PROCEEDINGS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHTH ANNUAL NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR Crown Plaza Hotel Louisville, Kentucky August 13 - 16, 2009 1 Page 1 2009 Allied Orders National Encampment Badge Souvenir 128th National Encampment Medal SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR National Website: http://suvcw.org © 2010, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, a Congressionally Chartered Corporation Compiled and published by Ken L. Freshley, PDC 2 Page 2 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHTH ANNUAL ENCAMPMENT SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR Crown Plaza Hotel Louisville, Kentucky August 13 - 16, 2009 TABLE OF CONTENTS National Proceedings Cover Page …… 1 Allied Orders and Souvenir National Medal …… 2 Table of Contents …… 3-5 National Encampment Program Cover …… 6 National Joint Memorial Service Program …… 7-10 National Campfire Program …… 11-12 National Allied Orders Banquet Program …… 13-14 Letter from the KY Department Commander and the Site Committee Chairman …… 15 Letter from White House …… 16 Letter from Kentucky Governor …… 17 Letter from Kentucky Lieutenant Governor …… 18 Letter from Louisville Mayor …… 19 Allied Orders National Officers for 2008-2009 …… 20-23 Biography of David V. Medert Commaner-in-Chief, 2008-2009 …… 24-25 National Encampment Schedule …… 26 128th Annual National Encampment First Session (Day 1) …… 27 Roll Call of National Officers …… 27-29 Welcome from Host Department …… 30 Greetings from Kentucky’s State Treasurer …… 31 Greetings from Louisville’s Mayor Office …… 32 Rules of the Encampment …… 34-35 Appointment of Encampment Committees …… 37-38 State of the Order by Commander-in-Chief David V. Medert …… 39-44 National Officer Reports (See also Appendix 1) …… 44-47 128th Annual National Encampment Second Session (Day 1) …… 48 National Officer Reports (cont.) (See also Appendix 1) …… 48-47 National Communications …… 49-58 National Credentials Committee report …… 61-63 128th Annual National Encampment Third Session (Day 1) …… 67 National Communications (cont.) …… 67-69 National Committee Reports (See also Appendix 1) …… 69-90 128th Annual National Encampment Fourth Session (Day 1) …… 91 Introduction of SCV Past Commander-in-Chief, Edwin L. Deason …… 91-94 National Committee Reports (Cont.) (See also Appendix 1) …… 95-117 128th Annual National Encampment Fifth Session (Day 1) …… 118 National Committee Reports (Cont.) (See also Appendix 1) …… 118-119 Report from the Encampment Resolution Committee …… 119-122 Report from the Encampment Committee on Officer Reports …… 122-126 Report from the National Council of Administration …… 126-131 128th Annual National Encampment Sixth Session (Day 2) …… 132 Report from the Canadian Monument Memorial Committee …… 133-138 Report from the National Military Affairs Committee …… 140-142 Meritorious Service Awards and National Aide Awards and other Awards …… 142-152 128th Annual National Encampment Seventh Session (Day 2) …… 155 Nominations of National Officers …… 156-182 128th Annual National Encampment Eighth Session (Day 2) …… 183 Page 3 Request for support for the National Chaplains Museum in Lynchburg, VA …… 184 ROTC Medal Discussion …… 185-189 Visitation from the Other Allied Orders …… 189-193 Announcements from the Dept. of KY Site Committee …… 202 128th Annual National Encampment Nineth Session (Day 2) …… 203 Pre Election Credentials Committee Report …… 204-213 Election of National Officers …… 213-226 Awards presented from the SUVCW Charitable Foundation …… 226-228 128th Annual National Encampment Tenth Session (Day 2) …… 229 Normal Encampment Housekeeping Motions …… 229-230 Installation of National Officers ……231-232 Visitation from the ASUVCW …… 233-234 Installation of National Officers ……234-238 New Commander-in-Chief’s Acceptance Speech …… 238-240 Good of the Order ……241-242 Retire the Colors, Closing Prayer, Close of Encampment ……242 Appendix 1 - Officer, Committee and Department Reports (80 pages) Appendix A – Treasurer’s Report (78 pages) Page 4 (Page Intentional Left Blank) Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 David V. Medert Commander-in-Chief 2008 / 2009 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War David V. Medert of Chillicothe, Ohio was elected Commander-In-Chief at the SUVCW’s 127th National Encampment in Peabody, MA, on 9 August 2008. CinC Medert’s membership is based upon the service of his great-great grandfather, Cpl. Jacob Medert, Co. D, 126 th OVI. Br. Medert was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, the son of PCinC David R. and Patricia Fife Medert. The son of a retired Ohio State Highway Patrol Officer, Br. David’s lived in Jackson, Chillicothe, Mansfield, and Albany, Ohio, where he graduated from Alexander High School in May 1970. Following high school, Br. David enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Cryptologist where he served until his retirement from active duty in 