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An empty chair now and forevermore shall sit at our table in remembrance of those that have gone before.
Brown, Cecil; Cantrell, Harold; Hamilton, James; Webb, Henry Miles; Wright, Michael
We welcome our guests and give a Rebel Yell to the newest members of the proud decedents of the men who rode with the 13th Kentucky Cavalry!
David W. Lucas-Cromona, Kentucky
Kelly Hall-Whitesburg, Kentucky
Ben Adams-Ermine, Kentucky
Jonathon Adams-Whitesburg; Kentucky
Ladies and Gentlemen what a wondrous month that has been given unto us. We have come so far. We are working on updating the bylaws with an appointed Ad Hoc Committee. We have developed guidelines for Membership Applications that will be shared with the camp and voted on once the bylaws are in place. We have been given a copy of the latest constitution that will be reviewed at the National Reunion. We have worked closely with the Veterans Museum in Whitesburg and have a mannequin representing a 13th Kentucky man and soon our sacred flags will be proudly displayed for all to see. The cannon project is almost complete and the next workday will be on March 18th at Willis Stong's residence. The bear proof trash container is on the mountain and new flags fly on the mountain. Our ancestors' stone project is ready to place yet another monument up on the mountain. We meet with the Virginia camp in Wise to discuss their purchase of a flagpole to place the Virginia flag along the walkway of honor. Remember that this month we celebrate the Battle of Pound Gap and what better way than continuing our projects. I have asked Richard Smith to outline a 'sentry' out of a 4x8 piece of treated plywood to be placed on the outcropping overlooking the monument. The Chaplain-in-Chief has consented to offer a lesson (#63) on our website under Chaplains of the Confederacy. I do pray that we can begin dedications this month. There are several within our area and beyond that call out to us to remember their sacrifices. We are revamping the treasurer report and protocol in handling our camp funds. Monies from the Letcher County Fiscal Court are handled in the following manner. We submit a Purchase Order Request to Judge Smith's secretary who gets it signed by him. She then assigns a P.O. number and I obtain a copy of the P.O. and then send it to the prospective company. They send the order to our camp and submit bill to the Fiscal Court. At no time do we have contact with the money that has been appropriated to us. Also, the money received for the stone panels and base ($800) goes directly to Appalachian Monument. Again we do NOT touch the money. Our books, ledgers will be available for any camp member to review at his discretion.
This month we need to send in a request for our Adopt-A-Highway cleanup. Remember we get $100 a mile for our efforts. We will be working on planting shrubs and finishing the rail fence this month also. Since all activities are at the Gap, I suggest we combine and split our forces to meet our objectives. On a personal note, allow me to salute the fine ladies and gentlemen at the SASS Pigeon Forge event this month. They were much to kind to this unworthy subject and our congratulations to Richard and Libby for representing us with such distinction. Also there is a School of the Soldier at Wildcat on the 18th of March. It is in conjunction with the Kentucky Cavalry Brigade, Colonel Robinson commanding. Let us go forth and support the cause of representing our ancestors! They cannot do so but we can go in their stead.
"Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to our forefathers, who gave us the undeniable birth right of our Southern Heritage and the vision, desire, and courage to see it perpetuated." SCV Closing Statement. With Principles to Maintain, I remain your obedient servant,
The Old General Laus Deo
Looking at the weather that we have had for the last few days, thoughts of springtime come at once to our minds. With these thoughts come new plans for Caudill events and ways to "Forward the Colors". One of the big events that we of the Caudill Camp are looking forward to is more work on the restoration of the Whitesburg Confederate Cemetery. We are currently receiving help from the Wise Co. Va. historical society. They are researching the roles of the 29th Va. in search of the names of soldiers who died in the Whitesburg hospital. Another event involving the Caudill Camp is the up coming dedication of the Letcher Military Museum. Ben Buster Taylor has graciously given us space to set up a WTBS display. A lone sentry stands guard over a captured Yank surrounded by a display of Confederate flags in the museum. This is just two of the events that we will be taking part in this year. Many more events are on tap so please watch your newsletter for upcoming announcements.
