Thanks!--Red Doe

Folks:

 

My sincere appreciation to all that worked so hard over the last few months to make the Fall Gathering & Living History Event out at Red Doe a success.  We all would have liked to have seen more people out, but the BBQ sold very well and the memberships we received were outstanding.  I think everyone that came out had a good time and are now aware of our goals and obstacles we face in the restoration of the property.  We got some good press coverage and participation from the reenactors.  I believe that the event will grow into an even bigger and better venue in the years to come.

 

Thanks again!

 

Ken Howle, Commander

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Re: 4th Brigade Meeting

Ken.... I wanted to add that the Bluegrass Music group will preform at 2:00 PM.... Ya'll come and set a spell with us, ya hear .... Sandy Kendall

4th Brigade Meeting

Gentlemen:

 

There will be a 4th Brigade Meeting at Red Doe on Oct. 20th (same day as the Fall Gathering) at 10AM.  All camp members are invited to attend.  We will be discussing the Brigade realignment, awards, the Lee-Jackson Banquet, and whatever else Commander Kelly wants to cover.  Pass the word to your camp compatriots.

 

Thanks!

Ken Howle, Commander

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Sesquincentennial Meeting

Folks:

 

There will be a meeting at the Florence County Library (located on Dargan Street in Florence) on Monday, Oct 22nd at 7PM concerning the WBTS Sesquincentennial activities slated for 2010.  These meetings are being held to see what kind of activities will be held in our area for the celebration.  Ultimately, the state will establish a committee to oversee these events and coordinate them.  They need our input.

 

SCV, UDC, Palmetto Battalion, etc....you need to attend if possible.  We have to make sure that the state doesn't follow the accepted falsehoods of the war and our heritage.  We also have to make sure they don't fold under any influences that may downplay the truth.  Everyone knows it will come to that if we do not make a united showing at these meetings.  I urge you all to attend and take an active part.

 

With Warmest Regards, I am

 

Ken Howle, Commander

Pee Dee Rifles Camp #1419, Florence SC

Sgt. & Unit Rep., 8th SCVI Re-enactors

Chairman, SCDivSCV Flag Preservation Committee

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Dues & Brigade Realignment

Gentlemen:

 

Your dues for next year should be in by Oct. 31st.  Please do not wait until the last minute to get yours into Adjutant Carl Poston.  Doing so only makes his job harder.  Carl will have new membership cards available at the next meeting.

 

Yesterday at the Division EC meeting, the Committee agreed on a Brigade realignment.  This was done to eleviate some of the work off the brigade commanders in terms of the number of camps and the distance they had to travel.  This will go into effect after the Convention on March.  We will no longer be in 4th Brigade, but instead be the "flagship" camp of the new 7th Brigade.  Our brigade will have Marion, Dillon, Lynches Creek, Prospect, Manning, Litchfield, Kingstree, and Georgetown camps.  The 4th Brigade will keep Bennettsville, Hartsville, Darlington, Chesterfield, Sumter, and Camden, while adding the Lancaster Camp.

 

Unfortunately, there was no way to please all the camps in the realignment and I spoke with many who did not like any changes to the structure.  However, to solve the problems the Division saw this as the only viable alternative.  This new alignment also means a new set of brigade officers.  If you would like to serve or would like to nominate someone, please let Allen Kelly know.

 

Regards,

 

Ken H., Commander

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Tickets

Folks:

 

A reminder that Red Doe BBQ tickets need to be into Gretchen, Carl Poston, or Vic Phillips no later than Oct. 12th.  This is so we can give Kenny's an accurate headcount.

 

Also, all shotgun raffle tickets need to be turned in by Oct. 23rd (next meeting).  You can give them to Carl Hill at the Museum or to any member you know will be attending the meeting.  Drawing will be held at the meeting this month.

 

Thanks!

Ken H., Commander

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