VOLUME XII ISSUE 11 2019

ROUGH The Sons of Confederate Veterans – Camp 265

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THE
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CAMP
265
Home of the Rankin Rough & Ready’s – Brandon, Mississippi

Commander’s Report
To all who could not attend, Fall Muster was another big hit
and Camp #265 was well represented! Please make plans to attend
the November 2nd meeting! The Turkey Shoot winner will be
there to accept his first place prize money and certificate! Let's
help make this little man's night one to remember!

Dr. Brandon Beck will be our speaker. His topic will be the
Battle of Okolona, Mississippi. Books will also be available and
signed by the author. We have a great meeting lined up so come
early, bring someone with you, and as sure as you have a chance
to make a young boys night, I'll probably see you on November
2nd at Fernando's in Brandon located at 2146 HWY 471,
Brandon, MS 39047. – Tim Cupit

Meeting Agenda for November 2nd:

Agenda For November 2nd, 2019 Meeting
- Open with prayer at 7pm sharp
- Pledge of Allegiance to the US flag and salutes led by 2nd Lt.
Commander Tom Lilly
- Trivia by Ralph Smitherman
- Speaker– Dr. Brandon Beck; Topic: The Battle of Okolona -
Q&A following

Unfinished Business
- Adopt minutes from October 5th, Motion, 2nd, Discussion,
Vote.
- Did everyone sign in & get a door prize ticket?
- www.scv265.com and Facebook stats from Chris Merck
- First Thursday Coin Club Meeting at the Brandon Library at
6:30pm hosted by Ed Lofton & draw for first door prize
- OCR Report by Brandi Gray
- Camp polo shirts– Lynn Gaskin
- AR15 drawing at May meeting– One ticket per $50.00 of ads
sold for our newsletter!
- Report on Fall Muster
- Report on UDC Reunion by Susan Jones

New Business At the October 5th meeting, Mr. Jay Ginn spoke about the history and
- New Members renovation of the John Ford House located in Sandy Hook, MS.
- National Guard Luncheon– Nov 26th
- Salvation Army Bell Ringing– Nov 27th at 9am to 7pm at Keep up with what’s happening in and around
Bass Pro Shop Camp 265 by checking out the official
- Christmas Shop at VA Hospital– December 7th Rankin Rough & Ready’s Facebook page!
- Pass the hat
- Door Prizes http://www.facebook.com/scv265
- Open floor
- Close meeting with prayer at approximately 8:20pm
- Please help with cleanup!
Commander’s Quote:
“If it’s important to you, you’ll find a way.
If not- you’ll find an excuse.”
ADJUTANT’S REPORT
by Charles Lewis

“A land without memories is a people without Liberty." – Robert E. Lee

Forty one people signed in at the October meeting.

James Cook opened the meeting with prayer.

Jay Ginn spoke on the history and renovation of the John Ford house, and its ties to the Ford, Rankin, and Ball families. The house is
located in Sandy Hook, MS. It is the oldest frontier-style structure in the Pearl River Valley.

Brandi Gray gave a report on the OCR activities.

Charles Lewis reported on the POW/MIA chair dedication and unveiling at the Jackson, MS VA Hospital.

Butch Kuriger reported on the Governor's ride for Wounded Warriors Mississippi and the Spirit ride (Sept. 29) for the Brandon nursing
home where they participated in fellowship, prayer, and gave out Bibles.

Chris Merck reported on the E.C. meeting. Monuments, Fall Muster, and the Challenge Coins (designed by Cmd. Conor Bond for
fundraising for monuments) were some of the topics of discussion.

Michael Bowling gave a report on the Adopt a Highway trash pickup. It was a hot day, but the work went well, and thanks to Christine
Heathman everyone was well fed. Please consider helping at the next pickup.

A motion was made by Bill Kuriger, second by James Cook, and passed by vote of camp that the waitresses's tips will be added to
your meal ticket.

One of Mr. Robert Williams original art works was on display at the meeting. If you are interested in purchasing a piece of his work
speak to him at an upcoming meeting.

Pass the hat took in $71.00.

Mr. Gary Smith received his membership certificate. Welcome Gary.

