The Forty-ThirdAnnual Meeting of the

North American Vexillological Association

The Old Citadel9-11 October 2009

Charleston, South Carolina

Schedule of EventsThe Old Citadel

Embassy Suites–Historic Charleston

Friday, 9 October 2009

Noon-6:00 p.m. . . . . .Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foyer Staircase1:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . .Optional Tour: The Citadel . . . . . . 171 Moultrie St6:00-7:30 p.m. . . . . . .Welcome Reception. . . . . . . . . . . Hotel Reception Area8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . .Dinner (on your own)

Optional Dinner & Vexi-Bits . . . . Joe Pasta, 428 King St

Saturday, 10 October 2009

7:00-8:00 a.m. . . . . . .Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tobacco Road Room8:15-8:30 a.m. . . . . . .Opening Ceremonies. . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room8:30-11:45 a.m. . . . . .Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green RoomNoon-1:30 p.m. . . . . .Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atrium~1:45 p.m. . . . . . . . .Confederate Museum . . . . . . . . . 188 Meeting St~2:45 p.m. . . . . . . . .Washington Light Infantry . . . . . 287 Meeting St~3:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .The Charleston Museum . . . . . . . 360 Meeting St6:15-6:30 p.m. . . . . . .Group Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foyer Staircase6:30-9:00 p.m. . . . . . .Keynote Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atrium

Sunday, 11 October 2009

7:00-8:00 a.m. . . . . . .Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tobacco Road Room8:00-9:00 a.m. . . . . . .Business Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room9:30 a.m.-Noon . . . . .Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room12:15-1:15 p.m. . . . . .Luncheon (on your own)1:30-3:15 p.m. . . . . . .Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room

Vexi-Bits, Auction3:15-3:45 p.m. . . . . . .Awards & Closing Ceremonies . Citadel Green Room4:00-6:00 p.m. . . . . . .Board Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . .Dinner (on your own)

Displays are in the Citadel Green Room throughout the meeting.

NAVA MeetingsNAVA 0 . . . . . . . . . . .1967. . . . . . . Boston, MassachusettsNAVA 1 . . . . . . . . . . .1967. . . . . . . Purchase, New YorkNAVA 2 . . . . . . . . . . .1968. . . . . . . Chillum, MarylandNAVA 3/3 ICV . . . . .1969. . . . . . . Boston, MassachusettsNAVA 4 . . . . . . . . . . .1970. . . . . . . Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaNAVA 5 . . . . . . . . . . .1971. . . . . . . Ottawa, OntarioNAVA 6 . . . . . . . . . . .1972. . . . . . . Chicago, IllinoisNAVA 7 . . . . . . . . . . .1973. . . . . . . Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaNAVA 8 . . . . . . . . . . .1974. . . . . . . Baltimore, MarylandNAVA 9 . . . . . . . . . . .1975. . . . . . . Cleveland, OhioNAVA 10 . . . . . . . . . .1976. . . . . . . Toronto, OntarioNAVA 11/7 ICV . . . .1977. . . . . . . Washington, D.C.NAVA 12 . . . . . . . . . .1978. . . . . . . Montgomery, AlabamaNAVA 13 . . . . . . . . . .1979. . . . . . . Salem, MassachusettsNAVA 14 . . . . . . . . . .1980. . . . . . . St. Louis, MissouriNAVA 15/9 ICV . . . .1981. . . . . . . Ottawa, OntarioNAVA 16 . . . . . . . . . .1982. . . . . . . Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaNAVA 17 . . . . . . . . . .1983. . . . . . . New York, New YorkNAVA 18 . . . . . . . . . .1984. . . . . . . Vancouver, British ColumbiaNAVA 19 . . . . . . . . . .1985. . . . . . . Kansas City, MissouriNAVA 20 . . . . . . . . . .1986. . . . . . . Trenton, New JerseyNAVA 21/12 ICV . . .1987. . . . . . . San Francisco, CaliforniaNAVA 22 . . . . . . . . . .1988. . . . . . . Portsmouth, New HampshireNAVA 23 . . . . . . . . . .1989. . . . . . . Dallas, TexasNAVA 24 . . . . . . . . . .1990. . . . . . . Toronto, OntarioNAVA 25 . . . . . . . . . .1991. . . . . . . Minneapolis, MinnesotaNAVA 26 . . . . . . . . . .1992. . . . . . . San Antonio, TexasNAVA 27 . . . . . . . . . .1993. . . . . . . Portland, MaineNAVA 28 . . . . . . . . . .1994. . . . . . . Portland, OregonNAVA 29 . . . . . . . . . .1995. . . . . . . Covington, KentuckyNAVA 30 . . . . . . . . . .1996. . . . . . . Sacramento, CaliforniaNAVA 31 . . . . . . . . . .1997. . . . . . . Chicago, IllinoisNAVA 32 . . . . . . . . . .1998. . . . . . . Québec City, QuébecNAVA 33/18 ICV . . .1999. . . . . . . Victoria, British ColumbiaNAVA 34 . . . . . . . . . .2000. . . . . . . East Lansing, MichiganNAVA 35 . . . . . . . . . .2001. . . . . . . Norfolk, VirginiaNAVA 36 . . . . . . . . . .2002. . . . . . . Aurora, ColoradoNAVA 37 . . . . . . . . . .2003. . . . . . . Montréal, QuébecNAVA 38 . . . . . . . . . .2004. . . . . . . Indianapolis, IndianaNAVA 39 . . . . . . . . . .2005. . . . . . . Nashville, TennesseeNAVA 40 . . . . . . . . . .2006. . . . . . . Reno, NevadaNAVA 41 . . . . . . . . . .2007. . . . . . . Hartford, ConnecticutNAVA 42 . . . . . . . . . .2008. . . . . . . Austin, TexasNAVA 43 . . . . . . . . . .2009. . . . . . . Charleston, South Carolina

