Hello Everyone,
Today we will be setting up the tables and chairs for the Wall of Honor then we will have our regular meeting at 6:45 PM.
Main topics:
Wall of Honor set help needed
planning for the Haunted Hotel
planning for the NJ Science Festival
and
fund raising challenges.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* Sept 23rd - Our friends, the Wall Kiwanis celebrate their 50th anniversary at Doolans. Mike G. and Steve G? will be representing us at their dinner.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
* The 2010 Haunted Hotel - Seven crazy nights Oct 9, 15-16, 22-23, & 29-30th.
* October 23-24th NJ Science Festival
***We have so many persons working on lots of projects it is incredible.
Report from Ray Chase:
Present were: Al K., Ray C., Harry K., Phil V., and Ron B. Some painting was done in 9312, toilets were cleaned, scoped out plans for Mad Science Lab in new location. Worked with two science kids in the afternoon. Phil spent all day working on the inventory. Moved stuff to storage and worked on the Communications Room display.
Ray
Report from Joe G.
This week, I did lots of work on the telecom building. With help from Steve G, I completed the repair of the broken door of the utility room. With the help of Steve G. we picked up a truckload of professional Halloween items donated by Charles Sidun of Little Silver. The donation is worth over $5,000.
Report from Dan L.:
From Dan Lieb
The Brochure Exchange rack is up. The brochures are from other organizations and sites that display our brochure for the public to pick up. This is an experiment to see if it will draw visitors to InfoAge. The sites are mostly local. I will maintain the brochures at all locations. If they need any, I'll drop them off and pick up more of their's. If there are any suggestions for a brochure you want to see added, make sure you can get plenty and that the site will display our brochures. The site should be a tourist attraction such as a park or museum.
An amazing report from Mike Golub: Continuing to make Wall of Honor progress!!
The Coat Room is set up. DONE!
the walls, window sills, base boards and corners of the ceiling cleaned.
carpet vacuumed and chairs arranged to accommodate coat rack,
which have been located, assembled and set up with hangers and coat check tickets
The Old Gift Shop is set up. DONE!
the walls, window sills, base boards and corners of the ceiling cleaned.
carpet vacuumed and tables arranged to accommodate cooking / preparation of food.
The Lounge - Buffet Line is set up. DONE!
the walls, window sills, base boards, corners of the ceiling cleaned and carpet vacuumed
extra furnishing removed (leather coach and chair (Saturday AM) to accommodate buffet line and guests
wood furniture polished, upholstered furniture vacuumed and lamps cleaned.
The Lobby - Foyer is set up. DONE!
the walls, window sills, base boards and corners of the ceiling cleaned.
carpet vacuumed and furnishings removed to accommodate the book table and entertainer(s)
wood furniture polished, (piano) upholstered furniture vacuumed and lamps cleaned.
The Storage Room is set up. DONE!
all unnecessary items removed from room and the sink cleaned out and prepared for dish washing.
dishes, flatware - silverware, glassware, and miscellaneous items staged for service and set up.
The Hallways have been thoroughly cleaned as well
carpet vacuumed, door frames dusted and corners of ceiling cleaned
The Dinning Room is set up DONE!
ready for Wednesday night to put tables and chairs in place
the walls, window sills, base boards and corners of the ceiling cleaned.
floor to be swept, washed rinsed, washed, dried, waxed and buffed out
bar area set in place with thin tables behind and can refrigerator units
podium set in place with tall upholstered stool for Mr. Daniels
The Service Bathroom is set up DONE! (just off the rear hallway opposite the storage room)
sinks, urinals and toilets cleaned,
floor cleared and scrubbed
TP, soap and paper towels stocked
The Ramp Area is cleaned and clear for Mr. Daniels to enter the building
walls cleaned of webs and dust bunnies, carpet vacuumed and window sills washed off
floor swept from top of ramp to exterior doors
outside area cleared of debris and driveway clear of any potential obstructions
refrigerator units cleaned, chaffers detail cleaned and coffer makers rinsed - all staged
Wednesday AM The Porch - Stairs
porch floor rinsed off with soap and water, walls brushed off of road dirt and lights bulbs replaced
furniture cleaned off and arranged & small tables repaired and located at east end.
----Thank you Ray, Joe, Dan and Mike.
*As you can see in the above Lynn B, Mike G. and the BOT are making great progress on the WOH for Sept 25th. The programs are getting done, signs made, plaques ordered, tons of hard work and lots of details.
*Lou R., Rich Burnhardt, Mensor's Heating and Cooling and Allaire Electric are working with the Town to get the A/C working for the Wall of Honor. Very unexpected electric challenges are being worked.
*Nels and Pete have the site looking great. Lots of "weed wacking" was done this weekend.
* Dan Lieb is working to develop an Andrea Doria exhibit as a fund raiser this spring - e has a proposal written.
*Thanks to Jamie B. the Coast Star has had two nice photos of persons visiting InfoAge. This helps our efforts.
*Thanks to Harry K. and the NJARC we are making progress on an exhibit at the NJ science festival.
*We have asked the town to do a CCO inspection in 9032 and 9059. Joe and Steve have been doing the final details that show we care.
*Our CBDG is moving along thanks to Lou R. and John Truhan. As survey crew was on site yesterday.
*Larrison Fuel and Oil will be on-site today to get our hotel boil ready for this winter.
*Thanks to Nels, Judy and their legions of volunteers the new and improved Haunted Hike is making great progress. They have a course mapped, scare spots assigned and lots of props. Stacie S. has the signs ready for the new dates. Then we need to distribute them.
*We need to push for the bill SCR85 to get onto the NJ Senate agenda.
