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17th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, Company F

Rules and Regulation
 

I. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

1. Any person, age 18 or older, may make application to join the 17'' Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, Company F ("17'h PVC" or the "Unit") reenactment unit.

2. Any person who is 16 years of age, but not yet 18 years old, may make application for  membership with written parent/guardian approval, and must have a unit member as a sponsor.

3. Children are welcomed and encouraged to participate. All minors will be under the direct supervision of their parent (s) who will be held completely responsible for their actions.

4. In order for an applicant member to become a full member with all voting rights and privileges afforded by the 17th PVC, all new members must be nominated by a member in good standing, who will function as a sponsor. New members will be subject to a six(6) event probationary period. During this period, the sponsor will be responsible for the new member’s safety and conduct. After completion of the probationary period, a vote will be taken at the next meeting for full membership.

5. All members will conduct themselves in a proper manner at all Unit events and meetings in accordance with the following guidelines: 

1. Alcoholism, drug abuse and inappropriate language will not be tolerated or allowed.

2.  Military courtesy is required and expected of each member of the Unit. All senior officers will be rendered the proper salute when required.

3. Any member exhibiting behavior that might cause bodily harm or in any way harm the Unit's standing or reputation will be removed from the camp, as directed by the members of the Unit's Executive Committee present at the event, and be suspended from all other events until voted on by the general membership.
    

6.  The applicant consents, by signature on this document, to abide by the By-Laws of the 17th PVC, including the following basic facts regarding impressions at unit events:

   1. The original 17th PVC was a volunteer Union Cavalry Regiment and the historical facts detailed in the 17th PVC Regimental History are the basis for this organization's composition.
       

   2. Military members of the Unit will contain only MALE members in uniform, except as approved by the Executive Committee of the Unit and the USV. All members of the Unit will assume the rank of private, unless elected or appointed a higher rank, in accordance with the By-Laws of the Unit.
       

   3. Female members of the Unit will portray Civilians of the period, circa 1860 1865.
       

   4. Male Civilian participants must portray Civilians that would have accompanied the Unit, as documented in the Regimental History of the 17th PVC.
       

   5. Dependent members will be dressed accordingly during open camp periods and portray period dependents while participating in unit events (i.e. - a 6 year old boy would be himself dressed in circa 1860 - 1865 attire).
       

   6. All members are required to participate in the camp police duties and to keep the campsite neat and clean. during and after an event. All members are required to participate in work details, as necessary.
       

   7. Proper dress will be enforced while a member is in camp and the camp is open to the public. This applies to both military and civilians.

7. All members are responsible for obtaining the proper equipment for an authentic portrayal and operating such equipment in a safe manner. All equipment must be of Civil War Era and style and type. All equipment must be approved by an Officer or Quartermaster and must be removed immediately if found not to be acceptable. In addition, members of the unit will also comply with the following:
    

8. Each member is required to supply the proper equipment, powder, etc. Any member engaged in the unauthorized use of another member's equipment or supplies will be subject to disciplinary action, as determined by the Executive Committee of the Unit.
    

9. The Unit will follow the safety regulations as set forth by the United States Volunteers ("USV") at all events. Safety to others and ourselves is our most important duty. Weapons will be kept clean and in good working order. When danger to a member seems eminent, all members will rally to that member and all battle activity will cease until the problem is resolved. Also, new members will be required to review safety issues and concerns with either a noncommissioned or commissioned officer of the Unit, before taking the field.
    

10. Event registration fees, when required, are the responsibility of each individual member and must be paid in advance to facilitate proper planning. Advanced payment ensures members are included in plans for space availability and meals for said event. Also, event registration fees are nonrefundable once paid to the event sponsor.
     

11. Meal costs must be submitted in advance with the event registration fee. With proper notification to the member responsible for coordinating food purchases, money will be refunded up to seven(7) days prior to the event.

12. Annual dues are $15.00 as established by the membership and are nonrefundable. Dues are required to be paid by March 1 st

13. Any person who is a commissioned officer in any other Civil War reenactment unit, except for temporary assignments or commissions for a specific event, is ineligible for membership in the 17 PVC.

14. All applicants joining the Unit do so of their own free will and at their own risk.
     

I HAVE MADE APPLICATION TO BECOME A
MEMBER OF THE 17 PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER CAVALRY, COMPANY
REENACTMENT UNIT AND HAVE READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
DETAILED ABOVE. I HEAR BY CONSENT TO ABIDE TO THESE RULES AND
REGULATIONS AS WELL AS THE BY-LAWS OF THE 17TH PVC. I
UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN MY REMOVAL
FROM MEMBERSHIP AT ANY TIME.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

WITNESS                                                                    DATE
 

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