Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes

-          The meeting was called to order by Maj Gen Kelley at around 8:00 PM at the Gettysburg Fire Hall.

-          1^st item discussed was the early retirement of commanding General Ed Kelley. Brig Gen Maffei presented Gen Kelley with a plaque of appreciation and ALMOST had a tear from Gen Ed. Until he fired back with a usual “Edism”. We appreciate Gen Ed’s service and dedication for making Birney’s Division one of the premiere reenactor organizations in the country and we will carry that reputation and distinction forward.

-          With the retirement of Gen Ed, Brig Gen Maffei will step in as overall commander of Birney’s retaining his current rank. Other promotions were as follows:

o   Col Rohrbaugh – Chief of Staff

                  o   Col Josh Freeman – Commander, 1^st Battalion

 

-          It was noted that with Birney’s being a member of the Army of Potomac, Middle Division, is only a change in name only and will not affect our structure or status in any way, shape, or form.

 

-          Col Baltzer talked about an NCO/Officer school to be conducted at Perryopolis in early May (See schedule). With that school he is asking that all company commanders and units send him any ideas for topics to be covered at the school.  The school was last done about 5 years ago and was a general success overall. Gen Maffei noted that Perryopolis does have the capability to house soldiers without the need for canvas, with period barracks and other buildings on site.

 

 2014 Birney's Division Schedule

12-13 April: 1^st Battalion Muster, Chambersburg, PA (1^st BN)

3-4 May: Officer and NCO School, Perryopolis, PA (Division Event)

17-18 May: 150^th New Market Anniversary, New Market, VA (1^st BN)

14-15 June: Old Bedford Village, Bedford, PA (Division Event)

26-27 July: Argus Park, Canfield, OH (2^nd BN)

9-10 Aug: Hale Farm, Bath, OH (Division Event)

6-7 September: Beaver Creek State Park, East Liverpool, OH (2^nd BN)

4-5 October: Perryopolis, PA (Division Event)

18-19 October: 150^th Battle of Cedar Creek, Middletown, VA (Division Event)

14-15 November: Remembrance Day, Gettysburg, PA (Division Event)

Optional Events:

5-6 April: 150^th Battle of Cloyd’s Mountain, Dublin, VA

1-4 May: 150^th Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse, Spotsylvania, VA

21-22 June: Shippensburg, PA (Col Rohrbaugh)

4-6 July: Battle of Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA

12-13 July: Lee’s Retreat, Williamsport, MD (Col Rohrbaugh)

19-20 July:  Lee’s Retreat, Funkstown, MD (Col Rohrbaugh)

6-7 September: Luray Caverns, Luray, VA (Col Rohrbaugh)