FROM
THE CAMPFIRE
Welcome
to the first issue of "Crews News", the monthly (we hope) newsletter
for Venture Crew 4. From my long background in Scouting I thought that I would
use as my heading "From the Campfire". It's been around many a fire
that I've experienced so much: camaraderie, laughter, long discussions, sagely
advice and songs. As Advisor to the new Venture Crew I will do my very best
to provide training, guidance and see to it that it is a worthwhile, educational
and fun Scouting experience, as well as reenacting experience.
I
appreciate the enthusiasm of the Crew members and their dedication to the history
they portray. I also wish to thank the 12th US Infantry, Company A, for their
willingness to host a Venture Crew. Our goals and objectives are covered elsewhere
by our President, Private Alex Stowe, so I will not expand upon them here.
The
Venture Crew chose the number "4" for several reasons. First was that
"12" was unavailable, secondly we felt if we had to choose another
number, then we would want it to be in appreciation of our associated unit,
the 4th Un
ited
States Infantry from the Washington DC area (General Grant's old unit).
"Crews
News" will contain informational articles and tips for those young people
joining the crew and getting into reenacting (or thinking about it), as well
as occasional scouting information. This will not only cover military, but civilian
portrayals as well. We hope that this also becomes a resource for other Venture
Crews around the country that wish to link to us.
If
you have any questions about what we do, or about Venturing with the 12th US
Infantry, feel free to contact any us listed on the Venturing page of the website
and we'll be happy to talk to you.
Your
Obedient Servant,
Corporal
Charles A. Poltenson, Sr.
Crew Advisor
Last Updated on 5/7/05
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