On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, more than 175 people gathered at Bonnet Springs Park Event Center for the 51st Annual Meeting and Polk Pioneer Luncheon. As attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch, President Lloyd Harris conducted the business meeting portion of the program that included committee reports, election of the officers and approval of by-laws revisions.
One of the highlights of the meeting was the presentation of the inaugural PCHA Board of Directors Award. This award will be given from time to time, as merited and determined by the Board, to an individual deserving of recognition and honor. Our first recipient is S. L. Frisbie, IV. A lifelong resident of Bartow, he is a senior Director, first year charter member of the PCHA, and he serves on the editorial staff for the Polk County Historical Quarterly. Over his lifetime he has shared, supported, and sought to preserve our history, making him a deserving honoree.
