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March Council Meeting Gastonia, North Carolina

North Carolina Society Order of Confederate Rose meeting was called to order Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11:03 am in Gastonia, NC. We would like to thank the members of the Jackie Starnes and the ladies of the Petty Gray Belle Chapter # 3 for hosting our meeting. Momma Iris gave opening prayers. Laura Stallard led the pledge to the flags. Leslie Cook read the minutes to the last meeting and they were approved as read. We them had reports for the officers Margaret Vincent Vice President, and Treasurer Report from Laura Stallard. President Stone and VP Vincent went over the new chapters we are talking with and VP Vincent stated that she was planning to visit every chapter in the Eastern part of the State. (MarchCouncilMeetingContinuedonpage2)

Our Meeting was called to order by President Stone at 10:15 am Greta gaveour opening prayer and Laura lead us in the pleage to the flags, then Patricia Hart and Greta Pierce gave the”Rite of the Rose” Patricia read the poem “A Rose Beyond the Wall” then Greta read the names of our loved ones that have passed away this past year as Patricia placed a rose in the basket for each of our dearly departed. President Krystal Stone welcomed everyone to the convention as well as our Vice President Margaret Vincent. We chose judges for out contests they were DanaPatterson, Michelle Houston, and Anne Willis. We reconized our past Mascot “Carolina Kitty” who won 3rd place at the Confderation Cnvention held in Dallas, Texas last year. President Stone went over the handouts in your packets. Lesie Cook read the minutes from last years convention and they were approved. President Stone her State of the State address and recaped our membership 240 annual, 250 Life for a total of 490 member. Active Chapter 35 - Inactive (no members) 16 - Inactive Chapters (No active SCV Camp) 7 -Deactivate 2 - Virginia Chapter-at-Large given back to the Virginia 4. President Stone went over the Council Meetings and how important they are to keep everyone informed of what is going on in our state and to meet other members in the state making new friends and rekindling old friends. They are held on the 2nd Saturday in the months of June, September, January, and March. Anne Willis gave a report of the Virtual Rose and there has been some confusion on Virtual Rose versus Carolina Rose our Newsletter. The Virtual Rose is an Email such as this from me Anne_Willis@NCOCR.org and is just a blurb of Information via email. The Carolina Rose is our Quarterly Newsletter that is published on our Website or sent via regular US Mail. It is online at www.ncocr.org Also if you hit reply on your Virtual Rose email, it comes right back to me Anne not to the person it was intended for. Laura Stallard gave a report on The Carolina Rose. Please read your newsletter there is a lot of information in it. Sam Davis Youth camp was discussed and several revisions were presented: About the Contest: üThis contest is open to young men and young ladies between the ages of 12 and 17 ü Only one scholarship will be awarded per youth ü Their parents must be members of either the NCOCR or the NCSCV ü Parents must be able to provide transportation to the actual camp (more information on locations to come later) ü Applicant applying for our Sam Davis scholarship will need to attend the March council meeting to read their essay to attendee’s. üHe or she will then need to email a report on what they learned during their experience at camp to the state president no later than 2 weeks after returning from camp. We would like for the camper to attend the September meeting to read the report but is not required. Margaret Vincent gave a (State Convention Continued on page 8)

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NC Order of Confederate Rose Officer’s & Staff

President Krystal Stone

805 Cool Spring Road Sanford, NC 27330

(919) 343-8187 Krystal_Stone@NCOCR.ORG

Vice President

Margaret Vincent 553 East College Street

Warsaw, NC 28398 (910) 271-3130

Margaret_Vincent@NCOCR.ORG

Secretary Leslie Cook

175 Sulphur Springs Road Hiddenite, NC 28636

828- 302-7371 Leslie_Cook@NCOCR.ORG

Treasurer

Laura Stallard 134 Nelson Street

Kernersville NC 27284 Laura_Stallard@NCOCR.ORG

Chaplain / Black Rose Secretary

Suzy Hager 1033 Ashford Drive Charlotte, NC 28214

(704) 393-2132 sz@carolina.rr.com

Little Rose Bud Director

Laura Stallard

Aid-de-Camp Julie Pope

2938 Rabbit Street Rosewood, NC 28382

Black Rose Coordinator

Jane Brewer 464 Autumn Leaf Road Troutman, NC 28166

(704) 528-5931 pollyjbrewer@hotmail.com

Membership Recruiter (East)

