1. Whereas
there are many brothers who are in possession of property properly belonging to the Department of
New York.
Whereas the passing of some brothers has led
to the disbursement of that Department property to other than the Department.
Whereas a complete accounting of this property to a central Archivist makes logical sense
for the protection of that property.
Whereas every brother should desire that property properly belonging to the Department
should not pass to other hands.
I hereby charge all brothers to make a complete accounting of what Department property they may have in their possession to the Department Archivist, Danny L. Wheeler PCinC 501 Willow Ave. Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 or dwheel12@twcny.rr.com
I assure the brothers that this is not designed to remove any Department property from its present location. Only to prevent, because of accounting, the loss of Department property when something happens to a brother in possession of that property.
ORDERED THE 14TH DAY OF JULY 2004
2. I find that some camps tend to hide their light under a blanket of obscurity while other are well known in their community. All Sons Camps can use an extra amount of PR. With that in mind I would point out that all Sons Camps should have a Multi-Purpose Road Sign posted on all main roads leading into the home village or town of that camp just as most fraternal orders, like the Masons do.
These signs are available from the Dept. of Wisconsin Sign Fund and are advertised in the National Banner. I urge all camps to consider this as an important project for the coming year
ORDERED THE 14TH DAY OF JULY 2004.
3. The Department Newsletter, The Volunteer, is a vital link for all camps to let the Department membership know what is going on in the Department. We have a new and dedicated Editor, Robert Paul Jr. All camps should make it a priority to get information and stories with photos to him for publication. His address is 48 Antler Dr. Big Flats, N.Y. 14814 or bob@madison-atlantic.com
ORDERED THE 17TH DAY OF JULY 2004
4. Graves Registration is an important duty that our Department is involved in. Every Civil War Vet burred in New York needs to be discovered and cataloged for future generations. To complete this job we have a large number of cards with this information that needs to be computerized. If you could spare an hour or two from time to time to transfer this card information to the computer program Graves Registration Officer; Robert L. Pugsley can use your help. This is a great cause and many hands make light work. If you can help please contact Brother Pugsley at 1602 West Ave. Middlesex, N.Y. 14850 or 95850 554-3655 or flycar@bluefrognet.net
ORDERED THE 17TH DAY OF JULY 2004
5. Chronicling the memorials and monuments to our ancestors from the Civil War is a very important occupation our members. Taking photos of and documenting the location of all of New York’s monuments and memorials is a task we should all be involved in. If you know of monuments or memorials in your area I urge you to contact Memorials Officer, Jerome L. Orton, PDC at 213 Dixon Drive, Syracuse, N.Y. 13219 or (315) 488-4076 or orton50@aol.com to see if that information needs to be added to our data base.
ORDERED THE 17TH DAY OF JULY 2004
6. a)The New York Department mid-year meeting will be held on Sunday, January 9th 2005 at the Meadow Court Inn, 529 S. Meadow St. , Ithaca, N.Y. Take Rout 13 north or south into Ithaca. The Meadow Court Inn is across the Street from Maguire Ford and Wegman’s Grocery on Route 13 South (Meadow Street). Lunch will be available to brothers at 12 noon for the price of $5.00. Guests may dine for $10.00. Those who wish to lunch with us must notify this office no latter than 15 December 2004. The meeting for SUVCW Members only, will begin at 1pm.
b) All New York Department Officers and Camp Commanders are requested to attend, and deliver a brief report. All Brothers, however, are welcome to join us. Officers reports are due even if not attending.
ORDERED THIS 23RD DAY OF JULY, 2004
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