Frederick Sutton Memorial

Lodge # 57

Fraternal Order of Police

Minutes December 11th, 2012

 

 

 

 

The regular monthly meeting was held December 11th, 2012 at the Knights of Columbus, Hollidaysburg.

All lodge officers were present except Chaplain Flanagan.

President Kovel led the members in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayer.

MOTION made by Brother Neil and second by sister Kovel to waive the reading of the previous minutes. Motion passed.

SICKNESS AND DISTRESS – Brother Friedenberger is receiving ongoing treatment for cancer.  

REPORTS OF FINANCIAL SECRETARY/TREASURER – Treasurers report provided by Brother Cunningham, and Special accounts report provided by Vice President Darrin Cornelius.

MOTION made by brother Bob Kovel and second by brother Mowery to accept the reports. Motion passed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES – Brother Hetzel spoke about the income from the lodge gun raffle. One rifle did not go on the daily lottery numbers so a ticket was drawn at the meeting resulting in Tpr Dave Mcgarvey winning the remaining rifle.

BALLOTING OF CANIDIDATES – (2) candidates for active membership;

1.      Robert THOMAS, Troop G Philipsburg station,

2.      Matthew TERKAY, Troop G Bedford station, both paid in full

MOTION to accept both candidates by brother Rhyner and second by brother Hetzel. Motion passed.

READING OF COMMUNICATIONS – Brother Thomas Hasse sent a Christmas card to the lodge with a $400.00 donation to the lodge as well. The lodge will send brother Hasse his 2013 membership card paid in full with a Christmas Thank you card.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS – Nominations for 2013-2014 lodge officers.(refer to attached list)

GOOD OF THE ORDER – President Kovel spoke about current contract negotiations and issues involving the PSP and current Budget.

   Brother Patrick spoke about the meeting with the Captain.(GREY)

MOTION made by brother Kovel and second by brother Patrick to send the maximum number of delegates to the January 2013 round robin. Motion passed.

MOTION made by sister Kovel and second by Brother Patrick to pay the bills against the Lodge, Motion passed.

MOTION made by Brother Ianuzzi to Adjourn, second by Brother Mowery, motion passed.

2013 UPCOMING DATES & EVENTS OF INTEREST:

January 29, 30, FOP/PSTA Round Robin, Harrisburg

May 22-23, FOP/PSTA Round Robin, Pittsburgh PA

Aug. 6th, Steak & Corn Feed / F.O.P. meeting, Lake Raystown

Aug. 12-15, F.O.P. National Conference, Cincinnati , OH

January meeting scheduled for Bedford at the Bedford American Legion, Tue. January 8th  at 7:30PM. (MEETING SWITCHED TO SECOND TUESDAY DUE TO THE FIRST BEING NEWS YEARS DAY)

 

 

2013-2014 NOMINATIONS FOR LODGE#57 OFFICERS;

PRESIDENT – Brother Joe Kovel nominated Brother Cornelius for the position of Lodge 57 President. Brother Cornelius accepted the nomination.

VICE PRESIDENT – Brother Cornelius nominated brother Joe Kovel for the position of Lodge 57 Vice President. Brother Kovel accepted the nomination.

SECRETARY – Brother Hetzel nominated brother Evans for the position of secretary. Brother Evans accepted the nomination.

TREASURER – Brother Evans nominated brother Hetzel for the position of Treasurer. Brother Hetzel accepted the nomination.

TRUSTEES – The following were nominated for the position of trustees.

1.      Brother Bob Kovel nominated brother Neil who accepted.

2.      Brother Glunt nominated brother Leon Wagner who accepted.

3.      Sister Kovel nominated brother Bob Kovel who accepted.

CONDUCTOR – Brother Hershey nominated brother Mowery for the position of conductor. Brother Mowery accepted the nomination.

CHAPLAIN – Brother Neil nominated sister Kovel for the position of Chaplain. Sister Kovel accepted the nomination.

GUARD – Brother Cunningham nominated brother Johns for the position of Guard. Brother John accepted the nomination.

DELEGATES – The following were nominated or want to be considered for delegates.

1.      Brother Friedenberger

2.      Brother Cunningham

3.      Brother Bob Kovel

4.      Sister Nancy Kovel

5.      Brother Patrick

6.      Brother Leon Wagner

7.      Brother Mcgarvey

8.      Brother Bill Baker

9.      Brother Despot

Submitted by Secretary Douglas B. Evans