Margaret Vincent (910) 271-3130

Margaret_Vincent@NCOCR.ORG

Membership Recruiter (West) Michelle “Redneck” McCurry

1931 Apple Blossom Road York, SC 29745 980-522-2076

michelle_falcon@NCOCR.ORG

WebMistress/VirtualRose Anne Willis

802 Amity Church Rd. Iron Station, NC 28080

(704) 609-9953 anne_willis@NCOCR.ORG

(March Council meeting continued from page 1) Our 2017 our Confederation Convention will be in MemphisOur 2017 our Confederation Convention will be in Memphis , see web page for the registration form and to register for your room call 901-527-7300, be sure you tell them you are with the SCV to get the special rate Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel 250 North Main Street Memphis TN 38103. If you plan to take any of the tours you will need to register with the SCV and make your check payable to them. State Convention: no minimum stay required. Ask for the Sons of Confederate Veterans rate at booking. Maggie Valley Inn & Conference Center – 70 Soco Road, Maggie Valley NC 28751 - 866-940-84110201 - http://maggievalleyhotel.com/ Do not forget our NCOCR 2017 NCOCR 2017 Crazy Mailbox Competition Competition use your imagination with your mailbox it can either be city or county, new or used. Stuffed Stuffed Mascot Competition the winning Mascot will go to Memphis for the Confederation judging.Mascot Competition the winning Mascot will go to Memphis for the Confederation judging. (See some examples on page 2) We encourage individual chapter to bring your “Chapter Scrapbooks” for judging and do not forget your Mascot. We wish to encourage our members and chapters to get more involved. If you or your chapter has any ideas please contact your State President Krystal Stone or Vice President Margaret Vincent. We have always encouraged our members to be more involved with our State Conventions. There has been a change on our State Scrapbook coordinator and because of the late date President Stone has asked Laura Stallard to take the reins and finish the scrapbook. We are asking you to please send pictures and write-ups to Laura at laura21nct@earthlink.net NCOCR has taken 3 first place and 1 second place in the past at the Confederation Conventions. This is because our members have send in picture and activity write-ups. It takes the entire membership of our state to achieve these goals. We have our up graded 12” NC Patch in stock now for $35.00. Contact Suzy Hager at sz@carolina.rr.com to order please include $3.00 postage. We also have a few of the original NC Patches left in stock. We are also in the process of ordering 3” Upgraded NC patches. Members Present: Laura Stallard, Krystal Stone, Margaret Vincent, ,Leslie Cook, Suzy Hager, Renee Murphy , Rebecca Clevenger, Velvet Hannon, Shanna Dunn. Angie Starnes, Michelle Houston, Lisa Rudisill, Tonya Phillips, Michelle Hughes, TJ Hughes LRB, Seanna Hughes, Aundria Grigg, Nina Beavers, Mary Hall, Tammy Barger, Leslie Roberts, Paige Fulp, Angel Lambert, Sherri Brooks, Judy Wilson, Betsy Oakley, Darlene McAbee, Christy Cloer, Lisa Hamrick, Michelle McCurry, Sherry Poole, Anne Willis, Shelly Rudisill, Tina Burns, Greta Pierce, Von Thornburg, Iris Fleming, Michelle McCall.

New Patch Original Patch

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Newest Little Rose Buds & Thorns

Our Little Rose Buds Program is for children birth to 9 years of age. Once the child turns 10 they can officially join the Order of Confederate Rose as a full member. All children mature differently therefore it is up to the parent’s discretion as to whether the child is mature enough for this step. We encourage each parent to do what you think is best for your child/family. Please keep in mind these children are the future of the Confederacy. We need to keep them involved & motivated, otherwise the confederacy has no future.

