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The Dispatch
A Monthly Journal of WCWA News
Vol. 12, Issue 14 Spokane, WA July, 2016
In This Issue
Page 1 Comments of Editor,
PSCWRT Event Flyer
Page 2 Snoqualmie Event
Flyer
Pages 3-4 Election article and
thoughts from Chairman
Pages 5-7 Dispatch
Advertising
Pages 9-10 WCWA 2016
Event Schedule
Pages 11-13 WCWA 2016
Contact
Information
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 1
From the Editor
Well, it’s about time for Snoqualmie. It’ll be my first time reenacting there, so I'm
really looking forward to being a part of it. I want to say this, though. It may sound
cliché or old by now, but I’ll say it this once more. I am in my second year of reenact-
ing. Sofar this year we have really pushed ourselves to get the word out about our
hobby and share history. As Mr. Bright has shared below, the reenactor participation
for Old Town Days at Union Gap was 400. There we entertained about 5,000 peo-
ple. Couple that with the best guess of public attendance at Deep Creek, and that’s
roughly 10,000 people who now know a bit more about the Civil War/Victorian era than they did before.
I am highly impressed with that. My reenacting family, whether enlisted or commissioned or civilian, I salute
you all. This is what happens when we go the extra mile, when we actually engage people’s interest in a good
way. I hope Snoqualmie is just as good, and I pray the Lord withholds any microburst that would wreak
havoc.
LLP.
2016 WCWA
Administrative Board
Chairman:
Rich Bright
Vice Chair:
Robert Ballard
Secretary:
Kevin Saville,
Treasurer:
Paul Timmerman
Membership Coordinator:
Sharron Bortz
US Battalion Commander:
Alan Geho
CS Battalion Commander:
Carnan Bergren
US Civilian Coordinator:
Lynne Harriman
CS Civilian Coordinator:
Merilee Rehfield
Check out the
WCWA Website
www.wcwa.net
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 2
BATTLE of SNOQUALMIEBATTLE of SNOQUALMIE
August 13 & 14, 2016August 13 & 14, 2016
At the historic Meadowbrook Farm, Snoqualmie, Washington
Eastbound I-90 Exit 27 / Westbound I-90 Exit 31
CIVIL WARCIVIL WAR
RE-ENACTMENT BATTLES & ENCAMPMENTS
Living History Saturday from 9am to 5pm & Sunday 9am to 3pm
SATURDAY - Battle at 11am & 3pm
SUNDAY - Battle at 11am & 2pm
VISIT CAMPS OF THE UNION & CONFEDERATE
Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Navy, Marines, Engineers & Civilians
Hospital demonstrations/Music/Period Sutlers/Historic Displays
Adults $10; Military - $7; Under 18 - $5; Under 10 - No Charge (CASH
ONLY)
Sponsored by the Washington Civil War Association (WCWA).
Schedule and times are subject to change.
For complete schedule & time - Event website:
www.battleofsnoqualmie.com Contact: [email protected]
Thank you sponsors
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 3
2015 WCWA Board
Administrative Assistants
Event Planning:
Howard Struve
Insurance Coordinator
VACANT
Publicity Coordinator
VACANT
Dispatch Editor
Logan Pendell
Webmaster
Rich Bright
Sutler Coordinator
Norm Harriman
Recruiting Coordinator
Ruben Flores
Reciprocity
Organization
Northwest Civil War
Council (NCWC)
Oregon
www.nwcwc.org
Election Coordinator, by Rich Bright
Hello WCWA! I have agreed to be the election Coordinator this year for two reasons. First, As per Sec-
tion B-1 of the Bylaws, states: No candidate for office shall be a member of this committee or an Election
Coordinator. It has been a pleasure and a rewarding experience for the last 6 years. But, it is time for
some new blood, therefore I will not be seeking a 4 th Term. The Second, it has been a pet project to
Sheppard the online membership and the online voting. It has not been without its share of ups and
downs, like riding a limber into battle at times, but in the end it has benefited the club and the members.
To that end, I am ready to take our WCWA Roster and send out ballots in email format. Here is how it
will work:
In a few weeks, I will send out a test Email Ballot, to ask the Board to validate the Proposed Election
Procedures as outlined last year and again at the July 2016 BOD Meeting. If successful and accepted,
then below is the process/timelines. If it still is questionable, then we will revert to old system of all physi-
cal ballots, they will be snail mailed out.
