posted 06/09/10

Palmetto Battalion Dues

Ladies,
Just a reminder, if you are joining the Palmetto Battalion through PSRS,

 you must send your dues ($20 per person, plus name, address, phone number 

and email address) to me at the below address no later than July 15th. 

This will allow time to forward to Battalion before the July 1st deadline.
Also, I have only heard from a couple people concerning attendance at

 Battle of Charleston, Battle of Columbia and Reseca. If you attended, 

please let me know so I may update the records.
Thank you,
Lynn
PSRS Secretary
--
Lynn A. Dukes
118 Hope Dr.
Summerville, SC 29485
 
843-270-5004
843-873-3303 fax

posted 3/22/10

Hi Ladies,

Can anyone give a brief report on the Broxton Bridge event and the
Battle of the Columns for the PSRS newsletter? Accompanying photos
(jpegs) would be very much appreciated. I would need this info by Wednesday.

Thank you,
Holly Sheen
Co-editor

posted 3/20/10 subject:Heather Sheen's photos in a contest

I entered some photos in the Lakeway reenactment photo contest. I would be tickled if some of you would vote for one of them.  You have to 'register" to do so, which only requires a name and an email adress.

The bonus to doing this is that you get to see some really awesome photo entries in the contest! Some folks are great photographers!

My photos start at number 80 in the series... I have 4 or 5 entered. Our family has been voting for one in particular, but go for whatever you like.

I probably won't win, but it's fun to enter!

http://lpi.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?p=V&c=13218&s=3157677&i=1&r=655494

Thanks mucho!!
~Heather

posted 2/17/2010       Subject : Battle of Aiken

The Battalion voted not to go to Aiken this year due to their requests that the event planners make the experiance more enjoyable for reenactors. As a Battalion based organiztion, PSRS will automaticly be apart of the "boycott" of Aiken.  The email we were sent to explain the reasons for the Battalion boycotting Aiken will be posted below. It is up to each PSRS lady to choose to "go" or to "boycott". There will be no hard feelings between any of our members either way you choose.

EMAIL From: clsinclair@comporium.net
to PSRS
Subject: RE: question about Aiken
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:36:00 -0500

The battalion voted at the Battle of Columbia not to support the event.  It came down to the Battle of Aiken’s SCV camp not furnishing more porta-johns for our Georgia visitors.  We asked for 4 porta johns for 250 people and they said NO!  They would only supply 2 and DHEC requires them to furnish one for 50 people so by law they should have had 5 instead of two.   I hope that they will ask us to host it next year as it was one of my favorite reenactments.

Claude Sinclair

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posted 2/4/2010  subject newsletter

It's now the second month of the first quarter and I would like to take this very opportune moment to remind you that we need newsletter submissions. :-) Yes, it's never too early to send 'good stuff' to the editors. :-)

Have you been doing any research you would like to share? Read any books that would be informative to the rest of us? Attended any events since Christmas? Know of any events we should know about? Have you made any new outfits or 'cooterments' you'd like to tell us about and/or share photos of? Found any helpful patterns you would like to share? Photosphotosphotos---we ALWAYS love to include photos! Found any old recipes worth passing on? Have little tidbits we can include? Do you get the idea that PSRS ladies are busy at many interesting things and we would all love to hear about them? :-)

The deadline for the first quarter newsletter is March 15 so please send in all of your 'good stuff'! Your editors will be ever so happy! :-)

Cordially,
Holly & Heather

posted 1-10-10

posted 11/11/09
On behalf of the Calendar Committee:
We are pleased to announce the first annual PSRS Calendar is complete and ready for distribution! While a daunting and very difficult task (what with all the wonderful submissions), the committee was able to review and select a group of amazing photos representing the PSRS and the Palmetto Battalion across the state.
Calendars will be available at the Battle of Secessionville from Heather King (camping behind the house in mixed camping), Nita Keisler (camping behind the works) or Lynn Dukes (camping on Sutler Row at Cotton Dock Road). The calendars are priced at $10 each. You may pick up and sign for your copies this weekend or contact Nita for additional copies (you will be responsible for payment of these calendars no later than Rivers Bridge or January 31st). We encourage all PSRS members to try to sell at least 2 copies. The money received from the sale of these calendars will need to be returned to Nita Keisler at:
Nita Keisler, Treasurer, 617 Pond Branch Road, Lexington, SC 29073    phones 803-730-1283  803-894-3714  cnfdrtroz@pbtcomm.net

http://www.psrs-csa.com/psrsprojects.htm

posted 10-26-09 subject newsletter

Ladies, we are now into the 3rd quarter, which means I am collecting material for the end-of-the-year PSRS newsletter. It's never too early to begin to send in your articles/photos. :-)
Could any of you who attended Brattonsville please send in an account and photos so that we can share the event with the rest of the membership in the newsletter? If possible, please send photos as jpegs.
Any other submissions are welcome too.
Thanks so much,  Holly, Content Editor

posted Oct. 25, 2009 Subject: Calendar

The calendar is coming together nicely! There is still time to send pictures for consideration! Send them to Nita at cnfdrtroz@pbtcomm.net no later than November 1st!
We need a name.....what do you think? We need something snappy? cute? descriptive? relivent? Use your imagination and send them to Nita by November 1st.
The plan is for the calendar to be available at Secessionville.
Any questions contact Nita!
Thanks, Lynn A. Dukes

