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Minutes from the FOP meeting held November 6, 2007

Meeting Called to order at 1930 by Brother Concannon

Opening Prayer by Brother Ridgeway

Pledge of Allegiance by Brother Bayot

Roll Call of Lodge #104 Officers:

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

Secretary’s Report:

Motion by Sister Geiger to accept the October minutes as posted on the website
Second by Sister Shutts
No discussion
Motion passed

Treasurer’s Report:

Motion by Brother Poulton to accept Treasurer’s Report as read
Second by Brother Geisel
Discussion
Motion passed

Legal/Labor Issues:

Brother Statzer gave a brief report regarding a pending grievance that was denied regarding a seniority issue.

There has also been a grievance filed regarding the promotional process. That will be going to arbitration.

Brother Poulton’s grievance will also be going to arbitration.

New Business:

NONE

Old Business:

Brother Poulton is waiting for a response from two computer companies regarding the laptops.

Brother Statzer recommended a memo be issued regarding scholarship nominations.

Chaplain’s Report:

Motion by Brother Ridgeway to accept his report as read.
Second by Brother Bayot
Discussion
Motion passed

Charitable Contributions Committee:

Brother Ridgeway discussed donation requests for Kelsey Smith, regarding severe injuries received from a dog bite. Kelsey Smith is the Neice of Dep. Brother Rob Schumacher.

Motion by Brother Ridgeway to donate $500 for Kelsey’s medical bills.
Second by Brother Bayot
Discussion
Motion passed

Social Committee:

Brother Ridgeway reported that the Annual Children’s Christmas Party is coming up in December. The application forms are out and are being received. Applications are due by December 1, 2007

Brother Bayot brought up the idea of membership pins for years in membership.

Brother Ridgeway also discussed the idea of a photographic display of the Executive Board for the Lodge.

PAC Committee:

NONE

Membership Committee:

Applications received by Eric Grossarth, MCSO
David Ward Jr., MCSO (Riverside Transfer)
Shawn Little, Dayton Airport Police
Lawrence Tyree Jr., MCSO

Motion by Sister Geiger to accept applicants as members of the Lodge.
Second by Brother
Discussion
Motion passed.

Building Committee:

The Lodge was power washed by Brother Gardiner and the time has come for us to start sprucing up the lodge. A letter was initiated to the membership regarding requests for donations of paint and supplies.

Brother Zurn reported that he and Brother Geisel spent about 6 days working on the lodge’s appearance on the exterior of the building. He advised that he submitted the donation request letter to Lowe’s and is still waiting for a response.

For the Good of the Order:

Brother Poulton reported that the Lodge is in serious need of new office equipment, such as a new printer, fax machine, and desk.

Brother Poulton made a motion for the Lodge to spend not more than $2000 to update the office.
Second by Brother Bayot
Discussion
Motion passed

Third and final reading of the Washington D.C. amendment to the Constitution.
Discussion
Motion passed.

Brother Concannon reported that the winter board meeting is coming up in January.

Sister Geiger reported that the Contested and Uncontested Ballot has been created. Volunteers are need to man the polls. Brother Bayot volunteered the position of the Lodge voting center. Election will be Tuesday Dec. 4, 2007.

Motion by Brother Keechle to get rid of the non-functioning dishwasher at the Lodge.
Second by Brother Bayot
Discussion
Motion passed.

Brother Rod Brown is hosting a Texas Hold-em tournament at the FOP Hall on Sat. Nov. 24, 2007. There will be a $20 buy-in. Game will begin at 1900 hrs.

50/50 Raffle:

NONE

Motion to adjourn by Brother Bayot
Second by Brother Geisel
Discussion
Meeting adjourned.

Fraternally,

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

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