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
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday June 24
Hello All,
*Future events: *
*Saturday the 27th - InfoAge 3rd Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
(Raindate)
Presented by the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey *
Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm (Rain date) Saturday June 27th.
Registration Donation $15.00. Questions ? (908) 489-6418 (Cell)
Trophies, Dash Plaques for first (50) entries, Food, Music.
***Nels is requesting help with the Car Show. It is an "INFOAGE EVENT"
Nels and Pete are in high gear getting ready for the show.
THANK YOU to All who were ready to help on the 20th - Looking forward to
seeing you this Saturday..
July 1st - 7 PM - The Wall Township Committee meets at InfoAge.
August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws - We have 50
tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us
market InfoAge.
*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 for stepping up to lead the DDU
repairs.
Just some of the things I know of or can recall.
***During the week... and weekend...* * Note in no particular order*
- The IEEE New Jersey Coast - Technical Talk - Real-Time Spectrum
Analysis by Alan Wolke & Scott Zederbaum, Tektronix Corporation had 30
plus attendees
Scott and Alan's presentation of the amazing information one can see
we the new generation of scope was excellent.
Howard Vollium, the founder of Tektronix Corp., who worked at Camp
Evans during WW2, would be pleased the progress his company has made in
the state of the art.
Mr. Vollium was an IEEE director during the 1950s.
Thank you to Dru R.and the New Jersey Coast IEEE chapter for the Pizza.
-Nels W., Pete R. and Bob W. mowed and weed wacked everything. Bob W.
mowed the Diana / TIROS site. The site looks great for the car show.
We all are proud of how good the site looks.
-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 making good progress.
-The painting at the Diana / TIROS site the TLM-18 satellite tracking
antenna is done. It looks great.
This work is enabled by the grant the Harris Corporation gave us.
The contractor is doing a better job than imagined. These guys really
want to do a quality job.
Dan L. installed four pulleys to enable us to hoist banners and flags
for special events.
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. We hope the Glendola Fire Company has a
bucket truck to help.
- Yesterday - our application to add to our historic district was heard
in Trenton, NJ. by the State Review board. Thanks to Bob Craig the
application was approved.
I had a few items to answer for, but we got enough yes votes to pass.
The road behind 9037, the building 9013, 9017 and 9087, the Marconi
Mast Anchor at the corner of Monmouth and Watson were added to our
historic district. This will help us gain funds to preserve the structures.
A triangular area behind the H-buildings that was once ours and was
transfered to Brookdale is now removed from the register. This saved
Brookdale the Section 106 process.
- We have are 3/4 ths done with the prime coat 9034 which measures 60'
by 100'. We made some progress in spite of the rain.
- 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.
-On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel.
- Steve G. fixed the door stop on the 9093 - gate one guard house
entrance door. This is a small thing, but a big help. We do not have
to hold the door open with boards or bricks. Much nicer.
- Dan L. and Neil N. have made great progress on the getting the sunken
ship heat exchanger ready to add to the NJHDA exhibit at InfoAge. The
fabricated a rolling stand and are painting it.
- We cleared out the utility room in 9059 so the heating contractor can
get to work in a clear room.
- We sorted lots of stuff in the 'Let's put it here for now' rooms in
9032C. We have th potential of adding at least six more exhibit rooms.
I piled some items in 9032A and will be asking you do we need this?
-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 20 visitors: On hand were: Steve G., Neil N., Dan
L., Dan J. Don, Harry K., Phil V., Arron and others.
- Board of Trustees Bob G. sent a letter to various defense contractors
asking for help in publishing his History of Camp Evans Book.
- Next Board of Trustees meeting is July 20th at 4PM
-John B. continues improving the structure of our website. He added a
scrolling banner on the front page - noting the Car Show was Postponed
to this Saturday.
Next time you are on the site check out the link to Goggle maps John
added to our direction page.
Thank you!!
-We had a company that specializes in the high-pressure air-conditioning
systems visit on Tuesday to prepare a bid.
This will help us meet the ITT grant goal of AC in the hotel dining
room. A second company is visiting Friday. John C. is heading up this
work.
- We have to get the electrical work at the Diana site going. Yes, it
is raining....
*** 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 the 27th - InfoAge 3rd Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
(Raindate)
Presented by the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey *
Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm (Rain date) Saturday June 27th.
Registration Donation $15.00. Questions ? (908) 489-6418 (Cell)
Trophies, Dash Plaques for first (50) entries, Food, Music.
***Nels is requesting help with the Car Show. It is an "INFOAGE EVENT"
Nels and Pete are in high gear getting ready for the show.
THANK YOU to All who were ready to help on the 20th - Looking forward to
seeing you this Saturday..
