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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – August 2\, 2024 at Eight Oaks Farm Distillery \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Don Christ\, Bill Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz Nancy Zellner.  Guests: Susan Christ\, Trudie Dellicker\, Loraine Jerdon \n\nMINUTES: The June 21\, 2024 minutes were approved. Motion by R. Jerdon\, D. Keller.\nTREASURER’S REPORT: Balance as of June 21\, 2024 is $28\,926.08 – There was no report since that date.\nWEBSITE:\n\nMemorial Day advertisement was deleted; a picture and explanation of the new wall design was added.\nThe annual Google Analytics report showing the activity on our website was emailed to members.\nThe 2024 Memorial Day video from Jim Ritter was received at this meeting and will be posted on the HOME page of our website. YouTube address is https://youtu.be/j8O1-CLg76w\nBill will have instructions put on website on how to use our email to make changes or updates to veterans’ information.\n\n\nDISCUSSION: \n\nDesign of additional panels at the memorial: Budget cost $160\,000. \n\nQuestioned if there may be any issues with the wall design concerning electric conduit\, stone walkway between the pavers and new wall\, drainage around the new wall perimeter. Architect Chris Brown will investigate and give us his opinion.\n\nFundraising for new wall:  Chairman Christ reviewed the ideas discussed at a meeting of the Fundraising Sub-Committee on July 19\, 2024.  The project will be planned in Three Phases: \n\nPhase 1 – CONCEPT develop the design\, create a narrative for mailers\, flyers and newspapers\, Develop cost estimate and timeline for construction.\nPhase 2 – FUNDRAISING develop strategy\, and schedule for events coordinated with Night in the Country\, 250th celebration of Independence Day normally scheduled on the third Saturday in August.\nPhase 3 – CONSTRUCTION contractor bids\, finalize budget\, construction schedule\, plan for how names will be placed on the wall caps.\nDon asked for approval to accept the report from the sub-committee: Motion J Bachman\, 2ND Mantz\,\nA DRAFT FLYER was presented to the committee for comment. The cost and coverage for flyers in the NWPress is:\n\n1 sided with process color cost $236\n2 sided with 1 process color side cost is $286\nAnd the quantity needed for NW area is 2000\n\n\n\nDon and Bill met with Paul Fiske and Cindy Lou Lapp who said they wanted to help raise funds for the new wall project.  Some ideas discussed were: \n\nRadio broadcasts on WAEB for Veterans Day with Dan Holsman\, two committee members only can attend due to studio space limits.\nMore radio broadcasts: Casandra Coleman “America 250 PA” and Let’s Visit PA with Sandy Fenton\, all “I HEART RADIO” Stations..\nContacting groups to perform at our events Bruce Gilbert Family “Sing for America”\, Fife and drum and bagpipes.\nCindy Lou Lapp a realtor with the Jon Campbell Group will post our information on her extensive social media site to help with fundraising communications. Justine Bachman will be our point of contact with her.\nPaul gave us four afghan blankets for fundraising baskets.\n\nVeterans Day Program:  \n\nJustine has food trucks scheduled – Nesting Box\, Iron Grill and JRads.\nChris Noll volunteered to provide music entertainment once again.\nDate and time set for Monday November 11th beginning at 11AM.\nBill will check availability for “Sing for America” to perform.\nJustine received commitments from committee members for NWLehigh’s Veterans Day interview program at the Middle S0chool.\n\nREVISITED our intent to Write a “Thankyou Letter” for Marty Bennicoff to recognize his volunteering to provide the sound system for the three Memorial Day programs we’ve had. \n\n NEXT MEETING: September 20\, 2024 at 6PM – 8 Oaks\n ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn by W. Mantz\, 2nd S. Bachman
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-39/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – June 21\, 2024 at Eight Oaks Farm Distillery \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Don Christ\, Bill Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz.  Guests: Susan Christ\, Trudie Dellicker \n\nMINUTES: The May 10\, 2024 minutes were approved. Motion by s Bachman\, 2nd J Bachman.\nTREASURER’S REPORT: Balance as of June 21\, 2024 is $28\,926.08 – Motion to accept by W Mantz\, 2nd D Keller.\nWEBSITE: No changes\, waiting for Memorial Day video from Jim Ritter to post on website.\nDISCUSSION: \n\nDesign of additional panels at the memorial: Budget cost $160\,000. \nNames added to the memorial: All nineteen names and corrected letters have been completed. \nMemorial Day Ceremony 2024: Consensus is to keep the program under the pavilion with provision to walk outside to view the flag raising.  Continue to feature those veterans and families of loved ones who died in service\, possibly recognizing Gold Star Mothers in our area during the program.  Received many kudos for the speakers remarks and the solemn theme of the program. \nA Navy vet approached D Keller to volunteer his service to help the committee. \nRaising money for additional panels: Discussed how to approach fundraising for the new addition. D Keler suggested developing a plan with a completion date and a timeline of significant milestones for fundraising events\, letters to previous donors\, foundations\, banks and businesses.  We need to develop a letter and plan to advertise our intentions. \nA parade to celebrate America’s 250th on July 4th 2026 that would end at the Memorial site was suggested by S Bachman.  This will be factored into our planned events for fundraising. \nWrite a “Thankyou Letter” for Marty Bennicoff to recognize his volunteering to provide the sound system for the three Memorial Day programs we’ve had. \n\n NEXT MEETING: August 2\, 2024 at 6PM – 8 Oaks\n ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn by J Bachman\, 2nd E Handwerk
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CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240511
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – May 10\, 2024 at Eight Oaks Farm Distillery \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Don Christ\, Bill Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz\, Nancy Zellner.  Guests: Susan Christ\, Trudie Dellicker\, Lorraine Jerdon \nChairman Christ began the meeting at 6:05 PM with the Pledge to the Flag. \n\nMINUTES: The March 15\, 2024 minutes were approved. Motion by W Mantz\, 2nd D Keller.\nTREASURER’S REPORT: Balance as of May 8\, 2024 is $28\,745.01 – Motion to accept by S Bachman\, 2nd W Mantz.\nWEBSITE: Tabs on the HOME Page were changed to help users navigate the site to add a name to be engraved. Added a statement that there is no charge to add a name\, however a suggested donation is $125 to cover the actual engraving cost.  Will verify that the requestor will receive a confirmation.\nDISCUSSION: \n\nProposed Guidelines for use of the Memorial Site for individual Veteran Memorial Service: \nA proposal was offered to set Guidelines for groups desiring to have individual memorial services for veterans names that are on the granite panels.  The DRAFT Guidelines will be presented to the Lynn TWP Board of Supervisors for their consideration. The proposal recommends no fee for the Memorial Site and follow Park procedures for scheduling and pavilion fees. Motion to approve: J Bachman\, 2nd N Zellner. \nMemorial Site Maintenance: \nRoss Post will trim the bushes inside the memorial fence at no charge. \nBill D will apply Wet & Forget to remove mildew and moss on the pavers \nRon will check with paver installers about tamping uneven pavers that may be a tripping hazard. \nFlag purchase: \nBill D asked for a motion to approve the purchase of a 6×10 U.S. flag $228.90 and a 4×6 POW/MIA flag $136.88 from American Fence and Flag for the Memorial Day service. Motion by N Zellner\, 2nd W Mantz.  It was suggested that the new flags be replaced with older flags after Veterans Day for display during the winter months to extend the life of the flags. \nMemorial Day Ceremony 2024: \nDave Keller reviewed the completed program and status of all scheduled participants. 300 program booklets will be printed. \n\nSpeakers are confirmed\, Kevin Dellicker\, Nate Peters\, and Rev. Michelle G. Funk\nSteve and Ron – Flag raising will be performed Rain-or-Shine\, NOTE: Use of a TV to show security camera coverage of the memorial site in the pavilion will be investigated in case of rain.\nJustine – Both Elementary schools will perform the National Anthem\, Emmalynn Fink will play TAPS. Will set up tent for sales of memorial stuff.  Food Trucks confirmed: J Rads\, Up-In-Smoke\, Grumpy’s and The Nesting Box.\nBill Mantz will set up stage/wagon and coordinate sound system with Marty.\nD Christ will furnish chairs for stage and guests. Also\, barriers to block road\, Porta-Potties and contact Fire Companies for display of their equipment.\nE Handwerk will contact TV stations for advertising Bill D sent flier to NWPress for May 23rd\nCommittee members are asked to report at 9 am on Memorial Day and Sunday and remain after the Sunday Legion service for a short meeting for last-minute planning.\nReminder- Slatington Legion MC riders will perform a Memorial Day ceremony at the NWL Veterans Memorial site at 9:00 AM\, Sunday May 26\, 2024.\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING: TBA\n ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn by S Bachman\, 2nd J. Bachman\, 7:05PM.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-37/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – March 15\, 2024 at Eight  Oaks Farm Distillery \n  Present: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Don  Christ\, Bill Dellicker\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz\,  Nancy Zellner.  Guests: Susan Christ\,  Trudie Dellicker\, Lorraine Jerdon\n  Chairman  Christ began the meeting at 6:05 PM with the Pledge to the Flag.  \n\nMINUTES: The February 9\, 2024 minutes  were approved. Motion D. Keller\, 2nd W. Mantz\, motion passed.\nTREASURER’S REPORT:   Balance as of January 11\, 2024 is $24\,709.53  – Motion to accept H. Handwerk\, 2nd S. Bachman\, motion passed. \nWEBSITE Several changes were made to the website for  people requesting a name to be added:\n\nA  confirmation be sent to the requestor.  \nAsk for  the requestor’s email and phone number.\nAsk for  name to be PRINTED.\nAdd a statement  that there is no charge to add a name\, however a suggested donation is $125 to  cover the actual engraving cost.\n    The 2024 annual fee of $865 to continue website maintenance by Kessler  Freedman\, Inc. was paid \n  Kessler  Freedman\, Inc.\n  4902 Carlisle  Pike #374\n  Mechanicsburg\,  PA 17050\n\nDISCUSSION: \n    Additional Panels: Bill  Wenz submitted the following prices to furnish granite caps for the new  perimeter design\n  32 pieces  4′-0+1′-6"+0′-11" with straight cuts with mitered ends 74\,256.00\n  32 pieces 4′-0+1′-8"+0′-11" with straight cuts and mitered ends  79\,632.00\n  I have great concerns that if you go with the pieces being one foot four inches  wide there will be no overhang and the chances of everything working out to  look nice\, I think is slim. But if that is the way the committee decides to go  then that cost would be 69\,880.00.\n  Bill Ron and Chris Brown will  determine which size would be the best and bring the decision back to the  committee for approval.  Bill D. will  request the expected lead time to deliver the granite. \n  Names to be added: Nineteen  names to be added to the memorial were submitted to Wenz for engraving by  Memorial Day.\n  Harold discussed a request he received to add Gilbert Holben to the  memorial by a relative.  After checking  records\, Nancy found that he is on the list for engraving this spring. \n  Memorial Day Ceremony 2024: Dave Keller reviewed the proposed program and status of all scheduled  participants.  Dave brought two sample  programs for the committee to review.   The consensus was to use the eight-page program and add a QR code for  people to make donations and place two ads on the rear cover for 8 Oaks Farm  Distillery and Randall’s on the Orchard Restaurant.\n\nSpeakers  are confirmed\, Kevin Dellicker\, Nate Peters\, and Rev. Michelle G. Funk \nSteve  and Ron – Flag raising\nJustine  – Both Elementary schools will perform the National Anthem and a Musical  selection.  Ethan Beeco\, HS Music Teacher  will play TAPS\nDave  will proceed with the eight-page pamphlet with a QR code for donations and two  ads on the back cover.\nFood  trucks that have committed are: 1. Nesting Box Ice Cream\, 2. Up In Smoke\, 3. J  Rads Pizza truck\, 4. Grumpy’s BBQ.\n\nReminder- Slatington Legion MC riders will perform a Memorial Day ceremony at the NWL Veterans Memorial site  at 9:00 AM\, Sunday May 26\, 2024. \nThe need for a clean up day at the memorial was discussed.   Justine supplied two videos describing granite cleaning.  Ron cautioned about pressure washing the  bricks that might remove the white coating.   All members will look into methods for proper cleaning and chemicals.\n  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTsTQ7GWuHQ\n  Military  Veteran stone cleaning\n  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbMtmoZTGdg \nRemember – Harold Handwerk’s “Thank You” dinner for all committee members and spouses at  Randall’s Restaurant\, 2016 Applewood Drive\, Orefield\, PA 18069.  \n  The dinner will be at 3 PM on Saturday\, March 23.  \n  Thank you\, Harold\, for this gracious offer.   \n NEXT MEETING:  Friday\, 6PM\, May 10\, 2024 at Eight Oaks  Distillery.\n ADJOURN:  Motion to adjourn by W. Mantz\, 2nd  S. Bachman\, 6:45pm.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:FEBRUARY 9\, 2024 (corrected 2/12) \nDonald Christ\, President called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM at Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in New Tripoli\, Pennsylvania.  The following board members were in attendance.  Donald Christ\, Harold Handwerk\, Steve Bachman\, Nancy Zellner\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz\, Eugene Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon and Justine Bachman.  Guest Susan Christ was also in attendance. \nD. Christ began the meeting with the Pledge to Allegiance followed by a brief moment of silence. \nD. Christ Opened the floor for nominations for the election of officers.\nA motion was made by S. Bachman\, and second by R. Jerdon to accept the\nOfficers by Acclamation.  The motion carried. \n2024 Officers area as follows: \nPresident:  Donald Christ\nVice President:  Harold Handwerk\nTreasurer:  Eugene Handwerk\nSecretary:  Bill Dellicker \nThe minutes were presented.  No edits or additions were presented.  A motion was made by R. Jerdon and Seconded by D. Keller to accept the minutes.  The motion carried. \nThe Treasurer’s report was unavailable\, no changes since last month.  