PVT Richard Taylor

Camp 53

SONS OF UNION VETERANS

OF THE CIVIL WAR

DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE

HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA

NEWSLETTER FOR OCTOBER 2002

Editor: Steve Pearce spearce@knology.net

Camp website: http://pvtrichardtaylor.bizland.com/pvtrichardtaylorcamp53/

Note: The October Meeting/Installation of Officers will be at Sue and Bill Hollis' home on Brindley mountain at 171 Buzzards Bottom Private Drive. The meeting is on Saturday, October 19. The time will be from 3 to 5pm, rain or shine. Directions follow the report.

Old business: The minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

An update on the two pictures to be auctioned off with the proceeds going to the Camp. The pictures, Battle of Fredericksburg, and Battle of Fair Oaks, can be seen on the Camp webpage, under Photos for Auction. The direct URL is An update on the two pictures to be auctioned off with the proceeds going to the Camp. The pictures, Battle of Fredericksburg, and Battle of Fair Oaks, can be seen on the Camp webpage, under Photos for Auction. The direct URL is http://pvtrichardtaylor.bizland.com/pvtrichardtaylorcamp53/id9.html. Bids should be emailed to Brother Steve Pearce at spearce@knology.net

There is a silent bid of $25 on the Battle of Fredericksburg picture

There is no bid, as of yet, on the Battle of Fair Oaks picture

New Business:

Since National raised dues $6.00, the Camp was forced to consider and debate raising the dues as well. The dues for 2003 was voted on and approved at $25.00 up from $20.00.

The Veterans Day parade was discussed and the Camp decided to participate in the Huntsville Veterans Day parade on November 11. Brother Pearce, with the help of Brother Hackett, registered the Camp. No line number has been given as of yet. Since the Camp will participate in the Veterans Day Parade the Camp will not hold its end of month meeting.

The December meeting will be a social at the home of Brother David Milam on Saturday December 28. Time still to be determined.

The Camp voted on and the following Brothers were elected to hold Camp positions for the coming year beginning at the installation ceremony on October 19, 2002.

The officers elect are:

Camp Commander:	William	S.	Pearce
Senior Vice Commander:	Talbot	S.	Hackett Jr.
Junior Vice Commander:	William	E.	Hollis
Secretary and Treasurer:	Geoffrey	C.	Hintze
Patriot Instructor:	James	W.	Johnson
Chaplin:	Gordon	L.	Cottrell
Guide:	David	E.	Milam
Color Bearer:	Sidney	W.	Gaddy
Historian:	Geoffrey	C.	Hintze
Grave Registration Chairman:	Brian	T.	Hogan

Brother Brian Hogan discussed the progress of the Graves Registration Project with a goal of each member registering at least ten graves of Civil War Veterans.

Sickness and Distress: Brother Joe Johnson’s parents doing better.

Treasurer’s report:

Checking Account Balance $132.72

Savings Account $25.00

Camp Total on Hand as of August 19, 2002 $157.72

Estimated Disbursements through December 31, 2002= $78.00

Secretary’s Report

Camp has 28 Members that includes, 1 Life Member, 1 Junior Member, 2 Members holding dual membership with another Camp.

Next Meeting: The October meeting will be at the home of Brother Bill Hollis and his wife Sue. The time is 3-5 pm, October 19, rain or shine. Directions follow the report. The Camp will install new officers at this meeting.

Respectfully submitted in F, C, and L,

Edward Milam Commander & Steve Pearce Secretary/Treasurer

Directions to Brother Hollis, October 19, 2002, 3pm.

The October Meeting/Installation of Officers will be at Sue and Bill Hollis' home on Brindley mountain at 171 Buzzards Bottom Private Drive.  (Directions to follow). We will do this on Saturday, October 19.  The time will be from 3 to 5pm.  Rain or Shine. Please bring or wear some sturdy shoes if you want to go on a short hike in the woods (we have some beautiful rock formations and a few trails). 

Bill and I will make chili and provide hot dogs. We will make ice tea (sweet or unsweet) and lemonade and coffee and have ice.  Please have everyone bring a covered dish to share. Please bring a lawn chair.  Ask if anyone has a croquet set; the kids can bring frisbees or a ball to play with.  We have about 4 acres of cut lawn to play on and a dog that likes to run.

Please RSVP to Sue and Bill at 1-256-498-7704. Sue and Bill

Directions to Sue's & Bill's Round Rock House

171 Buzzards Bottom Pvt Dr. Somerville, AL. 35670 Phone # 256-498-7704

Taking US Hwy. 231, South, ( Memorial Parkway )

Starting at Madison Co. ( Huntsville ) side of Whitesburg Bridge ( zero mileage meter ).

Go up Brindley Mt. 6.0 miles to Apple Grove Rd.

Turn right onto Apple Grove Rd.

Go 1.1 miles, to stop sign, STOP, ( Highland Rd. is on left ).

Continue on Apple Grove Rd., ( Apple Grove Rd. turns to the right ).

Go 1.3 miles to stop sign at Union Hill Road, STOP, ( New Canaan Baptist is on right ).

Go 75 feet , turn Right onto Union Hill Road. ( Union Hill School is on left ).

Go .5 mile. to West Point Road.

Turn left onto West Point Road (LeCroy's Restaurant on right after turn),

Go 1.8 miles, West Point Baptist Church is on Right, Slow Down

Go .1 mile, ( ease ) or ( veer ) left onto Morrow Mountain Road.

Go 1.8 miles to Buzzards Bottom Pvt. Dr. is on right,

Turn in Drive, veering left, go .4 miles to end, ( pass 2 drives on right and 1 drive on left ).

Welcome to OUR Home

Directions from Round Rock House

Leaving, go to the end of drive, STOP turn Left onto Morrow Mountain Road,

Go 1.8 miles to West Point Road, STOP ,veer Right.

You will go 1.8 miles to Stop Sign, STOP (Lecroy's Restaurant will be on your left).

Turn right onto Union Hill Road, go .5 miles to Stop Sign, STOP.

Turn left onto Apple Grove Road,

Go 1.3 miles, Apple Grove Road turns to the left.

Go 1.1 miles to US Hwy. 231, STOP.

Turn left, and head North to Huntsville.

See Ya Soon