Commander in Chief Kelly Barrows Attends California SCV Annual Meeting

From Left to Right:  CIC Kelly Barrows, Division Commander Steve Smith, and Division Adjutant Vern Padgett

The California Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans had its annual meeting (called "reunion") in Bakersfield over the weekened of March 11 - 13.  In attendance were several dignitaries, the most notable being Commander in Chief Kelly Barrows of the national organization.

This was my first attendance at a division meeting, and I enjoyed it very much.  I met some incredible people, and will have more to say about it later this week.

The Commander in Chief Barrows has a sly wit and dry sense of humor, and we really enjoyed hearing him speak.  The CIC teaches high school history in Georgia, when he's not presiding over meetings of the national Sons of Confederate Veterans.  One thing he said that I really agree with:  "The South was right and the North was wrong.  PERIOD."

California Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans -- Annual Reunion Starts Tonight

The California Division of SCV is holding its annual reunion in Bakersfield this weekend.  Tonight we just arrive at the hotel and sign in.  Tomorrow we will have an all-day meeting, meals and discussions.  It will be good to meet many compatriots in the flesh, whom I heretofore have only talked to online.

It's a nasty day for travel.  It is raining here in Northern California and lots of wind.  I will leave around 10 AM and take my time getting to Bakersfield.

The reunion will take place in Four Points by Sheraton Bakersfield
ADDRESS: 5101 California Ave. Bakersfield, CA. 93309
HOTEL PHONE (661) 325-9700

Hope to see you there!

Gary Waltrip, Camp Commander
Camp 1440, "Stainless Banner,"
San Jose, California