June 7th, 2023 Meeting

June 2023
As of October 5th, 2022 meetings are held at Julius restaurant in Erie PA at 1607 State St in the former Erie Maennerchor Club. Meetings begin at 6:00 pm with a social hour and dinner, followed by our program/speaker. Their parking lot is in the back with the entrance on 16th street between State and French.

Our Dinner Menu:
TBD

Our Guest Speaker:
Richard Arthur
Richard Jay Arthur, M.A., is a native of Pittsburgh. A 23-year veteran Army officer, he has a lifelong interest in history with particular focus on the American Colonial period. He has given talks on the Founding Fathers and the Continental Army and lectured on the role of Pennsylvanians on the planning and actions of D-Day, including stories based on interviews with participants. A website features stories from his Butler County youth at www.butlercountyboyhood.com. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Allegheny College, and his master’s from George Washington University. He and his wife, Mary Lou, live in rural Erie County, where they operate Winter’s End, an environment that supports bees and butterflies.

Topic:
Zachary Taylor

For reservations; please E-Mail the Torch Club Secretary at secretary.erietorch@gmail.com.