*The IEEE will be celebrating the naming of TIROS as a historic milestone in technology history at a dinner at the Sarnoff facility on Monday the 27th. Frank O'Brien will represent us. The IEEE has commissioned a plague for the RCA facility and for our TIROS site. We will have an installation ceremony in the future.
*Capt Steinbaugh of Wall H.S. is working with the school to get us help to reactivate a restroom in the TIROS building so they can use it.
*We made be given early radar information by Arthur Viewgers family for our archive.
--This Sunday we had a stream of visitors. Lots of volunteers were on site; JoAnnn B., Frank O., Joe G., Dan and Terry L., Neil N., Nels W., Dan G., Jeff B. of MARCH, Phil V., Ray C., Dan J., Scott W., Chief Milko, Tizzie, Stacie S., and others.
---Thank you all. See you are the meeting
*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 - 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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday, September 15.
Hello Everyone,
Today we have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM.
Main topics:
Wall of Honor set help needed
planning for the Haunted Hotel
planning for the NJ Science Festival
and
fund raising challenges.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
* The 2010 Hauted Hotel - Eight crazy nights Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, & 29-30th.
* October 23-24th NJ Science Festival
Report from Ray Chase:
Present were: Ray C., Ron B., Al K., Dave Snellman, Harry K., and Phil V. Al was making display prints for the WWII Communications room. Lights were wired in 9312, toilets in 9032 were cleaned, checked possible additional backdrop display piece in two blue cases in H building and worked in storage room. Phil did inventory all day and two HS science kids painted the "hand battery" display. Set up A section for NJARC club meeting Friday evening.
Ray
Report from Joe G.
This week, I did lots of work on the telecom building. With help from Steve G, I repaired the broken door of the utility room. I also put a platform in place to act as a stair. I did some work on the Halloween flyer, worked with Steve to try and find the water shutoff for the TIROS building.
----Thank you Joe and Ray.
*Lynn B, Mike G. and the BOT are making great progress on the WOH for Sept 25th. Please contact Lynn and send in your check this week. We have to let the caterer the number.
* The WOH program booklet is in final stages. Thank you for those who have placed ads.
*Lynn and Mike have inventoried our kitchen supplies. We will purchase small plates this year to improve our capability.
*If you would like to pick up a copy of "Camp Evans - the Untold Story' - at the WOH you can use PayPal thanks to John B.
***During our Wed. 23rd meeting we will help with setup.
* Thursday the 23rd the Wall Kiwanis Club is having its 50th Anniversary. Mike G and I hope to go. The Kiwanis club gave us money when no one else would.
* Dan Lieb is working to develop an Andrea Doria exhibit as a fund raiser this spring
*John Cervini's EW room as well as Al Klase's communication room are looking great. New posters. New artifacts.
*Thanks to Jamie B. the Coast Star has had a number of great articles on our efforts.
*Mike G. has redone the hotel foyer in a fall theme.
*Thanks to Harry K. and the NJARC we are making progress on an exhibit at the NJ science festival.
*Our hundreds of plantings to improve the look of the site are looking better thanks to rain.
*Thanks to Scott W. for cleaning the 9010 exterior stairs.
*Our 990 financial report has been filed.
*We have asked the town to do a CCO inspection in 9032 and 9059.
*Our CBDG is moving along thanks to Lou R. and John Truhan. As survey crew was on site yesterday.
*We have asked Larrison Fuel and Oil to get our hotel boil ready for this winter.
*The new and improved Haunted Hotel is making progress.
*This past Monday's BOT meeting was excellent. Lots of positive progress on a number of topics
*NewsChannel12 has a segment on TIROS playing today. Thanks to Kurt Siglan and Dan Lieb for making the connection.
*we need to push for the bill SCR85 to get onto the NJ Senate agenda.
---Thank you all. See you are the meeting
*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 - 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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Today we have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM.
Main topics:
Wall of Honor set help needed
planning for the Haunted Hotel
planning for the NJ Science Festival
and
fund raising challenges.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
* The 2010 Hauted Hotel - Eight crazy nights Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, & 29-30th.
* October 23-24th NJ Science Festival
Report from Ray Chase:
Present were: Ray C., Ron B., Al K., Dave Snellman, Harry K., and Phil V. Al was making display prints for the WWII Communications room. Lights were wired in 9312, toilets in 9032 were cleaned, checked possible additional backdrop display piece in two blue cases in H building and worked in storage room. Phil did inventory all day and two HS science kids painted the "hand battery" display. Set up A section for NJARC club meeting Friday evening.
Ray
Report from Joe G.
This week, I did lots of work on the telecom building. With help from Steve G, I repaired the broken door of the utility room. I also put a platform in place to act as a stair. I did some work on the Halloween flyer, worked with Steve to try and find the water shutoff for the TIROS building.
----Thank you Joe and Ray.
*Lynn B, Mike G. and the BOT are making great progress on the WOH for Sept 25th. Please contact Lynn and send in your check this week. We have to let the caterer the number.
* The WOH program booklet is in final stages. Thank you for those who have placed ads.
*Lynn and Mike have inventoried our kitchen supplies. We will purchase small plates this year to improve our capability.
*If you would like to pick up a copy of "Camp Evans - the Untold Story' - at the WOH you can use PayPal thanks to John B.
***During our Wed. 23rd meeting we will help with setup.
* Thursday the 23rd the Wall Kiwanis Club is having its 50th Anniversary. Mike G and I hope to go. The Kiwanis club gave us money when no one else would.
* Dan Lieb is working to develop an Andrea Doria exhibit as a fund raiser this spring
*John Cervini's EW room as well as Al Klase's communication room are looking great. New posters. New artifacts.
*Thanks to Jamie B. the Coast Star has had a number of great articles on our efforts.
*Mike G. has redone the hotel foyer in a fall theme.
*Thanks to Harry K. and the NJARC we are making progress on an exhibit at the NJ science festival.
