Francine Camp Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2016
A productive meeting of the Camp was held on Saturday, February 6, 2016, with 12 Brothers and 2 guests present. A number of items was brought up for the Camp’s consideration.
Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s report $1, 344.40
Sick Brothers: Past Camp Commander Wayne Johnson is doing better. Brother Bill Righter will be having shoulder surgery. Please keep these brothers in your prayers.
The Camp received a new Dual member. Past Camp Commander Richard McGeary, from Gettysburg Camp 112. Brother McGeary’s ancestor was Sgt. John G. Abbott, Company D, 48th New York Infantry Regiment, died of wounds sustained in the July 18, 1863, Union assault on Fort Wagner, Morris Island, South Carolina. Sergeant Abbott is buried in Union Cemetery in Mays Landing. Welcome to our Camp Brother McGeary!
Old Business:
The Camp had a great showing for Remembrance Day. The Camp did an outstanding job in the parade and at the luminaries later that night.
Remembrance Day is set for Saturday November 19. This coincides with the 153 anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. I would strongly suggest that if you wish to stay overnight that you book a room now.
New Business:
The camp received a letter of thanks from the Gettysburg Foundation for our support during the 13 annual Remembrance Day Illumination.
Discussion about Memorial Day in Hammonton. Since Memorial Day this year will fall on May 30, we will be marching in the Hammonton Memorial Day parade. Following the conclusion of the program, we will proceed to Greenmount Cemetery for our annual Memorial Day services.
The Camp is going to look into a bulk purchase of SVR belt buckles for a more uniformed look.
This November 18 will be the 25 anniversary of the Colonel Louis R. Francine Camp. We are going to look into having special ribbons made to commemorate the event.
We have a number of events for this year. They will be listed at the end of the minutes.
The new Camp Officers were installed. This will be for the term 2016-2018. Congratulations to our new Officers and our thanks to Past Camp Commander Duane Conant for his service to the Camp.
Commander Charlie Harlan
Senior Vice Commander Frank Tomasello
Junior Vice Commander Wayne Grant
Secretary David Hann PDC
Treasurer Shawn Kenny
Just a reminder that Francine Camp dues are due. All dues must be paid no later than April 2. Dues are $30.00 and please make your check payable to Francine Camp # 7. Please mail your dues to:
Shawn Kenny PCC
Camp Treasurer
5800 Fulton Avenue
Ventnor, NJ 08406
Good of the Order:
Past Camp Commander Mossbrucker talked about promotion of our Camp and trying to get a project that the whole Camp could get behind. We are going to try to the bill reintroduced in the New Jersey State Assembly to make designate May and GAR/SUVCW month.
The Camp discussed our SVR unit. For our new Brothers in SVR or Sons of Veterans Reserve is the uniformed branch of the SUVCW Our SVR unit is the Seventh New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, which was Colonel Francine’s command. We are going to start a Facebook page to our SVR group.
There was no Patriotic Instructor’s report.
A moment of silence was held in honor of Roscoe Taggart Conant, that father of Past Camp Commander Duane Conant.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 with our next meeting April 30, 2016.
Yours in F, C, & L,
David Hann PDC
Camp Secretary
Events for 2016
Saturday, April 30: Camp Meeting at 10:00 AM, at the Atlantic County Library West, located at 451 South Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton. The library is right next to St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church. We will meet in the all- purpose room.
Saturday, May 7: Honor Ceremony Finns Point National Cemetery. The cemetery is adjacent to Fort Mott State Park. We will meet in the Fort Mott Parking lot at 10:00 AM. Following the event we will have a picnic for those interested.
Monday, May 30: Memorial Day Parade Hammonton. We will meet at the Hammonton Historical Society building at 9:30 AM. Following the parade we will head over to Greenmount Cemetery to hold traditional Memorial Day services.
Saturday, June 11: New Jersey Department SUVCW Encampment. Location to be announced. Please try to attend this very important Encampment as our own PCC Fred Mossbrucker is running for Department Commander.
Saturday, August 6: Camp Meeting at 10:00 AM, at the Atlantic County Library West, located at 451 South Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton. The library is right next to St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church. We will meet in the all- purpose room.
There is a possible living History at Batsto in August. Details will be announced once they are received.
