Department Order #6 Series 2020-2021 19 July 2020


Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order #6
Series 2020-2021
19 July 2020

PASSING OF BROTHER ERVIN A. SEEGER

Section 1:  It is my sad duty to report that I just learned about the recent death of Brother Ervin A. Seeger of Mount Holly, North Carolina on June 19, 2020 at the age of 80.

Section 2:  Brother Seeger has been a member of Gibbon-Burke Camp No. 2, Department of North Carolina, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War since 2005 and served as their Secretary-Treasurer for several years. He was initiated into the SUVCW in 1995 in the Sgt. Wm. Pittenger Camp #21, San Diego, California. In 1999, he transferred as a Charter member to the Gen. Wm. Rosecrans Camp #2, Los Angeles, California and served on their Camp Council. He transferred to Gibbon-Burke Camp No. 2 in 2005. He served as a police officer in Buena Park, California and served his Country in the United States Army. Brother Seeger is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara A. Seeger, a daughter and three grandchildren.
              
Section 3:  The website for the Department of North Carolina, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Social Media platforms, and the Charters for the Department of North Carolina and its five Camps will be draped in black. All Brothers will attach a black mourning ribbon to their membership badges in remembrance of Brother Seeger.

Section 4:  This order shall remain in effect 30 days from this date.

So ordered this 19th Day of July 2020

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Robert Alvin Crum, PCC
Commander, Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War  

649 Reservoir Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(704) 310-0382
robertalvincrum@gmail.com

Attest: K. Travis Masters, PCC, Department Secretary-Treasurer

Department Order #5 Series 2020-2021 15 July 2020




Department of North Carolina

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order #5
Series 2020-2021
15 July 2020

PRODUCTION OF NATIONAL RECRUITMENT VIDEOS

Section 1:  Brother Bruce D. Frail, PDC, is Chairman of the SUVCW National Committee on Promotion and Marketing, and his Committee is launching an initiative to produce short video recordings of Brothers that will be used as a tool for recruiting new Brothers.

Section 2:  His Committee has agreed that, for the purpose of recruitment and especially recruitment of younger Brothers, emphasis will be placed on producing video recordings of Brothers who fall in the 20 to 35-year-old age range.  At the same time, the Committee felt strongly that it is equally important to capture the perspective of Brothers who have been members of SUVCW for 50 or more years.
              
Section 3:  Brother Frail’s Committee is asking our Department to identify from within our respective Department Brothers who meet these criteria and who are willing to be interviewed “on-camera” and comfortable doing so. Ideally, his Committee would like to have no more than five Brothers from each Department who meet the criteria of 20 to 35 years of age and as many of the 50+ SUVCW members as possible.

Section 4:  Even though this request is being made by the National Committee on Promotion and Marketing, their purpose is to provide a tool to increase recruitment. Regulations for the SUVCW under Chapter II, Article VI, Section 3 states that “The purpose of the office of Junior Vice Commander is to assist with recruitment and retention of Brothers (Members, Associates, and Juniors). Therefore, I’m asking our Junior Vice Department Commander Henry C. Duquette, PCC to work with Committee Chairman Bruce D. Frail, PDC and with members of our Department to identify and provide Brothers for promotional video interviews.

Section 5:  Once Junior Vice Commander Duquette, PCC identifies our list of Department Brothers, he will send to Committee Chair Frail, PDC their names, age range (i.e., 20 to 35 or member for 50+ years), email addresses and telephone numbers so that a member of his Committee can reach out to them to schedule interviews. The Committee asks our that our Department provide this information by the 1st of August 2020.


So ordered this 15th Day of July 2020

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Robert Alvin Crum, PCC
Commander, Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War  

649 Reservoir Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(704) 310-0382
robertalvincrum@gmail.com

Attest: K. Travis Masters, PCC, Department Secretary-Treasurer

Department Order #4 Series 2020-2021 22 June 2020



Department of North Carolina

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order #4
Series 2020-2021
22 June 2020

COMMENTS CONCERNING HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

Section 1:  This past week, one of our Brothers in the Department of North Carolina posted on social media under our organization’s name text that was in violation of General Order #27 Series 2019-2020, 16 June 2020 and General Order No. 02 Series 2017-2018, 21 August 2017. On the same day of this post, our Brother was advised of the violation and quickly removed his post.

Section 2:  In paragraph 1 of General Order #27, Commander-in-Chief Ed Norris states that “Due to the current political climate the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War has seen an increase in the number of requests for comment concerning historical monuments.”
              
