REPORT and PICTURES FROM 2025 DEPARTMENT ENCAMPMENT
The 31st Annual Department of Texas and Louisiana Encampment on May 10, 2025 in Houston was a big success. We were so pleased to be joined by Commander in Chief Kevin Martin and National Auxiliary President Rosemary Martin as our guests of honor. Congratulations to newly-elected Department Commander Brook Thomas, DSVC John Vander Meulen, DJVC Butch Durham, and to all of the 2025-2026 officers.
DC Phillips & PDC Schulze
Highlights for Camp 2 included the Camp Brother of the Year Award for SVC Herb Powers and the Department Achievement Award, presented by Department Commander Phillips to our very own Secretary/Treasurer, PDC Stephen Schulze.
Now it is on to August when we meet again in Houston for the 144th Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War National Encampment.
Huzzah!
Front Row – DJVC John Vander Meulen, DC Timothy Phillips, C-in-C Kevin Martin, DSVC Brooke Thomas, Steve Brock Back Row – PDC Michael Lance, Robert Riley, PDC Stephenson Holmes, Bill Myers, Brian Glass, Butch Durham, PDC John Schneider, Jr., Terry Sutton, PDC Don Gates, PDC Stephen Schulze, Jason Kyle, Michael Schneider, Daniel Pourreau, Charles Reed, ____, Bill Elliot, Herb Powers, Todd Wilbur, Jason Hoffman, Michael Rappe, ____, Harold Seckler, PDC Blair Rudy Not Pictured – Paul Ridenour
OPENING
Nice turnout for lunch before EncampmentDelicious Texas BBQDaniel Pourreau, PDC Stephenson Holmes & Brian GlassCommander in Chief Kevin Martin & National Auxiliary President Rosemary MartinMichael Schneider, Brian Glass & PDC Blair RudyOur wonderful Auxiliary sisters! Jill Schneider, Sara Emma Seelye #1 President Vali Reyes, National President Rosemary Martin and Norma PollardJason Hoffman, Brian Glass and The BookReady for Opening CeremonyThe Color GuardAdvancing the colorsPledge of AllegiancePDC Michael Lance escorts C-in-C MartinPDC Lance escorts National Auxiliary President Rosemary MartinGifts!More Gifts!
REPORTS
Patriotic Instructor Report from Bill ElliotSecretary/Treasurer report from PDC GatesReport from PDC RudyCamp 1 report from CC GlassCamp 2 report from CC PourreauCamp 18 report from CC SchneiderJohn Vander Meulen – The Sound ManRobert Riley – The Camera Man
DISPLAYS
GAR Medals The ChartersMore GAR Medals!GAR UniformFive Flags of the Department of Texas & Louisiana
AWARDS
CC Pourreau and Camp 2 Brother of the Year Herbert PowersPDC Gates and Camp 5 Brother of the Year Bill ElliotCamp 18 Brother of the Year John Schneider, Sr. PDC and CC Michael SchneiderDC Phillips presents Department Achievement Award to PDC Stephen SchulzePDC Schulze and C-in-C MartinBros. Rudy, Sutton & Schneider w/ Officer CertificatesC-in-C Martin, SVC Herb Powers & Michael RappePDC Schulze, PDC Lance, C-in-C Martin & PDC HolmesDepartment Office Certificates of Appreciation
OFFICER INSTALLATION and CLOSING
Prepared for InstallationTaking the OathDC Thomas receives badge from C-in-C MartinPast Department Commander badge presentationButch Durham receives JVC badgeColor Guard ready to closeClosing ceremoniesAll done!
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