FBI National Academy Associates
North Carolina Chapter
March 24, 2005
Chapter Business Meeting Minutes, Lenoir, NC
Prepared by: Myron Guthrie, Chapter Historian
The meeting was called to order by President Bob Schurmeier at 11:00 am. President Schurmeier appointed Captain Tom Deighton of the Lenoir Police Department Sergeant-At-Arms.
Lenoir Police Department Chaplain Terry Barnes presented the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chief Joey Reynolds welcomed the Chapter Members to Lenoir and introduced Town Manager Wayne Bailey, who also welcomed the members. Manager Bailey introduced the Honorable David Barlow, Mayor of Lenoir, who also welcomed the members to Lenoir and gave an overview of the town.
President Schurmeier presented a plaque to Chief Reynolds and his staff in observance of the chapter’s appreciation for his department’s hosting the spring meeting. President Schurmeier also presented Chief Reynolds with a specialty clock in observance of his service to the Chapter. Chief Reynolds will be presented with a chapter firearm for his service as Chapter President in the near future.
Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Isenhour conducted a roll call of the executive board and all were present.
President Schurmeier introduced Mr. Kevin Kindrick, SAC for the Charlotte FBI Office, and SAC Kindrick addressed the members and welcomed them. SAC Kindrick reiterated his and the FBI’s support of the National Academy and the importance of supporting the North Carolina Chapter of the National Academy Associates.
President Schurmeier introduced Mr. Wayne Delfuco, Protective Security Advisor of the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Delfuco addressed the members and gave them an overview of his position and urged them to contact him if they have any question concerning homeland security.
SAC Kindrick asked to make an announcement to the members and announced that Special Agent Ken Moore has been selected to fill the Charlotte Office ASAC position that was left vacant from the retirement of ASAC Vick O’Korn.
President Schurmeier recognized guests who were in attendance and asked the members to introduce themselves and give their department and session number.
President Schurmeier recognized the 220th Session.
President Schurmeier asked the members if anyone wanted a review of the minutes from the Greenville meeting in October 2004. Jeff Isenhour made a motion to accept the meeting minutes, and Marshall Williamson seconded the motion. The members voted and the motion passed.
Secretary/Treasurer Isenhour presented a financial report of the Chapter’s business activities. A copy of the financial report was made available to any member who wished to review it.
2nd Vice-President Greg Harrington presented a training report and announced the fall 2005 meeting will be hosted by the Greensboro Police Department. Dates that were selected are October 20th for the board meeting and October 21st for the business meeting.
2nd Vice-President Harrington presented information about the board’s desire to increase the duration of the training sessions during the spring and fall business meetings to include more enhanced training. This concept, if adopted, would allow 3-4 hours of training in addition to the business meeting. 2nd Vice-President Harrington announced his department would host the spring 2006 meeting and the goal to institute the new training concept during this meeting.
3rd Vice-President Mike Carver announced that the Charlotte Police Department has offered to host the fall 2006 meeting. No other members expressed an interest in hosting this meting and Charlotte was selected with dates to be decided at a later date.
Past President Joey Reynolds presented a nominating committee report to the membership. He reported Chapter By-Laws require chapter elections to take place during the summer conference, and since the chapter’s summer conference will coincide with Florida’s National Conference, elections should be moved to the fall 2005 meeting.
The board advised the members that modifications of by-laws required a vote by the membership. Tom Deighton made a motion that chapter elections be moved to the fall 2005 meeting, and the motion was seconded by Bill Post. The members voted and the motion passed.
Training Coordinator Jerry Senatore gave the members a training section report. He gave the members an update of the proposed session changes being considered by the FBI, and reported the issue is officially dead.
Agent Senatore reiterated the importance of compliance with the height/weight standard when sending a candidate to the National Academy. Agent Senatore also gave the membership an update on slot allocations and reported the Chapter is currently allocated 7 slots in each session. He advised this is subject to change, but is unlikely in the near future.
Historian Myron Guthrie gave the members an update on the Chapter’s new website. He discussed the addition of a chief’s position vacancy, member roster, and membership information/renewal page to the web site.
Historian Guthrie asked members for their input on the website and asked the members to email information about any additions or changes they might want to see made to the website.
Historian Guthrie recognized the names of recently deceased members and asked for a moment of silence in honor of their service and memory.
President Schurmeier gave an update on the Youth Leadership Program and advised the members that finalists have been selected and are scheduled to participate in the interview process for final selection. He thanks all the members who submitted candidates for this program and urged all members to participate in this great program.
President Schurmeier reminded the membership of the National Conference in Florida this coming July, and urged members to attend if possible.
President Schurmeier gave the members a financial assessment of the Chapter’s operating account. He advised the members that this acoount is funded solely from the $25 the Chapter receives from membership dues. He reported the Chapter currently meets its financial obligations with the amount collected from current dues, but rising costs have forced the board to consider raising dues. He reported this subject would be studied and brought before the general membership at a later date.
President Schurmeier asked 3rd Vice-President Mike Carver to give the members an update of the account that was generated from the 2001 Charlotte National Conference. 3rd Vice-President Carver advised the members that this account was originally designated to be a self-generating “legacy” account the Chapter could use for future years for such purposes as college scholarships. He reported he would chair a committee to study how this money should be used and urged any member who had questions to contact him.
President Schurmeier gave an update of the February 10, 2005 Law Enforcement Associations Presidents (LEAP) meeting in Raleigh, NC. He announced the next meeting date of May 4, 2005 and invited members to attend. (President Schurmeier’s notes from the February meeting are posted on the Chapter’s web page).
President Schurmeier recognized Lieutenant Marshall Williamson of the Wilmington Police Department for his hard work during the 2004 Summer Conference in Wilmington. He announced that due largely to Marshall’s efforts, the Chapter made a small amount of money from the conference instead of losing money, as has been the trend in the past.
President Schurmeier announced that the 2006 Summer Conference would be hosted again by the Wilmington Police Department and asked Marshall Williamson to give the members a conference update.
Lieutenant Williamson reported the conference would be held the second or Second week in June in Carolina Beach, NC. Lt. Williamson reported the new Marriott Hotel has been selected as the conference site and is directly on the ocean.
Lt. Williamson advised the members that he has already receive some donations for the conference, and urged each member to participate in donation solicitations to help cover conference expenses. Second Vice-President Steve Gillikin reiterated Lt. Williamson’s donation urgency. He asked the members to start planning for the conference early, and to start soliciting donations early.
This concluded the Chapter’s business agenda and President Schurmeier asked the membership if anyone had anything they wished to discuss. No member came forward and President Schurmeier asked for a motion to close the business meeting.
A motion to close the business meeting was made by Matt Lojoko, and his motion was seconded KD Williams. The members voted on the motion and the motion passed.
The business meeting was adjourned at 12:10 pm.