Deo Vindice, Lt. Commander John P. Back
The Colonel Benjamin Caudill Camp has 86 members, a drop of 37 members since the last report from National Headquarters. The large number of members that did not sign back up is much more than anticipated. Some members did not sign up due to the rift in leadership on the National level and to the controversial story in the Confederate Veteran. Some of our loss could be accounted to let down after the monument at Pound Gap was completed. Whatever the reason, we must encourage our fellow members to rejoin and help protect our heritage. A list of the men that did not rejoin will be available after the meeting for members to look at to see if someone they know might be persuaded to rejoin.
I would like to remind everyone that the 2006 Kentucky Division Reunion will be held May 5th through May 7th this year at Prestonsburg. On Saturday, the 6th of May, a skirmish will be held on the actual battlefield at the Middle Creek National Battlefield. At our next meeting in April, anyone interested in re-enacting or participating should sign up. The cemetery project at Sandlick is still under way. Glenn Brown, Chad Brown and Wendell Brown used a garden tiller to plow the cleaned area. One more plowing and grubbing day will have the ground ready for seed. Glenn Brown is providing wheat, creeping red and perennial rye seed as well as fertilize for the project. Faron Sparkman reported that three tombstones to be placed at the cemetery have now been ordered. The information for the remaining soldiers is still being gathered.
David Brown and Glenn Brown placed the new bear proof and fireproof trashcan at the Pound Gap Monument on March 8th. They locked the can down with chains in the hopes that it would prevent their theft (by bear or human). Commander Chaltas ordered the trash can through the school system and paid for it with a purchase order from the County Fiscal Court. He also obtained wind resistant flags using purchase orders from the Fiscal Court as well. The U.S. flag is rated for seventy mile per hour winds, a must for the gap.
On March 2nd, Commander Chaltas and I placed Confederate and Union uniforms on two mannequins at the Letcher County Military Museum. Ben Taylor provided both mannequins but our camp voted to pay $160 for the one used as a Confederate. The Confederate was dressed as a cavalry soldier with saber belt, pistol and saber. Camp members provided the uniform and equipment for this soldier. The Union soldier is dressed as an infantryman with cartridge box and belt. The Leatherwood re-enactment committee supplied the equipment for the Yankee. Mr. Taylor was very pleased with both soldiers. He has asked if he could store the Camp's cannon in the museum upon its completion. He also requested some Confederate flags to be displayed there. If any camp members have anything that they would like to loan to the museum, Mr. Taylor would be glad to exhibit them. Colonel Caudill's image would look great on the wall behind the Confederate mannequin. I encourage all Camp members to visit the museum. It is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. Special tours can be conducted by requesting them from either Commander Chaltas or Mr. Taylor. Our Camp has been asked to provide a synopsis of Letcher County's participation in the Revolutionary War and the War Between the States to be placed upon a monument outside the museum.
Jacqueline Duty won her lawsuit against the school board. This lawsuit was brought against the school board because they refused to allow her to wear a dress that was patterned after the St. Andrew's Cross to her school's prom. This is a victory in protecting our right to promote our southern heritage. Our Camp helped promote our heritage by having articles in at least 2 publications this month. An article about the Pound Gap Monument was in the Kentucky Explorer and three articles about Caudill's Army was in the Appalachian Quarterly. The monument will be presented in April's edition of Kentucky Living.
