of the Florida Frontiersmen and a special
thanks to the people of Homeland.
More Majorum,
after the manner of our ancestors.
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