*Our hundreds of plantings to improve the look of the site are looking better thanks to rain.
*Thanks to Scott W. for cleaning the 9010 exterior stairs.
*Our 990 financial report has been filed.
*We have asked the town to do a CCO inspection in 9032 and 9059.
*Our CBDG is moving along thanks to Lou R. and John Truhan. As survey crew was on site yesterday.
*We have asked Larrison Fuel and Oil to get our hotel boil ready for this winter.
*The new and improved Haunted Hotel is making progress.
*This past Monday's BOT meeting was excellent. Lots of positive progress on a number of topics
*NewsChannel12 has a segment on TIROS playing today. Thanks to Kurt Siglan and Dan Lieb for making the connection.
*we need to push for the bill SCR85 to get onto the NJ Senate agenda.
---Thank you all. See you are the meeting
*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 - 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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday, August 25.
Hello Everyone,
Today we have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM.
Main topics:
Fire and vandalism exposures,
planning for the Haunted Hotel
planning for the NJ Science Festival
labeling newsletters
and
fund raising challenges.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
* The 2010 Hauted Hotel - Eight crazy nights Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, &
29-30th.
* October 23-24th NJ Science Festival
I will attempt to collect notes from tonight's meeting and post them.
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Today we have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM.
Main topics:
Fire and vandalism exposures,
planning for the Haunted Hotel
planning for the NJ Science Festival
labeling newsletters
and
fund raising challenges.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
* The 2010 Hauted Hotel - Eight crazy nights Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, &
29-30th.
* October 23-24th NJ Science Festival
I will attempt to collect notes from tonight's meeting and post them.
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday, August 18.
Hello Everyone,
Today we have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM. Main topic - planning
Haunted Hotel and for the NJ Science Festival.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
* The 2010 Hauted Hotel - Eight crazy nights Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, &
29-30th.
* October 23-24th NJ Science Festival
A report from Ray Chase of the NJARC
Missed the report for prior week so this is for two weeks.
Aug. 4 - Present were: Ron B., Harry K., Ray C., Steve R., Al K. and
Dave Snellman. Ron is digging out the holes for the guard shack piers,
work continues on the communications room, Harry stringing lights in
9312, moved Atwater Kent radio to guard shack (radio is working),
repaired non operational alarm phone line (problem in telephone
exchange), Wall science kids did planning for Exploratorium exhibits
they are going to work on, cleaned toilets.
Aug. 11 - Present were: Al K., Ray C., Dave Snellman, John Tyminski,
Harry K. and Steve R. Harry K. applied 4 patches to roof of 9312 and
then worked with one science kid (only one could make it this date) to
start work on the "hand battery" display piece. Others worked on
communications room display and moving of drawings from A section to
upstairs in hotel.
Al K. will be only one present on the 18th as several of us are at AWA
convention and Harry K. is on vacation.
Ray
A report from Joe G.
This week, I did a good deal of work in the telcom building. I cleared
the second room in order to make necessary repairs. I moved three
plugboard PBX's from 9006 to a staging area in the H building to get
them ready for display. I also received a donation for the telcom museum
of several telephones, including some odd Automatic Electric ones.
Theres probably more, but I don't know what right now.
Joe
***All reports welcomed -
*** What a weekend - Symposium, a Eagle Scout court of Honor, two Eagle
projects in the works and mighty amounts of work to have our site and
buildings looking great.
The first WWII Symposium was a success due to John Cervini's
leadership. We have over 45 attendees. The lectures were enjoyed by
all. The artifacts and new poster exhibit complemented the day.
Thanks to Nels, Pete, Joe G, Mike G. John T. and Steve G. for mowing the
lawns, edging, cleaning the parking lot, waxing the dining room floor
with many coats of wax, shampooing the hotel carpets, washing the 9032A
floor and getting the chairs, getting the audio set up, putting up signs
and more. Thank you to Judy for staffing the entrance booth.
Thanks to Dan L. for getting all our Camp Evans Service Branch Manual
posters printed and hung in the 9032 halls. Thanks to Bob P. for getting
the hallway lights in place and Joe G. for finding fixtures that look
close to the original.
Thanks to the speakers: Ray Chase, Dan Lieb/Cptain Dan Crowell, John
Cervini, Al Klase, Fred Carl and Evan Koblentz.
Thank you to Steve G. for helping Alex Lo's mom with all the eagle court
of honor preparation.
A special thanks to Mike G. for providing food, refreshments and coffee
for the event.
--It was a great day thanks to the work of many - named above and many
who helped without being seen.
*The placemats are getting results
*The Haunted Hotel is making progress - It would be nice to get a report
of all the fine work many are up to.
*Joe G. is making progress in the telephone exchange building
*Thank you to Joe G. for finding the great rolling ladder and two pallet
jacks for $100 - a steal - Thanks to Steve and Joe for going to Brick to
get them.
* State Senate Bill SCR85, sponsored by Sean Kean, recognizing Camp
Evans as a WWII Menorial has been approved by the Senate committee for
Veteran Affairs. I drove over to Trenton to say a few words in support
and meet the committee members. Next step it to get it onto the agenda
for a full Senate vote.
*The BOT had a very productive meeting on Monday. At 2 PM I reviewed my
vision and possibilities for our center with new trustees. At 4PM the
entire board met. Bob's book is being printed. Good progress by Lynn
L. B. on the Wall of Honor event.
Sorry for the items I have not gotten to list. Please email me things
you have done I have missed***
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Today we have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM. Main topic - planning
Haunted Hotel and for the NJ Science Festival.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
* The 2010 Hauted Hotel - Eight crazy nights Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, &
29-30th.
* October 23-24th NJ Science Festival
A report from Ray Chase of the NJARC
Missed the report for prior week so this is for two weeks.
