San Joaquin Delta POA:
Jim Bock (VC-Secretary), Robert Di Piero

Stanislaus County DSA:
Gary Vernon, Mark Cardoza, Larry Seymour, John Heilman

Stockton POA:
Joe Schmit (ret.)

Tulare County DSA:
Bill Harbottle

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

Yolo County DSA:
Ilsa Von Leden

Carroll, Burdick and McDonough:
Jim Tomaino

Goyette and Associates:
Luciano Beltran

Mastagni, Holstedt, Amick, et al:
Greg Kiefer, Don Novey, Lance Davis, Brad A. Hakala

PORAC:
Dave French (I&B), Ron Cottingham (PORAC-President)

Guests:
Dennis Lobenberg (For SJ County Sheriff), Teri Murrison (For Tuolumne County Supervisor), Cheryl Vernon

Total in Attendance:
41

Call To Order:
1903 hours by President Dan Schnepple

Pledge of Allegiance:
Led by Andy Schlenker

Moment of Silence:
Led by Dan Schnepple

Introductions:

Approval of August Minutes:
Presented by Jim Bock

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

Treasurer Report:
Presented by Paul Brown

Revenues - $3,688.22
Expenses - $3,715.00
Net - ($26.78)
General Checking - $20,820.17

PAC Checking - $43,898.66
PIC Checking - $7,631.57
Total Assets - $72,390.40

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

Temporary Adjournment:
Meeting temporarily adjourned at 1914 hours by President Schnepple for Region II meeting

REGION II (CALL TO ORDER):
1943 hours by Dan Schnepple, then handed floor to Bill Harbottle

Nominations for Insurance and Benefits position:
Motion: by Andy Schlenker to nominate David French for position.
Second: Paul Brown
No further nominees

Nominations for Legal Defense Fund position:
Motion: by Jerry Camous to nominate Andy Schlenker for position.
Second: Mike Cavallero
No further nominees

Nominations for Executive Board position:
Mike Cavallero
Bill Harbottle for position.
No further nominees

Motion: Mike Cavallero made a motion to close nominations.
Second: Paul Brown
No further discussion
Motion Passed

Other Business:
Ron Cottingham:
Phil Angelides for Governor - PORAC has maxed out its contributions to Angelides. On August 08, the Board agreed to contribute 100,000 dollars to the Democratic Party. In addition to the state level maxing itself out, several of the chapters also donated moeny to the campaingn. PORAC would like to ask that you encourage your local associations to endorse the same state candidates that PORAC has endorsed.

Arnold's Campaign -His campaign has picked up momentum since the special election. He has hired a new team to advise him and has recently made certain decisions that appeal to the public. At the latest polls, Arnold is shown at 13 points ahead of Angelides. One encouraging factor however, is that Arnold has already spent 20 million dollars and Angelides has only spent 6 million. Considering the huge disparity in the dollars spent, Angelides is doing well.

PORAC Elections - I will be running again this year for President. At this time, I do not believe there is anyone running against me. Additionally, Mike Durant will be running for Vice President. In the event that he wins the election and has to vacate his current position , there will be an election to fill his term for the remaining year.

• Motion: by Mike Cavallero endorse Ron Cottingham for PORAC President.
  Second: Andy Schlenker
  No further discussion
  Motion Passed

PORAC Elections - If you are interested in running for a PORAC office and wish to send out campaign fliers, you can have them mailed out with the PORAC mailer on Monday. Simply make enough copies to forward to the membership. If you would like to send out a flier separately, you can make enough copies for the membership and send them to PORAC headquarters with enough money to cover the shipping. PORAC will be happy to mail them out using the membership database for you.

PORAC Conference - The PORAC Conference is booking fast. If you wish to stay at the Disneyland Hotel, you better hurry and make your reservations now. At the rate the rooms are going, there will not be any left by the October 20 cut-off date.

Small Association Scholarship - This year the winner of the small association scholarship is Weed POA.

Legislation - PORAC has been extremely active with legislation this year. The legislative session has ended and any bills that PORAC has been involved with are now at the Governor's desk. Visit the PORAC website for detailed listings of each bill.

No Further Business:
Motion: by Andy Schlenker to adjourn Region II meeting.
Second: Paul Brown
No further discussion
Motion Passed

REGION II (MEETING ADJOURNED):
By Bill Harbottle at 1958 hours

Valley Chapter Call to Order (Reconvenes):
By Dan Schnepple at 1958 hours

Old Business:
Dan Schnepple:
Valley Chapter Election Concerns - Recently there was some confusion regarding the by-laws and whether or not the Chapter was in compliance with its by-laws.

• Ron Cottingham:
  This matter was brought to state PORAC attention and an opinion was issued by corporate counsel. Numerous Chapters have gotten out of sync. This occurs when members step down and positions are filled to cover those vacated. The people of the Chapter voted in good faith. It is the opinion of counsel to leave everything as it is. Next year, a special meeting should be held for a one year term. This will bring everything back into sync. This ruling can be made by the Chapter Board. In the event the ruling is disputed, the members can grieve the matter.
• Dan Schnepple:
  Based upon the opinion aand advice handed down by the state level PORAC, the Chapter will hold a special election next year in which the election term will be one year. The current Board members will maintain their positions until that time.

