Roy spent May 13-16 in Harrison , Arkansas attending the Military Order of Stars and Bars National Convention.  What a great event.  Time to spend in fellowship with SCV family and MOSB members.

Roy received a supplemental certificate showing his blood relation to General James Lawson Kemper and was allowed to briefly address the crowd about his campaign to become Lieutenant Commander in Chief of the SCV.

Past SCV, CIC Larry McCluney received a very high literary award,The Douglas Southall Freeman Award for his book “Paradox of Freedom”. 

Past SCV , CIC Jason Boshers received an award for his hard work.

The biggest award went to the MOSB Commanding General Tommy Rhodes who is also SCV Fort Blakeley Camp Commander .

He received the Robert E. Lee Chalice for his outstanding leadership and tireless efforts to promote our heritage.

The program that had everyone cheering was presented by Susan Lee of the Virginia Flaggers. What an inspiring Christian lady with a fire to protect and promote our heritage.

On April 17 & 18, 2026 Roy and Linda Edge Hudson attended the Virginia Division Convention in Bristol, Va.

Commander Kenny Bage welcomed us everyone. Four members of the GEC were in attendance including ANV Councilman Randy Burbage, ANV Commander Jamie Graham, Lt. CIC Tony Griffin and Roy Hudson.

The election for Virginia Division officers was held and Mike Pullen was elected Division Commander.

Historian Laces Wilder gave a first hand report as General J.E.B.Stuart which was enjoyed by all.

Michael Hardy did a great lecture on food and the Confederate army.

All the candidates running for national offices were allowed to address the crowd and the Virginia compatriots received them well.

In the evening they held an awards banquet and several compatriots were recognized for their contributions.

The night was ended with a rousing rendition of Dixie.

On April 13, 2026 Roy had an incredible opportunity to attend the Terry’s Texas Rangers Camp meeting in Cleburne, Texas. The visit started with a visit to their very impressive museum. Wow, all of the items there were loaned by the members of the camp.

Later that day he attended the camp meeting. There were six camps represented there, people from over 100 miles away, wow. Even some Mechanized Cavalry brothers attended.

The Commander allowed Roy the opportunity to address the group and lay out his plan as the next Lieutenant Commander in Chief of the SCV. The message was well received and he answered many questions and had great conversations with attendees.

Roy wants to thank Past Texas Division Commander Michael Hurley for driving him to this event.  His caring and kindness will be hard to repay.

What a day in Texas on Saturday, April 11,2026.  John McCammon and Roy spent a long day around Texas.  They stopped in Waco at the Texas Ranger Museum and Hall of Fame. The museum had Chuck Norris’s Texas Ranger gear.

Roy then travelled to Belton, Texas and took part in a Confederate Memorial ceremony at the old courthouse there.

After that, Roy traveled to the North Belton Cemetery and the South Belton Cemetery to honor our Confederate heroes.

That evening they attended a meeting attended by compatriots from the following camps: SCV Salt Works Camp, Lone Star Greys, Hood’s Texas Brigade, Georgetown Camp and hosted by the Major Robert M. White Camp.

The Camp Commander and Lt. Commander welcomed everyone.

First a National Park Ranger gave them a program that was great.

Roy was allowed to address the crowd and give the his goals for our organization and how he could achieve them when he is elected to the job of Lt. Commander in Chief of the SCV.

They even swore a new member into the SCV.

The crowd received Roy well and a great evening was enjoyed by all.

This week in Texas has been amazing and three more days to go.

God bless Texas and God Bless Dixie!

What a fantastic weekend at the Missouri Division Convention of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Military Order of Stars and Bars.

The event was attended by four members of the GEC including CIC Walter Kennedy, Lt. CIC Tony Griffin, ATM Councilman Chuck McMichael and AOT Councilman Roy Hudson.

Both organizations elected their officers and this entire event was first class.

Commander Herbert Turner received so many awards he probably had to rent a truck to get them home. Great night sir. Your peers recognized excellence. 

     Linda Edge Hudson and Roy enjoyed themselves and got to spend some time with Roy's cousin , Brigade Commander Dwayne Holtzclaw.  They share an ancestor Captain Holtzclaw who rode with Bloody Bill Anderson in Missouri.

The event was ended with a remembrance of our ancestors which was extremely moving. It was conducted by Commander John Trent.

This is the second Division convention in a row where these two great organizations came together to promote our shared heritage. Great job by our Missouri compatriots.

On March 17, 2026 Roy and Linda Edge Hudson traveled to Jacksonville, Florida to do a historical program for the General Edmund Kirby Smith Camp #1209.  Camp Commander Chris Bunton, as well as Florida Division Commander Calvin Hart, were in attendance as well as several compatriots. This is by far the most unique meeting room Roy has ever been in.

