Meeting Minutes for 2010
Camp Meeting minutes for 2010
Francine Camp Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2010
Dear Brothers,
A productive meeting was held on Saturday February 20th, at the Atlantic County with 10 Brothers and 5 guests present. A number of items were brought up for discussion for the Camp’s consideration.
We have received word that Brother Joe Cloyd is ill. Please keep Brother Joe in your thoughts and prayers. If you wish to drop Joe a card or call him the information is as follows Lakewood of Voorhees, 1302 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ. 08043 The room # is 414-A. He has his cell phone with him and the number is 609-457-7288. Please keep the following Brothers in your prayers Scott Hann and Charles Mossbrucker (Fred’s dad).
Treasurer's Report - Feb 20 2010
$ 4,476.29 = Balance (12/31/09)
$ 1,680.62 = Income (1/1/10 through 2/19/10)
$ 5,704.66 = Balance (2/19/09), presuming that all checks have been cleared
Under old business, we had tabled discussion about donating money to the Department to help offset costs towards the Eagle Scout certificate. We revisited this issue and got a clearer understanding with the help of PCC John Makos. Brother John is the Department Eagle Scout coordinator. The Camp voted to drop this issue.
Under new business we initiated a former Junior member as a new Brother. Charles “Chuckie” Mossbrucker was brought in as a full member. Welcome to our Camp!
Commander Mossbrucker has formed a committee to serve as a liaison to a County Committee to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the 44th National GAR Encampment. He is looking for volunteers and if interested please contact him.
PCC John Makos has been nominated for Department Commander. The Camp is asking that we have a good turnout at the Department Encampment to show our support.
The SVR is the uniformed branch of the SUVCW. Our SVR unit is Company A, 7th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Colonel Francine served as Captain of this company and we wanted to portray this unit to reflect Francine’s first command. The SVR participates in Memorial Day ceremonies, parades, living history programs and the annual Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg. This is not a reenacting unit. Dues are $2.00 per year. To be a member of the SVR, you must be a member of the SUVCW. Please note that you will need a uniform, hat, and a waist belt. We can provide a list of sutlers that can provide these items. A SVR membership medal is available for $12.50. At the present time we have 11 Brothers in the SVR unit. If interested please let me know.
Our next meeting will be a “Grand Review” on May 15th, at the Atlantic County Library West, in Hammonton. Set up time is 9:00 AM. For our new members a ‘Grand Review” is where we set up an artifact display at the Library to be viewed by the public. If any Brother wishes to display any relics please let me know.
Our annual Bus trip will be to the Antietam Battlefield this year. Brother Steve Wright will lead the tour again this year and I know that we will be treated to one great tour. The date is Saturday April, 10th. The pickup sites will be the usual, 6:30 AM at Saint Martin’s Roman Catholic Church in Hammonton, and 7:00 AM at the ACME in Clayton. The price is $60.00 per person and includes dinner. Brothers, we need to fill the bus. We have only 7 signed up so far and we will open this up to the general public to fill the bus. Please don’t miss out on this fantastic trip. For more information please contact Commander Fred.
The Camp approved the following expenditures:
A donation of $100.00 to CWPT to help with the purchase of the Snyder Farm at Gettysburg.
$53.00 for the purchase of 10 large print Ritual and Ceremonies books from National. These will be for Camp use.
$44.00 for the purchase of a roll of “forever” postage stamps to be used by Camp officers.
The Camp is accepting donations towards the luminaries for Remembrance Day. Last year Brothers from the Camp sponsored 34 luminaries. This is to honor members of the 7th who are buried in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. If you wish to sponsor one of the luminaries the cost is $18.63 and you can make your check payable to Francine Camp # 7, and mail it to our treasurer. If there is a certain soldier you wish to honor please let us know.
While we are on the subject of Remembrance Day the Camp is looking into the possibility of posting an honor guard at the New Jersey section of the National Cemetery during the luminaries. This would be our members of the SVR who would do this. We are requesting if you wish to part of this that you have a Frock coat. The Camp will also have flags to give out to Camp members at Remembrance Day to place on a monument. The idea is to place flags on monuments that may not have one. Commander Mossbrucker plans to make up “armbands” with the names if members of the 7th KIA at Gettysburg that we will wear during the parade. We will discuss this further as we get closer.
The Camp has voted to contact more High School ROTC and JROTC to see about their programs. As you know the Camps usually awards three medals per year. We would like to expand this.
SVC Kenny is looking into new Camp shirts. He is looking into both new tee shirts and Polo shirts. We will forward the information when it becomes available.
The Camp would like to make the membership aware of the following events.
Saturday, May 8th. Honor ceremony and parade at Finns Point National Cemetery, Salem County. We will meet in the Fort Mott parking lot at 10:00 AM.
Saturday, May 15th. Grand Review Atlantic County Library West Hammonton. Set up time 9:00 AM.
