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Worldartwohrs.org Board of Directors 2009-10

President
David Jameson, 2nd Infantry Division 15632 Polk Circle Omaha, NE 68135 402.896.1345 dmjameson@frontiernet.net Vice President Jonathan Stevens, 9th Inf. Division 0N349 Cottonwood Drive Wheaton, IL 60187 630.221.1171 jonathan.e.stevens@wheaton.edu Secretary
Craig Dvorak, 2nd Marine Div. 5734 S. Peck Avenue Countryside, IL 60525

Issue III, November 2010

In This Issue:
After Action Report: C.A.F. Airsho HRS Unit Updates 20 Years: 2nd Panzer Division After Action Report: A Day on the Farm HRS 2011 HRS Scholarship Organization Recognition Update Scuttlebutt After Action Report: New Lennox, IL Board of Directors Election 2011-12 Term Events Bulletin Treasurer Report Board Meeting Minutes

Spartacus.3@juno.com Treasurer
Sheri Tabor, Chicago Homefront Helpers 4249 E 2551st Rd Sheridan, Il 60551 815.685.4015 richandsheri@gmail.com

Allied Representative William Sheets, 505th PIR, 82nd Abn 6817 Everglades Court Indianapolis, IN 46217 317.788.1836 jan@netdirect.net Commonwealth Representative Elliott James, No.11 Group RAF 497 Wagner Street Roseville, MN 55113 651.489.1623 elliottwjames@comcast.net Axis Representative Scott Atchison, 6 SS "Nord" P.O. Box 61 Ossian, In 46777 (260)-622-9153 ssnord1943@yahoo.com WWII HRS Staff Webmaster John Olsen, 9th Infantry Division 9N130 Muirhead Rd. Elgin, IL 60124 847.464.4067 john.e.olsen@wheaton.edu Assistant Webmaster Joshua Olsen, 167th Signal Photo Co. P.O. Box 246 Maxwell, NE 69151 wolfiejo@yahoo.com Edge Staff

The Edge is the official publication of the World War Two Historical Reenactment Society, which is a 501 c(4) non-for-profit corporation registered in the state of Illinois formed for the purpose of preserving and remembering the sacrifice of the men and women in WWII. Our website is http://worldwartwohrs.org. Cover Photo Credit: A Sherman tank with the 30th Infantry Division at Rockford carries troops of the 90th Infantry Division to battle at Rockford. Please send your photos and article submissions for consideration to publish in the Edge to jstevensww2@sbcglobal.net. Articles may be edited for content and length.

ecently I met a Tarawa Marine at the St. Charles, IL VFW post where I had set up a USMC display along with two other 9th Infantry Division reenactors for a WWII veterans breakfast. The Marines name is Art Blindt and he was with the 2nd Amtrac Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. Like most WWII veterans he does not seem to dwell on the past but is glad to chat with his buddies and recount a few things about the war. For example his amtrac sank from too many holes in it during the Tarawa invasion while waiting to pick up more Marines from a transport. As he was sinking he tried to activate his life belt but it would not inflate and he did see his life pass before his eyes. Suddenly he Art Blindt, USMC realized two things: He wanted to live and he was grabbing his cartridge belt not his life belt. With a quick inflation he was heading for the surface but realized that he was now heading for the ships screws. He was quickly saved by another amtrac fortunately. I listened carefully to the stories and when it seemed like he was finished he looked over some of my USMC paraphernalia. I knew that was my chance so I tried to ask a few leading questions. The one that caught his thoughts was when I asked about the officers of the outfit. In the book Bloody Tarawa I showed his a list of the officers for the 2nd Amtracs. He started to talk about a couple of them he remembered. One guy was a real nice guy and well liked. Another

