GENTLEMEN GREYS

WHO ARE THE GENTLEMEN GREYS?

A group of Male members of the Texas Order of Confederate Rose (TSOCR) shall be called the Gentlemen Greys.

The purpose of the Gentlemen Greys shall be to assist and accompany the Black Roses during the Black Rose

Ceremony.

Participation as a member of the Gentlemen Greys would provide activities to encourage male members of the

TSOCR to be more active in Rose events.

In no way shall this group detract from the Black Rose ceremony.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Each man who wants to participate in the Gentlemen Greys must be a member in good standing of the TSOCR.

2. In order to participate in the Black Rose ceremony, a man must dress in period appropriate civilian clothing or Confederate uniform with a black armband. Clothing shall be judged appropriate by the local OCR chapter

president. If there is still a question, the chapter should contact the TSOCR Director.

3. Each member must fill out an application and have it signed by the local TSOCR representative or president.

Members at large may get a signature from a local chapter or a state officer.

4. Each member of the Gentlemen Greys shall receive a certificate upon receipt of a signed application.

5. Gentlemen Greys shall take directions form the Black Roses.

6. Each group may adapt suggestions to meet local need.

SUGGESTIONS

* Make ceremonies consistent.

* All Black Roses shall be escorted to the foot of the grave or to the marker. Some Black Roses are more mature ladies who need help in rough landscape

* Men in uniform need to be placed first in line, men in period appropriate civilian clothing should be place next.

* Gentlemen Greys should remove hats during prayer, pledges and at the grave.

* Men should wear boots or dress shoes. Please do not wear tennis shoes or casual shoes.