Hello Everyone,
Wednesday meeting this week (today). We will label and stamp the
American Legion and VFW follow-up postcards. Lots of projects to review...
Just a note about the value of our volunteering.
InfoAge has returned 40,600 square feet of space at Camp Evans to public
benefit service. This is in keeping with our NPS approved plan. All
work meets the secretary of interior standards for the treatment of
historic properties.
Much of this space was unsafe to enter without a haz-mat suit and
personal protective gear when turned over to us.
At $80/square foot as a renovation cost, the value of our work is
*$3,056,000*. This does not include the value of the lead based paint
and mold remediation we performed on nearly all the buildings.
Nor does include the value of work on buildings we have only re-roofed,
repainted and made other repairs.
This is an impressive figure. In addition to this preservation work we
have created an archive, a library, a massive website, saved
collections, set up a radio repair shop, a graphics workshop, fifteen
rooms of exhibits, we maintain the grounds, we publish a newsletter, we
hold commemorative events and we hold regular technical seminars and
educational events. These items also have value above our $3 million
dollar figure.
All this for less than $700,000. How can one explain the difference?
The difference is you.
As we step up to the challenges of growth it is good to take stock of
the value we have brought to our community.
Thank you, your results are impressive..
**Future Events**
Saturday, November 21st from 2pm to 4pm Family Volunteer Day (Blossom
event)
The event is almost here! We have just over 100 that we expect to
attend and I’m really excited about the volunteer opportunities we’ll
have available.* *
*We’re having the pre-event final meeting this Wednesday at 6pm at
InfoAge in the dining hall*. If you are volunteering in any capacity
for Family Volunteer Day behind the scenes (and we need lots of
volunteers!), please try your hardest to attend this meeting and bring
any friends/family you know that can help us out on Family Volunteer Day
too. We will be assigning positions. We will have sandwiches, chips
and drinks for volunteers so come hungry. If you’d like to bring a
dessert or anything else feel free!
*VOLUNTEERS NEED TO ARRIVE AT 11AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE TRY
TO BE ON TIME! EVENT BEGINS AT 12PM AND ENDS AT 3PM.*
Volunteer Positions (please look them over and consider what position
you’d like to help out with):
*Fred, if you know anyone from InfoAge that would like to volunteer for
this event please forward this email to them, we can use the extra hands.
*Haunted Hotel 2009 review meeting Thursday November 19th - 7PM
On November 29th our fire inspector Nels Warren formally takes
stewardship of the 1965 fire engine West Belmar Fire Company is donating
to InfoAge for preservation in the fire house.
***Newsletter Articles due November 30th midnight.***
The Holiday Train Display - sponsored by GSC - Starting December 12th
NJARC Holiday Gathering - December 12th
Blossom Holiday Event for Kids - December 13th
Very Marconi Christmas sponsored by Mike G. Industries - December 19th
**Things that went on this past two weeks** - please send me reminders
of accomplishments. Do not get angry...email me!!! It is important to
report our progress. There is so much going on!!
An update from Ray Chase:
Present last Wednesday were: Ray C., Dave Sn., Al K., Harry K. and Phil
V. Most of the time was spent clearing up the "Mad Science Lab" and
returning stuff to the RTM museum. Some stuff was left in the H
building pending decisions on storage space. Harry K. completed more
picture hanging devices and another batch of pictures were hung.
Ray
-Blossom has a great 'Make a Difference Day. Thanks to Jamie B. of the
Coast Star for the excellent story on the event.
-Our intern MaryRose has completed her internship. Thanks to Dan L.,
Steve G., Ray C. and company for helping make her experience a good one.
-Thank you to Al Klase for the great presentation justifying why the
Edwin Armstrong and Camp Evans WW2 radio and radar artifacts should be
loaned to InfoAge for public display rather than boxed away in Maryland.
-Dan L. submitted a grant request to the Monmouth County Historic
Commission to help repair sill plate damage to three of our WW2 wood
buildings - 9034, 9029 and 9031.
-We primed a number of signs for future event signs. They are in the
basement. We could make 'Holiday Trains' signs etc.
-Henry S. made great progress on the new rain/leaf cover for the hotel
basement ramp. It passed the tropical storm test this weekend.
