71st New York, F Co.
	1st Vol. Cav. B Troop
	6th U.S. Inf. B Co.
	4th Talavera
	Spn 25th Rifle.Regt.Patria
	2nd U.S. Inf. E Co.
	9th U.S. Inf. C Co.

U. S. A. W. S.

  The United Spanish American War Society is a national non-profit organization of living history participants dedicated to authentically portraying the Spanish American War of April to August 1998 for the education of its members and the interested public. Our goals will be to:

1. Promote Spanish American War living history activities nationwide.

2. Increase the level of authenticity and uniformity in the Period by-
  a. setting uniform and equipment standards for members
  b. recommending reliable suppliers and authentic items
  c. promoting the manufacture of authentic equipment

3. Sponsor an annual national event, which will-
  a. consist of an encampment, skirmish and annual Society meeting
  b. alternate between the Eastern and Western parts of the nation
  c. be paid for by fees collected from members at the event.
  d. portray the Santiago Campaign of June to August 1898.
  e. require representatives of member units to attend to retain membership.

4. Promote cooperation, good will and pride among Spanish War living History participants and units

Organization-
  The United Spanish American War Society is an association of independent living history groups with a set of shared standards and holding an annual event. The USAWS shall file for Federal non-profit corporation status and a one time fee of $5 is to be paid by all members to cover the cost of the preparation and filing of incorporation papers. Any surplus from this fee will be rolled over to costs of the annual event.
  The USAWS shall be governed by the directors who shall be the presidents of the member units. A chairman will be selected annually.
  The USAWS shall have no control over member units regarding their organization or activities. USAWS members are requested to conduct themselves, their units and activities in a manner that will reflect credit upon the hobby, the USAWS and the era of the Spanish American War.
  The USAWS has no rank structure of its own. All ranks will be within the member units. At the annual event unit rank will be based upon number of participants, i.e. 5 members for a Cpl., 8 for Sgt., 12 for 1st Sgt. Gun owners (artillery or Gatlins) may be Sgt. At the annual event officers will be elected if deemed warranted by the number of participants.

Membership-
  New units may enter the USAWS upon approval of all directors. Prospective units must submit a membership list (names, address and phone#) and impression standards consisting of the items required for a minimum field uniform, a list of suppliers for the required items and several good photos of uniformed members. The chairman will circulate it among the directors. In lieu of which, existing USAWS standard may be adopted. The number of members and or special equipment (ie. artillery) will be considered with each application, i.e. 5 for Inf. or 2 for a Gun unit.
  Individuals may join the USAWS by becoing members of existing units. Individual civilian impressions will be permitted. The new impression standards (with photos) must be submitted to the chairman and approved by the directors. The directors may approve the application, offer a conditional approval subject to USAWS recommendations, or decline the application. It is to be a tenet of the USAWS to assist new members and units to gain membership by providing information and suggestions in an equal and positive manner.