FBI National Academy Associates

North Carolina Chapter

October 21, 2004

Board Meeting Minutes, Greenville, NC

Prepared by:  Myron Guthrie

Present:

          Joey Reynolds, Chapter President
          Bob Schurmeier, First Vice President
          Steven Gillikin, Second Vice President
          Greg Harrington, Second Vice President
          Cindy Isenhour, Secretary/Treasurer
          Mike Carver, Historian
          Matt Lojko, District 7 Representative
          Bill Godley, District 8 Representative
          Jerry Senatore, FBI Training Coordinator
          Myron Guthrie, Historian Elect
          Tom Deighton, Lenior PD
          Joe Bartlett, Greenville PD
          Evan Smeltzer, Greenville PD

The meeting came to order at 2:00 pm.

OLD BUSINESS

The meeting began with President Reynolds reviewing the meeting minutes from the July 20, 2004 Board Meeting in Charlotte. President Reynolds also advised the board that ASAC Vick O’Korn was retiring and Cookie McDowell was transferring to the Washington, DC area.

President Reynolds discussed the Carolina Command College and expressed interest in our chapter becoming involved in sponsoring this academy. Representative Lojko asked about attendance requirements and President Reynolds gave an overview of the program. A decision was made for President Reynolds to consult with Agent Senatore to get future dates and information pertaining to support and manpower required for sponsorship.

President Reynolds discussed the link to the National Academy Associates Web Page from the FBI’s Web Page and advised he talked to SAC Kindrick, who reported he was in the process of getting the link established.

President Reynolds and Secretary/Treasurer Isenhour discussed Summer Conference income and expenses, and reported the chapter showed a slight profit from the conference. S/T Isenhour passed out a treasurer’s report that showed an expense of $22,138.23 and an income of $22,222.00 for the conference.

S/T Isenhour advised the board that Marshall Williams had already received some donations for the 2006 Conference, and reported Carolina Beach has been chosen as the site for this conference.

NEW BUSINESS

The board discussed 2005 spring and fall meeting locations. Lenoir PD will host the spring meeting and Greensboro PD will host the fall Meeting.

President Reynolds gave the board an update on the Youth Leadership Program and this year’s candidate. President Reynolds also discussed the possibility of having a primary and alternate candidate for the program, citing the possibility of a second position becoming available in future sessions. This action would require the board to approve a line-item increase in the budget from $750.00 to $1,500.00 for this program, and Second Vice President Gillikin suggested this issue be brought before the membership for approval. A motion to place this item on the October 22, 2004 meeting agenda was made by Second Vice President Gillikin and First Vice President Schurmeier seconded his motion. The board voted and the motion was carried.

Myron Guthrie gave the board an update on his research for a new chapter web page. The cost was estimated to be approximately $80.00 per year and the web page would be hosted by Netfirms, Inc. Second Vice President Gillikin made a motion to proceed with the web page, and First Vice President Schurmeier seconded his motion. The board voted and the motion was carried.

President Reynolds gave the board an update on the LEAP Committee’s reorganization and reported our chapter was granted a seat on this committee on August 20, 2004.

President Reynolds discussed the Chapter Newsletter and getting information to publish in the newsletter including department information and death notices. The board also discussed dissemination of the newsletter via email to members who wanted it, and S/T Isenhour discussed email address problems. Second Vice President Gillikin suggested the newsletter be posted on the new web page. The board also discussed adding the member-ship roster to the web page with password protection, and Myron Guthrie advised he would look into this option.

President Reynolds discussed raising dues for retired members to cover the chapter’s cost for service to these members. Second Vice President Gillikin and Historian Carver voiced opposition to this measure, and Second Vice President Harrington asked if there was any estimate of the chapter’s cost to service these members. President Reynolds advised that there was no true figure. S/T Isenhour also brought up the issue of members who are retired from one department, but are working full-time with another department. The issue is how these members should be classified by the organization. Technically, the members are retired, but are full-time employees. Second Vice President Harrington advised he felt the issue should be a business decision. First Vice President Schurmeier suggested the board try to get an accounting of the current cost for postage, and a future estimate if postage rates increase. President Reynolds made a motion to table this issue until the March 2005 meeting and First Vice President Schurmeier seconded his motion. The board voted and the motion was carried.

S/T Isenhour passed out copies of the Chapter’s 2nd Quarter Financial Report and the board went over the report. S/T Isenhour reported the Chapter’s operating fund dropped to $1,500 after the Chapter paid National Dues. President Reynolds advised the board the 3rd Quarter is when the fund is usually at its lowest. Two corrections were made to the report and they are an adjustment of $4,174 for donations and a corrected member number. A motion to accept the changes was made by Second Vice President Harrington and First Vice President Schurmeier seconded his motion. The board voted and the motion was carried.

Historian Carver asked President Reynolds if there is a known percentage of new graduates who join the chapter and President Reynolds advised the number was high. President Reynolds credited the high number to the chapter’s contact with attendees during orientation, President’s Dinner, and other chapter functions. Second Vice President Gillikin discussed the board sharing the responsibility of visiting the National Academy each session to meet with attendees. President Reynolds discussed the financial impact this would have on the chapter and no further action was taken on this issue.

Training Coordinator Jerry Senatore gave the board an update on his division and his appointment to the FBI’s Training Section. He discussed his increased involvement in the recruiting process during the absence of Cookie McDowell. Agent Senatore advised the board that Session 219 is currently sent and Sessions 220 – 223 are full. He advised that department chiefs are going to be given more priority in future sessions for attendance. 

President Reynolds praised Agent Senatore for his hard work and support to the chapter since assuming the position of Training Coordinator. The entire board echoed this praise.

President Reynolds acknowledged Vick O’Korn’s support for the chapter and discussed purchasing a retirement gift for him to express our gratitude. Agent Senatore advised the board that Vick had requested a donation be made to the FBI Agent’s Association in lieu of a gift for him. A motion to make a $250.00 donation to the FBI Agent’s Association in Vick’s name was made by Second Vice President Gillikin and First Vice President Schurmeier seconded his motion. The board voted and the motion was carried.

President Reynolds passed out and reviewed the agenda for Friday’s Meeting.

S/T Isenhour discussed chapter merchandise and prices for these items. 

Historian Carver discussed District Representatives and requested the general membership be reminded of the importance of their position.

A motion to adjourn was made by First Vice President Schurmeier and was seconded by Second Vice President Gillikin. The board voted and the motion was carried.

The Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm.