Minutes 14 February 2023

 

Minutes: 14 February, 2023

 

Opening formalities IAW with Grand By-laws and ritual completed. Scratch called to order at 1100 by Seam Squirrel Rhett Webber. 

 

Opening ceremonies for a regular meeting conducted in accordance with Grand By-Laws.

 

Opening prayers were given by Sky Pilot Rodgers.

 

Visitors and VIPs recognized, 6 Cooties present.

 

Minutes from the last scratch were accepted.  Motion seconded by Cootie Aukshun and made by Cootie Rodgers.

 

Membership Applications:  None

 

CCDB report:  Cootie Reyes was excused due to health issues. Seamy Webber provided a crummy report and everyone present agreed.  A Valentine’s Day Luncheon is being held immediately after the Scratch is finished.  A motion to accept was seconded by Cootie Mesaros and made by Cootie Rodgers, no discussion, motion approved.

 

OFFICAL CORRESPONDANCE:  None

 

COMRADE IN DISTRESS:  Cootie Ransom is still under medical care. Cootie Reyes is currently recovering at home with some medical issues.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:  We had been informed, for the upcoming term, that we will need to elect an assistant CCDB.  This will be discussed at our next Scratch on 14 March 2023. More discussion will be needed on this because we all agreed that this was too much for us to absorb in one discussion.  We will try again next Scratch.

 

BILLS:  None

 

REMEMBER OUR NATIONAL HOME:  Prayer given by Sky Pilot Rodgers.
 

OLD BUSINESS:  None

 

NEW BUSINESS:   

  • Nominations for the 2023 – 2024 term were accepted at our February Scratch.
    • Seam Squirrel: Rhett Webber
    • High Gimlet: Garrett Bridges
    • Blanket Bum: John Mesaros
    • Sky Pilot: Jim Rodgers
    • Hungry Cootie: Bud St. Onge
    • CCDB: Bobby Reyes
    • Tight Wad 1: Timothy Aukshun
    • Tight Wad 2: Roscoe McGlynn
    • Tight Wad 3: Fred Russian
  • VFW Post Commander Charles Spain requested we conduct our monthly Scratches at 10:00 hours, prior to the VFW Post 9892 monthly meetings, beginning 14 March 2023. Cootie Mesaros seconded the motion and Cootie Russian made the motion, no discussion, motion approved.
  • We’re having a Valentine’s Day meal after our February Scratch. Also, we typically visit the hospitals on this date, but there are still restrictions in place from the COVID protocol.  No visitors are allowed.  Crummy decision for sure.
  • Cootie Spain seconded the motion and Cootie Aukshun made the motion that our Pup Tent Kuto 7 pay P250, half of the VFW Post 9892 cost of P500 to hold meetings at the Crown & Anchor, no discussion, motion approved.


GOOD OF THE ORDER:  

  • If you need a shag, contact Cootie Rhett Webber. He can have them made in Angeles City for about 600 pesos.  He can also have Cootie bags made for about 600 pesos.
  • There are still some members that have not paid their dues. Pay up!

 

Committee Reports:

Hospital Report was submitted by Cootie Webber.


JANUARY 23’ PUP TENT 7 HOSPITAL REPORT TOTALS.
VisitsCootiesPatientsHoursMilesGiftsTotal
25 25 24 55 136$ $1,259.29
86% Totals: $11,544.11


50/50:  None


Fines: P1,200


Closing Ceremonies IAW Grand Ritual was done and scratch closed at 1130…long meeting Yuk!  Next scratch is March 14, 2023, 10:00 hours, prior to the VFW Post 9892 meeting at Crown & Anchor Resto, # 475 National Highway, Barangay Pagdalagan Sur, Bauang, La Union or it may be a new location.  Crown & Anchor will continue as our meeting site.  Stay in touch with our post website to get an update on this adventure or maybe you could even talk to another Cootie that has that information!!