NEXT CAMP MEETING & SPECIAL EVENT:
Saturday December 12th
Riley's Farm Oak Glen, CA
Christmas Dinner
Dear Compatriots;
So far I have Marshall Mallory and spouse, Steve Madden, committed, with several probables.
I will contact Jim Riley with final head count on or about the Moorpark Reenactment November 6/7, which will give him the 30 day notice.
Deo Vindice,
John Smoley
jsmoley@pacbell.net
951-371-8155 Office
909-821-1305 Cell
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday November 7 - Sunday November 8, 2009
The Blue & The Gray Reenactment
Tierra Rejada Ranch
Moorpark, CA
The largest and grandest Civil War event in Southern California
I certainly hope that you plan to be there on November 7-8 at Southern California's premier Civil War show battle event!
This year, the theme is "Grant Takes Command!" Grant has come east and he and Marse Robert will slug it out in the fields and woods of Ol' Virginia. I am happy to report that both will ride on the field this year. At the time of this writing, the battles will be Wilderness Day 1 and 2, Spotsylvania, and Saylor's Creek. The night battle on Saturday, the "signature feature" of the Moorpark event, an exhilarating experience that is, frankly, unmatched in reenacting anywhere, will be Cold Harbor.
As usual at Moorpark, no matter how good it was, the past year was never good enough when planning for the next one. We are striving to make the event rise to an even better level this year!
I am very happy to report that I have been advised that Confederate numbers will swell this year with even more participants from Northern California, thanks to the fine efforts of Chris Bowman and Tony Fuzie. I will go as far as to say that present projections by both Northern and Southern California Confederate commanders are that Confederate combatant strength will be at least 400. How much more than 400 remains to be seen. Frankly, the Confederate line may stretch completely across the field. This situation wouldn't be happening if the word-of-mouth among reenactors from past events was anything but outstanding.
Let's put the 400 Confederate combatants in perspective. Take the Long Beach event this year, the second largest event by far in Southern California until now. Combatant strength for both sides was just over 400. Take all of the combatants (both blue and gray) on the field and put them in a gray uniform and you will then get the idea of what to expect on the Confederate side at Moorpark in November.
We are seriously hoping that the Federal brethren are successful with a similar effort and that this event surpasses by a very dramatic margin any previous number of actual combatants in Southern California. (Federal reenactors: Think of Moorpark as providing you with a "target rich" environment!) So c'mon you boys in blue, "Rally 'round the flag!"
At this point, 15 full-scale cannons and 2 mountain howitzers are committed. And about the ground charges we will have, last year they were spectacular. Has anyone seen any pyrotechnics that were better at any Civil War reenactment--period? We're going to make them even better this year. Again, what we're aiming for is the (safe) Civil War reenacting equivalent of "Saving Private Ryan."
If you haven't seen it, check out an event video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqkN5oXt9VA
I just found another nice video of the event, albeit with a much different tone, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRS2vVkN4MQ
Living History is always a very important feature of the Moorpark event, both in the camp an on the reviewing stand. We intend to continue with the very important education and historical aspect of the event as we have always done. Civilian reeanactors make a fine contribution to this effort.
We're looking for participants for the Moorpark Country Days Parade on October 3 in order to promote the event. Yank, Reb, and civilians are heartily welcomed. Ladies, you are especially invited to ride in the parade and do the "Miss America wave." Please contact me if you want to participate. For now, plan on a starting time of 10:00.
At present, the Rotary plans to continue with the Friday school program. There could be budget issues, given the current funding crisis in the schools that affects transportation issues. For now, however, plan on the program happening.
For those wishing to participate in the Friday school program, Thursday arrival after 12:00 noon is permitted. Otherwise, arrival on Friday is permitted. Especially for those of you with a long way to travel back home, you will be happy to hear that you may remain overnight until Monday.
Based on contacts so far, sutler attendance should break a record this year, something that should be music to the ears of those with money to burn.