July 1st - 7 PM - The Wall Township Committee meets at InfoAge.
August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws - We have 50
tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us
market InfoAge.
*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 for stepping up to lead the DDU
repairs.
Just some of the things I know of or can recall.
***During the week... and weekend...* * Note in no particular order*
- The IEEE New Jersey Coast - Technical Talk - Real-Time Spectrum
Analysis by Alan Wolke & Scott Zederbaum, Tektronix Corporation had 30
plus attendees
Scott and Alan's presentation of the amazing information one can see
we the new generation of scope was excellent.
Howard Vollium, the founder of Tektronix Corp., who worked at Camp
Evans during WW2, would be pleased the progress his company has made in
the state of the art.
Mr. Vollium was an IEEE director during the 1950s.
Thank you to Dru R.and the New Jersey Coast IEEE chapter for the Pizza.
-Nels W., Pete R. and Bob W. mowed and weed wacked everything. Bob W.
mowed the Diana / TIROS site. The site looks great for the car show.
We all are proud of how good the site looks.
-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 making good progress.
-The painting at the Diana / TIROS site the TLM-18 satellite tracking
antenna is done. It looks great.
This work is enabled by the grant the Harris Corporation gave us.
The contractor is doing a better job than imagined. These guys really
want to do a quality job.
Dan L. installed four pulleys to enable us to hoist banners and flags
for special events.
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. We hope the Glendola Fire Company has a
bucket truck to help.
- Yesterday - our application to add to our historic district was heard
in Trenton, NJ. by the State Review board. Thanks to Bob Craig the
application was approved.
I had a few items to answer for, but we got enough yes votes to pass.
The road behind 9037, the building 9013, 9017 and 9087, the Marconi
Mast Anchor at the corner of Monmouth and Watson were added to our
historic district. This will help us gain funds to preserve the structures.
A triangular area behind the H-buildings that was once ours and was
transfered to Brookdale is now removed from the register. This saved
Brookdale the Section 106 process.
- We have are 3/4 ths done with the prime coat 9034 which measures 60'
by 100'. We made some progress in spite of the rain.
- 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.
-On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel.
- Steve G. fixed the door stop on the 9093 - gate one guard house
entrance door. This is a small thing, but a big help. We do not have
to hold the door open with boards or bricks. Much nicer.
- Dan L. and Neil N. have made great progress on the getting the sunken
ship heat exchanger ready to add to the NJHDA exhibit at InfoAge. The
fabricated a rolling stand and are painting it.
- We cleared out the utility room in 9059 so the heating contractor can
get to work in a clear room.
- We sorted lots of stuff in the 'Let's put it here for now' rooms in
9032C. We have th potential of adding at least six more exhibit rooms.
I piled some items in 9032A and will be asking you do we need this?
-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 20 visitors: On hand were: Steve G., Neil N., Dan
L., Dan J. Don, Harry K., Phil V., Arron and others.
- Board of Trustees Bob G. sent a letter to various defense contractors
asking for help in publishing his History of Camp Evans Book.
- Next Board of Trustees meeting is July 20th at 4PM
-John B. continues improving the structure of our website. He added a
scrolling banner on the front page - noting the Car Show was Postponed
to this Saturday.
Next time you are on the site check out the link to Goggle maps John
added to our direction page.
Thank you!!
-We had a company that specializes in the high-pressure air-conditioning
systems visit on Tuesday to prepare a bid.
This will help us meet the ITT grant goal of AC in the hotel dining
room. A second company is visiting Friday. John C. is heading up this
work.
- We have to get the electrical work at the Diana site going. Yes, it
is raining....
*** 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, June 17, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday June 17
Hello All,
We have a special event: the IEEE New Jersey Coast - Technical Talk - Real-Time Spectrum Analysis by Alan Wolke & Scott Zederbaum, Tektronix Corporation @ 5:45PM. Dru R. is having Pizza delivered. We will hold our meeting @ 7:15PM to allow us to enjoy the Tech-talk
Future events:
Saturday the 20th - InfoAge 3rd Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
Presented by the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey
Saturday June 20st from 10:00am to 4:00pm (Rain date) Saturday June 27th.
Registration Donation $15.00. Questions? (908) 489-6418 (Cell)
Trophies, Dash Plaques for first (50) entries, Food, Music.
Nels is requesting help with the Car Show. It is an "INFOAGE EVENT." Nels and Pete are in high gear getting ready for the show THAT EVERYONE BENEFITS BY LIKE HALLOWEEN. He needs the following.
June 23rd - our application to add to our historic district is heard in Trenton, NJ.
July 1st - 7 PM - The Wall Township Committee meets at InfoAge.
