Minutes 12 September 2023

 

Minutes: 12 September 2023

 

Opening formalities IAW with Grand By-laws and ritual completed. Scratch called to order at 1005 by Seam Squirrel Rhett Webber. 

 

Opening ceremonies for a regular meeting conducted in accordance with Grand By-Laws.

 

Opening prayers were given by Sky Pilot Rodgers.


 Visitors and VIPs were recognized, 6 Cooties present.

 

Minutes from the last scratch were accepted.  Motion seconded by Cootie Webber and made by Cootie Bridges. Truly a work of art….NOT!

 

Membership Applications:  None

 

CCDB report August: Cootie Reyes provided a crummy report as always and everyone present agreed.   A motion was seconded by Cootie Bridges, and made by Cootie Reyes, no discussion, motion approved.

 

OFFICAL CORRESPONDANCE:  None, other than these lousy minutes!

 

COMRADE IN DISTRESS:  Cootie Ransom is still under medical care.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:  None

 

BILLS:  None

 

REMEMBER OUR NATIONAL HOME: Prayer given by Sky Pilot Rodgers.


 OLD BUSINESS: None


 

NEW BUSINESS:

  • CCO: Raffle tickets are now available for Cooties to sell.  Contact Cootie Aukshun for books of tickets.  Cootie Webber has ordered calendars to be sold at the event.
  • We had a discussion regarding a Cootie Social the day before the Chili Cook-Off at ElYu Grill starting at 5 pm to 7 pm.  Attendees would pay for their own food and drinks.  Cooties would have 50/50 drawings throughout.  We will need to get clearance from ElYu Grill.  (Gibby will ask) Motion Seconded by Jim Rodgers and motion made by Cootie Bridges.



GOOD OF THE ORDER:  

        • If you need a shag, contact Cootie 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.
        • We need to generate funds somehow, some way! Our next fund raiser is the Chili Cook Off and we will have a Cootie auction with donated items.  If you have something, anything that you want to contribute, let us know.
        • Pay your dues before the end of the year or we will talk bad about you in the meetings!
        • Cootie Allen Wilson has generously donated $100 USD to Pup Tent 7. Thank you Allen!
        • Seam Squirrel Webber presented Cootie Honor Degree Certificates to Graybacks Aukshun and Rodgers (Skypilot)...better late than never.

        Seamy Webber and other Cooties will attend the VFW District VII meeting 14 Sep 23 and attend the MIA/POW Ceremony at the Cabanatuan Memorial Site on 16 Sept 23.

     

    Committee Reports:

    Hospital Report was submitted by Cootie Webber.  A motion was seconded by Cootie Reyes and made by Cootie St. Onge to accept all committee reports, no discussion, motion approved


AUGUST 23’ PUP TENT 7 HOSPITAL REPORT TOTALS
VisitsCootiesPatientsHoursMilesGifts Totals
23 24 23 62 321 $2,016.54
46% Totals $6,158.06


50/50:       600 pesos

Winner:    300 pesos, Cootie Webber

Put tent:   300 pesos

 

Fines: 590 pesos


Closing Ceremonies IAW Grand Ritual was done and scratch closed at 1045, Hooray! Cooties were ready to pass out!  Next scratch is 10 October, 2023 @10:00 hours, prior to the VFW Post 9892 meeting at the Elyu Grill and Rest Bar, National Highway, Barangay Pagdalagan Sur, Bauang, La Union.  Stay in touch with our post website to get an update on this adventure or maybe you could even talk to another Cootie that has that information!!