-Rich B., and Bob P., have submitted an electrical plan and permit
request to improved the visitor safety at the Diana site. We hope to
fund the work soon.
-John C. gave a talk at the Brookdale Center for WW2 studies.
-Thanks to the Old Wall Historical Society for putting the bound issues
of the Wall Herald in our care.
-Our archives are being sent the lab coat and papers of WW2 / Paperclip
scientist Dr. Hans Thessing who worked at Camp Evans from 1947 to his
retirement. Lots of papers on Laser and Maser work.
-Matt Sampson has moved the gate 3 sentry post (9155) and canopy to gate
2. The Wall DPW moved it to the new pad Matt put in place by gate 2.
The window broken during moving is replaced. This will earn Matt his
eagle award.
-Two new scouts have requested to do their eagle project at Camp Evans
this weekend.
-Scout David Bogner made good progress on his eagle project. Mark
Casner of C&H plumbing helped by moving the old water lines to under the
new sink
-We have made more progress on the 9032 restrooms. The grab bars are
installed. The new water heater is in. The men's room is painted the
Army light green. We re-glazed the windows in which the panes fell
out. Next are new toilets, stall repairs and those salvaged historic
WW2 urinals will go back into sanitary service.
-Also in 9032C we replaced the door in the future AFCEA communications
display room with a salvaged WWII door frame, molding and a door with
the patterned glass. We also removed one of the 1980s solid doors and
replaced it with a salvaged WW2 door. We hope to do this with eleven
doors in 9032 to return the WW2 look.
-Dave Sn. has a great idea for a Thankgiving - November fund raiser. A
driving tour and scare crow contest. Ideas and suggestion welcome.
-I still just need put those two repaired windows in the hotel back into
their frames.
-thank you to Trustee Larry Tormey, and Trustee John Truhan for taking
the next steps in getting ready to submit the CDBG paperwork;
-Trustee Bob G. has made great progress on his Camp Evans history book.
Thanks to Bob's salemanship ITT, General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman
have funded the layout and publishing of 1000 copies of the book.
Thanks to Ray C., John C. and others for reviewing chapters.
-A new group is interested in joining InfoAge to help establish their
museum on waves. They made a presentation at this past Wednesday's meeting.
-I met with Rich Franks of Brookdale this week. The idea of InfoAge
taking stewardship of 9013 and related structures rather than
demolishing them is being well received by the administration.
-We were visited by a member of the Princeton Plasma Physics lab. and a
former RCA employee who are heading up a TIROS 50th anniversary
celebration at Princeton.
-We were visited by fellow from the former Edwin Armstrong FM antenna
site at Alpine NJ. Based upon information they told us, we suspect the
may have a large WW2 artifact.
This Sunday we had a good number of visitors. They were a cheep bunch -
only $6.00 in the jar.
On hand were: Steve G., Joann B., Cecily F., Dan J., DJ, Kyle B., Scott,
Dave J., Phil V., Harry K. and Dave Sn.in the Hall of Fame, Neil N.,
Bernie R., Bob B., Dan L., Michele R., Bella R. and many Blossom
volunteers, Sara P., Joe G. and other MARCH staff. Ray, Edith and baby
were at the museum last Sunday too.
**Wall Police Dept as well as other towns are using the second
H-building 9037/37 for K-9 practice. Please do not interfere.
- 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?
Standard weekly mantra---->>>*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, November 18, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday, November 11
Meeting tonight 6:45PM
By the way.
Today is Veterans Day and Camp Evans played a supporting roll by
receiving the terms of the Armistice by wireless from Europe for relay
to President Wilson. The operator on duty was Frederick Schnell. An
article published after the war in THE WIRELESS AGE stated that the use
of the High-Powered Marconi Wireless Stations (Belmar-New
Brunswick-Carnarvon) helped to shorten WWI and save thousands of lives
on both sides.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
By the way.
Today is Veterans Day and Camp Evans played a supporting roll by
receiving the terms of the Armistice by wireless from Europe for relay
to President Wilson. The operator on duty was Frederick Schnell. An
article published after the war in THE WIRELESS AGE stated that the use
of the High-Powered Marconi Wireless Stations (Belmar-New
Brunswick-Carnarvon) helped to shorten WWI and save thousands of lives
on both sides.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday, November 4
Hello Everyone,
Wednesday meeting this week (today). Lots of projects to review....
