Hello Everyone,
Wednesday work meeting this week (today)
- Thursday is a Haunted Hotel work meeting.
- We are getting close to opening day Oct 10th. Nels, Judy and company
could use help
- This is our most important outreach and fun raising event. Good news
Matt is back!!
**** WE NEED TO RAISE MONEY*** THE ROOF REPAIRS ARE EATING OUR FUNDS!!!!!
***LEAKS ARE THE CANCER OF A HISTORIC STRUCTURE -
**Future Events**
October 10th, 16-17th, 23-24th and 30th the Haunted Hotel (corrected
dates)
Saturday, October 24th from 12pm to 3pm. Make a Difference Day (Blossom
event).
Saturday, November 21st from 2pm to 4pm Family Volunteer Day (Blossom
event)
**Things that went on this week** - please send me reminders of
accomplishments.
-Thanks to John C. AOC gave us a check for $5,000.
-Thanks to Bob G., John C and Steve M.we have two checks. ITT $10,000
for Dining room AC / $5,000 for Bob's History of Camp Evans book and
Northrup Grumman gave us a $5,000 for Bob's book
Ray C's Report:
Present were Al K., Dave Snellman and myself. Per a request from Steve
G. we explored about a dozen buildings outside our perimeter to search
out possible toilet appliances that could be salvaged. We identified
several buildings with usable fixtures including sinks, mirrors, metal
stall partitions, etc. As a bonus we found 3 three good office tables
and several side chairs in dirty but good condition. These were
rescued, cleaned up and the tables will be used in our Mad Science
Halloween Lab. Suggest that the identified appliances be salvaged for
future needs.
The rest of the day was spent relocating equipment from the RTM museum
and storage space to the Halloween display area in the H building.
Thank you Ray.
- Over the weekend we liberated four urinals, six sinks and various
hardware from the buildings that will be demolished. The fixtures are
for the 9032BC restrooms.
- Thanks to Mark C. and company we made progress in the 9032
restrooms. The old pipe is removed and the new lines are roughed in.
-Mary Rose, our Intern is still with us. She is working on improved
flyers, posters etc.
-We did the prime paint coat on 9017 as high as our ladders could
reach. Next we did the green paint. We hope to rent a lift to finish
the work.
- John B., has made even more improvements to our website. Note the
banner with information on the Haunted Hotel
-On the Zone valve - we need to get the hotel heat system zone values
repaired - Lou R. and Norm L. checked out the challenge. An internet
search shows Honeywell makes new steam zone valves. In now a case of
what to order and the cost.
- Nels W. Pete R., Kyle B. and Bob W., mowed the whole place. I saw
Bob on the Diana site yesterday. Pete made a great start at leaf
clean-up. If you like to mow - please talk to Nels. There is plenty
of grass to cut.
-The blank forms for membership cards arrived. I have to get the mail
merge form done. Terry L. has run into issues. We will keep at this.
-The scratch coast on 9006 is still done and the FINAL Report paperwork
was submitted for review was submitted just before midnight . Thank you
to Dan L. for scanning the form. We hope to apply to the Commission for
a grant for next year.
-All the American Legion requests for funds were mailed. Thanks to John
C., Dave Sn., Steve G.and others all 260 posts got a cover letter, a
selection of inserts in a stamped envelope.
-A note from Bill Mackanic of Cablevision: "Just wanted to let everyone
know the Vintage Computer story is airing now. Attached is the
schedule, hope you all enjoy it! PS- Congratulations on all of your
accomplishments- we are always so impressed with the progress INFO AGE
keeps making. We have a unique perspective on the place- it's sort of
like watching kids grow when you only see them about twice a year!"
- Thank you Bill for the many great segments over the years. You can
view NEIGHBORHOOD JOURNAL on OPTIMUM CHANNELS 78 and 118
_ _ AIR DATES AND TIMES Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1:30 pm*
*and* *7 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 pm* *and* *8:30 pm, Saturdays 3
pm* *and* *10 pm, Sundays 7 pm and* *9:30 pm**
-Dave Sn. has a great idea for a Thankgiving - November fund raiser. A
driving tour and scare crow contest. Ideas and suggestion welcome.
-glass is replaced on the two windows in the hotel. Now I just need put
them back in before the winter hits.
-I gave a presentation on InfoAge at the Monmouth Battlefield Historical
Society. They gave us a $25 donation
-As I type this Mike G. and Steve M. are picking up donated furniture
from CACI. They have left their Tinton Falls office.
