Hello All,
**Future Events**
--->>> Dan L. reminds us Newsletter are due midnight July 31st or he
will fill the space with NJHDA news. <<---
**Thursday July 30th - 7PM - Our first Haunted Hotel (but not in the
Hotel) planning meeting. Bring ideas....
**August 7th and 21st NJNG VISION volunteer days at Camp Evans. If you
can help we need coordinators.
**August 19th - Wall ROTC parents meet in our dining room to discuss
this years volunteer support.
*August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws* - We have 50
tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us
market InfoAge.
***What I know of and can recall this past week***
First a request. Does anyone have a high-end digital that can take RAW
or TIFF images of 2000 by 3000 pixels? The NPS has requested we
resubmit our current site photos for the expanded historic district. I
submitted JPGs. I just need to take about 25 photos. I would rather
not purchase a new camera for $500 +++. Call me if you can help.
Good News the not-for-profit BLOSSOM is joining InfoAge for a six month
trial. This new group has much to offer the community. Working at
InfoAge will be good for all our groups.
The NJARC swap meet on Saturday was a great success. Pasting in an
email from Club President Richard Lee....
Greetings Fellow Enthusiasts, What a great Swap Meet we had this past Saturday at InfoAge! Those of you who have participated over the years, can see how the show continues to grow, we even had the tube vendor Lawrence from Ohio, join us. I want to thank all those who helped make our Annual Summer Tailgate such a success, and especially, Trustee Ray and Edith Chase, Marsha Simkin, VP Harry Klancer, Treasuer, Sal Brisindi, Editor, Marv Beeferman, and Senore' Marconi, who has always kept the rain away from our Tailgate Swap Meets! See you all at our August 14th meeting, Bowen Hall, Princeton. Richard Lee President, NJARC
Thank you to Nels, Pete with some help from Kyle for bring out the MTMNJ historic Army vehicles.
While this was going on the Geo-cashers visited InfoAge. Steve G. was their host and kindly gave the group a tour.
On Sunday Rob F. and son, Bob S. and others had a military field radio encampment to show visitors how radio got the message through. Thanks to Nels for the use of the camo nets.
BTW, John B. has been posting photos of events on flicker - you can get there via our website www.infoage.org under events / photos. This is excellent. More photos are posted faster than the Fossil Fred method...
Lisa of Greater Media contacted us and they have some ideas to help us.
Our Torro mower had a clutch seize. Not good. Super Pete read the
manual, removed the clutch and was off to W.H.Potter and Sons to order
the parts. Nels was in the middle of this too. Thank you both. This
saves us a ton. No towing costs to the dealer...etc. You guys are great.
Steve G., Dave Sn. and Dan J. investigated the crushed DDU in the woods.
We hope to salvage more sample parts.
We have a request filed with the Stanford University Green Library -
Special Collections for copies of the DDU plans they have on file.
First request has been rejected as the plans are too fragile to into a
copy machine. We have suggested digital photography...
We have finished repainting all the DDUs on our area this weekend.
Thank you to Kyle for cleaning the trash out of them in spite of killer
bees. We also began painting 9097, the foundry. We have asked Garden
State Iron, a Butler Buildings dealer to see if the metal foundry roof
can be repaired or needs complete replacement.
We also started cleaning the clogged gutters on the H-buildings. This
weekend we cleaned 660' on 9010, 460' on 9011, 400' on the hallway
exterior and 200' on 9037.
Aggressive Mechanical is nearly done installing the new heat and A/C in
9059. The pressure test meter is on the gas piping and we hope to have
an inspection tomorrow. If anyone is into carpentry we can now install
the salvaged WW2 double doors in 9059 to enable us to move demo
equipment easily into the building for classes.
We have another dumpster filled with debris. Wall DPW will empty and
return it this week. We have a growing pile of metals to recycle. We
brought the bottles and cans to the recycling center this week.
Cardboard is next. Thank you to Steve G. for removing all the Swat Meet
trash.
In 9032B Bob P. fixed a shocking electric problem with an attic
illuminated light switch. He also hung the replacement florescent
fixtures in 9032C men's room and a room MARCH will use for vintage
computer displays.
Thanks to Mike G. for making the connection and the Neptune H.S.
