Sons of Confederate Veterans
Camp #16
Up Coming Events
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The Annual HOLIDAY
HELP Raffle Tickets are
on sale now. The SCV Camp #16 will be giving away a prize
of $250 Wal*mart Gift Certificate or a Leaver Action
22 Rifle. Donations are $2 per ticket or 3 tickets for
$5.Contact the Camp to purchase tickets.
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Old South Christmas Party
Date: Thursday, December
3
Tickets: $18 per Person or $35 per Couple
Music: Jordan River Boys
Please RSVP by November 27 to Phil Adcock
PH: 256-825-7649 Email: phil@padcock.com
Map
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Lee-Jackson Banquet will be held Jan 19, 2010.
The speaker
will be Dr. Harry Reeder.
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Past Events
FALL QUARTER MEETING
Thursday, 13 September, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. CDT.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Robert E. Lee Camp #16 will hold
it's Fall Quarter Meeting at The Cock-Of-The-Walk Restaurant in Opelika,
Alabama. The Dutch Dinner will begin at 6:30 PM followed by fellowship
and a special guest speaker, Dr. Wayne Flynt. Dr. Flynt is a distinguished
author and a retired history professor at Auburn University. He will
speak on the great revivals which swept the Confederate Armies in
1863-1865 and helped create the Southern evangelical mind in the
19th and 20th centuries. All members, The Auburn and Opelika United
Daughters of the Confederacy, friends, prospective members and spouses
are welcome and urged to join us. Please call Commander Jerry Purcell
at 334-750-0228 or 256-825-8181; or Adjutant Wes Mobley at 706-326-2418
to make arrangements to attend.
SPRING QUARTER MEETING
Thursday, 26 April, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. CDT.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Robert
E. Lee Camp #16 held it's Spring Quarter Meeting at The Cock-Of-The-Walk
Restaurant in Opelika, Alabama. The Dutch Dinner began at 6:30
PM followed by fellowship and a special guest speaker, Dr.
Dwayne Cox. Dr. Cox, a Southern historian, is the head of Special
Collections & Archives
at Auburn University. He spoke on the history of Auburn University
during its first thirty years. This included the period of
the South's War for Independence and the resulting Reconstruction
period.
WINTER QUARTER MEETING
LEE/JACKSON HERITAGE DINNER
Thursday, 18 January, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. CDT.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Robert E. Lee Camp #16 held
it's annual Lee/Jackson Heritage Banquet at The Cock-Of-The-Walk
Restaurant in Opelika, Alabama. The Dutch Dinner began at 6:30
PM followed by fellowship and a surprise guest speaker.
FALL QUARTER MEETING
Tuesday, 14 November, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. CDT.
On Tuesday, November 14, 2006, The Sons of Confederate Veterans
Robert E. Lee Camp #16 held its Fall Quarter Meeting at The
Cock-Of-The-Walk Restaurant in Opelika, Alabama. The Dinner
began at 6:30 PM followed by fellowship, business and a special
featured speaker.
As usual, friends, prospective members and spouses were welcomed.
SUMMER QUARTER MEETING
Thursday, 24 August, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. CDT.
On Thursday, August 24, 2006, The Sons of Confederate Veterans
Robert E. Lee Camp #16 held its Summer Quarter Meeting
at The Cock-Of-The-Walk Restaurant in Opelika, Alabama.
The Dinner began at 6:30 PM followed by fellowship and
featured speaker Carl Cupp discussed weapons of the War
for Southern Independence era.
SPRING QUARTER MEETING
Monday, 24 April, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. CDT.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Robert E. Lee Camp
#16 held its Spring Quarter Meeting at The Cock-Of-The-Walk
Restaurant in Opelika, Alabama. The Dinner began at
6:30 PM followed by fellowship. The program was presented
by Nancy Dupree of the State Department of Archives
and History.
Auburn and Opelika United Daughters of the Confederacy,
friends, prospective members and spouses were welcome
guests.
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY
Wednesday, 26 April, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. CDT.
A ceremony honoring our Confederate dead was held at
Pine Hill Cemetery in Auburn. This was an opportunity
to show our respect for those heroes who made the ultimate
sacrifice for our beloved Southland.