-Super Nels has made important progress in getting a security fence for
the fouth Ave property line.
-The hotel sump pump was clogged with pine needles and leaves. It is
cleaned. Henry H. will be working on a cover for the hotel ramp to
reduce water going into the ramp area.
-Norm and Ryan L. have made a request of High Tech High students to
consider making an updated hands-on exhibit based upon an Explitorium
Cookbook design.
-Thank you to Michele for keeping the Hotel restrooms nice and clean.
This Sunday we had the lots of visitors, plus the we hosted a dog rescue
event . About 40-45 visitors. Some were good to our donation jar.
On hand were: Steve G., Phil V. and Dave Sn.in the Hall of Fame, Neil
N., Bernie R., Joe G. Jeff S., Dan & Terry L., Dan J., Dave J., Michele
and Bella R.,
**Wall Police Dept as well as other towns are using the second
H-building 9037/37 for K-9 practice. Please do not interfere.
-It was the Shore Aquatic Club and the NJHDA that cleared 9057 two weeks
ago.
- Dan J. has the Computer education center ready open for business on
Sundays. *We have begun the announcement to the press - we have a draft.*
- Dan do you have another Video computer for Norm L. to set up a video
station?
- Dan J. invites you to his morning Landscaping & exercise class.
*Status:*
We are in Emergency Stabilization mode now. We are attacking worse first.
*** Many persons are working to help save Camp Evans and give it a
future in education and as a place to honor those who served. Thank you
to all.
*Reasons to tell persons why to donate (via check or PayPal) to our
effort NOW: *
1) Saves an incredibly historic site
2) Honors WWII Signal Corps and Honor Front veterans
3) Helps education by inspiring kids to learn science
4) Furthers the development of a NJ Shore tourist destination.
5) Will create full and part-time employment
6) Improves property values in the North Wall and Shark River area.
7) We are the White House recognized stewards of the Camp Evans Historic
District and now it is under our protection for future generations
Please email the items I forget. Do not get angry...email me!!! It is
important to report our progress.
**No Passion = No Progress. We have passion and we are progressing -
even if it is tough sometimes.**
If we do not tell kids what great things others have done to improve our
nation how can we expect them to know what they are capable of.
Fred
732 299-0894
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday September 22
Hello Everyone,
We will have a Wednesday work meeting this week - My day job has me in
Denville all day, again. Thursday is a Haunted Hotel work meeting.
Our Wednesday objective is to fold, label and put stamps on 260 requests
for $1000 from each American Legion in the state.
--Please bring a flash light and tools for a special recovery mission--
Details this afternoon.
**** WE NEED TO RAISE MONEY*** THE ROOF REPAIRS ARE EATING OUR FUNDS!!!!!
***LEAKS ARE THE CANCER OF A HISTORIC STRUCTURE -
**Future Events**
October 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and 30th the Haunted Hotel
Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday, October 24th from 12pm to 3pm. Make a Difference Day (Blossom
event).
Saturday, November 21st from 2pm to 4pm Family Volunteer Day (Blossom
event)
**Things that went on this week** This list will be short - I lost my
notes - memory gone - brain on overload - please send me reminders of
accomplishments.
-The reimbursement funds from the county arrived - This is excellent.
-This past weekend InfoAge hosted a CouchSurfing.org weekend at the
cottage. There were visitors from five countries and all over the US.
They used InfoAge as a home base for day trips to Sandy Hook and Ocean
Grove. Everyone had a great time and they are planning on taking a trip
back for the Haunted Hotel. A special thanks goes out to Steve G, Fred C
and Dan L for giving them special tours of InfoAge.
-Nels, Judy, Laura Parker and husband, Rich M. Stacie S. and many other
crew members are working like crazy on the Haunted Hotel. Everyday the
exhibits are better and better.
-We filed for a electrical permit. We will be replacing the missing
EXIT signs in 9010B-D.
- We made progress in the 9032 restrooms.
-Mary Rose, our Intern is still with us. She is working on improved
flyers, posters etc. - We have finished the green on 9034 and only a
small amount of trim is left. - Vladimir's vines are shriveling and dying.
-Eagle Ian Thompson completed his project. We now have a longer river
path by the Marconi Receiver building 9004 and a river picnic area named
- 'Rum Runners Cove'. An old time told stories of the back of the Shark
River and the Marconi Building being used for bringing in liquor during
prohibition. Thus the name.
