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The next meeting of the Kent Civil War Society will be the annual Member & Guest Holiday Pot Luck and Book Auction. It will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, beginning at 6:30 PM.

The pot luck is free to members and their guest. Reservations are not needed. The society will provide a main course and beverages. In return, we ask that you bring your own table service, cups and utensils and a large size serving of the following to share.

For this meal, if your last name begins with
A through G, bring a potato or vegetable dish
H through O, bring a salad or hors d'oeuvres
P through Z, bring a dessert

Please mark the container with your name and include a large spoon or fork for serving (also marked with your name, if possible). We ask that you arrive a few minutes before 6:30 so that we can begin serving on time.

--> The meeting will be held in the Roy Smith Shelter at Fred Fuller Park
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The November meeting of the society was cancelled at the last minute due to a miscommunication and the day being a holiday. We apologize to our speaker, Dr. Fred Marquinez, and to all who were inconvenienced. Steps have already been taken to minimize the chances of a recurrence.

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Alternative meeting times and/or days were discussed at recent meetings, including an earlier starting time (perhaps 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM) on the second Tuesday of the month or some day and time on a weekend. The topic was brought up at the September and October meetings and a vote will be taken at the December meeting prior to the book auction. Come to the December meeting and be prepared to discuss and to vote on what will be our meeting day and time going forward. You may also email us at info@kentcivilwar.org .

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Presentations have been scheduled through May, 2026. There are openings for the remainder of 2026 and members are encouraged to give a presentation. It's a good way to focus on a Civil War topic of personal interest and contribute to the society.

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If you have suggestions for worthy Civil War preservation or education related causes we should consider donating to, please record it on the sheet placed at the preservation donation display at most meetings, let Mark Perkins know or email us at info@kentcivilwar.org .

We have collected over $100 for preservation again, so a vote on a target for a donation will be held at the January, 2026, meeting.

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For last minute information on the Kent Civil War Society meetings, call the society's meeting information hotline at (330) 474-9362 for a recorded message