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Department Order No. 5

Series 2024-2025

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 2025

Department Encampment Planning Authorization

The Department Secretary, Daniel Rittel, and I have communicated about planning for the 2025 Department Encampment. Secretary Rittel has suggested the State Historical Museum in Des Moines as a possible Encampment location and has been in contact with the museum and also with the museum’s caterer, Baratta’s, to obtain pricing quotes for their services. The State Historical Museum has an exhibit titled “Iowa and the Civil War” which may be of interest to attendees of the Encampment for obvious reasons.

However, two of the Department of Iowa’s members have a special connection to the exhibit. Brother Frank Hanna of Dodge Camp #75 donates time there in Civil War uniform to talk with visitors about Iowa’s role in the Civil War. Brother Mike Carr, PDC, of Kinsman Camp #23 helped create a diorama of the 2nd Iowa Infantry’s assault on Fort Donelson which is part of the exhibit. I am in agreement with Secretary Rittel that the State Historical Museum would be a fine location for the 2025 Department Encampment.

It is hereby Ordered that Department Secretary Rittel is given my approval to continue planning for the 2025 Department Encampment and to contract with the State Historical Museum and Baratta’s to reserve the space and catering for our lunch.

The Department Encampment will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

Dated this 18th day of July 2024, at Denison, Iowa.

Charles Boeck

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest: Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 4

Series 2024-2025

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Department of Iowa ASUVCW Member Debra Carr

It is my sad duty to report the passing of Department of Iowa Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Sister Debra Kay Carr on June 6, 2024. Deb was the wife of Past Department Commander Mike Carr of Kinsman Camp #23. Mike and Deb were married at the Department Encampment in Waterloo in 2018.

Sister Deb joined the Kinsman Camp Auxiliary and served for a time as Treasurer of the Kinsman Auxiliary. Condolences may be sent to Brother Mike Carr at P.O. Box 42, Carson, IA 51525. Memorial services for Debra Carr are being held at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Carson, Iowa. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1:00 pm.

It is hereby Ordered that the Department Charter, all Camp Charters within the Department, and Membership Badges of the Brothers of the Department of Iowa be draped in black for a period of 30 days from the date of this Department Order In Memory of Sister Deb Carr.

Dated this 10th day of June 2024, at Denison, Iowa.

Charles Boeck

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest: Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 3

Series 2024-2025

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Reinstatement of V. P. Twombly Camp #2

Having been notified by the Department Secretary that V.P. Twombly Camp #2 has completed and submitted their Camp Annual Report and Per-Capita dues for 2024 and is current with their IRS 990-N filing, it is hereby Ordered that V. P. Twombly Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa, is immediately Reinstated in good standing as a Camp in the Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

The said Camp is reminded that it is important to the wellbeing of our Order to keep accurate records and submit required reports on time as regulated by the Constitution and Regulations of the National Organization and Bylaws of the Department of Iowa. Camp Annual Reports and Per-Capita are due to the Department Secretary no later than April 30 of each year.

Dated this 3rd day of June 2024 at Denison, Iowa.

Charles Boeck

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest: Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 2

Series 2024-2025

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Suspension of V. P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander for the Department of Iowa Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Bylaws of the Department, it is hereby Ordered that V. P. Twombly Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa, is immediately Suspended for failure to submit Camp Annual Report Form #27 and required payment for per-capita dues on or before April 30, 2024. The said Camp is reminded that, while under suspension, they are forbidden from conducting any business of the Order, other than that which will bring them back into good standing.

Further, members of the Camp will not receive The Banner while they are under suspension. Said Camp may be brought back into good standing after filing all delinquent forms and dues with the Department Secretary.

So Ordered on this 19th day of May 2024.

Charles Boeck

Department Commander

Department of Iowa Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest: Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2024-2025

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Administration

1. Thank you to Dodge Camp #75 for their assistance in planning and executing a well attended Department Encampment at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston. The Encampment was a success and they are commended for their efforts.