posted 10-28-09
 
I am working on our calendar project, but haven't gotten to far with it yet because I need for ya'll to submit pictures. I have been through my personal stash and found a few. Jennifer has sent me some on a cd, but that's it so far. Now I know all of you have got some, if you are like me, they are tucked away either in an album, or on your computor, or in an old shoebox under the bed. They don't have to be recent, they can be from sometime back.
I plan on being at Brattonsville, so bring me some pictures this weekend if you are planning on coming. If not, drop them in the mail. Actual picture or cd will work. We can have the calendars ready by Secessionville if we all work together on this, but I need your help. This can be a great annual fundraiser for our general budget needs, our scholarship fund, and for any historical or preservation donations that we wish to do.
Hope to see a bunch of you this weekend.
Southronly yours,
Nita

posted 09-09-09

Dear Ladies,
Do any of you have anything you would like to submit to this quarter's PSRS newsletter? The deadline is next week--September 15. (I know some of you have already sent in submissions--thank you.)
Has anyone gone to any events of interest in the months of July, August, or September? Would you like to write about your participation/observation in it/of it?
Have you read a new book we should know about?
Have you found a helpful website we could benefit from?
Did you do any research on a topic that you would like to share?
Did you make something new that would be fun to share? (Like a new dress, shawl, bonnet, hanky, etc)
Do you know of any upcoming events that we should know about?
Do you have anything you would like to sell/buy?
This is **your** newsletter, so the more submissions, the more fun and informative it is. Please don't be shy. The editors will be happy to help you. :-)
Thanks so much, Holly Sheen Content Editor

posted09/01/09

By-law proposed changes have been posted to this website if you need to review them before the annual meeting.

posted 09-01-09
Revising the By-Laws is a monumental task and Angela Mets and her committee should be commended for taking on this task. It is obvious the committee spent a great deal of time going over and revising these.
All of us need to be prepared at the annual meeting to discuss these proposed changes and understand them in advance. As there are so many additions and deletions, I would like to have a copy of the set of By-Laws you were working from. Sometimes it makes it easier for me to see and understand the changes being proposed. Would you please send me the By-Laws you were working from in these revisions?
Thanks so much!
Lynn
--
Lynn A. Dukes

posted 8-18-09

Yes, ladies, I am nagging. :-) Now is a really good time to pull together something to submit to the next PSRS newsletter, which is due to be sent out next month. Submission deadline is September 15. As editors, we look forward to compiling what you submit. We see this newsletter as a group effort by all PSRS members. If everyone submits items, we will indeed have an interesting publication! (To those who have already submitted material, THANK YOU!)

**The guidelines we offer for submissions are---
The PSRS is a South Carolina-based organization that exists to promote southern history from the southern perspective. There is a ton of information available about the War Between the States era from a northern perspective, but southern views of southern history are in the minority. Therefore, there is a need for organizations like PSRS to preserve southern history from this perspective. Newsletter submissions need to reflect this view to be in keeping with the mission of the organization. So we will be happy to accept submissions that are either from a pro-southern viewpoint or are at least neutral in perspective (for example, the topic of ladies fashions that both north and south wore).

**Submissions ideas can be, but are not limited to---
A variety of items pertaining to the War Between the States era such as short excerpts from old publications, poetry by southern authors or about southern events, fashion discussions/diagrams/photos, how-to instructions, write-ups/photos of your visits to historic sites, book reviews pertaining to the war era, write-ups of reenactments you have attended, resource lists, cooking how-to's from old recipes, tips on campfire cooking, ideas of how to improve our reenacting impressions, PSRS news, your latest exciting project, reviews of seminars/conferences you have attended, history tidbits, if you have reenacting items for sale/are looking for reenacting items, short interesting ancestor stories from the war era, tips on camping comfortably at reenactments, your latest research project...............anything of interest to PSRS ladies and our mission.

**We will be including photos from yesterday's workshop in Columbia. Any of you who made pen wipes--if you would like to submit any information regarding your project, we will be happy to include that.

**Those of you going to the Battle of Atlanta next month, please consider taking your camera and purposely taking some photos for the newsletter.

Thank you so much!
Holly Sheen

posted 08-26-09

Ladies, I will post the schedule for elections online on the bulletin board.  We also need to start planning what food , etc we will be bringing to elections.  If I recall the Battalion pays for burgers and hot dogs.  Drinks, paper products, sides,desserts, and etc.. need to be brought . I think they are posting what everyone  is bringing on the bulletin board under the post about elections.  There will be a silent auction there , to help raise funds for the 25th Aniv.   Also we use this time to clean out our closets, so bring any civil war period correct items you want to sell .  Can't wait, to see everyone again.   Heather

posted 8-7-09  ref: looking for speakers

I am in charge of lining up speakers for our UDC chapter (located in
the Greenville area) and am working on the upcoming year's schedule.
I am always on the lookout for new speakers and topics pertaining to
the War or life during the 1860s. I wondered if any of you within
driving distance have topics you'd possibly be willing to speak on,
or if you have speakers to recommend. Our chapter meets on the third
Tuesday of the month at 7:00 in the evening.

Thanks for your input!

Take care,
Raquelle

posted 08-03-09

posted 7/31/09

Hi Ladies,

We are now accepting submissions for the next PSRS newsletter. Please
don't feel like you must wait until the deadline to submit your
material. I know it's the middle of the summer and our minds are
elsewhere, but do keep your eyes peeled for good info to include in
the next newsletter.Photos are welcomed too. Many participants makes
for an interesting newsletter. :-)

The Sheens will be out of state toward the end of September, so if I
could have you all send your submissions a little early, that would
help Heather and I not tear our hair out when we return. :-)

Thanks much,
Holly

posted 7-28-09

Ladies,
           To make it easier for everyone.  We are posting important updates and info on the Palmetto Battalion bulletin board.  It gives us a forum to talk back and forth with one another.  Remember to check it to stay up to date.  In order to post , all you have to do is register online for login and password.  Important LOY info will be posted soon.

