At the March 30, 2008, Board meeting, it was determined that a replacement for Matt Charapata as blank ammo seller hadn’t been obtained after two months of advertising. Accordingly, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, all units and their members will have to assume responsibility for providing their own blanks for use at battles. There are two recommended suppliers, as follows:
JOE SWANSON’S MOTION PICTURE BLANKS
Joe was our original provider and his business grew from providing CHG with blanks. Joe’s website address is:
www.joeswansonsmotionpictureblanks.com.
He can be reached by phone at (928) 715-8868 (shop) or (928) 757-5851 (home) or by email at orders@joeswansonsmotionpictureblanks.com.
ATLANTIC WALL BLANKS
Their motto is “blanks made by reenactors for re-enactors.” From all reports their blanks are very good and less expensive than Joe’s. Their website address is:
www.atlanticwallblanks.com.
Orders can be placed online and emails should be directed to atlanticwallblanks@sssnet.com.
John Marketello indicated at the Board meeting that he would temporarily task members of his unit to continue to sell blanks as a replacement for Matt Charapata. However, the purchase of blanks from the 12th SS is to be viewed as a “last resort” for those who either forget to order their own blanks or run out of blanks at a battle.
The sale of blanks is subject to supply on hand, if any, and may be discontinued by the 12th SS without notice. So, don’t rely on this supply your “first resort.”
CHG Executive Committee (04/04/08)
