MONTHLY MEETING
October 21, 2004
The meeting was called to order in ritualistic fashion by Commander Howard
Wolfe.
Other members in attendance were:
| Bob Baker | Ray Sulger | Mike Grayson | John Hart | Joe Long |
| Russ P. Jones | Frost Decker | Scott Teeters | Al DeNinno |
The minutes from the October meeting were read and approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:
Balance for September was $2,305.42
September ticket winner was Jim Kuzmak
October ticket winner was Jim Kuzmak
A motion was made to accept report and all were in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
John Hart reported there was no band competition on October 16th
because of short notice.
Todd O’Malley recommended that it be postponed for 1 year.
On April 2, 2005 there will be a Grand Ball at the Watrous Armory.
John Hart will contact SVR Regiments to participate in the parade and
the Ball. He
will start to organize the program in January.
John is also working on organizing a junior cadet of the SVR Corp.
A meeting is scheduled for next Thursday (October 26).
He also plans to launch an effort to organize a Fife and Drum Corp and
is recruiting young people from
Bob
Baker reported that his home computer crashed and as such, he has not been able
to update the website.
The Christmas Party at Cosgrove’s will be a buffet – more information will be
sent in the newsletter.
There are still positions open for the Encampment. John Hart is organizing the entertainment which will probably include a train ride and/or trolley ride. Further discussion was held regarding the open positions. Most are under control and everything appears to be on-line.
A discussion was held about the long standing policy of the Camp paying the
registration fee for the Encampment.
Being that the Encampment is in
NEW BUSINESS:
Joe Long mentioned that we should consider nomination of Officers for 2005.
Commander Wolfe received a notice from Bob Shaffer, Department Newsletter
Editor, that items are requested for the Department Newsletter.
Ray Sulger submitted an article about the cannon taken from
The Civil War Roundtable sent an agenda for speakers during 2004-2005.
Joe Long suggested that the Camp take out a membership in the Civil
War Roundtable to support them in their activities.
He will contact them and report back at the future meeting.
John Hart reported that Jim Florence has agreed to recondition the drums in
the Museum for $90 to $100 dollars.
Joe Long made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting and open nomination of
Officers.
Mike Grayson seconded and all were in favor.
With no further business, questions or comments, the Camp was closed in
ritualistic fashion at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Russ P. Jones
ROBERT C. SHAFFER
Secretary