Adjutant Brown
March 16, 2006
Gentlemen, I have the honor of submitting the following financial report as of for your review, input and approval. Secretary/Treasurer
Camp Fund
Statement Balance from 2/16/06 to 3/10/06
Deposit 2/21/06
$102.00
Balance 2/21/06 (after $102.00 deposit)
$2,472.41
Withdrawal 2/15/06 Ck #1007 SCV-2 reups/1 new member
$75.00
Withdrawal 3/01/06 Ck #1008 KY Division Dues (63 members)
$630.00
General Fund Balance
$1,767.41*
Secretary/Treasurer Taylor
Sunday morning I was awakened by the rustling sounds of movement within the camp. Though I had fallen asleep upon the mountain my heart was with my wife in the valley. I hoped that she has made her a new dress for Easter; it was only a week away. I got up and went outside our makeshift cabin and it looked like it had snowed all night, and was still coming down. We were all looking and praying for signs of spring. But winter would not turn loose of us here at Pound Gap. Our chaplain was planning on having church service at the hospital and I looked forward to going down the ole Fincastle trail to here him preach. I knew what was in the hearts of the boys. They all prayed for the war to be over soon. Our food was all but gone and we would all have starved if not for the good folk around here. I was walking over to the quartermaster when I heard a shot. My first though was food! I prayed for the meat to be a deer or a wild hog. Then more shots and I could hear our pickets yelling that the Yankees were coming! The day had finally come, and the war was raging at the gap. Let us this day, March 16, 1862, remember the men who fought and fell on this day. The day the federals came and took what they wanted and when they left they burned everything, even the hospital What a sad day for our Confederate kin! Let us away remember these men who give so much. Your Chaplain Tabby Back
Chaplain Tabby Back Pray for Dixie
My Kepi and Me is a series honoring camp members and their ancestors. The purpose is to share their ancestor’s history as well as the current son occupying the seat of honor. This month let us offer a salute and give up a hardy Rebel yell for Mark Patrick. In an interview given by Darrell Crawford, Mark offered the following autobiography.
“I am proud and honored to say that I come from a long line of Soldiers that have served our country from the American Revolution to the present. My ancestors fought with Washington at Braddock's defeat, and also for the Blue and the Gray, for each thought that they were right for their cause. I am so humbled and grateful for the price that each of them paid for us to have our freedom. I also look forward to that wonderful day when I can be with them all in the Kingdom of Heaven.
“I am married to the lovely Priscilla Patrick. I have a daughter, Brittany Patrick and two-step children, Krissy & Justin McKenzie. We live in Morehead. Ky. I am employed with Link-Belt Construction Equipment in Lexington Ky. I have worked there for 17 years. Before I started at Link-Belt, I was a welder for General Dynamics in Lima Ohio, where my brother and I built the M1A1 Battle Tanker for the U.S. Government. Most of my free time is spent reading about the Civil War, researching my family tree, and target shooting. My Southern Pride goes back to Samuel Duvall, born in 1770 in Ashe county North Carolina, and married Polly?. They had six children. My ancestry follows James Monroe Duvall who was born in 1802 in Ashe county North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Plummer. They had 8 known children. The oldest was Ambrose, born between 1827 and 1828. The youngest was James Duvall, born in 1840. Elizabeth passed away, and James M. Duvall remarried and had 9 more children. My bloodline follows James Duvall, the youngest of James M. Duvall. James married Lucinda Ashley, and they had 9 children. The 7th child born was Florence Duvall, who was born August 23, 1876. She married my GGrandfather Milford Patrick. This would make her my GGrandmother, and James Duvall my GGGrandfather. Milford and Florence had 7 children. The youngest son was Charlie Cecil Patrick, my Grandfather. He married Bessie Lewis. They had 3 children; only one son, my Dad, Billy LeRoy Patrick. My GGGrandfather James Duvall enlisted on March 27, 1862 with the 26th N.C. Inf. Co. A. He served through March 26, 1865. He was detailed as a wagoneer for most of the war. After the war, he moved to Ky. He is buried at Leon(Carter Co.) Ky. I have not yet located his final resting place. My GG Uncle, Ambrose B. Duvall, oldest brother to James Duvall is whom I am representing in the SCV, Col. Ben Caudill Camp # 1629. Ambrose Duvall enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1860. When the Civil War started he enlisted with the 26th N.C. Inf. Co. A on May 17, 1861. He was promoted to Sgt. on July 26, 1861, then to 1st Lt. on April 21, 1862. He was then promoted to Captain on July 3, 1863. He was wounded in action at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863, hospitalized again at Richmond in December of 1863, was wounded in action again and returned to duty in August of 1864. On April 1,1865 he was taken prisoner at Petersburg, where he was sent to the Old Capital Prison, then sent to Johnson's Island Ohio. He was held there until June 18, 1865 when he was released on oath. He returned to Ashe county North Carolina, and then moved to Kentucky with my GGGrandfather James. He is buried in Hitchins (Carter Co.) Ky. I have located his resting place.
