19th June 2008 New President, Gary Yee, opened the meeting with a reminder about our hosting of the November 2010 West Coast Civil War Conference. He called for volunteers to participate in the many organizational tasks, including Program, Housing, Transport, Entertainment, etc. Those wishing to become involved in working on this important event should contact Gary at (415) 566-5085, or email admin@sfcwrt.com.

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Ella Highland, Shari Videlock, Zoya Smithton

Jack Leathers gave a scholarly readiing of his paper on John Fulton Reynolds. Reynolds was a highly respected Union officer who had fought with distinction in the Mexican War and commanded at West Point. In the Civil War he served under McLellan, Burnside and Hooker. Just before Gettysberg, President Lincoln offered him  the Army of the Potomac but Reynolds turned him down because Lincoln would not guarantee him total command. George Meade received the post instead (as an order, not an offer). Reynolds' spirited defence in the early part of the battle at Gettysberg delayed the Confederates and gave Meade the time needed to position his forces. Reynolds died in battle on 1st July 1863.

Ormond Eckley

Jack Leathers

Immediate Past President, Wayne Padgett, who had campaigned energetically for the June meeting, was censured for his absence and, by unanimous voice vote, ordered to buy drinks for everybody at the next meetiing.