WINTER QUARTER MEETING
LEE/JACKSON HERITAGE DINNER
Thursday, 19 January, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. CDT.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans Robert E. Lee Camp
#16 held it's annual Lee/Jackson Heritage Banquet at
The Cock-Of-The-Walk Restaurant in Opelika, Alabama.
The Dinner began at 6:30 PM followed by fellowship
and a most interesting presentation about Confederate
weaponry by Dr. Cottier of Auburn University.
We were joined by the Auburn and Opelika United Daughters
of the Confederacy, friends, prospective members and
spouses.
FALL QUARTER MEETING
Thursday, 10 November, 2005 at 6:30 P.M. CDT.
Sons of Confederate Veterans Robert E. Lee Camp #16
held its Fall Quarter meeting on Thursday, 10 November,
2005 at 6:30 PM at The Cock-Of-The-Walk Restaurant
in Opelika, Alabama.
The meeting began with the "Dutch treat" dinner,
followed by fellowship. A most interesting and informative
program was presented by Mr. Jim Langcuster, Media
Specialist.
On Thursday, 18 August, 2005 at 6:30 P.M.
CDT, The Sons of Confederate Veterans Robert E. Lee Camp
#16 held its Summer Quarter meeting at The Cock-Of-The-Walk
Restaurant in Opelika, Alabama.
The meeting began with the "Dutch treat" dinner, followed by fellowship
and election of officers. Gary Huffman was elected Camp Commander and Bill Huffman
was elected Adjutant. Your support and input help maintain our distinction as
one of the 10 oldest camps in the world!
On Thursday, May 26, 2005, The Sons of
Confederate Veterans Robert E. Lee Camp #16 held its regular
quarterly meeting at The Cock-Of-The-Walk Restaurant in
Opelika, Alabama. The Social Gathering began at 6:00 PM
and the Dinner at 6:30 PM.
Our guest speaker, Joyce Hix (left), of Auburn
University Archives Section presented an excellent program
on the "How To" of Investigating Family Heritage.
She was introduced by Camp Commander Bill Huffman (right).
(Photo by David W. Dorsey, Sr.)
Our two top Officers received well-deserved, prestigious
recognition for their distinguished service. SEC Brigade Commander,
Larry Warren (center) presented Adjutant Gary Huffman (left) with
a Certificate of Appreciation and presented Camp Commander Bill
Huffman (right) with a Meritorious Service Award. (Photo by David
W. Dorsey, Sr.)
On Tuesday, February 8, 2005, The Sons of Confederate
Veterans Robert E. Lee Camp #16 held its annual Lee/Jackson Heritage
Banquet at The Cock-Of-The-Walk Restaurant in Opelika, Alabama.
The Social Gathering began at 6:00 PM and the Dinner at 6:30 PM.
An outstanding program was presented by our guest speaker, Dwayne Cox, Head of
Special Collections & Archives for Ralph B. Draughn Library at Auburn University.
We had the pleasure of being joined again this year by the Auburn and Opelika
United Daughters of the Confederacy. Their presence contributed greatly to the
success of the Banquet.
SCV Robert E. Lee Camp #16 held its Fall Quarter
meeting on Tuesday 26 October 2004 at 6:30 PM at The Cock-Of-The-Walk
in Opelika, Alabama.
The agenda for the meeting included the Presentation of a Confederate Grave Marker
to Peter Branum, Director of Museum of East Alabama; Dinner; Fellowship and Guest
Speaker, Allan Hinson. Allan is an Auburn University student from Greenville,
a Marine Reservist and recently returned from Iraq.
Two new members were inducted. Our continued growth and support by members enable
us to maintain our status as one of the 10 oldest camps in the world.
At the meeting, member Dallas Dorsey
(left) presented a displaced Confederate Grave Marker to Peter
Branum (right). Mr. Branum is Director of the Museum of East Alabama,
who will preserve the marker and display it respectfully.
(Photo
by David W. Dorsey, Sr.)
Marine Reserve Sgt. Allan
Hinson (left), was guest speaker at the meeting. Sgt. Hinson told
of his experiences in Iraq and gave a first hand assessment of
the differences in the actual situation compared to the view that
is frequently presented to us. Introducing Sgt. Hinson is Bill
Huffman (right), Camp Commander. (Photo by David W. Dorsey, Sr.)