2. Thank you for your confidence in electing me Department Commander for this next year. I also wish to congratulate the following Brothers for being elected to their offices: Department Sr. Vice Commander John Pregler - Mitchell Camp #206 Department Jr. Vice Commander David Thompson - King Camp #37 Department Treasurer Daniel Rittel - Kinsman Camp #23 Department Council Kenneth Lindblom - King Camp #37 Karl Geesaman - Mitchell Camp #206 Danny Krock - King Camp #37

3. Please see the attached list of Department Officers for the various Appointed Officers. I wish to thank those that have continued in their positions, some for many years, and to those who volunteered to take a position.

4. Department Headquarters is hereby transferred to 3076 S Avenue, Denison, IA 51442. I can be reached by email at cboeck@arcadiatel.coop or by phone at 712-263-2276.

5. Please direct all correspondence through Department Secretary Dan Rittel. His mailing address is 1478 NE Falstaff Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021. Email iowasignals@gmail.com and phone 515-249-4580.

6. Please direct all financial correspondence through Department Treasurer Dan Rittel. His mailing address is 1478 NE Falstaff Ln, Ankeny, IA 50021. Email iowasignals@gmail.com and phone 515-249-4580.

7. Department Chaplain Dennis Sasse can be reached by email at dsasse1951@gmail.com or phone 712-789-9528. Please notify him immediately of any Brother’s passing. Chaplain Sasse will provide a sympathy card on behalf of the Department to any deceased Brother’s family if a name and address are provided.

8. Please keep me informed of any activities, ceremonies, or dedications you would like the Department Commander to attend. I may not be able to attend them all, but will certainly delegate Brother Pregler or another Brother to take my place as necessary.

9. All Brothers and Camps are encouraged to submit reports and photos of their activities to Brother Danny Krock (dekrock@outlook.com) for the Department website (iowasuvcw.org). Also, please feel free to submit the same to The Banner for publication.

10. At the 2024 Department Encampment, a committee was formed to explore the cost of obtaining scanning equipment and portable hard drives to begin the process of digitizing old Department records and Charters. Incoming Department Historian Martin Mundorf will chair the committee with Brothers Dustin Laver and Robin Johnston serving on the committee. The committee is to report back at the 2025 Department Encampment. Any other Brothers who may wish to serve on the committee or may have helpful information are urged to contact Brother Mundorf.

11. Let us continue to honor and perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic, our ancestors, and all the soldiers and sailors and others who fought to preserve the Union during the American Civil War. Let us also continue to honor all those who gave of themselves and sacrificed in all the wars or conflicts our Nation has endured and also to those who stood at the ready even in peacetime.

So Ordered on this 19th day of May 2024.

Charles Boeck

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest: Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2023-2024

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Suspension of V. P. Twombly Camp #2

The said Camp is reminded that, while under suspension, they are forbidden from conducting any business of the Order, other than that which will bring them back into good standing. Further, members of the Camp will not receive The Banner while they are under suspension.

Said Camp may be brought back into good standing after filing all delinquent forms and dues

with the Department Secretary and filing Form 990-N with the IRS.

So Ordered on this 4th day of May 2023.

Dennis L. Sasse

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest:

Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

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Department Order No. 2

Series 2023-2024

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Rolland “Ron” Nauman, Curtis King Camp #37

It is my sad duty to report that I have been informed of the passing of Brother Rolland “Ron” Nauman of Curtis King Camp #37, Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War on the 3rd of April 2023.

According to Brother Nauman’s obituary, as posted online at https://www.timesrepublican.com/obituaries/2023/04/rolland-ron-nauman-87/, he “ was especially proud of his memberships in the Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, having grandfathers who served in both wars.” … ”Ron had joined the United States Marine Corps (Korean War era) and after high school graduation, he went on active duty. He then served in the Marine Corps Reserve until 1995 when he retired. He retired

at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4).”

It is hereby Ordered that the Charters of all Camps within the Department of Iowa and membership badges of all Brothers within the Department of Iowa be draped in black for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this Order.

So Ordered on this 4th day of May 2023.

