Scratch called to order at 1151 by Seam Squirrel Rhett Webber

Due to the Enhanced Community Quarantine and travel restrictions throughout the island of Luzon, Republic of the Philippines this meeting was done using group video conferencing with the Zoom Application. Opening ceremonies for a regular meeting conducted in accordance with Grand By-Laws. Meeting opened at 1151 hours. Opening prayers were given by Cootie Rodgers.

Visitors and VIPs recognized, 6 Cooties present

Minutes from the last scratch were accepted. Motion seconded by Cootie St.Onge and made by Cootie Reyes, no discussion, motion approved.

Membership Applications: None

CCDB report was given by Cootie Reyes and everyone present agreed he did a crummy job. Motion to accept his report, subject to audit, was seconded by Cootie Reyes, made by Cootie St.Onge. no discussion, motion approved.

Official Correspondence: None

Comrade in distress: Cootie’s Keller, Ransom and Purdy are still under medical care.

Committee Reports: None

REMEMBER OUR NATIONAL HOME: Prayer given by Seam Squirrel Webber

OLD BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

Nominations for the 2021-2022 term will be accepted at the February Scratch.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

• Headstone replacements: If you know of someone that needs a new headstone or replacement of an existing one submit an application. Time estimate is 4 – 6 months

• Membership dues: For those that are annual members, dues must be paid by the end of December. For annuals that are interested in converting to life members, the Pup tent will donate $50 towards the membership.

• If you need a shag, contact 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.

• Seam Squirrel advises that FPO mail box dues are 250 pesos per month. For those that struggle with math, that’s 3,000 pesos for the year, due by the end of the month you begin your FPO Mail annual payment.

DECEMBER 21’ PUP TENT 7 HOSPITAL REPORT TOTALS. Visits Cooties Patients Hours Miles Gifts Totals 22 25 18 54 819 $200.00 $1,532.36 76% Totals: $10,363.85

50/50: None

Fines: None

Closing Ceremonies IAW Grand Ritual was done and scratch closed at 1210. Next scratch is February 8, 2022, immediately following the VFW Post 9892 meeting at Crown & Anchor Resto, # 475 National Highway, Barangay Pagdalagan Sur, Bauang, La Union. In the event of a continued quarantine, the meeting will be held via zoom.