Sunday May 30th. Traditional Memorial and GAR services at Greenmount Cemetery. Time 6:00 PM
Monday, May 31st. We have two Memorial Day parades. Commander Mossbrucker will handle the one in Glassboro. I will handle the one in Hammonton. Time is 10:00 AM on both. If you can attend either event please let either Fred or me know.
Just a reminder, dues are now due for the year 2010. Dues are $30.00 Please send your check made payable to Francine Camp # 7 and mail it to:
Andrew Burnett PCC
25 Donegal Lane
Galloway, NJ 08205
Respectfully submitted in F, C, & L,
Dave Hann PDC
Camp Secretary
Francine Camp Meeting Minutes
August 7, 2010
Dear Brothers,
A productive meeting was held on Saturday, August 7, at the Atlantic County Library West, in Hammonton, with 13 Brothers and 1 guest present. A number of items were brought up for discussion for the Camp’s consideration.
The meeting minutes from February’s meeting were read and approved.
We have received word that Brother Joe Cloyd and Brother Jimmy Williams are both doing better. Brother Joe is now home.
Treasurer's Report
As of July 31, 2010 we have a balance $4, 244.64.
Under old business, Commander Fred talked about the Antietam trip this past April. While the trip only had a loss of $24.04, there was a discussion on how we might be able to fill the bus for our next trip. We will discuss our next trip at the November meeting.
New Business. The Camp was informed about the Atlantic City plaque dedication set for September 25th. The event will start at 11:00 AM. The location will be at the Absecon lighthouse on Rhode Island Avenue in Atlantic City. At this time we hope that there will be a short parade. More information will follow as it becomes available. We need a good turnout from the Camp for this event.
The Camp approved the following expenditures:
An expenditure of $50.00 to purchase Camp brochures.
An expenditure of $50.00 to purchase commemorative ribbons to wear at the Atlantic City plaque dedication.
A donation of $500.00 to the Atlantic County Library Foundation, towards the Atlantic City plaque.
An expenditure of $18.63 to purchase a luminary in honor of Colonel Francine, for the Remembrance Day luminaries.
An expenditure of $110.00 to purchase two wreaths for Remembrance Day, with one to be placed at the 7th’s Monument the other to be placed at the New Jersey section in the National Cemetery.
The Camp is accepting donations towards luminaries for Remembrance Day. Last year Brothers from the Camp sponsored 34 luminaries. This is to honor members of the 7th who are buried in the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. If you wish to sponsor one of the luminaries the cost is $18.63 and you can make your check payable to Francine Camp # 7, and mail it to our treasurer. If there is a certain soldier you wish to honor please let us know.
While we are on the subject of Remembrance Day the Camp is looking into the possibility of posting an honor guard at the New Jersey section of the National Cemetery during the luminaries. This would be our Brothers in the SVR. We are requesting if you wish to be part of this that you have a Frock coat. The Camp will also have flags to give out to Camp members at Remembrance Day to place on a monument. The idea is to place flags on monuments that may not have one. Commander Mossbrucker plans to make up “armbands” with the names if members of the 7th KIA at Gettysburg that we will wear during the parade.
The Camp has both new tee shirts and polo shirts. The tee shirts are $15.00 while the polo shirts are $20.00. The shirts can be mailed to you for an additional cost of $5.00. as with the luminaries you can make your check payable to Francine Camp # 7, and mail it to our treasurer listed below.
Andrew Burnett PCC
25 Donegal Lane
Galloway, NJ 08205
Permission was granted by the Camp for the Atlantic County Library Foundation to make a copy of the Atlantic City 44th Encampment poster owned by the Camp. It is hoped that the Camp will get a couple of copies for our use.
The following are Camp events.
Saturday, September 25th. Plaque dedication at the Absecon lighthouse. Atlantic City. Time 11:00 AM.
Sunday, October 17th. Country Living Fair at Historic Batsto Village. The event is from 10:00 to 4:00. Set up time is at 9:00 AM.
Saturday, November 6th. Meeting at the Atlantic County Library West, Hammonton. Meeting time is 10:00 AM.
Saturday, November 20th. Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg, PA.
The following are Department events.
Saturday, September 11th. Anna M. Ross Camp #1 and Auxiliary #1 invite the brothers in Colonel Louis R. Francine, Camp #7 to our first annual "GAR Families Picnic" on Saturday, Sept. 11 at Ridley Creek State Park (15 miles west of downtown Philly). We will be at Station #3 which is one mile into the park from the West Chester entrance (near Edgemont) and east of West Chester town. There are no fees though we ask each camp to provide their own hamburgers/hot dogs and sodas/coolers and sodas/coolers and we will provide nearly everything else including cooks and fuel.
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday October 29th, 30th, & 31st. Work detail at Fort Mott State Park. The Department is working on an event for April 2011 to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the bombardment of Fort Sumter. The idea would be to use Fort Delaware as “Fort Sumter” and the area of Fort Mott as the batteries around Charleston. We would be clearing away brush and trees in preparation of the event. If you can help please let us know.
