The Executive Committee of the Peace Officers’ Association of Georgia, Inc. held a meeting at 10 A. M., April 8, 2003, at the Ramada Inn, Macon, Georgia.  Committee members attending included President Harry Colbert, III, Vice President Homer Bryson, Board Members Keith Moran and Gary Hill,  Secretary-Treasurer John Conley,  Legislative Chairman Bob Brown, Attorney Frank Childs and Executive Director Marion Conley. Chaplain Jimmy Waters was unable to attend. Visitors included Ken Suddeth, Jimmy Jones and Donna Holcomb. 

The meeting was called to order and a welcome given all in attendance by President Colbert.  Board Member Keith Moran gave the invocation. 

The minutes from March, 2003 were approved upon a motion from Bob Brown.  The motion was seconded by Keith Moran and passed.  Marion Conley stated there was no financial report for March, 2003 yet awaiting a bank statement on the fundraising project from Minnesota. 

Attorney Frank Childs went over the criteria and application for the Jimmy Waters Scholarship fund.  The papers Attorney Childs prepared were satisfactory to the Committee.  A motion was made by Bob Brown, seconded by Gary Hill and passed to accept this criteria and application.   

The Universal Connect program was further discussed with all being in agreement POAG would endorse and try to pass the message of this program along to our membership.  Homer Bryson will try to get a sheriff to try the program free of charge for a period of time deemed necessary by the sheriff. 

Gary Hill was given authority to converse with Bill Thomas of Big Bad Barbeque and sign whatever papers Mr. Thomas may desire.  Mr. Thomas will need two rooms Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights of the convention in appreciation of the low priced meal. 

President Colbert has invited Greg Cape for a karaoke Tuesday night for a fee of $500.00 with no rooms.  The pistol match will be held at the Glynn County range on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 beginning at 8 A. M.  The fun run is again scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 5:30 P. M. 

Secretary-Treasurer Conley reminded all we needed door prizes.  President Colbert volunteered to attempt to get a gun donated.  Board Member Keith Moran  reminded all that Fussell Bonding has given a gun.  Keith also discussed the fun run with the Blue Knights of Ga. VIII being planned for Saturday.

President Colbert will have the awarding of “Life Memberships” on the agenda for the May meeting. 

            Board Member Homer Bryson had communicated with Chief T. C. Cowan with Brunswick Police Department and communicated a need of the Ladies Auxiliary for transportation to the mall.  Chief Cowan graciously agreed to make a 20-person mini bus available to the ladies. 

            President Colbert relayed to the Committee that DNR Sgt. Jason Nelms of the Floyd District.  Sgt. Nelms will replace retired Chief Willie Mitchell who has served the Association so well for many years. 

            Legislative Chairman Bob Brown volunteered to contact Steve White about coming to the convention again this year.  Steve has the “Shoot, Don’t Shoot” machine. 

            Board Member Gary Hill discussed a situation involving a potential Officer of the Year nominee.  The supervisor did not want to nominate the individual until the case has been adjudicated in court.  The supervisor felt reasonably sure this event would not occur prior to June 30^th this year, thus throwing the situation into another fiscal year.  The Committee agreed to consider this officer in the year the supervisor felt comfortable nominating same. 

            Legislative Chairman Bob Brown proudly informed the Committee that Director of Homeland Security and Past President Bill Hitchens was secretary-treasurer of POST Council. 

            President Colbert was happy to tell the Committee that John McCall with Macon Communications had sponsored the golf tournament the previous day with an $800.00 check.  In spite of the inclement weather, four golfers had finished 18 holes of golf.  It was decided to give each of these golfers $60 each. 

            The May meeting was set for May 9, 2003, 4 P.M., Jekyll Inn, Jekyll Island.

            John Conley made a motion to adjourn.  This motion was seconded by Homer Bryson and passed.