Organizing CommitteeThe NAVA Executive Board

HUGH L. BRADY, TexasPRESIDENT

GUSTAVO TRACCHIA, New YorkFIRST VICE PRESIDENT

ANNE M. PLATOFF, CaliforniaSECOND VICE PRESIDENT

WILLIAM J. TRINKLE, CaliforniaSECRETARY

EDWARD B. KAYE, OregonTREASURER

and

PETER A. ANSOFF, VirginiaIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

DAVID C.R. HEISSER, South CarolinaHONORARY CO-CHAIRMAN

The NAVA 43 Flag CommitteeHUGH L. BRADYJOHN M. PURCELL

CHARLES A. SPAIN, Jr.RONALD C. STRACHAN

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WelcomeThanksThe Organizing Committee and the NAVA ExecutiveBoard wishes to thank the following for help inorganizing and underwriting NAVA 43:

Advertising Flag Co.Annin & Co.

Bear Flag MuseumCharleston Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Charleston MuseumThe Citadel

The Confederate MuseumEmbassy Suites–Historic Charleston

John HoodNational Flags

South Carolina Historical SocietyWashington Light Infantry Armory

The North American Vexillological Association is ascholarly, non-profit organization dedicated to the pur-suit of vexillology, the scientific study of flag historyand symbolism. Members represent a variety of inter-ests, including flag collectors and historians, govern-ment officials, museum directors, flag dealers andmanufacturers, designers, writers, teachers, and thoseinterested in flags as a hobby.

Operated solely by volunteers, NAVA publishes Raven:A Journal of Vexillology, NAVA News, and a website whilemaking grants for flag conservation and research, andparticipating in international vexillological events. NAVA

has no commercial, religious, or political objectives, nordoes it participate in the patriotic promotion of anyparticular flag. Based in North America, its member-ship is multi-national.

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A Sketch of CharlestonCHARLESTON, THE SECOND-LARGEST CITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, IS THEPalemetto State’s cultural capital. This city sits at the junction ofthe Ashley and Cooper Rivers where the two meet and formCharleston Harbor. Its seafaring heritage is reflected in its nick-names: The City Where the Ashley and the Cooper Rivers Meet toForm the Atlantic Ocean, the Holy City, and the City by the Sea.

That heritage is also reflected in its cultural roots, a mixture ofEnglish, Scottish, Irish, French, Spanish, German, Swiss, SantoDomingan, African, Native American, and Caribbean influences.First settled in 1680, Charleston is considered home to legions ofhaints, spirits, specters, and a banshee or two.

