Meeting Minutes for 2012

Francine Camp Meeting Minutes

March 3, 2012

Dear Brothers,

A productive meeting was held on Saturday March 3, at the Atlantic County Library with 14 Brothers and 1 guest present. A number of items were brought up for discussion for the Camp’s consideration.

Meeting minutes were approved.

Treasurer's Report – March 3, 2012. $4,227.01

Brother Joe Cloyd will need a ride to the luncheon.

Rick Dephamplis IV was accepted into membership.

Old Business: We are holding the annual Francine/Thorn luncheon again at the Mays landing Country Club. The date is March 24^th at 2:00 PM. The meal choices are Chicken Cordon Bleu, or London Broil Bordelaise. Cost is $25.00 per person

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Commemorative pins and coins will be tabled until next meeting.

Ventnor Library to hold a “Grand Review” We will have a date by the next meeting.

Monument dedication. We are still looking into erecting a monument in Mays Landing to honor the Civil War Soldiers from Atlantic County We hope to hold a meeting with the County soon.

Bus trip to the Gettysburg re-enactment would cost about $90.00 per person not including admission to the event. We will look into a 35 seat bus for a tour of a battlefield next year

Shore Mall Brother Charlie talked to the Mall about a one day “Living History.” They would love to have us. We will look into this further.

New Business

Approved that we purchase 20 outside SUVCW car window decals, and 10 membership medals, 5 lineal, 5 associate. Cost is $300.00 plus shipping.

The Camp has approved the purchase of a 6 foot banner for parade use. The cost is about $150.00.

Website. The commander has suggested that we purchase a “domain name” for a new website, as our website name is very long. We need a shorter name. If anyone has any ideas please contact us.

SVR. Because of missed filing of the 990 with IRS, we have lost tax exempt for the SVR. The Camp has approved to pay $100.00 to re-instate our status with the IRS.

The Camp has approved the following awards.

The Colonel Francine award. This award shall be for the most outstanding Brother of the Camp, in a calendar year. Criteria would be that it is voted by the Camp Brothers. There will be no nomination, but recipient will be by popular vote. No brother can win this award two convective years. In case of tie the Commander, SVC, and JVC, will make the final choice. Award will be a plaque costing not more than $50.00, and shall be awarded annually.

The Commander’s award. This award will be given at the Commander’s discretion for any person or business that he wishes to recognize for outstanding service. Award will be a certificate.

Just a reminder that dues are due. Dues are $30.00 and please make your check payable to Francine Camp # 7. You can mail them to:

Fred Mossbrucker

147 Ganttown Road

Turnersville, NJ 08012

Patriotic Instructor’s Report. There is talk of restoring an historic building in Philadelphia; and the battle is still on to save the USS Olympia.

The next meeting will be June 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the Atlantic County Library, in Hammonton.

Yours in F, C, & L,

David K. Hann PDC

Camp Secretary

Francine Camp Meeting Minutes

June 23, 2012

Dear Brothers,

A productive meeting was held on Saturday June 23, 2012, with 9 Brothers present. A number of items were brought up for discussion for the Camp’s consideration.

Minutes approved

Treasurer's Report - $ 3,087.65

Sick Brothers report. Joe Cloyd and Jimmy Williams please keep these Brothers in your thoughts and prayers.

Phillip Bronzi was accepted into membership.

Old Business

Shore Mall will need an exact date for a one day living history. We table that until the next meeting.

Smithville is looking into a date to have us.

Website. We are looking into a shorter domain name. We have suggestions of a few sites and will have more information at the next meeting.

New Business

Sponsorship for the Absecon Lighthouse golf outing for next year. Sponsorship of a golf hole is $100.00. We will table this until the next meeting.

Shirts for the Camp. Brother Jeremy is looking into getting the “screens” back for our shirts. If we have these in our possession we will be able to go to any shirt place to have our shirts made.

