Camp
Officers
Commander: Bruce Tyson
1 Lt. Commander: Danny Stanley
2 Lt. Commander: Jack Gray
Adjutant/ Treasurer: Dwayne Aaron
Quartermaster: Ted Dalton
Color Sergeant: Terry Downs
Chaplain: Tommy Tyson
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| Camp
Meeting Dates,Time & Location
The Fayetteville Arsenal Camp meets the first Tuesday of each month
in the Cumberland County Wildlife Club building located off East Mountain
Drive (approx. 1/2 mile east of the Crown Complex). Meetings begin at 7PM
with a supper ($5) followed by a program and business meeting. Visitors
and guests are welcome. |
Upcoming
events:
Sam Davis Youth Camp
As the fortunes of war turned for the Confederate armies, Major General
Patrick Cleburne prophetically warned,
“If the South should lose, it means that the history of the heroic
struggle will be written by the enemy, that our youth will be trained by
Northern school teachers, will be impressed by all of the influences of
history and education to regard our gallant dead as traitors and our maimed
veterans as fit subjects for derision.”
Our children in the public schools and many private schools are taught
an apologetic version of “history” that tells them the War Between
the States was a simple struggle of good (North) versus evil (South).
They are taught that their history and heritage is tainted and they should
be ashamed of their Great-great grandfathers who fought for the Confederacy.
To counter the unprecedented assault on Southern heritage and culture
aimed at our youth,
the Sons of Confederate Veterans sponsors and conducts at least two
camps each summer for young (12-20) Southern men and ladies to hear the
true history of the War for Southern Independence. This year’s camps will
be held at Three Mountain Retreat in Clifton, Texas (June 29-July 5, 2008)
and Magnolia State Park, Millen, GA ( July 27- August 5, 2008). For more
information and application click here
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In addition, the Fayetteville Arsenal camp will sponsor two campers
this summer. Applicants must complete the required Sam Davis Youth
Camp application form and the Fayetteville Arsenal Sponsorship application
form found here.
Applicants must be eligible for membership in the Sons of Confederate
Veterans and provide acceptable proof of their Confederate ancestry.
The Fayetteville Arsenal Camp will pay for the Basic Camp fees; the camper
is responsible for his transportation to and from the Camp location and
any incidental expenses while at the Camp. Deadline for application
for Sam Davis Youth Camp sponsorship is June 3, 2008.
Vidalia Onion Fund Raiser:
In March, the Fayetteville Arsenal Camp will kickoff its annual Vidalia
Onion Fund Raiser. Members of the camp will be soliciting orders
and donations for these farm fresh Jumbo Sweet Vidalias throughout March
and April.. The 10 pound bags of Sweet Vidalias are only $10 per
bag delivered to your door on or about the 1st of May. Payment for
the onions is not due until they are delivered. Proceeds from
the Onion sales are used to fund the Camp’s annual scholarship and to build
an endowment for the scholarship. If you live in the Fayetteville
area and want to order some of these delicious onions but do not know an
Arsenal Camp member, email us at Bikerreb@nc.rr.com
Vidalia Onion Recipesclick
here! YUM-YUM!
(Unloading onions, (left to right) in trailer JC Pankey, Ted Dalton,
on ground Tommy Tyson and Dwayne Aaron.)
| Fayetteville Arsenal Camp $1,000
Scholarship
The Fayetteville Arsenal Camp 168 announces the availability of a $1,000
scholarship to qualified Cumberland County high school seniors. To
be eligible scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Must be a high school senior and a resident of Cumberland County.
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Must be a student in “good standing” and eligible for graduation.
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Must be a direct descendent of a Confederate Army, Navy or Marine
veteran.
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Must use the scholarship for post-secondary education at an accredited
North Carolina school, college or university.
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Must submit a complete application to the Fayetteville Arsenal Camp,
Scholarship Committee Chairman not later than April 25, 2009.
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Must be available to participate in a special awards ceremony May
10, 2009 as part of the Confederate Memorial Day activities.
All applicants will be required to write a personal essay entitled, “What
My Confederate Heritage Means to Me.” The essay should be type written
and no less than 500 words nor more than 1,000 words. Applicants
should take to write a focused, well reasoned, grammatically correct and
concise essay. Each applicant will certify by his or her signature
that the essay is their own work. Any ideas or quotations not their
own will be properly acknowledged. While other factors such as scholastic
record, extracurricular activities, financial need and character recommendations
may be considered, the quality of the essay will be the principal factor
in selecting the winner. See your high school guidance counselor
for an application or print one out by clicking HERE.
Mark DeSessa, a senior from Terry Sanford
High School was the winner of the camp’s $1,000 scholarship for year 2008.