Saturday, November 13th. Members of the New Jersey Department Sons and members of the New Jersey Department Auxiliary are encouraged to join together to visit the N.J. Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland. This is the oldest Veteran’s facility in New Jersey and shelters approximately 300 men and women. It is located at 524 Northwest Blvd. Vineland. We will have access to EVERY patient, even the bed ridden who are especially in need of a friendly greeting and hand shake. With permission of the staff, we’ll be serving cider (a rare treat) and cookies. 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM. We’ll meet in the lobby at the tented entrance where we’ll be joined by a few members of the staff who will guide us through the facilities
Good of the order. Congratulations to our own John Makos, elected and installed as Department Commander. John is the third brother from the Camp to serve in this Office. On behalf of the Brothers in the Camp, congratulations Commander John!
As some of you might know Joe, Josh, Noah, and Donna Trepiccione, have moved out to New Mexico. Joe was offered a great job opportunity with his company. It was great having them with us at our meetings and with us this past Remembrance Day. On behalf of the Camp we wish them all the best of luck and you all will be missed.
Report of the Patriotic Instructor. Brother Wayne talked about the Camp having a better turnout for Memorial Day Services at both Greenmount Cemetery in Hammonton, and at Finns Point National Cemetery in Salem. While there are 2,436 Confederate Soldiers buried at Finns Point, we must remember that there are 136 Union Soldiers that died serving as prison guards there as well. The Camp will give plenty of notice in advance of these events.
Respectfully submitted in F, C, & L,
Dave Hann PDC
Camp Secretary
Francine Camp Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2010
Dear Brothers,
A productive meeting was held on Saturday November 6, at the Atlantic County with 11 Brothers and 3 guests present. A number of items were brought up for discussion for the Camp’s consideration.
Under old business, we discussed the bus trip to Antietam battlefield. The trip is slated for April 9, 2011. Cost is $60.00 per seat. We will spend the morning on the battlefield in a walking tour and follow it up with a driving tour of the battlefield in the afternoon. As always dinner will be included at we will head back to the Golden Corral. The Camp is working on ideas for lunch as there are not too many places to eat in Sharpsburg, and we are looking into having hoagies made and we can have a picnic lunch. We are looking at having only one central pickup spot in Williamstown, for the bus this year, verses the two we have had over the past couple of years. We will have more information at the Camp meeting in January.
Treasurer's Report - $ 3,318.12 = Balance (11/6/10)
The Camp was informed that Brother Jimmy Williams is doing much better. We were very happy to see Brother Joe Cloyd at the meeting, and we were told that Brother Dan Lewis’s wife is doing much better. As always please let the Camp know of any Brother or Brother’s family who is ill.
We have received new applications today from George Gumper and Frank Tomasello. We will act on these applications at the January meeting. We will also be bringing in Junior member Richard Burnett, the son of our PCC Andrew Burnett in as a full member. In attendance was Dave Trout who also is interested in joining our order. We welcome you and thank you for attending our meeting.
The Camp received correspondence from PCC Tom Corcoran, sending his greetings to the Camp and he is happy to hear how well the Camp is doing.
The Camp approved the following expenditures:
Donation of $100.00 to the USS Olympia
Purchase of a $20.00 ad in Civil War News in their annual recruiting supplement.
Payment of $107.00 for two wreaths for Remembrance Day
Authorized $100.00 “petty cash” for Fred Mossbrucker to pay for our Licensed Battlefield Guide John Winkelman.
The Camp was informed that National has raised per capita tax by $5.00. This will not affect our Camp as we will be able to absorb the increase.
There are tentative plans for a Francine/Thorn Dinner on Saturday February 12th, at the Mays Landing Country Club. This would coincide with “wrap up” meeting of Atlantic City GAR Commemorative Committee which a few of us from the Francine Camp was on. The cost should be about $25.00 per person. We should have details shortly about this.
Good of the order.
The Department and the Ladies Auxiliary will be at the Vineland Soldier’s Home on Saturday November 13th to spend some time with the veterans. Time is from 2-4 PM
Department Commander John Makos thanked Fred, Dave, and Frank for helping with the work detail at Fort Mott on October 30th. There will be another work detail in the future.
Brother Joe Cloyd shared with us photographs that he took at Memorial Day services at Hammonton. If you would like a copy of the photos let Joe know. I will have copies of photos with me at the next meeting.
The Department is in the middle of a fund raising effort by raffling off a beautiful resin copy of the 13th New Jersey’s monument at Gettysburg. Tickets are $1.00 each. If interested please let me know. The raffle goes off December 11th.
Brother Alex Calabrese suggested that we contact the Town of Hammonton about placing a sign for the Camp under the two “Welcome to Hammonton” signs.
Report of the Patriotic Instructor.
PCC Wayne Johnson talked about his recent trip including a reunion of his old outfit, visiting the home of Douglas MacArthur, and visiting the Shiloh Battlefield.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 PM. The next meeting will be Saturday January 8, 2011 at the Atlantic County Library West in Hammonton. Time of the meeting is 10:00 AM