Camp Commander Nick Posey called the monthly meeting of Brigadier General E. Porter Alexander Camp #158 to order at 7:00 PM. Lt. Cmdr. Ron Udell gave the Invocation and Terry Bowers led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag. Commander Posey then led the Pledge of Allegiance to the "Real" Georgia State Flag, the salute to the Confederate Flag, and the salute to the Christian Flag. He then read the "SCV Charge."

Commander Posey introduced many guests in attendance. These included: our 5th Brigade Commander, Michael Mull of the Ogeechee Rifles Camp #941, Statesboro, Georgia, and representatives from: several UDC Chapters and SCV Camps, and family members of these organizations and our camp. Also attending was Barry Whitney, great grandson of Brigadier General E. Porter Alexander.

The meeting minutes of the September meeting were approved as published in the October Wigwag with one correction cited on the weekday of our next meeting (this was later retracted as the error was in the Wig Wag and not the minutes).

• Bobby Snider, a member of Sgt. Berry Benson Camp #1672, announced that the CSA Mechanized Cavalry would meet at 1 p.m. Saturday, 14 October at Rivers Bridge;
• 2nd Lt. Cmdr. David Powell announced that candidates have been slated for every office in the upcoming camp elections except for the post of 2nd Lt. Commander.

Commander Posey introduced the speaker for the evening, Dr. John Griffin, of Lancaster, SC. Dr. Griffin is the author of numerous books and a retired history professor from the University of South Carolina - Lancaster. The topic presented by Dr. Griffin was an interesting and convincing discussion on "Abraham Lincoln's Execution." There is certainly reason to believe that John Wilkes Booth acted on orders from Lincoln's Secretary of War and this is discussed in detail in Dr. Griffin's recent book of the same title.

Commander Posey thanked Dr. Griffin and presented him with a framed photograph of the Confederate Powder Works Chimney, taken at its 140th Anniversary in 2002.

Commander Posey stated that it had been determined that the correction to the meeting minutes was not necessary. The meeting minutes were correct; the error in dates was found to be in the body of the newsletter under announcements.

• Barry Whitney, Jr. submitted application for membership through his great grandfather Brigadier General Edward Porter Alexander, Chief of Artillery, Longstreet’s Corp, Army of Northern Virginia.
• Marty Weaver submitted application for membership through his 2nd great uncle, Pvt. David Weaver, Company C, 7th Kentucky Infantry.
• David Rock submitted application for membership through his 3rd great grandfather, Pvt. John Jacob Folk, Company G, 10th Battalion Cavalry SC Volunteers.

The camp accepted the three applicants by a unanimous voice vote.

The presentation of membership certificates was postponed until the November meeting.

1st Lieutenant Commander Ron Udell reported a total donation of $2001.00 for the raffle; this included $562.00 from flea markets. He announced the winners from the drawing at the Oliver Hardy Festival. They were:

• Chuck Bragg Rifle winner
• A. Jarvis 2nd prize of $200.00
• Ed Driver 3rd prize of $100.00

Treasurer Lee Herron provided the September camp financial report.

Commander Nick Posey reported on the following:

• Membership dues must be paid by the end of October.
• Last Magnolia workday on October 7th was a success with 11workers.
• Next workday is Saturday November 4th.
• 105 camp members on roster, plus 3 new tonight.
• Vote on the Christmas parade participation by the camp to be at November meeting.
• Powder Works funding will not come from the Coiner T. Rosen fund. We could get limited funding from the Katen T. Miller Fund. The camp needs to consider hiring a grant writer to obtain funding for the Confederate Powder Works Chimney restoration project.

A facility for the Lee-Jackson Banquet was decided on. Options presented were:

• Elks Lodge at $500 for 8 hours w/o kitchen;
• American Legion Post #63 at $500 (because it would already be heated), plus a $150 deposit, the kitchen cost of $150 is waived because we have a caterer.

A motion was made to use the American Legion and was seconded. A short discussion ensued about using the Savannah River Boat House for $650 and it was also stated that the Julian Smith Hall was already taken. The motion for using the American Legion Hall passed by voice vote.

Caterers for the event were discussed briefly.

Commander Posey reminded all to consult the Meeting Agenda handout for a list of upcoming events. These events as listed in the agenda are repeated here:

■ Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd – Raid on 1810 West Inn & Rendezvous re-enactment in Thomson hosted by the 5th Georgia Infantry.

■ Saturday, November 4th – Magnolia Cemetery Workday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

■ Thursday, November 9th – The next Brigadier General E. Porter Alexander Camp #158 Meeting will be held at Sconyers Bar-B-Que Restaurant at 7:00 p.m. Our program speaker will be Georgia Division Commander Charlie Lott.

■ Saturday, November 11th – A Veterans Day Observance Ceremony will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. at the All Wars Monument located at 4th and Broad Streets.

The monthly door prize drawing to provide funding to the Southern Legal Resource Center and Lee-Jackson Banquet Fund was conducted.

There being no objection to adjourn the meeting, it was so declared by general consent by Commander Posey. Mike Milford provided the Benediction; this was followed by our usual resounding rendition of Dixie.

Respectfully submitted,

Terry Lee Bowers

Conscripted Secretary

***** Next SCV Camp #158 Meeting *****

Sconyers Bar-B-Que Restaurant - December 14th, 7:00 pm

Wig Wag – November 2006 Edition