August 3, 2011

The meeting was opened with a prayer and the pledge by Lodge Chaplain Scotty Davis. Our next regular scheduled Lodge meeting is Wednesday, September 7th at 5:00 pm. Brother Hulsey won the $50 attendance award. Thanks to the ladies of the FOPA for the dinner they provided.

Lodge Business

Brother Gaynor reviewed the current financial condition of the lodge. Financially we are doing rather well. Specific budget details are available during all meetings.

The executive board and members held a discussion on Cobb County furloughs.

A discussion on the upcoming officer elections was held with membership. President Mestre, Treasurer Gaynor and Secretary Spruill will be stepping down.

The Brother Kevin Shrodes provided an update on the ongoing repairs to the lodge.

Members approved adding power & lighting to the outdoor storage shed and fix lighting at the front of the lodge.

A review of the new website template was given. Members liked the format.

The lodge is purchasing $1,500 worth of school supplies to distribute to local schools in need. The lodge still has a $1,000 budget remaining for school supplies which will be used later in the school year.

Members voted to purchase a new laptop for the lodge treasurer.

FOP Cops n Kids report almost $20,000 was raised at our recent golf tournament. A huge thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters for making the tournament a success.

All members and fellow officers are asked to keep Brother Sean Henry and his family in your prayers. Officers Henry was involved in an on duty shooting incident recently and is in need of everyone’s support.

Use of the lodge has the following fee schedule: Members $250 per event and $500 for Non Members. This does not include a $100 refundable cleaning deposit.

In the future all members wishing to apply for a Life Membership (retired & a member 20+ years) must request it in writing. All members who wish to know how long they have been a member can go to the national website at www.fop.net. You can go to the “Members Only” area and apply for access. Once approved you should find a link to your membership information, including the ability to change your address information.

Members are strongly encouraged to review the FOP Legal Defense Fund on the National Site for complete legal coverage. FOP Legal Defense Fund

Check “Upcoming Events” on the Lodge website for information on events.

Committee Reports:

Bylaws Committee:

Nothing to report

Florida Committee:

The dates are August 4-7, 2011. Members are ready to go

Legal Committee:

None

Sponsorships

None to report

Sick & Distressed

Please keep brother Rolla Green, R.C. Cole, Terry Hass, Freeman Wallace and Secretary Tom Spruill in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with medical conditions.

Legal Representation

Critical Incident Lodge Attorney - Click Here for details

Members “do not” need the approval of the legal committee if you are involved in a critical / use of force incident. The member or his representative holds sole responsibility for contacting one of our four attorney's should the need arise.

If you are in need of an attorney for any other purpose a member of the Legal Committee must be called before contacting an attorney. If you do not clear the contact of an attorney through the Legal Committee the Lodge will not pay for the legal services.

Legal Committee:

Steve Gaynor, Cobb PD, 770-757-6709