time is Short
he did not care for. I also told him when my dad was heading to the beach at Tarawa in an amtrac; it stalled out and was beginning to float out to sea. Art thought for a moment and said that his amtrac did the same thing and at almost the last moment they got the thing started and went into the beach. When they were stalled they tried calling out to other amtracs for a tow but the other Marines just waved back not able to hear what they were yelling about just like my dad had said. The event was coming to a close and Art along with his ride who was a B17 bombardier left. Art asked if I would come back to chat some more at the VFW Saturday morning coffee. The next couple weekends I was gone on vacation and then attended Rockford shortly after that. Well, Art had an accident and broke his hip. Within that week he died. I guess I am writing this for a couple reasons. Time is short. I regret not being more proactive in communicating with Art. As reenactors, we have a way to connect with these veterans through our uniforms, artifacts, and knowledge about WWII unlike the general public or even their families. Preservation of their stories should be one of our primary goals. I am sure for many reenactors this is the case however; I would still like to challenge all of us for the next year to seek out these veterans and preserve these memories. Before we know it they will be gone. Like my neighbor, Mr. Garsch, 5th Marine Division, wounded in action at Iwo Jima. The Japs couldnt get me but these doctors will! And they did. Semper Fi Art and Mr. Garsch. My thoughts on an Indian summer evening.

This edition of The Edge is the election issue for the 2011-2012 term. Please find the ballots and candidates in the following pages. Your quick reply with your choices for the WWII HRS representatives will be greatly appreciated. The deadline is December 7. Please read on for more details on the election. I would also like to put a call out for a new chief editor for the WWII HRS publications and for other interested members to join as staff. The vision for the Edge is to be more than just a newsletter and to develop into a reenactors venue for products, reviews, events, vehicles, vendors, publicity, history, and more. In any case, the chief editors job is important. Send your qualifications for the position to the HRS board. See you in the field! Jonathan Stevens, Vice President WWII HRS

After Action Report:

Commemorative Air Force AIRSHO
Midland, Texas 9-10 October 2010

he Commemorative Air Force (CAF) has been collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century. The CAF is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has approximately 9,000 members and a fleet of 156 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 74 units located in 27 states for care and operation. The AIRSHO is an annual sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force. This year the aerial display included Fifi the CAF B29 which has not flown in an air show since 2006. There was a variety of flying WWII aircraft to include a B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B25 Mitchell, and several P-51s as well as other vintage combat and training aircraft.

Timothy Clauss, Unit Commander, A Co., 1st Bn., 502 PIR

Able Company Troopers beside C-47 The Black Sparrow Photo credit: Timothy Clauss

In addition to aircraft reenactors also attended the AIRSHO. Reenactors from the 426th Airborne Quartermaster Company, 12th Armored Division, Army Air Corps Living History Group, and Arizona Ground Crew Living History Unit, as well as Able Company, 502 Parachute Infantry Regiment representing the WWII HRS. The 426th Airborne Quartermaster Company, headed my 1st Sgt. Bill Still operated a field kitchen which provided more than enough quality chow the entire weekend. The ground and air crews added to the authenticity of the event, although the CAF is still somewhat apprehensive about letting reenactors too close to the aircraft. Reenactors participated in the Tora, Tora, Tora show which included six Japanese aircraft and several US aircraft in an interpretation of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Reenactors are not frequently offered the opportunity to engage hostile aircraft, however Able Company did not participate in the show as the appearance of the 101st Airborne Division at Pearl Harbor would have been too farby to tolerate. Throughout the weekend, Able Company engaged the public at their encampment explaining uniforms, equipment, and weapons used by WWII Paratroopers. The highlight of the display for most that visited the encampment was the opportunity for parents to photograph their children behind a M1919A4 in a makeshift machine gun position.

Best Unit award presented to Able Company by the CAF for AIRSHO 2010. Photo credit: Timothy Clauss

Able Company was by far the smallest unit in attendance with only three Troopers in attendance. Despite Ables small size, their authenticity and interaction with the public earned them the AIRSHO Best Unit award from the CAF. Additionally, CAF awarded an Able Company Trooper the AIRSHO Best Male Impression award. AIRSHOW 2011 is already in the planning stages and next year will surely have more greater reenactor involvement after the success of 2010. For more information regarding planning for AIRSHO 2011 visit the CAF AIRSHO website http://www.airsho.org/ or contact the AIRSHO Chairman Gena Linebarger at iblast4fun@grandecom.net

HRS Unit Updates

Welcome to the newest units: Ski Company, 250 Infantrie Division Azul Unit Commander Dustin Strong 81st Infantry Division Quartermaster Company Unit Commander: Matthew Andres Change of Command

1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade

Mike Blazejack signed over command to Mike Kaczorowski Unit Charters Awarded

E/2/2 USMC 5/DCLI 26th Regt., 1st Infantry Division 7/FJR 6 IR Plt, 180th Rgt, 45th Infantry Division 709th Infantrie Division 7th Panzer Division 5th SS Pioneer

Congratulations to 2nd Panzer on their 20th anniversary!

