February 2, 2011

The meeting was opened with a prayer and the pledge by our Lodge Chaplain Scotty Davis. The next regular scheduled Lodge meeting is Wednesday, March 2nd at 5:00 pm. Many thanks to all of the businesses that continue to support our lodge. The the $50 attendance award was won by Brother Stone.

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.

A new contract for our telemarketers was presented to the members for approval.

Members are encouraged to review the letter sent out by Brother Gaynor on 2011 Membership Dues and how the dues are spent.

The Kermit Sanders Lodge 13 “FOP Cops n Kids Golf Tournament” has been scheduled for Monday, July 18th at Brookstone County Club. Details will be released as we get closer to the event.

As a reminder a new set of fees for use of the lodge will be effective on January 1st for use of the lodge. The new fee schedule is 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.

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

Committee Reports

Bylaws Committee:

Review of a pending bylaw change for our lodge should be presented at the next State FOP Executive Meeting.

Florida Committee:

The dates for next year have already been set and will be August 4-7, 2011. If interested please see Brother Gaynor for reservation details.

Legal Committee:

A member consulted with Lodge Attorney Lance LaRusso over a pending on-duty matter. Membership voted to approve representation should the need arise.

Sponsorships

Members voted to give $300 to the Douglas County Police Explorer Post Members voted to give $300 to the Pauling County Police Explorer Post

Sick & Distressed

Brother Dan Thomas and Brother John Bartlett are much better after recent serious 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 attorneys 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