PVT Richard Taylor

Camp 53

SONS OF UNION VETERANS

OF THE CIVIL WAR

DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE

HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA

NEWSLETTER FOR JANUARY 2004

Editor: Steve Pearce spearce@knology.net

Camp website: http://pvtrichardtaylor.bizland.com/index.html

There have been a lot of Camp activities over the last couple of months. On Monday October 27, 2003, the Commander of the Department of Tennessee Charles Engle installed the 2003-2004 Camp Officers. The ceremony was held at the Huntsville Veterans Museum. On December 13 the Camp held its Christmas dinner at the home of Brother David Milam.

Camp business:

The Date for Dept of Tennessee Encampment is set for February 28, 2004.

Dues of $25 for the year January 2004 through December 2004 are now due. Fees include, $18 to National, $2 to the Department, $3 for Sons of Veterans Reserve, and $2 to the Camp for Camp activities. Make checks out to SUVCW and send dues to Steve Pearce 106 Sunnyfield Drive, Madison Al 35758.

Next meeting, Monday January 26, 2004, 7:00 P.M., at Highlands United Methodist Church, 3921 Broadmor Road, Huntsville, Alabama. See camp webpage under Directions and maps to meeting for driving information.

From the Secretary: As of December 31, 2003, the Camp consists of 21 members, which includes one life member. The Camp also reports one additional Junior member.

From the Treasurer: As of December 31, 2003, the Camp checking account reports a balance of $204.72 and the saving account maintains an additional balance of $25.00.

Respectfully submitted in F, C, and L,

Geoffrey Hintz-Commander & Steve Pearce-Secretary/Treasurer