Section B. Elections
3. Nominations for officers shall be received by the Election Coordinator until midnight on August 31 st
4. (Statements from Candidates) The Dispatch will be delayed until September 8th to give time for state-
ments to be sent to editor.
7. The Membership Chair of the WCWA, or a designee, shall prepare separate lists of eligible voters for
each of the four groups listed above, as of August 31st
8.If Electronic Ballots are chosen as a delivery system, they will be emailed out September 10 th . Any elec-
tronic ballot viewed, on or before September 21st a return receipt notice will be generated automatically
and will be considered received, and no physical ballot will be sent. Anyone who did not open email or
was not sent an email, will be mailed a ballot.
9. Ballots will be mailed no later than September 25th . With Unit Reports and members ability to modify
membership rosters, it is the responsibility of the individual to keep their contact information updated.
12. After the ballots are counted, the candidates will be informed of the “Un-Official” results by email.
14. The Election Coordinator shall prepare a written report detailing the election results, and shall pre-
sent it to the Board of Directors at the November Board Meeting.
To make this a smooth process, everyone needs to update and verify their On-line profile. Ensure that
you have a proper working email address and or a Valid Mailing address. If the family members are eligi-
ble to vote, then they too will need a working email. If it is a duplicate of the primary household member,
change it or delete the duplicate. If there is no email address, all the rest of the members over the age of
14 by August 31 2016, will receive a mail in Ballot around the 1st of October. It is due to be received by
the election Committee no later than October 31st. That does not mean post marked- It means received.
UGH! Change!! Relax, it will either work out or it won’t. If we approach this with a positive attitude, it
will be a lot smoother or a pile of horse manure and I will have to step in it. But as Col. Potter, (Harry
Morgan) once said, “It is just a tip toe through the tulips.”
Linked to the HOT Off The Press tab, on the WCWA Web page is the nomination Form.
@ www.wcwa.net/news.html
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 4
From the Chairman;
Wow! 2016 Reenacting season has been a blast so far. I cannot say enough, about the awesome job the Deep Creek Event Committee did.
You all rock and the event was bar none the best. I also want to thank everyone who attended the Union Gap event, just shy of 400 re-
enactors, and 5000 spectators. This is the 5th year of the event and I cannot express how much we appreciate the City of Union Gap and the
Central WA AG Museum have done to make it what it has morphed into.
We still have 2 more events coming up. Snoqualmie is in just two weeks and next month Tri-cities. Only two events this season require units
to make numbers at, so if your unit has not made numbers by Snoqualmie, then I encourage you to enjoy the Columbia Park in Tri-Cities
September 17-18th.
It has been a pleasure and a rewarding experience for the last 6 years. But, it is time for some new blood.
Between taking on Membership, Vice Chair and Chairman, I feel it is time to take my leave from the Executive Board and get to play just Cav
guy for a while. I would like to see someone fill the Publicity Chair and take over the Facebook and advertising duties. I am still going to be
around and until someone gets drunk and wants to take on Union Gap, I will still do that. If the new Chairman wants, I will stay on as WEB
Master for a little while, again, if anyone else is interested, I would be happy to pass that on as well.
I think I have helped the club move a little further towards the future, but still kept the flavor of the past. Did I do everything right? Not even
close, it has been a bumpy ride, but an exciting ride none the less.
WCWA Chairman- Rich Bright
The Dispatch Advertising
Submit your ads and let the Dispatch work for you. This is a free service for WCWA members. Ads will be run for
four months and then removed. If the item sells before that, or you wish to run your ad for another four months, please
contact the Editor. Thank you.
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 5
Items for sale:
Small parlor table, chairs, ladies apparel,
some crystal items, china set, small decorative
hanging lamps, table lamps, and more.
Wood-burning stove, $250 & Wooden Ice Box, $50
Contact Beth Sier, 425-308-7963, or [email protected]
LONGHORN LEATHER
Handcrafted quality leather goods
for the serious re-enactor.
Custom work available.
Lee McKewen, Maker
509-627-1330
The 11th Mississippi
is a new and growing unit.
If you are looking for a unit in which to have fun,
this is the one.
Contact 1st Lt. George Sier
at 425-308-1224 or [email protected]
A-TENTS / MUSKETS NEEDED
The 11th Mississippi is looking for A-Tents, leath-
ers, working muskets, and apparel for
new members of the unit.
