FORREST’S ESCORT CAMP 1239
The Dispatch
“Covering Dixie Just for You”
Johnny Fernander Commander
212 West Wilson Street Villa Rica, GA 30180
Volume 18, Issue5&6
June 2015
Gen. Nathan B. Forrest
Minutes
2&3
From the Commander’s Desk
Adjutant’s Desk
4
For May:
Treasury Report
3
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Cmdr. Report
1
· Camp Officers
· Johnny Fernander Cmdr.
· Walter Crofts 1st. LT.
Our next meeting will be May 18
(one week earlier than usual). Supper at 6:30, meeting to follow. This
meeting will be a joint meeting with
McDaniel-Curtis Camp #165 of
Carrollton. Also, this is the last
meeting before Georgia Division
Convention at Nash Farms and we
need delegates.
· Howard Mount 2nd. Lt.
· Jerry Vogler Adjutant/ Treas
· Robbie Robison Chaplain
· Johnny Fernander Artillery
· Jonathan Till Battery 1 Cmdr
· Lynn Ivie Battery 2 Cmdr
· Johnny Broome Judge Adv.
· L.A. Burns Surgeon
· Tony Gonzalez Vidette
· Rick Pope Honor Guard
Speakers Bureau Rick Pope-Robbie
Robinson
Past Cmdrs. Charlie Lott-Wayne CookJonathan Till-Jim Parrish
Editor Web Page Jonathan Till
On Memorial Day, May 25, there
will be a memorial service at Legion Lake beginning at 1:00 (but
please be there for set up at noon).
The annual parade in Senoia begins
at 2:00 (but be there at 1:00 for line
up). Please try to attend one of
these.
Please remember those in need and
our sick in your prayers. Pray for
our country and our men and
women in harm's way.
Yours in service,
Meetings on 4th
Monday beginning
with a covered dish
supper at 6:30 p.m.
At the Tavern.
Next meeting:
June 22, 2015
John Fernander
Commander
There was no June Report from the Commander…..
The June Reunion did not go as we had
hoped. It seems any and all good sense
has left the Georgia Division.
You will be updated at the meeting on the
22nd.
That being said,
I wish to apologize for not getting the
newsletter out last month.
I’ve been extremely busy at work and in
much pain of late. I do appreciate your
prayers…………..
Jonathan
PS… the above commentary is my opinion and not the camps.
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MEETING MINUTES
For
18 May 2015
Meeting was called to order at 6:50 pm by 1st Lt. Commander Walt
Crofts; welcome by the Commander.
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were mustered-in under a large oak tree. Some discussion
followed about the deed. Past Cmdr. Charlie Lott offered to
write it. Compatriot Jeff Robison offered to check into a survey as to where the sign should go. Mrs. Linda Leatherman
suggested the corner of Hwy. 61 and Herrell Road as a better, more visible, and safer location.
Sick and Relief: Cmdr.-in-Chief Kelley Barrow; Past Div. Cmdr.
Charlie Lott and Mrs. Linda, Past Brig. Cmdr. Jonathan Till and Mrs.
Elaine, Div. Cmdr. North Phil Autrey, Past Cmdr. Jim Parrish, Brig.
Cmdr. Curtiss ‘Bear’ Hamrick, Compatriots Ernest Pope, Leonard
Draper, L. A. Burns, Scott Jackson, Stephen Shirah, J. C. Underwood’s family, Roy Yearty, Larry Wimbish, Danny Ray Hart, Doug
Wortham’s family and Mrs. Linda Wortham, Andy Adam’s family,
Danny Kirby’s family, Mrs. Linda Leatherman, Cmdr. Fernander’s
daughters and grand-daughter, the Georgia Division SCV Command,
and our Men & Women in harm’s way.
Friends of Wick’s Tavern 50/50 Drawing
Invocation Prayer was offered by Chaplain Robby Robison. The
Pledge and Salute to the Flags was given by all. Eating and Fellowship followed.
The meeting closed in good order with a benediction prayer
by Chaplain Robby Robison and we were dismissed by 1st
Lt. Commander Crofts.
Past Adj. Rick Pope said that he had some onions for sale from Temple Lodge.
Respectfully Submitted,
The Minutes from the 27 Apr 2015 Meeting were read. The Minutes
were confirmed after appropriate motion and second; there was no
discussion.
Jerry Vogler, Jr.
Adjutant
$20.00 was won by Adjutant Vogler with
$20.00 going to the Tavern.
$5.00 scratch-off was won by Mrs. Linda
Leatherman
$5.00 scratch-off was won by Past Adj. Rick
Pope
$5.00 scratch-off was won by Mrs. Pam Pope
25 May 2015
Walt Crofts and Robby Robison reported on the placement of flags
on Confederate Veterans graves.
