MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

November 20, 2021

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

Other members in attendance were:

Officers Excused: JVC Mike Passero and Treasurer Howard Wolfe

Guest: Danielle Shaffer, Bannon-Long Auxiliary #10

The minutes from the October meeting were read.  A motion was made to accept the minutes as read by Jim Jones and seconded by Dale Keklock.  All were in favor.

No report from Treasurer Howard Wolfe.  Secretary Shaffer gave a run-down on members paid.  Of the 83 members on the roster, 16 are life members, 21 have paid their dues, leaving 46 yet to pay.  Dues are due by mid February, so we are doing fine.  A motion to accept the report was made by Dale Keklock and seconded by Jim Jones.  All were in favor.

SICK MEMBERS:

Mark Myers' wife is now in the Carbondale Nursing Home and may not be able to return home.  He asked that we keep Judy and the family in our thoughts and prayers.  Tim Chase emailed Commander Skotleski and informed him that his family lost a close friend.

INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE:

Jerry O'Malley has no news on Cathedral Cemetery.  He is hoping for more information next month.

EAGLE SCOUT COORDINATOR:

Jim Jones reported that there is an Eagle Scout Court of Honot for Magnus R. Emery to be held Saturday, November 27th at 1pm at the Elmhurst Country Club in Elmhurst.  Commander Skotleski will make the presentation.  The second Scout is Jason Ephault, which is in progress.

CORRESPONDENCE:

All General Orders and Department Orders were emailed to members.

OLD BUSINESS:

No word on the room at the old Scranton School for the Deaf.  Jerry O'Malley said that he read that the foundation has applied for a grant for renovations.  Hal Myers spoke to Howard Wolfe and that more information will be available after the holidays.

Jerry O'Malley asked that we have a face to face meeting to talk about a media person.  This meeting would be held maybe at the Scranton Public Library in January, weather permitting.

NEW BUSINESS:

There will be no Auxiliary meetings for the Ladies until next Spring.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

By unanimous vote, our Officers for the next year will be:

CAMP COMMANDER - Jerry Skotleski

SVC - Hal Myers

JVC - Rich Ryczak

SECRETARY - Bob Shaffer

TREASURER - Howard Wolfe

Commander Skotleski congratulated each officer.

Installation of Officers will be held at the December meeting in hopes of having all Officers present for the Ceremony.  Commander Skotleski will also work on his appointed positions.

PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTION:

Jerry O'Malley gave his report on General George Henry Thomas.

With no further business or discussion, the meeting was closed in ritualistic fashion by Commander Skotleski.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert C. Shaffer

Secretary