| 8th Virginia Infantry Regiment Company K Membership Application ______________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle ______________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip ______________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Home Cell Work Best time to call E-mail address: ________________________________________________ Birthday: _____/____/_____ Month Day Year Class of Membership applying for _______________________________(see classes below) Have you ever been involved in Civil War Reenacting before? _____ if yes, when and what unit. ____________________________________________________________ WeaponType of Rifle you have ____________ SerialNumber___________________ What Gear do you need to borrow _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Family: Name of Spouse ____________________________Will he / she attend? _______ Name of Children ___________________________________________________________________________ Will they attend? ________ Emergency Contact ________________________________ Phone _______________________ Is there any medical conditions, medications, allergies, etc we should know about ? _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________ Date _______________________ |
| 3.05 Probationary Members All prospective members shall be deemed probationary for a period of a minimum of six months and up to 1 year. The probationary period begins on the day the prospective member’s application is received by the president of the corporation. During this time probationary members must endeavor to educate and authentically attire themselves with the minimum uniform and accoutrements and/or civilian clothing. See Minimum Uniform and Equipment List. Probationary members 18 or older, may vote on sanctioning unit events, but may not vote on any other corporate affairs. Probationary members may not hold corporate office or field command. Probationary membership ends when the member has satisfied all probationary requirements and is accepted by the Executive Committee and confirmed by the membership by a simple majority vote at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 3.06 Established Members Established members are those members who have a.) paid their annual dues for the current year; b.) own all their own equipment listed on the Minimum Uniform and Equipment List. Established members, who are 18 or older, may vote and hold corporate office or field command. Established members may be returned to Probationary status if they fail to meet the requirements of established membership or upon either the recommendation of the Executive Committee or the field commander with approval of the Executive Committee and a confirming vote by the majority of the membership. 3.08 Affiliate Members Affiliate members are experienced re-enactors who, while maintaining their separate individual or unit affiliations, may from time to time wish to combine with and function under the command of the field officers of the 8th Virginia. Affiliate members may not vote, hold corporate office or field command. The Executive Committee may, at its sole discretion, waive the need for a period of probationary membership on the application of any affiliated member. Equipment List. All outer garments, shoes and eyewear should be as close as possible to the 1860s period. Although new members are not expected to be fully equipped immediately they may seek sponsorship from the company and shall fully attire and equip themselves as soon as practical. 12.01 Minimum Uniform and Equipment List Members of this company shall equip themselves with, but not limit themselves to, the following items: MANDATORY military equipment for this company: Hat - Kepi or Slouch (having both, eventually, recommended) or Forage Cap Military Coat - CS Issue Shell or Sack Coat Trousers - CS Issue or Civilian pattern Shirts - cotton or wool homespun Suspenders - CW period-correct Wool Socks - gray or natural Brogans (Shoes) with Heel Plates or period Civilian Work Boots Waist Belt - black leather Belt Buckle - rectangular Va. State Seal (brass) (or ** below) Cartridge Box - black leather (sling optional) Cap Pouch - black leather Canteen - tin, wood, or stainless steel Haversack - cotton duck or tarred Rifle - 3 band .58 cal. Enfield or Springfield Bayonet - Enfield or Springfield (to match rifle) Bayonet Scabbard with Springfield-style frog (regardless of musket type) Poncho or Ground Cover (Oilcloth) Blanket - wool or jean cloth Plate, Cup and Utensils OPTIONAL military equipment for this company: Rifle Sling Belt Buckle** - Frame or Forked Tooth (brass) Mucket (Coffee Boiler - handy to cook in) Lantern - wood or tin Tent - 9 foot A-tent (or Shelter halves - "Dog Tent") Tent Stakes (10) Greatcoat (Winter Overcoat) - wool, gray or light blue Hat Pin- Va. State seal (brass) Camp Chair – wood, duck or carpet material Breast Plate(s) - round Va. State seal (brass) for cartridge box and/or sling The following are items you may need to replace after an event or two: Item Cartridge Tubes (125 - 250 count) Black Powder - Ffg or FFFg (1 lb) [Not Smokeless] Percussion Caps (250 per tin) [NO SIX-WINGED CAPS†] † Six-winged or "hot" caps are for in-line black powder weapons and can cause serious injury if used on our rifles. 12.02 Civilian Clothing and Equipment Civilian clothing does not have the same kind of mandatory equipment as the military. Of course, there is a minimum amount of clothing required in order for civilian re-enactors to pass as 19th Century citizens. All outer garments, shoes and eyewear should be as close as possible to the 1860s period. There is a little flexibility in the area of children’s shoes (they are outgrown so fast!), but they should be made of leather, not sneakers. |