MEETING MINUTES
For
27 April 2015
Walt spoke about the upcoming Georgia Division elections to be
held on 12th and 13th of June. The Adjutant was called upon to read
the Amendments and Policy changes. Some discussion followed.
Meeting was called to order at 6:40 pm by Cmdr. Fernander;
welcome by the Commander.
Guest Mark Lolley was introduced by Chaplain Robby Robison and
he spoke very briefly about his interest in joining the SCV and his
experience at seeing our Confederate Memorial Service at Hillcrest
Cemetery the previous month.
Tony Gonzales reported on the recent educational program at Bowdon Middle School. Walt Crofts also spoke on this event and said
that everyone seemed to have enjoyed it.
Some discussion followed about the purchase and need for black
powder. A motion was made and seconded for the Adjutant to purchase 25 lbs. Some discussion followed about the rising prices of
powder. Motion passed by voice vote.
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Chaplain Robison was recognized and he spoke about some good
news that he had obtained permission to place a marker at Hwy. 61
and Punkintown Road. He spoke with Mr. Hanes descendent, Ms.
Samantha Smith, who now lived on the property. She was willing to
give permission to place the marker and offer a deed for the marker.
This is a location near where the 51st and 19th Georgia Volunteers
Invocation Prayer was offered by Chaplain Robby Robison.
The Pledge and Salute to the Flags was given by all. Eating
and Fellowship followed.
Sick and Relief: Cmdr.-in-Chief Kelley Barrow; Past Div.
Cmdr. Charlie Lott and Mrs. Linda, Past Brig. Cmdr. Jonathan Till and Mrs. Elaine, Div. Cmdr. North Phil Autrey,
Past Cmdr. Jim Parrish, Brig. Cmdr. Curtiss ‘Bear’ Hamrick,
Compatriots Ernest Pope, Leonard Draper, L. A. Burns,
Scott Jackson, Stephen Shirah, J. C. Underwood’s family,
Roy Yearty, Larry Wimbish, Danny Ray Hart, Doug
Wortham’s family, Andy Adam’s family, Danny Kirby’s
family, Mrs. Linda Leatherman, Cmdr. Fernander’s daughters and grand-daughter, the Georgia Division SCV Command, and our Men & Women in harm’s way.
The Minutes from the 23 February 2015 and 23 March 2015
were read. The Minutes were confirmed after appropriate
motion and second; there was no discussion.
See page 4
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FROM THE ADJUTANT’S DESK
June 2015
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Treasurer’s Report
June 2015
My Compliments Gentlemen,
I hope that you and your Family and loved ones are doing well.
Compatriots, I want to take a moment this month to remind you all
again of the upcoming dues for the next Fiscal Year (2015 – 2016).
Please consider this as a courtesy ‘heads-up’. Regular dues are
$50.00 if you are a Regular Member. National and Division Life
Member dues are adjusted accordingly. You will receive an invoice
mailed from the Georgia Division with my return address for paying
your dues. I will send your Membership Cards separately. Dues will
be due on 31 July with a grace period following. When you receive
your statement please remit your dues as promptly as you can especially since the Division has enacted a strict Late policy.
I want to extend a special Thank You to everyone who was able to
assist the Camp as a Delegate at the recent SCV Georgia Division Reunion and each of you who were there! I think that we had a good
showing for our Camp even if the results were far less than desired. I
will keep my editorializing brief on this matter but it seems the Division has taken yet another step backwards and disunity is the operative word with infighting and outright disrespectful behavior being
the characteristics. I felt utterly disrespected as a Delegate. I do not
know what the answer is for the situation. I do know that the Georgia
Division leadership needs our prayers if nothing else: for guidance,
for temperance, for contrition, for humility, for understanding, for
empathy, for thoughtful compromise, and for the peace that surpasses
all understanding.
OLD/ BEGINNING BALANCE:
$2,559.58
18 May 2015
DEPOSITS
Received: Dues, Misc. Donations
$350.00
Donation (to offset bank charges):
$100.00
___________
SUB TOTAL: Deposits/Credits
$450.00
SUB TOTAL BEFORE EXPENDITURES:
$3,009.58
EXPENDITURES
Van Repair, Johnny Fernander
($318.90)
Bank Service Charge
($0.30)
Check No. 584, cents were off:
($0.09)
Johnny Fernander, Expenses, Sep./Oct. 2014
($110.00)
The Great State of Virginia is the host state of the SCV National Re- Johnny Fernander, Expenses, Oct./Nov. 2014
union this year and it is not a major election year so I will not attend ($40.01)
and I have some other responsibilities to Family. I hope that you will Bank Charge, Checks
($17.00)
consider attending this event however as it is a rewarding way to meet
Bank Charge, Deposit Slips
members of the SCV from all over the Confederacy and all over the
($18.95)
world. If you are interested in attending this event information is
available at the SCV website http://www.scv.org
We, the officers of Forrest’s Escort, appreciate and need everyone’s
support to be a successful and productive Camp! And I believe that
the work that we do is very important in the preservation of our Confederate ancestor’s heritage and service to their nation.
