MONTHLY MEETING
EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8
October 21, 2017
The meeting was called to order in ritualistic fashion by Commander Hal Myers.
Bob Shaffer | Mark Zurinski | Joe Long | Giovan Lisi |
Gerard O'Malley | James Jones | Craig Kelly | Jerry Skotleski |
Howard Wolfe | George Gyuriska | Jim Kobeski | Don Holdridge |
Russ Jones |
Absent: JVC Dave Teeters and Chaplain Scott Teeters
The minutes for the September meeting were read.
A motion was made to accept the minutes by Jim Jones and seconded by
Craig Kelly.
All were in favor.
The financial report was read by Joe Long with the following information:
A motion to accept was made by Giovan Lisi and seconded by Jerry Skotleski.
All were in favor.
CORRESPONDENCE:
DO #2 - Camps who have lost their exempt status; Past Commanders and Past
Presidents Annual Dedication Day Dinner; 61st Annual Remembrance Day
Parade November 18, 2017; Fundraiser supporting Ladies Auxiliary October 25,
2017 at Friendly’s in Dunmore.
COMMITTEE:
Eagle Scout Coordinator Jim Jones reported no active requests for September.
One certificate will be presented in October in Dingmans Township.
He attended the Delaware River District of the Hudson Valley Scout
Council and spoke to Key leaders concerning our Eagle Scot Program.
Jim also spoke about the getting information out to local colleges and schools
about our ROTC Certificate Program.
He volunteered to head this effort and would compile a listing starting with the
colleges.
A Certificate would be
provided for the top Military Student in that class.
Joe said we would need to know ahead of time so we could procure the
Certificate.
Howard said the
University of Scranton coordinates for the U.S. Army.
Commander Myers made a motion that Jim be able to pursue this venture seconded
by Joe Long.
All were in favor.
Planning Committee Chairman Jerry O’Malley passed out a sign-up sheet to members
for volunteers to help with jobs within the Museum.
NEW BUSINESS:
Craig Kelly made a motion that we make Harry Mertz an Honorary Member
Posthumously for all his contributions
to the Camp.
Commander Myers agreed
and seconded this motion.
All were
in favor.
By unanimous vote, it was decided that our next Meeting and Open House will be
held on November 18, 2017 at 10:30 and 12:00 respectively.
There will also be a research Open House on November 4, 2017 from 12:00
to 3:00pm.
Commander Myers reported he would not be seeking another term as Commander.
On October 28, 2017, the Scranton READS will be having a program at the Museum
to read and discuss letters and journals in the Library.
Commander Myers and Jerry O’Malley reported that the program on October
20th went very well.
Commander Myers talked about the Lease of the Museum.
City Council is working on it and is requesting that it be set for
another ten years.
Mayoral
Candidate Mulligan has also said he has no problem with us staying here.
Craig Kelly asked that Color Bearer Giovan Lisi be given permission to carry the
Camp Flag at the upcoming Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg.
Permission granted.
Commander Myers suspended the meeting for Nominations of Officers for next year.
The list consists of:
Commander – Mark Zurinski nominated by Joe Long seconded by Jerry O’Malley
SVC – Jim Jones nominated by Hal Myers seconded by Jerry Skotleski
JVC – Jerry Skotleski nominated by Craig Kelly seconded by Hal Myers
Secretary – Bob Shaffer nominated by Craig Kelly seconded by Hal Myers
Treasurer – Joe Long nominated by Hal Myers seconded by Craig Kelly
All nominees accepted.
If anyone
would be interested in helping out with Secretarial or Treasurer duties, please
contact any of the Officers.
The meeting was then re-opened for closing.
FOR THE GOOD
OF THE ORDER:
Patriotic Instructor Jerry O’Malley reported on events that occurred on October
19, 1864 Confederate forces at St. Albans, VT; October 21, 1864 Independence MO;
and October 22, 1864, blockades in Charleston and Wilmington, NC.
Alana
Zurinski of the Ladies Auxiliary gave information of the Christmas Pizza Party
to be held on November 18, 2017 after the meeting.
Cost will be $5.00 per person.
It will consist of pizza and salad.
Members are asked to bring desserts and snacks.
With no further business, questions or discussion, the meeting was closed in
ritualistic manner.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert C. Shaffer
Secretary