1 Volume 28 No. 1 Volume 28 No. 1 Volume 28 No. 1 Volume 28 No. 1 The Ties That Bind The Ties That Bind The Ties That Bind The Ties That Bind Dec. 2011 Dec. 2011 Dec. 2011 Dec. 2011 – Feb. 2012 Feb. 2012 Feb. 2012 Feb. 2012 DIVISION NEWS NOTES ~ from Lynda Lowery, Division President 2012 is off to an outstanding start in Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Traditional Winter Board meeting has been reinstated and UDC members from throughout Alabama gathered at the Marriott in Prattville on Saturday, January 21, for Winter Board 2012. As reported in the February Message, attendance was excellent including 13 of 13 Division Officers present, 8 of 9 District Directors, 33 of 42 Division Committee Chairs, 3 Ex-Division Presidents, 4 Honorary Life Presidents, and 44 of 57 Alabama UDC Chapters represented. The Division Executive Committee met on Friday afternoon, January 20, in Prattville. At Winter Board, all Division officers conducted workshops filled with useful information – most especially for District Directors and Chapter officers who are charged with the responsibility of leadership. Members picked up Chapter Presidents packets as well as pre-paid 2011 Division Yearbooks. They also purchased the new book, Confederate Ancestors of the Alabama Division United Daughters of the Confederacy, compiled by Glendora James during months of dedicated hard work. Attendees also purchased the “Confederate Alabama 150 th Remembrance” DVD compiled by D.A. Bass-Frazier. When members such as Glendora and D.A. devote their own personal time, not as a requirement of an office or a chairmanship, to produce these wonderful items for our Division, we all owe them a huge debt of gratitude. Division Flag Chairman Brenda Dumas, not one to rest on the success of the $17,888.00 donation from ALAUDC to the ADAH for conservation of the 30 th Alabama Infantry Flag, is now busy raising funds for the 20 th Alabama Infantry Flag. The current estimate for the 20 th Flag is $15,415.00 and progress is being made with fundraising. February 10 was the deadline for Chapters to submit annual per capita reports and Chapter Treasurer reports to Division Treasurer Carolyn Parrish. All Chapter Treasurers have been encouraged to work to retain members. Also, All Chapter Registrars are strongly encouraged to work to gain new members; the President General has asked each Division to set a goal of 150 new members during 2011-2012. District meetings are now in progress and continue to be a vital part of Division UDC in most geographical areas of this Division. District meetings in February include: General Henry D. Clayton, Jefferson Guards, and Bankhead. District meetings in March include: Mobile Bay, General John H. Forney, Letitia Ross/ Jefferson Davis, Joe Wheeler and Nathan Bedford Forrest. In April, the CofC Confederate Memorial Service will be held at Confederate Memorial Park at Mountain Creek on Saturday, April 21. The UDC Confederate Memorial Day celebration will be observed at the Confederate Monument in Montgomery on Monday, April 23. Division Convention dates are probably already noted on calendars of all ALAUDC members: September 13-16, 2012 at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Marriott Hotel in Mobile.
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Volume 28 No. 1Volume 28 No. 1Volume 28 No. 1Volume 28 No. 1 The Ties That BindThe Ties That BindThe Ties That BindThe Ties That Bind Dec. 2011 Dec. 2011 Dec. 2011 Dec. 2011 –––– Feb. 2012Feb. 2012Feb. 2012Feb. 2012
DIVISION NEWS NOTES
~ from Lynda Lowery, Division President
2012 is off to an outstanding start in Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Traditional Winter
Board meeting has been reinstated and UDC members from throughout Alabama gathered at the Marriott in Prattville
on Saturday, January 21, for Winter Board 2012. As reported in the February Message, attendance was excellent
including 13 of 13 Division Officers present, 8 of 9 District Directors, 33 of 42 Division Committee Chairs, 3 Ex-Division
Presidents, 4 Honorary Life Presidents, and 44 of 57 Alabama UDC Chapters represented. The Division Executive
Committee met on Friday afternoon, January 20, in Prattville.
At Winter Board, all Division officers conducted workshops filled with useful information – most especially for District
Directors and Chapter officers who are charged with the responsibility of leadership. Members picked up Chapter
Presidents packets as well as pre-paid 2011 Division Yearbooks. They also purchased the new book, Confederate
Ancestors of the Alabama Division United Daughters of the Confederacy, compiled by Glendora James during months of
dedicated hard work. Attendees also purchased the “Confederate Alabama 150th Remembrance” DVD compiled by D.A.