Approval of Resolution to lower the age of Juniors from age six (6) to “at birth”

Approval to purchase a luminary in honor of Col. Francine for Remembrance Day

Approval to purchase a full page ad in the National Encampment Journal

Approval to purchase two wreaths for Remembrance Day.

PCC Fred Camp Newsletter: Please send all ideas for the Camp Newsletter.

Mossbrucker will look into the Camp sponsoring a “Hot Rod” show. We will have more information by the next meeting.

Getting a month designated in honor of the GAR and SUVCW. We will contact local politicians about this. April would be a good month for the GAR, and May for the SUVCW.

The Department Encampment will be June 8, 2013, location to be determined

"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 your own Civil War ancestor. If you are interested you can mail your check made payable to the Francine Camp to our Camp Secretary.

Fred Mossbrucker PCC

147 Ganttown Road

Turnersville, NJ 08012

Civil War Monument in Mays Landing. We will look into a stone monument. The committee will consist of Frank Tomasello, Shawn Kenny, Dave Hann. We hope to have a report by the next meeting.

Good of the Order.

PDC John Makos to propose a $5.00 fee for each Junior Members application. This would be a onetime fee. This will be brought up at our next meeting.

The Camp recognized PDC John Makos for his service to our Department, and to Fred Mossbrucker for his election to the Office of Department Junior Vice Commander. PDC Makos thanked the Camp for their work and dedication.

Patriotic Instructors report. The USS Olympia is still open. Groups are bidding in trying to save it. The Princeton Battlefield is under attack again. The College wants to build housing on the spot were General Washington rallied his troops. Hopefully it will be able to be stopped, as right now it is in legal turmoil.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:00 noon, our next meeting will be Saturday November 3, 2012 10:00 AM at the Atlantic County Library West, in Hammonton.

Francine Camp Meeting Minutes

November 3, 2012

Dear Brothers,

A productive meeting was held on Saturday November 3, 2012, with 15 Brothers, and three guests present A number of items were brought up for discussion for the Camp’s consideration.

Minutes approved

Treasurer's Report - $ 2,967.57

Brothers in distress. A number of Brothers are in distress due to the recent hurricane that hit the Jersey shore. Please keep Brothers Jim Williams and Joe Cloyd in your prayers. The Camp made a donation of $150.00 to the American Red Cross to help with hurricane relief.

Three new Brothers were brought into membership. David Brown, Lawrence McDermott, Thomas Applegate. Daniel Hann was brought in as a Junior Member.

Old Business

Smithville and Shore Mall will be brought up next year.

Golf outing sponsorship will be tabled until next year.

Table shirts until next meeting upon seeing how many are needed.

Hot Rod show sponsored by the Camp. We need a committee for this. It will consist of Fred Mossbrucker, Dave Hann, and Jeremy Lacey.

Month for GAR/SUVCW. We will have information at the next meeting.

Tabled fee for Junior until next meeting.

New Business

Look into doing the AC Airshow.

Brothers needed in uniform Veterans Day service at Hammonton, Sunday November 11th The service will be held at the Hammonton Middle School 75 N Middle Street Hammonton, at 12:30.

Lower the age of Juniors from age 6 to “at birth”. We have sent a proclamation to the Department.

New Brothers Brown and Applegate talked about their ancestors service in the war.

Wooden Nickels. Approval of $300.00

February Car show and Boat show.

Saturday May 18, 2013, gravestone dedication for the ancestor of Brother Thomas Applegate in Wrightown, NJ. We will need all Brothers in attendance both in uniform and it Camp. Let’s all come out and support this.

David Brown has offered his services to be the Camp Genealogist. Please contact him at his e-mail dab4902@Comcast.net

Brother Brown has volunteered to purchase a “domain name” for us. We will get on this right now.

PCC Lader brought some beautiful Second Jersey Brigade reunion ribbons to show the Camp. Of course our Camp namesake commander of the 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry was part of the Second Jersey Brigade.

The Bridgeton GAR monument has been repaired. We will be informed about the rededication.

