Minutes of the Meeting
Twenty Second Annual Training Conference
Chattanooga, Tennessee
July 27 – 30, 1992
Monday, July 27, 1992
N.D.E.O.A. Business Session Minutes, Chattanooga Choo-Choo Holiday Inn, Chattanooga,
Tennessee
Meeting called to order at 4:37 p.m. by President Hugh Miller.
President Hugh Miller appointed F.M. McCann Jr. Sergeant-At-Arms.
President Hugh Miller, Secretary Harry J. Delgado to call Roll with 33 members
present.
President Hugh Miller asked that a motion be made to waive the reading of
last year’s minutes. Motion made by Ronald E. Dodd. Seconded
by James Alexander.
Treasurer’s Report
1. Three major changes were made during the last year with respect to the
bookkeeping of the Associtation:
A. Now using One Write Plus accounting package.
1. Allows for better tracking of expenses/receipts
2. Calculates more accurate financial
posture of Association
B. Now using Expenditure Request form which details the expenses and groups
those expenses into accounts
C. The Checking Account balance as of the close of business on July 17, 1992
was $35,712.31. The CD had value of $22,164.91. The net worth
of the Association was over $60,000.00.
President Hugh Miller appointed an Audit Committee, chaired by Robert Pascual.
Also Anthony Keller and Albert Watson.
Old Business
President Hugh Miller asked the Chairman of the By-Laws committee, K.C. Blodgett
for the By-Laws committee report. Other members are Robert Pascaual,
Ronald Catanese and Samuel Owens.
Chairman K.C. Blodgett stated that the committee has met several time and
is striving to clarify and simplify the by-laws. K.C. Blodgett explains
the process that will be utilized to vote on the proposed changes to the
by-laws, now that all the feed back from the membership has been collected.
A ballot with the proposed changes will be mailed out in the near future
and after a sixty day review period, the votes will be counted up on receipt.
President Miller Thanked the Conference Site Committee chaired by John Tyndall
and Robert Pascual. Also thanked is Chief Ronald E. Dodd for an excellent
job in developing this year’s conference.
New Business
President Hugh Miller states that presentations for conference site selection
will be on Thursday. Interested parties see a member of the executive
board.
Albert Watson inquires about Panama City requesting that we return.
President Hugh Miller has spoken to Jan Bowden who has left that property
since last year. Ms. Bowden is to submit a bid from this property.
President Hugh Miller discusses options to minimize individual fund raising.
Possibilities as corporate sponsorship are being looked into. President
Hugh Miller explains the conference organizational process, strains and limitations.
Vendors are encouraged if any member is interested in submitting any names
and or business.
President Hugh Miller announces that elections will be held on Tuesday, July
28th. President Hugh Miller appoints election committee chaired by
Ronald Catacese, Samuel Owens and Robert Paudert. Anyone interested
in running for office on the executive board see a member of the committee.
Committee will certify qualifications as required in N.D.E.O.A. by-laws.
Nominations will be accepted until noon July 28, 1992.
President Hugh Miller encourages the membership to enlist new members citing
as encouraging the dramatic increase sinde qualification for admissions were
dokified to welcome graduates from Drug Unit Commanders Academy, Special
Agents and D.E.A. two weeks basic schools.
We are also reminded of the incentive of insurance of up to $10,000.00.
Secretary Harry J. Delgado states that in response to concerns of the floor,
the elections committee will investigate the qualifications of anyone nominated.
We can indeed accept nominations of the floor. Tonight and then until
noon time tomorrow by request to a member of the election committee.
Nominations are as follows:
Secretary – Harry J. Delgado motion by James Alexander seconded by Robert
Pardert
Treasurer – Randall Linstrom motion by James Alexander seconded by Ronald
Dodd
2nd Vice President – Robert Pascual motion by Albert seconded by James Alexander
1st Vice President – K.C. Blodgett motion Tony Kirk seconded by Kurk Richter.
President – John Tyndall motion by Hugh Miller seconded by Al Watson.