The Rotary will offer its usual low cost Saturday night dinner that precedes the free dance. You will be quite surprised to find the very extensive renovation that has take place in the area where the dance is held.
This year. a separate food line for reenactors will be in place. This should substantially reduce the time that reenactors consume in purchasing food.
We'll be working on the Hollywood celebrities again. Several of our old friends can be expected back. How many of you noticed Jodie Foster there with children last year?
Some people are under the mistaken impression that they are not covered by insurance at an independent event. You are protected by the Rotary's very substantial policy. You are acting in the capacity of a Rotary Club volunteer. If you need a form for tax purposes concerning your participation, as with the Visions in Time events, all you need to do is to send me a request after the event.
The "ever popular" reenactor swap meet will take place on Saturday morning in the sutler area.
A schedule for the event will be posted on the web site in the next month. Disregard the 2008 schedule that is presently there.
Hay and firewood, as usual, will be provided.
I shudder to think about it but, given the time of year our event takes place, we will be rained out sooner or later. If that happens this year, the rain dates will be November 14-15.
For those of you outside Southern California or who have not attended the event in the past, Moorpark is at the west end of Simi Valley and the north end of Thousand Oaks. Here are the directions to get there:
FROM THE CENTRAL L. A. AREA:
Take the 101 Freeway to Thousand Oaks. Go north on the 23 Freeway to Moorpark (perhaps 5 miles) to the Tierra Rejada exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left (west). Go about 400 hundred yards and turn left (south) onto Sunset Valley Road and proceed approximately 3/4 mile to the site which will be on the left, Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road.
FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, BAKERSFIELD, VALENCIA AND NORTHERN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY:
Once you get to the I-5 continue to the 405 Freeway (south) at the northern side of the Los Angeles. Take the 118 Freeway (west) to Simi Valley. At the west end of Simi Valley, the 118 Freeway will seamlessly turn into the 23 Freeway as it passes through Moorpark as you head toward Thousand Oaks. Exit at Tierra Rejada Road. At the end of the ramp, turn right. About four hundred yards, turn left onto Sunset Valley Road and proceed approximately 3/4 mile to the site, Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road.
FROM SANTA BARBARA:
Take the 101 Freeway to Thousand Oaks. Go north on the 23 Freeway to Moorpark (perhaps 5 miles) to the Tierra Rejada exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left. About four hundred yards, turn left onto Sunset Valley Road and proceed approximately 3/4 mile to the site, Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road.
If you have never visited the event web site, please do so at http://www.forttejon.org/moorpark
The Moorpark Rotary Club has made this event the "reenactment jewel" of the West Coast. The event has become the benchmark against which all other reenactments in Southern California are judged, and the reenactor community is much the better for it.
Keep in mind that all profits from this event will go to charity. I hope that you plan now to join with the Moorpark Rotary Club and participate on November 7-8 in this great effort. If so, you will "do good while having fun!"
Ed Mann
Saturday November 21, 2009
1st Annual SCV CAMP 302 "TURKEY SHOOT"
Project 2000 Shooting Range, 2082 Willow Glen Drive, El Cajon CA
http://www.p2krange.com
Each participant will shoot 5 shots from a black powder .58 caliber musket from a bench rest at a target 25 yards away. Whoever gets closest to the bulls eye wins a 20 lb. turkey. There will be a shoot-off in case of a tie. Muskets, ammo and assistance will be provided by the SCV Camp 302 staff. After the turkey shoot, time permitting, there will be OPEN SHOOTING just for fun. BLACK POWDER ONLY, NO OTHER TYPE WEAPONS PLEASE.
$15 per participant. If you wish to shoot some more during the OPEN SHOOT, it will be $1.50 per shot. If you bring your own black powder weapon and ammo then you may shoot for free during the OPEN SHOOT if you have paid the $15 participant fee.
