Frederick Sutton Memorial

Lodge # 57

Fraternal Order of Police

Minutes September 6th, 2011

The regular monthly meeting was held Sept. 6^th, 2011, at the Knights of Columbus in Hollidaysburg PA.

All lodge officers were present except President Kovel, Conductor Hetzel, and Chaplain Flanagan.

Vice President (VP) Cornelius led the members in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance and the opening prayer.

MOTION made by Brother Osman and second by Brother Patrick to deviate from normal business so guest speakers Steven Snook, Mifflin County District Attorney, and Corey Snook, Juniata County District Attorney(No relation) could address the group reference their requesting the Lodge to support them in the upcoming election. Motion passed.

Aflac representative Dan McIntrye was also present prior to the meeting starting in case anybody wanted to speak with him reference the same. He related he planned on attending the October meeting as well in case any members were interested in Aflac or had any questions.

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

REPORTS OF FINANCIAL SECRETARY/TREASURER – Treasurers report provided by Brother Cunningham. Special Accounts report provided by VP Cornelius.

MOTION made by Brother Bob Kovel and second by Sister Nancy Kovel to accept the reports. Motion passed.

October 12/2011 – Lodge 57 Associate member Shrimp feed at the Bedford American Legion.(downstairs)

Vice Pres. Cornelius spoke about the Lodge gun raffle. It is requested that any member with unsold tickets please let him know as soon as possible so we have an idea of how many unsold tickets are left out there.

MOTION made by brother Campbell and second by brother Johns to accept the report. Motion passed.

Brother Friedenberger spoke about the Memorial Bridge dedication being held this Thursday Sept 8^th in Hollidaysburg at the Canal Base Park for Tpr Dan Lightner who died during active duty. The dedication is set to begin at 11:00 AM in the park if weather is decent and indoors at the Knights of Columbus if the weather is bad. Food and refreshments will be available afterwards at the Knights of Columbus sponsored by Lodge # 57.

Vice Pres. Cornelius spoke about the National Convention in Salt Lake City Utah.

VP Cornelius also mentioned the idea of Lodge # 57 having a Christmas Party. No further discussion at this time.

Brother Patrick spoke about the meeting with the Captain. The Captain would like to see each stations Lodge Reps at the monthly meeting which is held the first Tuesday of every month. The station Reps schedule should be a scheduled daylight that day so they can attend.

Treasurer Cunningham related the Captain is looking into having a Memorial Stone at the Hollidaysburg station near the flag pole in honor of our brothers(Troopers) that have lost their lives in the line of duty. The Captain is working with our Lodge on the same and wants to see the same move forward as soon as possible.

MOTION made by Sister Kovel and second by Brother Patrick to send the maximum number of delegates to the September Round Robin. Motion passed.

MOTION made by Brother Stanek and second by brother Friedenberger to have a monument committee put together so we can move forward as soon as possible with the Troop G Headquarters monument. Motion passed

MOTION made by brother Bush and second by brother B Kovel to endorse Steve Snook for Mifflin County District Attorney. Motion passed.

MOTION made by brother B Kovel and second by brother Reese to endorse Corey Snook for Juniata County District Attorney. Motion passed.

MOTION made by brother Patrick and second by brother Stanek to pay the bills against the Lodge, Motion passed.

MOTION made by Brother Patrick and seconded by brother Johns to Adjourn. Motion passed.