- Last Updated on Thursday, 01 May 2014 00:34
The April meeting was called to order by CO Bill Hess; George Diehl gave the opening prayer; Philip Appolonia led the group with the pledge to the flag. Roll call was taken. The minutes of the March meeting was read by Yeoman James Caldwell and approved. Exec. Officer Barry Anders gave the financial report which was approved.
Hess welcomed back Ron DeWalt after being on the sick list. A thank you note was received from Shipmate Jack Shaffer, who is recuperating at home, for all the get-well wishes and cards he has received. Thank cards were received from the family of Pete Cepaitis and from the families of Samuel Essey, for the Shipmates rendition of the Two-Bell services held in their memories.
An invitation to participate in the Pittsburgh Pirates Military Appreciation Night at PNC Park on June 10 was read and sent to the members. Reservations must be made prior to May 23 and the members are requested to make their intentions known at the meeting on May 6. Free tickets are available for whoever wishes to go. The Memorial Day parade is coming up and more information will be available at the May meeting.
George Hutchko and Anders gave a report on two uniform suppliers that they have contacted. Additional research will be conducted and reported to the executive committee before presenting it to the general membership. Anders reported the Flag Presentation committee has two more schools scheduled for April, and five groups scheduled for May, June and Sept.
The trip to Latrobe for the Navy Blue Devil Air Show has been cancelled for the time being due to the obstacles which are and will be encounter at the airport site. For those interested in going on their own, the show is scheduled on June 6 and 7, 2014.
Anders and Essey gave a report on the April 8 program to be presented by the U.S. Army Jazz Band at the Charleroi High School.
The dismissal prayer was given by Diehl and the meeting was adjourned until the next meeting on May 6, 2014 at 7 p.m.