“I also have ancestors who fought for the Union Army, so I need to mention them also. They are the Patricks from Magoffin County, KY. First is Thomas Calvin Patrick. He is my GGGGrandfather. He was born February 25,1824 and married Rebecca Patrick on April 18, 1844 and they had 5 children together. Rebecca passed away in 1857. Thomas then married Elizabeth Flint and had 4 more children. Thomas' first son was Reuben C. Patrick, born in 1845. Both Thomas and Reuben served in the Union Army. Thomas was a private in the 14th KY Vol. Inf. Co. I. He was a musician. On June 22, 1864, Thomas was killed at the Battle of Kolb's Farm near Kennesaw Mountain, Georgia. He is buried in the Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia. Reuben fought with the 39th KY Inf. Co. D. He is buried in the Patrick Cemetery in Salyersville, KY behind McDonald's up on the side of the hill. I have located his resting place. The stone is not in good shape at all, but it is still legible. I am very proud of my heritage, and my Ancestors. The best part of it all is that their blood runs thru me.”
As you can tell, Mark is very proud of his heritage and has proven to be a true southern gentleman and friend. He has a lovely family and has enriched our camp by being a member. He reenacts with the 5th Kentucky and on occasion serves with John Hunt Morgan. Ladies & gentlemen let us tip our kepis and offer a resounding rebel yell for our compatriot and brother, Mark Patrick and his lovely family!
The Old General
Caudill Harvey; Second Lieutenant
13th Kentucky Cavalry; Company B & E
October 11, 1842-dying prior to 1912
Harvey was one of the gallant officers that served with the 13th. He was a tall man standing a full six foot one inches with mild blue eyes. He was born in Melvin, Kentucky (Floyd County) to Abijah Caudill and Elizabeth Slone Caudill. He was brother to Corporal Isaac Caudill and Sergeant Preston Caudill. The 1850 Floyd County census has his birth year as 1839. He grew up in that area and upon the onset of the war he enlisted in on the side of the Confederacy on October 7, 1862. He along with his brothers transferred from company B to Company E for reason known but to God on June 1, 1863. He was with Colonel Caudill’s command at Gladesville, Virginia when the camp was surprised on July 7, 1863 and taken captive. It was reported that he was wounded in the arm during or prior to the engagement that resulted in over 120 men being capture. He was later paroled and returned to service. He was once again captured this time in Floyd County. Captain William Ford of the 39th Kentucky captured him on October 16, 1863. He was taken to Louisville and released on oath. But his loyalty to the cause was greater than his oath to his capturers and he returned to active duty. He served for almost two years before being wounded again. He went home to recuperate leaving his command in Whitesburg, Kentucky. He must have recovered enough at the hospital that was located at the confluence of the North Fork of the Kentucky River and Sandlick Creek to make the journey home on horseback or wagon. After recovering from his wounds he returned to his duties and spent the remainder of his time fighting for the south. After the war he married Sally Mullins and lived in Floyd County (as documented by 1870 Floyd County census) and appeared on the Pike County 1880 census. In 1892 his name appears on the Pike County tax list (Upper Elkhorn) showing that he owned 2 horses, 2 hogs, and 5 cows. His widow states on her pension application that he died prior to 1912 in Pike County. But he is listed as a pension witness for his brother Isaac in 1912. Maybe he beat the system and drew money that he felt was owed to him for his services. Currently the men and women that remember their ancestors are conducting an ongoing search for his resting place.
