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SECESSION HILL ABBEYVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA

These simple monuments mark "Secession Hill," at the corner of Secession Avenue and Magazine Street in

Abbeville, South Carolina. It was here, on November 22, 1860, that the first meeting was held to launch

South Carolina's secession from the United States of America. One month later, the state of South Carolina

became the first state to secede.

Abbeville is also the birthplace John C. Calhoun, former

Vice President of the United States and a noted states rights

advocate. The inscription on one pillar reads:

THIS MEMORIAL Was erected by Abbeville Chapter, United

Daughters of the Confederacy To commemorate the first organized

meeting advocating the right of a state to secede from the Union.

This meeting was presided over by Thomas C. Perrin, with Judge

D. L. Wardlaw, John A. Calhoun, Dr. J. W. Hearst, John

Brownlee, Dr. J. H. Logan and J. Foster Marshall. Vice

Presidents; James C. Calhoun and G. McDuffie Miller, Secretaries;

A. M. Smith, W. M. Rogers and J. F. Livingston, Marshals of the day. After prayer by Rev. North, Addresses

were made by Hon. Thomas C. Perrin, Hon. A. C. McGrath, Gen. Milledge L. Bonham, Samuel McGowan,

James N. Cochran and William C. Davis.

Edward Noble introduced resolutions of secession, which were advocated by Thomas Thompson and

unanimously passed. Thomas C. Perrin, Edward Noble, John A. Calhoun, Thomas Thomson, John H.

Wilson, D. L. Wardlaw were nominated to represent the district at the convention called by the

legislature.November 22, 1860 November 22, 1927 "WE HAVE KEPT THE FAITH."

The second inscription reads:

"LORD GOD OF HOSTS, BE WITH US YET, LEST WE FORGET, LEST WE FORGET.

On this hillside in the rear of this memorial on November 22, 1860, the first organized

secession meeting was held. On that day the Ancient Artillery Company, the Southern

Rights Dragoons, and companies of Minutemen from Abbeville, Greenwood, Cokesbury,

Nineyt-Six, Bradley, Due West, Donalds, Wickliffe and Caohouns Mill marched in line

together with an immense concourse of loyal citizens: Repairing to the grove. They there

announced their intention of defending their

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B.G. Albert Pike Camp #1439 Gen Lewis A Armistead Camp # 1846 Cols Lewis & Harrison Camp # 1854 Gen William Steele Camp # 1857 Major Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920 South Kansas Camp # 2064

Volume XIII. Issue 8

August 1010

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

1. Secession Hill

2, Commander’s Corner

3. Around the Division

4. Division Calendar

5-8 National Reunion report

9. National Reunion Photos

10. Recruitment

11. Secession Hill continued

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My Fellow Compatriots,

What a unique pleasure it was to represent the Kansas Division at the SCV National Reunion in Anderson South

Carolina. I have prepared a report that can be read in this edition which will describe the events as they took place.

I can tell you that our new Commander-In-Chief is Michael Givens, The new Lt Commander-In-Chief is Charles

Kelly Barrow, ATM Commander Elect is Danny Honnel, and ATM Councilman is Todd Owens. The Kansas

Division was represented by several compatriots, including Camp Cmdr Spike Speicher of the Maj. Thomas J. Key

Camp #1920 with camp members John Weir, Tim Perterman, and Chief Judge Advocate Chip Buckner. South

Kansas Camp #2060 Commander Kevin Ivey and camp Adjutant Dick Croft. Kyle Erickson of Col’s Lewis &

Harrison Camp #1854 and myself.

I have placed several photos of the reunion in this issue and only wish I could add photos of our trip driving down.

However due to space that was not possible. I can tell you that our southern states are indeed a beautiful site to see.

My father and I traveled through Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and of

course South Carolina. At no time in any of the states did we feel as if we were unwelcome.

Next years Convention is scheduled to take place in Montgomery, Alabama. I look forward to traveling down

south again to join our brothers of confederate heritage for another fine gathering in the great state of Alabama.

