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Forrest’s Dispatch

General Nathan Bedford Forrest Sons of Confederate Veterans, Rome, GA.

Camp 469 Newsletter – July, 2007

“A Historical Education & Preservation Organization”

NEXT MEETING

The next Camp 469 meeting will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at the Sara Hightower Library beginning at 7 p.m.

Our guest speakers will be camp members Mike Ragland and John Butler who will discuss their radio program on the Nell Reagan Show.

WELCOME NEW CAMP MEMBERS

Please welcome new camp members Lamar Fowler and Torey Fowler.

WREATH LAYING CEREMONY

A ceremonial wreath will be placed at the General Nathan B. Forrest Monument at Myrtle Hill Cemetery on July 13th at 11 a.m. in honor of the general’s birthday. Please make plans to attend this ceremony.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

In honor of General Nathan B. Forrest’s birthday, Camp 469 is planning a picnic at the park across from Silver Creek Methodist Church on July 15th at 1 p.m. This will be a covered dish affair. Please make plans to attend and come hungry.

HONOR YOUR CSA ANCESTOR

Spaces are still available on the plaque at library in which to honor your Confederate ancestor. The cost is only $10.00 per name. Please include your ancestors name, rank, state and unit to which they were attached. Contact Stephen Carnes for additional information@ 706-234-8974.

ROME HISTORY MUSEUM CLOSING

Camp members are reminded that the Rome History Museum will be closing soon for remodeling. If you have any items on loan you are encouraged to pick them soon before they are boxed up and hidden away.

RECOMMENDED READING

Company Atych, by Sam Watkins is a must read for any Civil War enthusiast. Watkins, 1st Tennessee, Maury County Greys, gives the private soldiers view point on the events of the war and the day to day experiences he endured during the four years of conflict. A number of Georgia events are described; some with local interest are included. Company Atych is available at Barnes and Nobles and on Amazon.com

 

CAMP BYLAWS CHANGES VOTE at JULY MEETING

A very important vote will be taken at the July meeting as changes to the Camp 469 Bylaws will be up for approval or denial. The bylaws committee has worked hard in developing these changes and many of them will align us with the bylaws of the National SCV. Other changes are intended to make the camp and camp officers more fiscally responsible.

Current camp bylaws require that camp members be notified of any pending changes 10 days prior to the actual vote. If you haven’t received your copy either by E-mail or U.S. Mail please contact Adjutant Stephens Carnes immediately.

Listed below are several abbreviated examples of the changes that are pending in the camp bylaws.

  • Prorated dues for those joining mid-year or later.
  • Formation of a finance committee.
  • Discretionary fund for the camp commander of $50 per month.
  • Elected and appointed officers must be a camp member in good standing for one (1) year prior to being elected or appointed to office.

Please make every effort you can to attend the July 5th meeting and vote.

CAMP 469 NEWSLETTER

76 PLANTATION DRIVE

ROME, GA 30165

Editor: Jim Dugger

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