This month we are embarking on a series of honoring yet another group of ‘soldiers’ that were relentless in their quest for freedom. We will offer our salutations to the Ladies of the South that gave not only of their families, homes and children but also were willing to risk their lives for what they believed. This month we salute that lady known by General Jackson as Esposita. General Jackson was married twice. His first wife Elinor (Known as Ellie) was the daughter of Dr. Junkin who was the President of Washington College. They were only married for a little over a year. She died in childbirth on October 22, 1854 and the child was stillborn. It is said the Thomas was devastated. He remained close to Ellie’s family, living with them for approximately three years. He became absorbed in his teaching at VMI until he met Ms. Mary Anna Morrison. She was from North Carolina and her father was a minister who was the former president of Davidson College. They were married on July 16, 1857. She became the joy of his life as reflected by his love letters to her and hers to him. But tragedy struck again when their firstborn lived for only a month. This time though “God spared” his lovely wife. From their marriage came a daughter that was named Julia. Jackson only saw the child on occasion prior to his untimely death. On May 10, 1863 with his beloved wife at his side after singing his favorite songs to him that night before, Jackson stirred gave an order to A.P. Hill, smiled and then uttered those words of reassurance in an never ending life, “Let us cross over the river and rest under the shade of the trees.” Mrs. Jackson returned to North Carolina and raised Julia there. She would never remarry, wearing widow’s weeds for the rest of her life. He stated that she, “Couldn’t give up the name of Jackson’ when asked why she did not remarry. Upon the death of her twenty-six year old daughter (she had married a William Christian) from typhoid fever, she took on the task of raising two grandchildren. The grandchildren of Jackson (Thomas Jonathan Jackson Christian/1888-1952 and Julia Jackson Christian/1887-1991) grew up under her protection and nurturing eye. In 1898 she became the first president of the Stonewall Jackson Chapter #220 in charlotte, North Carolina and was elected president for life. She was always at the apex of any confederate reunion, dedication and was considered to be the first lady of the south. President Teddy Roosevelt stated that of all the dignitaries that he ever had the privilege to meet, Mrs. Jackson stood out more that any other. She became known as the ‘Widow of the Confederacy.’ But the greatest tribute to the love possessed by General Jackson and Mary Anna was shown through their letters and devotion to one another. Both were devout Christians and followed the old path of ‘til death do us part’. Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, the love of Stonewall’s life died on March 24, 1915. They now rest under the shade of a grand statue in a little sleepy-eyed town known as Lexington, ‘the valley of Virginia’, in a cemetery named after the general.
NEVER, EVER FORGET YOUR SOUTHERN HERITAGE OR LET ANYONE SMOTHER OUT THE MEMORIES OF OUR ANCESTORS!!
Deo Vindice
Trivia Questions
Questions
1. What name is given to an outpost or guard duty for a larger post?
2. What term refers to a large, cylinder shaped wicker basket filled with rocks or soil and used to brace earthworks?
3. According to army regulations, how often was cavalry supposed to conduct reconnaissance?
4. What rank was the commander of a regiment?
5. What was the practice of confiscating private property for government use called?
6. What piece of equipment that was issued at the first of the war to Confederate soldiers was not used much and toward the middle of the war was not issued at all?
7. What rank was the commander of a division?
8. What was the most dangerous duty in an infantry regiment?
9. Approximately what proportion of Confederate recruits were farmers?
10. What name was given to the officially appointed peddlers who sold small items to soldiers?
“Sayings of the South”
"We poor sinners need to come back from our wanderings to seek pardon through the all-sufficient merits of our Redeemer. And we need to pray earnestly for the power of the Holy Spirit to give us a precious revival in our hearts and among the unconverted." RELee
“It is joyous, in the midst of perilous times, to look around a people united in heart, where one purpose of high resolve animates and actuates the whole-where the sacrifices to be made are not weighed in the balance against honor and right and liberty and equality. Obstacles may retard-they cannot long prevent-the progress of a movement sanctified by its justice and sustained by a virtuous people. Reverently let us invoke the God of our fathers to guide and protect us in our efforts to perpetuate the principles which, by his blessing, they were able to vindicate, establish, and transmit to their posterity; and with a continuance of his favor, ever gratefully acknowledged, we may hopefully look forward to success, to peace, and to prosperity.” Last paragraph of President Jefferson Davis’s Inaugural address on February 18, 1861.
"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels - men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion." Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
“They do not often have the funeral at the time of death, but sometimes years afterwards, and generally in the fall of the year. I remember once preaching the funeral of a man who had been dead for fourteen years. This summer, the funeral of four soldiers, who died during the war (Civil War), forty-five years ago, was preached on the Quicksand.” Dr. Guerran
Blue Springs, Tennessee
Chenoweth’s Regiment (Caudill’s Army) just from the border arrived by order this evening and was heartily welcomed and posted on right of 10th Kentucky Cavalry on the ridge, 4th Kentucky Cavalry opposite. All in position ready for battle by 2 P.M. Not more than 400 all told. Know certainly that 450-500 of the enemy arrived at the Gap at 9 last night and said they were advance of 1500. But we were determined to give them a trial at this famous old field where General Williams with 1,500 fought Burnside with 15,000 last October.