A quick note: Those of you who have been at this a long time you know
the work is hard and often frustrating.
Every now and then pearl come in via email that is encouraging. Read
this one...
Hello Fred,
I am so impressed with all you and your friends have done at Camp Evans.
God bless you and all those who are working so hard to preserve the rich
heritage of Camp Evans.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Helen Molnar
**Future Events**
Saturday, November 21st from 2pm to 4pm Family Volunteer Day (Blossom
event)
**Things that went on this week** - please send me reminders of
accomplishments.
The Haunted Hotel was a triumph. Many a happy visitor exclaimed "It
was even better than last year". Under Fright Master Nels and Fright
Mistress Judy’s leadership, this year’s event met the goal of raising
enough funds to put a new roof on 9010C. The gross is $33,447.
This historic 1942 structure deserves a new roof for not only its
service during WW2 but it is the space engineers designed components for
the SCORE and TIROS satellites during the early days of the space race.
The creativity, the time and the effort invested in the frightful walk
through 9010D to 9010A and the Hay Ride was simply amazing.
Thanks go to many persons and groups:
First Nels and Judy Warren. And their understudy Matt for the fourth and
best year.
Thanks to Nels for making sure all safety inspections were done.
Thanks to Jeff H., for the excellent safety procedures briefing for all
the actors;
Bernie and Dot R., for Casper’s house;
The Wall ROTC for helping in the parking lot and sorting the visitors
into the ‘Decontamination Stations’;
Allen Shields and the Shore players for their visions of contemporary hell;
Dan & Terry L. and Neil N. of the NJHDA for the spiders den;
Dan J. Dave J., Scott W. and Jeff H. for the nuclear reactor gone critical;
Jeff H. for the Alien Space Craft crash site;
Laura Parker and the Wall Drama Society for Macbeth’s castle of horror;
Judy W., Rich Milko III and many others for ‘Warehouse 13’;
Ray C., Steve G., Harry K., Al K., Dave Sn. and the NJARC gang for the
Mad Science Lab;
Brett H., Stacie Shipman and friends for the Insane Asylum;
Judy, Michele R., and Blossom Int. for the Evil Clown Room;
Evan K., for entertaining the visitors in line for the Hay Ride;
Rich Milko II for decorating the research tower with body parts;
Rich Milko III for creating and Neptune H.S. Drama students for haunting
the cemetery, Van of Evil, Disaster Area and the Fire House with the
Last Aide hearse;
Tom Hayes, fellow employees, friends and families did a very well
received rendition of 'thriller' in front of the firehouse;
In the ticket booth we had Kathy Richel, plus Nels’ sister and
brother-in-law, who provided a hand made bird house to for visitors to
win in a free drawing;
Bob J. of the GSC greeted the visitors in the gate house;
Steve Goulart passed flyers to visitors and resolved any and all issues;
OMARC provided refreshments outside of 9059;
Frank O'Brien purchased water for the thirsty actors
Blossom Int. has a jewelry tent;
Nels provided the wagons. Nels and Pete Richel were the main wagon
drivers.
Joe G., our trained and certified EMT was on hand each night just in
case of problems.
Thanks to Bob P. we had the electric outlets as needed.
Thank you to all who helped with the Haunted Hotel breakdown.
We made progress in other areas during the past two weeks:
An update from Ray Chase:
October 21
Present were: Al K., Ray C., Harry K. and Dave Snellman
Harry completed some more picture hanging devices and several more
framed portraits were hung. Dave and Ray picked up a small donation of
tubes, parts and TM’s from a retired Ft. Monmouth veteran in Eatontown.
Wallboard was removed from the interior of 9312 and the interior was
cleaned up. Continued sorting, cataloging and tagging accumulated items
for an electronics auction early in 2010.
October 28
Present were: Al K., Ray C., Harry K. and Dave Snellman
Harry completed some more picture hanging devices and more framed
portraits were hung. We now have 23 of the over 50 pictures mounted.