Bass-Frazier. When members such as Glendora and D.A. devote their own personal time, not as a requirement of an
office or a chairmanship, to produce these wonderful items for our Division, we all owe them a huge debt of gratitude.
Division Flag Chairman Brenda Dumas, not one to rest on the success of the $17,888.00 donation from ALAUDC to the
ADAH for conservation of the 30th Alabama Infantry Flag, is now busy raising funds for the 20th Alabama Infantry Flag.
The current estimate for the 20th Flag is $15,415.00 and progress is being made with fundraising.
February 10 was the deadline for Chapters to submit annual per capita reports and Chapter Treasurer reports to
Division Treasurer Carolyn Parrish. All Chapter Treasurers have been encouraged to work to retain members. Also, All
Chapter Registrars are strongly encouraged to work to gain new members; the President General has asked each
Division to set a goal of 150 new members during 2011-2012.
District meetings are now in progress and continue to be a vital part of Division UDC in most geographical areas of
this Division. District meetings in February include: General Henry D. Clayton, Jefferson Guards, and Bankhead. District
meetings in March include: Mobile Bay, General John H. Forney, Letitia Ross/ Jefferson Davis, Joe Wheeler and Nathan
Bedford Forrest.
In April, the CofC Confederate Memorial Service will be held at Confederate Memorial Park at Mountain Creek on
Saturday, April 21. The UDC Confederate Memorial Day celebration will be observed at the Confederate Monument in
Montgomery on Monday, April 23.
Division Convention dates are probably already noted on calendars of all ALAUDC members: September 13-16, 2012
at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Marriott Hotel in Mobile.
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Alabama Division UDC Flag Preservation Committee “Salutes” our
UDC Members and their Confederate Ancestors of the 20th
& 30th
Alabama Infantry
20
th Alabama Infantry:
Linda Shabo, Zephoniah William Henry Acton, Co D
Laura Norris, James W. Arnold, Co D
Kimberly R. P Schmidt, Samuel Jackson Canterbury, Co D
JoAnn R Washington, Edward Hezekiah Elliott, Co I
Dana R F Maxwell, Joseph Hardin Farmer, Co K
Mary Avery M Wigley, Joseph Hardin Farmer, Co K
Laura Norris, Daniel L Merchant, Co D
Pat Godwin, Newton C Milam, Co D
Mary Sue McRee, Alburto P McWilliams, Co C
Nina S H Stokes, Hezekiah Moore, Co C
Mary Ellen E Ahlstrom, Thomas J Nelson, Co G
Bobbye Stewart, William Clayton Poe, Co D
Mildred A W Arrington, Thomas V Skelton, Co K
Robin R Atkins, Wm D H Stockdale, Co K
Elizabeth A Beam, Wm D H Stockdale, Co K
Carolyn B Jackson, Wm D H Stockdale, Co K
Sarah F Atkins, Wm D H Stockdale, Co K
Zora B R Bellamy, Mark Anthony Toomey, Co H
Era A S Arrington, James M Williams, Co I
Mildred A W Arrington, James M Williams, Co I
Mildred A W Arrington, Wm S Williams, Co F
Era A S Arrington, Wm Slaughter Williams, Co F
30th
Alabama Infantry:
Lisa L Phillips, William Cox Acker, Co C
Peggy J V Huffstetler, Solomon H Beam, Co H
Helen L B Todd, George W Butts, Sr, Co A
Tonia C T Maddox, George Washington Butts, Co A
Brenda Todd, George Washington Butts, Sr, Co A
Alice M Clay, Joel Lockhart Clay, Co B
Peggy J J Sheffield, Jessie N Clinkscales, Co H
Evelyn R Mattox, Shockley C Cole, Co I
Paula J F Smith, Seaborn C Denman, Co G
Sidney S W E Thompson, Thomas F Elliott, Co F
Regina A H Baite, John Wesley Ford, Co E
Peggy J J Sheffield, Joel A Garrett, Co H
Peggy J J Sheffield, Jourdan Garrett, Co H
Ellen R G McEntyre, Wm M Green, Co E
Dawn M J Stevens, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A
Delilah F W Brannon, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A
Hilda Faye B Summers, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A
Mary Malinda B Williams, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A
Linda L W Haynes, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A
Leslie M H Griffin, Thurman Perry Hickman, Co A
Rebecca D H Forney, Thomas Jefferson Jones, Co G
Mildred M J Hollis, Thomas Jefferson Jones, Co G
Carolyn C Lusk, William Landers, Co E
Mary Isabel R Rogers, William Landers, Co E
Dorothy J H Blair, Ephraim Rowan Martin, Co A
