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April Update

April 7th, 2010

Greetings Friends!

Reenacting season is here at last! We have a number of things going on in April, so let’s get to business!

Late Breaking News!

I received the following from Bob Pugsley this morning, just in time to be included:

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,

I just wanted to remind the 28th that this Sunday April 11 at 9:00 AM we are having our annual Lincoln celebration at Washington Square park in Rochester. The following Sat April 17th at 11:00 AM at the Sunnyside Cemetery at the corner of Faas and Outlet Rd in Shortsville is the marker dedication for Henry Wells. I hope that members can make it. Also I would like at least a couple for a firing Squad for the Wells ceremony.

Thanks,

Bob Pugsley

From Darin:

We got a call from someone I know who has a friend with some Federal gear for sale- pretty much everything but the rifle. He's an older gent, been out of the hobby for a while. Don’t know what he's asking for the stuff. He is in Oakland (near Nunda, south of Letchworth). Contact details can be provided if requested.

From the Treasurer:

If you have not yet paid your dues for 2010, please try to do so as soon as possible! Rates are still only $10/person and $20/family.

From the Military Coordinator:

We have a number of possible events to choose from on the weekend of July 23-25, depending on whether Ft. Ontario will be open. These include a battle event at Massena, NY, and another at Liberty NY, as well as Hills Creek, PA. That is also the weekend for the Newark Rose Parade on July 24th. Please consider the options so that we can discuss it at the meeting/drill on April 24th.

Invitation for Memorial Weekend::

Nancy Karasinski has passed along an invitation to us from the DUVCW. There will be an encampment on Oak Island in Waterloo, NY on Friday evening and Saturday, May 28-29. I know this is a very busy weekend for all of us, but it sounds like a wonderful opportunity. The tentative schedule for Saturday looks like this:

9:00-5:30

Civil War Living History Camp and Demonstrations-(Oak Island)

11:00

Groups in Parade

1:00

ACWM Tour - (American Civil War Memorial, Locust St)

1:30-3:00

President Lincoln at NMDM ( E. Main Street)

2:00

President Lincoln orates the Gettysburg Address

3:00

ACWM Tour - (American Civil War Memorial, Locust St)

4:00

Wreath Laying ACWM by DUV with President Lincoln- (Locust Street)

4:30

President Lincoln Visits Living History Camps - (Oak Island)

7:00

Civil War Style Campfire with Band (Dancing if requested) - (Oak Island)

7:30-8:30

Band Entertainment - (Pavilion, Oak Island)

Before Fireworks - Cannon Fire

Anyone interested in attending, please contact me, and I will let Nancy know. They are trying to get a headcount as well as an idea of how much tent space they will need.

Cookbook:

Thank you for the recipes I have received for the cookbook. I am looking forward to seeing many more of your favorites to include. Remember, they don’t have to be period, or camp recipes, anything you love will be great. I will of course welcome anything that would be appropriate in camp, including any using game. You can email them to Barb or send them by ground mail to Barbara Vandervort, 5221 Mason Road, Walworth, NY 14568. Thanks!

Upcoming Events:

April

9-11th:

School of the Reenactor at Camp Allegany.

11th:

SUV - Celebration and ceremony at Washington Square Park in Rochester at 9am.

17th:

11am - Marker Dedication for Henry Wells at Sunnyside Cemetery, Shortsville, NY.

17th:

5pm - Blue and Grey Debutante Ball at the Country House in East Rochester, NY.

24th:

Spring Drill and Unit meeting at Darin Everdyke’s home. Camping is available Friday and Saturday nights. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. There will be activities for Civilians as well as the military.

May

30th-2nd:

Old Mill Village, New Milford PA. Battle event in a historical village museum. Registration $3 per person until April 20th. Walk-on Registrations $5, Simon and Barb both have copies of the registration for anyone who would like to go.

21st-23rd:

Fire on the Genesee, Highbanks Rec area, Letchworth State Park. This is one of the events we sponsor. Maximum Effort to attend and help out is requested! Registration is $5, please contact Kathy to register before April 19th.

Memorial Weekend:

28th-29th:

Encampment of the Daughters of Union Veterans at Waterloo, NY

30th:

Newark Memorial Day Parade. Followed by a picnic at the Vandervorts.

31st:

Activities with the Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans, Rochester, NY.

31st:

Marion Memorial Day Parade, Marion,NY.

I am looking forward to seeing you at the meeting on April 24th!

Respectfully submitted,

Barbara A. Vandervort, Secretary

28th NYVI. Co. E