The Governor's Own Iowa Rifles

5th Iowa on Saturday 04 July 2009 - 14:16:53

Greetings Brothers,
This 4th of July, go to a cemetery and identify a Civil War Vet. Clean his stone, or reset. Then send his name, unit, type of stone and if it needs to be replaced. I will help in getting a new one. Then I will place his name on the SUVCW data Base.

D. Burkett
Dept. Graves Officer

Commander on Wednesday 01 July 2009 - 09:27:08

Greetings Brothers,

The June 27 Department Officer's Meeting minutes have been posted in the Forum under General Information.

C. Stahr
Commander

Commander on Monday 29 June 2009 - 08:15:17

Greetings Brothers,

A new message from the Department Patriotic Instructor has been posted in the Forum and a new link to U.S. Highway 6 (G.A.R. Memorial Hwy) preservation web site has been added to Links of Interest.

C. Stahr
Commander

Commander on Wednesday 24 June 2009 - 21:18:44

Greetings Brothers,

Department Order #5 has been posted under Department Orders on this web site.
Brother Don Gage of Robert Anderson Camp #33 has accepted the Department Council's choice to fill the vacant seat in the Council.
Also, I have appointed Co. A, 49th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, The Iowa Rifles, as the Department Guard.

C. Stahr
Commander

Commander on Wednesday 24 June 2009 - 10:31:56

Greetings Brother Officers,

I have updated the Officer's Agenda and attached it to the June 27 Meeting post in our Forum section of the Department web site.
If you have already printed a copy, do not worry about printing another.
The only addition was in "New Business" to provide an update on the Iowa Battle Flag Project.
I recieved a detailed accounting of what will be taking place in 2009 and what is on the State's agenda for 2010.

Yours,
C. Stahr
Commander

Dann72 on Monday 22 June 2009 - 09:06:16

Just a reminder to go along with the “Iowa Rifles Monument Restoration Project”, Vicksburg NB is also seeking to replace plaques at monuments already on park service land. For example, we can adopt a monument and replace a plaque for $2,200.

Just an addition.

And I am sure the many Iowa monuments at Shiloh are in need of help.

Anyway, good job David in getting all that together.

Dann Hayes

Dann72 on Thursday 18 June 2009 - 13:23:34

Commander on Friday 12 June 2009 - 08:03:48

Excellent, Brother Hayes...Great Posts!

C. Stahr

Dann72 on Thursday 11 June 2009 - 15:55:13

Got it. Posted a few on the forum. Thank you, sir.

Dann Hayes

Commander on Thursday 11 June 2009 - 14:33:03

You can post your own photos and script in the Forum, Brother Hayes. If you want a story and photo on the front page, e-mail them to me.

C. Stahr
Commander

Dann72 on Thursday 11 June 2009 - 14:01:10

How do I submit photos for posting on the web site?

Commander on Thursday 11 June 2009 - 08:17:31

Well Done Kinsman!!!
C. Stahr
Commander

Commander on Wednesday 10 June 2009 - 14:15:13

Very Good Thought, Brother Hayes.
This is something for all to consider and we will place it on the Agenda for the June 27th Meeting in Redfield.
If the officers can gain general agreement, a couple of volunteers can get your idea into action. They would be responsible for a formal plan, roster, and schedule. Conflicts with present Camp schedules would be the only issue, currently.
Recruiting tents set up at events is a great idea. The Rifles will have one set-up in Carson this coming week-end to promote the IA SUVCW.

C. Stahr

Dann72 on Wednesday 10 June 2009 - 10:45:15

I would like to develop a core group of SUV membes (not necessarily the Iowa Rifles) who would participate in local parades and set up booths/tents, etc.

We have a number of events that something like this could be helpful.

My thought is to for the SUV to earmark several "regions" in the state and focus on membership in those regions. So we would want to be seen in those areas on a consistent basis.

Dann Hayes

Dann72 on Wednesday 10 June 2009 - 10:43:05

Yes. I figured it out. I think I have subscribed to the web page -- only took me several weeks to do this.

As my daughter would say. "Dad, you can be taught."

If anyone needs to get ahold of me, the best chance is my work email at -email-.

Dann Hayes

Commander on Tuesday 09 June 2009 - 09:00:44

Well Done, Dodge Camp and Power-Dunlavy Camp!
Keep up the dedicated service!