Mark is the tenth Cumberland County senior to receive the scholarship that
was presented during the Confederate Memorial Service 2008. He will
continue his education at East Carolina University in the Fall. You can
read Mr. DeSessa winning essay by clicking HERE.
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Bruce Tyson watches from the background, Fayetteville Arsenal Camp
168, Adjutant, Dwayne Aaron presents a $1,000 scholarship to Terry Sanford
High School senior. |
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| Confederate Memorial Day 2008
The Fayetteville Arsenal Camp 168 observed
Confederate Memorial Day, (May 10, 2008), at a joint service with the J.E.
B. Stuart Chapter 483, United Daughters of the Confederacy on May 10th.
The service was held in the Confederate Section of the historic Cross Creek
Cemetery in Fayetteville. The picture was taken in front of the oldest
Confederate Monument in North Carolina which was erected by the ladies
of Fayetteville in 1868 to "Our Confederate Heroes".
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Select members (standing L to R) Terry Downs, Ted Dalton, John Pankey,
Charles Waddell, (kneeling) Brett Norton and Dwayne Aaron.
Arsenal Camp members fanned out across Cumberland
County and Fort Bragg to mark over 500 final resting places of Confederate
Soldiers. |
Recent
Camp Activities:
CONFEDERATE FLAG DAY 2008
Saturday, March 8, 2008 fulfilled the old saying that March comes in
like a lion. The wind
was really howling when Dwayne Aaron, Ted Dalton and Commander Tyson
stepped upon the
roof of the state capitol building. The three members of the Arsenal
Camp had the honor of raising
the First National Confederate Flag over the capitol. The task was
completed without incident and the wind insured the Colors would be stretched
out over Raleigh for the afternoon. A fine meal and good fellowship followed
at Rhonda Selph Watkins Grill. The service was a meaningful observance
of our flag and Confederate heritage. Such a service has become the norm
for Dr. Boyd Cathey, North Carolina Division Chief of Staff. Division Chaplain
Rev. Herman White delivered his usual inspired invocation. Ellis Selph
and Sharon Ingram entertained us with music and song. Tom Moore, chairman
of The Southern National Caucus and a dynamic speaker and writer, was the
keynote speaker. Mr. Moore enjoys the highest recommendation of Dr. Clyde
Wilson and other defenders of our heritage. His topic was “The Unconquered
Banner”. Arsenal Camp members attending were: Bruce Tyson, Dwayne Aaron,
Ted Dalton, Charles Waddell, Paul Monroe and Jack Alexander. Accompanying
Paul was his wife Frances and Fran Kelly helped Jack find his way to the
Old House of Representatives chamber.
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| Massey Hill Cemetery Cleanup
On
January 12, 2008 seven members of the Arsenal Camp gathered at the Massey
Hill Cemetery on Mayview Street for the purpose of cleaning the cemetery.
Confederate Veteran’s that are buried there are Giles Hales, Co H 46th
NC Inf, Archie Musslewhite, No Unit Information, Born 9-11-1844 Died 9-30-1920
James W. Regan, Co G, 24th NC Inf, Born 1-21-1844 Died 4-21-1918
Pictured L-R: Larry Hardee, Ted Dalton, Matthew Ward, Tommy Taylor,
Commander Bruce Tyson, David Mann and John Pankey.
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Robeson Rifle Guards
Re-enactment Feb. 24th and the 25th 2007
The
Arsenal Camp once again managed to convince the men of the Robeson Rifle
Guards Camp #216 that it should be allowed to set up at their event and
make a little money. The Camp store and the kitchen were open for business
and business was good. The line for food was 20 deep at times and plenty
folks checking out the items we had for sale at the store. Much appreciation
is due all members who helped out; Ted Dalton, who spent both nights on
site, Bruce Tyson, Terry Downs, Danny Stanley, Tommy Taylor, Ricky Pate,
Tommy Tyson, Dwayne Aaron, Jack Gray, Tracy Ward, Waverley McLeod, Charles
Waddell, James Raynor, Jack Alexander, Larry Hardee, JC Panky, Tim and
LaRue Lane. Frances Kelly also helped in the kitchen. A special thank you
is due Rhonda Stephens who single handedly baked all the cookies and cup
cakes. The sweets were a great draw among the re-enactors and, of course,
the kids.
