The regular monthly meeting was held May 1^st 2012, at the Alexandria Vol. Fire Dept. in Huntingdon Co. PA

All Lodge officers were present except President Kovel, Vice President Cornelius, Trustees Brother Bob Kovel and Brother Neil, Conductor Hetzel and Chaplain Flanagan.

Brother Friedenberger led the membership with the Pledge of Allegiance and Opening Prayer.

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

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS – Brother Charles Stitt Senior passed away.

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

MOTION made by Brother Stanek and second by Brother Roland to accept the reports. Motion passed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES – Dave Mcgarvey spoke about the family picnic.

FOP Family Picnic is Tuesday July 10^th 2012 at Bland’s Park.

BALLOTING OF CANIDIDATES – None

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS – Request from the PA State Auxiliary FOP to purchase (3) raffle tickets at $25 each of which the winner will be drawn at the PA State conference in August.

Brother Mcgarvey spoke about the PA Special Olympics run/benefit in June.

UNFINSIHED BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS – None

GOOD OF THE ORDER – Brother Friedenberger spoke about ongoing contract negotiations and budget issues.

Lodge # 57 appreciation and retirement plaque given to brother Rodney Johns.

Lodge # 57 appreciation and retirement plaques mailed 05/01/12 to brothers Jeffrey Watson, Daniel Krauss, Earl Weaver, Roger Sheffield, and Michael Swartzwelder.

MOTION made by brother Leon Wagner and second by brother Dennie Roland to purchase the (3) PA FOP auxiliary 50/50 raffle tickets . Motion passed.

MOTION made by brother Roland and second by brother Roby to make a $200.00 donation to the PA Special Olympics run. The $200 will cover the four legs of the run which costs our members that carry the torch in our area $50.00 a leg. Motion passed.

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

MOTION made by Brother Ritter and seconded by brother Lynn to Adjourn. Motion passed

2012 UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS OF INTEREST:

May 9^th, State Law Enforcement Memorial  

May 15, National Law enforcement Memorial.        

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

July 10,  F.O.P. Family Picnic at Delgrosso’s Park.

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

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