                                             Heather King

posted 7-21-09

I recently discovered a discussion group on Google for women reenactors. The ladies trying to start it don't have many folks on there yet. So I thought I'd send this around in case any of you would like to join.

 

This could be a great way to interract with a larger audience and help more people understand authenticity in reenacting.

 

http://groups.google.com/group/WOMEN-CIVIL-WAR-REENACTORS?hl=en

 

~Heather Sheen

posted 7-12-09

Ladies,
Last weekend I sent out application forms and attendance rosters for the PSRS. It has come to my attention that everyone may not have received these. I am resending both of these forms to everyone. However, the attendance roster only need to be filled out by the Unit Reps for each unit. Each member needs to fill out an application each year.
Please remember, applications and dues ($15) must be postmarked no later than August 31st in order to be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting in September.
By this e-mail I would also like to verify the correct email and the correct unit reps (thank you to those who have already been in contact with me). Please reply to this email so I know that I have your correct e-mail.
Thank you and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or any of the other officers.
Yours,
Lynn Dukes
Secretary, PSRS
118 Hope Dr.
Summerville, SC 29485

843-270-5004
843-873-3303 fax

posted 7/709

Greetings ladies!

We're into the third quarter of the year already---can you believe it?!  We're are accepting PSRS newsletter submissions for the third quarter newsletter. You don't have to wait until the deadline to submit articles/information. The submission deadline is: September 15.

Please do remember that if you have visited any interesting sites this summer that we would love to hear about it. If you have photographs, so much the better. If by the deadline you will have been to any workshops, found any books pertaining to the war, learned any old recipes or tried new patterns, made a new reenacting outfit, found a 'new' soldier in you lineage and learned his story, found a good resource for reenacting items--anything of interest to PSRS ladies and our mission--we would love to hear about it. Please keep the newsletter in mind. You ladies are learning interesting things all the time--please share. :-)

Please keep in mind our guidelines for submission--- The PSRS is a South Carolina-based organization that exists to promote southern history from the southern perspective. There is a ton of information available about the War Between the States era from a northern perspective, but southern views of southern history are in the minority. Therefore, there is a need for organizations like PSRS to preserve southern history from this perspective. Newsletter submissions need to reflect this view to be in keeping with the mission of the organization. So we will be happy to accept submissions that are either from a pro-southern viewpoint or are at least neutral in perspective (for example, the topic of ladies fashions that both north and south wore).

A big 'thank you' to all of you who have already submitted so generously to the newsletter!! Without you we wouldn't have a newsletter. We have all enjoyed and benefited from your efforts. :-)

We hope you are having a wonderful summer!

Holly & Heather
Newsletter Editors

posted July 9, 2009

Dear Ladies,

It is time once again for dues to be paid and your renewal/application form to be sent in. The deadline is August 31st, 2009. Any dues/forms postmarked after that date will be considered late, and you will not be eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting, even if you have met the attendance requirement.

Attendance forms have been sent to the unit reps listed below. These will need to be completed and also turned in by the deadline. If these are not received, then the attendance shown on the Battalion website will be used. If your unit rep is not listed, please let me know ASAP so that I can get this form to that lady.

Please attached PSRS form, and print all of your personal information legibly. Please have your unit rep sign the form and return the form and your dues to:

Lynn Dukes
Secretary PSRS
118 Hope Dr.
Summerville, SC 29485

The application is also available on the PSRS website.

In order to maintain continuity within PSRS this is the only form that will be accepted.

Thank you and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Lynn Dukes, Secretary
118 Hope Drive
Summerville, SC 29485
843.873.3303
843.270.5004
LDukes@sc.rr.com

posted June 28, 2009

"""Attention "ALL" Unit Reps, Officers, and Roseanne """""
Which make up the Executive Staff , to appoint a Awards  Committee Chair.  This chair will chose the awards committee.  The adwards committee will be responsible for lady of the year. <sup>E. AWARDS COMMITTEE
1. Chairman will be appointed by the Executive Staff.
2. This committee shall consist of PSRS members chosen by the Awards Chair.
3. This committee will be responsible for the Lady of the Year activities, which include:
a. publishing and/or updating Lady of the Year guidelines;
b. accepting nominations for Lady of the Year (Officers are exempt from receiving this award);
c. verifying that the nominees have met or exceeded the guidelines;
d. issuing, collecting, and counting ballots; and
e. purchasing and presenting the award.
4. This committee is responsible for purchasing and presenting the outgoing President’s gift.
5. Establish and present other awards as deemed necessary.
6. This committee will be responsible for:
a. securing three to four door prizes for each General Business Meeting, the annual Meeting and Staff Meetings;
b. accepting donations and providing ticket numbers to participants;
c. turning funds over to the Treasurer; and
d. submitting receipts for expenses to Treasure for reimbursement.
This awards committee must be formed in 2 weeks. Make phone calls, visit people, send emails. Unit reps find out whom your unit wants to nominate that can fulfill this duties.  I want names and nominations by the end of this week.</sup>  

  Your President Heather L. King

posted 06-28-09

Denise Weimer has put together a wonderful website with includes videos of different dances.  It is well worth a click to check it out.

Subject: historic photos - Civilian Society
Date: Fri, 29 May 2009 18:00:31 -0400

May 4th , 2009

Hi Ladies!

We would like to start accumulating submissions for the PSRS 2nd quarter newsletter. The deadline for the next newsletter is next month, so please be rounding up what you would like to submit. We would like to continue with the same format as last quarter---and would welcome lots of photos/drawings/articles/upcoming events/tips/anything of interest to THE PSRS.

