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Devil Dogs Pound 192 Officers, 2011-2012
We meet on the 4th Thursday at 7:30pm on January, April, July and October at American Legion Post 142 in Pompano Beach FL. unless otherwise changed.
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| Poundkeeper | Ed Johnson |
| Sr Vice Poundkeeper | Joe Motes |
| Jr Vice Poundkeeper | Ed O'Donnell |
| Watch Dog | |
| Smart Dog | James Ruggiero |
| Dog Trainner | Ed Weber |
| Mad Dog | Tony Gutierrez |
| Police Dog | Robert Coleman |
| Barking Dog | Louis Gewirtz |
| Dog Robber | Joe Motes |
Military Order of Devil Dogs - Pound 192
Scratching of July 28, 2011 Growl
1945 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 6 Devil Dogs present.
Growl Scratching for January 2011, motion by Tony Gutierrez to accept, 2 nd by Cliff Handerhan, motion passed.
Members in Distress: Marine Jim Ruggiero not feeling well, still recovering from several medical problems.
Financial Report: motion by Tony Gutierrez to accept, 2 nd by Cliff Handerhan, motion passed.
Applications for new members: Nabil “Bill” Gemayel, Trevor Wharton and George Rafajko, motion by Tony Gutierrez to accept, 2 nd by Cliff Handerhan, motion passed.
Report of Officers: Ed Johnson read several email pertaining to the flee market and the negative response.
Old Business: None.
New Business: We should visit the different Detachments to recruit new members for our Pound. Visits should be in the Fall. We will visit Law & Order Detachment November 3 rd at 4:30pm at Post 304.
Motion made to donate $25 to the VA Clinic Coffee Fund, motion by Tony Gutierrez to accept, 2 nd by Ed O'Donnell, motion passed.
Motion made to share a full page ad with Tamarac Detachment for $50, motion by Tony Gutierrez to accept, 2 nd by Ed O'Donnell, motion passed.
Good of the Pound: None
Announcements: Intracoastal Detachment M.C. Ball is still being decided. Law & Order Detachment M.C. Ball will be Thursday November 10 th at Post 304. Law & Order Detachment is planning a trip to Parris Island sometime next year, detail will be forth coming.
Our next growl will be held at Post 142 on October 27 th , 2011 at 1930.
2100 Growl Closed. Dues collected: 12.00 bones, Fines collected: 15 bones, Merchandise Sold: None.
Scratching of April 28, 2011 Growl
1940 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 6 Devil Dogs present.
Growl Scratching for January 2011, motion by Ed Johnson to accept, 2 nd by Tony Gutierrez, motion passed.
Members in Distress: Marine Cliff Handerhan under medication, not feeling well, Marine John Palermo fell again and has stitches in his head.
Financial Report: No report available.
Applications for new members: Nabil “Bill” Gemayel.
Report of Officers: None.
Old Business: Ed Johnson needs an official letter of solicitation for the Festival Flee Market. Joe Motes will make up the letter and email to Ed Johnson.
New Business: Motion was made by Ed O'Donnell to buy all Scholarship Raffle for the Department, 2 nd by Tony Gutierrez.
Good of the Pound: None
Announcements: Tamarac will be celebrating its 20 th Anniversary at the Marriott North Lauderdale, on May 14 th ; all past Commandant are expected to attend. Tamarac will also be hosting the Department Summer Convention at the same location on June 16-19, 2011.
Installation: Past Pound Keeper Jim Ruggiero installed those officers present for 2011-2012.
Our next growl will be held at Post 142 on July 28 th , 2011 at 1930.
2015 Growl Closed. Dues collected: 10.00 bones, Fines collected: 9 bones, Merchandise Sold: None.
Scratching of January 27, 2011 Growl
1940 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 10 Devil Dogs present.
Growl Scratching for October 2010, motion by Ed Weber to accept, 2 nd by Tony Gutierrez, motion passed.
Members in Distress: None.
Financial Report: We have 1245.87 bones / mini-bones.
Applications for new members: Trevor Wharton
Sick and Distress: Marine John Palermo fell and has stitches in his head.
