Monday, July 24, 2000

NDEOA Business Session Minutes, Peppermill Hotel and Casino, Reno, NV.      

Meeting called to order at 4:28 pm by President John Myers.   

President Myers appointed Ed Laman as Sgt. At Arms.                        

Secretary Pat Pope called roll with 44 members present.
Nick Lombardo made a motion to waive the reading of the last minutes. Seconded by Scott Parker.  Motion carried.

Treasurers Report-

Refer to report of Michael Stokes, Treasurer.

Old Business-

Charles Reavis briefed the membership on the Corporate advisory committee work.  
Corporate training begins at this years conference.  A database of instructors from the membership is currently being compiled.  

Olen Martin briefed the membership on the status of the membership committee.  Membership incentives for members were outlined.  Bob Dintino asked the committee to send newsletters to HIDTA offices nationwide

President Myers briefed the membership on the CAC meeting with DEA administrator Donnie Marshall.  Myers read Marshall’s letter of support for the NDEOA to the DEA   SACS.  

New Business-

President Myers   appointed Charles Reavis, chairman of the Election Committee, along with Brian Donavant  and Nicholas Lombardo 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
2nd VP-Percy Hebert
1st VP-Tom Golden
President-John Myers


President Myers then appointed Sam Owens as chairman of the audit committee.  Also appointed to the committee were William Phifer and Bob Dintino.       .

President Myers then briefed the membership about the proposed dues increase.  Members were then asked to comment on the proposed change to the by-laws regarding the change.  Myers also stated his intention to request an increase in the conference fees to $225 for members and $270 for non members.  The dues increase would be to $45 per year.  

President Myers then announced the location for the 2001 conference would be Orlando, FL., at the Omni Rosen Hotel.  

President Myers then briefed the membership on the Water Park trip for the families the next day.  
The meeting was then adjourned at 5:33 pm.      

Respectfully submitted
Pat Pope
Secretary, NDEOA


 
Tuesday, July 25, 2000

NDEOA Business Session Minutes, Peppermill Hotel and Casino, Reno, NV.   

Meeting called to order at 4:20 pm by President John Myers.   

Grayling Williams  appointed as Sgt. At Arms by President Myers.

Secretary Pat Pope called roll with 40 members present.
N. Lombardo  made a motion to waive the reading of the prior minutes.  Seconded by Scott Parker    

Treasurers Report- Treasurer Micharl Stokes reported the association has $13,009.98 in the savings account, $7,770.31 in the checking account and a deposit to be made in the amount of $1,265.00

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. Owns also reported that Treasurer Stokes was to be commended for this complete and thorough records.  

Old Business-  

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 to accept by acclamation the following officers was made by Chairman Reavis and seconded.          

Treasurer- Michael Stokes
Secretary- Pat Pope
2nd V.P.-Percy Hebert
St. VP-Tom Golden
President-John Myers

Motion passed on voice vote.

President Myers then asked for comments on the proposed dues and conference fees increases.  Nick Lombardo spoke for the dues increase but against the conference fees increase

Myers briefed the membership on the family trip for the Ponderosa set to leave at 7:15 am on Wednesday.                                                                                                                     

Myers briefed the membership on the research into the possibility of providing Professional liability insurance instead of accidental death insurance.  

Motion to adjourn passed on voice vote.  

Adjourned at 4:40 pm

Respectfully submitted
Pat Pope,
Secretary NDEOA

Wednesday July 26, 2000

Minutes of the NDEOA Business Session,Peppermill Hotel and Casino, Reno, NV.     
Meeting called to order by President John Myers at   5:05  pm.
President Myers appointed Grayling Williams   Sgt. At Arms.

Secretary Pat Pope called roll with 33 members present.
Motion to waive the reading of the last meetings minutes.  Motion carried on voice vote.

Treasurers Report- The treasurer, Michael Stokes was out of town on official DEA business.  No treasurers report made.  

Old Business- None
  
New Business-
Site Selection for 2001 conference.

Bob Dintino presented a proposal for Philadelphia, PA                             
Tom Lane presented a proposal for Gatlinburg, TN. Being the host city.  

No action was taken.  
President Myers went over the 727/00 schedule.
Motion made adjourn.  Motion passed on voice vote.   Meeting adjourned at 5:37 pm

Respectfully submitted
Pat Pope
Secretary, NDEOA