Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2001, in Stockton
By Mark Smith
(Meeting sponsored by Stockton POA)
In Attendance:
Doug Ridenour, President & Modesto POA
Andy Schlenker, Treasurer & Modesto PMA
Mark Smith. Secretary & Stanislaus County DAI
Randy Beintema, Director, San Joaquin CO DSA
Randy Moore, Ceres POA
George Papadopoulos, Kirk Bunch, Stanislaus Co DAI
Greg Simpson, RPOAC & Stockton POA
Erik Schlueter, El Dorado Co DA
Larry Hennick, Robert Johnson, El Dorado Co DSA.
Tony Silva, Nick Davis, Turlock POA
Joe Shmit, Cris Trulssom, Corky Mayer, Thomas Cantrell, Stockton POA
Rick Verrer, Michael Van Grouw, James Hood, Dave Souza, Mike Jones, Sam Malcom, Richard
Moreno, San Joaquin Co DSA
Pat Heiser, Tom Ribota, San Joaquin Co DAI
John Phillps, San Joaquin Co DA
Ben Schultz, Manuel Cardoza, Placerville POA
Ilsa Von Leden, Yolo Co DSA
Rick Daniel, RPOAC
Mike Cavallero, Fresno POA
Bob Jarvis, Brenda Jarvis, PORAC
Kami Keszler, Kathy Zelnik, of Carroll, Burdick & McDonough
Carol Yeater, Myers & Stevens
Lisa Mantarro-Moore, Gary Condit's Office & Candidate Ceres City Council
Paul Goyette, Felix Poggeman, of the Law Firm of Goyette & Adams
Chris Miller, Dave E Mastagni, Nick Jamson, Mike Amick, Dave French, of the Law Firm of
Mastagni, Holstedt, Chiurazzi & Amick.
Terry VanHouten, Winters POA
Ilsa Von Leden, David Heller, Yolo County DSA
I. Called to Order
1. 1908-mtg called to order by President Ridenour
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Moment of Silence for Fallen Officers
IV. Introductions of Special Guests
1. John Philips, San Joaquin County District Attorney, introduced and asked for
endorsement for re-election from the Valley Chapter.
2. Erik Schlueter, El Dorado County DA's Office, running for D.A. introduced and asked for
Valley Chapter's endorsement.
3. Larry Hennick, Sgt El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, running for Sheriff, introduced and
asked for Valley Chapter's endorsement.
4. Lisa Mantarro-Moore, candidate for Ceres City Council, introduced and asked for Valley
Chapter's endorsement.
V. Approval of Minutes
1. Motion to accept minutes by Simpson, 2nd by Papadopoulos, Motion carried.
VI. Treasurer's Report
1. Andy Schlenker reported that we have $11,854.07 in our general account and $26,175.17
in our PAC account.
2. Motion to accept treasurers report by Papadopoulos, second by Stan Malcom, motion
carried.
VII. Old Business
1. Valley Chapter Vice President position is open. Ilsa Von Leden expressed an interest in
being appointed to fill the remaining term. Anybody else with an interest needs to contact
President Doug Ridenour. The chapter will decide this issue at the January meeting.
2. Lisa Mantarro-Moore motion to endorse from last meeting was brought back to the floor.
Mantarro-Moore had received an endorsement from Ceres POA. Motion made by Beintema
to endorse Mantarro-Moore for Ceres City council. Second by Schlenker. Motion carried.
3. Motion made by Sam Malcom to endorse Dora Morenko for San Joaquin Co Board of
Supervisors. This had been tabled for 30 days from last meeting. Seconded by Andy
Schlenker. Motion carried.
VIII. New Business
1. Manny Cardoza requested $500 from Valley Chapter to assist Placeville POA in sending
a delegate to the PORAC conference. Seconded by El Dorado DSA. Motion carried.
2. Mark Smith made a motion to endorse Alan Cassidy for Superior Court Judge in
Stanislaus County. Seconded by Papadopoulos. Motion tabled for 30 days for any
opposition.
3. Mark Smith made a motion to endorse James Brazelton for re-election as District
Attorney of Stanislaus County. Seconded by George Papadopoulos. Motion tabled for 30
days for any opposition.
4. Bob Johnson made a motion to endorse Larry Henning for Sheriff of El Dorado County.
Second by Beintema. Motion tabled for 30 days for any opposition.
5. Manny Cardoza made a motion to endorse Erik Schlueter for El Dorado County DA.
Seconded by Bob Johnson. Motion tabled for 30 days for any opposition.
IX. Reports
A. PAC/OGA:
1. Beintema reported on by-law amendments that will come up at conference. One in
particular will require that 2/3rds of the PORAC e-board be line level police officers versus
supervisors.
2. Over $390,000 has been donated to the NYPD fund to date. The money will go to
families of peace officers killed at the World Trade Center.
3. Sam Malcom made a motion to donate $500 to the campaign of Dora Morenko. Second
by Beintema. Motion carried.
4. Mark Smith made a motion to donate $250 to the campaign of Lisa Montarro-Moore.
Second by Beintema. Motion carried.
B. Insurance & Benefits
1. Dave French reported that medical premiums and providers for PERS were changing.
2. Mike Cavellero is now on the I&B trust from Region I.
C. LDF:
1. Andy Schlenker discussed some proposed by-law amendments that will come up at
conference for LDF regarding the Border Patrol. They want to eliminate the requirement for
the one Border Patrol local that is located in California to have to become limited PORAC
members. Other Border Patrol locals that aren't located in California aren't required to
become limited PORAC members.
2. Andy also reported that George Yamamoto was retiring from LDF.
3. Andy reported that LDF payouts are increasing this year.
D. Service Providers:
1. Chris Miller now representing Alameda
DSA.
2. Paul Goyette reported that Stuart Adams moved to Southern California but will still be
working with the office on LDF cases.
E. Association Reports:
1. Fresno had lots of promotions and will be doing a lot of hiring in the coming months.
2. Stockton may be losing their utility tax. Corky Mayer made a motion for the Valley
Chapter to oppose the elimination of the utility tax. Seconded by Beintema. Motion carried.
X. Good of the Association
1. Beintema encourage everybody to send in their proxy's if they were attending the
conference. You can get them to anybody who is attending or to the Valley Chapter Board
of Directors.
2. Bob Jarvis will be leaving PORAC as training manager.
XI. Next Meeting
1. November 16th, at PORAC conference in Reno
XII. Adjourned
1. 2055- meeting adjourned.