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14 Civilan Sewing Party starting at 10:00 at Vonda Warrens in Charlotte.
14 "Thank God for Michigan!" Stories from the Civil War – Grand Rapids, MI 3rd Michigan, Co. F will be co-hosting an opening ceremony for a sesquicentennial program (much like our April 16, 2011 program) in concert with the Grand Rapids Museum from 10:00 to 3:00. Website is at http://www.grmuseum.org/civilwar
14 7th Michigan Tassel Top Mess Breakfast/ Bullet Casting/Cartridge Rolling -Lansing, Michigan Don Everett, once again, volunteered his home and loading equipment for our annual gathering. We will be casting Minie’ balls for the live shoot and as souvenirs for spectators at our living history presentations. We need lots of “volunteers” to roll cartridges to replenish the Club’s supply for the 2012 school programs. The festivities kick-off with a 9:00 A.M. breakfast at the Fleetwood Diner located at 2211 S. Cedar Street, Lansing. Don Everett’s humble abode is located just around the corner. Contact person is Dave Slaytonslaytondave@juno.com or by phone (517)667-4161
15 Club meeting at 1:00pm at Robbins UMC,Eaton Rapids, MI.
11 Officers and NCO School of Instruction – Leslie, MI (We need to shake off the rust and prepare for the 150th Shiloh and/or the upcoming season. The 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Co. B will be hosting a seven-hour infantry drill session from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on February 11th at the White Pine Academy. The school will be open an hour in advance so drills can begin promptly at 9:00. Lessons will cover basic maneuvers and formations taken from Casey's School of the Soldier, School of the Company, School of the Battalion, up to and including some Brigade-level evolutions. The 3rd Michigan, Co. F has also requested we review some squad level maneuvers for the benefit of units with oversized companies. Instruction will concentrate on positioning and movements of Corporals, Sergeants, up through Field Officers within the various evolutions. In addition to basic maneuvers, we will cover Inspection Arms, Dress Parade, "basic" guard mount, Color Company and Color Guard, "basics" of skirmishing, etc. There will be a demonstration of School of the Sword, if Officers are interested, to rehearse the positions utilized during Dress Parade. Mark Heath will be incorporating bugle signals into our movements throughout the day. Brother units or individuals from throughout the state (or out-of-state) are invited to attend. All ranks are invited to participate from privates up through Officers. If you plan to bring younger recruits (too young to serve in the ranks) I will be more than happy to employ them as markers.
All attendees should wear the uniform with their current rank, bring their rifle or sword, accoutrements, and soft-soled shoes. Modern athletic shoes are permitted and encouraged as we will be drilling inside a gymnasium on tile floors. Please no heel plates. Leave all ammunition at home.
I am reserving a room at the local Crossroads Restaurant for our noontime meal. This is to take advantage of the restaurant's large room to share camaraderie and partake of our afternoon meal en masse. There also is a MacDonald's within a mile of the school. For brown-baggers there are cafeteria tables and a small kitchenette at the school. There will be coffee and light baked goods at the school in the morning before drill commences.
I plan to prepare a spreadsheet listing the movements to be reviewed and the sections of Casey's from which they are taken. I will distribute this document in electronic format in advance of the drill date for those who want to familiarize themselves with the particulars. Notify me if you want a copy sent to you.
The White Pine Academy address is 510 Russell Street, Leslie, MI 49251. It is located 4/10 of a mile south of downtown Leslie. Take US-127 to exit 56, go east to the first stoplight, go through stoplight 5/10 of mile and turn right (south) onto Russell St. The Mill St. stop sign is 3/10 of a mile south on Russell. The school is 1/10 of a mile past Mill St. on west side of the road. I do need to know the number of attendees so please notify me if you plan to attend AND if you want to be included in the restaurant reservations. The 7th Michigan contact is Tom Emerick (517) 669-5607 or tomjoanemerick@hotmail.com
19 Club meeting at 1:00pm at Robbins UMC,Eaton Rapids, MI.
10 Officers and NCO School of Instruction – Leslie, MI (09:00-4:00) Another opportunity to drill with your pards and prepare for the upcoming season. This will mostly be a repeat of the prior February drill session but utilizing what we have already covered. See event description above. The 7th Michigan contact is Tom Emerick (517) 669-5607 or tomjoanemerick@hotmail.com
18 Club meeting at 1:00pm at Robbins UMC,Eaton Rapids, MI.
27 School Program (Emmanuel Lutheran School, 1001 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, Michigan) Time to be Determined. Civilian and Military demonstrations. 7th Michigan Contact: Don Everett at djkeverett@comcast.net, or by Telephone at 517-393-3475.
30 - April 1 150th Anniversary Battle Reenactment of Shiloh The 7th Michigan (and our brethren in the 3rd Michigan, Co. F) will be attending the 150th Shiloh event sponsored by our good friend Earl Zeckman (Overall Union Commander) and hosted by the Armies of Tennessee Shiloh 150th website The event location is 145 Possum Trot Rd, Counce, Tennessee 38326. Registration of $10/person is due by 02/01/2012 but walk-ons are permitted. A registration form is included in the newsletter for those who want to self-register. Tom Emerick will be collecting cash or checks made out to the Armies of Tennessee at the next Club meeting for those who want Tom to register them. The 7th Michigan contact is Tom Emerick (tomjoemerick@hotmail.com or by telephone at 517-669-5607).
12 School Program Birney School Southfield, (Birney School, 27225 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan) Time to be Determined. Civilians are wanted for these presentations. New member are welcome as well. 7th Michigan Contact:Don Everett at djkeverett@comcast.net, Telephone: 517-393-3475.
15 Club meeting at 1:00pm at Robbins UMC,Eaton Rapids, MI.
27 School Program (Ovid-Elsie School, 8989 Colony Road, Else, Michigan) Noon - To end of school determined. 8th Grade Program. Civilian and Military demonstrations, firing demonstration, and student firing. Program is planned for outdoors. Bring hard tack samples, great coats, packs, Ladies' clothing and underpinnings, Men's Civilian clothing, games. Military and Civilian participation encouraged. 7th Michigan Contact:Don Everett at djkeverett@comcast.net, Telephone: 517-393-3475.
18 School Program Midland Academy of Advanced & Creative Studies Festival of Learning (4653 E Bailey Bridge Rd, Midland, Michigan) Time to be determined yet. This is a donation event. 7th Michigan Contact: Don Everett at djkeverett@comcast.net, Telephone: 517-393-3475.
27 Monroe County Civil War Monument Dedication (Monroe, Michigan) Time to be determined yet. The 7th Michigan contact is Tom Emerick (tomjoemerick@hotmail.com or by telephone at 517-669-5607).
3 Jackson Rose Parade – Jackson, MI
3 Club Meeting following the Jackson Rose Parade – Ella Sharp Park, Jackson, MI
18-19 Cascades work weekend – Jackson, MI
25-26 Cascades Civil War Muster – Jackson, MI
15-17 150th Anniversary Antietam NPS Living History Program - Sharpsburg, MD The 7th Michigan has been officially invited to participate in this year's NPS Living History Program. We will be camping on the battlefield again and portraying one of the Iron Brigade regiments. Our pards in the 3rd Michigan, Co. F are also planning to go again. The most important uniform requirement is for participants to wear either the Regulation (Hardee) Hat or proper, re-production slouch hat. Gaiters and frock coats are optional but strongly recommended. Website for the Antietam NPS is Antietam NPS The 7th Michigan contact is Tom Emerick (tomjoemerick@hotmail.com or by telephone at 517-669-5607).
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