NEWSLETTER
FOR February 2006
Camp website: http://pvtrichardtaylor.bizland.com/
Commander: Talbot Hackett genberry@msn.com
Editor: Steve Pearce
Brothers,
Department
Encampment
The 11th Annual Encampment
of the Department of Tennessee went very well.
The Olde Towne Brass gave a great performance
at our banquet social hour and Jacque Gray’s presentation of “Crazy Bet” Van Lew was excellent.
The food was delicious and plentiful, no one left hungry. Even a few brave souls sampled the GAR Punch.
Brother Milam filled the role of Master
of Ceremony perfectly. Commander-in-Chief Darby thoroughly enjoyed himself and
passed his congratulations on to the Taylor Camp for an excellent Encampment.
My thanks go out to all those who helped make the entire day a memorable one.
Also, my congratulations to Brother
Geoffrey Hintze, our new Department Commander and to Brother Joe Johnson, the
new Senior Vice Commander. I’m sure the next year will be productive and
enjoyable for them. They have the
support of the Taylor Camp as they carry out the duties of their respective
offices.
Congratulations are in order to our
Brothers who received Department certificates for their contribution last year:
Bro. Hogan for Graves Registration, Bro. Greene for Eagle Scout Coordinator,
and PDC Pearce for the
The Taylor Camp has been given the
honor of hosting next year’s encampment.
I’ll be looking for volunteers to form a committee to set it up. I have saved everything from this year’s
Encampment, so that will give the committee a big head start.
Our thanks go out to Brother Don
Davis, who has graciously donated a Bible that was printed circa. 1900 to be used as the
Our Camp flag has been ordered and
should be delivered by the February stated meeting. Alabama Flag has assured me that it will be of
top quality and we’ll be able to use it not only at our stated meetings, but
for parades, memorial services, and encampments.
St.
Patrick’s Day Parade
We’re looking into the possibilities
of participating in the St. Patrick’s Day parade this year. Volunteers will be greatly appreciated. More details will be forthcoming.
Cemetery
Stroll
The Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll will be
coming in May, but we should be planning participation now. Bros. Hogan, Milam, Pearce, and I enjoyed ourselves last year and Jacque Gray is looking forward to
our help again this year. She has told
me that there are still plenty of vacancies for Brothers who wish to portray
Union soldiers or any civilians who are interred in
Newsletter
Articles
I have asked the SVC, JVC, Graves
Registration Officer, and Patriotic Instructor to submit articles for the Camp
newsletter concerning their respective offices.
I would like to see submissions from other Brothers, as well. Anything concerning your ancestors or a topic
that you think may be of interest to the Camp are
welcome. Please have them turned-in to
PDC Pearce no later than the 15th of each month so that he can get
them organized for that month’s letter.
Brother Wright is working feverishly
to complete the
Dues Dues Dues!!!
It’s that time of year again. Brother Secretary Hintze will gladly accept
you check. Keep your standing with the Camp and the Department in good order by
sending in your dues as soon as possible.
Thanks.
Hope to see everyone on February 27, at the
next meeting.
Respectfully submitted
in F, C, and L,
Talbot Hackett-Commander
Geoffrey Hintze -Secretary/Treasurer