Department Order #5 Series 2017-2018

Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Department Order #5
Series 2017-2018
15 August 2017

2017 SUVCW NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT

The 136th National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans was held August 10-13,
2017 in Lansing, Michigan.  Mark Day, PDC, Department of the Chesapeake, was elected Commander-in-Chief of our Order.  The Department of North Carolina congratulates Commander-in-Chief Day on his election, and we thank Past Commander-in-Chief
Donald L. Martin for his service to our Order as Commander-in-Chief.

National Award.  Brother James R. Johnson, Department of NC Signals Officer and SVC of the Thomas H. Ruger Camp #1, was named as a National Aide for his recruitment efforts since the 2016 National Encampment.  Commander-in-Chief Martin, at his discretion, has made this award to any Brother who recruited at least five or more new members during his term in office.   Recipients of the award are recognized in General Orders, and may wear the National Ribbon behind their respective membership badge for a period of twelve (12) months.  Congratulations to Brother Jim for being named a National Aide, and for a job
well done!

Yours in Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Dennis C. St. Andrew, PDC
Commander, Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War             

110 Ivy Tree Place
Cary, NC 27519
(919)-388-3042



Attest:  Bryan Salter, Department Secretary