Volume XII Issue III Fall 2015

2015 Post Convention Issue

Command Post

Barton Campbell, Commander in Chief

Gentlemen of the Order-

I am pleased to report the state of the Order is good. Those of us

that were at the annual meeting in Wilmington had a great time, and we missed the rest of you! We voted in 13 new members, and

inducted 9 at the Saturday night banquet. This, according to what I have been able to determine, is the second largest “class” in the

last 10 years, and one of the largest in recent memory. And what quality! All of the “older” members were most impressed with the

caliber of these men. Lt. Commander Rhone, Membership Chair- man, is to be commended for these results. The vetting process

was particularly strong – and we want to keep that parameter going.

The vast majority of you are reading this via email. The membership voted on this in

Wilmington, and the overwhelming consensus was to move to an electronically – trans-mitted newsletter, allowing us more content and flexibility, and saving the cost of mailing

three issues. Editor Jack Dyess will have some added comments on this in the body of this letter.

Another significant action was to endorse the steps Dr. Jim Atkinson and his committee

are taking to expand our scholarship “reach” – more scholarships, and possibly in- creased levels. Jim will be elaborating on this.

One new feature of the annual meeting in Wilmington was a Silent Auction on Thursday

evening. Attendees were able to browse tables of items in between their meal courses. Two objects in particular garnered strong competitive bids – the Paul Strain Print of

Cleburne, and a Southern-decorated music box with an appropriate tune! Special thanks go to Madge Campbell and Cindy Harriman for pulling much of the auction together for

us. A good bit of fun for our members and guests!

One final note – please consider a gift to the endowment fund prior to year–end. Our dues

notice is being put on a much earlier “calendar” basis, and you will have an opportunity

to do this along with sending in your dues.

My thanks to each of you for your dedication to our heritage and the OSC.

Warmest regards,

Barton

Newsletter Committee Report

Jack Dyess, Chairman

At the September Annual OSC Meeting, the members voted to provide the newsletter by

email to those members for whom we have email addresses. We will limit the newsletter

to a reasonable size to prevent overloading your server or requiring excessive download time. Printed copies will continue to be mailed to those for whom we do not have email

addresses or specifically request printed copies. If you prefer to receive a printed copy by mail, please contact me, Jack Dyess, at jplsail@earthlink.net or by mail at 3912 Wisteria

Lane, Fort Worth, TX, 76137.

The justification for this change in method of distribution was to greatly reduce the ex-

pense and labor. It was impractical to print the number of copies needed on a personal printer. Therefore, we were required to use a commercial printer. This in turn necessi-

tated obtaining a bid, a trip to the printer to deliver the original, another trip to the printer to pick-up the copies, a trip to the Post Office to purchase stamps, placing ad-

dress labels and stamps on each copy, sealing each copy to the satisfaction of the Post Office, another trip to the Post Office to mail the copies, submit all receipts to the treasurer

and, eventually, a trip to the bank to deposit the reimbursement check. All of this is very time consuming and expensive. Sending the newsletter by email requires only the press-

ing of a couple of keys on the computer.

The Newsletter Committee consists of Jack Dyess (Chair), James Alderman (Photogra-pher), Richard Knight, (Advisor), Jim Sword, who was appointed to the committee at the

Wilmington Annual Meeting, (Reporter/Researcher) and Barton Campbell (ex officio).

If you have any questions, complaints or suggestions for improving the newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact me at one of the addresses listed above.

Death of Member Lyndal Ray Stocks

David Whitaker and Jim Swords

[Editor’s Note: The OSC, SCV and MOS&B suffered a tremendous loss on September 28 (only

eight days after our convention) with the passing of Ray Stocks in Houston, TX. He will be

exceedingly missed by all who were privileged to know him.]

Lyndal Ray Stocks was born in Commerce Texas on September 13, 1937. Ray passed

away on Monday, September 28, 2015 in Houston surrounded by family and friends. Ray

is survived by his wife Kathy; his children Lisa Stocks, Jennifer Weston and her husband Jeff, Shelby Stocks, Katie Edwards and her husband Michael, five grandchildren and two

great grandchildren, sister, in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and family that he held

close and who brought much joy to his life. He was preceded in death by his parents Allen Lokey and Mattie Lou Stocks; and his son Kenneth Allen Stocks.

Ray's life was as unique as he was and he was never short on the stories of his experi-

ences. Ray's career was in insurance where he met Kathy and many colleagues that be- came wonderful friends. His heart was in his family. He made spending time with his

wife, children and grandchildren his top priority. Love was abundant and there was nothing more important to him than his immediate family, extended family and friends.

He was a member of the SCV, MOS&B and the OSC. He was also on the Southern Heritage

Ball committee in past years. Ray was very proud of his heritage and spent hours on the computer before his stroke six years ago finding and locating his relatives.

Though his physical presence is no longer with us, the memories will never fade.