- John B., has made even more improvements to our website.
-On the Zone valve - we need to get the hotel heat system zone values
repaired - Lou R. and Norm L. checked out the challenge. An internet
search shows Honeywell makes new steam zone valves. In now a case of
what to order and the cost.
- Nels W. Pete R., Kyle B. and Bob W., mowed the whole place. If you
like to mow - please talk to Nels. There is plenty of grass to cut.
-The blank forms for membership cards arrived. I have to get the mail
merge form done. Terry L. has offered help.
***The scratch coat on 9006 is still done. I have found the file to
get to work on the paperwork to apply for the balance of the grant. I
have to get this done. The forms for the next round have arrived. Dan
L. is reviewing them.
-Amanda B. did the mail merge and mailing labels for the American Legion
appeal. All 260 will get a cover letter, a selection of inserts.
-John Cervini has selected a hotel dining room AC bid he likes. We have
signed a contract. As instructed by ITT we have requested donation to
complete the work.
- Bob G. has made progress in funding the printing of his book on Camp
Evans Army History. ITT is helping.
-Felix L. visited to drop off a stack of Army technical manuals. He
showed us that Camp Evans was involved in photo interpretation from a
equipment and procedures development prospective.
- Dan L and the NJHDA along with Shore Aquatic Club members have cleaned
out all the debris from 9057, the WW2 two bay garage behind 9034. They
nearly filled a dumpster with broken sheet rock.
-Dave Sn. has a great idea for a Thankgiving - November fund raiser. A
driving tour and scarecrow contest. Ideas and suggestion welcome.
-I need someone to nag me to get the glass replaced on the three windows in
the hotel before the winter hits.
- I gave a presentation on InfoAge at the Village at Jumping Brook
Community Center. On Thursday Larry T. and I will make a presentation
at the Ocean Twp. democratic club.
This Sunday we had the normally growing number of visitors, plus the
couch surfers. About 40-45 visitors. Some were good to our donation jar.
On hand were: Steve G., Harry K., Aron in the Hall of Fame, Neil N.,
Evan K. Jeff S., Dan & Terry L., Dan J., Dave J., JoAnn B., Michele
and Bella R.,
- Dan J. has the Computer education center ready open for business on
Sundays. *Dan - we have begun the announcement to the press.*
- Dan J. invites you to his morning Landscaping & exercise class.
*Status:*
We are in Emergency Stabilization mode now. We are attacking worse first.
*** Many persons are working to help save Camp Evans and give it a
future in education and as a place to honor those who served. Thank you
to all.
*Reasons to tell persons why to donate (via check or PayPal) to our
effort NOW: *
1) Saves an incredibly historic site
2) Honors WWII Signal Corps and Honor Front veterans
3) Helps education by inspiring kids to learn science
4) Furthers the development of a NJ Shore tourist destination.
5) Will create full and part-time employment
6) Improves property values in the North Wall and Shark River area.
7) We are the White House recognized stewards of the Camp Evans Historic
District and now it is under our protection for future generations
Please email the items I forget. Do not get angry...email me!!! It is
important to report our progress.
**No Passion = No Progress. We have passion and we are progressing -
even if it is tough sometimes.**
If we do not tell kids what great things others have done to improve our
nation how can we expect them to know what they are capable of.
Fred
732 299-0894
We will have a Wednesday work meeting this week - My day job has me in
Denville all day, again. Thursday is a Haunted Hotel work meeting.
Our Wednesday objective is to fold, label and put stamps on 260 requests
for $1000 from each American Legion in the state.
--Please bring a flash light and tools for a special recovery mission--
Details this afternoon.
**** WE NEED TO RAISE MONEY*** THE ROOF REPAIRS ARE EATING OUR FUNDS!!!!!
***LEAKS ARE THE CANCER OF A HISTORIC STRUCTURE -
**Future Events**
October 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th and 30th the Haunted Hotel
Time: 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday, October 24th from 12pm to 3pm. Make a Difference Day (Blossom
event).
Saturday, November 21st from 2pm to 4pm Family Volunteer Day (Blossom
event)
**Things that went on this week** This list will be short - I lost my
notes - memory gone - brain on overload - please send me reminders of
accomplishments.
-The reimbursement funds from the county arrived - This is excellent.
-This past weekend InfoAge hosted a CouchSurfing.org weekend at the
cottage. There were visitors from five countries and all over the US.