Report of Officers: None.
Nomination of Officers for 2011-2012:
Pound Keeper Ed Johnson
Senior Vice Pound keeper Joe Motes
Junior Vice Pound Keeper Ed O'Donnell
Smart Dog Jim Ruggiero
Dog Robber Joe Motes
Police Dog Robert Coleman
Mad Dog Tony Gutierrez
Dog Trainer Ed Weber
Watch Dog Dave Benner
Old Business: None.
New Business: A motion has been made to closing our account with Chase Morgan Bank and switching to Wachovia Bank as there is no service fee currently involved.
SE Division Conference in Orlando, hosted by the Florida Devil Dog Pack, March 3-6, 2011. Motion was made by Jim Ruggiero to buy a ½ page ad for the Division Conference, 2 nd by Tony Gutierrez, motion passed.
Motion was made to donate $50 to the Florida Pack for their Hospitality Room, motion passed.
Department Spring Conference scheduled for March 31-April 3, 2011, Motion was made by Jim Ruggiero to buy a ½ page ad for the Division Conference, 2 nd by Tony Gutierrez, motion passed.
Good of the Pound: Joe Motes made a motion to buy a bone and urinal, Ed Weber mentioned he might be able to pick both up saving and save us money, will let us know my March, motion passed as amended.
Announcements: Tamarac will be celebrating its 20 th Anniversary at the Marriott North Lauderdale, on May 14 th ; all past Commandant are expected to attend.
Ed Weber mentioned that only 4 Marines attended the Wreaths Across America at South Florida VA National Cemetery, this is a function that should have been attended by more Marines.
Our next growl will be held at Post 142 on April 28 th , 2011 at 1930.
2035 Growl Closed. Dues collected: 20.00 bones, Fines collected: 32 bones, Merchandise Sold: None.
Scratchings of October 28, 2010 Growl
1945 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 7 dogs & 3 Guests including Pack Chief Devil Dog present.
Growl Scratching for April 2010, motion by Tony Gutierrez, 2 nd by Louis Gewirth, motion passed.
Growl Scratching for July 2010, motion by Tony Gutierrez, 2 nd by Louis Gewirth, motion passed.
Members in Distress: None.
Financial Report: We have 1278.17 bones / mini-bones.
Applications for new members: None
Sick and Distress: Marine John Pugliese Son has passed away, apparent suicide.
Report of Officers: None.
Old Business: None.
New Business: Motion was made by Ed Johnson to buy a ½ page ad for the Fall Conference, 2 nd by Ed O'Donnell, motion passed.
Good of the Pound: Intracoastal will be holding their Marine Birthday Ball on Saturday November 6 th at the Marriott Hotel in North Lauderdale. West Palm Beach Marine Corps Reserve Anglico will also be holding their Ball on November 6 th in West Palm Beach.
Announcements: Ed Weber mentioned there will be a bus chartered to take Vets to Homestead to see the Blue Angels perform, Louis Gewirth made a motion to donate 2 seats at $25 each, 2 nd by Tony Gutierrez, motion passed. Lou Calleja mentioned that Detachment 1045 will be renamed in honor of LCpl Justin J. Wilson who lost his life in Iraq. Lou also mentioned that the Spring Conference will be hosted again in Lake Buena Vista and that the FL Pack will be hosting the Growl at the SE Division Conference.
The schedule of the week's event for the USS Jason Durhan was discussed.
Our next growl will be held at Post 142 on January 27 th , 2011 at 1930.
2045 Growl Closed.
Scratchings of July 22, 2010 Growl
1935 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 5 dogs present.
Growl Scratching for April 2010 were not available, they will be read at the October Growl.
Members in Distress: None.
Financial Report: We have 1061.17 bones / mini-bones.
Applications for new members: None
Report of Officers: None.
Old Business: None.
New Business: Motion was made by Ed Johnson to buy a ½ page ad for the Fall Conference, 2 nd by Ed O'Donnell, motion passed.
