MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

April 21, 2018 

The meeting was called to order in ritualistic fashion by Commander Mark Zurinski.

Other members in attendance were:

Officers Excused:  SrVC James Jones, Secretary Bob Shaffer

The minutes for the March meeting were read. A motion was made to accept minutes as read by Dale Keklock and seconded by Jim Kobeski. All were in favor.

The financial report was read by Joe Long. 

          No ticket winner for March 

          April drawing was April 21st 

          Joe asked for help in selling tickets 

          The Camp paid $300 for Mr. Serfass for his presentation of Genrral Grant

SICK MEMBERS:

Dale reported that John Hart was in the hospital.  Which hospital was not known at the time.

APPLICATIONS: 

A Membership Application for Paul Arcure was reviewed by a committee of three.  The volunteer committee was Jerry O'Malley, Dale Keklock and Jerry Skotleski.

CORRESPONDENCE: 

G.O. #24 (revised) Request from Dept. of Missouri to appoint special committees; G.O. #24 Request from Dept. of Missouri to appoint special committees; G.O. #25 Request from Brother James Crane to step down as member of the National Encampment Site Committee; G.O. #26 Revocation of Charter William T. Sherman/Billy Yank Camp #65, Dept. of Missouri; D.O. #5 Re-Instatement of Pvt. Silas Gore Camp #141; D.O. #6 Re-Instatement of Mount Union Church Camp #502.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: 

Commander Zurinski reported on the meeting of the Executive committee which took place on April 7th: 

• The Ladies Auxiliary has plans for a picnic on Sunday, Auugust 26th at Pavilion #2 at McDade Park.  The picnic will take place from noon until 4pm.  Further information will be forthcoming.  Dale Keklock is looking into the possibility of music at the picnic.  The camp has received a donation of 19 chairs that came from Johnson College.  Dale received a donation of 3 tables from Eagle McClure Hose Company.  The meeting in May will also see a certificate to be given to Jessica at the Library for her efforts in promoting the camp.

• The Silas Gore Camp #141 is holding a re-dedication of a Civil War Minument on May 26th.  A donation of $100 was approved towards their efforts.  The motion was made by Jim Kobeski and seconded by Dale Kelock, all were in favor. 

• May 5th will be flag detail at the Forest Hill and Dunmore cemeteies.  It was agreed upon to meet at the entrance to Forest Hill Cemetery at 10:30am.

• May 19th is Armed Forces Day Parade and Brother Craig noted that the Color Guard is lacking members.

• At the Memorial Day Service, the Camp will honor a veteran.  Hal Myers has the information on who will be honored and it will be placed in the program that will be printed.  The Dunmore Band has been asked to perform, but we have not received word yet if they will be attendance.  Joe Long stated that he usually hears back about 3 weeks before the program.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Joe Long reiterated his need for people to sell tickets.

Commander Zurinski discussed proposed changes to the By-Laws.  April 21st was the 1st reading.  A second reading will be in May and the vote will take place in June.  At this point, Commander Zurinski read the proposed changes.  To see the By-Laws, you can visit the website at: http://www.ezrasgriffin8.org

GOOD OF THE ORDER:   

Jerry O'Malley expressed his gratitude on the General Grant presentation of Mr. Serfass and its success.  Over 100 people attended the two session on March 24th.  he added how "General Grant expressed how Vicksburg was more important to the Union victory than the Battle of Gettysburg."

Jerry O'Malley asked for help in cleaning and organizing the storage room especially with the addition of the new tables.  He also asked for help with the Library and placing stickers onto the books.

An Open House will be held on May 5th.

A motion was made to have the nect meeting on Saturday, May 19th.  All voted in favor.  Commander Zurinski pointed out that having the Camp meeting on the 19th conflicted with the Armed Forces Day Parade.  A motion was made to walk in the parade.  The majority of votes were to not walk in the parade.

Joe Long asked members to attend the Pennsylvania Encampment in Williamsport in June to help with voting.  The camp will pay your $7 fee to attend.

The Departed Brothers Ceremony will be held at the next camp meeting on May 19th.  Members are asked to wear their kapis if you have oen and your badge.
          

PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTION:  

Jerry O’Malley was going to give his presentation at the Lincoln Wreath Ceremony at noon in Nay Aug Park.

With no further business, the camp was closed by Commander Zurinski in ritualistic manner.

 Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Skotleski 

for Robert C. Shaffer

Secretary