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Compatriots from the Arkansas Division attended the SCV Leadership Conference in Monroe, LA the weekend of February 11,2012.  In attendance was Commander-in-Chief Michael Givens who rallied the troops to emulate General Mosby.  Mosby, who was usually out numbered and out gunned always did his job extraordinarily! Today the SCV is out numbered but in remembering Mosby, it becomes a challenge and not an impossibility to overcome our obstacles. One specific instance, he noted that Mosby would go out with 12 men and fight a thousand Yankees.

Left to Right: Ron Kelley, Bill Turney, Mark Williams, Robert Edwards, Trip Willson, Chuck Shiver

“We are at War!  We will NOT get over it! We have to train ourselves how to fight!” This was the battle cry from the CIC Givens.  He likewise noted that the camp level is where most of the work gets done. “America is at stake! And our Creed is our ‘Charge’”. The leadership conference was a method of the SCV relaying the importance in working together and working smartly to make VISION 2016 a reality.

Below is a set of pictures of Michael Givens, Kelly Barrow, Chuck Rand, and Dr. Hiter.  Following likewise is a video clip of our CIC with a closing statement. Please find in the DOWNLOADS section a link to the Leadership Seminar in PDF format!

Compatriots,

Arkansas Division Cmdr M. Ray Jones has been in a constant state of updating Division communications and has sent out an updated list of Camp Cmdrs and Division Officers which will be available for download from the “DOWNLAODS” page of the Division Website www.arkansasscv.org!!! Below are the links to the updates:

Division Camps and Contact Info

Division Officers and Contact Info

During the 150th Anniversary of the War Between the States, there are many preservation projects underway. One such project is the placement of a monument to Arkansas soldiers that were killed at the Battle of Franklin, TN in 1864. One of the many countless Arkansawyers that gave the ultimate sacrifice was Irish-born Arkansas Confederate General Patrick R. Cleburne.

There is no monument to these brave men- even 150 years later! This is a shame and this will be corrected. The Arkansas Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, headed by the efforts of compatriot Everett Burr, is raising money to have a monument constructed and placed on the battlefield on Winstead Hill in Franklin, TN.  The Sam Davis Camp in TN is instrumental in making this happen.

These men gave their lives in a suicide charge commanded by General Hood- perhaps one of the greatest military blunders in American history. Please donate $1 or however much you can spare to make sure these men will never be forgotton! The whole project is estimated at $7,000. Over $1500 has been raised thus far.

To donate to the Franklin Monument Fund, go to Arkansastoothpick.com and look for the donate button on the left side of the site.  Because of programming syntax issues and difficulties, the programming code for the donate button could not be placed on this website.  You can donate using any major credit card through paypal!

To All Sons of the South,
 
It gives me great pleasure to announce the upcoming Sons of Confederate Veterans Events to be held January 7, 2012.

The Annual David O. Dodd Memorial will be held at his grave site in Mt Holly Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Program will START at 12 noon. As soon as the ceremony is over we will go immediately to the Whole Hog Restaurant at 2516 Cantrell Rd. We have a lot of things to go over and we can not waste time as we have to be out by 3 pm. Enclosed are the following things. The most current (30 DEC 11) list of all the Camps in the Arkansas Division with their Commanders and Adjutants information. An updated list of all the Executive Council Members. Be sure and encourage your members to come and bring their rifles in uniform for the Gun Salute. We have had smaller numbers  the past few years and we need to build this number up
Your Obediant Servant,     
M. Ray Jones, ARK. DIV. Cmdr.
 
