The Dragoons held their monthly camp meeting on Thursday September 8th at the Prattville Masonic Lodge. Approximately 25 people were in attendance. Beverages and snacks and a homemade poundcake fresh from the oven of 1st Lt Rob Schwartz's sister was enjoyed before the meeting. Rob also played four songs that were well received before the meeting started. Brigade Commander Harold Grooms received his Certificate of Appreciation from the summer reunion and recognition for assuming the role of Southwest Central Brigade commander. Harold opened the meeting with an invocation prayer. Then Color Sgt John Dennis did the pledges and salutes to the flags. Agenda announcements and upcoming events were then communicated. Harold spoke of the camp's donation of $100 to Uncle Mick’s restaurant which was recently damaged by fire and urged everyone to voluntarily give on their own. Compatriot Tyrone Crowley played a radio spot from past years featuring Harold. Rob then read part of our chaplains latest devotional about what should we do in times of uncertainty which encouraged doing something and not just sitting back adding that if everyone does something no matter how small or large, the camp and the SCV will continue to accomplish great things in spite of the current woke/liberal climate. Sign-up sheets were passed around for bringing food for the fall muster and volunteering for the camp's booth at the Autauga county fair. It was emphasized by Rob and Quartermaster Myrick what a good time of camaraderie it is working the fair and interfacing with the public. Comms Officer Doug Butler related an upcoming reenactment occurring in Mississippi. John Dennis gave an update on grounds maintenance at Indian Hill and Robinson Springs cemeteries; the camp will get fill dirt to repair and level the gravesites at Indian Hill. Compatriot Tyler Suttle gave a 50 minute presentation on the Battle of Sharpsburg (Antietam) which was very detailed about all the different Generals involved, where they all were on the battlefield and their tactics and strategies. Tyler provided a slideshow presentation of the map of the battlefield and a few pictures of some of the Generals as well as sobering photos of some of the dead on the battlefield. He also spoke on how far our men had to march just to get to the battle a lot of times they were tired, hungry and thirsty when they got there. The battle ended in a truce and both sides went together to help bury the 25,000 dead scattered through the battlefields. Rob said the closing benediction and dismissed the camp meeting. It was another great meeting of the Prattville Dragoons SCV Camp 1524.
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