January 4, 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 1st at 5:00 pm. Brother Dimare won the $50 attendance award.

Lodge Business

One new associate member was accepted into the lodge.

Brother Gaynor reviewed the current financial condition of the lodge due to Brother Bullock being sick. Financially we are doing well. Specific budget details are available during all meetings.

Brother Gaynor reported the business license for the lodge and Cops n Kids has been renewed.

Members reported 100 Christmas Food Baskets were distributed throught our four county area of Cobb, Douglas, Paulding and Cherokee County.

The FOPA along with Brother Thompson as our very own Santa welcomed 33 kids to the lodge for our Cookies with Santa program.

Brother Mestre reports the next State Executive Board Meeting is scheduled in Stone Mountain on January 7th.

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 sent to the State Lodge.

Florida Committee:

In the process of setting dates & reservations

Legal Committee:

Nothing to report

Social Committee:

Members approved the installation of Cable TV in the lodge.

Sponsorships

Members voted $300 to Hope Norman for her upcoming trip to New York.

Sick & Distressed

Please keep Brother John Thompson in your thoughts and prayers with the recent loss of his mother in law.

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