October 2011

The meeting was opened with a prayer and the pledge. Our next regular scheduled Lodge meeting is Wednesday, November 2nd at 5:00 pm. Brother Freeman Wallace won the $50 attendance award. Brother Stephens, Stone & Gaynor won a pair of tickets to the new Courageous movie. Thanks to the ladies of the FOPA for the ham dinner they provided.

Lodge Business

Members were blessed with the presence of Brother Freeman Wallace who is one of the original founding members when the lodge was formed in 1970.

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

New officer elections are complete. State Lodge President Carlton Stallings handled the swearing in ceremony. All new officers are listed on the "Lodge Officers" link. Pictures and contact information will be added as soon as it becomes available.

Brother Stallings provided an update with activities and issues at the state level.

Changes to the Lodge By Laws were read for the first time. The changes involve language with the lodge provided life insurance to each member. The language reinforces the need for all members to have a current beneficiary form on file. The language being changed shows the benefit being paid either to the beneficiary or the estate. The first reading of this by law change was approved.

Brother Shrodes reported a successful Child Safety program at Old Navy in Kennesaw along with members of the FOPA. The FOPA also reported a successful Safety Program for the Girl Scouts at Wildhorse Creek Park in Austell.

Members voted to continue support of the Hiram H.S. 9th Grade Football Team with drinks and food as needed.

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 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:

Reported at the top of this page.

Florida Committee:

Nothing to Report

Legal Committee:

None

Sponsorships

Hiram H.S. 9th Grade Football Team

Sick & Distressed

Please keep 911 Dispatcher Michael Kein in your prayers with his continued fight with cancer. Members voted to donate to help with his medical bills.

Continue to keep brother Rolla Green in your prayers with his medical issues.

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