MONTHLY MEETING

 EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

June 20, 2002

The meeting was called to order by Commander Ron Albert, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Other members in attendance were:

The minutes for the May meeting were read.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Russ W. Jones and seconded by Phil Jones.  All were in favor.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:

     96 Members have paid their dues

     Help members fund $233.50

     End Balance for May $1,867.88

     May ticket winner – Jim Kusmak

     Received $75.00 from County Commissioners for flags

     Members dropped:  Howard Lane, Fred Leber Jr., Hugh Mahoney Jr., Gary Reeser

     Juniors dropped: Brent Lane, Jason Lane, Matthew Lane

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.

On a sad note, Joe Long reported the death of camp member Frederic Leber.

OLD BUSINESS:

Commander Albert reported that Brother Smith has returned from vacation and he will contact him about the progress of the flag case.

Joe has not received any word from Mr. Tyson on the status of the 4^th of July ceremony.  Joe will call him and get info and contact all members due to attend.  He also stated that all participating members should be there between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. and step off will be 11:00 a.m.

Joe also reported that the 2003 Department Encampment has been changed to Williamsport from Carlisle due to conflicting prices of rooms.

Phil Jones reported that Memorial Day went well and we had a good turn out.

NEW BUSINESS

Joe Long discussed the idea of raising the dues for the upcoming year.  He suggested that up to January 1^st it be set at the normal $20.00, but after January 1^st it would be $22.00.  After the per capita tax is taken out ($4.25 x 4 times a year), there remains $3.00 per person to handle postage and other miscellaneous expenses.  No motion at this time with more discussion to follow. 

Secretary Shaffer made a motion to the effect that anyone participating in Memorial Day Services should receive a certificate.  Discussion followed and Russ P. Jones suggested that this be limited to non-members of the camp or if there were an extraordinary accomplishment by a member.  Secretary Shaffer amended his motion, seconded by Joe Long 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