Bad News men! Capt. Price from the 2nd CO will not be available for Vicksburg due to professional obligations. Furthermore the ROTC program at OSU will be needing their cadets from our ranks that weekend for Homecoming including Capt. Bare. This leaves us in a bit of a pickle without our two junior officers. I've also received word that many of our volunteers just will not have the money for the long drive to Mississippi. It's beginning to shape up that we may be looking at one company or less due to the distance and finances. So two things will be adjusted to our 2012 season to accommodate these realities:
1. The Mentor Battalion effort will be moved over to Prairie Grove, a closer event that receives great regional attendance and a easier target to hit on our budget.
2. If enough men wish to attend anyway to form a company I'd be happy to put on my old captains coat and get them into the action for this event. However I need to know we're looking at a solid 20-25 rifles before we attempt this.
I'd like to hear your feedback and your interest on this. I'm sorry this isn't a sure thing event for us this year but don't fret; this is a long running event with a good history of performance so the opportunity will arise again. I'd much rather use our funds and energy getting our 80 rifles to Prairie Grove than a great deal of money and time to get 35 rifles to Vicksburg.
1. The Mentor Battalion effort will be moved over to Prairie Grove, a closer event that receives great regional attendance and a easier target to hit on our budget.
2. If enough men wish to attend anyway to form a company I'd be happy to put on my old captains coat and get them into the action for this event. However I need to know we're looking at a solid 20-25 rifles before we attempt this.
I'd like to hear your feedback and your interest on this. I'm sorry this isn't a sure thing event for us this year but don't fret; this is a long running event with a good history of performance so the opportunity will arise again. I'd much rather use our funds and energy getting our 80 rifles to Prairie Grove than a great deal of money and time to get 35 rifles to Vicksburg.