Aug. 4 - Present were: Ron B., Harry K., Ray C., Steve R., Al K. and
Dave Snellman. Ron is digging out the holes for the guard shack piers,
work continues on the communications room, Harry stringing lights in
9312, moved Atwater Kent radio to guard shack (radio is working),
repaired non operational alarm phone line (problem in telephone
exchange), Wall science kids did planning for Exploratorium exhibits
they are going to work on, cleaned toilets.
Aug. 11 - Present were: Al K., Ray C., Dave Snellman, John Tyminski,
Harry K. and Steve R. Harry K. applied 4 patches to roof of 9312 and
then worked with one science kid (only one could make it this date) to
start work on the "hand battery" display piece. Others worked on
communications room display and moving of drawings from A section to
upstairs in hotel.
Al K. will be only one present on the 18th as several of us are at AWA
convention and Harry K. is on vacation.
Ray
A report from Joe G.
This week, I did a good deal of work in the telcom building. I cleared
the second room in order to make necessary repairs. I moved three
plugboard PBX's from 9006 to a staging area in the H building to get
them ready for display. I also received a donation for the telcom museum
of several telephones, including some odd Automatic Electric ones.
Theres probably more, but I don't know what right now.
Joe
***All reports welcomed -
*** What a weekend - Symposium, a Eagle Scout court of Honor, two Eagle
projects in the works and mighty amounts of work to have our site and
buildings looking great.
The first WWII Symposium was a success due to John Cervini's
leadership. We have over 45 attendees. The lectures were enjoyed by
all. The artifacts and new poster exhibit complemented the day.
Thanks to Nels, Pete, Joe G, Mike G. John T. and Steve G. for mowing the
lawns, edging, cleaning the parking lot, waxing the dining room floor
with many coats of wax, shampooing the hotel carpets, washing the 9032A
floor and getting the chairs, getting the audio set up, putting up signs
and more. Thank you to Judy for staffing the entrance booth.
Thanks to Dan L. for getting all our Camp Evans Service Branch Manual
posters printed and hung in the 9032 halls. Thanks to Bob P. for getting
the hallway lights in place and Joe G. for finding fixtures that look
close to the original.
Thanks to the speakers: Ray Chase, Dan Lieb/Cptain Dan Crowell, John
Cervini, Al Klase, Fred Carl and Evan Koblentz.
Thank you to Steve G. for helping Alex Lo's mom with all the eagle court
of honor preparation.
A special thanks to Mike G. for providing food, refreshments and coffee
for the event.
--It was a great day thanks to the work of many - named above and many
who helped without being seen.
*The placemats are getting results
*The Haunted Hotel is making progress - It would be nice to get a report
of all the fine work many are up to.
*Joe G. is making progress in the telephone exchange building
*Thank you to Joe G. for finding the great rolling ladder and two pallet
jacks for $100 - a steal - Thanks to Steve and Joe for going to Brick to
get them.
* State Senate Bill SCR85, sponsored by Sean Kean, recognizing Camp
Evans as a WWII Menorial has been approved by the Senate committee for
Veteran Affairs. I drove over to Trenton to say a few words in support
and meet the committee members. Next step it to get it onto the agenda
for a full Senate vote.
*The BOT had a very productive meeting on Monday. At 2 PM I reviewed my
vision and possibilities for our center with new trustees. At 4PM the
entire board met. Bob's book is being printed. Good progress by Lynn
L. B. on the Wall of Honor event.
Sorry for the items I have not gotten to list. Please email me things
you have done I have missed***
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday, August 4.
Hello Everyone,
Today we have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM. Main topic - 9010C and
planning for NJ Science Festival.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* Aug 15th V-J Day + 65 = WWII Seminar and radar laboratory victory
celebration.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
* The 2010 Hauted Hotel - Eight crazy nights Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, &
29-30th.
A report from Ray Chase of the NJARC
Present were: Ron B., Harry K., John T., Ray C., & Al K. Worked on
installing lights in Bldg. 9312, sorted a large batch of club tubes and
secured them in the museum, completed repair on AK console radio for use
in guard shack, worked on communications room in 9032 C and added
security latches to door in EW room.
NJARC held their annual summer swap meet at InfoAge on Saturday 24
July. Because of the "Eagle" situation we could not hold it at our
normal location, the front lawn of cottage #2 so we relocated to the
grass area south of 9032 A. Actually this may have worked out better as
there was more room and shade there. In spite of weather forecasts of
steamy temperatures and possible showers the attendance was good and all
seemed to have a good time. Fortunately the shade and a good steady
breeze kept things reasonably comfortable. A reporting/photographing
team from the Coast Star gave us a good spread in the paper. Special
thanks to the team of Nels & Pete who manicured the grounds so well that
many attendees complimented InfoAge on how well the place is
maintained. It's a ton of work, especially in this hot weather. Don't
have financial results yet but all had a good time and some new locals
came to see InfoAge.
Ray
A report from Joe G.
On Thursday, (with the help of Steve G.) I moved the remaining Blossom
materials to The Madonna House, a non-profit child welfare organization
located in Neptune.
On Friday, I converted the former model train room into a volunteer
lounge. It is outfitted with an air conditioner, sofas and seating, a
table and chairs, a computer with internet access and laser printer, and
the refrigerator from the wireless operator's lounge
On Monday, I emptied the room adjacent to the volunteer lounge, and have
set it up as a store room and pantry. Within its cabinets, things such
as general purpose tools, the projectors, and office supplies are
located. It also holds a working microwave oven and coffee maker. I also
began to work on clearing / cleaning the former gift shop.
On Tuesday, I completed work on the gift shop, and finished up by
organizing the kitchenette across the hall from the volunteer lounge.
See you at the meeting!
