- Last Updated on Sunday, 01 June 2014 02:03
The May meeting of the Mon Valley Shipmates was called to order by CO Bill Hess; V. Rev. Fred Pfeil gave the opening prayer; Alan Snyder led the group with the pledge to the flag.
The invitation to participate in The Pittsburgh Pirates Military Appreciation Night at PNC Park was re-read. Request for tickets will be available until Thursday morning, the 15th. As stated by the letter, there is no guarantee of getting tickets as they are first come , first served and only so many are available.
Essey is taking orders for 3/4 length white windbreakers, with a Mid-Mon Valley Shipmate emblem on the left side and your name on the right side. This is NOT a part of the uniform.
Anders received a request from Edwards Chapel in Valencia, PA for the Shipmates to participate in a flag-raising and dedication ceremony. More details to follow.
Essey has completed his project of the member's name, duties in the service, rank, land and ships served at and/or on, etc. He made a 6-page booklet and passed them out to the members. The members who refused to give a profile were given another information form again and when submitted, they will be added in an addendum sheet at a later date.
Memorial Day parade information for May 26 is as follows: Formation will be at the parking lot of the 1st Niagra Bank in Mon City. The parade starts at 9 a.m. and proceeds to the Sheetz Station. Drive then to the Monongahela Cemetery for the next part of the Veterans Day Ceremonies. Additional memorial services will follow at Victory Hill, New Eagle, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Van Voorhis Honor Roll, Ginger Hill Memorial, Hazelkirk Memorial and end up at the Carroll Legion for refreshments. The trailer is not available so vans are needed for riders that cannot walk.
The Monessen Memorial Day Services will be on Sunday, May 25, at the War Memorial in City Park, and in case of inclement weather, the Monessen High School auditorium on State Road. The time for the event is set for noon. The Shipmates are scheduled to do the Two-Bell Service.
Volunteers are needed to make up the Christmas Party committee as Jim Caserta and his current committee will not be available for this detail. WalMart tag day is June 7, and the sign up list is ready. Please make your intention known at the next meeting. Needed is people for the noon to 4 p.m. time slot.
The dismissal prayer was given by Rev. Pfeil, and the meeting was adjourned until the next meeting on June 3, 2014 at 7 p.m.