Coming back, we stopped in Sullivan Co. Tennessee to visit a cemetery where some of our ancestors are laid to

rest. I set the GPS co-ordinance and was taken strait to the cemetery. A very small but quaint place of rest known

as Snodgrass Cemetery named after our ancestors. There we found my G.G.G. G Grandfather William Snodgrass

who served honorably in the Revolutionary war. Behind his grave was the grave of David Snodgrass the Father of

Col. John Snodgrass 55th Alabama Reg. My G.G.G.Uncle Col. John Snodgrass is buried in Alabama.

While visiting the site we met two fine southern gentleman who have been caring for the cemetery on their own.

We were told they have always wondered if there were any relatives still living. After visiting for quite a while,

they said they were going to contact the township and question the possibility of a maintenance program for the little

cemetery. Due to the limited time, they also informed us of their plans to research the site and send us information

retrieved. I must admit I have never been treated so well here at home when doing research.

I guess if I had to choose the best part of the trip, it would be a tossup between the Southern hospitality and the

great southern food. My favorite meal is breakfast. What better way to start the morning than with coffee, two

eggs, Country smoked Ham, Southern cooked to perfection grits (with butter salt & pepper, not milk and sugar),

Buttermilk biscuits, and Redeye gravy. I have to pass on the sweet tea as I am diabetic, but the coffee is just fine.

We stopped at a KFC in Kentucky and low and behold they had a buffet with Hominy displayed. Never before have

I seen Hominy on a buffet line.

I guess the best part of the entire trip was spending time with my Dad and giving him the enjoyment of traveling

our southern states he so desperately needed. I only wish my mother and family could have joined us. However due

to her health, she was unable to attend.

If you as a member have never attended one of your National Reunions, I would highly recommend you make

arrangements to do so in the near future. Compatriots from all over the Confederation attend this event and

welcome others to do the same. It simply amazes me, those compatriots that I seen last year for the first time

remembered me this year and called me by name. The high officers or members of the GEC and past CIC’s are so

down to earth and treat each compatriot as an equal as it should be. They never act as if they are better or anything

special just because they hold a high office of command. The activities are planned for the enjoyment of all the

compatriots. Imagine if you will standing on the same ground our ancestors stood on while making the decision to

leave the United States and form the Confederate States of America. That very opportunity was at this past reunion

along with many more once in a life time opportunities. Your Humble Servant

Denver L. Erickson. Ks. Div. Cmdr.

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Commander Jim Guy has appointed Jerry Spaur Lt Commander,

effective immediately. The position was open due to Anthony

Eye's departure.

Justin Dragosani-Brantigham has resigned as our Division

Webmaster and is coaching Compatriot Rock Erickson in the

workings of our website in order to take over as webmaster.

Please be patient as Rock learns the format and gets used to the

way the site works. There may be some things out of order from

time to time as he gets used to the layout.

Confederate Enlistment

New Recruits

B.G. Albert Pike Camp # 1439

Jeff Culbertson

Lewis A. Armistead Camp # 1847 None

Col’s Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854 None

William Steele Camp# 1857 None Maj. Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920 None

South Kansas Camp # 2064 None

June Camp Agendas

B.G. Albert Pike Camp # 1439

No Report

Lewis A. Armistead Camp # 1847 No Report

Col’s Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854

Overview of SCV convention

William Steele Camp# 1857 No Report

Maj. Thomas J. Key Camp # 1920

Dan Hadley on "The Battle of Lone Jack"

South Kansas Camp # 2064

Overview of SCV convention

Dr. John Edward Price II of the Armistead Camp 1847 has

begun his residency in Yuma AZ where he will study the

treatment of infectious diseases. The program is a year long.

He has also passed his National Exams as well as those in

Kansas and Arizona allowing him to practice his trade in

both states.

David Scott Price, passed his CNA certification and will

begin working at area hospital this month.

Cadet Liam Z. Price will celebrate his second birthday on

August 24th.