President Hugh Miller closes the nominations of the floor.
Good & Welfare
President Hugh Miller publicly thanks Chief Ronald E. Dobb for a year long
of good effort in setting up this conference. Also his faithful secretary
Joyce and the City of Red Bank.
Secretary Harry J. Delgado advertises the phone number for good and welfare
and encourages the membership to share information.
President Hugh Miller thanked secretary thanked secretary Harry J. Delgado
and treasurer Randall Listrom as fresh members for a job will done.
Albert Watson proposes a contact person for vendors. Procedure acknowledged.
Motion was made to close the meeting by K.C. Blodgett seconded by James Alexander.
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m
Tuesday, July 28, 1992
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Tennessee
Meeting called to order at 4:10 p.m.
President Hugh Miller appointed James Alexander as Sergeant-At-Arms
President Hugh Miller asked Secretary Harry J. Delgado to call Roll with
fifty members present.
President Hugh Miller asked that a motion be made to waive the reading of
last meeting’s minutes. Motion made by Robert Pascual, seconded by
James Alexander.
President Hugh Miller asked Randall Listrom for Treasurer’s Report.
1. The checking account balance as of the close of business on July
28, 1992 was $37,045.31. The CD value remained at $22,164.91.
Cash box fund had been set up in the amount of $100.00, but $2,270.00 of
the Association’s assets were still in accounts receivable.
2. Sales of T-Shirts and other concession items was over $1,500.00.
3. Total Association assets were $67,469.46, which includes an inventory
of $1,603.51.
4. Revenue year to date was $26,666.30. Operating Expenses year
to date were $12,222.88. Growth, or increased net worth, of the Association
year to date was $14,443.42 at the close of business.
Old Business
President Hugh Miller asked By-Laws Committee chairman, K.C. Blodgett for
report. No report, meeting to be held tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.
Members input welcome, see a member of committee.
President Hugh Miller addresses site selection for next years conference.
Jay Bawden reported over the phone that the best room rate she could offer
for nest year is $90.00 a night. Ms. Bawden asked that she be considered
for 1994.
President Hugh Miller asked for Financial Committee report. Chairman
Robert Pascual stated that all books are in order and made recommendation
that we keep auditing firm as a result of out-standing job.
Albert Watson suggested color cards for dues paying members as a way of simplifying
dues collection and avoiding paying insurance for delinquent members.
Treasurer Randall Listrom stated that since last collection delinquent members
have been dropped.
Discussion ensued as to policy whereas a member delinquent for ninety days
is automatically dropped from insurance.
Alfred Acosta inquires about an introductory letter for new members.
Secretary Harry J. Delgado explains the introductory package in its entirety.
Letter attached.
New Business
President Hugh Miller encourages members to keep members drive alive.
One application is always provided in mail outs for dissemination.
President Hugh Miller turned the floor over to Ronald Catanese, Chairman
of the Election Committee.
Ronald Catanese advised that the Election Committee received the following
names for election.
President
John Tyndall
1st Vice President K.C. Blodgett
2nd Vice President Robert Pascual
Secretary
Harry J. Delgado
Treasurer
Randall Listrom
Ronald Catanese advised that for the office of Treasurer Randall Listrom
was the only name submitted, therefore, Mr. Catanese would entertain a motion
of acclamation of Randall Lostrom as Treasurer. John Tyndall made the
motion. Seconded by James Alexander. Motion passed.
Ronald Catanese advised that for the office of Secretary Harry J. Delgado
was the only name submitted, therefore, Mr. Catanese would entertain a motion
of acclamation of Harry J. Delgado as Secretary. Richard D. Folds made
a motion. Seconded by Albert Watson. Motion passed.
Ronald Catanese advised that for the office of 2nd Vice President Robert
Pascual was the only name submitted, therefore, Mr. Catanese would entertain
a motion of acclamation of Robert Pascual as 2nd Vice President. K.C.
Blodgett made the motion. Seconded by Martin Dunn. Motion passed.