Crashing through the hedgerows, Rockford 2008 Credit: 2 Panzer

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2nd Panzer sets up a PAK gun ready to ambush Allied armor. Lowell, IN

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After Action Report:

A day on the farm: Petersen farm opens to public with World War II-era event
By BRIAN SLUPSKI bslupski@nwherald.com Kenneth Petersens vision for his farm was that it would be preserved and open to the public. He saw so many other farmers succumb to the times, said Michele Peterson, Kenneths great-niece. He felt so fortunate that he was able to hold onto this farmstead. Peterson the familys history includes two different spellings of the last name said that her uncle would be happy with how the city had preserved the farm. It was a way of life that he thought people need to know about it, Peterson said. Mike Bigalke (left) of Marengo, a living history re-enactor shows his collection On Sunday, the of World War II era military objects Sunday to visitors of the A Day at McHenry Landmark Petersen Farm in McHenry. (Catalin Abagiu - cabagiu@nwherald.com) Commission, along with the McHenry County Farm Bureau, hosted the third annual Day at Petersen Farm. The theme of the day was World War II the Homefront. Throughout the day, big band, USO-style music filled the farm. Among those in attendance was the 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion. Near the center of what was once the farm, various artisans and craft makers plied their trade. This is our big event for the year, said Pat Wirtz of the Landmark Commission. We show off the farm and it gives us the public a chance to enjoy it. The event began at 10 a.m. and was free. In one of the preserved barns, various materials from the 1940s such as vintage issues of the Saturday Evening Post were displayed. The materials were part of Wirtzs personal collection. The farm is on McCullom Lake Road, across the street from Petersen Park. This was the first year that the home at the farm was open to the public. The front portion of the home was built around 1860 and the city had to reinforce the foundation before it could be opened to the public. Im very excited about this, Peterson said. This was Kens and [his son] Bobs wish. The city has done a wonderful job. Peterson, 51, spent much of her childhood visiting the farm. She said back then there was nothing but cornfields between Route 31 and the location of the farm. It was such a wonderful place when we were growing up, Peterson said

HRS Scholarship 2011

Please note the WWIIHRS Scholarship went unclaimed in 2010. Last year the membership approved the creation of an HRS scholarship. The effort behind the scholarship was two fold. The primary goal is to assist the younger members of our organization in their pursuit of higher education. Obviously historical reenacting is an expensive pursuit that can be a near impossibility for some students. Secondly we will help grow interest in historical reenacting as an educational endeavor that is part of the mission of the WWIIHRS. The scholarship will be awarded to a full time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in areas such as history, museum studies, or archeology however all students are encouraged to apply. The award can be used towards tuition or books. Note that any family or relations to any of the board of directors or staff of the WWII HRS will be ineligible for this award. Please send the applications to the WWIIHRS Vice President. The amount of the award is $500. Eligibility: 1. Must be a current member of HRS in good standing in at least their second year of membership. 2. Must be registered as a full-time student, undergraduate or graduate, at an accredited college or university. 3. Must demonstrate a minimum GPA of 2.75. 4. Must currently be a history or associated major, however if there is not any history or associated major that apply then all majors are eligible. 5. Must not have received a previous HRS scholarship. Requirements: The student should write a 500-word essay describing their qualifications and justification for receiving the HRS scholarship. It should also include the students future plans in reenacting. A letter of recommendation from their unit commander should also be included. If the student is the unit commander for their unit, then another commander can supply the letter. Unofficial transcripts or a letter for the college or university stating that the students current major and GPA needs to be included. Deadline: May 1 Notification: August 1 each year. An article highlighting the student will be Edge Newsletter. Review: A committee consisting of an Allied, an Axis, and a Commonwealth representative will review all candidates and give recommendation to the President who will award the scholarship.

Scuttlebutt
Yann Bandy is still interested in forming a French unit. Contact him for more details at yannbandy@comcast.net. You probably saw him at Rockford with his 1940 impression. Update on the Illinois Reenactors SBR bill, SB2578, that will allow reenactors of a nationally recognized reenacting organization to possess short-barreled rifles should be on its way to becoming law according to Representative Jim Sacia in November when the motion to recede filed in June which will remove the C&R requirement in the bill will be voted on. Both houses have passed the bill and after a successful vote with the motion to recede it will be sent to the governor to sign. A k98 rifle, some German field equipment, and several reproduction crates were stolen at Rockford from a vendor. Please contact Tony Kelly at waffenampt@hotmail.com with any information.

