MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

May 21, 2023

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

Other members in attendance were:

Officers Excused: Secretary Bill Fischer

Commander Skotleski then suspended the meeting and asked the Ladies to join us for the Departed Brothers Ceremony.  Those brothers honored were: Joseph L. McDermott (1906), James King (1907), Martin King (1907), Roy A. Wheeler (1907), John W. Barnes (1908), Stewart J. Hardy (1908), C.I. Rozell (1908), Lester E. Butts (1909), Charles E. Daniels (1909), Lafayette C. Doyle (1909), Edward McShafferty (1909), Phillip Sterling (1909), Benjamin Allgood (1911), Thomas H. Jenkins (1911), Thomas T. Jenkins (1911), Walter E. Quick (1911), William R. Davis (1912), William C. Fitzgerald (1912), Frederick C. Hutchinson (1912), William H. Nellson (1912).

Minutes from the April meeting were read.  A motion to accept the minutes as read was made by Tim Chase and seconded by Giovan Lisi, all were in favor. 

TREASURER'S REPORT:  

Howard Wolfe reported on our treasury.  A motion to accept the treasurer's report was made by Giovan Lisi and seconded by Hal Myers, all were in favor.

MEMBERSHIP:

The meeting was then suspended to swear in new member Paul Rogan.

ILLNESS/DISTRESS:

Mark Myer's wife remains in a skilled care facility.

EAGLE SCOUT COMMITTEE: 

Jim Jones reported that there are over 100 inquiries from Eagle Scouts and Jim has been referring them to the state Chairman.  Jim is currently working with 25 states to handle the paperwork involved.

CORRESPONDENCE: 

All General and Department Orders have been emailed to members. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 

The third and final reading of the changes to the by-laws was read.  There was no discussion.  A motion to pass the new by-laws was made by Mark Myers and seconded by Giovan Lisi, all were in favor.

Mark Myers reminded the camp of the presentation that Hal and Mark Myers were doing Sunday at the Jermyn Historical Society at 6:30pm.

The Memorial Day program was discussed and finalized.  The details are as followed:

     Welcome - Commader Jerry Skotleski

     Pledge of Allegiance - Commander Jerry Skotleski

     Opening Prayer - Tim Chase

     Greetings - Joyce Keklock, Ladies Auxiliary

     Remarks - Dunmore Borough Council

     Remarks - Commander Jerry Skotleski

     Musical Selection - Mark Myers

     Logan's Orders - Millie Ryczak

     Guest Speaker - Jim Remsen

     Wreath Presentation - Bannon-Long Auxiliary #10

     Gettysburg Address - Rich Ryczak

     Firing Squad - Bill Burns and Tim Chase

     Taps - Jack Partyka

     Benediction - Tim Chase

     Closing - Commander Jerry Skotleski 

NEW BUSINESS:

Hal Myers brought up the electric bill for the Museum.  A discussion that has been delayed for the past two meetings.  This discussion is for the Camp to contribute half of the monthy bill.  After a discusssion with several ideas, a motion was made by Commander Skotleski to table the issue until the September meeting.  The reason being that once the Museum opens, they could figure out data as to how many people are coming through the door and how much money they are making.  Once they know that, we could figure out the bills.  The motion was seconded by Tim Chase and all were in favor.

Commander Skotleski thanked Bill Burns, Tim Chase, Hal Myers and Scott Teeters for their help in changing the flags in the Dunmore and Forest Hill Cemeteries on May 6th.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:

Commander Skotleski thanked everyone for their assistance.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Jerry Skotleski

Acting Secretary