VOLUME XI ISSUE 8 2018

ROUGH The Sons of Confederate Veterans – Camp 265

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THE
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CAMP
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Home of the Rankin Rough & Ready’s – Brandon, Mississippi

Commander’s Report
This is shaping up to be one of our best meetings of the
year! We will have the winner of the Turkey Shoot from the Trail
of Honor, we have the MS Wounded Warriors coming to pick up
their check from the relic show, and a great speaker! His topic is
the Camel Regiment and he is driving about 500 miles to present
his talk to us! So come early, bring someone with you, and as sure
as dues are due, I’ll probably see you at our next meeting the Bass
pro Shop on August 4th. – Tim Cupit

Meeting Agenda for August 4th:

Agenda For August 4th, 2018 Meeting
- Open with prayer at 7pm sharp
- Pledge of Allegiance to the US flag and salutes led by 2nd Lt.
Commander Tom Lilly
- Trivia by Ralph Smitherman
- Guest Speaker–Mr. Scott Bell; Topic–Camel Regiment/43rd MS
-Q&A

Unfinished Business
- Adopt minutes from July 7th meeting. Motion, 2nd, discussion,
Vote.
- Did everyone sign in & get a door prize ticket?
- www.scv265.com and Facebook stats from Chris Merck
- 1st Thursday Coin Club Meeting at the Brandon Library at
6:30pm hosted by Ed Lofton
- OCR Report by Brandi Gray
- Silent auction items for Scholarship Program
- MS Division Report from Charles Lewis
- Reunion Scrapbook Report
- Camp Polo Shirts–Lynn Gaskin

New Business
- Hosting the 2019 MS Division SCV Reunion
- July Reunion Committee Meeting Date?
- New Members
- Check presentation to the MS Wounded Warriors
- Turkey Shoot Winner From The Trail of Honor
- We need a head count for the buffet in September
- Door Prizes The guest speaker for the July 7th meeting was Mr.
- Pass the Hat! Jim Tyrney. He spoke about the history of underwater mines
- Open Floor used during the Civil War, and the type of mine used to sink
- Close the meeting with prayer at approx. 8:35pm the USS Cairo in particular. He was gracious enough to bring
I need a count for all of those eating from the buffet at our July
one of the only existing replicas of such a mine for all to
meeting at the Bass Pro Shop! inspect. The presentation was fascinating to say the least! A big
THANKS to Mr. Tyrney!

