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OFFICE OF
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
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CITY OF ITHACA
310 WEST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14950
TEL (607) 272 -1234
FAX (607) 272 -2793
NOTICE
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2000 AT 6:00 PM AT CENTRAL FIRE.
STATION, 310 W. GREEN ST., ITHACA, NY.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program" 0 Recycled Paper
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners
February 8, 2000 - Minutes
Page 3
Firemen, have turned in expense reports for 2% funds - reports are
due to the State (w /copies to IFD) by March 1, 2000.
Fire Prevention Bureau
- See various reports that are in Minute Book;
- Inspections of Places of Assembly and Fire Systems Testing Permits
and fees - the Chief will meet with the Codes' group as well as Admin.
Assistant in Financial Matters Eileen Camp next Tuesday to work on
establishing permit process. Chair Romanowski indicated the Town of
Ithaca would like the final document to use as a "blueprint" - send to
Andy Frost;
- Fire Department Access Issues - AC's Wanck Wheaton have attended
another half -day session on traffic calming last week at the Planning
Dept.; continues to be a challenge for IFD to keep in the loop;
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Response
- See Deputy Chief Dorman's written report in the Minute Book;
- City Disaster Management Planning is underway -next meeting
scheduled for Feb. 11, 2000 at 1300 hrs. AC VanBenschoten has
other initiatives underway as well, including a weapons of mass
destruction program which is highlighted in DC Dorman's report;
- County Communications and 911 program is consuming huge amounts
of the Chief's time. He described the need for an upgraded radio
system that has become absolutely imperative, and the operational
efficiencies that may come with a centralized 911 PSAP /Dispatch
Center cannot wait. A team consisting of Barbara Blanchard, Peter
Meskill, Jack Miller, Lee Shurtleff, and the Chief, are currently
attending board meetings in every town in the County to explain the
project and hopefully, to gain support. It appears the most
contentious issue at this time relates to tower siting.
Com. Kirkpatrick asked if we should be looking at a solution for
ourselves. Chief Wilbur told how that could work - expense &
redundancy. Chief Wilbur does not want to delegate our needs out to
others - we need to be sure we are looking out for ourselves.
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners
February 8, 2000 - Minutes
Page 4
Support
- See Deputy Chief Dorman's written report in the Minute Book;
- $140,000 worth of SCBA equipment has been received and being put
into service - Lt. Dan Tier gets credit for this very ambitious project.
FF Shawn Flynn came into the Board meeting and demonstrated the
new equipment;
- Training Center - IFD is currently soliciting proposals to build a roof
on the burn building. Also soliciting State Funding through Senator
Seward for $35,000 for design and development of a new burn building.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES DIVISION- see complete written reports in the
Minute Book. Highlights provided by Volunteer Coordinator Marcia
Lynch are as follows:
Membership Unit and Service /Duty Unit
- Volunteer Coordinator Lynch reported that there are nine people in
the New Member Training class - the current training schedule is
similar to the Bunker Training schedule - a pilot program - seems to be
working so far. Chair Romanowski asked why it was so important to
have a minimum number of participants in order to host a training
class. VC Lynch indicated the sizeable financial investment when
putting together a training program is the sole reason.
- Marcia reported this is bunker recruitment season; new public service
announcements regarding bunkers and volunteering seems to be
working.
IX. Old Business:
- Sale of Station 7 - Chief Wilbur distributed a Draft Bidder's
Information Packet for the Board's review. The Chief met with the
City Controller as well as the Planning Director to get a sense of what
to include in the packet. Com. Yahn indicated she has asked the Deputy
City Controller for a packet that was distributed for another City
property that was successfully sold to see what types of info. were
included. Other items discussed were - should there be a minimum bid?
need a release date and a bid opening date; need media coverage; need
"legalese" language that should be provided by the City Attorney's
office. Com. Yahn will provide other information that should be
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners
February 8, 2000 - Minutes
Page 5
included in the document to the Fire Chief's Office within the next two
days - she would like to have the packet sent up to the City Attorney's
office by this next Monday, February 14th. A date that was discussed
for bid opening was April 11th - regular Board meeting date.
