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Minutes from the FOP meeting held June 5, 2007

Memorial service Called to order at 1930 by Brother Concannon

Opening prayer by Brother Snyder

Pledge of Allegiance by Brother Snyder

Monthly meeting called to order by Brother Concannon at 2000 hrs.

Roll Call of Lodge #104 Officers:

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

Secretary’s Report

Motion by Sister Geiger to accept the May 2007 Minutes as posted on the web page.
Second by Brother Bemis.
Discussion.
Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report

Motion by Brother Poulton to accept Treasurer’s Report as read
Second by Brother Williams
No Discussion
Motion passed

Legal/Labor Issues

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 Fact-finders report is back and has been voted on and approved on by both Labor and the County Commissioners.

The Sheriff has been served an Unfair Labor Practice on behalf of Deputy Phelp-Powers regarding Union Representation.

Brother Poulton and Brother Gardiner attended the OLC Annual Conference. Brother Poulton reported that the Per Capita dues increase is going to be $.70. There were also several changes to the Constitution and By-Laws.

New Business:

July 11 and 12 is the Law Enforcement Expo in Cleveland OH.

Kathy Harrold was elected for the open position on the Police and Fire Board.

Old Business:

Spring Board meeting was held May 5, 2007 in Huron. Several things were discussed, including the misuse of the FOP Emblem and Marks. Also honored were two West Chester Officers that were shot in the line of duty. Both are recovering and doing well.

The Memorial Service in Dayton was very well-attended and went very well.

The State Conference is July 13-17th, 2007 in Independence, OH.
Motion by Brother Bemis to send 4 delegates.
Second by Brother Bergman.
Discussion
Motion passed.

Brother Concannon and Brother Gardiner will be attending the State Conference, leaving 2 delegates open. Sister Shutts expressed interest in going. Leaving 1 delegate open. Brother Mullenix expressed interest.

The National Conference will be held in Louisville, KY this August. As previously decided, 7 delegates will be attending. Those members are: Brother Concannon, Brother Statzer, Brother Bergman, Brother Gardiner, Sister Gardiner, Sister Geiger, and Brother Walters.

Chaplain’s Report

NONE

Charitable Contributions Committee

NONE

Social Committee

The Lodge has been re-keyed – see Brother Statzer to get a key - $10 deposit required.

Brother Statzer reported that the Party Deck for the Dragon’s Game has been cancelled due to lack of interest.

PAC Committee

NONE

Membership Committee

Application received by Andrew Workman, M.C.S.O.
Robert Bucheit, Sinclair Comm. College
Motion by Sister Geiger to accept applicant as member of the Lodge.
Second by many.
No discussion
Motion passed.

Building Committee

Brother Zurn reported that the Lodge needs a new refrigerator.
Brother Statzer made a motion to spend no more than $700 towards a new fridge.
Second by Brother Zurn
Discussion
Motion passed.

For the Good of the Order

Brother Concannon reminded all that the July meeting will be held July 10, 2007 due to the Holiday Weekend.

Brother Gardiner reported that the Committee for the Harley-Davidson needs more help going to the events planned to show the bike. Please step up and help the Lodge make the Bike Raffle a success!!

Brother Pete Snyder was present and thanked the Lodge for donating money to his daughter.

Attendance Raffle – Dayton Dragons tickets:

Won by Sister Shutts
Won by Brother Bemis
Won by Brother Pete Snyder

Motion to adjourn by Brother Gardiner
Second by Brother Bemis
Discussion
Meeting adjourned.

Fraternally,

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

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