Prattville Dragoons Camp Meeting for February 2018

There was much activity at the Dragoon meeting Thursday night February 8th with an excellent slide presentation by Chaplain Snowden, swearing in of Compatriot Rob Heyward, discussion about the camp hosting the SWC Brigade Confederate Flag Day on March 3rd, an award presentation by Brigade Commander Butch Godwin to 2nd Lt. Commander Karl Wade and an excellent program by Compatriot Will Dismukes. It was a very busy the time together but most enjoyable and productive.  Chaplain Snowden’s slide presentation gets better with each meeting sharing a digital Dragoon history during the social hour.  Rob Heyward was sworn in as a new member although he has been on the roster for about 3 months. Rob has been very active and contributed much to the camp. Unfortunately for the Dragoons, he is active duty Air Force and has received transfer orders to another military base but his compatriots wish him and his family the best and hope he returns to the Dragoons to visit or as a permanent resident in the future.  The Dragoons will host Confederate Flag Day for the Southwest Central Brigade on March  3rd 2018 at Will Dismukes’ family property. For those on Facebook, there is an “Event” with details on the "Prattville Dragoons SCV” Facebook page. Find the event and share it on your page as this event is open to the public. There will be free food and entertainment including music and games and bouncies for children.  Brigade Commander Godwin presented 2nd Lt. Karl Wade with a certificate for his service to the Camp and Brigade, well deserved. Karl was a key figure in meetings with the Prattville city administration regarding the Christmas parade and led the Parades Thanksgiving food drive and Christmas Salvation Army kettle bell ringing.  Color Sgt. Will Dismukes shared a vast array of War Between the States relics as his presentation for the camp meeting, many found on his family property that dates back to antebellum times. Will also stayed long after the program to answer questions and share additional information with his Dragoon compatriots.  The March business meeting and camp elections will constitute the camp meeting on the 8th.