- Vehicle 961 is out for body repairs (due to hitting a deer);
- Chair Romanowski would like to continue with the development of a
policy for use of 2% Firemen's Relief Fund. eg. checks only made out
to creditors (not directly to requestee), issues of what the funds could
be used for - eg. catastrophic illnesses, etc. This topic will be on next
month's agenda. Also continue with the development of changes that
need to be made to the City Charter as it relates to the responsibilities
of the Board of Fire Commissioners.
X. New Business:
- Com. Alexander will work on changing the format of the reporting
form for 2% funds received by volunteer companies and the vet
volunteers.
- City /Volunteer contract discussion - next meeting.
XI. Executive Session - not needed.
XII. At 1920 hrs., Chair Romanowski made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Seconded by Com. Yahn. Carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
11 All
Christine M. Wilbur, Clerk
Ithaca Board of Fire Commissioners
CITY OF ITHACA
310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5497
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Telephone: 607/272 -1234 Fax: 607/272 -2793
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Fire Commissioners
FROM: Marcia E. Lynch, Volunteer Coordinator 1�k
DATE: February 8, 2000
SUBJECT: Membership Changes
Please note the following resignation:
Name Company Assignment
Christopher Wright Unaff iliated bunker
"An Equal Opportunity Emplocer %Kith a commitment to Naorklorce diccrtiification_
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ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REPORT
PERSONNEL STAFFING LEVELS February 2000
1
Chief
1
Deputy Chief
5
Assistant Chiefs
8
Lieutenants
50
Fire Fighters
65
Total on Duty Personnel
1 Fire Fighter on Disability Leave
1 Fire Alarm Superintendent
1 Volunteer Coordinator
1 Administrative Secretary
1 Administrative Assistant - Financial
1 Account Clerk Typist
Total employees as of 02/01/00 - 71
Date Printed: 2/4/00 Page 1
ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REPORT
February 2000
RESPONSE
INCIDENT (CALL) SUMMARY - as reported by Tompkins County Fire Control
SUMMARY FOR 1999
NATURE OF INCIDENT
MONTH TOTAL
YTD TOTAL
Structure Fire
6
0
3
2
0
8
61
4
40
24
19
120
1421
197
287
124
93
408
876
3674
Fire Outside of Structure
Vehicle Fire
Trees, Brush, Grass Fire
Refuse Fire
Rescue Call
Emergency Medical Call
109
Hazardous Condition, Standby
19
Service Call
20
Good Intent Call
8
Malicious False Call
10
28
79
292
System Malfunction
Unintentional False
Totals
INCIDENT (CALL) SUMMARY - as reported by Tompkins County Fire Control
SUMMARY FOR JANUARY 2000
NATURE OF INCIDENT MONTH TOTAL I YTD TOTAL
Fire Outside of Structure
1
2
0
1
2
0
0
15
98
21
36
g
3
45
86
319
Vehicle Fire
Trees, Brush, Grass Fire
Refuse Fire
0
Rescue Call
15
Emergency Medical Call
98
Hazardous Condition, Standby
21
Service Call
36
Good Intent Call
9
Malicious False Call
3
System Malfunction
45
Unintentional False
86
Totals
319
Date Printed: 2/4/00 Page 2
ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS REPORT
February 2000
MUTUAL AID CALLS for January 2000 - (included in totals listed above)
Given to: Brooktondale, Trumansburg
Received from: Cayuga Heights (3), Lansing (3)
SELECTED CALLS
On 1/11/00 (1917 hrs), "D" Shift responded to a working fire at 208 -210 E. State St,
The Commons. The fire which started on the third floor had extended into the cockloft
of the building. An aggressive fire attack prevented the fire from extending any further.
Excellent work by the fire fighters involved prevented what could have been a very
destructive fire, possibly extending to adjacent buildings.
SUPPORT
Ladder 939 is at Saulsbury Service Center for warranty body work and other
minor repairs.
2. The build date for the chassis of the two new pumpers and therefore, the
delivery date for the completed units, has been moved up approximately one
month. We now anticipate the new apparatus to be delivered sometime in
August.
3. The new SCBA has been delivered. The career shifts have been receiving
manufacturer's training and all members will be trained in their use through in-
service training. The in- service schedule has been posted and an
announcement will be made concerning the modification of existing facepieces
for volunteer members.
TRAINING
A training report for the year 1999 is attached. Also, the training report for January
2000 is attached.
