Thirteenth Regiment
Company G
South Carolina Volunteer Infantry
A.K.A. Company H
Palmetto Battalion
The Following executed document contains provisions for the organization, continuance and termination of the historical reenactment organization to be known as Company G, Thirteenth South Carolina Volunteer Infantry.

I. PURPOSE: The purpose of Company G, Thirteenth South Carolina
Volunteer Infantry (13th SCV) shall be to provide educational programs for the public pertaining to the life of an infantry soldier during the period 1860-1865. This period being properly referred to as the War Between The States. The programs may also include the ancillary activities of the civilians during that same historical period when this interpretation is historically accurate and necessary. The forum for these educational programs may include, but not be limited to, formal seminars and class presentations, living history programs, battle reenactments, and memorial services. Any use of the organizations name, membership and/or common property in a "for profit" venture is strictly forbidden.

II. MEMBERSHIP: Membership shall be open to any person, regardless of race, gender, creed, religious affiliation or national origin, who understands and agrees with the purpose of the organization, desires to honorably further its goals, and can actively participate without unreasonable accommodation. The organization shall be nonpolitical, nonsectarian, and shall show no discrimination in its membership selection as it relates to race, gender, national origin or physical handicaps. Membership in the 13th SCV Co. G implies consent to membership in the Palmetto Battalion, Inc. (Battalion) and agreement to abide by those established by-laws unless and until that organization no longer retains an eleemosynary status as specified in the U.S. and State of S.C. tax codes and/or the 13th SCV, Co. G is separated from the Battalion by a vote of the membership.
A. Sponsorship - An applicant for membership must have a sponsor
(current member in good standing as defined by the Battalion By-laws) who will act as his steward throughout the applicant's probationary period.
B. Application - A 13th SCV membership application must be completed and accepted by the Company (Co.) adjutant with the prevailing Palmetto Battalion dues, if any, paid in full. These monies will be refunded in full in the event the application is not accepted for membership.
C. Probation - A probation period of not less than six (6) months is
required of all applicants of the 13th SCV. During this period the
applicant must attend a minimum of four (4) previously scheduled events during which his fitness for membership shall be evaluated. If four events are not so scheduled then the six month period shall be extended to include four events. Various attributes including, but not limited to, knowledge of the Period, ability to assimilate with the membership, willingness to contribute to the overall good of the Co., ability and demonstrated skill in Hardee's Light Infantry Tactics and tolerance of minimum physical stresses will be used to evaluate the candidate. A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote, by secret ballot, shall determine whether the applicant is accepted. This vote shall be scheduled at the earliest possible date following the probation period previously described above. An unsuccessful candidate shall have the right to petition the Co. for a re-vote following a written appeal to the Co. Adjutant.
D. Dues - All members in good standing shall be required to pay yearly dues as set by a vote of the membership. The amount determined shall include the prevailing yearly Palmetto Battalion, Inc. membership dues. All active members of the 13th SCV are required to maintain their membership in the Palmetto Battalion, Inc. The dues will be due to the Company adjutant by July first (1st) of each year. Any member failing to remit the entire amount due by this date shall be considered to be in arrears. Failure to satisfy this obligation within thirty (30) days of the due date shall cause the member to lose all rights and privileges of a member in good standing. Failure to satisfy this obligation within sixty (60) days of the due date shall cause a termination of membership. Company dues shall be waived for all first year (based on the Battalion fiscal year) members in lieu of equipment purchases.
E. Termination of Membership - Membership in the 13th SCV is
considered a privilege and as such all members must abide by the certain rules governing their conduct and safety. The rules and regulations aforementioned are hereby adopted the Company and are entitled Third (Secession) Company Rules and Regulations and The Palmetto Battalion Inc. Bylaws, Field Orders and Safety Regulations. Violations shall be considered to be of one of two classes:
Minor infractions - these may (shall) be related to personal
conduct, field or safety regulations and will be dealt with by the Company staff.
Major infractions - these will result, in all likelihood, in the
individuals removal from the 13th SCV and as such must be brought before the Company general membership for action.
The Company First Sergeant shall determine the severity of the
infraction for all enlisted men. The Company Commander shall determine same for the Company staff, First Sergeant, and all civilian impressions. In the event of the infraction resulting in the possible removal of the offender from the Palmetto Battalion the Battalion Bylaws shall be adhered to.
F. Definition of Member in Good Standing - A member in good standing shall be as defined in the Palmetto Battalion by bylaws.