South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police 

State Delegate Meeting 

Sioux Falls, SD 

01-14-2006

Called to order at 0905 by President Fair. All Board members present. Roll call done with all lodges present except Lake Area #13. Minutes from 2005 were mailed, with Board minutes read from 01-13-06.

Motion by Lodge 1 to accept 2005 minutes and wave reading along with minutes read from 01-13-06. 2nd by Lodge 4. All minutes passed.

Treasures report presented by Treasurer Harrison. Motion by Lodge 1 to accept with 2nd by Lodge Brookings 8. Passed

Officers Report:

Secretary Goetsch reminded lodges to get names of new members in as soon as possible as that member is not eligible for benefits unless they have been registered with National. This goes for any losses in membership as well. Some lodges are paying for members who are no longer with them.

Treasurer Harrison presented his report in writing.

Vice President Bedard gave a short brief on the essay contest and discussion of whether we will continue this in the future.

Sgt. At Arms Dickey: no report

National Trustee Schmitt: Update on the right to carry law. Update on the death benefits on the national level regarding heart attacks and advised that the National lodge has now made the location of the National Lodge permanent in Nashville, TN. Galls Inc. is also a sponsor with FOP.

President Fair: Handouts to each lodge: A copy of the National Memorial service on CD was given to each lodge by the State Lodge. A letter from Vantage Health and the service they offer was provided to members.

Bills: None except the hotel rooms for this meeting.

Old Business:

A lobbyist for the State was discussed. At this time, it does not appear we will continue to pursue this for the state.

The memorial was updated with space added for additional names. It was cleaned, and is looking very good. There was only space for two names before the additional space was added. We hope we don't have to use this added space however. Brother Wharton brought up there are some names to be added to the memorial that date back some time that he has dug up. They will be added.

Treas. Harrison gave a brief on the Western States meeting in Deadwood. We had a great turn out and many positive compliments.

New Business:

Mike Callan gave a brief on his efforts for the State Lodge fundraising. They are doing two things for us - the phone solicitation and the magazine. They had to close the office in Sioux Falls due to some sales tax issues. Money is down some due to the disasters the US had. A reminder to please get news items in for the magazine. Regarding the do-not call lists, some states add non-profits to that list. SD has not done this yet.

Charlie Wharton gave a presentation on the new academy.

SF President Tom Lien gave a brief on the 9-11 dinners they hold. This is open to all public safety groups. They are requesting $5000 to help sponsor this. Motion by Treasurer Harrison with 2nd by VP Bedard; passed.

SF discussed the Moto Cross race that is held in the SF area. The FOP has a billboard on site. This is supported by alcohol and tobacco free sponsorship. Requesting $500. Motion by Treasurer Harrison with 2nd by Lodge 14; passed.

SF gave a brief on the Special Olympics program again for this upcoming year. A brief was given by Jeff Miller of the Brookings lodge. Again they are asking for $2000 with motion by Lodge #1 to give them $3000 with 2nd by Rapid City. An amended motion was made for $5000 again with 2nd by Rapid City. The amendment was passed.

Good of the Order:

We have $50,000 to split this year with the local lodges. Each lodge was given $1500 as a base amount with the remainder divided by the total number of members in the state. $30 was then paid per member in addition to the base based on membership. It was discussed of what we want to do with the lodges that do not attend the Presidents Meeting. Motion by SF to allow the board to monitor the lodges and representation at that President's Meeting. 2nd by Rapid City, passed.

The web site has been redesigned. The lodges along with the State Lodge need to add information to the web site. Please send info in to get put on the web site. It was also discussed of giving Jane something as a thank you for her help with this website. The site is looking great and Jane does an excellent job of caring for it. A motion was made to give her $250 as a gift by Lodge 1 with a 2nd by Brookings, passed. The money will go to Lodge 1 to find the best fit for the gift.

The DC trip was discussed. Rather than paying airfare, rooms and per-diem, the State Lodge will pay a set fee for each person. This cost will cover the rooms and a set fee of the airfare. Rapid City advised that we do need representation at this event. Not only for the national exposure but the message given to the families of those who have given their lives knowing they are not alone during this hard time in their lives.

Thank you was read from National President Cantabury for the relief efforts of the hurricanes, along with a thank you from Maria Allen for money toward a loss of her home to fire in Rapid City, as well as a thank you from Special Olympics.

A display case is set-aside at the new academy for items to be displayed. If you have anything to display, contact a board member.

Round Table:

Lodge 1 Sioux Falls- 2005 was a great year, with the 9-11 dinner being again a huge success. More money is going into the community. SF is sponsoring a new hockey team this year. Many other things going on as well in their lodge. Officer Greg Slaven was presented Officer of the Year at the Game Feed.

Lodge 2 Rapid City- Monies are going out to many programs. Some work has been done on the lodge house. They are doing a rodeo also. Many other items also going on.

Lodge 3 Huron- A smaller lodge in numbers, but they maintain well. Again sponsored the food basket program. Coats for Kids, DARE and Rodeo among many other programs are sponsored. They raised $42,000 for the Food Basket program through a telephone. Great work on that, Lodge 3.

Lodge 4 Aberdeen- Held the concert again, did well. Shop with a Cop program, gift baskets, sponsored a local lady with some medical costs. Doing well.

Lodge 5 Madison- Had two golf days, a great fishing derby, as far as turnout. Support to the youth sports and other items.

Lodge 6 Watertown- Started a scholarship, did Shop with a Cop, youth gun safety program, Christmas light contest judged by officers working nights with money going to a charity. Supporting many youth sports events with the major fundraiser held during 4th of July. Other events being done, still working on some land to build a lodge also.

Lodge 8 Brookings- Do something every year during Halloween, did a float for Parade of Lights, youth programs supported as well. A golf tournament is the major fundraiser. Helped the SD POA, as the conference was held in Brookings this year. Raffled some prints there to raise money.

Lodge 9 Pierre- Worked the memorial again, sponsored some baseball and a bowling pin shoot. Good help with the Torch Run.

Lodge 10 Spink County- Monies coming good and growing each year as far as fundraisers. Been allowed to increase sponsorships towards our youth programs due to increase of funds as well as Shop with a Cop, local help with a fire and many other things.

Lodge 11 Yankton- We are having some membership help problems, but were able to hold a fishing tournament. Held a dinner. Held a concert, which was a learning experience.

Lodge 12 Northern Hills- Started the Shop with a Cop, we have members in Butte, Lawrence and Meade County and each town went with a cop from their town, with each town going to a store in that town, such as Wal-Mart, Pamida, Kmart and Alco. Raised our membership from 50 to 70. Getting our name out more, did a float with parade of lights. Supporting some other groups and upcoming pistol shoot this summer.

Lodge 14 Milbank- Trying to get members involved. Supporting some activities and trying to get some fund raising things going as well.

Motion by Treasurer Harrison to give Pierre Lodge $500 to go toward the memorial ceremony in Pierre. 2nd by Sioux Falls, passed.

Some free raffle items were given out.

NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD JANUARY 13, 2007

Election of Officers will be held next year. Please plan to attend.

Meeting adjourned at 1400 hours.