E\, Handwerk requested a year end report for 2023 calendar year be available at the next meeting. \n\nIn the absence of B. Dellicker\, a written submission was presented and reviewed.\nB. Dellicker presented the proposal for the website maintenance\n\nAt a cost of $865.   A motion was made by N. Zellner and Seconded by B. Mantz to pay this fee for our website maintenance.  Motion carried. \nMemorial Day Program \n\nB. Dellicker presented the information for the engraving of nineteen additional names on the various panels as appropriate will be conducted by Wenz memorial by early May.\nA Question was posed by R. Jerdon about obtaining the financial proposal from Wenz Memorial for the expansion project.  As well as\, presenting a rendering of the expansion at our Memorial Day event.\nD. Christ presented the local chapter of the Boy Scouts to R. Jerdon for organizing the Flag ceremony & possible landscaping assistance.\nJ. Bachman stated she will follow up with the Northwestern School District music department about their participation in the Memorial Day ceremony and obtaining a Burglar to perform Taps.\nSpecial speakers were discussed by D. Keller.  R. Jerdon agreed that the proposed two speakers would be sufficient for the annual event. D. Keller will speak to Kevin Dellicker and Nathan Peters to see if they would prepare and present speeches.   D. Keller will also ask Nathan Peters about his National Guard Unit Flag bearers for the ceremony.\n\nD. Keller asked for assistance with obtaining candidates to perform the Invocation\, Benediction.  E. Handwerk will reach out to a potential presenter\, Michele Funk. \n\nB. Mantz will ask the Lynn Heidelberg Historical society about the use of the electricity and area in front of the barn as our stage for the Memorial Day ceremony.\nE. Handwerk reported that he has spoken with Jim Ritter.   He will contact the New Tripoli Bank\, Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce to see if they wish to participate in sponsorship.   Eugene will also contact the various news and radio stations for advertising the upcoming event.\nH. Handwerk reported that he has been contacting various food vendor trucks for the event.   J. Bachman reported she has confirmations from Up in Smoke\, J Rad’s Pizza truck and The Nesting Box Ice Cream Truck for their attendance at the event.\nThe Ceremony Planning committee consists of D. Christ\, D. Keller\, B. Dellicker\, and H. Handwerk who have proposed the relocation of the ceremony to the front of the historic barn.  N. Zellner mentioned maintenance and landscaping prior to the ceremony.\n\nD. Christ presented the roster of the Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee (NWLVM)  members for the 2024 Term. \n\nDiscussion about the recruitment of additional committee members from each township ensued. H. Handwerk recommended presenting an annual report of accomplishments and plans for the future year be presented at each township reorganization meeting.  D. Keller remarked that each township should be tasked with proposing veteran candidates to serve on the NWLVM committee.\nN. Zellner and D. Keller will review all of the presently honored veterans to identify their township of residency and present those details at a future meeting.\n\nMisc.  S. Bachman presented a World War bronze flag grave marker to the board.  For future display. \nThe next meeting was set for Friday\, March 15t at Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in New Tripoli\, PA. @ 6:00 PM. \nA motion was made by S. Bachman & seconded by E. Handwerk to adjourn at 6:58 PM.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240113
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – January 12\, 2024 at Eight Oaks Farm Distillery \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Don Christ\, Bill Dellicker\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, Bill Mantz\, Nancy Zellner.  Guests: Susan Christ\, Trudie Dellicker\, Lorraine Jerdon \n\nMINUTES: The December 8\, 2023 minutes were approved. Motion H. Handwerk\, 2nd Bachman\nTREASURER’S REPORT: Balance as of January 11\, 2024 is $25\,538.31\nWEBSITE: It was suggested that several changes be made to the website for people requesting a name to be added using the form on the website:\nA confirmation be sent to the requestor.\nAsk for the requestor’s email and phone number.\nAsk for name to be PRINTED.\nAdd a statement that there is no charge to add a name\, however a suggested donation is $125 to cover the actual engraving cost.\nDISCUSSION: \n\nLowhill Township’s new representative to the committee will be Buddy Wessner\, Bill D will add his email to the member list for minutes and other correspondence. \nCommittee spokesperson should attend all four Township meetings to discuss the new design to add a granite capped stone wall to accommodate future name additions\, and remind the Township’s of their commitment to a $2\,000 annual maintenance fee. \nAdditional Panels: Don and Bill met with Bill Wenz on Saturday\, January 7 to review the new design. \n\nBill Wenz suggested the drawing of the granite caps state the edges should be eased to prevent chipping.\nDiscussed whether the cap installation should be by the mason or the granite supplier\, Wenz will call back with his recommendation.\nWenz will provide a price for the granite caps\n\nNames to be added: Both Womer Memorials\, Inc. and Earl Wenz\, Inc. were asked to provide a price per name for engraving new names that would hold for the next 3 years. \n\nWomer $150 per name and $200 per name for corrections requiring epoxy/granite powder fill and re-engraving.\nWenz $125 per name and strongly suggested that corrections not be made with epoxy/granite powder because the repair would discolor after a few years.\nMotion to contract with Wenz to engrave new names at $125/name for 2024 – 2026 was made by S. Bachman\, 2nd Keller\nChanges to miss-spelled names were discussed in light of the warning of discoloration. Our RULES FOR ENGRAVING adopted by the committee in 2019 states that the memorial committee is not responsible for correcting names engraved on the panels. After discussion a motion was made to re-engrave a mis-spelled name at a different location and leave the miss-spelled name as-is. Motion J. Bachman\, 2nd Zellner\n\nMemorial Day Ceremony 2024 – \n  \n\nBill D – recruit speakers to represent all five branches of the military\, and the Korean War\, Vietnam War\, War on Terrorism and a current ROTC Cadet\nSteve and Ron – organize flag raising\n\n\nJustine – organize music with schools and possibly PSU color guard\n\n\nDave – program design and printing\nBill M – arrange for stage/trailer and sound system by Marty\nEugene – advertising\, Lorraine said Bobby Gunther Walsh is excited to market the Memorial Day Program on WAEB/790 the week before and day-of the program.\n\n\nHarold and Justine – recruit food trucks to begin serving at 9:00 AM. Justine said Ritter may send his son to record the event as he is committed to Macungie that day.\nThe location of the stage and seating area was discussed and the committee approved setting the stage at the barn with seating in the shaded grassy area next to the memorial. The parking lot will be freed up for handicapped and general parking.\n\n  \nSlatington Legion and MC riders will perform a Memorial Day ceremony at the NWL Veterans Memorial site at 9:00 AM\, Sunday May 26\, 2024. \n  \nHarold Handwerk offered to sponsor a “Thank You” dinner for all committee members and spouses at “Randall’s On The Orchard.” The dinner will be at 7:00 on March 8th.  Please be ready to confirm your attendance at the next committee meeting…thank you Harold for this gracious offer. \n  \n\n NEXT MEETING: Friday\, February 9\, 2024 at Eight Oaks Distillery 6:00PM\n ADJOURN: Motion to adjourn by W. Mantz\, 2nd S. Bachman
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-34/
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – December 8\, 2023 at Eight Oaks Farm Distillery\nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Don Christ\, Bill Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, Bill Mantz.  Guests: Susan Christ\, Trudie Dellicker\, Lorraine Jerdon \n\nMINUTES: The October 13\, 2023 minutes were approved. Motion S. Bachman\, 2nd E Handwerk\nTREASURER’S REPORT:   Balance as of Sep 27\, 2023 is $25\,565.05 Plus $3\,750 so far\, from Veterans Day event.\nWEBSITE: Website has both of the Memorial Day videos\, 2022 and 2023 by Jim Ritter posted.\nDISCUSSION:  \n\nAdditional Panels: Ron has worked up an estimate to construct the new stone wall replacing the steel fence on the entire perimeter for $77\,000 not including the granite caps.  Bill D will get the granite design info to Wenz and Womer for an estimated cost.\nNames to be added: currently have 18 names to add and three single-letter corrections to be made on three names in spring\, 2024.  Ron suggested that we ask engravers to provide per-name-pricing to engrave new names that they would hold for the next three years.  This may simplify arrangements to get new names engraved each year.  There are 215 available spaces throughout the memorial panels to add new names in 2025.\nNWL Middle School Veterans Day program: both the participating veterans and MS teachers were very pleased with the program and interaction with students.  Teachers want to improve and expand the program in the future.  Don suggested that we put bios or personal stories of veterans on the website.\nVeterans Day in the Park: Discussed food truck offerings and any changes that should be considered for next year.  The great turnout pleased the food truck vendors and they want to return for future events.  Discussed whether we should have future events on Veterans Day or the closest Saturday\, the feeling was to have it on actual Veterans Day but\, Don asked all to think about the day and bring back suggestions to the next meeting.\nDiscussion about 2024 Memorial Day ceremony: Don led a discussion through some items submitted by Dave Keller for Memorial Day planning. What kind of speaker(s) would be best for the program?  Consensus was a mix of ages\, war experiences and branches of service would be most attractive.  We should continue to include local Boy Scouts\, Girl Scouts and school district musicians in the program.  Don assigned some tasks as follows:\n\nBill D – recruit speaker(s)\nSteve and Ron – organize flag raising\nJustine – organize music with schools and possibly PSU color guard\nDave – program design and printing\nBill M – arrange for stage/trailer and sound system by Marty\nEugene – advertising\, Lorraine contact BG Walsh @ WAEB\nHarold and Justine – recruit food trucks\n\n\nSlatington Legion and MC riders will perform a Memorial Day ceremony at the NWL Veterans Memorial site at 9:00 AM\, Sunday May 26\, 2024.\n\n\n\n5. NEXT MEETING:  Friday\, January 12\, 2024 at Eight Oaks Distillery\n6. ADJOURN:  Motion to adjourn by E. Handwerk\, 2nd W. Mantz
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-33/
LOCATION:Eight Oaks Farm Distillery\, 7189 PA-309\, New Tripoli\, PA\, 18066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – October 13\, 2023 \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, Bill Mantz\, \n\nMINUTES: The Sept 30\, 2023 minutes were approved. Motion by S. Bachman\, 2nd W. Mantz\nTREASURER’S REPORT:   Balance as of Sep 27\, 2023 is $25\,565.05.  No change from last meeting\nWEBSITE: Website is up-to-date including both of the Memorial Day videos from 2022 and 2023 are on-line along with the announcement of the Veterans Day Food Truck fundraiser.\nDISCUSSION:  \n\nChris Brown completed a drawing that shows the stone wall and eight segments of granite caps which will be used for future engraving of names.\nRon Jerdon printed a large drawing of the proposed expansion for display at the Veterans Day event.\nWhen Chris Brown completes a detail construction drawing of the granite cap segments it will be sent to Wenz and Womer for pricing.\nAfter construction costs are estimated the committee will decide whether to construct either two or four sections of the perimeter for the next phase of the memorial site.\nBill Dellicker will get the latest list of new names submitted for engraving and determine how many spaces are left under each war for future adds.\nWe need to think about how to layout the names\, wars and quotes on the new granite caps.\n\n\nVETERANS DAY PLANS\n\nSaturday November 11\, Time 11AM – 4PM\nFood trucks committed are 1) J Rads Pizza\, 2) Up in Smoke BBQ\, 3) Nesting box\, 4) Iron Grille\nChris Noll will provide live music entertainment.\n8 Oaks has donated two bottles of Veterans Cut Bourbon for an OVER 21 raffle.\nJustine has lined up an engraved pillow and a fall decoration for an UNDER 21 raffle.\nAdvertisement – Justine on social media\, TV and Radio\, flier for the NWPress.\nNWL Middle School will have a “Scavenger Hunt” for their students to learn about the memorial.  Veteran attendees may be asked questions about their service.\nRon Jerdon has provided a large concept drawing of the future memorial expansion.\nCommittee members should arrive about 10:00AM to set up\nPlease put yard signs advertising the memorial in prominent locations\nPlease put fliers in businesses churches and other locations\n\n\nFUTURE FUNDRAISING THOUGHTS\n\nDiscussed possible venues for wine and/or beer tasting fundraisers at local wineries and 8 Oaks.\nJustine suggested sending a fundraising email to all previous donors showing the plans for expanding the memorial and the projected cost.  We need to develop a write-up with pictures\, costs and schedule after more discussion.\n\n\nNEXT MEETING: TBA\, Will schedule before the end of the year to begin Memorial Day Plans.\nADJOURN: Motion to adjourn by W. Mantz\, 2nd J. Bachman
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-32/
