PVT Richard Taylor

Camp 53

SONS OF UNION VETERANS

OF THE CIVIL WAR

DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE

HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA

NEWSLETTER FOR SEPTEMBER 2002

Editor: Steve Pearce spearce@knology.net

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

Filling in for Brother Milam was Brother Steve Pearce who opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. on 26 August 2002. Brother Geoffrey Hintze led in prayer, Bother Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Brother Hogan read the American Creed.

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

New Business:

A trip to Andersonville was discussed with a date to be determined at a later time.

Two pictures will 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

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.

Discussion and agreement that the Camp wishes to participate in the November Veterans Day parade in Huntsville. Brother Glenn Bracken to be contacted on whether he can arrange us a position.

Brother David Milam suggested and it was agreed to hold the next meeting on Saturday September 28, at 4pm, at the home of Brother Milam. Directions follow the report. Next meeting will be the election of new officers.

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.

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

Brother Hackett gave a slide presentation on Antietam American’s Bloodiest Day.”

The meeting was closed at 8:45 by Brother Bill Hollis in prayer..

Treasurer’s report: (Includes $78 Camp quarterly dues to National)

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 September 28, 2002, 7pm, home of Brother Davis Milam

Respectfully submitted in F, C, and L,

Edward Milam Commander & Steve Pearce Secretary/Treasurer

Directions to Brother Milams, September 28, 2002, 4pm.

Go north from Huntsville on AL highway 53

Take a right on Old Railroad Bed Road and continue through the flashing light 1 mile from the intersection of Old Railroad Bed Road and AL 53. This will be just past the Volunteer Fire Dept. Continue on Old Railroad Bed Road until you see a small rock wall at the intersection of Old Railroad Bed Road and Dan Crutcher Road. Take the left. Continue on Dan Crutcher to the top of the hill and the first small gray house on the right shall be the one.

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