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1/2/2017

January 2017 Newsletter

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Dear members and friends,
 

Welcome back! It has been a while since we’ve published a newsletter, so this one is chockful of information. And since we last published a newsletter, we’ve accomplished so much, and we’d like to share that with you.
 
February 2016 – Brackett ISD Students Tour Museum
 
In February, several students from Brackett ISD took a field trip to the Seminole Negro Indian Museum. As this group of approximately forty kids and three teachers toured the museum and the Carver School grounds, they learned about the history of the Seminole Negro Indian Scouts and their descendants. Following the tour, they engaged in a question and answer period. The students were very interested in the history of the Black Seminoles, and they were also amazed by the stories that they heard. They truly appreciated this experience, and we appreciate Allison Watkinson for organizing the visit. We look forward to making this an annual event.

March 2016 – Fort Clark Days
 
In March, we participated in Fort Clark Days. It took place between March 4-6. The association had a booth. We sold T-shirts, cups, and hats, and we gave out information about the association and about membership. Thank you to all who volunteered — Al and Mary Nofi, Mary Cleves, and Joe Louis Factor. It was nice to see Mr. Pete Pierce, the Bruno family, and Mr. Warrior. 
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​April 2016 – Cemetery Cleanup
 
A cemetery cleanup took place on April 8th. Thank you to volunteers Rafael Ruiz, Cassey Connell, Jesse Atkinson, and their team from Laughlin AFB, and members from the association — Pete Louis Pierce, Joe Louis Factor, Larvell Blanks, Marian Pierce, Joe Kelly and Clarence Ward. Everyone who volunteered really wanted to help. They were full of enthusiasm. After the cleanup, the Laughlin volunteers toured the cemetery and were given a brief history lesson by the members who had also helped clean up.
 
Several other cleanup days have taken place since this one. We would like to thank all of the kind souls who have dedicated their time and equipment to maintaining the cemetery.
 
If you have any tools or equipment that you would like to donate or allow us to use for that day, please contact us. We are in need of push lawnmowers (3) and weed eaters (5) and rakes (4) and hand blowers (3) and trash bags.
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​May 2016 – Flea Market
 
On May 14th, we held a flea market at the Carver School. Thanks to everyone who volunteered, especially Mary and Al Nofi and Mary Cleves. 
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June 2016 – Juneteenth Celebration
 
We gathered in the school yard on June 18, 2016, to celebrate the day that enslaved Africans in Texas learned that they were free. On this day, everyone who attended enjoyed barbeque, music, and fellowship. We cannot wait until next year.
 
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​July 2016 – Civil Rights in Black and Brown
 
In mid-July we were contacted by two college students named Vinicio and Steve. They asked if we would like to be interviewed for their oral history project entitled Civil Rights in Black and Brown. Along with several SISCA members, they also interviewed several other Brackettville and Del Rio residents about their thoughts and memories about the Civil Rights Movement.
 
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August 2016 – SWTJC Humanities Project Visit
 
Under the tutelage of professors Dennie Johnson and Veronica Williams, a group of SWTJC students visited Brackettville during August. They are a part of a new program that is bringing the humanities back to junior colleges. They chose, as their first subject, the Black Seminoles. We are happy and honored by this choice. They also conducted interviews during Seminole Days.
 
September 2016 – Seminole Days
 
This year, Seminole Days took place from Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18, at the Carver School Grounds (Friday and Saturday) and the Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery (Sunday).
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​October 2016 – BBQ Plate Sale, Bingo, Halloween Dance, and Visit
 
Our very first event following Seminole Days was a bbq plate sale, bingo, and dance. It took place on Saturday, October 29. We had a great turnout for the bingo. Everyone had tons of fun, and we look forward to doing this again next year.
 
SISCA president Augusta “Gigi” Pines had the pleasure of visiting with a PhD candidate and his wife. They had travelled all the way from Germany in order for him to complete his studies.
 
