MONTHLY MEETING

 EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

November 21, 2002

The meeting was called to order by Sr. Vice Commander John Schaefer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Other members in attendance were:

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

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:

     End Balance for November $2,375.42

     November ticket winner – Charles Kuhn

     2 CD’s have matured

     58 members have paid their 2003 dues

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.

OLD BUSINESS:

Howard Wolfe brought in the plaque that will be attached to the mast of the American Flag that was donated to the Searfoss Camp.

The Civil War Roundtable from Dallas, PA will be at the Museum on the 7^th of Dec 2002.  Their arrival time is set for 1:00 p.m., but Joe will check and let everyone know the exact time.

Monument Dedication – This monument was for Medal of Honor winners DeLacy and Delaney.  The program gave no recognition for the Camps’ participation, or for that matter, that we were even in attendance.  Joe did give John Kelly a list of members present:  Joe Long, Bob Shaffer, John Hart, John May and Anthony DeLacy.  Danielle Shaffer of Auxiliary 10 was also present.

Joe reported that all items loaned to the Everhart Museum had been returned.

Bob Baker and Joe Long had not visited the Factoryville Borough Hall as of yet.

We held a discussion on whether or not we should continue selling raffle tickets and whether we should still donate a portion of the proceeds to the Auxiliary.  Russ P. Jones stated that this was only going to be done until the Auxiliary was on its feet and self-sustaining.  More discussion will follow as to whether we should continue with this or just give them a portion.  It was also discussed about setting up these raffles to help support traveling to Department functions for members attending, essay contests, special purpose funds.  We also discussed having secondary fundraisers to make money for these separate functions.

A discussion was also held about contributing to the Auxiliary for the Christmas Party.  It was decided we should stay in good terms with the Ladies.  Russ W. Jones made a motion that we go half of what the party may cost.  Chuck Jones seconded and all were in favor. 

NEW BUSINESS

Russ P. Jones read a letter he received from Don Cahoon stating that he is stepping down from the Board of the Memorial Association.  Don has been on the Board for over 50 years and has contributed immensely to the success of the Camp and the Association.  Russ said that he would write a letter to Don acknowledging his resignation.  Joe Long stated that Don wishes to have a Memorial Association meeting at his home.  Joe suggested the January/February time frame.  We will discuss this further at the December meeting of the Association.  Russ also mentioned that the Court in Lackawanna County does Don’s appointment.  Joe made a motion that Howard Wolfe fills this position since he is from Lackawanna County.  Russ W. Jones seconded and all were in favor.  Joe will also talk to Mark Myers about his situation and find out whether he is returning or not.  It was also decided that the Camp takes over paying Don’s dues.  Secretary Shaffer will also check into the cost of acquiring a Life Membership for Don.  It was also decided that we should present this to Don at a Camp dinner and we should also get a plaque made for this occasion.

Secretary Shaffer reported that the Mid-Year Department meeting went well.  The most critical items were the discussion on artifact and record storage and the change to the Department By-Laws to cover these issues.  Nothing was definite and discussion will follow at the next Encampment.

Chuck Jones made a motion that the Camp purchases a fund raising calendar from the Bishop O’Reilly High School.  Bob Shaffer seconded and all were in favor.

The regular meeting was then adjourned and the nomination of Officers for the 2003-year was then begun:

Commander: Ronald Albert

Sr. Vice: Howard Wolfe

Jr. Vice: John Schaefer

Secretary: Robert Shaffer

Treasurer: Joseph Long

Patriotic Instructor: Charles Jones

A discussion was held on who should fill the other chairs needed for the completion of the Camp list of Officers.  These will be filled when the Commander makes his decision about staying and whether or not Mark Myers will be returning to the Camp.

It was at this time that Secretary Shaffer cast his one vote to close nominations.  Russ P. Jones seconded and 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.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert C. Shaffer

Secretary