The Department will be conducting a Weapons of Mass Destruction - Operations
course on the following dates at Central Station. The 16 hour course is conducted by
the State at no cost to the Department.
3/15 & 3/22 2/23 & 2/29 3/3 & 3/10 2/25 & 2/26
Submitted by: J. Thomas Dorman, Deputy Chief
Date Printed: 2/4/00 Page 3
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REPORT
FOR
JANUARY 2000
FROM THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
ASSISTANT CHIEF WHEATON
C &O MONTHLY REPORT
CAUSE & ORIGIN INVESTIGATIONS FOR JANUARY 2000 1 HOURS
1/06/00-416 N. TIOGA ST./ HOUSE
1/11/00-208-210 EAST STATE ST./ HOUSE
1/20/00-322 WEST AVE(U -HALL #6) /DORM
2/2/00 -616 WEST CLINTON ST/ HOUSE
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INVESTIGATIONS IN JANUARY TOTAL HOURS 62
TOTALS FOR THE YEAR OF 2000
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Fire Chief Brian Wilbur
FROM: Lieutenant Thomas Deis
RE: January Public Education Report
DATE: 04FEBO0
This is the January report of Pub Ed events according to the Master Calendar.
I have started going through the Master Calendar, day by day, to ensure we have not
missed any events that are Pub Ed related.
One event for the month;
Fire Safety discussion at Unity House, 408 E. State St.
15 developmental disabled residents + 3 staff.
CITY OF ITHACA
310 West Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 -5497
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
Telephone: 607/272 -1234 Fax: 607/272 -2793
Monthly Report of the Fire Chief to the Board of Fire Commissioners, for the month of February, 2000.
LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Administration
1) Career Personnel Report
See attached report from Deputy Chief Dorman.
2) Operating Budget Account Status
See attached report from Administrative Assistant Camp.
3) Ithaca College - Paying for Fire Protection
No new news about paying for fire protection at this time.
4) Contract negotiations. 1
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City -Town contract negotiations are still in process with the next session to be held on WFEB 00.
Contract negotiations with the Ithaca Paid Fire Fighter's Association will continue again on X I� 00.
No word has been received regarding the status of the agreement with the volunteer companies. 174tL�0�
5) Station 7
As a result of a meeting with Dominick Cafferillo, a draft sale specification has been prepared which is
based upon an IURA property disposition. The draft accompanies this report.
6) Strategic Planning Committee
No committee work has been done on this issue since October.
7) 2000 Operating Budget
The detailed chart of accounts for 2000 has not been developed yet.
8) Volunteer Company Appropriations and 2% Distribution
It is my strong recommendation that any unused, unclaimed, or unearned funds which have been allocated to
the Volunteer Companies be directed to use by the Department in support of those actively providing
service. An immediate need is for $5,000 for the purchase of additional treadmills so that all stations are
provided with this important equipment. We have approached the City via the budget process for years in
attempts to get the physical fitness /wellness program fully funded and have not been successful. This
initiative would be in keeping with the legislative intent of two percent funds, while meeting an important
need for all fire fighters.
"An Equal Opportunity Emplover with a commitment to workforce diversification."
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Fire Chief's Report for January, 2000
08 FEB 00
page 2
9) 2% Reports
To date, of the two requests that went out to the volunteer companies and the Veteran Volunteer Firemen
for two percent reports (one in December and one in January), we have received two of nine.
Fire Prevention Bureau
I) Monthly Inspection Report
No report.
2) Fire Investigation Unit - Monthly Report
See attached report from Assistant Chief Wheaton.
3) Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention Unit (JFSIU) -Monthly Report
See attached report from Assistant Chief Wheaton.
4) Public Education Program - Monthly Report
See attached report from Lt. Thomas Deis.
5) Fire Investigation Unit - Incendiary Fires
No new discussions between IFD and IPD have occurred since the last report.
6) Inspections of Places of Assembly and Fire Systems Testing Permits and Fees
Implementation details and appropriate policy and SOP's are being developed for the administration of the
new place of assembly and fire system ordinances.
7) Fire Department Access Issues
Assistant Chiefs Wanck and Wheaton attended another afternoon -long session on traffic calming last week.
We are attempting to keep in the both the Planning Department and Public Works loops on this issue.
Safety
1) OSHA Physicals
We are still working on development of a new policy.
2) Safety Committee - No report.