This event is open to ALL CIVIL WAR HERITAGE ORGANIZATIONS within earshot of San Diego. Pre-registration is not required but it would help if we knew in advance who was coming. Soft drinks and water will be provided and everyone is encouraged to bring a pot-luck picnic item to share with others at the event. Also, you should bring your own folding chairs as seating is limited.
Please contact Roy Adair at 619-435-5235 or by e-mail at roy-adair@sbcglobal.net if you plan to attend or if you have any questions.
Friday February 26 - Saturday February 27, 2010
2010 Stephen Dill Lee Institute
Sheraton Music City Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee
The Sons of Confederate Veterans are pleased to announce the 2010 Stephen Dill Lee Institute on February 26-27 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The theme for the upcoming event is:
The American System of Liberty : Nullification, Secession and States’ Rights.
Hosting and speaking at the event is famed Lincoln scholar and economist Thomas DiLorenzo. Other speakers include Kent Masterson Brown , Brion McClanahan, Don Livingston, W. Kirk Wood and Marshall DeRosa.
There will also be a special Friday night reception hosted by the Tennessee Division of the Sons of Confederate Veteran to meet the speakers and obtain autographed copies of their books. Famed historian Thomas Cartwright, former Director of the Carter House in Franklin , Tennessee , will highlight that evening. A regular on the History Channel, Mr. Cartwright will speak on the Battle of Franklin.
Please visit the Stephen Dill Lee Institute website at www.StephenDLeeInstitute.com to obtain registration and hotel information. We are adding video content to the website and have an interesting States Rights video. Soon to be added will be Gettysburg and Gods and Generals Producer/Director Ron Maxwell’s eloquent speech at Arlington National Cemetery refuting political correctness and the attempt to pressure President Obama to not lay a wreath in the Confederate section.
For other information please contact Brag Bowling at 804-389-3620.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans look forward to seeing you and your families in Nashville next February.
Brag Bowling
Chairman
Stephen Dill Lee Institute
Do you know of an upcoming event that may be of interest?
If so, please contact Signals Officer Mike Climo at mclimo@ca.rr.com with the details and I will post it here.
CALLS TO ACTION:
This is a very belated congratulatory message for our beloved Comrade and Past Commander Steve Madden.
At our last SCV California Division Convention in May Steve was elected California Rebel of the Year.
Gents,
Former Camp 1770 Orange County Commander Gordon Bricken has published a book on Orange County Confederates.
PRESS RELEASE
New Book by Gordon Bricken Features Civil War Vets in Orange County, CA.
A Fascinating New Book Features Civil War Vets in Orange County, CA
BOOK REVIEW:
If you like Civil War history or where Orange County got a lot of its early leaders, you'll be fascinated by a new book, "Pioneers in Blue and Gray-Civil War Veterans in Orange County" by Gordon Bricken.
Painstakingly researched and chock full of graphic photos and incredible stories, the impressive work by the former Santa Ana mayor will keep you glued to it from cover to cover.
You'll learn about more than 1,000 Civil War veterans, including 741 Union and 97 Confederate, with roots to the OC.
You'll see where the early leadership came from with the likes (and biographies) of Union vets, such as:
-Dr. William Freeman, who organized Fullerton Hospital and became President of the Orange County Medical Society.
-John Ord, who was known as "the Father of Seal Beach."
-Nathaniel Brooks, called "the Father of Laguna Beach."
-Samuel Wood, who served on the first OC Board of Supervisors
Significant Confederate vets include:
-Henry Peabody, a newspaper publisher based in Santa Ana.
-Dr. Henry Head, a State Assemblyman
-John Avas, who served on the first Santa Ana City Council.
Bricken, who is the current President of the Santa Ana North Rotary Club, is an excellent writer who objectively shows just how the OC became tied to the Civil War through these brave men. There are more than 280 biographies (including several extended ones), many accompanied with awesome photos that reveal character, and sometimes the pain of these remarkable vets.
Helping make the journey back in time even more exceptional are exhaustive, easy-to-read charts listing veteran names, ranks, ages, military units and burial locations, where you can visit their graves.
