MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

December 14, 2024

The meeting was called to order in ritualistic fashion by Senior Vice Commander Tim Chase.

Other members in attendance were:

Officer Excused: Commander Rich Ryczak; Craig Kelly; Hal Myers; Bill Fischer; Jim Jones and Howard Wolfe

All members received a digital copy of the minutes twice prior to the meeting.  A motion to accept the November minutes was made by Bill Burns and seconded by Jerry Skotleski.  All were in favor.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Howard Wolfe stated the camp balance.  A motion to accept the report was made by Bill Dixon and seconded by Giovan Lisi.  All were in favor.

CORRESPONDENCE:

All communications from the Department and National have been forwarded via email to all members.

NEW BUSINESS:

• A decision was made to postpone Installation of Officers for 2025, so that more members could be present.  It was also determined that due to the holidays; a Zoom meeting should be explored.  Secretary Dixon was tasked with reaching out to Department Commander Bill Fischer.

• A discussion was held on the Lt. Ezra S. Griffin sword.

• Tim Chase and Bill Dixon updated the Camp on the continued work of locating Last Veterans.

• Treasurer-elect Jerry Skotleski gave an update on dues payments received so far.

• Secretary Dixon received an invoice for payment from Miss Daunyel Shaffer for the webpage for 2025.  Bill Burns asked about the webpage traffic and if it is still worthwhile for the Camp to have a webpage with social media being a more predominant source of information.  A short discussion was held, and Secretary Dixon was asked to reach out to Miss Shaffer for information.  Secretary Dixon asked that the motion be tabled until the January meeting.

• A discussion was had on possibly investing in a higher-end scanner/printer to allow for the digitalization of Camp Records.  It was brought up that it could possibly be a purchase between the Memorial Association and the Son’s to benefit both Organizations.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

Postponed until December 28^th via Zoom at 10am.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

• Tim Chase thanked the members in attendance for voting him in as Camp Commander.

• A thank you was given to Bill Penwell, Bill Burns and Paul Rogan for the work they continue to do for the Museum.

• A discussion was had on the upcoming 250^th signing of our Countries founding.

• Jerry O’Malley thanked the members in attendance for the hard work being put into to keep the camp moving forward.  He hopes that all the great ideas he continues to hear during meetings will be followed through on.  Secretary Dixon offered to out a list of unfinished business from 2024 altogether and forward it to all brothers.

• Jerry Skotleski offered thanks to Giovan Lisi for continuing to carry the camp flag in Gettysburg during the Remembrance Day parade.

The next monthly meeting will be held on January 18^th at 10am.

With no further business, the camp was closed in ritualistic manner by Senior Vice Commander Tim Chase.

Respectfully submitted,

William J. Dixon

Camp #8 Secretary