Keep up with what’s happening in and around

Camp 265 by checking out the official
Rankin Rough & Ready’s Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/scv265
Commander’s Quote:
“If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way.
If not- you’ll find an excuse.”
 CHAPLAIN’S REPORT
by Tom Fortenberry
Medal of Honor
Over the course of history military decorations for bravery have been
awarded to soldiers during times of war by many nations. In the
United States of America the Medal of Honor is the highest award to
military members who have exhibited actions above and beyond the
call of duty at the peril of ones life. In 1917 the Army Medal of
Honor Roll was reviewed by the U. S. Army. As a result of the
review the U. S. Army deleted over 900 soldiers and 8 civilians from
the Roll. Many of those deleted from the Roll had served during the
War of Aggression, 1861-1865.
During the War of Aggression the United States Forces invaded the
Confederate States of America. This act of aggression brought about
a conflict which would bring out both the good and the bad in human
nature. At the beginning of the war in 1861 Dr. Edward Walker
volunteered with the Union Army. Doctor Walker was considered
unfit by the Union Army Medical Examining Board and was
assigned to the temporary hospital in Washington. Not content, Dr.
Walker later left the hospital environment and went to the front lines
where the wounded of both sides could be treated.
While crossing back and forth from the Union to Confederate lines
caring for the battlefield wounded Dr. Walker was captured by the
Confederate forces and sent to Richmond, Virginia as a prisoner of
war. Dr. Walker was later released in a prisoner exchange and
returned back to treating soldiers from both sides. After the war Dr.
Walker was awarded the Medal of Honor although not being enlisted
as a service member in the Army.
In 1977 the 900 service members and eight civilians who had been
excluded from the Medal of Honor Roll in 1917 were reinstated. Of
all of the Medal of Honor Awards given for bravery above and
beyond the call of duty. There in one which stands out from all the
others, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, November 26, 1832-February 21,
1919. The only woman awarded the Medal of Honor.
May God Bless each of you and may your service and life continue
to be beyond the call of duty.
– Thomas Fortenberry, Chaplain Camp 265
Please help us support our
Wounded Warriors of Mississippi
by visiting their web page at:
https://www.woundedwarriorsofms.com
ADJUTANT’S REPORT
by Charles Lewis
"Get correct views of life, and learn to see the world in its true light. It
will enable you to live pleasantly, to do good, and when summoned
away, to leave without regret." –Robert E. Lee
We had 55 people sign in for door prizes at the July meeting.
Wounded Warrior door prize winners were presented their prizes. They
were: Randy Robinson- cedar chest, Mark Stone- Mississippi flag and
Gene Gaddis- wall cross. Randy and Mark spoke on their relic show
experience, and how much they enjoyed it. Chances sold on these items
raised $500.00 for Wounded Warrior Mississippi.
Mr. Jim Tyrney, camp member, spoke on the sinking of the Cairo. Besides
a very informative talk, he brought a replica of the mine that actually sank
the Cairo.
James W. Milner, William Curtis Yeatman, and Ashley Lee Cooper were
voted on and accepted as members to camp # 265.
The camp commander's " Going above and beyond award" was presented
to Mr. Willard Chatham by Commander Cupit.
Mr. Joe Abbott announced that a 20 x 30 Mississippi flag will be raised on
I 55 near Bogue Chitto, MS. The land has been secured, and the 83 foot
flagpole made and on site. All that is needed now is supplies (concrete,
etc) to set the pole, a flag and lots of manpower. Any and all donations to
this cause will be greatly appreciated.
A discussion on having a booth at Flora Day on Oct. 27th was held. We
will be making a decision at the Aug. meeting as to if we want to have
one.
A motion was made by Butch Kuriger that the " pass the hat money " be
given to a camp member who has fallen on some hard times. Bo Pitts
seconded the motion, and it was passed by the camp. Seven hundred
seventy eight (778) dollars was raised, and a check for said amount was
given to the camp member.
Robert Myers reminded us of the benevolence of the Confederate
Veterans during their lifetime.
A Reunion Committee meeting was called for July 28th, 4:00 PM at
Penn's in Brandon. Please make plans to attend, as your input on hosting
the 2019 reunion is invaluable.
A framed " The Sinking of the U. S. S. Cairo " print, by Jerry
McWilliams, valued at $500.00 will be the prize for one lucky SCV
member. To be eligible for this drawing your dues must be paid and
current at the end of August.
Thanks to the camp members who attended the OCR sponsored breakfast
at the Florence Police Department. For a small department we had a good
attendance. Also, thank you to those who donated school supplies and/or
money to the Salvation Army school supply drive.
If you have not got your dues to me, at the printing of this you are in the
grace period. The grace period is only 30 days, no exceptions or
extensions. If you don't have your dues to me by Aug. 27th you will be
delinquent, resulting in a $7.50 reinstatement fee. I MUST have time to
process the dues and be sure they are mailed and post marked before Aug.
31st. Your prompt attention to this matter is necessary if you wish to stay
in good standing.
Make check for $50.00 payable to SCV Camp 265. Mail to:
Charles Lewis
1324 Rosemary Rd.
Florence, MS 39073
– Charles Lewis, Adjutant
 Mary Ann Forrest Chapter
of the Order of Confederate Rose
July has been a busy month for the Mary Ann Forrest OCR.
We started off the month with an early 4th of July parade in
Clear Branch, where we threw beads and candy to the kids and
even some grownups on the parade route.

Next was a trip to Gettysburg for Brandi and Charla where

they participated in the 155th Gettysburg re-enactment along
with the Magnolia Rifles. It was an exciting trip and full of
sightseeing including a stop byArlington National Cemetery.

On Friday July 13th we served breakfast for the Florence

Police Department and had a great turn out!

And last but not least, Charla and Robbie dropped off school
supply donations to the Salvation Army for their Back to
School Supply Drive, from our Chapter and Camp 265 on July
16th.

August will bring a break in events with school starting back,

but you can bet your bonnet we will be back in action come
September. Special thanks to Mrs. Robbie for conducting a
fun and informative meeting in July in my absence.

–Brandi

For more information on the Mary Ann Forrest Chapter of

the Order of Confederate Rose, or to become a member,
please visit them online at www.maryannforrestocr.com

You can also visit them on Facebook at:

www.facebook.com/maryannforrest23/

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DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2018
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Commander Cupit traveled to Summit, MS on July 3rd to speak to the Stockdale Rangers about the 2019 SCV Reunion.

Mrs. Robbie and Charla Lewis (left) delivering donations to the Salvation Army.

Chuck & Brandi Gray (top), and Susan Gray Jones & Vernon Hearn (bottom)
represented the Rankin Rough & Readys at the 2018 National SCV Reunion.
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Our next meeting is August 4th

at Bass Pro Shop in Brandon at 7:00pm.
Come early!