Lodge Business
State
Conference Bylaws Changes - per capita was raised from $7 to $10
per member and will be implemented in $1 increments over the
next 3 years.
The lodge received a thank you
note from the Cobb County Explorers Post for the members
donation.
Brother
Gaynor reviewed the current financial condition of the lodge.
No major bills are due.
Fee's for
use of the lodge during 2010 will be as follows: Members -
$50 p/event, Non-Members $100 p/event. This increase
is in response to higher utility and other maintenance costs.
2010 lodge
due's of $75 should be paid now. Members
need to complete a new beneficiary form with payment of due's.
Failure to have an up to date beneficiary form could result in a
denial of death benefits.
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:
Our trip to Panama City will
start on Thursday, August 19th. Alll
member encouraged to make reservations now. Details
are on the "Upcoming Events" page.
Legal
Committee:
Two of our
members are currently being represented by our
lodge attorney. The first member is being
represented by Lance LaRusso over a Critical
Incident in Atlanta. The second member is
being represented by Bill McKinney over an
Administrative issue.
Sponsorships:
None
Sick & Distressed:
Brother Crider continues
recovering from injuries sustained in an on duty vehicle
accident.
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