Joe
***All reports welcomed -
- Did you see the great shot of Dan J. in this weeks Coast Star, Page
10? The paper was sold out by Sunday when I went to buy a third copy.
---More progress in next weeks report---I am running late.
On Site Sunday to greet visitors was: Steve G., Joe G., Leslie B., Dan
L., Bernie R., Dan J., D.J., Scott W., Harry K., and Dave Sn. and others.
Sorry for the items I have not gotten to list. Please email me things
you have done I have missed***
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Today we have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM. Main topic - 9010C and
planning for NJ Science Festival.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* Aug 15th V-J Day + 65 = WWII Seminar and radar laboratory victory
celebration.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
* The 2010 Hauted Hotel - Eight crazy nights Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, &
29-30th.
A report from Ray Chase of the NJARC
Present were: Ron B., Harry K., John T., Ray C., & Al K. Worked on
installing lights in Bldg. 9312, sorted a large batch of club tubes and
secured them in the museum, completed repair on AK console radio for use
in guard shack, worked on communications room in 9032 C and added
security latches to door in EW room.
NJARC held their annual summer swap meet at InfoAge on Saturday 24
July. Because of the "Eagle" situation we could not hold it at our
normal location, the front lawn of cottage #2 so we relocated to the
grass area south of 9032 A. Actually this may have worked out better as
there was more room and shade there. In spite of weather forecasts of
steamy temperatures and possible showers the attendance was good and all
seemed to have a good time. Fortunately the shade and a good steady
breeze kept things reasonably comfortable. A reporting/photographing
team from the Coast Star gave us a good spread in the paper. Special
thanks to the team of Nels & Pete who manicured the grounds so well that
many attendees complimented InfoAge on how well the place is
maintained. It's a ton of work, especially in this hot weather. Don't
have financial results yet but all had a good time and some new locals
came to see InfoAge.
Ray
A report from Joe G.
On Thursday, (with the help of Steve G.) I moved the remaining Blossom
materials to The Madonna House, a non-profit child welfare organization
located in Neptune.
On Friday, I converted the former model train room into a volunteer
lounge. It is outfitted with an air conditioner, sofas and seating, a
table and chairs, a computer with internet access and laser printer, and
the refrigerator from the wireless operator's lounge
On Monday, I emptied the room adjacent to the volunteer lounge, and have
set it up as a store room and pantry. Within its cabinets, things such
as general purpose tools, the projectors, and office supplies are
located. It also holds a working microwave oven and coffee maker. I also
began to work on clearing / cleaning the former gift shop.
On Tuesday, I completed work on the gift shop, and finished up by
organizing the kitchenette across the hall from the volunteer lounge.
See you at the meeting!
Joe
***All reports welcomed -
- Did you see the great shot of Dan J. in this weeks Coast Star, Page
10? The paper was sold out by Sunday when I went to buy a third copy.
---More progress in next weeks report---I am running late.
On Site Sunday to greet visitors was: Steve G., Joe G., Leslie B., Dan
L., Bernie R., Dan J., D.J., Scott W., Harry K., and Dave Sn. and others.
Sorry for the items I have not gotten to list. Please email me things
you have done I have missed***
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday, July 28.
Hello Everyone,
Today we have a BOT meeting at 4 PM them we will will have a regular
meeting at 6:45 PM. Some of the BOT members will join.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* July 28th - Rescheduled BOT meeting. The BOT members will join the
Wednesday meeting.
* July 31st Newsletter articles due to Dan Lieb.
* Aug 15th V-J Day + 65 = WWII Seminar and radar laboratory victory
celebration.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
First a note of thanks from Harry K.:
As many of you know, NJARC held our annual Summer Swapmeet
under the trees at InfoAge this past Saturday.
This note is a special thanks to Nels and Pete who worked really
hard in the intense heat to make sure the grounds were really
spiffy. Lots of folks commented on how great the place looked,
so again - Nels and Pete - thanks very much.
Harry Klancer,
vp NJARC
Now a note from Dan Lieb:
On Saturday, July 24, Nels Warren and Pete Reichel helped out NJMT and
NJHDA by skillfully using the forklift to lower the large exhaust out of
the tower in 9057. This will allow us to us the tower as a vent for
clearing gases produced while conserving our cannon and locomotive
pieces. He did more work than I did, and I cannot thank Nels enough.
Next, Nels again helped NJHDA out by using the forklift to pick up and
carry our 3,000+ pound anchor from the OMARC site to in front of the
TelEx Building where it will reside until the lawn at the top of the
drive behind the hotel is properly graded. Again, I cannot thank him
enough.
For now, we hope to get an article in the Coast Star about the move. We
also hope to encourage others to create outdoor attractions for a
walking tour of our science center.
Regards,
Dan Lieb
**It is amazing what Nels can do with the fork lift. He is a
Zen-Master. Nels also relocated picnic tables to a shady location for
the NJARC members and guests to enjoy lunch outside the 9032A cooling
station.
A report from Steve G.:
Some of the stuff I remember.
Helped Surf rider group.
Measured 8 legged tower for conduit with Martin.
Discuss artifact database system with Martin.
Dish repair project feasibility.
Rearranging in Hotel basement.
Event forms for various.
Trip to Staples
Trip to Home Depot
Lock repair
Sort garbage/recyclables
Sunday tours and volunteers
Security tours
Opening Closing answering finding etc. for
Shaw Environmental
Roofers
Ft Monmouth friends of Nels
Surf Riders
NJMTM
ROTC
Tour for Penn ham club
Electrician- tube building, tower and surf rider
Several eagle nuts.
***All reports welcomed -
- We will be starting to use Constant Contact soon. We have joined as a
non-profit for six months.
- The NJARC swap meet was great. Thank you to the NJARC members. A
great event.
