General Membership Meeting
of the
Greater Allentown
Grotto, Inc.
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Meeting Called to Order at 7:0? PM by Vice-Chairperson Ed Kehs, Sr. Chairperson Pat Richard Rosevear not present.
8 members &
guests were present.
Minutes: September 18, 2005 General Membership Meeting minutes were read by Secretary Michael Spencer and approved without corrections.
Treasurers Report: Treasurer Doug Soroka reported $524.95 in the GAG checking account and $508.37 in the mutual fund for a grand total of $1032.32.
Newsletter: No Report. Editor George Jaegers not present.
Membership: No Report. Membership Chair Vince Kappler not present.
Correspondence: Spiritual Leader Dean Snyder reported receiving various newsletters. Dean proposed GAG send newsletters to every grotto in PA & NJ regardless if they provide one in exchange. The idea was well accepted. Dean reported that we currently receive about 10 newsletters in exchange.
Old Business
GAG 25th Anniversary Celebration:
Mike S. reported that as of the return deadline only 16 people had
responded. As we need 30 to meet the minimum, Mike S. proposed the grotto
cancel the formal celebration at Carmines and have an informal celebration
at The Brass Rail. A lively discussion ensued, including having an informal
party at Carmines on the same date. It was agreed to move the celebration
to the Brass Rail, due to the uncertainty of securing seating at Carmines
for a smaller party. Mike S. will call and make a reservation for those who
have responded. The same time and date will be kept, 5:00 PM on Saturday,
November 5th. It was agreed to cancel the guest speaker.
Holiday Party & Dean's Penguin:
Dean Snyder pointed out that his penguin is still missing and that he hopes
for its quick and safe return before the GAG Holiday Party. The party will
be held on Saturday January 14th or 21st at Dean's
house.
GAG President's Day Weekend at Butler Cave:
Ed Kehs, Sr. reminded everyone about the President's Day Weekend Trip to
Butler Cave in Bath County, VA. Ed said there is a new stove in the
cabin and they may or may not have a shower available by President's Day
Weekend. Mike Spencer will check on adding a link to Butler on the GAG
website if it's not already up.
Call Out List:
Ed Kehs is still working on a call out list
for the grotto and has suggested putting something in the newsletter
regarding the list.
New Business
Lost River Caverns Cleanup: Dean S. reminded
everyone that the next cleanup is Saturday, Nov. 12th. We
will meet at the cave at 5:30 PM. Bring a scrub brush (long handled brushes
work best), a bucket, and a helmet with light source. Also, a pair of old
gloves may be helpful. Contact Dean Snyder for more details.
BCCS Business Meeting: Ed
Kehs, Sr. went to the BCCS Business meeting. The society currently owns
about 44 acres and 3 caves. The nearby Bobcat property has at least 8 caves
on the property. Ed wanted to make sure that everyone was aware there would
be a big celebration in 2008.
Motion to adjourn the meeting by Zoey Elizabeth Kehs
and seconded by Ed Kehs, Jr. Adjourned at 8:06 PM
No Program
Respectively Submitted,
J. Michael Spencer
Secretary, GAG Inc.
NSS 48165
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