LOCATION:Eight Oaks Farm Distillery\, 7189 PA-309\, New Tripoli\, PA\, 18066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – September 30\, 2023  \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz\, Terry Rehrig\, Anna Gilgoff \nPRESENTATIONS OF LETTERS OF APPRECIATION:\nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 10:AM at the memorial site in Ontelaunee Park.  After the pledge to the flag\, three Letters of Appreciation and three sets of commemorative coins were presented to Ed Sawyer\, (received by his son Andrew)\, Jim Ritter and Chad Butters for their contributions to the maintenance\, publicity and support of the memorial mission.  Andrew\, Chad and Jim are pictured below in the front row with committee members behind them.  Anna Gilgoff was present to record the event for the NWPress.  The Letters are attached to these minutes. \n \nThe Business Meeting was reconvened in the park pavilion. \n\nMINUTES: The August 18\, 2023 minutes were approved. Motion by S. Bachman\, 2nd E. Handwerk\nTREASURER’S REPORT:   Balance as of September 27\, 2023 is $25\,565.05.   Motion to receive the report D. Keller\, 2nd W. Mantz\nWEBSITE: Website is up-to-date including both of the Memorial Day videos from 2022 and 2023 are on-line along with the announcement of the Veterans Day Food Truck fundraiser.\nDISCUSSION:  The questions raised about he proposed design by Chris Brown were discussed with the Rock of Ages plant manager\, Tom Burrington\, for his suggestions.\n\nRecommends using Option 2 cross section for the granite caps to eliminate water seepage under the caps and ease of building a flat-topped wall instead of a sloped top.\nDid not recommend removing caps for engraving or relocating caps after installation because they would be epoxied in place and sealed to prevent moisture under the caps.\nFor reduced granite fabrication costs and easier stencil alignment for engraving names in the field.  He recommended making the outside and inside edges of the granite segments straight instead of curved.\nChris Brown will incorporate these suggestions in his design.\nRon is working on construction cost estimate and will include these suggestions in his estimate.\n\n\nVETERANS DAY PLANS\n\nSaturday November 11\, Time 11AM – 4PM\nFood trucks are being finalized with at least three\, possibly five to attend.  Justine will meet with the trucks to decide on the best menus to provide food variety.\nChris Noll will provide live music entertainment.\n8 Oaks donated two bottles of Veterans Cut Bourbon for an OVER 21 raffle.\nJustine has lined up an engraved pillow and a fall decoration for an UNDER 21 raffle.\nAdvertisement – Justine on social media\, TV and Radio\, flier for the NWPress.\nNWL Middle School will have a “Scavenger Hunt” for their students to learn about the memorial.  Veteran attendees may be asked questions about their service.\nRon Jerdon will print a large drawing of the proposed design for future memorial expansion.\nCommittee members should arrive about 10:00AM to set up\nPlease put yard signs advertising the memorial in prominent locations\nPlease put fliers in businesses churches and other locations\nA motion to spend $240 to have the Veterans Day flier placed in the Nov 2nd edition of the NWPress.  Motion S. Bachman\, 2nd Justine Bachman\n\n\n\nNEXT MEETING: Friday October 13\, 6:00PM at EIGHT OAKS FARM DISTILLARY\nADJOURN:  Motion to adjourn by Dave Keller 2nd by Ron\, Bill and Steve\nATTACHMENTS:\n\nDear Eddie\, \nThis Letter of Appreciation from the entire Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee is intended to express our sincere appreciation for all your personal attention in maintaining our new NWL Veterans Memorial.  We understand that the memorial site was added to your many park maintenance duties and required you to work over-and-above your original maintenance tasks. \nYour attention to all of “unseen” clean-up you did during construction without being asked\, phone calls to committee members keeping us abreast of construction questions\, material delivery issues and security shows your loyalty and dedication to your neighbors and our veterans. \nAfter construction was completed\, your attention to detail for the grounds surrounding the memorial kept it looking beautiful.  Mulching\, trimming\, weeding and cleaning the pavers kept the site looking manicured and presented a pristine appearance that a veteran’s memorial like this should have.  Your efforts also preserve the huge investment our community made for its construction. \nEddie\, on behalf of the entire memorial committee\, thank you and best wishes for success and happiness in you new venture.  Enclosed is a set of the commemorative coins for the NWL Veterans Memorial as a small token of our appreciation. \nSincerely\,\nDonald Christ\, NWLVMC Chairman \n\nDear Jim\, \nThis Letter of Appreciation from the entire Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee is intended to express our sincere appreciation for the videos you filmed and formatted to document the Memorial Day events held at Ontelaunee Park\, New Tripoli in 2022 and 2023. \nYour many and enjoyable “Out and About with the Ritters” videos show the culture and traditions that our local communities’ treasure and enjoy.  They capture the beautiful\, scenic areas we live in and the values that our residents hold dear to themselves such as the respect and honor that we give to our veterans for their service and sacrifice. \nThe YouTube videos that you produced are posted on our website for all visitors to view at their convenience and they were also fun to watch on Uncle Jeffery’s show on Blue Ridge TV.  Your personal touch captured in the interviews of participants and in your comments during the program add to the professional documentation of the recorded videos. \nWe truly appreciate the time you took to be present at our Memorial Day programs in New Tripoli\, prioritizing our rural setting over many other events in more populated areas that you could have attended. \nAs a small token of our appreciation\, the entire Veterans Memorial Committee would like you to have this set of the commemorative coins for the Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial and know that you are always welcome at our events. \nSincerely\,\nDonald Christ\, NWLVMC Chairman \n\nDear Chad\, \nThis Letter of Appreciation from the entire Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee is intended to express our sincere appreciation for your contributions to the construction of the memorial and to the memory of the veterans themselves. \nThe dedicated barrels of Veterans Cut Bourbon you created in 2022 and 2023 are a beautiful and meaningful tribute to commemorate the “spirit” of Veterans Day to honor the sacrifices our veterans and their families made to defend our nation’s freedoms. \nWe truly appreciate the time you and your team at Eight Oaks took to design the Veterans Cut Bourbon bottle\, gather veteran’s signatures for the barrels\, and the donation of proceeds from the bourbon sales to the construction of the memorial.  Your service to our nation in the US Army and your service to our local community is noteworthy and appreciated.  It shows the dedication you have for our nation and for those who served with you to defend it. \nYour participation as a speaker in our Memorial Day program with your heartfelt remembrance of your brother-in-arms also shows your personal connection with the sacrifices made by our veterans throughout our history to keep our Nation free. \nAs a small token of our appreciation for your contributions\, the entire Veterans Memorial Committee would like you to have this set of the commemorative coins for the Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial. \nSincerely\,\nDonald Christ\, NWLVMC Chairman
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-31/
LOCATION:Ontelaunee Park
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – August 18\, 2023  \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Chris Brown\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz. \n\nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 6:05PM at the Eight Oaks Farm Distillery.\n\n\n1. TREASURER’S REPORT:\n\n\nNo report\, no change from July.\n\n\n WEBSITE:\n\n\nWebsite is up-to-date.\n\n\n DISCUSSION:\n\nChris Brown presented four concept drawings for a design to expand new granite surface to add names in the future.  https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5r4avzj9yvekwh3/AAA11SQigvj1mmEut2rI_nN_a?dl=0 \n\nThe designs proposed building a stone wall around the rear perimeter of the memorial in place of the existing steel fence.\nThe circular wall would be capped with beveled sections of granite for future engraving.\nThe granite caps could be made to enable removal for engraving or relocating the order of the war periods to keep them in some chronological order as names are received.\nThe committee chose the concept without intermediate columns and asked Chris for a sketch that could be used to estimate construction costs.\nAfter a budget cost is determined the committee will discuss how to unveil the new design to the four townships and the public\, and develop a fundraising strategy.\n\n\nJim Ritter (Out and About with the Ritters) will be invited to attend our next meeting to present the committee with a copy of the Memorial Day Program that he created for his TV show. https://youtube.com/@outandaboutwiththeritters8377\nThe committee signed a “thank you” letter for Ed Sawyer and will invite him to the next meeting to present him with the letter and a set of commemorative coins from the memorial. Justine made a motion to gift the two coins to Ed Sawyer\, second by Dave Keller\, motion approved.\nVeterans Day 2023 plans –\n\nSaturday November 11\, Time 11AM – 4PM\nJustine currently has 3 food trucks interested in attending the Veterans Day event.\nChris Noll said he will provide entertainment again\, Steve will confirm.\nDon will approach 8 Oaks for two bottles of Veterans Cut Bourbon for a raffle.\nAdvertisement – Justine on social media\, Bill D flier for the NWPress.\n\n\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING:\n\n\nTo Be determined\, Don will email a date to the committee\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: \n\n\n6:35PM\, Steve Bachman motion\, Dave Keller 2nd.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-30/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – July 29\, 2023 \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz\, Nancy Zellner. \n\nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 9:00 AM at the Lynn Twp. Office.\n\n  \n\n1. TREASURER’S REPORT:\n\n\nThe Memorial Account Balance as of July 28\, 2023 is $15\,042.94. Motion to accept S. Bachman\, 2nd Mantz\n\n\n WEBSITE:\n\n\nWebsite is up-to-date. The Memorial Day Program recorded on YouTube by Jim Ritter will be posted on the home page.\n\n\n DISCUSSION: \n\n\nAt the next meeting Mr. Ritter will present the committee with a copy of the Memorial Day Program that was created for his TV show. https://youtube.com/@outandaboutwiththeritters8377\nNew Names: Nancy reported 12 new names to be added to the memorial.                                    5-Vietnam\, 2-Gulf War\, 1-Korea\, 3-WW-II\, 1-War on Terror.\nVeterans Day 2023 plans –\n\nSaturday November 11\, Time 11AM – 4PM\nJustine currently has 3 food trucks interested\, The Nesting Box and Up in Smoke confirmed.\nChris Noll said he will provide entertainment again\, Steve will confirm.\nDon will approach 8 Oaks for two bottles of Veterans Cut Bourbon for a raffle.\nAdvertisement – Justine on social media\, Bill D will make a flier for the NWPress.\n\n\nFuture Fund Raising – The committee consensus was that we should approach fundraising with a purpose or theme to raise money.\n\nWe should use the new design for future expansion of the memorial site that will accommodate names well into the future as a fundraising purpose. \nChris Brown created a new design concept for expansion of granite panels in the future. \nLink to the design image: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5r4avzj9yvekwh3/AAA11SQigvj1mmEut2rI_nN_a?dl=0 \nThe concept includes a stone wall constructed in place of the metal fence around the back perimeter of the memorial capped with granite panels for engraving new names. \nThe idea was well received by the committee.  It was suggested that we contract Chris to develop bid specifications for the work. \nRon offered to calculate an estimated cost for the new design to give us a fundraising goal. \n\nSecurity Cameras – have been added to the park including coverage of the memorial site. Justin Smith is open to expanding the scope of the camera use to include connection with Penn TeleData so cameras could be viewed remotely.\nRon Suggested we create a communication that could be sent to businesses asking that the NWL Vets Memorial be considered for a year-end-tax-exempt contribution.\nEd Sawyer has resigned from the Township Maintenance Staff. The committee recommended that a letter be sent to Ed\, thanking him for the excellent care he has provided for the memorial as part of his park maintenance duties for the past several years.\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING:\n\n\nAugust 18\, 6PM at the Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in recognition of their continued support.\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: \n\n\n9:45 AM\, S Bachman motion\, Dave Keller 2nd.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-29/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – April 22\, 2023 \nPresent: Steve Bachman\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Handwerk\, David Keller\, Nancy Zellner. \n\nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 9:00 AM at the Lynn Twp. Office.\n\n  \n\n1. TREASURER’S REPORT:\n\n\nA Treasurers report was not available. The Memorial Account Balance as of February 3\, 2023 is $37\,008.53.\n\n\n MINUTES: \n\n\nMarch 18\, 2023 minutes were approved by consensus.\n\n\n WEBSITE:\n\n\nUpdates made last month were reviewed. It was suggested that the alphabetical list of names on the website have the panel number of the granite memorial where they can located.  Nancy will work on this project this summer.\n\n\n MEMORIAL DAY DISCUSSION AND ASSIGNMENTS: \n\n\nThe Memorial Day Program was reviewed. The following shows open items:\n\nJerdon:\n\nBio for the Coast Guard speaker. Expect info on Monday 4/24.\n\n\nChrist:\n\nSound system has been arranged\,\nTable for information tent\,\nFire Police\, Porta-Potties\,\nBoy Scout flag raisers.\n\n\nDellicker:\n\nPastors for the Invocation and Benediction are set up. Pastor Stan Newton\, CDR\, USN Ret. Naval Academy Graduate and 26-yr. Navy Submariner will give Benediction. He is the new Sr. Pastor at Jacobs Church.  Will Dellicker\, Army National Guard Infantry will give the Invocation\, Will is the youth minister at Jacobs Church.\nThe NWL High School will have a chorus to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America\, the music teacher will play TAPS.\nThe flier the Memorial Day Program was sent to the NWPress to be inserted with the May 12th\nAn attachment with the flier was sent with these minutes\,\nPlease print copies and post them in churches\, and business in our area.\n\n\nMantz: set up a trailer for the stage.\nBachman: Food Trucks\, staff information tent.\nBachman: Military vehicles for static display.\nKeller:\n\nNeed to finalize the program booklet for printing by May 1.\n500 copies will be ordered.\nNeed all speaker’s bios prior to April 28 for the program.\nStill need bios for Chad Butters\, Sara Smith and Coast Guard speaker.\n\n\nProgram Update:\n\nBill Dellicker will introduce the five speakers.\nDave Keller will recognize the addition of 100 new names and speak about future intent to add veterans’ names on the memorial.\n\n\nIMPORTANT TARGET DATES:\n\n\n\nNLT April 28 – Submit short biographies for speakers to Dave. \nNLT May   1  –  Provide the final program document to printer. \nNLT May 24  –  Copy of remarks and speeches from all program participants. \n  \n\n DISCUSSION:\n\n\nA new kiosk message was printed by MasterCraft Printing. They did the printing at NO COST\, as they did for the message they provided last year.