MONTHLY MEETING
EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8
June 11, 2022
The meeting was called to order in ritualistic manner by Commander Jerry
Skotleski.
Other members in attendance were:
Bob Shaffer | Howard Wolfe | Bill Fischer |
Rich Ryczak | Dale Keklock | Hal Myers |
Tim Chase | Jerry O'Malley | John Zadzura |
Jim Jones | Gage Sacco | Gary Snyder |
Minutes from the May meeting were read. A motion to accept the
minutes as read was made by Hal Myers and seconded by Tim Chase, all were in
favor.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Expenditures for May were $25.00 Dunmore Band, $25.00 JAB, and $40.00
Encampment Ad Book. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report was made by Hal
Myers and seconded by John Zadzura, all were in favor.
Commander Skotleski was asked by GAR President Hal Myers to suspend the
meeting so he could relay information on our situation at City Hall. He
had a call from the Mayor’s Office on May 31 and was asked to meet on June 3.
Hal, Howard and Russ Jones met with the City Administrator and was notified that
we would have to vacate our rooms. He also told them that the city would
help us find a place to go. There were two buildings stated, one in West
Scranton which was a definite NO and the other a Firehouse on Ash Street in the
Hill Section. The firehouse would be the best of the two because of its
location and ease of access. There would be work to be done, but that was
also done on the present location. It was also determined that the School
for the Deaf would not be available anytime soon. They will be contacted
again after our meeting to discuss the matter and other questions which need to
be answered. He will also check his listings to see if maybe there is any
other place hat would be of interest to us. Hal also reported that he was
contacted by Ken Rich and Ken Searfoss and asked if we were in need of funds,
which Hal answered Yes. No other info at this time. Howard was
contacted and asked if we were in the Visitors Center Catalog. His answer
was No and was told someone from the Visitors Center would contact him about
making an appointment to come to the Museum to get pictures and information.
EAGLE SCOUT COMMITTEE:
Jim Jones reported that there is a Court of Honor coming up and
Commander Skotleski will present Brian Patrick Rogers with his Award. He
also spoke of Interstate communication and a list of coordinators nationwide in
which he is involved. Commander Skotleski asked Jim if there had been any
notifications about the two Scranton High School students who are to be Eagle
Scouts. Jim has no information at this time.
CORRESPONDENCE:
All General and Department Orders have been emailed to members.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Commander Skotleski commended Brother Scott Teeters for invaluable
service at our Flag Detail. He and his bag full of tools and things were
of great help.
Bill Fischer put in the paperwork with the Veterans Administration for
the broken stone at the Dunmore Cemetery. He stated it is in progress.
Our new member Charles Matthias let us know on Memorial Day that he will
be donating a sound system to the Camp for use at our ceremonies.
Bill Fischer quoted a section of National General Order which states:
It is Ordered that the following statement be noted on the Official Programs for
all SUVCW events, ceremonies, and meetings, along with posting on any SUVCW
website homepage and photo galleries: “Individuals attending events hosted
by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, by virtue of their attendance,
agree to the usage of their likeness in the Banner, any Camp or Department
Newsletter, any SUVCW website and/or on any SUVCW Social Media outlet,
promotional brochures, or any other SUVCW material.”
Dunmore Mayor Max Conway thanked Commander Skotleski for inviting him to the
Ceremony.
Commander Skotleski conveyed his thanks to his sister (Susan Skotleski Krum) for
the great job she did refurbishing the Wreath for our Ceremony and also to Price
Chopper (Market 32) in Stroudsburg for the donation of rose petals.
NEW BUSINESS:
Commander Skotleski will contact Mr. Gattens and Craig Kelly about the
Flag Ceremony at Nay Aug Park in July.
Secretary Shaffer brought up the rising price of gasoline. He made
a motion to purchase a ZOOM account to be used just in case prices skyrocket,
Jim Jones seconded and all were in favor.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Our next Meeting will be held on September 17, 2022 at the Museum.
If any changes, members will be notified by e-mail.
Jerry O’Malley also commented on the timely manner City Hall contacted
us. He also stated that a project like this would help us get back
together as a team. We need new ideas on which way our organization is
going. He also mentioned the great job that was done on Memorial Day.
With no further business or discussion, the meeting was closed in
ritualistic fashion by Commander Skotleski.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Shaffer
Secretary