Dorothy H Johnson, Ephraim Rowan Crockett Martin, Co A
Betty H Lee, Ephraim Rowan Crockett Martin, Co A
Penny L LaTaste, Robert Cager Miller, Co G
Joyce M LaTaste, Robert Cager Miller, Co G
Elna J M Patterson, Robert Cager Miller, Co G
Dorothy C Q Evans, John Reaves, Co F
Stacey R Riley, David Love Riley, Co I
Juanita Comer, John Nevil Seale, Co H
Penny L LaTaste, John Nevil Seale, Co H
Sara M Culbreath, Jasper S Sewell, E
Mary Ruth P Sexton, Jasper S Sewell, Co E
Mary Helen M Johnson, Jasper S Sewell, Co E
Mary Ruth P Sexton, Newton Sewell, Co E
Mary Helen M Johnson, Newton Sewell, Co E
Sara M Culbreath, Newton Sewell, Co E
Madonna Leigh Molan, Newton Sewell, Co E
Alyssa M Molan, Newton Sewell, Co E
Mary Ruth P Sexton, William J Sewell, Co E
Sara M Culbreath, William J Sewell, Co E
Mary Helen M Johnson, William J Sewell, Co E
Constance L Sims, John Monroe Sims, Co H
Robin R Atkins, William D H Stockdale, Co I
Elizabeth A Beam, William D H Stockdale, Co I
Carolyn B Jackson, William Dixon Henry Stockdale, Co I
Sarah F Atkins, William Dixon Henry Stockdale, Co I
Lynda T Lowery, Cook M Tennison, Co G
Glenda F T Walker, Cook M Tennison, Co G
Lynda T Lowery, Robert C Tennison, Co G
Jennifer L W Lewis, Yancy Armstead Thornton, Co A
Cornelia A Breckenridge, John Thomas Thrower, Co G
Glenda F T Walker, John Thomas Thrower, Co G
Fay J Z Pettus, John Thomas Thrower, Co G
Lynda T Lowery, John Thomas Thrower, Co G
Ella A W Howle, John Thomas Thrower, Co G
Holly R Watson, James Young, Co E
Fredda F Young, James Young, Co E
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Thank You to Alabama Division Registrar Glendora James for producing this roster of Confederate ancestors. Glendora
spent many months working to complete this valuable and much needed book. The book, “Confederate Ancestors of
the Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy,” is available for purchase.
As you know, the Alabama Division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, is currently raising funds to conserve the 20th
Alabama Infantry Flag. We need your help in reaching our goal. The past is in the hands of the future, your future. It is
our goal that during the Historical Evening events that we shall be able to present a check for the total amount to fund
the conservation of the 20th Alabama Infantry Flag. Will you help us make this possible?
The committee has a special ‘NEW’ category in raising funds for the 20th AL Infantry Flag. It is called the “Twenty for the
Twentieth AL Infantry Flag.” There will be a giant banner “ROLL CALL” listing of each member who contributes at least
$20 to the fund. This large roster will be on display at the Division Convention in September!
Remember the men who wore the gray. Honor them by keeping alive the memory of the men. May they never be
forgotten and may we forever pay tribute. Please care enough to help us save the 20th Alabama Infantry Flag!
A collection of socks and Tee Shirts were donated by Mobile Bay Chapters at their Alabama Day Celebration held
December 14 at Steelwood Country Club, Loxley, Alabama. The donated items were delivered to William F. Green
Veterans Facility at Bay Minette. The United Daughters of Confederacy is just one of the constant contributors to the
facility helping meet the needs of the veterans housed there. In addition to a well-planned and executed meeting in the
picturesque Club House, the 31 people enjoyed a delightful meal.
Submitted by Barbara Jenkins
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UDC Hosts DeKalb County Historian The UDC DeKalb County Chapter #1456 met on November 19, 2011 in Fort Payne, AL. The Chapter program,
“History of DeKalb County,” was provided by Mr. Doug Brandon, DeKalb County Historian. Doug provided the
Chapter members with a wealth of information beginning with the county history expanding from the early
1800’s to the mid 1900’s. Some of the highlights of the talk consisted of the following, we learned that DeKalb
County, Alabama, was established January 9, 1836 from land that was ceded to the federal government by the
Cherokee Nation and was named for Baron Johann Sebastian DeKalb, an American Revolutionary War hero.