Principle Mr. Allen we will host a "Junk Box Wars" style this fall.
Steve G. and I attended a planning meeting during the week.
On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel
and the NJMT too. Thanks for policing the men's room. GSC gave us the
first donation from the soda machine proceeds.
MARCH is getting ready for the next Vintage Computer Festival. Evan K,
Joe G. and company are really making progress. They have lots of new
history posters and more exhibits.
Amanda W. made more progress the George Goubeaud papers. Nick S. is
sorting our dozens of Camp Evans historic drawings.
Nick R. continues the painting of the Monmouth Bl fence.
We have another proposal back for A/C for the hotel dining room. John
Cervini is leading this project.
The scratch coast on 9006 is still done. I have to get to work on the
paperwork to apply for the balance of the grant.
We have to repair the fence. The Wall Little League parents are cutting
our fence to retrieve lost balls. We have spoken to the head of the
League. What an annoyance.
Dan L. removed the last of the nails from the salvages shiplap siding
for 9017 and other needed repairs. If you ave back carpenter skills and
what to help repair the siding issues on the WW2 era wood buildings let
me know.
Plumber Mark Casner has the 9032 rest room plans Rich Grasso prepared
for us. Mark has spoken to our building inspector to get the permits
filed so we can get the restrooms in use. It is a sad thing that Rich
suddenly passed away.
Thanks to Steve M. we had a delivery of communications equipment from
Tobyhanna Army Depot. I know Al K. found stuff he liked. We need to
inventory the delivery.
This Sunday we had a good number of visitors. They were very interested
and stayed long. On hand were: Steve G., Dave Sn. in the Hall of Fame,
Neil N., Joe G., Bernie R., Bob B. Dan & Terry L., Dan J., Don J. &
nephew, Cicily F., Nels W., Pete R., Nick S., Amanda W., Norm L.and
son, Al K., Rob F and son,others.
Rich B. is working with Bob P. on the Diana site electrical
improvements. We are almost ready to file permits. Cost estimates are
underway.
- Dan J. has the Computer eduction center ready open for business on
Sundays. *Dan - we need to make an announcement for the press.*
- Dan J. invites you to his morning Landscaping & exercise class. He
was there this morning
*Status:*
We are in Emergency Stabilization mode now. We are attacking worse first.
We face the challenges of keeping the momentum of our regular activities
increasing and meeting the challenges of the additional grounds and
buildings.
We are working to secure the remaining broken or missing doors. We need
more helpers on the 'H' building security. Steve G. can only get so
much done by himself.
We have to repair the three roof leaks that we suspect can be causing
structural damage in the 'H' buildings.
We have two boy scouts working on plans to use the DDU for Boy Scout
camp outs - they are big metal tents designed by Buckminster Fuller.
*** 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, July 29, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday July 22
Hello All,
**Future Events**
July 25th - NJARC Swap Meet at the cottages.
*August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws* - We have 50
tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us
market InfoAge.
***This past week and in the recent past*** - So much is going on - I
can not keep up.!! **Please email me stuff I miss as I rush to get this
out***
Our July 11th - 95th Marconi Belmar Station Anniversary and Preserve
America Stewards party for us was a fun event. We gave out our
localized version of the Preserve America Stewards certificates to those
who ride mowers, weed flower beds, greet guests, give seminars, create
exhibits, research our history, paint, repair, find things we can reuse,
advocate our cause, curate our artifacts, etc etc. A copy is
attached. Note the symbols around Mr. Marconi and the look back at the
Royal Order of Sputnik Chasers. If you did not attend our gathering on
the 11th I hope to give you your copy when I see you. A big thank you
to Mike G. and Steve G. who provided all the great food. I hope we can
do this again in September.
I caught Vladimir K. out twice recently eliminating the weeds and vines
that get out of control.
Nels and Pete have the site looking great. It is amazing the time and
talent these gentlemen donate to keep Camp Evans looking better and better.
Dan J and Don J. have reused two salvaged display cases to improve their
computer deconstruction exhibit.
Steve G. discovered a crushed and partly buried Buckminster Fuller
designed DDU in the woods.
Ken C. and Bob of Wall Public Works sent a backhoe over to dig it out.
