MONTHLY MEETING
January 15, 2009
The meeting was called to order by Commander Raymond Sulger in ritualistic manner followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a Roll Call of Officers.
Other members in attendance were:
| Bob Shaffer | Joe Long | Mike Grayson | Scott Teeters | Douglas Teeters |
| Dale Keklock | Joseph Ferrara | Howard Wolfe | Frost Decker | Russ Jones |
| Chet Kowalski | Bob Gregory | Steve Thompson | Rich Ryczak | Bob Baker |
The minutes from the November meeting were read and a motion to approve was
made by Mike Grayson and seconded by Joe Ferrara.
All were in favor.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:
End Balance as of December
$4,063.22
December 13, 08 ticket winner – Gary Francis
January 10, 09 ticket winner – Joe Coleman
Help Money - $131.00
Donations from Open House in November - $214.50
X-Mas Party took in $395.00 and paid out $389.50
End Balance as of January 15 - $4,621.41
A motion to accept this report was made by Joe Ferrara and seconded by Mike
Grayson. All
were in favor.
MEMBERS IN DISTRESS:
Commander Sulger reported that Alan Sweeney had passed away in December.
There was communication between our Commander and the National
Chaplain, but no response.
Commander Sulger also contacted the Department Chaplain and he in turn
sent the Camp a sympathy card.
There was no General Order to drape the charter or web site.
The By-Laws were once again addressed, but as of this date, no committee had
been appointed to review them.
Commander Sulger appointed Russ Jones, Joe Long and Howard Wolfe to
undertake this review.
Main topic was that of dues.
OLD BUSINESS:
An n Open House will be held on Saturday, January 17th, 2009, from
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Members are asked to arrive at 11:30 to prepare for visitors.
Volunteers can come in uniform, but a casual attire is recommended.
Joe Ferrara, Bob Gregory, Commander Sulger and Joe Long have
volunteered to be there on Saturday.
The next Open House is scheduled for February 21, 2009.
Joe Long reported that two members of the Allied Orders have been
hospitalized.
Mary Smith, Department Auxiliary Secretary had a leg amputated and Bud
Atkinson, PCinC and PDC had open heart surgery.
Both are expected to make full recovery.
NEW BUSINESS:
Frost Decker reported that an estate auction will be held on Tuesday, January
20, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Susquehanna Ave., in Wyoming, PA.
There are items from the 143rd PA Volunteers to be
auctioned off, including a presentation saber and a book on a regiment of
volunteers.
Items can be viewed on-line at Cook and Steel Auctions.
Joe Ferrara stated that the chairs were now not available.
Commander Sulger reported that the Lincoln Luncheon will be held in Philadelphia on February 7, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the Cannstatters Volksfest Verein. Anyone wishing to attend can take a flyer and send for tickets.
Saturday, February 14, 2009, James Getty will be at the University of
Scranton in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.
He will return again on February 16 for the Dedication of the Lincoln
Monument.
Information concerning this can be obtained from Brother John Hart.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Everyone who attended the Christmas party said that it went well.
They commented that the caterer did a great job.
Joe Long suggested we do a little more rearranging of the tables next
year and he will procure more chairs for the attendees.
Commander Sulger reported that Remembrance Day this year was dismal, cold and in the low 20’s. But this did not hamper the spirits of two camp members, Bob Baker and Douglas Teeters, who diligently marched in the parade. They were applauded for their efforts.
With no further business, questions or discussion, a motion to adjourn
was made and the meeting was closed in ritualistic manner.