Readers will learn the unbelievable story behind the namesake of Glassell Street in Orange. Former Confederate Navy Officer William T. Glassell was very creative in his efforts to try and "sink" Union ships.
Another thing you'll learn is true for many wars-- that the price of victory sometimes isn't much different than the price of defeat.
I highly recommend this epic opus, not only to libraries, geneaology centers and historians but to everyday readers looking for a fun and unique read.
-Reviewed by Craig MacDonald, Historian, Author and Army Veteran
For further information regarding this book, please contact Gordon Bricken at GBricken@aol.com or (714) 835-0249
Compatriots,
You may remember a few years ago when we had a deal with Amazon where the SCV got a percentage of the money you spent there. Wouldn't it be nice to have places to shop where a portion of your money goes to support the SCV? Now you have that place, a whole mall in fact. A mall with hundreds of stores where each purchase helps the SCV. There you will find all the big name stores that you may already order from. Also there are discounts and coupons available.
We now have the SCV on-line Mall. We have partnered with an organization called We-Care. Their motto is Shop with Purpose. Well we certainly have a purpose!
The link is: http://scv.we-care.com/
Of course this can only be a successful venture if we use it. Please immediately book mark that page. For those who might forget to go there before shopping, you can download a reminder, so that if you go to, for example eBay or Amazon, a box will pop up that asked is you want a portion to got to the SCV, you will of course say yes! You can find the reminder program under the Downloads tab on the Mall page or go to:
http://scv.we-care.com/Downloads/Reminder/
Please go check this out and spread the word. Anyone can shop there! Send the links to all your friends and family. Use it for business purchases. Put in on your social networking sites like facebook. Make it a part of your signature on your emails. Put the link on your personal webpage. Below I have placed a web banner that you can attach the link to. I ask all SCV webmasters to put it on their sites. Notice that I have not used the SCV logo on the banner, that way any of our friends, like the UDC or OCR, can place it on their sites as well!
I truly believe this program will benefit us greatly. Be sure to forward this email to your contacts,and place this information in your newsletters. I hope you all enjoy using this service and I appreciate your efforts.
YOS
Chuck McMichael
CiC SCV
The SCV introduced this Sesquicentennial T-Shirt at the 2009 National Reunion in Hot Springs and sold 200 of them in 3 days. Manufactured by Dixie Outfitters, these shirts are 100% Preshrunk Cotton and come in sizes Small though 3XL. They have the Sesquicentennial Logo on the front pocket and a large Logo on the back.
You do not have to be a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to order this item.
You can call HQ and order: 1-800-380-1896
Or order on line: Link
NASCAR and ARCA Racing has once again denied the Sons Of Confederate Veterans sponsorship that would include our cherished logo.
If you wish to express your displeasure the contact information follows.
Please courteous and let them know that you will no longer support NASCAR and ARCA or any of their Sponsors in any way until they change their discriminatory tactics towards ours and theirs Southern Heritage.
NASCAR's Public Relations Department email is:
fanfeedback@nascar.com
Or contact them at (386) 253-0611.
To express your displeasure with ARCA their Public Relations Media Director is Don Radebaugh and his e-mail address is: dradebaugh@arcaracing.com
Or contact him at (734) 847-6726.
Their sponsors here they can be found here:
NASCAR Sponsors
ARCA Sponsors
"Any society which suppresses the heritage of it's conquered minorities, prevents their history or denies them their symbols, has sown the seeds of their own destruction."
Sir William Wallace, 1281 AD
Michael Climo
Signals Officer
For those who are tracking down their Confederate forefathers, there is a family history center in Redlands that is great for the job. The center is a branch facility of the Mormon Family History Library in Salt Lake City. It is open to everyone and features internet access, microfilm machines and select public records. The center is at 350 Wabash Ave, Redlands, CA 92374, the corner of Wabash and 5th. For more information, contact the center, 909-794-3844, or www.familysearch.org
Saturday December 12th
Riley's Farm Oak Glen, CA
Christmas Dinner
Dear Compatriots;
So far I have Marshall Mallory and spouse, Steve Madden, committed, with several probables.