The pictures were inventoried to prepare a formal list of what we have.
Some stragglers are still out for framing. Continued work sorting,
cataloging and tagging accumulated items for an electronics auction
early in 2010. Continued sorting stuff in museum office area and
stocking a workbench.
---
Dave Sica and John Tyminsky delivered hundreds of Marconi blueprints, the "other half" of the collection which we already had at InfoAge. They also brought several dozen bound volumes of historic RCA publications for the NJARC library. All of this material was given to InfoAge by the David Sarnoff Library, with more to come.
-Blossom has a great 'Make a Difference Day. Thanks to the volunteers
for planing 300 bulbs around the hotel. They will bloom in the spring.
-We painted the hotel lounge with a final color. Looks nice.
-Thanks to our intern MaryRose we have a new great looking flyer.
-Remember Dan L. asks you to send articles for the next newsletter.
Deadline is Nov. 30th midnight.
-We primed a number of signs for future event signs. They are in the
basement.
-Matt Sampson has repainted the gate 3 sentry post. Wall DPW will move
it to the new pad Matt put in place by gate 2. This will earn Matt his
eagle award.
-Jamie G. is finished the work toward his Boy Scout eagle award by
setting up bunk beds in one of the DDU’s so we can host scout camp outs.
-Stanford University will be sending the DDU plans Paul Moore requested
copies of when he visited the Fuller archives.
-We have made excellent progress on the 9032 restrooms. Sinks working.
Floors painted. Next are new toilets and those salvaged historic WW2
urinals will go back into sanitary service.
-The NJ INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL group has been using Camp Evans for film
instruction the past three weekends
-On the steam Zone valve - Lou R. has found that rebuild kits are
available. We will attempt to rebuild the motors this winter and replace
the valve bodies parts in the spring. - Lou R. is working up an estimate.
- Nels W. Pete R., Kyle B. and Bob W., mowed the whole place. Nels has
begun getting our snow removal equipment ready.
-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 still just
need put them back in before the winter hits.
-Thanks to Fred Shay the NBHF inducted Richard Hurd at the Friends of
Old Time Radio convention.
-the Coast Star had a great story on our Fallout Theater in the Hotel
basement thanks to Jamie Biesiada
-Thank you to Joe G. for recycling the many boxes of old and unwanted PC
books.
-Thank you to Steve G. for sorting and preparing the recyclables.
-Norm and Ryan Lemonde are working to interest students to help us build
hands on exhibits;
-thank you to Larry Tormey, and John Truhan for taking the next steps in
getting ready to submit the CDBG paperwork;
-Thank you to Dan L. for preparing and submitting a grant application to
the Monmouth County Historical Commission to repair sill plate damage on
three of our WW2 wooden structures.
-Bob G. has made great progress on his Camp Evans history book. We have
made a down payment for its layout.
-I visited Congressman Smith;'s staff in Washington on Friday to present
our InfoAge progress. Katie Doherty has sent us funding request forms
to start working on.
This Sunday we had a good number of visitors. Some were good to our
donation jar.
On hand were: Steve G., Dan J., Dave J., Phil V., Harry K. and Dave
Sn.in the Hall of Fame, Neil N., Bernie R., Dan & Terry L., 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.
- 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?
Standard weekly mantra---->>>*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 meeting this week (today). Lots of projects to review....
A quick note: Those of you who have been at this a long time you know
the work is hard and often frustrating.
Every now and then pearl come in via email that is encouraging. Read
this one...
Hello Fred,
I am so impressed with all you and your friends have done at Camp Evans.
God bless you and all those who are working so hard to preserve the rich
heritage of Camp Evans.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Helen Molnar
**Future Events**
Saturday, November 21st from 2pm to 4pm Family Volunteer Day (Blossom
event)
**Things that went on this week** - please send me reminders of
accomplishments.
The Haunted Hotel was a triumph. Many a happy visitor exclaimed "It
was even better than last year". Under Fright Master Nels and Fright
Mistress Judy’s leadership, this year’s event met the goal of raising
enough funds to put a new roof on 9010C. The gross is $33,447.
This historic 1942 structure deserves a new roof for not only its
service during WW2 but it is the space engineers designed components for
the SCORE and TIROS satellites during the early days of the space race.
