MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

November 21, 2020

 

The Zoom meeting was called to order in ritualistic fashion by Commander Jerry Skotleski.

 

Other members in attendance were:

Bob Shaffer Craig Kelly Timothy Chase Mike Passero Jim Jones
Bill Fischer Russ Jones Howard Wolfe Jerry O'Malley

Officer Excused: Chaplain Hal Myers

Guest: Danielle Shaffer, Ladies Bannen-Long Auxiliary #10

 

The minutes for the October meeting were read. A motion was made to accept the minutes as read by Jerry O’Malley and seconded by Craig Kelly. All were in favor.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

As of today, nine members have paid their dues and all have been sent their membership cards.

 

APPLICATIONS:

Dave Sykes is now a Member as of November 18, 2020

 

EAGLE SCOUT REPORT:

Jim Jones reported that 5 scouts in various stages were spoken about, including 1 female from Scranton.  He also reported that he would like to have certificates for the ROTC Ceremonies that cost $5 each.  They would be handed out in Late May/Early June.  It was decided that Jim should procure the certificates and submit bill to Treasurer Howard Wolfe.

 

Bill Fischer says he knows of another female eagle scout and will get that information to Jim.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

There were more general orders and they have been emailed to members.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

Commander Skotleski would like a list of things we’ve done for the community.  He asks that everyone send in what they’ve done with the Camp.

 

We would like to have a ceremony for Joe Long at his gravesite at the Indiantown Gap in Annville, PA next spring or summer.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Howard Wolfe talked to Tim Hinton about legal advice and also said he is interested in joining the Camp.  Secretary Shaffer has provided some ancestral information to him.

 

The Lincoln Ceremony was cancelled and a Ceremony is being considered on the day of his birth in February.

 

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

Our next meeting will be on December 19th at 10:30am by Zoom.  Commander Skotleski will email out the details.

 

Bill Fischer asks that everyone keep his daughter Molly and son-n-law Josh in their prayers.

 

PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTION:

PI Jerry O’Malley did a brief synopsis on Philip Carney aka “One Arm.”

 

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

 

Respectfully submitted,

Robert C. Shaffer

Secretary