January 5, 2011

The meeting was opened with a prayer and the pledge. The next regular scheduled Lodge meeting is Wednesday, February 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 Gaynor.

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.

Brother Gaynor provided a review of our Telemarketers.

The lodge renewed our business membership in the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce.

The Cobb County Retiree Association gave a $500 donation to the FOP Cops and Kids Program.

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

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:

None

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 consultation has been provided to a member who was involved in an off duty traffic accident in a county car.

Sponsorships

Members voted to give $300 to the Cobb County Police Explorer Post Members voted to give $300 to the Woodstock Police Explorer Post Members voted to give $250 to the Warrior Dash on May 14th at Mountain City, Ga.

Sick & Distressed

Please keep the following in your prayers as they deal with medical issues. Brother Lee Moss, Brother Dan Thomas, Brother Vince Hester, Brother Ken Kelly and Brother John Bartlett.

Our sympathies and condolences are extended to Brother Rolla Green and Brother Tom Travity on the loss of their mothers.

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