Following are the guidelines we are using for submissions----------

We are looking forward to your exciting information. Without you, there is no newsletter. :-)

Thank you,
Holly & Heather
Newsletter Editors

posted March 23, 2009

posted March 21, 2009

NEW INSPIRATION PHOTOS!  Every month a new batch of original CDVs will be posted to our site. Coming up the First Weekend of April at least 100 more CDVs of ladies, children, outerwear, bonnets!!!!  We plan to add additional batches of original photographs the first weekend of every month so keep checking back to our site  to see if you find your next inspiration.  We will keep adding photos until our site runs out of storage space. We currently have a bit less than 2G still available.  As this feature grows, we may need to take a vote as to keeping these photos available to the general public or if we will password protect them as a benifit of being a paid PSRS member. Right now the photos are coming from Jeannie Rucker's collection and from various web-sources.. It would be wonderful if you would like to contribute any images that you may have to share. We are trying to stay within 1850s tru 1865 with some exceptions for  later photos that may show something of the earlier periods to advantage. THere are several later children's photos on the site now that show striped stocking!  The photos are about 1868-1870, but the stockings were popular in our targeted dates. If you wish more information about this project, email the webmissress.

posted March 18, 2009

Subject: reenactor update on Howards

 Hi Folks! I am trying to let everyone that I know in the reenacting
community/SCV community know what happened to the Howards. I think a 
number of folks know the Howards and their cute little dog Dixie. 
They weren't at Aiken this year as usual so we inquired about them. 
I'm sure the Howards could use an encouraging note and prayer. Steve 
has just retired and with the economy in a downturn, this is not a 
 good time to lose $5,000 worth of gear. The Howards were at a living

history at Middleton Plantation in Charleston and lost two tents in a fire.

The person watching the camp had walked off for a minute and the wind

blew a spark into a bit of hay which then caught the tents on fire. They

lost the two tents and a lot of antiques among their reenacting belongings

so when he says they are  irreplaceable, he's not exaggerating. Having

just helped put out an encampment fire at Aiken this year, this is fresh 

on my mind as to how quickly a fire can devastate.  If you would like to

drop the Howards a note, here is their email.

showard33@carolina.rr.com

Thank you, Holly Sceen

posted sat, feb 28, 2009

Ladies, 
        At The Columns I will start taking photos for cdv's( If my cdv photographer doesn't come).  I will take a couple shots- 1 Plain Canvas Background 2 Natural (Nature) Background 3 Maybe we can pose inside the house???? I will need to ask permission first.  I will download these to my thumb drive and deliver to the photographer.  You can either pay me or do COD.  
See you there. Heather

posted 2/2/09

a note from the President, Heather King

Ladies, We will be having our meeting at 3pm on Saturday at Aiken.  Bring your chairs and a tea cup.  Wear your best period impression, we will have our likeness taken for a cdv. ( I will be paying for the PSRS cdv's up front).  I need a headcount for the cdv's (so supplies can be purchased)and for handouts for the meeting.  Email me if you plan on attending at hking22@msn.com.  The cdv's we will use at a later event to compare to origanal cdv's  and to give us a better look at ourselves.  The cdv's will be open to any none PSRS members, and gentlemen, they would need to arrange payment up front.  If you have any questions contact me.  The PSRS tent will be next to the battlefield as it was a few years ago.  This will allow for ample space for the meeting and nature light for the cdv's.   
                                                               Heather

posted Jan 12, 2008

  Ladies,
We just returned from School of the NCO in Florence.  The weather was wonderful , and the men were very appreciative of us providing them with info on children's toys/games (Thank you Mrs. Key for the loan of your toy collection).The men took special interest in the toys they could make themselves. Especially the ones they could carve/widdle out of wood  in camp. Mr. King and Mr. Canaday provided info and a look into the gentlemen's wardrobe . A option to use when their is a dance or ball , so they can change into clean nice smelling attire. With that task behind us,I am now working on Aiken.
 
Battle of Aiken Meeting
I spoke with Daniel Williams at Florence in regards to the schedule at Aiken.  As of now he stated the battle would be around 2pm .With that info I have decided to plan our PSRS meeting for 3pm. (I am compiling the agenda now , so send me any emails concerning topics you wish to discuss.) Which would allow ladies to go to the battle and not interfere with lunch plans. I am looking at 1 hour at the most, unless something comes up. I have heard of numerous persons cleaning out their closets  and selling items at Aiken.  With the number of Sutlers Aiken provides, I myself will be planning to save a little now , so I can shop then. 
 
Flag Project
We have been asked by the Battalion to help them make a flag for Palmetto Battalion headquarters. I spoke with Mr. Blackman this weekend about providing the supplies , so the Battalion can provide the materials they want . He has 2 simple (appliquéd)  designs in mind.  The PSRS tent/fly will be set up for anyone who would like to stop in , sit and chat ,while stitching a few stitches on the flag. We would work on this at events, to create a step into the past. As the ladies did then to help their men. Come dressed and prepared for photos. 
 
CDV's of Ladies
Ladies keep in mind at any event your photo can end up on the WORLD WIDE Web.  You tube,and other photo sites don't leave room for explanations.  On that note lets talk cdv's for period research . A PSRS project to help ourselves with our impressions , and give your guy a little token to carry in his wallet.  If we can get the set built and ready , we will be taking cdv's of ALL the ladies in their best dress. I have a gentleman who has researched the art and has the means to create cardboard cdv's of reenactors. Through out the day on Saturday he will be taking photos.  As far as the weather and the sunlight(light source) I recommend you get your photo as soon as possible to insure the appropriate light.  These will be delivered to myself , then I will deliver to the ladies at the next event where we will use them to compare to period cdv's , to see how we compare to the real thing.  When we are done they are yours to keep.  I will pay the gentleman to do this for us. One print per lady.  Any extras you would have to cover the cost.
 
