Monday, July 19, 1999
NDEOA Business Session Minutes, Cleveland Hilton South, Independence, Ohio.
Meeting called to order at 5:20 pm by President Harry Delgado.
President Delgado appointed Howard Battles and Scott Parker as Sgt. At Arms.
Secretary Pat Pope called roll with 64 members present.
Bob Dintino made a motion to waive the reading of the last minutes, seconded
by Jim Alexander. Motion carried.
Treasurers Report-
Refer to report of Paul Stevens, treasurer.
President Delgado appointed an audit committee consisting of Sam Owens, Chairman-,
Ron Dintino, and Ron Catanese.
Old Business-
None
New Business-
President Delgado reported on the evolution and status of the Corporate Advisory
Committee. President Delgado brought forth Charles Reavis who gave
remarks on the project. Mr. reavis then introduced
Charles Carroll, CEO of the ASET Corp., and Mark Westbrook of the Federal
Mogul Corp. Both gentleman addressed the membership about the program
and it’s possibilities.
President Delgado then entertained a motion to make the Corporate Advisory
Committee a permanent, standing committee. The motion was made by Tim Lane,
seconded by Jim Alexander, and passed on a voice vote.
President Delgado then appointed Charles Reavis, chairman of the Election
Committee, along with Jim Alexander and Scott King as members of the committee.
Mr. Reavis then opened the floor for nominations. Nominated members
and their positions are as follows:
Secretary- Pat Pope
Treasurer- Michael Stokes, Paul Stevens
2nd VP-Percy Hebert
1st VP-Tom Golden
President-John Myers
A raffle was then conducted for 24 baseball tickets for the Cleveland Indians
baseball game on July 21, 1999.
John Myers reported the bus to Geauga Lake would leave at 0830 hrs and return
by 5 pm.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Pat Pope
Secretary, NDEOA
Tuesday, July 20, 1999
NDEOA Business Session Minutes, Cleveland Hilton South, Independence, OH.
Meeting called to order at 5:04 pm by President Harry Delgado.
Timothy Lane and Mark Yother appointed as Sgt. At Arms by President
Delgado.
Secretary Pat Pope called roll with 87 members present.
James Alexander made a motion to waive the reading of the prior minutes.
Seconded by Olen Martin.
Treasurers Report- Treasurer Paul Stevens reports the association has $21,611.00
in the checking account. Stevens reports he will know more about the
associations finances once he has collected all of the receipts and bills
for this conference. He also reports he received a check from Panasonic for
$5,000.00 as part of the corporate sponsorship program.
Audit Committee Sam Owens, chair of the audit committee reported that after
an examination, all of the books and records appear to be in order.
Old Business- Secretary Pat Pope reported on the eligibility of Robert Ward
to become a life member. Motion by Ron Catanese, seconded by Sam Owens
granting life membership to Robert Ward, passed on voice vote.
Report by President Delgado on IACP Subcommittee on Drug Abuse participation
by himself and 1st V.P. John Myers. Minutes of that subcommittee made
a part of official minutes.
President Delgado read a letter from Thomas Constantine. The letter was made
a part of the minutes.
New Business-
Election of Officers-Election Committee Chairman Charles Reavis reported
no new nominations had been received by noon of the current day. A
motion by Robert Ward, seconded by Robert Dintino to accept by acclamation
the following elected positions and their respective offices:
Secretary- Pat Pope
2nd V.P.-Percy Hebert
1st VP-Tom Golden
President-John Myers
Motion passed on voice vote.
Paul Stevens and Michael Stokes then addressed the membership.
Election of Treasurer-
87 ballots distributed:
Michael Stokes 44 votes
Paul Stevens- 43 votes
John Myers reported the buses for the Sea World trip the following
day would depart the Hotel Parking lot at 4:30 pm.
Myers passed out past president ID badges to John Tyndall, Charles Reavis,
Sam Owens and Hugh Miller.
Motion by Scott King, seconded by Percy Hebert to send flowers for Tom Goldens
mother in law funeral. Passed by voice vote.
Motion to adjourn by James Alexander, seconded by Michael Stokes, passed
on voice vote. Adjourned at 5:58 pm
Respectfully submitted
Pat Pope,
Secretary NDEOA
Wednesday July 21, 1999
Minutes of the NDEOA Business Session, Cleveland Hilton South, Independence,
Ohio.
Meeting called to order by President Harry Delgado at 3:41 pm.
President Delgado appointed James Alexander and Olen Martin Sgt. At Arms.
Secretary Pat Pope called roll with 59 members present.
Motion by James Alexander, seconded by Michael Stokes to waive the reading
of the last meetings minutes. Motion carried on voice vote.
Treasurers Report- Paul Stevens reported $21, 611.00 in the associations
checking account and approx. $23,000.00 in income from this conference.
Old Business-
President Delgado acknowledged receipt of letter from SAC Gary Wade thanking
NDEOA for the gift of the refrigerators at DEA’s new training building. Letter
was made a part of these minutes.
Robert Ward was presented his Certificate of Lifetime Membership by President
Harry Delgado.
President Delgado recognized Sandi Elliot for her contributions over the
years to NDEOA by helping organize the conferences.
President Delgado reported on the practice of placing flowers on Police Memorial
Day at the Law Enforcement Memorial on a regular basis, as was voted
on at last years conference.
New Business-
Site Selection for 2000 conference.
Michael Stokes reported on the possibility of San Antonio TX. Being the host
city.
Robert Dintino reported on the prospects of Philadelphia, PA being the host
city.
No action taken
Motion made by James Alexander, seconded by Olen Martin to adjourn.. Motion
passed on voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 4:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Pat Pope
Secretary, NDEOA
Thursday, July 22, 1999
NDEOA Business Session Minutes, Cleveland Hilton South, Independence, Ohio.
Meeting called to order by President Harry Delgado at 3:50 pm.
Secretary Pat Pope called the roll with 46 members present.
Motion by James Alexander, second by Robert Ward to waive the reading of
the last meetings minutes. Motion passed on voice vote.
Treasurers Report-Paul Stevens reported $26, 328.00 cash on hand, 20,402.00
in account for a total balance of $46, 730.00 with bills still due from the
hotel for the conference.
New Business- John Tyndall made a motion, seconded by Sam Owens that the
Executive Board exercise their judgement in selecting a site for the 2000
conference. Motion carried on voice vote.
President Delgado went over the agenda for the nights banquet.
James Alexander made a motion, seconded by Michael Stokes to adjourn.. Motion
passed on voice vote. Adjourned at 4:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted
Pat Pope
Secretary, NDEOA