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​November 2016 – Upcoming Cemetery Cleanup & Thanksgiving Celebration
 

On Thursday, November 3, we had the pleasure of meeting Pulitzer Prize winning author Tony Horwitz. He came to Brackettville to do research on his latest project. He asked excellent questions about the Black Seminoles and their descendants. We truly enjoyed our time with him.
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December 2016 – Kinney County Frontier Christmas Celebration
 

On December 3, SISCA participated in the Kinney County Frontier Christmas celebration at the Civic Center. The rainy weather caused the festivities to be taken in doors, but that did not dampen anyone’s spirit. We had fun seeing all of the happy faces. We look forward to participating again next year.
 
Monthly Meeting –  January 2017
 
Our next monthly meeting will take place on Saturday, January 14, at 1PM. Mark your calendars!
 
Membership
 

Is it time to renew your membership? Our website makes it easy. Just click here to make an online payment. Or you can send us your check by mail if you prefer. Your membership is very important to us.
 
Thank you
 
Thank you for your donations and contributions. They are greatly appreciated. Thank you to the families who keep the graves looking clean, neat, and decorated. We could not maintain without your continued support. Thanks again for helping us keep the cemetery a beautiful, serene resting place for our loved ones.
 
 
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We hope your 2017 is filled with prosperity, health, happiness, and love!

 
 
 
 
 

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12/24/2015

December Newsletter

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President's Message

PictureFrontier Christmas, 2015
This has been a successful year for the association. And I would like to thank you all for your support. We have accomplished a lot. And in the coming year, we are looking forward to accomplishing even more and meeting more of our goals.

News

(We apologize for this newsletter being so late!)
This has been a very interesting and exciting month. We’ve accomplished many things.
Our monthly meeting, which took place on Saturday, November 12, 2015, was successful
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Grant
We’re applying for a matching grant. They are being awarded by the Texas Historic Commission. Right now, we are in the process of writing the proposal. We look forward to giving more details at the beginning of the year. 


Kinney County Thanksgiving
Members of the Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery Association attended the community Thanksgiving dinner.
Members also attended the veteran’s day program at the Fort Clark Historical Society.

Kinney County Frontier Christmas Celebration
 On Saturday, December 5, 2015, we participated in the Kinney County Frontier Christmas celebration. It was a very successful day. We sold T-shirt, caps, and mugs. We handed out 200 cookies and raised awareness about the organization.


Museum
We’ve had a many interesting families visit the museum. They have shared their ideas, history, and are willing to the association. We’ve had visitors from
San Antonio, Texas, San Angelo, Austin and from as far away as Ohio.


Membership
Is it time to renew your membership? Our website makes it easy. Just click here to make an online payment. Or you can send us your check by mail if you prefer. Your membership is very important to us. 


​Upcoming Activities and Events

Stay tuned. We will be announcing our next fundraiser very soon.
Next meeting
Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 2015. We will also be enjoying a potluck dinner after the meeting. If you would like to bring a dish, please contact us.
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​T-shirts, caps, and mugs

Did you know that we have items for sale? Are you looking for a gift or souvenir? Look no further. Consider purchasing a t-shirt, cap, or mug for you or your loved ones. They are great gifts. You can buy them at the museum!

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11/10/2015

November Newsletter

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President's Message

I would like to thank everybody for your continuous support. I am very excited to have come so far, and to have so many promising projects for next year. I want to fulfill our goals,  and for this, we will be working to get a grant. Next year will be a prosperous one! I am grateful to have so many new members that have come aboard. We always look forward to your ideas and suggestions! It's only with your participation that this association can be better. 

News

PictureAugusta Pines, Rocío Gil, Windy Goodloe
Discussion Session and Potluck on October 24
On October 24th we had a very productive discussion meeting. We were glad to see new faces in our meeting and we hope to continue getting new people and new ideas. 
After the meeting we had a potluck and farewell party for Rocío Gil, who has been collaborating with SISCA for more than a year. She was very moved and expressed how thankful she is for all the support the Seminoles and SISCA have given her. She will continue collaborating with the website and made the promise to share her research once she finishes. 

