Meeting called to order by President Stan Nihart at the Lodge with the following members present:
Jeff Arnold, Kevin Beck, Jennifer Bosiacki, John Doseck, James Eaton, Gale Horn, Marvin Hug, Matt Krill, Mike Marchek, Gary Mohre, Bill Noethen, Jim Snivley, Kirk Stickney, Tom Szymczak and Jim Walker.

Motion by G. Horn, 2nd by J. Snivley to accept the minutes of the last meeting as posted.  Motion passed after voice vote.

Treasurer’s report:  (refer to hard copy of minutes)
Motion by M. Krill, 2nd by K. Beck to accept the treasurer’s report.  Motion passed after voice vote.

Motion by K. Beck, 2nd by J. Snivley to accept Jason Randall, WCSO, as a new member.  Motion passed after voice vote.

J. Arnold reported he has received a hard copy of the new insurance policy and presented it for members to view.

T. Szymczak presented new rules for use of the Lodge building facility.  Motion by K. Stickney, 2nd by J. Bosiacki to accept and incorporate as Article XXII of the by-laws.  Motion passed after voice vote.

T. Szymczak presented the collage scholarship applications.  Motion by M. Krill, 2nd by K. Stickney to award $1,200 to each of the following:  Scott Arnold (Jeff Arnold), Emily Doseck (John Doseck), Desiree Eaton (Jim Eaton), Sadie Griffin (Dan Griffin), Danielle Nihart (Stan Nihart) and Erin Walker (Jim Walker).  Motion passed after voice vote.

S. Nihart read a thank you from Thetta Kappa Sorority for the donation they received and from Scott Arnold for his scholarship award.

After more discussion concerning lodge membership requirements, further discussion tabled until the next meeting.

S. Nihart reported plans are being made for a golf outing at Edon the 2nd or 3rd weekend of September.

J. Walker reported that currently the local lodge is paying $17.00 to State Lodge, $6.50 to Grand Lodge and $22.56 for insurance per member per year for a total of $46.56 and questioned if the local dues should be raised from the current $20.00 per year to help cover expenses.  After discussion, it was decided the trustees should make a recommendation at the next meeting.

J. Walker requested a donation for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life to be held June 21. Motion by T. Szymczak, 2nd by M. Marchek to donate $50.  Motion passed after voice vote.

Marvin Hug and Gary Mohre introduced themselves as new members.

J. Walker reported J. Bosiacki and J. Snivley are painting all the lodge doors and the last of the baseboard is being installed.  Door kick plates are on order.

S. Nihart reminded all members, game night will be this coming Saturday, May 31 beginning at 6:30 PM.

There being no further business, motion by M. Krill, 2nd by J. Bosiacki to adjourn.  Motion passed after voice vote.

James G. Walker
Secretary, FOP 181

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