Rosecrans’ Headquarters
Minutes of Meeting Held
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Attending:  Rick Helwig – Chairman, Tom Paul – Vice-Chairman, Bill Comisford -Secretary, and members of the Rosecrans HQ. 

Lady Rachel (our Rachel Edwards) discussed the mourning rituals during the Civil War and put on quite a demo. 

Chairman’s Report:  Rick discuss the barn start-up.  Finally, after most of the summer had disappeared.  Goal is to get the entire barn enclosed before winter.

Vice-Chairman’s Report:  Tom shared the activities of the horse parade and told us of Rachel’s trek in-mourning several years ago for 2 Delaware County soldiers.

Secretary’s Report:  Bill thanked Polly for fill-in over the past several months.  Minutes were on the website prior to the meeting.  Minutes were approved and accepted.

Treasurer’s Report:  Henry not present.  No report.

Past Events:    A discussion on past events:

• Sizzle and Sound – asked to participate at next year’s event.  Need better visibility for next year.
• Labor Day – moved to the Square this year.  Very good for visibility.
• All-Horse Parade – Tom, Brittany and Frank rode in the parade.
• Zoar – Good showing.  Everyone enjoyed  the event.

Activities:  The following activities were discussed: 

Up-Coming Activites: 

·         October 2, Heritage Day, Myers Inn.

·         October 8, Herb Center, Gahanna.

·         October 15, Dinner Theater, Myers Inn.

·         November 12, Dinner Theater, Autumn Lakes Campground.

·         December 10, Dinner Theater, Myers Inn.

·         November 11, Veteran’s Day, Encampment 9:00 – 1:00.

Ladies Aid Society:  No report. 

Fund Raising:  Tom working on getting the rock to the Square.  Getting a quote for the footers and foundation.  Need 2,700 bricks.  Getting a quote for around $10 - $12 a brick delivered and placed (Jerry Fisher and Red Gendra).  

Knights of Columbus to give a donation.

New Business:  Chuck Grapes the new membership coordinator for the Unit.

Tom discussed the up-coming “Sunbury Film Company” – underground railroad, Light of Freedom.  Working with Bob Minton, Army of the Ohio. 

Demos and Public Presentations:  The following is the schedule of upcoming Living History Presentations: 

·         November Meeting:    Kate Cook, Christmas Hymns

·         December Meeting;     No presentation

·         January Meeting:         Re-enactment recap

·         February Meeting:       Hannah Griffith, Florina Budwin

·         March Meeting:           Steve Cook, Journalism during the Civil War

·         April Meeting:

·         May Meeting:              Payton Seats, Telegraph during the Civil War  

Dues notices were mailed out.  Unit forms need to be completed and returned to Rick.

Next meeting was set for Thursday, October 27^st at the community hall.  Bring a friend! 

Meeting was adjourned. 

Respectfully Submitted,

W. D. Comisford
Secretary, Rosecrans’ Headquarters

(10/27/2011)