They used InfoAge as a home base for day trips to Sandy Hook and Ocean
Grove. Everyone had a great time and they are planning on taking a trip
back for the Haunted Hotel. A special thanks goes out to Steve G, Fred C
and Dan L for giving them special tours of InfoAge.
-Nels, Judy, Laura Parker and husband, Rich M. Stacie S. and many other
crew members are working like crazy on the Haunted Hotel. Everyday the
exhibits are better and better.
-We filed for a electrical permit. We will be replacing the missing
EXIT signs in 9010B-D.
- We made progress in the 9032 restrooms.
-Mary Rose, our Intern is still with us. She is working on improved
flyers, posters etc. - We have finished the green on 9034 and only a
small amount of trim is left. - Vladimir's vines are shriveling and dying.
-Eagle Ian Thompson completed his project. We now have a longer river
path by the Marconi Receiver building 9004 and a river picnic area named
- 'Rum Runners Cove'. An old time told stories of the back of the Shark
River and the Marconi Building being used for bringing in liquor during
prohibition. Thus the name.
- John B., has made even more improvements to our website.
-On the Zone valve - we need to get the hotel heat system zone values
repaired - Lou R. and Norm L. checked out the challenge. An internet
search shows Honeywell makes new steam zone valves. In now a case of
what to order and the cost.
- Nels W. Pete R., Kyle B. and Bob W., mowed the whole place. If you
like to mow - please talk to Nels. There is plenty of grass to cut.
-The blank forms for membership cards arrived. I have to get the mail
merge form done. Terry L. has offered help.
***The scratch coat on 9006 is still done. I have found the file to
get to work on the paperwork to apply for the balance of the grant. I
have to get this done. The forms for the next round have arrived. Dan
L. is reviewing them.
-Amanda B. did the mail merge and mailing labels for the American Legion
appeal. All 260 will get a cover letter, a selection of inserts.
-John Cervini has selected a hotel dining room AC bid he likes. We have
signed a contract. As instructed by ITT we have requested donation to
complete the work.
- Bob G. has made progress in funding the printing of his book on Camp
Evans Army History. ITT is helping.
-Felix L. visited to drop off a stack of Army technical manuals. He
showed us that Camp Evans was involved in photo interpretation from a
equipment and procedures development prospective.
- Dan L and the NJHDA along with Shore Aquatic Club members have cleaned
out all the debris from 9057, the WW2 two bay garage behind 9034. They
nearly filled a dumpster with broken sheet rock.
-Dave Sn. has a great idea for a Thankgiving - November fund raiser. A
driving tour and scarecrow contest. Ideas and suggestion welcome.
-I need someone to nag me to get the glass replaced on the three windows in
the hotel before the winter hits.
- I gave a presentation on InfoAge at the Village at Jumping Brook
Community Center. On Thursday Larry T. and I will make a presentation
at the Ocean Twp. democratic club.
This Sunday we had the normally growing number of visitors, plus the
couch surfers. About 40-45 visitors. Some were good to our donation jar.
On hand were: Steve G., Harry K., Aron in the Hall of Fame, Neil N.,
Evan K. Jeff S., Dan & Terry L., Dan J., Dave J., JoAnn B., Michele
and Bella R.,
- Dan J. has the Computer education center ready open for business on
Sundays. *Dan - we have begun the announcement to the press.*
- Dan J. invites you to his morning Landscaping & exercise class.
*Status:*
We are in Emergency Stabilization mode now. We are attacking worse first.
*** Many persons are working to help save Camp Evans and give it a
future in education and as a place to honor those who served. Thank you
to all.
*Reasons to tell persons why to donate (via check or PayPal) to our
effort NOW: *
1) Saves an incredibly historic site
2) Honors WWII Signal Corps and Honor Front veterans
3) Helps education by inspiring kids to learn science
4) Furthers the development of a NJ Shore tourist destination.
5) Will create full and part-time employment
6) Improves property values in the North Wall and Shark River area.
7) We are the White House recognized stewards of the Camp Evans Historic
District and now it is under our protection for future generations
Please email the items I forget. Do not get angry...email me!!! It is
important to report our progress.
**No Passion = No Progress. We have passion and we are progressing -
even if it is tough sometimes.**
If we do not tell kids what great things others have done to improve our
nation how can we expect them to know what they are capable of.
Fred
732 299-0894
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