The regular monthly meeting was held Dec 6^th, 2011, at the Knights of Columbus in Hollidaysburg PA.

All lodge officers were present except President Kovel, Trustee Bob Kovel, and Guard Johns.

Vice President (VP) Cornelius led the members in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chaplain Flanagan gave the opening prayer.

MOTION made by Brother Neal and second by Brother Hawk to deviate from normal business so guest speaker Dan Mcintyre from Aflac could address the members. Motion passed.

MOTION made by Brother Neil and second by Brother Leon Wagner to waive the reading of the previous minutes. Motion passed.

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS – None

REPORTS OF FINANCIAL SECRETARY/TREASURER – Treasurers report provided by Brother Cunningham. Special Accounts report provided by VP Cornelius.

MOTION made by Brother Neal and second by Brother Hawk to accept the reports. Motion passed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES –

Vice Pres. Cornelius spoke about the Lodge gun raffle.

MOTION made by brother Friedenberger and second by brother Flanagan to accept the report. Motion passed.

BALLOTING OF CANIDIDATES –

For ACTIVE membership;

1.      Matthew WADSWORTH, Mcconnellsburg station.

2.      Bradley POOLE, Mcconnellsburg station.

3.      Brad HUFF, Mcconnellsburg station.

MOTION made by brother Friedenberger to accept the listed for membership and second by brother Hawk. Motion passed.

For ASSOCIATE membership;

1.       Edward CARMACK of Johnstown PA, Sponsored by Vice President Cornelius

MOTION to accept Carmack for Associate Membership by brother Leon Wagner and second by brother Clark. Motion passed

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS – Vice President Cornelius read a letter received from an organization requesting support for Hunting for Hero’s. The organization is in the state of Missouri and enables serious wounded/injured in the line of duty police officers the chance to hunt.

UNFINSIHED BUSINESS - None

NEW BUSINESS – None

GOOD OF THE ORDER –

Vice President Cornelius and brother Friedenberger spoke about the current Budget issues. Discussion was also held relative the upcoming PSTA elections and issues regarding members running for the same.

MOTION made by brother Hawk and second by brother Osman to pay the bills against the Lodge, Motion passed.

MOTION made by brother Leon Wagner and seconded by brother Hetzel to Adjourn. Motion passed.

Chaplain Flanagan gave the closing prayer.

UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS OF INTEREST:

Jan.  24- 25,  F.O.P. Round Robin in Harrisburg.

May 22-23, F.O.P. Round Robin, Bedford Springs. (50^th Anniversary)

Aug. 7, Steak & corn Feed / F.O.P. meeting, Lake Raystown

Aug. 13-16, F.O.P. State Conference, Philadelphia

Sept. 13, N.T.C. Picnic tentatively scheduled to be in Maine.

Sept. 25-26, F.O.P. Round Robin, Harrisburg

NEXT MEETING,

January 3^rd 2012 at the Bedford American Legion,

Downstairs, at 7:30 PM.

Submitted by Secretary Douglas B. Evans