The creativity, the time and the effort invested in the frightful walk
through 9010D to 9010A and the Hay Ride was simply amazing.
Thanks go to many persons and groups:
First Nels and Judy Warren. And their understudy Matt for the fourth and
best year.
Thanks to Nels for making sure all safety inspections were done.
Thanks to Jeff H., for the excellent safety procedures briefing for all
the actors;
Bernie and Dot R., for Casper’s house;
The Wall ROTC for helping in the parking lot and sorting the visitors
into the ‘Decontamination Stations’;
Allen Shields and the Shore players for their visions of contemporary hell;
Dan & Terry L. and Neil N. of the NJHDA for the spiders den;
Dan J. Dave J., Scott W. and Jeff H. for the nuclear reactor gone critical;
Jeff H. for the Alien Space Craft crash site;
Laura Parker and the Wall Drama Society for Macbeth’s castle of horror;
Judy W., Rich Milko III and many others for ‘Warehouse 13’;
Ray C., Steve G., Harry K., Al K., Dave Sn. and the NJARC gang for the
Mad Science Lab;
Brett H., Stacie Shipman and friends for the Insane Asylum;
Judy, Michele R., and Blossom Int. for the Evil Clown Room;
Evan K., for entertaining the visitors in line for the Hay Ride;
Rich Milko II for decorating the research tower with body parts;
Rich Milko III for creating and Neptune H.S. Drama students for haunting
the cemetery, Van of Evil, Disaster Area and the Fire House with the
Last Aide hearse;
Tom Hayes, fellow employees, friends and families did a very well
received rendition of 'thriller' in front of the firehouse;
In the ticket booth we had Kathy Richel, plus Nels’ sister and
brother-in-law, who provided a hand made bird house to for visitors to
win in a free drawing;
Bob J. of the GSC greeted the visitors in the gate house;
Steve Goulart passed flyers to visitors and resolved any and all issues;
OMARC provided refreshments outside of 9059;
Frank O'Brien purchased water for the thirsty actors
Blossom Int. has a jewelry tent;
Nels provided the wagons. Nels and Pete Richel were the main wagon
drivers.
Joe G., our trained and certified EMT was on hand each night just in
case of problems.
Thanks to Bob P. we had the electric outlets as needed.
Thank you to all who helped with the Haunted Hotel breakdown.
We made progress in other areas during the past two weeks:
An update from Ray Chase:
October 21
Present were: Al K., Ray C., Harry K. and Dave Snellman
Harry completed some more picture hanging devices and several more
framed portraits were hung. Dave and Ray picked up a small donation of
tubes, parts and TM’s from a retired Ft. Monmouth veteran in Eatontown.
Wallboard was removed from the interior of 9312 and the interior was
cleaned up. Continued sorting, cataloging and tagging accumulated items
for an electronics auction early in 2010.
October 28
Present were: Al K., Ray C., Harry K. and Dave Snellman
Harry completed some more picture hanging devices and more framed
portraits were hung. We now have 23 of the over 50 pictures mounted.
The pictures were inventoried to prepare a formal list of what we have.
Some stragglers are still out for framing. Continued work sorting,
cataloging and tagging accumulated items for an electronics auction
early in 2010. Continued sorting stuff in museum office area and
stocking a workbench.
---
Dave Sica and John Tyminsky delivered hundreds of Marconi blueprints, the "other half" of the collection which we already had at InfoAge. They also brought several dozen bound volumes of historic RCA publications for the NJARC library. All of this material was given to InfoAge by the David Sarnoff Library, with more to come.
-Blossom has a great 'Make a Difference Day. Thanks to the volunteers
for planing 300 bulbs around the hotel. They will bloom in the spring.
-We painted the hotel lounge with a final color. Looks nice.
-Thanks to our intern MaryRose we have a new great looking flyer.
-Remember Dan L. asks you to send articles for the next newsletter.
Deadline is Nov. 30th midnight.
-We primed a number of signs for future event signs. They are in the
basement.
-Matt Sampson has repainted the gate 3 sentry post. Wall DPW will move
it to the new pad Matt put in place by gate 2. This will earn Matt his
eagle award.
