February 1, 2012

The meeting was opened with a prayer and the pledge by Lodge Chaplain Scotty Davis. Our next regular scheduled Lodge meeting is Wednesday, February 7th at 5:00 pm. Sister Cindy Ash won the $50 attendance award.

Lodge Business

Three new members were accepted into the lodge.

Brother Bullock reviewed the current financial condition of the lodge. Financially we continue to do well. Specific budget details are available during all meetings.

The proposed 2012 budget for the lodge was submitted to the members. Members voted unanimously to accept the proposed budget.

2012 Lodge Dues are now being accepted. Cost is $78 for an active member and $25 for a retired member. Payment can be made via our online PayPal account or check. Membership benefits are suspended on April 1st if payment is not made.

Members are requested to update their personal information either online or on our application form. The application form must be mailed to the Lodge Secretary. Both are at the membership link on the left side of this page.

Members are also requested to update their beneficiary information on an annual basis. This can only be done on a paper application form and mailed to the lodge secretary. This record allows benefits to be paid in a timely manner.

President Mull read a letter from Arnold Mill Elementary thanking the lodge for the Christmas food baskets.

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:

Cops n Kids Program:

This year was one of our most successful years ever. We are deeply grateful for all who helped with the event this year in either raising money or helping with the event. As usual Target was an excellent host and provided both financial and logistical help. This year a total of 144 kids shopped, spending $18,500+ during the event. In addition 275 kids were served at our Lodge Christmas Store for a total of 419 kids helped during this Christmas season.

Bylaws Committee:

All changes approved by membership have been received by the State Lodge.

Florida Committee:

Our trip this year is August 23th-25th in Panama City. Details will be posted on the "Upcoming Events" page.

Legal Committee:

Nothing to report

Social Committee:

None

Sponsorships

None

Sick & Distressed

None

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:

Bob Pierce – bob.pierce @ cobbcounty.org
Bobby Hulsey – 770-842-0818