August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws - We have 50 tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us market InfoAge.
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 for stepping up to lead the DDU repairs.
Just some of the things I know of or can recall.
During the week... and weekend... (in no particular order)
“The History & Development of Electronic Warfare” - A Technical Tutorial by Mr. John Cervini, in Bldg. 9059 was well attended and great. John has such an in depth knowledge of this subject.
Nels W., Pete R. and Bob W. mowed and weed-whacked everything. Bob W. mowed the Diana / TIROS site. The site looks great for the car show.
Mike G. cleaned the entire parking lot with a back-pack leaf blower.
We cleared new vine growth by 9011C and D to make the area look nice for the car Show.
Ray Chase represented InfoAge at the IEEE Microwave Society Convention in Boston this weekend. He set up a display and gave a talk. Dru R. says the display was great, Ray was great and he made us proud.
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 making good progress.
This Sunday we implemented our new entrance flow using the gate one guard house entrance.
Thank you to the NJARC for cleaning the gate one guard house - 9093. It looks great. Al Klase made an excellent colorful 'You are Here' map with possible museums or exhibits to see.
Dan L. installed the signs he made and lettered to point visitors to our offerings. Thank you to Dan L. for his leadership on this project. It has resulted in a burst of improvements.
At the Diana / TIROS site the TLM-18 satellite tracking antenna is nearly done. It looks great. The 'U.S. ARMY" and "SIGNAL CORPS" signs will be re-lettered by Dan L. on replacement signs. This work is enabled by the grant the Harris Corporation gave us. The contractor is doing a better job than imagined. These guys really want to do a quality job.
Dan L. installed four pulleys to enable us to hoist banners and flag for special events.
We have are over half way done with the prime coat 9034 which measure 60' by 100'.
Dan J. has the Computer eduction center ready for business on Sundays. Dan - help us with an announcement for the press.
Dan J. is also running a morning Landscaping & exercise class has improved the look of 9010D and has stacked the salvaged fence pipes for easy relocation. Nels relocated the pipes for future re-use.
On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel
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 liberated several hundred feet of Pattern 105 wood siding from WW2 buildings that will be demolished. This is needed to repair the damage to the firehouse 9031) , 9029, 9017 and 9034 by the BRAC contractors hitting the siding with backhoes and loaders. Also, some siding rotten from not being painted for 20 years.
We were contacted by a film maker whose grandfather, Dr. Eduard Gerber, was a member of Operation PaperClip. On July 12th she will be visiting to do interviews..
Dan L. Breeze radio ad is on the air - it sounds great - we had results this weekend and we expect more.
This Sunday we had a a great force of volunteers on hand: On hand were: Steve G., JoAnne B., Cecily F., Neil N., Dan L., Dan J. Don, Harry K., Phil V., Evan K., Joe G., Arron and others.
On Monday evening Phil V. and others hosted a boy scout troop visit.
On Monday the Board of Trustees met. The next meeting is July 20th at 4PM
John B. keeps improving the structure of our website. Our site is massive with lots of content. A number of published works by professional historians have cited out site as a reference. Over 11 years of various web page editors has made ugly html code. John is writing scripts to fix lots of problems. He is even fixing some of my special spelling. Thank you!!
This evening Mike G. and I attended and spoke at a Shark River Dredge Hearing held by Senator Sean Kean, Assemblyman Dave Rible, and Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini. Our goal was to make sure someone spoke out on the potential impact the expanded project would have on Camp Evans. We gave the Senator and Assembly persons info and newsletters.
While in Washington DC for my regular job I visited the office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. I dropped off recent info and newsletters. Their attorney, Elizabeth Merritt and Roger McLaughlin saved our effort back in 2004 when BRAC threatened to auction the historic district to developers.
We may have found a company that specializes in the high-pressure air-conditioning systems. This will help us meet the ITT grant goal of AC in the hotel dining room. I have asked for an estimate. We need to schedule a visit.
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:
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 have a special event: the IEEE New Jersey Coast - Technical Talk - Real-Time Spectrum Analysis by Alan Wolke & Scott Zederbaum, Tektronix Corporation @ 5:45PM. Dru R. is having Pizza delivered. We will hold our meeting @ 7:15PM to allow us to enjoy the Tech-talk
Future events:
Saturday the 20th - InfoAge 3rd Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
Presented by the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey
Saturday June 20st from 10:00am to 4:00pm (Rain date) Saturday June 27th.
Registration Donation $15.00. Questions? (908) 489-6418 (Cell)
Trophies, Dash Plaques for first (50) entries, Food, Music.