If you have an item you no longer use,
please contact George at 425-308-1224
MYSTERY PHOTO
I have not exhausted my reference library but I am getting nothing to help out Lisa with the
Tri-Cities Genealogy Society. So I am turning to the WCWA group. You can put any re-
plies to the attention of Mike Inman US Medical [email protected] and a big thank you
to our legions of Civil War experts.
Thank you,
Mike
The Dispatch Advertising (continued)
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 6
Good afternoon,
For those of you who don't know, I operate a Firearms store in North Bend and we currently have a
used Euroarms, Rogers & Spencer percussion revolver that we are selling for a gentleman. It comes
with a period holster, as pictured, and the gun is
priced at $250 OBO.
If interested please inquire with Mike or
myself at Bigg Dogg Firearms (425) 888-
2001.
Civil War Letters
For the re-enactor: vivid descriptions of life in
camp, battles and skirmishes, food and drill,
marching and waiting, and letters from home!
My Dear Wife and Children: Civil War Letters
from a 2nd Minnesota Volunteer
10% returned to your unit if identified when ordering!
www.Civil-War-Letters.com
Nick K. Adams, Author
The Dispatch Advertising (continued)
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 7
CS MEDICAL UNIT
CS MEDICAL Unit is looking for folks to join up. We need doctors/surgeons and nurses. I am hoping to
restore the unit to voting status over the next year or two.
I need someone who would like to become a more permanent unit commander as well. If you know of any-
one who would be interested, or if you are, please contact me, Beth Sier, at [email protected], 425-308-
7963. Thank you.
For Sale: 2 Larger Dog tents with front and back doors that button on. Poles included. $75.00
each, firm.
Sonja Sisco 208-215-8440
Sad to say but after 15 years of reenacting, the old SGM has to call it quits due to health reasons.
I have disposed of a lot of it to members but I still have the following to sell.
One like new Yakima 10x12 wall tent complete with fly.
Uniforms both blue and grey.
Table, chairs, books, canteen, etc..
The items will be with me in the Confederate camp at Snoqualmie.
Interested parties contact Bill McGill,
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 8
WCWA 2016 Event Schedule
Refer to www.wcwa.net for latest event information.
January 16, General Board Meeting, (approve 2016 operating budget), Fall City Library, 33415 SE. 42nd Place, Fall City 98024
Spokane County Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane 99212
February 20, General Board meeting, location(s) Fall City Library, 33415 SE. 42nd Place, Fall City 98024
March 19, General Board Meeting, Fall Spokane County Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane 99212
City Library, 33415 SE. 42nd Place, Fall City 98024
April 16, WCWA General Membership Meeting: Ellensburg
April 29-May 1, Fort Simcoe Living History/School of the Re-enactor (Note: Friday April 29th set aside for public schools to visit the fort), Sanctioned
(skirmish). Contact Shane Colglazier, [email protected], (253) 851-5108.
May 12-13, Hovander/Ferndale School Event, Sanctioned (firing demo). Contact Karrin Porret, [email protected], (360) 384-3089.
May 21, Lilac Day/Armed Forces Day, Spokane, Sanctioned (no skirmish). Contact Lisa Tharp, [email protected], (509) 998-9136.
May 21, Fort Lewis Armed Forces Day, Ft. Lewis, Sanctioned (skirmish). Contact Kevin Saville, [email protected], (360) 292-0966.
May 21, Bremerton Armed Forces Day Parade, Bremerton, Sanctioned (no skirmish). Contact Howard Struve, [email protected],
(360) 874-8548.
May 28-30, Battle of Deep Creek, Medical Lake, WA. (near Spokane), Sponsored public battle. Contact Bob Davisson,
[email protected], evening phone (509) 995-8619.
June 18-19, Battle at Fullbright Park, Union Gap, Sponsored public battle. Contact Rich Bright, [email protected], (509) 910-4638.
CANCELED: July 9-10, Battle of Chehalis River, Chehalis.