Section 3:  The Department Secretary/Treasurer and Camp Secretaries had forwarded last week to our Brothers of our Department General Order #27 Series 2019-2020, 16 August 2020 prior to the social media post mentioned in Section 1 above. However, in order to be sure all Brothers in our Department see the content of Commander-in-Chief Ed Norris’ General Order #27, it reads as follows:

“1. Due to the current political climate the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War has seen an increase in the number of requests for comment concerning historical monuments.”
“2. I want to remind our Brothers of two documents which should be reviewed.
a.    Past Commander-in-Chief Mark R. Day’s General Order No. 2, Series 2017-2018
b.    Battle Flag and Monument Policy (August 2017)”

“Ordered this 16th Day of June, 2020.

Edward J. Norris
Commander-in-Chief
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attested:

Jonathan C. Davis, PDC
National Secretary
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Section 4: In order to be sure all Brothers in our Department see the content of Past Commander-in-Chief Mark Day’s General Order No. 02 Series 2017-2018, 21 August 2017, it reads as follows:

“1. I hereby direct, with the concurrence of the members of the Council of Administration, that all departments, camps, and individual brothers refrain from acting as a Media spokesmen or agent for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War or to become involved in the pursuit of any civil actions (legal proceedings), on behalf of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, regarding the removal of veteran’s monuments, without first contacting the Commander-in-Chief and receiving authorization from him.”
“a. Acting as a spokesman is defined as making statements written or oral using the organizations name, symbols, letterhead, or while in the branded attire of the organization to include SVR uniforms and symbols.”
“b. This Order in no way is intended to preclude the exercise of your rights as an individual outside of the SUVCW.”
“2. The Commander-in-Chief will serve as the primary point of contact on all media inquiries involving the removal of veteran’s monuments. Media outlets should be directed to forward their inquiries to the SUVCW National Headquarters at 1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park, Suite 240, Harrisburg, PA 17103-2411 Telephone: (717) 232-7000 Fax: (717) 412-7492.”
“Ordered this 21st Day of August 2017.”
Mark R. Day
Commander-In-Chief
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Attested:
Jonathan Davis
Secretary, National Order
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Section 5: As mentioned in the above Orders, they do not intend to preclude the exercise of our Brothers rights as an individual outside of the SUVCW. However, as stated in the Orders, there should be no communications about monuments under the name of the SUVCW without authorization of the Commander-in-Chief, and all Media inquiries should be referred to our National Organization as specified in the Orders.

Section 6: Please be sure that all our Brothers in the Department of North Carolina, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War are familiar with and comply with Commander-in-Chief Ed Norris’ General Order #27 Series 2019-2020, 16 June 2020 and Past Commander-in-Chief Mark Day’s General Order No. 02, 21 August 2017.

So ordered this 22nd Day of June 2020.

Robert Alvin Crum, PCC
Commander, Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

649 Reservoir Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(704) 310-0382
robertalvincrum@gmail.com

Attest:

K. Travis Masters, PCC, Secretary-Treasurer
Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War


Department Order #3 Series 2020-2021 5 June 2020



Department of North Carolina

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order #3
Series 2020-2021
5 June 2020

OBSERVANCE OF FLAG DAY

Section 1:  In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 and commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the U.S. Army birthday on this date, since Congress adopted “the American continental army” after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.

Section 2:  In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day, and on August 3, 1949, National flag Day was established by an Act of Congress under Title 36 of the United States Code, Subtitle I, Part A, Chapter 1, Section 110.
              
Section 3:  Following the Civil War, the men who fought under the flag of the United States knew of the great sacrifices that had been made to preserve the Union, and they wanted others, particularly students, to know about the flag and what it means to each of us. As Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, we have a responsibility to educate others about the flag of the United States and the proper respect it deserves.

Section 4: As members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, please remember Flag Day by flying the American flag at your home and encourage others to fly the flag at their homes and businesses.

Section 5: As members of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, additional things you can do to honor, recognize and celebrate the use of the American flag are:
·        Award Certificates of Commendation in recognition of exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United of America, and this Certificate form can be purchased from the National Quartermaster.
·        Print and/or download the Flag Facts Flyers from our National website and distribute them to students and in such places as schools, libraries and history museums.
·        Camps can offer to perform Dignified Flag Disposal Ceremonies by using the written ceremony provided on our National website.

So ordered this 5th Day of June 2020

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Robert Alvin Crum, PCC
Commander, Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War  

649 Reservoir Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(704) 310-0382
robertalvincrum@gmail.com

Attest: K. Travis Masters, PCC, Department Secretary-Treasurer

Department Order #2 Series 2020-2021 20 May 2020



Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order #2
Series 2020-2021
20 May 2020

OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

Section 1:  Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and a desire to honor our dead. It was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, National Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11 and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.

Section 2:  On June 28, 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May and is May 25 this year. This Act did not change our sacred obligation to remember and honor the memory of our Nation’s defenders.
              
