2008 WLEOA FALL MEETING

 

10-25-2008

 

 

STONEY CREEK INN – ROTHSCHILD WI

 

Meeting called to order at 10:02 AM by President Jim Kirk

 

Opening Prayer – Sheree Carr

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Roll Call

 

President                   Jim Kirk                                  Present

Vice President          LaMont Strandberg               Present

Treasurer                   Allen Kraeger                        Present

Secretary                   Randy Albert                          Present

District #1                  Vacant

District #2                  Chad O’Neil                           Present

District #3                  Craig Olson                           Absent

District #4                  Michael Hartert                      Present

District #5                  Kurt Drezek                            Present

District #6                  Winn Collins                           Present

District #7                  Tony Nardi                             Present

District #8                  Randy Lind                             Present

District #9                  Jeff Schmidt                           Present

District #10                Sheree Carr                           Present

District #11                Dennis Kluge                         Excused

Past President          Fred Haas                              Present

Campground             Bill Appleton                          Present

Members                    Mark Stanmeyer                    Milwaukee PD

Others             Michael Cox                           Millers First Insurance

 

Meeting agenda presented by President Kirk. Motion made to approve meeting agenda by Kraeger. 2nd by Strandberg. Motion passed.

 

Spring meeting minutes presented by President Kirk. Motion made to approve the spring meeting minutes by Kraeger. 2nd by Collins. Motion passed.

 

Motion made to set per diem for Fall meeting at $25.00 by Strandberg. 2nd by Carr. Motion passed.

 

Mileage reimbursement set at .585 cents per IRS guidelines.

 

Kraeger gave the treasurer’s report. As of October 22,2008 the WLEOA had $170,128.39 in current assets. Fixed assets totaled $49,327.62. Total assets equaled $219,456,01. This was an increase of $6,650.56 since the Spring 2007 meeting. Motion made to accept the treasurer’s report by Strandberg. 2nd by Drezek. Motion passed.

 

Albert gave the secretary’s report. Membership stands at 2,143 as of Oct. 25th, 2008. There were 258 members behind in dues. The WLEOA lost 36 members thus far in 2008 due mainly to deaths. There are 63 members who will lose membership at the end of 2008 if they do not pay dues as they will be 3 years behind in payments. There have been 52 new members added this year so far. Donations to the organization totaled $885.00.  All members behind in dues will be receiving a letter in November informing them of their current status. Motion made to accept secretary’s report by Strandberg. 2nd Drezek. Motion passed.

 

Kraeger apologized to the WLEOA membership for inviting the auditor Tammy Allen to the spring meeting. He did not realize she would be billing us for her time. This amount exceeded $300.00. He then requested permission to scale back the complexity of the audit in the future from a full blown audit to a mid level audit. The main reasons being the cost to the organization and better software currently in use by the organization that tracks costs and creates better inter-organization accountability for funds. Stranderg made the motion to go to a mid level audit from a full blown audit in all future years unless a valid reason presents itself to have the full blown audit performed. 2nd by Hartert. Motion passed.

 

OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Orders were accepted for sweatshirts, polo shirts, and fleece sweaters with WLEOA logo. No titles will be printed in the future on the shirts. It was agreed we would make the purchase of these items available to membership in the future and photo’s will be taken and published in the magazine with costs. Strandberg agreed to accept all future orders.

 

Hartert furnished two sample mission statements. The discussion on the mission statement was tabled until the afternoon session.

 

MILLERS FIRST INSURANCE

 

Michael Cox from Miller’s First Insurance presented the new contract for a sponsor endorsement agreement. He agreed to work with Sec. Albert on reducing costs for future raffle tickets. Some of the meaningful contract changes are:

Sponsors groups to receive 2% of written premiums annually.

WLEOA members receive 10% discount on their auto and home premiums.

Clarifying language to reflect the aforementioned changes and a push to let WLEOA members know other personal insurance products, group program benefits, and a renewed effort to explore other ways the WLEOA and Millers First Insurance can help one another.

 

Motion made to accept contract changes with Millers First Insurance made by Strandberg. 2nd by Haas. Motion passed.

 

Motion made to change the WLEOA letterhead for advertising to a “private label” with Millers First was made by Kraeger. 2nd by Strandberg. Motion passed.

 

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

 

Audit and Finance     Kraeger advised we are in the process of another audit right

                                    now.

 

Awards                       The award of “Officer of the Year” was discussed again. It

                                    was decided a plaque or certificate would be awarded and

                                    presented at the officer’s department to the officer by a

                                    board member of the WLEOA.

 

Campground             Appleton advised all the wood has been cut for next year at

                                    the campground. The board agreed that Larry Miller should

                                    receive some award for his work at the campground. The

                                    budget for the campground came in under the proposed

                                    figure. The health department gave the campground a clean

                                    bill of health for the second consecutive year.

 

Delegates/Rules       No report

 

Chaplain                     No report

 

Historian                     Haas brought an issue of the a 1967 WLEOA Magazine to

                                    share with the board.