-Jamie G. is finished the work toward his Boy Scout eagle award by
setting up bunk beds in one of the DDU’s so we can host scout camp outs.
-Stanford University will be sending the DDU plans Paul Moore requested
copies of when he visited the Fuller archives.
-We have made excellent progress on the 9032 restrooms. Sinks working.
Floors painted. Next are new toilets and those salvaged historic WW2
urinals will go back into sanitary service.
-The NJ INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL group has been using Camp Evans for film
instruction the past three weekends
-On the steam Zone valve - Lou R. has found that rebuild kits are
available. We will attempt to rebuild the motors this winter and replace
the valve bodies parts in the spring. - Lou R. is working up an estimate.
- Nels W. Pete R., Kyle B. and Bob W., mowed the whole place. Nels has
begun getting our snow removal equipment ready.
-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 still just
need put them back in before the winter hits.
-Thanks to Fred Shay the NBHF inducted Richard Hurd at the Friends of
Old Time Radio convention.
-the Coast Star had a great story on our Fallout Theater in the Hotel
basement thanks to Jamie Biesiada
-Thank you to Joe G. for recycling the many boxes of old and unwanted PC
books.
-Thank you to Steve G. for sorting and preparing the recyclables.
-Norm and Ryan Lemonde are working to interest students to help us build
hands on exhibits;
-thank you to Larry Tormey, and John Truhan for taking the next steps in
getting ready to submit the CDBG paperwork;
-Thank you to Dan L. for preparing and submitting a grant application to
the Monmouth County Historical Commission to repair sill plate damage on
three of our WW2 wooden structures.
-Bob G. has made great progress on his Camp Evans history book. We have
made a down payment for its layout.
-I visited Congressman Smith;'s staff in Washington on Friday to present
our InfoAge progress. Katie Doherty has sent us funding request forms
to start working on.
This Sunday we had a good number of visitors. Some were good to our
donation jar.
On hand were: Steve G., Dan J., Dave J., Phil V., Harry K. and Dave
Sn.in the Hall of Fame, Neil N., Bernie R., Dan & Terry L., 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.
- 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?
Standard weekly mantra---->>>*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, October 21, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday October 21
Hello Everyone,
Wednesday meeting this week (today). Lots of projects to review....
**Future Events**
October 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.
The Haunted Hotel was well attended in spite of the bad weather. We
really need help this weekend. We are expecting a ton of people.
Please help.
The updated flyer is attached. We are half way to our goal of getting
the funds to put a new roof on 9010C. It was leaking as visitors were
going through.
An update from Ray Chase:
Fred:
On our October 14th workday we had present: Phil V., Al K., Harry K.,
Dave Snellman and Ray C. Our primary task was to clean up the A section
of 9032 in preparation for our Radio Repair Clinic on Saturday. A batch
of furniture was moved over to 9034 and boxed Bernie Martin items were
moved to 9006 for eventual sorting and disbursal. Set up tables and
generally cleaned up the place. Harry K. had completed 6 more picture
mounting devices for the museum and hung 4 more pictures. (he finished
some more and installed them on Saturday). Continued some work in our
program to ID recent donations to their sources. An ARQ-8 transmitter
(WWII "Spoofer") was brought in the add to John Cervini's collection of
EW items. Inspected and photographed 9115, an SCR-271 shelter/tower
base outside our perimeter that deserves to be moved and preserved.
Ray
***This weeks update will be sent separately***
**Wall Police Dept as well as other towns are using the second
H-building 9037/37 for K-9 practice. Please do not interfere.
- 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?
Standard weekly mantra---->>>*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, October 14, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday October 14
Hello Everyone,
Wednesday meeting this week (today). Lots of projects to review....
**Future Events**
October 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.
The opening night of the Haunted Hotel was a triumph. Under Fright
Master Nels and Fright Mistress Judy’s leadership, this year’s event is
the best yet. We have an excellent start on meeting the goal of raising
enough funds to replace the roof of 9010C. Leaking roofs are bad. This
historic 1942 structure deserves a new roof for not only its service
during WW2 but it is the space engineers designed components for the
SCORE and TIROS satellites during the early days of the space race. The
creativity, the time and the effort invested in the frightful walk
through 9010D to 9010A and the Hay Ride is simply amazing.