Organization Recognition
2nd Rangers Inc. 5th Ranger In Battalion, (RS) Tri State Living History Association California History Group LAH Kampfgruppe Hasse Texas Military Historical Society

Jerries! Dixon, IL Credit: Caught Somewhere in Time

Members of the 401st GIR prepare for battle at the National Railroad Museum WWII II event in Greenbay in July. Photo courtesy of the Green Bay Press Gazette.

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After Action Report:

Ambush at the New Lenox front
World War II re-enactors see action in the south suburbs

By Barbara Dargis, Special to the Chicago Tribune July 30, 2010

hen the unit commander of the Allied forces in Normandy, France, gives the signal, 12 men with World War II-era rifles advance over a hill, make their way along a tree line and take a camouflaged German infantry headquarters by surprise. Called Operation Cobra, this "ambush" happened in real time last weekend at a park in New Lenox where groups of World War II re-enactors gathered with huge personal collections of memorabilia to create a living history of a time that has a rapidly dwindling number of living witnesses. "I guess you can say we are all history buffs," said Bill Larsen, who organized the World War II reenactment at Haines Wayside Park as part of Proud American Days in New Lenox. "But more importantly this is about bringing a very important time in American history out of books and into a public experience." Larsen, who played a German soldier in the battles that were put on for the public four times over two days, is an enthusiastic re-enactor and a serious collector. Over a seven-year period, the former New Lenox hobby shop owner has amassed a collection of memorabilia at a personal cost of $40,000, he said. Among other items, Larsen's collection includes a chest of German K98 Mausers and a reproduction of a German Steyr truck. Larsen and the other collectors who took part in the Operation Cobra re-enactment are members of the World War II Historical Reenactment Society. It was the first re-enactment held in New Lenox. Last Saturday's hot, humid weather and soggy ground discouraged about half of the collectors who had signed on from attending the event. But the 25 or so presenters who did turn out set up their historical encampments with attention to even the tiniest detail. Big band music drifted from an original World War II radio inside an American headquarters tent cluttered with radio and communications equipment and the personal effects of the officers who would have been inside. Maps of France lay open beside an original .45-caliber Colt on a field desk and under the gaze of a pinup girl. Dave Fornell has been collecting memorabilia for 18 years. "This hobby is a great excuse to bring things out and do public education," he said. In his display, Fornell, who lives in Elgin, portrays an American sergeant from the 9th Infantry Division. He dressed for the occasion, down to the American helmet and ammo pouch that a soldier would have worn in Normandy in the summer of 1944. Fornell also narrates battles for the spectators. "I think this is pretty cool," said Dawn Roe, one of an estimated 350 spectators who attended the first day. Hot and muggy weather was just what Matt Andres, of Schaumburg, had hoped for to add to the authenticity of his camp, which portrayed an American unit in the Philippines. Andres attributed his interest in World War II to his grandfather who fascinated him as a young boy with stories of the great war. Thomas Novosel of Munster, Ind., had been a spectator at re-enactments at one time. But his "fascination with the German war machine" and his interest in history led to his collection and participation. Novosel braved the 90-plus-degree temperatures in the standard issue wool pants, jacket and cap of a German soldier. Outfitted in a vintage aqua mini-print dress, Rebecca Tulloch, of Bartlett, portrayed a French civilian and peddled her replica of a J.D. Higgins bicycle. There are several opportunities every year to visit or take part in a re-enactment. Many of the collectors will attend one in Rockford in September. Copyright 2010, Chicago Tribune

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WWII HRS Election

For the 2011-2012 term The following Board of Directors positions are up for election for a two-year term: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Axis Representative Allied Representative Commonwealth Representative Please send your ballot to the HRS Secretary by December 7 Craig Dvorak 5734 S. Peck Avenue Countryside, IL 60525 The ballots will be counted by the HRS Secretary and verified by 2629th WAC Battalion. Please mark one candidate per office and indicate your membership number in the space provided. Those election results will be published in late December.

