Messages to the Guard

Congratulations to Ken Bonner (left) for a superb tour of duty as the VASSAR Color Guard Commander for the past two and a half years. Chris Melhuish (right) was appointed the next Color Guard Commander by Past President Jeff Thomas at the annual VASSAR Conference in Richmond on February 12, 2022. Ken passed through a Guard of Honor to receive three well-deserved Huzzahs from his fellow Compatriots.

Message to the Guard Nr. 1.  Introduction
The CG Commander's introduction and a brief description of the new regional plan (see second attachment below).

Message to the Guard Nr. 2.  Heat Stress and Accident Incidents
The CG Commander's guidance on Heat Stress, Accident Incident Report, and ICE.
Msg_to_the_guard_nr2.pdf
Message to the Guard Nr. 3.  VASSAR Liability Insurance
Information about the current VASSAR Liability insurance about black powder handling and discharge.
Msg_to_the_guard_nr3.pdf

Message to the Guard Nr. 4.  VASSAR General Liability Insurance
An update informing the Guard about the new insurance policy in effect.

Message to the Guard Nr. 5.  End of year Wrap Up
An update informing the Guard about 2022 and 2023's focus.
Msg_to_the_guard_nr5.pdf
Message to the Guard Nr. 6  Training Workshops
Information about Firelock Instructors, Qualification Standards, and Certification.

Message to the Guard Nr. 7  Color Guard Policy Revisions
Information concerning revisions to the Billy Flora and Bronze Color Guard medal requirements
Msg_to_the_guard_nr7.pdf
Message to the Guard Nr. 8  Extension of VASSAR Black Powder Certification
Information concerning four month extension of black powder certification