july 2025 meeting

We were joined by members of the UDC Chapter 637 to introduce their brick program to raise funds for the maintenance of Fort Magruder.  Cmdr. Toalson introduced three ladies from the 'Brick Committee':   Mrs. Sandra Gillette, Mrs. Pam Natchus and Chapter President Lynne Jakobowski.  They explained the two sizes of brick, the number of lines and spaces available for details regarding the person y

 New Member Induction 

L- R: Cmdr. Jeff Toalson, Christopher Wert, Joshua Wert and  Adjutant Dave Watson pose for a post induction photograph.  Their dad, Joseph Wert, is a member so the Cavalry now has 3 Werts in our ranks. 

At the July meeting we ewelcomed 

one new friend of the camp.  Martha Frame has been a regular 

supporter of the camp for many years.  

Two loyal supporters of the Cavalry became official 'Friends of the Camp.'   LtoR:  Adjutant Dave Watson, Marilyn Iglesias, S.C.V. Cmdr. in Chief Donald Kennedy, Cynthia Baker and Cmdr. Jeff Toalson.

The Cavalry was pleased to present the Williamsburg U.D.C. Chapter 637 with $500 to assist in the maintenance of Fort Magruder.  LtoR:  Treasurer Jon Holland, Cynthia Baker, Bonnie Mittlemaier, Gerry Waring, Katherine Bridewell and Cmdr. Jeff Toalson. 

 We honored the founding members of our Camp as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary Year.  LtoR: Cmdr. in Chief Donald Kennedy, Steve White, Robert Glaser, Richard Mountcastle, Ken Parsons, Scott Summerfield, and 1st Lt. Cmdr. in Chief Tony Griffin.  Not pictured is Fred Boelt.  These men have provided a tremendous amount of dedicated service to the James City Cavalry in our 20 years 

On May 2nd several members of the Camp drove to Portsmouth to deliver the final check of our '2025 Hurricane Helene Relief Campaign' to Mercy Chefs headquarters.  We were welcomed by Ms. Jenni Cutchin, Relationship Manager.  This final check brings our 2025 contributions to some $15,500.   

Pictured from left to right are 1st Lt. Cmdr. Ron Perry, Treasurer Jon Holland, Ms. Jenni Cutchin of Mercy Ch

Special Projects Officer Derick Hayman (R) presents to 2025 Outstanding Camp Streamer to QM Tom Campbell.  Tom is 

holding our previous 15 years of streamers which represent a streamer for every year the award has been available.  Well done to every member of the James City Cavalry. 

Derick Hayman (L) accepts the 2025 Outstanding Camp Streamer 

from Commander Kenny Bage at the Virginia State S.C.V. Convention 

in Winchester, Virginia. 

 From L to R: Joe Wert, Ted Romans, Jeff Toalson, Tom Campbell, Ron Perry and Mark Griggs.  Steve White is not pictured.  

Virginia Division Commander Kenny Bage joined his wife at our meeting.  He showed up in the boot with a walker.  We have an unsubstantiated rumor that Kenny was on his skateboard training on the 'Half-Pipe' when things went wrong.  It could be that his injury happened in some other less dramatic manner.  He is a real trooper to forge ahead despite obstacles. 

LtoR going clockwise:  Curt Fields, Lena Fields, Jim O'Donnell, Gwen Gates & Morgan Gates hiding behind Bill Miller 

 Curt Fields (Gen. Grant) and Morgan Gates (Gen. Pemberton) and their wives.  They were the speakers at the WCWRT on Tuesday 

LtoR   Morgan Gates (General Pemberton), Bill Miller and Curt Fields (General Grant)

At the October meeting we inducted three new members.  LtoR: Cmdr. Jeff Toalson, Adjutant Dave Watson, Bob White, Mark Griggs, Hal Hardaway and 1st Lt. Commander Ron Perry.   Hal had moved 

here from Alexandria and transferred his membership from that Camp.

 LtoR are Compatriots Ron Perry, Tom Campbell, Perry Turner, Derick Hayman, Jeff Toalson and Lang Shelton.  Three of the team were wearing SCV caps with the Army of Northern Virginia battle flag.  Ron's cap has the flag of Dreux's 1st Louisiana Battalion, Perry's cap depicts a Hardee pattern flag of the Washington Light Artillery, and Jeff's cap is the Van Dorn pattern flag of Cowan's Mississippi 

Cmdr. Toalson (L), new member Loring Jones, Adjutant Watson and 1st Lt. Cmdr. Perry following his induction. 

David Stover (L) receives his Virginia SCV Division Life Membership certificate from Adjutant Dave Watson. 

Three new Camp officers were elected and sworn in at the April meeting.  

Brigade Commander Ed Whitley (L) performed the ceremony.   The new 

officers are Jon Holland - Treasurer, David Stover - Chaplain, and Derick 

Hayman - Special Projects Officer.   We thank Denny Griggs, Warren Raines 

and Rob Symer for their service in these positions. 

New Compatriot Dennis Manning is inducted into the James City Cavalry.  LtoR: Chief of Staff Ken Parsons, Historian Fred Boelt, Dennis Manning and 1st Lt. Commander Ron Perry.   

The Cavalry manned the SCV booth on September 29 at the Virginia State Fair. Shown are Compatriots Tom Campbell, Derick Hayman, Perry Turner and Jeff Toalson.  Not pictured is Joseph Wert.  

Virginia Division Commander Tony Griffin presents our Chief of Staff Ken Parsons with the 'Stonewall Jackson Award' for his many years of service as a Division Officer, the State Heritage Defense Officer, and his active support of both the SCV and the UDC in preserving the history, cemeteries and monuments of our ancestors.  This is the second highest award given by the Sons of Confederate Vete

 L to R:  Chaplain Corbett and 1st Lt. Cmdr. Perry conduct the Memorial Service / Ken Parsons with Camp First Grandson Bill Harrison / Linda Baker - the Peach Pie Lady / Bill Harrison at 101 holds Rett Hall at 13 months / Perry, Toalson, Bridewell & Redford in the 'Uniform of the Day' /  Aimee and Thomas Holland 

L to R: 4 of our 2005 Founding Camp Members: 2nd Lt. Cmdr. Steve White, Historian Fred Boelt, Compatriot Richard Mountcastle & Treasurer Ken Parsons. Not pictured Compatriots Robert Glaser, Bert Geddy and Bill Harrison. The other 8 Compatriots of the original 15 have “crossed over the river.” 

L to R: New Members Join the Cavalry: Cmdr. Jeff Toalson, Compatriot Joseph Wert, Compatriot Derick Hayman, 1st Lt. Cmdr. Ron Perry and Treasurer Ken Parsons. 

Three new members were inducted into the Cavalry at the January meeting:  (LtoR) Compatriot Perry Turner, Adjutant Dave Watson, Compatriot David Stover, Compatriot Jay Doley and Commander Jeff Toalson