Birney's Division goes to Antietam(s)

Good morning everyone. On behalf of General Kelley, thank you for giving us your unit feedback on the two different Antietam events this September. There has been much debate but based on your feedback, it looks as if the desire to go to one event over the other is pretty much split down the middle. This is also true of our sister organization, the Federal Volunteer Brigade (FVB) at least from an infantry standpoint. Their 1st Battalion has chosen Sharpsburg and their 2d Battalion will be attending Maryland, My Maryland.

As General Kelley has said, units are free to attend either (or both) events. Birney’s Division will be there to support you with a command structure either way. Our organization is large enough to support two major events and create a great experience for all of us as reenactors. So here is the plan…

The 150th Anniversary Antietam/Sharpsburg Reenactment
Sept. 14-16, 2012
Location: Near Sharpsburg, MD
Federal Commander: Rick Dussinger, USV
Confederate Commander: Brian Gesuero, PACS
http://www.150thantietamreenactment.com/

Colonel Rohrbaugh will be the commanding the Birney’s infantry at the Sharpsburg event for those units attending. His relationship with those in the Gettysburg reenacting community that are involved in putting on the event is of great benefit for our members. The Birney’s artillery and cavalry will also be attending this event under separate commands. Birney’s will be working with the 1st Battalion of the FVB at this event.

As information and logistics are available, Colonel Rohrbaugh will send out emails. Please respond in a timely manner.

Maryland, My Maryland: The 150th Battles of South Mountain and Antietam
Sept. 7-9, 2012
Location: Boonsboro, MD
Federal Commander: Mike Lavis, Army of the Ohio
Confederate Commander: Jake Janette, ANV (update to web site)
http://www.marylandmymaryland.org/

Colonel Chris Smith will be commanding the Birney’s Infantry at Maryland, My Maryland. Chris has a great relationship with both Federal Commander Mike Lavis from the Army of the Ohio and Confederate Commander Jake Jennette of the ANV. Many of the people 2d Battalion works with in Ohio and Western PA will be in attendance. Birney’s will be working with the 2d Battalion of the FVB at this event.

IMPORTANT!! Make sure you register for the CORRECT event your unit is attending. DO NOT accidently register for the wrong event. If you have a question, check with your company commander or 1st Sergeant.

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to email either Denny Rohrbaugh (cpldlr160@comcast.net) or Chris Smith (clsmith@5thohio.com). September is still a way off. We are looking forward to seeing all of you in the field soon as the 2012 reenacting season kicks off!

All,

The meeting scheduled for last night January 19^th was cancelled due to the weather. Any person that still ventured out and made it, I do apologize for not getting the word out sooner that the meeting was cancelled. If you did make it I applaud you for your dedication. Now, we will try again next Thursday, January 26^th at the same bat time same bat place. Take care and try to stay warm. Hope to you see you all next week.

Respectfully,
Brian S. Herchek
Candidate for Captain of the 5th Ohio

Just wanted to send out a reminder about the meeting next Thursday, January 19th. This is our 2012 planning meeting, so please attend as we want to get your feedback on events and activities for the upcoming year. The meeting is at the Northwest Avenue Church of Christ located at the corner of Northwest Avenue and North Thomas Road, approximately 1/4 mi southeast of the six corners intersection of Brittian Rd, Howe Road, Northwest Ave (Tallmadge) and Tallmadge Ave (Cuyahoga Falls). The meeting starts at 7:00 pm and will have on of rooms to use, and I will be bringing special treat for everyone. Hope to see you there.

Respectfully,
Brian S. Herchek
Candidate for Captain of the 5th Ohio

Interesting Photo

I found this picture of Captain Slattery. I think he has switched sides! I for one if elected Captain will never betray our country and go fight for those dirty rebs. So, remember this election season, a vote for me is a vote for you. Take care and God Bless the United States of America.

Respectfully,
Brian S. Herchek
Candidate for Captain of the 5th Ohio

Register for Burton

Need to register for the 2012 Civil War event in Burton? Go to http://geaugahistorical.org/events and click on "registration form" under the Civil War Reenactment section.

November Meeting Change

Well, Captain Slattery has started a trend. It was voted at last night’s meeting among those members present that we change our November meeting place from the Northwest Avenue Church of Christ to Primo's Deli in Akron, Ohio. We will meet at the same time at 7:00 pm and hope to see you all there. Oh, here is their website so you can check out their menu as well as get directions: www.primos-deli.com

Meeting Place Changed

The meeting set for this Thursday (October 20th, 2011) has been moved at the request of Captain Slattery to Rockne's in Chapel Hill. They are located just up the street from Northwest Avenue Church of Christ at 1203 Bailey Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. We will meet at the same time around 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there.