Arizona Highway Patrol Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
October 17, 2007
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Page 2
AHPA STAFF PRESENT Page 2
MEMBERS PRESENT Page 2
GUESTS PRESENT Page 2
THANK YOU NOTES / FLOWERS Page 2
NEW SWORN MEMBERS Page 2
NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS Page 2
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED Page 3
MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPS Page 3
SICK & DISTRESSED Page 3
DEATHS – LINE OF DUTY/FAMILY Page 3
CONSENT AGENDA Page 5
RODEO REPORT Page 5
RAFFLE REPORT Page 5
TREASURER REPORT Page 5
LEGAL REPORT Page 6
PRESIDENT JIMMY CHAVEZ Page 6
NEW BUSINESS Page 7
OLD BUSINESS Page 7
NEXT MEETING Page 7
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The meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. President Chavez led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
President Jimmy Chavez
Executive Officer Pat Eagan
D-2 & Northern Vice President Mark Haughey
D-3 & Recording Secretary Jim Bee
D-5 (Metro Central) Tim Kvochick
D-7 Raul Garcia Jr
D-9 Robby Craig
D-11 (Proxy) Jim Bee
D-12 Nathan Teel
D-13 (Metro East) Bill Rogers
D-14 Mike McCall
D-15 Matt Rosemeyer
OCI & Executive Vice President Bob Gilbert
OCN/II John Eccles
Retired Northern Zone (Proxy) J.R. Ham
Retired Central Zone (Proxy) J.R. Ham
Retired Southern Zone (Proxy) J.R. Ham
Civilian Central Zone III Chris Ramsey
Civilian Southern Zone &
Southern Vice President Celina Murrieta Gonzales
Civilian Northern Zone Rebecca Smith
Treasurer Dave Schroder
Assistant Treasurer &
Ring Coordinator Beverly Fuller
AHPA STAFF PRESENT:
Executive Secretary – Colleen Girard
Legal Counsel – Greg Robinson
Legal Services – Michael Napier
Anthony Coury
Lobbyist – Nicole LaSlavic
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gregg Girard
GUESTS PRESENT:
Paul Dinerman
FLOWERS / THANK YOU LETTERS
Flowers – None
Thank You Letters – Bill Cramer Family
NEW SWORN MEMBERS:
None
NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS:
None
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MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED:
Thomas D. Reynolds #1999
Russell E. Hamilton #3871
MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPS:
Sworn: None
Civilian: None
SICK & DISTRESSED:
Ernie Johnson
Don Gump
DEATHS – LINE OF DUTY / FAMILY:
Since the first of the year there have been 141 Police Officers killed in the line of duty nationally. Thirteen Officers have died since the last meeting.
Three were killed by gunfire
Three were killed in automobile collisions
Two were killed in vehicle assaults
Two were struck by vehicles
One was struck by debris
One was killed in an aircraft accident
One was killed due to a heart attack
Five were from Municipal Agencies
Three were from County Agencies
Three were from State agencies (Montana State Highway Patrol, Colorado State Patrol, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Two were from Federal agencies (United States Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection-Air & Marine Unit, and United States Department of Justice-Marshals Service.
Twelve were male
One was female
1) Detective Mario Moreno
San Antonio P.D., Texas
Age 37 Years of Service 11
Killed Friday, September 21, 2007
Gunfire
2) Deputy Marshal Bucky E. Burke
United States Department of Justice-Marshals Service
Age 36 Years of Service 13
Killed Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Heart Attack
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3) Corrections Officer Susan Louise Canfield
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Age 59 Years of Service 7
Killed Monday, September 24, 2007
Vehicular Assault
4) Air Interdiction Agent Julio E. Baray
United States Department of Homeland Security-
Customs & Border Protection- Air & Marine Unit
Age 39 Years of Service 9
Killed Monday, September 24, 2007
Aircraft Accident
5) Police Officer Daniel Talbot
Revere P.D., Massachusetts
Age 30 Years of Service 5
Killed Saturday, September 29, 2007
Gunfire
6) Deputy Constable Jason Norling
Harris County Constable’s Office – Precinct 5, Texas
Age 38 Years of Service 8
Killed Monday, October 1, 2007
Struck by Vehicle
7) Police Officer Alfred L. Gordon Sr
Orlando P.D., Florida
Age 52 Years of Service 29
Killed Thursday, October 4, 2007
Gunfire
8) Deputy Sheriff Gary D. McCormack
Greene County Sheriff”s Department, Missouri
Age 33 Years of Service 7
Killed Saturday, October 6, 2007
Automobile Collision
9) Trooper David A. Graham
Montana Highway Patrol
Age 36 Years of Service 1
Killed Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Automobile Collision
10) Police Officer George Brentar
Euclid P.D., Ohio
Age 49 Years of Service 22
Killed Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Automobile Collision
11) Sergeant Gary Wayne Henderson
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Shelbyville P.D., Indiana
Age 51 Years of Service 33
Killed Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Struck by Debris
12) Officer Scott Eric Bell
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department, Florida
Age 50 Years of Service 7
Killed Friday, October 12, 2007
Vehicular Assault
13) Trooper Zachariah Templeton
Colorado State Patrol
Age 27 Years of Service 4
Killed Friday, October 12, 2007
Struck by Vehicle
For more information on these officers, refer to www.odmp
[Officer Down Memorial Page])
A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS HELD
CONSENT AGENDA:
Last Month’s Minutes
Seat New Board Members/Proxies
Motion from Dave Schroder, seconded by Mark Haughey to accept the consent agenda. Motion Passed
RODEO REPORT:
Celina Murrieta Gonzales advised the Board that the Rodeo will start on Saturday, November 10 & Sunday November 11th at 1:00 P.M.
