Reading for Nov. 17:
- November Rotarian, "Paved with Good Intentions," p. 43.
Reminders:
Bring candy canes to Nov. 17 meeting.
- "Breakfast with Santa" committee meeting, Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30 at Peoples Bank in Byesville.
- Board meeting, Nov. 19, at Pizza Plus.
- Bell ringing volunteers needed--contact Bob Long for schedule.
Carl Keefer, also known as Captain Keefer, Chaplain for 15th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company E, spoke to Byesville Rotary about Civil War re-enactment. Mr. Keefer is also Vice President of the Southeast Ohio Civil War Roundtable and a veteran. He was accompanied by his wife, Vicki Keefer. Both were dressed in period clothing.
To be considered authentic, clothing worn by re-enactors must duplicate the originals. One requirement is that the clothing must be made by hand using the same equipment and the same fabrics available during the Civil War. The Keefer’s outfits were made using a manual treadle sewing machine like the ones available in the 1860’s.
In addition to sharing information about Civil War reenactments, Rev. Keefer shared a short story he authored about Grant’s last visit Lincoln in Washington D.C. For more information about becoming involved in Civil War reenactments, contact Rev. Keefer at 432-7734.
Byesville Rotary club members will begin staffing Salvation Army red kettles. Watch for them at Byesville Peoples and Advantage banks this month. Monies raised will be used for the Christmas Food Basket program. More volunteer bell ringers are needed.
Members are reminded to bring candy canes to the next meeting. The candy canes will be used as favors for all the children visiting with Santa at the clubs “Breakfast with Santa” scheduled for December 12.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, November 17 at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.
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