San Joaquin Delta POA:
Robert Di Piero

Stanislaus County DAI:
Mark Smith, Larry Seymour

Stockton POA:
Joe Schmit (ret.), Dale Hall (ret.)

Tuolumne County DSA:
Ken Diaz, Eric Erhardt, Jim Mele

Turlock POA:
Nino Amirfar, Ashley Amirfar (guest)

Yolo County DSA:
Ilsa Von Leden

California Casualty Insurance:
Meri Graham

Carroll, Burdick and McDonough:
Jason Jasmine, Jim Tomaino, Tim Talbot

Goyette and Associates:
Luciano Beltran

Meyers, Stevens and Toohey:
Paul Harrison

PORAC:
Dave French (I&B)

Total in Attendance:
38

Call To Order:
1925 hours by President Dan Schnepple
(Dinner already served)

Pledge of Allegiance:
Led by Paul Brown

Moment of Silence:
Led by Dan Schnepple

Introductions:

Urgent Business:
Dan Schnepple:
PORAC Scholarship Awards - Dan presented the PORAC Scholarship awards to the following recipients, following a brief background and explanation of the selection process from Randy Beintema, who is the Chairman of the PORAC Scholarship Committee: (Pictures we taken of each recipient as Dan handed out their scholarships)

• Ms. Angela Bertocchini: Daughter of Vito Bertocchini, San Joaquin County DAI
• Mr. Jeffrey Yip: Son of Gary Yip, San Joaquin County DSA
• Ms. Ashley Amirfar: Daughter of Nino Amirfar, Turlock POA
• Ms. Caitlin Waugh: Daughter of Sacramento County DA & Welfare Fraud Investigator

Approval of May Minutes:
Presented by Paul Brown on behalf of Jim Bock

Motion - Joe Schmit to approve minutes
Second - Robert Di Piero
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Treasurer Report:
Presented by Paul Brown

Revenues - $2,567.70
Expenses - $750.00
Net - $1,817.70
General Checking - $17,616.54

PAC Checking - $47,129.07
PIC Checking - $7,631.57
Total Assets - $72,417.18

Motion - Andy Schlenker to approve report
Second - Joe Schmit
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Old Business:
None

New Business:
Motion - Ken Diaz (Tuolumne County DSA) to endorse Sergeant Jim Mele for Tuolumne County Sheriff.
Second - Andy Schlenker
Discussion - Sgt. Mele introduced himself to the Chapter and provided information regarding his history and credentials
Motion Carries - Pending a letter from Sonora POA showing no opposition.

Motion - Ken Diaz (Tuolumne County DSA) for Valley Chapter donation of $1,000 for Mele for Tuolumne County Sheriff campaign.
Second - Mark Smith
No Discussion
Motion Carries - Pending a letter from Sonora POA showing no opposition.

Motion - Rex Yturri (San Joaquin County DSA) to endorse Dennis Lobenberg for San Joaquin County Sheriff.
Second - Ryan Biedermann
Motion Tabled - 30 days to allow for affected local association response.

Motion - Rex Yturri (San Joaquin County DSA) to endorse Ricard Dean for San Joaquin County Supervisor.
Second - Ryan Biedermann
Motion Tabled - 30 days to allow for affected local association response.

Motion - Dan Koontz (Elk Grove POA) to endorse Rick Soares for Elk Grove Mayor.
Second - Andy Schlenker
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Motion - Dan Koontz (Elk Grove POA) for Valley Chapter donation of $1,000 for Soares for Elk Grove Mayor campaign.
Second - Jerry Camous
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Motion - Paul Brown (Sacramento POA) to endorse Dave Jones for Assembly District 9
Second - Tim Redd
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Larry Seymour (Stanislaus County DAI):
Adam Christianson - Thanked the Chapter for its support during the campaign of the newly elected Sheriff.

Mark Smith (Stanislaus County DAI):
By-laws Discussion - Explained and discussed the proposed by-laws changes to Article IX: Political Endorsements/Recommendations. Did not wish to make a motion at this time, but requested the membership review and suggest any changes to his proposal (available for download at Valley Chapter web site) at the next scheduled meeting.

Dan Schnepple (VC-President):
By-laws - Told membership he has read the by-laws and feels that Valley Chapter Board elections are not following the by-laws and have somehow gotten off track. He pointed out the by-laws indicate that elections are supposed to be held in even numbered years. However, elections were held last year, which was an odd numbered year. Wants to get election cycle back on track.

Dan Schnepple (VC-President):
Elections - Opened the floor to nominations for President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. No nominations were made, however nominations will be accepted from this meeting up to and including the next scheduled meeting on September 14 in Ceres.

Motion - Paul Brown (Sacramento POA) for Valley Chapter to pay the expenses for 3 nights, registration and per diem (including one set of Mickey Mouse ears, up to $750.00) for Board of Directors to go to the PORAC Convention in Disneyland.
Second - Tim Redd
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Motion - Paul Brown (Sacramento POA) to endorse Andy Schlenker for Region II LDF Trustee.
Second - Randy Beintema
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Motion - Randy Beintema (San Joaquin County DSA) to endorse Dave French for PORAC I&B.
Second - Jerry Camous
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Motion - Randy Beintema (San Joaquin County DSA) to contribute $1,715.00 to Phil Angelides for Governor. This will put Valley Chapter at the maximum allowed.
Second - Paul Brown
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Reports:
Andly Schlenker (LDF):
LDF Update - Currently there are 17 criminal cases open. This is the highest number in a long time and therefore very expensive. However, membership is at a high level and the fund is doing very well. Also a reminder to each association to make sure you are aware of the LDF Civil Coverage. There are a lot of civil cases going on.

Dave French (I&B):
Health Premiums - PERS lowest increase was 10% and the highest was 15%. For those associations going into negotiations, an average range of increase should be between 10-14%. The primary cause seems to be due to retiree medical.

Service Providers:
Luciano Beltran (Goyette and Associates):
Calaveras County - We recently negotiated a tax free "in and out" medical trust for retiree health benefits. This is a good option for bargaining units. Please contact me for any information.

Association Reports:
Davis POA:
Rod Rifredi - POA recently negotiated a good contract. Thanked Valley Chapter for support and web site. May need to use it again.

Sacramento POA:
Paul Brown - Former Police Chief Art Venegas has resurfaced in Camden, New Jersey as a civilian appointed Police Administrator. Problems have already started to surface. Sacramento POA will offer any assistance it can to law enforcement regarding his history.

Good of the Association:
Dan Schnepple thanked the Oakdale POA for hosting the meeting.

Next Valley Chapter Meeting:
Will be a Chapter and Region II meeting, hosted by the Stanislaus County DSA on September 14, 2006. The meeting will be held at Jenny's Family Dining in Ceres.

Meeting Adjourned:
Motion - Randy Beintema to adjourn.
Second - Paul Brown
No Discussion
Motion Carries - Meeting adjourned 2046 hours.