\nMost all of the new engraving is complete. Remaining engraving to be done include 18 WW-II Names and the WAR ON TERRORISM\, 2001- on panel #22.  All of the new engraving looks very nice!  Completion and clean-up will be done well before Memorial Day.\nChris Brown created a new design concept for the committee to review for expansion of granite panels in the future. The link to the image is:\n\nhttps://www.dropbox.com/sh/5r4avzj9yvekwh3/AAA11SQigvj1mmEut2rI_nN_a?dl=0 The concept includes a stone wall constructed in place of the metal fence around the back perimeter of the memorial.  The idea was well received by the committee.  It was suggested that we contract Chris to develop bid specifications for the work and get some cost estimates so the expansion is ready to go when needed.  The committee believes we are OK for another 2-3 years be for more room for engraving is required.  This would set up plans for the future of the memorial many years forward. \n  \n\n NEXT MEETING:\n\n\nMay 13\, 2023\, 6:00PM at the Bachman’s home\, spouses are encouraged to attend.\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: \n\n\n9:50AM\, N. Zellner motion\, S. Bachman 2nd.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-28/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \n  \nMeeting Minutes – March 18\, 2023 \nPresent: Steve Bachman\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, William Mantz\, Nancy Zellner. \n\nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 9:10 AM at the Lynn Twp. Office.\n\n  \n\n1. TREASURER’S REPORT:\n\n\nA Treasurers report was not available. The Memorial Account Balance as of February 3\, 2023 is $37\,008.53.\n\n  \n\n MINUTES: \n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2023 minutes were approved. Motion by W. Mantz\, 2nd by N. Zellner\n\n  \n\n WEBSITE:\n\n\nThe alphabetical Master List of 2584 names including the 100 adds for May 2023\, and veterans’ service information and experiences has been updated on the website.\nThe “Welcome” message on the kiosk will be modified to include a second QR code that can connect users to the list of veterans mentioned above\, from the memorial site using smart phones.\nThe home page opens with an announcement about the 2nd Annual Memorial Day program.\nDonations Tab was changed to state that the memorial cost was fully paid and donations are still needed for maintenance\, improvements and adding future veteran’s names.\n\n        \n\n MEMORIAL DAY DISCUSSION AND ASSIGNMENTS: \n\n\nThe Memorial Day Program draft was discussed. The following shows open items and assignments:\n\nJerdon: Recruit a speaker to represent the Coast Guard\, including bio for the program.\nChrist: arrange for a sound system\, table for information tent\, Fire Police\, Porta-Potties\, Boy Scout flag raisers.\nDellicker: Recruit Chaplains for Invocation and Benediction\, contact school for music selections and Taps. Get bios for program from Troy Christman and Nolan Hernandez. Showed the draft flier the Memorial Day Program to be placed in the NWPress in mid-May.\nMantz: set up a trailer for the stage.\nBachman: Food Trucks\, staff information tent.\nBachman: Military vehicles for ststic display.\nKeller: finalize the program booklet for printing by May 1.\nNot assigned\, need help: solicit short bios for the program from Sara Smith and Chad Butters.\nOPEN ITEM\, Committee discussed how to recognize the 100 new names in the program. Consensus was to not read each name\, but to make a general statement about where names were added\, they are listed in the program\, and the committee will continue to engrave veterans’ names in the spring of every year. Need to finalize this item.\nIMPORTANT TARGET DATES:\n\n\n\nNLT April 21 –  Finalize program details including names of all participants. \nNLT April 28 – Submit bios for speakers to Dave. \nNLT May   1  –  Provide the final program document to printer. \nNLT May 24  –  Copy of remarks and speeches from all program participants. \n  \n\n DISCUSSION:\n\n\nA new kiosk message was taken to the printer yesterday. It mentions 100 names were engraved on the memorial since the 2022 dedication.  It has a second QR Code linked to Veterans’ name\, rank\, branch of service and experiences for visitors to access on smart phones.  Explains MIA and KIA symbols next to veterans names.  The printer was asked to put a different background on the message poster so returning visitors notice it was changed.\nWith the revised layout for placing the 100 new names\, the memorial now has 226 open spaces to add new names in the future throughout the granite panels.\nEddie Sawyer added mulch to the memorial perimeter.\nChris Brown will draw up some design concepts for the committee to review for expansion of granite panels in the future.\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING:\n\n\nApril 22\, 2023\, 9:00AM at the Lynn Twp Office\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: \n\n\n9:50AM\, W. Mantz motion\, N. Zellner 2nd.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-27/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \n  \nMeeting Minutes – February 25\, 2023 \nPresent: Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, William Mantz\, Nancy Zellner. \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 10:00 AM at the Lynn Twp. Office. \n\nELECTION OF OFFICERS: A motion by D. Keller to re-elect the current officers was seconded by E. Handwerk\, approved by all.\n\n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT:\n\n\nA Treasurers report was not available. The Memorial Account Balance as of February 3\, 2023 is $37\,008.53.\nWomer was paid $5\,000 for downpayment to engrave names.\n8 Oaks pledged a $5\,000 donation\, $1\,000/mo. for the next five months.\n\n\n MINUTES: \n\n\nFebruary 4\, 2023 minutes were approved. Motion by D. Keller\, 2nd by H. Handwerk\n\n\n WEBSITE:\n\n\nThe website maintenance contract with Kessler- Feedman\, Inc. for $825 was renewed this month.\nThe 100 new names will be added to the alphabetic master list of all veterans. This updated list will be formatted to include veterans’ service information and posted on the website.\nThe “Welcome” message on the kiosk will be modified to include a second QR code that can connect users to the list of veterans mentioned above\, from the memorial site.\nKessler will be asked if the number of QR “hits” from the kiosk can be retrieved.\n\n\n DISCUSSION: \n\n\nWomer was paid $5\,000 for a down payment to engrave the 100 new names.\nMemorial Day program draft was presented by D. Keller and discussed.\nA Coast Guard Veteran will be added as speaker to have a representative from all five services.\nChrist will arrange for a sound system.\nMantz will set up a trailer for the stage.\nJustine Bachman is arranging Food Trucks.\nKeller will seek a bugler for TAPS.\nDellicker will bring a draft flier advertising the Memorial Day Program to the next meeting.\nA Memorial Picture for the Township offices is being investigated.\nZellner will continue to collect obituaries of veterans to be added to the memorial after family approval.\n\n\n NEXT MEETING:\n\n\nMarch 18\, 2023\, 10:00AM at the Lynn Twp Office\n\n\n ADJOURN: 10:50AM\, E Handwerk motion\, H. Handwerk 2nd.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-25/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \n  \nMeeting Minutes – February 4\, 2023 \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Richard Bleiler\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harry Haas\, Harold Handwerk\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz. \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 10:20 AM at the Lynn Twp. Office\, after an on-site meeting at the memorial. \n1.ON-SITE VISIT: \n\nThe committee met with Mat Watson at the memorial site to examine the sample engraving done by Womer on a granite paver left over from the project. Mat Watson is proposing to sandblast the 100 new names at a cost of $100/name in time for our Memorial Day program.\n\n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT:\n\n\nThe Memorial Account Balance as of February 3\, 2023 is $37\,008.53. All of the project expenses have been paid to date.\n\n\n DISCUSSION – PANEL ENGRAVING:\n\n\nA round-table discussion ensued with all committee members regarding the engraving sample from Womer and his ability to provide the quality we want to retain the aesthetics and quality of the memorial.\nA summary of opinions included the following:\nUsing public money used for memorial costs require us to use the lowest cost services.\nEbenezer Cemetery Association is satisfied with Womer’s quality.\nWe need a contract to cover engraving specifications and liability for any quality issues that may occur during the engraving process.\nWomer needs to submit all insurance documentation with his proposal to the Township as all other contractors did during construction.\nIf Womer is used we would have two potential sources for future engravings.\nMoney (cost) is the primary issue in the decision to choose an engraver.\nA motion to contract Womer for the engraving was made by J. Bachman\, second by W. Mantz\, approved by all.\n\n\n NEW BUSINESS:\n\n\nKIOSK – A discussion was held about making more information available from the kiosk about veterans’ service. The information that we received from veteran’s applications will be made available through the website and possibly adding a second QR code on the kiosk that would link smart phones to the list of Veterans and their experiences.\nMEMORIAL PICTURE – The committee would like to present the four Townships with a framed picture of the memorial with small construction pictures around the border.\nChrist is meeting with Chris Brown on Feb 20\, 9AM to discuss Firefighter memorial and expansion ideas for the veteran’s memorial.\n\n\n NEXT MEETING:\n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2023 at the Lynn Twp Office
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-26/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221015
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \n  \nMeeting Minutes – October 14\, 2022  \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Richard Bleiler\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Handwerk\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 6:00 at the Lynn Twp. office. \n  \n\nMINUTES: \n\n\nAugust 19\, 2022 Minutes – motion to accept D. Keller\, 2nd Mantz approved by all\n\n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT:\n\n\nThe Memorial Account Balance as of October 13\, 2022 is $29\,358.80\nThe final invoice for the memorial construction (the granite pavers) $18\,378 will be submitted on October 18\, 2022.\nMotion to accept: D. Keller\, 2nd Bachman approved by all\n\n  \n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\n\nSite is up-to-date with pictures from the dedication and construction.\nAn announcement will be placed on the site for Veterans Day Food Truck Fundraiser\n\n  \n\n NEW NAMES FOR ENGRAVING:\n\n\n101 new names of veterans have been submitted since the dedication. Nancy and Bill are laying out the placement of names on the panels.  We have open spaces for this\nEach new name will cost $250 to engrave on-site. December 31 of every year will be the deadline for receiving names for engraving in the following spring.\nChrist received positive approval from all four Townships to budget $2\,000 annually for ongoing memorial maintenance and engraving new names.\n\n  \n\n DISCUSSION ITEMS:\n\n\nThe Food Truck Event planned for Veterans Day November 11\, 2022 will be from 2PM to 7PM. Dave will bring a tent\, Don chairs. Coins will be available for purchase.  Food Trucks will be The Good Egg\, The Donut Lab and Cousins Maine Lobster\nBill D. will put a flier in the NWPress for the Veterans Day event and send an article to Anna Gilgoff for the Press.\nDon is working with Justin Smith for an event at the Olde Homestead Golf Club.\nRon is working with friends for a 5K/10K run/walk.\nIt was the consensus of the committee to drop plans for a wine festival in the Park.\nFive souvenir booklets will be given to the Historical Societies on consignment.\nThe sermon at UCC Lynnville\, 9:30\, November 13 will discuss the NWL Vets Memorial\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING:\n\n\nSeptember 23\, 2022\, 6:00PM at the Lynn Twp Office\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: \n\n\nMeeting adjourned at 7:00PM\, Motion by W. Mantz\, 2nd Handwerk
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-24/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220819T080000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \n  \nMeeting Minutes – August 19\, 2022  \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, Bill Mantz\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 6:00 at the Bachman’s residence.  Thank you to the Bachmans for their hospitality\, pizza and other goodies. \n  \n\nMINUTES: \n\n\nJuly 30\, 2022 Minutes (REVISED) accepted.\nMotion by E Handwerk\, 2nd Handwerk\n\n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT:\n\n\nThe Memorial Account Balance as of August 16\, 2022 is $23\,584.30\nThe invoice for the granite pavers\, not yet received\, is $18\,378. This is the final outstanding invoice for the memorial construction.\nMotion to accept: S. Bachman\, 2nd Handwerk\n\n  \n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\n\nSite is up-to-date with pictures from the dedication and construction.\nBachman suggested adding a page to solicit on-going donations to cover the perpetual maintenance costs of the memorial going forward.\nBachman and B. Dellicker will design a page for the website.\n\n  \n\n NEW NAMES FOR ENGRAVING:\n\n\nApproximately 95 new names of veterans have been submitted since the dedication.\nEach new name will cost $250 to engrave on-site.\nChrist approached Weisenberg and Lowhill to each consider committing $2\,000 per year to cover on-going maintenance costs and engraving new names.\nChrist suggested providing each Township with a nice\, framed picture of the memorial for display in their offices. Committee consensus was a great idea to connect the Townships with the memorial project.\n\n  \n\n DISCUSSION ITEMS:\n\n\nThe Drive-Thru-Event planned for Veterans Day November 11\, 2022 will be from 3PM to 6PM. Dave and Bill will bring tents\, Don chairs. Coins will be available for purchase and Dave will order 25 Souvenir Booklets to be sold.  Food Trucks were also discussed.\nRon will contact his friends to plan a 5K Run/Walk event next spring.\nDon suggested a $20 raffle Ticket for the 2023 Memorial Day Event.\nSteve Bachman will contact 8 Oaks to sponsor an event.\nDon Spoke to Justin Smith about sponsoring an event at the Olde Homestead Golf Club.\nNext meeting\, we should begin planning for a Memorial Day Program.\nDon reported that Lynn Township ordered security cameras\, delivery is delayed for supply chin reasons.\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING:\n\n\nSeptember 23\, 2022\, 6:00PM at the Lynn Twp Office\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: \n\n\nMeeting adjourned at 7:56PM\, Motion by S Bachman\, 2nd E Handwerk