Nels is requesting help with the Car Show. It is an "INFOAGE EVENT." Nels and Pete are in high gear getting ready for the show THAT EVERYONE BENEFITS BY LIKE HALLOWEEN. He needs the following.
- Help with parking the show cars.
- Help with the public admission booth, 3. Help with InfoAge information, tours, guides, general information.
- "JANITOR" duties with keeping the restrooms stocked and orderly.
- Help with general "Policing" of the area, trash pick up etc.
- Building and grounds Security throughout the complex especially the new area.
- Help with the "Hayride" if he does it, basically a tour guide.
- I'm sure there is more things he can't think of it right now, but they will we very plain the day of the event.
June 23rd - our application to add to our historic district is heard in Trenton, NJ.
July 1st - 7 PM - The Wall Township Committee meets at InfoAge.
August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws - We have 50 tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us market InfoAge.
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 for stepping up to lead the DDU repairs.
Just some of the things I know of or can recall.
During the week... and weekend... (in no particular order)
“The History & Development of Electronic Warfare” - A Technical Tutorial by Mr. John Cervini, in Bldg. 9059 was well attended and great. John has such an in depth knowledge of this subject.
Nels W., Pete R. and Bob W. mowed and weed-whacked everything. Bob W. mowed the Diana / TIROS site. The site looks great for the car show.
Mike G. cleaned the entire parking lot with a back-pack leaf blower.
We cleared new vine growth by 9011C and D to make the area look nice for the car Show.
Ray Chase represented InfoAge at the IEEE Microwave Society Convention in Boston this weekend. He set up a display and gave a talk. Dru R. says the display was great, Ray was great and he made us proud.
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 making good progress.
This Sunday we implemented our new entrance flow using the gate one guard house entrance.
Thank you to the NJARC for cleaning the gate one guard house - 9093. It looks great. Al Klase made an excellent colorful 'You are Here' map with possible museums or exhibits to see.
Dan L. installed the signs he made and lettered to point visitors to our offerings. Thank you to Dan L. for his leadership on this project. It has resulted in a burst of improvements.
At the Diana / TIROS site the TLM-18 satellite tracking antenna is nearly done. It looks great. The 'U.S. ARMY" and "SIGNAL CORPS" signs will be re-lettered by Dan L. on replacement signs. This work is enabled by the grant the Harris Corporation gave us. The contractor is doing a better job than imagined. These guys really want to do a quality job.
Dan L. installed four pulleys to enable us to hoist banners and flag for special events.
We have are over half way done with the prime coat 9034 which measure 60' by 100'.
Dan J. has the Computer eduction center ready for business on Sundays. Dan - help us with an announcement for the press.
Dan J. is also running a morning Landscaping & exercise class has improved the look of 9010D and has stacked the salvaged fence pipes for easy relocation. Nels relocated the pipes for future re-use.
On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel
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 liberated several hundred feet of Pattern 105 wood siding from WW2 buildings that will be demolished. This is needed to repair the damage to the firehouse 9031) , 9029, 9017 and 9034 by the BRAC contractors hitting the siding with backhoes and loaders. Also, some siding rotten from not being painted for 20 years.
We were contacted by a film maker whose grandfather, Dr. Eduard Gerber, was a member of Operation PaperClip. On July 12th she will be visiting to do interviews..
Dan L. Breeze radio ad is on the air - it sounds great - we had results this weekend and we expect more.
This Sunday we had a a great force of volunteers on hand: On hand were: Steve G., JoAnne B., Cecily F., Neil N., Dan L., Dan J. Don, Harry K., Phil V., Evan K., Joe G., Arron and others.
On Monday evening Phil V. and others hosted a boy scout troop visit.
On Monday the Board of Trustees met. The next meeting is July 20th at 4PM
John B. keeps improving the structure of our website. Our site is massive with lots of content. A number of published works by professional historians have cited out site as a reference. Over 11 years of various web page editors has made ugly html code. John is writing scripts to fix lots of problems. He is even fixing some of my special spelling. Thank you!!
This evening Mike G. and I attended and spoke at a Shark River Dredge Hearing held by Senator Sean Kean, Assemblyman Dave Rible, and Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini. Our goal was to make sure someone spoke out on the potential impact the expanded project would have on Camp Evans. We gave the Senator and Assembly persons info and newsletters.
While in Washington DC for my regular job I visited the office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. I dropped off recent info and newsletters. Their attorney, Elizabeth Merritt and Roger McLaughlin saved our effort back in 2004 when BRAC threatened to auction the historic district to developers.
We may have found a company that specializes in the high-pressure air-conditioning systems. This will help us meet the ITT grant goal of AC in the hotel dining room. I have asked for an estimate. We need to schedule a visit.
