Camp News
SCV National Life Memberships – Adjutant-in-Chief
Douglas “Doug” W. Nash, Jr. announced that on
December 6, 2015 a
single day offer of ½ priced National Life Memberships will be conducted online
only; additional information will be disseminated when available.
Color Bearer Call to Action – On November
19th SCV members across the country sent Southern Heritage and Confederate
History defense letters to Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and South Carolina
Governor Nicki Haley to mount a unified voice demanding due regard and honor be
paid to the Confederate Battle Flag and Confederate monuments in their states
specifically regarding the removal of the Battle flag from the state house
grounds in Alabama and South Carolina.
New Members and Membership Renewals –
Certificates have been received for new members and these compatriots will be
sworn in during the January camp meeting. Those who failed to renew their
memberships are encouraged to do so, SCV National late fees have been
waived.
Volunteer Opportunities – With the
addition of new members in our camp, the officers of Camp 1524 would like to
encourage all who are interested to actively contribute to the success of the
Dragoons by filling a leadership role to advance the Cause in our
community. Positions include: Color
Sergeant, Communications Officer, Newsletter Editor, Education Coordinator,
Fundraising/Donations Coordinator.
Please contact any officer if interested. We need your support.
Salvation Army Kettle Ringer – Compatriot
Karl Wade proposed a terrific community service idea for the Dragoons to man a
Salvation Army kettle at a business location during the Christmas season. This is a tremendous volunteer opportunity
for the camp and a rewarding holiday activity.
Dragoons Camp Shirts - Contact
Dragoon Tyrone Crowley at dtcrowley@knology.net or
334-365-4713. Golf shirts are available for $16 and dress
shirts for $19.
Prattville Electronic Billboard Ad – The
Dragoons are placing a Christmas holiday season ad on two electronic billboards
in Prattville to run December 11-25th on Hwy 14 at I-65 and Cobbs
Ford Road (across from Kohls).
Understanding the War Between the States - an 88-page
reader edited by Howard Ray White and Clyde N. Wilson; Sixteen writers cover
American history from Jamestown to Grover Cleveland, presenting a dense array
of truths about the conflict of North and South through that period of history.
The booklet may be read and/or downloaded for free on computers and tablets at
www.southernhistorians.org, accessed on Kindle, or purchased in paperback at
low cost (amazon.com). Hard copies are also available at the library at
Confederate Memorial Park for $6.
Dragoons Donate to Production of “Capturing
Montgomery History” – Camp 1524 made a donation of $200 to Bill Schaum Video
Productions for their historical video project which includes interviews with
Bob Bradley (Alabama Archives) and others pertaining to the War Between the
States for which we received a very nice note of thanks.
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