Thanks go to many persons and groups:
Bernie and Dot R., for Casper’s house;
The Wall ROTC for helping in the parking lot and sorting the visitors
into the ‘Decontamination Stations’;
Allen Shields and the Shore players for their visions of contemporary hell;
Dan & Terry L. and Neil N. of the NJHDA for the spiders den;
Dan J. Scott W. and Jeff H. for the nuclear reactor gone critical;
Jeff H. for the Alien Space Craft crash site;
Laura Parker and the Wall Drama Society for Macbeth’s castle of horror;
Judy W. and many others for ‘Warehouse 13’;
Ray C., Steve G., Harry K., Al K., and the NJARC gang for the Mad
Science Lab;
Brett H. and friends for the Insane Asylum;
Michele R., and Blossom Int. for the Evil Clown Room;
Evan K., for entertaining the visitors in line for the Hay Ride;
Neptune H.S. Drama students for haunting the cemetery, Van of Evil,
Disaster Area and the Fire House with the Last Aide hearse;
In the ticket booth we had Nels’ sister and brother-in-law who provided
a hand made bird house to for visitors to win in a free drawing;
Bob J. of the GSC greeted the visitors in the gate house;
OMARC provided refreshments outside of 9059;
Blossom Int. has a jewelry tent;
Nels provided the wagons and he was the main wagon driver.
So many persons have helped and are helping.
We made progress in other areas during the past two weeks:
An update from Ray Chase:
Fred:
We had four workers, Al K., Harry K., Dave Snellman and myself. We put
in a long day trying to complete our Mad Science Lab. Got most of it
done, we'll see how it works out on Friday.
Ray
-We also primed and painted as much of 9017 as our ladders would allow.
-We hope to rent a lift to finish the high work.
-We also replaced the missing 9017 window and frame by salvaging one of
the same type. BRAC contractors tore out the original window – frame
and all.
-CACI has closed their Tinton Falls office. Thanks to Steve M. and Mike
R. we were able to select what furniture they left behind. Super Mike
G. and sons moved it all to 9034.
-Dan L. repaired the damaged shiplap siding on 9057. He has a salvaged
replacement ready to replace the missing door.
-Thanks to our intern MaryRose we met Bill Clarke of Communications H.S.
last week. He will be sending over a group to help as actors in our
Haunted Hotel.
-Dan L. asks you to send articles for the next newletter. Deadline is
Nov. 30^th midnight.
-Our fiscal year ended Sept. 30^th . We are working with our accountant
and the NPS on our report to the NPS on how we used our donations to
improve and maintain the historic district.
-Jamie G. is working toward his Boy Scout eagle award by setting up
bunk beds in one of the DDU’s so we can host scout camp outs
-thank you to whom ever fixed the lift cart. When one needs to lift
something just a bit too heavy, the hydraulic lift is a wonderful thing
-We have made excellent progress on the 9032 restrooms. Rough plumbing
in and salvaged sinks in place. Next are new toilets and those
salvaged historic WW2 urinals will go back into sanitary service.
-The NJ INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL group has been using Camp Evans for film
instruction the past three weekends
.-On the Zone valve - we need to get the hotel heat system zone values
repaired - Lou R. is working up an estimate.
- Nels W. Pete R., Kyle B. and Bob W., mowed the whole place.
-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 still just
need put them back in before the winter hits.
This Sunday we had a reduced number of visitors, but they kept us
busy. Some were good to our donation jar.
On hand were: Steve G., Phil V., Harry K. and Dave Sn.in the Hall of
Fame, Neil N., Bernie R., Dan & Terry L., ichele and Bella R.
Dan J. and DJ did a fly by.
**Wall Police Dept as well as other towns are using the second
H-building 9037/37 for K-9 practice. Please do not interfere.
- 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?
Standard weekly mantra---->>>*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 meeting this week (today). Lots of projects to review....
**Future Events**
October 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.
