General Membership Meeting Minutes

San Francisco ASIS Chapter

General Meeting Minutes for the November 21, 2002 at Hitachi, 2000 Sierra Point Parkway, Brisbane, California

The General Meeting of the San Francisco Bay Chapter of ASIS International was called to order by Chapter Chair Connie Vaughn at 9:30 am.

Chair Vaughn greeted the members and guests and called the meeting to order. Chair Vaughn led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Patrick Sharkey, CPP, Chapter Treasurer gave the Invocation.

Chair Vaughn then thanked our host Fred Smith, Security Manager, Hitachi who formally welcomed the group and provided us information regarding our presence at the site.

Chair Vaughn asked for a motion to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting’s minutes as they are posted on the Chapter Web Site (www.sfasis.org). A motioned was made, seconded and passed.

Chair Vaughn asked the Treasurer, Patrick Sharkey, CPP for a financial report. Patrick stated that the balance as of October 1, 2002 was $24,201.05, with income for the month being $7797.06 and expenses of $11,977.62. The ending balance was $20,015.49 as of October 31, 2002. A copy of the report is posted on the Chapter Web site (www.sfasis.org).

Vice-Chair Brad Minnis, CPP, announced that the Next Meeting of the Chapter was scheduled for Thursday, December 12 at San Francisco International Airport Aviation Museum. Our Speaker is Ed Gomez, Director, Transportation Security for the Airport.

Chair Vaughn in accordance with the Society’s By-Laws, asked the Nominating & Election Committee Chair, Dennis Haw, CPP, to come forward and conduct the election for Chapter Officers for 2003. The following were previously nominated by the committee: Chair, Brad Minnis, CPP; Vice-Chair, Patrick Sharkey, CPP; Treasurer, Curtis Given, CPP, and Secretary, Larry Reid. Dennis Haw explained that in accordance with the Society’s By-Laws, the election process and the procedures for nominations from the floor. Denny Haw then proceeded to call for nominations for each office. Having received no additional nominations from the floor for any of the positions, Dennis Haw then proceeded to have a vote for each office. Each nominee received a majority of vote casts.

The following were declared Officer’s elect for the 2003 Year term:

• Chair, Brad Minnis, CPP;
• Vice-Chair, Patrick Sharkey, CPP;
• Treasurer, Curtis Given, CPP; and
• Secretary, Larry Reid.

Chair Vaughn asked for certain Standing Committees to report:

Brenda Knox, CPP, Chair for the ASIS Foundation

announced the availability of scholarships provided by the Jack Buckley Memorial Fund available to Chapter Members. The scholarships were available for members to attend professional workshops. Applications would be available at the December meeting.

Rudy DuBord III, CPP Chair for CPP Review

announced the CPP Review Course would be coming to San Francisco the first of next year. Vice-Chair Minnis, CPP, complimented Rudy in his efforts to make this happen. Rudy also announced a “Lifetime CPP” that would be recognized at the December meeting.

Kathy Goelkel

announced that the 2002 I.B. Hale Submission documents were prepared and ready to be forwarded on to Headquarters. The binders are each about 10 inches thick of material.

Dennis Haw, CPP,

announced that preparations were underway for the Annual Seminar and Exhibits to be held May 29, 2003 at the San Jose Convention Center again. The letter to exhibitors would be in the mail shortly.

Cindy Doyle, Membership Chair

announced that approximately 40 new folks had joined the Chapter this year and asked any new members to stand and be recognized.

Chair Vaughn also announced that the Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was scheduled for March 20, 2003 St. Patrick’s Day. Art Lesser would be Chair for this event and could use some volunteers.

Secretary Fauth then introduced our speaker for the meeting, Jeanne Perkins, Earthquake Program Manager, Association of Bay Area Governments. Jeanne was speaking on “Road Closures in the Bay Area from the next Earthquake”.

Jeanne had a PowerPoint presentation showing the effects of quakes on both the Haywood Fault and the San Andres Fault. It appears that the number of roads out of service will be much greater in the next “Big One” as well as take longer to get them all back in operation. The airports and infrastructure (Water lines and telecommunications) will also be greatly affected. Liquid faction would be the primary cause. She brought handouts and invited members to attend some other presentations on fortifying homes against the effects of earthquakes.

Next Chapter event is the Annual Holiday Meeting to be held on December 12, 2002 at the San Francisco International Airport Aviation Museum. Inauguration of the Chapter Officers for 2003 will occur at this luncheon meeting.

Chair Vaughn closed the meeting at 11:00 am.

A total of 53 members were in attendance, including 5 guests.

Respectfully Submitted,
Ken Fauth, CPP
SFBA Chapter Secretary