Minutes of the Meeting
Fourteenth Annual Training Conference
Denver, Colorado
July 23, 1984 – July 26, 1984
The Annual Conference Meeting was held at the Ramada Renaissance Hotel, Denver,
Colorado from July 23 – 26, 1984. The first business meeting was held
on July 23, 1984 and began at 5:10 p.m. Call to order by President
James Wallace.
Joe Grills was appointed Sergeant-At-Arms for this business meeting.
Secretary Harris called roll and 30 members were present.
Old Business
President Wallace asked the membership for a motion that the minutes be accepted
without a formal reading. Motion was made by Tom Maltese and Seconded
by Jerome Estavillo to accept the minutes from the last Conference without
being read.
A motion was made by President Wallace in regards to raising the then present
dues of $15.00 to a new yearly rate of $20.00. After Short discussion,
a motion was made to table this discussion to a later meeting date where
it could be considered in full. A motion was made by Jerome Estavillo
and Seconded by Tom Maltese.
President Wallace asked for suggestions concerning the possibility of using
Association Officers to train the private sector at future Conferences.
President Wallace advised that no members had sent in any resumes concerning
this matter, and based on this information, that it appeared no interest
had been generated and he asked for a motion by the membership to table this
matter until later on in the program. Motion was made by Ron Dixon
and Seconded by Jim Alexander.
President Wallace then asked Bill Williams for the Association Treasurer’s
Report. Lt. Bill Williams advised as of December 31, 1983, the Association
had a bank balance of $3459.78. He further advised that he had deposited
into the account $2320.00, and including the interest which it drew, the
new bank balance as of July 21, 1984 was $4136.71. Motion was made
by Ron Dixon and seconded by Tony Cochran to accept the Treasurer’s Report.
New Business
President Wallace advised the Association members present that anyone interested
in running for the upcoming Executive Officers should have their names in
by noon July 24, 1984.
President Wallace further advised anyone speaking about a Conference Site
for 1985 should have their presentation ready by Wednesday, July 25, 1984.
President Wallace brought up for discussion an amendment change to allow
regular Drug Enforcement Administration Agents to join Association.
After discussion, this amendment change was opened up to allow all certified
police officers to join the Association. After a short open discussion,
a motion was made by Neal Curran that we table the amendment change until
Tuesday, July 24, 1984. This motion was seconded by Sammy Owens.
After a short Discussion on the motion to discuss the membership change to
Tuesday, July 24, 1984, Neal Curran asked that we would discuss it at this
time.
President Wallace again asked for discussion from the membership that we
allow any regular Drug Enforcement Administration agent be allowed to join
the Association with full voting rights. A show of hands on this discussion
indicated 29 members in favor of adopting this amendment change. No
hands in opposition.
Another nomination was made that we allow any full time sworn officer certified
by the state shoes primary duties are enforcement of drug laws be allowed
to join our Association. After a brief discussion on this amendment,
a motion was made by Bob Paudert to table the amendment change until next
year in 1985 and this motion was seconded by Lynn Rudolph. A new motion
was made by Pat Olvey that we table these changes in the amendments until
Thursday, July 26, 1984. This motion was seconded by Lynn Rudolph with
the membership voting 25 for and 5 opposed to the tabling until Thursday.
President Wallace advised that the chair would now entertain a motion that
the dues be increased from the Present $15.00 to $20.00 per year. The
motion was then made by Gerry Marcum and seconded by Bob Pardert that the
dues be raised from $15.00 to $20.00. This motion was carried by the
majority of the members present.
A motion was made from the membership by Gerry Marcum and seconded by Jerome
Estavillo that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at 6:40
p.m.
Tuesday, July 24, 1984
Meeting was called to order by President Wallace at 4:10 p.m. Ron Dixon
was appointed Sergeant-At-Arms for the business meeting.
Roll was called by Secretary Harris with 29 members present.
A motion was made by Pat Olvey and seconded by Ron Dixon that we forego the
reading of the previous days minutes. The motion was carried by the
membership present.
Old Business
President Wallace brought up for discussion the site selection for the 1985
Conference. A presentation was made by Seth Williams that St. Paul,
Minnesota be considered for the 1985 Conference Site. A second presentation
was made by Jim Harris for Henry Camacho that Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
be considered for the 1985 Conference Site. A second presentation was
made by Jim Harris for Henry Camacho that Philadelphia, Pennsylvania be considered
for the 1985 Conference Site. A motion was made by the membership to
bring the Conference Site in 1985 up for vote by the present membership.
After a vote by the membership between Philadelphia and St. Paul, the majority
of the members picked the 1985 Conference Site to be St. Paul, Minnesota.
President Wallace brought up for discussion the proposed amendment change
to the Constitution in regards to D.E.A. Agents joining the Association to
read as follows:
“Section II of the Constitution will be amended to read: Any full time,
regular special agent of the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement
Administration shall be eligible for membership in the Association upon proper
application and payment of all applicable dues and fees. Such application
shall be subject to review and approval or denial by the Executive Board.”
After a short discussion, a motion was made to accept the amendment as read.
Motion made by Ron Dixon and seconded by Gerald Obresly. Upon a vote
by membership, all were in favor and none opposed.