Ronald Catanese advised that for the office of 1st Vice President K.C. Blodgett
was the only name submitted, therefore, Mr. Catanese would entertain a motion
of acclamation of K.;C. Blodgett as 1st Vice President. James Alexander
made motion. Seconded by F.M McCann Jr. Motion passed.
Ronald Catanese advised that for the office of President John J. Tyndall
was the only name submitted, therefore, Mr. Catanese would entertain a motion
of acclamation of John J. Tyndall as President. Hugh Miller made motion.
Seconded by Samuel Owens. Motion Passed.
Mr. Ronald Catanese announced the election were over and turned the chair
back to President Hugh Miller.
Albert Watson suggests we adopt successive turns in rank structure.
Discussion ensued. Alfred Acosta suggests that an alternate be elected.
Upon discussion it was determined that these changes would affect the by-laws.
K.C. Blodgett then requested that the suggestions be directed to the By-Laws
Committee which these are under review.
Good and Welfare
Hospitality Room, tonight, site 150
Remember boat ride!!
Motion was made to close the meeting by K.C. Blodgett and seconded by Edward
T. Gardner.
Meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 1992
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
Meeting called to order at 4:15 p.m. by President Hugh Miller.
President Hugh Miller appointed Kirk Richter and Tony Kirk Sergeant-At-Arms.
President Hugh Miller asked Secretary Harry J. Delgado to call Roll with
thirty-eight (38) members present.
President Hugh Miller asked that a motion be made to waive reading of last
meeting’s minutes. Motion made by Ronald Catanese and seconded by Ronald
E. Dodd.
President Hugh Miller asked for report of By-Laws Committee from Chairman
K.C. Blodgett. By-Laws Committee met today at 11:00 a.m. Within
thirty (30) days from this meeting you will receive changes and ballot.
After sixty (60) days review period submit ballot in self-stamped envelope
provided.
President Hugh Miller asked if there are any changes on Treasurer’s reports
from July 28, 1992. Treasurer Randall Listrom stated, “yes”.
They are as follows:
1. The checking account balance as of the close of business on July
29, 1992 was $37,181.83. The value of the CD remained at $22,164.91.
2. The net worth of the Association as of the close of business was
$66,865.84. The decline over the previous day was accounted for by
journal entries crediting conference “no-shows” with the previously posted
conference tuition fees.
3. Year to date growth of the Association was $13,839.80.
4. Noted that for the conference $12,325.00 was collected in tuition,
and $1,250.00 was collected for the guest fee. Noted that for the year
only $8,350.00 in dues had been paid, which represents payment of dues by
less than 400 members.
Old Business – None
New Business
K.C. Blodgett explains there is a change in insurance companies, not coverage.
The change will go into effect September 1, 1992. New policies will
be sent out. The present insurance company suspended the type of overage
supplied to law enforcement. As a result our agent shopped around and
obtained same coverage through a different carrier.
Albert Watson asked about the need to provide date of birth the carrier.
K.C. Blodgett explained that it is needed for life insurance and average
age quotes.
President Hugh Miller advises members that dues are due December 31st ninety
(90) days after this date. You will be dropped from our insurance rolls.
1. increase dues to $25.00 a year
2. matching funds: a department has offered to donate $500.00
if the donation would be matched by another agency for a total of $1000.00.
Contact person is Robert Paudet.
3. corporate sponsors, discussion ensued
Lee Tate states that Pepsi is a potential sponsor since he has personal friends
in administration.
Albert Watson state that Sirchee, which is a vendor presently at this conference,
has offered to either made a donation or a scholarship to the Association.
K.C. Blodgett offers opinion that it would be advisable to stay away from
sponsors involved in the sale of liquor.
Randall Listrom reminds membership that dues also cover mailing lists.
He suggested we enforce penalties on delinquent members. Suggested
we enforce penalties on delinquent members. Suggestions are to create
a delinquent list along with an inactive list.