Good of the Pound:
Announcements: Intracoastal will be holding their Marine Birthday Ball on Saturday November 6 th at the Marriott Hotel in North Lauderdale. West Palm Beach Marine Corps Reserve Anglico will also be holding their Ball on November 6 th in West Palm Beach.
There will be a ship commissioning in Post Lauderdale on November 12 th , more details forthcoming, contact Tony G. to sign on.
Dog Robber Joe Motes will be sending our annual donation to the Kennel for $29 bones.
Starting next Growl, notifications will also be going out via email.
Our next growl will be held at Post 142 on October 28 th at 1930.
2000 Growl Closed.
Dues collected: 10.00 bones, Fines collected: 00 bones, Merchandise Sold: None.
Scratchings of April 22, 2010 Growl
1950 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 5 dogs present.
Growl Scratching for January 2010. Motion to accept by Cliff Handerhan; seconded by Bob Coleman. Motion carried.
Members in Distress: None.
Financial Report: We have 1061.17 bones / mini-bones.
Applications for new members: None
Report of Officers: None.
Old Business: None.
New Business: None.
Good of the Pound: Jim Ruggiero will be attending this month's Miami Detachment meeting and will try to find out why they are not attending Growls.
Any thoughts on doing a Conference in the future to be hosted by our Pound and the Palm Beach Pound.
Announcements: Navy Appreciation Week, Intracoastal Detachment 1058 will be hosting some of the sailors and Marines at the St. John Restaurant at Bayview Drive between Oakland Park Blvd and Sunrise Blvd.
Our next growl will be held at Post 142 on July 22 nd at 1930.
2015 Growl Closed.
Dues collected: 10.00 bones, Fines collected: 0.00 bones, Merchandise Sold: None.
Scratchings of January 28, 2010 Growl
1940 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 9 dogs present.
Growl Scratching for October 2009. Motion to accept by Ed Weber; seconded by Cliff Handerhan. Motion carried.
Members in Distress: None.
Financial Report: We have 1466.88 bones / mini-bones.
Applications for new members: None
Report of Officers: None.
Old Business: None.
New Business: The Spring Conference, motion made by Ed O'Donnell to donate 25 bones to help out with their Bar, 2 nd by John Palermo, motion carried.
Summer Convention in Fort Lauderdale by Detachment 755, we need help. There will be a Leadership Training on the 18 th .
On Friday, February 6 th , we need help with our Wounded Warriors in Islamorada. Ed Weber made motion to donate 150 bones for the Pig Roast, 2 nd by Ed Johnson, motion carried.
Good of the Pound: None.
Announcements: Joe Motes asked for a donation of 25 bones for VA Sunrise Clinic Coffee Fund, Dave Benner made motion, 2 nd by John Palermo, motion carried.
Our next growl will be held at Post 142 on April 22 nd at 1930.
2015 Growl Closed.
Dues collected: 18.00 bones, Fines collected: 8.00 bones, Merchandise Sold: None.
Scratchings of October 8, 2009 Growl
1935 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 10 dogs present.
Guest: Lou Calleja, Department of Florida Pack Leader.
Growl Scratching for July 2009. Motion to accept by Ed Weber; seconded by Ed O'Connell. Motion carried.
Members in Distress: None.
Financial Report: We have 1624.88 bones / mini-bones.
Installation of Pack 192 was conducted by Lou Calleja, Department of Florida Pack Leader.
Applications for new members: None
Report of Officers: None.
Old Business: None.
New Business: None.
Good of the Pound: From Lou Calleja: Starting with the Fall Conference Growl, Oct 23, we will be bringing back pizza and beverages after the Growls. Bylaws for Pack have been written and are on our web site for our Dogs review. We will be voting on accepting them at the Oct 23 Growl. A budget will be ready for the membership's vote in June, during the Grand Growl. Coming-up in a few weeks is our Oct. 23rd Growl, please make an effort to attend and support your Pack.
Announcements: The Marine Corps Ball will be held Friday, November 6 th at the Pompano Beach Elks Club. Miami will be held November 7 th . West Palm Beach will also be held November 7 th.
Our next growl will be held at Post 142 on January 28 th at 1930.
