Union Army Report, September/October, 2012

[Joe Meyer]

[David Martin]

Gen. Meyer sir:{salute}

I feel personal responsibility for the poor battlefield showing of the Army of the Potomac and wish to appoligize to all my fellow officers. I will redouble my efforts to perform in a more satisfactory and successful fashion.

I regret my poor efforts reflect so badly on everyone else.

Regards sir,

Col. Martin {salute}

[Joe Meyer]

Col. Martin, it has never been the objective of either the ACWGC or the Union Army to see who could win the most games or garner the most medals and ribbons. It has been, instead, the creation and continuance of an environment in which every player can enjoy himself and find a satisfactory measure of camaraderie! The statistics are presented as a requirement of the administration, which is a nice thing to have and which helps to create a spirit of competition in activity and presence. Moreover, the dynamic nature of the membership, the on-going lessons derived from the gaming experiences and the changing levels of expertise and leadership are all things that impart a distinct impermanence to any statistical snapshot of the Union Army as a whole or any of its component field armies. If you have found your experiences within the club up to this point to have been of personal value and satisfaction, then the goal of the club has been realized, just as it has for so many of us who have been in the past and may still remain as officers.

[David Martin]

General Meyer sir: {salute}

This is and has been one of the most enjoyable and personally valuable experiences of my life. It is not totally satisfying because I get my teeth kicked in so often.

But I am finding as I get more club mature, maybe a little better, and more comfortable with everyone and their individuality, it truly is more satisfying to play and interact with the members of the club than it is to merely win a game.

I have several games going right now that are exceptionally satisfying.

I just wanted to "own up" if anyone was a little perturbed at my batting average so far.

With Warmest Personal Regards Sir, I remain,

Most Sincerely,

Col. Martin {salute}