The Candidates
Presented by office and alphabetical order. President David Jameson 2nd Infantry Division David has been the WWII HRS President for the last two years and has served on the board of directors for a total of 5 years. His main goals in the next term are twofold: The first to revise the by-laws that were devised for a small club into guidelines that would run our organization more efficiently and effectively as a non for profit organization of 1000 members. The second is to continue to use the organization funds effectively and wisely. Doug Loge 709th Infantrie Division I would like to announce my candidacy for the HRS Board Presidency at this time. I have been an HRS member in good standing for the past 6 years. I have been an active member of the HRS S&A Committee for the past 1- years. If elected I will continue to stress safety, authenticity, and good will amongst all HRS units.

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Vice President

Jonathan Stevens
9th Infantry Division Jonathan has been the WWII HRS Vice President for the last two years and served on the board for a total of 5 years. His goal for the next term is to continue to bring good service for the membership, maintain direct contact with the Unit Commanders, and to continue the revitalization of Safety and Authenticity with the WWII HRS. Secretary Craig Dvorak E Company, 2nd Marines Craig has been the WWII HRS Secretary for almost two years. During his tenure as Secretary, membership card deliveries have become faster and more effective. His innovative work has seen the implementation of durable membership cards and up to date membership rolls available to the Unit Commanders. Treasurer Sheri Tabor Chicago Homefront Helpers Sheri was elected interim Treasurer in 2010. She is dedicated and has done well at her position. Her unit was a first for the WWII HRS that aims at presenting the homefront through living history such as the North Platte Canteen. Sheri will again seek the responsibilities as Treasurer for a full term. Allied Representative Bill Sheets G Co., 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne Bill has been active in many eras of living history and has been the Allied Rep for two years. In addition to his tenure on the HRS board he has sponsored and developed numerous WWII events. He seeks reelection as Allied Representative for a second term. Axis Representative Scott Atchison 6 SS "Nord" Scott has been the Axis Representative for the 2009 to 2010 term. He is unit commander of the 6th SS Nord and has been involved in WWII reenacting for over 13 years. He has helped to maintain our current level of authenticity for the Axis units and has been very responsive to all members with any questions or concerns. Scott once again is running for WWII HRS Axis Representative.

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Mike Saltsgaver 5th SS Wiking Pioneer

My name is Mike Saltsgaver, I'm 54 years old, and an engineer by trade. I live in southern Illinois & have been in the ww2 reenacting hobby since 2007 (didn't know it existed before then). I am a member of 5.ss Wiking, but have worked with other units & groups as well. I have participated in 62 ww2 activities so far & try to attend as many events in the mid-west as I can each year. I think my experience in working with different groups in the manufacturing world will be helpful in working with the different reenacting groups which make up the HRS, with the goal of improving and promoting our hobby. As our population of ww2 veterans diminish each year, it becomes even more important for those of us in the hobby to be united in our efforts of preserving & presenting history, as well as having fun. Besides reenacting, I enjoy tinkering with antique cars, blacksmithing, & working in my machine shop. Thank you for your consideration & I'd appreciate your vote.

Commonwealth Representative Bryce Seyko Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry

My name is Bryce Seyko unit Co-Commander of the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry, and I would like to announce my intention to run for Commonwealth representative for the HRS Board. I feel that I am significantly qualified for this role, due to my experience in and out of the reenacting community. I help charter my unit the D.C.L.I. (the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry) with the HRS, working to make the D.C.L.I. one of the Midwests premier commonwealth units. I have worked with the HRS board through creating our unit charter as well as being a member of the HRSs Safety and Authenticity Committee. Beyond work with the HRS, I have a substantial experience with museums and living history. I have worked for the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency (IHPA) at numerous historic sights through the state. I was the Youth Interpretive Program Coordinator, the head of the youth interpretive program, at the Thomas Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site in Charleston, Illinois. This sight is an 1845 working farm that is completely 1st person interpretation. Other IHPA sites that I have worked with are The David Davis Mansion, Lincolns New Salem, and Apple River Fort. Addition to museum work I have close to 10 years of living history experience with multiple different reenacting communities. I have impressions that range from the 1830s to the 1940s, all of which are heavily researched. For WWII our unit portrays every theater of war that the D.C.L.I. saw action in. Our impressions range from 1939-1940 (Dunkirk, and North Africa), to the Mediterranean Theater, and 1944 DDay+. Through researching our unit impressions, I have an extensive and intimate knowledge of uniforms and equipment of the Commonwealth soldier throughout the entirety of the conflict. It is because of my experience working with the HRS board, my experience working for government historic sites, and my extensive knowledge of historical living history that I feel that I would be an ideal choice for the HRS Commonwealth Representative.