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-23/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T170000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \nMeeting Minutes – July 30\, 2022 – REVISED \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Richard Bleiler\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, Terry Rehrig\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 9:05 in the Lynn Township office. \n  \n\n1. MINUTES: The May 18\, 2022 Minutes were accepted. Motion by D. Keller\, 2nd Handwerk\n\n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT:\n\n\nTotal cash donations since project start $323\,753.58\, Memorial Account balance $22\,723.05 as of July 29\, 2022. Motion to accept S. Bachman\, 2nd Rehrig\nBill Wenz said the cost for the granite pavers is $18\,378 which is his cost from the quarry. This is almost $10\,000 less than his estimate of $28\,000.\nAll of the expenses for the memorial have been received from our suppliers.\n\n  \n  \n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\n\nMemorial Day dedication pictures and highlights added\nCoins for sale $20 ea.\nMemorial Design and Construction TAB populated with construction pictures through May 2022.\nFundraising is shown at 89% of $525\,000 cost.\nIllicit use of our website to test stolen credit cards through Stripe was detected and stopped on July 3rd. None of our donor’s cards were involved. Additional security measures to take credit card donations were implemented to prevent this from happening again.  The committee has no further responsibility to victims of the stolen credit cards.\nDellicker will compose a letter to send to school districts in Lehigh County inviting them to consider planning a field trip to visit the NWLV memorial.\n\n  \n\n NEW NAMES FOR ENGRAVING:\n\n\n64 new names of veterans have been submitted since the dedication.\n27 names were submitted by Slatington Legion from their cemetery lists that need to be validates as possible adds.\nBill Wenz said each new name will cost $250 to engrave on-site.\nThe committee discussed adding new names and decided to make December 31st the deadline for adding names for Memorial Day 2023.\nIn the future December 31st will be the deadline to submit new veterans for engraving each year into the future.\nJustine Bachman will design a form for people to request a veteran’s name to be added to the memorial.\nSocial media\, our website and email to existing donors will be used to communicate the process to submit new names for engraving.\nThe committee discussed how the engraving and memorial maintenance cost should be shared among the committee\, Townships and the people submitting new names.\nMotion: Committee shall determine an annual maintenance cost for memorial upkeep that will be presented to the four Townships with a request to provide funding in their budgets. Motion by D. Keller\, 2nd Bachman\nMotion: The Committee shall develop a fundraising campaign with a goal of $50\,000 to add new names before Memorial Day 2023. Motion by D. Keller\, 2nd Bachman\n\n  \n\n DISCUSSION ITEMS:\n\n\nChrist will talk to Lynn Township to determine how much the committee owes for memorial construction and soft costs.\nChrist will also discuss security cameras and property insurance for the memorial with Lynn Township.\nA second printing of Souvenir Booklets was discussed. Dave will get a price from the printer for cost and minimum quantity.\nNo need to send out additional thankyou cards to people who helped at the dedication.\nWe will not have a booth at Night in the Country or Allentown Fair this year.\nA Drive Thru Event will be planned for Veterans Day November 11\,\nRon Jerdon was asked by the committee to stay on as an advisor for his expertise and community outreach\, Ron graciously agreed to continue serving.\nFundraising ideas were discussed. Golf Tournament\, 8 Oaks event\, Wine and/or beer fest in the Park\, Raffle Tickets and Run/Walk event.  It was decided to approach 8 Oaks (Steve) and Olde Homestead\nNext meeting\, we should begin planning for a Memorial Day Program.\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: meeting adjourned at 11:05 Motion by H. Handwerk\, 2nd D. Keller\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING:\n\n\nAugust 19\, 6:00 PM\, at the Bachman’s home.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-22/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220518T170000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \nMeeting Minutes – May 18\, 2022 \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk\, David Keller\, William Mantz\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 5:30 in the pavilion at Ontelaunee Park. \n  \n\n1. MINUTES: The May 4\, 2022 Minutes were accepted as written.\n\n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT: The finances are being reconciled as donations and bills are in being processed.\n\n  \n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\n\nThe Audio Tour is now access able on the website.\nJustine will post it on Facebook.\n\n  \n\n DISCUSSION ITEMS RELATED TO THE DEDICATION PROGRAM:\n\n\nThe committee needs to develop a policy to add names to the granite panels in the future. There are 17 names that were missed on the initial engraving for the dedication and 14 names that need to be validated for years of service.\n\n\nIt was suggested that costs be identified and the best time of year to schedule added names.\nIdeas were to add the existing list of names prior to Veterans Day 2022 and have a fundraising ceremony to announce the new names.\nIt was suggested that each Township be approached to cover the cost to add names of veterans from their Township.\nWe should mention that names can be added at the dedication.\n\n\nDedication Ceremony:\n\nThe NWL High School marquis is posting the Memorial Day dedication.\nWorking with the NWPress to get a community service announcement at no cost.\nOntelaunee Park marquis has the dedication posted\nJustine asked Ch 69 and Ch 13 advertise the dedication\nDavid reported that NT Bank did include the dedication in their flier.\nMaps for dedication day were viewed and discussed. Updated maps are attached.\nJustine will contact the school music teachers to coordinate student assembly areas.\nBill D will rehearse flag raising with Boy Scouts.\nWreath laying will be done by Mantz\, Haas\, Bachman and E. Handwerk the day before the dedication on Sunday\, May 29 at 1:00.\nAll speakers shall email their remarks to Dave to be collated in a binder on the podium.\nBill D. will coordinate sound system with Marty Bennecoff.\nHot dogs were ordered from Weis Markets by Don $0.80 ea. Lynnport Fire Co. will cook and serve in the pavilion.\nIce Cream bars\, $1.20 ea. And two freezers with 300 bars ea. were approved to be ordered.\nGirl Scouts will hand out Ice Cream in the pavilion and Dedication Programs before the ceremony.\nWater still needs a supplier.\nBill Mantz will put the trailer and steps in place on Sunday May 29.\nDon and Bill will rope off grass to keep people out.\nChairs from NTFC; 60 are needed plus three tables\nSigns are needed for: COINS\, DISABLED SEATING\, COMMITTEE SEATING\, SOUVENIR BOOKLETS\n\n\n\n  \nAll committee members participating in the dedication ceremony should be at the Park by 9:00 AM. \n  \n\n SOUVENIR BOOKLET AND DEDICATION – Dave Keller:\n\n\nThere are two inserts for the booklets that will have Veteran’s Names submitted after engraving began and donors who made contributions after printing.\nAll speakers for the dedication program were asked to provide a text of their presentation to be included in a Scripted Folder for the speaker’s podium.\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: meeting adjourned at 6:28PM by D. Keller\, 2nd S. Bachman\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING TO BE ANNOUNCED\n\n 
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-21/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220505
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \nMeeting Minutes – May 4\, 2022 \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Richard Bleiler\, Chris Brown\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Haas\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, William Mantz\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 5:30 in the pavilion at Ontelaunee Park. \n  \n\n1. MINUTES: The REVISED April 18\, 2022 Minutes were accepted as written.\n\n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance in the Memorial Account is $153\,634 as of May 4\, 2022. Motion to accept the report by H. Haas\, 2nd by W. Mantz\, approved by all.\n\n  \n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\n\nThe Audio Tour is now access able on the website.\n\n  \n\n DISCUSSION ITEMS RELATED TO THE DEDICATION PROGRAM:\nCopper coins have been delivered. The inventory of both the copper coins and the original colored coins were given to Justine and Steve Bachman to sell at the dedication.\nAudio Tour and QR Code on the kiosk message are complete and at the printer.\nAdvertising for the Dedication Ceremony:\n\nBill D will ask the school to post on their marquis\nDon will ask Townships to advertise on mailings and websites.\nDon and Bill will ask NWPress for coverage\, include a flier.\nJustine will ask Blue Ridge Cable to advertise\nDavid reported that NT Bank did include the dedication in their flier.\n\n\nMaps for dedication day were viewed and discussed. Updated maps are attached.\nRehearsal is needed for all participants in the dedication ceremony\n\nBill D will contact the school music teachers to coordinate sound requirements and student assembly areas. Number of a cappella singers.\nBill D will rehearse flag raising with Boy Scouts.\nWreath laying will be done by Mantz\, Haas\, Bachman and E. Handwerk the day before the dedication on Sunday\, May 29 at 1:00.\nAll speakers shall email their remarks to Dave to be collated in a binder on the podium.\n\n\nBill will coordinate sound system with Marty Bennecoff.\nHot dogs were ordered from Weis Markets by Don $0.80 ea. Lynnport Fire Co. will cook and serve.\nIce Cream bars\, $1.20 ea. And two freezers with 300 bars ea. were approved to be ordered.\nGirl Scouts will hand out Ice Cream and Dedication Programs\nWater still needs a supplier.\nBill Mantz will put the trailer and steps in place on Sunday May 29.\nAll committee members participating in the dedication ceremony should be at the Park by 9:00 AM.\nBill D will make name tags for Committee Members\, anyone with plastic badge holders should bring them to the next meeting for the name tags\n\n  \n\n CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS – Ron Jerdon: \n\n\nQuestion was asked about applying sealer to the granite. Both Chris Brown and Bill Wenz said sealer would not be a good idea in the long term for granite color and durability.  Wenz has materials to use for graffiti if needed.  Sealer may discolor the granite over time\nGrading and additional Top Soil is complete.\nAll granite components have been installed and caulking is complete and granite was pressure washed.\nEagle and kiosk will be installed on May 5.\nBollard concrete has been stained to match granite pavers.\nAnchor Fence will be replacing about half of the fence\, repairing the installation problems.\nRiver rock and mulch were added to freshen up the installation.\nRon will notify all of our contractors about the memorial Dedication and invite them\n\nto attend. \n\nQuestion about when security cameras will be installed.  Twp has not yet decided on\n\nscope or supplier. This needs to be done asap to deter vandalism. \n\nDon will ask the Township Supervisors if insurance coverage for the Memorial can be\n\nprovided. \n  \n\n SOUVENIR BOOKLET AND DEDICATION – Dave Keller:\n\n\nSouvenir Booklet and Dedication Program are currently in-print.\n14 booklets need to be mailed to donors.\n99 booklets will be hand delivered by committee members.\nDave has a personalized cover letter to accompany the booklets for donors.\nThere are two inserts for the booklets that will have Veteran’s Names submitted after engraving began and donors who made contributions after printing.\nDave composed a personalized letter to booklet recipients thanking them for their donation.\nAll speakers for the dedication program were asked to provide a text of their presentation to be included in a Scripted Folder for the speaker’s podium.\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: meeting adjourned at 6:18PM by H. Haas\, H. Handwerk 2nd.\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING: Wednesday\, May 18\, 5:30PM\, Ontelaunee Park pavilion.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-20/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T180000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \nMeeting Minutes – April 18\, 2022 REVISED\, see #9 \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Richard Bleiler\, Chris Brown\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Haas\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, William Mantz\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 6:00 PM at the Lynn Township Office. \n  \n\n1. MINUTES: The March 19\, 2022 Minutes were accepted as written.\n\n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT: no update from last meeting\n\n  \n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\n\nNew information includes Dedication Details\, Name the Eagle results\, Invitation to 8 Oaks event on June 1st.\nNancy has received ten new names to be engraved in the future which were submitted after engraving started. She will monitor the email and keep track of engraving requests for future engraving at a time to be determined by the committee.\n\n  \n\n DISCUSSION ITEMS:\nCopper coin sample was presented\, 250 coins are on order to be delivered early May. Price $25\, motion by J. Bachman\, 2nd Handwerk\nCost Forecast shows $85\,540 is still needed to cover the project costs.\nAudio Tour recording will be completed last week in April\nWebsite has been updated\nKiosk is complete and ready to mount. Nick Baer fabricated and APS powder coated for no cost.\nTime capsule contents were discussed\, the contents are listed in the Souvenir Booklet\nThe eagle is attached to the mounting plate and ready to install.\nAdvertising for the Dedication Ceremony:\n\nBill D will ask the school to post on their marquis\nDon will ask Townships to advertise on mailings and websites.\nDon will ask Anna and NWPress for coverage\nJustine will ask Blue Ridge Cable to advertise\nDavid will ask NT Bank to advertise.