September 2007 Butler Guards Meeting Minutes

Butler Guards met at the Confederate Museum on Thursday, September 13, 2007, at 7 PM.

President Chuck Yeager opened the meeting, which was held in the parking lot as a Tailgating Event due to a scheduling problem with the museum.

Treasurers Report

Chase Heatherly was unable to attend due to previous commitments but sent the information on the treasurers report. The current balance of the treasury is $1,316.93.

Old Business:

Ø Tom Fowler gave a report of the Sharpsburg event. He noted that it was an outstanding event, and that all of the Butlers in attendance were able to complete the march. He noted that the Battlion is considering attending the Gettysburg event in June 2008.

Ø Ft. McAlister event first weekend in December is no longer being considered due to lack of response from the event organizers.

Ø Abbeville event on Dec. 1 weekend – Butlers have been asked to perform a lantern tour, and this is being considered. Also, our friend Dennis Crocker is being married on the steps of the Burke-Stark house that weekend, and the Butlers are invited to attend in period attire!

Ø President Yeager asked for a volunteer for the position of Quartermaster.

Ø Fairview – Many volunteers will be needed to make this event successful.

New Business

Ø The plans for the upcoming season’s activities will be finalized at the October meeting. A tentative schedule was distributed at the meeting. Fall events that are planned are Brattonsville (Oct. 27-28) and Secessionville (Nov. 9-11), Abbeville Olde Fashioned Christmas (Dec. 1). Other events on the schedule for discussion are: Rivers Bridge (Feb. 2-3), Battle of Columbia (Feb), Battle of Aiken (Feb), Broxton Bridge (March), The Columns (Mar. 8-9), Battle of Charleston (March), Battle of Anderson (Apr 4-6), Battle of Cheraw (April), Battle of Fairview (April 25-27), Battle of Central (May), Confederate Memorial Services (May), & Blue Ridge/Old Fort (June). John Vaughn noted the importance of strongly considering the events located nearest our area in order to save on fuel.

Ø The Palmetto Battalion reunion is scheduled for the Saturday evening at Brattonsville. They need a count of how many members will attend.

Ø Kelly Clardy asked to borrow lanterns and hangers for a pig-picking she is handling on Oct. 13. Please contact Kelly if you will loan these items.

Ø Zach Morris reported that Greg Dees has formed a group that will carpool to out-of-state events.

Ø Members need to attend the next meeting or respond with input as to events desired for this year. Voting on the events will take place in Otober!

Ø Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 4, 2007, at the Museum.