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    Southern erald

    ROBERT E LEE Camp #1589 Newsletter  

     And Journal of Unreconstructed Confederate Thought

    This month’s meeting features: MAR H 1

    This month’s meeting features: 

    Speaker John Henry Taylor

    Topic - "The Pledge of Allegiance Unmasked" 

    COMMANDER- KEN NORMAN

    [email protected]

    LT COMMANDER- PAUL COLEMAN

    [email protected]

    2ND LT COMMANDER-BILL BROWN

    [email protected]

    ADJ/TREASURER -BARRY ISENHOUR

    [email protected]

    CHAPLAIN- JOHN HENRY TAYLOR

    [email protected]

    JUDGE ADVOCATE- TOMMY CLINGER

    [email protected]

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    CO mmander’s Report  

    Greetings Compatriots,

    I hope you are all staying warm as winter has invaded us.

    At our last meeting Gladys Ligon, Teresa Roane and Darlene Taylor received associate member campawards, congratulations to these fine Southern Ladies. These awards were well overdue, as their

    contributions and dedication help make our camp what it should be.

    Our CIC, Kelly Barrow has sent out communications that he has declared that Saturday, March 5th 2016 will

     be “Confederate Flag Day”. This will be a National Event. He has requested that all Divisions have a Flag

    Rally in their State. Our own Tommy Clinger as 1st Lt. Commander of the 2

    nd Brigade has coordinated and

     prepared our areas ceremony to begin at 10:00 at Hollywood Cemetery. Our Camp participation has been

    requested to be there for this ceremony. Afterward, the Rally will go down Monument Avenue and onto theConfederate War Memorial Chapel. Please mark your calendars.

    Our Camp Auction was a major focus of our last meeting, and it went rather well. The auction is a major

    source of income, we did not do as well as some previous years, but it was still a great success. Thank you toall the members that donated items for the auction.

    This year ’s State Convention will be held at the Wingate by Wyndham Hotel in Glen Allen, VA from April15-17, 2016 near Short Pump, with the proximity of the location, I hope you can all attend, contact any Camp

    Officer for registration information

    I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting on March 1st. Stay warm and safe.

    God Bless,

    ommander Ken Norman

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    “In all my perplexities and distresses, the

    Bible has never failed to give me light and

    strength.” 

    ― Robert E. Lee 

    Compatriots,

    We are beginning the new year with an enthusiastic team of officers and a grateful thanks to our Creatorour out going officers. We are indeed fortunate to have such a group of good and Christian men willing lead our camp in honoring the Charge of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. As your newly electedChaplain, I will do my best to serve our members. To coin a phrase spoken by our great leader, GeneraRobert Edward Lee upon assuming the duties and responsibilities of the Army of Norther Virginia, I woulsay to you, Profoundly impressed by the solemness of the occasion, for which I confess I was not preparaccept the position assigned to me by your partiality. I would have preferred that your choice had fallen an abler man, but trusting in Almighty God, an approving conscience, and with the help of my fellowcompatriots, I dedicate myself to the service of the Gen. Robert E. Lee Camp # 1589 of the Sons ofConfederate Veterans. Please contact me if you have knowledge of any of our compatriots who are sickdistressed. I can be reached via home phone at 804-794-0704 or E-Mail  [email protected]

    Sick and Distressed:

    Compatriot Oren Kevin Mowels (Kevin) has been diagnosed with lung cancer. He is now undergoing chand radiation treatment. Compatriot Welton Hailey Jones Jr.'s wife, Jane, just underwent surgery and isrecovering at home under the care of Buzz. Compatriot Hugh C. Hawthorn Sr. has undergone surgery tohand for carpal tunnel disorder. He goes back to the hospital in 30 days for the same operation to be doon his other hand. At this time, Hugh has some difficulty in getting around in his walker until both of hishands are completely healed. Compatriot George Edward Winn Jr. is still dealing with cataract surgeryissues. 2nd brigade Commander Les Updike is undergoing surgery and 1st Brigade commander TommyThomas is dealing with a relapse of cancer, Please keep these Compatriots in your thoughts and prayer

    Respectfully submitted,

    John Henry TaylorChaplainGen. Robert E. Lee Camp # 1589Sons of Confederate VeteransMidlothian, VA.

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    There were 13 members and 6 guest at our February meeting.

    There’s a good deal of socializing before the meeting started, as members and guest fraternized and brokebread.

    The meeting was called to order at 7 PM February 2, 2016 by Commander Norman.

    Chaplain Taylor delivered the Invocation.

    Adjutant Isenhour Read the "CHARGE"

    2nd Lieutenant Brown led us in pledges to the flags. 

    Commander Norman lit the memory Candle in honor of his Grandmother, Alice Irene Reams Norman. Mrs.Norman was a great influence in the Commanders decision to dedicate much of his life honoring anddefending his ancestors and all of our confederate forbearers.

