MONTHLY MEETING
December 12, 2002
The meeting was called to order by Commander Ron Albert, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Other members in attendance were:
| Joe Long | John Schaefer | Russ W. Jones | Phil Jones |
| Robert Baker | Bob Yeager | John Hart | John Hart III |
The minutes for the November meeting were read.
A motion to accept the minutes was made by Russ W. Jones and seconded
by Bob Baker.
All were in favor.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:
End Balance for December $2,479.42
Audit to be done in January
68 members have paid their 2003 dues
No ticket winner due to early meeting date in December
A motion to accept the financial report was made by Russell W. Jones and
seconded by Bob Baker.
All were in favor and the report was referred to the audit committee.
OLD BUSINESS:
Joe Long and Bob Shaffer met with 12 guests from the Civil War Roundtable of
Dallas, Pennsylvania for 1-½ hours on Saturday December 7, 2002.
A discussion was held on attending a meeting of the Civil War
Roundtable.
No decision was made.
Bob Baker and Joe Long still trying to visit Factoryville Borough Hall.
Raffle ticket discussion from last meeting tabled until January 2003 meeting.
Bob Shaffer working on Don Cahoon’s Life Membership.
Dinner with PA Dept. Commander to present membership to Don to be
discussed at January meeting.
Joe Long tried to contact Mark Myers, but had no success.
Flag Case – Ron Albert will check with Laramie Smith on progress.
Joe Long and Secretary Shaffer presented the American Flag on behalf of Camp #8
to the Searfoss Camp at their meeting on December 8, 2002.
NEW BUSINESS
Commander Albert suggested we have a photo taken of past Camp Commanders.
Joe Long volunteered to take the photo.
Commander Albert asked about the cannon issue.
Joe Long reported nothing new.
Potential new member Gary Pope was visiting the Camp and Museum.
Joe Long will present his application at the January meeting.
It was reported that New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania and
Washington, D.C. are setting up a Regional group to discuss various problems of
the different Departments.
Bob Baker asked about a copy of New Jersey Law about artifacts to see if
Pennsylvania has the same Law.
The regular meeting was then adjourned and the installation of Officers for
the 2003-year was then begun.
Installing Officer was Joe Long.