- MEETINGS
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Meetings will occur quarterly with the second Saturday of January (3:00
p.m.) being the annual business meeting of the company. Other meetings will
occur in April, July, and October. The meetings may be held to correspond
with an evening approved by the members.
- Only enlisted soldiers that are
present at official meetings may vote on any issue.
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- DUES
- Dues are to be paid to the First
Sergeant at the annual meeting. Such cost of dues are determined by each
individual member according to their financial capability and honesty. If
need be, the members may require a minimum dues for the purpose of normal
operation.
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| MEMBERSHIP
All soldiers are
required to be at least eighteen years old unless accompanied by a parent or
guardian with consent of a parent. The minimum age
is twelve years.
Soldiers are required to read,
understand, and sign an enlistment form obtained from the Captain or First
Sergeant. Each new recruit must receive a three-quarter vote of approval from
the members present to become a member. New recruits are on probation for a period
of one year and subject to suspension if desired by a majority of the
members. All members are required to uniform themselves according to
regulations within a period of one year.
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| NEWSLETTER
Newsletters will be mailed prior to
meetings and are the responsibility of the Captain.
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| ACTIVITIES
All activities must be approved by
the majority of the members present when voting for such purpose.
A fee may be set by the members for
any requested function. This fee will be placed in a special approved fund.
Such fee may be waived by the membership.
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| ATTENDANCE
Soldiers are asked
to inform the Captain or First Sergeant if unable to attend a committed event. Excuses
shall be granted for cases of our God and family, which should be the priority
for any good Confederate.
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| CONDUCT
No disorderly conduct of any kind
shall be permitted. The Captain may replace, suspend, or dismiss a soldier at
any time for insubordination, unsafe conduct, or other justifiable reasons.
In which case the matter will go to the membership for further action.
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| PORTRAYAL
No soldier shall be required to
portray union soldiers.
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| AFFILIATIONS
This is an independent
organization. It will be affiliated with another organization only by a
majority vote of approval by members present voting for such a purpose.
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| FLAGS
The company flags are the First
National (Stars & Bars) and the State Flag of Mississippi (Magnolia Flag). Both flags were
used during the War for Southern Independence.
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| FLAG BEARERS
Flag bearers are appointed by the
Captain every two years.
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OFFICERS
Officers are elected at the annual meeting every two years according to
the active number of soldiers. Minimum officers are the Captain and First
Sergeant. Officers are required to be at least eighteen years of age and blood
kin to a Confederate Soldier that honorably served in the Confederate Military
service. An officer of this company should be committed to active service. An
officer may be relieved of his command by the Captain, and the Captain is
subject to the membership if unable to fulfill his duties. |
LADIES
Ladies may attend meetings or functions if they are in
period attire. Ladies may also camp with the soldiers under the discretion of
the Captain if it does not conflict with the rules of other event sponsors.
Civilians also fall under this rule. |
SAFETY
Safety is the most important rule of this company. It is the
duty of every soldier to report any unsafe conduct or condition to the
officers. Each soldier knows his own physical limitations and must not exceed
that level. It is your personal duty not to overexert yourself. It is also
your responsibility to check with your doctor if you have experienced any
medical problems and report this condition to the Captain. |
| THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SET FORTH BY THIS COMPANY SHALL NOT BE
CHANGED, DEMITTED, OR ADDED TO WITHOUT A THREE-QUARTER VOTE OF APPROVAL BY THE
MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING FOR SUCH PURPOSE. IF THIS OCCURS, ALL MEMBERS MUST BE
NOTIFIED THIRTY (30) DAYS IN ADVANCE TO SUCH BUSINESS. |
By-Laws
Of The Company