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Home My WebLink About11/19/2014 MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION November 19, 2014 5:00 p.m. Veteran's Memorial Hall Pledge of Allegiance. I. Roll Call II. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended III. Approval of Minutes of October 22, 2014 IV. Citizens Oral Comments V. Treasurer's Report VI. Chairperson's Report VII. Committee Reports: 1. Building, Grounds & Operations—Chairperson Richard Hastings 2. Education/Historical—Chairperson Randall Miller 3. Finance/Fundraising Chairperson Marcia Courbat a. Black Hawk Mutual Invoice - $125.00 b. General Sheet Metal Works, Inc. - $325.00 4. Collections Manager/Registrar Chairperson Michael Dennis VIII. Unfinished Business IX. New Business X. Adjournment DeAnne Kobliska, CMC Administrative Secretary *Next meeting to be held on January 28, 2014 [ S J _ 7 \ { $ / 7�� \ IV ° � :. \ Q / \ o �, , \ 0 I § �� \ L.J pc NJ ' 70 / qk k \ � QJ k ) ) \ \ JG • 0 \ rn ` § /} k q 1- \# co f \ / 0 \ / ( 5 R \ ) 7c > \ « \ { tn } / j C7 NJ G \ \ � � CD CO \ \ \ , �- c V) el / / ) \ CL CD r mt - \ \ 5 E % , 03 U ni 7 = n - p U) / / r, a to el el CD \ 0 ,-I- CL CD 0 § \ } \ • V) 0 D cr NJ n b / XI o ± Q 2 9 i . 13 22 f = \ 0 _? - \/ / / j 7 k / rP PAYMENT DATE City of Waterloo BATCH NO. 11/21/2014 715 Mulberry St 2015-05000883 COLLECTION STATION Waterloo, IA 50703 RECEIPT NO. COUNTER 1 (319) 291-4323 2015-00006386 RECEIVED FROM CASHIER MICHAEL J. BUTLER Ella Ellis DESCRIPTION DONATION PAYMENT CODE RECEIPT DESCRIPTION TRANSACTION AMOUNT MH51 (010)MEMORIAL HALL BRICKS 3500 $50.00 DONATION 010-22-8820 3500 Sale of Bricks$50.00 01 MYR.0009 Total Cash $0.00 Total Check $50.00 Total Charge $0.00 Total Other $0.00 Total Remitted $50.00 Change $0.00 Total Received $50.00 Total Amount: I $50.00 Printed by: Ella Ellis Page 1 of 1 11/21/2014 04:27:13 PM WWI - 1914- 1918 1OOth Anniversary National World War I Museum Liberty Memorial, Kansas City,Missouri httpsl:theworldwar.org Never heard of Service League?? keiser (sic) and as an enthusiastic outburst of Neither had any of us until Dick Hastings, a patriotism than from a feeling of the actual necessity NEIGS member, contacted several of us about thereof. preserving a large number, in fact, about 75,000, of Following this came the first Red Cross Service League cards that had been found in the attic campaign: later, other campaigns, and finally the of the Veterans Memorial Hall in Waterloo, Iowa. second liberty loan. In the campaign, for the sale of Upon some research we found that the National the second liberty bonds, a new committee was Archives was not a good source, nothing was organized and the campaign was started on the same mentioned on the National World War I Museum lines as had been followed in the previous campaign website, but there was a full page article about the but after several day--in fact, more than two weeks start of the organization in the 2 March 1918 issue of of strenuous effort--the results were not forthcoming the Waterloo Evening Courier. Then we got excited. as the committee felt they should be and while the Excerpts from the Waterloo Evening committee was working, it developed a house-to- Courier: (transcription) house system of canvassing, appointing men and By HARRY E. KIESTER women to various blocks of the city and the result The War is on! Money must be raised for its was entirely satisfactory, and the loan was successful prosecution. We are all willing to do our subscribed to its full limit. share but how shall we go about it? By organizing. The various campaigns have developed the fact That's the answer--and so there have been that it takes intensive solicitation to get the best committees, committee meetings, committee results and for that reason it was determined by the luncheons, committee work--committees galore, and workers in the previous campaign that a permanent these committees have each done their work, have organization would be able best to cope with future done it well and with credit to the members, to the questions or movements of this character and it was cause they represent and to the city. proposed that such an organization be perfected. The organization in each case is only temporary-- Service League Is Born manned and managed by the same people who have After several weeks of consideration and been active in public service of this character for the investigation of various plans in vogue thruout (sic) past decade or more, people who have given and are the country, a committee from the Chamber of willingly giving their time and efforts when the fact commerce, another from the Commercial club and a is there are dozens, yes, hundreds of loyal, third from the Clearing House association adopted enterprising citizens who are not only willing but the plan of action which is now being