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GEORGIA PROBATION ASSOCIATION
Business Board Meeting - August 18, 2010
Jekyll Oceanfront Resort 
President Bo Payton called the Business Meeting of the 2010 Summer Conference at Jekyll Island, GA.   President Payton welcomed GPA members to the 53rd Annual Summer Conference. 
Business Meeting Minutes:  A motion was made by Mike Walraven not to read the minutes from the Business Meeting from Mid Winter Conference  in Helen, GA on March 16, 2010 and seconded by Susan Phillips.  Motion carried. 
Treasurer's Report:   Susan Phillips presented the current Treasurer's Report.  The balance as of August 17, 2010 was $21,839.64.  A motion was made to accept the report as presented by Drew Chestnutt and seconded by Cathy Davis. 
Departmental Legislation:   Barbara Neville reported no updates. 
Fund Raising:   Elwin Smith stated that she still has lawn mower tickets available for $1.00 per ticket.  A silent action for a signed UGA football signed by Mark Richt and a deer stand donoted by Rusty Howard. T
Time & Place:   Drew Chestnutt announced that the 2011 Mid Winter Conference will be held in Helen, GA at the Country Inn & Suites.  We are looking into a new facility on Jekyll Island for 2011 Summer Conference.  Selected board members will review Villa's by the Sea tomorrow to seek out having the 2011 Summer Conference at their facility. 
Rules & Resolution:   Mike Sutton with the help of Mike Walraven and Barbara Neville read the rules and resolutions for the following retirees:  Ronnie Dew,  Mike Sherrer,  Wyatt Wyndem,  Robin Coile,  Lee Oxford,  Marie McNair and Harris Hodges.  A copy of resolution will be given to each retiree. 
Public Relations:   Mike Walraven stated that they are planning on doing a breakfast for the BPOT Class the day of graduation.  President Payton will present the lapel pin badges.

 
Website:   Nancy Jackson reported that it has been quiet on the blog, which is good.  If you have any newspapers articles for your local office, please submit them to her to add to the website.  
APPA:    Peggy Elliott stated that no one from probation or parole from Georgia attended the Summer Confernce of APPA.  Mid Winter conference for February 2010 will be held in Orlando, FL. 
GCA:    Isreal Fowler stated no new updates. 
Old Business:   No old business to discuss. 
New Business:   Review your Summer Conference Agendas. President Payton announced the votes from the elections of our 2010-2011 Board:2nd Vice President - Mike SuttonCommissioner @ Large - Elwin SmithCommissioner @ Large - Scott MauerSouthwest Commissioner - Southeast Commissioner - C. W. SmithNorthwest Commissioner - John KellyNortheast Commissioner - Elwin SmithPresident Payton open the nominations up to floor.  Drew Chestnutt motioned we accept the nominations as stated and closed the nominations to the floor.  Mike Walraven seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 
President Payton stated that we will receive 8 hours training and those attending firearm's competition will receive an additional 2.5 hours.   President Payton announced that your donation of school supplies can be dropped off at the booth with Cathy Davis for Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes. There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Mike Walraven that the meeting be adjourned, with a second from Kathryn Bass.  Motion carried.

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