Meeting called to order by President Stan Nihart at the Lodge with the following members present:
Jeff Arnold, Dan Griffin, Steve Grimes, Kevin Hager, Jeremy Jones, Bill Noethen, Colin Rose, Jeremy Viers, Jim Walker and Paul Zawodny.  Also present was guest Teresa Goebel.

After reading of the minutes of the last meeting, motion by C. Rose, 2nd by B. Nothen to accept.
Motion passed after voice vote.

Motion by J. Arnold, 2nd by K. Hager to form auxiliary lodge made up of personnel of police departments that do not meet the criteria to join the lodge as a regular member.  Auxiliary members would be able to attend regular meetings of the lodge but would have no voting privileges.  There would also be a one time $10.00 application fee.  Motion passed after voice vote.  Guest Teresa Goebel agreed to head up the formation of the auxiliary lodge.

New applications for regular membership to the lodge included the following:
Rual Cuellar, OSP; Dan Fedderke, W. Unity PD; Jim Gauden, OSP; Ken Jacob, WCSO; Dan McGee, Montpelier PD; Brian Ross, WCSO; Steve Schlosser, W. Unity PD; Chris Walker, Municipal Court Baliff; and Sam Yoh, Bryan PD.  Motion by C. Rose, 2nd by J. Arnold to accept applicants as members. Motion passed after voice vote.
The lodge Secretary was directed by the President to notify applicants of their acceptance by letter.

Bills at this time:
$100.00 payable to Master Jammer, Gary Nungester, for DJ services at the upcoming appreciation banquet.
Motion by B. Nothen, 2nd by J. Jones to pay bill. Motion passed after voice vote.

Treasurer's report:  (refer to hard copy of minutes)

Discussion led by B. Noethen concerning upcoming appreciation banquet.

Discussion led by J. Arnold concerning the ODNR easement and the agreement by the Lodge to not build permanent structures within the agreed ODNR easement and Fish Creek area.  After a short discussion, motion by Resolution made by C. Rose, 2nd by S. Nihart to accept the agreement with ODNR.  Motion passed after voice vote.

J. Arnold led discussion concerning a request for a donation by Cortney Hug.  Cortney is raising money to attend a school musical trip.  Motion by P. Zawodny to donate $250 to her.  2nd by J. Arnold.  Motion passed after voice vote.

J. Arnold led discussion concerning Paul Covart, who is a fellow officer from Massillon, OH whose baby girl, Sarah, is receiving cancer treatments.  Motion by J. Jones to donate $250 to Paul to assist with bills.  2nd by S. Grimes.  Motion passed after voice vote.

Motion by J. Arnold creating the requirement for all Lodge members to attend a minimum of five (5) meetings or work days/special events within a calendar year to be eligible for the Lodge to pay their membership dues.  (Parties not included)  If a member does not attend the minimum, they will be notified by the secretary of the fact at the end of the calendar year.  The member at that point will be allowed two (2) options.  They will be dropped from the membership roster or they will be required to pay dues of $20 to the Lodge.  Members unable to attend due to work will be required to attend at least three (3) work days/special events.  2nd by B. Nothen.  Motion passed after voice vote.
The lodge Secretary was directed by the President to notify all members of this requirement by letter.

C. Rose presented his findings concerning replacing the Lodge front door and lock.  A steel door and frame with either a combination type lock or non-duplicatable key type lock will cost approximately $1,312.00 installed.  After considerable discussion, motion by S. Nihart, 2nd by K. Hager to allow Rose up to $1,600 to have a door installed with a non-duplicatable key type lock.  Passed after voice vote.

It was noted that Brian Ross has donated a gas log heater to the lodge.

There being no further business, motion by C. Rose, 2nd by S. Grimes to adjourn.  Motion passed after voice vote.

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