Meeting Called to order at by President Concannon

Brother Ridgeway gave the opening prayer

Pledge of Allegiance by all members

Roll Call of Lodge #104 Officers:

President Dave Concannon………………………..Present

Trustee Tim Brady …………………………………….Absent

Vice President Steve Gardiner…………………..Present

Trustee Tom Feehan………………………………….Excused

Second Vice President Matt Snyder………….Present

Trustee B. Statzer…………………………………….Present

Secretary Molly Haas…………………………………Present

Trustee Mike Mullinex…………………………………Present

Treasurer Matt Poulton………………………………Excused

Trustee Gerald Bemis………………………………...Excused

Sergeant at Arms Rick Bergman………………..Excused

Chaplain Gary Ridgeway………………………….…Present

Motion by Sister Haas to accept the May minutes as printed on the webpage.

Second by Brother Price.

No discussion.

Motion passed.

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We lost Sister Hewitt’s Arbitration. The report that we received was incomplete, so we will have further details as soon as possible.

As most of you all may know, Brother Blackwell was acquitted. Administration gave Brother Blackwell an offer that he rejected so his arbitration is scheduled for June 15^th.

The O.L.C. will be contacting management regarding their position on light duty as it pertains to pregnant female employees (and the administration not "having to" give light duty to a pregnant female employee). Two bargaining members are currently pregnant, and there is a Supreme Court ruling (in our favor) on this issue.

 

NONE

Old Business:

We are currently planning on hosting the Sunday night Hospitality Night tent at this year’s State Conference. This will be Sunday July 23^rd. We will need volunteers to help serve beverages and clean up. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt.

Brother Ridgeway made a motion to accept report as read.

Second by Sister Gardiner.

No Discussion

Motion passed.

As always, please keep your fellow brothers and sisters in your prayers!

Brother Snyder reported that it is time for the annual Torch Run for the Special Olympics. Every year the SWAT team participates in the run. A motion was made for the Lodge to donate $500 to support the SWAT team in this event.

As previously decided, all Charitable Contributions are being tabled for review by the committee. However, this it an event sanctioned by the State Lodge and as such the motion to donate $500 passed.

Brother Statzer reported that Sunday August 6, 2006 is F.O.P. Day for the Cincinnati Reds. Game time is 1:15pm, and it will be the Reds vs. the Braves. We are looking into getting a large bus for a group outing to the game. Look for flyers to be posted soon. Brother Statzer is also looking into a second Reds game/outing and possibly getting a Suite at the field. Further details coming soon.

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Application received from:

Mark Maruca, M.C.S.O.

Andrew Parker, M.C.S.O.

Gust Teague II, M.C.S.O.

Garth Geilenfeldt, Probation Officer

Sister Haas made a motion to accept the applicants as members of this Lodge.

Second by Brother Statzer

No discussion.

Motion passed.

Sister Haas also reported that a recently accepted member, Brother Lawson, has been probationary released. His application has already been sent to the Grand Lodge.

Motion made by Sister Haas to return his dues.

Second by Brother Statzer.

Motion ammended to send a letter to Brother Lawson advising him if he is not a sworn law enforcement officer then he is in violation of the Constitution and By-laws. Brother Lawson will be given until November to verify he has obtained employment as a law enforcement officer or his membership with the local, State, and Grand Lodge’s of the F.O.P. will be suspended.

Second by many

Discussion

Motion passed.

Brother Zurn advised that some painting of the Lodge will need to be done this summer.

We have received information from Nationwide Mortgage that they will beat anyone’s offer or give you $300.

Brother Bemis is trying to arrange a meeting with Representatives of a new retirement plan that is strongly supported by the State Lodge.

Brother Ridgeway reported that he hosted another ‘Breakfast with the Chaplain’ that went very well. We are still looking to boost attendance at the breakfasts. Brother Ridgeway will announce when the next once will be. Spread the word to all.

The Negotiating Team has been decided. The team will be meeting soon to select their Chief Negotiator.

Motion to adjourn by Brother Gardiner

Second by many.

Meeting adjourned.

Fraternally,

Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police #104