MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

October 20, 2005

 

The meeting was called to order by Commander Howard Wolfe in ritualistic manner followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a Roll Call of Officers.

 

Other members in attendance were:

Joe Long Ray Sulger Russ Jones Robert Sulger
Scott Teeters Douglas Teeters Rich Ryczak Robert Baker
Jeffrey Krause Eric Krause    

              

The minutes from the September meeting were read by Ray Sulger.  After an update dropping the request to change the meeting night from Mike Grayson, a motion to accept the minutes was made by Robert Baker and seconded by Joe Long.  All were in favor.                          

           

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:                    

     $544.39 was deposited to checking account

     $23.00 was dues for Dave Wargo

     September 17 ticket winner was Mel Turis

     October 17 ticket winner was Doris Carey

     End balance was $1872.85 as of 10-20-05

 

A motion to accept the financial report was made by Robert Baker and seconded by Robert  Sulger. All were in favor and the report was referred to the audit committee.

 

DISTRESSED MEMBER:

Joe long reported that Camp member Victor Fox and his wife Cindy were doing fine and are recovering at home.

 

NOMINATION OF OFFICERS:

The following members were nominated;

Commander: Robert L. baker

Senior Vice Commander: John M. Hart Jr.

Junior Vice Commander:  Ray Sulger

Secretary: Robert Shaffer

Treasurer: Joseph Long

 

All other Camp Officers will be appointed by the new Commander as per regulations.  Voting for elected officer will be held at the November meeting

 

Joe long asked if anyone was interested in taking over the position of Treasurer as he would like to step aside.  It was also said that he would like to teach everyone how to do the job in case he was unable to do so. Russ Jones also suggested that if our Secretary was unable to attend a meeting that we take turns at taking the minutes so everyone knows how.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

The Appomattox Luncheon will be held on April 22, 2006 at the Radisson in Scranton at 12Pm - 2:30 PM in Ballroom 1.  A Civil War Ball will be held that evening . Details to come later.

 

The letters obtained by Joe Long are in binders at the Museum.  A CD-ROM will be coming soon.

 

Suggestions for replenishing the Help Fund were discussed and suggested we come up with something that can be sold to all members of the Allied orders through the "Banner". Any suggestions would be appreciated.

             

NEW BUSINESS:

Joe Long brought in a roster from 1982, pointing out that only 4 members on that list are still living.

 

Dues for 2006 are now being accepted by Joe Long, they are $30.00. He will be mailing notices out in the near future. SVR members will be contacted by John Hart for dues to both camp & SVR.

 

Remembrance Day will be held on November 19, 2005 with a dinner at the Eisenhower Inn.  Tickets are $25.00 and the deadline is Nov.11.  Information is on the National website.  The SVR breakfast is also at the Eisenhower at 8:00 AM. SVR members and their families are invited.  The cost is $10:00.  To Pay in advance make check payable to: SVR Colonel Henry Shaw, 27 Griswald St., Delaware, OH 14315-1716

 

That evening there will also be Civil War Ball at the Eisenhower. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.  Make checks to: National Civil War Ball, Col. Bud Atkinson, 1016 Gorman St., Philadelphia, PA 18116-3719

 

For return of tickets send a stamped envelope , after Nov. 11 the tickets will be held for pickup at the door.

 

Our thoughts & Prayers go out to brother Scott Teeters and his family on the loss of their home in a fire while they were at church. A suggestion that was brought before the camp to replace both Scott and his Son Douglas’s badges was turned down by Scott because his insurance will cover the cost of replacement.  However, the Camp did vote to pay their dues for 2006 with contributions from Camp members

 

With no further business, questions or discussion, a motion to adjourn was made and the meeting was closed in ritualistic manner.

Respectfully submitted,

Raymond Sulger for

Robert C. Shaffer

Secretary