Sunday, October 16 Country Living Fair Living History at Historic Batsto Village. Set up time 9:00 AM. We will need Brothers in Camp shirts to talk to the public
Saturday, November 5: Camp Meeting at 10:00 AM, at the Atlantic County Library West, located at 451 South Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton. The library is right next to St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church. We will meet in the all- purpose room
Remembrance Day Weekend Gettysburg, PA
Friday November 18, at 1:00 PM we will meet at the 7th monument for our wreath laying ceremony. . Following that we will proceed to the National Cemetery to place a wreath at the NJ section and then proceed over to Evergreen Cemetery to place a wreath at the monument for Elizabeth Thorn. At the Thorn Monument we will have our group photo taken by Del. The uniform dress is Frock coats, kepi, or Hardee Hats, and white parade gloves. Please make sure that you have your SUV/SVR medals. No haversacks, canteens or backpacks.
On Saturday November 19, at 11:00 AM: There will be a brief service at the 60th GAR Memorial in Ziegler’s Grove on the Gettysburg Battlefield by the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic to honor their founders and forefathers. All are invited to attend. The parade will form at 12:00 PM on Lefever Street move out at 1:00 PM sharp. The route of the parade will be as follows; Exiting Lefever Street onto East Confederate Ave. and turning west onto East Middle Street. Upon striking Baltimore Street the parade will turn south and then veer south west onto Steinwehr Ave where it will terminate at the National Park. For the parade you will be under the command and of Captain Fred Mossbrucker and we are near the head of the parade. The uniform dress is Frock coats, kepi, or Hardee Hats, and white parade gloves. Please make sure that you have your SUV/SVR medals. No haversacks, canteens or knapsacks.
Saturday November 19, at 3:45 PM, There will be a Catholic Mass on the Battlefield at the Father Corby monument.
Saturday evening November 19, our time to stand guard is from 5:30-6:00 PM. Before we are allowed to enter the cemetery we need to be inspected by the hosts of the event. Therefore you are to be at the National Cemetery, Baltimore Pike side no later than 5:00 PM. Please understand that this is a great honor as of all of the re-enactors that are there that weekend, only a handful get to do this. When we are marching to and from the monument there is to be no talking in the ranks! Please understand that when we perform this duty it is silence and respect! The uniform dress is Frock coats, kepi, or Hardee Hats, and white parade gloves. Please make sure that you have your SUV/SVR medals. No haversacks, canteens or knapsacks.
Sunday November 20, 9:00 AM, breakfast buffet. Over the past couple of years we have a get together for breakfast. This is all voluntary and all are welcomed to attend. Once again we will meet at the Pike Restaurant located 985 Baltimore Pike.
Francine Camp Meeting Minutes
April 30, 2016
A productive meeting of the Camp was held on Saturday, April 30, 2016, with 11 Brothers present. A number of items was brought up for the Camp’s consideration.
Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s report $921.40 checking, $208.01 benevolent fund.
Old Business:
Reminder about upcoming events. Please see list and the end of the minutes.
New Business:
Welcomed and initiated new Brother Stan Kryszczak.
Discussion about upcoming events. We need a good turnout for Finns Point and for Memorial Day in Hammonton.
Discussion about the Department Encampment on June 11, in Toms River. Our own PCC Fred Mossbrucker will be installed as Department Commander. We would like to see a good turnout from the Camp in support of Brother Fred. We do have a few delegate spots open. If you would like to serve as a Delegate you will need a credential card.
Discussion about dues. We still have a few Brothers that need to get their dues in. I will be sending letters out to those that still owe dues. If you have not sent your dues in please do so now. Dues are $30.00 and please make your check payable to Francine Camp # 7. Please mail your dues to:
Shawn Kenny PCC
Camp Treasurer
5800 Fulton Avenue
Ventnor, NJ 08406
The following disbursements were approved. $30.00 from the benevolent fund to bring Brother Costill current. Authorization for Treasurer Kenny to purchase a new supply of Camp checks.
Good of the Order:
Brother Charlie Morgan came up with a great idea, and that is for us to devote a few minutes at each meeting and give a short talk about our Civil War ancestors. The Camp is also going to dedicate a page on the website for us to list our ancestors with a short biography. Please e-mail the bios to IC1stmarylandes@aol.com.
