MONTHLY MEETING

EZRA S. GRIFFIN CAMP #8

May 17, 2025

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

Other members in attendance were:

Officer Excused: Bill Burns, Hal Myers, Tim Pierce, Bill Fischer, 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.  There are some outstanding checks.  A motion to accept the report was made by Bill Dixon and seconded by Paul Rogan.  All were in favor.

SICK MEMBERS:  

Hal Myers continues to deal with some medical issues.

APPLICATIONS:

Patrick Abdalla to join.

CORRESPONDENCE:

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

A discussion was had on the thumb drive containing members of Post 139.  Bob Shaffer has the photos on his computer and will work on making a new one.

The final planning for Memorial Day was completed.

A short discussion about the Last Veteran Service for Mr. Chapman was held.  Bill Dixon received the marker and brought it to the meeting for the members to see.

Bob Baker provided an updaye on the GAR Memorial Higheay sign for Wyoming County.

An update was provided on the return on Lt. Griffin's sword.  All members in attendance thanked Bob Burns, Charlie Spano, Bob Baker and Paul Rogan for leading the effort.

A discussion was held on getting a wreath for the Wyoming monument ceremony.  Tim Chase will forward the information to Bill Dixon, who will send an email with the prices and conduct a vote via email. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Bill Dixon reminded everyone attending the Department Encampment needs a card signed by him.

Bill Dixon made a motion for a full page ad in this year's Encampment book.  The cost will be $60.00.  Bob Shaffer seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

A short discussion was held on the National Encampment being held in Gettysburg in 2026.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

The annual Memorial Service for the Departed Brothers was held.  The following Brothers were honored.

Joseph Carlton; William Collins; Frank Earley; William Ehrhardt; Albert Evans; John Horn; Frank Klees; August Kramer; Charles Martin; Fredrick Peck; Benjamin Throop; Joseph Walsh; Frank Watson; William Whetstone; David Williams; George Wilson; Charles Appleman; Eber Dimmick; Robert Strangfeld (2024) and Robert Yeager (2025).

The next monthly meeting will be held on June 21st at 10am.

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

Respectfully submitted,

William J. Dixon

Camp #8 Secretary