Orlebeke Scholarship Fund

Jim Atkinson, Chairman

For 2015, a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 was awarded to William (Billy) Loren

Gallien. Mr. Gallien graduated from Clover High School, Clover, SC and is attending Tri- County Technical College in Pendleton, SC, after which he will matriculate at Clemson

University. Leadership and service work characterize his resume. He served as President of the South Carolina Division of Children of the Confederacy and President of Future

Farmers of America. His volunteer activities are extraordinary, and he is an Eagle Scout. Mr. Gallien plans to get his degree in Environmental and Natural Resource, and his an-

cestor was Thomas Pinckney Pratt, South Carolina Volunteer Infantry.

At the Wilmington meeting, the OSC members discussed two issues related to the scholarship. The first was how to better get

the word out to outstanding applicants about this wonderful op-

portunity to help with their education, which is largely “word-of-mouth.” A very prominent notice about the scholarship will be

in the December issue of the UDC Magazine (and the OSC acknowledges the financial help provided by Carolyn Orlebeke

for that). Information about the scholarship will also be added to that provided about the OSC in Confederate Veteran maga-

zine. If there are additional sources to reach out to prospective applicants, let us know.

A second item that was discussed was expansion of the scholarship in terms of number and amount awarded. We have traditionally awarded 2-3 scholarships per year, and that

could be expanded if there are qualified applicants without compromising the quality and prestige of the award. Discussion was also started about increasing the amount awarded.

The scholarship is currently $1,000, and Committee seeks input form the OSC member-ship about what an appropriate increase might be. A proposal will be drafted and,

hopefully, either in place or, if necessary, further discussed at the Fort Worth meeting.

The Committee would like to point out that the scholarship is available to students al-

ready enrolled in college as well as in graduate schools.

The Orlebeke Scholarship Committee appreciates the opportunity to serve the OSC in

this important work. Committee members are Jim Atkinson (Chair), Chris Chapman, Greg O'Neal, Gary Roseman, Col. J.E.B. Stuart, IV, David Whitaker, Carolyn Orlebeke

(Advisor), and Barton Campbell (ex officio).

OSC Grants Committee Report

James Alderman, Chairman

Your Grants Committee met and reviewed 18 applications submitted from across the south. Ten of these were funded with eight being 100% funded for a total allocation of

$21,062.00. We want to especially thank Compatriot Paul Bryant, Jr. for his significant

contribution to the Grants Committee fund this year.

The projects awarded funding are noted below:

SCV Camp #3 in Chattanooga Restoration of the cemetery main entrance arch

and walls.

The Ladies Memorial Association, VA Replacement of six headstones and repair of

fence

Tennessee State Museum Foundation Conservation of 18th Tennessee Regimental

flag

SCV Camp #1916, Wilson, NC Refurbishment of original Southern Crosses of

Honor

The American Civil War Museum, VA Restoration of a Native American baldric pre-

sented to Jefferson Davis

Friends of Fort Fisher, NC Funding of two interpretive markers for Phase II

of restoration project

Battle of Atlanta, GA Replacement of “Bate (CSA) Battle Line” marker

TX Div. Children of the Confederacy Restoration of a UCV uniform to be housed at TX Civil War Museum.

Friends of Shockoe Hill Cemetery VA Bronze markers at key graves in the cemetery

Bethany Historic Cemetery, MS. Placement of a

3rd National Flag pole in the cemetery.

We have already received some very nice feedback from the recipients. Input from all

committee members whether in attendance or via other means was appreciated.

Membership Committee Report

Richard Rhone, Chairman

We are extremely pleased to have voted into membership in the Class of 2015 thirteen

new members. The following members were inducted at the evening banquet on Sep-tember 19th at the historic Cape Fear Club in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina: Morgan

Paul Dickerman III of North Carolina, John Franklin Farr III of Georgia, James Ward Fitz-

patrick III of North Carolina, Christopher James Hagert of Virginia, Mark Todd Nash of Texas, Harry William Reineke IV of Illinois, Kenneth Duane Roach of Connecticut, Gary

Harlan Roseman, Jr. of Virginia and James Anthony Swords of Virginia. Elected to mem-bership to be inducted at the 2016 Fort Worth meeting were German Pierce Culver, Jr. of

Virginia, Robert Todd Giffin of Texas, James Clelland Johnson IV of Massachusetts and Matthew Lee Oswalt of Mississippi. Reinstated to active status by the membership was

Mark Gibson of Texas. We congratulate each of these gentlemen and look forward to working with them in the coming years. A picture of those men inducted in Wilmington is

included in this newsletter.

