General Membership Meeting
of the
Greater Allentown
Grotto, Inc.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Meeting
called to order at 7:20 PM by Secretary Michael Spencer.
7 members
were present.
Minutes: April
16, 2006 General Membership
Meeting minutes were read by Secretary Michael Spencer and approved without
corrections.
Treasurers Report: Treasurer Doug Soroka
reported receiving $111 from Vince Kappler for membership for a total of
$449.38 in checking and about $428 in the mutual fund. Approximate net
of $ 877.78. Mike S. reported receiving a $12 invoice for GAG's web
hosting. Doug wrote a GAG check to pay the invoice.
Newsletter: George
reported that the newsletter was out, although he received no trip reports.
Membership: Membership Chair Vince Kappler
reported sending George an updated list of exchanges for the newsletter.
Correspondence: Spiritual Leader Dean Snyder
reported we have not received the NE Caver for a while.
Old Business
None.
New Business
Surprise Cave: Doug reported that GAG has been granted access
to Surprise Cave in NY for the Summer season. Doug has the liability
waiver, which must be signed by all participants interested.
Lost Receipts:
Doug wanted it noted for the record that he had found the lost Stackpole
book receipt.
Grotto Picnic: Ed & Kim Kehs have
graciously volunteered to have the Grotto Picnic at their house at Onyx Cave
on Saturday, August 26th.
5013C Software: Doug
received information on a company that sells software a significantly
reduced prices to 5013C organizations. Their website is
www.techsoup.org
Trip Reports
Spring MAR:
Dean reported that weather was good at the MAR, which was held at the
American Legion in Williamson, PA. There was a good chicken dinner and
many cave trips. Dean and Vince took a field trip to look for covered
bridges depicted in a series of post cards published by Baker Caverns.
They found the locations of several of the bridges, with one still standing.
The next MAR will by hosted by Nittany Grotto in Bellefonte.
Butler Dig:
Mike reported on the Twisting Sister dig started on Phil Lucas' property
Pancake Dig Weekend.
Coopers Cave: Doug
visited Coopers Cave in Glen Falls, NY. It was a short (20 ft fissure
cave).
Other Dig:
Ed Kehs reported on another dig.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM
Program: Dean
showed an old 16 mm film, Caverns of Luray by Guided Tour Productions.
Respectively Submitted,
J. Michael Spencer
Secretary, GAG Inc.
NSS 48165
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