\n\n\nPlan B (rainy day) pavilions will be used for program.\nRehearsal is needed for all participants in the dedication ceremony\n\nBill D will contact the school music teachers to coordinate sound requirements and student assembly areas. Number of a cappella singers.\nBill D will rehearse flag raising with Boy Scouts\nWreath laying will be done by Mantz\, Haas\, Bachman and E. Handwerk.\nAll speakers shall give their printed remarks to Dave to be collated in a binder on the podium\n\n\nDon will coordinate sound system with M. Bennecoff\nHot dogs will be purchased from Weis Markets by Do. Ice Cream and Water still needs a supplier.\nDon is working with Andy George at Landscaping Materials Plus to reseed grass\nDavid will order and deliver wreath for Memorial Day; Committee Vets will place it.\nMotorcycles will park in the large pavilion\, no arrangements for rainy MC parking\nWenz will provide black granite panels etched with donors and committee\, Bill D will confirm delivery and set up plastic plaques from Wagner trophies as a backup.\n\n  \n\n CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS – Ron Jerdon: \n\n\nFinal Grade needs reseeding ASAP\, Don is coordinating with Andy George and Park maintenance.\nWenz will complete granite installation with caulking next week.\nGranite caps for pentagon will be installed Monday 4/25.\nEagle and Kiosk will be installed after the granite cap is engraved with FREEDOM.\nQuestion about when security cameras will be installed. Twp has not yet decided on scope or supplier. This needs to be done asap to deter vandalism.\nRon suggested a concrete stain be applied to the concrete at the bollard to blend in with the granite pavers\, Chris Brown agreed.\nDiscussed punch list items:\n\nA few fence brackets need remounting\, crooked and unsightly.\nWhite bricks should to be washed to remove red mud from cutting dust.\nMore ¾ inch river rock around the fence should be added to the level of the aluminum curbing.\nMulch should be re done to freshen it up. This will become an annual maintenance requirement.\n\n\n\n  \n\n SOUVENIR BOOKLET AND DEDICATION – Dave Keller:\n\n\nDave Keller brought a proof copy of the 116-page Souvenir Booklet and Dedication Program. BEAUTIFUL job!\n300 Booklets will be ordered from the printer\, approximately 100 will be given to donors of $250 or more.\n750 Dedication Program pamphlets will be ordered from the printer (approximate cost $225)\nPlease look over the list of booklet recipients and tell Dave if you can hand deliver the booklet instead of mailing at a cost of $50.\nDave composed a personalized letter to booklet recipients thanking them for their donation.\nAll speakers for the dedication program were asked to provide a text of their presentation to be included in a Scripted Folder for the speaker’s podium.\nWe were unsuccessful finding a unit for the gun salute\, Darren Dengler will play TAPS.\nDon and Bill will draw two maps to describe locations of all the functions for the dedication program; one for sunshine and one for rain.\n\n  \n\n ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: \n\n\nLynn Township ordered a 4×6 U.S. flag and a MIA-POW flag for the memorial.\nDon Christ will apply for a grant from the Follweiler Foundation.\nSecurity cameras are still not scoped out for the park and the memorial site.\nThe Township Supervisors will be asked if additional insurance coverage is needed for the memorial site for liability or vandalism.\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: meeting adjourned at 7:30PM S. Bachman\, 2nd – H. Haas\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING: Wednesday\, May 4th\, 5:30PM\, Ontelaunee Park pavilion.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial Committee \n7911 Kings Highway      New Tripoli\, PA 18066 \n610-298-2645 \n  \nMeeting Minutes – March 19\, 2022 (rev 1\, see #6\, 8 Oaks) \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Richard Bleiler\, Chris Brown\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Haas\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, William Mantz\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 9:04 AM at the Lynn Township Office and presided over discussions of the following topics: \n  \n\n1. MINUTES: The February 19\, 2022 Minutes were accepted as written.\n\n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT: The balance in the Memorial Account is $184\,068.56. Motion to accept the report by D. Keller\, 2nd Harold Handwerk\n\n  \n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\n\nThe website is up-to-date with current events and a fresh new look with new background pictures and construction progress.\n\n  \n\n FORECAST OF REMAINING CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND CASH NEEDED: \n\n\nWe need $84\,446 in cash donations to cover remaining costs.\nWe need to do another blitz for donations to cover our costs.\n\n  \n\n QUOTATIONS and NAMES CURRENTLYBEING ENGRAVED: \n\n\nNames and quotations are being engraved on the eleven memorials at the rock of Ages quarry. The current oil crisis in the nation has made the rubber used for the engraving stencils scarce which may affect the engraving delivery.\n\n  \n\n EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: \n\n\nRon Jerdon reported that the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is planning an event at 8 Oaks on June 1st\, 5:30 to 7:30. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the memorial.  Justine and Steve Bachman volunteered to sell coins at the event.\nWe were notified by the VFW magazine that they will be running an article about our NWL Veterans memorial in the May Issue.\nThe name the eagle contest has been completed; 81 names were submitted to the committee.\nThe committee members submitted their top three choices and the winner was “FREEDOM”.\nBill Dellicker will coordinate with Superintendent Holman the prizes and announcement of the winning name.\nA tally of the votes for the chosen names is attached.\n\n  \n\n KIOSK FOR THE MEMORIAL ENTRANCE\n\n\nLocal welder Nick Baer completed the fabrication of the kiosk which will be taken to a painter in Wind Gap for powder coating.\nA Lexan cover will be fabricated to place over the welcome message that was shown to the committee to decide on color options.\nThe committee chose the colored red-white and blue for the message background.\nIt will be placed on the column under the eagle at the memorial entrance.\nShawn Fies is working on recording an “audio guided tour” of the memorial that can be accessed with a smart phone from a QR Code on the Kiosk graphic.\n\n  \n\n COPPPER COMMEMEORATIVE COIN FOR THE DEDICATION:\n\n\nThe final quote for 250\, .999 pure copper struck coins is $2027 that includes shipping\, a lacquer coating and a round\, hard plastic container. If all 250 coins are sold for $25 the profit will be $4223.\nWe also have approximately 200 of the previous colored coins to sell for $20\, a $4000 profit potential.\n\n  \n\n CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: \n\n\nThe benches engraved with the Township names and the eleven memorial bases have been installed.\nPaver installation will begin in the next week or two.\nTree locations were marked for planting after the meeting on 3/19.\nFirst Generation (Bill Carmody) donated $1\,000 to the memorial.\nRon Jerdon will coordinate the installation of an outdoor electrical receptacle\, surface mounted on the outside of the south fence pier.\n\n  \n\n SOUVENIR BOOKLET AND DEDICATION\n\n\nDave Keller reviewed the status of printing the souvenir booklet and dedication program.\n300 Booklets will be ordered from the printer\, 100 will be given to donors of $250 or more.\nStill need an honor guard and person to play Taps.\nA wreath will be placed at the memorial entrance on the day of the dedication.\nThe Boy Scouts will raise the flag(s) during the dedication.\nThe Girl Scouts will distribute programs to attendees at the dedication.\n\n  \n\n ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION: \n\n\nLynn Township ordered a 4×6 U.S. flag and a MIA-POW flag for the memorial.\nDon Christ will apply for a grant from the Folweiler Foundation.\nSecurity cameras are still not scoped out for the park and the memorial site.\nThe Township Supervisors will be asked if additional insurance coverage is needed for the memorial site for liability or vandalism.\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING: April 16\, 2022 – 9:00AM at the Lynn Township Office\n\n 
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-19/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220122T183000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – January 22\, 2022 \nPresent: Richard Bleiler\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Handwerk\, Eugene Handwerk\, David Keller\, William Mantz \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order\, 9:05 AM at the Lynn Township Office Building and presided over discussions of the following topics: \n1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS – 2022\, A motion was made by W. Mantz\, second by D. Keller to nominate the existing officers for 2022.  Motion approved by acclimation.\nChairman D. Christ\, Vice Chair H. Handwerk\, Secretary W. Dellicker\, Treasurer E. Handwerk. \n2. MINUTES: The September 30\, 2021 Minutes were accepted as written. \n3. TREASURER’S REPORT:   The bank statement of January 21\, 2022 for the Memorial account at New Tripoli National Bank shows a current balance is $180\,676.46.  To Date\, $276\,466.76 in cash has been raised. Motion to accept the report by H Handwerk\, 2nd by B. Mantz\, approved by all. \n4.  WEBSITE:  https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\nThe annual Analytics report was discussed.  This report shows activity for our website.  Wayne Kessler\, our site manager\, summed up the report as follows:\nIn general\, traffic was up over 2020\, although a lot of that increase was from out of country visitors.  We have been seeing this a lot in 2021 for clients\, as other language search engines in other countries have been including English language content more and more.  The big growth has been in mobile usage of the site\, as it went from 29% to 37% of the sessions in 2021.\nThe other thing I thought I’d mention is that it appears that Facebook referred visits to the site went down in 2021 while Google traffic more than doubled.  The Google referred traffic is now more in line with what we should see going forward. \n5. PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DISCUSSION: \n\nA chart showing construction costs\, forecasted costs and funds raised to date is attached. The chart shows total cost of the project is $524\,492 which includes all purchased labor and materials plus all in-kind services donated to the project.\nNote that $175\,000 has been donated by the Memorial Committee members in cash and in-kind services!  This is a significant fact that shows the personal dedication and commitment by the committee members.\nThe chart shows that we still need to raise $90\,000 to cover all of committed costs to complete the project.\n\nRon Jerdon sent these notes about construction progress: \n\nWenz Memorial has the granite pier caps and misc. pieces in their warehouse at this time. The panels are being finalized for fabrication.\nI am waiting for a reply from the mason contractor regarding the installation of the pier caps when the temperatures rise enough.\nThe electrical contractor is standing by and ready to install the light posts as soon as pier caps are in place. Then we will have permanent lighting operational.\nPaver installer can obtain the clay pavers in 2-3 weeks. Confirming he has obtained all approvals needed from Chris Brown.\nRemaining landscaping and reseeding to take place in the spring.\n\nAdditional notes\nFirst Generation (Bill Carmody) gave a verbal for a $1\,000 donation. I am arranging to pick it up.\nThe Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is planning an event at Eight Oaks in May. They are considering the memorial as the recipient of all funds they raise on that day. I’ll keep you posted. \n\nThe first proof reading of the engraving drawing was completed and returned to Wenz last week.  The corrected copies are expected the week of 1/24 for final approval and sign-off.  Final approval will be completed and returned in a few days after receipt.  This will put our engraving job in the queue at the Rock of Ages quarry.\nIt was suggested to ask the NWL school to have a “Name the Eagle” contest to include the students in the memorial project.  We will be working with the school to give them some guidance about the significance of the eagle and criteria for naming it.  Consensus was to proceed.\nThe Kiosk has been designed.  Drawings will be taken to a local welder for fabrication.\n\n6. FINANCE COMMITTEE AND FUNDRAISING: \n\nTo date\, Don Christ has taken orders from donors for 9 trees.  There are 18 deciduous and 7 evergreen trees shown on the landscape drawing.\nWe still need to approach our area businesses to raise $90\,000 to cover the remaining expenses.\nBill Wenz was asked if he would consider mentioning our memorial project in his radio commercials on WAEB.  He said he would talk to Bobby Gunther Walsh of WAEB/790 about including our memorial as part of the commercials he does for Wenz on the radio.  This will give us a lot of exposure in the Lehigh valley and may result in some donations.\n\n7. DEDICATION PROGRAM AND BOOKLET \n\nDave Keller is organizing adds for the Dedication Souvenir Booklet.  To date he has 37 ads\, if all qualified doners want an ad it would be 50.\nThe booklet is currently at about 120 pages. The estimated cost per booklet is $19.50.  Dave is working with Mastercraft Printers to optimize cost with color/black and white printing\, binding type\, number of pages and quantity.\nDave is working on the correct tabulation for all of the donors for recognition.  Those who gave several donations at different times will be combined for a total sum.  We have 300 cash donors to date.\nConsensus of the committee was to put full page ads in for all four Townships to recognize their contributions.\nMarch 15 is the deadline for booklet contents so they can be printed in time for the dedication.\nAttached to the email for these minutes are documents showing the Cash donation categories\, a Draft Dedication Ceremony Program Agenda\, Summary of the Souvenir Booklet Content.\n\n8. DISCUSSION: \n\nCommittee members were asked to think about a dedication time and if we should schedule a rain date…to be discussed at the next meeting\nCommittee members who are veterans\, please submitted a short bio and picture to be included in the booklet GET YOURS INCLUDED!\n\n9. ADJOURN:  Motion by E. Handwerk\, 2nd H. Handwerk\, adjourned at 10:35 AM. \n10. NEXT MEETING:  February 19\, 2022 9:00 AM
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Ontelaunee Park