Catherine Mayo's Visit
On October 16 we had the pleasure to receive Literary Journalist and Novelist Catherine Mayo, who is working on a guide book about Texas. She contacted the association as she sees Seminole history as one of the important highlights of the region. You can see her work here. 
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Talk at Uvalde High School
On October 15 we were invited to give a talk at the ROTC program at Uvalde High School. Windy Goodloe gave a general overview of the history of Black Seminoles. Augusta Pines followed with some personal experiences and she then spoke about SISCA and the work the association does. Finally, Rocío Gil spoke about the importance of history and shared some of her research ideas. The talk was so successful that we were asked to stay for a second session and we were invited to return to speak to the Social Sciences class. 
We would like to thank Brad Brantley for the opportunity. We plan to continue doing these kinds of talks to keep our legacy and history alive. If you have contacts that can be useful for this, please let us know!
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Membership
​It's time to renew your membership! You haven't done it? Our website makes it easy, just click here and make an online payment, or you can send us your check by mail if you prefer. 
Your membership is very important to us. As a regular member, you can participate in the elections that will take place in September, and you can attend our regular meetings to share your ideas and to help make decisions. We have achieved many of our goals, but we still can do a better job. Your donations and dues can help us get there. You can see what we have accomplished and what we are working on here.  
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Museum Donations
Our museum keeps growing! We have received many documents and artifacts as donation and we continuously receive visitors. Thank you for your support! If you haven't been there, come and visit us!
 
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Upcoming Activities and Events

Next Meeting
Our next meeting will take place on November 14 at 1PM. Your presence and ideas are very important to us, please consider attending this or the following meetings. All our meetings take place on the second Saturday of each month at 1PM in the Carver School building. 
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Cemetery Cleanup
We need your help to keep our cemetery clean! Lookout for dates when you can volunteer, we will have the calendar very soon. 
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January 9th Meeting and Potluck
After our January 9th meeting we will have a potluck to celebrate the new year. Don't miss it!
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Fundraisers
The association needs money to be able to keep up the cemetery, the Carver School, the museum and the Masonic Lodge. We have a lot of goals that we want to achieve, so we will apply for a grant.  The Texas Historical Commission offers a matching grant, and for every dollar SISCA gives, they will put one dollar. Our goal is to raise approximately $10,000 and we will be organizing fundraisers to reach our goal. There are many way you can help: 
- Make a donation
- Organize a fundraiser wherever you live and send it to SISCA
- Come to our events
- Give us ideas for fundraisers
- Pay your dues
Let's work together and make the association grow!

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10/2/2015

October Newsletter

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PictureSeminole Days 2015. Photo by Wilbur Beamer
Seminole Days 
​Seminole Days exceeded our expectations! Thank you for traveling, for sharing time with friends and relatives, and for making this such a beautiful event. We hope to see you next year! You can read a detailed description of the event and look at the pictures here.
We also thank you for your donations in money and in kind, they are immensely important for SISCA. All the money raised during Seminole Days will be used for the upkeep of the cemetery, the Carver School, and the museum. 


T-Shirts, caps & mugs
Thank you for supporting SISCA by buying some of our products! If you would like to purchase more, you can contact us, we still have some products available.

Handicap Ramp at the Museum
Did you see our new handicap ramp at the Seminole museum? We want to thank the H.O.P.E. outreach for donating the work and materials for such a needed ramp. Now everybody can come and enjoy the museum. 


Membership
Thank you for renewing your membership during the Seminole Days! Your contributions are very important for the upkeep of the cemetery, the Carver School and the museum. They also help us to start planning for next year's Seminole Days. If you did not renew your membership you can either send a check to SISCA or you can pay directly on our website by clicking here. Membership cards are on the way!
Remember: We always welcome and need volunteers. You don't have to live in Brackettville to be an active member. Please contact us and find out how you can collaborate with SISCA.


