Meeting Called to order at 1930 by President Concannon

Brother Ridgeway gave the opening prayer

Pledge of Allegiance by Brother Gardiner

Roll Call of Lodge #104 Officers:

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

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

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

Trustee Tom Feehan…………………………………..Absent

Second Vice President Matt Snyder………….. Present

Trustee B. Statzer……………………………………..Working/Present

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

Trustee Mike Mullenix…………………………………Present

Treasurer Matt Poulton………………………………Present

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

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

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

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

Second by Gardiner.

No discussion.

Motion passed.

Motion by Brother Poulton to accept the Treasurer’s report as read.

Second by Brother Mullenix

No discussion

Motion passed.

**Note: Union Dues have gone up 10 cents to $31.10

Once again, we are reminding members:

Members are not asking for representation in a timely manner!! Whether you are a focus or just a witness, please ask for and take representation!! One misunderstood answer could result in YOU becoming a focus!!!

The contract committee is going strong. They have a meeting with the OPBA this week. There is a tentative meeting scheduled with the Administration sometime mid-November.

Brothers Soto, Rolfes, and Wiley have had their pre-disciplinary hearings. There are some procedural issues that will be address and worked out on management’s behalf. More details to follow.

Regarding the pending EEOC Complaints, there is currently no new developments.

November 21, 2006 is the Labor/Management meeting. Bring your issues you want addressed to any Board member!

NONE

Old Business:

The Fall Board Meeting was attended by Brothers Concannon and Gardiner. Both passed on pertinent information obtained at the meeting.

Brother Ridgeway made a motion to accept the Chaplain’s Report as read

Second by Brother Keechle

No discussion

Motion Passed.

We have received several ‘Thank You’s’ and Brother Poulton advised that we are still receiving donations in Brother Doug Williams memory.

Congratulations to Brothers Gerald Bemis and Paul Henson on births of baby boys.

Keep in your thoughts and prayers:

Sister Bendinelli, and Brothers Barnes and Miller – recent deaths in the family

Brother Gallagher – father had cancer surgery

Brother Burchfield – recent serious illness.

Breakfast with the Chaplain is scheduled for November 18, 2006 at 0800 hrs.

As previously reported above, Brother Burchfield is suffering from a very serious illness. The Charitable Contributions Committee is looking into assisting his family with purchasing Christmas presents.

Planning for the Annual Children’s Christmas Party is underway. The party will be held at the Lodge Hall on Saturday December 16, 2006 from noon-6pm. Keep watching the Lodge’s website for a downloadable sign up form.

There was discussion about creating a screening process for candidates before being endorsed by the lodge.

Application received by Gretchen Weir, New Lebanon P.D.

Motion by Sister Haas to accept applicant as member of the lodge

Second by Many

No Discussion

Motion passed.

F.O.P. Emblems have been ordered and are in

50 large, 50 small emblems will be $5 each

25 window decals for 2006 are ordered also. They are $2 each.

The large placards are numbered and you will be accountable for any emblem purchased.

NO REPORT

Dayton Lodge #44’s Annual Ball is being held November 11^th.

Lodge #113 – Warren County – is hosting a Christmas Dance on December 9^th, 2006. 6:30 to 7:30 is the Buffet, 8p-12a is the dance. Cost is $15 a person. Beer is included.

Motion to adjourn by Brother Fox

Second by Brother Snyder

Meeting adjourned.

Fraternally,

Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police #104