    Adjutant Isenhour disclosed the Adjutants and Treasurers report from January 2016. A copy of these repoare available to all members, Contact Adjutant/Treasurer Barry Isenhour for a detailed copy.

    Tommy Clinger updated the camp on the camp Raffle, The Virginia Division 2016 Convention, and the Mar5th Flag Rally at Hollywood Cemetery.

    Chaplain Taylor was presented with his lifetime membership certificate.

    Gladys Ligon, Darlene Taylor and Teresa Roane were presented certificates for their outstanding dedication t

    the Camp and our Cause. 

    New applicant: James Emmett Fitch III , voted on, excepted unanimously by Camp vote.

    Camp held its Annual Auction, featuring 46 items with great success.

    Chaplain Taylor delivered the benediction.

    Commander Norman adjourned the meeting at9 PM

    Barry F Isenhour

    Adjutant Treasurer

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    ATTENTION PATRIOTS , we have a FLAG RAISING. The ANVMC has joined Together with theVIRGINIA FLAGGERS to Dedicate a 80ft pole and a 20 x 20 ANV Battle Flag in Prince Georgecounty on Interstate 95 at mile marker # 41 on Saturday February 13th at 11:00 o'clock. Here's t

    picture of the FLAG & Banner that will be Installed at that location. 

    03/05/16 - The Virginia Division 2nd Brigade will be hosting a rally to commemorate Confederate Flag Day oMarch 5th 2016 as requested by CIC Barrow. It is our honor to celebrate our Confederate forebears in anOpening Ceremony at 10:00 at Hollywood Cemetery, then depart on a mobile route down Monument Avenueto Commemorate the great leaders of the South. For more information contact Tommy Clingerat  [email protected].

     

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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    04/02/16 - The Old South Ball will be held at the Danville Community Market from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Muby the 2nd South Carolina String Band. Tickets are now on sale for $35.00 each or you can get a camp table fofor $200.00. History on the Lawn from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, concessions and re-enactments, sutlers and arti

    units with the Ball from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Events happening all day. Bring the entire family. To help sponthis event, we are asking local businesses for sponsorship. As a sponsor you have several options: a businesssize ad in the program is $100.00; a business card size ad and a table for 6 is $300.00; A full page ad and a tabfor 6 is $500.00. Period dress is not required but is preferred!!! Arrangements with the Eastern Costume Co.(rentals) about coming to Danville for custome fittings for men's and women's period dress for the ball. Theybe in Danville March 12th and 13th. A time and place for fittings is yet to be determined. Proceeds going to thWounded Warriors. Click here to view a flyer of the Old South Ball or contact  Frank Harvey at 434-822-6984further information.

    04/15-17/16 - 2016 Virginia Division Convention hosted by the General James Longstreet Camp #1247 at thWingate by Wyndham hotel, 13991 North Gayton Road, Glen Allen, VA (just West of Short Pump Town CenteThe hotel provides a free shuttle to and from the center every half hour as well as many other locations onrequest. Guest rooms are from $101.00 and a few very nice king suites are available. Ask for the SCV Convenrate. Reservations may be made at your convenience by calling the hotel at (804) 421-1600. The featuredbusiness of this convention will be the election of new officers for the 2016-2018 term. Click here to read abothe 2016 Virginia Division Convention or visit the General James Longstreet Camp #1247 website where updinformation will be posted as it becomes available.

    http://scvva.org/events/2016%20Old%20South%20Ball.pdfmailto:[email protected]://scvva.org/conventions/2016/VirginiaDivisionConvention.htmlhttp://scvva.org/conventions/2016/VirginiaDivisionConvention.htmlhttp://longstreetscv.org/conv/conv.htmhttp://longstreetscv.org/conv/conv.htmhttp://scvva.org/conventions/2016/VirginiaDivisionConvention.htmlhttp://scvva.org/conventions/2016/VirginiaDivisionConvention.htmlmailto:[email protected]://scvva.org/events/2016%20Old%20South%20Ball.pdf

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    PLEASE REMEMBER TO SELL THE CAMP RAFFLE TICKETS

    CONTACT TOMMY CLINGER FOR MORE DETAILS [email protected], 804-317-2736

    ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

    CONTACT BARRY ISENHOUR FOR DETAILS

    ___________________________________________________________________________________

    QUARTERMASTER INVENTORY

    THE CAMP HAS HATS, FLAGS, STICKERS ETC AVAILABLE

    CONTACT TOMMY CLINGER FOR MORE DETAILS [email protected], 804-317-2736

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    HELP WANTEDQuartermaster

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Camp Quartermaster shall be responsible for handling the locationand logistics of the recruiting booth. In addition, he shall be responsiblethe storage of camp property, and the distribution of materials for theRobert E Lee Camp 1589.