We have already salvaged some excellent parts to help us restore the
DDUs under our stewardship.
We have a request filed with the Stanford University Green Library -
Special Collections for copies of the DDU plans they have on file.
We have repainted 2 and 1/2 DDUs this weekend.
We saved 20% on Home Depot Bear Paint by ordering 50 gals at once.
OMAR repainted the sentry post and TIROS Dish utility building. Both
were repaired by eagle scouts nearly four years ago. Thank you gents.
Aggressive Mechanical is nearly done installing the new heat and A/C in
9059. Evan T. has dug the path for the concrete sidewalk to the new
equipment entrance. This will eliminate the rain backwash problem and
will allow us to bring in large equipment for seminars and classes.
Eagle scout Matt S. has completed the path from 9003 to 9004/5 to earn
his eagle award. Under Steve G's guidance he did a great job. When you
check out the path note to colored concrete path markers.
On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel
and the NJMT. Thanks for policing the men's room.
MARCH is making lots of progress getting ready for the next Vintage
Computer Festival. We are clearing rooms in 9032C to enable Evan K, Joe
G. and company to expand into more rooms.
We cleared the rocks washed into Monmouth Bl after the thunderstorm.
The BRAC drainage shortcut needs to be improved to prevent washout damage.
Norm and Ryan L. delivered the next InfoAge kiosk DVD. This one is a
overview of Camp Evans history.
Tonight will will have a visit by the not-for-profit BLOSSOM. They may
join our effort.
We were visited by a Professor from Hollis University to do some onsite
filming on our Project Paperclip history
Amanda W. has begun categorizing the George Goubeaud papers given to us
by his family. This includes lots of documents and the only color
photos of the TIROS disk we have seen. Plus photos inside 9162 of the
equipment to track the Russian Lunar Probe.
Nick R. has begun painting the Monmouth Bl fence..
We have another proposal back for A/C for the hotel dining room. John
Cervini is leading this project.
The scratch coast on 9006 is still done. I have to get to work on the
paperwork to apply for the balance of the grant.
The Marconi Park Commitee met in the hotel this past week.
We have an issue with Wall Little League parents cutting our fence to
retrieve lost balls. We have spoken to the head of the League.
Tim T. and family found a great cache of coldwar fallout shelter
artifacts to enhance the fallout shelter theater he is nearly done with
in our real fallout shelter #1 in the hotel basement.
Dan L. removed lots of nails from the salvages shiplap siding for 9017
and other needed repairs. If you ave back carpenter skills and what to
help repair the siding issues on the WW2 era wood buildings let me know.
Plumber Mark Casner has the 9032 rest room plans Rich Grasso prepared
for us. Mark has spoken to our building inspector to get the permits
filed so we can get the restrooms in use.
Dan L. reminds us Newsletter are due midnight July 31st or he will fill
the space with NJHDA news.
Bernie R. saved some great additions to our library. Included are some
excellent WW2 era Signal Corps photos
This Sunday we had lots of visitors: On hand were: Steve G., Neil N.,
Bernie R., Bob B. Dan L., Dan J. DJ., Don J., JoAnne B., Frank O., Nels
W., Ray and Edith Chase, Nick S., Amanda W., Norm L.,others.
Rich B. is working with Bob P. on the Diana site electrical
improvements. We are almost ready to file permits. Cost estimates are
underway.
- Dan J. has the Computer eduction center ready open for business on
Sundays. *Dan - we need to make an announcement for the press.*
- Dan J. invites you to his morning Landscaping & exercise class. He
was there this morning
*Status:*
We are in Emergency Stabilization mode now. We are attacking worse first.
We face the challenges of keeping the momentum of our regular activities
increasing and meeting the challenges of the additional grounds and
buildings.
We are working to secure the remaining broken or missing doors. We need
more helpers on the 'H' building security. Steve G. can only get so
much done by himself.
We have to repair the three roof leaks that we suspect can be causing
structural damage in the 'H' buildings.
We need to begin repainting the metal DDUs to protect them from further
rust damage. Thank you to Dave Snellman and Dan Jacobs. for stepping up
to lead the DDU repairs.
We have two boy scouts working on plans to use the DDU for Boy Scout
camp outs - they are big metal tents designed by Buckminster Fuller.