Requirements for Membership Little Rose Bud Program

Must be recommended by a current member of the Order of Confederate Rose or the Sons of Confederate Veterans by the child’s parents, grandparents or legal guardian must sign the application. The child must be between the ages of birth and 10 years of age. There is no membership fee. gg We welcome each little Rose Bud into our Confederate family. Each child will receive a membership certificate. * Your “Little Confederate” will be introduced into the Confederate community with an initial introduction in our newsletter “The Carolina Rose” The Little Rose Buds have a page whole to showcase your child’s activities (Confederate or not). Email to laura21nct@earthlink.net Our children are the future and we must start grooming then to take responsibly on keeping the memories of our Confederate ancestors alive. This is indeed a serious responsibility, as most in the outside community would like us to forgotten. gg A charge to not only the parents and grandparents, but the entire membership of the NCOCR to inspire to instill in our Rosebud’s a sense of understanding, appreciation and pride in southern history and traditions; and to honor those who sacrificed so much in defense of their southern homeland. Rosebud members are encouraged to participate in education, benevolent and social functions as well as historical preservation with their peers. They are also encouraged to attend OCR and SCV meetings and functions . However, this is not required. gg

Rosettes To our little Rose buds and Thorns who attended our State Convention. Payton Stone, Mason Webb and Drake Houston, Payton assisted in the Selling of raffle tickets as well as drawing names for door prizes and selling raffle tickets. Mason and Drake were perfect gentlemen.

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Our NCOCR Ladies Confederate Retreat and Council meeting at Yvonne Brown’s Summer Home, 3775-A Street, Bolivia, NC 28422 (Sunset Harbor). Come join in on the good food, fun, and fellowship ***Do not forget the Fishing Tournament*** 1. We will start arriving on Friday. The NCOCR prepares supper Friday and Saturday nights no charge 2. Bring your sleeping bags, air mattresses or cot 2. This will be a fun weekend/ Shop‘till you drop, antique hunting, sight seeing, the beach, fishing, nap or relax on the porch 4. Please bring drinks i.e. Pepsi, coke, sprite, etc. along with snack foods and breakfast stuff such as sweet rolls, etc. there is always plenty to eat5. Council meeting will be Saturday evening 6. We will also be showing "Confederate Movies" 7. We will need a head count no latter that one week before. email Krystal_Stone@NCOCR.ORG or Laura_Stallard@NCOCR.ORGLaura_Stallard@NCOCR.ORG We need a head count. We want to make We need a head count. We want to make sure we have enough foodsure we have enough food for Friday and Saturday nights. Directions: From Charlotte: Take Hwy 74 through Rockingham, Laurinburg, Lumberton, and Whiteville. Look for Hwy 211 (stop light there) at Bolton Road turn right towards Supply and Southport. At Supply go straight cross over Hwy 17 about 2-3 miles at Winding River Development on Zion Hill Road turn right. Enjoy the view until the road ends at Sunset Harbor. Turn right go past River Run development about 1 mile turn left on Crossland Road. Go to the end, turn left and house is on the right beside wooded lot. 3775 A Street in Sunset Harbor. From Greensboro: Take 220 to 74 Rockingham Laurinburg, Lumberton, and Whiteville. Look for Hwy 211 (stop light there) at Bolton Road turn right towards Supply and Southport. At Supply go straight cross over Hwy 17 about 2-3 miles at Winding River Development on Zion Hill Road left right. Enjoy the view until the road ends at Sunset Harbor. Turn right go past River Run development about 1 mile turn right on Crossland Road. Go to the end, turn left and house is on the right beside wooded lot. 3775 A Street in Sunset Harbor. From the East: Take 1-40 to Wilmington at Castle Homes take Beach Road to Hwy 17 South to Supply where you turn onto Hwy 211 (stop light there) at Bolton Road turn right towards Supply and Southport. At Supply go straight cross over Hwy 17 about 2-3 miles at Winding River Development on Zion Hill Road turn left. Enjoy the view until the road ends at Sunset Harbor. Turn right go past River Run development about 1 mile turn right on Crossland Road. Go to the end, turn left and house is on the right beside wooded lot. 3775 A Street in Sunset Harbor. Check directions on a NC Map