Jesse Estes and Scott Price have possibly found an original

painting by William Garl, Browne, Jr. of what appears to be

The Hon Judge Andrew Magrath, who was secretary of

state of South Carolina under Governor Hon Francis W.

Pikens at the time of Secession. Scott has contacted the

South Carolina Division and negations are being made

to find fact to this artifact. You may notice Judge

Magrath is mentioned in our cover story of this edition.

Way to go Scott and Jesse.

Dispatches from the Front

Intelligence from

the Wire… Events

in Kansas Division

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AUGUST CALANDER

Red Letters Generals Blue Letters Camp Meetings Black Letters Camp Members

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Maj. Thomas J. Key

Camp Meets

B.G. Carnot Posey

D.O.B 1818 Wilkinson CO., MS.

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7

B.G. Evander M. Law D.O.B 1836 Darlington,

S.C.

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9

10

Gen William Steele

Camp Meets

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Ivan Rogers

B-Day Key Camp

12

South Kansas

Camp Meets

13

14

B.G. Albert Pike Camp Meets

Gen Lewis Armistead

Camp Meets

15

Ron Lucas

B-Day Key Camp

B.G. John D. Imboden

D.O.D 1895 Damascus

16 17

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19 2 0

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Cols Lewis & Harrison

Camp Meets

B.G. William Barksdale

D.O.B 1821 Rutherford Co, TN

B.G. Harry Hays

D.O.D 1876 New Orleans

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23

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Cadet Liam Z. Price

B-Day Armistead

BG George Steuart

D.O.B 1828

Baltimore, MD

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26

Joshua Crutchfield

B-Day Key Camp

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29

Arnold Grahm

B-Day Key Camp

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Maj Gen John B.

Hood

D.O.D 1879 New

Orleans

27

Jack Snook

B-Day Col Lewis &

Harrison Camp

B.G. James Walker:

D.O.B 1832

Augusta CO, VA

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29

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Jackson Hendrick

B-Day Key Camp

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Second Bull Run Atlanta Campaign Mobile Bay/Fort Morgan Folck's Mill Cumberland

August 29-30. 1862 August 1864 August 5 1864 August 01 1864

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Anderson, South Carolina

21-24 July 2010

REPORT OF THE 115TH

ANNUAL SONS OFCONFEDERATE VETERANS REUNION!

Compatriots,

The SCV Convention, held in Anderson, South Carolina, has concluded. For those Kansas Compatriots who could not attend,

the following report is offered so you may be informed of the events taking place there.

Wednesday, 21 July Little was scheduled for the day. The vendors began their set up at 8:00 AM. Registration and credentials begins at 12:00.

There was a General Executive Council meeting scheduled for the afternoon.

After lunch, there was a GEC meeting. Here are the highlights.

1). Meeting began at 2: 30 PM with Prayer, Pledge, Salute to the Confederate Flag and Reading of the Charge.

2). Minutes of 13 March GEC meeting accepted as corrected

3). Minutes of 24 March GEC teleconference accepted

4). 3 financial proposals presented and considered by the GEC. One was a proposal for $2500.00 for a Camp in

Texas to hold a Living History event/ seminar (passed); Request from the KY division for GHQ to "cosign" for a

loan to establish SCV logo license plates if it is necessary to have a cosigner (passed); Request from Europe

Camp 1612 for $6675.00 to restore the grave of Captain Thomas Jefferson Paine, CSN. (did not pass—referred

back to Camp 1612 for clarification)

5). A new overseas Camp, the William Kenyon CSMC Camp of Brisbane, Australia, was chartered. The GEC

voted to assign the Camp to the Army of Trans-Mississippi.

6). The GEC removed the requirement that Camps or individuals pay for Real Son medals and certificates.

Henceforth, they will be provided to Real Sons at no charge.

7). Executive Director Ben Sewell discussed the budget, current investment funds and membership numbers.

Details will be presented to the general convention.