installed under anxious to join in such activities and to do their full the name of the Service League share. But temporary organization methods do not Membership fee in the league has been fixed at discover this latent talent and does not develop this the very nominal sum of $1 per year and members latent ability-and in this there lies one big reason for are required, as an application for membership, to the organization of the service league. sign the pledge card reproduced herewith. Each Need of System member, upon signing the pledge card and the If we go back just a few months--not even a payment of the dues, is given a neat enlistment year--and review the efforts that have been made we certificate of membership card stating that he or she will fmd much over-lapping work. For instance, in has enlisted for service in the war work fostered by the sale of the first liberty loan when the citizens had the league It is also contemplated that appropriate not been touched to speak of by war conditions. The badges of special design will be furnished later on. . campaign to sell the first loan was hastily organized . . . . and enthusiastically put across,more as a dare to the 41 • Seivice League Enlistment-Card - , • This lai• r:certify that the person whose• 1918 7 191$ • • name appears upon the face of this card• lx has signed The Service League Service - • • lenge;`'has-paid'dues as indicated and ' hai enlisted for active lenice.in the Has Enlisted for War Work in die Wail.Work of this League. SERVICE LEAGUE 'Adruraar •SWIM,,AT•JArff&OO,IO A, ExDlra:iont ' -• . 341d • . February 11,1919 Cummarurr Sell War Stamps First appears upon the certificate, except in case of death In furtherance of our part of the second phase as or disability. This certificate contains 20 spaces. If outlined above, the first work that will be undertaken these are all filed with war-savings stamps during by the league will be the sale of Waterloo's the month of March, we'll say, the total cost to the allotment of thrift and war savings stamps--and this purchaser will be $82.50, and on Jan. 1, 1923, the will be a great work--it is no small job. The government will pay the owner of the certificate allotment is $20 per capita or approximately $100--a net profit to the holder of $17.20. This is $750,000. based on an interest rate of 4 per cent compounded We speak of thrift stamps and war savings quarterly from Jan. 2, 1918. The amount of war- stamps without stopping to think that Waterloo's savings stamps sold to any one person at any one allotment is as large as was our allotment of the first time shall not exceed $100 (maturity value), and no liberty loan. person may hold such stamps or war-savings What about those stamps? certificates to an aggregate amount exceeding They are the answer of a great democracy to the $1,000(maturity value). demand for a democratic form of government security. They are "junior bonds." Like liberty bonds, they have behind them the entire resources of Local Men Enlist for War Service In the government and people of the United States. They have the additional advantage that they Big Finance Drive steadily increase in value from the date of purchase until the date of maturity, and this increase in Attention, Service league! Forward! March! guaranteed by the government. These stamps are Waterloo's new organization to promote and issued in two denominations, the 25-cent stamp and conduct campaigns for winning of the war has been the $5 stamp. perfected. Final steps were taken last night at For the convenience of investors, a "thrift card" Memorial hall when 113 citizens of Waterloo west is furnished to all purchases of 25-cent stamps. This were summoned for duty. Waterloo east was organized Wednesday evening at the Ellis hotel. The card has spaces for 16 stamps. When all the spaces have been filled the thrift card may be exchanged for plan of organization is so vast it was necessary to a $5 stamp at postoffices, banks, or other authorized call each section separately but henceforth they will agencies by adding 14 cents in cash prior to April 1, work co-ordinately. 1918, and one cent additional each month thereafter. The first work will be the sale of the city's quota of war savings stamps, amounting to $750,000--a Those who prefer may buy a $5 stamp outright . sum equivalent to Waterloo's first liberty loan. Final These may be on sale until March 31, 1918, for $4.15. Then they automatically increase in value a instructions will be given Monday evening and the cent a month thereafter until Jan. 1, 1923, when the drive will open next week, probably Wednesday. United States will pay $5 at any postoffice or at the Under the new system the whole city can be covered treasury in Washington for each stamp affixed to a in the time that it takes on sergeant to cover his war-savings certificate. district--probably