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HL Hunley Camp meeting
had a modest turnout with 38 regular members, and 3 guests. Monty Jones
our 2nd Lt. Commander conducted our meeting. We welcomed 6
new members to the Camp and they were; Benjamin Bunting, Michael
Kemmerlin, Robert Miller, and Roscoe, Bryon, and Aaron Lee. We said the
pledges to the flags and the opening prayer was given by a camp member. Michael Blackwelder was presented his Certificates
of Appreciation that was given out during the Lee/Jackson Banquet. Dale Presley
was our speaker for the evening and gave a wonderful account of his
family history and how they served our country. The events he relayed to
us, showed how proud he is of his family heritage. Well done Dale! David
Mitchell was nominated, voted on, and was elected as member at large to
serve on the EC. Thanks to
Richard Parker and Bill White, they were the mess cooks for the Camp
Meeting in March. Bill Branton
had confederate battle flag stickers available and gave them to everyone
at the meeting. There are
three openings in the Color Guard that need to be filled. If anyone is
interested, please contact Chuck Botts. If anyone is
interested in being an Irish volunteer and attend reenactments call Dale
Presley at 270-1619. Heritage Motor Cycle Rally began Friday
April 7th at the Fair Grounds. Chuck said the wind was up but
that they were setup and ready. Come on out and check out all the events
and the bike build off. If you can help out through the week Contact
Chuck at home 873-0402 or cell at 860-7341. Free admission to the Motor
Cycle Rally will be granted to all volunteers. Flowertown Festival turned out to be a success with 23 cases of water sold. We found that everyone wanted many of the bottles of water for souvenirs. Chuck said it went fine and appreciated the support.
Mess Sergeant We need a camp Mess Sergeant. The Mess Sergeant is responsible for the meals at Camp meetings. He shall maintain a list of volunteers to provide meals for the meetings and insure the timely preparation of the meals and the clean up after the meetings.
Next meeting will be April 27th, at 6:30, come on out. Compatriot Clyde Rogers memorials -
Private
Wesley P. Beach, Co. G, 4th S.C. Cavalry - Private Robert O.
Jacques, Co. G, 4th S.C. Cavalry - Captain George W. Way, 11th S.C.
Infantry - Corporal Beverley Rodgers, Co. F, 1st Local Troops, Augusta
GA
Private John E. Googe, D. July 10th, 1864, Appling County, Co. F, 47th Regiment, Georgia Infantry, Appling Rangers. Killed in action at the Battle of Burdens Causeway known as The Battle of Bloody Bridge on Johns Island.
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South
Carolina SCV Div Convention HL
Hunley Camp 143
Honoring our new Div Commander & Lt Commander It has been over 100
years since a Division Commander was from the Charleston area. In fact,
this is only the second time a Division Commander has come from the
Charleston area. And with the Lt. Commander being from Mt.
Pleasant, this is the first time the Low Country has had the top two
positions in the SCV.
Our Camp Commanders Walker Wright, Joe Willis and Monty Jones
attended the drop-in honoring Randy Burbage and Gene Hogan. The event
was scheduled April 7, at the Knights of Pythias. 40 to 50 SCV members
came out and brought covered dishes and everyone had a good time. SCV Logo Knit Polo Shirts Bubba has to order the shirts in lots of 6 and they are $30.00 ea.
Contact Bubba Thompson! There will also be 2 dozen caps
available at the next meeting in April. Camp name Tag – If anyone is interested in a Camp Name tag, let Joe know. $2.50ea
THE CHARGE "To
you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the
vindication of the Cause for which we fought; to your strength will
be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's good name, the
guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the
perpetuation of those principles he loved and which made him glorious
and which you also cherish. Remember, it is your duty to see that the
true history of the South is presented to future generations."
Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General,
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