Many of the seeds of the American Revolution found fertileground in Charleston and the Carolina Lowcountry. Political pas-sions ran high and many prominent citizens were active on bothsides. The city was occupied by the British during the War ofIndependence, but blossomed afterwards into a thriving interna-tional marketplace.

Growing disputes between the Federal Government and thestates over economics and slavery grew throughout the early andmid-19th century. In April 1861, Charleston became the seat ofsecession when Confederate soliders fired on Fort Sumter in theHarbor. This signaled the start of the “Late Unpleasantness,” asthe Civil War was (and sometimes still is) called by well-bredCharlestonians. Decimated by Union occupation, the town neverfully recovered until the arrival of the Navy Yard in the 1940s.

Because it was unable to modernize, Charleston’s oldest build-ings were spared demolition during the lean times. Citizens soonrealized the aesthetic and economic value of their architecturallegacy and gave birth to a fierce preservation ethic in the 1920sthat continues to this day.

Charleston sparkles in October. From the sun-dappled waterbeside The Battery to autumn's afternoon light against the city'slegendary steeples, the colors will make you want to move here.Shoppers have long been seduced by the wares of Charleston’smerchants, with the crème de la crème located on King Street;lately Upper King has taken the lead and is considered by localsto be the “SoHo of the South.” Through shopping, dining, andtouring, everyone you meetexhibits exquisite manners and gen-uine courtesy.

As "aways" (what born-and-bred Charlestonians call non-natives), Charleston graciously beckons us to stop, relax, andenjoy its hospitality for just a few moments that will be remem-bered for a lifetime.

NAVA 43 Flag

The design of the NAVA 43 flag reflects the rich history ofCharleston and South Carolina. When Carolina was a RoyalColony governed by the Lords Proprietor, local gentry wereauthorized to wear a purple ribbon and have their coats of armsdisplayed on a sun in splendor. The "valleys" formed by the raysof the sun in splendor evoke the letter "V" for vexillology. Finally,the decrescent resembles a "C" for both Charleston and Charles II,the town's namesake. The colors are PMS 254 U and 143 U. The pro-portions are 2:3. The NAVA 43 Flag Design Committee thanks every-one who submitted designs for the NAVA 43 flag.

NAVA 43 Flag UnderwritersAdvertising Flag Co.

Suppliers of the the largemeeting flags

www.flagpro.com

National FlagsSuppliers of the flag patches

www.nationalflags.com.au

Annin & Co.Suppliers of the table

meeting flagswww.annin.com

Promex GmbHSuppliers of the flag pins

www.flags.de

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Keynote SpeakerR.L. (Dick) SCHREADLEY, is the former executive edi-tor of the Post and Courier, Charleston’s daily newspa-per since 1803. He wrote Valor and Virtue: TheWashington Light Infantry in Peace and War, a historyof the unit. In his talk, Mr. Schreadley will discuss theEutaw Flag, perhaps the only flag that can be traced tothe battlefields of the American Revolution.

Tour SitesThe Confederate Museum has been operated since1898 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy inthe 1840-1841 Market Hall, a depot for arming thetroops arriving in Charleston during early 1861.Designed by the city’s famous 19th-century architectEdward Bricknell White, Market Hall combines Tuscan,Doric, and Georgian elements to simulate a Romantemple in academically-correct proportions. TheDaughters oversee an old-style museum jam-packedwith flags, uniforms, swords, and other memorabilia ofthe “Late Unpleasantness.”188 Meeting Street.

The Washington Light Infantry was organized by thecitizens of Charleston in 1807 and is one of theNation’s oldest militia units. Named for GeorgeWashington, the militia served in the war of 1812,assisted in the development of the Citadel, and servedin the Mexican American War, the Civil War, and WorldWar I. Its Armory houses historical military collectionsfeaturing uniforms, weapons, accoutrements, and flags,including the Revolutionary-era Eutaw Flag.287 Meeting Street.

The Charleston Museum, founded 1773, is America’sfirst and oldest museum and showcases the culturaland natural history of South Carolina’s Lowcountry.Considered one of Charleston’s finest jewels, theMuseum houses an extensive flag collection datingfrom the Confederate era that includes the flags of theSouth Carolina Rangers, the Calhoun Artillery, and theCharleston Light Dragoons.360 Meeting Street.