2025 Growl Closed.
Dues collected: 20.00 bones, Fines collected: 22.25 bones, Merchandise Sold: None.
Scratchings of July 23, 2009 Growl
1950 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 8 dogs present.
Reading of Scratchings for April 2009. Motion to accept by Vito Rao; seconded by Bart Reno. Motion carried.
Members in Distress: James Ruggiero has been sick lately.
Financial Report: None was given.
Applications for new members: None
Report of Officers: Joe Motes read an email by Florida Pack Leader Lou Calleja.
Old Business: We will have 4 growls during the next year. John Palermo, Cliff Handerhan, Joe Motes, Ed O'Donnell and Ed Johnson will make visits to all 10 th District Detachment to recruits new Pubs.
New Business: Nominations and Elections were held for the following offices.
Pound Keeper – James Ruggiero
Sr. Vice – Cliff Handerhan, Jr.
Jr. Vice – Joe Motes
Police Dog – Bob Coleman
Dog Trainer – Ed O'Donnell
Smart Dog – Dave Benner
Mad Dog – Ed Johnson
Dog Robber – Joe Motes
Dog Robber Joe Motes cast one vote for each of the officers.
Good of the Pound: None
Announcements: The Marine Corps Ball will be held Friday, November 6 th at the Pompano Beach Elks Club.
Our next growl will be held at Post 142 on October 22 nd at 1930.
2035 Growl Closed.
Dues collected: 16.00 bones, Fines collected: 16.00 bones, Merchandise Sold: None.
Scratchings of April 23, 2009 Growl
2000 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 8 dogs present.
Reading of Scratchings for January 2009. Motion to accept by Bob Coleman; seconded by Bart Reno. Motion carried.
Members in Distress: Bob Beale's girl friend has beast cancer.
Financial Report: Joe Motes reported 1421.63 bones in the account. Motion to accept by Ed O'Donnell; seconded by David Benner. Motion carried.
Applications for new members: None
Report of Officers: Nothing to report.
Old Business: Still waiting to see which ship on Fleet Week will have the detachment of Marines.
New Business: During the October meeting of Detachments, we would like to run a combine meeting of the Tamarac & Intracoastal Detachment on October 21, 2009 , location to be determined.
Nominations of Officers:
Pound Keeper – open
Sr. Vice – Cliff Handerhan, Jr.
Jr. Vice – Joe Motes
Police Dog – Bob Coleman
Dog Trainer – Ed O'Donnell
Smart Dog – Dave Benner
Mad Dog – Ed Johnson
Good of the Pound: None
Announcements: None
Our next meeting will be held at Post 142 on July 23 rd at 1930.
2040 Growl Closed.
Dues collected: 16.00 bones, Fines collected: 7.00 bones, Merchandise Sold: 42.00 bones.
Scratchings of January 22, 2009 Growl
1945 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 8 dogs present.
Reading of Scratchings for September 2008.
Motion to accept by Bob Coleman; seconded by Ed Johnson. Motion carried.Members in Distress: John Palermo, James Ruggiero, and Peggy Bolender passed away.
Financial Report: Joe Motes reported 1463.46 bones in the account. No motion to accept was made.
Applications for new members: Bart Reno, Robert Powers and Chris Bolender.
Report of Officers: Nothing to report.
Old Business: It was decided this year's meetings will be: April 23 rd , July 23 rd and October 22 nd.
New Business:
Discussions on the upcoming Air/Sea Show.
Bob Coleman mentioned that Intracoastal Detachment has moved their meetings to Post 142 in Pompano.
Bob Coleman suggested that we should move our Pound meetings to Post 142 also.
Cliff Handerhan announced that our April Growl is Nominations for Officers and in our July Growl will have nominations and elections of Officers.
Good of the Pound:
Ed O'Donnell suggested we should have two combined meetings a year with the Tamarac and Intracoastal Detachments.
Announcements: Memorial Services for Peggy Bolender on Saturday 9:00am at St. Sebastian Church.
Our next meeting will be held at Post 142 on April 23 rd at 1930.
