The Lee-Jackson Banquet is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year. Camp 741 as well as compatriots and guests from several other local Camps attend this annual dinner to celebrate the birthday's of two of the South's greatest heroes, Robert E. Lee, his 200th birthday, and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Along with a delicious dinner, catered by Old Crow Bar-B-Que in Umatilla, and interesting guest speakers, authentic period music was performed by The Southern Jubilee String Band. This year's banquet was held at The Casino (Fruitland Park Community Building) in Fruitland Park, FL.
Our ceremony was honored with the presence as guest speaker, State Representative and Compatriot Dennis Baxley. Rep. Baxley gave a speech reminding us of the importance of our Confederate Ancestors and the values they stood for, giving us our Southern Heritage. Also in attendance were honored guests; Fl. Div. Cdr. Doug Dawson, Deputy Div. Cdr. Richard Lee, Div. 1st Lt. Cdr. Jim Davis, 5th Brig. Cdr. Jay Cross, 7th Brig. Cdr. Cdr. Clement Lindsey, 8th Brig. Cdr. Harry Hurst, Cdr. Larry Rowe, Cdr. John Deakins, Cdr. Fred Hunter and others.
The following officers were sworn in: Commander Terry Binkley, Adjutant/1st Lt. Commander Jim Binkley Jr., 2nd Lt. Commander Jim Binkley Sr. and Sergeant at Arms Eddie Hurst.
The ceremony concluded with the swearing in of new member, Compatriot Charles Armold. We welcome him into our ranks.
A special Thank You to the UDC and OCR for their assistance with setting up and decorations, Lady Karen Hurst, Lady Sandy Mott, and Lady Hope Binkley.