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Presentations The Driver AwardCreated in 1979, the Captain William Driver Award hon-ors the best presentation at a NAVA meeting. Named inhonor of Captain William Driver, who christened theUnited States flag “Old Glory,” the award is generouslyunderwritten by the commercial members of NAVA. TheNAVA Executive Board selects the winner based on cri-teria emphasizing originality and accuracy. The awardis a certificate accompanied by a honorarium of $250USD. The winning presentation is usually printed inRaven: A Journal of Vexillology.

Driver Award Underwriters 2008-2009Bear Flag Museum

www.bearflagmuseum.org

Jeff BridgmanAmerican Antiques

www.jeffbridgman.com

CRW Flagswww.crwflags.com

Dixie Flag Manufacturing

www.dixieflag.com

The Flag Guyswww.flagguys.com

The Flag Shopwww.flagshop.com/victoria

Gettysburg Flag Workswww.gettysburgflag.com

Herold Flagswww.heroldflags.com

Preservation Designswww.preservationdesigns.com

Six-Sided Simulationswww.sixsided.com

TME Co.www.tmealf.com

Vexman Consultingwww.vexman.net

Flags of the State Navies in the Revolutionary WarPETER A. ANSOFF, Virginia

The Presidential Flag of CubaMAIKEL ARISTA SALADO, Cuba

Rank Flags of CubaAVELINO COUCEIRO RODRIGUEZ, PH.D., Cuba

Juxtaposing Symbols in Civil Religion:The Lady and the Flag

SCOT M. GUENTER, PH.D., California

Redesigning the Oregon State Flag: A Case StudyEDWARD B. KAYE, Oregon

Flag Symmetry of the United States of AmericaCHRISTOPHER MADDISH, Pennsylvania

Soviet Children’s FlagsANNE M. PLATOFF, M.A., California

Women, Flags, and CommunicationWHITNEY SMITH, PH.D., Massachusetts

Ensigns of New ZealandDEAN THOMAS, California

The Rainbow Flag of the IncasGUSTAVO TRACCHIA, F.F., New York

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Presentations The Driver AwardCreated in 1979, the Captain William Driver Award hon-ors the best presentation at a NAVA meeting. Named inhonor of Captain William Driver, who christened theUnited States flag “Old Glory,” the award is generouslyunderwritten by the commercial members of NAVA. TheNAVA Executive Board selects the winner based on cri-teria emphasizing originality and accuracy. The awardis a certificate accompanied by a honorarium of $250USD. The winning presentation is usually printed inRaven: A Journal of Vexillology.

Driver Award Underwriters 2008-2009Bear Flag Museum

www.bearflagmuseum.org

Jeff BridgmanAmerican Antiques

www.jeffbridgman.com

CRW Flagswww.crwflags.com

Dixie Flag Manufacturing

www.dixieflag.com

The Flag Guyswww.flagguys.com

The Flag Shopwww.flagshop.com/victoria

Gettysburg Flag Workswww.gettysburgflag.com

Herold Flagswww.heroldflags.com

Preservation Designswww.preservationdesigns.com

Six-Sided Simulationswww.sixsided.com

TME Co.www.tmealf.com

Vexman Consultingwww.vexman.net

Flags of the State Navies in the Revolutionary WarPETER A. ANSOFF, Virginia

The Presidential Flag of CubaMAIKEL ARISTA SALADO, Cuba

Rank Flags of CubaAVELINO COUCEIRO RODRIGUEZ, PH.D., Cuba

Juxtaposing Symbols in Civil Religion:The Lady and the Flag

SCOT M. GUENTER, PH.D., California

Redesigning the Oregon State Flag: A Case StudyEDWARD B. KAYE, Oregon

Flag Symmetry of the United States of AmericaCHRISTOPHER MADDISH, Pennsylvania

Soviet Children’s FlagsANNE M. PLATOFF, M.A., California

Women, Flags, and CommunicationWHITNEY SMITH, PH.D., Massachusetts

Ensigns of New ZealandDEAN THOMAS, California

The Rainbow Flag of the IncasGUSTAVO TRACCHIA, F.F., New York

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Keynote SpeakerR.L. (Dick) SCHREADLEY, is the former executive edi-tor of the Post and Courier, Charleston’s daily newspa-per since 1803. He wrote Valor and Virtue: TheWashington Light Infantry in Peace and War, a historyof the unit. In his talk, Mr. Schreadley will discuss theEutaw Flag, perhaps the only flag that can be traced tothe battlefields of the American Revolution.