Museum
We have a new exhibit at the museum! These are pictures taken in El Nacimiento by Dzilam Méndez. Visit us soon!

Upcoming Activities and Events


High School Talks
On October 15, members of SISCA will give a talk at the high school in Uvalde. We are hoping to continue promoting our history among students and people in the area. If you have contacts that you think would be useful for this project, please let us know.  

SISCA Meetings
Remember, SISCA meetings take place the second Saturday of each month at 1PM at the Carver School. Your ideas are very important, please join us. As an exception, October's meeting will be held on October 24. After the meeting we will have a Potluck/dinner party. Everybody is welcomed!

Elections
We will have elections next year. If you are interested in running, you can contact president Augusta Pines for more information. 

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9/12/2015

September Newsletter

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President's Message

We are excited about Seminole Days! I can tell you now that it is going to be a great success. I look forward to seeing everybody and meeting new people. 

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Seminole Days
Can you believe Seminole Days is next week? We hope to see you! We are getting ready for the parade and all the events we have planned. 
You can see the full itinerary here
  • For those of you travelling to Seminole Canyon, don't forget that the carpool meets at 7:30AM. Contact Cynthia Atchico  for more information: 405-683-0698
  • We will have the Seminar on Friday at 4:00PM. We have experts coming from California, North Carolina, Hondo, and Mexico City! Social will follow from 6 to 9. 
  • On Saturday the Fort Clark Historical Association will do the marker dedication for the Thompson family. Meet at 8:30 AM at the Fort Clark Springs Gate. Then join us at the parade at 10AM and enjoy the program that follows, including dinner and dance. 
  • We will close with a remembrance service at the cemetery on Sunday at 11AM. 
  • Seminole Float: If you want to ride in the parade but you don't have a car or float, join us! We will meet at 9:30AM on Saturday, September 19th. At the end of the parade all participants will get a free drink. 
  • Group Picture : We want to start a new tradition. We want to start taking a group picture every year. After the parade we will gather in front of the Carver School for our first annual picture. 
  • We thank our sponsors for their support: 3 Moon Cafe and Country Style Hair & Nail Salon.
Things to do during Seminole Days: 

- Do you want to fix your hair and get your nails done for the celebration? Visit Country Style Hair & Nail Salon! 
104 East Spring Street
Phone: 830-261-0793
Tuesday-Friday 10 AM to 5PM
Saturday: By appointment

- Grab a meal at 3 Moon Cafe! 
Home made tortillas
Home made menudo on Saturdays and Sundays
100 E Military
https://www.facebook.com/3MoonCafe

Museum 
Five months in, our museum is continuing to flourish! The museum is a meeting place for ideas. We never know who will come to visit but it is always a learning experience for both. The museum has also become a good source of income for the association. 

We will have special hours during Seminole Days. Don't miss the chance to see it!

"Today my husband and I visited the Seminole Indian Scout Museum.  We were very impressed with all the memorabilia that has been collected and the organization of the material. We want to send a special thanks to Windy Goodloe for being our guide through the museum. She was very knowledgeable about all the historical information on display. 
I highly recommend that everyone visit this museum."
James  and Judy Blankenship
Brackettville, Texas


T-Shirts & Caps
We are happy to announce that we have T-shirts and caps with the Seminole Scouts logo. Available at the museum and during Seminole Days. You can order in advance.  We would like to a big thank you to the Fort Clark Historical Society for their support!

T-Shirts                                                                                        
$20: S, M, L, XL, XXL                                                            
$25: XXXL

Caps: 
$20: Mesh & regular


Cemetery
Thank you for your donations! Our goal for the cemetery is to update the census and to continue improving and maintaining it. The profit from Seminole Days will go toward the cemetery. 

