THE MASON DIXON ALLIANCE PROCLAMATION
Signed by the 1st Division ANV, November 2008.
Signed by the 1st Division ANV, November 2008.
Signed by the USV, January 2009.
Whereas, The members of the United States Volunteers (USV) and the members of the First Division, Army of Northern Virginia (1st ANV) recognize the importance of preserving and educating the American public with regard to the American Civil War or War Between the States; and Whereas, The members of the United States Volunteers (USV) and First Division, Army of Northern Virginia (1st ANV) share an common interest in well planned, coordinated, safe and historically accurate reenactments of the life, times and battles of the American Civil War or War Between the States, The members of the United States Volunteers (USV) and of the First Division, Army of Northern Virginia (1st ANV) do herewith issue a Proclamation of unity of purpose and do hereby join into common alliance to support each other within the reenactment community and before the sponsors of reenactments in accordance with the following principles, collectively known as the Mason-Dixon Alliance:
1) SAFETY. The safety of our membership is paramount. The alliance will coordinate with event sponsors to ensure the safety of the membership in camp and upon the field of battle and, upon the authorized request of the Executive Secretariat of the USV or the Division Staff of the 1st Division of the ANV both leave the field or otherwise act in unison in support of one another.
2) ADHERECE TO SCENARIO. The United States Volunteers and First Division, Army of Northern Virginia, express their concern for unauthorized actions that break scenario, otherwise demonstrate a disregard for event chain of command or members of the Alliance. The Alliance will coordinate with event sponsors to ensure that umbrella or individual units that have a history of acting unilaterally, in disregard for the scenario or other reenactors not be invited to participate or are ordered from the field. Upon the authorized request of the Executive Secretariat of the USV or Division Staff of the 1st Division of the ANV both leave the field or otherwise act in unison in support of one another.
3) COMMUNICATIONS. The Mason-Dixon Alliance will encourage cooperation and improved communication among all elements of the American Civil War in both Confederate and Federal impressions.
4) AUTHENTICITY. The Mason-Dixon Alliance will encourage the highest standards of the reenactment community.
The membership of the Mason-Dixon Alliance recognize that we have a common bond, a responsibility and a strong voice in leading our efforts to honor the men, women, and children that suffered during the American Civil War.
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Interesting
Is there any background information available? The Mason Dixon Alliance is not new, is this just a new proclamation?
I went looking for links but both the United States Volunteers and the First Division, Army of Northern Virginia proclamation. Sorry, I just love links to source material.
Well, it's nice to see everyone getting along.
sewing fingers together
My dear Mr. Johnson~
I will find where this came from. I am under the impression it was given to Norlands by a member of the 3rdME, but I may be mistaken. I am also of the understanding that it is followed by the 3rd as well as the 15th AL, but again, I may be mistaken. I shall sew my fingers together as a reminder to give links, etc in the future.
Hey... how about a spell check? (pleeze)LOL
~Miss Rose
Pardon my pet peeve
Dear Miss Rose,
Please pardon my pet peeve. Such things interest me and reading the details behind such changes keep me out of trouble.
I am acquainted with the chain of command and realize that both the 3rd Maine and the 15th Alabama fall under the command of the US Volunteers and the 1st Division of the Army of Northern Virginia, respectively. I have the highest respect for all four organizations and am sure that a great deal of discussion and contemplation was involved. However, I am still left curious that both the USV and the 1st Div, ANV have the old proclamation on their websites still.
http://www.usvolunteers.org/proclamation.html
http://www.bonnieblue.net/mason_dixon_alliance_page.htm
Of course, this can be explained in many ways. Chiefly, as I am learning more and more about you, I suspect that in your interest to share knowledge, information and your need to organize, and the fact that I have provided this fine quality and easy to use communication tool, you are just faster and more efficient than the command staff of these two fine organizations.
I bow and am humbled by your energy and dedication.
As to your request for a tool to spell check within this website and as a gentleman, who in spite of a fine education never quite understood why a particular string of letters, determined by a learned body, made a word correct and my string of characters, though more comprehensible, made a word incorrect, will consider your request and see what I can do.
I apoligize for my eccentric habits and attempts to foster them upon others. I am sorry if anyone is put off. I look forward to meeting you in person.
your obediant servant,
men.....sigh
My dear Mr. Johnson~
It may very well be that I am a bit persnickety myself. When I am tasked to complete a project, I try in all earnest not to dilly-dally. The best way to free my mind and time for another fascinating task is to complete the one at hand.
It is entirely possible that they have just not had the time or inclination to update their website. Can't blame them; it is a time consuming process. And not all (ahem) men have the same enthusiasm as you when it comes to being on top of computers, etc. And some men involved can't be faulted as they are not of this computer generation. So without insulting them and the hard work they do, I shall simply share anything I have at hand and feel is viable to share without causing too much of a ruckus. (If I happen to be ahead of the pack, so much to our favor :) hmmm.... point and case... did they EVER get the Executive Order #26 posted on the Maine.gov site? LOL The LD304? See? It comes in handy knowing the Widow Rose :)
As to the spell check... I must confess, it is merely selfish on my part. You see, my mind gets going much too quickly for my poor knarled up fingers to keep up. Thus my typing is dyslexic(at best) sometimes. And although I do not judge others, I am most harsh on myself in my correspondences.
I look forward to our meeting as well. Same bat time? same bat place?
Your problem child,
~Miss Rose