National Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Conference 2001
Monday, July 30, 2001
Meeting called to order at 5:40 p.m..
James Alexander-appointed The Sgt. at Arms by President John Myers
Roll call by Secretary Pat Pope 39 members present. 112 members registered
at the conference. The quorum was met.
1. Treasurer Mike Stokes gave a treasurer report.
2. Corporate Advisory Committee John Myers reported on
the alliance with several major airlines whereby
the NDEOA web site could be used for intelligence
sharing with the airlines.
Owens Corning and Wal Mart will be considered for inclusion into the CAC.
3. Old Business- Bob Dintino inquired about previous discussions
whereby Lifetime members would have been allowed to serve on the Executive
Committee.
4. New Business- Motion to amend By-Law Article 3, Section
2 by Pat Pope, seconded by Brian Donavant, to read:
Any full time, sworn law enforcement officer who does not meet the requirements
for active membership, but who is officially certified by the jurisdiction
wherein the officer is employed, or full time certified law enforcement trainers,
teachers, professors or instructors, or full time corporate security officers
whose primary responsibility is to eradicate illicit drug activity
within the work place, shall become an Associate Member of the Association
upon proper application, payment of required dues/fees, and upon the applicants
approval by the executive board.
After discussion, an amendment was added to include the following:
Any associate member application must be sponsored by at least one active
member in good standing before being approved by the Executive
Board.
The amendment to the by-laws passed.
5. President Myers appointed Brian Donavant, Bob Dintino,
and Paul Stevens the audit committee. Appointed to the Elections Committee
was Charles Reavis, Steve
Peterson and James Newman.
6. Charles Reavis then assumed the podium and explained
nomination rules and procedures.
The following nominations were then received:
Secretary- Brian Donavant
Treasurer- Mike Stokes
2nd Vice President-Percy Hebert
1st Vice President- Pat Pope, Paul Stevens
President-Tom Golden
7. Bob Dintino made a motion to allow lifetime members
to attend the conference and pay fees only as much as the normal guests’
fee. Motion was seconded by Randall
Robbins. Proposed by law change will be voted on at next conference.
8. Bob Ward spoke about reorganizing the sales of shirts and memorabilia.
9. President Myers addressed the conference training attendance.
A sign up sheet will be
instituted for Tuesday 7/31/01. Anyone missing
the sign up for the remaining
three days will not receive
a certificate.
Meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
National Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Conference 2001
Tuesday July 31, 2001
Meeting called to order at 4:55 pm
Mike Flynn appointed The Sgt. at Arms by President John Myers
Roll call by Secretary Pat Pope 58 members present. 114 members registered
at the conference.
The quorum was met.
Reading ofthe previous minutes were waived.
2. Audit Committee Report Brian Donavant reported
the financial books were in excellent shape and that the treasurer, Mike
Stokes, should be commended. The committee
did have two recommendation.
A. The executive board should develop a policy for spending
limits and the use of the bid system.
B. Recruiting trips by Board Members should be done by
the closest board member to cut down on costs.
3. Election Committee Report Charles Reavis reported there
were now new nominations to report, and that Paul Stevens had withdrawn from
the election for First Vice President.
There was a motion by Charles Reavis, seconded by James Alexander to accept
the following members as elected by acclimation to their respective positions:
President Tom Golden
First Vice President Pat Pope
Second Vice President Percy Hebert
Treasurer Mike Stokes
Secretary Brian Donavant
Motion was passed
4. New Business Three motions were submitted by Robert
Ward, seconded by Paul Stevens for
By Law and Constitution changes. These will
be published in the Fall newsletter and voted
on at the 32nd Annual Conference.
Adjourned at 5:17 pm.
National Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Conference 2001
Tuesday July 31, 2001
Meeting called to order at 4:55 pm
Mike Flynn appointed The Sgt. at Arms by President John Myers
Roll call by Secretary Pat Pope 58 members present. 114 members registered
at the conference.
The quorum was met.
Reading ofthe previous minutes were waived.
2. Audit Committee Report Brian Donavant reported
the financial books were in excellent shape and that the treasurer, Mike
Stokes, should be commended. The committee
did have two recommendation.
A. The executive board should develop a policy for spending
limits and the use of the bid system.
B. Recruiting trips by Board Members should be done by
the closest board member to cut down on costs.
3. Election Committee Report Charles Reavis reported there
were now new nominations to report, and that Paul Stevens had withdrawn from
the election for First Vice President.
There was a motion by Charles Reavis, seconded by James Alexander to accept
the following members as elected by acclimation to their respective positions:
President Tom Golden
First Vice President Pat Pope
Second Vice President Percy Hebert
Treasurer Mike Stokes
Secretary Brian Donavant
Motion was passed
4. New Business Three motions were submitted by Robert
Ward, seconded by Paul Stevens for
By Law and Constitution changes. These will
be published in the Fall newsletter and voted
on at the 32nd Annual Conference.
Adjourned at 5:17 pm.
National Drug Enforcement Officers Association
Conference 2001
Wednesday August 2, 2001
Meeting called to order at 4:20 pm
George Hood appointed The Sgt. at Arms by President John Myers
Roll call by Secretary Pat Pope 60 members present. 114 members registered
at the conference. The quorum was met.
Reading of the previous minutes were waived.
Committe Reports- None
3. Old Business-no old business
4. New Business- Bob Dintino gave a presentation for bringing
the conference to Philadelphia, PA in 2003.
.
Adjourned at 4:35 pm