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T183000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – September 30\, 2021 \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Haas\, Harold Handwerk\, David Keller\, Terry Rehrig \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order\, 6:07PM at the Lynn Township Office Building and presided over discussions of the following topics: \n1. MINUTES: The August 12\, 2021 Minutes were accepted as written. \n2. TREASURER’S REPORT:   The bank statement of September 30\, 2021 for the Memorial account at New Tripoli National Bank shows a current balance is $163\,398.  To Date\, $237\,423.65 has been raised. Motion to accept the report by H. Haas\, 2nd by H. Handwerk\, approved by all. \n3.  WEBSITE:  https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\nThe website has been updated to remove old information and add the recent pictures of construction progress.  A link to our new Facebook page was added to the website. \n4. PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DISCUSSION: \n\nThe engraving information that was sent to Wenz Memorials is in the Drafting department at the quarry in Vermont.\nFlagpole has been installed.\nStone veneer is complete the granite caps will be installed when granite components are received.\nFinished grading and drain box height has been completed.  Snow fence removed.\nFence posts have been set\, fence railings will be installed after seeding and planting is finished\, expected to be mid-October.\nPlanting of the shrubs around the perimeter with river rock and much will be completed the week of October 4th.\nElectric feed conduit and wire for the lighting will be installed the week of October 4.  Light posts will be installed after the granite caps are reinstalled.\nWorking with a fabricator to make a suitable base to mount the eagle on the masonry pier at the entrance.  The eagle install will also be done after the granite cap is placed on the pier.\n\n5. COMMEMORATIVE COIN  \nWe are working with a company to make a commemorative coin for the memorial as a fundraising idea.  Design will have the memorial picture on one side with Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial text around the perimeter\, the other side will have a picture of our bronze eagle with the names of all four townships around the perimeter.  Approximate cost for 300 coins is $3.50 for sale at $20.00.  Target for coin delivery is before November 1st.  Authorization to purchase coins moved by Steve Bachman\, 2nd by Harry Haas\, approved by all. \n6. LETTERS TO VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS.\nLetters describing our memorial story were sent to the VFW and Legion Magazines as well as Town and Country Gazette in Walnutport.  42 letters were sent to VFW and Legion posts describing our memorial and asking for financial help.  An article was also sent to NWPress. \n7. FINANCE COMMITTEE AND FUNDRAISING:\nTo date\, Don Christ has taken orders from donors for six trees.\nVeterans Day “Drive-By-Fund-Raiser” fundraising was briefly discussed.  A meeting to plan that fundraiser will be called in the near future. \n6. PROGRAM AND BOOKLET\nDave Keller is organizing adds for the Dedication Souvenir Booklet.  The booklet is currently at about 120 pages.  Four committee members have submitted a short bio and picture (that was due by September 15) to be included in the booklet GET YOURS INCLUDED! \n7. DISCUSSION:\nThere is a consensus that we need to work up a budget estimate for all of the remaining work to complete the project so we can determine how much more fundraising is required.  The Construction sub-committee will meet to develop this financial analysis. \n8. ADJOURN:  Motion by H. Haas\, 2nd D. Keller\, adjourned at 7:10PM. \n 
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Ontelaunee Park
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T170000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – August 12\, 2021 \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Richard Bleiler\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Haas\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, William Mantz\, Terry Rehrig\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order\, 6:35PM at Ontelaunee Park and presided over discussions of the following topics: \n1. MINUTES: The June 2\, 2021 Minutes were accepted as written. M – D Keller\, 2nd –\nH Handwerk\, approved by all. \n2. TREASURER’S REPORT:   The bank statement of August 10\, 2021 for the Memorial account at New Tripoli National Bank shows a current balance is $186\,672.38.  Motion to accept the report by J. Bachman\, 2nd by H Haas\, approved by all. \n3.  WEBSITE:  https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\nThe website has been updated to remove old information and add the recent Memorial Update that was put in the NWPress on June 29\, 2021.  New pictures of construction progress have been added and the budget was changed to reflect the revised goal of $400\,000. \nNancy Zellner has completed cataloging and verifying information about veteran’s names\, dates of service\, duplicates and residence that have been submitted or collected for the memorial.  To date there are 2456 names for engraving.  The “final” list of names for engraving will be posted on the website in the next week.  The 2456 names will be listed in alphabetical order so that viewers can scroll through and ensure that their names are included. \nThere are approximately 15 names submitted by unknown sources that cannot be verified or identified as to when they served.  It was proposed that these names be posted on the website with a request that viewers give us information so they can be added at a later date if they qualify. \n4. PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DISCUSSION:\nThe layout for engraving each of the 22 memorial panels has been completed and submitted to Earl Wenz\, Inc.  The complete list of names\, grouped in the War/periods\, was also sent along with detailed engraving instructions regarding letter size\, alphabetical order of the columns\, quotations\, panel numbers\, MIA and KIA symbols. \nBill Dellicker will contact Phil Wenz to verify that the engraving information that was submitted is what is needed to begin the layout drafting of the granite panels.  There was some discussion about an end date for accepting names.  This will be determined after discussions with Wenz about our position in the schedule for quarry production. \nRon Jerdon reported that Andrew Talago will install risers for the drain grates and tie-in the underdrain during the week of August 16\, if he receives the materials he needs.  After the drain work is complete and the electric conduit and pull box are installed\, Andrew will backfill and grade the site.  The sequence of remaining work\, after grading will be: \n\nInstall the granite memorial panels\nInstall pavers and stone veneer\nLandscaping\nInstall fence\, which is in storage\, already purchased to avoid price increases\nInstall Flagpole\, which has been ordered to avoid a 30% price increase and will be stored in the park maintenance building\nInstall electric lights and security camera\n\nThe type of security camera and location\, which will be part of a larger camara installation for the entire park\, needs to be determined by Lynn Twp. so the electrician can pull whatever conductors are required for the cameras.  Ron will determine if a Construction Committee meeting is necessary after talking to Bill Wenz\, Andrew and the electrician. \n5. FINANCE COMMITTEE AND FUNDRAISING:\nDon Christ reassured the committee that Lynn Township is committed to fund the costs for the memorial with a good-faith-agreement that the committee will continue fundraising efforts until the fundraising goals are met. \nThe idea of creating a “Go Fund Me” account was discussed as a fundraising tool.  After some discussion it was abandoned by the committee. \nDiscussion continued about the potential for fundraising and getting the word out using facebook.  After some discussion there was a consensus that there may be potential in using facebook to bolster our fundraising and publicizing memorial information.  Justine Bachman volunteered to set up a facebook account for the memorial committee and link it to our website.  There is no cost for this initiative.  As of August 15\, Justine has completed the creation of a facebook page and has linked it to our website.  WAY TO GO Justine! \nTerry Rehrig will work with Bill Dellicker to compose a letter and send it to Veteran organizations such as VFW and Legion to describe our memorial and ask for financial support. \nIt was suggested that we approach all four Townships to request that each of them sponsor the cost of one of the four benches inside the memorial.  The benches would be engraved in a discrete way to show Township sponsorship.  Don Christ will approach the Township leadership with this initiative. \nTo date\, Don Christ has taken orders from donors for five trees. \nSome of the $2\,500 donors have requested that their organization’s insignias be engraved with their name on the recognition plaque or granite panel outside of the memorial.  The consensus of the committee is that recognition should be etched in granite\, rather than cast on a bronze plaque.  Bill Dellicker will ask Phil Wenz if this can be done. \nDon Christ circulated a sign-up sheet to staff the booth at “Night in the Country” Bill D. will create a handout for that event to explain how to make a donation and visit our website and facebook page. \n6. PROGRAM AND BOOKLET\nDave Keller is organizing adds for the Dedication Souvenir Booklet.  Dave suggested that we hold an event on Veterans Day.  A “Drive-By-Fund-Raiser” in the park.  Ron Jerdon suggested we try to get some military vehicles and equipment to draw interest and attendance.  This will need further discussion and volunteers to help organize this event. \n7. DISCUSSION:\nJustine Bachman suggested that each committee member write a short bio about their military service so it could be included in the Souvenir Booklet.  The committee agreed it would be a nice addition and request that the bios be submitted by September 15. \n8. ADJOURN:  Motion by E. Handwerk\, 2nd H Haas\, adjourned at 7:45PM.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Ontelaunee Park
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T170000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – June 2\, 2021 \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Richard Bleiler\, Chris Brown\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Haas\, Harold Handwerk\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, William Mantz\, Andrew Talago\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order\, 5:02PM at Ontelaunee Park and presided over discussions of the following topics: \n\n MINUTES: The February 5\, 2021 Minutes were accepted as written. M – D Keller\, 2nd – E Handwerk\, Approved by all.\n\n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT: The bank statement of June 1\, 2021 for the Memorial account at New Tripoli National Bank shows a current balance is $181\,020.47. Motion to accept the report by J. Bachman\, 2nd by W. Mantz\, approved by all.\n\n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\nNancy Zellner has been doing an incredible job verifying information about these names\, dates of service\, duplicates and verification of residence to ensure accurate information will be permanently engraved on the granite panels.  To date we have 2425 names submitted. \nThe website will be updated to reflect the recent change to the dedication date from Veterans Day 2021 to Memorial Day 2022 as well as budget changes caused by increased material costs all resulting from the covid situation.   Also\, old information will be replaced with new pictures of construction progress. \n\n PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DISCUSSION:\n\nThe Construction Sub-committee met on April 6 and April 27 and May 3.  Discussion centered around bid evaluations and selection of suppliers and contractors who responded with bids.  Much of the discussion was about alternative design and materials for the paved area inside the memorial.  The desire of the committee was for granite pavers throughout however\, costs were extremely prohibitive.  So\, alternates were investigated by C Brown and R Jerdon along with the suppliers to come up with an attractive and durable design using both granite and brick pavers.  After weeks of alternate design reviews between Jerdon\, Brown and Suppliers\, a final paver layout was accepted by the sub-committee. \nDuring the meetings the committee evaluated and selected successful bidders and gave the go-ahead to contract for the flagpole (Eagle Flag & Supply)\, cast-in-place concrete (Engelman Construction)\, and electrical work (G-C Electric Company).  These contractors and suppliers will allow completion of all the underground electric\, drainage\, concrete footers and slab\, and the masonry fence pillars.  Penn Mount Stone was selected as the supplier for the stone veneer on the fence and pentagon.  Re-bar drawings were approved and the flagpole sleeve was ordered for the concrete placement.  All of these bidders are considered to be very competent and also were the lowest cost bidders.  Certificates of Insurance are on file for most of the contractors. \nThe committee met at the site to review the work that Andrew Talago performed for the Phase one work including elevation benchmark\, herring bone drainage and modification to the underground drain lateral at the memorial entrance.  Keystone Engineers was contacted to provide survey layout for the placement of the concrete footers.  Concrete placement is scheduled to begin the later part of the week of June 6\, 2021. \nThe committee has communicated with three suppliers who bid on the granite pavers and memorial panels.  The consensus is that Earl Wenz Inc. is the most experienced erector and lowest cost supplier for the type of granite material required.  The estimated delivery time for the memorial panels was stated to be 4 to 6 weeks after the approved layout for the engraving is received.  N Zellner and W Dellicker with take the next two months to finalize the panel layouts using the names on file for veterans\, quotations and war eras. \nAs we move forward with contractor work\, Chairman Christ asked for consensus of the full committee to authorize the Construction sub-committee to release contracts for the granite\, landscaping and other contractors who have bid on the work for the project. \nMotion by S Bachman\, 2nd W Mantz\, approved by all. \n\n CASH ON HAND\, EXPENSES PAID AND DONATIONS REQUIRED TO MEET BUDGETED COSTS:\n\nAs we move into the summer\, we discussed fundraising status for reaching all businesses in the four Townships.  There is still a lot of effort required to reach our funding goal.  Heidelberg and Lowhill may need help to contact businesses.  H Haas said he delivered 75 packets to businesses in Weisenberg\, Bethlehem and Allentown.  It was suggested that we plan an event for next Veterans Day and Night in the Country. \nD Keller said the finance committee met on March 17\, 2021 and are moving forward with the Dedication Booklet and program.  Ad requests have been coming in slowly. \n\n DISCUSSION:\n\n\nDonald Christ purchased a bronze eagle for the entrance to the memorial. The eagle is in his garage for anyone to view after the meeting.\nDiscussed the need for an update to be placed in the NWPress to communicate the new dedication date and budget along with a construction update.\nRon suggested we ask the Press for “free” publicity in return for an ad in the memorial booklet.\n\n\n ADJOURN: Motion by W Mantz\, 2nd H Haas\, adjourned at 6:10PM.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Ontelaunee Park