There was no Patriotic Instructor’s report, but the Camp asked our Junior member Salvatore Grassi, if he would serve as Camp Patriotic Instructor.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 with our next meeting August 6, 2016.
Yours in F, C, & L,
David Hann PDC
Camp Secretary
Events for 2016
Saturday, May 7: Honor Ceremony Finns Point National Cemetery. The cemetery is adjacent to Fort Mott State Park. We will meet in the Fort Mott Parking lot at 10:00 AM. Following the event we will have a picnic for those interested.
Monday, May 30: Memorial Day Parade Hammonton. We will meet at the Hammonton Historical Society building at 9:30 AM. Following the parade we will head over to Greenmount Cemetery to hold traditional Memorial Day services.
Saturday, June 11: New Jersey Department SUVCW Encampment. Location to be announced. Please try to attend this very important Encampment as our own PCC Fred Mossbrucker is running for Department Commander.
Saturday, August 6: Camp Meeting at 10:00 AM, at the Atlantic County Library West, located at 451 South Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton. The library is right next to St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church. We will meet in the all- purpose room.
There is a possible living History at Batsto in August. Details will be announced once they are received.
Sunday, October 16 Country Living Fair Living History at Historic Batsto Village. Set up time 9:00 AM. We will need Brothers in Camp shirts to talk to the public
Saturday, November 5: Camp Meeting at 10:00 AM, at the Atlantic County Library West, located at 451 South Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton. The library is right next to St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church. We will meet in the all- purpose room
Francine Camp Meeting Minutes
August 6, 2016
A productive meeting of the Camp was held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, with 12 Brothers present. A number of items was brought up for the Camp’s consideration.
Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s report $1005.18 checking, $176.05 benevolent fund.
Brothers in distress: We received a letter from the sister of Phillip Bronzi and understand he is some health concerns. Please keep him in your prayers.
Old Business:
Brother Charlie Morgan came up with a great idea, and that is for us to devote a few minutes at each meeting and give a short talk about our Civil War ancestors. The Camp is also going to dedicate a page on the website for us to list our ancestors with a short biography. Please e-mail the bios to IC1stmarylandes@aol.com. As of this date I have not received any ancestor biographies.
Reminder about upcoming events. Please see list at the end of the minutes.
New Business:
Due to new IRS regulations and a change in the SUVCW filling policy, we can no longer file the form 990 for free. Thanks to the efforts of PCC Shawn Kenny, and his account we were able to file the paperwork saving the Camp $50.00. Camp motioned to send a letter of thanks to his accountant for her valuable work. Unfortunately this will not hold true for our SVR unit and a motion was made that we pay the IRS, $50.00 for the new filing status for our SVR unit.
Brother Joe Cloyd brought information about the Civil War Preservation Trust. The CWPT is not only extremely active in saving Civil War Battlefields, but have also starting to work on preserving Revolutionary War Battlefields. Many Civil War Battlefields along with Revolutionary War Battlefields are being threatened with development including key property at the Princeton Battlefield right here in New Jersey. Many of us have been members of the CWPT for years if you are interested I would suggest that you contact CWPT at their web site at www.civilwar.org, or by mail Civil War Trust, 1140 Professional Court, Hagerstown, MD 21740.
Congratulations to our own Fred Mossbrucker elected as Department Commander at the recent New Jersey Department Encampment held on June 11. It should also be noted that the Colonel Francine Camp is the second largest Camp in the New Jersey Department.
November 18, will make the 25 anniversary of the Francine camp. The Camp authorized an expenditure of $150.00 for special anniversary ribbons and a few unit streamers. There is also talk of possibly having a 25 anniversary dinner.
We have an event set Sunday September 25. Living History. Antique Bottle show, at Historic Batsto Village. The event runs from 10-4 Historic Batsto Village is located on Route 542 in the Wharton State Forest, Washington Township, Burlington County, right outside of Hammonton, NJ. We need a good showing from the Camp.
We have a number of Brothers who have asked about Camp shirts. We are looking into new Camp tees shirts and polo shirts. Before we place an order we will need to see how many Brothers want shirts.
