VA Flaggers: W&L Update 5-8-2014

We received this note and link to a very thoughtful, well-written, and encouraging article out of W&L.  The gentleman who sent it was attending a meeting last weekend at the University...

"I picked up a copy of The Spectator, a student-run publication wondering if they had anything to say about the Committee.  They did.  The below URL is an article by its Editor in Chief which you may find of interest that probably better reflects the views of the "99%."  

http://washingtonandleespectator.com/2014/05/01/ill-take-my-stand/





Lee Mausoleum, 1890.  Courtesy of Special Collections and Archives, Washington and Lee University

The administration at Washington and Lee is reporting that they are receiving a "significant" amount of correspondence regarding the demands of "The Committee".  MANY thanks to each one of you have taken the time to express your concerns to W&L leadership.  We have received copies of many outstanding letters and appreciate those who have taken the time to do so. 

As of this writing, one meeting between W&L leadership and "The Committee" has taken place, and, thankfully, none of the "demands" were met.  We are encouraged, but feel we need to remain vigilant, and ask that the letter/email campaign continue.  If you have not done so already, please take a moment to share your thoughts. 

University contact information available here:  http://vaflaggers.blogspot.com/2014/04/va-flaggers-call-to-action-defend-honor.html

Grayson Jennings
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Va Flaggers

P.O. Box 547

Sandston VA 23150

info@vaflaggers.com

UPCOMING EVENTS:
 
Thursday,May 8th: Susan will be speaking at the ARMISTEAD-HILL-GOODE Camp #749, SCV, May meeting. Lois's Kitchen on Hwy 92, Chase City, VA, 6:30 pm.

Saturday, May 10th:  Flagging the VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 10th: 11:00 a.m. - Confederate Memorial Day Ceremony, Confederate Section, Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road.  Wreath laying, Confederate Color Guard in period attire, and keynote speaker Wayne Jones, of South Carolina. Bagpipe music by Pipe Major Lord David Hinton. Free to public. Email info@vaflaggers.com for more information or to sign up to lay wreath.  

Sunday, May 11th: 3:00 p.m., Yellow Tavern, J.E.B. Stuart Memorial Service, Richmond-Stonewall Jackson Chapter #1705 UDC.
 Thursday, May 22nd:  Susan will be traveling to Columbia, SC to speak at the March meeting of the Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton Camp #273, SCV, Columbia SC. Seawell’s Banquet Hall, 1125 Rosewood DR. Dinner at 6:00, Meeting at 7:00.

Sunday, May 25th:  2:00 p.m.  Susan will be speaking at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Warrenton Cemetery, presented by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Black Horse Chapter No. 9, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Black Horse Camp #780

Saturday, June 28^th:  The Descendants of Point Lookout Annual Pilgrimage, 10:00 a.m. – Confederate Memorial Park, Point Lookout, MD.  Guest Speakers:  Rev. Fr. Alister Anderson and Susan Hathaway – More information here:  www.plpow.com

Sunday, July 6th:  1:30 p.m., Headstone and Iron Cross Dedication Ceremony for Patrick Noah Newton, Nelson Baptist Church, 1837 Nelson Church Rd, Nelson, Virginia https://www.facebook.com/events/1411845402398834/