GENERAL MEETING
March 5, 2009
IPOCO’S regular monthly
meeting was held at Florentine Restaurant, Columbus, Ohio.
Pledge of
Allegiance/Collect: Caroline Barnes Weygandt
Introductions of guests: Caroline Barnes Weygandt
Speaker: Joy Watson, Developmental Director at the Columbus Literacy Council.
| This non-profit organization has been in existence for 39 years. Ms. Watson shared with us the functions of this organization, how they operate within the community, how they are funded, and the requirements to become a volunteer. A volunteer form may be found on the website. |
MEETING WAS CALLED
TO ORDER: 7:39 p.m. by
President Sherry Distelhorst.
Treasurer – Diana Howell (absent)
| Treasurer’s Report was read by Sherry Distelhorst and this will be filed for audit. If any member has questions or would like a copy contact Diana. |
Secretary – Theresa Fagan Smith
| Correspondences were read and questions were addressed. Minutes from the 2009 February general meeting were approved as written and will be posted accordingly. |
Communications – Angie Schmitt
| Bulletin deadline is March 15, 2009. |
| A suggestion was made to have a specific site on the webpage for communication of correspondences, unless it involves a time sensitive issue. |
| Angie will be updating the member roster. The goal is to post this on the website. |
| 2009 IPOCO awards: Angie has received some completed nomination forms and welcomes more. Deadline is 4/15/09. |
Bylaws – President Elect Heidi Kugler
Prior to voting, Heidi asked all members present if there were any questions relevant to the proposed Bylaws and Standing Rules changes. No changes were recommended.
We then moved forward with:
| Sherry Distelhorst read: “Motion on behalf of the Bylaws and Standing Rules Committee, I move that we dispense with the reading of the individual Bylaws & Standing Rule changes and vote on them as a whole, as each member has had plenty of advance notice to review & read all changes.” |
This Motion was passed by all members present.
| Sherry Distelhorst read: “On behalf of the Bylaws & Standing Rules committee, I move that the proposed Bylaws & Standing Rules changes be accepted as written.” |
This Motion was passed by all members present.
Community Service –Caroline Barnes Weygandt
| IPOCO will serve dinner at the Ronald McDonald House on the evening of 3/17/09. Administration representative will be there to accept our monetary donation and give us a tour. |
Education/Legislation – Vikki Angelo (absent)
| On Monday March 9, 2009 Vikki will begin teaching the class, Mentors and Protégés. This class will take place at Grange Insurance Gahanna Training room for three consecutive Mondays (March 9, 16. 23). |
Membership – Kon Chittavong
| Currently have 34 members. |
Safety – Theresa Fagan
Smith
| Theresa received email communication from Kelly McGuire of the Columbus Division of Fire that she has been laid off from her administrative position. We have not been notified of the new contact person. For now, it is Chief Pettus. |
| On February 18, 2009 Theresa presented the Firefighter of the month award at the Columbus Division of Fire Administration building on Parsons Ave. |
| On February 20, 2009 Theresa attended the first quarterly Chapter Breakfast meeting sponsored by the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Safety Council. Keynote Speaker was Charles B. Dygert, Ph.D., C.S.P., C.P.A.E. |
| On March 4, 2009 Theresa and Michelle (Ackerman) attended the Columbus Police Officer of the Month award ceremony at the Headquarters downtown Columbus. |
| The IPOCO Board has agreed to continue their financial support to the Safety Committee for Police and Fire Department donations this year. Coloring books have been ordered for the Police Department. |
| Invitations have been extended to the Director of the Local Chapter National Safety Council, Columbus Police Chief and Columbus Fire Chief to attend our April General Meeting Dinner. |
Special Committees:
Employment – Linda Hughes
(absent)-No report
Audit/Budget/Finance – Pat Johnson -No report
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
| Angie Schmitt made a motion to donate a $25.00 gift card as a door prize to Region IV Conference. This motion was passed. |
| Karen Lawson has been appointed as Nominating Committee Chair. Angie Schmitt, Margaret Wildi and Mary Wildi were elected to serve on the committee. |
Announcements:
Bulletin Deadline – 3/15/09
Next Regular Meeting – 4/2/09
Next Board Meeting – 3/17/09
Regional Conference – 3/26/09-3/29/09 Detroit Michigan
Ohio Education Day – 04/01/09
National Conference –
5/29/09-5/31/09 New Orleans, LA
Meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Theresa Fagan Smith