P.O.P.A.I

Executive BoardMeeting

March 14, 2001

Call to Order:

Eric Zimmerman opened the meeting at 11:00 am.

Attending:

Secretary's Report:

All received their copiesof the unapproved minutes from Feb. 14.  Nochanges were made.  Tim moved toaccept the minutes, William seconded, all were in favor. Eric mentioned that the responses to the minutes are increasing.

Treasurer's Report:

Greg handed out balancesheets for this month and reported a checking balance of $5,798.65 and a savingsbalance of $4,568.77.  (Ask yourdistrict rep. for a complete report).  Gregalso presented signature cards for he and Eric to sign for the bank accounts. Allison moved to accept Greg's report, Tim seconded, all were in favor. Greg stated he has completed and sent out our not for profit paperwork. He is still working on the tax paperwork.

Membership:

Lori reports that wecurrently have 979 active members.  We have received 301 renewals so far this month. The renewal numbers for this year have been: JAN - 16 renewals, FEB - 24renewals, MARCH - 301.  The income that this has generated is: JAN - $400, FEB -$450, MARCH - $3,975.  She statedthat 10 counties have turned in claim vouchers for renewal.  She handed out the lists to the district reps of members whostill owe.  She ordered theenvelopes that were approved at the last meeting. Lori mentioned that she really needs a better copy of our logo to printout membership cards, etc.  Again,it was mentioned that as of Jan. 1 of this year, all memberships were due. A motion may be introduced at the annual meeting to modify the bylawsregarding membership terms.  Ifcounties haven't renewed by the Chief's Summit, they need to do so.  Eric also mentioned that Lori's 6 month review is due April 11th andneeds to be done.  They will arrangea meeting to do so.

Education:

Allan was not present butrelayed to Eric that everything was going well for the fall conference. Donald Evans is going to be the keynote speaker for the Chief's Summit. He was at the APPA conference in Portland and should be entertaining. His fee included $500 plus travel expenses. He is making his own travel arrangements. The Chief's Summit is going to be held at the Ramada Limited Waterburyoff the Circle.

Scholarships:

Allisonreports that the committee will be meeting April 20th, 2001 to interviewapplicants.  The deadline forapplicants is March 30, 2001.

Corporate Membership:

Lorihad received at least 10 renewals for corporate membership this month. Susan reported that she has had a few calls from potential new corporatemembers.

Legislation:

Eric reported that therehasn't been any legislation introduced regarding state subsidy for probationofficer salaries.  The PUF increase(HB 1807) bill has been assigned to committee . He feels that this has a good chance of passing due to the fact that noone else wants to fund the raises. This bill puts the responsibility ofincreased monies back on the offender.  Hestated that House Bill 1806 regarding home detention was amended to include thatthe community corrections department establish a way to determine if theoffender is a violent offender and if so, they must create a way of keepingrecords of it and they must keep constant supervision of the offender.

Election:

N/A

Technology:

Eric stated that Tedhadn't gotten any wish lists from anybody. The website is up and running and looking great.

Merchandise:

Gwyn will bring some ofthe merchandise to the Chief's Summit for purchase.

Old Business:

Eric stated that acommittee needed to be set up for the founder's award. It was mentioned that the scholarship committee would be an obviouschoice to handle it.  Greg stated he got a call from John Thorsdat from APPA askingthat we help sponsor a regional conference they are having at the WaterfrontHotel June 14 & 15.  At the lastmeeting, APPA was not asking for any monetary sponsorship. John was now asking that we sponsor a break and the binders for theconference.  The board discussedwhat kind of exposure we would be getting if we did sponsor some part of it. Wes stated he talked to John too and was told if we help sponsor and theyhave 75 or more in attendance, we could split the profits. The idea was discussed and Wes motioned that we sponsor a break at theconference for up to $350.00 providing we get some recognition for it. Timseconded the motion, all were in favor.  Greg reported that the bond company sent him a bill and forthe extra $40,000 of coverage, they only wanted an extra $150.00 in fees for therest of the year.

Eric spoke to someone from Calibre Press about the Street SurvivalConference May 8, 9, &10.  Anyonewho would like to go can get a 20% discount by faxing their registration to: 847-498-6869  Attention SteveHirst.  Make mention of EricZimmerman and POPAI and receive the 20% discount. If registrations are receivedbefore March 26th, an additional $10 will be deducted. They will send the invoice directly to you and all of the discounts willbe reflected on the bill.  If youhave questions, feel free to call Eric Zimmerman at 219-449-7113 or go tocalibrepress.com.

New Business:

Greg asked if we want toadopt the budget for this year that he faxed to everyone. He thinks it would be a good idea.  Hemade a motion to adopt a budget for 2001, William seconded, all were in favor.   Due to April's board meeting being so close to theChief's Summit, ideas were discussed about changing the time of the meeting. Allison moved to have the meeting in the afternoon on the 11th at 2:00 pmat the Ramada Waterbury Downtown.  Allwould meet in the lobby.  Gregseconded the motion, all were in favor.  Susanreported that Correctional Management Corp. is offering a scholarship forchildren of probation officers and Office of Family and Children employees. Acopy of the information is attached to the minutes. Greg motioned to close the meeting, William seconded. All were in favor.