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Minutes from the FOP meeting held January 2, 2007

Meeting called to order at 1930 by Vice President Gardiner

Brother Statzer gave the opening prayer

Pledge of Allegiance by Brother Bergman

Roll Call of Lodge #104 Officers:

President Dave Concannon……………………………..Excused
Vice President Steve Gardiner………………………….Present
Second Vice President Matt Snyder………………….Absent
Secretary Molly Haas……………………………………...Present
Treasurer Matt Poulton…………………………………..Excused
Sgt. at Arms Rick Bergman…………………………….Present
Chaplain Gary Ridgeway………………………………..Absent
Trustee Tim Brady………………………………………..Absent
Trustee Tom Feehan…………………………………….Absent
Trustee Bryan Statzer……………………………………Working/Present
Trustee Mike Mullenix…………………………………...Working
Trustee Gerald Bemis…………………………………….Excused

Secretary’s Report:

Motion by Sister Haas to accept the December minutes as posted on the web page
Second by many
No Discussion
Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

Motion by Brother Gardiner to accept as read
Second by Sister Haas
No Discussion
Motion passed

Legal/Labor Issues:

NONE

New Business:

Brother Statzer reported that a review of the Treasurer’s books will be done. He requested Brother Poulton bring the books to the February meeting.

Brother Gardiner reported that we need to assign committees for the 2007 year. Anyone interested in being on a committee, please advise a board member.

Old Business:

Sister Haas reported that the Awards Committee is still in the process of being created.
Brother Statzer brought up the possibility of starting a revolving raffle.
The Christmas Party was a great success and the Lodge has received several compliments on a job well done.
Chaplain’s Report:

NONE

Charitable Contribution’s Committee:

Brother Statzer reported that the extra gifts from the Children’s Christmas party were sent to Children’s Medical Center and they were very appreciative.

Sister Haas reported that the Lodge received a check for $50 from member Tom McGeady to be used towards the Children’s Christmas Party

Monnie Bush donated a microwave to the Lodge.

Thank you to ALL!!!!

Social Committee:

Brother Statzer advised that he has been approved by the Lodge members to purchase a new TV – not to exceed $1200. He will look around for approx 3 bids and report back to the Executive Board.

PAC Committee:

NONE

Membership Committee:

Applications received from Bruce Sullivan and Amber Wojton, both M.C.S.O.
Motion by Sister Haas to accept applicants as members
Second by Brother Statzer
No discussion
Motion passed.

Building Committee:

Painting of the Lodge hall is still pending.

Brother Statzer made a motion to have the front door of the Lodge re-keyed.
Second by Brother Giesel
No Discussion
Motion passed.

Brother Giesel also advised that we should implement a contract and/or rental agreement for the renting of the Lodge. Brother Zurn advised he would try and put something together.

Brother Statzer reported that the architects from Atlas Contractors have surveyed the building and land, have come up with some proposals and figures. They will make a presentation at the next Executive Board Meeting.

For the Good of the Order:

Motion by Brother Gardiner to send four delegates with lodging and per diem to the Winter Board Meeting.
Second by Brother Giesel
No Discussion
Motion passed.

Motion to adjourn by Brother Statzer.
Second by Sister Gardiner
No discussion
Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned.

Fraternally,

Molly Haas, Secretary
Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police #104

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