MONTHLY MEETING

 EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

October 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, with Secretary Bob Shaffer absent. 

 

Other members in attendance were:

         Joe Long

Mike Grayson

Charles Jones

Douglas Teeters

         Dale Keklock

Mark Myers

Frost Decker

David Teeters

         Scott Teeters

Bob Sulger

Scott Teeters

         Charles Jones Jr.

Russ Jones

 

     

The minutes from the September meeting were read.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Mike Grayson and seconded by Russ Jones.  All were in favor. 

 

Commander Sulger then asked Chaplin Scott Teeters to pass around a sympathy card for John Michael May for all members to sign.

   

FINANCIAL REPORT:

Joe Long read the financial report with the following information:                    

     End Balance as of August 2nd was $2,176.85

     Help Money - $155.00

     Ticket winner for August – Russ Jones

     Ticket winner for September – Ed Earley

     End Balance as of September is $2,234.16

 

A motion to accept this report was made by Mike Grayson and seconded by Russ Jones.  All were in favor.

 

Acting Secretary Bob Sulger was then asked by Commander Sulger to read a report on the cataloging of G.A.R. Monuments and Civil War Memorials.

 

Commander Sulger then proceeded to complement Junior Member David Teeters on his help as a tour guide at the September Open House.  The camp than gave a round of applause for this fine young man.

 

Commander Sulger then asked the Guide to present new Candidate Charles Jones Jr. at the altar for the initiation into the Order of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.  Afterwards, new member Charles Jones Jr. was presented with his membership badge and certificate.

 

Joe Long mentioned to those not present at the meeting in September that the Department Mid-Year Meeting would be held on October 24th, 2009 in New Cumberland.

 

Commander Sulger talked about the Remembrance Day Parade coming this November 21st, 2009 and asked the First Sergeant to get a list of how many S.V.R. members would be attending.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 Joe Long talked about the Christmas Party for this upcoming season and a date was set for Thursday night, December 3rd, 2009 at 6:30pm.  The price is $11.50 per person.

 

Commander Sulger than asked the Ladies to join for further discussion.  Mary Jo Long asked about decorations and a Christmas tree.  Also mentioned were games and singing Christmas carols.

 

Scott Teeters was asked about getting tables and he said that he can get them from his Church.

 

Commander Sulger suggested that we try to have some of the members come in Wednesday, December 2nd to help move tables and arrange the room for the party.  Commander Sulger also talked about a grab bag gift again this year.

 

Mary Jo Long talked about maybe having entertainment this year and also noted that the Ladies will supply the desserts for the party.  She also talked about what caterer to have and having a meeting in November to decide about arrangements.

 

Joe Long mentioned that the Children’s Library visited the Museum on October 14th, 2009.

 

Open House was Saturday, October 17th, 2009.  One is planned for Saturday, November 14th, 2009.

 

NEW BUSINESS

Mike Grayson purchased a wireless doorbell to help with members gaining entrance on meeting nights and for Open Houses.  Treasurer Joe Long was very glad Mike came in under budget.

 

Joe Long mentioned about members helping to keep the meeting room and Museum clean.

 

Charles Jones said he can have his Boy Scouts help out cleaning, since they are always looking for projects to do.

 

Joe Long said he would like to remodel the area by the microwave, so that it looked more presentable, especially when visitors come in.

 

Commander Sulger then called for the Nominations of Officers for 2010.  Nominated for a 2nd year were:

Commander: Ray Sulger

Sr. Vice: Bob Sulger

Jr. Vice: Frost Decker

Treasurer: Joe Long

Secretary: Bob Shaffer

 

A motion to accept the Nominations was made by Russ Jones and seconded by Mike Grayson.

 

Commander Sulger then noted Election of Officers will be held in November.

 

With no further business, questions or discussion, the meeting was closed in ritualistic manner.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert Sulger for

Robert C. Shaffer

Secretary