New Members
Cobb County PD - 2
Milton PD - 1
Lodge Business
Nominations for officers was
held during the meeting. Brother Mestre was nominated for
President and State Trustee, Brother Stone for VP, Brother
McCraw for 2VP, Brother Gaynor for Treasurer and Brother Spruill
for Secretary. All were unopposed so they will fill the
position for the next two years.
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.
Several large expenses are
pending. They include $7,000 property tax bill, $700
electrical bill and several other expenses.
The monthly
South Cobb Business Association meeting, which our lodge
sponsored, went well. There was a large crowd for the
event.
Advanced
Fence Solutions was selected for the cleanout and installation
of new fencing around the lodge. Total cost is $7,450
Members
discussed the new proposed Cobb County Retirement Plan.
The plan leaves many questions. The executive board will
be discussing the issues with the elected officials of Cobb
County in future meetings.
Our solicitors are doing
a good job. Full details of their activities are available
at each of our monthly meetings. ABI is our new business telemarketer
for the lodge and
LEO-AFC
Inc. is our new residential telemarketer.
All members
not current with their due's have been suspended from the lodge.
Suspended members no longer have legal or life insurance
coverage.
Some members
are not keeping their beneficiaries for their life insurance up
to date. Benefits will be rejected without a proper
beneficiary designation.
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.
Check "Upcoming Events" on the
Lodge website for information on events.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws
Committee:
None
Legal
Committee:
The lodge paid $2,700 of legal
bills defending members for officer involved
incidents.
Florida Committee 2009:
The event went well.
Pictures will be posted in our photo gallery as
soon as they become available.
Sponsorships
Members
voted a $200 sponsorship for the new Cobb County Safety Village.
Members voted a $100 hole sponsorship for the Cobb County DPS
Golf Tournament.
Members voted a $240 team sponsorship at the VFW Golf Tournament
on September 15th at Dogwood County Club.
Sick & Distressed
Brother Jackie Vann is
currently out of the hospital.
Please all
members and families in your thoughts and prayers.
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