Removal of the Indians opened up new land for settlement in DeKalb County. The census of 1840 indicated
that the population of DeKalb County was 5,929. Most of the settlers chose to settle on land in the valleys
because more valley land had been cleared, communication was easier and soil appeared to be more suitable
for farming. However, a few adventurous pioneers settled on Lookout and Sand Mountains. By 1860 families
were scattered over both Lookout and Sand Mountains. Young men and older men of DeKalb County served
in various Confederate units. Several towns in DeKalb County were named as the county seat over the years.
Fort Payne was designated as the county seat on May 5, 1878 and is the current seat. By 1885 coal and iron
ore was discovered and by 1888 the Fort Payne Coal and Iron Company was organized and the growth (Boom)
began. At the conclusion of the talk, Doug presented the Chapter with copies of these books: “A History of
Company E 12th Alabama Infantry,” “Confederate Burials in DeKalb County, Alabama” and “Confederate
Pensioners and Widows Who Drew a Pension in DeKalb County, Alabama 1885-1952.”
Submitted by: Susan Dooley
Susan Harcrow, President, is shown receiving the books on behalf of the Chapter from Doug Brandon, County
Historian.
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Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker Member Attend UDC General Convention
Laura Womack-Rowell and Donna Clark, members of the Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker Chapter 2534
attended the UDC General Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. As the Alabama Division President, Dr. Lynda Lowery,
processed in, they were among the other Alabama delegates who waved small Alabama flags and sang the state song,
Alabama.
At the Magazine Luncheon, the two Rucker Chapter members met Carolyn Rihn, a UDC member from Texas and
wife of Donald Rihn, a descendant of General Edmond Rucker’s sister, Sarah. Mr. Rihn had a family photo of General
Rucker and had a copy made for the UDC Chapter bearing his ancestor’s name. Mrs. Rihn presented the photo along
with a compilation of the Rucker family genealogy to Mrs. Womack-Rowell and Mrs. Clark.
As awards were presented, the Rucker Chapter was honored to receive two awards. They were presented with
a certificate and a $25.00 check for the sale of ancestor bars. The second award was First Place in the Scrapbook
judging. Chapter members were excited to receive this very prestigious award after winning the Division level judging.
The book was compiled by Chapter Historian, Marie Koach who followed all the specific rules as she carefully compiled
pictures and news articles and decorated more than 300 pages.
The chapter members were also pleased to learn that their chapter pin was approved by General to be worn on
the UDC ribbon. Designed by member Donna Clark, the oval pin features one side of the flag for Rucker’s Brigade in the
center. This side indicates that Rucker’s Brigade was a part of Forrest’s Cavalry. The actual flag is two-sided and on the
opposite side is the Latin phrase “Fortuna Favet Fortibus” which means “Fortune is favorable to the brave.” This phrase
has also been included in the pin design beneath the flag.
Carolyn Rihn of Texas presents Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker chapter members Donna Clark and Laura Rowell with a
copy of a family picture of Gen. Edmond Winchester Rucker. L to R: Rihn, Clark, Rowell
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Joe Wheeler 291 Christmas Celebration
Joe Wheeler #291 UDC held their December meeting at the Magnolia Room, Moulton Street, Decatur, Alabama. Officers brought centerpieces to decorate the tables. Members also brought delicious goodies to share. Sarah Gray mixed her wonderful spiced tea for the occasion. Mavis Kimbrell offered a moving Christmas blessing. Special Guests were Cyndi Himes 3rd VP of Division and Kitty Cox, District Director. Chapter members Glendora James, Division Registrar and Honorary Division Presidents Kay McCarley and Judy Blackwell were introduced. Cyndi Himes reported on the Christmas Program at Mountain Creek and shared an invitation from Gary Carlyle of the SCV regarding activities in DeKalb County during May 2012 Linda Edwards reported on donations to Meals on Wheels, Angel and Elder Tree purchases. Last minute items were collected for the Tut Fann Veterans Home, which were delivered by Bettye Moore. It was decided that poinsettias would be purchased and taken to our members who have not been able to attend for several months. Christmas Gifts were donated for Mrs. Vivian Smith, Real Daughter and were delivered. She was so thrilled to receive the gifts. Her Christmas tree is decorated with cards from UDC ladies nationwide. Reta Shelton was given her certificate of membership and Linda Clemons received a supplemental certificate. Bettye Moore, dressed in Scarlett’s Christmas colors of deep red and white read “One Sunday Afternoon”, her own fictitious rendition of friends forming a UDC Chapter following the war. Ginger Reeves, corresponding secretary played guitar and sang Christmas carols. Prior to the meeting, members met at the Cotaco Square, Morgan County Courthouse for the Alabama Day Program. A map depicting Alabama, its vegetation, minerals, colors etc. was displayed as the Alabama Creed was read and Alabama sung. Snowman stickers were placed around the Alabama outline, each snowman representing one - five confederate ancestors for each member. A wreath of poinsettias was placed at the Confederate Monument. The White Elephant Sale announced for January 19, 2012 and Winter Board Meeting on January 2, 2012 in Prattville, Alabama.
