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The theme of the 2009 MOSB National Convention was
"Welcome Home".
With Columbia, South Carolina being the birth place of our organization
in 1938, the Convention Planning Committee wanted to have an atmosphere
of a family reunion. With this as out theme, we planned a couple of
fun outings that would promote closer family ties between our membership.
Thursday, June 11th
On Thursday, June 11th, after a full day of Executive Council meetings
and members arriving for the convention, we held a Family Cookout at
the River Center, Saluda Shoals Park. Commander Allen Frye of the General
Maxcy Gregg Chapter was our cook and South Carolina State Archeologist,
Dr. Jonathan Leader, gave a presentation on the recovery of the 2nd Hunley
Crew who were buried under the Citadel Football Stadium.
Friday, June 12th
Friday, June 12th, signaled the beginning of our actual convention.
The day began with a rousing presentation by ANV Commander Brett Bradshaw
at the Forrest Cavalry Corps Breakfast. Following the FCC Breakfast
was the opening ceremonies of this year's convention and our first
business secession. At the conclusion of the first business secession
we proceeded into the Annual Awards Luncheon. Our guest speaker for
this event was Col. Mike Dawson of the River Alliance. Col. Dawson
gave a spirited presentation on the Battle of Congaree Creek and the
efforts of the River Alliance to preserve this important historical
site. Following The Awards Luncheon was an afternoon seminar on the
raising of the H. L. Hunley submarine by State Undwater Archeologist,
Chris Amer. Chris was one of the divers who worked around the clock
to raise the submarine.
Finally, after a whole day of meetings and activities, eightysix members
and guest took a short ride down to Lake Murray Marina, where the Southern
Patriot cruise boat was waiting to carry all on a two hour cruise on
Lake Murray and the enjoy the gift of song from Stan and Cathy Clardy.
Saturday, June
13th
Saturday, June 13th, marked our final day of the convention.
After beginning with the Prayer Breakfeast, the members in attendance
conviened for the final Business Secession. Following the final Business
Secession the General Executive Council met again for its Post Convention
meeting. After the meetings had concluded the members who were taking
the tours went first to the South Carolina State Museum for a joint
lunch and tour of the Confederate Relic Room. Form there the tours
split into two groups. The first group went to Congaree Creek and the
second group went to Elmwood Cemetery for the history of Columbia.
At the conclusion of these two tours, both groups met at Trinty Cathedral
to pay respects to General Wade Hampton III and the other Confederates
who are buried there. From Trinity Cathedral the tour proceeded to
Millwood Plantation for a presentation on General Hampton, by Joe Long
of the Confederate Relic Room. The day concluded with the Grand Ball
with entertainment by the Blue Ridge Rounders and a rousing talk by
Doug Bostic of James Island.
For a photo presentation of the convention, please click on
the phot on the top of this page.
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