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Thoughts and Prayers:Thoughts and Prayers: Laura Nance – I will be at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem starting December 15th for up to 10 days. My seizures still aren't under control as I am having several daily even though I'm on 4 medications. I will be hooked up to an EEG and under video surveillance 24/7. I will be in a very nice room with cable and a DVD player and a rec room with games and a mini fridge down the hall. Anyone can visit me and visiting hours do not apply. Also, anyone who visits me gets free meals and a bed. The doctors really want me to be with someone as much as possible. I am sad that I will be missing out on so much of the holiday season. I would LOVE any and all visitors. (see page 4) Wendy Benton - from Chapter 53 in your prayers. She went into the hospital this am for a scheduled neck surgery. Debbie Allmon - from Chapter # 57 as she is having gall bladder surgery. Mike Brewer -is in Iredell Memorial Hospital with a small bowel obstruction. Please pray the obstruction will clear without surgery. Mike is the husband of Jane Brewer our Black Rose Coordinator. Wendy Benton – from Chapter #53 prayers for her husband Wolf as he was in a bike wreck over the weekend. Betty Shelley- from Chapter #53 she went to the hospital with chest pains, but is home now. Patricia Hart – Chapter #10 had surgery for 2 cysts removed from the base of my spine. Will keep everyone updated.

Mourning our Loved One’s

Kim Hall from Chapter 62, her husband's Great Aunt, Dixie Hall Edmiston passed away this past Sunday morning April 23 at the age of 102. She was an avid quilter, loved to cook and was the local historian for the area and traced all the family history. Also, my husband's grandmother, Connie Hall, passed away in near Mother's Day 2015. She and his great aunt Dixie would make a weekly run to town. His grandmother died at 94. She drove up until a month before. I got the pleasure of going to town with them on many occasions, and I miss those times. Both still had their minds until they passed. Truly blessed women and we the family were truly blessed to know and love them!

Virtual Rose vs The Carolina Rose There has been some confusion on Virtual Rose Versus Carolina Rose our Newsletter. The Virtual Rose is an Email such as one from Anne_Willis@NCOCR.ORG and is just a blurb of Information via email. The Carolina Rose is our Quarterly Newsletter Laura_Stallard@NCOCR.ORG for those who have access to the internet the newsletter it is published on our Website if not contact Laura Stallard Laura_Stallard@NCOCR.ORG for a copy via regular US Mail. It is online at www.ncocr.org

Special Cards for our Golden RosesGolden Roses Please send cards to our Golden RosesGolden Roses 70 years or older. A special card at least once a month just to let them know they are in our thoughts and prayers. If you know anyone else to go on this list let us know. Momma Iris Fleming Sylvia Hogan Lynch 2946 Mill Race Road 9519 Indian Trail Fairview Morganton, NC 28655 Indian Trail NC 28079 James Collins Deanie Hager Lexington House % The Crossing at Steel Creek 130 Houston Street, Apt 31 13600 South Tryon Street, Apt 217 Lexington, VA 24555 Charlotte, NC 28278 Yvonne Thornburg Valeria Hall Frazier 3716 Burchwood Lane PO Box 1503 Denver NC 28037 High Point, NC 27261 Sue Yarbrough Shirley White* 1405 Chickasha Drive 407 Coe Ave Pfafftown NC 27040 High Point NC 27263

Angela Clyburn PO Box 1603 Marion, SC 29571

Council Meeting June 8-11, 2017 Yvonne Brown & NCOCR Sunset Harbor September 23, 2017 Anne Willis Iron Station January 13, 2018 Black River Tiger Roses #50 March 10, 2018 Leslie Cook, Taylorsville, NC

The Virtual Rose was created early on for the convenience of our members. Our members are very important and communication is the key to a strong society. We never want it said that our members are not informed. The newsletter is a very essential part of our success, but it is not enough as news comes to our attention between newsletters. The Virtual Rose is a tool for us to us in getting important information to our members between our official newsletters. When your officers or individuals send a VR to be published the message includes who is sending the message and who to respond to. I know it is easy to just hit “reply” which goes directly back to our WebMistress Anne, but then Anne has to resend the message to whom ever send the original VR. We are asking all members and chapters to reply directly back to whomever sent the original Virtual Rose. If you have not received an email in the last 2 weeks please send Anne your email address.