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210206T080000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – February 6\, 2021  REVISED MINUTES TO INCLUDE ELECTION OF OFFICERS WHICH WAS OMITTED IN THE ORIGINAL MINUTES. \nPresent: Steve Bachman\, Richard Bleiler\, Chris Brown\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Harold Haas\, Harold Handwerk\, Rich Hughes\, Ron Jerdon\, David Keller\, William Mantz\, Andrew Talago\, Nancy Zellner \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 11:08 AM at the New Tripoli Fire Co. and presided over discussions of the following topics: \nELECTION OF OFFICERS: Current officers were presented and a motion was made by Bill Mantz and seconded by Harold Handwerk to approve the ballot for a one-year term.  Approved by all. \nChairman: Donald Christ \nVice-Chair: Harold Handwerk \nSecretary: Willard Dellicker \nTreasurer: Eugene Handwerk \n\n MINUTES: The October 31\, 2020 Minutes were accepted as written. M – H Handwerk\, 2nd – \n\nR Hughes\, Approved by all. \nThe Construction Committee Minutes with Township Roadmasters on January 13\, 2021 were accepted as written. M – H Haas\, 2nd – R Hughes\, Approved by all. \n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT: The bank statement of January 29\, 2021 for the Memorial account at New Tripoli National Bank shows a current balance is $151\,086.92\n\n  \n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\nNames of 2200 Veterans have been submitted for engraving along with their service information.  Veteran’s names can be viewed in alphabetical order on the memorial website. \nNancy Zellner has been doing an incredible job verifying information about these names\, dates of service\, duplicates and verification of residence to ensure accurate information will be permanently engraved on the granite panels. \nThe donations tab was updated to include the form for Donation Recognition that people can access and print out to donate trees\, benches and Ads for the Souvenir Booklet. \nOur website maintainer sent the Google Analytics data for 2019 and 2020.  This data shows the number of visits to our website for each year and graphs the two years for comparison and shows when the visits were made\, and other user information.  In 2020 there were 2\,172 visits compared to 716 in 2019.  1\,568 visited the Veterans sign-up page to access the form for engraving names.  A summary of the information is attached. \nLynn Township is in the process of contracting for website maintenance for another year at a cost of $700. \n  \n\nNORTHWESTERN PRESS ARTICLE:\n\nAnna Gilgoff will write an article for the Northwestern Press to update the community about the beginning of actual construction\, Phase 1\, which Andrew Talago started on January 28\, 2021 by donating his company’s excavation services. \nThe article will also cover our plans for accomplishing the remaining work in three phases\, a status of our donations to budget\, and the fundraising campaign that is just getting underway to solicit donations from area businesses for our Souvenir Booklet. \n  \n\n PROJECT PLANNING:\n\nThe committee discussed the need to describe the project construction plan in phases that can be communicated to the public as we move forward with construction.  Four phases will be used to describe the construction plan: \nPhase 1 – E&S control\, Excavation\, clearing\, drainage and utilities trenching.                                                                                               Phase 2 – Concrete foundations\, footers and final grading for pavers. \nPhase 3 – Procurement of granite panels and layout of names and quotations. \nPhase 4 – Laying of pavers\, fence\, lighting\, trees and finish work. \nThese phases will likely overlap\, but will show a high-level plan for construction that can be used to describe the project’s progress in our public communications. \nRon Jerdon said he would put together a detailed construction schedule showing the scope and sequence of the work for project management. \nAs our Construction Manager\, Ron will coordinate the contactors who will be selected to do the remaining work. \n  \n\n CASH ON HAND\, EXPENSES PAID AND DONATIONS REQUIRED TO MEET BUDGETED COSTS:\n\nAs we begin our fundraising campaign\, a brief review of cash on hand and donated services from Townships and Andrew Talago’s Phase 1 work shows we need to bring in about $82\,000 more to meet budget. \nRon Jerdon said he would pull together contractor pricing for more detailed accounting our construction finances. \n  \n\n QUOTATIONS for memorial panels: \n\nThe current list of historical\, patriotic quotations to be engraved on the memorial panels is attached to these minutes.  These quotations will be engraved on each of the granite panels under the appropriate era to give an historical context to the memorial panels. \nA quote from the first female Army four-star General Ann E. Dunwoody\, has been included to recognize female veterans in our quotations. \nAfter discussion\, quotation #9 was amended to remove “who allows the protester to burn the flag” for a more positive context. \nA motion was made to include these “Quotations for Memorial Panels” as amended. \nMotion – Ron Jerdon\, 2nd – Harry Haas\, approved by all. \n  \n\n DISCUSSION:\n\n\nAndrew Talago suggested running a spare conduit to the northeast side of the memorial with a box for future electrical needs. The committee agreed.\nChris Brown suggested removing the existing wooden pole with a camera and place cameras on the light poles on the memorial fence. Committee agreed\, Don Christ will get permission from Lynn Twp.\nRon Jerdon said he would retain possession of all required permits and drawing as there is no suitable location to store them on-site. Committee agreed.\nRon Jerdon had one of the ceremonial chrome plated shovels engraved with the groundbreaking ceremony and date.\n\nHe is donating this shovel to the Committee. \nIt was suggested that a suitable place to put the shovel may be in a wood case with glass on display in the pavilion. \nFurther discussion is needed by the committee for a suitable place to display the shovel. \n\nIn discussing project timeline\, it was suggested that we should solicit bids for the granite panels so we can work with a supplier to get all mounting and engraving details set\, and to lock in a delivery schedule.\nDonald Christ handed out packets of information for committee members to take to local businesses for donations.\n\nHe suggested that each township should solicit donations from the businesses in their respective township. \n25 of the packets will be given to each township office. \nDave Keller explained the contents of the packets and suggested that an electronic copy of the copy be sent to committee members\, the pages in the Packet are in the attachments to the email with these minutes. \n\nDave Keller reviewed a “Summary of donations” spreadsheet he developed to show where donations have come from to date. The data shows that 171 individuals have donated $48\,798 and 13 organizations have donated $102\,392 as of January 29\, 2021\, for a total of $151\,190.  It shows that there are many more organizations and businesses that could be contacted.\n\nPlease contact Dave Keller to tell him which businesses you will be soliciting donations so that we don’t have multiple contacts and to ensure we are not missing any potential donors. \n\nDonald Christ began discussions about placing a bronze eagle at the entrance to the memorial. A conceptual drawing was provided by Chris Brown to show how it would look.  After discussion\, a motion was requested to go ahead with including the eagle in the design.  A motion to approve was made by Harry Hass\, 2nd by Bill Mantz approved by all.\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: Motion by H Haas\, 2nd Ron Jerdon\, adjourned at 12:35 PM\n NEXT MEETING: To Be Announced\n\n 
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-12/
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T170000
DTSTAMP:20250604T200409Z
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SUMMARY:Groundbreaking Ceremony - Northwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Hope to see you there! \nGroundbreaking Ceremony\nNorthwestern Lehigh Veterans Memorial\nOntelaunee Park\, New Tripoli\, PA\n3:00 PM\nNovember 11\, 2020\nVeterans Day \nSee for details.
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/groundbreaking-ceremony-northwestern-lehigh-veterans-memorial/
LOCATION:Ontelaunee Park
CATEGORIES:Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201031T110000
DTSTAMP:20201110T181236Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Memorial Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Minutes – October 31\, 2020  \nPresent: Justine Bachman\, Steve Bachman\, Chris Brown\, Donald Christ\, Willard Dellicker\, Eugene Handwerk\, Harold Handwerk\, David Keller\, William Mantz\, Andrew Talago\, Nancy Zellner \n  \nDonald Christ called the meeting to order 9:13 AM at the New Tripoli Fire Co. and presided over discussions of the following topics: \n  \n\n1. MINUTES: The July 25\, 2020 Minutes were accepted as written. M – Keller\, 2nd E Handwerk\, Approved by all\n\n  \n\n2. TREASURER’S REPORT: The bank statement of October 29\, 2020 for the Memorial account at New Tripoli National Bank shows a current balance is $35\,483.27.\n\n  \n\nWEBSITE: https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org.\n\nNames of 1840 Veterans submitted for engraving along with their service information can be viewed on the memorial website.  The donations tab was updated to show 54% of our budget goal has been reached.  The program for the Groundbreaking Ceremony was posted on November 6th. \n  \n\n QUOTATIONS for memorial panels: \n\nThe current list of historical\, patriotic quotations to be engraved on the memorial panels is attached to these minutes. A quote from the first female Army four-star General Ann E. Duneoody\, has been included. \nCommittee members are asked to read all the quotes so we can approve them as a full committee. \nA motion was made to include quotes for historical context on the memorial panels after they have been approved by the full committee. Motion Justine Bachman\, 2nd Steve Bachman\, approved by all. \n  \n\n DONOR RECOGNITION:\n\nDiscussion about recognizing donors lead to consensus that the memorial should not be cluttered with doner’s name on engravings and plaques inside the memorial.  The committee thought that donors should be recognized with plaques or engravings but\, they should be on granite outside the memorial fence.  Benches inside may be engraved on the edge of the seat and be sold only to veterans’ organizations. \nA motion for this policy was made by E. Handwerk\, 2nd by S. Bachman\, approved by all. \n  \n\n SOLICITING NAMES:\n\nJustine Bachman will create an ad on social media to solicit names of NWL Alumnae in hopes of reaching the younger Veteran’s from the War on Terror. \n  \n\n POST CARD MAILING:\n\nFurther discussion of reaching out for names led to a consensus to mail a two-part postcard to all residents that could be torn off and mailed back with veterans’ information.  This was completed by Hot Frog who did our mailer last year. Total cost was $3170.59 for 5966 mailings. Postage cost $1\,513.59 ($0.25ea.) plus printing cost $1\,622. \n  \n\n UPDATE ON DONATIONS: \n\n\nNew Tripoli National Bank donated $60\,000\nEight Oaks will sell specially labeled bottle of 3-year\, 100 proof bourbon from an original start-up barrel signed by local veterans. Proceeds will be donated to the memorial.\nOlde homestead Golf Course is sponsoring a “Miracle Tree” featuring light strands in a large tree at the clubhouse to be lit on November 28th. Proceeds of the Miracle Tree will be donated to the memorial.\n\nAfter discussion about recognizing these large donors it was suggested we have a Groundbreaking Ceremony in the Park on Veterans Day.  Donors will be invited with press coverage to recognize the start of our fundraising campaign and announce the “final call” for veterans’ names by January 1\, 2021.. \nA motion was made to send a copy of our Donor Request Form for the Dedication Brochure to be included in the Northwestern Press as an insert for a cost of $145 in the November 12th edition. \nMotion by Justine Bachman\, 2nd W. Mantz\, approved by all. \n  \n\n RELOCATION OF THE DOA WWII MEMORIAL: \n\nThe relocation of the Daughters of America memorial and the BSA Eagle Scout project to place pavers and shrubbery has been completed and looks great in its new location. \n  \n\n DISCUSSION:\n\n\nChris Brown said he will be nearly completed with construction specifications towards the end of November so we can start thinking about how to solicit the trades required for construction and how to sequence the work. We can then solicit firm pricing for the granite benches so we can post a price to donate for a dedicated bench.  Chris provided pictures and pricing for all the trees to be placed around the memorial\, the firm pricing will allow us to take donations for trees now.\nRon Jerdon\, President\, Jerdon Construction has been working with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\, the Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council and the Director for Veterans Affairs for Lehigh County to publicize our Memorial Project and create interest in potential donors for financial support. He also arranged for the Lehigh County Executive\, Phillips Armstrong\, to present a “Proclamation of Support” at groundbreaking ceremony on November 11th\, Veterans day.\nAndrew Talago\, President\, Pennsylvania Site Contractors\, Inc. offered guidance and construction services for excavation and site work at the memorial.\n\n  \n\n ADJOURN: Motion by Steve Bachman\, 2nd William Mantz\n\n  \n\n NEXT MEETING: To Be Announced\n\n 
URL:https://nwlehighvetsmemorial.org/event/veterans-memorial-committee-meeting-11/
LOCATION:New Tripoli Fire Co
CATEGORIES:Ontelaunee Park Veterans Memorial Committee Meetings
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