LA GRANADA. OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF The Order of Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez Founding Chapter

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1 LA GRANADA OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF The Order of Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez Founding Chapter APRIL 2012 To educate the public on Spain s contributions to the American Revolution San Antonio, TX GALVEZ AT TEXAS A&M SAN ANTONIO On Friday, March 16th, Granaderos de Galvez and Sons of the American Revolution presented the colors (American and Spanish) at Texas A&M-San Antonio s grand opening of the PicassoGalvez exhibit. The flags were marched in and presented for the national anthems of the United States and Spain and provided a grand pomp and circumstance for the audience, all in formal attire. Thanks go out to the participants: Fifer Priscilla Marrah, Drummer Joe Mannix, and Granaderos J.J. Zavala, Joe Perez, Joel Escamilla, Bill Bowlin and Larry Kirkpatrick. On Friday, March 9th, Granaderos also presented the colors at the Daughters of the American Revolution Texas State Meeting. Thanks go out to Granaderos James Salinas, Roberto Flores, J.J. Zavala and Joel Escamilla as well as Damas Lucila Flores and Elizabeth Salinas for representing our group at this event.

2 NEXT MEETING Granaderos y Damas de Galvez WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Picante Grill 3810 Broadway Founding Chapter San Antonio TX (Across from the Witte Museum) Governor Joe Perez jperez329@satx.rr.com Ph: Dinner: 6:30 Meeting: 7:00 Deputy Governor Roberto Flores Upcoming Events: Fiesta Flambeau Parade Saturday, April 28 Secretary Vacant The Bernardo de Galvez Exhibit at the Texas A&M University-San Antonio will run through May 20, This is a must-see for any member of our organization. It only runs through May so you ll want to get out there to see it while it s here. The exhibit is on the second floor of the A&M Main Campus, One University Way, San Antonio Treasurer Vacant Editor Official Website Rolando Cantu gne@yahoo.com TREASURER S REPORT For February 2012 Prev Bal $2, Deposits: $0.24 Dividend Expenses: $ Monarch Tropy (3 plaques) New Balance: $2,035.36

3 Granaderos y Damas de Galvez Minutes of the meeting March 7, 2012 The meeting, held at the Royal Inn Oriental Cuisine restaurant, commenced at 7:15 p.m. In attendance were Joe Perez, Roberto & Lucila Flores, Tito Fernandez, James & Elizabeth Salinas, Larry and Yolanda Kirkpatrick, Priscilla Marrah, Joseph Mannix, Joel Escamilla, Rick Rodriguez and Joe Zavala, Jr. The invocation was given by Lucila Flores. New Governor Joe Perez introduced himself to the group and provided his background with the organization. Richard Whynot gave an update on the plaque to be placed in front of the statue of Galvez in New Orleans. The plaque will measure 20 x 28 and cost about $2,600 with the base costing another $2,000. He mentioned the DAR and SAR of Louisiana support our efforts. The Treasurer s Report was given by Roberto Flores for the month of February giving a balance of $2, James Salinas moved that we accept the report and the motion was seconded by Lucila Flores. The motion carried and the report will be provided in the chapter newsletter. Joe Perez read a proclamation from the Florida Secretary of State to Mrs. Maria Davis, Honorary Vice Consul of Spain, announcing that Bernardo de Galvez has been designated a 2012 Great Floridian, which recognizes Galvez record of achievements as a Floridian. Joe Perez read a letter from Fred Martinez who gave a $100 donation to our chapter to show his support for our group. Joel Escamilla mentioned that we need to work on our chapter bylaws as there are some issues that need to be resolved, specifically regarding membership. Rick Rodriguez was asked by Joe Perez to tell the group about his history with our chapter. Rick provided information about his long-standing membership with the group. Richard Whynot provided a copy of Louisiana House of Representatives House Resolution 1319 which specifically mentions Galvez contributions to the American Revolution. Joel Escamilla announced that we are low on copies of Robert Thonhoff s booklet The Vital Contribution of Spain in the Winning of the American Revolution. Discussion was had on the need to have more copies printed. Larry Kirkpatrick moved to have this done and the motion was seconded by Lucila Flores. The motion carried. Joel Escamilla announced a raffle by the DAR with one of the awards to be a musket. Discussion was had and a motion was made by Larry Kirkpatrick to buy $40 worth of tickets. The motion was seconded by Roberto Flores and the motion carried. Larry Kirkpatrick moved that we adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Lucila Flores. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

4 Fiesta Flambeau Parade America s Largest Illuminated Parade The Flambeau Parade will be Saturday, April 28, This year, all of our participants will be on the float. Granaderos, Damas, Fifers and Drummers in period outfits can rest their feet as we will not be marching the 2.6 mile parade route. The float can fit up to twelve people, which is about the number of participants we normally get. Our staging position is E-22 so when you arrive, ask a parade representative where Entry E-22 is staged. Governor Joe Perez will be at the site around 3:30 p.m. with a cooler full of complimentary sandwiches, sodas and water. The city starts blocking off streets in the area at about 4:00 p.m., so arrive before that time if you want to park in the area. At least one vehicle will be staged at the end of the parade route to bring participants back to the parade starting point. There will be an audience of 600,000 people along the parade route with another 1.5 million watching it on television. So, start practicing your parade wave and join us on the float. Bernardo de Galvez Exhibit at Texas A&M University San Antonio The Bernardo de Galvez Exhibit at the Texas A&M University-San Antonio will be on display through May 20, The exhibit consists of 5 large panels about Galvez and Spanish contributions to the American Revolution as well as the Texas Connection to it. The five panels are titled Timeline of Galvez Life, The Woman Behind The Man, Texas Connection, Spain s Gulf Coast Campaign and Yo Solo. All Granaderos (uniform not required) and Damas are encouraged to volunteer their time at the exhibit providing information to visitors about Galvez and Spain s contributions to the American Revolution. Exhibit times are: Mon Fri: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thanks go out to all members who have already volunteered and gone out there. To volunteer, call Joe Escamilla at Examples of two of the panels are on the following page.

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