- Kudos to Dan J. and company for cleaning out the classroom in 9059.
We also tested the sewer line on Sunday. Steve G. had snaked the line
and it appears to flow just fine. We will re-install the toilet soon.
- Lou H. is making progress on the dining room A/C installation. -
Thanks to Mike G. for relocating lots of stuff so the A/C connection in
the basement can be done.
- The state has OK'ed the use of the cottage side of Marconi Road after
August 1st.
- Fairleigh Dickinson will be offering a Computer class in Saturdays in
October at InfoAge - MADS 6637
- The 2010 Hauted Hotel Planning is progressing. Eight crazy nights Oct
8-9, 15-16, 22-23, & 29-30th.
- Dan is making progress on our advertising placement for local
restaurants. The design is almost done.
- Dan L. asks for articles for the next newsletter - deadline July 31ts
- midnight.
On Site Sunday to greet visitors was: Steve G., Dan L., Dan J., D.J.,
John T., and others.
Sorry for the items I have not gotten to list. Please email me things
you have done I have missed***
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Today we have a BOT meeting at 4 PM them we will will have a regular
meeting at 6:45 PM. Some of the BOT members will join.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* July 28th - Rescheduled BOT meeting. The BOT members will join the
Wednesday meeting.
* July 31st Newsletter articles due to Dan Lieb.
* Aug 15th V-J Day + 65 = WWII Seminar and radar laboratory victory
celebration.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
First a note of thanks from Harry K.:
As many of you know, NJARC held our annual Summer Swapmeet
under the trees at InfoAge this past Saturday.
This note is a special thanks to Nels and Pete who worked really
hard in the intense heat to make sure the grounds were really
spiffy. Lots of folks commented on how great the place looked,
so again - Nels and Pete - thanks very much.
Harry Klancer,
vp NJARC
Now a note from Dan Lieb:
On Saturday, July 24, Nels Warren and Pete Reichel helped out NJMT and
NJHDA by skillfully using the forklift to lower the large exhaust out of
the tower in 9057. This will allow us to us the tower as a vent for
clearing gases produced while conserving our cannon and locomotive
pieces. He did more work than I did, and I cannot thank Nels enough.
Next, Nels again helped NJHDA out by using the forklift to pick up and
carry our 3,000+ pound anchor from the OMARC site to in front of the
TelEx Building where it will reside until the lawn at the top of the
drive behind the hotel is properly graded. Again, I cannot thank him
enough.
For now, we hope to get an article in the Coast Star about the move. We
also hope to encourage others to create outdoor attractions for a
walking tour of our science center.
Regards,
Dan Lieb
**It is amazing what Nels can do with the fork lift. He is a
Zen-Master. Nels also relocated picnic tables to a shady location for
the NJARC members and guests to enjoy lunch outside the 9032A cooling
station.
A report from Steve G.:
Some of the stuff I remember.
Helped Surf rider group.
Measured 8 legged tower for conduit with Martin.
Discuss artifact database system with Martin.
Dish repair project feasibility.
Rearranging in Hotel basement.
Event forms for various.
Trip to Staples
Trip to Home Depot
Lock repair
Sort garbage/recyclables
Sunday tours and volunteers
Security tours
Opening Closing answering finding etc. for
Shaw Environmental
Roofers
Ft Monmouth friends of Nels
Surf Riders
NJMTM
ROTC
Tour for Penn ham club
Electrician- tube building, tower and surf rider
Several eagle nuts.
***All reports welcomed -
- We will be starting to use Constant Contact soon. We have joined as a
non-profit for six months.
- The NJARC swap meet was great. Thank you to the NJARC members. A
great event.
- Kudos to Dan J. and company for cleaning out the classroom in 9059.
We also tested the sewer line on Sunday. Steve G. had snaked the line
and it appears to flow just fine. We will re-install the toilet soon.
- Lou H. is making progress on the dining room A/C installation. -
Thanks to Mike G. for relocating lots of stuff so the A/C connection in
the basement can be done.
- The state has OK'ed the use of the cottage side of Marconi Road after
August 1st.
- Fairleigh Dickinson will be offering a Computer class in Saturdays in
October at InfoAge - MADS 6637
- The 2010 Hauted Hotel Planning is progressing. Eight crazy nights Oct
8-9, 15-16, 22-23, & 29-30th.
- Dan is making progress on our advertising placement for local
restaurants. The design is almost done.
- Dan L. asks for articles for the next newsletter - deadline July 31ts
- midnight.
On Site Sunday to greet visitors was: Steve G., Dan L., Dan J., D.J.,
John T., and others.
Sorry for the items I have not gotten to list. Please email me things
you have done I have missed***
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
InfoAge Meeting, Wednesday, July 21.
Hello Everyone,
We will have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM. Plus we have to get invites
in the mail to the NJ Assembly Veterans affairs committee to the WWII
Seminar. They have our bill SCR85 in consideration. We could invite
the gov. and lt. gov for form.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* July 28th - Rescheduled BOT meeting. The BOT members will join the
Wednesday meeting.
* July 31st Newsletter articles due to Dan Lieb.
* Aug 15th V-J Day + 65 = WWII Seminar and radar laboratory victory
celebration.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
Report on Ray Chase and the Wednesday team:
Present were: Ray C., Harry K., Steve R., John T., Dave Snellman and Ron
B. Continued with internal wiring in 9312, cleaned toilets, cleaned a
display case of old masking tape, Ron completed painting floor of
communications room in 9032, configured teletype to be able to receive
messages from cell phones etc., did preliminary planning for this
Saturday Swap Meet, worked on repairing console radio for possible use
in Guard Shack, made preparations for the Last Ho-Rah at Ft. Monmouth.
Ray ---As always, good work Ray and company.
