POAG EXECUTIVE MINUTES - August 2004: 

The Executive Committee of the Peace Officers’ Association of Georgia, Inc. held a meeting at 4 P. M., August 20, 2004, at the G.B.I. Office, Cleveland, Georgia.   Committee members attending included President Homer Bryson, Board Jimmy Jones, Secretary-Treasurer John Conley, and Executive Director Marion Conley.  Board Member Gary Hill, Legislative Chairman Bob Brown, Attorney Frank Childs and Chaplain Rick Lanford were unable to attend.  Visitors included: Ken Suddeth, Morgan and Joyce Key, Roger Garrison, Billy and Pat Stone, Bill Cline and Mike Fordham. 

President Homer Bryson called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. 

The invocation was given by Vice President Keith Moran with the Pledge to the flag being led by President Homer Bryson. 

Jimmy Jones made a motion, which was seconded by Keith Moran to approve the minutes and financial report from July, 2004.  The motion passed.  It was pointed out that the financial picture was beginning to look somewhat brighter because of the telemarketing effort.  Ad sales in “The Georgia Peace Officer” continue a downward trend. 

Marion Conley reported that from July, 2001 through June, 2004, 216 memberships had been issued to new academy graduates.  Of the total issued, 73 had renewed their membership.  

John Conley relayed conversations that he and Board Member Gary Hill had been having with law enforcement in hurricane torn Florida.  The biggest problem facing law enforcement down there was the lack of funds for feeding the working officers.  Lt. Doug Dodson with the Florida Highway Patrol had reported to John and Gary that 50 law enforcement officers could be fed for $426.00.  A motion was made by Jimmy Jones, seconded by John Conley to send $1,000 to feed law enforcement personnel working the disaster area.  This motion passed.  It was further decided to hold a raffle at the convention and send the funds raised to Florida.  Jimmy Jones volunteered to try to acquire a suitable item to be raffled at the convention. 

John Conley reported three guns had been purchased for the convention at a cost of $500.00 for the three. 

All persons attending the meeting were reminded that door prizes were needed for the convention.

            A motion was made by Jimmy Jones, seconded by Keith Moran and passed to award outgoing President Homer Bryson a life membership in the Association. 

            John Conley reported a continuing sewage problem at the office.  Bids had been acquired for replacing existing water and sewage lines.  However, once work began on these lines additional problems were uncovered such as rotten flooring in the bathroom.  Jimmy Jones made a motion, seconded by Keith Moran authorizing the Secretary-Treasurer to make whatever repairs were necessary to correct the problems. 

            The idea of notifying the Sheriff’s Association and the Chief’s Association of the training that would be provided at the convention.  Mike Fordham volunteered to notify both agencies of the convention training schedule. 

            The next meeting was called for September 11, 2004, 4 P. M., Holiday Inn, Macon, Georgia. 

            A motion was made by Keith Moran and seconded by John Conley to adjourn the meeting.  Accordingly, the meeting was adjourned.