Christmas Party 2007
The building was decked out in tasteful holiday finery provided by
Paul and Frances
Monroe, (owners of Floral Arts Gallery). Ricky Pate watched over the
precision cooking (eastern North Carolina style of course) of the guest
of honor. Tommy Tyson arranged for the side items, beverages and dining
hardware. His greatest claim to fame, however, was pressuring everyone
to bring a dessert. We were blessed with many guests, primarly the ladies
of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
The camp store provided a great number of gift cards and Ted Dalton
had drawings
throughout the evening creating many winners. Mrs. Frances Monroe led
everyone in several Christmas carols and closed the evening with everyone
standing and singing Dixie. Members attending were: Jack Alexander, Bruce
Barrett, Jr., Clayton Burriss, Ted Dalton, Terry Downs, Jack Gray, Thomas
Hall, Larry Hardee, Jerome Harmon, David Mann, Paul Monroe, John Pankey,
Ricky Pate, Michael Potts, James Raynor, Robert Schaber, Wayne Sheppard,
Douglas Stephens IV, Doug Stephens, Tommy Taylor, Bruce Tyson, Tommy Tyson,
Charles Waddell, Tracy Ward, Phillip Wilkins and James Wood.
10th Annual Lee/Jackson Ball 2008:
Ted
Dalton managed the decorating team of Terry Downs and John Pankey in the
afternoon and got the Shrine Club up to Confederate standard. Danny Stanley
was in to offer direction and advice to the kitchen staff. He was also
busy constructing his own corner refreshment table. Guests begin arriving
at 7pm and were greeted at the door by camp adjutant Dwayne Aaron, fresh
from his venison processing business in Lyons, Georgia. Even though the
adjutant thrived on seeing old friends again, he was mostly interested
in collecting admission money. Guests were able to enjoy a brief social
period while the 11th Regiment Confederate Band provided musical entertainment.
Afterward, the camp’s Color Guard members Danny Stanley, Terry Downs and
Tommy Taylor posted the Colors. Commander Tyson welcomed the guests, made
a few announcements and encouraged everyone to make bids at the silent
auction table. Then toasts were offered to the Confederacy, to General
Lee, to General Jackson, to President Davis and to our ladies. Doug Stephens
offered the blessing and everyone followed the band through the serving
line. The Hope Mills Shriners served us well once again and provided a
fine meal of steak, green beans, baked potatoes, salad, bread and a variety
of desserts. After the meal, Lt. Commander Danny Stanley presented head
chef John Chandler with a framed certificate of appreciation from the camp
for his efforts and attention to detail in providing quality service for
our events. We also sang happy birthday to Mr. Chandler who seemed very
touched by the attention. Immediately following, Commander Tyson introduced
Mrs. Gwen Price to direct the dancing. We had the best participation
ever with the dances with the floor being filled to capacity with every
dance. Some of the revelers are becoming familiar with the traditional
dances and are reasonably proficient, considering they only dance once
a year. A few will never improve though. One in particular appeared to
just want to dance with the broom. The band concluded the music with its
traditional arrangement of Dixie and Ted ended the evening by announcing
the successful bids in the silent auction. We had 103 attend this year
and the walk ins almost equaled the no shows. The 11th Lee-Jackson Ball
will be held at the Shrine Club on January 31, 2009. We will probably adopt
a ticket policy and sell in advance. Every year we seem to get involved
in the holidays and, by the time they are past, the date of the ball is
bearing down on us. Hopefully, we can have tickets sold and arrangements
made before Thanksgiving this year and eliminate the last minute jitters.
(Pictured L-R, Tommy Taylor, Danny Stanley, and Terry Downs)
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| VETERANS DAY PARADE 2007:
The
sponsors of the Veteran’s Day Parade have been blessed with fair weather
in every edition since 2000. This year, though dry and fairly warm, was
as windy as March. A gentleman wearing a top hat would have had a definite
problem. Ted Dalton and Robert Schaber secured the trailer and Ted did
his usual fine job of designing the decorations. Jack Gray, Tommy Taylor,
Ted Dalton, John Pankey, Tommy Hall, Cody Ake, Charles Waddell & his
wife, Tim Lane, Terry Downs, Ricky Pate, Robert Schaber, Jack Alexander
and commander Tyson all participated. As has been the case every year,
we were well received and were met with cheers and applause. The 11th Regiment
band participated and allowed everyone on the reviewing stand and along
the parade route to enjoy a rousing version of Dixie. Thanks to Dr. Downing
for scheduling the band for us. We will always be proud to honor our Confederate
ancestors with our participation. There is no thrill like marching through
Fayetteville under a Confederate Flag.
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| Cumberland County Fair 2007:
Thanks
go out to the men of the camp for their participation in the store operations
at the 2007 Cumberland County Fair during the period 13-23 September 2007.
Many long hours were expended in store operations and meeting with new
and prospective members. The following individuals volunteered their services
to the store for the fair: JC Pankey, Jack Alexander, Fran Kelly, Waverly
McLeod, Tommy Taylor, Tommy Tyson, James Wood, James Raynor, Ricky Pate,
Tracy Ward, Jack Gray, Danny Stanley, Larry Hardee, Charles Waddell, Louis
Dalton and Commander Bruce Tyson.
