The regular monthly meeting was held October  4^th 2011 in Bedford PA at the American Legion in Bedford.

All lodge officers were present except Trustees Leon Wagner and Chaplain Flanagan.

President Kovel led the members in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance and the opening prayer.

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

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS – Brother Nosek had a stroke, Brother Max Shaffer’s wife suffered from a stroke, and President Kovel injured his left arm.

REPORTS OF FINANCIAL SECRETARY/TREASURER – Treasurers report provided by Brother Cunningham.

MOTION made by Brother Bob Kovel and second by Brother Sechoka to accept the report. Motion passed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES – President Kovel reminded all of the Shrimp Feed Oct 12^th at the Bedford Legion. Cooking to begin at 0800 hrs.

MOTION made by brother Guyer and second by brother Thomas to accept the report. Motion passed.

BALLOTING OF CANIDIDATES – None

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS – E-mail from Deena Craig wanting to know the extent of the Lodge endorsing Mr Steve Snook. E-mail replied to by Brother Friedenberger and read by President Kovel.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Approx. 200 people attended the memorial dedication in Hollidaysburg . President Kovel is still looking into a Memorial Stone for the Hollidaysburg Station.

NEW BUSINESS – None

GOOD OF THE ORDER – President Kovel and Secretary Evans spoke about the September Round Robin.

Senator Rafferty is running for the Republican ticket for PA Attorney General.

Treasurer Cunningham spoke about the meeting with the Captain.

MOTION made by Brother Sechoka and second by Brother Friedenberger to pay the bills against the Lodge, Motion passed.

MOTION made by Brother Hetzel to Adjourn, second by Brother Snyder, motion passed.

Closing prayer given by President Kovel.

November meeting scheduled for Nov 1st in Huntington at Alexandria Fire Hall at 7:30PM

Submitted by Secretary Douglas B. Evans