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For the 2011-2012 Term WWIIHRS Board of Directors

Please vote for one candidate per office President David Jameson ------------------------------------------------------------------------Doug Loge ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vice President Jonathan Stevens ---------------------------------------------------------------------Secretary Craig Dvorak ----------------------------------------------------------------------------Treasurer Sheri Tabor -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Allied Representative Bill Sheets -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Axis Representative Scott Atchison --------------------------------------------------------------------------Mike Saltsgaver ------------------------------------------------------------------------Commonwealth Representative Bryce Seyko -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

My WWIIHRS membership number is: ____

Note: your ballot will only be counted with a legible membership number listed. All ballots must be postmarked by December 7, 2010 and mailed to:

Craig Dvorak 5734 S. Peck Avenue Countryside, IL 60525

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EVENTS BULLETIN
November December 2010
Courtesy of www.20thcenturygi.com NOVEMBER
19-20 November 2010, Battle of Peru VII, Peru, KS

DECEMBER
3-5 December 2010, Christmas at the Barracks, 1826 - Present, Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO 3-4 December 2010, Stille Nacht WW2 RETO Tactical Battle at Fort Harrison, Indianapolis, IN 11 December 2010, Christmas on the Ghost Front Sommer Park, Peoria, IL. 10-11 December 2010, Eastern Front Event, Mansfield, OH 10-12 December 2010, Western Front Tactical, Tullahoma, TN 10-12 December 2010, Hurtgen Forest Tactical, Enfield, NC 18 December 2010, River Battle, Ft Bellefontaine, MO FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LISTED EVENTS, PLEASE GO TO THE HRS WEBSITE OR TO 20TH CENTURY G.I. www.20thcenturygi.com http://www.worldwartwohrs.org/Events.htm
Note: Gary Adkins of the First Special Service Force has agreed to supply the Edge with his exhaustive list of events from his extensive website, the 20th Century GI, however please continue to send your event notices to the HRS Secretary to be included on the HRS website. For additional exposure for your event th send the information to the 20 Century GI as well.

Rockford September 2010 Safety and Authenticity Formation with 900 troops.
Credit Troy LaFaye, 167th SPC

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WWIIHRS Business Treasurers Report March 2010

Savings Account Deposit: Balance: Checking Account Deposits: Expenses: $5805.00 $5805.00

Balance:

$3866.00 $426.43 (Secretary expenses: Craig Dvorak) $100.00 (2009 Refunds) $16.00 (Cert of Good Standing, Il Sec of State) $3323.57

WWII HRS Board Meeting Minutes: May 20, 2010

Attending the meeting were: David Jameson, Jonathan Stevens, Craig Dvorak, Sheri Tabor, Scott Attchison, John Newton, Larry Frykland, Ed Godi, George Harbinson, Tim Scherer. The meeting was opened at 7:05. The April minutes were read. A motion was made to accept the minutes and seconded. The vote was unanimous to accept the minutes. Old Business By Law Vote: The first proposal passed. Proposal 2, 3, and 4 failed. Regional Event: John Keaton was interested in hosting a regional event in Ohio. Website Upgrade: Jon replied he has had no time to research this yet. New Business Hampshire Regiment: This unit was approved for charter via an email vote. 250th Inf. Div.: Some changes in the charter would be discussed with the unit commander. 6th Naval Beach Battalion: George Harbinson explained the concept of his unit. The charter was submitted and is complete. Two chartered units were dissolved by their commanders: 143rd Engineers (Soviet) and Irish Guards. Treasurer Report: Secretary Report: 802 members were reported. The 9th Infantry Division and the 502 PIR, 101st Airborne reported a change in unit commander. One new event request was received for an event in Kansas. Commonwealth Report: None Allied Report: None Axis Report: No news to report. Edge Editor: Troy LaFaye sent notice of resignation due to time commitments. Deductions: Can a person get a deduction for a donation of goods? Possibly however Elliot would be asked for clarification on this. 990 Tax Return: This was filed, 990-N