I will contact Jim Riley with final head count on or about the Moorpark Reenactment November 6/7, which will give him the 30 day notice.
Deo Vindice,
John Smoley
jsmoley@pacbell.net
951-371-8155 Office
909-821-1305 Cell
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday November 7 - Sunday November 8, 2009
The Blue & The Gray Reenactment
Tierra Rejada Ranch
Moorpark, CA
The largest and grandest Civil War event in Southern California
I certainly hope that you plan to be there on November 7-8 at Southern California's premier Civil War show battle event!
This year, the theme is "Grant Takes Command!" Grant has come east and he and Marse Robert will slug it out in the fields and woods of Ol' Virginia. I am happy to report that both will ride on the field this year. At the time of this writing, the battles will be Wilderness Day 1 and 2, Spotsylvania, and Saylor's Creek. The night battle on Saturday, the "signature feature" of the Moorpark event, an exhilarating experience that is, frankly, unmatched in reenacting anywhere, will be Cold Harbor.
As usual at Moorpark, no matter how good it was, the past year was never good enough when planning for the next one. We are striving to make the event rise to an even better level this year!
I am very happy to report that I have been advised that Confederate numbers will swell this year with even more participants from Northern California, thanks to the fine efforts of Chris Bowman and Tony Fuzie. I will go as far as to say that present projections by both Northern and Southern California Confederate commanders are that Confederate combatant strength will be at least 400. How much more than 400 remains to be seen. Frankly, the Confederate line may stretch completely across the field. This situation wouldn't be happening if the word-of-mouth among reenactors from past events was anything but outstanding.
Let's put the 400 Confederate combatants in perspective. Take the Long Beach event this year, the second largest event by far in Southern California until now. Combatant strength for both sides was just over 400. Take all of the combatants (both blue and gray) on the field and put them in a gray uniform and you will then get the idea of what to expect on the Confederate side at Moorpark in November.
We are seriously hoping that the Federal brethren are successful with a similar effort and that this event surpasses by a very dramatic margin any previous number of actual combatants in Southern California. (Federal reenactors: Think of Moorpark as providing you with a "target rich" environment!) So c'mon you boys in blue, "Rally 'round the flag!"
At this point, 15 full-scale cannons and 2 mountain howitzers are committed. And about the ground charges we will have, last year they were spectacular. Has anyone seen any pyrotechnics that were better at any Civil War reenactment--period? We're going to make them even better this year. Again, what we're aiming for is the (safe) Civil War reenacting equivalent of "Saving Private Ryan."
If you haven't seen it, check out an event video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqkN5oXt9VA
I just found another nice video of the event, albeit with a much different tone, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRS2vVkN4MQ
Living History is always a very important feature of the Moorpark event, both in the camp an on the reviewing stand. We intend to continue with the very important education and historical aspect of the event as we have always done. Civilian reeanactors make a fine contribution to this effort.
We're looking for participants for the Moorpark Country Days Parade on October 3 in order to promote the event. Yank, Reb, and civilians are heartily welcomed. Ladies, you are especially invited to ride in the parade and do the "Miss America wave." Please contact me if you want to participate. For now, plan on a starting time of 10:00.
At present, the Rotary plans to continue with the Friday school program. There could be budget issues, given the current funding crisis in the schools that affects transportation issues. For now, however, plan on the program happening.
For those wishing to participate in the Friday school program, Thursday arrival after 12:00 noon is permitted. Otherwise, arrival on Friday is permitted. Especially for those of you with a long way to travel back home, you will be happy to hear that you may remain overnight until Monday.
Based on contacts so far, sutler attendance should break a record this year, something that should be music to the ears of those with money to burn.
The Rotary will offer its usual low cost Saturday night dinner that precedes the free dance. You will be quite surprised to find the very extensive renovation that has take place in the area where the dance is held.
