MONTHLY MEETING
November 16, 1995
The meeting was called to order by Commander Russell P. Jones, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Other members in attendance were:
| Joe Long | Mark Myers | Bill Lindberg | Phil Jones |
| Bob Shaffer | Russ W. Jones | Bob Yeager |
The minutes from the October
meeting were read.
A motion to accept the minutes was made by Bill Lindberg and
seconded by Phil Jones.
All were in favor.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:
The Help Fund is now at $77.50
4 Members have now paid their dues for 1996.
Ticket winner for October was Donald Ricci.
Howard Wolfe’s Life Membership has been sent to National.
A motion to accept the Financial report was made by Bob Shaffer and
seconded by Russ W. Jones.
All were in favor and the report was referred to the audit
committee.
OLD
BUSINESS:
Commander Jones handed out copies of the article that was printed in
the Civil War News which he received from Carl Miller.
Joe Long started the discussion on the Essay Contest.
He suggested trying one school (6th or 7th grade) and have one
winner for each grade.
It was suggested that Joe Long contact the West Side School since
he has visited there several times.
Logo discussion to be held in December.
NEW
BUSINESS:
Joe Long reported that a Happy Holiday Party was scheduled to be held at
the Northeast Veterans Center in Scranton.
A motion to donate $50.00 to their cause was made by Joe Long and
seconded by Bob Yeager.
All were in favor.
A discussion was also held on donating to Hospice St. John (terminally ill).
Bob Yeager and Bill Lindberg suggested we only donate to Military
Organizations since that is what we are all about.
Joe Long requested permission to take one of the Charters to someone to have
the glass replaced.
Permission granted.
Secretary Shaffer read the notes received from the Department Secretary.
Secretary Kern requested a listing of all members and especially those
holding dual memberships.
A deadline of November 24 was given.
Secretary Shaffer also read a letter received from the Dunmore Cemetery which
concerned the purchase of the Columbian Cannon and shot from the Cemetery.
Commander Jones suggested that letters should be sent to all
Cemeteries in the area concerning this matter.
Bob Shaffer presented a bill for $12.74 for postage and supplies.
A motion to pay Bob was made by Bill Lindberg and seconded by Bob
Yeager. All
were in favor.
Commander Jones made a motion that we set up an operating budget for the
Secretary and Treasurer so that they can handle these matters without having to
pay for anything out of their pocket.
It was suggested that the Secretary be set up with a budget of $50.00
and the Treasurer’s budget be $100.00.
Bill Lindberg seconded this motion and all were in favor.
It was also decided to pay Joe for the 110 stamps he purchased out of
his pocket.
Bill Lindberg reported that Bob Price was out of the Hospital but he still
has problems.
It was suggested that we use our fund to send Bob flowers from the Camp.
Joe will check.
Commander Jones appointed a membership committee consisting of Bob Yeager,
Bill Lindberg and Phil Jones to review the application of Mr. Clifford.
After a few questions, the application was approved.
The regular meeting was then suspended and the nomination of Officers was then
begun (Commander, Sr. Vice Commander, Jr. Vice Commander, Secretary and
Treasurer).
Bob Shaffer made an overall motion to nominate the Officers that now held
these positions to continue on for the next year.
Bill Lindberg seconded and all were in favor.
Nominations will be re-opened prior to voting at the December meeting.
The winner of the 50/50 drawing was Bob Shaffer.
With no further business, questions or discussion, a motion to adjourn was made by Bill Lindberg and seconded by Russ W. Jones. All were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert C. Shaffer