Meeting Minutes 2014

Francine Camp Meeting Minutes

August 23, 2014

Dear Brothers,

A productive meeting was held on Saturday August 23, 2014 with 12 Brothers present and 1 guests present. A number of items were brought up for discussion for the Camp’s consideration.

Minutes approved.

Treasurer's Report: - $ 2,003.27 in the checking account. $20.01 in the savings account.

Sick report: Brother Jimmy Williams has been diagnosed with bladder cancer. Daniel Mossbrucker is sick with a case of Mersa, PCC Wayne Johnson is scheduled for back surgery to help with a pinched nerve in his back. Brother Wayne hopes to be with us in October at the Batsto Country Living Fair. Please keep these Brothers in your prayers.

Unfinished Business:

A reminder that we are approaching Remembrance Day in Gettysburg. The parade is set for Saturday November 15. If you plan to stay for the weekend it is suggested that you reserve a room now.

We still have a few Brothers that owe dues for 2013. We will be contacting these Brothers soon. If you think you owe dues please contact me.

Commander's Annual Challenge" is a chance to sponsor a luminary in honor of the members of the 7th that were 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 these in the name of a loved one or you own Civil War ancestor. If you are interested you can mail your check made payable to the Francine Camp to our Camp Secretary. If you wish to sponsor someone from the 7th, the list is below.

David Hann PDC

440 Clark drive

Hammonton, NJ 08037

1. In Memory of Private James Bennett Company “F” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd. New Jersey plot B-19 sponsored by

2. In Memory of Private George Berry Company “B” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd. New Jersey plot C-20 sponsored by

3. In Memory of Sergeant William Ezekel Company “I” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd. New Jersey plot C- 1 Age 24. Sponsored by

4.In Memory of Corporal Thomas Flannigan Company “G” New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd .New Jersey plot C- 18 Age 19 sponsored by

5. In Memory of Private James Flavegar Company “A” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Mortally wounded July 2^nd New Jersey plot C- 6 Age 19 sponsored by

6. In Memory of Private James Fletcher Company “G” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Wounded July 2^nd Died July 8^th. New Jersey plot B-6 sponsored by

7. In Memory of Private James Hall Company “F” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd. New Jersey plot B-20 Age 40 sponsored by

8. In Memory of Private Jeremiah McNulty Company “F” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry July 2^nd. New Jersey plot D-11 sponsored by

9 In Memory of Private Henry Rourke Company “F” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd. New Jersey plot B-21 Age 36 sponsored by

10. In Memory of Private Martin Van Houten Company “A” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd New Jersey plot C-19 sponsored by

11. In Memory of Unknown member of the 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd New Jersey plot C-2 Known only to God. Sponsored by

12. In Memory of Unknown member of the 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd New Jersey plot C-4 Known only to God sponsored by

13. In Memory of Unknown member of the 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd New Jersey plot D-1 Known only to God sponsored by

14. In Memory of Private Jacob Hopping Company “K” Shot in the left thigh July 2^nd. Died July 16^th. Buried in the east side of Evergreen Cemetery Gettysburg, Pa. Age 20. Sponsored by

15. In Memory of Colonel Louis R. Francine mortally wounded July 2^nd. Died July 16^th. Sponsored by Colonel Louis R. Francine Camp # 7, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

16. In Memory of the men of the 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, killed, wounded, and captured and the Battle of Gettysburg. Sponsored by

17. Sergeant James Brown Company “C” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd. Age 19 Sponsored by

18. Private Owen Clark Company “A” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Shot in both legs July 2^nd. Died in a Baltimore hospital July 20^th Age 21 Sponsored by

19. Sergeant Parker Davis Company “A” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Killed July 2^nd Age 22.Sponsored by

20. Private John Dempsey Company “H” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd.Sponsored by

21. Sergeant James Harrison Company “C” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Killed July 2^nd. Buried at Caldwell, New Jersey Sponsored by

22. Private Robert Jolly Company “K” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Shot in the right side July 2^nd. Died July 23^rd. Age 22 Sponsored by

23. 1st Sergeant Frederick Laib Company “A” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Wounded in the leg July 2^nd. Died July 6^th. Age 26 Sponsored by

24. Private Edward Mewhanney Company “G” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Killed July 2^nd Age 21 Sponsored by

25. Private Charles Platt Company “F” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Wounded July 2^nd. Died in Jersey City, New Jersey July 24^th Age 22 Sponsored by

26. Private Edwin Platt Company “F” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Missing July 2^nd and presumed dead. Age 18 Sponsored by

27. 1st Sergeant James Renshaw Company “F’ 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Shot in the right hip July 2^nd. Died July 11^th. Age 22. Sponsored by

28. 1st Lt. Charles Walker Company “B” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Killed July 3^rd during the bombardment that proceeded Picket’s Charge Sponsored by

29 Private Charles Beers Company “K” 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. Wounded in the leg July 2^nd, died July 6^th. Sponsored by

New Business:

After a few years off the Camp would like to revive the Gettysburg Bus trip. The date we are looking at is March 28, 2015 at an estimated cost of $60.00 per person. We will have more information at our nest meeting.