Pictured L-R: Reed and Chase Joiner, members of the
Julia Brown Stewart Chapter #961 CofC displaying the
tabs collected by their classmates for the Ronald
McDonald House
Submitted by:
Barbara McCamish
TRIVIA
1. Companies within Regiments were given letters. Ten
letters were used beginning with "A". Which letter did
they skip?
2. We all know Lt. Gen. Thomas J. Jackson's nickname
was "Stonewall", but his cousin, Major Gen. William L.
Jackson also had a nickname… what was it?
3. The melody of the popular War Between the States
ballad " Aura Lee" by George R. Poulton and W.W.
Fosdick was later used for what twentieth century hit
song? (Answers on page 16)
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MOBILE BAY DISTRICT MEMBERS
Pictured above is the group photograph of Mobile Bay District members who attended the Alabama Day
commemoration on December 14. There were 31 in attendance at the beautiful club house at Steelwood Country Club,
Loxley, Alabama.
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DECEMBER ACTIVITIES IN MAJ. GEN. PATRICK R. CLEBURNE
Four members of the Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne Chapter attended the CofC “Christmas in the South”. Pictured above are Chapter Second Vice President Martha Wilkinson, Division President Lynda Lowery, Division Recorder of Military Service Awards Carolyn Skinner and Division Assistant Registrar Pat Killian. President Lynda Lowery brought greetings on behalf of UDC. She gave children information about origins of Christmas symbols and she also gave one child, selected at random, a book entitled General Lee and Santa Claus, originally published in 1867. The Chapter continued annual participation in the AlaBenton Genealogy Christmas party to raise funds for the Anniston-Calhoun County Public Library. This UDC Chapter has traditionally donated research books, reels of microfilm and other material in addition to funding. Pictured left to right donating $195.00 in December are Gen. Cleburne UDC members Ann Norton, Kitty Bussey, Lou Walker and Carolyn Hoots.
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AUBURN GUARDS #2677 DEDICATE HISTORIC MARKER IN AUBURN
On January 29, 2012, the Auburn Guards, UDC Chapter # 2677 unveiled and dedicated a historic marker at the Auburn
Train Depot commemorating Jefferson Davis reviewing the Auburn Guards, the first regiment thus honored on his way
to be inaugurated as President of the Confederacy in February 16, 1861. The marker was also sponsored by the Auburn
Heritage Association, the Historic Chattahoochee Commission, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans General Robert E.
Lee Camp #16.
The Auburn Guards consisted of cadets from the East Alabama Male College (now Auburn University) and
commemorates the unit that was sent to Fort Barrancas in Pensacola in January 1861 by Governor Moore to fortify the
fort there. The officers of the Auburn Guards were: George W. Dixon, Captain, Wm. F. Stanton, 1st Lieutenant, F. G.
McElhany, 2nd Lieutenant, J. H. Echols, 3rd Lieutenant.
The unveiling was held on a beautiful January afternoon at 3:00 pm and was in honor of the sesquicentennial of the War
Between the States. Mary Norman, Registrar of the Auburn Guards Chapter and President of the Auburn Heritage
Association presided and gave a brief history of the Auburn Guards. There were approximately 80 people in attendance
including members of the Auburn Guards UDC Chapter, members of the SCV camp, HCC Representative, Dr. Ann
Pearson, and Councilwoman, Sheila Eckman who accepted the marker for the City of Auburn. Members of the string
band, WireGrass entertained the group with southern music
Members of the Auburn Guards:
L to R: Katie Dyer, Kitt Conner, Dot Lee, Angie Denning, Cathy Jones, Mary Norman, Meg Oleson, June Spooner, Linda
Patrick
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Real Daughter
Norma Vivian Denney Smith
11 Oct 1922 / 7 Jan 2012
Joe Wheeler Chapter 291 was saddened by the loss of
Real Daughter Norma Vivian Denney Smith on January
7, 2012. Mrs. Smith died at home surrounded by her
family. Several Chapter members attended her funeral,
with President Bettye Moore giving a eulogy. At the
January 19th Chapter meeting Chaplin Bess Stark gave a
Memorial in honor of our "Miss Vinnie".
