The 28th North Carolina

The 28th North Carolina Infantry

I. Company Name: This unit's designation is 28th North Carolina, Company C, as voted on by members. The designation is used for reenactment purposes, registration purposes, uniform guidelines, and any other situation where a unit name is helpful.

II. Statement of Purpose and Philosophy: 28th North Carolina, Company C shall exist for the purpose of reenacting events of the Confederate War for Independence in an accurate manner consistent with the morals and mannerisms of the period. In this regard, 28th North Carolina, Company C, shall be a company of Christian soldiers. Dedication to God and country shall be emphasized. Thus, 28th North Carolina, Company C, shall follow Jesus Christ's example, to include testimonies, tract distributions, direct invitations, encouraging other reenactors to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ, and regular worship of God.

III. Membership: Membership in this unit shall be open to any family or individual person dedicated to the principles in Article II regardless of race, age, or gender, so long as an authentic impression is presented to the public. Members reserve the right to admit and reject applicants by majority vote. Before being approved for membership, an applicant shall be under probation for one year, in which time he must attend at least three company events.

IV. Disclaimer of Liability: All members of this unit recognize the inherent dangers associated with Civil War reenacting and relieve the commanders, 28th North Carolina, Company C, and/or any other member(s) of this unit of any liability for any injury sustained, be it physical or emotional. Minors under 16 years of age will not participate in company events unless supervised by a parent or guardian who is a member of the company.

V. Structure of the Unit: 28th North Carolina, Company C, shall consist of a full infantry company with a rank structure consistent with period practices.

VI. Election of Officers: All positions within this unit, specifically officer, NCO, and administrative positions, shall be voted on by the company. Elections shall be held at the beginning of every odd year, unless special circumstances occur, at which time the company shall act as circumstances dictate. If a position is vacated and a substitute appointed, that post is still up for election the next odd year. The process of the election shall be handled in a case by case basis. Whichever member receives the majority vote for a position is the winner. Elected officers shall assume their duties as soon as practical. Any complications shall be resolved by majority vote.

VII. Voting Privileges: 1. An active, voting member shall include any dues-paying member with no outstanding debt and shall include anyone who participates in authentic period dress regardless of gender. Members must be at least 16 years of age to vote. 2. At the annual meeting and/or at events in which this company participates, the commander and members present can determine if there are enough members present to resolve issues and elect officials. 3. At the annual meeting and/or at events in which this company participates and in which the commander is not attending, the members present can determine if there are enough members present to resolve issues and elect officials. However, the decisions decided upon under such circumstances are subject to rejection and/or modification by the members.

VIII. Company Finances: Yearly dues shall be decided upon at each annual meeting for its respective year. Dues should be paid as soon as practical. Each family or individual shall pay dues. Dues and any other money acquired by the company shall be used as the company dictates by way of voting.

IX. Unit Discipline: Any member who fails to abide by the principles of these articles, inflicts intentional injuries, consistently inflicts accidental injuries, acts with dereliction of duty, indulges in substance abuse, persistently uses profanity, and/or violates a clear Biblical principle, is subject to dismissal from the company. Dismissal is enacted by a two-thirds majority vote. Private indiscretions will be apologized for privately, and public indiscretions will be apologized for publicly. Less grievous offenses shall be punished with less severe means. Dismissal from a position, loss of money (due to unauthorized use of others' payments), loss of voting privileges, etc., shall be enacted from a two-thirds majority vote of the members.

X. Summary: These by-laws are designed as guidelines. They are not designed to be comprehensive, rather establish principles on which this unit is to function. Never should they impede on the progress of the company. Decisions shall be decided by majority vote, and major changes (such as by-law changes) shall be enacted only after a two-thirds majority vote. Company members shall meet at least once annually for elections and/or resolution of issues. The company and its members shall abide by the rules and regulations of the regimental organization the company chooses to be a part of, in addition to these bylaws.