C. Stahr
Commander

Chief-of-Staff on Tuesday 02 June 2009 - 18:24:54

The Iowa Rifles will be a central part of the "Freedom Rings" annual 4th of July celebration in Corydon, Iowa this year, at the invitation of Ms. Brenda DeVore, Director of the Prairie Trails Museum.

1/Sgt. D. Lamb
Commanding
Co "A" 49th Iowa
Vol. Inf. Reg't.

Chief-of-Staff on Monday 01 June 2009 - 17:27:31

Department of Iowa lads.

Commitments for membership in the Iowa Rifles will no longer be accepted until the Spring Muster of 2010.

In all, fifteen stout-hearted lads have answered the call and made the committment that this unit will require of them. Our path ahead is full of activities and special projects as we approach the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. May we all prove to be up to the tasks ahead.

"Per angusta ad augusta!"

(Through Difficulties to Honors!)

1/Sgt D. Lamb
Commanding
Co A 49th Iowa Vol. Inf. Reg't

Chief-of-Staff on Monday 01 June 2009 - 17:20:30

To the Rank and File of the Iowa Rifles:

Gentlemen, please join with me in welcoming to Regiment our final two members of the First Muster Roll: David Havercamp and his gallant son Quinn L. Havercamp, both of Springville, Iowa.

"Hzzah!" lads, and welcome to the Regiment!

1/SGT. D. Lamb
Commanding

Commander on Monday 01 June 2009 - 08:29:49

Reminder:

June 27th Department Officer's Meeting at the G.A.R. Hall in Redfield beginning promptly at 9 a.m.
Yours in F, C, & L,
C. Stahr
Depart. Commander

Chief-of-Staff on Thursday 28 May 2009 - 10:43:31

To the Officers and Menof the Noble 10th Iowa, the Iowa Rifles says a rousing "Huzzah Gentlemen!"

Well Done!

1/SGT Lamb
The Iowa Rifles
Co A 49th IA Vol. Inf. Reg't.

Commander on Tuesday 26 May 2009 - 14:04:24

"All the Way, 1st Sgt.!"

Chief-of-Staff on Tuesday 26 May 2009 - 09:45:34

To the Guardsmen who participated in this magnificent event yesterday, I say a rousing "Huzzah!" gentlemen! Well done!

"Rifles Lead the Way..."

D. Lamb
1/Sgt
The Iowa Rifles|

Chief-of-Staff on Tuesday 19 May 2009 - 20:23:05

19 May 2009

The Iowa Rifles is pleased to welcome Brother Steve Valley to the First Muster Rolls of the Regiment.

D.M. Lamb
Brevet 1/SGT
Co A 49th Iowa Vol. Inf. Reg't

Commander on Friday 15 May 2009 - 08:45:17

The latest version of the Rules and Regulations for the Iowa Rifles is posted in the Forum under General Information, Iowa Rifles.
C. Stahr, DC

Commander on Thursday 14 May 2009 - 08:27:51

I am issuing a ‘Thank You’ on behalf of the Department to Brother David Lamb for offering a piece of history from his personal collection to boost membership in the Department of Iowa.
This Department greatly appreciates your generous donation, Brother David!
C. Stahr, DC

Commander on Thursday 14 May 2009 - 08:23:34

Congratulations Members of the 10th IA!
Well Done, Brothers!
C. Stahr, DC

Chief-of-Staff on Thursday 14 May 2009 - 08:01:41

14 May 2009

Commander,

It is once again my privilege to report the addition of two more enlistments from the ranks of the venerable 10th Iowa! This places the noble 10th on an even footing with the patriotic lads of the 37th Iowa "Grey Beards".

Well done, gentlemen!

D. Lamb
Brevet 1/Sgt
Co A 49th Iowa

Commander on Wednesday 13 May 2009 - 09:08:08

To the 37th Iowa and the 10th Iowa SVR Units; Well Done, Brothers!!!
Your support of the Iowa Rifles is noticed and applauded.
Your Units are leading this State by your unselfish example of service.
You have my Respect, Brothers!
Court Stahr, DC

Chief-of-Staff on Wednesday 13 May 2009 - 08:53:10

Commander,

I have the singular Honor to report that enlistments in the Iowa Rifles are taking place at a very satisfactory pace. Thus far, the Honored 37th Iowa has contributed the greatest number of enlistees; with our valiant 10th Iowa closely following suit.
To both venerable Regiments, I say <"Huzzah, Gentlemen"

Yours,

D. Lamb
Brevet 1/Sgt
Co A 49th Iowa