Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Minnesota

Mr. Jorgenson shared stories about his research and book on the First Minnesota Volunteer Regiment. He added colorful stories about individual members of the volunteer unit.

Mr. Jorgenson shared stories about his research and book on the First Minnesota Volunteer Regiment. He related stories about heroics of the First Minnesota Volunteers.

Mr. Jorgenson shared stories about his research and book on the First Minnesota Volunteer Regiment. He shared stories about the lives of the Minnesota Volunteers.

Guests listened intently as Mr. Jorgenson told the room about the First Minnesota Volunteer Regiment.

Mr. Jorgenson kept the full attention of the guests as he explained the historical perspective of the First Minnesota Volunteers in Minnesota history.

During the presentation, Mr. Jorgenson shared many rare historic photos of the Minnesota Volunteers and the city of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Towards the end of his presentation, Mr. Jorgenson took questions from the guests who wanted to know more about the First Minnesota Volunteer Regiment.

Members and guests socialize at the 2023 Thanksgiving luncheon at The Town & Country Club in St. Paul, MN.

The luncheon is being served by the catering staff.

The head table where many of the MN Board of Assistants and the guest speaker are seated for the luncheon.

Members and guests socialize at the beginning of the 2023 Thanksgiving luncheon.

Program, Mayflower Compact, and 5 kernels of corn on each place setting.

The 2023 Thanksgiving luncheon brought out one of the largest Member and guest gatherings since the COVID pandemic.

A few of the items that were available on the silent auction. The proceeds from the silent auction help to fund our annual scholarship program.

Wines and spirits were also offered on the silent auction.

Several wonderful food related baskets were donated for the silent auction. One was even MN Spam themed!

Needlework items are always a big hit on the silent auction. These were donations.

Beautiful fall themed baskets were a hit on the silent auction. These were handmade and donated by a member.

Mayflower art and a nautical shadow box were also donated for the silent auction. These items proved to be very popular.

The election slate for our 2023 election of MN Mayflower Board of Assistants. These individuals were elected at our meeting to a 3-year term.

Our speaker for the 2023 Thanksgiving luncheon was David Jones. Mr. Jones spoke about the JFK assassination. His multimedia presentation presented the facts of the case and presented some of the latest information concerning this important event in US history.

David Jones captivated the audience with his knowledge of the JFK assassination.

David Jones answers one of the many questions about the JFK assassination from the audience.

David Jones makes a very important point of fact about the investigations into the JFK assassination.

It's time to count descendants of our Mayflower ancestors. As each passenger's name is read, members raise their hands so we can count those descendants in attendance.

A member raises her hand as the name of her ancestor is announced.

Our Hospitality Committee who work hard to set up our luncheons. (L to R) Lori Reynolds, Sonja Pederson, Barb Rustad.

Members and guests socialize before the start of our luncheon and program.

We are just about to begin the featured presentation.

The first slide of the day's presentation.

Members and guests are finishing the luncheon and plates are being cleared from the tables by catering staff.

Members and guests continue conversations as the luncheon meal comes to a conclusion.

Our guest speaker, Frank Sachs, an educator, who gave those in attendance a spirited and informative presentation on The Statue of Liberty: It’s origins, what it was supposed to represent, and how it became the symbol that welcomes the world to America.

A large group of members and guests attended the 2022 Thanksgiving luncheon at The Town & Country Club in St. Paul, MN.

The Thanksgiving feast is ready to be served to guests.

The head table where many of the MN Board of Assistants are seated for the luncheon.

Silent auction items available for bidding. Sales from the silent auction help fund our annual scholarship program.

Some of the items available on the silent auction.

More of the items available on the silent auction.

An item that was available on the silent auction.

A beautiful nautical table runner was up for auction in the silent auction.

A Mayflower calendar was also auctioned on the silent auction.

A table full of silent auction items.

Mayflower books are a popular option on our silent auction.

Members and guests enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving feast.

Members and guests listened to an epic presentation by author, Hampton Smith, who presented a thorough presentation on the history of Fort Snelling.

Mayflower cousins and guests enjoy conversation at the luncheon in the St. James Hotel, Redwing, MN.

Members and guests enjoying a delicious luncheon and good conversation.

Speaker Steve Yoch, captivated the audience with his informative presentation about George Washington and Benedict Arnold: A Tale of Two Patriots.

The attendees listen intently to Steve Yoch's presentation.

The presentation explained the relationship and historical facts and perspective of George Washington and Benedict Arnold and how the reputation of each was shaped by their actions and history.

Speaker Steve Yoch's presentation style made history come alive for the attendees of the event.

Speaker Steve Yoch answers one of many questions for the audience.

Members and guests socialize before luncheon is served for our 2021 annual Thanksgiving luncheon. People are wearing masks to help prevent the spread of the COVID virus at the end of the pandemic.

Members and guests socialize before luncheon is served for our 2021 annual Thanksgiving luncheon.

Items available on the silent auction. Proceeds from the silent auction help to fund our annual scholarship program.

Members and guests assemble for the 2021 annual Thanksgiving luncheon.

A place setting at our luncheon with 5 kernels of corn and a program.

The attendees enjoyed a program by author Mary Firestone who spoke about the history of Dayton's Department Store.

MN Mayflower members Linda Sullivan, Joan Yearous, & Marjorie Heggestad attended the 2019 Thanksgiving luncheon.

MN Mayflower member Bill Troxel and wife attended the 2019 Thanksgiving luncheon.

A large group of members and guests attended the 2019 Thanksgiving luncheon.

Julie Paczkowski & John Snell attended the 2019 Thanksgiving luncheon.

Barbara Shellum, Cyndi Shellum, Dolores Shellum, and Nancy Hummer attended the 2019 Thanksgiving luncheon.

Harry Markley attended the 2019 Thanksgiving luncheon.

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2024 Thanksgiving Luncheon - T & C Country Club