Fire Chief's Report for January, 2000
OPERATIONS DIVISION
Response
1) Monthly Call Report
08 FEB 00
page 3
Final reports for 1999 will be issued when all reports are entered. See attached report form Deputy Chief
Dorman for January 2000.
2) City Disaster Management Plan
Planning is underway. The next meeting is scheduled for 11 FEB 00 at 1300 hours. Assistant Chief
VanBenschoten has other initiatives underway as well, including a weapons of mass effect training program
which is highlighted in DC Dorman's report.
3) Operational Change Review
Data has been compiled on the effect of opening West Hill Station on a 24/7 basis, but the study is still
incomplete at this time.
4) County Communications and 911 Program
The County's communications and 911 centralization program is getting hours and hours of my time. The
need for an upgraded radio system has become absolutely imperative, and the operational efficiencies that
may come with a centralized 911 PSAP /Dispatch Center cannot wait. A team consisting of Barbara
Blanchard, Peter Meskill, Jack Miller, Lee Shrutleff, and me, are currently attending board meetings in
every town in the County to explain the project and hopefully, to gain support. It appears the most
contentious issue at this time relates to tower siting.
Support
1) See attached report from Deputy Chief Dorman.
2) Steamer Project
The steamer has been returned to Station 7 where it awaits return of the parts sent out to be nickel plated..
3) SCBA Replacement Project
See DC Dorman's report.
5) Training Center Usage Report for JAN 00
No report.
Training
1) See monthly training report from Deputy Chief Dorman.
Fire Chief's Report for January, 2000
VOLUNTEER SERVICES DIVISION
Membership Unit
1) See attached report from Volunteer Coordinator Lynch.
Service /Duty Unit
1) See attached report from Volunteer Coordinator Lynch.
Respectfully submitted,
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Brian H. Wilbur
Fire Chief
08 FEB 00
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Bidder's
Information Packet
Disposition of
1012 N.
Surplus Property
Tioga Street
Board of Fire Commissioners
Ithaca Fire Department
310 W. Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
607 - 272 -1234
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At the January 5, 2000 meeting of the Ithaca Common Council, a
resolution authorizing the Board of Fire Commissioners to dispose of
surplus property at 1012 N. Tioga Street was passed. Accordingly, the
Board of Fire Commissioners has developed this packet to aid potential
bidders in developing a bid proposal for purchase of this former fire
station.
All proposals for purchasing the property will be reviewed in light of the
following criteria.
Terms of Purchase
1) All proposed bids shall contain a narrative description of the
bidder's plans for interior and exterior modifications to the
building, and the proposed use of the building. Preference shall be
given to bids which contain plans to preserve the historic exterior
of the building, and proposed uses that are in keeping with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood.
2) The Purchase and Sale contract will contain provisions requiring
that modifications to the property after the purchase conform with
the bid proposal. All plans for modification of the exterior, and any
proposed changes in such plans, shall be subject to review and
approval by the Neighborhood Preservation Planner of the City of
Ithaca.
3) Prospective bidders will be informed that the property may be
designated as a historic building under the City of Ithaca's
Landmarks Preservation Ordinance, which will require review by the
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission of all plans to modify
the exterior of the building.
4) The property shall be conveyed in "as is" condition.
5) The property shall be conveyed by bargain and sale deed.
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6) The purchaser shall post a non - refundable ten percent (10 %) of the
purchase price within five days after acceptance of the proposal
following approval by Common Council.
7) The closing shall take place within sixty days after acceptance of
the bid.
8) The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash or certified
check.
9) The closing shall take place in City Hall.
1 0) The City shall provide an abstract of title showing good and
marketable title, subject to easements of record.
1 1) Minimum bid: $80,000
Following the Board of Fire Commissioner's evaluation of all bids, their
recommended selection will be forwarded to the' Common Council for final
approval.
Form of the Bid
In preparing a bid to purchase the parcel, the bidder should give primary
consideration to how the bid meets the four criteria listed above. The bid
must clearly state the proposed purchase price offered for the property in
its current condition.
Submission of five (5) copies of bids to the Board of Fire Commissioners
must be received by mail or by hand no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 7, 2000. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope
clearly labeled "Bid for Purchase of 1012 N. Tioga Street."
