MONTHLY MEETING
February 19, 1998
The meeting was called to order by Commander Russ W. Jones, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Other members in attendance were:
| Joe Long | Phil Jones | Bill Lindberg | Ron Albert | Dennis Rightmire |
| Russ P. Jones | Bob Yeager | Don Cahoon | Bill Burns |
The minutes from the January meeting were approved as read.
A motion to accept the minutes was made by Bill Lindberg and
seconded by Dennis Rightmire.
All were in favor.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Phil Jones, Bill
Lindberg and Dennis Rightmire audited and approved the 1997 books.
Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:
End Balance as of January - $1,272.17
$199.00 in Members Help fund
New checks were purchased
Balance February $1,455.77
November drawing won by Tom Maldaorn
January drawing won by Ted Lysak
A motion to accept the Financial report was made by Russ P. Jones and
seconded by Bill Lindberg.
All were in favor and the report was referred to the audit
committee.
OLD
BUSINESS:
A discussion was held regarding the Department Commander’s visit.
We will propose to him that he visits us on April 25, May 2 or May
9.
Joe, Dennis and
Ed Walter attended the ceremony to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the sinking of the Maine at Nay Aug Park, Everhart Museum on
February 15th.
An article regarding the cannon matter appeared in the Civil War News
(Feb/Mar 1998).
NEW
BUSINESS:
Russ P. Jones read
correspondence from Harry Readshaw, member 36th Legislative District
informing us of the project to preserve the Pennsylvania Monument and 110 other
monuments on the
Bill Lindberg
mentioned that the Appomattox Dinner will be held on March 28th.
Joe mentioned that we should take out a ½ page ad in the Department
Encampment book.
Motion made by Bill Lindberg and seconded by Ron Albert.
All were in favor.
Joe mentioned the National Encampment will be held in Harrisburg on August 6th
- 9th.
Members of the camp are encouraged to attend.
Registration is $7.00 and those registering will receive a metal
commemorative badge.
Commander Jones appointed a committee to review the applications of Phil C.
Jones Jr., James Brown Jr. and Earl Folk.
Members of the committee were Ron Albert, Bob Yeager and Bill Burns.
Joe reported that Joseph Donly and Joseph Donly Jr. resigned from the
organization.
Joe brought up the idea of purchasing another set of raffle tickets.
He made a motion and it was seconded by Russ P. Jones to buy 25 sets
for $100.00.
All were in favor.
Joe mentioned the idea of running another essay contest.
He asked if anyone would be interested in running a contest at any
other schools.
He brought up the idea of having a second and third place award of a $50.00
savings bond in addition to the $1000.00 savings bond for first place.
Ron Albert expressed an interest in running a contest at a school in
the Montrose area.
Joe will probably run a contest at the West Scranton Middle School.
Joe made the motion and it was seconded by Phil Jones.
Joe started a discussion on the Memorial Day services.
A guest speaker is needed.
Members were asked to come up with ideas.
Joe will check with the History Professor who spoke at the Maine
Ceremony.
Ron Albert brought in a Spencer Carbine to show the camp members.
50/50 drawing was won by Dennis Rightmire.
With no further business, questions or discussion, a motion to adjourn was
made by Joe Long and seconded by Phil C. Jones.
All were in favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert C. Shaffer