July 16, General Board Meeting (appoint election coordinator), location(s) TBD
August 6, Echoes of Blue and Gray, Evergreen Cemetery, Everett. Sanctioned (skirmish). One day battle event followed by the memorial service. Contact
Bruce Smith, [email protected], (425) 483-0351.Canceled
August 13-14, Battle of Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie, Sponsored public battle. Contact Paul Timmerman, [email protected], (425) 894-5010, or
www.battleofsnoqualmie.com
September 10, General Board Meeting, location(s) TBD (present draft 2017 event schedule)
September 10, Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad Living History/Skirmish, Elbe, Sanctioned (skirmish). Contact Larry Wendt, [email protected].
WCWA 2016 Event Schedule cont...
Refer to www.wcwa.net for latest event information.
September 24-25, Kennewick Living History/Skirmish, Kennewick, Sanctioned battle event. Contact Ron and Laura Evans, (509) 329-6510,
October 15, General Board Meeting, location(s) TBD (vote on the 2017 event schedule)
November 5, Veteran’s Day Parade, Auburn, sanctioned. Contact C.B. Zohn, (206) 909-7831.
November 12, General Board Meeting, location(s) TBD (announce Administrative Board election results.
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 9
2016 WCWA Contact List NOTE: Unit type indicated by ART=Artillery, CIV=Civilian, INF=Infantry, MUL=Multibranch, SU=Special Unit, SG=
Special Group, PROB=Units on Probation
Position/Company Name/Contact Phone Email
Administrative Board (Elected WCWA Officers)
Chair Rich Bright 509-910-4638 [email protected]
Vice Chair Bob Ballard 425-649-5821 [email protected]
Secretary Kevin Saville 360-292-0966 [email protected]
Treasurer Paul Timmerman 425-894-5010 [email protected]
Membership Coordinator Sharron Bortz [email protected]
Confederate Brigade Commander Lt. Col. Carnan Bergren 509-679-9416 [email protected]
Federal Battalion Commander Col. Alan Marshall Geho 509-985-9135 [email protected]
Confederate Civilian Community Leader Marilee Rehfield 509-307-2134 [email protected]
Union Civilian Community Leader Lynne Harriman 360-966-5132 [email protected]
Administrative Assistants (Appointed)
Event Planning Coordinator Howard Struve 360-874-8548 [email protected]
Insurance Coordinator Vacant; contact Howard Struve for insurance assistance.
Publicity Coordinator Vacant; contact chair or vice-chair for assis-
tance
Dispatch Newsletter Editor Logan Pendell 509-270-8834 [email protected]
Webmaster Rich Bright 509-910-4638 [email protected]
Sutler Coordinator Norm Harriman 360-966-5132 [email protected]
Recruiting Ruben Flores 206-276-0803 [email protected]
Civilian Communities (Voting General Board consists of full strength unit representatives)
Mason-Dixon Township CIV Marilee Rehfield 509-307-2134 [email protected]
Union Civilian Corps CIV Nicole Spellman 509-731-5319 [email protected]
Confederate Brigade Staff
Brigade Commander Lt. Col. Carnan Bergren 509-679-9416 [email protected]
Chief of Infantry Maj. Norm Harriman 360-966-5132 [email protected]
Adjutant Capt. Allen Farrand 509-878-1181 [email protected]
Sergeant Major SGM Bill McGill 604-826-2404 [email protected]
Chief of Cavalry Capt. Bob Davisson 509-995-8619 [email protected]
Chief of Artillery Capt. Tony Holloway 509-475-4728 [email protected]
Parson Maj. Danny Dougall 208-659-7473 [email protected]
Confederate Units (Voting General Board consists of full strength unit representatives)
1st C.S. Engineers SPC 2nd Lt. Ben Goodmansen 509-263-9638 [email protected]
1st Texas Infantry INF. Capt. Rick Montoya 509-924-4351 [email protected]
2nd South Carolina Infantry INF Capt. Strider Yocum 360-928-9730 [email protected]
7th South Carolina Infantry INF 2nd Lt. George Larson 253-468-4516 [email protected]
11th Mississippi Infantry INF 1st Lt. George Sier 425-308-1224 [email protected]
11th Mississippi Infantry INF 1st Sgt. Austin Rice 410-980-8146 [email protected]
