The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Department of Nebraska held their 23rd Annual Department Encampment on April 29, 2023 at the Saunders County Museum in Wahoo, Nebraska. The meeting was held both in person and online with over 20 members and guests attending. Kevin Tucker, NCOA was the visiting National representative.
A memorial service was held at 9:15 for departed SUVCW and DUVCW members. The business meeting started at 9:45 and covered reports from our camps, department positions and new business items.
Thank you to all brothers in the Department for your dedication, promotion, service and hard work in supporting our organization and making our Department Encampment a success.
Elected Officers for 2023-24:
Department Commander: Keith Rockefeller
Senior Vice Commander: Paul Burright
Junior Vice Commander: Val Schmiedeskamp
Secretary/Treasurer: Gage Stermensky
Council 1: Norm Weber
Council 2: Mark Glaubius
Council 3: Phil Rudebusch
Delegates: Elliott Fullner, Paul Burright, Jim Atkins, Cliff Hadley
Awards:
Michael Bondall Award (for promoting the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic): Sharla Cerra
Thank you for your dedication and knowledge in educating the public about the importance of our Civil War soldiers through your cemetery walks at Table Rock.
George Schulz Award (for exceptional service to our order): Paul Burright
Thank you for your successful efforts to start and publish our Department newsletter.
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Award: Carol Sisco, DUVCW
In recognition and appreciation of your outstanding service to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.