Bids should be mailed or delivered to the Ithaca Fire Department at 310
West Green Street, Ithaca, New York 14850. Delivery must occur during
normal business hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm, M -F only).
Bidder Information Packet
1012 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
05 FEB 00
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Inspections
All interested parties will be provided an opportunity to inspect the
premises throughout the bid preparation period. Contact the Fire Chief's
Office at 607- 272 -1234 during normal business hours to arrange for
access.
Building History
1012 N. Cayuga Street
Site History
1885 Construction of building as fire station
1982 Addition of front -piece to enlarge apparatus bay.
1990 Renovation to enclose stair, add sprinklers and similar
amenities.
1996 Decommissioned as an active fire station. Used for casual
storage and limited maintenance activities since. Building has
been heated and maintained continuously since its
decommissioning.
Building and Lot
Type of Construction
Year of Construction
Use:
Height:
Building Area:
Off - Street Paring:
Zoning:
Lot Size:
Wood
frame
1885
Fire
Station
Two
stories
2,366
(approx)
None
R -2b
34' X
115' (approx);
Assessment
Land: $30,900 Building: $80,000 Total: $110,900
VOLUNTEER SERVICES DIVISION - MEMBERSHIP UNIT
Monthly Report to the Board of Fire Commissioners, February 2000
VOLUNTEER PERSONNEL REPORT
ACTIVE PERSONNEL PROFILE
COMPANY
CLASS I
CLASS II
CLASS III
NO CLASS.
ACTIVE (A)
24
12
5
-
PROBATIONARY (T)
26
5
1
-
TOTAL (A & T)
50
17
6
-
ITOTAL - ALL CLASS.
73
UNTRAINED PERSONNEL PENDING
COMPANY
CLASS I
CLASS II
CLASS 111
NO CLASS.
REACTIVATED
-
1
112
--
-
APPROVED
6
1
1
-
PENDING (ALL CLASS)
9
Included in above numbers:
Bunkers (Class 1)
Active members on leave
18 Outside Service Providers (OSPs):
Active -
2 Probationary 2
Approved /Untrained 1
ACTIVE PERSONNEL BY COMPANY
COMPANY
CLASS I
CLASS II
CLASS III
NO CLASS.
UNTRAINED
TOTAL
1
112
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4
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-
-
4
2
3
4
-
-
9
3
8
3
2
-
-
13
4
2
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--
-
1
3
5
6
2
--
-
1
9
6
5
4
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-
--
9
7
2
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-
-
2
9
13
1
--
-
-
14
UNDECL./OSP
4
1
--
-
6
11
UNAFF.BUNKER
8
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-
-
8
COMMENTS:
Active volunteer numbers reflect any resignations and removals presented to the board this month.
"Active Personnel By Company" report includes "Class I, II & III" categories, active and probationary
members combined. Members not yet trained (all classifications) are listed under "Untrained ".
VSD Membership Unit
Monthly Report to the Board of Fire Commissioners
Page 2
MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
7
SINCE LAST REPORT
YEAR TO DATE
INQUIRIES
7
8
APPLICATIONS
1
2
ACCEPTED
1
1
REJECTED
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WITHDRAWN
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1
REACTIVATIONS
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OTHER
BUNKER PROGRAM
7
SINCE LAST REPORT
SEASON TO DATE
INQUIRIES
9
31
APPLICATIONS
3
5
ACCEPTED
REJECTED
WITHDRAWN
TRANSFERS
_
OTHER
COMMENTS:
OTHER ITEMS:
Membership Review Committee
The Membership Review Committee met Wednesday, January 12 and approved one volunteer candidate,
recommended as an Outside Service Provider (OSP).
New Member Basic Training
The New Member Basic Training class is underway, after beginning January 29 (the first lesson and pre -
training meeting delayed because of bad weather on January 26. Nine "Class I" trainees are enrolled for
the full class; one is completing lessons required for Fire Police service; and two more will be completing
lessons needed to advance to "Class 1" status. According to the slightly revised schedule, members will
be qualified to respond at a "Class II" level as of March 18.
VSD Membership Unit
Monthly Report to the Board of Fire Commissioners
Page 3
Volunteer and Bunker Recruitment
With the assistance of bunkers, bunker recruitment posters are being distributed on the campuses; IFD
participated in Cornell's Housing Fair on January 26 and its Public Service Fair on February 8; and an
information session on IFD service opportunities will take place at the Public Service Center on Thursday,
February 10. Two separate PSAs on volunteer and bunker recruitment are receiving heavy airplay on
area radio stations.
