New Members
CCPD - 3 Smyrna PD
- 1 Cobb County S.O. - 1 Marietta PD - 1
Lodge Business
Brother
Gaynor reviewed the current financial condition of the lodge.
No major bills are due.
Members were
provided a legislative update on issues at the state level.
A review of
bylaws changes to the state Lodge was discussed by Brother Stone.
Members
voted to hire Askew Lawn Care for maintenance of the lodge
grounds.
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. Details
will be announced soon.
Legal
Committee:
Three of our members are currently being
represented by lodge attorney's.
Sponsorships:
Members voted to donate $500 for
the Blue Knights LE Memorial Ride.
Sick & Distressed:
Many thanks to
Brother Lance LaRusso for handling hotel expenses for Sgt. Brent
Stephens family during his funeral.
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