Prayers For our members And Loved Ones

Prayers Prayers For our Members & Love OnesFor our Members & Love Ones

Chapters or individuals members who host our Council Meetings usually furnish lunch, but this is not required. If you or your chapter would like to have a covered dish that is fine, just let me know.

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North State-Members-at-Large No news reported Petty Gray Belles #3 Gastonia, NC No news reported Laura Wesson #5 Guilford County: No news reported Daisy Chaffey Lamb # 7 Montgomery County: No news reported Amy Webb Smith #10 Oxford: No news reported Mary Harper Morehead #11 Guilford Cty: No news reported Lavonia S Wilfong #12 Hickory: No news reported Corina Morehead Avery #18 Morganton: March 4 Col. Samuel McDowell Tate #836 and Corina put out flags on graves of Confederate Soldiers around Burke Country. Looking at their headstones some with their families some alone. If it was not for SCV, UDC and OCR they would be long forgotten. March 11 Iris Fleming and I went to the Council Meeting and we want to thank the Petty Gray Belle Chapter for the meeting and the yummy food. At our meeting in March we put treat bags for Easter or McAlpine Home. They are a blessing for us. April 29 State Convention in Convention in Maggie Valley James and Greta Pierce enjoy our time seeing old and new SCV and and OCR. Krystal Stone

and her staff did an outstanding job. A great meeting. Congratulation everyone that was presented metals. Before we got there we stop in Marion were the Marion SCV camp was doing a school day. There was a crowd of youth and adults there enjoying History. In the museum, the flag the SCV The McDowell Men #379 restored. It came back home for the weekend and now has gone back to Raleigh. There was a crowd of youth and adults there enjoying History. In the museum, the flag the SCV The McDowell Men #379 restored. It came back home for the weekend and now has gone back to Raleigh. Jane Wilkes #19 Charlotte, NC: No news reported Elizabeth Flora Stuart #20 Mount Airy, NC: No news reported Bonnie Blue Flag #22, Onslow County: No news reported Southern Cross #27 Alexander Cty: No news reported Hetty Cary #28 Maryland Chapter: Because several of our members, including our president, also belong to the UDC and other Heritage Groups and are reenactors, we have the opportunity to honor our Confederates in a myriad of events throughout the year. This February we again were invited to the U S Capitol to participate in the UDC annual ceremony to honor Robert E. Lee. We were restricted to a limited

number of attendees and our allotted time was brief. I remember not too many years ago we had a large audience, flags, music and

the Capitol would stop by to listen floral tributes. And visitors to us

with approval. My, how times have changed. Our annual ceremony at St Anne's Cemetery in Annapolis was also cancelled due to a "misunderstanding" by the church representative, but we later received an apology so we hope to be able to have it next year for Confederate Navy Day. We gave greetings for our chapter at the SCV Md. Div. annual convention in April, and as always were well received. Several of us are members of the Civil War Heritage Foundation and were at the Heritage Center in Gettysburg the following weekend. April 29 was the annual Confederate Decoration Day at the lovely Mt.Olivet Chapel and Cemetery in Frederick, Md. and as always our chapter presented a floral tribute to our fallen warriors buried there. May and June will be, as usual, very busy months for us. Every weekend is filled with ceremonies and parades, including the most visible D C Memorial Day parade. As long as they will have us, we will march with our flags unfurled in the face of all this political incorrectness! This spring has also been a sad time for us as we lost our dear Rose Mary Fritz, and Mary Houser lost her beloved husband, and ask for your prayers. We look forward to visiting with our sisters in Memphis this summer, and ask God to bless the South and Save our monuments. Southern Hoke Rose #35 Lincoln County: No news reported Ellen L. Mitchell #36 Forest City: No news reported Sarah Lucinda Smith-McDowell # 38 Asheville: No news reported Burke Tiger Lilies # 39 Burke County: No news reported Tar River Rose # 41 Pitt County: No news reported Ladies of the Cabarrus Rangers # 43 Concord: No news reported Isabelle Marie Boyd Chapter #44, Jackson Co: No news reported Katherine Davis Whiting-Magnolia Belles # 46 Wilmington: Judy Ward has volunteered on the USS North Carolina 6 hours along with new OCR member Lisa English who took over 200 pillows for Wounded Warriors it Camp Lejeune.

