Western Colorado Peace Officers Association
	Minutes
	April 9, 2009

The meeting was called to order by President Stoffel.  B. Bratt moved to approve the minutes of the previous meeting; B. Turner seconded.

Old Business:  None

Committees:

• Karen Springer will conduct next year's audit.
• The newly-created Glen Sherman award will be presented to Glen Sherman at the Spring banquet.  G. Sherman will then present the next award to Mark Trostel.
• By-Laws:  B. Turner has no recommended changes for the by-laws.
• History: C. Hatch is working on an updated brochure.  Information will also be available on the website.

New Business:  T. Tobias moved to promote B. Bratt to incoming president; Lynn Hood seconded; motion carried.  B. Dyet was nominated to the 1st VP position and R. Ptak was nominated to the 2nd VP position.  B. Bratt moved to accept the nomination; B. Turner seconded; motion carried.

C. Hatch provided an update on the website.  B. Turner moved to proceed with the work; T. Tobias seconded; motion carried.

B. Bratt moved that the signature cards for the checking account be updated to reflect the new officers.  C. Hatch reported that the by-laws specify the authorized signers to be the President, the Executive Secretary and the Secretary/Treasurer.  T. Tobias seconded; motion carried.

K. Lewis moved to adjourn the meeting; B. Turner seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 8:45 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Gretchen Olson

NOTE:  The minutes of the Fall 2009 general meeting are unavailable at this time.