 

Magazine                   President Kirk advised the board the spring newsletter was

                                    missing some District reports. He urged all Directors to

                                    submit articles.

 

Membership              Albert deferred his report to the information previously

                                    stated on the subject in his secretary’s report. Drezek

                                    suggested a competition between directors in 2009. The

                                    issue was tabled until the afternoon session

 

Resolution/Bylaws     No report

 

Raffle                          Albert distributed the raffle report summary. Total

                                    Income was $15880. Total expenses totaled $4102.

                                    Net income was $11,777.25. 25% of the members sold

                                    tickets this year.

 

Ins/Death/Welfare     Lt Arthur Phillips of the Evansville PD died of natural

                                    causes. He was a 23 year member of the organization.

                                    His wife will receive his savings bonds.

 

Retired Members      No report

 

Trials/Suspensions   No report

 

Youth/P.R.                  Carr reports the DC trip went as smooth as could be

                                    expected given the larger bus and tour size. They

                                    stayed in the National 4H Center housing which was

                                    less accommodating than previous arrangements.

 

Golf                             Kirk reported the golf outing went very well and they

                                    were overbooked again. The profit from the event was

                                    $3786.74.

 

Lobbyist/Legislation Collins reports  a 3 billion dollar budget shortfall is

                                    expected at the state level. This will inevitably lead to

                                    further government expenditure cutbacks.

 

Scholarship                The deadline for the 2009 scholarship applications has

                                    been changed to March 15th 2009. The website has been

                                    changed to reflect this early date. Kraeger reports 2 of the

                                    2008 receipients have still not furnished their grades to him.

 

Pres. Advisory Board    No report

 

Web Site                    Kirk reports the website was down for a short period of time

                                    due to a licensing fee problem. That has been resolved.

 

11:55 AM                   Motion to recess for lunch by Strandberg. 2nd by Kraeger.

                                    Motion passed

 

1:00 PM                     Session reconvened.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Numerous thank you letters were received by Sheree Carr from the kids who went on the DC Trip. These were shared with the board.

 

Albert shared the letter from Dave Pressley at Millers First Insurance that indicating how our profit share was calculated. This formula resulted in a check being received by the WLEOA in the amount of $1,127.00

 

DISTRICT REPORTS

 

District Reports        

 

District #1                  No report

District #2                  No report

District #3                  No report

District #4                  No report

District #5                  A retirement party for WLEOA member Dan McCarthy was

                                    held at the WLEOA campground. It was attended by

                                    numerous Milwaukee Police Officers.

District #6                  No report

District #7                  No report

District #8                  Lind reports 2 boxes of WLEOA baseball caps were

                                    located in storage. Anyone wishing to procure a cap

                                    should contact him.

District #9                  No report

District #10                Carr reports the Sheriff in Barron Co. has resigned.

District #11                No report

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Albert suggested we repeat the practice of sending out dues behind letters to members that have fallen behind in dues. Strandberg made the motion to purchase the necessary postage. 2nd by Carr. Motion passed.

 

Motion to adjourn by Kraeger. 2nd by Carr. Motion passed.

 

 

ANNUAL FALL MEETING WITH ELECTIONS

 

1:10 pm                      Meeting called to order by President Kirk

 

Opening prayer         Sheree Carr

 

Pledge of allegiance

 

Roll Call

 

President                   Jim Kirk                                  Present

Vice President          Lamont Strandberg               Present

Treasurer                   Allen Kraeger                        Present

Secretary                   Randy Albert                          Present

District #1                  Vacant

District #2                  Chad O’Neil                           Present

District #3                  Craig Olson                           Absent

District #4                  Michael Hartert                      Present

District #5                  Kurt Drezek                            Present

District #6                  Winn Collins                           Present

District #7                  Tony Nardi                             Present

District #8                  Randy Lind                             Present

District #9                  Jeff Schmidt                           Present

District #10                Sheree Carr                           Present

District #11                Dennis Kluge                         Excused

 

Past Presidents        Fred Haas                              Present

Campground             Bill Appleton                          Present

Members                    Mark Stanmeyer

Guests                        Michael Cox                           Millers First Insurance

                                    Robert Callan                        Callan Publishing Inc

 

A delegate sign in sheet was completed containing the names of all eligible voters.

 

Motion made by Collins to approve the afternoon meeting agenda. 2nd by Carr. Motion passed.

 

No financial report was given by Kraeger as the morning session contained the financial report.

 

No secretary report was given by Albert as the morning session contained the financial report.

 

ANNUAL ELECTIONS

 

Albert nominated Strandberg for VP position. 2nd by Haas. Haas made the motion that nominations be closed and an unanimous ballot be cast. 2nd by Albert. Lamont Strandberg elected Vice President.

 

Strandberg nominated Allen Kraeger for Treasurer position. 2nd by Collins. Lind made a motion that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. 2nd by Haas. Allen Kraeger elected Treasurer.

 

Lind nominated Chad O’Neil for District #2 Director. 2nd by Drezek. Haas made the motion that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. 2nd by Strandberg. Chad O’Neil was elected District #2 Director.