We had a brief discussion about the New Jersey Department Encampment. Congratulations to PCC Fred Mossbrucker who is the new Department Senior Vice Commander.

We received an application from James F. Smith from Medford, NJ. His ancestor was Pvt. George Galloway Co. C, 23^rd PA Inf. and Co. F, 82^nd PA. Inf.

The Eagle Theater in Hammonton has a new play in production called The Civil War: The Musical, starring Broadway performer Derrick Cobey. This engaging score, flourished with country, folk and rock influence, features the region’s most accomplished performers, adorned in time-period costume and décor. Drawing on letters, diaries, firsthand accounts, and the inspirational words of Abraham Lincoln, Fredrick Douglass and Walt Whitman, this epic thematic masterwork passionately puts a human face on the greatest mark made in American history, guaranteed to leave you breathless and your spirit lifted. We hope to be able to set up a display in the lobby to promote the Camp. The dates are September 19 & 20, 25 – 27, October 2 – 4, 8 – 11 | 8pm September 21, 28 and October 5, 3pm. For more information about the Eagle Theater please check out their web site at http://theeagletheatre.com

The Camp authorized the following purchases. 3 Membership medals, 1 Junior membership medals, 3 SVR medals, 1 SUVCW grave marker, and 2 wreaths for Remembrance Day.

Please be aware of the following events:

Sunday, October 19: Country Living Fair Historic Batsto Village. 10:00- 4:00

Saturday, November 8: 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 14, Honor ceremony and wreath laying. At 1:00 PM we will meet at the 7 monument for our wreath laying ceremony. Following our ceremony there are a number of us who will have our picture take at the 7 monument by Del’s Victorian photos. 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.

Saturday November 15, Remembrance Day Parade Gettysburg, PA. Details to follow as we get closer.

Patriotic Instructor: No report

Good of the Order:

Brother Alex Arnold and Brother Scott Hann are heading back to college. We all wish them the best of luck.

JVC Charlie Harlan will make the arrangement with Del’s Victorian photos this year. He has suggested that we wear kepi’s or forage caps, no gloves, no medals, and just waist belts. Brother Harlan will also look into having Sunday morning breakfast again at the Pike restaurant in Gettysburg.

The camp observed a moment of silence for Brother CJ Mossbrucker who passed way. We ask that you keep the family in prayer.

With no other business to bring before the Camp a motion to close. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15

Francine Camp Meeting Minutes

November 8, 2014

A productive meeting of the Camp was held on Saturday November 8, 2014, with 8 Brothers and 3 guests present. A number of items was brought up for the Camp’s consideration.

Minutes approved

Treasurer’s report $1,772.63 Savings $30.01

Brothers in distress: Brother Jimmy Williams has passed away. Our condolences to the family. PCC Wayne Johnson is getting around much better. Daniel Mossbrucker is doing much better.

Check for $165.00 for three wreaths.

Unfinished Business:

Commander’s Challenge: We did not have a great turnout for the Commander’s Challenge this year. We will start collecting for next year starting at the February 28, 2015, meeting. PCC Fred Mossbrucker will be in charge. The Commander's Annual Challenge is a chance to sponsor a luminary in honor of the members of the 7th that were 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 you own Civil War ancestor.

Gettysburg bus trip: The bus trip is back on and is set for March 21, 2015. Cost $60.00 per person. Seats are on a first come first served basis. We will start collecting now for the trip. Pick will be at St. Martin’s Church in Hammonton. Please make your check payable to Col. Francine Camp # 7 and mail it to:

Fred Mossbrucker PCC

147 Ganttown Road

Turnersville, NJ 08012

Cob2del@aol.com

New Business:

Dates for the meeting for 2015 are February 28, April 4, August 22, November 7.

We are still working for a date and location for the Francine/Thorn dinner. One idea is to have a picnic. We will work on this at the next meeting.

Good of the order: Dave Orem was with us today. His ancestor was William J. Orem who served in the 6^th PA Cav. Rush’s Lancers. Dave brought a picture of his ancestor. Dave is submitting and application with the Camp.

Patriotic Instructor No report.

Memorial Service: The Camp had a moment of silence Brother Jimmy Williams.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 11:50 with the next meeting for February 28, 2015