Address/Phone Number Change
Ladies if you are not aware my phone numbers have changed. We no longer have a home phone, our cell phones(my c#803-528-0402) have replaced it. Also we decided not to renew our PO Box , my mailing address is now 126 ADDIE LUCAS RD. LEXINGTON ,SC,29073.
 
Workshops
Ladies also keep in mind that workshops are coming soon.( Lady of the year nominees must attend to qualify.)Spartanburg workshop is in June.  The decorated band hair net workshop is in August in the low country. (This gives you the opportunity to make your own and show other reenactors that snoods are not period correct ,but a easy sell for sutlers. ) Elizabethstewartclark.com has a workshop Shawn and I are planning on going to in Georgia  sometime in the fall.  the date for that one hasn't been posted, but you can print the agenda for the FL one which is the same , but different location.
 
PalmettoBattalion.org
Ladies be sure to read and keep up with the Palmetto Battalion bulletin board . It provides details of events, current happenings of members, and prayer requests.  We need to be the strength for each other , and be their for each other.  I was saddened recently to learn of a fellow reenactor diagnosed with a brain tumor. The power of prayer is great , but greater in numbers.  Also their is a section for PSRS and civilians at the bottom to place post.  We are a team and the Battalion depend on us.  The men also place post regarding new ladies / lady friends that  are new to the hobby. The Battalion site also provides event rosters(you are responsible for checking it and making sure your unit rep counts you there), dues deadlines(amount & who to turn it into),event dates/info/maps.  This site is open to everyone.  
 
 
"For those that came before us, and depend on us to tell their story"
 
Yours,
Heather King
PSRS President

Friday August 29, 2008

Ladies, there is some very important information on Chickamuga this year.. It is quite lengthy so the webmistress has made a page for it.. please click on this page for more information.. thanks, Roseanne

http://www.psrs-csa.com/chickamuga2008info.htm

St. Andrews Regional - (803) 772-6675

posted july 15, 2008

Ladies,

I have been approached by a couple of gentlemen that have expressed an interest in joining the PSRS.  I believe it is time to encourage the male civilian impression as many of the Palmetto Battalion members are reaching a point where it makes more sense to do a civilian impression rather than a military one.  This was brought up at the last staff meeting.  Therefore, according to our by laws and in order to comply with the 45 day advance notice, I move to allow men to join the PSRS.  We can either allow them to join as full members, associates or as a gentlemen's auxiliary; this is open for discussion.  This will require some changes in the bylaws regarding wording.

Please let me know if you have any questions at skey@cbh.com

Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Key

UNIT REPS.. PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL MEMBERS OF YOUR UNIT RECEIVE THIS.  IT IS IMPORTANT!
 
Dear Ladies,
 
I attended the staff meeting for the Palmetto Battalion yesterday.  Among the topics discussed was the importance of all re-enactors who attend events with the Battalion or sponsored by the Battalion to join the Battalion.
Now you may ask yourself, why should I pay $20.00 more in dues when I already pay dues to the PSRS and/or my unit (SCLA OR 13th or 23rd or 11th or 25th or whatever).  The answer is INSURANCE.  By joining the Battalion, in addition to your unit and/or the PSRS, you are covered by the insurance for $5000.00 Medical (for injury which occurs at an event) as well as Liability.
I don't have all the details in front of me but I am sending the Battalion Adjacent a note so I can get them.
So, here's the deal.
1. If you have joined the Battalion through another unit, please send me your name and the unit through which you joined. I will compile those into a list.
2.  If you wish to join the  Battalion through the PSRS, please send me a note and then mail me a  check for $20.00.  Since I am so late sending out this notice, I'll write one check and send it in by the Deadline (July 1).  Request to join the Battalion received (just the I want to join note, not the check) after June 30 will be handled on a case by case basis.
3. If you don't want to join the Battalion ( it is not mandatory), then please drop me a line to tell me that.
 
IF YOU ARE CONFUSED.... WRITE OR CALL ME (803-469-0103 OR 803-778-2954) AND I WILL TRY TO EXPLAIN BETTER!

Friday, June 20, 2008 10:54 AM

Rena,  would you send this for me? Thanks, Sherry Key.

Ladies,  I have 4 extra copies of this.  Cost is $2.50 (plus mailing costs if needed).  Please late me know if you would like one.

Sherry Key.
skey@cbh.com

For those of you who do not have ready access to email, I can be reached via phone at (843) 263-4297.

Thanks,  Louise Murray, Secretary,  Palmetto Soldiers Relief Society

Posted Feb. 18, 2008

Ladies,
I have been recently informed that we may have a time conflict at Aiken.  I had scheduled the PSRS Annual Winter Meeting for 11:00 on Sat.  But I now know that is the same time as the Fashion Show.  Since I know that some of you will be participating in the fashion show, I would like to ask your opinion about changing our meeting time.  Only avery few of us participate in the battle, so would it be better for us to change the meeting time to 1 or 2 o'clock?  If we meet at one, we will have had time to feed ourselves and our dependants, have a nice meeting, and still watch the battle if we desire?  Just a thought, let me know yours!
Roseanne

January 17, 2008

Ladies, I have flannel material to make warm petticoats, if anyone is interested.  I plan to make them prior to Rivers Bridge.  If you would like one and would like to send me a size request, I will gladly make you one. Please be advised – this is cotton flannel not wool.  That is why I can sell them for $20.  The petticoats will be warm and practical, but period correct material.If you are interested, please contact me at katharris@roadrunner.com or @sc.twcbc.com Thanks,Kathleen

December 29, 2007

Ladies,

It seems everyone is a bit wearied from the holidays or have company so the workshop for this Saturday, December 29th, has been cancelled.  Thanks for the interest. 

