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Minutes of the FOP meeting held January 6, 2004

 

Secretary’s Report

 

Motion made by Brother Bemis to accept the November meeting minutes as printed in the Informer.

Second by Brother Gardner.

Motion passed.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

 

Reported by Brother Poulton.

Motion by Brother Poulton to accept as read.

Second by many.

Motion passed.

 

Issuance of Committees:

 

Legal/Labor Committee:

 

Chairman:      Brother Bergman

                        Brother Bemis

                        Brother Feehan

                        Brother Gardner

                        Brother Poulton

                        Brother M. Snyder

 

PAC Committee:

 

Chairman:      Brother Bartlett

                        Brother P. Snyder

                        Brother Combs

 

Building Committee:

 

Chairman:      Brother Zurn

                        Brother Fannin

                        Brother Dull

                        Brother Wick

                        Brother Lowry

 

Membership/Social Committee (Fish Fry Committee):

 

Chairman       Brother Concannon

                        Brother Brady

                        Brother Poulton

                        Brother Oliver

                        Sister Strope

                        Brother M. O’Ryan

                        Sister R. O’Ryan                     

                        Brother Flanagan

                        Brother M. Snyder

 

Charitable Contributions Committee:

 

Chairman:      Brother Shively

                        Brother Bemis

                        Brother B. Daugherty

                        Brother Combs

 

Finance Committee:

 

Chairman:      Brother Poulton

                        Brother Bemis

                        Brother Brady

                        Brother Concannon

 

Anyone interested in being on a Committee should contact President Baab in writing as soon as possible.

 

 

Labor Issues:

 

President Baab advised that we are currently in contract negotiations with management.  Everyone is coming to the table with a positive attitude with the finance issue being one of the major issues.  The issue will be taken to mediation.

 

Anyone wishing contract information should contact one of the contract negotiators.

 

There are still several pending grievances and issues.

 

It is urged that all Deputies take an Ohio Labor Council representative with them to ALL investigation interviews. 

 

 

FOP Representation Training:

 

Training in Officer rights April 14-16, 2004. Training is held in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Cost of the training is $450/person plus room, airfare, and per diem.

 

Brother Brady made a motion to send 4 representatives from Lodge #104.

Second by Brother Sollenberger.

Discussion by Brother Zurn.

Motion passed.

 

 

Leadership Training:

 

Training for the Executive Board February 19-22, 2004. Training is held in Nashville, Tennessee. Cost of the training is $150/person plus room and per diem.

 

Brother Giesel made a motion to send 4 of the Executive Board members.

Second by Brother P. Snyder.

Discussion.

Amended to send 5 Executive Board members.

Second by Brother Snyder.

Discussion.

Motion passed.

 

 

 New Business:

 

Brother Brady made a motion that the Lodge retains a new accountant.

Second by Brother Daugherty.

Discussion.

Motion passed.

 

 

Old Business:

 

NONE

 

 

Chaplains Report:

Keep them in your thoughts and Prayers...

    Gary Curtis (Retired MCSO) father of Laura Wright (MCSO) illness.

    Margo Broome (Retired MCSO) recent surgery.

    Joseph Steuer (Retired MCSO) on the death of his mother.

    Del Braund (Sgt MCSO) arm injury.

    Jim Randolph (Retired MCSO) illness.

    Mike Thomas (Retired MCSO) returned to hospital ICU.

    Richard Bannister (Judge VMC) illness.

    Brad Nischwitz (Deputy MCSO) on the death of his grandmother.

    Jon Miller (Deputy MCSO) recovering from gunshot wound.

    Brent Rasor (Trotwood PD) recovering from gunshot wound.

   Jim Kelly (Detective MCSO) respiratory injury-Meth lab fumes.

   

Thank-You's were  received by the following:

Jenny Britton daughter of Steve Britton (Retired MCSO) for balloons

Debbie  Hoover (Retired MCSO) & daughter Theresa for Bible & Blessings with passing of Doug Hoover (MCSO).

Harry Underwood & Peggy Garver for Christmas gifts donated to Harrison Twp. Operation Share.

Matt Snyder (Deputy MCSO) for balloons sent for recent surgery.

Rodney Millhouse (Vandalia PD) for balloons sent for recent surgery.

First Baptist Church of Kettering & Tom Flanders (Deputy MCSO) for $500 contribution towards mission travel expenses.

Committee Reports:

Building Committee:

 If you borrow items from the Lodge, put the items taken on the bulletin board located near the kitchen area.

Executive Board will decide on the building key situation.

Rental of the lodge will stay at $50 with the rental date book to be kept by Brother Zurn.

Charitable Contributions Committee:

NONE

 Membership committee:

1.  Kent Harshbarger (Montgomery County Prosecutors Office)

2. Todd Hunt (Vandalia Police Department)

 Motion made by Brother Bemis to accept the members.

Second by Sister Hail.

Discussion.

Motion passed.

For the Good of the Order:

Antonio Bayot was in town visiting from Spain. Antonio is a retired police officer from the Centerville Police Department. Antonio gave a very heart felt speech on the war in Iraq and the members of our Armed Service men and women fighting next to Spain’s troops.

We have FOP drinking mugs, t-shirts, bumper stickers, and emblems still available while supplies last.

50/50

Won by Brother Gardner, again.

Brother Fannin made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Second by many.

Motion passed.

Gerald Bemis,

Secretary

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