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KERMIT SANDERS LODGE 13
Monthly Meeting Notes

April 1, 2009

The meeting was opened with a prayer and the pledge.  The next regular scheduled Lodge meeting is Wednesday May 6th at 5:00 pm.  Please note the new starting time.  Members enjoyed dinner served by the FOPA.  Brother Stephens won the attendance prize of $50.00.  Brother Nerbonne and Brother Brice won a special gift bag from GA Power, a gift card from Pappasito’s, and D’Chel Nail & Tan.  Many thanks to all of the businesses that continue to support our lodge.
 

New Members

CCPD -1 

Lodge Business

President Mestre presented the newest proposal from Cobb County DOT regarding the purchase of approximately 800 square feet of property abutting Austell Road.  This is in relation to the Windy Hill extension project.  The County has accepted the Lodge’s counter offer of $15,000.00 for the land in question.  Brother Gaynor made a motion to accept this offer and Brother Shrodes second that motion.  The Executive Board recommends the acceptance of this offer by the membership present.  Motion passed to ACCEPT to offer by all members present.

Treasurer reports the financial health of the lodge is okay.  A complete financial statement is available during each monthly meeting or available from the Lodge Treasurer upon request.

President Mestre advised the membership that a 3rd group of dancers has asked to rent the Lodge on Thursdays and occasional Fridays.  These days do not conflict with any other scheduled use and would bring in an additional $60.00 per use to the Lodge.  The 3rd group has been accepted, but all three groups will or have been advised that EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010 the rent for non-members will be $100.00 per use.   The standard rental cost of $50.00 per use for ALL members will remain in effect.  This member rental fee affects any use of the Lodge whether it is used for a meeting, training, or party and is meant to offset the utilities and up-keep of the Lodge.

President Mestre addressed the up-coming National Conference to be held in Long Beach, California from August 16th – 21st.   This issue has been brought up at the last three meetings and the delegates were voted on and notified at this time.

Delegates:  David Stone, Mike Brice, Tom Spruill, Billy Ray Blocker and Lance LoRusso.

State Officers attending: Steve Gaynor (2VP) & Jorge Mestre (State Trustee)

Membership cards for CMAR and other paid members have gone out.   The Life Membership cards have not gone out yet.  Once again there were numerous address issues not only with retiree's but also within our regular membership.  All members are strongly encouraged to keep all of their contact information up to date.  All you have to do is click the "Membership Update" link on the top left of this page and fill out the online information update form.  Once you click submit your information automatically goes to the lodge secretary.

Food Baskets – FOPA – Brother McCraw – 100 bags of food from the lodge will be distributed to the following groups:  Marietta City Schools, Belmont Hills Elementary, Walton Communities (Senior), Paulding County Schools, and Cherokee County Food Bank.  We are continuing our efforts to reach out into Douglas, Paulding, Cherokee, and Cobb County. 

Check "Upcoming Events" on the Lodge website for information on events.

ABI is our new business telemarketer for the lodge and  LEO-AFC Inc. is our new residential telemarketer. 

Committee Reports:

Bylaws Committee:

None

Legal Committee:

The officer involved shooting involving one of our members has been addressed by the lodge.  He was represented on scene by one of the lodge critical incident attorney's.

Florida Committee 2009:

See up to date information on the "Upcoming Events" page.

Sponsorships

Brother Whitmire requested a donation from the Lodge for the annual Georgia Police Memorial Ride to be held April 25th at 9am.  The starting point will be Turner Field.  This year they will honor one of our own, Brother Freddie Norman.  Membership voted a donation of $500 to the ride.

Sick & Distressed

Brother Paul Moore is continuing to have health issues which are related to an on duty shooting many years ago.  He is currently out of the hospital.

Please keep Brother Moore and all of our members and their families in your prayers whether due to medical issues or the current state of the economy.

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