Tour SitesThe Confederate Museum has been operated since1898 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy inthe 1840-1841 Market Hall, a depot for arming thetroops arriving in Charleston during early 1861.Designed by the city’s famous 19th-century architectEdward Bricknell White, Market Hall combines Tuscan,Doric, and Georgian elements to simulate a Romantemple in academically-correct proportions. TheDaughters oversee an old-style museum jam-packedwith flags, uniforms, swords, and other memorabilia ofthe “Late Unpleasantness.”188 Meeting Street.

The Washington Light Infantry was organized by thecitizens of Charleston in 1807 and is one of theNation’s oldest militia units. Named for GeorgeWashington, the militia served in the war of 1812,assisted in the development of the Citadel, and servedin the Mexican American War, the Civil War, and WorldWar I. Its Armory houses historical military collectionsfeaturing uniforms, weapons, accoutrements, and flags,including the Revolutionary-era Eutaw Flag.287 Meeting Street.

The Charleston Museum, founded 1773, is America’sfirst and oldest museum and showcases the culturaland natural history of South Carolina’s Lowcountry.Considered one of Charleston’s finest jewels, theMuseum houses an extensive flag collection datingfrom the Confederate era that includes the flags of theSouth Carolina Rangers, the Calhoun Artillery, and theCharleston Light Dragoons.360 Meeting Street.

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A Sketch of CharlestonCHARLESTON, THE SECOND-LARGEST CITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA, IS THEPalemetto State’s cultural capital. This city sits at the junction ofthe Ashley and Cooper Rivers where the two meet and formCharleston Harbor. Its seafaring heritage is reflected in its nick-names: The City Where the Ashley and the Cooper Rivers Meet toForm the Atlantic Ocean, the Holy City, and the City by the Sea.

That heritage is also reflected in its cultural roots, a mixture ofEnglish, Scottish, Irish, French, Spanish, German, Swiss, SantoDomingan, African, Native American, and Caribbean influences.First settled in 1680, Charleston is considered home to legions ofhaints, spirits, specters, and a banshee or two.

Many of the seeds of the American Revolution found fertileground in Charleston and the Carolina Lowcountry. Political pas-sions ran high and many prominent citizens were active on bothsides. The city was occupied by the British during the War ofIndependence, but blossomed afterwards into a thriving interna-tional marketplace.

Growing disputes between the Federal Government and thestates over economics and slavery grew throughout the early andmid-19th century. In April 1861, Charleston became the seat ofsecession when Confederate soliders fired on Fort Sumter in theHarbor. This signaled the start of the “Late Unpleasantness,” asthe Civil War was (and sometimes still is) called by well-bredCharlestonians. Decimated by Union occupation, the town neverfully recovered until the arrival of the Navy Yard in the 1940s.

Because it was unable to modernize, Charleston’s oldest build-ings were spared demolition during the lean times. Citizens soonrealized the aesthetic and economic value of their architecturallegacy and gave birth to a fierce preservation ethic in the 1920sthat continues to this day.

Charleston sparkles in October. From the sun-dappled waterbeside The Battery to autumn's afternoon light against the city'slegendary steeples, the colors will make you want to move here.Shoppers have long been seduced by the wares of Charleston’smerchants, with the crème de la crème located on King Street;lately Upper King has taken the lead and is considered by localsto be the “SoHo of the South.” Through shopping, dining, andtouring, everyone you meetexhibits exquisite manners and gen-uine courtesy.

As "aways" (what born-and-bred Charlestonians call non-natives), Charleston graciously beckons us to stop, relax, andenjoy its hospitality for just a few moments that will be remem-bered for a lifetime.

