Central Coast Chapter Minutes for December 16, 2017
Meeting to Order: 1:06 PM
Attendance: 9 Members
& 2 Guests including. our speaker
Pledges of Allegiance and SAR
Sunshine Report: Earl Rader is still dealing with his
illness and we wish him well.
Secretary’s Report: November minutes were read aloud. Motion
(Tissue) to accept the minutes as read. Seconded (Cooper). Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: With the addition of 3 dues checks the
balance as of 12/16/17 is $5042.28. Motion (Tissue) to reimburse Pres. Haynes
for expenditures. Seconded (Cooper). Motion carried.
Jerry Allen, present as a guest, is still working on his
application.
Speaker: Tony Cipolla, formerly KSBY news anchor, is now the
Public Information Officer and point of contact for the SLO Sheriff’s Dept. Mr.
Cipolla possesses a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of
Illinois and was a reporter and newsman for 21 years.
Tony acquainted the group with various law enforcement
acronyms and jargon. Tony also shared some bizarre anecdotes as with the
Bakersfield couple that was stopped in Cayucos with a decayed body in the back
seat with their daughter. Initially, a suspicious death with their daughter
ordered to protective services.
Mr. Cipolla updated the Sheriff’s website to include Most
Wanted Wednesdays. Throwback Thursdays includes historic images of the
Sheriff’s Dept. and jail. The original jail was inside the mission. Stupid
Criminal Saturdays are still a continuing theme. Hi-Fi Fridays accentuate the
various S.O. units include. the dive team, search & rescue, canine and SWAT.
A small studio has been completed and will allow for live
streaming and podcasts. 911 can now be texted. Tony’s presentation was warmly
received. He was presented with a certificate and cannon.
Steven Scully was presented two supplemental certificates.
Doug Evans has an application approved, but has not been available to be sworn in. This should be done in January or February.
Old Business: None
New Business: Installation of board members for 2018. RN
Haynes-Registrar, Steven Scully-Pres., Brian Mummert-VP, Chris
Scrimiger-Secretary & Bill Harris-Treasurer. Motion (Tissue) to approve the
proposed slate for the 2018 board. Seconded (Cerny). Motion carried.
Agreement that if there is no quorum, there will be a 30 day
waiting period on motions and if no one objects, the motion becomes accepted.
Closing Pledge
Adjournment: 2:22 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Scrimiger
Chapter Secretary