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:
- Saves an incredibly historic site
- Honors WWII Signal Corps and Honor Front veterans
- Helps education by inspiring kids to learn science
- Furthers the development of a NJ Shore tourist destination.
- Will create full and part-time employment
- Improves property values in the North Wall and Shark River area.
- We are the White House recognized stewards of the Camp Evans Historic District and now it is under our protection for future generations
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
Monday, June 8, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday June 10
Highlights of this entry:
- Future Events at InfoAge
- Status Report
- The Past Week at InfoAge
- Support InfoAge
Hello All,
We will have our regular meeting, on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:45PM.
May I extend a warm welcome to you to join in the meeting? Our goal is to prepare for using the Gate one gatehouse as our visitor entrance. Please RSVP for your favorite style of pizza.
FUTURE EVENTS:
Saturday the 13th - “The History & Development of Electronic Warfare” - A Technical Tutorial by Mr. John Cervini, 1 PM in Bldg. 9059
Wednesday June 17th - IEEE New Jersey Coast - Technical Talk - Real-Time Spectrum Analysis by Alan Wolke & Scott Zederbaum, Tektronix Corporation
Saturday the 20th - InfoAge 3rd Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
Presented by the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey
Saturday June 20th from 10:00am to 4:00pm (Rain date) Saturday June 27th.
Registration Donation $15.00. Questions? (908) 489-6418 (Cell)
Trophies, Dash Plaques for first (50) entries, Food, Music.
Nels is requesting help with the Car Show. It is an "InfoAge Event That Benefits Everyone"
He needs the following.
- Help with parking the show cars.
- Help with the public admission booth
- Help with InfoAge information, tours, guides, and general information.
- "Janitor" duties with keeping the restrooms stocked and orderly.
- Help with general "Policing" of the area, trash pick up etc.
- Building and grounds Security throughout the complex especially the new area.
- Help with the "Hayride" if he does it, basically a tour guide.
- I'm sure there is more things he can't think of it right now, but they will we very plain the day of the event.
At the past meeting we asked each group to assign members to help. Nels rarely asks for help. Nels helps everyone at every event. Need I say more....
June 23rd - our application to add to our historic district is heard in Trenton, NJ.
July 1st - 7 PM - The Wall Township Committee meets at InfoAge.
August 20th - Monmouth University Day @ the BlueClaws - We have 50 tickets - First come -first serve. Enjoy a fun evening and help us market InfoAge.
STATUS REPORT:
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. Anyone? Help!
Just some of the things I know of or can recall.
THE PAST WEEK AT INFOAGE:
The Wall of Home was a success. It was well attended. The honorees were fantastic. More amazing Camp Evans history is brought forth. The honorees and their families were touched by the event. All were pleased. Mike R., Bob G., and Steve M., did great work at the podium. Thank you to all InfoAge members who attended.
The honorees were:
- William Kenneally for Surveillance Radar Systems - Remember the Iraqi road of death in Gulf War I - the radar systems that found the convoy were born at Evans.
- Michael Mirachi for Laser Rangefinders and Designation – Remember those laser guided bombs hitting Iraqi tanks etc. - It is Camp Evans development started when lasers where a solution looking for a problem.
- Davis Noyes for Accomplishments in Signal Intelligence - his systems protect Air Force One.
Thanks to:
- Mike and Barb R. for making all the arrangements, getting the invitations and programs printed. Barb, Mike and Tom set the tables and Barb did the lion’s share of the cleanup.
- Mike G. for getting additional tables as well as the donation of four tables.
- Dave Snellman for setting up the sound system.
- Dan L. for printing, laminating and hanging our Camp Evans posters of volunteer’s activities, eagle scouts and Camp Evans historic photos.
- Dave Sica recorded the event. The introductions and talks by the honorees where great history from their insider view. This is valuable information.
- Nels W., Pete R. and Bob W. mowed and weed whacked everything and cut the front hedges to make the site look great for the Wall of Honor Reception. Bib W. mowed the Diana / TIROS site.
Frank O. has found great NASA resources for the NHL application for the TIROS site.
Frank also completed a new great looking entrance sign with the Stika lettering machine.
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 making good progress.
Thank you to the NJARC, especially Harry Klancer, Ray Chase, Al Klase and Dave Snellmen, for cleaning the gate one guard house - 9093. It looks great.
At the Diana / TIROS site the TLM-18 satellite tracking antenna is being given its prime coat. It looks great.
The 'U.S. ARMY" and "SIGNAL CORPS" signs were removed. Dan L. is working on replacement signs.
This work is enabled by the grant the Harris Corporation gave us.
JCP&L Layout tech John Halsey has completed the plans for the rework of the Diana / TIROS site power feeds. The paperwork has arrived. Rich B. will guide us how to get started with the work.