Reminders

  • Membership — Membership is $24. You can pay your membership at any time online, just click here. As you know, Seminole Days is a busy time. We encourage you to pay your membership before Seminole Days so that it doesn’t slip your mind. 
  • Update your information – Please send your updated information toseminolecemeteryassoc@gmail.com 
  • Volunteers — We are always seeking volunteers to help with cleaning the Carver School Grounds and the cemetery. If you are interested, please contact us. 
  • Donations — Your donations are always welcomed. Your continued support will always be appreciated. You can see our list of needs here. 
  • Website – Little by little we are adding content to our website. Do you have ideas or materials to share? Please let us know!

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8/20/2015

August Newsletter

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President's Message

I encourage you to get involved to help keep the Black Seminoles’ legacy alive and bring unity to the association. I look forward to seeing y’all during Seminole Days and meeting all of our returning and new members. 

News

PictureHamburger Sale, August 2015
  • July Fundraisers – This past month we held several fundraisers in order to help us reach our financial goal to make Seminole Days a success. We had a lot of fun at our two hamburger sales, our ice cream sale, and our chicken plate sale. Each helped us get closer to our goal and we thank all of those who attended. 

  • Masonic Lodge – On August 19th we accomplished one of our biggest goals, which was to start cleaning the Masonic Lodge located on Spring Street, in front of the Carver School grounds. Our project is to incorporate it into the museum. We hope to use it as a resource and research center in the future.

  • T-Shirts, Caps, and Mugs – We are happy to announce that we have T-shirts, caps, and mugs with the Seminole Scouts logo. Available at the museum and during Seminole Days.

Upcoming Activities and Events

  • Seminole Days – Seminole Days is a month away! We look forward to seeing you here from September 18-20. See the itinerary here.
  • Seminole Float – If you want to ride in the parade but you don't have a car or float, join us! We will meet at 9:30AM on Saturday, September 19th. At the end of the parade all participants will get a free drink. 
  • Group Picture – We want to start a new tradition. We want to start taking a group picture every year. After the parade we will gather in front of the Carver School for our first annual picture. 
  • Choir ­– Do you want to be part of a choir for Seminole Days? Contact us!
  • Next Meeting – Everyone is welcomed to our next meeting on September 19th at 1PM at the Carver School grounds. Please attend, we can really use your ideas.
  • Class Reunion – What do you think about organizing a class reunion at the Carver School? Please share your ideas with us!

Reminders

  • Membership — Membership is $24. You can pay your membership at any time online, just click here. As you know, Seminole Days is a busy time. We encourage you to pay your membership before Seminole Days so that it doesn’t slip your mind. 
  • Update your information – Please send your updated information to seminolecemeteryassoc@gmail.com 
  • Volunteers — We are always seeking volunteers to help with cleaning the Carver School Grounds and the cemetery. If you are interested, please contact us. 
  • Donations — Your donations are always welcomed. Your continued support will always be appreciated. You can see our list of needs here. 
  • Website – Little by little we are adding content to our website. Do you have ideas or materials to share? Please let us know!

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7/22/2015

July Newsletter

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PictureJuneteenth 2015. Photo by Wilbur Beamer
News

