At 1800 hours the gambling meeting was called to order by President Rothecker. Gambling manager Don Bjorkman gave the report for November, 2007.
A motion was made to accept the financial report, 2nd passed. He then presented the budget for January, 2008. (lg1004 available for review with breakdown of budget items), and a donation of to BSA 179. A motion was made to approve the requests and pay the fee and send all items on to the general membership meeting for approval, 2nd passed. With no other request a motion was made to adjourn, 2nd passed.

1824 hours the general membership meeting was called to order by President Rothecker. Present at the meeting is State Lodge President Cayo.
A motion was made to waive reading of last months minutes, 2nd passed. Account statements and bank book were available for review. No large payments expected to be paid out at this time. A motion was made to accept the report, 2nd passed.
Charitable gambling report was presented by Bjorkman. A motion was made to accept the report, 2nd passed. Budget for January, a motion was made to approve the budget, 2nd passed. The requests were presented for approval. Lodge 4 member John Easton, a request to assist him financially, medical problems have reoccurred and Brother Easton is in some financial need. A motion was made to approve the $1000 donation that was approved by the gambling committee, 2nd passed. $500 for the FOP Foundation Ball which is upcoming, a motion was made to approve that, 2nd passed. All other items were also approved by the membership.
Old business, discussion concerning our merchandise sales was presented by President Rothecker. Discussion on the pancake breakfast which would be held in February at IGH Applebee's.
LE Polar Bear Plunge is set for January 12 at WBL: VFW.
The Sgt Jerry Vick Golf Tournament for may, looking for hole sponsors and donations for door prizes.
New business, the next state meeting is set for January 15 at Proctor MN.
Recruitment for the lodge, all members should try to help out by recruiting new members. Try to help our lodge grow.
Don Bjorkman requested our lodge buy a brick at the gold level for Moose Lodge 1088, we now have our pull-tab booth up and running there. The location is Dawn Way and Concord in Inver Grove Heights. A motion was made to approve spending $250 for the brick, 2nd passed. This would come out of our general fund.
President Cayo gave the membership a report on the last state meeting and results of the investigation into members trip to Nashville to support one labor group over another. He then spoke on the upcoming FOP Foundation Ball and the goals of the organization.
With no further business, a motion was made to adjourn until January 9, 2008 and to meet at Georges Restaurant in St Paul, 2nd passed.

Fraternally,
Randy Dalbec
Secretary Lodge 1
January 9, 2008
Lodge 1 Meeting
Georges, St Paul

The gambling meeting was called to order by President Rothecker at 1806 hrs. Gambling manager Don Bjorkman gave his report for December 2007. A motion was made to accept this report, 2nd passed. He gave his budget for February.
(lg1004 with breakdown of expenses available for review.) A motion was made to approve the expenses, 2nd passed. Requests for funding, Police Unity Tour for $1000, and payment of City of St Paul fee of $79.88. Both items were approved to be sent onto the general membership meeting. Bjorkman reported that St Paul has approved our gambling permit for Alary`s. With no further business a motion was made to adjourn the gambling meeting, 2nd passed.
1854 hrs the general membership meeting was called to order by President Rothecker. All lodge officers were in attendance except for the Sgt at Arms who was excused. No officers reports were presented. Secretaries report, motion to waive reading of last months minutes was made then 2nd, passed. Lodge treasurers report was made. The checkbook and bank statements were available for review. A motion was made to accept the report, 2nd passed. The lodges annual cardholder detail report for business card was made available for members to review. The cards are in the name of R. Dalbec, D. Bjorkman, and J. Rothecker.
Charitable gambling, D. Bjorkman gave the report to the general membership, a motion was made at accept the report, 2nd passed. He then gave the budget request to the members, a motion was made to accept the budget as given, 2nd passed. The request for the Police Unity Tour was approved by voice vote and approval for the payment to St Paul was approved.
Rothecker reported on the lodge merchandise sales, if anyone wants to order they should contact him.
Fundraising, Applebee's fundraiser was brought up. The first VP is still trying to pin a date down for the IGH Applebee's.
Golf Tournament, it is set for May 27 at Oak Glenn in Stillwater. Rothecker brought members up to date on the event. He requested that he attend both Twins fest and the MN Golf show at lodge expense. A motion was made to approve the request, 2nd passed. He discussed setting up a new account for the golf tournament and setting up again another account for the scholarship money. This would result in the lodge having five financial accounts to track. He also proposed changing the name of the tournament to Sgt. Jerry Vick Golf Classic.
Rothecker reported on state lodge activity. The next state lodge meeting is January 15 at Proctor, MN. Discussion on lodge concerns to be brought up at that meeting. The next statewide conference is April 20, Sugar Lake Lodge at Grand Rapids. Discussion on going up on Friday the 18. There was some discussion on our sponsoring the cost of a hospitality room on Sunday night for the cost of $500. He will ask the other lodges to bring some beverages to help keep costs down.
New business, Rothecker would like to find someone to help recruiting for the lodge. A recruitment event is scheduled for January 24 at Alarys, a motion was made to approve up to $300 for this expense. It is in cooperation with Lodge 3. A motion was made to approve up to $300. 2nd passed. Discussion on sending someone to Lodge 8 Fishing Derby February 25, after some discussion the issue was dropped.
Old business, there will be ten lodge members attending the Survivors Seminar on January $10. This is sponsored by the FOP Foundation, total cost is $350. A motion was made to approve the payment, 2nd passed. Check #2053 made out to the FOP Foundation was given to President Rothecker.

Good of the Order,
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting will be February 13 at Moose Lodge 1088 in Inver Grove Heights.

Fraternally yours,

Randy Dalbec
Lodge Secretary