The Chapter's annual White Elephant Sale with Ginger
Reeves as the auctioneer netted $466.00 for the
Chapter's Pond Springs / Joe Wheeler home projects
which includes the purchase of Dogwood trees to be
planted to replace the ones lost in the April 27, 2011
tornado.
Betty Lovvorn Chapter 3rd VP gave an excellent
program on "Onlookers to the War Between the
States". The Chapter also sent 220 Valentines card to
Walter Reed Hospital for recovering soldiers, 200 cards
to St Jude Rehab Program in Nevada. The January
meeting was adjourned with words of encouragement
to meet the future head on and to share our
Confederate history in a positive manner.
The Division Winter Board meeting on January 21 held
at the Marriott in Prattville was attended by members,
Judy Blackwell, Kay McCarley, Bettye Moore, Glendora James, Betty Lovvorn and Linda Edwards. It was a very informative meeting with Division Officers providing workshops with clarity and concise explanation. There was time to meet and greet old friends during the breaks.
Joe Wheeler #291 members attend Gen. Henry D.
Clayton District Meeting on Feb. 21, 2012. L. To R.
Glendora James, Linda Edwards, and Judy Blackwell at
Fendall Hall.
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Chapter News from Shelby Iron Works Chapter #2653
Shelby Iron Works Chapter #2653 partnered with a
Women's Sunday School Class at Briarwood
Presbyterian Church on two projects: (1) Operation
Shoebox to support our Troops deployed overseas. Our
boxes were processed and shipped by a Sunday school
member whose son, Thomas, a Marine, was killed
while serving in Afghanistan. (2) Our chapter
participated in a kitchen shower for a family who lost
their home in the April 2011 tornado that hit Pleasant
Grove, Alabama.
Our annual Christmas party was hosted by Leigh Ann
Corvin and her mother Sue McRee at Leigh Ann’s lovely
home in Clay, Alabama. The theme was “Christmas in
Dixie” and most of us dressed in period attire. We had
one guest who is now a prospective member.
Bottom row: Betty Bryant, Sue McRee, Betty Zeitz, and Faye Yarchak
Top row: Lynn Peoples, Sharon Woods, and Leigh Ann Corvin Top row:
Barbara Blocker-Kilgore, Sandy Carter, and Suzanne McLean
Betty Bryant presented 46 pounds of aluminum can
tabs to the Ronald McDonald House that our Chapter
collected. She was told that for the exception of a
couple of companies, that this was the largest donation
ever by an individual group.
Betty Zeitz, Betty Bryant, Sharon Woods and Faye
Yarchak attended Winter Board on January 21, 2012,
held in Prattville. Gabbi Wilson, Faye’s niece, also
attended. We handed Gabbi’s completed Member-ship
Application to the Division Registrar, and look forward
to her becoming a chapter member soon.
Left to Right: Sharon Woods, Betty Zeitz, Betty Bryant, Gabbi
Wilson, and Faye Yarchak
We sold raffle tickets at Convention for a basket that
the ladies of the Chapter filled with donated items. The
proceeds from this basket will be used toward placing a
Confederate Monument at Shelby Iron Works Park. The
winner of the basket, whose name was drawn at our
February meeting, is: Dr. Marilyn Cash. President Zeitz
presented the basket to her at Jefferson Guards District
Meeting the following Saturday.
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Chapter News from Shelby Iron Works Chapter #2653
Con’t.
Betty Zeitz, Linda Glasscock, and Sharon Woods drawing for winner
of basket.
January News from General Edmond Winchester
Rucker Chapter
Thirteen members of the Gen. Edmond
Winchester Rucker Chapter attended the Alabama
Division Winter Board meeting on January 21, 2012. The
workshops and luncheon were held at the beautiful
Marriott Legends in Prattville, AL. Each division officer
spoke about updates, changes and other important
information pertaining to her office. The Rucker chapter
members were excited to receive the charter for their
new C of C chapter, Rucker’s Belles and Beaux 968,
which was presented by Alabama Division 3rd Vice
President, Cyndi Himes. The children’s chapter was
