"The Buffalo Soldiers"
Woods & Wanton Chapter, Inc.
of Tampa Bay, Florida
of the 9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association
142nd Anniversary Reunion ...Click Here
Organization Profile And Mission Statement:
The Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Regiment, a black unit was created after the Civil War.
The soldiers fought in the Spanish American War, assisted with the expansion of the west, and contribute to the Indian War of the Great Plains. Native Americans were impressed with the courage and tenacity of these men and honored them with the name "Buffalo Soldiers".
The Woods & Wanton Chapter, Inc. is the only registered chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers in the State of Florida. It was named after congressional medal of honor recipients , Sgt. Brent Woods and Corporal George Wanton.
Today, the Tampa Chapter is a(501)(c)(3)non-profit organization, that is committed to fostering patriotism, courage, and self reliance in our youth by:
Exemplifying high moral standards, respect for God and country while promoting community involvement.Supporting local schools and youth organization that promote sound mind, body, and spirit.
We participate in community events such as the Veterans Day and Memorial Day Ceremony, Tyer Temple Church Share Program, Kid Fest, Brandon 4th of July day Parade, City of Tampa Annual Black History Program, Junior Buffalo Soldiers at Cahoon Elementary School, and the Martin Luther King Center School Supply Giveaway.
Sincerely,
Frank Bell, President
Help Us Place Historical Library Units in schools across the State/USA
A small part of our Traveling Museum
PROGRAMS TO CONSIDER SUPPORTING :
1 . COLOR GUARD FOR EVENTS
2. NINTH ANNUAL CORONATION BALL
A. CORPORATE SPONSOR
A TABLE FOR
$500.00 ( 8 SEATS )
B. PURCHASE AN AD FOR OUR 9th CORONATION BOOK
C. GENERAL DONATION,
CASH, Credit Card , Check..... Click below
3. SCHOLARSHIP FUND
4. BUFFALO SOLDIER MUSEUM FUND
5. DONATION OF GOODS OR SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
A. Computers for our scholarship recipients and Juniors Troopers
B. FEED A FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
C. SPONSOR A CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
(BOOKS, COMPUTERS, CLOTHES ETC.) __________________________________________
Join ( ) Chapter Member ( ) Junior Trooper Apply ( )Scholarship Application
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