Dear Compatriot Members of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR, Great Job Yesterday!!!
15 members of the Connecticut Line marched in the Veterans Day Parade yesterday in Hartford, Connecticut:
Wayne Bickley - Putnam
Harry Clarke - Hale
George Crede - Putnam
Damien Cregeau - Wadsworth
Dan Dudley - Hale
Lee Gerlander - Putnam
Todd Gerlander - Putnam
Randy Gerlander - Putnam
Mike Juhase - Putnam
Robert Rivard - At Large
Jim Rothgeb - Hale
John Towle - Putnam
Russell Wirtalla - Putnam
Bonnie Burke - Camp-Follower
Pam Hall - Camp-Follower
I thought we looked Good! We also fired muskets this year. I think we all agree that it looked Great, and the public really enjoyed it. For those who did not attend, we put a three man skirmish line out in front of the CTSSAR banner, commanded by Major Michael Juhase, who did a Great job commanding the skirmish line. By doing this, we were able to both fire muskets, and have the Line continue to march in good order.
That was my biggest concern, being that over the past two years now we are beginning to win parade awards for marching, etc., and we needed to add the firing without losing the marching.
We will again fire muskets in the St. Patrick's Day Parade next year, and possibly other parades (when permitted) under this system.
Not many events left on our 2009 Campaign Calendar, but, still a few to earn MORE Detachment points for 2009 Connecticut Line CTSSAR Awards.
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2009
State Meeting/Luncheon of the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Capt. Daniel Packer Inn
32 Water Street
Mystic, Connecticut
See the CTSSAR State Newsletter, "The Connecticut Line", for Details and Meeting Announcements. Posted on-line at: www.ConnecticutSAR.org
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009
New London Lights & Song - Santa in the Schoolhouse Nathan Hale Schoolhouse New London, Connecticut
12:00 PM (noon) to 6:00 PM (possibly 4:00 PM, depending on amount of public)
I am sure Stephen can use some Color Guard members to help out at this event. Dress for COLD weather.
As of today, I am planning to attend.
Contact:
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2009
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Gov. Jonathan Trumbull's War Office
Lebanon, Connecticut
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
I am sure Stephen can use some Color Guard members to help out at this event. Dress for COLD weather.
As of today, I am planning to attend.
Contact:
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2009
Boston Tea Party Reenactment
Old South Meeting House
Boston, Massachusetts
WEATHER PERMITTING, We will walk the Freedom Trail, visit Historic Sites, and have lunch at the Green Dragon Tavern. ALL Connecticut Line members who Registered were accepted to attend as volunteers. Members who did NOT pre-register, and want to attend, contact me for ticket information. You will need to purchase a ticket at $7 each.
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Put your faith in God and keep your powder dry,
Todd L. Gerlander Colonel Commanding