NAVA 43 Flag

The design of the NAVA 43 flag reflects the rich history ofCharleston and South Carolina. When Carolina was a RoyalColony governed by the Lords Proprietor, local gentry wereauthorized to wear a purple ribbon and have their coats of armsdisplayed on a sun in splendor. The "valleys" formed by the raysof the sun in splendor evoke the letter "V" for vexillology. Finally,the decrescent resembles a "C" for both Charleston and Charles II,the town's namesake. The colors are PMS 254 U and 143 U. The pro-portions are 2:3. The NAVA 43 Flag Design Committee thanks every-one who submitted designs for the NAVA 43 flag.

NAVA 43 Flag UnderwritersAdvertising Flag Co.

Suppliers of the the largemeeting flags

www.flagpro.com

National FlagsSuppliers of the flag patches

www.nationalflags.com.au

Annin & Co.Suppliers of the table

meeting flagswww.annin.com

Promex GmbHSuppliers of the flag pins

www.flags.de

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WelcomeThanksThe Organizing Committee and the NAVA ExecutiveBoard wishes to thank the following for help inorganizing and underwriting NAVA 43:

Advertising Flag Co.Annin & Co.

Bear Flag MuseumCharleston Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Charleston MuseumThe Citadel

The Confederate MuseumEmbassy Suites–Historic Charleston

John HoodNational Flags

South Carolina Historical SocietyWashington Light Infantry Armory

The North American Vexillological Association is ascholarly, non-profit organization dedicated to the pur-suit of vexillology, the scientific study of flag historyand symbolism. Members represent a variety of inter-ests, including flag collectors and historians, govern-ment officials, museum directors, flag dealers andmanufacturers, designers, writers, teachers, and thoseinterested in flags as a hobby.

Operated solely by volunteers, NAVA publishes Raven:A Journal of Vexillology, NAVA News, and a website whilemaking grants for flag conservation and research, andparticipating in international vexillological events. NAVA

has no commercial, religious, or political objectives, nordoes it participate in the patriotic promotion of anyparticular flag. Based in North America, its member-ship is multi-national.

NAVA MeetingsNAVA 0 . . . . . . . . . . .1967. . . . . . . Boston, MassachusettsNAVA 1 . . . . . . . . . . .1967. . . . . . . Purchase, New YorkNAVA 2 . . . . . . . . . . .1968. . . . . . . Chillum, MarylandNAVA 3/3 ICV . . . . .1969. . . . . . . Boston, MassachusettsNAVA 4 . . . . . . . . . . .1970. . . . . . . Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaNAVA 5 . . . . . . . . . . .1971. . . . . . . Ottawa, OntarioNAVA 6 . . . . . . . . . . .1972. . . . . . . Chicago, IllinoisNAVA 7 . . . . . . . . . . .1973. . . . . . . Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaNAVA 8 . . . . . . . . . . .1974. . . . . . . Baltimore, MarylandNAVA 9 . . . . . . . . . . .1975. . . . . . . Cleveland, OhioNAVA 10 . . . . . . . . . .1976. . . . . . . Toronto, OntarioNAVA 11/7 ICV . . . .1977. . . . . . . Washington, D.C.NAVA 12 . . . . . . . . . .1978. . . . . . . Montgomery, AlabamaNAVA 13 . . . . . . . . . .1979. . . . . . . Salem, MassachusettsNAVA 14 . . . . . . . . . .1980. . . . . . . St. Louis, MissouriNAVA 15/9 ICV . . . .1981. . . . . . . Ottawa, OntarioNAVA 16 . . . . . . . . . .1982. . . . . . . Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaNAVA 17 . . . . . . . . . .1983. . . . . . . New York, New YorkNAVA 18 . . . . . . . . . .1984. . . . . . . Vancouver, British ColumbiaNAVA 19 . . . . . . . . . .1985. . . . . . . Kansas City, MissouriNAVA 20 . . . . . . . . . .1986. . . . . . . Trenton, New JerseyNAVA 21/12 ICV . . .1987. . . . . . . San Francisco, CaliforniaNAVA 22 . . . . . . . . . .1988. . . . . . . Portsmouth, New HampshireNAVA 23 . . . . . . . . . .1989. . . . . . . Dallas, TexasNAVA 24 . . . . . . . . . .1990. . . . . . . Toronto, OntarioNAVA 25 . . . . . . . . . .1991. . . . . . . Minneapolis, MinnesotaNAVA 26 . . . . . . . . . .1992. . . . . . . San Antonio, TexasNAVA 27 . . . . . . . . . .1993. . . . . . . Portland, MaineNAVA 28 . . . . . . . . . .1994. . . . . . . Portland, OregonNAVA 29 . . . . . . . . . .1995. . . . . . . Covington, KentuckyNAVA 30 . . . . . . . . . .1996. . . . . . . Sacramento, CaliforniaNAVA 31 . . . . . . . . . .1997. . . . . . . Chicago, IllinoisNAVA 32 . . . . . . . . . .1998. . . . . . . Québec City, QuébecNAVA 33/18 ICV . . .1999. . . . . . . Victoria, British ColumbiaNAVA 34 . . . . . . . . . .2000. . . . . . . East Lansing, MichiganNAVA 35 . . . . . . . . . .2001. . . . . . . Norfolk, VirginiaNAVA 36 . . . . . . . . . .2002. . . . . . . Aurora, ColoradoNAVA 37 . . . . . . . . . .2003. . . . . . . Montréal, QuébecNAVA 38 . . . . . . . . . .2004. . . . . . . Indianapolis, IndianaNAVA 39 . . . . . . . . . .2005. . . . . . . Nashville, TennesseeNAVA 40 . . . . . . . . . .2006. . . . . . . Reno, NevadaNAVA 41 . . . . . . . . . .2007. . . . . . . Hartford, ConnecticutNAVA 42 . . . . . . . . . .2008. . . . . . . Austin, TexasNAVA 43 . . . . . . . . . .2009. . . . . . . Charleston, South Carolina