A motion was made by Joe Grills that in reaching a decision upon any application,
the Executive Board may, in it’s discression, refer the application to a
membership committee, any NDEOA member, or State Representative for investigation
of the applicate and recommendation to the Board for acceptance or denial
of the application. The decision of the Board shall be final.
This motion was seconded by James Alexander and carried by the membership
present.
A motion was made from the floor by Lynn Rudolph to adjourn the meeting and
this was seconded by Ron Dixon. Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 26, 1984
Meeting was called to order by President Wallace at 3:55 p.m. David
Pembleton was appointed Sergeant-At-Arms for this business meeting.
Roll was called by Secretary Harris with 34 members present.
A motion was made by Ron Dixon and seconded by Lynn Rudolph that we forego
the reading of the previous days minutes. The motion was carried by
the membership present.
Old business
President Wallace advised the membership present that a discussion had been
held with Mr. Bud Mullen, Chief Administrative officer with D.E.A., that
there will be 3 state and local police schools to be held in 1984-85 at Glynco,
Georgia. President Wallace forther advised the membership that Agent
Larry McElynn would act as liaison with our Association according to Mr.
Mullen. Mr. Mullen went on to further advise that it might be possible
for member of the Executive Board to go to the regular Drug Enforcement Agent
classes being held at Glynco during the coming year in an attempt to enroll
new members into the Association. Mr. Mullen went on to advise President
Wallace that he would appoint the Association a D.E.A. agent to act in liaison
with our Association at Glynco, Georgia.
A motion was made by Ron Dixon to table until the 1985 Conference any further
discussion on membership in the Association. This motion was seconded
by Bob Paudert and passed by membership vote of 33 for and 1 against.
President Wallace brought up for discussion by the membership the idea of
making Dr. Chuck Ladley and Dr. Richard Gary Honorary Members of the Association.
Upon a voice vote by members, the above motion carried unamiously.
President Wallace brought up for discussion by the membership that Carrolyn
Rogers, the Denver Conference Coordinator, be made an Associate Member of
the Association. A motion was made by Ron Dixon and seconded by Bill
Williams that the above be allowed. This motion upon voice vote ot
the membership carried 34 to 0.
New Business
President Wallace, at this point of the business session, turned the podium
over to Charles Reavis for the election of officers
Charles Reavis advised that he would entertain nominations form the membership
for any office of the Executive Board. Upon opening of nomination from
the floor, Jon Hall nominated Jim Harris for Secretary. This nomination
was seconded by Alan Stevens. With no further nominations coming from
the floor, Charles Reaves closed the nominations. Charles Reavis asked
for membership acclamation for the office of President since Neal Curran
was the only person running for this office. Tony Cochran seconded
the acclamation with the full membership voicing no objections.
Charles Reavis brought up for acclamation by the membership Louie Frausto
as First Vice President as there were no members running against him.
Upon voice of acclamation by the membership, Louie Frausto was elected First
Vice President.
Charles Reavis brought up for acclamation by the membership Jim Harris as
Secretary as there were no members running against him. Upon voice
vote of acclamation by the membership, Jim Harris was elected Secretary.
Charles Reavis brought up for acclamation by the membership Bill Williams
as Treasurer as there were no members running against him. Upon voice
Vote of acclamation by the membership, Bill Williams was elected Treasurer.
Charles Reavis announced that there were 2 officer running for the office
of Second Vice President and each would be allowed 3 minutes to address the
membership. A presentation was made by Ron Dixon followed by Sammy
Owens in regards to this office on the Executive Board. Ron Dixon and
Sammy Owens were asked to leave the room and a ballot was taken of the members
present to determine the winner of the Second Vice President position.
After a count of the ballots was made, it was determined that Sammy Owens
had won this position as the Second Vice President of the Association.
Motion was made to destroy the ballots by Jerome Estaville and seconded by
James Wallace.
President Wallace asked the membership for a motion of acceptance of acclamation
of all the newly elected members. This motion was made by Gerry Marcum
and seconded by Jon Hall with a full membership vote of acceptance.
A motion was made by Joe Grills and seconded by Rex Bogle that the
meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m.
Friday, July 27, 1984
A business meeting was held with the following present: President Neal
Curran, First Vice President Louie Frausto, Second Vice President Sammy Owens,
and Treasurer Bill Williams.
The following items were discussed:
A motion was made by Louie Frausto and seconded by Sammy Owens to appoint
Past President James Wallace as NDEOA Advisor and to attend meetings in this
capacity. This resolution is to also allow any Past President to attend
meetings in advisory position.
It was recommended that a 3-man Legislative Committee be formed which would
be appointed by the Board. Recommended for these positions were Hames
Wallace, Chairman, Jim Harris, Co-Chairman, and Pat Olvey. A motion
was made by Sammy Owens and seconded by Louie Frausto that this Committee
be formed.
It was recommended that a Conference Coordinating Committee of 3 members
be selected to assist the Coordinator in arranging the Annual Conference
and made recommendations to the Executive Board. President Neal Curran
was to contact members who wished to serve on this Committee and they would
be name after accepting the position.
A 4-man Publications Committee was recommended to coordinate legal news,
state and local news so that the organization members might receive current
publications as well as more information during the year. Recommended
for this Committee were Sammy Owens, Skip Pearson, Henry Camacho, and Rex
Bogle.
At 1030 hours, a motion was made by Louie Frausto that the meeting be adjourned
and this was seconded by Sammy Owens.