This year. a separate food line for reenactors will be in place. This should substantially reduce the time that reenactors consume in purchasing food.
We'll be working on the Hollywood celebrities again. Several of our old friends can be expected back. How many of you noticed Jodie Foster there with children last year?
Some people are under the mistaken impression that they are not covered by insurance at an independent event. You are protected by the Rotary's very substantial policy. You are acting in the capacity of a Rotary Club volunteer. If you need a form for tax purposes concerning your participation, as with the Visions in Time events, all you need to do is to send me a request after the event.
The "ever popular" reenactor swap meet will take place on Saturday morning in the sutler area.
A schedule for the event will be posted on the web site in the next month. Disregard the 2008 schedule that is presently there.
Hay and firewood, as usual, will be provided.
I shudder to think about it but, given the time of year our event takes place, we will be rained out sooner or later. If that happens this year, the rain dates will be November 14-15.
For those of you outside Southern California or who have not attended the event in the past, Moorpark is at the west end of Simi Valley and the north end of Thousand Oaks. Here are the directions to get there:
FROM THE CENTRAL L. A. AREA:
Take the 101 Freeway to Thousand Oaks. Go north on the 23 Freeway to Moorpark (perhaps 5 miles) to the Tierra Rejada exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left (west). Go about 400 hundred yards and turn left (south) onto Sunset Valley Road and proceed approximately 3/4 mile to the site which will be on the left, Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road.
FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, BAKERSFIELD, VALENCIA AND NORTHERN SAN FERNANDO VALLEY:
Once you get to the I-5 continue to the 405 Freeway (south) at the northern side of the Los Angeles. Take the 118 Freeway (west) to Simi Valley. At the west end of Simi Valley, the 118 Freeway will seamlessly turn into the 23 Freeway as it passes through Moorpark as you head toward Thousand Oaks. Exit at Tierra Rejada Road. At the end of the ramp, turn right. About four hundred yards, turn left onto Sunset Valley Road and proceed approximately 3/4 mile to the site, Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road.
FROM SANTA BARBARA:
Take the 101 Freeway to Thousand Oaks. Go north on the 23 Freeway to Moorpark (perhaps 5 miles) to the Tierra Rejada exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left. About four hundred yards, turn left onto Sunset Valley Road and proceed approximately 3/4 mile to the site, Tierra Rejada Ranch, 3370 Sunset Valley Road.
If you have never visited the event web site, please do so at http://www.forttejon.org/moorpark
The Moorpark Rotary Club has made this event the "reenactment jewel" of the West Coast. The event has become the benchmark against which all other reenactments in Southern California are judged, and the reenactor community is much the better for it.
Keep in mind that all profits from this event will go to charity. I hope that you plan now to join with the Moorpark Rotary Club and participate on November 7-8 in this great effort. If so, you will "do good while having fun!"
Ed Mann
Saturday November 21, 2009
1st Annual SCV CAMP 302 "TURKEY SHOOT"
Project 2000 Shooting Range, 2082 Willow Glen Drive, El Cajon CA
http://www.p2krange.com
Each participant will shoot 5 shots from a black powder .58 caliber musket from a bench rest at a target 25 yards away. Whoever gets closest to the bulls eye wins a 20 lb. turkey. There will be a shoot-off in case of a tie. Muskets, ammo and assistance will be provided by the SCV Camp 302 staff. After the turkey shoot, time permitting, there will be OPEN SHOOTING just for fun. BLACK POWDER ONLY, NO OTHER TYPE WEAPONS PLEASE.
$15 per participant. If you wish to shoot some more during the OPEN SHOOT, it will be $1.50 per shot. If you bring your own black powder weapon and ammo then you may shoot for free during the OPEN SHOOT if you have paid the $15 participant fee.
