CPAM Conference ~ 10/17/19, General Membership meeting

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 pm by President Andy Kozal

The following reports were given:

A.)  Presidents report: Andy Kozal
- CPTED upcoming training session Dec. 3rd -5th, '19, Kent County Sheriff's Office, Grand Rapids
- Recognition of Charles Roetman donation
- Election of Officers per the bylaws, for 2-year terms.

 B.) Vice Presidents Report: Adam Nothelfer
- Additional Regional Rep. Welcomed a new representative from the East Region
- Request for training ideas from the body

C.) Secretaries Report: Julie Niemchick
- Past meeting minutes are posted on the website.

 D.) Treasurer Report: *Financials will be published in the official minutes.

E.) Training Committee: Sandi Jones / Andrew Kozal
- 2020 Conference planning * seeking recommendations from the body
- Planning for 2021

F.) General Membership Quarterly Trainings:
-December  2019, CPTED
-March 2020, Host site and Topic being planned

Awards Committee Update: Information posted on the website

Mini-Grant / membership- Rick Smiednendorf
-Members were encouraged to apply for the CPAM mini-grants the application is posted on the website.

G.) - Legislative Update: Ritchie Coleman * a blog post on MI legislation of Senate / House of Reps bills that are supported/opposed by the MI Chiefs of Police. Information was provided on the use of the "Ring App - Neighbors", DHS " See Something Say Something", MI Attorney Generals, town hall meetings on "Elder Abuse". 

H.) -New Business:

2020-2022 Board Elections, Elections Chair Rich Smiedendorf

 Members polled for nominations from the floor.

* There was one nomination for the office of Treasurer which was declined.

Unanimous consent for the following members to serve another 2-year term:
Andy Kozal, President
Adam Nothelfer, Vice President
Julie Niemcchick, Secretary
Dave Robinson, Treasurer

Meeting adjourned

* This is a summary of the meeting, not the official minutes.

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