8). Executive Director Sewell discussed the property recently bequeathed to the SCV in Atlanta. It is proposed to

sell part of it and to clean up and restore the rest. The part to Be retained and restored contains two historical

markers commemorating the 4800 Confederates who died in battle on this property during the Siege of Atlanta.

9). The GEC approved a measure whereby anyone who joins the SCV's Sesquicentennial Society this year (ending

at the end of this convention) will receive premier seating at the grand opening of the Confederate Museum at

Elm Springs.

10.. The Jefferson Davis Library at Beauvoir will open 3 June 2011.

11.. A new fund raising proposal for the Confederate Museum was presented and will go before the general

convention. There will be three levels (Stonewall, Lee and Confederate Cabinet Officer). The levels are for

donations of $1,000.00, $5,000.00 And $10,000.00 respectively. Rewards will be provided to donors to include

names on a special wall in the museum and other incentives.

12). The new Commander-in-Chief will name a new member to the investment committee by the end of the

convention.

13). By direction of the CIC, the charter of the Buffalo Guards Camp 1975 in Buffalo,NY, has been suspended

and any members in good standing transferred to the MG William McCain Camp 584. The GEC approved this

action.

14).A report was given on the 2011 national convention to be held in Montgomery, AL. The date has been moved

up to 14-16 July due to scheduling conflicts with the host hotel.

15). The GEC voted on its recommendations for the proposed amendments to the SCV constitution. Rather than

write them all out, I will number them. Please refer to the last issue of The Confederate Veteran for the exact

wording.

1. NO

2. NO

3. YES

4. YES

5. YES

6. NO

7. NO

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Thursday, 22 July Kansas Delegates present were:

Cols Lewis & Harrison Camp #1854 Division Commander Denver Erickson, Compatriot Kyle Erickson, Maj. Thomas J Key

Camp #1920 Camp Commander Spike Speicher with Camp Compatriot’s Tim Peterman, and John Weir and South Kansas

Camp #2060. Camp Commander Kevin Ivey and Camp Adjutant Dick Croft.

Ceremony began with calling of the colors led by Bagpipe and drum. Prayer by Rev. Fayard. Pledge and salute to the

Confederate Flag were given and The Charge was read.

1). Greetings were given by the following dignitaries.

a). His Honor Terrence Roberts, Mayor of Anderson

b). Mr. Rusty Burns, Anderson County Administrator

c). Mr. Tom Allen, Anderson County Councilman

d). Sheriff John Skipper, Anderson County Sheriff

e). State Representative and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Dan Cooper

f). State Senator Billy O'Dell

g). South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMasters

h). President of the SC OCR (didn't catch her name)

i). SUVCW National Chief of Staff Bill Garrett

j). President of the SC Sons of the American Revolution Mark Anthony Mr. Anthony

presented the SAR's Silver Good Citizenship Award to CIC McMichael and Executive

Director Sewell.

k). Mrs. Kelly Chase, Treasurer-General of the UDC

l). Real Sons James Brown of Arizona and H.V. Booth of Georgia were introduced to

a standing ovation.

2). "Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton" welcomed the delegates to South Carolina and introduced "President Jefferson

Davis". “Yes, You read that right!”

3). A 12 pound field piece was fired, signaling the opening of the convention.

4). Commander-In-Chief Charles McMichael assumed the chair.

5). A quorum was declared and the roll of the General executive Committee was called.

6). Executive Director Sewell presented the budget A 25 years service medal was presented to Past CIC Ed Deason.

7). The suspension of the Buffalo Guards Camp 1975's charter, enacted by the CIC and approved by the GEC was

approved by the general convention.

8). The sesquicentennial program was explained (as reported yesterday from the GEC meeting.)

9). Compatriot and fomer ANV Commander Henry Kidd gave a demonstration of the "Rebel Yell".

10). The Convention Planning Committee reported that the 2013 Convention, with the approval of the general

convention, would be held in Vicksburg, Mississippi on 24-27 July 2013.