Organizing CommitteeThe NAVA Executive Board

HUGH L. BRADY, TexasPRESIDENT

GUSTAVO TRACCHIA, New YorkFIRST VICE PRESIDENT

ANNE M. PLATOFF, CaliforniaSECOND VICE PRESIDENT

WILLIAM J. TRINKLE, CaliforniaSECRETARY

EDWARD B. KAYE, OregonTREASURER

and

PETER A. ANSOFF, VirginiaIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

DAVID C.R. HEISSER, South CarolinaHONORARY CO-CHAIRMAN

The NAVA 43 Flag CommitteeHUGH L. BRADYJOHN M. PURCELL

CHARLES A. SPAIN, Jr.RONALD C. STRACHAN

The Forty-ThirdAnnual Meeting of the

North American Vexillological Association

The Old Citadel9-11 October 2009

Charleston, South Carolina

Schedule of EventsThe Old Citadel

Embassy Suites–Historic Charleston

Friday, 9 October 2009

Noon-6:00 p.m. . . . . .Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foyer Staircase1:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . .Optional Tour: The Citadel . . . . . . 171 Moultrie St6:00-7:30 p.m. . . . . . .Welcome Reception. . . . . . . . . . . Hotel Reception Area8:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . .Dinner (on your own)

Optional Dinner & Vexi-Bits . . . . Joe Pasta, 428 King St

Saturday, 10 October 2009

7:00-8:00 a.m. . . . . . .Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tobacco Road Room8:15-8:30 a.m. . . . . . .Opening Ceremonies. . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room8:30-11:45 a.m. . . . . .Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green RoomNoon-1:30 p.m. . . . . .Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atrium~1:45 p.m. . . . . . . . .Confederate Museum . . . . . . . . . 188 Meeting St~2:45 p.m. . . . . . . . .Washington Light Infantry . . . . . 287 Meeting St~3:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .The Charleston Museum . . . . . . . 360 Meeting St6:15-6:30 p.m. . . . . . .Group Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foyer Staircase6:30-9:00 p.m. . . . . . .Keynote Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atrium

Sunday, 11 October 2009

7:00-8:00 a.m. . . . . . .Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tobacco Road Room8:00-9:00 a.m. . . . . . .Business Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room9:30 a.m.-Noon . . . . .Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room12:15-1:15 p.m. . . . . .Luncheon (on your own)1:30-3:15 p.m. . . . . . .Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room

Vexi-Bits, Auction3:15-3:45 p.m. . . . . . .Awards & Closing Ceremonies . Citadel Green Room4:00-6:00 p.m. . . . . . .Board Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Citadel Green Room6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . .Dinner (on your own)

Displays are in the Citadel Green Room throughout the meeting.