Saturday night there will be a Steak Fry/Dance following the day’s events starting at 6:00 P.M. at the Rodeo grounds located at 6th and Irvington. Hotel reservations can be made at the Holiday Inn 520-746-1161. Room rates are $ 65.00
RAFFLE REPORT:
Colleen reported there have been 2,037 tickets sold so far, with 3 weeks to go before the drawing.
TREASURER REPORT:
General Checking: $ 115,200.59
Savings: $ 6,018.61
Merchandise: $ 15,539.64
Bass: $ 1,636.13
Rodeo: $ 16,995.52
Golf: $ 18,113.48
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Raffle: $ 79,895.24
Charities: $ 30,579.60
PAC: $ 34,535.43
Merrill Lynch $ 471,387.38
Monument Account $ 14,043.60
Snedaker Account (Originally) $ 40,084.00
(Remaining) $ 21,784.00
Funding Requests (Budgeted) $ 5,000.00
July Expenditures 0.00
August Expenditures 1,000.00
September Expenditures 550.00
Balance 3,450.00
Sick & Distressed (Budgeted) $ 4,000.00
July Expenditures 0.00
August Expenditures 0.00
September Expenditures 0.00
Balance 4,000.00
Western Air Rescue (Donation) $ 1000.00
May (2007) $ 435.00
Balance $ 565.00
LEGAL REPORT:
Greg Robinson reported on the following matters:
1) Reviewed contract with California Casualty, in regards to the presentation given by Farmer’s Insurance.
2) Reported that the loan repayment is continuing.
3) Reviewed contact with the Department on the lease at Forest Lakes.
PRESIDENT JIMMY CHAVEZ:
President Chavez addressed the Board on several topics:
1) Forest lakes Property
a) There have been several inquires on the property for sale.
b) On the cabin replacement, we are looking at several options, either replacement or upgrading the size.
c) New windows & doors have been installed on the house.
2) The OT & Sick leave change submitted by Andy Swann to the Department was turned down.
3) Sandy Patterson, Civilian Zone II, resigned due to personal reasons.
4) Any changes the Association would like to make to the LEMSC (Law Enforcement Merit System Council) need to be submitted before November 30th.
5) Meeting Agendas: At future meetings, a regular agenda item titled “District Reports” will be included in the monthly agenda. The District representatives will be asked to provide a brief report on any events that occurred over the previous month. This will also provide an opportunity for Board Representatives to interact on a more personal level with their constituency. This will also provide an opportunity for Association members to get to know their Representatives.
6) Board of Director vacancies: There are still a few vacancies on the Board of Directors that need to be filled. HP District 1, 6 and HQ are in need of a District Representative. If you are in that District and have an interest in the position or even want to get more details about the position, contact President Chavez. Representation is important to the success of the organization. There are 3 members interested in the D-8 position, and an election will be held.
7) Several committees were formed:
a) By-Laws
b) Membership
c) Website
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d) Awards & Recognition
e) Training & Publishing
NEW BUSINESS:
President Chavez was asked to address the issue of 24/7 coverage with Director Vanderpool. Concerns were with the current manpower available to provide this coverage.
OLD BUSINESS:
Bob Gilbert presented to the Board the updated Strategic plan.
Bob also advised the Board that the order for the Association & Memorial coins were made. Each order was for 1000 coins, and should be here by Christmas. Price of the Association coin will be $ 8.00, price of the Memorial coin will be $ 10.00.
Pat Eagan briefed the Board on his trip back to the NTC 2 day conference held in Portland Maine. Pat stated that the cost of rejoining would be $3.10 per member, per month (sworn only). The yearly cost would be approximately $4,500-$5,000 (including dues and sending to the conference 2 members). Pat advised that he felt they were still not interested in the western states input. The only advantage would be having ties with a national group.
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY DAVE SCHRODER, SECONDED BY ROBBIE CRAIG.
MOTION PASSED.
NEXT MEETING:
Next meeting will be held on Friday November 9th, 2007 at the Holiday Inn in Tucson, due to the Johnny Walker Rodeo. Meeting will start at 1000 hours.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Bee, Recording Secretary
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