11). The proposal was approved. The Committee reported that the 2012 Convention will be held in Murfreesboro,

Tennessee as approved at last year's national convention. The Committee reported that the 2011 Convention

will be held in Montgomery, Alabama but that the dates had to be changed to 14-16 July 2011, The proposed

date change was approved by the general convention.

12). CIC McMichael reported that there is a new recruiting website at www.1800mysouth.com and at

www.1800mydixie.com. Check it out! Refer potential members to this site!

13). CIC Mc.Michael also reiterated the need for members (and non-members) to use www.scv.we-care.com for

their online shopping. Each of the more than 700 merchants participating (includes travel sites, hotel sites,

Amazon.com. etc) gives the SCV a donation of a percentage of what you spend using the site. Please do so!

14) CIC McMichael stated that there will be an online training program available soon for SCV officers at the

Camp, Brigade and Division levels. More details will be provided.

15). CIC McMichael and Lt. C-in-C Givens were interviewed (for more than 7 hours) by the British Broadcasting

Company (BBC) for a program about the "Life and Mythology of the 16th President". The program will air on

BBC America next April. I).

16). Lt. C-in-C Givens gave a report outlining his recruiting efforts. The highlight was ongoing negotiations with

the National Rifle Association (NRA) for the SCV to become an NRA sponsor with ads in the NRA's two

magazines and a presence and NRA national conventions.

17). CIC McMichael recessed the session with a prayer from Brother Fayard and the singing of Dixie.

Many delegates of the Kansas Division were recipients of awards

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Friday, 23 July Beginning with the Forrest Cavalry Corps Breakfast. About 80 members of the FCC were in attendance. The speaker was

Dr. Michael Bryant, author of the book, Nathan Bedford Forrest's Escort and Staff. He gave a very interesting talk on the

recruitment, organization, exploits and after the war activities of the Escort Troop.

The business session began with greetings from the S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture. 1). His theme was the value of agriculture in the US economy today and in the Southern economy in the 19

th

century. T'is the red earth of Tara, Katy Scarlett!

2). Miss Kristine Stonehill, an alumna of the Sam Davis Youth Camp and a member of the UDC, gave a

presentation on the Sam Davis Youth Camp.

3). Compatriot Trip Wilson, Chairman of the JROTC Award Committee, gave a presentation on the H.L. Hunley

JROTC Award.

4). CIC McMichael outlined a donation program for the proposed Confederate Museum at Elm Springs.

The following levels of donations were established: Stonewall Jackson $1,000.00 to $4,999.00 Robert E. Lee

$5,000.00 to $9,999.00 Presidential Cabinet $10,000.00 or greater Recognition includes the engraving of the

donor's name on a wall in the museum. Other forms of recognition will be added. Anyone can contribute--donors

do not have to be SCV members. Donations may be made in installments. One donor has already contributed

at the Presidential Cabinet level.

5). The delegates debated and voted on the proposed amendments to the SCV Constitution and

Standing Orders. The results are:

a. To prohibit a sitting CIC and the GEC from refusing to hear an appeal by a member referred by the

disciplinary committee for action by the GEC. (Article 13.7) WITHDRAWN

b. To add the word strongly before the word condemns in Article 2.1 concerning the issues of Confederate

flags and symbols. FAILED

c. To allow the enrollment of male descendants between the ages of birth and 12 years to be Life Members.

The young man would be a Cadet until achieving the age of 12 and at that time would become a full

member. The current membership requirements would still be in force. (Article 3.6) PASSED

d. To strike the words except by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the General Executive Council upon

recommendation of the Commander-in-Chief referring to the reinstatement of expelled members (Article

3.3.2). FAILED

e. To add the words And half that amount again for applicants 80 years of age or older in Article 3.6.1. This

would make the Life Membership fee for those 80 and older $187.50. PASSED

f. Amendment to Standing Order 6.12 concerning the convention planning committee. FAILED

g. Add the word Marine to Standing Order 10.4 to read ...any Confederate soldier, sailor, Marine, or

statesman...