We are starting our annual “Commander’s Challenge” which is the opportunity to sponsor a luminary in honor of a members of the 7th New Jersey killed at the Battle of Gettysburg. The luminaries are $18.63 each and the money helps to defray the cost of the luminaries placed in the Gettysburg National Cemetery during Remembrance Day weekend. Of course you can sponsor a luminary in the name of a loved one or your own Civil War ancestor. If you are interested you can mail your check made payable to the Francine Camp to our Camp Treasurer:
Shawn Kenny PCC
Camp Treasurer
5800 Fulton Avenue
Ventnor, NJ 08406
We still have a few brothers that owe dues. Letters to those Brothers will be going out this week to see if they are still interested in remaining members of the Camp.
Good of the Order:
Past Department Commander wanted to thank the Brothers for all of the prayers for his wife Chris. Chris recently underwent a kidney transplant and is doing well.
Brother Charlie Morgan came up with a great idea at our last meeting and that was for one us to devote a few minutes at each meeting and give a short talk about our Civil War ancestors. Brother Charlie started us off at our meeting with a very interesting talk about his Great-grandfather Private Robert Moncrief of Company H, 24 New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Brother Charlie had a great report and even had his ancestors GAR medal. Thank you Brother Charlie for sharing your ancestor’s information with us.
There was no Patriotic Instructor’s report.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:45 with our next meeting
November 5, 2016.
Yours in F, C, & L,
David Hann PDC
Camp Secretary
Camp Events for 2016
Sunday September 25th. Living History. Antique Bottle show, at Historic Batsto Village. The event runs from 10-4 Historic Batsto Village is located on Route 542 in the Wharton State Forest, Washington Township, Burlington County, right outside of Hammonton, NJ.
Sunday October 16th. Living History. Country Living Fair, at Historic Batsto Village. The event runs from 10-4 Historic Batsto Village is located on Route 542 in the Wharton State Forest, Washington Township, Burlington County, right outside of Hammonton, NJ.
Saturday, November 5: Camp Meeting at 10:00 AM, at the Atlantic County Library West, located at 451 South Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton. The library is right next to St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church. We will meet in the all- purpose room
Remembrance Day Events Gettysburg, PA
Friday November 18, at 1:00 PM we will meet at the 7th monument for our wreath laying ceremony.
Saturday November 19, at 11:00 AM: There will be a brief service at the 59 GAR Memorial in Ziegler’s Grove on the Gettysburg Battlefield by the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic to honor their founders and forefathers. All are invited to attend. The parade will form at 12:00 PM on Lefever Street move out at 1:00 PM sharp. The uniform dress is Frock coats, kepi, or Hardee Hats, and white parade gloves. Please make sure that you have your SUV/SVR medals. No haversacks, canteens or knapsacks.
Saturday November 19, at 3:45 PM, There will be a Catholic Mass on the Battlefield at the Father Corby monument
Saturday evening November 19, our time to stand guard is from 5:30-6:00 PM. Before we are allowed to enter the cemetery we need to be inspected by the hosts of the event. Therefore you are to be at the National Cemetery, Baltimore Pike side no later than 5:00 PM. uniform dress is Frock coats, or Hardee Hats, and white parade gloves. Please make sure that you have your SUV/SVR medals. No haversacks, canteens or knapsacks.
Francine Camp Meeting Minutes
November 5, 2016
A productive meeting of the Camp was held on Saturday, October 5, 2016, with 9 Brothers present. A number of items was brought up for the Camp’s consideration.
Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s report $ 788.14 checking, $166.08 benevolent fund.
Brothers in distress: Brother Phillip Bronzi passed away on October 7. We will observe a moment of silence at the end of our meeting. Joe Cloyd is still recovering from a recent illness, and our Senior Vice Commander Frank Tomasello is battling cancer. The prognosis looks that Frank will beat this, and I know our thoughts and prayers are with him. Please keep these Brothers in your thoughts and prayers.
Old Business:
Due to new IRS regulations and a change in the SUVCW filling policy, we can no longer file the form 990 for free. Thanks to the efforts of PCC Shawn Kenny, and his account we were able to file the paperwork saving the Camp $50.00. Camp motioned to send a letter of thanks to his accountant for her valuable work. Unfortunately this will not hold true for our SVR unit and a motion was made that we pay the IRS, $50.00 for the new filing status for our SVR unit. I was able to fill the paper work without having to pay the $50.00
November 19, will mark the 25 anniversary of the Francine camp. The Camp authorized an expenditure of $150.00 for special anniversary ribbons. The ribbons were ordered and we will have 100 of them which are for Camp members only. The total cost was $306.00. I should have the ribbons in time for Remembrance Day, and will have them with me. For our Brothers who live out of state I will mail a ribbon to you. Everyone else can pick them up at a camp meeting or a Camp event.
