Kansas FOP Lodge 37
January 19, 2012 Meeting
125 Support Services Conference Room

Meeting Called to Order: 1341 hours by President H. Scott

Attendance: R. Gibson, R. Kirk, B. Baker, J. Brizendine, C. Baker, R. Foster, M. James, P. Weber, T. Marshall, H. Scott, L. En, D. Nichols-Curtiss, K. Reinhardt, P. Gicalone Sr.

Pledge of Allegiance

REPORTS

Secretary D. Nichols-Curtiss reading of past minutes
Motion: B. Baker to suspend reading of minutes; Second by T. Marshall

Installation of new officers by B. Baker

President: K. Reinhardt
Vice President: R. Foster
Secretary: L. En
Treasurer: P. Weber
Sergeant at Arms: J. Brizendine

D. Nichols-Curtiss recommended to have a full audit of finances performed by two members, not on current or new Executive Board, completed in January of 2012. President wants the Financial Advisory Committee to perform audit.

Affleck update: total of seven members and everything is fine.

Removing Sarah Hernandez from FOP roster.

E. Carrillo can speak with B. Baker in regards to copyright permission on T-shirts.

Certificates of Appreciation to old E Board Officers

Get officers more involved in lodge

Open committees
1. Negotiating Committee

2. New By law Review Committee (Chair is T. Marshall)

Recommendations of changes

Check with State for conflicts

3. Financial Policy Advisory Committee (Chair is D. Nichols-Curtiss and R. Kirk)

4. Philanthropic Committee

5. Fundraising Committee (Chair is R. Kirk)

Cookbooks and T-shirts

6. Activities Committee

Update by Vice President, R. Foster: Contract Negotiations, waiting for documents from University HR, once vote is complete, negotiations will then continue

Update on 01/20/12, received USS HR policy

Appointment: Three lodge Stewards to be appointed by President

Business Agent
Lodge Representative

Motion: Meeting adjourned at 1430.

Kansas FOP Lodge 37
November 16, 2011 Meeting
125 Support Services Conference Room

Meeting Called to Order: 1405 hours by President H. Scott

Attendance: R. Gibson, F. Gibbs, B. Baker, J. Brizendine, G. Costabile, R. Foster, D. Santiago, P. Weber, T. Marshall, H. Scott, D. Holland, D. Nichols-Curtiss, E. Carrillo*, K. Reinhardt*,
S. Hernandez*
*Were not available at 1400 hours and came at a later time

REPORTS

Secretary D. Nichols-Curtiss read the minutes from July 8, 2011 meeting.
Motion: B. Baker to approve minutes; Second by P. Weber

Report from D. Nichols-Curtiss: Application to approve the installation of G. Costabile,
B. Oleson, S. Olsen and S. Hernandez.
Motion: T. Marshall to install G. Costabile; Second by D. Santiago

G. Costabile is installed as a new member by H. Scott and T. Marshall

President: No Report
Past President: No Report
Secretary: No Report
Treasurer: Not Present – D. Curtiss gave brief concerning the finances. Bills are current
Per Capita for both the State and Grand Lodge paid, Aflac paid – two officers still have not submitted payment for Aflac, Legal Defense has been paid, Lincoln Financial [Life Insurance] has been paid; donations to Sunflower House and Rosedale Development Association have been paid.

D. Nichols-Curtiss recommended to have a full audit of finances performed by two members, not on current or new Executive Board, completed in January of 2012.