  • Juneteenth Celebration – It was a great success and we appreciate everybody who came and helped with the event. Everybody ate, fellowshipped, and had a good time, especially the children, who ran, played, and enjoyed themselves. Special thanks to Wilbur Beamer and Richard Griffin for their contribution with the photos and music. You can read more about the celebration here. 
  • Museum – We appreciate all the donations that we have received. The museum keeps growing thanks to these new artifacts. During Juneteenth we were delighted to receive many visitors. The same children who were running around and playing came into the museum and showed a lot of interest in the Seminole history, by asking thought provoking questions. Since its opening on April 25th, the museum has helped SISCA to raise much needed funds that contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the association.
  • Fourth of July – We were happy to participate in the Fourth of July celebration. It was a fun-filled, action-packed day. We participated in the parade, went to the program, and watched the fireworks. It was amazing. 
  • Wikitongues Visit – We were delighted to sit down with two researchers from Wikitongues, which is a non-profit organization whose goal is to document all languages in the world. They were interested in the Seminole language and they were able to speak with several members of the association. They also made a video with Bertha Benson speaking Seminole, which will be uploaded soon at http://www.wikitongues.org/#/
  • Additions and Renovations – The Carver School keeps improving. One of our goals is to open up a kitchen and café. After letting our members know about this goal, we were asked what was needed. The most pressing need was a new refrigerator. Because the success of this organization is so important to many, we were gifted with not only a commercial refrigerator but also a commercial freezer. They were donated by Mary and Al Nofi, and Clarence Ward was very instrumental in getting the refrigerator and freezer here to the school. 
  • Block Party – The First Baptist Church hosted a block party on July 22 for the Spanish speaking community at the Carver School grounds. Remember that you can rent the Carver School grounds for your events. Click here for more information. 


Upcoming activities and events
  • Installation of the Museum Accessibility Ramp – The H.O.P.E. Outreach is donating time and materials to install the much needed museum accessibility ramp.
  • Cleanup – Starting July 20th, we will be cleaning the Carver School Grounds, the Masonic Lodge and the Cemetery. We need volunteers! Please contact Augusta Pines if you want to help. 
  • Seminole Days – Start planning to attend Seminole Days! This year the celebration will be on September 18-21. Activities will include a seminar, marker dedication, parade, bingo, booths, dance, cemetery ceremony, and much more. More information soon. 
  • Fundraiser for Seminole Days – Starting July 25, we will be organizing weekly activities to raise funds for Seminole Days. We will start with a hamburger sale on Saturday 25 from 1 to 4 at the Carver School. Your support is needed, please participate in these events. If you don’t live in Brackettville, you can also make a donation here.
  • Next Meeting – Everyone is welcomed to our next meeting on August 8 at 1PM at the Carver School grounds. Please attend, we can really use your ideas. 
  • Class Reunion – What do you think about organizing a class reunion at the Carver School? Please share your ideas with us!
  • Choir ­– Do you want to be part of a choir for Seminole Days? Contact us! 



Reminders
  • Membership — Membership is $24. You can pay your membership at any time on the website: http://www.seminolecemeteryassociation.com/membership.html
  • Update your information – Please send your updated information to seminolecemeteryassoc@gmail.com
  • Volunteers — We are always seeking volunteers to help with cleaning the Carver School Grounds and the cemetery. If you are interested, please contact us. 
  • Donations — Your donations are always welcomed. Your continued support will always be appreciated. You can see our list of needs here.
  • Website – Little by little we are adding content to our website. Do you have ideas or materials to share? Please let us know!


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6/9/2015

June Newsletter

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Message from the President:

Your membership is very important to us, your money helps us to accomplish our goals. You are part of a living history, so please consider joining the association TODAY! Our next event is Juneteenth, don't miss it!


News
  • Memorial Day Ceremony – Memorial Day was a success! Small in number but great in pride. The guest speaker Wilbur Beamer spoke about the history of Memorial Day and how he served our country. Afterward, we gathered at the Carver School grounds for food and fellowship. Click here to see the pictures

  • Museum – On May 24 the museum hosted special guests: Drops of Grace, a group of missionaries from Round Rock TX. We are very appreciative to this group and their donations. 
  • President’s Blog – The President has created a blog! Do you want to know more about what is happening in the association? Click here to read it
Upcoming activities and events
  • Juneteenth Celebration – Don’t miss it! It will take place on June 20th at the Carver School grounds. We have an exciting event planned, we hope to see you there. 
  • Next Meeting – Everyone is welcomed to our next meeting on June 13 at 1PM at the Carver School grounds. Please attend, we can really use your ideas. 
  • Choir ­– Do you want to be part of a choir for Seminole Days? Contact us! seminolecemeteryassoc@gmail.com
Reminders
  • Membership — Membership is $24. You can pay your membership at any time on the website. Click here to pay
  • Update your information – Please send your updated information to seminolecemeteryassoc@gmail.com 
  • Volunteers — We are always seeking volunteers to help with cleaning the Carver School Grounds and the cemetery. If you are interested, please contact us. 
  • Donations — Your donations are always welcomed. Your continued support will always be appreciated. Click here to see the list of needs
  • Website – Little by little we are adding content to our website. Do you have ideas or materials to share? Please let us know!

