Hey look - an update!
This is dated August 22, 2010. We're gearing up for the 2011 event, and look at
this - we're doing it early this year. That's not accurate. This is about the time we
should begin planning for the event. It's only 6 months from now. We have some fundamental
things to discuss that could play into how we put on the next event. We're going to get
together on Saturday, September 11th at the Darby plantation. We're either having two
meetings, or one meeting with two parts. One part will be a general business meeting for
the 23rd. The second part will be specifically about the 2011 Columns event.
At the business meeting we’ll be electing a new board of directors. There wasn’t
anything wrong with the last one. It’s been two or three years since the board was
established and it’s time for it to be updated. This is very important with respect
to the health of the organization. Everyone that is a member is strongly encouraged to
attend. Check the bulletin board for information and details about the process.
At the Columns event meeting we need to arrange committees to take care of the different
tasks necessary for putting on the event. We also need to make some decisions about
expenditures and budgets. If you’re a member, you have a say so, so please plan to
attend.
The first part of the meeting will begin at 10:00 am. Lunch and
supper are being provided. The Darby's have invited anyone that cares to camp to
come and throw down. Thanks y'all for the hospitality. |
| Scholarship Program. Update, 8/22/2010.
The award for the upcoming year has been authorized. Good job guys for
getting the award made at the beginning of the school year. I think the recipient
will appreciate the money very much now as they have tuition, books, room and board to pay
for. When we know who receives the award, we'll report again. The 23rd SC Infantry
Scholarship was so well received, we decided to make it one of our principal
efforts along with historic preservation. I don’t remember which of our members said
it, but it went like this, “What could be a better effort of historic preservation
than a mind?”. It sounds paradoxical, but the more you think about it the more
sense it makes.
For those of you that aren’t familiar with the program, last year we decided to
award a scholarship to a student at Francis Marion
University. The student was required to be a history major entering their senior year
of study. The amount was 500.00 for the fall and 500.00 for the spring semesters, for a
total of a 1000.00 award. The school was pleased to work with us on this. And the
young lady that received the scholarship was very appreciative. If this year's event goes
well, or more contributions are received, there may be a second award made. If
you're interested in being part of this worthy endeavor talk with any one of our members
or check the contacts page.
Our scholarship is listed on the University website. It can be seen by clicking here.
Personally speaking, I am very, very pleased with the scholarship program. Our
preservation efforts are important. I wouldn’t want anything to impact our support of
the restoration of a flag, or the acquisition of an artifact, or the necessary expenses of
one of the facilities we contribute to. The scholarship is different though. It has a
direct impact on a member of our community. One person felt the benefit of our efforts in
a very real way. I like to think that some of the money was used to buy a book that
relates an accurate account of some part of our past. If that’s the case then I know
it was well used. If the woman becomes a teacher then I know it will be used even better
as she passes her knowledge on to the next generation. The potential for the scholarship
program is strong and far reaching. I’m proud to be part of the 23rd for doing this.
This article was updated on 2/20/2007. |