NOMINATIONS

Motion: D. Nichols-Curtiss motioned that Job Description Summaries of all the Executive Board Positions will be submitted in writing to the nominees no later than Wednesday, November 23, 2011. The nominees must reply back to President H. Scott, on or before Monday, November 28, 2011, in writing that they accept the nomination for the position.
Motion Carried

President Nominations OPEN
R. Foster nominated by P. Weber; Second by D. Santiago
K. Reinhardt nominated by T. Marshall; Second by J. Brizendine
President Nominations CLOSED

Vice President Nominations OPEN
E. Carrillo nominated by Foster; Second by T. Marshall
K. Reinhardt nominated by D. Santiago; Second by D. Holland
R. Foster nominated by J. Brizendine; Second by G. Costabile
Vice President Nominations CLOSED

Secretary Nominations OPEN
Motion: H. Scott moved to accept written nomination submitted to the E-Board; Second by
T. Marshall
Written notice to nominate L. En for Secretary by K. Reinhardt; Second/Witness by P. Weber
Secretary Nominations CLOSED

Treasurer Nominations OPEN
P. Weber nominated by M. James; Second by D. Holland
Treasurer Nominations CLOSED

Sergeant of Arms Nominations OPEN
D. Santiago nominated by D. Holland; Second by R. Foster
J. Brizendine nominated by T. Marshall; Second by P. Weber
Sergeant of Arms Nominations CLOSED

Appointment: H. Scott appointed himself, T. Marshall and D. Nichols-Curtiss as the Election Committee.

OLD BUSINESS

Cook Book: Committee: Cindy Baker, P. Gicalone and D. Nichols-Curtiss
No meeting or further information concerning this issue.
H. Scott requests a report for the January 2012 meeting

NEW BUSINESS

Retirement Gifts:
Officers with less than 15 years on department and FOP will receive a choice of FOP Watch,
Plaque or other gift of same value
Officers with 15 years or more on the department and FOP will receive a Glock or similar type of weapon, valued at or less than a police officer’s price for a department issued firearm
Motion: D. Nichols-Curtiss moved to vote on retirement gifts as listed above: Seconded by
T. Marshall
Motion Carried

E. Carrillo would like to see the FOP Lodge 37 offer lodge shirts for sale.
Appointment: H. Scott appointed E. Carrillo as Chair and R. Foster as Co-Chair of the FOP Lodge 37 clothing committee. H. Scott requests a committee report by the December 2011 meeting.

Appointment: H. Scott appointed D. Santiago as Chair and K. Reinhardt as Co-Chair of the FOP Lodge 37 2011 Holiday Party. Requests report by November 23, 2011.
S. Hernandez is installed as a new member by H. Scott and T. Marshall

Motion: Meeting adjourned by T. Marshall; Second by J. Brizendine

Attendance: R. Kirk, F. Gibbs, D. Holland, C. Baker, B. Baker, J. Creasser, T. Marshall, D. Masilionis, L. En, H. Scott.

Meeting called to order.

New Business:
Motion: D. Masilionis motioned that $100.00 donation to Sunflower House Luncheon; second by Kirk. Carried
Motion: T. Marshall motioned to change bylaws to state: Member in good standing with at least 15 years service at KUPD and Kansas Lodge 37, upon retirement will receive a Duty Weapon. Members in good standing with less than 15 years service will receive what the current bylaw states; second by Kirk. Carried
Motion: D. Holland motioned to donate $50.00 to families of Retired KCK Sergeant Steve Lopez and Kato Thompson; second by Marshall. Carried
Motion: T. Marshall motioned that there be a review of KUPD General Order 6, pertaining to weapons retention on psychiatric units and discipline; second by Kirk. Carried.

Negotiations:
The negotiations team met to discuss contract negotiations. The team consists of C.Baker, D. Masilionis, R. Kirk, R. Foster, P. Weber; E. Carrillo alternate.

Meeting Adjourned

December 18, from 1800 to ?

Food provided by Lodge 37.

Gift exchange, be sure to bring a gift so you can take one home. The money cutoff on the gift exchange is 20.00.

This will be held in building 63 cafeteria. Any questions, please contact VP CBaker.

See you there!

New officers were nominated and un-opposed. Here are the new officers for the next 2 year period.

President: Howard Scott
Vice President: Cindy Baker
Secretary: Jess Brizendine
Treasurer: Dan Masilonlias
Sgt. At Arms Pete Weber

Thanks to all who came to the meeting and thanks to all the past officers.

An email will be forthcoming on the FOP Christmas Party from secretary Briz.

Thanks!