San Francisco Civil War Round Table Meeting
Thursday 17th December 2015
at the United Irish Cultural Center
2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
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Following the Pledge of Allegiance the President informed members of the
passing of long-time Round Table member Jack Leathers. Jack passed away in
November; he was eighty-two.
The Ormond Eckley Award for
significant contributions to the Round Table
was presented to Bob Hubbs in recognition
of his stellar work as Program Chair.
The presentation was greeted with
enthusiastic applause from all present.
A record-setting book raffle was
conducted by Bob Bowen, seen
here with Roy Askeland.
Bob disposed of twenty-six
books and generated a welcome
year-end boost to our finances.
Our guest speaker was Phil Avila,
a Civil War expert with considerable
knowledge, especially of Gettysburg.
Phil's subject was Confederate General
William Barksdale. In vibrant tones
Phil described Barksdale's attack on the
Union line at Gettysburg. Against great
odds, Barksdale led his Mississippi
troops at the Peach Orchard and was on
the point of breaching the Union ranks
when he was felled by numerous bullets and died shortly afterwards.
In Phil's opinion, Barksdale's charge is deserving of more remembrance
than that of George Pickett in the same battle.
A spirited discussion followed.
Program Chair Bob Hubbs announced that the January speaker will be
David Dixon, speaking on The Lost Gettysburg Address.
The meeting concluded with good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
Thursday 17th December 2015
at the United Irish Cultural Center
2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco
==========================================================
Following the Pledge of Allegiance the President informed members of the
passing of long-time Round Table member Jack Leathers. Jack passed away in
November; he was eighty-two.
The Ormond Eckley Award for
significant contributions to the Round Table
was presented to Bob Hubbs in recognition
of his stellar work as Program Chair.
The presentation was greeted with
enthusiastic applause from all present.
A record-setting book raffle was
conducted by Bob Bowen, seen
here with Roy Askeland.
Bob disposed of twenty-six
books and generated a welcome
year-end boost to our finances.
Our guest speaker was Phil Avila,
a Civil War expert with considerable
knowledge, especially of Gettysburg.
Phil's subject was Confederate General
William Barksdale. In vibrant tones
Phil described Barksdale's attack on the
Union line at Gettysburg. Against great
odds, Barksdale led his Mississippi
troops at the Peach Orchard and was on
the point of breaching the Union ranks
when he was felled by numerous bullets and died shortly afterwards.
In Phil's opinion, Barksdale's charge is deserving of more remembrance
than that of George Pickett in the same battle.
A spirited discussion followed.
Program Chair Bob Hubbs announced that the January speaker will be
David Dixon, speaking on The Lost Gettysburg Address.
The meeting concluded with good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
