WLEOA SPRING MEETING

03-31-2007

HOWARD JOHNSONS ANTIQUA BAY RESORT-WI DELLS

 

 

Meeting called to order at 10:18 AM by President Jim Kirk

 

Roll Call

District #1      Director Excused

District #2      Chad O’Neil

District #3      Dennis Kluge

District #4      Vacant

District #5      Kurt Drezek

District #6      Director Excused

District #7      Tony Nardi

District #8      Randal Lind

District #9      Jeffrey Schmidt

District #10    Sheree Carr

District #11    Vacant

President       Jim Kirk

Vice Pres.      Excused

Treasurer       Allen Kraeger

Secretary       Randy Albert

 

President Jim Kirk presented the meeting agenda to all. Kraeger made a motion to accept the agenda. Nardi 2nd. Motion passed.

 

Secretary Randy Albert gave all a copy of the meeting minutes from October 2006. Kraeger made a motion to accept the meeting minutes. Lind 2nd. Motion passed.

 

Motion made by Randy Lind to set the per diem for the meeting at $25.00. Carr 2nd. Motion passed.

 

Federal mileage rate as of 4/30/07 was .485 cents per mile.

 

Raffle Drawing was held at this time. Ryan Householder the front desk attendant drew the winning tickets. Tony Nardi spun the container between each draw.

 

1st Prize          Steven R Schneider              Oxford WI

2nd Prize         Jerry Larson                           Dallas WI

3rd Prize          Kathy Haack                          Phoenix AZ

4th Prize          Donald Lemke                       Oconomowoc, WI

5th Prize          Wayne Zwart                          New Holstein WI

6th Prize          Cory Roeseler                       Sheboygan WI

7th Prize          Douglas Reilly                       Wautoma WI

8th Prize          Judy Streets                           Bruce WI

9th Prize          Patricia Taylor                       Mount Horeb WI

10th Prize       Dean Flemal                          Merrill WI

11th Prize       Fred Kiefer                            DeForest WI

12th Prize       Gus Schlais                           Prembine WI

1st Alternate    Terry Liegler                          Oak Creek WI

 

President Jim Kirk requested the appointment of Michael Hartert to the vacant District #4 Director position. Kraeger made motion to make the appointment. 2nd Drezek. Motion passed.

 

Allen Kraeger gave the financial report. As of March 23, 2007 the WLEOA had $156,097.79 in current assets. Fixed assets totaled $51,421.72. Total assets equaled $207,519.51.  Motion made by Kluge to accept the financial report. 2nd Nardi. Motion passed.

 

Secretary report given by Albert. Membership was at 2,398 as of 12-31-06. Current membership stands at 2336. We lost members mainly due to deaths and members behind more than 5 years in dues. Kraeger made motion to accept report. 2nd Schmidt. Motion passed.

 

American Income Life Representative Laurie J Onash gave a presentation on benefits afforded WLEOA members. They have been affiliated with the WLEOA since 1995. Some of the highlights of the presentation are:

 

AIL offers our members a no cost accidental death/dismemberment policy to our members, spouses and children under age 19.

 

They do not offer a health insurance plan, they offer a program that provides discounts in eye care, hearing, prescription and chiropractic plants.

 

To be eligible, when members are contacted, all they need to do is designate a beneficiary.

 

They operate a food pantry.

 

The Secretary of the WLEOA provides our mailing list to AIL every few years so AIL can contact our members and give an explanation of benefits offered. The list remains in their possession and there is a strict confidentiality agreement in place.

 

AIL provides the Secretary of the WLEOA member satisfaction surveys and Onash provided them to Albert.

 

Motion was made by Kraeger to increase from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 per member the accidental death/dismemberment policy in place for members at no additional cost to the WLEOA or it’s membership. 2nd Carr. Motion passed.

 

Auditor Tammy Allen from Wegner LLP, CPA’s gave a presentation. She suggested keeping a log for monies received/disbursed at campground. She advised the Board that members in the positions of trust are now bonded. The Treasurer and Secretary completed descriptions of their duties and they are on file with Wegner LLP. Auditor suggested a “conflict of interest policy” be signed by board members.