2045 Growl Closed.
Dues collected: 10.00 bones, Fines collected: 2.00 bones, two new memberships 70.00 bones.
Respectfully Submitted
Scratchings of September 25, 2008 Growl
1940 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 8 dogs present.
Reading of Scratchings for March.
Motion to accept by Ed Weber; seconded by James Ruggiero. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Joe Motes reported 1328.46 bones in the account. We wrote a check for 75 bones to the Pack from our dues collected this past year. No motion to accept was made.
No applications for new members.
Old Business: John Palermo reported no meeting in November, Ed Weber will bring to the floor at the Conference that the 10 th District hold a Growl at weekend, David Benner requested that we mail out reminders prior to the Growls, James Ruggiero requested that we visit each Detachment to promote our Pound and recruit new members. It was decided our next year's meetings will be: January 22 nd , April 23 rd , July 23 rd and October 22 nd . Motioned was made by Dave Benner, seconded by James Ruggiero for these future dates.
John Palermo mentioned that we took a full page ad for our Pound for the Detachment Conference Journal.
Members in Distress: No members reported.
New Business:
Cliff Handerhan mentioned that we are now in compliance with our EIN. Ed Johnson mentioned that the Intracoastal Detachment will be holding its annual Marine Corp Ball on November 8 th , tickets are $40.
Good of the Pound: Nothing to report.
Our next meeting will be held at Post 222 on January 22 nd at 1930.
2030 Growl Closed.
Dues collected: 16.00 bones, Fines collected: 17.00 bones.
Scratching of May 29, 2008 Growl
1940 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 7 dogs present.
Reading of Scratchings for March.
Motion to accept by Ed Weber; seconded by James Ruggiero. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Joe Motes reported $395.24 bones in the new account. We have a check for $1137.98 bones to be deposited from the old account. No Motion to accept was made.
No applications for new members.
John Palermo reported that the Tamarac Detachment has landed the Fall Conference and that we need to let the other Detachments aware so they will support us.
James Ruggiero suggested that we should hold meetings in the months of September and November and at our January meeting discuss which months we would hold the 2009 meetings.
Members in Distress:
Ed Johnson's wife is sick.
John Palermo's sister has breast cancer.
New Business:
James Ruggiero suggested we have a District meeting at the Summer Convention and that we should visit each Detachment to recruit new members.
Ed Webber brought back to the table the dues increase that was tables at the last meeting.
James Ruggiero motioned that we increase the dues for new members to $35 bones and renewals to $30 bones. Motioned was seconded by Ed Webber. Motion was carried.
A letter will be mailed to all members concerning the dues increase and the meeting dates.
Good of the Pound: Nothing to report.
Our next meeting will be held at Post 222 on September 25 th at 1930.
2030 Growl Closed.
Dues collected: $14.00 bones, Fines collected: $15.00 bones.
Scratching of March 27, 2008 Growl
1940 Opening Ceremonies
Roll call of Officers, 8 Dogs present.
Reading of Scratchings for January.
Motion to accept by Cliff Handerhan; seconded by Ed Webber. Motion carried.
Financial Report: Joe Motes reported $1678.98 bones in the account. We have opened a new bank account and we need to have an audit of the current account.
Motion to accept by Ed Weber; seconded by Cliff Handerhan. Motion carried.
No applications for new members.
Cliff reported that the 10 th District meeting will be held on May 2-4, 2008 in Marathon . We will also have a Growl.
Members in Distress:
James Ruggiero is still recovering.
New Business:
Joe Motes mention we now have the paper work from the IRS with our EIN. We are also incorporated with the State of Florida .
Cliff Handerhan mentioned we need to have a meeting to bring up the Dues increase from $25 to $35. Ed O'Donnell express that we should first consider getting new members to join the Devil Dogs and look at raising the dues later in the year.
John Palermo motioned that we should buy 100 forever stamps for $41.00 bones, seconded by Ed O'Connell, motion carried.
Good of the Pound: Nothing to report.
Our next meeting will be held at Post 222 on May 27 th at 1930.
2020 Meeting Closed.
Dues collected: $16.00 bones. Fines collected: $23.00 bones.