MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

March 15, 2001

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

Other members in attendance were:

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

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:

     End balance was $1,324.32.

     Help members fund $266.00

      45 members have paid their dues

     March ticket winner - MaryJo Long

     January ticket winner - Ralph Homyack 

A motion to accept the Financial report was made by Russ W. Jones and seconded by Howard Lane. All were in favor and the report was referred to the audit committee.

OLD BUSINESS:

Department Commander Young spoke about problems with 4 camps that may be suspended. Two of these camps may be off the list, but time will tell. Other than that, the Department is doing well. The number #1 problem at hand is communication, and this is being addressed daily. Commander Young's son Pete was also present, and was said to be on the Pre-Registration Committee for this year's Encampment in Johnstown. Pete did take a few registrations while here.

Bookshelves - material is on order and work to be accomplished on the 24th at the clean up.

Secretary Shaffer reported that the info sheets are in process of being printed.

The work session is on for the 24th of March at the Museum.

The 2nd of May is scheduled for the placement of flags on veterans graves at the cemeteries.

Memorial Day is going well. Joe will contact John Hart and Father McLaughlin. Bob will contact Reverend Davis. Howard Wolfe will check on Scouts for the Pledge of Allegiance and Gettysburg Address.

Joe will deliver the basket to Sandvik when he has the opportunity.

Decals - Howard Wolfe made 100 stickers. Joe made a motion to pay $30.00 to Howard.  Earl Folk seconded. All were in favor. Howard also made ribbons for the Memorial Day Program. Russ P. Jones made a motion to pay for the ribbons and Bob Shaffer seconded. All were in favor.

Cannon update - Russ P. Jones read an "Order from the Court to Pay Judgment" from the firm of Oliver, Price and Rhodes. Maybe we are getting a little closer to a settlement.

NEW BUSINESS:
Joe Long led a discussion on the idea of having wooden racks made to hold the artillery shells we have in the Museum. The cost would be $5.00 each and he had two types. Will need approximately 18 of them. Joe will check on other designs for the next meeting.

Howard Wolfe nominated Joe Long for a seat on the Council of Administration. Russ P. Jones seconded and all were in favor. Letters will be sent to all Camps asking for their support.

Secretary Shaffer read correspondence from Senior Vice Commander Charles Kuhn from Gettysburg Camp #112 about their banquet in April. Anyone can attend. Make reservations.

Joe Long discussed the Camp taking out an ad in the Encampment Book. Bob Shaffer made a motion we take out a half page ad. Russ W. Jones seconded and all were in favor.

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