National Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Conference 2002
Monday, July 22, 2002
Meeting called to order at 4:20 pm
Jim Alexander and Chuck Noonan appointed The Sgt. at Arms by President Tom
Golden.
Roll call by Secretary Brian Donavant; 58 members present. 95 members
registered at the conference. The quorum was met.
Reading of the previous minutes was waived.
Treasurer Mike Stokes gave the Treasurers Report.
CAC Chairman John Myers reported that the CAC liaisons are solid, with new
programs being developed. New members are Wal-Mart and Cox Communications.
President Golden appointed Sam Owens, John Myers, and Paul Stevens to the
Election Committee; and Bob Dintino, Mike Flynn, and Michael Root to the
Audit Committee.
Election Committee Chairman Sam Owens explained the criteria for election
to the Executive Board. The following nominations were accepted from the
floor:
Treasurer
George Hood
Secretary
Brian Donavant
2nd Vice President Percy Hebert
1st Vice President Pat Pope
President
Tom Golden
Nominations will remain open through Noon, Tuesday, July 23, and may be submitted
in writing to any member of the Election Committee.
President Golden opened the floor for proposition of conference training
sites for 2003 and 2004. For 2003, the following sites were proposed:
Tim Lane Nashville or Chattanooga, TN
Bob Dintino Philadelphia, PA
Tom Golden Washington, D.C.
For 2004, the following site was proposed:
George Hood Bismark, ND
Bob Dintino recommended the formation of a two-person site-selection committee
and the use of Embassy Suites as the hotel for future conferences, due to
amenities offered.
Old Business: The membership voted to adopt the following changes to the
Constitution and By - Laws:
Constitution
Article III Section IV B
A Life-Time Member may not attend training or seek the elected office of
President, 1st Vice-President or 2nd Vice-President of the Executive Board.
Such member does have the right to attend business meetings and has the right
to vote.
By - Laws
Article II
A. Life-Time Members shall pay only that portion of the Conference Registration/Training
fee as is paid for a member’s guest
B. Life-Time Members who return to Active Member status shall retain their
Life-Time membership privileges, but shall be required the full Conference
Training fee.
Article VIII Section III
An Active Member or Life-Time Member seeking election to the Executive Board
must have attended at least two (2) of the four (4) Annual Association Conferences
immediately preceding the conference at which the member seeks election.
New Business: President Golden presented a proposal for the NDEOA to join
the National Narcotics Officers Coalition, and opened the floor for discussion
by the membership.
Paul Stevens expressed concerns that affiliation with the Coalition might
jeopardize NDEOA’s non-profit status, as they sometimes lobby Congress for
legislation. Bob Dintino and Tim Lane stated that their understanding of
tax laws is that non-profit status is lost only when organizations hire a
professional lobbiest. Ron Stark expressed his belief that NDEOA should cooperate
with any legitimate organization involved in drug enforcement, and should
try to minimize the “us versus them” attitude.
The proposal will be voted on later during the Conference.
President Golden recognized Michael Maley of the IL Drug Enforcement Officers
Association for hosting the Hospitality Room on Tuesday night.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm.
National Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Conference 2002
Tuesday, July 23, 2002
Meeting called to order at 4:30 pm Jim Alexander and Chuck Noonan appointed
The Sgt. at Arms by President Tom Golden. Roll call by Secretary Brian Donavant;
60 members present. 102 members registered at the conference. The quorum
was met.
Reading of the previous minutes was waived.
Treasurer Mike Stokes gave the Treasurers Report.
Old Business:
Audit Committee's report was given by Bob Dintino, who stated that no significant
findings or
irregularities were discovered. The committee made the following recommendations:
1. Eliminate the debit cards issued to members of the Executive
Board, so that there will be
no outstanding balances. This is necessary
so that the Treasurer will always have an accurate balance of the Association's
account, instead of reconciling the
books at the end of the month.
2. Merge the Business Investment Account with all other
accounts in order to simplify record keeping and eliminate costs, as monthly
fees routinely exceed interest earned.
3. Eliminate oral authorization for expenditures by the
Executive Board; require pre-approval via FAX or e mail.
President Golden stated that these recommendations will be addressed later
in the conference.
New Business:
Election Committee Chairman Sam Owens stated that in addition to nominations
received from the floor on Monday, the following nominations had been received
for the office of 2nd Vice President: James Alexander and Paul Stevens. By
receiving a majority of votes from the members present, James Alexander was
elected as 2nd Vice President. As there was only one nomination for the offices
of Treasurer, Secretary, 1 st Vice President, and President, Chairman Owens
asked for a motion to elect the nominees for these offices by acclimation.
The motion was made by Bob Dintino and seconded by Leonard Papania. The Executive
Board for 2002 2003 is:
President
Tom Golden
1st Vice President Pat Pope
2nd Vice President James Alexander
Secretary
Brian Donavant
Treasurer
George Hood
President Golden announced that the Conference site for 2003 will be Washington,
D.C.; and for 2004 will be Nashville or Chattanooga, TN
President Golden opened the floor for discussion of the NDEOA joirung the
National Narcotics Officers Coalition. After no discussion, motion to join
the Coalition was made by Bob Dintino, seconded by Michael Maley. The membership
voted to join the Coalition.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm.
National Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Conference 2002
Wednesday, July 24, 2002
Meeting called to order at 4:35 pm
Sam Owens appointed The Sgt. at Arms by President Tom Golden.
Roll call by Secretary Brian Donavant; 36 members present. 102 members registered
at the
conference. The quorum was met.
Reading of the previous minutes was waived.
Treasurer Mike Stokes gave the Treasurers Report.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
None.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 pm.
National Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Conference 2002
Thursday, July 25, 2002
Meeting called to order at 4:35 pm
Jim Alexander appointed The Sgt. at Arms by President Tom Golden.
Roll call by Secretary Brian Donavant; 33 members present. 102 members
registered at the conference. The quorum was met.
Reading of the previous minutes was waived.
Treasurer Mike Stokes gave the Treasurers Report.
Old Business:
Bob Dintino made a motion for a vote of the membership to consider the recommendations
of the Audit Committee regarding use of credit cards by the Executive Board
and written pre-authorization for purchases. President Golden asked Mr. Dintino
if the Audit Committee had found any errors or irregularities, to which he
replied, “no.” The motion was not seconded. President Golden stated that
the Executive Board would continue to operate and conduct the business of
the Association in a responsible manner; however, he welcomes earnest questions
and discussions regarding the operation of the Executive Board and the Association,
such as those raised by Mr. Dintino, as this indicates the dedication of
members to the ideals of the Association.
New Business:
None.
Meeting adjourned at 4:47 pm.