Judy Ward at the Azalea At Ft. Fisher Top Row: Deelane Reavis Festival Coin Show with Linda Lashley 2nd row Brenda Shadrick

Miss Azalea Festival Row: Brenda Shadrick 3rd Row: Judy Princess and her Court. Judy Ward (2nd) and Lisa English

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Chapter News

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(Chapter news continued from page 6) Katherine Davis Whiting-Magnolia Belles # 46 Wilmington: con’t OCR #46 members visited at Brunswick Town State Historic Site on February 19 during the Commemoration of the Fall of Ft. Anderson. We feel that it is important to support these events. The fort was built over the ruins of an old colonial town, Brunswick, and was abandoned when Ft. Fisher, just across the river, was attacked and overrun by the Union. Shown among the sutlers’ tents are left to right Judy Ward, Brenda Shadrick, Lisa English and Linda Lashley. The color coordination is what they call a “happy accident!” At the March 18 quarterly meeting, MOSB Commander Donald Watson looked over donations from OCR # 46 that completely covered a 5 foot table. The items were for goodie bags being provided to attendees of the National Convention of the Military Order of the Stars and Bars. The Commander was well pleased with the hard work by our chapter members, who have been instrumental in helping to plan the convention coming to Wilmington in July. Entertainment and tours for the wives while the men are in business meetings has been thoughtfully planned and included by OCR members who have been part of the year-long Planning Committee. Our ladies will also be at the MOSB convention itself to decorate and assist checking-in people. What would they do without us? Our chapter was in attendance on April 29 at the dedication of a new historical interpretive marker being placed at Ft. Fisher’s Battle Acre by the NC Division UDC. The marker honored the sacrifices of the Confederate soldiers, sailors and marines. OCR members in

widow's weeds placed flowers at the foot of the UDC Confederate Monument to commemorate Confederate Memorial Day at Ft. Fisher. This OCR sub-group, Society of the Black Rose, is recognized as an important part of any commemorative event. The "Mourning Ladies" will also have a significant part in the 148th Confederate Memorial Day Service on May 7 at Oakdale Cemetery. They will march in with the SCV's uniformed color guard and will be seated in a special section, later placing flowers of remembrance at the foot of the Confederate Mound. OCR #46 President Yvonne Brown will place a wreath on behalf of the NCOCR and our own local chapter. Eliza Bennett Duke Chapter #49 No news reported Black River Tiger Roses Chapter #50 No news reported Pauline Mosby Northern Maryland #52 No news reported Mary Ann Montgomery Forrest #53 No news reported Ruth A.P. Watson #54 Forest City: No news reported Sarah Ann Grice Elliott #55 Creedmore: No news reported Belle Blue #56 Moore County: No news reported Mary Anna Morrision Jackson #57 Charlotte: No news reported Louisa Allen Hogan Holt #59 Lexington: No news reported Polk’s Southern Belles #60 Polk Cty: No news reported Elizabeth Ruth Caldwell Fisher #61 No news reported Sarah Gwynn Gordon #62 No news reported

North Carolina Black Rose Membership Application and Pin Order

Your Name:__________________________________________________________________________ Your Address:________________________________________________________________________ Your Phone #: ________________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail Address: __________________________________________________________________ Member-at-Large (___) Or Name of Chapter:________________________________________________________________ My check enclosed for ___ @ $15.00 each. Check made payable to NCOCR The broach is antique silver and black with the year that the Society was founded-1998 and the name. If you wish to purchase one, they are $15.00. If a chapter wants to make a group order, I can mail them with a information paper for my files. So if you have not joined, there is no fee to join and the pin is optional. You may wear your broach on your mourning attire as well as on your ribbon/cockade. If you have any question call or email your state president.