Dennis L. Sasse

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest:

Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2023-2024

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Suspension of V. P. Twombly Camp #2

Said Camp may be brought back into good standing after filing all delinquent forms and dues

with the Department Secretary and filing Form 990-N with the IRS.

So Ordered on this 4th day of May 2023.

Dennis L. Sasse

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest:

Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Department Order No. 3

Series 2022-2023

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Dennis Williams

It is my sad duty to report that I have been informed of the passing of Brother Dennis Williams of the Curtis King Camp #37, Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War on the morning of December 28, 2022. Visitation will be Monday, January 2nd from 5 to 7 pm at the Sundberg-Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Madrid, Iowa. The funeral service will be Tuesday, January 3rd at Sundberg-Kirpatrick at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Hull Cemetery, Luther, Iowa. A luncheon will be held afterwards at the Madrid Community Room, 303 S. Water Street, Madrid, Iowa. https://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Denny-Williams/_/1889925

Dated this 29th day of December 2022, at Griswold, Iowa.

Dennis L. Sasse

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest:

Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 2

Series 2022-2023

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Reinstatement of V. P. Twombly Camp #2

Having been notified by the Department Secretary that V.P. Twombly Camp #2 has completed and submitted their Camp Annual Report and Per-Capita dues for 2022, it is hereby Ordered that V. P. Twombly Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa, is immediately Reinstated in good standing as a Camp in the Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The said Camp is reminded that it is important to the wellbeing of our Order to keep accurate records and submit required reports on time as regulated by the Constitution and Regulations of the National Organization and Bylaws of the Department of Iowa. Camp Annual Reports and Per-Capita are due to the Department Secretary no later than April 30 of each year.

Dated this 29th day of December 2022, at Griswold, Iowa.

Dennis L. Sasse

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest:

Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 3

Series 2021-2022

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Jeremy Matthew Newton

Having received word of the passing of Brother Jeremy Matthew Newton, member of Col. William H. Kinsman Camp #23, on September 12, 2021, it is hereby directed that all Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days commencing as of the date of this Department Order, in memory of his life, and service to our Order.

On behalf of the brothers of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended to the Newton family on their loss.

Dated this 3rd day of December 2021, at Griswold, Iowa.

Dennis L. Sasse

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Jeremy Matthew Newton was born September 5, 1975 to John Paul and Betty Marie (Wilmer) Newton in Harlan, IA. Jennifer Marie joined the family on August 2, 1978. Jeremy graduated from Mount Ayr Community High School in 1994, Ellsworth Community College in 1996 and Iowa State University College of Design in 1999.
He married the love of his life, Sarah Jean Galloway, on August 7, 1999. They were blessed with three wonderful children; Will Matthew (2004), Anne Marie (2006) and Kate Marie (2009). His children brought him much joy and he was very proud of them.
Jeremy owned and operated his own landscaping business for a few years before joining the Ringgold County Sheriff’s office as a deputy. He served his community for six years. He spent several years doing drafting work before joining the Ringgold County Assessor’s Office.
Jeremy accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior toward the end of his junior year in high school. He was a faithful member of the Mount Ayr Regular Baptist Church. Jeremy was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors and wildlife.
Jeremy passed away September 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jennifer; grandparents, Paul and Lucille Newton and George and Thelma Wilmer.
Left to cherish his memory are wife, Sarah; children, Will, Anne and Kate; parents, John and Betty Newton; parents-in-law, Robert and Carol Anne Galloway; sister-in-law Laura (Vova) Kisarets; nephew, Ivan Kisarets; nieces, Gabriella, Evelina and Liliana Kisarets; along with many uncles, aunts, cousins and many other family members.

Department Order No. 2

Series 2021-2022

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Reinstatement of V.P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

and the Bylaws of the Department: The V. P. Twombly Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa, having submitted Camp Annual Report, Form 27 and payment for per-capita dues, is immediately reinstated to good standing and free to conduct

any and all business of the Camp.

Dated this 2nd day of June, 2021, at Griswold, Iowa.