*** 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
**Future Events**
July 25th - NJARC Swap Meet at the cottages.
*August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws* - We have 50
tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us
market InfoAge.
***This past week and in the recent past*** - So much is going on - I
can not keep up.!! **Please email me stuff I miss as I rush to get this
out***
Our July 11th - 95th Marconi Belmar Station Anniversary and Preserve
America Stewards party for us was a fun event. We gave out our
localized version of the Preserve America Stewards certificates to those
who ride mowers, weed flower beds, greet guests, give seminars, create
exhibits, research our history, paint, repair, find things we can reuse,
advocate our cause, curate our artifacts, etc etc. A copy is
attached. Note the symbols around Mr. Marconi and the look back at the
Royal Order of Sputnik Chasers. If you did not attend our gathering on
the 11th I hope to give you your copy when I see you. A big thank you
to Mike G. and Steve G. who provided all the great food. I hope we can
do this again in September.
I caught Vladimir K. out twice recently eliminating the weeds and vines
that get out of control.
Nels and Pete have the site looking great. It is amazing the time and
talent these gentlemen donate to keep Camp Evans looking better and better.
Dan J and Don J. have reused two salvaged display cases to improve their
computer deconstruction exhibit.
Steve G. discovered a crushed and partly buried Buckminster Fuller
designed DDU in the woods.
Ken C. and Bob of Wall Public Works sent a backhoe over to dig it out.
We have already salvaged some excellent parts to help us restore the
DDUs under our stewardship.
We have a request filed with the Stanford University Green Library -
Special Collections for copies of the DDU plans they have on file.
We have repainted 2 and 1/2 DDUs this weekend.
We saved 20% on Home Depot Bear Paint by ordering 50 gals at once.
OMAR repainted the sentry post and TIROS Dish utility building. Both
were repaired by eagle scouts nearly four years ago. Thank you gents.
Aggressive Mechanical is nearly done installing the new heat and A/C in
9059. Evan T. has dug the path for the concrete sidewalk to the new
equipment entrance. This will eliminate the rain backwash problem and
will allow us to bring in large equipment for seminars and classes.
Eagle scout Matt S. has completed the path from 9003 to 9004/5 to earn
his eagle award. Under Steve G's guidance he did a great job. When you
check out the path note to colored concrete path markers.
On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel
and the NJMT. Thanks for policing the men's room.
MARCH is making lots of progress getting ready for the next Vintage
Computer Festival. We are clearing rooms in 9032C to enable Evan K, Joe
G. and company to expand into more rooms.
We cleared the rocks washed into Monmouth Bl after the thunderstorm.
The BRAC drainage shortcut needs to be improved to prevent washout damage.
Norm and Ryan L. delivered the next InfoAge kiosk DVD. This one is a
overview of Camp Evans history.
Tonight will will have a visit by the not-for-profit BLOSSOM. They may
join our effort.
We were visited by a Professor from Hollis University to do some onsite
filming on our Project Paperclip history
Amanda W. has begun categorizing the George Goubeaud papers given to us
by his family. This includes lots of documents and the only color
photos of the TIROS disk we have seen. Plus photos inside 9162 of the
equipment to track the Russian Lunar Probe.
Nick R. has begun painting the Monmouth Bl fence..
We have another proposal back for A/C for the hotel dining room. John
Cervini is leading this project.
The scratch coast on 9006 is still done. I have to get to work on the
paperwork to apply for the balance of the grant.
The Marconi Park Commitee met in the hotel this past week.
We have an issue with Wall Little League parents cutting our fence to
retrieve lost balls. We have spoken to the head of the League.
Tim T. and family found a great cache of coldwar fallout shelter
artifacts to enhance the fallout shelter theater he is nearly done with
in our real fallout shelter #1 in the hotel basement.
Dan L. removed lots of nails from the salvages shiplap siding for 9017
and other needed repairs. If you ave back carpenter skills and what to
help repair the siding issues on the WW2 era wood buildings let me know.
Plumber Mark Casner has the 9032 rest room plans Rich Grasso prepared
for us. Mark has spoken to our building inspector to get the permits
filed so we can get the restrooms in use.
Dan L. reminds us Newsletter are due midnight July 31st or he will fill
the space with NJHDA news.