The proposal was amended to read any member of the Confederate armed services or statesmen...PASSED

Please refer to the last issue of The Confederate Veteran for the full wording of the proposed amendments.

The CIC gave a thank you and special recognition to Past CIC Chris Sullivan.

The Commanders of the Army of Northern Virginia, the Army of Tennessee and the Army of Trans-Mississippi gave their

reports. The session was recessed with the singing of DIXIE until tomorrow at 9:45 AM. Army meetings will be held at 8:00

AM. Tomorrow will be for election of officers.

Saturday, 24 July The session began with the Army of Trans/Mississippi meeting.

1). After a short opening ceremony, Commander Block of the Texas Division gave a short report on the Texas

Confederate Monument. Details are available in the last Confederate Veteran.

2). Texas Division Lt. Commander Mark Vogel gave a report on the"Road to Secession" seminar scheduled for

December.

3). The Louisiana Division Commander (can't recall his name) gave a report on the Louisiana monument recently

installed on the battlefield at Mansfield.

4). Elections were held for Elections were held for ATM officers. The results are:

Commander Danny Honnoll of Arkansas

Councilman Todd Owens of Louisiana

The department meetings were adjourned.

The main business session was opened at the conclusion of the Army Meetings

Main Business Meeting

1). CIC McMichael opened the business meeting at 9:40 AM with a prayer by Chaplain Fayard.

2). Nominations for CIC opened.

a. Past CIC Sullivan Nominated Lt. CIC Michael Givens

b. 2nd by Chandler Givens

e. CIC McMichael asked if there were any additional nominations. No additional nominations were given

and CIC McMichael closed nominations.

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f. Evan McMichael moves Lt. Commander in Chief Givens be elected by acclamation.

g. The Convention affirmed the motion for acclamation and Lt. CIC Givens was elected at CIC .

3). Nominations for Lt. CIC were opened.

a. Rev. Herman White nominated ATM Councilman Paul Gramling

b. Past CIC Ron Wilson 2nd nomination of Paul Gramling

c. Adjutant in Chief Mark Simpson nominated AOT Army Commander Kelly Barrow

d. Chaplain In Chief Fayard 2nd nomination of Kelly Barrow

4). Nomination Speeches were given:

Rev. Herman White gave nominating speech for Paul Gramling.

2nd nominating speech was given by past CIC Ron Wilson.

SCV Adjutant-In-ChiefMark Simpson made nominating speech for Kelly Barrow.

SCV Chaplain-In-Chief Rev. Fayard gave 2nd speech.

Paul Gramling gave his candidate speech for Lt. Commander.

Kelly Barrow gave his candidate speech for Lt. Commander.

.5). CIC McMichael announced winners of Army Elections.

a. ATM Commander Elect is Danny Honnoll of Arkansas

b. ATM Councilman Elect is Todd Owens of Louisiana

c. ANV Commander Elect is Frank Earnest of Virginia

d. ANV Councilman Elect is Gene Hogan of South Carolina

e. AOT Commander -election is a tie and a revote will be made by the AOT per Robert's Rules of Order.

f. AOT Councilman Elect is Larry McCluney of Mississippi

6). Recess called to allow for voting in the Lt. CIC Race.

7). Meeting reconvened at 11:20 AM.

8). Judge Advocate in Chief Buckner presented resolutions to the convention.

a. Resolution condeming those who misuse Confederate symbols - Resolutions Committee recommend to pass

and it was adopted by the Convention.

b. Resolution supporting Sam Davis Youth Camps - Resolutions Committee recommend to pass and it was

adopted by the Convention.

c. Resolution condeming Gov. Jindal of Louisiana for is failure to issue a Confederate History Month

proclamation. Resolution Committee recommend to pass and it was adopted by the Convention.

d. Resolution thanking Manse Jolly Camp for hosting the 115th Convention of the Sons of Confederate

Veterans - Resolution Committee recommend to pass and it was adopted by the Convention.

e. Resolution thanking CIC Chuck McMichael for his service as Commander in Chief.