Dennis L. Sasse

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest:

Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2021-2022

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Suspension of V.P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Bylaws of the Department, it is hereby Ordered that V. P. Twombly Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa, is immediately Suspended for failure to submit Camp Annual Report Form 27 and required payment for per-capita dues on or before April 30, 2021.

The said Camp is reminded that, while under suspension, they are forbidden from conducting any business of the Order, other than that which will bring them back into good standing. Members of the Camp will also not receive The Banner while they are under suspension. Said Camp may be brought back into good standing after filing all delinquent forms and dues.

Dated this 14th day of May, 2021, at Griswold, Iowa.

Dennis L. Sasse

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Attest:

Daniel F. Rittel

Department Secretary

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2020-2021

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Reinstatement of the V. P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

and the Bylaws of the Department: The V. P. Twombly Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa, having submitted Camp Annual Report Form 27 and payment for per-capita dues, is immediately reinstated to good standing and free to conduct any and all business of the Camp.

Dated this 27th day of June in the Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Twenty, at Algona, Iowa.

Don R. McGuire, Jr.

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 4

Series 2019-2020

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Suspension of V. P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa Sons of Union Veterans

of the Civil War and the Bylaws of the Department, it is hereby Ordered that V. P. Twombly

Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa, is immediately Suspended for failure to submit Camp Annual Report

Form 27 and required payment for per-capita dues on or before April 30, 2020.

The said Camp is reminded that, while under suspension, they are forbidden from conducting

any business of the Order, other than that which will bring them back into good standing.

Members of the Camp will also not receive The Banner while they are under suspension. Said

Camp may be brought back into good standing after filing all delinquent forms and dues.

Dated this 18th day of May, 2020, at Algona, Iowa.

Don R. McGuire, Jr.

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 3

Series 2019-2020

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Paul Allan Stout

Having received word of the passing of Paul Stout,General Grenville M. Dodge Camp #75 on October 10, 2019,

it is hereby directed that allCamp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the

Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days commencing October 23, 2019,

in memory of his life, and service to our Order.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended to the Stout family on their loss.

Dated this 23^rd day of October in the

Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Nineteen

at Algona, Iowa

Don R. McGuire, Jr.
Department Commander
Department of Iowa
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 2

Series 2019-2020

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Reinstatement of the V. P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Bylaws of the Department:The V. P. Twombly Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa, having submitted Camp Annual Report Form 27 and payment for per-capita dues, is immediately reinstated to good standing and free to conduct any and all business of the Camp.

Dated this 1st day of October in the Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Nineteen, at Algona, Iowa.

Don R. McGuire, Jr.
Department Commander
Department of Iowa
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2019-2020

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Suspension of the V. P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Bylaws of the Department,

it is hereby Ordered that the V. P. Twombly Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa,

is immediately Suspended for failure to submit Camp Annual Report Form 27

and required payment for per-capita dues on or before April 30, 2019.

Said Camp is reminded that, while under suspension, they are forbidden from conducting any business of the Order, other than that which will bring them back

into good standing. Members of the Camp will also not receive "The Banner"

while they are under suspension.

Said Camp may be brought back into good standing after filing all delinquent forms and dues.

Dated this 13th day of May, in the Year of our Lord, Two-Thousand Nineteen,

at Algona, Iowa.

Don R. McGuire, Jr.

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 6

Series 2018-2019

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Sister Helen Dodd

Having received word of the passing of Helen Dodd,

of the Grenville M. Dodge Auxiliary, Iowa ASUVCW on January 21, 2019,

it is hereby directed that all

Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the

Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days commencing January 24, 2019, in memory of her life, and service to our Order.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended

to the Dodd family on their loss.

Dated this 24th day of January in the

Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Nineteen

at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 5

Series 2018-2019

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Color Guard

Department Order 2011-2 and Department Order 2012-3 are hereby rescinded.

