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PACS
Information
1st
Legion Provisional Army Confederate States
Corporation Structure:
The 1st Legion is a 501c3 non-profit corporation in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. It operates with a President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer and a Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors are the elected leaders of all
regimental size organizations belonging to the Legion. At
present we have two infantry regiments, two cavalry
squadrons and one artillery battalion. The Directors each
have a vote at board meetings with the President being the
deciding vote should a tie occur.
Annual Meeting:
The 1st Legion PACS holds an Annual Meeting at the beginning
of each year to decide and vote on Legion business and pick
events for the new year. All Legion members are
encouraged and invited to attend the annual meeting. Each
company level organization has the right to vote on various
agenda items during the business section of the meeting.
Brigade Structure:
The 1st Legion contains all three arms of the army and
various supporting units such as signal detachments and
field hospital units. At events the various elements of the
brigade camp with their own branch of service, i.e. cavalry,
artillery and infantry. This allows the various units to
fall in and fight with their own branch but still under the
leadership of senior Legion officers. We have found this
works well and the troops enjoy it because they have a
senior officer watching out for their interests.
Brigade Staff: The
1st Legion Brigade Staff consists of a Brigade Commander,
Chief of Staff and the rest of the support staff needed to
run the brigade or an event if we are asked to do so.
Currently the Legion is in command at New Market, Old
Bedford Village, Pennypacker Mills, Romney and Antietam. The
staff is a working staff, with all members engaged in making
sure the troops have a good event. The Brigade commander
files the role of General and President in the corporation.
Events: Every year
the Legion selects between three and five events as maximum
participation events. We usually try to find an event in
spring, summer and fall and then fill in with others that
look like they meet our needs. In
addition to the maximum events the various battalions
usually add a few additional events to their schedule. If
the General sees that we are going to have a large turnout
at an event not on the Brigade list he will make every
effort to attend or at a minimum have some of the staff on
hand to support the troops.
Insurance Coverage:
The 1st Legion provides insurance for its membership as part
of there membership. We currently carry Liability, Medical
and Director and Officers Insurance.
Membership:
Membership is broken down into several levels. Individuals
belong to companies, companies belong to regiments,
battalions, or squadrons and the Legion is made up of those
larger level organizations. An individual or company looking
to join the Legion is referred to a company or regiment in
there area. If the organization looking to join is a
regimental size unit then they will be brought in as there
own regiment, battalion, or squadron. A one year
probationary period is required when joining the legion. Dues are normally
turned in to
the regimental commander by 2/15 and to Brigade by 3/15 so
there are funds in the treasury for insurance renewal. New
personnel can be added through the year by sending their
dues to Brigade.
Camp Requirements:
The 1st Legion is a family friendly organization which
establishes a fixed camp with correct tentage. Our families
camp with us in the field. We do ask that all family members
living in the camps follow the same dress requirements as
the soldiers. They must be dressed out at a particular time
and remain in period attire until the event is over.
Fund Raising: As a
501c3 corporation we raise funds during the year which is
donated to various Civil War Sites at the end of the season.
This is accomplished by various means etc.
Current Strength:
The 1st Legion currently has just under 2000 paid members.
In addition we field about 10 guns and 80-100 horse.
Shenandoah Alliance:
The 1st Legion has formed an alliance with Birney’s Division
(Union) to better serve our membership. This alliance was
formed to afford both organizations an opponent at various
events to ensure a quality event which the troops enjoy.
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