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MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

May 21, 1998

The meeting was called to order by Sr. Vice Commander Bill Lindberg, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Other members in attendance were:

Bob Shaffer	Joe Long	Russ P. Jones	Bob Yeager	Mark Myers
Ron Albert	Don Cahoon	Dennis Rightmire	Earl Folk	Glenn B. Knight (PA Dept. Comm.)

The minutes from the April meeting were approved as read. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Russ P. Jones and seconded by Dennis Rightmire. All were in favor.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:

End Balance as of April - $1,491.87

March 28^th still had no winner

$223.00 in Members Help fund

82 Members have paid their 1998 dues.

End Balance for May - $1,770.34

A motion to accept the Financial report was made by Bob Shaffer and seconded by Earl Folk. All were in favor and the report was referred to the audit committee.

OLD BUSINESS:

Members marching in parade on Sunday should be there between 3:00 and 3:20 p.m. Park in high school parking lot or cemetery. Joe will have the flags. Flag bearers will be: Ed Walters, Dennis Rightmire and Clark Myers.

Don will be at the church on Memorial Day at 9:30 with Russ P. Jones and Bob Yeager for chair pick-up. Anyone interested in helping should meet them there.

Joe and Bill will be marching in the parade in Berwick on Monday afternoon.

Russ reported that Attorney Brier communicated to him that a trial date has been set for either June 15^th or 16^th. This will Be a Judge trial, no jury will be present.

Joe reported that Howard Lane is out of prison.

Camp dinner scheduled for October. Joe brought in a menu from Marvelous Muggs for members to look at. Speaker and other options were discussed. More at June meeting.

Joe presented applications for 1 new associate member: Joseph Florek and 1 new sons application received from Howard Lane for Arnold W. Craft. Committee for Mr. Florek’s application: Ron Albert, Mark Myers and Bob Yeager. Committee for Mr. Craft’s application: Russ P. Jones, Dennis Rightmire and Joe Long.

Joe reported that any member wishing to get a badge from the National Encampment must be present to do so. This was attested to by our Department Commander, Glenn Knight.

Dennis reported that the Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table adopted the Shawnee Cemetery. He suggested that we present them with a recognition certificate for their efforts. Their meeting will be held on June 17^th at the Legion in Dallas. Dennis will forward any more information.

At this time, Vice Commander Lindberg turned over the meeting to Commander Knight. He reported on the Department Uniform which would be a McClellan Kepi Cap with gold wreath and number of camp with appropriate civilian attire. Price would be approximately $40.00. This would be recommended, but not mandatory. He also reported on the number of camps in Pennsylvania increasing and decreasing. We would lose some, gain some and some would split. Department Web Site on Internet is getting hits constantly. Legislation on House Bills 1853 and 1863 has died. These were setup for the purpose of restoration of monuments at Gettysburg. New resolution to be set in motion. Senate Bill 119 proposed to return Memorial Day to May 30^th. Sitting in committee because a lot of various businesses do not want it to change. Commander Knight also talked about the Gettysburg camp and how all the memorabilia is in jeopardy. Many problems between the Sons and Historic Gettysburg Adams County. He also stressed the importance of all members trying to make it to the Encampments. Commander Knight congratulated the Camp on being so active. He also stated that he had contacted the National Commander about appointing Bob Shaffer as a National Aide as Editor of the Broderbund Database for the SUVCW.

With no further business, questions or discussion, a motion to adjourn was made by Russ P. Jones and seconded by Mark Myers. All were in favor.