So ordered, this 18th day of January in the

Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Nineteen

at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 4

Series 2018-2019

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Alan Kirshen

Having received word of the passing of Alan Kirshen,

Colonel William H. Kinsman Camp #23 and Department Counselor on November 30, 2018,

it is hereby directed that all Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the

Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days commencing December 1, 2018,

in memory of his life, and service to our Order.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended to the

Kirshen family on their loss.

Dated this 1st day of December in the

Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Eighteen

at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 3

Series 2018-2019

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Harlan Kenton Woolworth

Having received word of the passing of Harlan Woolworth,

General Grenville M. Dodge Camp #75, on December 6, 2017,

it is hereby directed that all

Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days commencing November 13, 2018, in memory of his life, and service to our Order.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended to the Woolworth family on their loss.

Dated this 13th day of November in the

Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Eighteen

at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 2

Series 2018-2019

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

“Department Court of Honor”

By the power and authority vested in me as Commander for the

Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War,

I hereby detail Past Department Commander Michael W. Carr to convene a Department Court of Honor for the occasion of presentation of the Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Award to Sister Linda Linn, member of the Auxiliary to the Colonel William H. Kinsman Camp #23, SUVCW as issued by then Commander-in-Chief Mark Day at the 137th Annual Encampment of the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic.

Said Department Court of Honor will take place at 7:00 pm, October 4, 2018, at the Arise Building (Old Armory Building), 110 Poplar St., Atlantic, Iowa.

Dated this 26th day of September in the

Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Eighteen

at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2018-2019

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Merrill Dean Thompson

Having received word of the passing of Dean Thompson,

Colonel William H. Kinsman Camp #23, on August 31, 2018,

it is hereby directed that all Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the

Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days commencing September 10, 2018, in memory of his life, and service to our Order.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended to the

Thompson family on their loss.

Dated this 10th day of September in the

Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Eighteen

at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 5

Series 2017-2018

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Don Canfield

Having received word of the passing of Don Canfield,

Twombly Camp #2, on October 30, 2017, it is hereby directed that all

Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days commencing December 6, in memory of his life, and service to our Order.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended to the

Canfield family on their loss.

Dated this 7th day of December in the

Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Seventeen

at Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Jeffrey P. Rasmussen

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 4

Series 2017-2018

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Permanent Relocation of "Big Red" Flag

Having heard the arguments put forth by the Citadel regarding the Big Red Flag, the Department of Iowa hereby confers its full endorsement of the Citadel’s plan to request permanent relocation of the flag to South Carolina, contingent on the terms put forward to the Sons as of this time. This decision was reached in a conference of the current and Past Department Commanders of Iowa, and ratified through the Department Council.

Order No. 4 relates to the "Big Red Flag," an artifact that symbolizes The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. Citadel research has indicated that this flag may have been flown over a battery that fired on federal supply ships prior to the commonly accepted start of the Civil War. The flag is the property of the State Historical Society of Iowa, and is currently located in South Carolina on an extended loan to the Citadel.

The Citadel Alumni Association contacted the officers of the Department of Iowa, requesting an endorsement of their plan to request an indefinite extension of this loan from the SHSI. Under the proposed plan, the SHSI would maintain ownership of the flag, but the flag itself would continue to be housed in the display where it currently resides.

After a conference of Past Department Commanders of Iowa and ratification by a majority of the current Department Council, an endorsement was extended on the following principles:

1) The flag was not captured in battle, and no American lives were lost in the taking of it. It was purchased by an Iowan after the end of the war, and eventually given to the SHSI.

2) The flag was not a symbol of the Confederate government nor military, nor associated with any hate group, representing instead a separate institution.

3) The Citadel facility currently housing the flag, the product of an estimated 1.5 million dollar investment, represents the artifact's best chance for long term safety and visibility.

The Department's endorsement was granted contingent on the terms presented to it, including a commitment to advertise the role Iowans played in the maintenance and restoration of the flag over the years.

Dated this 19th day of July in the

Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Seventeen

at Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Jeffrey P. Rasmussen

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 3

Series 2017-2018

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Reinstatement of V.P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the By-Laws of the Department, The V.P. Twombly Camp #2 , Iowa City, Iowa, is immediately reinstated to good standing and free to conduct any and all business brought before it.