Agenda:

Sons of Confederate Veterans
Arkansas Division Mid Year Executive Council
January 7, 2012
at
Whole Hog Restaurant, 2516 Cantrell
Little Rock, Arkansas
Immediately after Dodd Memorial

• 1.   Welcome
• 2. Invocation
• 3.  Pledges and Charge
• 4.  Introduce new Division Executive Council
• 5.  Roll Call of Camps
• 6.  Reading and approval of minutes
• 7.  Committee Reports
  A.   Adjutant Report and Financial Report – Sheldon Gately
  B.   Scholarship Report – Jim Elam
  C.   Heritage – Jim Ikerman
  D.  Membership  – Everett Burr
  E.  Report on 2012 Division Reunion – Central Ark – Loum, Edwards and Gately
• 8.  Old Business
  A.  Report on Sesquicentennial Coins
  B.  Operation Bugle Call-Finished – Honnoll         
  C.  e-mail list of all Camp members – still needed 
  D.  Flag Pole Project
  E.  Graves Registration – Bob Edwards
  F.  Request from Texas Division I-10 Flag Project.   ATM Cmdr. Danny Honnoll
  G. Hunley JROCT Award – Trip Wilson
  H.  February 25 Richmond, VA. Celebrations  – Honnoll
  I.  Tombstone in Virginia  for AR men who died there – Finished – Honnoll
  J.   Update on Arkansas Constitution – Bob Edwards
  K.  National Reunion in Murfreesboro, Tennessee – July 2012
• 9.  New Business
• 10.  Camp Reports – Please bring a written Report of Camp.
               
  If time permits we give verbal reports.  Make these as brief as possible.
• 11. Benediction
• 12.  Adjourn  -  “DIXIE” Chief of Staff Honnoll

Division Commander M. Ray Jones has released a set of event dates through August, 2012.  Please take the time to review the list of events coming up regarding the Arkansas Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.  The events can be viewed by clicking on the EVENTS tab at the top of the page.

This is just a reminder that anytime you pay Arkansas Division Dues ($6.00) per year payable prior to the Arkansas Division or at the Reunion.in Little Rock April 20-21, 2012 should always be sent to the Arkansas Division Adjutant Sheldon Gately at the following address:
 
Arkansas Division SCV
Sheldon Gately, Adjutant
3209 Jack Mann Rd
Little Rock, AR 72210

EAST TEXAS LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY EAST TEXAS AND NORTHEAST TEXAS BRIGADES Saturday, January 7, 2012

9:00 – 9:15 Welcome, Introductions and Conference Outline
9:15 – 9:45 Commanders and Command(E.T.  Brig. Cmdr. Johnnie Holley)
9:45 – 10:00 CampOperation and Success (Johnnie Holley)
10:00 – 10:15 CampPrograms and Projects
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 10:45 Media Protocol(Mark Robinson)
10:45 – 11:15 Defend the Colors (Johnnie Holley)
11:15 – 12:15 Lunch
12:15 – 1:15  Recruiting and Retention (Div. 2nd Lt. Michael Hurley)
1:15 – 2:15   Adjutant Training (Div. Adjt. Ray Wainer)
2:15 – 2:45   Events and Recruiting (Brig. 4 Cmdr. Gary Bray)
2:45 – 3:15   Discussion and Closing Remarks
 
There will be a registration fee of $10.00 to cover the cost of lunch and meeting space.  Please notify me by January 4, 2012, as to how many will be attending so that I can arrange for food and seating.

The Conference will be held at the West Ervin Church of Christ Benevolence Center, 215 South Bonner, Tyler, Texas.

These conferences have been a great success in both Gainesville and Shertz.  Let’s make this one the largest ever.  See you in Tyler on January 7!

Johnnie Holley,
Commander, East Texas Brigade
 
DIRECTIONS:
From Hwy. 31 W and WSW Loop 323 – go 2.1 miles East on Hwy. 31 (West Front St.) to South Bonner and turn left (North).  Go .2 miles to the BenevolenceCenter.

From Hwy. 31 and SE Loop 323 – go West 2.2 miles on Hwy. 31 (East Front St.) and turn right (North) on South Bonner.  Go .2 miles to the BenevolenceCenter on the left.