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Insurance Questions: Can the amount be raised to $2 million since some event locations require a $2 million policy? We are waiting for a reply on from the broker on costs. A discussion ensued on insurance. Insurance for WWII reenacting is generally nonstandardsurplus. The difference from other types of events is that in WWII reenacting has modern weapons and vehicles. Also we are shooting at each other with blanks. The insurability rating is important since that shows stability of the organization. A possible rider for minors would not come from our current insurance provider Nautilus but could be possible from another vendor. Currently we are covered for the 48 states and all members 365 days/year. There is a per-claim deductible. The cost is approximately $5 per member. The insurance indemnifies the spectators. Open Comments: None. A motion was made to close the meeting and seconded. The vote was unanimous. At 8:10 the meeting was closed.

Treasurers Report May 2010

Savings Account Deposit: Balance: Checking Account Deposits: Expenses: Balance: $0 $7095.90

$2610.00 $68.66 (Secretary expenses: Craig Dvorak) $434.36 (Rochelle Printing) $5312.85

WWII HRS Board Meeting Minutes: June 17, 2010

Attending the meeting were: Jonathan Stevens, Craig Dvorak, Sheri Tabor, Scott Attchison, George Harbinson, Doug Loge, Dustin Strong, Matthew Andres, and Bill Sheets. The meeting was opened at 7:09. The May minutes were read. A motion was made to accept the minutes and seconded. The vote was unanimous to accept the minutes. Old Business Donations: A letter from the IRS was read indicating our status as a 501 C(4) organization which does not allow for direct donations to be tax deductable for the donor. Regional Event: Money is available for a limited number of regional events. The units should be made more aware of this possibility. Website Upgrade: Jon replied he has still had no time to research this. New Business Unit Charters: The 12th Quartermaster Philippine Scouts charter was submitted by Matthew Andreas. He explained the concept for the unit. The charter was well done and complete.

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6th Naval Beach Battalion: This unit was approved by the S&A Committee and by the Allied Rep Bill Sheets. A vote was proposed and seconded. The tally was 5 votes to approve the unit. The unit was accepted. 250th Inf. Division: Dustin Strong answered some questions on the unit structure. He would have one officer in the unit for living history purposes as a German liaison. Scott Atchison asked about some of the details of the proposed unit and how it would function. Also some changes would be made to the award structure. Pending the changes then an email vote would be taken with the board members and recognized at the next meeting. The S&A Committee did pass the unit pending the changes to the charter. Treasurer Report: Sheri Tabor reported $23,313 in Savings; $5,312 in Checking; $15 wire transfer fee; a $10 NSF fee from a membership dues payment. The checking totaled $5,282 after the fees. Secretary Report: 820 members were reported. Commonwealth Report: None Allied Report: Bill Riesa, COMNAVAIRPAC, reported that his unit was not on the website. Axis Report: No news to report. Open Comments: None. A motion was made to close the meeting and seconded. The vote was unanimous. At 7:56 the meeting was closed.

Treasurers Report June 2010

Savings Account Interest: Expenses: Balance: Checking Account Expenses: Balance: $0.75 $15.00 (wire transfer fee) $23,299.01

$30.00 (Deduction for NSF) $5282.85

WWII HRS Board Meeting Minutes: July 15, 2010

Attending the meeting were: Jonathan Stevens, Craig Dvorak, Sheri Tabor, Scott Attchison, Dustin Strong, Russell Dvorak, Tim Scherer, John Newton, Ron Kapustka, Ed Godi, and John Coyler. The meeting was opened at 7:11 p.m. The June minutes were read. A motion was made to accept the minutes and seconded. The vote was unanimous to accept the minutes. Old Business Regional Event: Since many members are unaware we need to promote the regional events as much as possible. Website Upgrade: Help is needed to find a different website provider and updating the website.