This order is effective dated this 5th day of July, 2017, at Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

Jeffrey P. Rasmussen

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 2

Series 2017-2018

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Suspension of V. P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the By-Laws of the Department: The V.P. Twombly Camp #2, Iowa City, Iowa, is immediately Suspended for failure to submit Form 27 and required payment for per capita dues on or before April 30.

The said Camp is reminded that while under suspension they are forbidden from conducting any business of the Order, other than that which will bring them back into good standing. Members of the Camp will also not receive The Banner while they are under suspension. Said Camp may be brought back into good standing after filing all delinquent forms and dues.

Dated this 24th day of May in the Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand Seventeen, at Polk City, Iowa.

Jeffrey P. Rasmussen

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2017-2018

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Sister Beverly Carr

Having received word of the passing of Beverly Carr of the Kinsman Camp Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War on April 10, 2017, it is hereby directed that all Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days from April 10th in memory of her life and service to the Allied Orders.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended to the

Carr family on their loss.

Dated this 11th day of April in the Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand and Seventeen, at Polk City, Iowa.

Jeffrey P. Rasmussen

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 7

Series 2016-2017

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Disbandment of Norman F. Bates Camp #64

Having been informed by Camp Commander Kenneth Lindblom, due to filing of an incorrect EIN and exhausted efforts with the IRS, by a vote of the Members, the Norman F. Bates Camp #64, Marshalltown, Iowa has officially been disbanded, effective January 30, 2017.

The Brothers of the Camp have chosen to form the Curtis King Camp #37, Marshalltown, Iowa. An organizational meeting was held immediately after. All members within the Department without a Camp are encouraged to join the Curtis King Camp, following issuance of the Camp Charter.

Dated this 30th day of January, 2017, at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 6

Series 2016-2017

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Reinstatement of V. P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the By-Laws of the Department : The V.P. Twombly Camp #2 , Iowa City, Iowa, is reinstated for submission of Form 27 and required

payment of per capita dues.

This order is effective this 30th day of November, 2016, at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 5

Series 2016-2017

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Disbandment of Power-Dunlavy Camp #3

Having been informed by Camp Commander Jim Zirnhelt, by a vote of the Members, the

Power-Dunlavy Camp #3, Bloomfield, Iowa has officially been disbanded, effective October 31, 2016.

Dated this 31st day of October, 2016, at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Office of the Commander-in-Chief

70 Curtis Drive, East Berlin, PA 17316

August 2, 2016

GENERAL ORDER – 26

Replacement Charter for General Grenville M. Dodge

Camp No. 75, Department of Iowa

By the authority vested in me as Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil

War, the National Constitution and Regulations, and National Policies, it is hereby ordered as

follows:

The General Grenville M. Dodge Camp No. 75, Department of Iowa is celebrating

their 100th anniversary as a camp. The Camp has therefore formally requested a replacement

Charter to recognize this achievement, retaining the original charter.

In accordance with National Regulations, Chapter I, Article I, Section 2, and Footnote 14,

the request for a replacement Charter should be made to the Commander-in-Chief who should

then issue a General Order for a replacement Charter. If the names of the member s l ist ed

on the original Charter a r e known, they may be listed on the replacement Charter.

Furthermore, in accordance with National Regulations, Chapter II, Article XI, Section 2, a

replacement fee of Twenty- five doll ars ($25.00) for a new Camp Cha rte r shall

accompany the application.

The request of the General Grenville M. Dodge Camp No. 75, Department of Iowa for

a replacement charter is hereby approved, with the original date of rank of May 4, 1916 .

The Camp has already provided the National Secretary with the names of the Charter

Members and the required fee.

Ordered this 2nd Day of August 2016.