Tommy Taylor and Larry Hardee, (l-r) |
3nd annual Campbellton Landing Reenactment
March 3rd and 4th 2007
This
year the Camp only had the store open at the Campbellton Reenactment. Crowds
were down this year from the previous years. Saturday's business was better
than Sunday, and Sunday everything closed at 3pm. Thanks to those that
helped with the tent and the booth: Ted Dalton, JC Panky, Matthew Ward,
Tommy Taylor, Ricky Pate, Jack Gray, and James Raynor.
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RICHMOND
CONFEDERATE HERITAGE PARADE
April 21, 2007
We made a journey to the capital of the Confederacy. The purpose of
the journey was to stand with the men of the Virginia Division on the day
set aside to proclaim proudly our devotion to the Confederate Cause and
to the men, our ancestors, who answered the call to duty when the great
hoards of the north descended upon our fair land. Six good men answered
the call. Dwayne Aaron, Bruce Tyson, Jack Gray, Ricky Pate, Terry Downs
and Ted Dalton.
The weather was great in Richmond and the march down Monument Avenue
only increased the pride felt by everyone who made the march. Passing those
gathered in the median who were waving small flags and applauding made
us realize that the love of the Confederacy was still alive. The march
ended with a service at the Hollywood Cemetery.
Photo (L-R): Dwayne Aaron, Ted Dalton, Terry Downs, Bruce Tyson, Ricky
Pate, and Jack Gray |
Arsenal Camp at the State Fair 2007
Tuesday, October 16th was the day the Arsenal Camp invaded the North
Carolina
State Fair. Ted Dalton, James Raynor, Larry Hardee, and Waverley McLeod
shared the duty of telling fair goers about their pride in being Southern
and of having an ancestor who served the Confederacy. Many left the fair
with new Confederate items and flag stickers because these gentlemen cared
enough for the Cause to spend the day at the fair. Thanks for a job well
done. |
GRAVESTONE DEDICATION
Saturday, April 28, 2007
On several camp members gathered for a service to dedicate a Confederate
headstone for Pvt. Williams at McMillian Presbyterian Church on Highway
13. Robert Scahber planned and managed the service and the family members
of Pvt. Williams were most impressed. The camp's honor guard fired its
first salute at this dedication. |
WHITE LAKE WATER FESTIVAL PARADE
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Our new trailer arrived just in time to make its debut in the White
Lake Water Festival Parade on May 17th. Ted picked it up on Thursday and
spent Friday getting tags and outfitting it for service. Weather was perfect
on parade day, though the start time required an early muster. Everyone
was enthusiastic and we arrived in White Lake in plenty of time to put
the finishing touches on the float. Ted had the sides lined with white
lattice and a camp sign on either side. On each corner flew a Confederate
Flag and the several bales of hay on board provided seating for who rode.
Ted also brought along about 17 pounds of candy to distribute to the spectators.
A four man Honor Guard led our group followed by several who walked the
route. The float came next and was filled with men, women and children
waving and passing out candy. Damien Herrera followed in his Corvette escorting
Miss BrieAnna Hester. We were well received and are already looking
forward to next year,
Arsenal Camp Parade Group
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Miss BrieAnna Hester (Miss North Carolina Outstanding Teen)
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Adopt-a-Site:
The Fayetteville Arsenal Camp volunteered to assist the City of Fayetteville
in keeping our namesake
clean and trash free. At least four times per year you will find the men
of the Arsenal Camp preforming a civic duty by picking up trash and debris
at Fayetteville’s Arsenal Park. |
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we have almost two decades of experience processing venison and developing
specially blended seasonings to complement its unique flavor. SCV owned
site!
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Sons of Dixie:
A great band that played for us at our Stonewall Jackson's Birthday Party.
Highly recommend you contact them!
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The Battleflag Site.
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Welcome To The NC Division SCV Web Page
NC Division Sons of Confederate Veterans
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Join the SCV: Proclaim your southern
Heritage TODAY! Call 1-800-MYSOUTH
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The Southern Legal Resource Center:
Stop the Ethnic Cleansing of Dixie! First Our Flag.....Then Our Monuments......Now
Our Heroes
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Missouri Division, Sons of
Confederate Veterans. St. Louis, MO,Sons of Confederate Veterans website
offers accurate historical accounts of The War Between the States, Missouri
Secession documentation, Information about Missouri SCV camps, Educational
information about Southern heritage and much more.
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#1503 Sons of Confederate Veterans, Chester Va.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Ladies interested in your history, Join the UDC
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