A report from John Cervini who accomplished the following;
Symposium
- Initial discussions on "Constant Contact" for .xls spreadsheet email
lists; InfoAge Membership and MODC.
- Prepared Press Release. Sent to Dan, Terry, and Fred.
- Sent in article to Coast Star. Can we get it to AP Press and Ledger??
- Requested Bio Sketches be sent to Ray Chase.
- Contacted various companies and BOT for Program Ads.
- Preparing "Battle of the Beams" presentation.
Fort Monmouth
- Attendec Last HOO AH on Saturday. InfoAge booth drew a lot of traffic.
EW Display
- Coordinating with Ray Chase on securing Viet Nam era SIGINT system.
- Will be receiving Guard Rail RF Data Link components.
- Discussed AN/ALQ-144 IR jammer with Tobyhanna personnel at Last Hoo Ah.
**Thank you to John C. BTW I left a message for J.R.
A report from Frank O'Brien...
Just a little update on the happenings in New York on Sunday. I attended
the NextHOPE computer conference, whose attendees are, well, quite
computer savvy (the less said about that, the better). Evan and MARCH
were there, and put together a very well set up exhibit with some of
their artifacts. Certainly the display was very well received - there
was always a big group around the tables, and enough March folks to
answer all the attendees questions. I had my AGC on display, as there
was a gent from MIT (Stephen Cass) who was talking about some "hacks"
that were necessary to ensure the success of the Apollo missions. His
was an excellent lecture, and Stephen is someone we should get to know
better. All in all, we had a nice presence at the conference - kudos
to Evan/March for making it happen.
All the best,
Frank
**InfoAge has been a member of ASTC since 1998. They are advocating for
science center funding...
Dear ASTC Members:
As you know, on June 23 ASTC met with staffers from the office of
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), who serves as the Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). During our
productive meeting, we shared our thoughts on the important role science
centers and museums play in informal science education, teacher
professional development, and youth programming. And because one of the
highest priorities on our advocacy agenda is working to make sure that
ASTC members are able to compete for funding from the federal
government, much of the conversation focused on how the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which is due for reauthorization, could
be revised so that science centers and museums are recognized as
“eligible entities” in key portions of the legislation.
As the meeting ended, I promised to provide Senator Harkin’s staffers
with some further background on informal science education, as well as
some suggestions for ESEA reauthorization as that long process moves
forward. A copy of my follow-up letter to the Senator is attached;
perhaps you will find it useful for your own purposes as well.
I’ll keep you informed about further developments, and hope our
continued interaction will lead to successful outcomes on this front and
others. In the meantime, do feel free to contact me and/or Sean Smith
(ssmith@astc.org) with your comments and
thoughts, and thank you again for your support.
Regards,
Bud Rock
CEO
Association of Science-Technology Centers
***Reports needed from Dan L., Pete, and Mike G. - we should record it
to show what we have do and to challenge others to do as well. Nels is
suffering an email blockage.
- We manned a booth at the Fort Monmouth Last Ho-Rah on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. Ray Chase provide leadership by selecting our posters and
selecting artifacts to put on display. We used our rediscovered mobile
display kits. Thanks to Steve G. and Joe G. we had InfoAge
tee-shirts. Joe G., Dave Sn. and Ray C. set up our exhibit on Friday.
Thanks to Ray, Joe, John, Dave and Mike G. for representing InfoAge
during the three day event. Thank you to Mike R. for arranging the
space, parking passes and table for us.
- Lou H. is making progress on the dining room A/C installation. - We
had the leaks around the east hotel chimney repaired with a waterproof
membrane and new flashing. No more ceiling problems in the dining room
back corner and print shop ceiling.
- The state has OK'ed the use of the cottage side of Marconi Road after
August 1st. - Thanks to Nels for moving the moving truck to our scrap
metal pile. We sorted out the 'light iron' and loaded the truck. We
hope to have it towed to a scrap yard soon.
- Volunteer Leslie Bahr has completed our 'The Future Needs You! Be
There, Be Ready, Study Science & History' poster. It is a modernized
"Uncle Sam Needs You".
- Judy W. has spent lots of time organizing our receipts to speed out
next audit.
- Fairleigh Dickinson will be offering a Computer class in Saturdays in
October at InfoAge - MADS 6637
- The 2010 Hauted Hotel Planning is progressing. Eight crazy nights Oct
8-9, 15-16, 22-23, & 29-30th. - Thanks to Dave Sn. the Fallout shelter
theater has a set of new and more powerful speakers for more richer
atomic attack warning sirens and atomic blast sound effects.
- Dan is making progress on our advertising placement for local
restaurants.
- Bob's book - CAMP EVANS the untold story is getting the final final
review. We gave out lots of order forms at the Last Hoo-ah
- Dan L. asks for articles for the next newsletter - deadline July 31ts
- midnight.
- We have looked into 'Constant Contact' for better mail list
distribution. It looks easy and affordable. Now we just have to try
sending the symposium invite.
On Site Sunday to greet visitors was: Steve G., Dan L., Dan J., D.J.,
Joe G., John T., Dave Sn. and others.
Sorry for the items I have not gotten to list. Please email me things
you have done I have missed***
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
We will have a regular meeting at 6:45 PM. Plus we have to get invites
in the mail to the NJ Assembly Veterans affairs committee to the WWII
Seminar. They have our bill SCR85 in consideration. We could invite
the gov. and lt. gov for form.
**Highlighted Future Events** Remember to check and to send events to
calendar@InfoAge.org to have them posted on the planning calendar.
* July 28th - Rescheduled BOT meeting. The BOT members will join the
Wednesday meeting.
* July 31st Newsletter articles due to Dan Lieb.
* Aug 15th V-J Day + 65 = WWII Seminar and radar laboratory victory
celebration.
