The Executive Committee of the Peace Officers’ Association of Georgia, Inc. held a meeting at 10 A. M., April 9, 2002, Ramada Inn, Macon, Georgia.  The Executive Committee meeting followed a meeting held at 9 A. M. with the Miller Committee.   Committee members attending included President Wayne Avery, Vice President Harry Colbert, Board Members Homer Bryson and Keith Moran, Secretary-Treasurer John Conley, Attorney Frank Childs and Executive Director Marion Conley.   Legislative Chairman Bob Brown, Public Relations Director Ken Suddeth and Chaplain Jimmy Waters were unable to attend. Visitors included: Sammy Murphy, Mickey Pearce, Joyce and Morgan Key, Donna Holcomb, and Mary Poole. 

The meeting was called to order and a welcome given to all in attendance by President Wayne Avery.   

Board Member Homer Bryson gave the invocation. 

President Avery led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

A motion was made by Keith Moran, seconded by Homer Bryson and passed to approve the minutes and financial report from March, 2002. 

President Avery reported that he and Harry Colbert would be going to Callan Publishing in Minneapolis, Minnesota May 10, 11, and 12^th to see the site of Callan Publishing and its subsidiaries.  The trip will be at the expense of Callan Publishing. 

Attorney Frank Childs gave a review of his communications with Mike Callan and the contract relating to the residential fund raising program.  Frank reported that Mike is concerned about the Federal Trade Commission Proposed Rule – National Do-Not-Call Registry. This was the largest challenge facing him, as it would affect charitable organizations.  Mike felt he could possibly loose the right to call about 40% of the potential people.  If the Federal Trade Commission was successful in their proposal to amend the telemarketing sales rule Callan would not want to include a guaranteed minimum payment sum in the contract.  Attorney Childs relayed he had mentioned to Mike that there was already a provision whereby the contract could be canceled in the event revenue was not to his satisfaction.  Board Member Keith Moran interjected that the Georgia Sheriff’s Association was against telemarketing, not POAG but definitely telemarketing.  A discussion ensued by the Committee on personally meeting with many sheriffs and explaining our position to them. 

The idea of being able to continue working and drawing POAB after 30 years that was initiated by POAG many years ago has now become reality.  The bill is awaiting the governor’s signature and the employee will not even have to retire to be able to draw their retirement. 

            Vice President Harry Colbert reported a successful Westside High School prom night in connection with the POAG and Miller Brewing campaign against underage drinking.  Many activities were successfully carried out by Westside High School such as a wrecked car that had been involved in a DUI accident being parked at the school, black t-shirts,  painted faces etc. as well as much media coverage.  Wayne Avery reported there were no teen arrests or accidents prom night in the City of Macon.  There continue to be ongoing activities in Bibb County  relating to underage drinking. 

            Mrs. Poole, Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary had come to the meeting to present the Association another book of POAG history. 

            John Conley made a motion, which was seconded by Harry Colbert to extend the membership of a person re-entering the military for a maximum two-year period.  This motion passed. 

            Marion Conley will attempt to begin putting a list of all new members who are joining for the first time in the magazine. 

            The May meeting was set for May 16^th at 3 P. M. in Helen, Georgia.  The location will be determined after President Avery converses with Mr. W. R. Harber. 

            The Committee was reminded of the serious condition of Chaplain Jimmy Waters. 

            A motion was made by Keith Moran and seconded by Homer Bryson to adjourn. 7Accordingly, the meeting was adjourned.