ATTEST /s/ Jonathan C. Davis, PDC /s/ Eugene G. Mortorff

National Secretary Commander-in-Chief

Department Order No. 4

Series 2016-2017

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Consent to Sell Camp Property

As prescribed in Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 5 of the Constitution and Regulations of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War: and to honor the memory of 2nd Lieutenant Newton Battin, 3rd Iowa Cavalry; the former Newt Batten Camp #74, Dept. of Iowa, SUVCW; and the Batten Family: I hereby consent to the Power-Dunlavy Camp #3, Bloomfield, Iowa, request to auction off items donated by Jim Batten for the renovation project at the Davis County Historical Complex.

Dated this 28th day of July, 2016, at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 3

Series 2016-2017

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Suspension of V. P. Twombly Camp #2

By the authority vested in me as Commander of the Department of Iowa, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the By-Laws of the Department : The V.P. Twombly Camp #2 , Iowa City, Iowa, is immediately Suspended for failure to submit Form 27 and required payment for per capita dues on or before April 30.

This order is effective this 25th day of July, 2016, at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 2

Series 2016-2017

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Disbandment of Anderson Camp #33

Having been informed by Camp Commander John Carney, by a vote of the Members, the Robert Anderson Camp #33, Waterloo, Iowa has officially been disbanded, effective June 10, 2016. The Brothers of the Camp have chose to become Department Members-at-Large.

Dated this 10th day of June, 2016, at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2016-2017

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Les Weber

Having received word of the passing of Department Treasurer Les Weber

of the Twombly Camp #2 on April 3, 2016, it is hereby

directed that all Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days from April 3rd in memory of his life, and service to this Order.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended to the Weber family on their loss.

Dated this 5th day of April in the Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand and Sixteen,

at Cambridge, Iowa.

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 4

Series 2015-2016

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Vern Damgaard

Having received word of the passing of Brother Vern Damgaard of the

Colonel William H. Kinsman Camp #23 on March 4, 2016, it is hereby

directed that all Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days from March 4th in memory of his life, and service to this Order.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolences are extended to the Damgaard family on their loss.

Dated this 6th day of March in the Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand and Sixteen,

at Cambridge, Iowa.

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 3

Series 2015-2016

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Passing of Brother Charles Wilcox

Having received word of the passing of Brother Charles Wilcox of the Robert Mitchell Camp #206 on January 21, 2016, it is hereby directed that all Camp Charters and Membership Badges of the Order within the Department of Iowa shall be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days from January 21st in memory of his life, and service to this Order.

On behalf of the brothers and sisters of the Department of Iowa, our most sincere condolence are extended to the Wilcox family on their loss.

Dated this 24th day of January in the Year of Our Lord, Two-Thousand and Sixteen, at Cambridge, Iowa.

Danny E. Krock

Department Commander

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 2

Series 2015-2016

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Disbandment of Huntley Camp #114

Effective July 13, 2015, the Charles H. Huntley Camp #114, Mason City, Iowa has officially been disbanded, it’s Charter and all properties having been duly turned over to the Department of Iowa. The Huntley Camp was chartered on August 9, 2001. The Brothers of the Camp have chosen to become Department Members-at-Large.

Dated this 13th day of July, 2015, at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock, DC

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Department Order No. 1

Series 2015-2016

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

Order of Business for the Camp

All Camp Commanders will incorporate into their “Order of Business for the Camp” a Secretary’s Report. The Secretary will confirm as to the timely submission all required Forms or Reports and that said Forms and Reports have been forwarded to the proper authority; such as Form 10, Form 22, Form 27 and Form 30.

The Treasurer’s Report will include his actions on Forms 10 and 27. A copy of the

“Form 990-N, E-Filing Receipt–IRS Status Accepted” will be sent to the Department Secretary.

All Camp Commanders shall become familiar with all SUVCW forms that are utilized for conducting the business of the Camp, especially those that require the Commander’s signature, and ensure that all reports are submitted to the Department by the specified time.

Job Descriptions, Forms and Camp Report Dates

can be found at http://www.suvcw.org/?page_id=1054

Dated this 7th day of April, 2015, at Cambridge, Iowa

Danny E. Krock, DC

Department of Iowa

Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War