 

Broke for lunch at 12:10 PM. The Meeting was called back to order by President Kirk at 1:15PM.

 

OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

Salmon Safari- as of the meeting date, no one has stepped forward offering to run the event. All 6 members who indicated they might be interested in joining were contacted via mail by Secretary Albert. One has joined thus far.

 

Chain Saw Theft- there are no leads in the investigation and the deductible exceed the value of the stolen saws and parts.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Audit/Finance            Anyone having any questions regarding audit/finance can

                                    call Allen Kraeger at 715-256-1147 which is his WLEOA

                                    business line. He can also be reached at pager 715-516-

                                    5402.

 

Awards                       Albert reports the WLEOA received a certificate of

                                    Appreciation from WI DNR for their support of the

                                    Volunteer safety instructor award/recognition banquet.

 

Campground             Larry Miller presented associate membership for

                                    consideration. Drezek made motion to waive member   

                                    dues for one year pending background check. Kluge 2nd.

                                    Miller will research new saw purchase. Kirk suggested a

                                    few estimates prior to purchase. Motion made by Lind to

                                    purchase new saw. 2nd by O’Neil. Motion passed. Kraeger

                                    presented 2007 campground budget. After discussion,

                                    Drezek made a motion to increase capital improvements

                                    From $400 to $1500. 2nd by O’Neil. Motion passed. In 2006

                                    the campground came in under budget. Motion made by

                                    Kraeger to approve campground budget. 2nd by Drezek.

                                    Motion passed.

Delegates/Rules       No new news or report.

 

Chaplain                     No new news or report.

 

Historian                     No new news or report

 

Magazine                   Deadline for articles for publication is April 5th per Bob

                                    Wuerl.

 

Membership              Albert distributed new member report. As of 3/30/07 we had

                                    processed 27 new member applications. We are receiving

                                    new member applications at about the same rate we are

                                    receiving retirement notices.

 

Resolution/Bylaws     A motion was made by Kluge to reduce from 5 to 3 the

                                    number of years a member can remain behind in dues

                                    before they are deleted from membership files. Schmidt

                                    2nd. Motion passed.

 

Raffle                          A full report will be available for the Fall 2007 Meeting.

 

Ins./Welfare                No news or report

 

Retired Members      No news or report.

 

Trial/Suspensions     Drezek reports loss of one member in Milwaukee area due

                                    to a felony conviction. Albert reports one loss in District #7

                                    for same reason.

 

Youth/P.R.                  Carr reports the D.C. Trip is a go and 39 youth and 8

                                    chaperones have been selected. An orientation and

                                    pizza party is scheduled for 4/1/07 at the hotel.

 

Golf                             Kirk reports the Golf Outing is scheduled for 6/25/07 and

                                    will be held at Glacier Wood Golf Course in Iola. Anyone with

                                    contacts or raffle prizes should contact Jim.

 

Lobbyist/Legislation Michael Blumenfeld continues to send recent legislative

                                    Changes to Board Members.

 

Scholarships              Kraeger reports all checks have been awarded for last

                                    years recipients. Applications for Fall 2007 will soon be

                                    accepted and the form is available on-line at the WLEOA

                                    website.

 

Website                      All members agree the work Pres. Jim Kirk has done with

                                    Website is exceptional and there are now more links to

                                    other sites than ever before.

 

Announcements/Correspondence

 

President Kirk presented information on the proposed strangulation statute supported by Winn Collins, Outagamie Co. ADA. After discussion on the merits of supporting the legislation Kluge made a motion that the WLEOA take a position of “no position” on the issue. 2nd Kraeger. Motion passed.

 

There was a letter of concern discussed regarding a telephone solicitation conducted by Callan Publishing. The situation was resolved through communication with Callan Publishing.

 

Kirk shared an email received from Michael Blumenfeld which outlined Governor Doyle’s recent appointments to his cabinet.

