Belated Jefferson City Report

Reflections on Jefferson City:

Sorry for the belated report lads.

The Jefferson City event came off in good order. The men really came thru in regards to food. Everything, I mean everything, that was requested was provided by the men. We ate, and fought well.

I have a new and profound understanding of the job Qtr. Master Sgt. Mandrake and Pvt. Mallory due when it comes to cooking at the events My hat go off to them. After drill and battles they prepare wonderful food then clean up and get ready for the next meal and activity. They have a hard job indeed!!! I didn't really know how hard and taxing it was until Jefferson City.

Thanks also go out to Pvt T.Price, N. Price and Pvt. Merriman for their assistance and to all of the men who helped me set-up and tear down in Jefferson City.

The MIB turned out in good numbers for this event. God it was hot on Friday, when Skip and I arrived. It was 94 degrees and it stayed hot all evening. It was hot and very humid on Saturday and Sunday. Thankfully, the Battalion Command took my advise and made sack coats optional for the morning drills and activities.

Two real medical heat related emergencies were handled under the Stewards Fly. One each day. Saturday's patient was seen by the event paramedics. The normal aches and pains were treated as well. I myself became dehydated Sunday and ill after tear down and loading of the trailer.

On a personal note. I believe the event planners and sponsors need to provide more portable restroom facilities nearer the troops. Not just one set as was available at Jefferson City for the Union men, women and the public. We could have used and needed more at our end of the encampment. It was a long hike to the johns and there wasn't enough for the numbers of people present. It was even a longer hike at Mahaffie The planners can't be thinking of this in their planing sessions. Maybe they need to have a strong voice in the planning sessions on this matter. I know this sounds like bitching, but this criticism comes from my years of experience in planning events and working with the Americans with Disabilities Act. and just common ordinary horse sense!!

I measured the distance to the event parking. It was exactly 1/2 mile to the parking area. Well, I got in my required walking that weekend. I bet you did too.!!

ON TO COLE CAMP!!!!

YOS,
Steward Bair