Southern Herald

ROBERT E LEE Camp #1589 Newsletter

And Journal of Unreconstructed Confederate Thought

This months meeting features:

COMMANDER- KEN NORMAN

normankwnorm@aol.com
LT COMMANDER- Bill Ward
william.ward3rd1@verizon.net
2ND LT COMMANDER-BILL BROWN
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ADJ/TREASURER -BARRY ISENHOUR
foutzltd@hotmail.com
CHAPLAIN- JOHN HENRY TAYLOR
johnhenrytaylor@verizon.net
JUDGE ADVOCATE- TOMMY CLINGER
Tc11671@gmail.com
COLOR SERGANT- DAVID YANCEY

COmmanders Report
Compatriots,
I would like to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone as we enter into this
Holiday season. The month of November was another successful and active month for our camp. It
started with Veterans Day celebrations at the Virginia War Memorial and Chesterfield County
historical courthouse. Thanks to Blair for presenting our camp wreath at the events and to all the camp
members that attended all the memorials around Richmond.
Tommy and I were able to pick up a 25ft flag pole for the UDC memorial in Riverview cemetery.
We were able to get the flag pole off of a Craigslist posting by Richard and Ava Oulton. He was made
to take down his flag pole in his neighborhood because it was deemed a nuisance of all things just
deplorable. He flew the American and Marine Corp flag in commemoration of his fellow Marines killed
in Vietnam. We salute Richard and his Marines for their service and sacrifice and are gracious that the
flag pole will once again be used to honor ladies of the UDC. You can read Richards story online at
Going to jail for flying old glory.
Clayton Shepherd and the Friends of Shockoe Hill Cemetery held a headstone recovery and
resetting November 12. I was lucky to help Clayton, Tommy and others for a few hours and it was a
very rewarding feeling. If you have time to help at Shockoe Hill or any local cemetery to bring life back
to these remarkable places it will be well worth your time.
I want to thank John Henry Taylor for his hard work with preparing the forms and getting the
records together of 13 soldiers to be honored at Hollywood Cemetery. The Camps hard work during the
Chesterfield county fair and Field days of the past has helped to make these headstones possible. We
continue to honor the charge by insuring these men have a visible remembrance of their service. I also
want to thank John Henry, Bill Ward, and Tommy Clinger for the continued work on updating the list
Bill developed when he worked with the Southern Soldiers Remembrance fund to insure if soldiers
have headstones or if they currently do not they are updated to insure we mark everyone.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Party Monday Dec 5 located at Providence
United Methodist Church, 901 S Providence Rd. We will start dinner at 6pm with our program and
special guest Amy Ladd and friends starting at 7pm. Please contact any of the officers of the camp if
you have not already with any dish or desert you plan on bringing and how many guest you may bring.
See you all there.
Respectfully
Commander

Ken Norman

Greetings Compatriots all,

The time is fast approaching that we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in a small town called,
Bethlehem, in a country so very far away. Unfortunately, too many of our young folks think of Christmas in the terms
of what will we get for Christmas instead of what can I give for Christmas. The custom of giving gifts at this time
of the year is, in a form, the reenactment of the wise men bringing gifts to the new born Christ Child so many years
ago. We continue this practice whenever we do something for those less fortunate than ourselves in this way, we too
are giving a gift to our Lord Jesus that will be pleasing in his sight.
Our list of sick and distressed Compatriots is continuing to shrink and with continued prayers all of our Compatriots
and family members will be whole again.
Compatriot Oren Kevin Mowels (Kevin) is completing his last phase of chemo treatments. As we all know, chemo will
sap your strength and energy and leave you tired the majority of the time. Kevin is holding up well and expects to be
with us shortly. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers for a complete and lasting healing.
Lisa Marie Clinger (Marie) is progressing well with her physical therapy after her major hip surgery.
Compatriot Nicholas Colin Jennings (Nick) has completed his time on the night shift and is now on the day shift he
will now be able to attend our meetings. It is good to have Nick back again with us.
Compatriot Dennis Wayne Marshall (Dennis) has retired and we are looking forward to having Dennis back with us full
time.
Compatriot Robert M. Morris (Robert) is continuing to heal up from his recent back surgery.
Our oldest grandson, Ryan, will be deployed to the Middle East this week with his National Guard unit. He will not be
returning until next summer. We will be praying for his safe return.
Please keep these brothers and sisters in your prayers. Compatriots, especially at this time of year, live in peace, and
may the God of Peace and love delight to dwell with and bless you. Amen.
Your obedient servant,

John Henry Taylor

John Henry Taylor
Chaplain

In all my perplexities and distresses, the

Bible has never failed to give me light and
strength.
Robert E. Lee

November Meeting Minutes

Members present: 17

Guest: 7

Commander Norman opened Meeting at 7:00pm.