Dan Schnepple:
Small Association Scholarships - Calaveras County DSA has requested assistance from the Chapter to send one of its members to the PORAC conference.

Motion - Andy Schlenker to provide funds up to $750.00.
Second - Paul Brown
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Dan Schnepple:
Valley Chapter Web Page - Jim Bock has been doing a great job on the web page and we are hoping to make the web page even more interactive. To do this, we feel that Jim needs a laptop to assist in productivity. Over time, we hope to have a link on the web site where you can submit agenda items prior to each monthly meeting. Jim has researched a computer and we have a printout up here for all who would like to view the details. The total cost for the package will be $1,217.21.

Motion - by Jerry Camous to purchase Valley Chapter laptop.
Second - John Heilman
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Dennis Lobenberg for San Joaquin County Sheriff:
Following the mandated 30 day tabling, there was no opposition filed in the Valley Chapter motion to endorse Lobenberg.

Motion - by Steve Walker to endorse and contribute $2,000.00 to the Lobenberg for San Joaquin County Sheriff .
Second - Andy Schlenker
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Richard Dean for San Joaquin County Supervisor:
Following the mandated 30 day tabling, there was no opposition filed in the Valley Chapter motion to endorse Dean.

Motion - by Rex Yturri to endorse Richard Dean.
Second - Scott Steward
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Jim Mele for Tuolumne County Sheriff:
Following the mandated 30 day tabling, there was no opposition filed in the Valley Chapter motion to endorse Mele.

Motion - by Ken Diaz to endorse and contribute $1,000.00 to the Mele for Tuolumne County Sheriff .
Second - Scott Steward
No Discussion
Motion Carries

New Business:
Dan Schnepple:
Truman Club Meeting - Tomorrow night is the annual Truman Club meeting, which usually receives visits from prominent Democratic leaders from the local and state levels. Last year the Valley Chapter sent several members to the meeting and dinner. The cost is approximately $15.00 per plate.

Motion - by Andy Schlenker to provide admission coverage for any member who attends the event.
Second - Robert Di Piero
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Terry Murrison for Tuolumne County Supervisor:
Terry Murrison introduced herself and gave a brief talk about her qualifications and dedication toward public safety.

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
No Discussion
Motion Tabled - 30 days to allow for affected local association response.

Victoria Erickson for Calaveras County Supervisor:
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.

Frank Sieferman for Yolo County Supervisor:
Ilsa Von Leden announced that Sieferman is in a heated run-off election. His opponent is anti-labor and currently sits on the city council. The Valley Chapter has already endorsed Sieferman.

Motion - by Ilsa Von Leden for $2000.00 contribution to Sieferman's campaign for run-off election.
Discussion - Joe Schmit brought up that the Valley Chapter has already contributed $1000.00 to the Sieferman campaign and recommended that the amount be adjusted to $1000.00
Motion (revised) - by Ilsa Von Leden for $1000.00 contribution to Sieferman's campaign for run-off election.
Second - John Hielman
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Measure M (Manteca):
Measure M is designed to place a 1/2 cent sales tax within the city of Manteca. The sole purpose of this tax is to provide 15 more police and fire personnel.

Motion - by Clay De Frietas for Valley Chapter to endorse Measure M.
Second - Rex Yturri
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Motion - by Clay De Frietas for $500.00 contribution to the Yes on Measure M campaign.
Second - Robert Di Piero
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Reports:
Andly Schlenker (LDF):
San Bernardino - The Officer who shot the unarmed Air Forceman has been held to answer to all charges.

Nominations - Thanked the Chapter and Region for the nomination and stated how much he enjoys working with the LDF.

Service Providers:
Paul Goyette (Goyette and Associates):
San Joaquin County - A case developed from a use of force report that was written at the order and direction of a supervisor. An ordered report is deemed a coerced statement and cannot be used in court. The prosecution had the report and wanted to use it, however everyone was confused on how the report was to be used. The judge ruled that it could not be used, except to impeach the witness.

Brad Hakala (Mastagni, et. al):
Introduced himself as the newest member of the firm. He has been brought in to handle FLSA cases.

Association Reports:
Stanislaus County DSA:
The new Sheriff has taken over and things are looking good.

Good of the Association:
Paul BRown:
Region II Dinner - Historically, the Chapter has paid for the dinners of the non-chapter members for this Region II meeting.

Motion - by Paul Brown for Valley Chapter to pay dinner bill for Region II members.
Second - Joe Schmit
No Discussion
Motion Carries

Next Valley Chapter Meeting:
Will be hosted by the Stockton POA on October 12, 2006. The meeting will be held at the Stockton POA facility.

Meeting Adjourned:
by Dan Schnepple at 2046 hours.