March 10, 2004
Call to Order:
Eric opened the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Attending:
| Name | Position | Present | Absent |
| Eric Zimmerman | President | x | |
| Vice President | |||
| Jennifer Outlaw | Secretary | x | |
| Madonna Roach | Treasurer | x | |
| Lori White | Membership | x | |
| William Wakeland | District 1 | x | |
| Tim McAlhany | District 2 | x | |
| District 3 | |||
| Mike Small | District 4 | x | |
| Rebecca Schrock | District 5 | x | |
| Laird Thompson | District 6 | x | |
| Linda Brady | District 7 | x | |
| CherieWood | District 8 | x | |
| N/A | Past President | ||
| Fred Martin | Prob. Adv. Board | x |
Others in Attendance: Greg Werich, Chief’s Executive Committee
Secretary’s Report:
Don moved to accept the February minutes as typed. Bill seconded, all were in favor. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Madonna provided copies of the February and March reports. The March report reflects the balance of the checking account as $4,088.49 and savings as $22,241.34. Total assets at this time are $27,194.80. Tim moved to accept the Treasurer's Report. Cherie seconded, all were in favor. Motion carried.
Membership:
Lori reports that the renewal notices went out a little late for January and February. Lori reports that we have received several new members via the website. Additionally, she reports there have been a few problems with members receiving their website passwords "right away." If you are having difficulty with the website, please contact webmaster@gopopai.org.
Education:
Susan provides information about the New Chief Training and Chief's Summit. She reports that she is pleased with working with the Marriott and has had positive feedback regarding the content of the training. Discussion followed. The Board agreed that the training budgets (i.e. Chief's Summit, New Chief Orientation, etc.) should be listed separately in the Treasurer's Report.
Awards and Recognition:
Becky reports the one scholarship application had been received so far. POPAI members pursuing a Graduate Degree are encouraged to apply for the Knepple Scholarship. Visit us online at www.gopopai.org to apply. Application deadline is March 31, 2004.
Corporate Membership:
No report.
Legislation:
Linda provides an update on the Bills being tracked by the Legislative Committee. Discussion followed. For the most recent updates, check out the Legislation page at www.gopopai.org.
Election:
Eric reports that there are two members that have submitted interest in the Vice President position. Discussion followed. Linda moves that Richard Pfifer fill the Vice President position. Bill seconds, all were in favor. Motion carried. The District 4 Representative position is still available. Any member in Grant, Madison, Blackford, Delaware, Jay, Randolph, Henry, Rush, Wayne, Union, Fayette, and Franklin Counties are encouraged to submit your interest to represent your district to Eric Zimmerman at 260-627-5551 or eric.zimmerman@co.allen.in.us.
Technology:
Bill reports that the "members only" section is up and running. The website will be updated often including poll questions will be updated bi-weekly, legislative updates, news information, etc. Discussion followed. A Technology Committee meeting will be held at 10 a.m. prior to the next regularly scheduled POPAI meeting.
Old Business:
Don provides copies of the proposed by-law changes. Don requests that the Board review the changes to discuss at the next meeting.
New Business:
Don brings discusses the possibility of a “Resource Center.” Discussion tabled until the next meeting.
Laird moved to close the meeting. Cherie seconded, all were in favor. Motion carried.
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Room T224 of the City-County Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.