1993 as a Sr. Chief Petty Officer. During his 23-year career, he served onboard three submarines, an aircraft carrier, light cruiser, heavy cruiser, frigate, an airborne reconnaissance squadron, and numerous stateside and overseas duty assignments. His final assignment was as at the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, DC, where he served as a Technical Advisor of a 4,000 member intelligence community. After retiring from the Navy, Br. Medert sold life insurance for a short time before becoming the Director of Human Resources for an Agency providing assistance for individuals with mental and physical disabilities and homemaker care for veterans. The last two years, he has been the Service Manager for Harley-Davidson of Chillicothe. Br. David is very active in Ohio Freemasonry. He is a member of Scioto Lodge 6, F&AM of Ohio and was Worshipful Master of his Lodge for two years. He is also active in the York Rite Page 24 where he was elected as Excellent High Priest of his Chapter, Illustrious Master of his Council, and Eminent Commander of his Commandery of Knights Templar, receiving his Knight York Cross of Honor in 2002. He was also the 7th Masonic District Deputy Grand Master for three years. Br. David joined Gov. Wm. Dennison Camp 125, Dept. of Ohio in May 1988 and subsequently served as Camp Secretary/Treasurer. In 1996, he formed the Sgt Richard Enderlin Camp 73, where he served as Camp Commander. Medert has been active in the Dept. of Ohio and served as Dept. Commander in 2000. Under his leadership, the Dept. of Ohio chartered five new Camps. Following that post, David was elected Dept. Secretary/Treasurer. Br. Medert has been active in Civil War reenacting since his father introduced him to it in the late 1950s at the tender age of seven. The Civil War wasn’t 100 years old and Medert and his Father were actively involved in artillery providing demonstrations at the Ohio State Fair and local community events. In 1993, he joined Battery I, 1st Ohio Lt. Artillery, where he served as Battery Commander for 7 years. Nationally, Br. Medert was the Nat..Membership List Coordinator, served on the Legislation Committee, as Adjutant General of the SVR, and in 1997, was appointed Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve, holding that position until his retirement in 2007. He is the recipient of the SVR Meritorious Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal and the SUVCW’s Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star. He and his wife Dianna of 27 years have two sons and seven grandchildren Page 25 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 128th National Encampment Louisville, KY — August 13 - 16, 2009 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Time Event Officer in Charge Thursday, August 13, 2009 1 - 5 PM On-site Registration PDC Walter E. Busch 12 PM - 5 PM Lincoln Birthplace & Museum Tour PDC Timothy Downey 7 - 9 PM On-site Registration PDC Walter E. Busch 8:30 PM Council of Administration Meeting CinC David V. Medert Friday, August 14, 2009 8 AM - 7 PM On-site Registration PDC Walter E. Busch 8 AM Memorial Service Natl. Chaplain Jerome Kowalski 8:30 AM Joint Opening Natl. CofS, SUVCW & ASUVCW 9:30 - 11:30 AM Business Session CinC David V. Medert 11:30 AM - 1 PM Lunch 1 - 5 PM Business Session CinC David V. Medert 5:30 PM PCinC & PNP Dinner PNP Barbara Mayberry 7 - 8:30 PM Campfire Dept. of Kentucky 8:30 -10 PM Courtesy Hour Natl. CofS PDC D. Brad Schall Saturday, August 15, 2009 7 AM - 8 AM SVR Breakfast BG Robert E. Grim, SVR 8 AM - 12 PM On-site Registration PDC Walter E. Busch 9:30 - 11:30 AM Business Session CinC David V. Medert 11:30 AM - 1 PM Lunch 1 - 5 PM Business Session CinC David V. Medert 6:30 - 10 PM Allied Orders Banquet Natl. CofS PDC D. Brad Schall Sunday, August 16, 2009 7 AM Non-denominational Church Service Natl. Chaplain Jerome Kowalski 8 AM Council of Administration Meeting CinC Elect 10 AM Cave Hill Memorial Service & Tour Dept. of Kentucky Page 26 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Commander-in-Chief National Encampment Agenda – 2009 Commander-in-Chief, David V. Medert Registration table is now secured, along with the Quartermaster‟s Store and Foundation Store. Are now secured until break. Guide, determine if all present are entitled to remain. Color Bearer, you will assist on the right. Encampment (chatter) Membership Cards being verified Commander-in-Chief, David V. Medert The National Secretary will now call the roll of Officers of the Encampment. National Secretary, Donald D. Palmer Jr. Commander-in-Chief, David V. Medert? Commander-in-Chief, David V. Medert Present. National Secretary, Donald D. Palmer Jr. Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Leo Kennedy? Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Leo F. Kennedy Present. National Secretary, Donald D. Palmer Jr. Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, James Hanby? Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, James R.