Resolutions Committee recommend to pass and it was adopted by the Convention.

9). The Credentials Commitee brought the results of the race for Lt. Commander in Chief to the

CIC. Kelly Barrow was elected as Lt. Commander in Chief of the Sons of Confederate

Veterans Vote results - Kelly Barrow - 721 Paul Gramling - 573

10). Acceptance speech given by Kelly Barrow for the office of Lt. Commander in Chief..

11). Acceptance speech given by Michael Givens for the office of Commander in Chief of the Sons of Confederate

Veterans. Speech of introduction given by Past Commander in Chief Chris Sullivan.

12). Speech given by Past Commander in Chief Ron Wilson on his leaving the GEC.

13). Farewell address as current CIC given by Commander in Chief Chuck McMichael.

Members then gathered together on the convention floor for the final prayer and singing of Dixie!. Following the singing of

Dixie! A group photo was taken outside the convention center and the battle flag flying on the convention center pole was given

to Commander in Chief elect Michael Givens. Immediately following the members enjoyed a caked decorated as a large battle

flag. The Army of Tennessee revote was taken and Tom Strain was elected Army Commander.

Convention Closed.

At 6:00 PM, the Commander-in-Chief’s reception was held followed by the banquet.

During the banquet, the Confederation’s two highest awards, The Robert E. Lee Gold Medal and the Jefferson Davis Chalice

were presented.

A list of recipients will appear in the next issue of The Confederate Veteran.

Following the banquet, the Debutantes for 2010 were presented. After the presentation,

the young ladies and their escorts opened the ball with a waltz. This traditional first dance was followed by the Grand March.

Music for the ball was provided by Unreconstructed, a period string band. Next year’s 116th Reunion and Convention will be

held in Montgomery, Alabama, the “Cradle of the Confederacy” on 14-16 July 2011. Pre-registration will be available soon on

the SCV website at www.scv.org. Congratulations to the Manse Jolly Camp 6 for a great event!

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President Jefferson Davis Speaking to the Standing: Dick Croft, Tim Peterman. John Weir, Kevin Ivey,

Group. Denver Erickson. Kneeling: L-R Spike Speicher,

Chip Buckner, Kyle Erickson

Pictured below left are two living links to our Confederate

heritage. On the left is Arizona’s Real Son, James Brown. He

is speaking with Georgia’s Real Son H.V. Booth.

Opening ceremony with color

guard, drum, and Bagpiper

Commander In Chief Chuck

McMichael at closing

Christopher McCall of Seneca pins the Hoover Law

and Order medal for outstanding acts of heroism in the

face of danger on his father Dennis McCall

Opening of Reunion by

firings filed piece

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Be a Recruiter and help gain membership

in a Confederate organization

Be assured there are numerous benefits to being a member of the SCV. Chief among them is the pride you will feel from

being a member of the oldest, most creditable, and best-known confederate hereditary organization in existence.

The sons of confederate Veterans was formed in 1896 back in a time when it was nothing unusual to see confederate

veterans in the streets of Americas towns and cities Proudly remembering and celebrating their confederate heritage until

that time the 18 veterans of the war came together as members of the United confederate Veterans.

The SCV was formed, as a direct Arror to the United Confederate Veterans the First Commander in Chief was Jeb Stuart

Jr. The Son of Confederate cavalry hero Major General Jeb Stuart. The SCV Exist to preserve the History and legacy of

its heroes so future generations can understand the events and circumstances that motivated our ancestors to resist tyranny

and fight for Southern independence just as their ancestors did when they fought the British.

The SCV is not affiliated with any other group and rejects any group whose actions tarnishes or distorts the image of the

Confederate soldier or his reason for fighting.

If you know of someone who may be a descendent of a confederate Veteran, and do not feel you are knowledgeable

enough to recruit them properly. Contact The Division Brigade Commanders for Assistance.

