Prattville Dragoons SCV Camp 1524 February 2020 Meeting

The Dragoons held their camp meeting for February at the Mason's lodge in downtown Prattville on Thursday evening the 13th enjoying a plate of hot dogs, chips and cookies at 6pm before the meeting proper.  Compatriot Bill Branch opened the program at 6:45 with an invocation then Commander Waldo read General Stephen Dill Lee's Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans.  Darrell Haywood was introduced as the newest camp member having been sworn in by the commander and former Chaplain Branch before the meeting.  Upcoming events were then highlighted including the Army of Tennessee workshop, the National Museum grand opening and many more.  Announcements included camp  donations to the Alabama Archives for flag conservation and the Confederate Legion Make Dixie Great Again campaign.  Alabama Division 2nd Lt Tim Steadman was the guest speaker who presented a fascinating discussion on the flatboats, steamboats and commerce along the Coosa River between Rome Georgia and Wetumpka AL before and during the War Between the States.  Steadman also discussed two amendments which are proposed for the Division Reunion in Foley AL in June.  About two dozen compatriots were in attendance and enjoyed the food, friendship and educational program.