The opening night of the Haunted Hotel was a triumph. Under Fright
Master Nels and Fright Mistress Judy’s leadership, this year’s event is
the best yet. We have an excellent start on meeting the goal of raising
enough funds to replace the roof of 9010C. Leaking roofs are bad. This
historic 1942 structure deserves a new roof for not only its service
during WW2 but it is the space engineers designed components for the
SCORE and TIROS satellites during the early days of the space race. The
creativity, the time and the effort invested in the frightful walk
through 9010D to 9010A and the Hay Ride is simply amazing.
Thanks go to many persons and groups:
Bernie and Dot R., for Casper’s house;
The Wall ROTC for helping in the parking lot and sorting the visitors
into the ‘Decontamination Stations’;
Allen Shields and the Shore players for their visions of contemporary hell;
Dan & Terry L. and Neil N. of the NJHDA for the spiders den;
Dan J. Scott W. and Jeff H. for the nuclear reactor gone critical;
Jeff H. for the Alien Space Craft crash site;
Laura Parker and the Wall Drama Society for Macbeth’s castle of horror;
Judy W. and many others for ‘Warehouse 13’;
Ray C., Steve G., Harry K., Al K., and the NJARC gang for the Mad
Science Lab;
Brett H. and friends for the Insane Asylum;
Michele R., and Blossom Int. for the Evil Clown Room;
Evan K., for entertaining the visitors in line for the Hay Ride;
Neptune H.S. Drama students for haunting the cemetery, Van of Evil,
Disaster Area and the Fire House with the Last Aide hearse;
In the ticket booth we had Nels’ sister and brother-in-law who provided
a hand made bird house to for visitors to win in a free drawing;
Bob J. of the GSC greeted the visitors in the gate house;
OMARC provided refreshments outside of 9059;
Blossom Int. has a jewelry tent;
Nels provided the wagons and he was the main wagon driver.
So many persons have helped and are helping.
We made progress in other areas during the past two weeks:
An update from Ray Chase:
Fred:
We had four workers, Al K., Harry K., Dave Snellman and myself. We put
in a long day trying to complete our Mad Science Lab. Got most of it
done, we'll see how it works out on Friday.
Ray
-We also primed and painted as much of 9017 as our ladders would allow.
-We hope to rent a lift to finish the high work.
-We also replaced the missing 9017 window and frame by salvaging one of
the same type. BRAC contractors tore out the original window – frame
and all.
-CACI has closed their Tinton Falls office. Thanks to Steve M. and Mike
R. we were able to select what furniture they left behind. Super Mike
G. and sons moved it all to 9034.
-Dan L. repaired the damaged shiplap siding on 9057. He has a salvaged
replacement ready to replace the missing door.
-Thanks to our intern MaryRose we met Bill Clarke of Communications H.S.
last week. He will be sending over a group to help as actors in our
Haunted Hotel.
-Dan L. asks you to send articles for the next newletter. Deadline is
Nov. 30^th midnight.
-Our fiscal year ended Sept. 30^th . We are working with our accountant
and the NPS on our report to the NPS on how we used our donations to
improve and maintain the historic district.
-Jamie G. is working toward his Boy Scout eagle award by setting up
bunk beds in one of the DDU’s so we can host scout camp outs
-thank you to whom ever fixed the lift cart. When one needs to lift
something just a bit too heavy, the hydraulic lift is a wonderful thing
-We have made excellent progress on the 9032 restrooms. Rough plumbing
in and salvaged sinks in place. Next are new toilets and those
salvaged historic WW2 urinals will go back into sanitary service.
-The NJ INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL group has been using Camp Evans for film
instruction the past three weekends
.-On the Zone valve - we need to get the hotel heat system zone values
repaired - Lou R. is working up an estimate.
- Nels W. Pete R., Kyle B. and Bob W., mowed the whole place.
-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 still just
need put them back in before the winter hits.
This Sunday we had a reduced number of visitors, but they kept us
busy. Some were good to our donation jar.
On hand were: Steve G., Phil V., Harry K. and Dave Sn.in the Hall of
Fame, Neil N., Bernie R., Dan & Terry L., ichele and Bella R.
Dan J. and DJ did a fly by.
**Wall Police Dept as well as other towns are using the second
H-building 9037/37 for K-9 practice. Please do not interfere.
- 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?
Standard weekly mantra---->>>*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
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday September 30
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 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
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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