Camp meetings C. K. Pier Badger Camp #1 and Auxiliary #4 meet on the first Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m., at the historic Soldier's Home Building 1, on the grounds of the Milwaukee VA Center at 5000 W. National Avenue. Guests are always welcome to attend our meetings. Contact Camp Secretary PCinC Steve Michaels at 425-4648 or 461-7031 for details on the next meeting.

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About C.K. Pier Badger

C.K. Pier Badger Camp #1's charter was approved on December 3, 1901. The camp was the result of merging two smaller units: Badger Camp #1 and C.K. Pier Camp #35. Camp #35 had been named for Colwert K. Pier, a Civil War veteran who had enlisted as a private in the 1st Wisconsin and left the service after the war as Colonel of the 38th Wisconsin. After his discharge he became a lawyer, managed a bank and the family farm, owned a newspaper, and was active in state politics. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, E.B. Wolcott Post #1 in Milwaukee, president of the Great GAR reunion of 1880 and secretary of the National Encampment Council in 1889.

Camp #1 is a member of the Civil War Preservation Trust, an organization which promotes appreciation and stewardship of our nation's historical, cultural, and environmental heritage through preservation of significant Civil War battlefields. Camp #1 has recently conducted fundraising efforts to assist with restoration of the Brig. General Erastus Wolcott monument in Milwaukee's Lake Park.

The Camp celebrated it's 105th year with a special meeting and presentations at the Milwaukee VA Soldier's Home Governor's mansion on 1 November 2006.

In 2004, PDC Steve Michaels of Camp #1 was elected to the post of SUVCW National Commander-in-Chief, the first member from Wisconsin to ever have achieved this honor.

C.K. Pier Badger Camp #1 is also proud to have Brother William Upham Jr., of Milwaukee as a member. Brother Upham is Wisconsin's only remaining "True Son" of a Union Soldier.

C.K. Pier Badger Auxiliary #4

Auxiliary meetings are held at the same time and location as Camp meetings. For more information on the Auxiliary, or for membership information, contact:

Linda Brown
Auxiliary 4 President

Camp and Auxiliary 2008 Calendar
Days the flag should be flown

3 Sept:	Camp and Auxiliary meetings, 7 p.m., VA Soldier's Home Bldg. 1, Milwaukee
13 Sept:	Oak Hill Cemetery Cleanup, 9:30 a.m. - noon, Wauwatosa
11 Sept:	Patriot Day
17 Sept:	Citizenship Day
19 Sept:	National POW/MIA Recognition Day
1 Oct:	Camp and Auxiliary meetings, 7 p.m., VA Soldier's Home Bldg. 1, Milwaukee
4-5 Oct:	Trimborn Farm Civil War Weekend, Greendale
5 Nov:	Camp and Auxiliary meetings, 7 p.m., VA Soldier's Home Bldg. 1, Milwaukee
8 Nov:	Milwaukee Veteran's Day Parade, 11 a.m.
11 Nov:	Veteran's Day
22 Nov:	Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies, Gettysburg, PA
27 Nov:	Thanksgiving Day
3 Dec:	Camp and Auxiliary meetings, 7 p.m., VA Soldier's Home Bldg. 1, Milwaukee

Contributions to Camp 1

Every year, Pick 'n Save distributes money to non-profit organizations such as the SUVCW through their "We Care" program. Every time you use your Pick 'n Save Advantage Plus card when purchasing groceries a portion of your total will be donated by Pick 'n Save. C.K. Pier Badger Camp 1 will receive a cash rebate that is a percentage of the money Pick 'n Save has donated.

In order to support Camp 1, please visit your local Pick 'n Save Customer Service counter or call the Customer Service Hotline at 1-888-742-6728 and add C.K. Pier Badger Camp 1 as one of your selected organizations.

The Camp 1 account number is 100050. Thank you for your support!

Recent activities

Memorial Day 2008 events included ceremonies at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Cemetery in Union Grove and at Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee. At left, Camp 1 Commander Bill Doan addresses the crowd at Calvary. You can click to view a photo gallery from both events.

The first SUVCW Leadership Conference was held 12 November 2006 and featured an afternoon of presentations and interactive projects. PDC Fred Murphy (left) presented an overview of management and staff functions. You can click to view a Flash slide show from the conference (900kb file).

Camp 1 celebrated its 105th anniversary on 1 November 2006 with a special meeting and reception at the Soldier's Home Governor's Mansion. Many special guests were on hand including Philip Walthers, a descendant of Camp founder F.J. Walthers. You can click to view a Flash slide show from the meeting (1 mb file).

Trimborn Farm Civil War Weekend: Lt. Ronald Aronis (left) describes types of Civil War era artillery shells to an audience at the annual Trimborn Farm event. Camp 1 and Auxiliary 4's information display took up the entirety of the interior of the granary building at this event. You can click to view a Flash slide show of activities including a presentation by Pres. Lincoln and cannon firing by Battery B, 4th US Artillery (3 mb file).

About the GAR in Milwaukee

Among the charges given to the Sons by the Grand Army veterans was to preserve and perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic. Some of Camp #1's PCinC Steve Michael's research and writing about the GAR in Milwaukee is presented here:

• The GAR in Milwaukee
• Dedication of the E.B. Wolcott Post #1 Plaque

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