Lee Tate and Albert Watson asked about the estimated cost of mail-outs to
members per year. Secretary Harry J. Delgado and Treasurer Randall
Listrom advised members that for year 1991 – 92 it averaged $7.00 per member.
K.C. Blodgett makes motion that dues after April would involve an additional
$5.00 late fee. Seconded by Robert Pascual.
Lee Tate inquires whether or not this late charge is covered in the by-laws.
K.C. Blodgett responds that dues are covered in membership the by-laws wouldn’t
be affected.
Tony Keller inquires about a reinstatement fee after a rear of delinquency.
K.C. Blodgett replies that a fee of $15.00 is being considered and
incorporated in the by-laws. The fee would kick in after December 31st.
John Tyndall states as clarification that a clause addressing the $15.00
fee is subject of review in the draft submitted by the By-Laws Committee.
It is Mr. Tyndall’s opinion that the fee is unenforceable and would drive
members away. Floor agreed.
K.C. Blodgett’s motion passed unanimously.
President Hugh Miller proposes another $15.00 late fee to apply only to late
registration on Monday morning at conference. Discussion ensued.
Albert Watson is concerned about those bringing in families that don’t know
until the last minute.
President Hugh Miller explains that late registration delays that start of
school and the fee should be interpreted as an incentive to register early.
A main problem with late registrants is also the inability to provide the
hotel with a head count for breakfast.
Ronald Catanese explains that the late fee is to encourage those that arrive
early yet register late.
After further discussion it is summarized by K.C. Blodgett that the objective
is to get attenders to register on Sunday not Monday. Pre-registration
is encouraged.
The By-Laws Committee is charged with further considering the proposal while
developing the by-laws.
President Hugh Miller appoints a Training Committee chaired by Gil Mora.
Members are Ronald Catanese, Lee Tate, Robert Pascual and Don Perry.
The committee is charged with the responsibility of canvassing the membership
to develop a curriculum that more accurately addressed the training needs
of the members of the Association. Members are encouraged to contact
any on the committee with ideas, requests etc….
Ronald Catanese stresses the importance of suggesting ideas for future training.
D.E.A. will accommodate N.D.E.O.A. within reason.
Secretary Harry J. Delgado states receipt of Harold Stain’s application for
lifetime membership. A review of his application conforms to the requirements
in the by-laws for lifetime membership status. Seconded b Robert Pascual.
All in favor. Motion passed.
Good and Welfare
President Hugh Miller advises that Laren T. Schmidt, D.E.A. Agent and
N.D.E.O.A. member present at this conference is at a local hospital as a
result of a possible heart attack. She is presently undergoing test.
Flowers will be sent to her in behalf of everyone.
Bring your I.D. cards on the boat ride.
A reminder from President Hugh Miller tomorrow we will entertain conference
sites for 1993.
Robert Pascual makes motion to close the meeting and seconded by Chuck Bryant.
Meeting adjourned at 5:17 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 1992
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Meeting called to order 12:39 p.m. by President Hugh Miller.
President Hugh Miller appointed Allan R. Stevens and David Martello
Sergeant-At-Arms.
President Hugh Miller asked Secretary Harry J. Delgado to call Roll with
forty nine (49) members present.
Samuel Owens made a motion to suspend the reading of minutes fom last meeting.
Seconded by Ronald E. Dodd.
Treasurer’s Report
Old Business
President Miller opens the floor to further discussion of corporate sponsors.
David Martello expires concern about the ability to bring aboard corporate
sponsors by nest year, due to budget time frame restrictions.
Randall Listrom suggests that a committee be formed to look into corporate
sponsors.
Discussion ensued as to feasibility of corporate sponsors. No member
was able to suggest any corporate sponsors.
President Hugh Miller appointed a corporate sponsor committee chaired by
Randall Listrom. Members include Richard Folds and Ronald E. Dodd.
Committee is charged with the responsibility to investigate corporate sponsorship.