About 3 P.M. the enemy charged our pickets and drove them back as far as Lick Creek. They were subsequently withdrawn to Blue Springs, two miles in front of our position. O, how cruelly it poured down all night, our men without shelter, and sleeping on their arms, with their horses saddled, ready to fight or run, as circumstances may require.
Answers:
1. Picket
2. Gabion
3. Daily
4. Colonel
5. Impressment
6. Backpack or knapsack
7. Major General
8. Picket duty
9. Two thirds
10. Sutlers
Stone Total: 781 with 168 dedications!
February 16, 2006
Members Present
Members Present: Gary Begley, John P. Back, Raymond Issacs, Jesse Thorpe, Chris Ison, Willis Strong, Doc Slone, Tabby Back, Danny Wright, Richard Smith, Richard Brown, Danny Taylor, Manton Cornett, Tim Blair, Okie Blair, Big Tree Adams, Carlos Brock, Wayne Whitaker, David Chaltas,
Sgt. At Arms Carlos Brock called meeting to order and meeting opened via prayer by Chaplain Back. Salutes to the flags were offered-led by Richard Brown. A salute to the soldiers in Iraq (Jesse Thorpe recognized having returned from a tour of duty) was given. Introduction of those in attendance and welcome of the newest members was given. Each camp member in turn gave a name of an ancestor that they wished to honor. Scripture was read and prayer requests were stated. Minutes were read by secretary and accepted as read. John Back made the motion for approval and seconded by Raymond Isaacs. Commander Comments, Lt. Commander Comments given (refer to newsletter) and adjutant report shared. Treasury report presented. All can be found in the newsletter. Discussion regarding the CSA cemetery that has been rediscovered and cleaned by the camp was discussed. Discussion involving guardianship of said area and camp will follow up on attempting to get monuments placed in honor of those buried upon the sacred soil. Danny Taylor read ‘Unknown Hero’ and ‘My Kepi and Me’ honoring Big Tree was read by Richard Smith. Under new business the mannequins were discussed and voted on to purchase one for the Veterans Museum. Richard Smith put the vote on the floor in the form of a motion and seconded by Tree Adams. Motion passed. The Leatherwood stamp was discussed and samples of the stamp concept were passed to all members. The gazebo on the mountain was discussed and the need for more pictures to place inside the 28x28 enclosures were brought up. Willis Strong updated the camp on the cannon project and a date was set for the next working that would fall on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at his home. Wayne Whitaker discussed the Williams Gun and consensus was to gather information so he can begin building one. Permit for the pole light for David Chaltas brought up the monument and the permission will be sought to obtain the permit via the Department of Transportation. Commander Chaltas reported that 2 more articles were ready for the forthcoming book entitled Confederate Kin. Carlos Brock reported that the stone total was 780 to date.
Open Floor: a contest to rename the newspaper was brought up. A prize will be given to the winner of the contest as determined by the majority vote. The SCV state license plates were discussed. The contact person for information on the status is Fred Wilhite. The Delaware Monument was brought up. John Back is in charge of working with that state to honor those confederates buried within that state with a monument. Carlos Brock ended the night via a presentation of Morgan’s Last Raid as recorded by E. O Guerrant. Richard brown conducted trivia and Richard Smith conducted the auction that raised $37 towards the scholarship fund. Johnny P. Back closed in prayer and meeting was adjourned.
Executive Meeting
Following the guidelines of the ‘Sunshine Laws’ and good common sense, effective immediately we shall submit a monthly synopsis of the topics discussed at the Executive Meeting.