My best wishes to each of you. I look forward to seeing you at our
next Regular Meeting or very soon…until then, I am to remain…
Your Humble and Obedient Servant,
Jerry Vogler, Jr.
Adjutant
__________
SUB TOTAL (Expenditures)
($505.25)
__________
CURRENT BALANCE
$2,504.33
Respectfully Submitted by:
Jerry Vogler, Jr.
Treasurer
18 Jun 2015
18 Jun 2015
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The Treasurer’s Report for March 2015 was read; the balance
was $2,559.58. This report was approved by Voice Vote after
appropriate motion and second.
Cmdr. Fernander read a very nice note from the Family of J. C.
Underwood thanking the camp for the Flowers. The Commander spoke about the cemeteries that still needed to have
flags placed and those that had been done thus far. He reported
that Compatriot Scott Jackson was also helping to put flags on
the graves of our Confederate Veterans.
He reported on a Guest Speaker that had been organized for the
next SCV meeting if the Camp wanted to change the meeting
date to the 18th of May to accommodate her schedule. The
Commander suggested that we make the meeting a joint meeting
with the McDaniel-Curtiss Camp No. 165 and that he would
contact Cmdr. Sam Pyle.
The Cmdr. spoke on the possibility of a raffle for the camp for a
sword, a .30 cal rifle, and a .30 cal musket. Some discussion
followed.
The Cmdr. gave a report on the recent Memorials that our Camp
participated in at Douglasville and Hillcrest Cemetery in Villa
Rica.
Friends of Wick’s Tavern 50/50 Drawing
$25.00 was won by Chaplain Robison with $25.00
going to the Tavern.
$5.00 scratch-off was won by our Visitor, Bam
Courson.
$3.00 scratch-off was won by Compatriot Tony
Gonzales
$2.00 scratch-off was won by Mrs. Linda Lott
Cmdr. Fernander mentioned that Sand Hill Lodge # 350 was
having a Boston Butt Sale as a fundraiser. He suggested that we
consider a Yard Sale later this year as a fundraiser.
Past Div. Cmdr. Lott reported that he would be placing flags on
Veterans graves the next day or Thursday depending on the
weather; he said that he needed some help.
The next meeting will be 18 May 2015.
The meeting closed in good order with a benediction prayer by
Chaplain Robby Robison and we were dismissed by Cmdr. Fernander.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jerry Vogler, Jr.
Adjutant
FROM THE ADJUTANT’S DESK
May 2015
My Compliments Gentlemen,
I hope that you and your Family and loved ones are doing
well.
This month I thought that I should provide a reminder that
the end of the Fiscal Year is approaching sooner than later
at the end of July 2013. Our dues will become due at that
point with a brief grace period within which we need to
pay them. The Division has implemented a very strict
penalty for late dues so please don’t delay in sending your
dues to me.
You should keep an eye out for the Dues Notice which
you will receive in July and August. I will send your new
membership cards out as quickly as I can. I know that
times are difficult economically but it would be helpful to
send your renewal to me as soon as you are able afterwards so that I can pay out the dues to National and Division.
The Division Reunion will be held at Nash Farm Battlefield next month on June 12th and 13th, and will be hosted
by the Col. Charles T. Zachry Camp No. 108. I think that
we have 7 Delegates this year and will need to have as
many there as we can for the special elections.
Lastly, please consider coming to our monthly meeting at
Historic Wick’s Tavern to socialize and show your support. We appreciate each of you and miss you when you
can’t make the meeting. We only meet once a month and
it’s a great time to catch-up with what the Camp is doing
and enjoy some food, fellowship, and a great educational
program. We appreciate and need everyone’s support to
be a successful and productive Camp! And I believe that
the work that we do is very important in the preservation
of our Confederate ancestor’s good names and service to
their nation.
My best wishes to each of you. I look forward to seeing
you at our next Regular Meeting or very soon…until then,
I am to remain…
Your Humble and Obedient Servant,
Jerry Vogler, Jr.
Adjutant
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Treasurer’s Report
May 2015
OLD/ BEGINNING BALANCE:
$2,559.58
26 Apr 2015
DEPOSITS
Received:
$0.00
___________
SUB TOTAL: Deposits/Credits
$0.00
SUB TOTAL BEFORE EXPENDITURES:
$2,559.58
EXPENDITURES
($0.00)
__________
SUB TOTAL (Expenditures)
($0.00)
__________
CURRENT BALANCE
$2,559.58
Respectfully Submitted by:
Jerry Vogler, Jr.
Treasurer
18 May 2015
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Historic Wick’s Tavern
212 West Wilson Street
Villa Rica, GA 30180-1807