a half day, or not more than one How it Figures Out day at the most. When you purchase a $5, you attach it to an Wonderful Organization The Service league stands for competency and engraved folder known as a "war-savings certificate," which bears the name of the purchaser efficiency, and organization incorporated for a and an be cashed only by the person whose name quarter of a century to aid worthy causes not only during the war but to rehabilitate the country when peace comes. The idea,which is military in 42 character, is the product of the brain of Harry E. first and second lieutenant in each voting precinct Kiester. Its novelty has attracted Gov. W. L. Harding and to these latter the sergeants report (list of and he has asked for complete details that he may personnel) recommend it to other counties. Officials of the Pep and Patriotism federal reserve bank in Chicago also have requested The meeting last night brimmed over with information concerning the plan. Waterloo men vigorous speeches and enthusiasm. An indication of predict it will be copied widely thuout (sic) the the spirit was evidenced when enlistments were United States. asked. From an attendance of 113, there were 129 There will be 480 sergeants, who are privileged enlistments. This excess was due to several men to appoint an assistant if they see fit, and they are to talking out memberships for wives or children. At canvass the 7,500 homes in Waterloo. Working the meeting in the Ellis of Waterloo east there were alone, each sergeant would have an average of 16 present 140 and enlistments were above that number. visits to make. As soon as he completes that work, Dues of$1 per year were assessed to defray clerical which should take only a few hours, the entire city is expense. covered. In that way the work which took four It cost Waterloo 55 cents per $1,000 to sell the weeks to accomplish during the second liberty loan last liberty loan, whereas under the Kiester plan, it is should take no more than a day at the most under the estimated the expense will be only four cents per Kiester plan. $1,000 on the next drive. Over the whole city is a commander, under him Addresses were made by M. L. Bowman, H E. a captain for each of the four wards, under him a Tullar, H. E. Kiester,W. W. Marsh and F. W. Court. NORTHEAST IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP FORM P.O. Box 2274,Waterloo IA 50704-2274 neigsinfo i mail.com $15.00 individual _$25.00 Family(one address) includes newsletter. Membership year ends December 31. Dues paid after September 1 of any year will be applied to the following year. Name: (Please PRINT) NEW: Address: RENEWAL City, State,Zip: Phone ( ) Email: Do you want your info posted on the website so others can contact you? Yes No Yes,I would like to volunteer to assist society activities: Caller Refreshments Newsletter Indexing Obituary List Coordinator Enter obituaries in database Website construction Other projects ( ) Yes,I would like to receive my copy of the Cedar Tree Branches newsletter via e-mail! Surnames being searched Location Time Period Make checks payable to : NORTHEAST IOWA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY and mail to: NEIGS Treasurer,P.O.Box 2274,Waterloo IA 50704-2274.Enclose SASE to receive your membership card. 43 MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION NAME, (ALTERNATE) TERM EXPIRES AMERICAN LEGION POST#138 Phil Thomas, (Don Bessman) December 31, 2013 AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 730 Craig White, (vacant) December 31, 2014 AMVETS POST#19 Randall Miller, (John Mrzlak) December 31, 2014 DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS#11 Richard E. Hastings, (Kristine Reeves) December 31, 2013 //- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS Richard Hockey, (Charles Peyton) December 31, 2014 WOMEN'S ARMY CORP Marcia Courbat, (vacant) December 31, 2013 v RETIRED OFFICERS � ,0 Don Ticknor, (vacant) December 31, 2013 ,0 SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR ROBERT ANDERSON CAMP#33 Michael C. Dennis, (Mel Wittmer) December 31, 2014 ROLLING THUNDER IOWA CHAPTER#1 Marilyn Robinson. (Richard Hurtado) December 31, 2014 CEDAR VALLEY CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE Ron McMahon, (Sherman Lundy) December 31, 2013 SONS OF AMVETS POST#19 Mike Mrzlak, (vacant) December 31, 2014 V UAW VETERANS COMMITTEE Mike Ambrosy, (Rodney Allen Wessely) December 31, 2014 CITY REPRESENTATIVE (Vacant), (vacant) MEMORIAL HALL COMMISSION November 19, 2014 5:00 p.m. Veteran's Memorial Hall Pledge of Allegiance. C I. Roll Call: We, Miller, Hastings, Hockey, Robinson, euurbat, Ticknor, D-eiu1�s,, siVratalten, Mrzlak, and Ambros (Wittw er 5\iviACIelAL � -- H. