MECHANIZED CAVALRY DISPATCH CAMP 2134 SAINT LEONARD, MARYLAND www.mechanizedcavalrycamp2134.com Volume 21----September 2009 Paul Behne Commander Danny Adams Adjutant To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindication of the cause for which we fought; to your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate Soldier s good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles he loved and which made him glorious and which you also cherish. Remember, it is your duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to future generations. LTG Stephen Dill Lee, 1906 OFFICERS Rick Smith Gerald Holden Lee Cox Danny Adams Tom Sutton Robert Linkenhoker Eric Smith Tony Leicht Mike Armiger Brian Denisewicz TREASURER S REPORT Beginning balance $1,484.34 Income $ 333.00 Payables $ 427.68 Balance $1,389.66 Lt. Commander 2 nd Lt. Commander Deputy Adjutant/Chaplain Treasurer Historian Quartermaster Surgeon Webmaster Color Sergeant Sergeant of Arms COOTER STROSNIDER SCHOLARSHIP FUND: Beginning Balance $352.00 Income $116.71 Balance $468.71 SUBMISSION DEADLINE The deadline for submission for the October Newsletter is September 26, 2009. Your articles and photos can be sent to bankgirl17@verizon.net. Thanks. NEXT MEETING/RIDE The next meeting is scheduled for September 12 th at Dan Adams home starting at 12:00 PM. Food and refreshments provided. MOMENTS IN HISTORY: SEPTEMBER September 10 th 1836 Gen. Joseph Wheeler born September 15 th 1862 Jackson captures Harpers Ferry September 17 th 1862 Battle of Antietam September 19 th 1863 Battle of Chickamauga September 19 th 1864 Battle of Winchester MEMBERSHIP REPORT: For the month of September, we have three (3) new active members and one (1) transfer making a total of 33 members: New Mark D. Miller Christopher L. Axtell David M. Hagan Doug Fitzgerald Ancestor PVT Jonathan Wickline 46 th VA Infantry PVT Kelly W. Jackson 38 th NC Infantry Henry Moses Turner 44 th NC Infantry Transferee Granville H. Oury Camp 1708 UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR
August 29 th September 7 th Tenth Annual Potomac River Crossing Labor Day with a Parade at Gaithersburg September 12 th Monthly meeting at Dan Adams. September 12 th 2 nd Annual Hospice Benefit, Pig Roast for additional information contact Lea at 717-338-9772 September 13 th Sharpsburg Heritage Celebration at 10:30 AM at National Park Service Visitor Center September 17 th thru 20 th Ocean City Bike Week September 18 th National POW/MIA Recognition Day September 19 th Howard County Monument Ceremony 10:30 AM September 19 th Rosh Hashanah September 28 th Yom Kippur October 3 rd Turkey Shoot, more info to follow October 10 th Point Lookout Ceremony at 10:00 AM November 8 th Massing of the Colors in Annapolis at 1:00 PM at Naval Academy November 21 st Remembrance Day in Gettysburg LT COMMANDER REPORT: Saturday's Crab feast went very well. We had 13 members in attendance, two OCR members, seven guests of which one will be a transfer to our camp! Business worked on during the meeting concerning the Turkey Shoot; G.Baynee, Leslie and Grotto, outhouse arrangement. H.Clean-up, done by all in camp who attends. There are plenty more things to do and help others to have this shoot run smoothly so volunteer even if you see names listed. We need all the help we can get. Our next meeting will be at Danny Adams place for any final fine tuning of this event, the 12th of Sept, noon. KITCHEN REPORT: Rick Smith Lt Commander A fun day was had by all on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the Crabfest/Feast. We must give out a BIG REBEL thank you to Rick and Cindy Smith for arriving early and taking charge of organizing the food table(s) and grilling up some fine meats. Couldn't do it without you two! Many thanks. And thanks for the corn and watermelons too. John Wendel brought some tasty meatballs in stroganoff sauce (Nice balls John). What's a cookout without potato salad? Thanks Karen Holden for the spuds. Karen O'Brien showed up with taco salad and chips (A little south of the border flavor). Tom and Mary Sutton showed up with the first bushel of crabs cooked and ready to eat! And thanks to everyone for bring their appetites and good times. A.Chris Axtell will handle the following: 1. Range Officer 2. Purchase prizes, ammo and targets 3. Have the same women from last year check targets B.Grotto will prepare the range site and set up signs in his immediate area. C. Robb Peters, Tom Sutton and Mark Miller will work Security at the gate, this job will also need several others to pitch in as a "changing of the guard" will be needed. D. Link and John Wendel will handle the prizes E. Cadet Robert will be the Range Runner and our 50/50 go to guy F. Signs for advertising and placement of these signs should be everyone's responsibility CRAB FEAST: Leslie Behne
Swearing in of New Member, Chris Axtell.
A couple of Bros looking for Bitches.
Cracker checks his crabs!
I SURVIVED THE CRAB FEAST 2009 SCV RACE CAR PLACES 3 RD!!!! Saturday, July 25th, 2009, in Hickory, North Carolina, the SCV race car was driven by Brandon Ward of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Brandon is one of the top drivers in the USAR Pro Series circuit. The race was filmed and is scheduled to be telecast on Fox Sports Network on Sunday, August 23, 2009. When Brandon Ward was introduced to the crowd and the SCV was announced as his sponsor, the crowd cheered and cheered louder than they did for anyone else. As rough as the negotiations were over the past six months, the efforts can be called a success. The race was not the only part of the SCV race car equation. Part of the deal was to have a show car on display at the reunion on Hot Springs. This also was a reality. Our original driver and fellow compatriot, James Hylton sent his NASCAR truck series truck. The truck sported our logo on the hood, the back quarter panels and the bed. It also had the website address along the sides and 1-800- MY-DIXIE across the back. Unfortunately, at the last minute, the art department was under the impression that the truck was black. The truck was in fact yellow and the lettering was white. But one of the ladies of the reunion staff quickly remedied the situation with a black marker. James Hylton has generously offered this truck to the SCV as a permanent show car.
PATRONS: PANTIES OF THE MONTH: FUNNY BONE:
SOUTHERN MARYLAND S WILDEST TURKEY SHOOT COME WATCH US OBLITERATE A REAL TURKEY WITH A CIVIL WAR ERA CANNON IN THE LAST ROUND! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009 WELCOME ONE AND ALL Sponsored by SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS MECHANIZED CAVALRY CAMP # 2134 Directions from Harley Davidson at Rt 5 & Rt 231 in Hughesville: Take Rt 231 East (Toward Prince Frederick) approximately one mile to Goode Road and follow the signs in. Directions from Prince Frederick: Take 231 East, across the bridge at Benedict, and go approximately 5 miles to Goode Road (Just past Jimmy s Corner) and follow the signs in. gates open at 11:00 AM. we provide all ammo. leave yours home. Food and beverages available. Admission Free!