Members:
"After buying a metal detector at a local dealer the attendant informed me of the MTHA and suggested
that I stop by a meeting as a guest and check it out, boy am I glad I did! I've only been to a couple of meetings so far, but I think I've found a home."
12/1/09 I would like to bring to your attention that MTHA member Bob Jannoni has helped put into Congressional Record the Honoring of crew of the General Arnold.
During the American Revolution hundreds of privateers were issued "letters of marque" and commissioned to help protect shipping and assist the Continental Army. Indeed, it may be argued that without the contributions of these vessels, the men serving aboard them, and the captains who led them, George Washington's forces might not even have prevailed.
On Christmas day, 1778, the General Arnold was caught in a frightful snow storm and went aground on the White Flat off Plymouth Harbor. 105 men serving under the command of Captain James Magee suffered horribly, and by the time they could be rescued three days later, 72 had frozen to death. Others succumbed thereafter, while some of the frostbitten survivors were left crippled and maimed. It was the most gruesome, hideous loss of life suffered by either side during this nation's struggle for independence.
Bob Jannoni will be at the January MTHA meeting to talk about that faithful day in history, and to promote his new book, Solved: The Mystery of the General Arnold. Come on by to catch an earful from one of the best story tellers this side of the Mason-Dixon line.
Here is a link to the Letter of Recognition from the House of Representatives that has been made Congressional Record.
Of course we'll also give you a peak at the book cover.
Books will be available to club members the night of the meeting at a discount of $7, and to all non members for $8.95. If you would like to pick up a copy before the meeting you can reach Bob Jannoni at 508-866-9087.
1/12/10 This years Christmas party was a huge success with plenty of good times had by all. There was an amazing assortment of food and we were treated to some splendid caroling by Ken Camillies' daughters.
We at the MTHA would like to take this opportunity to thank every member
for their selfless contribution to the organization.
