Forrest’s Dispatch
General
Nathan Bedford Forrest Sons of Confederate Veterans,
Rome, GA.
Camp 469
Newsletter – August, 2009
“A
Historical, Education & Preservation Organization”
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the General Nathan B. Forrest SCV Camp 469 will be held Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the Sara Hightower Regional Library in Rome beginning at 7:00 pm.
Our guest speaker will be Mr. James Birdsong. Mr. Birdsong will give a presentation on his antebellum home, Colonial Heights, and the events that took place during the Civil War in the area surrounding the house which is located between Rome and Cave Spring. He is also the author of the book, Land Where Our Fathers Died, which will be available for sale at the meeting.
FINANCE & FUND RAISING COMMITTEE MEETING
A meeting of the Finance and Fund Raising Committee will be held prior to the regular meeting on August 6th beginning at 6pm. We have a number of decisions to make and several fund raising options to explore. If you would like serve on this committee please make plans to attend. Current members are Chairman Stephen Carnes, Merroll Smith, Gary Roseman, John Harrison and Brian Byrd.
BEDFORD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
There was an excellent turnout for the General N. B. Forrest Birthday Picnic at Silver Creek on July 12. Approximately 30 camp members, their family and guests were in attendance. Thanks to all who attended.
DUES TIME AGAIN
Annual dues are currently due which includes local, state and national dues. The cost is $48 and can be paid at the August meeting or you can mail them to Adjutant Stephen Carnes at 76 Plantation Drive, Rome, Georgia 30165.
SONG OF THE SOUTH & THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE DVD's
The camp has for sale two great, hard to find, DVD’s for the lost cost of $10 each. Available at the next camp meeting will be Disney’s Song of the South and The Great Locomotive Chase staring Fess Parker. These DVD’s will be available on a first come - first served basis. Also we have available a great little book entitled, The Truth About the Confederate Flag for the low, low cost of $3. These were originally purchased for sale at the Coosa Valley Fair, but members are being given first dibbs on these items.
SCV CAMP 469 POLO SHIRT
We also have a very limited number (3) of SCV Camp 469 Polo shirts, size XL, for sale for $27. These will also be available at the August camp meeting.
CIVIL WAR DRAMA
The Civil War audio dramas are currently being recorded and everyone is being encouraged to participate. So far 14 camp members and friends have lent their voices to this project. Thanks to all who have participated.
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL PLAQUE
Just a reminder that there are still a few empty spaces remaining on the Confederate Memorial Plaque at the Sara Hightower Library in Rome. For the low fee of $10 you can have your ancestor's name, rank, company, regiment and state on the plaque as well as your own name. Contact Adjutant Stephen Carnes for additional information.
LIFE MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Tired of paying annual dues? Become a Life Member and never write another check to the SCV. Once again contact Stephen Carnes @ dadcarnes@yahoo.com
PARK DAY PHOTO FEATURED IN NATIONAL PUBLICATION
A photograph from our CWPT Park Day cleanup was featured in the summer publication of Hallowed Ground, the national publication of the Civil War Preservation Trust. Ours was one of only two photos in the magazine from the Park Day cleanup last April with over 100 sites participating. The featured photo showed two Rome High students working on the G.H. Bass monument. We also have several photographs on their website.
SCV CAMP 469
76 PLANTATION DRIVE
ROME, GA 30165