Meeting called to order by President Stan Nihart at the Lodge with the following members present:
Jeff Arnold, Roger Brown, Rachelle Delno, John Doseck, Dan Griffin, Matt Krill, Bill Noethen, Colin Rose, Jason Shaffer, Jim Snivley, Steve Suchocki, Jeremy Viers and Jim Walker.

Motion by S. Suchocki, 2nd by R. Delno 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 R. Brown, 2nd by M. Krill to accept the treasurer’s report.  Motion passed after voice vote.

An update was given on the building addition noting that the wiring is done except for the fluorescent lighting which will be completed once the ceiling is done.  The ceiling has been installed and just needs to be finished.  The interior wall pine planking has been paid for and is waiting to be delivered once the ceiling is done.  The exterior siding trim is being purchased and the siding will be installed soon.

J. Viers reported that as we are a 501.3C tax-exempt organization, we are eligible to hold Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments to raise funds.  He will do more checking on the legal issues and report back at the next meeting.

S. Nihart reported that Jamison Moss placed 6th in the Ohio National Freestyle wrestling tournament. The Lodge had made a donation to Jamison to assist him in attending the tournament.

S. Nihart read thank you notes from the Stryker School Partnership and Jaylynn Shaffer for the donations they received from the Lodge.

J. Arnold reported the ‘Cops with Kids’ will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2005 with the party afterwards at Wesley Church in Bryan.

After some discussion, motion by J. Viers, 2nd by R. Brown to forgo the October Fest this year. Motion passed after voice vote.

After some discussion, it was decided that since we will not be holding the October Fest this year, we will have a membership cook-out at the next meeting.  Regular time of 7:00 PM.

S. Nihart reported that the wooden picnic tables are in need of repair or replacement.  He asked about the possibility of replacing them with plastic recycled tables.  After some discussion, B. Noethen is to check into prices and report back at the next meeting.

S. Nihart reported that B. Noethen had been appointed by the executive board to the 2 year trustee position left open by the resignation of C. Long due to his relocation to Virginia.

S. Nihart reported the election of officers for 2006 will be held at the next meeting.  Also, any member that has not met the meeting attendance requirements for 2005 will need to pay their $20 dues by the next meeting or be dropped from membership and the Lodge insurance program.

There being no further business, motion by J. Snivley, 2nd by R. Delno to adjourn.  Motion passed after voice vote.

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