From Hwy. 69 N. at Loop 323 – go South 2.3 miles on West Gentry (Hwy. 69) and turn right on North Palace.  Go .6 miles to West Erwin and turn left.  Go .3 miles to South Bonner and turn right.  Go .1 miles to the BenevolenceCenter.

From Hwy. 69 W. at Loop 323 – go North 3.2 miles on South Broadway (Hwy. 69) and turn left on West Front St.  Go .e miles to South Bonner and turn right.  Go .2 miles to the BenevolenceCenter.

POC:  Johnnie L. Holley  
Commander, East Texas Brigade       
903-522-1904           
903-725-6774           
jlh63@flash.net

Men of the Arkansas Division;

Ark.  Div. Commander M. Ray Jones asked me to notify you all of upcoming events:

Most of you are getting your 2012 Calendars marked for next year.

With this being the 150th Anniversary of the “War Between the State” I encourage you to take part in as many of the following as your schedule will permit.

After last year’s poor showing of members in uniform – with their weapons for Dodd, Cleburne and Confederate Flag day we need as many of you to show up and support the Ark. Div. at these three events.

The members of the Witt Camp – Conway, AR, Dodd Camp – Benton, AR and Newton Camp – Little Rock, AR are planning a great reunion for us this year at Little Rock so mark this date and support these camps and the division by attending this event also.

Below is some of the dates and times we have so far.

Happy Thanksgiving  to you all,

Regards,

W. Danny Honnoll
CoS Ark. Div.
 

Arkansas Division 2012
 
7-Jan-12
AD SCV
David O. Dodd Memorial Mt. Holly Cem; Little Rock, AR  NOON
 
7-Jan-12
AD SCV
Ark. Div. Exec. Council Mtg – Whole Hog Rest. Immediately following Dodd Mem’l
 
11-Feb-12
Nat’l SCV
SCV Workshop; Monroe LA
 
25-Feb-12
Nat’l SCV
Richmond, VA – Sesquicentennial Event – Times TBA
 
17-Mar-12
AD SCV
Cleburne Memorial; Confederate Cemetery; Helena, AR – NOON
 
7-Apr-12
AD SCV
Confederate Flag/Heritage/Memorial ; State Capital Grnds, LR   11 am – 1 pm
 
20-Apr-12
AD SCV
SCV Arkansas Division 2012 Reunion; Little Rock, AR – More details to follow.
 
21-Apr-12
AD SCV
SCV Arkansas Division 2012 Reunion; Little Rock, AR – Business Mtg Election
 
5-May-12
Neill Camp
Lunenburg Reenactment North of Melbourne, AR
 
July 11-14, 2012
Nat’l SCV
SCV National Reunion; Murfreesboro, TN
 
18-Aug-12
AD SCV
Ark. Div. Exec. Council Mtg – LR – Site TBA  Time 10 am

Compatriots,

The Deadline for those wishing to submit proposed amendments to the SCV Constitution or the Standing Orders to be considered at the Reunion in Murfreesboro, TN in July 2012 is February 8, 2012. Amendments should be submitted to Executive Director Ben Sewell at General Headquarters. They can be sent either by email to exedir@scv.org or by US Mail to: Sons of Confederate Veterans, P.O. Box 59, Columbia, TN 38402. Email submissions must be sent on or before February 8, 2012 and those send by US Mail must be postmarked by February 8, 2012.

Those submitting proposed amendments should include their name, camp number and contact information – phone number and email address is available. Please also send a brief statement as to the purpose of the amendment and the reasons it should be adopted. This will better help camps understand the purpose and advantages of the proposed amendment.

Executive Director Sewell will acknowledge receipt of the amendments. However, it is the responsibility of the sender to confirm with Director Sewell that any amendment submitted was received at General Heatquarters.

Please contact me or Executive Director Sewell if you have any questions.

Chuck Rand

Adjutant In Chief

 chuckrand3@gmail.com