POAG EXECUTIVE MINUTES - August 2005: 

The Executive Committee of the Peace Officers’ Association of Georgia, Inc. held a meeting at 4 P. M., August 20, 2005, at the Jekyll Island Oceanfront Resort, Jekyll Island, Georgia.   Committee members attending included President Keith Moran, Vice President Gary W. Hill, Legislative Chairman Homer Bryson,  Secretary-Treasurer John Conley, Attorney Frank Childs and Executive Director Marion Conley.  Vice President Mike Fordham is deployed and was unable to attend.  Board Member Jimmy Jones was also absent as was Chaplain Rick Lanford. Visitors included: Thomas A. Alley, Morgan and Joyce Key, Mary Poole, Bill Cline, Charles D. Sikes, John M. Edwards, Mike Cline and Lisa Casey. 

President Keith Moran called the meeting to order and thanked all for coming. 

Legislative Chairman Homer Bryson gave the invocation.   

A motion was made by Homer Bryson, seconded by Gary Hill and passed to approve the minutes and financial report from July, 2005.

Secretary Conley brought before the Committee the fact that the price of gasoline was escalating while POAG was only paying the Committee $.28 per mile when traveling on official POAG business.  A motion was made by John Conley, seconded by Gary Hill and passed to pay whatever the Federal cost is.  It was later discovered the present Federal cost if $.405 but expected to increase in 2006. 

Past President Charles Sikes along with present President Keith Moran showed the audience a beautiful replica of the magazine cover dedicating the 2005 convention to Retired Department of Natural Resources Major Bill Cline.  Director Sikes had had this picture, along with a banner made to honor Major Cline.  This picture and banner will be presented Major Cline during the award ceremonies.   

Legislative Chairman Homer Bryson relayed that Keenan Carter of Ziggy Mahoney band was suffering from some voice problems so would have a replacement to perform at the dance Monday night.  Homer was hoping to get the replacement at a reduced price. 

A motion was made by John Conley, seconded by Homer Bryson and passed to adjourn the meeting.  Accordingly, the meeting was adjourned.