Line Items Discussed
Recruitment and letter developed to be presented to the camp for approval
National Constitution/Bylaws-to be distributed to camp
Protocol guidelines regarding applicants to be reviewed with camp
Scholarship guidelines developed to be presented to the camp for approval
Veterans Museum discussed/toured
Agenda for 3/16 developed
Personnel discussed in Executive Session
Agenda
6-7- Tour of the Veterans Memorial Museum
Prayer-Chaplain Tabby Back
7-7:30- Sharp Shooters and The Truth of the South Seen through my eyes-HK
Call Business meeting to order-Sgt. At Arms
Welcome-Recognition of new SCV & Associate Members from Newsletter & Audience
Pledges-Commander Chaltas
Scripture Reading-Chaplain Tabby Back
Ancestral Roll Call-All members
Reading/Approval of Minutes-Secretary Taylor
Commander’s Comments
Lt. Commander’s Corner-John P. Back
Adjutant Report-Brown
New Business
Veteran’s Memorial Museum/dedication, Cannon, Flags and stands-Commander Chaltas
Gazebo pictures-Richard Brown
Constitution handed out
By Laws committee appointed-have suggested changes by March meeting
Quilt donations for scholarship fund
Dedications for March a must
Phase III-purchase orders secured for rails-flags are in and trash can is on the mountain
Confederate Kin-Need stories by camp members for next month. We currently have 62 pages.
RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN-13th KY CAV. for KCB!
Stone Reports-780 set to date
Screening Committee Volunteers-Back
Events Committee-plan next year’s events-schedule
Pictures for Gazebo-Richard Brown
Renaming newsletter Contest-Southern Sentry/Southern Nations/Caudill’s Men/Southern Times
Open Floor
Email addresses desperately needed for list server
Pole light-contingent upon obtaining a permit via State Dept. of Transportation
License Plates
Trivia-Richard Brown
PRESENTATION: Richard Brown: Battle of Pound Gap
Auction/drawing
Adjourn by Prayer
Fiscal Court Report
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Minutes
February 16, 2006
Members Present
Members Present: Gary Begley, John P. Back, Raymond Issacs, Jesse Thorpe, Chris Ison, Willis Strong, Doc Slone, Tabby Back, Danny Wright, Richard Smith, Richard Brown, Danny Taylor, Manton Cornett, Tim Blair, Okie Blair, Big Tree Adams, Carlos Brock, Wayne Whitaker, David Chaltas,
Sgt. At Arms Carlos Brock called meeting to order and meeting opened via prayer by Chaplain Back. Salutes to the flags were offered-led by Richard Brown. A salute to the soldiers in Iraq (Jesse Thorpe recognized having returned from a tour of duty) was given. Introduction of those in attendance and welcome of the newest members was given. Each camp member in turn gave a name of an ancestor that they wished to honor. Scripture was read and prayer requests were stated. Minutes were read by secretary and accepted as read. John Back made the motion for approval and seconded by Raymond Isaacs. Commander Comments, Lt. Commander Comments given (refer to newsletter) and adjutant report shared. Treasury report presented. All can be found in the newsletter. Discussion regarding the CSA cemetery that has been rediscovered and cleaned by the camp was discussed. Discussion involving guardianship of said area and camp will follow up on attempting to get monuments placed in honor of those buried upon the sacred soil. Danny Taylor read 'Unknown Hero' and 'My Kepi and Me' honoring Big Tree was read by Richard Smith. Under new business the mannequins were discussed and voted on to purchase one for the Veterans Museum. Richard Smith put the vote on the floor in the form of a motion and seconded by Tree Adams. Motion passed. The Leatherwood stamp was discussed and samples of the stamp concept were passed to all members. The gazebo on the mountain was discussed and the need for more pictures to place inside the 28x28 enclosures were brought up. Willis Strong updated the camp on the cannon project and a date was set for the next working that would fall on Saturday, March 18, 2006 at his home. Wayne Whitaker discussed the Williams Gun and consensus was to gather information so he can begin building one. A Permit for the pole light for the monument will be sought via the Department of Transportation. Commander Chaltas reported that 2 more articles were ready for the forthcoming book entitled Confederate Kin. Carlos Brock reported that the stone total was 780 to date.
Open Floor:
a contest to rename the newspaper was brought up. A prize will be given to the winner of the contest as determined by the majority vote.
The SCV state license plates were discussed. The contact person for information on the status is Fred Wilhite. The Delaware Monument was brought up. John Back is in charge of working with that state to honor those confederates buried within that state with a monument. Carlos Brock ended the night via a presentation of Morgan's Last Raid as recorded by E. O Guerrant. Richard Brown conducted trivia and Richard Smith conducted the auction that raised $37 towards the scholarship fund. Johnny P. Back closed in prayer and meeting was adjourned.