Motions pending a vote

Dear Lodge 21 Members,

As we approach the upcoming December Lodge meeting, it is imperative to acknowledge the dedicated efforts of our Executive Board Members over the past four years. Their commitment to overseeing FOP business and advocating for fellow officers has been nothing short of commendable. We want to highlight some of the myriad of tasks they've undertaken.

List of Duties:

• Meetings with higher-ups

• Exposing the NDOC in the media

• Maintaining the website and social media platforms

• Managing a national networking platform

• Overseeing all lodge expenses and payments

• Communicating Lodge business to the membership

• Budgeting for future expenses

• Building the uniform program

• Coordinating Lodge business with National FOP

• Lobbying politicians for legislative bills

• Handling phone and email requests from officers

• Serving as the go-to representatives for member complaints

• Providing advice and addressing concerns

• Amplifying the officers' voice

• Building FOP Lodge 21

• Representing officers in investigations and hearings

• Achieving success in the Election vs. AFSCME

• Participating in Collective Bargaining strategy meetings

• Compiling input from members

• Negotiating the CBA

• Advocating for recent substantial raises

• Working towards putting an end to officer abuse

And the list goes on…

These responsibilities are being shouldered by our Board Members, many of whom are mandated and work up to 16 hours a day already. They are often sacrificing personal time with their families to conduct Lodge business. Some have been dedicated to these tasks for years, even before the official formation of Lodge 21. The vote on the following motions was held over, in order to give all members a chance to review.

Pending Motions from the November Lodge meeting:

• For Active Duty Employed Board Members: A proposal for a monthly stipend of $1000 per executive board member, including the VP, 2nd VP, SGT at Arms, and Trustee Chairperson, and for the Treasurer to receive a monthly stipend of $1500, effective 11/12/2023 if passed.

• For Non-Active Duty Employed Board Members: A proposal for a monthly stipend equal to a Step 10 SC/O for the President and a Step 3 C/O for the Secretary, effective 11/12/2023 if passed.

Additionally, a committee will be established to review these stipends semi-annually to ensure the financial stability of the Lodge.