- Submitted by Marcia E. Lynch, Volunteer Coordinator, 2/8/00
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SONS OF UNION
VETERANS
OF THE
CIVIL WAR
Organized 1881
LEGAL HEIR TO AND REPRESENTING
THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
Chartered and Incorporated by Act of Congress in
1954
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BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SUVCW ORGANI2
The SUVCW was a creation of the Grand Army of the Repub''
(G.A.R.) which was formed in 1866. Realizing the inevital
demise of the Grand Army of the Republic because of its member-
ship requirements, several members of the GAR attempted to form
organizations of their sons to carry on their work. The Sons of
Veterans of the United States of America was formed by Major A.P.
Davis in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1881. This
organization grew rapidly and in 1883 was recognized by the GAR
as the sole organization of Sons of Union Veterans. By resolution of
the 1883 National Encampment the GAR ordered all posts to dis-
band all other organizations and break all ties with any organiza-
tion of sons except the Sons of Veterans of the United States of
America. The Sons of Veterans U.S.A. Camps were military in
nature. In 1904, they elected to become a civilian patriotic educa-
tion society. In 1925 the name was changed to Sons of Union
Veterans of the Civil War to further identify their heritage. Prior to
disbanding and before the death of its last member, the G.A.R. offi-
cially designated the SUVCW as legal heir to and representative of
the Grand Army of the Republic. On August 20, 1954, the SUVCW
was officially incorporated by an Act of Congress by the passage
of Public Law 605 during the second session of the 83rd Congress.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTS OF THE SUVCW
To perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic
and the men who saved the Union 1861 to 1865; to assist in eve,
practicable way in the preservation and making available fog
research of documents and records pertaining to the Grand Army
of the Republic and its members; to cooperate in doing honor to all
who have patriotically served our country in any war; to teach
patriotism, and the duties of citizenship, the true history of our
country, and the love and honor of our Flag; to oppose every ten-
dency or movement that would weaken loyalty to, or make for the
destruction or impairment of our contitutional Union; and to
inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of represen-
tative government, of equal rights, and of impartial justice for all.
The SUVCW is structured into 1
The first level is the CAMP whi
as the Camps contain the member
poses of our organization are carriE
majority of the States.
The second level is the DEPART
three or more Camps has a Depat
middle management of the Order.
are attached to that state's Departrr
the National Organization.
The third level is the NATIO
includes all national officers and
which serves as the Board of Direct
ELIGIBILITY RE(
Membership in the SUVCW is
whether through lineal or collatera
of age who: (1) are a blood relativ,
member of the Revenue Cutter Se
tered and served honorably in, was
died in the service of the Army, N
Cutter Service of the United States
iments called to active service and
States general officers, between Apt
have never been convicted of any i
(3) have, or whose ancestor through
has, never voluntarily borne arms
United States.
Males who do not have the aw
membership, but who demonstrate
War, who are fourteen years of age c
to the purpose and objects of the SL
Camps may provide for Juiniors
ited by their respective Department;
eight but less than fourteen years c
tions for membership. They can be(
SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE
When the Sons of Veterans, U.S.A. became civilian in 1904, pro-
vision was made for a surbordinate military branch. The SVR is
the uniformed military element of the SUVCW. The National
Military Department of the SVR consists of a General Staff and six
military districts across the nation. SVR elements participate in
ceremonies, parades, living history programs and re- enactments.
All members and associates are welcome to join the SVR. To
become a member of the SVR, however, you must first join the
SUVCW.
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AUXILIARY TO THE SUVCW
The Auxiliary to the SUVCW was officially organized in 1887;
however its roots go back to 1884 and its membership is open to
female lineal or collateral descendants or Civil War Veterans,
wives, mothers, daughters and widows of SUVCW members in
good standing. Their purpose is to assist the SUVCW in their goals
as well as a full line of patriotic and charity orientated activities of
their own. They are also organized into local auxiliaries, depart-
ments and a national organization.
For information on becoming a member of the Auxiliary contact
a local SUVCW Camp for further details.
For further information on the SLIVCW, please contact.
COPYRIGHT 1995 SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, A CORPORATION.
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