POAG EXECUTIVE MINUTES - September 2003:   

The Executive Committee of the Peace Officers’ Association of Georgia, Inc. held a meeting at 4 P. M., September 20, 2003, at the Jekyll Inn, Jekyll Island, Georgia.  Committee members attending included President Harry Colbert, III, Vice President Homer Bryson, Board Member Gary Hill, Secretary-Treasurer John Conley, Legislative Chairman Bob Brown,  Public Relations Director Jimmy Jones, and Executive Director Marion Conley.  Board Member Keith Moran was organizing the arrival of Blue Knights of Ga. VIII.  Attorney Frank Childs and Chaplain Jimmy Waters were unable to attend. Visitors included Morgan and Joyce Key, Jimmy Sims, Ted Darley, Shirley and Al Alley. 

The meeting was called to order and a welcome given all in attendance by President Colbert.  Vice President 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 August, 2003. 

Secretary John Conley made the Committee aware of an invitation received from Senator Zell Miller’s office inviting law enforcement officials to a two-day seminar, sponsored by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).  However, since the date of the seminar and the location of the seminar were unclear, there was no decision made on this invitation. 

President Colbert gave a report on the actions of the Indemnification Committee relevant to an officer killed off duty but identifying himself as a law enforcement officer while a crime was in progress.  The benefits were in question but ultimately given to the officer.   

Vice President Homer Bryson reported that Ziggy Mahoney would once again perform Monday night of the convention for the same $1,000 fee he charged two years ago.  Homer also asked for two sergeant-at-arms at the Indian Mounds golf course, 16^th hole, to observe the automobile to be given by Dan Vaden if there was a winner of the hole in one.

Bob Brown continues to research the various scholarship programs available to dependents peace officers. 

Secretary Conley reported a problem that has arisen in the office over a death benefit payment.  After a discussion among the committee members, it was decided upon a motion by Bob Brown and a second by Homer Bryson to talk with Attorney Frank Childs and abide by his decision on the matter.  The motion was approved. 

The Ladies Auxiliary President Shirley Alley asked about the transportation of the Ladies to the Colonial Mall.  Homer Bryson relayed that this matter had been taken care of and transportation was available. 

            President Colbert asked for a pay raise for Executive Director, Marion Conley.  A motion was made by Homer Bryson, seconded by Bob Brown and passed to grant Mrs. Conley a 5% pay raise.   

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