Bernie R. saved some great additions to our library. Included are some
excellent WW2 era Signal Corps photos
This Sunday we had lots of visitors: On hand were: Steve G., Neil N.,
Bernie R., Bob B. Dan L., Dan J. DJ., Don J., JoAnne B., Frank O., Nels
W., Ray and Edith Chase, Nick S., Amanda W., Norm L.,others.
Rich B. is working with Bob P. on the Diana site electrical
improvements. We are almost ready to file permits. Cost estimates are
underway.
- Dan J. has the Computer eduction center ready open for business on
Sundays. *Dan - we need to make an announcement for the press.*
- Dan J. invites you to his morning Landscaping & exercise class. He
was there this morning
*Status:*
We are in Emergency Stabilization mode now. We are attacking worse first.
We face the challenges of keeping the momentum of our regular activities
increasing and meeting the challenges of the additional grounds and
buildings.
We are working to secure the remaining broken or missing doors. We need
more helpers on the 'H' building security. Steve G. can only get so
much done by himself.
We have to repair the three roof leaks that we suspect can be causing
structural damage in the 'H' buildings.
We need to begin repainting the metal DDUs to protect them from further
rust damage. Thank you to Dave Snellman and Dan Jacobs. for stepping up
to lead the DDU repairs.
We have two boy scouts working on plans to use the DDU for Boy Scout
camp outs - they are big metal tents designed by Buckminster Fuller.
*** 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
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday July 9
Hello All,
**Future Events**
*Saturday - July 11th - Our 95th Marconi Belmar Station Anniversary and
Preserve America Stewards party for us.*
We will take some time to enjoy the moment (some food too) and reflect
on our good work.
Relax on the Piazza, recline in the lounge, simply enjoy a cool summer
evening by the Shark River at the historic site you helped save.
Time 6:00PM in the Marconi Hotel - *Please RSVP* so we can have enough
food and soda.
July 20th - 4PM next board of Trustees meeting
*August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws* - We have 50
tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us
market InfoAge.
***This past week and in the recent past***
First what a week!!!
Thanks to Ray C., Al K, and Evan K. we had two tables promoting InfoAge
and Camp Evans at the Fort Monmouth Celebration on July 1st and 2nd.
On the evening of July 1st the Wall Township Committee met at InfoAge
for a public meeting.
We made a short presentation thanking them for their support. We also
stressed the public benefit InfoAge is bring to the community.
The "InfoAge Progress and Accomplishments" summary we gave to the
committee is attached.
On July 3rd we promoted InfoAge at the Wall Township Day. Thanks to Nels
W. and Dan Janquitto we had the the DUKW, aka the DUCK, at the event to
draw attention to InfoAge.
We meet lots on families thanks to Pete R. (the Mommy magnet), Nels,
Steve G. and Mike G. Nels and Pete have traveling shows down to a
science.
Thanks to the Wall Police for the DUCK escort to and back from Town Hall.
Frank O. made a new and much improved entrance sign with formica and
Skika vinyl letters. It looks great.
Vladimir K. and were back at work attacking weeds and poison ivy - 9017
looks better already. Vlad was out again on Tuesday morning.
Dan Jacobs captured lots of photos of the Car Show. John Brown posted
them to Flicker under the Infoage tag.
Dan Jacobs, DJ and Kyle cleaned up the DDU by 9013.
Joe G. set up an HP1100 printer upstairs. An new toner cart is on order.
Nels W., Pete R. and Bob W. mowed and weed wacked everything. Bob W.
mowed the Diana / TIROS site. We all are proud of how good the site
looks.
Pete replaced a troublesome ignition switch on our big mower.
Aggressive Mechanical has begun installing the new heat and A/C in 9059.
Thanks to Neil N. for the help moving my old 220V air compressor into
the 9059 utility room. This will enable us to replace the leaking
sprinkler system valve.
Eagle scout Matt is working on the path from 9003 to 9004/5 to earn his
eagle award. He is working with the 1914 Henderson Photos to
approximate the wireless operators path to their desks. Under Steve G's
guidance he is nearly done.
On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel.
Thanks for policing the men's room.