After presenting his program on “ The Grey Ghost “ Colonel John Singleton Mosby which was well received, he was asked to speak on his campaign for Lieutenant Commander in Chief.

Thanks to the members of Camp 1209 for their hospitality.

On February 28, 2026 Linda Edge Hudson and Roy had the pleasure of attending the S.D.Lee Institute in Durham, North Carolina.

Roy tries to attend these every year because he always takes home knowledge that he didn’t possess when he got there.

All the speakers were outstanding! The day was even better just to be in a room of dedicated southerners, compatriots and friends.

Our SCV CIC Donnie Walter Kennedy is to be commended. As busy as he was, he went from table to table and personally thanked everyone who attended. It speaks well of the class and character of our organization.

Looking forward to next year!!

On January 24, 2026 Roy had the great pleasure to attend the Colonel Samuel St. George Roger’s Camp 1865’s Lee-Jackson Dinner.  Commander Bob Highbaugh made them all feel at home.

The food was very good, the atmosphere was great and the company was even better!!

Commander Bob Highbaugh presented awards to deserving camp members and touted their many accomplishments this year.

Commander David King gave the crowd an update on the “Cow Cavalry Monument “ which has been recovered by the UDC and the SCV and installed at the Dade Pioneer Museum yesterday, where the public can once again view this tribute to Florida Confederate Veterans.

The evening’s program was delivered by Bob Grenier or “ Yankee Bob”. It was outstanding and reminded us a fellow from Chicago can love our southland.

The evening was closed by a prayer from Chaplain Victor Smith. Roy is looking forward to next year.

Roy attended the meeting of the Florida Cow Calvary Camp 1680 in Sebastian, Florida.  Commander John DeVane welcomed everyone.  Roy and his wife Linda Edge Hudson enjoyed the meal and the hospitality.

Roy spoke on current issues in the SCV and presented his program titled "The SCV - The Organization."  It was well received and gave the attendees a better understanding of the organization's structure.

Another great evening in the Confederation meeting with the membership!

Roy and other members of the Florida Mechanized Cavalry, 3rd Battalion, Company D, met just west of Vero Beach and departed on an almost 200 mile ride.  They were joined by members from not only Florida, but also from Arkansas who join the ride.

This was a special ride as it was the last ride Roy planned for SCVMC Captain David King who will be stepping down as Captain of 3-D in a few weeks at the Florida Mech Cav Annual Reunion.

The 200 mile ride throughout the beautiful rural Florida countryside was filled with fun and great fellowship.

The ride ended at Marsh Landing Restaurant in Fellsmerre for more fun, fellowship and food.

Mech CAV 3-D Strong!

Roy had the high honor to attend the 130th Annual Conference of the Florida Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy tonight in Orlando, Florida.  Division President Rita Zimmerle welcomed everyone. 

     Florida’s own drummer Jerry Peacock led the posting of the colors.

     Military awards were received by Hardy William Bryan lll and Thomas Carl Tomlinson for service in Vietnam and Donald Jason Thompson for the Global War on Terror.

     Roy had the honor to bring greetings from our Division Commander Calvin Hart as well as the National GEC and Commander in Chief Walter Kennedy.

     A reception was held for the honorees afterwards.

Roy enjoyed a return to the Stonewall Jackson Camp in St. Petersburg. Commander Bobby VanZant was a great host and the meeting was well attended. Fl. Division 1st. Lt. Commander David King was in attendance.

    Instead of a historical program I was asked to deliver a program on the Organization of the SCV. This created a lively discussion and a better under standing of our organization for camp members.

    After great fellowship camp adjutant Randy Bailey presented me with a picture of the great cavalier General J.E.B. Stuart. This made my night as I recently found out I am related to General Stuart.

    Always a blessing to spend time with these compatriots.

Enjoyed a great visit last night to camp 1595 the Pvt. G.W.Thomas Camp in Ft. Pierce last night. During my visit we discussed the National Reunion in Houston and shared some genealogy information.

I was honored to present Brigade Commander’s Jim Odell and Warren Caullett with Commendation Awards for their efforts in last year’s storms to provide relief supplies to the victims in NorthCarolina.

I also presented Commander Odell with the Leadership Award for his three year long, successful effort to start the Raulerson Camp in Okeechobee, Fl. It is awesome to give birth to a new camp.

It is always special to come back to 1595 which is the camp I started over 30 years ago.

Had a great night last night doing a historical program at the Raphael Semmes Camp in Mobile, Alabama.

Commander Joe Ringhoffer was a great host and the meeting was packed with compatriots.

A special guest was Alabama Division Commander Jimmy Hill. He presented Commander Ringhoffer a check of $3000 towards the new statue of Admiral Semmes.

This is one active camp. Can’t wait to go back.