POPAI Board Meeting Minutes for 02/12/2025
Meeting was called to Order by President Angela Morris at 10:30am
Attending:
- Angela Morris, President
- Andria Geigle, Treasurer
- Anthony Williams, Secretary
- Jack Odle, District 2 Rep
- Stephanie Cole, District 3 Rep
- Susan Bentley, District 4 Rep
- Josh Herman, District 5 Rep
- Albert Arnold, District 6 Rep
- Rupert Strawbridge, District 7 Rep
- Jennifer Lampert, District 8 Rep
- Mignon Ware, At-Large #1
- Chad Boruff, At-Large #2
- Adam McQueen, POPAI Rep to POAB and Past President
- Ryan Hull, POAB Rep to POPAI
- Shannon Chambers, Training Coordinator
- Karen Oeding, Membership and Website Administrator
- Heather Malone
Secretary's Report
Chad Boruff made a motion to approve the minutes from the January 2025 meeting. Stephanie Cole seconded the motion. No discussion. Motion carries unopposed.
Treasurer's Report
January Checking balance was $13,592.56.
January Savings balance is $68,190.18.
Our CD was rolled over ($30,919.50) and renewed at fixed rate of 4.15% APY for four months. Renewal date is May 20, 2025.
The Treasurer’s credit card was activated. The Training Coordinator and Membership Coordinator’s credit cards have been received and are awaiting activation.
We earned interest of $198.94 in January in the Premium Business Money Market (savings) account. We have the majority of our funds sitting in this account to earn the most interest. We are getting low in the checking account so there will be a transfer from savings to checking in February (plan is to maintain a minimum balance in checking of $10,000).
We received the official IRS letter advising our penalty review has been resolved in our favor.
Josh Herman made a motion to accept the Treasurers report. Rupert seconded the motion. Motion carries unopposed.
Technology
Website Administrator, Karen Oeding reported that the monthly digest email was well received.
Karen reported she is working with Lindsey and Shannon to prevent duplicate membership charges.
Karen reported that Troy was able to upload shared documents from his time as President with her for the organizations continued use.
Karen reported that applications for the Knepple Scholarship open this week.
Karen reports that our most popular pages on the website are the jobs and training pages.
Membership
Membership Coordinator Karen Oeding reported that we currently have 1,206 members. She expects 26 Corporate Sponsors to renew this year. She reported that 10 have already paid for this year.
Karen reported the connected with three new Chief Probations Officers regarding the upcoming Chief Probation Officer Orientation.
Jenny Lampert made a motion award Patty Dyehouse (Gibson County) Lifetime Membership. Secretary Anthony Williams seconded the motion. No discussion. Motion carries.
Education
Training Coordinator Shannon Chambers overviewed the agenda and other details for upcoming Management Institute and New Chief Probation Officer Orientation scheduled for March 12th, 13th, and 14th. Shannon reported registration is ongoing for the event.
Shannon discussed a session she attended at the APPA Winter Institute. Shannon indicated she is looking to possibly bring them in for the Fall Conference.
Chief's Executive Committee
President Angela Morris reported the Chief ‘s Executive Committee met in January with 15 people attending the event. The meeting produced several training ideas for the Management Institute and Fall Conference. In fact, many of the suggestions made will be incorporated in our upcoming Management Institute.
Probation Officer Advisory Board Update
Ryan Hull and Adam McQueen reported the next meeting of the Advisory Board will be held on March 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm.
Adam reported the supervision committee is working on updates to the Intrastate Transfer rules. Adam shared the current proposal with the Board earlier this month via email seeking input. Discussion held regarding the feedback Adam received to date.
Ryan reported that Traci Collyard has left IOCS to work for AllRise. The new liaison to the Advisory Board is Davina Crawford.
Election
Albert Arnold announced that he has accepted a non-Probation Officer position with another employer. Per the bylaws, this will open the District 6 spot. Jenny Lampert, Election Chair will work with Membership Coordinator and Website Administrator Karen Oeding to start the process to fill the vacancy. The Board hopes to fill the position at our March 2025 meeting.
Awards and Recognition
Stephanie Cole reported that she will need a co-chair to assist her with this committee as she will be on leave later this year.
Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council (JRAC)
President Angela Morris reported that the next JRAC meeting will be on February 28, 2025. Discussion held regarding the most recent meeting.
Adam McQueen reported the next EBDM/Local JRAC meeting will be held on April 11, 2025. Discussion held regarding the most recent meeting.
Legislation
Adam McQueen reviewed the most recent legislation with the Board. Discussion held.
Old Business
President Angela Morris updated the Board regarding the upcoming training on the Static-99R, Stable, and Acute risk assessments being held on March 12th, 13th, and 14th. The registration for the event filled up in less than 48 hours.
President Morris indicated she and Chief Probation Officer Kory George (Wayne County) had the opportunity to meet with Catheryne Pully, Executive Director of the Indiana Office of Court Services. Angela reported they were able to discuss the Salary Compensation study POPAI completed in 2024. Discussion held regarding next steps.
Board Members who attended the APPA Winter Institute shared with the Board their takeaways.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2025, at 12:00pm during the Management Institute at the Drury Inn (Carmel, Indiana).