Secretary Achives

Houston Metro F.O.P., Lodge 98 General Meeting June 22, 2008 F.O.P. Building {Lodge #39} 3130 North Freeway Attendees: R. Lozano, President K. Kuhlman, Vice President K. Dillman, Secretary E. Hopkins, Chair of Trustees G. Schoener H. Moreno P. Suarez E. Swainson A. Vasquez D. Decoveny 7:11pm  Meeting called to order by the President. Roll call of the board was called by the Secretary, and a quorum observed. Minutes of the previous meeting were unavailable, but will be posted on the website a.s.a.p. 7:13  Executive Board position of Sgt. at Arms between R. Scott and A. Hines was put to a vote utilizing secret ballot. 7:14  Motion made by R. Lozano that July 1, 2008 will be the cut-off date for  who have not submitted voided checks for payment of dues. 7:28 Motion 2nd by G. Schoener, and carried. 7:28  List of new applicants for membership was presented. A. Cantu, L. Davis 7:30 Motion to accept new members by H. Moreno, 2nd by A. Vasquez 7:31 Motion carried NEW BUSINESS: 7:32 Chair of Trustees report - No new business 7:32 Secretary report - No new business 7:32 VP report - Update on fundraising ideas for lodge. 7:50 Motion made by G. Schoener to further research top two prospects in regards to direct email:   Headstrong Media Come and Stay 7:51 Motion 2nd by H. Moreno, Motion carried 7:52 Trustee report by G. Schoener about Lodge website. 7:52 Presidents Report - Motion by President to Endorse Sen. John Cornyn 7:56 Motion 2nd by A. Vasquez 7:57 Motion Carried 8:00 E. Hopkins and G. Schoener signed and certified ballots of Sgt. at Arms election 8:12 R. Scott was announced as the winner of the election 8:12 Recognition of upcoming retirement of Brother Moreno 8:13 Motion by President to streamline and standardize the process by which subsequent members who retire will receive their credentials and awards. 8:13 Motion 2nd by A. Vasquez 8:14 Motion Carried 8:15 Discussion of future Lodge Member Contest (Weight Loss Challenge) E. Hopkins and P. Suarez volunteered to spearhead the development and implementation of the contest. 8:22 Treasurers Report was given by President as Treasurer is out on leave. 8:27 Communications report by G. Schoener -Discussed opening a line of communication with DART F.O.P. Lodge and with the Driver's union at Metro in order to share info that may be beneficial -Gave report on request to use bulletin board in roll call room for Lodge business.  Chief said "NO". -Discussed collecting gently used dolls or stuffed animals to donate to the Dept. for Officers to keep in their patrol cars to give to children who are contacted during stressful situations. 8:47 Sick Call W. Hernandez, J. Porter, K. Dubrevil, E. Lindbloom, L. Carrion 8:52 A. Vasquez discussed his recent treatment after a crash he was involved in while on duty. GOOD OF THE LODGE TALK TO NEW HIRES ABOUT THE F.O.P. TALK ABOUT LEGAL REPRESENTATION WITH ALL OTHER OFFICERS POKER NIGHT 07/11/08 7:00PM AT THE LODGE 9:27Motion to adjourn made by H. Moreno, 2nd by P. Suarez 9:28 Motion carried