President Sandy McNeely introduced our guest speaker, Justin French. Justin is the manager of the Louisiana historical site at Fort St Jean Baptiste, and gave a very informative presentation describing the first, second, and third forts that were built by the French settlers of the outpost of Natchitoches. President McNeely presented Justin a Certificate of Appreciation for his fine work.

President McNeely presented the Galvez Medal to Compatriot Rick Nowlin, in recognition of five good years of service to the chapter. McNeely also presented the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal to Nowlin, noting his sustained superior service to the Chapter.