As guidelines the committee may look into a long term commitment for full
sponsorship of a conference and/or conferences and most importantly, as per
Tony Wilson, no company may advertise and or use our name, N.D.E.O.A./D.E.A.,
to sell their products.
K.C. Blodgett asked if corporate sponsorship would affect our non-profit
status. Treasurer Randall Listrom states, “no”, we accept donation
routinely.
New Business
Robert Pascual proposes the creation of an Awards Committee to reward outstanding
members. Albert Watson suggests that we look at criteria similar to
the I.N.E.O.A. The committee would be charged with the development of guide
lines for the offering of there awards, criteria, etc….
President Hugh Miller appoints Robert Pascual as chairman of the Awards Committee.
Members are Alfred Acosta, Kurt Richter, Dan Dyer, and Albert Watson.
Secretary Harry J. Delgado discusses the importance of membership recruiting.
Assistance is solicited from the membership to join in a membership drive.
Member with access to other groups and organizations are sought to disseminate
information developed for the recruiting of members. Tony Wilson state
that it was agreed among District Training Coordinators gathered on site
this week, to include N.D.E.O.A. applications in the packages distributed
in all their school nationwide.
Secretary Harry J. Delgado suggests that an award may be given to that member
who recruits the most new members. Offers are accepted off the floor
to assist in distributing the material.
President Hugh Miller would entertain a motion to close the meeting out of
order to allow a non-member to address the floor. Motion made by K.C.
Blodgett and seconded by James Alexander.
President Hugh Miller states that the N.D.E.O.A. is looking into developing
a brochure. Ms. Judy Mora has graciously volunteered to create such
a brochure.
Ms. Mora states that a brochure should enhance image and prestige, to state
the qualification needed to join, insurance networking. We are to look
into target markets and how to get this information to groups that are prospective
members. Also we are looking at ways of distribution through District
Training Coorinators and through our members as well. The size is important
i.e., letter size or larger, since it increases the cost of mailing in out.
Ms. Mora will undertake this project.
K.C. Blodgett makes a motion to restore meeting back to order and seconded
by Samuel Owens.
Albert Watson inquires as to the feasibility of obtaining college credits
for attending N.D.E.O.A. school. Anthony Wilson replies that you would
have to go through a certification process with the American Council or Education.
They would qualify the curriculum/course as college course material.
Then you must take the information to the college you may be attending and
seek approval. Anthony Wilson suggests that with all the work involved
everyone should be encouraged to apply individually.
Conference Site
President Hugh Miller opens the floor for presentations on conference sites
for 1993. Chief Ronald E. Dodd, however, stated that back to back conference
at the same site is unprecedented. In the absence of any other sites
President Hugh Miller is appointing a Conference Committee for 1993, chair
by K.C. Blodgett. Members are Ronald Catanese, Ronald E. Dodd, Samuel
Owens and Gil Mora.
President Hugh Miller is charging the committee with locating a conference
site for 1993 in approximately sixty (60) days.
Alfred Acosta suggests a centrally located site in the United States to allow
east and west coast to attend and booster the membership out west.
President Hugh Miller explains that 1988 conference in Los Angeles, California
did not meet expectation. Samuel Owens reiterated that the 1988 conference
suffered from the support of local organizations, therefore we did poorly.
Good and Welfare
Loren T. Schmidt had a ballon test done and will be released from the hospital
tomorrow.
Banquet Cash Bar 6:30 – 7:30, setting at 7:30 p.m.
Baby-sitting, Room 150, 6:00 p.m.
Utah is hosting a Clandestine Laboratory School. See Alfred Acosta
for information.
Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of todays business meeting.
President Hugh Miller expresses sincere appreciation to the executive board
as out going president. Appreciation is also extended to Special Agent
in Charge of Training Anthony Wilson, Special Agent Gil Mora N.D.E.O.A.
Training Coordinator and Conference Coordinator 1992 Chief Ronald E. Dodd.
Motion to close the meeting made by James Alexander. Seconded by F.
M. McCann Jr
Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m.