14th Virginia Cavalry CAV 1st Lt. Jason Williams 509-951-0013 [email protected]
14th Virginia Cavalry CAV 1st Sgt. Bob Davisson 509-995-8619 [email protected]
15th Alabama Infantry INF Capt. David Imburgia 360-733-2663 [email protected]
21st North Carolina Infantry INF 1st Lt. Dallas Claypool 208-914-3690 [email protected]
26th North Carolina Infantry INF 1st Lt. Dan Russo 360-721-6899 [email protected]
C.S. Medical Department SU PROB Maj. C. Martinelli 425-299-5072 [email protected]
C.S.S. Sumter Marines ART PROB 1st Lt. Roy Houston 360-691-4965 [email protected]
Irish Jasper Greens INF 2nd Lt. Brent Marshall 509-230-6829 [email protected]
Pelham's Battery ART PROB Kyle Thelin 253-271-7669 [email protected]
Stanford's Mississippi Battery ART PROB Capt. Dave Lynam 360-830-9677 [email protected]
Virginia Military Institute SG
(Special Group sponsored by 1st Texas Inf.) Capt. C. B. Miller-Zohn 206-909-7831 [email protected]
July, 2016 The Dispatch Page 10
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Federal Battalion
Battalion Commander Col. Alan Marshall Geho H 509-671-9988 C 509-985-9135 [email protected]
Wing Commander Capt. Shane Colglazier 253-851-5108 [email protected]
Wing Commander Capt. Bryan Tafoya 509-796-4446 [email protected]
Army Artillery Chief of Staff Maj. Gary Michie 509-233-8912 [email protected]
Naval Artillery Chief of Staff Cmdr. Steven Jones 360-629-6628 [email protected]
Chief of Staff 1st Lt. Larry Graham [email protected]
Adjutant 1st Lt. Anthony Monson 425-418-6616 [email protected]
Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Dan Rike 425-422-0323 [email protected]
2nd Sergeant 2nd Sgt. Earl Simmonds 541-409-1293 [email protected]
Battalion Chaplain Capt. Phil DuFrene 360-510-5123 [email protected]
Telegraph Superintendent 1st. Lt. Kevin Saville 360-292-0966 [email protected]
Federal Battalion (Voting General Board consists of full strength unit representatives)
1st Illinois Light Artillery Reg't. ART Maj. Larry Beckett 778-998-8004 [email protected]
1st Michigan Light Artillery ART Maj. Gary Michie 509-233-8912 [email protected]
1st U.S. Cavalry CAV PROB 1st Lt. Shawn Strutton 541-401-2412 [email protected]
2nd U.S. Sharpshooters INF Capt. Ethan Whitehall 360-739-0783 [email protected]
3rd Michigan Infantry INF 2nd Lt. Lisa Tharp 509-998-9136 [email protected]
3rd West Virginia Cavalry CAV Capt. Rich Bright 509-910-4638 [email protected]
4th U.S. Infantry INF Capt. Brad Jones 206-383-7090 [email protected]
4th U.S. Infantry INF (2nd contact) 1st Sgt. John Strand 206-784-4123 [email protected]
7th Wisconsin Infantry INF Capt. John Leyde 360-652-5397 [email protected]
12th U.S. Infantry INF PROB 2nd Lt. Charles Saint 830-734-0261 [email protected]
20th Maine Infantry INF Capt. Rich O'Flaherty 253-414-4246 [email protected]
20th Maine Infantry INF (2nd contact) Chair Bob Ballard 425-894-6663 [email protected]
79th New York Infantry INF. 2nd Lt. William McKnight 503-360-3139 [email protected]
WCWA 2016 Contact List, cont’d
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WCWA 2016 Contact List, cont’d
100th Pennsylvania Infantry INF Capt. Cory Robinson 360-918-3970 [email protected]
100th Pennsylvania Infantry INF (second contact) Sgt. Johnny Joyce 253-846-8958 [email protected]
Keystone Battery ART Capt. Ron Evans 509-347-6753 [email protected]
U.S. Marines INF 2nd Lt. Loren Womack 206-937-3285 [email protected]
U.S. Medical Department SPC Maj. Mike Inman 509-280-5608 [email protected]
U.S.S. Tahoma Naval Artillery ART Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Grinsell 360-697-3137 [email protected]
U.S.S. Tahoma Marines INF Capt. Howard Struve 360-874-8548 [email protected]
Dashaway Club SG (Special Group spons. by U.S. Medical Dept.) Stephen Howard 509-842-2156 [email protected]
AoC Fife and Drum Corps SG (Special Group sponsored by 20th Maine Inf.) Sgt. Dennis Lawler 360-620-3287 [email protected]
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