This event is open to ALL CIVIL WAR HERITAGE ORGANIZATIONS within earshot of San Diego. Pre-registration is not required but it would help if we knew in advance who was coming. Soft drinks and water will be provided and everyone is encouraged to bring a pot-luck picnic item to share with others at the event. Also, you should bring your own folding chairs as seating is limited.
Please contact Roy Adair at 619-435-5235 or by e-mail at roy-adair@sbcglobal.net if you plan to attend or if you have any questions.
Friday February 26 - Saturday February 27, 2010
2010 Stephen Dill Lee Institute
Sheraton Music City Hotel
Nashville, Tennessee
The Sons of Confederate Veterans are pleased to announce the 2010 Stephen Dill Lee Institute on February 26-27 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The theme for the upcoming event is:
The American System of Liberty : Nullification, Secession and States’ Rights.
Hosting and speaking at the event is famed Lincoln scholar and economist Thomas DiLorenzo. Other speakers include Kent Masterson Brown , Brion McClanahan, Don Livingston, W. Kirk Wood and Marshall DeRosa.
There will also be a special Friday night reception hosted by the Tennessee Division of the Sons of Confederate Veteran to meet the speakers and obtain autographed copies of their books. Famed historian Thomas Cartwright, former Director of the Carter House in Franklin , Tennessee , will highlight that evening. A regular on the History Channel, Mr. Cartwright will speak on the Battle of Franklin.
Please visit the Stephen Dill Lee Institute website at www.StephenDLeeInstitute.com to obtain registration and hotel information. We are adding video content to the website and have an interesting States Rights video. Soon to be added will be Gettysburg and Gods and Generals Producer/Director Ron Maxwell’s eloquent speech at Arlington National Cemetery refuting political correctness and the attempt to pressure President Obama to not lay a wreath in the Confederate section.
For other information please contact Brag Bowling at 804-389-3620.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans look forward to seeing you and your families in Nashville next February.
Brag Bowling
Chairman
Stephen Dill Lee Institute
Do you know of an upcoming event that may be of interest?
If so, please contact Signals Officer Mike Climo at mclimo@ca.rr.com with the details and I will post it here.
CALLS TO ACTION:
This is a very belated congratulatory message for our beloved Comrade and Past Commander Steve Madden.
At our last SCV California Division Convention in May Steve was elected California Rebel of the Year.
Gents,
Former Camp 1770 Orange County Commander Gordon Bricken has published a book on Orange County Confederates.
PRESS RELEASE
New Book by Gordon Bricken Features Civil War Vets in Orange County, CA.
A Fascinating New Book Features Civil War Vets in Orange County, CA
BOOK REVIEW:
If you like Civil War history or where Orange County got a lot of its early leaders, you'll be fascinated by a new book, "Pioneers in Blue and Gray-Civil War Veterans in Orange County" by Gordon Bricken.
Painstakingly researched and chock full of graphic photos and incredible stories, the impressive work by the former Santa Ana mayor will keep you glued to it from cover to cover.
You'll learn about more than 1,000 Civil War veterans, including 741 Union and 97 Confederate, with roots to the OC.
You'll see where the early leadership came from with the likes (and biographies) of Union vets, such as:
-Dr. William Freeman, who organized Fullerton Hospital and became President of the Orange County Medical Society.
-John Ord, who was known as "the Father of Seal Beach."
-Nathaniel Brooks, called "the Father of Laguna Beach."
-Samuel Wood, who served on the first OC Board of Supervisors
Significant Confederate vets include:
-Henry Peabody, a newspaper publisher based in Santa Ana.
-Dr. Henry Head, a State Assemblyman
-John Avas, who served on the first Santa Ana City Council.
Bricken, who is the current President of the Santa Ana North Rotary Club, is an excellent writer who objectively shows just how the OC became tied to the Civil War through these brave men. There are more than 280 biographies (including several extended ones), many accompanied with awesome photos that reveal character, and sometimes the pain of these remarkable vets.
Helping make the journey back in time even more exceptional are exhaustive, easy-to-read charts listing veteran names, ranks, ages, military units and burial locations, where you can visit their graves.