The Border Brigade under the Command of Robert Super (785) 272- 6291

The Indian Brigade under the Command of Heath Booth (316) 773-6636

Kansas Division Color/Honor Guard Available

Compatriot Gerald V. Spaur of the BG Albert Pike Camp #1439 is suited and ready for the occasion.

Gerald is prepared for the opportunity to be present as a Color Guard for your event, or to take on the

responsibility of Honor Guard for the passing of a family member, friend or compatriot where an honor

Guard is needed.

Gerald will go anywhere in Kansas and be available for any and all Military services for compatriots,

family members, and friends. Feel free to contact Gerald at 2947 Walnut Wichita Kansas 67217-3128

Phone: 316-524-2555

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sovereign rights guaranteed them in the Constitution of the United States. Resolutions demanding the

immediate withdrawal of the state from the Union were unanimously passed, and representatives to the

convention called by the Legislature were nominated. AND THUS SECESSION HAD ITS BIRTH. "Ah! realm

of tombs but let her bear his blazon

to the last of times, No nation rose so white and fair, Or fell so pure of crimes."

Four and one half years later, during the closing days of the War Between the States, Confederate President

Jefferson Davis fled Richmond, Virginia and headed south, stopping for a night in Abbeville at the home of his

friend Armistead Burt. There, on May 2, 1865, in the front parlor of what is now known as the Burt-Stark

Mansion, Davis met for the last time with his cabinet and Council of War. There they officially acknowledged

the futility of continuing to fight for Southern Independence and decided to dissolve the Confederate

government.

Thus, Abbeville lays claim to being both the birthplace and the deathbed of the Confederacy.

This Plaque Reads:

One of the first organized mass meetings held here on November 22, 1860, to

launch South Carolina's secession from the Union. Judge A.G. Magrath of

Charleston, urged "immediate action on the part of South Carolina at any &

every hazard", followed by Gen. M.L. Bonham, Cong. McGowan, Major

Armistead Burt & others. Resolutions unanimously adopted favoring

secession of the State. Committee of twenty appointed nominees Edward

Noble, John A. Calhoun, Thomas Thompson, John H. Wilson & D.L. Wardlaw to attend December 17, 1860

Convention. One month later, South Carolina became the first state to secede.

CAMP MEETINGS

GEN. ALBERT PIKE CAMP #1439 MAJOR THOMAS J. KEY CAMP #1920

LOCATION: Ryan’s Steak House LOCATION: Zarda Bar-B-Q

3323 North Rock Road. Wichita, Kansas 11931 W 87th

St. Lenexa, Kansas.

DATE: Second (2ND

) Saturday each month DATE: First (1st) Thursday each month

TIME: 11:30 am fellowship 12:30 Meeting TIME: 6:30 pm. fellowship, 7:00pm. Meeting

COLONELS LEWIS & HARRISON CAMP #1854 SOUTH KANSAS CAMP #2064

LOCATION: Westside Christian Church, LOCATION: Rockwell Branch Library Meeting

432 SW Lindenwood, Topeka, Kansas. 5939 E 9th

Street, Wichita, Kansas.

DATE: Third (3rd

) Saturday each Month DATE: Second 2nd

Thursday each Month

TIME: 10:00am. TIME: 6:00 pm.

GEN. LEWIS A. ARMISTEAD CAMP #1847 GEN. WILLIAM STEELE CAMP #1857

LOCATION: Public Library Technical Conference Ctr. Rm. LOCATION: Bann Thai Restaurant

301 East Elm, Salina, Ks. 301 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

DATE: Second (2nd

) Saturday each Month DATE: Second (2nd

) Thursday each Month

TIME 1:00-1:30 fellowship, 1:00-2:30 Meeting TIME: 6:00 pm. Fellowship 7:00 pm. Meeting

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The Kansas Division

Sons of Confederate Veterans

190 NW Hawthorn St.

Topeka, Kansas. 66606

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