MONTHLY MEETING
October 17, 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 Shaffer | Russ W. Jones | Russ P. Jones |
| Phil Jones | Bob Baker | Howard Wolfe |
The minutes for the June and September meetings were read with minor
corrections.
A motion to accept the minutes was made by Bob Baker and seconded by Russ P.
Jones. All
were in favor.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:
No statement had been received for October
End Balance for September $1,493.50
Second September ticket winner – Dan Fogerty
Member re-instated: Fred Leber
47 members have paid their 2003 dues
A motion to accept the financial report was made by Russ P. Jones and
seconded by Bob Shaffer.
All were in favor and the report was referred to the audit committee.
OLD BUSINESS:
Department Commander’s visit -
A discussion was held for the months of April or May.
A decision to table this issue was made.
No information as of yet on the flag case.
Commander Albert is still recuperating from his health problems and
will contact the individual in the near future.
Bob Baker and Joe Long visited the Factoryville Borough Hall, which was the
old GAR Hall (Camp or Post #219), to check the condition of some books and the
Charter that was there.
The books were not valuable, but a discussion was held on what to
suggest to do with the Charter.
Joe suggested that we contact someone to see if they would like to
donate it to the Museum or get it framed and hang it in the Borough Hall.
If it was to be left in the Borough Hall, who should pay to get it
framed? This
should be done as soon as possible to preserve the condition of the Charter.
Joe Long made a motion that he and Bob Baker approach the Borough and
ascertain an answer to this question.
Russ W. Jones seconded and all were in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Joe Long presented a Membership Certificate for Joseph McGraw for a signature. The certificate will be sent to the new member.
A discussion was held on donating the cheaper American Flag and staff we have
to the Searfoss Camp.
This Camp is just getting on their feet and need a little help.
Joe Long made a motion to donate the Flag and Russ P. Jones seconded.
All were in favor.
Howard Wolfe will make a plate annotating the donation and the date.
Joe Long has been approached by the Civil War Round Table in Dallas about
visiting the Museum.
They have approximately
70 members.
Dates considered were preferably the 7th or 8th
of December at 1:00 pm
Bradbury Camp #149 in Exton will be hosting the Appomattox Day Dinner this year. It will be held on the Saturday closest to April 9th. All members are urged to attend.
Joe found two (2) glass cases with electric, chrome and glass, in West
Scranton.
They are asking $250 dollars each.
Will hold off for now.
Bob Baker will check with the going out of business
Ames in Tunkhannock
and Russ W. Jones will check with the Ames in Kingston.
Russ W. Jones presented a bill for two (2) books he purchased for the
Library: Rickett’s Battery 1st PA Light Artillery and Avery Harris’
Civil War Journal of the 143rd PA Infantry.
Bob Shaffer made a motion we pay Russ’ bill.
Joe Long seconded and all were in favor.
Secretary Shaffer presented correspondence:
(1) Dedication Day dinner in Gettysburg on November 16th,
2002 at 6:00 p.m.
(2) Department Order #2 concerning the resignation of Brother Richard
Partington as Department Chaplain, the Summit Hill Cannon issue, Mid Year
meeting and Remembrance Day and (3) National Order #2 concerning the per capita
tax increase.
Secretary Shaffer presented a bill to replenish his expense account.
A motion to replenish the account was made by Russ W. Jones and
seconded by Bob Baker.
All were in favor.
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.