Readers will learn the unbelievable story behind the namesake of Glassell Street in Orange. Former Confederate Navy Officer William T. Glassell was very creative in his efforts to try and "sink" Union ships.
Another thing you'll learn is true for many wars-- that the price of victory sometimes isn't much different than the price of defeat.
I highly recommend this epic opus, not only to libraries, geneaology centers and historians but to everyday readers looking for a fun and unique read.
-Reviewed by Craig MacDonald, Historian, Author and Army Veteran
For further information regarding this book, please contact Gordon Bricken at GBricken@aol.com or (714) 835-0249
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Compatriots,
You may remember a few years ago when we had a deal with Amazon where the SCV got a percentage of the money you spent there. Wouldn't it be nice to have places to shop where a portion of your money goes to support the SCV? Now you have that place, a whole mall in fact. A mall with hundreds of stores where each purchase helps the SCV. There you will find all the big name stores that you may already order from. Also there are discounts and coupons available.
We now have the SCV on-line Mall. We have partnered with an organization called We-Care. Their motto is Shop with Purpose. Well we certainly have a purpose!
The link is: http://scv.we-care.com/
Of course this can only be a successful venture if we use it. Please immediately book mark that page. For those who might forget to go there before shopping, you can download a reminder, so that if you go to, for example eBay or Amazon, a box will pop up that asked is you want a portion to got to the SCV, you will of course say yes! You can find the reminder program under the Downloads tab on the Mall page or go to:
http://scv.we-care.com/Downloads/Reminder/
Please go check this out and spread the word. Anyone can shop there! Send the links to all your friends and family. Use it for business purchases. Put in on your social networking sites like facebook. Make it a part of your signature on your emails. Put the link on your personal webpage. Below I have placed a web banner that you can attach the link to. I ask all SCV webmasters to put it on their sites. Notice that I have not used the SCV logo on the banner, that way any of our friends, like the UDC or OCR, can place it on their sites as well!
I truly believe this program will benefit us greatly. Be sure to forward this email to your contacts,and place this information in your newsletters. I hope you all enjoy using this service and I appreciate your efforts.
YOS
Chuck McMichael
CiC SCV
The SCV introduced this Sesquicentennial T-Shirt at the 2009 National Reunion in Hot Springs and sold 200 of them in 3 days. Manufactured by Dixie Outfitters, these shirts are 100% Preshrunk Cotton and come in sizes Small though 3XL. They have the Sesquicentennial Logo on the front pocket and a large Logo on the back.
You do not have to be a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to order this item.
You can call HQ and order: 1-800-380-1896
Or order on line: Link
NASCAR and ARCA Racing has once again denied the Sons Of Confederate Veterans sponsorship that would include our cherished logo.
If you wish to express your displeasure the contact information follows.
Please courteous and let them know that you will no longer support NASCAR and ARCA or any of their Sponsors in any way until they change their discriminatory tactics towards ours and theirs Southern Heritage.
NASCAR's Public Relations Department email is:
fanfeedback@nascar.com
Or contact them at (386) 253-0611.
To express your displeasure with ARCA their Public Relations Media Director is Don Radebaugh and his e-mail address is: dradebaugh@arcaracing.com
Or contact him at (734) 847-6726.
Their sponsors here they can be found here:
NASCAR Sponsors
ARCA Sponsors
"Any society which suppresses the heritage of it's conquered minorities, prevents their history or denies them their symbols, has sown the seeds of their own destruction."
Sir William Wallace, 1281 AD
Michael Climo
Signals Officer
For those who are tracking down their Confederate forefathers, there is a family history center in Redlands that is great for the job. The center is a branch facility of the Mormon Family History Library in Salt Lake City. It is open to everyone and features internet access, microfilm machines and select public records. The center is at 350 Wabash Ave, Redlands, CA 92374, the corner of Wabash and 5th. For more information, contact the center, 909-794-3844, or www.familysearch.org