The painting of the prime coat on the 9120 & 9342 is complete. We have begun painting 9034, which measure 60' by 100'. This will take a few days.
Dan J. has the Computer education center ready for business on Sundays. Dan - help us with an announcement for the press.
Dan is also running a morning Landscaping & exercise class has improved the look of 9010D and has stacked the salvaged fence pipes for easy relocation.
Bob G. has made even more progress with the Camp Evans history book. He is distributed trial copies for guests of the Wall of Honor to review in the hope they can contribute.
On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel
Larry T. completed and submitted the Community Development Block Grant. If the grant is funded the dangerous broken curbs and sidewalks around the hotel and 9032 will be repaired.
The scratch coat of plaster on 9006 is done. This will satisfy the MCHC grant. I have photos to submit with the form to apply for the balance of the grant.
We were contacted by a filmmaker whose grandfather, Dr. Eduard Gerber, was a member of Operation PaperClip. On July 12th she will be visiting to do interviews.
Dan L. Breeze radio ad is on the air - it sounds great - we hope to have more visitors as a result
This Sunday we had a small number of very interested visitors: On hand were: Steve G., Frank O., JoAnne B., Neil N., Dan L., Dan J. Harry K., Phil V., and others.
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.
SUPPORT INFOAGE
Reasons to tell persons why to donate (via check or PayPal) to our effort NOW:
- Saves an incredibly historic site
- Honors WWII Signal Corps and Honor Front veterans
- Helps education by inspiring kids to learn science
- Furthers the development of a NJ Shore tourist destination
- Will create full and part-time employment
- Improves property values in the North Wall and Shark River area
- 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 any items I forget. It is important to report our progress.
No Passion = No Progress. We have passion and we are progressing.
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
fred-carl@infoage.org
732 299-0894
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday June 3
Hello All,
We will have our regular meeting, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:45PM.
May I extend a warm welcome to you to join in the meeting tomorrow.
RSVP for your favorite style of pizza.
*Future events: *
Saturday the 6th - InfoAge "Wall of Honor" Dinner and Fund Raiser
Hosted by the InfoAge Board of Trustees - Mike and Barb have been
working on this.
We will help out tomorrow by setting up tables and chairs. Otherwise,
they feel they have everything covered.
Saturday the 13th - “The History & Development of Electronic Warfare” -
A Technical Tutorial by Mr. John Cervini, 1 PM in Bldg. 9059
Saturday the 20th - InfoAge 3rd Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
Presented by the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey
Saturday June 20st from 10:00am to 4:00pm (Rain date) Saturday June 27th.
Registration Donation $15.00. Questions ? (908) 489-6418 (Cell)
Trophies, Dash Plaques for first (50) entries, Food, Music.
***Nels is requesting help with the Car Show. It is an "INFOAGE EVENT"
THAT EVERYONE BENEFITS BY LIKE HALLOWEEN" He needs the following.
1. Help with parking the show cars.
2. Help with the public admission booth,
3. Help with InfoAge information, tours, guides, general information.
4. "JANITOR" duties with keeping the restrooms stocked and orderly.
5. Help with general "Policing" of the area, trash pick up etc.
6. Building and grounds Security throughout the complex especially the new area.
7. Help with the "Hayride" if he does it, basically a tour guide.
8. I'm sure there is more things he can't think of it right now, but they will we very plain the day of the event.
At tomorrows meeting we will be asking each group to assign members to help. Nels rarely asks for help.
Between Nels, Pete, Bob W. and Vlad the condition of the lawns and hedges makes us proud.
Nels helps everyone at every event. Need I say more....
June 23rd - our application to add to our historic district is heard in Trenton, NJ.
July 1st - 7 PM - The Wall Township Committee meets at InfoAge.
*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. Anyone, help?
Just some of the things I know of or can recall. Please email the items
I forget. Do not get angry...email me!!!
It is important to report our progress.
*During the week... and weekend...* * Note in no particular order*
-This past Wednesday's meeting was very productive. We are crafting our
fund raising strategy and public outreach. We are working on a new
member and new volunteer drive.
-- Mike G. has the assignment of getting us the list of NJ veteran
organizations. He has put together a paper titled - InfoAge Community
Development Strategy - Cultivating relationships into revenue generation.
--All ideas are well come - productive action is especially needed to
progress.
- We created a Press Release on our recognition as Preserve America
Stewards. We are only one of eleven in the nation and the only one in
NJ. Bob J. printed the labeled envelops for all the papers in NJ. Next
step is toe fill them and mail them.