I want to thank each member of the 2014-1015 membership Committee for their time and dedication as we worked together. Committee members this term were John Bur- dine, Chris Chapman, Donald Lee, Waite Rawls, Donald Livingston, Lee Scouten, David

Whitaker and Chris Cummins. I am very grateful to CIC Barton Campbell and AIC Greg Fleitz for their active role and guidance. Special gratitude is extended to those OSC

2015 Inductees (Left to right): Jim Swords, Gary Roseman, Ken Roach, Harry Reinke, Mark Nash,

Chris Haggert, Patrick Fitzpatrick, John Farr, Morgan Dickerman [Photograph by James Alderman]

members who actively worked with me to help us secure such a fine class of new mem-

bers. These men not only sponsored new members, but contributed time and travel to hold individual meetings with prospective members as part of the vetting process: Barton

Campbell, Taylor Cowardin, Chris Cummins, Gaston De la Bretton, Jack Dyess, Raymond Gill, Anthony Hodges, Raymond Holder, Dick Knight, Lee Scouten, and JEB Stuart IV.

It is now time to start looking toward the Class of 2016. Please remember that the OSC

is an invitation-only society so we depend upon the membership for suggestions for new members. Please look among your friends, especially in heritage groups such as the

MOS&B and SCV, for possible OSC members that you might recommend. We have several men who we are already looking at as possible membership and hope to have another

successful year.

At the 2014 Chattanooga meeting, the Membership Committee was asked to look at the

possible need of a dues increase for the Order of the Southern Cross. In the early 1980's our fee was $2500, but with some internal changes which opened grants up to appropriate

501(c)3 organizations rather than limited to Beauvoir, the membership fee was lowered

to $1000 in 1986. It remained at that level until the increase to $1200 in 2011. Currently the induction membership fee is $1200 with an annual dues of $35.00 per

year after the induction year. In October and November 2014 and again in August 2015 the committee was surveyed regarding a membership fee increase.

As to be expected, there was not a unanimous decision, but the majority of the members

indicated they did not see a present need for an increase of the induction fee of $1200. There were two members who indicated that an induction fee increase might be needed;

one favored a small increase to $1300 and the other to $1500 or more.

Three members suggested raising the annual $35 fee to $50. Others noted this would raise such a small amount with our approximately 150 members that it was not significant.

Others noted that since such a large number of our members traditionally pays $50 each year (approximately 50% in 2013) with the extra $15 going into the Endowment,

General Fund or Scholarship that while an annual dues increase may increase the General Fund a small amount, it could possibly decrease yearly Scholarship and Endowment do-

nations.

Two members suggested a new Life Membership category. One member felt the current

$1200 should be the Life Membership and should apply to all current and future members. Two others felt that based on their experiences in other organizations that Life Mem-

berships posed problems that outweighed benefits.

It was suggested that members be reminded they can make donations to the OSC of stocks and bonds or through their Wills. The Investment Committee should make all

members aware of the process of such giving.

Several members emphasized that the key to financial growth was active recruitment and membership growth as well as retention of members. In summary, there was no

perceived need at the present time to increase fees. It was agreed that the issue may need to be periodically re-visited in the future.

Annual Meeting Report

Steve Harriman, Chairman

New Committee Assignments

Barton Campbell, CIC

After consultation with the officers and committee chairmen, taking into account past

participation, interests, geography (to some extent), and needs of each committee, we have made the committee assignments for the coming year as listed below. Added mem-

bers are underlined.

Archives/Website:

Greg Fleitz, Chair Morgan Dickerman

Anthony Hodges

Grants:

James Alderman, Chair Greg Eanes, Deputy

Taylor Cowardin John Farr

Greg Fleitz Michael Harris

Lewis Jones Greg O'Neal

Richard Rhone Ken Roach

Bryan Roehrig

Investment:

Barton Campbell, Chair

JEB Stuart, Deputy Paul Bryant, Jr.

Taylor Cowardin

Patrick Fitzpatrick

Membership:

Richard Rhone, Chair

Greg Fleitz, Deputy Chair

John Burdine

Chris Chapman Christopher Cummins

Mark Nash

Waite Rawls

Lee Scouten David Whitaker

Newsletter:

Jack Dyess, Chair

James Alderman, Photos

Dick Knight, Advisor Jim Swords, Research

Scholarship:

Jim Atkinson, Chair Greg O'Neal

Gary Roseman JEB Stuart Da-

vid Whitaker Carolyn Orlebeke, Advisor

Time and Place:

Steve Harriman, Chair

James Alderman John Burdine

Mark Nash

OSC Officers

Barton Campbell - Commander-in-Chief Richard Rhone - Lt. Commander-in-Chief

Greg Fleitz - Adjutant/Treasurer John Sims - Chaplain

2015 OSC Annual Meeting Photographs

James Alderman, Photographer

Fort Fisher Tour

Trolley Tour Madge & Barton Campbell, Ken Roach

and Richard Rhone

Texas Delegation plus one Cindy and Steve Harriman Mickey Casterline and Michael Harris

Greg Fleitz & Richard Rhone Jack Dyess

John Sinms & Greg Eanes

Business Session

Mark Nosh & Dick Knight

Pam Wilhoite, Ja Ann Alderman and Diane Dyess

JEB Stuart IV