Many door prizes were given out at the meeting. Timothy Joseph Cupit won the original $1000.00 Confederate bond for being a paid
member. Congratulations T. J.

Don't forget the ad campaign. As an incentive to sell ads for the newsletter, an AR15 will be given to a lucky person at the May 2020
meeting. For every $50.00 you sale in ads your name will be placed in a drawing for the AR15.

A good time was had by all who attended Fall Muster on October 18-20. Approximately 60 people shot for their choice of a USA, MS
state or Battle flag and a chance to win the $100.00 prize for the best shot of the weekend. We had members from both the SCV and
OCR participating in reenacting and living history. If you have never been to fall muster, you are missing a great event. Make plans to
go next year.

Don't forget the December meeting is our Christmas party. Brandi Gray, Joe Cox, and Lori McDade will be providing the
entertainment. AND with any luck there will be a visit from a very special guest.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
– Nov. 5th - Election Day
– Nov. 27th - 9 AM to 7 PM - Bass Pro Shop - Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringing
– Dec. 7th - 8:30 - VA Christmas Shoppe - VA Hospital
– Date TBA - VA Christmas Shoppe- VA Nursing Home

FYI: There were more Northern born Confederate Generals than Southern born Union Generals.
 Mary Ann Forrest Chapter of the Order of Confederate Rose
“I wish that every day was Saturday and every month was October.” – Charmaine J. Forde

October brought three main events for us. We had first an opportunity to donate more food items to the VA Freedom Foods Pantry as
well as Fall Muster, and a headstone/fence dedication in Okolona, MS. The VA Food Pantry was a project this month of the MS
Society and we brought several bags of donated items from our Quarterly Meeting held in September, as well as cash donations. We
barely put a dent in the supply and demand of the VA but we were able to provide greatly needed sustenance to several veterans.

The next event was Beauvoir's Annual Fall Muster where the ladies enjoyed an early afternoon tea, and a very informative talk on
what ladies wore in Pre and Past Civil War Days. After the tea we were invited to help unveil the newest addition to Beauvoir, a
headstone memorial to President Jefferson Davis's dog Traveler who is buried on the grounds. Chapter Member Kay McWilliams read
a beautiful memorial poem to the beloved pet, and a wreath was placed on the headstone by Chapter Member Joy Redwine. VP Charla
Lewis and Chapter Member Susan Jones unveiled the beautiful Memorial and stood in honor as a gun salute was given.

Our next event was the dedication to Col. Jeffery Forrest at the site where he fell in the Battle of Okolona. This was a remembrance
day for Col. Forrest as well as the Confederate Soldiers buried on the grounds in unmarked graves. A new fence was also dedicated
surrounding the marker.

As you can see we have had a very busy but gratifying month. Stay tuned for happenings in November! We will be providing lunch for
the National Guard Armory for Thanksgiving as well as dressing out to ring the bells for the Salvation Army.

See you all at the next meeting! – Brandi Gray, President, MAFOCR

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
You can also visit them on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/maryannforrest23/

MAFOCR Black Roses at the 2019 Fall Muster. October reunion of the UDC in Vicksburg, MS.
 Fall Muster 2019!

The 2019 Fall Muster Clean-Up Crew!

The Yazoo Naval Yard at Fall Muster represented by Brian Skipworth &
Charla Lewis.

For more information about SCV Camp 265,

the Rankin Rough & Ready’s, visit us online at:

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Mr. Larry Eubanks spotting for the marksmen at the Turkey Shoot.
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Mr. Bo Pitts assisting a young lady at the Turkey Shoot. The competition was fierce between this brother & sister!

SCV and OCR headstone dedication for the Traveler at Beauvoir.

Please welcome Mr. Gary Smith (right) to the SCV Camp 265 Family! Original artwork by Camp 265 member Mr. Robert Williams!
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317 Lake Heather Road BRANDON, MS
Brandon, MS 39047 PERMIT NO. 265

Our next meeting is November 2nd at:

Fernando’s Mexican Restaurant
2146 Hwy 471
Brandon, MS 39047
at 7:00pm. Come early!