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New Business Unit Charters: The 250th Infantrie charter was ratified after an email vote between board meetings. A vote was called and seconded. The vote was unanimous to approve the 250th Infantrie Div. charter. The 12th Quartermaster Rgt. Had been approved by the S&A Committee to bring to a vote for the board. A vote was proposed and seconded. The vote was unanimous to approve this unit. Two more possible units had inquired about joining: a company of the 505th, 82nd Abn. and a company of the 508th, 82nd Abn. Treasurer Report: Sheri Tabor reported $23,026 in Savings; $5,225 in Checking; with $2.09 in interest. Secretary Report: 835 members were reported. Commonwealth Report: None Allied Report: None Axis Report: Scott Atchison reported a person with extreme views was applying to various German units. He cautioned that the Axis units should be vigilant. Committee Reports: S&A has been reviewing several unit charters. The Unit Commanders Comm has been discussing insurance issues along with the minors using firearms. The By-Law Review Comm is getting organized. Insurance: A comparison of the products available should be made. More information was needed from Mr. Gallager. We will not change the current policy until it expires in Feb 2011. To allow minors to carry weapons a by-law change is needed. Also there does need to be an enforced consequence to violating the under age rule. Edge: A member from the 2nd Inf. Div. is interested in producing the next Edge. Some discussion about an HRS directory occurred and if it was still needed. It was mentioned to include the directory online however due to privacy concerns that would not be done. Open Comments: None. A motion was made to close the meeting and seconded. The vote was unanimous. At 8:13 the meeting was closed.

WWII HRS Board Meeting Minutes August 19, 2010

Attending the meeting were: Jonathan Stevens, Craig Dvorak, Sheri Tabor, Scott Atchison, David Jameson, Tim Scherer, Chris Kissinger, Ed Godi, and Bill Sheets. The meeting was opened at 7:05 p.m. The July minutes were read. A motion was made to accept the minutes and seconded. The vote was unanimous to accept the minutes. Old Business Regional Event: Since many members are unaware we need to promote the regional events as much as possible. Website Upgrade: A one website hosting company was recommended Heroku which charges $15-$20 per month. New Business Unit Charters: The 12th Quartermaster Rgt. unit commander had submitted a revision to the charter to the 81st Inf. Div.

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Treasurer Report: Sheri Tabor reported $23,631.36 in Savings; $5,655.14 in Checking; with $5.26 in interest. Secretary Report: 864 members were reported. Commonwealth Report: None Allied Report: No news. Axis Report: No news. Rockford Support: $600 was requested for food for the USO dance. Some way to verify the expenses would be needed. Preferably event support for a meal would be for HRS members only. Edge: A member from the 2nd Inf. Div is interested in producing the next Edge. Membership Directory: Should one be issued that would take the form of a yearbook type publication was asked. A motion to move forward on a directory was seconded and voted in favor. Open Comments: Tim Scherer questioned when the bylaw Art III, Sec 2 was changed? Chris Kissinger reported that this was a vote in the December Edge. Tim Scherer also asked if the insurance accord form was sent out to Mr. Gallager? The reply was yes. A motion was made to close the meeting and seconded. The vote was unanimous. At 7:56 the meeting was closed.

Treasurers Report August 2010

Savings Account Interest: Balance: Checking Account Deposit: Balance: $5.26 $23,631.36

$255.00 $5655.14

70th Tank Battalion mopping up. Credit Jeff Skender, 5th kp GD

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Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of insurance does the WWIIHRS carry? The HRS carries Liability Insurance. It is good in the lower 48 states, covers 900 members, and 100 possible events. Who is the insurance carrier? Nautilus Insurance. Is the HRS insurance personal accident insurance? No. Are those under age 18 covered under our policy? Yes, those under age 18 are covered however those under age 18 may not use or carry weapons of any type but they may participate in battles if they are over age 16 per the authenticity rules. What are the limits? 1 million, $5000 deductible per claim. Are vehicles, landing craft, and aircraft covered by the HRS insurance? No they are not. Are Canadians covered under the HRS insurance? No. Non US citizens are not covered. What if my equipment is lost, stolen, or damaged? No. There is no coverage for personal property loss of any kind. Can my event get insurance coverage? Yes, if an HRS unit sponsors the event however some restrictions apply. Contact HRS President David Jameson for more information. The site owner says I need a certificate of insurance for my event. A certificate of insurance is available for $25. Please contact the HRS President for more details. Can I see the declaration page or the entire policy? Yes, please contact a board member for more information. Are non-HRS members covered at HRS events? Yes. Are HRS members covered at non-HRS events? No.

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Dateline: May 1, 2010 Lowell, IN Jagdpanzer 38(t) of 2. Panzer heading back to 1944. Photo Credit: Bill D.

The Edge Jonathan Stevens 0N349 Cottonwood Dr. Wheaton, IL 60187

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