MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

April 12, 2025

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

Other members in attendance were:

Officer Excused: Hal Myers, Bill Fischer, Jim Jones, Howard Wolfe and Giovan Lisi

All members received a digital copy of the minutes twice prior to the meeting.  A motion to accept the March minutes was made by Jeremy Allen and seconded by Bob Shaffer.  All were in favor.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

 Jerry Skotleski stated the camp balance.  He is still waiting for the check for Bill Fischer’s testimonial dinner to clear from Cooper’s for $400.  He will have Council member Bob Shaffer write a check to him for the speaker from Sam’s Club.  The speaker cost was $261.82.  A motion to accept the report was made by Bob Shaffer and seconded by Dale Keklock.  All were in favor.

SICK MEMBERS:  

Commander chase informed members present that his father has been doing much better as he recuperates from dealing with pneumonia.

Bob Shaffer informed everyone that Jerry O'Malley is in an assisted living facility and will most likely not be able to attend meetings anymore.  Many of the Brothers spoke of getting together and possibly visiting him at some point.

APPLICATIONS:

Patrick Abdalla to join.

CORRESPONDENCE:

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

The Memorial Day tentative program: (Tentative program (with assigned people so far…)

• Posting of the Colors – Giovan Lisi and 2 members of 143^rd
• Master of Ceremonies – Commander Chase
• Pledge of Allegiance – All
• Opening Prayer –Paul Rogan and/or Bob Baker
• Greetings – Bannon-Long Ladies Auxiliary #10
• Remarks – Commander Chase
• Music – Mark Myers
• Logan’s Orders – Bannon-Long Ladies Auxiliary #10
• Guest Speaker – Nick Petula
• Wreath Laying
• Gettysburg Address – Jerry Skotleski
• Battle Hymn of the Republic – Mark Myers
• Rifle Salute – the 143^rd
• Taps – Frank
• Benediction – Paul Rogan
• Outstanding Items
  • Flowers
  • Press Release

Mark from the 143^rd asked if brothers would like to join them after out at the Memorial Service in Wyoming

Saturday, May 3^rd will be Flag Detail at the Dunmore and Forest Hill Cemeteries starting at 10am.

NEW BUSINESS:

Bill Dixon made a motion to drop the following members for non-payment of dues.  Jerry Skotleski seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

     Anthony Brooks

     James Brown Sr.

     Ivan Burman

     William Penwell

     Eric Price

     James Russell 

Jerry Skotleski made a motion for the Camp to donate $500 towards the return of Lt. Griffin's sword.  Bob Baker seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

Jerry Skotleski made a motion for the Camp to donate $500 to the GAR.  Bill Dixon seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

A discussion was had about the DVD that was used to play on the TV with pictures of the veterans.

Jerry Skotleski inquired about his copy of Ken Burn’s “The Civil War” which he had loaned to the Museum.  He may need to use it in class, and he would like it returned to the Museum.

Council member Baker will be attending the upcoming Tunkhannock Township Meeting to inquire about a GAR highway sign for Route 6 in the Township.

Bill Burns reminded everyone in attendance that on May 3^rd there will be a spaghetti dinner at the Marine Corp League of Scranton to support the purchase of the sword.  Dining in and takeout will be available.  Time is 12noon to 3pm.

The next monthly meeting will be held on May 17^th at 10am.

PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTION:

Giovan Lisi gave a presentation on Medal of Honor recipient William Harvey Kearney of the 54^th Massachusetts.

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

Respectfully submitted,

William J. Dixon

Camp #8 Secretary