Chaplain Taylor opening prayer.
1st Lt Commander Ward read The Charge
2nd Lt Commander Brown led The Pledges
Commander Norman greeted guest
Commander Norman lit Memory Candle to all Veterans to remember Veteran's Day on November 11.
Voice vote, unanimous to forgo minutes & treasury report. Rather read it in monthly newsletter.
Old Business:
Riverview Cemetery Flag update Judge Advocate Clinger.
Brunswick Stew fundraiser confirmed at Providence Church on March 11, 2017, Cmdr Norman.
Chaplain Taylor updated of our Soldier's Marker Program at Hollywood Cemetery.
Judge Advocate Clinger updated our Potluck Christmas Paty at Providence Church on Monday,
December 5th at 6:00pm
will send out email for what Camp members are bringing.
Pvt Berry MOH update, Dinwiddie Historical Society will take it, Agreement & Presentation will be
signed.
Bring Shirts for Embroidery to Camp meeting to drop off at $15 each patch.
New Business:
presentation to Lisa A Clinger our SCV Ladies Appreciation Medal.
Shockoe Hill Cemetery Repair headstones Repair, Nov 2nd.
Last Call for dues to Adjutant Isenhour.
D B Watson's announcement of putting a 40 ft Flagpole on his land.
Chesterfield Veteran's Day Ceremony at 2pm, Nov. 11th.
2nd Brigade Commander Morehead spoke to Camp updating DEC projects.
Anderson Morrow, author of the Confederate Whitworth Sharp Shooters, will speak on book
November 17 @6:30pm, Liberty Univ. visitor Ctr,
Program Speaker: Michael C Lucas. His program Cavalry Battle of High Bridge.
50/50 $27.00 to Camp
Benediction: Chaplain Taylor
Cmdr Norman closed meeting @ 8:45pm
notes taken by Adjutant Isenhour
Barry F Isenhour Adjutant/Treaurer
General Robert E Lee Camp #1589
1606 Kingscross Rd
Midlothian, VA 23114
(540)-255-5081(cell) foutzltd@hotmail.com

Christmas Party
December Monday 5th
located at Providence United Methodist Church, 901 S Providence Rd. We will start dinner at
6pm with our program and special guest Amy Ladd and friends starting at 7pm. Please contact
any of the officers of the camp if you have not already with any dish or desert you plan on
bringing and how many guest you may bring. This Party is in place of our regular meeting.
We will resume meeting the First Tuesday of every month at Dolce Vita in January. A list of
party items is at the end of the newsletter, please look and see what we have so far so we don't
have too much of any one item.

Special Guest/Entertainment

Sugar
Cream
Salt and Pepper
Silverware
Plates
Table Cloths
Cups
Napkins
Warming Trays &
sterno
Coffee Pot
Lemonade
Container
Tea Container
Meats
Country Ham
Turkey
Black Forrest
Ham
Meatballs
Sides
green bean
casserole
succotash
Boiled new
potatoes
3 bean salad
tuna macaroni
fruit salad
Potato salad
Deviled eggs

Tommy
Tommy
Tommy
Tommy
Tommy
Tommy
Tommy
Ken Norman
Ken Norman
Ken Norman

Tommy
Tommy
Tommy
Bill Brown

Isenhour
Tommy
John Henry
Ligon
Ligon
Yancey
Walston
Adams

8 SETS
FOR 100
FOR 100
10
FOR 100
FOR 100
10

pasta salad

Roane

green beans
Mac and Cheese
rolls
corn pudding

John Henry
Ken Norman
Tommy
Dennis & Cathy
Marshall

Desserts
pecan or pumpkin
pie
chocolate clair
cake
sweet potato pie
Pumpkin Pie
Honey Bun
Cake.
Drinks
Lemonade
Tea
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Coffee
Water
Sodas

Rew

Weilbacher

Harris x 1
Bill ward x2
Bill Ward x2
John Henry x2
Dennis & Cathy
Marshall

3
4

Tommy
Ken Norman
Millard and Betty
Lemon
Millard and Betty
Lemon
Craig & Sandy Rew
Blair Perrow

3 Gallons
1 Gallon