Due to the absence of President Mark Gibbons, the January 8, 2025 meeting was called to order by Vice President Leroy Watson who led the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES

Due to absence of Secretary Joan Smith, roll call and reading of last meeting minutes postponed until next meeting. Sister Cheri Watson served as Secretary pro tem.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurers report by Jesse:

• Truist bank operating account-$3223.03         
• PNC bank Kile Fund account- $81030.23
• Last distribution check from Bank of America for the Kile fund was received and deposited in December, 2024 for $2893.50

Sister Jesse moved that Richard Weiss be removed as a signatory for the Truist account and the PNC account. Second by Sister Cheri. Motion carried.

LEGISLATIVE REPORT

Brother Burton gave the legislative report. The Federal government is funded until 3/14. The new congress was sworn in. The new administration is preparing to take office on 1/20. Burton also reported that no resolutions adopted by National Grange in November affect the operations of Potomac Grange.

OLD BUSINESS

Brother Dave reported on the United Nations 80th Anniversary in 2025. Brother Dave is a member of the United Nations non governmental organizations advisory board and represents National Grange on this board. Brother Dave will research what plans other non-governmental organizations have developed to celebrate the UN 80th Anniversary and will get back to us on ideas for possible celebration events.

NEW BUSINESS

Brother Leroy reported that the Potomac Grange Executive committee reviewed the travel budget request for Worthy Master Mark gibbons to attend the National Grange 2025 Leaders conference in California on February 14-16. The executive committee approved, by email vote, a budget of $1700 for Brother Mark to attend the conference, funds coming from the Kile Fund for educational purposes of the conference.

Brother Burton moved and Sister Cheri seconded the motion for Potomac Grange to affirm the Executive Committee approval of the travel budget submitted by Brother Gibbons. Motion carried.

Sister Stephanie reported that Potomac Grange was in arrears for 2024 3rd quarter dues to the National Grange. In addition, 2024 4th quarter dues were now due to National Grange. Efforts will be made to pay the 2024 3rd and 4th quarter dues in a timely manner.

LECTURER’S PROGRAM

None.

GOOD OF THE ORDER

Sister Stephanie offered a closing prayer. Members sick or in distress were Brother Mark, whose new granddaughter is in the hospital with serious medical complications.

Meeting Adjourned 12:46pm

NEXT MEETING

The next Zoom meeting will be Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 12 PM.