San Joaquin Delta POA:
Jim Bock (VC-Secretary)

Stockton POA:
Dave Reeder, Joe Schmit (RPOAC, ret.), Greg Simpson (RPOAC, ret.)

Stockton Unified School District POA:
Rob Matthews

Tuolumne County DSA:
Ken Diaz, Eric Erhardt

Carroll, Burdick and McDonough:
Jim Tomaino

Goyette and Associates:
Luciano Beltran

Mastagni, et al.:
Nechelle Snapp, Steve Welter, John Holstedt, Mike Amick

Total in Attendance:
20

Call To Order:
1928 hours by Vice President Steve Walker
(Dinner already served)

Pledge of Allegiance:
Led by Steve Walker

Moment of Silence:
Led by Steve Walker

Officer Richard May
East Palo Alto P.D.
EOW: 01/07/2006

Officer Earl Scott
CHP - Modesto
EOW: 02/17/2006

Officer Gregory J. Bailey
CHP - Rancho Cucamonga
EOW: 02/25/2006

Deputy Pierre Bain
Los Angeles County Sheriff
EOW: 03/23/2006

Officer Nick Birco
San Francisco P.D.
EOW: 07/26/2006

Officer Brent Clearman
CHP - Oakland
EOW: 08/06/2006

Introductions:

Approval of May Minutes:
Presented by Jim Bock

Motion - Tim Redd to approve minutes
Second - Jerry Camous
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Treasurer Report:
Presented by Steve Walker on behalf of Paul Brown

Revenues - $885.27
Expenses - $7,439.17
Net - $(6,553.90)
General Checking - $19,043.46

PAC Checking - $39,621.47
PIC Checking - $7,131.57
Total Assets - $65,836.50

Motion - Joe Schmit to approve report
Second - Dave Reeder
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Old Business:
Terri Murrison for Tuolumne County Supervisor:
At the September meeting the following actions took place in regards to the Terri Murrison campaign:

Motion - by Ken Diaz to endorse Murrison for Tuolumne County Supervisor, District 3.
Second - Andy Schlenker
Motion Tabled - 30 days to allow for affected local association response.

Motion - by Ken Diaz for Valley Chapter contribution of $1,000 for Murrison for Tuolumne County Supervisor, District 3.
Second - Andy Schlenker
Motion Tabled - 30 days to allow for affected local association response.

After waiting the required 30 days, the following actions occurred at this meeting:
No Discussion
Both Motions Carried Unanimously

Victoria Erickson for Calaveras County Supervisor:
At the September meeting the following actions took place in regards to the Victoria Erickson campaign:

Motion - by Tracy Busby for additional $1000.00 contribution to Erickson campaign for run-off election.
Second - Andy Schlenker
Discussion - Should hold as a pocket endorsement, pending letter from Angels Camp POA.
Motion Tabled - 30 days to allow for affected local association response.

After waiting the required 30 days, the following action occurred at this meeting:
No Discussion
Motion Carried Unanimously

Richard Dean for San Joaquin County Supervisor:
Rex Yturri thanked the Chapter on behalf of Richard Dean for the endorsement and contribution.

New Business:
Pat Paul for Oakdale City Mayor:
Motion - Tim Redd (Oakdale POA) to endorse Pat Paul for Mayor of Oakdale.
Second - Keri Ford
Discussion - No other affected associations
Motion Carries

Pat Paul for Oakdale City Mayor:
Motion - Tim Redd (Oakdale POA) to contribute $500.00 to the Pat Paul for Oakdale Mayor campaign.
Second - Keri Ford
Discussion - No other affected associations
Motion Carries

Jonas Pritchard for Oakdale City Council:
Motion - Tim Redd (Oakdale POA) to endorse Jonas Pritchard for City Council of Oakdale.
Second - Keri Ford
Discussion - No other affected associations
Motion Carries

Jonas Pritchard for Oakdale City Council:
Motion - Tim Redd (Oakdale POA) to contribute $500.00 to the Jonas Pritchard for Oakdale City Council campaign.
Second - Keri Ford
Discussion - No other affected associations
Motion Carries

Reports:
None

Service Providers:
Luciano Beltran (Goyette and Associates):
Medical Trust Retirement Health Insurance- We recently negotiated a tax free "in and out" medical trust for retiree health benefits. This is a good option for bargaining units and can be administered by your own Board of Trustees. Please contact me for any information.

Association Reports:
Sacramento POA:
Jerry Camous - Long Beach POA just had a retention reopener that included a 5% increase for 10 years of service and a 10% increase for 20 years of service. This is something that should be used as food for thought.

Additionally, I was able to sit in on the governor's debate. Arnold stated that he still believes that pensions need to be changed, but that he was too hasty in trying to pass his agenda. Basically, this means he will try to come after us again should he become governor. We are not safe so long as he is sitting.

San Joaquin County DSA:
Rex Yturri - We have created a coalition with the other county employee associations. We have held out and a meeting is coming up shortly to discuss medical benefits.

Tuolumne County DSA:
Ken Diaz - The DSA just settled reached a settlement with the county in which deputies will receive a 35% increase over the next 18 months. Members are happy with the raise. Thanks to the Valley Chapter for assisting us in getting a new Sheriff and supporting us.

Oakdale POA:
Tim Redd - We just signed a one year contract that was not good. We were able to get an agreement to conduct a salary survey for our next contract. Those agencies in the survey have yet to be negotiated.

San Joaquin Delta College POA:
Letter from Robert DiPiero - Requesting assistance from the Valley Chapter, so he can attend the PORAC Conference in November.

Motion - Dave Reeder to provide up to $750.00 in assistance toward San Joaquin Delta POA
Second - Rex Yturri
Discussion - Greg Simpson said he was in favor of providing gas and hotel, but was against providing money to eat.
Motion Carries Unanimously

Stockton Unified School District POA:
Robert Matthews - We are in the middle of negotiations and making headway on medical benefits. We are also trying to work for 3%@55, however, this does not look promising. We are currently operating under an interim Chief. We have been approved for three canine positions, however, until the new Chief is sitting it appears this will be placed on hold. It is a great department that is just getting better. We just need to work on some issues to make the department more appealing to retire from, than to use as a stepping stone for another agency.

Good of the Association:
None

Next Valley Chapter Meeting:
Will take place at the Disneyland Hotel as part of the PORAC Conference. We hope to see you all there.

Meeting Adjourned:
By Steve Walker at 1959 hour