A message from President Johnny Crumby

The National Executive Board Meeting was held October 28-29, 2011 at the National FOP Headquarters. I received an invitation from President Canterbury to attend along with Duane Phillips, National Trustee and Brian Moran, Past President. I am happy to report that during the two day meeting I saw the board working together for the betterment of the FOP. At this time all the past disruptive meetings seem to be just that, the past.

The two days were filled with demonstrations of each of the three (Administrative, Labor and Legislative) offices, possible educational and information webinars by the FOP, Ohio Issue 2, program development, endorsement process, legal plan overview, education services overview, legal counsel discussion on social media and much more.

As I have said in the past, we need to attend as many of this type meetings as possible. It was a weekend that was well spent. I learned a lot and by your participation at local, state and national meetings we will gain knowledge we need to succeed as an organization.

Please plan to attend as many meetings as possible so you can relay the information gathered back to your membership.

Stay Safe!

Johnny

A message from Mike Embrey, Secretary

Fall time is upon us and the holidays will soon be here. Lodge secretaries should be attentive as several important deadlines are approaching:

Per-Capita was due on November 1, 2011. As of this writing 45 lodges have pad, 22 have NOT paid. ****Member benefits are not available during lapses in dues****

Fall Board meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., at the Baymont Inn & Suites, 1151 South Jefferson, Cookeville, TN, Phone 931-525-6668. We encourage every lodge to send a representative if their trustee cannot attend.

Legal Aid is due to the State Lodge by January 1, 2012. Coverage is not available during lapses in payment.

All compliance information is due to the State Lodge by January 15, 2012.

The state of Tennessee is preparing to release for purchase our Associate Member License plates. Local Lodge and Secretaries should exercise diligence when screening Associate Member applicants. Remember Active members and Associate members represent our organization when they display our license plates.

Daylene is at the office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m., to 4:00 p.m., with a break for lunch at 12:00. Call if you have any questions.