Thanks to Phyllis H. for getting us the latest Camp Evans survey to make
copies. Matt Z. is helping us stack out the property line between us
and Brookdale to install our security fence to keep the 'TOP SECRET'
look of our historic district.
Thanks to Wall DPW for patching a few annoying pot-holes with leftover
asphalt patch.
Thank you to Al K. and Harry for getting the last lock on 9059
lock-able. Steve says it was a major pain.
We finished priming 9098, 9355 and 9057.
Eric removed all the nails from a pile of the salvaged shiplap siding.
We have more stored in 9017 that need the nails removed. This will help
us repair the damage to 9017 prior to priming.
Dave S. is still hunting for Buckminister Fuller DDU information.
Stanford University has 1941 blueprints on file that may match our 12
units. We have a request filed for copies for the blueprints.
On Sunday Ms. George Goubeaud brought us two feet of documents for the
early satellite tracking days at the Diana site. This includes the
only color photos of the TIROS disk we have seen. Plus photos inside
9162 of the equipment to track the Russian Lunar Probe.
The 'U.S. ARMY" and "SIGN*AL COR*PS" signs will be re-lettered by Dan L,
the replacement signs are in place. Dan was only able to put the letters
'*AL COR*" before the lift company can to pick up their unit. The
Glendola Fire Company has a bucket truck to help. We need to get the
fire commissioner's OK.
Nick R. cut the vines and brush growing near 9013.
One of the Two A/C contractors who visited the dining room has an
estimate ready for us on Thursday at 11:30AM. We have one estimate in
from Matt's Plumbing. John Cervini is leading this project.
The scratch coast on 9006 is still done. I have to get to work on the
paperwork to apply for the balance of the grant.
This Sunday we had lots of visitors: On hand were: Steve G., Neil N.,
Bernie R., Dan L., Dan J. DJ., JoAnne B., Frank O., Joe G., Nels W.,
Phil V and others.
Rich B. is has the Diana site electrical improvements drawing ready so
we can file for permits.
- Dan J. has the Computer eduction center ready open for business on
Sundays. *Dan - we need to make an announcement for the press.*
- Dan J. invites you to his morning Landscaping & exercise class. He
was there this morning
*Status:*
We are in Emergency Stabilization mode now. We are attacking worse first.
We face the challenges of keeping the momentum of our regular activities
increasing and meeting the challenges of the additional grounds and
buildings.
We are working to secure the remaining broken or missing doors. We need
more helpers on the 'H' building security. Steve G. can only get so
much done by himself.
We have to repair the three roof leaks that we suspect can be causing
structural damage in the 'H' buildings.
We need to begin repainting the metal DDUs to protect them from further
rust damage. Thank you to Dave Snellman and Dan Jacobs. for stepping up
to lead the DDU repairs.
We have two boy scouts working on plans to use the DDU for Boy Scout
camp outs - they are big metal tents designed by Buckminster Fuller.
*** 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
**Future Events**
*Saturday - July 11th - Our 95th Marconi Belmar Station Anniversary and
Preserve America Stewards party for us.*
We will take some time to enjoy the moment (some food too) and reflect
on our good work.
Relax on the Piazza, recline in the lounge, simply enjoy a cool summer
evening by the Shark River at the historic site you helped save.
Time 6:00PM in the Marconi Hotel - *Please RSVP* so we can have enough
food and soda.
July 20th - 4PM next board of Trustees meeting
*August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws* - We have 50
tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us
market InfoAge.
***This past week and in the recent past***
First what a week!!!
Thanks to Ray C., Al K, and Evan K. we had two tables promoting InfoAge
and Camp Evans at the Fort Monmouth Celebration on July 1st and 2nd.
On the evening of July 1st the Wall Township Committee met at InfoAge
for a public meeting.
We made a short presentation thanking them for their support. We also
stressed the public benefit InfoAge is bring to the community.
The "InfoAge Progress and Accomplishments" summary we gave to the
committee is attached.
On July 3rd we promoted InfoAge at the Wall Township Day. Thanks to Nels
W. and Dan Janquitto we had the the DUKW, aka the DUCK, at the event to
draw attention to InfoAge.
We meet lots on families thanks to Pete R. (the Mommy magnet), Nels,
Steve G. and Mike G. Nels and Pete have traveling shows down to a
science.