-Nels W., Pete R. and Bob W. mowed everything. The entire site. They
suffered a broken belt on one of the mowers and a broken spring. Pete
diagnosed the problem, ordered the parts and replaced the belt. Go Pete!!!
-MARCH's club meeting went well. All attendees had a good time. Their
clean-up went well. It was like they were never there.
-All the cardboard was recycled and trash removed. Next the bottles
and cans go.
-At the Diana / TIROS site the TLM-18 satellite tracking antenna is
being power washed. The primer coat of paint was started today. It
looks great. This work is enabled by the grant the Harris Corporation
gave us. Look to this weeks Coast Star for a story.
-Architect Paul Moore delivered plans for a new wheelchair accessible
restroom in the TIROS building 9162. This is a key step to prepare for
the TIROS 50th Anniversary
-JCP&L Layout tech John Halsey has completed the plans for the rework of
the Diana / TIROS site power feeds. Once we get the plans we will look
into funding the work.
- The painting of the prime coat on the WW2 Firehouse (9031) is
complete. Next is wood siding repair. We need lots of Shiplap
Pattern-105 with a six inch face. This would not be necessary if BRAC
allowed us to paint the buildings six years ago.
- Dan J. has the Computer eduction center ready for business on
Sundays. We should make an announcement in the press.
- Dan J. is also running a morning Landscaping & exercise class four
mornings a week. Check with him for times.
-We met with the Non-Profit volunteer organization group
Blossom-International. They have presented us with a proposal to join
InfoAge as a partner organization.
-Bob G. has made even more progress with the Camp Evans history book.
He is working on the MET systems Chapter. He has documents on the use
on radar for storm detection at Evans as early as 1946.
-The Wall Lions called on Monday to ask if I would present InfoAge to
their group that night. The carrot was Lions member and architect Rich
Grasso has completed the renovation plans for the 9032B&C restrooms.
You know I was there.
---Thank you to Rich and the Wall Lions. They would like to hast a fund
raising event fo us in the future.
-Ray C. and Steve G. represented InfoAge at the Washington, DC ceremony
to recognize the first group of Preserve America Stewards. Both
gentlemen did a great job pushing our cause with the members of the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
-On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel
-Larry T. is putting the final touches on the Community Block
Development Grant.
-We have made progress on the scratch coat repair on 9006 to satisfy the
MCHC grant. We only have about two hours of work left, then we photo
document the work and apply for the balance of the grant.
-We were contacted by a film maker whose grandfather, Dr. Eduard Gerber,
was a member of Operation PaperClip. The PaperClip scientists and
engineers were a productive group whose story should be told. One of
them even invented a multiplexing communication method, dubbed the
G-String by his American co-workers. Another successfully advocated for
the placing of solar cells on the Vanguard I satellite. See:
http://www.infoage.org/paperclip.html
-Steve M and I were guests of the New Jersey Coast Section of the IEEE
at a dinner on Friday night. We did out best to sell InfoAge and make
new friends. Thank you to Dru R. for inviting us.
-Dan L. Breeze radio ad is completed - it sounds great.
-This Sunday we had a small number of very interested visitors: On hand
were: Steve G., Frank O., Evan K., Cicely F., JoAnne B., Neil N., Dan
J., and many others.
*** 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
**No Passion = No Progress. We have passion and we are progressing.**
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 our regular meeting, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:45PM.
May I extend a warm welcome to you to join in the meeting tomorrow.
RSVP for your favorite style of pizza.
*Future events: *
Saturday the 6th - InfoAge "Wall of Honor" Dinner and Fund Raiser
Hosted by the InfoAge Board of Trustees - Mike and Barb have been
working on this.
We will help out tomorrow by setting up tables and chairs. Otherwise,
they feel they have everything covered.
Saturday the 13th - “The History & Development of Electronic Warfare” -
A Technical Tutorial by Mr. John Cervini, 1 PM in Bldg. 9059
Saturday the 20th - InfoAge 3rd Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
Presented by the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey
Saturday June 20st from 10:00am to 4:00pm (Rain date) Saturday June 27th.
Registration Donation $15.00. Questions ? (908) 489-6418 (Cell)
Trophies, Dash Plaques for first (50) entries, Food, Music.
***Nels is requesting help with the Car Show. It is an "INFOAGE EVENT"
THAT EVERYONE BENEFITS BY LIKE HALLOWEEN" He needs the following.
1. Help with parking the show cars.
2. Help with the public admission booth,
3. Help with InfoAge information, tours, guides, general information.
4. "JANITOR" duties with keeping the restrooms stocked and orderly.