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended ' cur 1,y119(-0 / / t CLys t III. Approval of Minutes of October 22, 2014 etje) U. v- S� , f- cc IV. Citizens Oral Comments V. Treasurer's Report ✓Le i lr je2176<--- ioo &to Payment made to Richard Hastings for shelving unit purchase in the amount of $52.42 leaving a fund balance of$9,060.31. c, 42-( 1-A. CS. p VI. Chairperson's Report ji ACIAA-Z-u /4*k/ bN cic,-e-f-S r VII. Committee Reports: 1. Building, Grounds & Operations—Chairperson Richard Hastings fvti w � t S f trpg — PLC 0,4 0 `t 0� . . 071 erfrEt' --6 f46) ,-{- 7- Trt-ut._ OL,Ort-&-e-un51-- • A/1,64-- -VP te' 4 EGAIL/2-- ( o ' a...-z--c Su/WA-Le-4,, 1\113 1 k-- I 'FIT CIC-eA4 4T) Jwc--rK-5 atr, ( oar° mi , ivL-v‘esi,... .cp.u.A._a_1(4 ., 1 tio_t cjittirlAop Af-frz--(-- par- d a) cusp yee t 6, 1/1.,cercvt,c,c__ 1 nktli&v. sieutz ‘-pd- t/() -(_ d-b-vj lacio-c. v4x. 6_a,44," 0 2. Education/Historical Chairperson Randall Miller t)LC--&-(6.--1-L a td:ey ii)/topet.ni (;) t7e4-OL,QA44 6-1,ilea act,/ c1-4\ci ck fo.A.eAAe-14,i4--ny7 ciecbyiaiil 6 ,7 44.-). (-4c, I? 6 . 1,0 . 611L 4 ClAct , sioc icc --f-t) e&--14,t,ot DIA,:,---1-11 J--6 d ---k-•-t) 1-4b---0-0-1 t__ ::ti"""`" ()\ --eA&A,4--/-2. bue7Al2" 4-14- 3j-ct ,A)2.-1 ifakA_Ima,4;LLA-d Pow/ 01 , 4.- Titio-wb G-v 01-eoltrz-l'et-Q 11-Itilf 4.6arcuj 9ft5tre ..)())9 ,,i-eAlLL 04i ..7tt 6( 4b ,c,f_a„ti- ,„,t) plci- Ii&--tA'cc.--e aty el) 3. Finance/Fundraising--Ch ' ex n I4 a Courbat p a. Black Hawk voice - $125.00 b. General Sheet Metal Works, Inc. - $325.00 rk Motion to approve the payment of invoices 1� Ti`CJC v�v / ' 1 �r 9-, JOL( �- ate 4. Collections Manager/Registrar—Chairperson Miehaefljrimts ilt2tWUZLe2 ®- AA) jttaj ice.- , VIII. Unfinished Business nt �� i 1716:0„-e" 9 14- ,449)) , o1(-4_,T Yt Go-( t c IX. New Business \.e „tt juiL9c(Azit- X. 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Member absent: Dennis and Courbat Moved by Miller, seconded by Ambrosy that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried. Moved by Ambrosy, seconded by Hockey that the Minutes of September 24, 2014, be approved. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried. Citizens Oral Comments None. Treasurer's Report Ms. Kobliska gave the Treasurer's Report as of October 22, 2014 reporting a balance of $9,112.73 in the Brick Fund. Chairperson's Report Chairperson White reported that there will be a meeting after the Memorial Hall Committee meeting in regards to Veterans Day plans. He also reminded the committee about fundraising dance at the Electric Park Ballroom on December 5, 2014 for Honor flight, tickets reasonably priced at $10.00, committee raised approximately $12,000 at last year's event. Committee Reports Building, Grounds & Operations—Richard Hastings reported that the windows, down spouts, and gutters have been painted; paint has spilled over on bricks and will have to be cleaned. He also reported that he had received a note form Joel Shepard, city building department, expressing that items in boiler room needed to be moved and area freed from hazards. Mr. Hastings cleaned the area and purchased a storage shelf to remove items from the floor. He also stated that he met with Councilmember Quentin Hart on Memorial Hall repairs. Motion by Ambrosy, seconded by McMahon that a receipt from Menards in the amount of $52.42 payable to Richard Hastings for purchase of a storage shelf, be approved. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried. Education/Historical—Randall Miller reported that he had a copied photo of what Memorial Hall fountain looked like when first built. He also questioned if Memorial Hall had received a donation from the USS Enterprise as they held there reunion here on the 27th of September. He stated that he is still researching the fallen soldier memorial to be placed on the grounds of Memorial Hall and stated that the POW MIA chair is upstairs with the display stands if anyone has an event that they would like to use it for. Finance/Fundraising-Marcia Courbat was absent, no comments. Collections Manager/Registrar-Chairperson Michael Dennis absent and Mr. Wittwer filling in as his replacement, but had nothing to report. He also stated that Mr. Dennis will be relieving himself of some of his responsibilities that may include resigning from Memorial Hall. Unfinished Business None. New Business Mr. Miller stated that he is donating historical movies and books and has also donated a combination DVD/VCR player for use by Memorial Hall. September 24, 2014 Page 2 Mr. Hastings stated that he has an entertainment center that he will donate to store the DVD/VCR movies. Motion by Hockey, seconded by Mrzlak to reschedule the November 26th meeting to November 19th and to cancel the December meeting due to the holidays. Ayes: Eleven. Motion carried. With no further business before the commission, it was moved by Hockey, seconded by Ticknor that the meeting be adjourned at 5:34 p.m. Ayes: Eleven. DeAnne Kobliska, CMC Administrative Secretary