ChapterNews

Fill out the information sheet and send it to Suzy Hager 1033 Ashford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28214. We have our own membership pin. If you wish to purchase one fill out the application above (even if you are a member) so we may have updated information. The pins are $15.00 & actual size. Requirements for membership in the Society of the Black Rose Black Rose you must be a member of the NCOCR (either a chapter member or a member-at-large to join. Members must have complete period mourning attire (Period appropriate partial mourning is also acceptable). * There is no membership fee. Guidelines for the Society of the Black Rose Member will receive a membership certificate to the Society of the Black Rose. The Society will act under the NCOCR Executive Council.

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report on Bennett Place Historical Place. We had a delicious luncheon. Members attending the convention: Sherri Brooks, Kathie Akins, Leslie Cook, Suzy Hager, Kim Hall, Lisa Hamrick, Patricia Hart, Rheba Houser, Michelle Houston, Judi Longworth, Michelle McCall, Kathy Myers, Dana Patterson, Greta Pierce, Lori Rogers, Susan Sheets, Nicole Smart, Laura Stallard, Jackie Starnes, Krysta Stone, Sierra Stone, Chloe Stone, Diane Triplett, Margaret Vincent, Kathy Webb, Anne Willis, Judy Wilson, Diane Woodie, Barbara Frizzell, Rhonda Swift, Cathy McGuinn, Christy Birtchfield, and Krista Phillips. Little Rose Buds and Little Thorns: Payton Stone, Drake Houston, and Mason Webb. The meeting reconvened and the individual chapters gave report on their chapters. Under old business we discussed renewals which are due in by August and after September they are considered late and a $5.00 late fee should be added to each member dues. One change to the bylaws are as follows;

ARTICLE VI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Section 1 The Executive Committee shall be a standing committee consisting of the Society President, Vice President, Secretary, four (4) regional members in good standing and one member at large in good standing, that all volunteer. The president’s vote will be abstained unless there is a stalemate. The executive committee and the grievous committee are one and the same. The Society President shall chair these meetings, or in the President’s absence, the Vice President. If a person holds more than one office they one get only vote. [5/3/08] [9/8/12] [6/14/14] [4/29/17] Please go to www.ncocr.org to read the latest copy dated 4/29/2017of the NCOCR Bylaws. Patricia Hart gave a report on a fire arm to be unveiled soon. Awards were given out throughout the meeting.

Margaret Vincent: “Annabelle Robinson Edgerton Hertiage Award” Sherri Brooks: Rose of the Year Laura Stallard: Miss Mattie Clyburn Rice ‘Guardian of Dixie” award Black River Tigers Roses #50: Chapter of the year Crazy Mail Boxes: 1st Place Cannon mail box Black River Tiger Roses #50 Crazy Mail Boxes: 2nd Place Confederate Soldier mail box Isabelle Boyd #44 Chapter Scrapbook: Mary Anna Morrison Jackson #57 Stuffed Mascot: 1st Place “Tess” by the Black River Tiger # 50 2nd place “Pvt. Confederate Bear” by Suzy Hager Presidential Certificate of Appreciate: Sierra Stone Presidential Certificate of Appreciate: Leslie Cook Horizon Award of Distinction: Michelle Houston Bonnie Blue Awards: Judy Wilson #50 Sherri Brooks #50 and Sierra Stone #53

We chose a Crazy Pig contest for next year. With no other business the Benediction was given by Greta and we adjourned.

See you at Yvonne’s at Sunset Harbor the weekend of June 8-10