 

An e-mail was received from the City of Milwaukee which indicates they have an ongoing hiring process. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

Albert shared an e-mail received from Daniel Bandi with suggestions for improvements in recruiting efforts. Anyone wishing to obtain an application for a new member can contact Secretary Albert at 715-454-6595 or access the WLEOA website and download the application form.

 

The Combined Locks Police Department is having a motorcycle ride to raise monies for the Nat’l Law Enforcement Officers Museum. For more information go to www.amatterofhonor.com or call 920-731-6321 and ask for Steve Wulgaert or Scott Lund.

 

The WLEOA received a thank you letter from WI Special Olympics for the $500.00 donation in 2006.

 

A letter received from Robert W Lex was shared with the board.

 

A letter received from Robert W Thomas about activities for retirees was shared with the board.

 

DISTRICT REPORTS

 

District #1      No report

 

District #2      O’Neil continues to work on recruiting and suggested possibly sponsoring a hole at the WPPA Golf Outing hosted by the Dane Co. S.O. Albert advised O’Neil that WLEOA applications were given to all participants at the WPPA State Shoot hosted by Marathon Co. in 2005 and no new members joined as a result.

 

District #3      Kluge advised he received a visit from past President Robert Rentmeester. Rentmeester advised he believes the order of past presidents printed in the last magazine may be out of order. Kluge suggested we send representatives to the WI Law Enforcement Officers Memorial as a method of recuiting. Kluge resigned his position at the end of his District report. Motion made by Kraeger to accept the resignation and appoint his chosen replacement Craig Olsen to the District #3 Directors position. 2nd by Drezek. Motion passed.

 

District #4      New Director Mike Hartert introduced himself to the Board. He works for the Milwaukee Police Department.

 

District #5      Kurt Drezek made a motion to donate $200.00 to the Milwaukee Police Explorers. 2nd by Lind. Motion passed.

 

District #6      Director excused

 

District #7      Director Nardi reports two donations were made in the District to support worthy events. $100.00 was made to the Volunteer Safety Instructor Banquet put on by the WI DNR. A $100.00 donation was made to the Marathon City Alcohol Free Post Prom Party on behalf of the WLEOA. Nardi took the time to personally write 36 letters to members behind in dues in District #7.

 

District #8      No report given by Director Lind

 

District #9      No report given by Director Schmidt

 

District #10    Director Carr made the request for money for incidentals on the Washington D.C. trip as has been past practice for as long as the trip has taken place. Kraeger made the motion to accept the request. 2nd by Hartert. Motion passed. Carr also requested a plaque be purchased and given to Nan Delaney who for many years was our contact person with AAA of Wisconsin as she has been an invaluable asset over the years.

 

District #11    Dennis Kluge announced he will be retiring from Law Enforcement effective 5-31-07. Kirk asked the Board for nominations to approve the appointment of Dennis Kluge to District #11 Director which was vacated by Fred Rasmussen. Allen Kraeger made the motion to appoint Dennis Kluge District #11 Director. Drezek 2nd. Motion passed.

 

 

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Allen Kraeger requested $500.00 from the WLEOA in Support of WI Special Olympics. Drezek made the motion to remove $50.00 from each Districts budget to meet that request. Carr 2nd. Motion passed.

 

Kirk requested $600.00 to support the Golf Outing up front expenses. Kraeger made the motion to support the request. 2nd Lind. Motion passed.

 

Albert requested Honorary membership for Susan Olson, wife of late District #7 Director Patrick Olson. Lind made the motion to make Susan Olson and Honorary member. Nardi 2nd. Motion passed.

 

Albert proposed keeping hard copy of rosters and renewal cards for 20 years maximum. The present system takes up 3 four drawer filing cabinets. The new system will consist of the roster being burned to a DVD every 6 months. A roster will be kept by the President, one will be mailed to Callan Publishing and a third DVD will be kept by the Secretary. Drezek made a motion to accept the new system of record keeping contingent on auditor approval. 2nd Lind. Motion passed.

 

The next meeting date is set for October 27th at a site yet to be determined in Waupaca WI.

 

Motion to adjourn made by Kraeger. 2nd Lind