MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

 November 12, 1992

 

The meeting was called to order by Camp Commander Bob Bergen followed by the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Other members in attendance were:

Bob Shaffer Russ P. Jones Ron Albert Chuck Jones Bob Price
Bill Burns Joseph Long Jr. Tom Burns Russ W. Jones Bob Yeager

 

The minutes of the last three meetings were read and approved with no changes.

 

This evening was the first visit to the Camp by Tom Burns, who was visiting from New York.  He was very impressed with our Museum.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Joe Long and Bob Shaffer reported that the arrangements for our upcoming dinner meeting with the Camp from Bangor are going very well.  There will be at least 12 people coming up to Scranton.  Joe also reminded the members to let him know ahead of time whether they would be coming to the dinner.

 

The Ladies Auxiliary is planning an Open House in the March, April or May 1993 time frame.

 

It was decided at the Memorial Association meeting that the pistols should be sold to a Camp member, if possible.  If this could not be arranged, the Camp will hold on to them until another decision could be made.

 

Joe Long reported that the four members were dropped as of October 1992.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

A discussion was held concerning the Camp offering a scholarship to a deserving local college student currently having a hard time in school.  It was suggested that an essay about some facet of the Civil War be the topic.  It would be the decision of the Camp as to what the essay would be about and the amount of the donation.  Chuck Jones suggested that we come up with a form of some type describing what our needs would be.  Bob Yeager was checking with the Dexter Hanley College because that is where a lot of local students are going.  Further discussions will be held at upcoming meetings on December 10th and January 14th.

 

Joe Long also requested that each member should try their best to acquire new members for the Camp.  He also suggested that if anyone has any ideas about guest speakers or any other means of publicizing our Camp, please bring it to the attention on any of the Officers.

 

At this time, the election of Officers for 1993 took place.

 

Nominations were as follows:

Camp Commander: Bob Bergen

Sr. Vice Commander: Russ Jones

Jr. Vice Commander: Bob Shaffer

Council: Joe Long, Bob Yeager & Phil Clifford

Chaplain: Bill Lindberg

Secretary/Treasurer: Don Cahoon

Guide: Conrad Kwolek

Color Guard: Chuck Mercer

Guard: Bill Burns

 

The nominations were closed except for the position of Patriotic Instructor which was left vacant.

 

With no further business, questions or comments, a motion to adjourn was made by Bob Shaffer and seconded by Bill Burns.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert C. Shaffer

Asst. Secretary