Kay will be back for the Battle of Aiken in February and has asked if we would be interested in having some sort of workshop either the weekend prior or following the Aiken event.  Again, let me know if you have an interest in attending, which weekend and if you have a particular topic in mind.

Thanks again,
Sherry Key.

posted December 10, 2007

Please send your reply to Sherry.  Skey@cbh.com  Unit Reps please pass this on to the ladies without email.   Rena

Ladies,

Mackenzie Sholtz and Kay Gnagy asked me to see if there is an interest in a sewing workshop the weekend after Christmas, Dec. 29/30.  It would be in Sumter and it is possible it may be a 2-day affair so if you are interested please let me know if you would prefer 1 or 2 days.  I have no idea of cost at this time.

At this time the topic appears to be ball gowns as Kay is releasing a new pattern next year but they are flexible.  Please let me know if you have another area you would prefer to address   The concentration would be on the bodice and trimmings. 

Feel free to pass this along as I may have missed some and reply to me your preference of topic and 1 or 2 days.

Thank you,
Sherry Key.

November 12, 2007

Ladies!

We have new recuiting pamplets with a short version of our application on the back... Some of our ladies set up a recuriting station at Boonhall this weekend and have recruited some new ladies that will be joining soon! With the change in our by-laws we now have the chance to welcome new members that could not qualify to join before.  Let's go our and find some friends to welcome to the PSRS..  If you need some pamplets let Jeannie Rucker know and she can mail you some..

November 3m 2007

Lynn Cogdill looking for people to help at Rose Hill Plantation Nov. 17th

We  have an opportunity to participate in an evening program at Rose Hill Plantation in Union on Saturday, November 17^th.  I have been asked to confirm how many of you will be able to assist.  Basically, the new interpreter, Charles Barreras, is asking for a number of reenactors for a lantern tour that evening (it’s a Saturday).  He wants people in most of the rooms of the house, including the ballroom, who will do a “sort of” first person impression – pre-December 1861.  I will be on the property in the kitchen and we will be providing a meal for all the participants.  Ladies and gentlemen, this is a real opportunity to use the ballroom as he wants some of us in evening attire, dancing and enjoying themselves.  Please let me know if you would be interested in joining us.  I think it will be a lot of fun.  If you can’t participate, but know of some others who might be willing to join us, please forward this along.  Contact me on my cell or at the e-mail below…..

Thanks,

august 28, 2007

August 1, 2007

We are having a living history for the State Museum on Aug. 11th .  We are
planning on setting up a company street if possible.  As far as me I was
just going to walk around and mengle with the public. I wanted to extend the
invite to you ,Mr. Key ,Angela and anyone whom will like to come.  I thought
since ya'll live close you may want to join us.  Send me a email with any
questions.

                                                      Yours Truely,  Heather
King
                                                                          
hking22@msn.com

posted July 29, 2007

Ladies

I will try to get this quick update off to everyone while my computer and my brain are both working at the same time.  Please bear with me.

Our Aug. workshop is fast approaching.  Jeanne tells me that 19 of us have signed up and sent in our fees.  Jean is doing her usual wonderful job preparing to lead us down a new road.  Personally, I can’t wait.  But remember, we only have 25 spaces so it looks like we have just a few openings left.  Reserve yours today.

Last spring, we agreed to supply the intrepid men who are participating in the 18 mile AP Hill march in Virginia with care packages and letters from home.  We thought that there would be around 50 gentlemen with the fortitude and stamina to make this march.  However, at last count there were about 80 men signed up!  This is wonderful and will represent the Battalion well, but it means we need to step up to the plate with the makings for care packages.  Some of us have chosen to “adopt” a man or a couple of men.  Others are planning to send items to be split up among several men.  The SCLA is adopting a unit and sending a “unit box” rather than individual care packages.  All these approaches are great!  But with so many men participating, we don’t have to send each man a package, but EACH MAN SHOULD HAVE HIS OWN LETTER.  So Ladies, sharpen those pencils and write a letter from Cousin, Neighbor, Sister, Friend, whoever.  Put it in first person and let me know who you are writing.  I’ll keep a list. But we must remember that all the packages,  package items, and letters must be in my hands no later than the first weekend in September.  I would really need to have all this brought to the Workshop.  Now you say you don’t know what to put in a package.

Click over to our page on Care Packages on this site to see a listing of items and names.. http://www.psrs-csa.com/soldiersaidpackages.htm

Ladies,

The battalion will be conducting the Camp of Instruction the weekend of August 18-19th at the Battle of Aiken site.  I was contacted to see if we would be willing to help with supper on Saturday.  They usually do hot dogs and 'burgers and then have a battalion meeting.  If you are planning to attend and would like to contribute a salad/side dish or dessert please let me know.  Do not respond to Rena but email me directly at skey@cbh.com

If enough want to attend I would be willing to do some sort of mini-workshop, perhaps on plain sewing.  Just let me know if the interest is there and what you would like to do.