Thanks to the Wall Police for the DUCK escort to and back from Town Hall.
Frank O. made a new and much improved entrance sign with formica and
Skika vinyl letters. It looks great.
Vladimir K. and were back at work attacking weeds and poison ivy - 9017
looks better already. Vlad was out again on Tuesday morning.
Dan Jacobs captured lots of photos of the Car Show. John Brown posted
them to Flicker under the Infoage tag.
Dan Jacobs, DJ and Kyle cleaned up the DDU by 9013.
Joe G. set up an HP1100 printer upstairs. An new toner cart is on order.
Nels W., Pete R. and Bob W. mowed and weed wacked everything. Bob W.
mowed the Diana / TIROS site. We all are proud of how good the site
looks.
Pete replaced a troublesome ignition switch on our big mower.
Aggressive Mechanical has begun installing the new heat and A/C in 9059.
Thanks to Neil N. for the help moving my old 220V air compressor into
the 9059 utility room. This will enable us to replace the leaking
sprinkler system valve.
Eagle scout Matt is working on the path from 9003 to 9004/5 to earn his
eagle award. He is working with the 1914 Henderson Photos to
approximate the wireless operators path to their desks. Under Steve G's
guidance he is nearly done.
On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel.
Thanks for policing the men's room.
Thanks to Phyllis H. for getting us the latest Camp Evans survey to make
copies. Matt Z. is helping us stack out the property line between us
and Brookdale to install our security fence to keep the 'TOP SECRET'
look of our historic district.
Thanks to Wall DPW for patching a few annoying pot-holes with leftover
asphalt patch.
Thank you to Al K. and Harry for getting the last lock on 9059
lock-able. Steve says it was a major pain.
We finished priming 9098, 9355 and 9057.
Eric removed all the nails from a pile of the salvaged shiplap siding.
We have more stored in 9017 that need the nails removed. This will help
us repair the damage to 9017 prior to priming.
Dave S. is still hunting for Buckminister Fuller DDU information.
Stanford University has 1941 blueprints on file that may match our 12
units. We have a request filed for copies for the blueprints.
On Sunday Ms. George Goubeaud brought us two feet of documents for the
early satellite tracking days at the Diana site. This includes the
only color photos of the TIROS disk we have seen. Plus photos inside
9162 of the equipment to track the Russian Lunar Probe.
The 'U.S. ARMY" and "SIGN*AL COR*PS" signs will be re-lettered by Dan L,
the replacement signs are in place. Dan was only able to put the letters
'*AL COR*" before the lift company can to pick up their unit. The
Glendola Fire Company has a bucket truck to help. We need to get the
fire commissioner's OK.
Nick R. cut the vines and brush growing near 9013.
One of the Two A/C contractors who visited the dining room has an
estimate ready for us on Thursday at 11:30AM. We have one estimate in
from Matt's Plumbing. John Cervini is leading this project.
The scratch coast on 9006 is still done. I have to get to work on the
paperwork to apply for the balance of the grant.
This Sunday we had lots of visitors: On hand were: Steve G., Neil N.,
Bernie R., Dan L., Dan J. DJ., JoAnne B., Frank O., Joe G., Nels W.,
Phil V and others.
Rich B. is has the Diana site electrical improvements drawing ready so
we can file for permits.
- Dan J. has the Computer eduction center ready open for business on
Sundays. *Dan - we need to make an announcement for the press.*
- Dan J. invites you to his morning Landscaping & exercise class. He
was there this morning
*Status:*
We are in Emergency Stabilization mode now. We are attacking worse first.
We face the challenges of keeping the momentum of our regular activities
increasing and meeting the challenges of the additional grounds and
buildings.
We are working to secure the remaining broken or missing doors. We need
more helpers on the 'H' building security. Steve G. can only get so
much done by himself.
We have to repair the three roof leaks that we suspect can be causing
structural damage in the 'H' buildings.
We need to begin repainting the metal DDUs to protect them from further
rust damage. Thank you to Dave Snellman and Dan Jacobs. for stepping up
to lead the DDU repairs.
We have two boy scouts working on plans to use the DDU for Boy Scout
camp outs - they are big metal tents designed by Buckminster Fuller.
*** 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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