Meeting called to order by President Gale Horn with the following members present:  Jeff Arnold, Matt Arnold, Gale Horn, Bill Noethen, Marvin Hug, Don Bulla, Matt Fransdorf, Mick Frisbie, Jason Shaffer, Matt Uran, Ryan Baird, Nick Lanzer, Greg Ruskey, Roger Brown, Steve Towns, John Doseck, Tom Szymczak, Matt Krill, Kevin Beck, Gary Mohre, Randy Mohre, Stan Nihart, Mike Marchek, Jeremy Jones, Chris Chapa, Jeremy Viers, excused Bill Hodapp, Jeff Prister, Jeff Ridgway, Mario Rodriguez, Tyson Wasilewski, Michelle Zimmerman, Matt Fedderke and Jennifer Bosiacki.

Special speaker Gary Best discussed possible long term investments the lodge might look into.  He spoke about fixed annuities with a minimum investment of $5000.

Treasurer’s report:  (refer to hard copy of minutes)
Call for motion to accept treasurer report: motion by Baird, 2nd by Brown- carried

Call for motion to accept minutes from last meeting: Discussion on corrections, motion to accept with corrections by Szymczak, 2nd by Krill- carried

New Members application: Steve Mendez Stryker PD, motion to accept by Jones, 2nd by Chapa, carried

Old Business
Report that FOP banners discussed at last meeting have been purchased.
Viers spoke regarding the pricing on FOP T-Shirts, still checking.
Received recognition from the Red Cross regarding the Lodge donation.
Horn spoke about the golf outing and the fact that Bryan Ford will sponsor a Hole-in-One at the outing and award a vehicle for a hole-in-one.  Also discussed the price and meal for the outing. Agreed on $35 max.
Discussion on the Game of Chance conducted at the Lodge.  This includes the Texas Hold-im poker.  Bill Noethen spoke that he had contacted the state authorities on the validity of having games of chance at the Lodge.  He was told that since we are registered as a 501 (3) (c) non profit organization, we can hold the games as long as the Lodge does not make any profit or cut, sell alcohol, or ask for donations to offset expenses during the game of chance.  President: Motion on floor to allow games of chance at the Lodge as long as the rules set forth by the O.R.C. are maintained.  Motion by Marchek, 2nd by Nihart, carried.

New Business
Received a Thank you from Van Hug for funeral donation for his wife Laura
Theta Kappa Sorority asked for donation to their annual Easter Egg Hunt.  Discussion to the fact that we have donated in the past years.  Motion by Jeff Arnold to make a $200 donation, 2nd by Brown, carried.
Jeff Arnold announced that we are currently accepting scholarship applications, which need to be turned in by April 30th.
Discussion on monetary help from the Lodge to the seven laid off workers from the Sheriff’s Dept.  Workers scheduled to be laid off April 1st.  Tabled at this time to give Steve Towns time to investigate how much help will be needed by the laid off workers.  Workers will assume some cost on a portion of their health insurance.
Roger Brown advised that the lodge should look into the establishment of a separate account, strictly for the use of monetary help to members in need.  There was discussion if it would be necessary to set up a separate account of just pay out of our regular checking account: Tabled for later discussion.
Discussion on setting up a financial committee to overlook spending for the year.  Jeff Arnold suggested that the trustees and the treasurer meet to discuss the lodge spending for the year.  Guidelines would have to be established to set a maximum on donations and spending for the year.  Trustees agreed to meet with Bill Noethen and Jeff Arnold to establish a financial estimate on expenditures.
Discussion on the Secretary position: Will Jennifer Bosiacki be able to fulfill her duties as the secretary of this lodge.  Horn will speak to Jennifer regarding our concerns.

Motion to adjourn by President Horn: motion by Hug, 2nd by Noethen, carried.

Next meeting April 28th, 7:00pm

Minutes taken and typed by Jeff Arnold

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