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5/3/2015

May Newsletter

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Dear Members,

Welcome to our first newsletter!

In this newsletter, you will find information about upcoming and past events, goals, memberships, Carver School grounds rentals, our new website, and general news.
  • Museum — The grand opening of the museum was a success. Thank you to all who attended. We have many goals for the museum. One of the most exciting is that we plan to make it a virtual museum, so those who are unable to travel to Brackett can still “virtually” tour.
  • Ms. Joni Mae Jordan — Once again, the Seminole Negro Indian Scout Cemetery Association sends our deepest condolences to the family of Joni Mae Jordan. We looked to her often for guidance and wisdom. She will be missed.
  • Goals — Like many of you, the Seminole Negro Indian Scout Cemetery Association has many goals. As we come up with new goals and accomplish them, we look forward to informing you. Our first goal is to paint the exterior of the museum and replace the broken windows. We want to have this goal accomplished before September Days. 
  • Carver School Grounds Rentals — Did you know that the Carver School Grounds are available for rental? If you have an event planned, but do not have a venue, please contact us. Our rates are very affordable, and we have plenty of space.
  • Website — How do you like our new website? We hope you are as pleased with it as we are. Our website is the place to come for all information pertaining to the Seminole Negro Indian Scout Cemetery Association. Your suggestions and ideas on ways to improve our new website are always welcomed. http://www.seminolecemeteryassociation.com/ 
  • Twitter – You can now follow us on Twitter @SISCA_Brackett
  • Membership — Membership is $24. You can pay your membership at any time on this website. We ask that you send your updated information to seminolecemeteryassoc@gmail.com
News —
  • The museum is open every Saturday from 1-4PM. The admission fee is $5.
  • Juneteenth is right around the corner. We are in the process of planning a spectacular celebration. We look forward to seeing you there.
  • Our next regular meeting is Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 1 PM (This meeting is tentatively cancelled because Ms. Joni Mae Jordan’s homegoing service is scheduled for this same day. We may still meet but at a later time during the day. Details will be posted as soon as they are decided). 
  • A Memorial Day Celebration/Observance is in the works. More details to follow very soon.
  • Volunteers — We are always seeking volunteers to help with cleaning the Carver School Grounds and the cemetery. If you are interested, please contact us.
  • Donations — Your donations are always welcomed. Your continued support will always be appreciated.
  • Thank yous — Thank you to the following individuals and organizations:
Russell Nowell and the Fort Clark Historical Society
Judge Tully Shannan
Mary and Al Nofi
Elsa O’Rourke
R.L. Jenkins
Stan Metcalf and the Kinney County Post
Sherri Dobbs
Clarence Ward
Lee Young
Bobby and Debbie Guidry
Deborah J. Hitchcock
Demitreus Williams
Bob Martinez and H.O.P.E. Outreach
Brackett I.S.D.
Texas Historical Commission
Rocío Gil
Windy Goodloe
William F. Haenn
Andres Martinez
Kato Wittich
Lovenia Raspberry
…and countless others


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4/15/2015

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We thank the Fort Clark Historical Society for the donation of a display cabinet for the museum!
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The Seminole Indian Scout Bike Club donates a 50 inch TV to SISCA for a raffle during Fort Clark Days in March. Congratulations to the winner, Mr. Louis Vasquez!

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