Thanks in advance,  Sherry Key.

posted July 1, 2007

Good Evening!  I am sending out a reminder to everyone about our July meeting

Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 9:20 PM
Subject: Sleeve class being offered in Spartanburg


For the ladies who are already aware of this opportunity, please excuse the
echo.  Carolann Schmitt of the Genteel Arts Academy in Gettysburg, PA has
graciously agreed to bring her Academy on the road and will be in
Spartanburg on June 9 and 10, 2007 to present a workshop on sleeve
variations.  This is a hands on workshop which will present a detailed
lecture on sleeves, construction techniques and discussion of original
garments.  Participants for the full session will also be able to construct
as many different custom fitted sleeve styles as time permits.  There are a
limited number of slots left for the  full two day program, please contact
Lynn Cogdill at 864-415-5027 or itnrnt1864@charter.net if you wish to sign
up.  For those who may not want to attend the entire two day series, the
Saturday morning lecture will be available for you to attend and will
include the handouts.  The cost of the full series is $149.00, which
includes all materials and notebook.  

If you wish to only attend the morning session, the cost will be $25.00 and
will include the handouts.  I will also need to know if you plan to attend
the morning session only.  The class will be held in the Extended Stay
Hotel's Corporate office training room at 100 Dunbar Street, right in the
center of downtown Spartanburg.  I've attached some more information
regarding times.

I've taken several of Carolann's classes at the Civilian conference in
Harrisburg each year and made the trip to Gettysburg for two other classes.
She is a wonderfully organized and engaging speaker and you WILL come out of
one of her classes with a lot of new ideas.  Besides, this will give many of
you ladies an excuse to take a side trip to Mary Jo's.
If you plan to stay for the entire program, please feel free to contact me
or Jeannie Rucker to help you make arrangements for accommodations.

We hope to see you in June!
Lynn Cogdill

To see a list of supplies and what will be covered in this class click this link 

http://www.psrs-csa.com/sleeveclassdocument.htm

April 1, 2007

Virginia Mescher did an article in Citizens Companion a few years ago on fabric colors and how they display in wet plate images.  It was a great article and that issue sold out quickly.  Well, she has updated the article and it can be found at http://www.raggedsoldier.com/  Go to Virginia's Veranda and you will see the article.  What I found particularly intriguing  was the difference in wet plate/color/modern B&W.

There is also a gallery which is empty at the moment but they are soliciting photos.  We should be able to come up with some nice ones so consider submitting one or two.

Enjoy the article but respect her copyrights.  She is most accommodating if you ask to share but do ask.

Sherry Key.

Ladies,

Most of you know Jerry Morris of the 25th and the Palmetto Battalion.  What you may not know is he is the new director of the Barnwell County Museum!  In this capacity he has asked me to help with some fundraising ideas.  This is in the very early planning stages so at this point I am just gathering information and seeing who is interested in participating.  We are toying with the idea of having a series of four events over a year's time, not just one enormous show.

At this point in time we are considering several options, all involving a fashion show/tea theme but not necessarily limited to mid 1800s.  We would like to include colonial, regency, ante-bellum, Edwardian, flappers, WWI and WWII.  It is possible that you may already have something from those time frames or maybe you were just waiting for a reason to jump to another era to try out pigeon bosoms, puffy sleeves or bustles!  Of course, it should be an accurate reproduction.

We will also need ladies to assist with food (simple tea fare, nothing elaborate) and serving.  Rummage through those old cookbooks and see what pops up!

As most of you know, I am in the middle of tax season so if you are interested just shoot me a brief email and I'll start a list of those interested.

Thanks in advance for your ideas and participation.
Sherry Key.

Posted March 8, 2007

We will be putting together a dozen or so care packages at Florence.  I have
plenty of coffee and soap, poke bags and some assorted other leftovers, but
new items are needed.  The usual, ginger snaps, peanuts, soft peppermints,
popcorn, baby powder, baking soda, apples, dried fruit, canned meats,
sardines, etc.  Bring something if you can and come to the PSRS Fly around
11:00 on Sat. to put things together.  Bring a stooll, stay and chat a
while.  I will have materials to divide up large packages of product and
paper to write notes and all the other stuff we need for care packages.
While I may do care packages one more time this spring, there is no
guarantee.
We will do nice packages for the AP Hill March (Sharpsburg) in the fall, but
more on that later.
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as can make it.
Roseanne
 

Photo of ladies attending the PSRS meeting at the Battle of Aiken in February 2007

Feb. 20, 2007

Ladies,
> Just a reminder that the PSRS will have a meeting Sat. at 4:00.  Bring
> your chair or stool and a lantern ( in case of darkness) to the PSRS
> Fly/Post Office which will be near the battlefield.
> WE HAVE SEVERAL VERY IMPORTANT ITEMS ON THE AGENDA AND YOUR INPUT IS
> NEEDED!
> Also, we need to take a group photo for the Relic Room to include in
> their newsletter. 
> I am looking forward to seeing this weekend.
> Roseanne

posted January 5, 2006

Good afternoon!  Sorry this is getting out so late.  Our meeting for Feb. 6, 2007 is going to be at Easterby's Restaurant at 7pm.  Please get there at 6pm if you would like to eat before the meeting.

posted January 31, 2007

posted January 5, 2007

Ladies,

Just a reminder of the Staff Meeting on January 13th, starting at 10:30 in the Relic Room, with the Malvina Gist work day right after.  Everyone is invited to attend the meeting, and all are welcome to come and sew.  Bring your machines, needles, thread, patterns and ideas. 

posted January 2, 2007

The first person of the month has been posted!  Click over that page to read all about Rhonda Biaocco!

posted December 5, 2006

To see photos of the Abbeville Ball click on the link below..

http://www.psrs-csa.com/2006abbevilleball.htm

posted November 22, 2006

The Person of the Month of December is posted!! click over to the

Person of the Month page and see the bio on Margaret Wilbanks!

