2006 Alabama Division Convention
9-10-11 June 2006
Athens, Alabama
Hosted by the Captain Thomas H. Hobbs Camp #768
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Gentlemen of the Great State of Alabama, |  |
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2006
Alabama Division Convention
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Proudly hosted by Captain Thomas H. Hobbs Camp #768
Located
in historic Athens, Alabama
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Dates:
June 9, 10, 11, 2006 (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
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REGISTER EARLY FOR THE CONVENTION AND SAVE
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Founders Hall on Athens State University |
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Attention
Camp Commanders,
Compatriots, and your families!
**The Commander's reception Friday night will be held at the beautiful
antebellum estate, Madelyn's in the Grove, with period music supplied by
SE Brigade Commander Ron Taylor. **Tours through Historic Athens and Limestone County. **Saturday
night: Grand Banquet **Sunday Morning: Memorial Service at the Confederate Circle in the Athens City Cemetery Of Special Note: The 27th Alabama Infantry from Lauderdale County will hold a Living History Camp on the grounds of Athens State University adjacent to where we will be meeting. It will be open to the SCV members and the general public all weekend. There will be no admission charge. They will be providing the Color guard at the opening ceremonies and the Honor guard for the Memorial Service.
Come, step back in time and visit with us at the historic Athens State
University. HOTEL Fifty rooms have been reserved for convention attendees. Ask for SCV Convention room rate of $89. Reservations can be made at or you may call the hotel directly at (256) 232-7931.
The address for the hotel is 16074 Athens-Limestone Blvd. Here are some other hotels in the Athens area. All are near I-65 and Hwy 72.
Directions to Athens: From
Mobile…take I-65 north 350 miles If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Tom Strain, at 256-232-4314 or contact the Convention Chairman Jay Whitehead at 256-603-9032. We
are looking forward to having you and your entire family come and
Yours in the memory of our Southland,
Commander Tom Strain |
More Hotel
Information and Book Reservations
Madelyn's in the Grove, Location of Commander's Reception
Alabama Division Members,
The Hobbs Camp has graciously agreed to host the 2006 Alabama Division Convention in Athens and I have great confidence in their abilities to put on an excellent event. This year is an extremely important year for your camp to participate in the convention as we will be electing the officers that will govern the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Alabama for the next two years. The SCV has gone through many changes in the last few years and now is the time to determine a uniform path on how we will address the challenges in protecting the legacy of our Confederate ancestors. It is important that we choose leaders who will continue to challenge us to strive harder and who remain dedicated to the cause.
Athens is a beautiful city that is protecting and preserving its rich history. On Athens State University, where we will be holding the convention, you can view Founders Hall which local legend says was saved from burning by Yankee troops raiding Athens when the College Madam produced a letter said to have been written by President Lincoln. Athens-Limestone County is blessed with an abundance of historic homes and sites, many dating back to the mid- and late 1800's. The focal point of these is the Donnell House. The homestead served as a bouvac for Yankee troops during the raid and ransacking of Athens. Please take the time to visit the Confederate Monument and graves in the Confederate Circle (Athens City Cemetery) as well as the Confederate Monument on the City square near the Limestone County Courthouse.
Plan on staying for the whole weekend and enjoy history in the heart of cotton country.
I am looking forward to seeing a good crowd at this convention and to sharing some accomplishments as your commander.
God Bless the South,
Leonard Wilson
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Candidates for Commander
Ben Hestley |
Candidates
for 1st Lt. Commander Robert Reames Wyatt Willis No further announcements as of May 25, 2006 |
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Candidates
for 2nd Lt. Commander |
Candidates for Brigade Commander Northeast Alabama Brigade No further announcements as of May 25, 2006 |
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~ EVENTS SCHEDULE
~ Friday, June 9th Registration:
2 Commander’s Reception at Madelyn's in the Grove : 6:30 ** period dress welcome
Saturday, June 10th Registration:
7 Opening Ceremonies
**Break for 1 hour lunch** Business Session reconvenes (elections)
Grand Banquet: ** period
dress or coat and tie** Social:
Sunday, June 11th Memorial Service (Confederate Circle)
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