Section 3:  One of the Missions of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is to cooperate with others in honoring all who have patriotically served our country in any war. Our Order participates in a variety of ceremonies designed to honor Union veterans of the Civil War and veterans of all U.S. conflicts, and the most important of these is Memorial Day.

Section 4: As members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, please remember and honor our Union dead by participating in a Memorial Day Ceremony. If you’re unable to attend a group Ceremony, then please attend to the grave of a Union veteran by flagging it or placing a flower there to honor and remember him.

Section 5: During this time of the Coronavirus Pandemic, please follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control by wearing a mask, maintaining a distance of six feet from one another and wash your hands properly and frequently in order to protect yourself and your Brothers and the public from this highly contagious virus.

So ordered this 20th Day of May 2020

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Robert Alvin Crum, PCC
Commander, Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War  

649 Reservoir Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(704) 310-0382
robertalvincrum@gmail.com

Attest: K. Travis Masters, PCC, Department Secretary-Treasurer

Department Order #1 Series 2020-2021 18 May 2020



Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

 Department Order #1
Series 2020-2021
18 May 2020

DEPARTMENT OFFICERS

Section 1: The Department of North Carolina’s 13th Annual Department Encampment was held on 16 May 2020. It was the Department’s first electronic encampment conducted using Zoom due to the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. Many thanks go out to Brother Henry Duquette, PCC and Brother Jim Johnson for hosting and training our members on the use of Zoom, so our Encampment could be conducted. Additional thanks go out to Edward J. Norris, PDC, Commander-in-Chief, and our Installing Officer, Mark R. Day, Past Commander-in-Chief, and Bruce D. Frail, PDC, Council of Administration, for attending our Encampment.
Section 2: Department of North Carolina Brothers who were duly elected and installed on 16 May 2020 are as follows:

Officers
Commander Robert A. Crum, PCC
Senior Vice Commander Edward C. Gibson, PCC
Junior Vice Commander Henry C. Duquette, PCC
Secretary-Treasurer K. Travis Masters, PCC


Section 3: Department of North Carolina Brothers appointed by the Department Commander and installed on 16 May 2020 are as follows:

Appointed
Patriotic Instructor Edward C. Gibson, PCC
Chaplain Rolf C. Maris, PCC
Counselor Dennis St. Andrew, PDC
Graves Registration Officer Henry C. Duquette, PCC
Guard Peter P. Bahuk, Jr.
G.A.R. Records Officer Robert A. Crum, PCC
Eagle Scout Certificate
Coordinator K. Travis Masters, PCC
Assistant Department Secretary-Treasurer William M. Ewalt
Signals Officer James R. Johnson

So ordered this 18th Day of May 2020
In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,

Robert Alvin Crum, PCC
Commander, Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
649 Reservoir Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
(704) 310-0382
robertalvincrum@gmail.com

Department Order #2 Series 2018-2019


Department of North Carolina
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Department Order #2
Series 2018-2019

17 August 2018

2018 SUVCW NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT & AWARDS

The 137th National Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans was held August 9-12, 2018 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Donald W. Shaw, PDC, Department of Michigan, was elected Commander-in-Chief of our Order. The Department of North Carolina congratulates Commander-in-Chief Shaw on his election, and we thank Past Commander-in-Chief Mark R. Day for his service to our Order as Commander-in-Chief.

I want to thank Department of NC Brothers James Johnson, and Henry Duquette for attending the National Encampment as members of the Department of NC Delegation. Their attendance and participation at the Encampment are greatly appreciated.

National Award #1: The Department of North Carolina was the recipient of The Under Forty Award. This award is presented to the Department with the greatest number of new members under age forty (40) during the period 1 April through 31 March. The award is presented by the Commander-in-Chief based upon the information provided within the annual reports received by the National Executive Director no later than 31 May. The award is a certificate signed by Commander-in-Chief Mark R. Day.

National Award #2: The Department of North Carolina was also the recipient of The U.S. Grant Cup. This award is presented to the Department with the greatest percentage increase in membership during the period 1 April through 31 March. The award is presented by the Commander-in-Chief based upon the information provided within the annual reports received by the National Executive Director no later than 31 May. The award is a streamer for the Department of NC flag, and the departments name will also be inscribed on the permanent plaque at National Headquarters.

Also nominated for a National Award, and worthy of special recognition: The Department of NC Website (The Horace Greeley Award for most outstanding department website), and the George Stoneman Camp #6 (The Joseph S. Rippey Award for most outstanding new Camp). Brother James Johnson serves as Department Signals Officer & Webmaster, and Brother Robert Crum serves as Stoneman Camp #6 Camp Commander & Organizer.

Ordered this 17th Day of August 2018.

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 dstandrew@nc.rr.com

Attest: Bryan Salter, Department Secretary

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