Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Brother Downs: Sorry for the delay in sending this, but I wanted to officially thank the Department of Tennessee for hosting the 77th Central Region Association Conference in Nashville earlier this month. Also, I realize that you personally took on the “lions share” in organizing the event and I wanted to thank you individually for your time and effort.…
Encampment Information Department of Tennessee with Alabama and Mississippi Michael Downs Commander October 19, 2016 UPDATED INFORMATION The Department Encampment will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 In Murfreesboro, Tennessee (the location of the 1862-63 Battle of Stones River) – exact location of the meeting will be announced at a later time Contact information: Dave DuBrucq (in Murfreesboro) H:…
September 30 and October 1, 2016 Program Friday, September 30: 4:30 to 6 Registration Check In, hotel lobby Informal dinner at the Chop House, Franklin, TN – 6:30 PM Saturday, October 1: 9 to 9:45 Registration Check In, hotel lobby 10 AM Meet in hotel lobby for a discussion led by Sam Gant on the history and preservation of the…
From the William McTeer Camp #39 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War The William A. McTeer Camp #39 of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is extremely honored to announce the initiation of Brother John William Oliver Jr. Mr. Oliver’s father, John W. Oliver Sr., was a Civil War soldier who served with the Fourth…
Department of Tennessee with Alabama and Mississippi\ General Order #1 As of this day. August 25, 2016, Brother Carl Addison of the Major General James H. Wilson Camp #1, has been appointed to the position of Department Patriotic Instructor. Camps should direct all correspondence and reports, dealing with Patriotic matters, to him at ce_addison@att.net Michael Downs, Commander Department of Tennessee…
Wow, what a three days! Our Department of Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi did very well for themselves, The McTeer Camp Commander, Brother David McReynolds was elected to the position of National (that’s right NATIONAL) Treasurer. This is a great honor to and for David as he insisted that we campaign only on his excellent qualifications and in the voting results…
Doug Fidler – National Aide award for recruiting at least 5 new brothers. The Department of Tennessee was awarded the Ulysses S Grant award for 20 % membership increase. Sultana #1 won the Marshall Hope award for best Camp newsletter. Brother Fidler formed won best new Camp. Certificates of Recognition Darrel Ball and Gary Burke Cornelius F. Whitehead Brother…
The Department of Tennessee has an elected National Officer. David McReynolds, Jr. Vice Commander of the Department, was elected National Treasurer. He will serve a 3 year term. The National Officers are: Commander-in-Chief Don Martin Sr Vice Commander-in-Chief Mark Day Jr Vice Commander-in-Chief Don Shaw National Secretary Jonathon Davis National Treasurer David McReynolds National Quartermaster Danny Wheeler There also were…
Photos from the 135th National Encampment
Department of Tennessee Committee: Special Committee on National Encampment (DT–NE) Date: July 14, 2016 Committee Members Present: Downs McReynolds Jones The Committee was convened via conference call between the members. Department Commander Michael Downs called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. (ET) Brother Downs stated that the Department had neither the man power nor financial resources available to justify…