Our SVR unit was disbanded due to the IRS revoking our status due to failure to file IRS form 990. This would have hurt our “Tax Exempt” status. We are still in the SVR, and we have filed and received a new EIN number from the IRS, and we are now 7^th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. The only thing that has changed is that we are no longer Company A.

Department JVC Mossbrucker discussed the Department Officers meeting, held on September 29^th. The minutes are posted at the bottom of this page.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:15, our next meeting will be Saturday February 9, 2013 10:00 AM at the Atlantic County Library West, 451 South Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton, NJ

Submitted in F, C, & L,

David Hann PDC

Camp Secretary

Department of NJ SUVCW Officer’s Meeting Minutes.

1. The meeting was held at Carole Moore’s restaurant on Cooper Street in Beverly from 12 noon to 2:30 PM. Carole served a fine lunch.

2. In attendance were: Ron Brower, Camp 100 (Commander); Jeff Heagy, Camp 104 (Sr Vice Commander); Fred Mossbrucker, Camp 7 (Jr Vice Commander); David Martin, Camp 100, (Sec/Treas); Bruce Sirak , Camp 100; Mike Kovacs, Camp 104.

3. David Martin presented a problem he was having getting the Department’s Form 990 postcard form filed for our tax exempt status. He had his tax accountant look into it. It appears we are OK

for this year and do not need to file again until after July 1, 2013.

4. All bills to date are paid up.

5. Discussion was had on how to better invest the money in our four CD accounts, which are getting from .3 to .7 % interest. Agreement was not to go for anything risky. Maybe an annuity fund (Vanguard was mentioned) if the management fee is not too great. Rather than forming

an investment committee, Brothers is urged to investigate ideas and report back to the Commander if they find anything interesting.

6. The recurring problem of locating a good Encampment location (with two meeting rooms and a dining room) was discussed. Ron Brower suggested the Clarion Hotel in Toms River. David Martin will double check prices. (At the last Encampment we agreed to look for somewhere

farther north). Encampment date is set for June 8, 2013.

7. We went over the officers’ list as reported on Form 49 in June.

The following corrections and changes were made:

Ron Brower’s new address is 31 Musket Lane, Whiting NJ 08759; 908-433-4735; Bro31@comcast.net.

Jeff Heagy’s correct contact information is: 215-915-5519; heagmeister@verizon.net

New patriotic instructor is David Hann

New Chaplain is Bruce Sirak

New Graves Registration officer is Fred Otto

New Counselor is Steve Philpitt

Civil War Memorials Officer position is still vacant

8. David Martin needs assistance with Secretary position (taking minutes and handling meeting notices)

9. Bill Moore suggested putting blue ribbons on veterans’ graves to honor Civil War soldiers.

10. David Martin suggested the Department use Restoration Fund money to print copies of

Bob MacAvoy’s list of state Civil war burials, alphabetically by Cemetery. Motion made and passed to spend $3000, if agreeable to department Council. Booklets (3-4 counties per booklet) would be sponsored by NJ Dept SUV, printed and distributed by Longstreet House. All income after expenses would go to the department.

11. Fred Mossbrucker is working on having the state legislature declare May 2013 as GAR/SUVCW month.

12. Jeff Heagy reported that the department won an award from National for having the most new members under the age of 40 last year.

13. David Martin needs to check with the group of musicians that recently joined Camp 10 but may want to set up their own new camp.

14. Updated officer list needs to be sent to Buzz Smithcors for inclusion on department website

15. Several Brothers will be attending Mullica Hill event on Oct 13/14. Brothers were encouraged to set up information/recruiting booths at events they attend.

16. Arrangements for Remembrance Day were discussed, including getting a New Jersey table at the pancake breakfast offered by the Gettysburg SUV Camp.

17. Procedure for SUV/SVR funerals was discussed.

18. Next officers’ meeting date set for Saturday January 12 in Beverly.

19. Minutes by David Martin PDC