On Saturday, December 10, 2011, SCV Camp 1525 will be presenting a Jefferson Davis ceremony at the monument. It is located on Highway 60 East, just past Apache Junction. It will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Members of our Arizona Division had fun participating in the Veterans’ Day Parade on November 11, 2011. It was held at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ. The United Daughters of the Confederacy won 2nd Place in the Patriotic Division, out of 37 entries!

United Daughters of the Confederacy wins 2nd Place in the Patriotic Division at the Veterans' Day Parade in Prescott, AZ.

Dr. Ruby Daniels Gordon, Honorary Arizona Division President, UDC

On Sunday, October 9, 2011, Dr. Ruby Daniels Gordon was presented with the title of Honorary Arizona Division President by our Division President, Janet Grams and 1st Vice President, Lesa Bornost.

She was presented with her new pin, ribbon and sash. Ruby shared information she has been putting together for our AZ UDC History Book projector Book project. This is information we otherwise would not have available to us. We also learned that Ruby has contributed to the Veterans History Project in the past and is also working on her brother’s story.

Dr. Gordon has been a devoted UDC member since May 15, 1984. She became a member on the record of her Great Grandfather, William Calvin Brewer of Mississippi. We are sure he would be proud of the service rendered to the UDC by his great granddaughter.

Over many years Ruby has contributed much to her chapters and to the Arizona Division. It is certainly befitting for her to have received the title, Honorary Arizona Division President. As a devoted UDC member, we can consult and look to her for proper inspiration and correct guidance in any and all UDC matters.

The Johnny Reb Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy helped kick off the area’s Centennial Celebrations recently by planting an Autumn Blaze Maple in front of the Phippen Museum’s new building addition, in Prescott, AZ. Councilwoman Mary Ann Suttles; Barbara Gillis, Chairperson of the Centennial Committee; and the Phippen Museum’s Executive Director, Kim Villalpando, were all on hand to dedicate the marker and tree, presented by this UDC Chapter. A luncheon followed in the Hassayampa Inn’s 1927 room.

The Arizona Division UDC Summer/Fall Board Meeting is right around the corner, literally! Here is more information:

Date: Saturday, August 20, 2011

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.This meeting is open to all members of the Arizona Division UDC. It is an excellent way to learn more about the Arizona Division and UDC General. Please contact Lesa Bornost, Division Vice President, for more information about making reservations.

Please remember, for all Officers and Chairmen, you must submit your report covering the period September 2010 to August 2011 to Janet Grams and Yolanda McDonald prior to this meeting.

There will be a silent auction of items at this board meeting and all funds will go to the Arizona Division treasury to cover expenses. If you have something you wish to donate, bring it on the 20th.