Minutes of the Meeting
Fifth Annual Training Conference
Cleveland, Ohio
October 5 – 9, 1975

The annual meeting was held at the Marriott Hotel from October 5 – 9, 1975.  At 9:35 a.m., on October 9, Marion R. Taylor, President, called the meeting to order.

Roll call was taken by President Taylor.

The minutes in the meeting in Ft. Lauderdale were read by President Taylor.  Richard Iafeliece made a motion to accept the minutes.  The motion was seconded by Carl Bellis and carried.

President Taylor gave rough ideas on the Treasurer’s report, since the Treasurer was not present.

There was a discussion of expulsion of Gary D. Blalock.

The President requested knowledge of members not in law enforcement.

  1. Dean Shepard, Mississippi, reported that William Inman and Mabry S. Delmas were no longer in law enforcement.
  2. Duane Ailor, Idaho, reported that William Davis was no longer in law enforcement.
  3. B.M. Lea, North Carolina, reported that Charles Watkins was no longer in law enforcement.

The President recognized Ernest Iafelice, Richard Iafeliece, C. Gregory McCoy and Robert A. Scalise for their work on the Convention Committee.

The President informed the members present of the drowning of Harold Berg (BNDD #3) while on a boating trip with his family.

Dan Hughes, Wisconsin, made a motion to make Joe Band the Attorney for the Association.  The motion was seconded by Ernest Iafelice.  Past President Chuck Peart stated that this motion was out of order – he cannot become an honorary member by the by-laws.  President Taylor ruled no vote on this motion.

Ernest Iafelice made a motion for Joe Band to be the Association’s Attorney for the coming year, and make investigation and necessary changes in the by-laws to also make the Attorney an honorary member.  The motion was seconded by Dan Hughes and carried.

President Taylor brought to the floor a discussion of Charter Members, Article 5.

D.L. Kiper made references to whether a KIA (Killed In Action) list was at NTI (National Training Institute).  President Taylor replied negative.  Past President Peart commented that it could be put in the Historical Book.

D.L. Kiper made a motion to have a plaque furnished by the Association for KIA to be located at NTI.  The motion was seconded by Ashton Marshall, discussion was held, D.L. Kiper made an amendment to the motion to have a letter sent to the family when KIA names are placed on the plaque, the motion was seconded and carried.

Greg McCoy called for a discussion on the by-laws under unfinished/old business.  J. Carroll made a motion to direct the new President and officers to make the by-laws the first order of business.  The motion was seconded by Bill Buford, discussion was held, and carried.

Ike Risenhoover asked for discussion on the by-laws.  President Taylor clarified.  President Taylor proposed a secretary, for the minutes, who can take shorthand.  Discussion was held.

I.  New Business

Ike Risenhoover asked for a discussion on the by-laws suggestions and proposed changes.  Ashton Marshall asked if changes could be made at this time.  President Taylor clarified by reading changes in the by-laws cannot be made.  B. Brinkley requested to have copies of the by-laws given to the membership.

*Addendum by Amendment – Also, furnish each member with a copy of the original by-laws, Articles of Association, list of by-law committee members, proposed changes in by-laws and a questionnaire to each member on suggestions, to be returned within 30 days.  The motion was seconded by I. Risenhoover and carried.

II. Committee Reports

A.  Resolution Committee - appointed by President Taylor
        Dan Hughes
        Warren Pence
        Steve Keenley
        W.K. Tsapatsaris

Warren Pence made a motion to draw up a resolution and send it to the Attorney General, and others, making them aware of LEOAA in attempt to obtain funding in future advanced training sessions.  The motion was seconded by C.H. Hunter, discussion was held, and carried.

Dan Hughes made a motion for the Resolution Committee to remain the same with new officers.  The motion was seconded by R. Strauss and carried.

Suggestions:

    a)  Remove conference/seminar wording, and use Advanced Training.

    b)  Continue using certificates.

    c)  Advanced Training session be Surveillance.

    d)  Half-day break for members.

B.  Awards Committee – Sam Bolen, Chairman

    A discussion was held to have an award for persons above and beyond their duties or responsibilities in drug abuse law enforcement.

C.  Historical Committee – Chuck Peart, Chairman

    The first book of history of the Association was produced and viewed by the members.  (It was later turned over to the new 1st Vice President.)  Sam Bolen             made a motion to have the 1st Vice President assume the responsibilities of the historical book.  The motion was seconded by D.S. Bugansky and carried.

D.  Nominating Committee – Chuck Peart, Chairman

    Charles Peart, BNDD #1
    Archie Cook, BNDD #1
    Duane Ailor, BNDD #2
    Eugene Smith, DEA #6

Ballots were distributed for the election of new officers.

1) President-    Sam Bolen
                        Gerald Obresley
                        William Gumaer

Bill Herndon made a motion to close the ballot for President.  The motion was seconded by Carl Bellis and carried.  Chairman Peart closed the ballot.  Comments were made by each nominee.  The Nominating Committee collected the ballots (73).  William Gumaer was elected as the new President.

2)  1st Vice President – Greg McCoy, candidate.

NO OTHER NOMINATIONS.

Ballot was closed.  Greg McCoy accepted position as the 1st Vice President.

3)  2nd Vice President – Ashton Marshall, candidate
                                      Lonnie Saxon, withdrew

Ballot was closed.  Ashton Marshall accepted position as the 2nd Vice President.

4)  Secretary –  Ronald Haskins
                         Sam Pruet
                         Robert Collison

K. Love made a motion to close the ballot for Secretary.  The motion was seconded by W. Pence and carried.  The ballot was closed.  Comments were made by    each nominee.  The Nominating Committee collected the ballots.  Robert Collison was elected as the new Secretary.

5)  Treasurer - Ike Risenhoover
                       Michael Horvath

Bill Herndon made a motion to close the ballot for Treasurer.  The motion was seconded by J. McFarlin and carried.  The ballot was closed.  Comments were made by each nominee.  The Nominating Committee collected the ballots.  Michael Horvath was elected as the new Treasurer.

III. ADJOURNMENT

President Taylor made some closing statements.  B. Brinkley made a motion to adjourn.  The motion was seconded by C. Peart and carried.  The meeting was then closed by President Taylor.