We're Raising a Company of Federals for McDowell: the Color Company

[Bill_Cross]

The Rowdy Pards, in cooperation with The Boys of Company C, are looking to raise a company of Federals for next Spring's McDowell event. The goal of the company will be to provide the Federal forces with a headquarters company and a full color guard.

Those of you without a home unit for the event are welcome to fall in with us. We have been the core around other units for numerous events in the past, including several previous McDowells, "War on the James," "Bummers" and "Into the Wildnerness." Individuals, small messes or even squads will be integrated into our group. While not an immersion event, all participants will be encouraged to exclude modern talk, song, etc. during the weekend.

Those who have participated in previous McDowells will know what an outstanding locale this is. The chance to recreate the battle on the original ground is rare these days. Expect a great time.

Those of you who have never done a campaigner event are welcome to join our merry band and get mentoring and a friendly reception. We only ask that you bring a good attitude and a willingness to "do it right." Whatever you don't know, we'll help you learn. If you kit's not yet where you want it to be (or think Campaigners expect it to be), we'll help you get ready and provide loaner gear if available.

The company tentatively will be commanded by Mike Murley, one of the outstanding leaders in our hobby.

A list server will be set up shortly to keep those in the group informed about the event in general and our company in particular.

[RJSamp]

Looking forward to working with you (and Mike!).

[Bill_Cross]

Thanks, RJ! Likewise.

[Joe Bordonaro]

Bill,
I'd like to volunteer to serve with the color guard, if there is any room left.
- Joe Bordonaro

[Bill_Cross]

Joe, there is most definitely room to my knowledge for someone with your bona fides. We haven't put a lot of thought into organization just yet, but I'm sure you'd be an asset to the endeavor.

[TheQM]

Joe,

I'm also planning to be in the Color Company. Of course, I have absolutely no bona fides what so ever!

[Joe Bordonaro]

Bill C. & Bill R., Thanks for the welcome and it's good to know that I'll be with pards - Joe

[Pvt Schnapps]

Joe, if we somehow hadn't had room for you, we'd just have had to shoot somebody else. Looking forward to seeing you there.

[Bill_Cross]

Usually guys WANT to burn powder, which the Color Company generally doesn't. Can't recall ever having guys fighting NOT to shoot, LOL.

If you are interested in signing up, we have established a Yahoo Groups list server to keep members informed. Please send an email to:

McDowellColorCo-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Membership in the group is by approval of the moderator, so please identify yourself in your email.

[flattop32355]

Usually guys WANT to burn powder, which the Color Company generally doesn't. Can't recall ever having guys fighting NOT to shoot, LOL.

The men serving in the Color Guard itself would not be firing, except directly in support of defending the flag from capture. However, the color company, to which it is attached, would be firing the same as any other company of the line.