MONTHLY MEETING

 EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

September 21, 2000

 

The meeting was called to order by Commander Phil C. Jones, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Other members in attendance were:

Joe Long Ron Albert Bob Shaffer Russ W. Jones John Schaefer (waiting acceptance)

 

The minutes from the June meeting were approved as read.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Russ W. Jones and seconded by Ron Albert.  All were in favor.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:

     End Balance as of June $2,778.90

     End Balance as of July $2,647.28

     End Balance as of August $1,997.62

     End Balance as of September $2,331.23

     2 CD’s with a value of $4,868.64

     Help members fund $244.00

     June & July no winners to date

     August 19th winner was Mary Jane Bannan

 

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

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Essay winners not available and will be given at October meeting.

 

Luncheon: Joe Long made a motion to the following:

The Camp By-Laws have been signed and Joe Long has the signed copy and will bring them in to be filed with the other correspondence.

 

The issue of Press Correspondent was tabled until October.

 

The phone issue was also tabled until October.

 

Artifacts: Joe Long and Ron Albert met at the Museum for 2 Thursday night in an attempt to get the estimate of the artifacts completed.  As it stands, they are valued over $35,000.

 

The mid-year meeting will be held in Carlisle, PA on October 21st at 9:30 a.m.  Joe Long made a motion that the Camp pay the cost of the luncheon for each member that attends.  Bob Shaffer seconded and all were in favor.

 

Book Shelves - Commander Jones to notify Bob Yeager on progress.

 

Joe Long held off on the purchase of the table because of the $238.00 light bill.  The bill was paid so as not to stir up any bad feelings with the Landlords.  The power in that area is now turned off and will be kept off.  Someone has moved in temporarily, but he will pay for his electricity.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

The applications for 1 Associate (Paul Dombroski Jr.) and 1 Son (John W. Schaefer) were presented.  A committee comprised of Russ W. Jones, Joe Long and Ron Albert signed in our new members.

 

Joe Long presented a bill for $160.03 which was to replenish his fund and to cover some out of pocket expenses he incurred.  A motion was made by Russ W. Jones and seconded by Bob Shaffer to give Joe his check.

 

With no further business, questions or discussion, a motion to adjourn was made by Joe Long and seconded by Bob Shaffer.  All were in favor.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert C. Shaffer

Secretary