Minutes of the Meeting
Tenth Annual Training Conference
Virginia Beach, Virginia
September 2 – 4, 1980
Tuesday, September 2, 1980 – 4:25 p.m.
President Reavis called the meeting to order at 4:25 p.m. Fred KcKinney
was appointed Sergeant-At-Arms during the business meeting.
Secretary Harris took roll call. Fifty-Three (53) members were present.
Secretary Harris went over last years minutes of the last day. The
minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer Pembleton gave the Treasury Report, as follows:
9/2/80 Current Balance – Bank of Lexington
$4,207.18
Total Cash
Received for Conference $4,145.00
Additional
Dues Received
$60.00
9/2/80 Total Funds NDEOA, Inc.
$8,232.18
Old Business
President Reavis discussed the status of the magazine. Some of the
money collected at this point has been used, but the remaining money not
used will be returned to the Treasury.
President Reavis discussed the possibility of having Harry Myers, of the
DEA Chief Counsel’s Office; represent the Association as Legal Advisor.
After discussion with the Chief Counsel’s Office, we were informed that Harry
Myers would not be able to represent us due to legal matters.
New Business
President Reavis stated that anyone desiring to run for an Office should
submit their name, department, class number, and the Office they desire to
run for, by the opening of the first session of training class in the morning.
Bill Williams, Tony Cochran, and Charlie Reavis will be available to receive
the names in the morning. Election of new officers will be at the Business
Meeting tomorrow afternoon.
President Reavis informed the members present that anyone interested in having
next years conference in their city should be prepared to present to the
Association what their city has to offer at the Business Meeting tomorrow.
Tax Exempt Status
As of May 4, 1980, the Association became tax exempt. Treasurer Pembleton
is working with an Attorney in Kentucky on the tax exempt status. The
magazine cannot be done due to the tax exempt status.
State Representatives
The State Representatives Program has been a big success. President
Reavis made notice to the fact that some of the State Representatives were
present at this meeting, and would be recognized at a later time.
Motion was made by Pat Olvey to adjourn the meeting for the day and reconvene
tomorrow. Motion was seconded by Jim Pierce and carried. Meeting
adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
Wednesday, September 3, 1980
President Reavis called the meeting to order at 4:09 p.m. Fred McKinney
was appointed Sergeant-At-Arms during the business meeting.
Secretary Harris took roll call. Seventy-one (71) members were present.
Old Business
Nothing to report
New Business
President Reavis told the members present that the logo for the Association
must be changed due to the fact that it is very similar to the U.S. Marshal’s.
He stated that the Executive Board is working on a new logo and are trying
to stay with the same basic pattern if possible; if not, they will try to
adopt a similar one to DEA’s.
Secretary Harris brought several items up to the Association. First,
those members who have not yet received certificates will be receiving them
in the very near future. Second, he is working on getting a display
of police, sheriff, etc., department seals for the Association. Third,
the possibility of allowing officer to join the Association who have not
attended the 8-week academy, but have attended both the two-week state &
local and the three-week commander schools. Discussion was held on
this subject. The Association decided to wait until next year’s conference
for a final decision.
Election of New Officers
President Reavis appointed Bill Williams and Tony Cochran to assist in handling
the voting. Ballots were distributed for the election of new officers.
1. President – B.M. Lea
James C. Pierce
Thomas A. Collins
Motion was made to close the ballot for President. The motion was seconded
and carried. The ballots were collected. B.M. Lea was elected
as the new President.
2. First Vice President - Robert Dintino
James Wallace
Motion was made to close the ballot for First Vice President. The motion
was seconded and carried. The ballots were collected. James Wallace
was elected as the new First Vice President.
3. Second Vice President - Tony Ransley
Archie Rose
Motion was made to close the ballot for Second Vice President. The
motion was seconded and carried. The ballots were collected.
Archie Rose was elected as the new Second Vice President.
4. Secretary - James Harris
NO OTHER NOMINATIONS
President Reavis made a motion that James Harris be nominated and approved
by acclamation for the Office of Secretary. It was unanimously approved.
5. Treasurer - David Pembleton
NO OTHER NOMINATIONS
President Reavis made a motion that David Pembleton be nominated and approved
by acclamation for the Office of Treasurer. It was unanimously approved.
Conference Location
Sites were voted on for next years conference:
Coca Beach, Florida
Gulfport, Mississippi
Coca Beach, Florida was the recommendation for next year’s conference, to
the Executive Board. Gulfport, Mississippi was the second recommendation.
Motion was made by Bobby Oates to adjourn the meeting for the day, and reconvene
the next day. Motion was seconded and carried. Meeting adjourned
at 5:48 p.m.
Thursday, September 4, 1980
President Reavis called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m. Fred McKinney
was appointed Sergeant-At-Arms during the business meeting. Roll call
was not taken.
President Reavis waived the reading of the minutes for the previous days.
Treasurer Pembleton recommended that we postpone the amendment to the Articles
on the Command School.
Secretary Harris explained the reason for some members not having their address
in the Directory was due to the fact that those members did not contact Secretary
Harris of Debbie Rosales with the needed of correct information.
Motion was made by Tom Collins that the Executive Board be allowed to set
the dates for next years conference. Motion was seconded and carried.
It was suggested by several members that we put out a Program of Action by
the Association on what WE, the Association, stands for.
Decision was made to send a copy of available DEA publications to all members.
The State Representative Program was discussed with the new First Vice President
James Wallace.
Motion was made by Pat Olvey to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded
and carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.