    Newsletter Editor

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    The editor will be responsible for selecting the format of the campnewsletter, writing and publicizing articles of interest to the campmembers and reports from camp officers. this position needs to be filledsoon as possible to inform members, build membership attendance, attrprospective members and advise other interested parties of the camp'sactivities. The camp newsletter is circulated 11 months of the year.

    Webmaster

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Maintain websites for camp,Ensure the web servers, hardware and

    software are operating accurately. Design websites.Generate and revise

    web page.Create and modify appearance and setting of site. Lay out

    content on web pages.Deal with and respond to email.

    Please Contact Commander Ken Norman t

    accept one of the previous positions and

    help move our Camp and mission forward 

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    News

    Camp members continue to protest the atrocities at the Confederate Chapel, and pthe Monuments in Richmond to prevent vandalism.

    Camp members attended the J.E.B. Stuart Graveside Memorial Service on Saturday FebHollywood Cemetery and the Camp wreath was presented by Blair Perrow.

    At the February Camp Meeting, Chaplain John Henry Taylor received his lifetimemembership certificate. Three of the finest southern ladies were honored ( Gladys Ligon, Ter

    Roane, and Darlene Taylor) and the camp auction was a success.

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    Whether you’re an longtime  member, a new or prospectivemember, or simply an interested citizen of the public, you’ll be

    warmly welcomed at our meetings.

    Please Join Us For Dinner and Meeting on March1,2016 

    Members (and their guests) are invited to come out for our informpre-meeting dinner and Meeting. We meet at Dolce Vita ItalianRestaurant located at2401 Colony Crossing Place Midlothian, VA23112,Dinner 6pm Meeting 7pm the first Tuesday of every monthexcept July. The pre-meeting dinner is an excellent way to meetmembers, welcome newcomers, and renew old friendships.

    Featured Speaker

    Sergeant John Henry Taylor 

    "The Pledge of Allegiance Unmasked"

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    Important Dates in The Confederate States of America

    March

    2 1861 Texas admitted to the Confederacy. US Revenue Cutter Dodge is seized by Texas troops a

    Galveston, TX.

    2 1867 Northern-majority Congress passed the Reconstruction Act, declaring the Southern States

    be outside the indivisible Union troops re-entered the South and implemented U.S. military rule.

    Southern States were then required to ratify the amendment as the price of readmission to the

    Union. Otherwise, they would remain under military rule.

    3 1861 General Beauregard assumes command of the CS Army at Charleston, SC

    4 1861 First National Flag of the Confederacy is display (although a resolution to officially adopt w

    never passed by the Confederate Congress) The very first flag of the Confederate States of Americ

    was raised by Miss Letitia Christian Tyler, granddaughter of former President John Tyler.

    5 1865 President Davis signs the law adopting the third National Flag of the Confederate States as

    official CSA Flag.

    6-8 1862 Battle of Pea Ridge, AR

    7 1862 CSA Generals McCulloch and McIntosh are killed in action at Pea Ridge AR

    8 1862 The CSS Virginia on patrol near Hampton Roads, VA, sinks USS Cumberland, damages USS

    Minnesota and USS Roanoke

    8-10 1865 Battle of Kinston, NC

    9 1862 CSS Virginia and battles the ironclad USS Monitor near Hampton Roads, VA

    9 1865 Battle of Monroe's Crossroads, NC

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    10 1865 Skirmish at Boyd's Station, AL

    11 1861 Confederate Congress adopts the Constitution of the Confederate States of America. Ge

    Bragg assumes command of the Confederate forces in Florida.

    13 1862 US Major General Henry Halleck, Commander of the Department of the West, issued "Or

    Number Two." The order labeled all Confederate guerrillas as outlaws and required that they be

    executed immediately upon capture

    15 1863 HMS Britannia runs the Federal blockade arriving in Wilmington, NC

    16 1828 General Patrick R. Cleburne’s birthday 

    16 1865 Battle of Averasboro, NC

    17 1863 Battle of Kelly's Ford, VA

    19-21 1865 Battle of Bentonville, the last significant attempt to stop the invading yankee army of

    Sherman

    22 1817 General Baxton Bragg’s birthday

    22 1864 The Great Snowball fight in Dalton GA.

    23 1862 First Battle of Kernstown, VA

    24 1864 General Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry captures Union City, TN

    25 1865 Confederates attack Fort Stedman, VA

    26 1864 Battle of Paducah, KY

    27 1864 Fighting at Branchville and Brooks Mill, AR

    28 1818 General Wade Hampton, III’s birthday 

    28 1862 Battle of Glorieta Pass, NM

    29 1865 Heavy fighting in Petersburg, VA at Boydton and Quaker Roads

    30 1862 Union City, TN under federal attack

    30 1863 Skirmish at Tahlequah Indian Territory

    31 1863 John S. Mosby's cavalry defeat Federals at Drainesville, VA