posted November 14, 2006

A review of the Boon Hall event has been posted on the Review of Events page. Please note the new format.. you click on the link and it will take you to that page.. Or you can click to see it here.. http://www.psrs-csa.com/2006boonhall.htm

posted october 20, 2006

Aprons up for bid

We have one each of the beautiful aprons that were made for the bazzar last May. Click over to the Bazzar page to see a photos of them. Each apron was hand pieced and hand finished. There have not been many of these made so they are very hard to come by. We are now starting the biding via a sealed bid.  You do not have to be a member of the PSRS or the Battalion to bid
PSRS Auction
C/O Roseanne
3 Warren Ct.
Sumter, SC  29150
Mailed bids must be received by Feb.21, 2007
All bid envelopes will be opened Sunday, Feb. 25 at Battle of Aiken.
Please include full name, address, phone and e-mail address in all bids.
Since no one will know the bids before that date, the bids should reflect what you will pay for the item.  Shipping is included in the bid price.  Winners will be contacted as soon as practical at the end of the auction.  Payment must be received before the apron will be shipped.
If the high bidder does not or can not pay, the apron will be offered to the next high bidder.
Thanks so much,
Roseanne

posted 10-2-06

 subject: special issue of Citizens Companion

INFORMATION ON MARK IRWIN'S FUNERAL

(PSRS member Cindy's Husband)

Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 10:45 AM
Subject: What to wear to Mark Irwin's funeral.


This message is for the ladies who plan to attend Mark's funeral. I spoke
with Cindy last night and she would like us to wear our best, colorful,
period correct day dresses. Cindy does not want us in our widow's weeds.
Please respect her wishes and dress accordingly. Period correct from inside
out!
Don't forget your bonnet!
_________________
I will be at the funeral home by 10:00.  Please join me there as we support
Cindy at this time.
Also, we are invited to join family and friends at a local church fellowship
hall after the burial service.  While the church is providing some food,
please help out by bringing a covered dish to share.

_____________________________________
 

september 23, 2006

Check out the review on the Nuns at Sharpsburg on the Review page of this site!

posted September 3, 2006

SHERRY KEY is our person of the month.. September 2006... Pop over to the review and see her photos..

posted August 26, 2006

Ladies, If you attended the recent workshop, you received a hand out from me on Bonnets which included some sources and websites.  While browsing the web today I found another one and thought you might like to add it to your list.  They focus on hats, not bonnets, but many of the supplies and trims work for both.  They have heavy duty buckram, bias crinoline tape, and needles among other things. Sherry Key.

http://www.judithm.com/shop/

July 7, 2006

July 7, 2006

The Lady of the Year nominations must be into Carol Hardman by Sept. 1st.. For a submission form please go to the Awards page of this website or email her directly..

July 2, 2006

WORKSHOP DATE HAS CHANGED!!

We had to change the workshop weekend to Aug. 12.  The weekend of the 25-27 is now out since Kathleen Harris's son is getting married that weekend.   Look for more in the newsletter.
should be out next week.
Roseanne

June 18, 2006

Check out the cool photo I found on ebay of a Bazaar in Chicago. I posted it on the Bazaar page

Jeannie Rucker

June 18, 2006

We have just posted some wonderful photos of the Bazaar on our "Bazaar Items to Sell" page. Also, look at Heather King's site, she has some very good ones http://hkingphotos.fotopic.net/

Jeannie Rucker

June 19, 2006

posted April 9, 2006

Firing on Fort Sumter Ball

April 29, 2006

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Tickets are $20 each. Visit the website at

http://www.freewebs.com/sumterball/

posted Feb 8. 2006

posted January 29, 2006

posted January 18, 2006

posted Jan. 10, 2006

  Gerry Nauman, who used to be a member of the PSRS and is no longer reenacting, called me last night and would like to sell a very nice black wool cape, lined in gray wool, with a hood; very long, for $95.00 obo.  They can contact her directly at 843-795-4039.  Or email me and I will forward to her.

  Thanks a bunch!
Sherry Key.

posted Dec 29, 2006

Staff Meeting WILL NOT be Feb. 5th as was planned..... Roseanne will advise of the new date as soon as it is determined..

posted Nov 7, 2006

Cockage Assy

All of our members should have received a kit to make a Cockade.  Please assemble yours and give it to your unit rep. or we will be collecting them at the Tea Party at Secessionville next week..

Palmetto Cockades:

A presentation will be held at Secessionville. \. As many members  of PSRS as possible at Secessionville. We will present the Palmetto Cockades to the current Palmetto Battalion officers and staff, then to the new Administration. The bag of cockades will be subdivided by Unit and each unit will have a card inside stating who the cockades were made by and also a card with the Battalion person’s name on it. We will do the presentation directly after the Battle at Secessionville. She asked that we not tell the guys what they will be receiving. They will only receive one if they have voting rights. Ms. Blitch said that we need to have some sort of sound system on the field so everyone can hear what is being said.

Mrs. Key asked if there were any left over she would like to have two for guys who have been past officers but who would not have voting rights this year. Miss Christie asked her to email her with the names.

A sample of the pin the Ladies of the PSRS will wear as a method of identification was passed around. Miss Christie gave the Unit Reps a materials kit for each member of their unit. The kit

contained silk ribbon, a brass butterfly, and instructions. Each lady is asked to make her pin and wear it for the Social and Presentation Ceremony at Secessionville.

posted October 12, 2005

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posted Aug 3, 2005

A listing of gowns for sale has been placed on our Classified page of this site. Also, a listing to sell some 1860-s Harper's..

posted August 3, 2005