We have a number of Brothers who have asked about Camp shirts. We are looking into new Camp tees shirts and polo shirts. Before we place an order we will need to see how many Brothers want shirts. PCC Shawn Kenny has found someone to make the shirts and the cost is $10.00 a shirt. I will need to know sizes and how many before we place an order. We will also need to collect the money before we place the order.
The florist that we’ve used for the past few years had sadly gone out of business. PCC Fred Mossbrucker bought material to have a wreath made. The cost is $67.00. There will only be one wreath and since it is made with artificial flowers we can use it for various events.
PCC Duane Conant brought in a new SUVCW brochure that hopefully will be available through National. We will look into getting some of these as they would be a great recruiting tool.
As you know Remembrance Day is quickly approaching. He is the up to date information.
Remembrance Day Events Gettysburg, PA
Friday November 18, at 1:00 PM we will meet at the 7 monument for our wreath laying ceremony. We will also have a Camp picture taken. I know in years pass we have done it with everyone but this year we are going to take two. One of just the Camp Brothers only with your medals, for our 25th anniversary, and then one with everyone. The cost should be 5x7 $10.00 and an 8x10 $20.00. We will be collecting at the monument and it is cash only!
Saturday November 19, at 11:00 AM: There will be a brief service at the 60 GAR Memorial in Ziegler’s Grove on the Gettysburg Battlefield by the Allied Orders of the Grand Army of the Republic to honor their founders and forefathers. All are invited to attend. The parade will form at 12:00 PM on Lefever Street move out at 1:00 PM sharp. The uniform dress is Frock coats, Hardees Hats, and white parade gloves. Please make sure that you have your SUV/SVR medals. No haversacks, great coats, canteens or knapsacks. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE NO CAPS OR CARTRIDGES.
Saturday November 19, at 3:45 PM, There will be a Catholic Mass on the Battlefield at the Father Corby monument
Saturday evening November 19, our time to stand guard is from 5:30-6:00 PM. Before we are allowed to enter the cemetery we need to be inspected by the hosts of the event. Therefore you are to be at the National Cemetery, Baltimore Pike side no later than 5:00 PM. uniform dress is Frock coats, Hardees Hats, and white parade gloves. Please make sure that you have your SUV/SVR medals. No greatcoats, haversacks, canteens or knapsacks. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE NO CAPS OR CARTRIDGES.
Sunday November 20, 9:00 AM, breakfast buffet. Over the past couple of years we have a get together for breakfast. This is all voluntary and all are welcomed to attend. Once again we will meet at the Pike Restaurant located 985 Baltimore Pike.
Friday November 11, is Veteran’s Day. We had our veterans of the Camp stand up and be recognized and would like to thanks all of our Brothers who have served our great country. While I have you as we have done for the past couple of years, the local VFW has asked if we could possible provide some Brothers to carry flags at the Veteran’s Day service at the Hammonton middle school. We need to be there by 6:30 and the dress is Camp polo shirt and black slacks. If you can make it please let me know.
We have set the meeting dates for next year’s Camp meetings. They are on Saturday February 4, Saturday April 1, Saturday August 5, and Saturday November 4. Camp Meeting at 10:00 AM, at the Atlantic County Library West, located at 451 South Egg Harbor Road in Hammonton. The library is right next to St. Martin's Roman Catholic Church. We will meet in the all- purpose room. Brothers I will be honest attendance at Camp meetings has been light. Please come out and support your Camp.
Good of the Order Brother Stan Kryszczak. Spoke about his ancestor Corporal Christopher Crowley Company D, 27 Pennsylvania Infantry, veteran of the Battle of Gettysburg. We thank you for your talk Brother Stan. We will need to have someone to talk about their ancestor at the February meeting, and as many of you know I would like to start a page on our website for ancestor’s biographies. If you would please send them to me.
There was no report from the Patriotic Instructor.
A monument of silence was held for Brother Phillip Bronzi.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned with the next meeting slated for February 4, 2017.
Yours in F, C, & L,
David K. Hann PDC
Camp Secretary