MONTHLY MEETING
January 20, 2005
The meeting was called to order in ritualistic fashion by Commander Howard
Wolfe after which he asked for a roll call of Officers.
Other members in attendance were:
| Alan Sweeney | Ray Sulger | Mike Grayson | John Hart |
| Joe Long | Bob Sulger | Frost Decker | Scott Teeters |
| Douglas Teeters | Ron Albert | Jeff Krause |
The minutes from the November meeting were read and approved by a motion made
by Alan Sweeney and seconded by Ray Sulger.
All were in favor.
A brief discussion was held concerning the Camp sympathy cards and how the
Chaplain will send cards.
Joe Long will be used as a place of reference for addresses.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:
Balance as of January 1 was $2,712.91, most of which
will be used for Per Capita tax
November 20 ticket winner was Sam Noone
December 11 ticket winner was Ralph Leber
January 1 ticket winner was Bryan Leber
50 members have paid their dues
A motion was made to accept report by Mike Grayson.
All were in favor.
It was reported that Brother Don Cahoon is an assisted living resident on the
OLD BUSINESS:
Committees for Encampment:
Ad Book – Ads are needed for the Program Book per Joe Long. John Hart said he sent a letter to the Chamber of Commerce to ask their members for an ad. John Hart will donate the 2200 letters. He thinks the best way to get ads is to press the flesh. Page costs are: full page $50, ½ page $30, ¼ page $25, 1/8 page $15 and patron name on page $3. Joe Long explained the membership price per ads in book. The Camp will be looking for retired member to do the solicitation. The ad book is what pays for the Encampment in June.
Encampment – Discussed
what it costs to run the Encampment, Joe Long gave an estimate of around $2800.
Entertainment – John
Hart explained the
Delegate Bags – John
Hart will handle getting trinkets for the welcome bag.
SVR – John Hart reported
that he is planning a SVR breakfast on Saturday morning at 7:00 am.
From 5:00 pm Thursday, a guard will be posted, plus a cannon in front
of the hotel.
Joe Long will coordinate with John Hart on the Opening Ceremonies.
Money
– All checks for ads should be made to “Pennsylvania Department Encampment
Committee”. Joe Long has a checking account and all bills will be paid from this account.
When all is done, we must return the $1,000 seed money, which will
then be turned over to the next Camp who will be holding the Encampment.
All the money that is left will go to Camp #8.
NEW BUSINESS:
Joe Long seeks the approval of new member, Roy Jones III.
John Hart discussed April 2, the parade, re-dedication and $500 presentation
from National to the Lackawanna County Historical Society who raised the funds
for the restoration of the
Ron Albert discussed when the Montrose re-dedication would be held.
With no further business, questions or comments, the Camp was closed in
ritualistic fashion at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,