* Sept 25th Wall of Honor 2010
Report on Ray Chase and the Wednesday team:
Present were: Ray C., Harry K., Steve R., John T., Dave Snellman and Ron
B. Continued with internal wiring in 9312, cleaned toilets, cleaned a
display case of old masking tape, Ron completed painting floor of
communications room in 9032, configured teletype to be able to receive
messages from cell phones etc., did preliminary planning for this
Saturday Swap Meet, worked on repairing console radio for possible use
in Guard Shack, made preparations for the Last Ho-Rah at Ft. Monmouth.
Ray ---As always, good work Ray and company.
A report from John Cervini who accomplished the following;
Symposium
- Initial discussions on "Constant Contact" for .xls spreadsheet email
lists; InfoAge Membership and MODC.
- Prepared Press Release. Sent to Dan, Terry, and Fred.
- Sent in article to Coast Star. Can we get it to AP Press and Ledger??
- Requested Bio Sketches be sent to Ray Chase.
- Contacted various companies and BOT for Program Ads.
- Preparing "Battle of the Beams" presentation.
Fort Monmouth
- Attendec Last HOO AH on Saturday. InfoAge booth drew a lot of traffic.
EW Display
- Coordinating with Ray Chase on securing Viet Nam era SIGINT system.
- Will be receiving Guard Rail RF Data Link components.
- Discussed AN/ALQ-144 IR jammer with Tobyhanna personnel at Last Hoo Ah.
**Thank you to John C. BTW I left a message for J.R.
A report from Frank O'Brien...
Just a little update on the happenings in New York on Sunday. I attended
the NextHOPE computer conference, whose attendees are, well, quite
computer savvy (the less said about that, the better). Evan and MARCH
were there, and put together a very well set up exhibit with some of
their artifacts. Certainly the display was very well received - there
was always a big group around the tables, and enough March folks to
answer all the attendees questions. I had my AGC on display, as there
was a gent from MIT (Stephen Cass) who was talking about some "hacks"
that were necessary to ensure the success of the Apollo missions. His
was an excellent lecture, and Stephen is someone we should get to know
better. All in all, we had a nice presence at the conference - kudos
to Evan/March for making it happen.
All the best,
Frank
**InfoAge has been a member of ASTC since 1998. They are advocating for
science center funding...
Dear ASTC Members:
As you know, on June 23 ASTC met with staffers from the office of
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), who serves as the Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). During our
productive meeting, we shared our thoughts on the important role science
centers and museums play in informal science education, teacher
professional development, and youth programming. And because one of the
highest priorities on our advocacy agenda is working to make sure that
ASTC members are able to compete for funding from the federal
government, much of the conversation focused on how the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which is due for reauthorization, could
be revised so that science centers and museums are recognized as
“eligible entities” in key portions of the legislation.
As the meeting ended, I promised to provide Senator Harkin’s staffers
with some further background on informal science education, as well as
some suggestions for ESEA reauthorization as that long process moves
forward. A copy of my follow-up letter to the Senator is attached;
perhaps you will find it useful for your own purposes as well.
I’ll keep you informed about further developments, and hope our
continued interaction will lead to successful outcomes on this front and
others. In the meantime, do feel free to contact me and/or Sean Smith
(ssmith@astc.org
thoughts, and thank you again for your support.
Regards,
Bud Rock
CEO
Association of Science-Technology Centers
***Reports needed from Dan L., Pete, and Mike G. - we should record it
to show what we have do and to challenge others to do as well. Nels is
suffering an email blockage.
- We manned a booth at the Fort Monmouth Last Ho-Rah on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday. Ray Chase provide leadership by selecting our posters and
selecting artifacts to put on display. We used our rediscovered mobile
display kits. Thanks to Steve G. and Joe G. we had InfoAge
tee-shirts. Joe G., Dave Sn. and Ray C. set up our exhibit on Friday.
Thanks to Ray, Joe, John, Dave and Mike G. for representing InfoAge
during the three day event. Thank you to Mike R. for arranging the
space, parking passes and table for us.
- Lou H. is making progress on the dining room A/C installation. - We
had the leaks around the east hotel chimney repaired with a waterproof
membrane and new flashing. No more ceiling problems in the dining room
back corner and print shop ceiling.
- The state has OK'ed the use of the cottage side of Marconi Road after
August 1st. - Thanks to Nels for moving the moving truck to our scrap
metal pile. We sorted out the 'light iron' and loaded the truck. We
hope to have it towed to a scrap yard soon.
- Volunteer Leslie Bahr has completed our 'The Future Needs You! Be
There, Be Ready, Study Science & History' poster. It is a modernized
"Uncle Sam Needs You".
- Judy W. has spent lots of time organizing our receipts to speed out
next audit.
- Fairleigh Dickinson will be offering a Computer class in Saturdays in
October at InfoAge - MADS 6637
- The 2010 Hauted Hotel Planning is progressing. Eight crazy nights Oct
8-9, 15-16, 22-23, & 29-30th. - Thanks to Dave Sn. the Fallout shelter
theater has a set of new and more powerful speakers for more richer
atomic attack warning sirens and atomic blast sound effects.
- Dan is making progress on our advertising placement for local
restaurants.
- Bob's book - CAMP EVANS the untold story is getting the final final
review. We gave out lots of order forms at the Last Hoo-ah
- Dan L. asks for articles for the next newsletter - deadline July 31ts
- midnight.
- We have looked into 'Constant Contact' for better mail list
distribution. It looks easy and affordable. Now we just have to try
sending the symposium invite.
On Site Sunday to greet visitors was: Steve G., Dan L., Dan J., D.J.,
Joe G., John T., Dave Sn. and others.
Sorry for the items I have not gotten to list. Please email me things
you have done I have missed***
*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 -
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.
Thank you,
Fred
732 299-0894
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