MONTHLY MEETING
September 19, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Sr. Vice Commander John Schaefer, followed by
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Other members in attendance were:
| Joe Long | Bob Baker | Russ W. Jones | Russ P. Jones | Phil Jones |
The minutes for the June meeting were not available due to the absence of Secretary Shaffer.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:
End Balance for August $1,525.91
June ticket winner – Bob Naughton
July ticket winner – Joe Galuska
August ticket winner – Mary Mazzaccaro
September ticket winner – Beverly Shurites
Members dropped:
Mark Myers, Clark Rightmire, and John Storm who had passed away.
OLD BUSINESS:
July 4th was attended by Joe Long, Russ P. Jones, Russ W. Jones
and Howard Wolfe who carried the Flags in the procession.
Other members present were Bob Shaffer and Jim Straub.
Auxiliary members present were Julie Esty, Danielle Shaffer and MaryJo
Long.
NEW BUSINESS
Russ P. Jones reported that Commander Albert would be absent the remainder of
the year due to ongoing health problems.
Joe put together a new staff for the Camp flag from pieces he found in the
Museum.
We need to decide on some tentative dates for inviting the Department
Commander to a meeting.
Joe suggested having a Saturday night dinner.
He will come back with dates in early December.
The per capita tax has increased by $6.00 per quarter.
We need to increase our dues accordingly.
Also, per capita tax will now be collected once per year.
This means that any member
who has not paid his dues by April will have to be dropped.
A letter will be drafted and sent out to the membership explaining the
situation. A
vote will be taken at the October meeting.
A membership application for junior membership was submitted by Robert
Sweeney III, son and grandson of an existing member.
An application for full membership was received from Melvin Gross from
the Muncy area.
Another application was received from Joseph McGraw from Forest City.
A membership committee comprised of Russ W. Jones, John Schaefer and
Bob Baker approved the applications.
Bob Baker reported that he visited the old GAR Hall in Factoryville and made
a list of several books they have, including Department Encampment Records.
Joe Long reported that he was not successful in his pursuit of the Jr. Vice
CinC office.
With no further business, questions or discussion, a motion to adjourn was
made by Russ W. Jones and seconded by Joe Long.
All were in favor.