5. Help with general "Policing" of the area, trash pick up etc.
6. Building and grounds Security throughout the complex especially the new area.
7. Help with the "Hayride" if he does it, basically a tour guide.
8. I'm sure there is more things he can't think of it right now, but they will we very plain the day of the event.
At tomorrows meeting we will be asking each group to assign members to help. Nels rarely asks for help.
Between Nels, Pete, Bob W. and Vlad the condition of the lawns and hedges makes us proud.
Nels helps everyone at every event. Need I say more....
June 23rd - our application to add to our historic district is heard in Trenton, NJ.
July 1st - 7 PM - The Wall Township Committee meets at InfoAge.
*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. Anyone, help?
Just some of the things I know of or can recall. Please email the items
I forget. Do not get angry...email me!!!
It is important to report our progress.
*During the week... and weekend...* * Note in no particular order*
-This past Wednesday's meeting was very productive. We are crafting our
fund raising strategy and public outreach. We are working on a new
member and new volunteer drive.
-- Mike G. has the assignment of getting us the list of NJ veteran
organizations. He has put together a paper titled - InfoAge Community
Development Strategy - Cultivating relationships into revenue generation.
--All ideas are well come - productive action is especially needed to
progress.
- We created a Press Release on our recognition as Preserve America
Stewards. We are only one of eleven in the nation and the only one in
NJ. Bob J. printed the labeled envelops for all the papers in NJ. Next
step is toe fill them and mail them.
-Nels W., Pete R. and Bob W. mowed everything. The entire site. They
suffered a broken belt on one of the mowers and a broken spring. Pete
diagnosed the problem, ordered the parts and replaced the belt. Go Pete!!!
-MARCH's club meeting went well. All attendees had a good time. Their
clean-up went well. It was like they were never there.
-All the cardboard was recycled and trash removed. Next the bottles
and cans go.
-At the Diana / TIROS site the TLM-18 satellite tracking antenna is
being power washed. The primer coat of paint was started today. It
looks great. This work is enabled by the grant the Harris Corporation
gave us. Look to this weeks Coast Star for a story.
-Architect Paul Moore delivered plans for a new wheelchair accessible
restroom in the TIROS building 9162. This is a key step to prepare for
the TIROS 50th Anniversary
-JCP&L Layout tech John Halsey has completed the plans for the rework of
the Diana / TIROS site power feeds. Once we get the plans we will look
into funding the work.
- The painting of the prime coat on the WW2 Firehouse (9031) is
complete. Next is wood siding repair. We need lots of Shiplap
Pattern-105 with a six inch face. This would not be necessary if BRAC
allowed us to paint the buildings six years ago.
- Dan J. has the Computer eduction center ready for business on
Sundays. We should make an announcement in the press.
- Dan J. is also running a morning Landscaping & exercise class four
mornings a week. Check with him for times.
-We met with the Non-Profit volunteer organization group
Blossom-International. They have presented us with a proposal to join
InfoAge as a partner organization.
-Bob G. has made even more progress with the Camp Evans history book.
He is working on the MET systems Chapter. He has documents on the use
on radar for storm detection at Evans as early as 1946.
-The Wall Lions called on Monday to ask if I would present InfoAge to
their group that night. The carrot was Lions member and architect Rich
Grasso has completed the renovation plans for the 9032B&C restrooms.
You know I was there.
---Thank you to Rich and the Wall Lions. They would like to hast a fund
raising event fo us in the future.
-Ray C. and Steve G. represented InfoAge at the Washington, DC ceremony
to recognize the first group of Preserve America Stewards. Both
gentlemen did a great job pushing our cause with the members of the
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
-On Friday evening members of the Garden State Central met in the hotel
-Larry T. is putting the final touches on the Community Block
Development Grant.
-We have made progress on the scratch coat repair on 9006 to satisfy the
MCHC grant. We only have about two hours of work left, then we photo
document the work and apply for the balance of the grant.
-We were contacted by a film maker whose grandfather, Dr. Eduard Gerber,
was a member of Operation PaperClip. The PaperClip scientists and
engineers were a productive group whose story should be told. One of
them even invented a multiplexing communication method, dubbed the
G-String by his American co-workers. Another successfully advocated for
the placing of solar cells on the Vanguard I satellite. See:
http://www.infoage.org/paperclip.html
-Steve M and I were guests of the New Jersey Coast Section of the IEEE
at a dinner on Friday night. We did out best to sell InfoAge and make
new friends. Thank you to Dru R. for inviting us.
-Dan L. Breeze radio ad is completed - it sounds great.
-This Sunday we had a small number of very interested visitors: On hand
were: Steve G., Frank O., Evan K., Cicely F., JoAnne B., Neil N., Dan
J., and many others.
*** 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
**No Passion = No Progress. We have passion and we are progressing.**
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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