Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
THE
READYS RANKIN DISPATCH
RANKIN
CAMP
265
Home of the Rankin Rough & Ready’s – Brandon, Mississippi
A panoramic birdseye view of the 2019 Brandon Civil War Relic Show.
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
The Mary Ann Forrest OCR also received a Resolution from the Mississippi Division SCV for being an integral part of the fabric of civic
life in both Brandon and Rankin County, praise for showing strong support for other community servants, and playing a superlative part in
making the Mississippi Division, SCV, and Mississippi Society OCR a wonderful success. I mean what could be better!!
This Chapter is humbled at the outpouring of support we receive on a daily basis and we hope to continue well into the future so that our
children and our children’s children never forget what we stand for.
Thank you all for your part in making the OCR great again!!
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
Forty six people signed in at the June meeting. Rabi Tom opened the meeting with prayer. Tim Cupit called the meeting to order. Steve
Lampkin made a motion the minutes from the May meeting be accepted. Ian Powell second the motion and with no discussion they were
approved.
With the reunion and relic show being only one week away, we opted not to have a speaker. Last minute updates were given on the final
preparations for the upcoming weekend. James Williams and Charla Lewis gave reports on the Trail of Honor Turkey shoot. Thanks to those
who worked the Adopt a Highway cleanup. Nicholas Foster and Jon St.Clare were voted in as Camp 265 members. The "pass the hat" took in
$77.00.
Seven AM Friday, June 6th setup for the reunion and relic show began. With all hands on deck and working as a team, we soon began checking
in and setting up vendors. At 3:00 PM reunion registration began. As a whole everything went smoothly and Charla and I registered around 300
men. Six PM the President's reception began. The colors were presented and after the food was blessed, dinner was served. Commander Cupit
presented the camp commander's awards. Four "Going Beyond the Call of Duty" awards were given. They went to Jamie Hamblin, Robbie
Lewis, Dave Adcox, and Larry Eubanks. Mr. Tom Lilly received the first ever "Transportation Award" for his willingness to make sure some
camp members have a way of getting to meetings, events, etc. Jeremy Bowling, Jon St.Clare, and Nicholas Foster received their SCV
membership certificates, and to top the evening off Larry Eubanks was presented a True Grandson medal and certificate.
Saturday morning, June 8th Commander Cupit called the reunion to order. The colors were presented and Al Arnold opened the session with
prayer.
Fourth brigade officers were elected. Louis Foley was elected brigade commander and Chris Merck was elected councilman.
At the completion of Mississippi Division and Beauvoir business the memorial to the unknown soldier began. Upon leaving the meeting each
person in attendance and the OCR ladies dropped a white rose at the tomb of the unknown soldier guarded by reenactors Jeremy Quarshie and
Jonas Patrick.
Mourners, Charla Lewis, Jamie Hamblin, and Robin Pitts looked on. Amazing Grace, played on bagpipes echoed throughout City Hall as the
memorial took place.
After a break for everyone to enjoy the relic show, we reconvened at 6:00 PM Saturday night for the banquet. Special thanks to the OCR ladies
for serving. Prime rib or grilled chicken with all the trimmings was on the menu. After the presentation of Division awards and the swearing in
of new officers, Rabi Tom Fortenberry concluded the reunion with prayer.
Sunday, June 9th it was back for the relic show. About 2,000 people attended the show this year. The day went smoothly, and before you
realized it the show was over. Four o'clock and clean up began. We had the vendors out and clean up done in record time this year. Again
thanks for all the help and a BIG thank you to Andrea Cupit and Danny Britt for all the hours of behind the scene prep work they put in
preparing for the weekend.
On Tuesday, June 11th Larry Eubanks, Vernon Hearn, Chris Merck, and I helped the OCR ladies deliver my pickup truck's bed and my wife's
SUV's trunk, back floorboard and back seat full of groceries to the V.A. Freedom Food Bank. These ladies continue to make our camp look
good!
I know you get tired seeing this but .... Dues are now due. Mail them to ME:
Charles Lewis
1324 Rosemary Road
Florence, MS 39073
Guards on post at the memorial service for the Unknown Confederate Soldier
during the 2019 SCV Mississippi Division Reunion.
The 2019 Brandon Civil War Relic Show Cleanup Crew! Members of the Black Rose Society at the memorial service for the Unknown
Confederate Soldier.
Camp #265 Commander Tim Cupit leading the charge at the 124th Annual SCV
Mississippi Division Reunion in Brandon, Mississippi.
The musical entertainment was awesome all weekend at the Division Reunion &
Civil War Relic Show!
SCV Camp #265 and MAFOCR members recognized for going above and beyond
the call of duty in their hard work and dedication to the Cause!
We would like to welcome new Camp #265 member Mr. Jon William St. Clare (left)
Mr. Larry Eubanks (right) was presented a certificate in recognition of being the
grandson of Civil War Veteran!
Mrs. Betty Jean Therrell of the Margery B. Rogers Clark Chapter #17 of the OCR
won the door prize for an original $500 Confederate Bond.
New Camp #265 member Mr. Nicholas Foster (right), Welcome!
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS - THEY SUPPORT US!
The Sons of Confederate Veterans
Camp #265