Forrest’s Dispatch
General Nathan Bedford Forrest Sons of Confederate Veterans, Rome , GA.
Camp 469 Newsletter – September, 2007
“A Historical Education & Preservation Organization”
NEXT MEETING
The next camp meeting will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2007 at the Senior Center on Riverside Drive beginning at 7 p.m.
Our guest speaker will be Floyd County District Attorney Leigh Patterson. Her topic for the evening has not been disclosed.
CAMP DUES
It’s time to dig deep into your pocket or your wife’s change purse and pay your camp dues of $38.00. Other than a nifty membership card you get a subscription to the Georgia Confederate, camp newsletter and the Confederate Veteran. Dues can be paid at the monthly meeting or mailed to SCV Camp 469, 76 Plantation Drive , Rome , GA 30165 .
DID YA KNOW?
The site of the current “Cotton Block” in downtown Rome was once the site of the Dickinson and Nelson Rifle Factory. They made the carriages for the Noble Brothers Cannons located across the street. The factory burned in 1862 of an unknown origin.
COMPANY “A” MEETING
Members of Company A of the Floyd Legion will have an organizational meeting on September 6, 2007 prior to the monthly Camp 469 meeting beginning at 6:15 p.m. at the Senior Center . Leadership positions will be selected at this time.
All members, and those wishing to join, are asked to attend this meeting. Company “A” will also drill at this meeting. Do not wear your uniforms, but please bring your muskets. If you don’t own a musket, then bring a suitable replacement such as a broom or shovel handle.
Also, if you have a copy of Hardee’s Manual, please bring it with you.
RUMMAGE SALE
Camp 469 will participate in the Rome Braves Rummage Sale held on September 22, 2007 at the State Mutual Stadium on the bypass. The sale is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. and ends around 2 p.m.
If you would like to help Merroll, Bobby and Scott with this project please let them know. They work very hard at these types events representing our camp.
COOSA VALLEY FAIR
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The 2007 Coosa Valley Fair is next month and volunteers are needed to assist with the Camp 469 booth. The fair is scheduled to run from Tuesday, Oct 2nd until Oct. 6th. A minimum of two volunteers are needed each night and four on Saturday. The fair opens at 5 p.m. during the week and closes at 10:00 p.m. Booth set up will be on Sunday, prior to the fair.
A sign up sheet will be available at the September Camp 469 meeting. Please make plans to assist at the fair and have in mind which evening or day you wish to volunteer. A sign up sheet will be available at the next meeting. Please sign up or give 1st Lt. Commander Jim Dugger a call at 706-232-7553 to reserve your spot.
HERITAGE HOLIDAYS
Camp 469 will be conducting “Living History” lectures during Heritage Holidays at Heritage Park on October 13th and 14th. Organizers have requested that the camp provide speakers or re-enactors to give insight into local heritage and life during the civil war. Several different presentations will be given each day so time commitments will be kept to a minimum. It has also been requested that the camp set up their Sutler’s Tent during Heritage Holidays and sell our wares to unsuspecting tourists and Yankees. If you are interested in participating in either of these activities, or know someone who may, please contact 1st Lt. Commander Jim Dugger at (706) 232-7553 (E) or via E-mail at Strollinjim@Bellsouth.net
CAMP 469 NEWSLETTER
76 PLANTATION DRIVE
ROME. GA 30165
Editor: Jim Dugger