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| 1. Members shall comply with all Standard Operating Procedures and Rules and Regulations of Company A, 37th Virginia, 2nd Regiment, 1st Legion PACS. 2. Members shall abide by the rules and regulations of the Event Host. 3. Membership in the Goodson Rifles is open to all individuals regardless of race, creed, religions, gender, culture,age or disability. 4. The use of any illegal substance is strictly forbidden and will result in immediate dismissal from membership in the Goodson Rifles. 5. The use of profanity is strongly discouraged. 6. The use of alcohol while on duty is prohibited. 7. Bowie Knives, Arkansas Toothpicks, tompions, and unscripted hand to hand combat is strictly forbidden. 8. Members shall not be allowed to take the field without a full canteen of water. 9. Members shall be required to maintain a high level of authenticity. 10. Members shall retain the right to remove themselves from any life or limb-threatening situation without fear of repercussion. 11. Members shall be required to attend at least 3 maximum effort events per season. 12. Members shall be required to attend at least 5 Company functions per season. 13. Members shall not retain membership in two or more conflicting infantry companies. 14. Members shall deport themselves with a high degree of ethical behavior that would reflect with pride and honor to the membership and officers of the Goodson Rifles. 15. All members shall be required to remit the necessary fees for liability insurance coverage, PACS membership, 2nd Regiment membership, and the Goodson Rifles' membership. 16. A chain of command, beginning with 1st Sgt., shall be determined through membership election. 17. Each member shall have one vote. 18. Every member will make every possible attempt to attend Maximum Effort Events. 19. All members shall have fun, or they just ain't doing it right! |
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| The Battle Flag of the 37th VA. Volunteer Infantry was similar in size and style to this Battle Flag. The 37th's Flag had Battle Honors sewn on the red background. The remants of the 37th's flag can be viewed by appointment at The Museum of the Confederacy. Click here to go to their web site. |
| Learn about the Blacks that served in the Confederate Army. Click here |
| Recipe for Hardtack |
| 2 cups of flour 3/4 to 1 cup water 1 tablespoon of Crisco or Lard 6 pinches of Salt Mix ingredients together into a stiff batter, knead several times, and spread the dough onto a baking sheet at a thickness of 1/2 inch. Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove from oven, cut baked dough into 3-inch squares, and punch four rows of holes with a fork into dough. Turn dough over, return to the oven and bake another 30 minutes. Turn oven off, leaving door of oven closed. Leave the hardtack in the oven until cool |
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| The 37th Virginia actively recruits men and women of color to join in the fun! |