 

Drezek nominated Mark Stanmeyer for District #4 Director. 2nd by Kraeger. Collins made the motion that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. 2nd by Strandberg. Mark Stanmeyer was elected District #4 Director.

 

Lind nominated Winn Collins for District #6 Director. 2nd by Kraeger. Nardi made the motion that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. 2nd by Strandberg. Winn Collins was elected District #6 Director.

 

Carr nominated Randy Lind for District #8 Director. 2nd by Kraeger. Kraeger made the motion that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. 2nd by Strandberg. Randy Lind was elected District #8 Director.

 

Albert nominated Sheree Carr for District #10 Director. 2nd by Lind. Kraeger made the motion that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast. 2nd by Lind. Sheree Carr was elected District #10 Director.

 

Committee Member Sign up sheet was passed throughout the Officers and Directors. See the WLEOA website for official results.

 

MAGAZINE SOLICITATION REPORT – ROBERT CALLAN

 

Solicitations by Callan Publishing Inc. are running slightly ahead of projected estimates for 2008. Robert Callan agreed to furnish figures on costs associated with assembly, printing and mailing of yearly newsletter and magazine. It was agreed the deadline for submission of articles will be Nov. 15th, 2008 for the Fall/Winter magazine.

 

OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

The mission statement is still a work in progress. Stanmeyer has agreed to incorporate wording from previous mission statements with wording from our membership applications to produce a mission statement for the spring meeting.

 

Fleece pullovers with either a full zipper or ¼ zipper will be made available to all members. Point of contact is Monty Strandberg. These and other items will be displayed in the magazine.

 

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

 

Audit & Finance                    Kraeger                      No report

 

Awards                                   Strandberg                 In 2009 a fleece pullover will be

                                                                                    Awarded top raffle ticket seller                                                                                            and top recruiter.

 

Campground                         Appleton                     Asked Kirk to contact Ahrens in

                                                                        Brillion and see about using a “Gravely”

                                                                        Mower in 2009 at the campground on a

                                                                        R & D loner program.

 

Delegates/Rules                   Strandberg     No report

 

Chaplain                                 Carr                No report

 

Historian                                 Haas               No report

 

Magazine                               Kirk                 No report

 

Membership                          Albert              No report

 

Resolution/By Laws              Collins            No report

 

Raffle                                      Albert              No report

 

Ins/Welfare/Death                 Lind                 No report

 

Retired Members                  Haas               No report

 

Trials/Suspensions               Drezek            No report

 

Youth/Public Relations          Carr                It looks like the DC trip will take place in

                                                                        2009. She has not received dates or

                                                                        itinerary for the trip. She is looking into

                                                                        smaller bus sizes.

 

Golf                                         Kirk                 2009 golf outing will be held at Glacier

                                                                        Wood in Iola June 29th.

 

Lobbyist/Legislation             Collins            He will be contacting Michael

                                                                        Blumenfeld reference ongoing issues

                                                                        facing legislators. Drezek report mutual

                                                                        aid issues are being re-considered by a

                                                                        number of Administrators.

 

Scholarship                            Kraeger          Pay attention to the new application

                                                                        Deadline

 

Pres. Advisory Board           Haas               No report

 

Web Site                                Kirk                 Golf, DC Trip, and scholarship info will

                                                                        Be updated soon.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE

 

Sympathy cards are available from Allen Kraeger.

 

The Directory of Officials was sent around the room by Kirk giving each officer and director the opportunity to update their contact information.

 

DISTRICT REPORTS

 

District #1      Vacant

District #2      O’Neil             The WLEOA received a thank you from Dale Veto of

                                                the Dane Co. Sheriff’s Dept. He continues to recover

                                                and has not returned to work.

District #3      Absent

District #4      Stanmeyer     Mark introduced himself to the board and gave a brief

                                                synopsis of his career to this pont.

District#5       Drezek            No report

District #6      Collins            Reports he will be focusing on recruiting new

                                                new members.

District #7      Nardi               Distributed a DVD and thank you from the Wausau

                                                PD Explorer Post. They used some of our funding to

                                                travel to Colorado to take part in the 2008 National

                                                Explorer Post competition.

District #8      Lind                 No report

District #9      Schmidt          No report

District #10    Carr                No report

District #11    Kluge              Excused

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Fred Haas made a request for $500.00 in funding to support the IAAI (International Association of Arson Investigators Conference) in Stevens Point next spring. Motion made by Strandberg to allot the funding contingent on WLEOA brochures being available at the event. 2nd by Kraeger. Motion passed.

 

Kirk shared an email from Robert Wuerl regarding HR 218 which allows for concealed carry for retired law enforcement officers. It was agreed the WLEOA will not get involved in taking sides on this issue.

 

Fred Haas agreed to photocopy and distribute the rules from past awards criteria used by the WLEOA in selecting the officer of the year and certificates of merit.

 

Spring meeting date was set for March 21st, 2009 in the Waukesha area. Strandberg agreed to handle logistics and planning for the event.

 

Motion to adjourn by Strandberg. 2nd by Kraeger. Motion passed.