General Membership Meeting Minutes
San Francisco ASIS ChapterDecember 13, 2001 The Yearly Holiday Meeting and 45th Anniversary Meeting of the San Francisco Bay Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security was called to order by Chapter Chairman Ronald R. Sathre, CPP at 11:45 am. Chairman Sathre welcomed the members and introduced our host for today’s meeting, Brad Brooke, Director, World Wide Security, National Semiconductor Corporation who also welcomed us and explained emergency procedures. Chairman Sathre thanked Brad for hosting. Chairman Sathre led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Invocation was offered by Gary Sepulveda, CPP. Chairman Sathre announced that the chapter’s activities for previous meetings could be found on the Chapter Web Site (www.sfasis.org) and that the minutes of previous meetings and financial reports could also be found there. Chairman Sathre asked the Treasure, Brad Minnis, CPP for a financial report. Brad stated that the full report for November was on the web site. The chapter balance of November 1, 2001 was $28,742.76, with income for the month being $5,233.35 and expenses of $!,202.09. The ending balance is $32,774.02 as December 1, 2001. Chairman Sathre asked for committee reports: John Suhr, Placement Chair, discussed the job reference service and the listings on the Chapter Web Site. John further stated that the site was reviewed and that new can be posted by an application process on line. He further clarified that this is a "NO FEE SERVICE". Rudy DuBord, CPP Chair, spoke of the CPP web site on the chapter web site and welcomed Chapter members, Peter Simonsen, CPP and Jeffrey Gurule, CPP who recently received their CPP certification. Curtis Given, CPP, spoke on why he pursued the CPP designation and what it means him. Gary Sepulveda, CPP, Library Chair spoke about the Chapter library at DeAnza College and that ALL the publications necessary to study for the CPP examination are there. Gary further asked the membership for additional materials they should obtain. Chairman Sathre then drew everyone's attention to a banner on the wall signifying the Chapter's 45th Anniversary. He requested that all in attendance to sign their name on it as a memento of today's celebration. Chairman Sathre then announced "lunch is being served" and directed the membership to a "Free Buffet". Upon the conclusion of lunch, Chairman Sathre asked for all CPP's in the meeting to stand and be recognized. There were 17 CPP's in attendance. Chairman Sathre drew attention to new Membership presentation packets from Headquarters regarding joining ASIS and benefits of membership. Chairman Sathre then asked for the five members with the greatest time in membership to be identified: They were Ken Fauth, CPP; Dennis Haw, CPP; Bob Denny CPP; David Gibbs CPP, and Greg Pera. Each was given a box of candy as a memento of their dedication to the society. Chairman Sathre asked for those in attendance that had been to the most meetings this year excluding the officers to stand and be recognized. They are in order starting with the meetings attended are: Kathy Goelkel, Elizabeth Walker, Brad Wilson, CPP; Jim Serrano, CPP; and Lew Schatz, CPP. Chairman Sathre asked that the Chapter Secretary, Ken Fauth come forward to assist in a presentation. Each year the Chapter tries to help out the communities in which our members reside. This year the due to the greater need in our communities to assist those less fortunate then us, it was decided that a donation in the amount of $500. Dollars would be made to the Food Banks serving the 3 counties where our members reside. Receiving the contribution for Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, Second Food Harvest was Ms. Jenny Luciano. Receiving the contribution for San Francisco was Mr. Tony Tucher, SF Food Bank. Each expressed their gratitude on behalf of the needy of their service area. Chairman Sathre announced that the Chapter Web site had been recognized by Steve Milwee, President elect for 2002 of the Society as being "Best Practice" Chapter Web Site. He commented on what an honor it has brought to the Chapter. He then asked Webmaster, Steve Duell, to come forward and be recognized and say a few words. Steve thanked the membership for their support, announced that he is on a "ASIS International Task Force" to establish standards and guidelines for chapters around the globe. Steve was especially proud of the "Call to Duty" feature added to our web site. He encouraged all to view and continue their support. In continuing to celebrate our Chapter's 45th Anniversary, Chairman Sathre showed a commemorative "Wine Glass" that had been created for this occasion. The wine glass has the ASIS logo inscribed under the "45th Anniversary" wording, along with the list of this year's officers and the Charter date of September 24, 1956. Each member in attendance would be presented with one at the close of the meeting. Chairman Sathre, had contacted previous Chapter Chairs to say a few words on the highlight of the Chapter during their tour of duty. Ron shared with us some verbal comments he received from the Charles E. Hayden, 1961-62 Chair, on how the chapter grew from 60 members to 110. Ron then read a letter from Darlene Sherwood, 1977-78 Chair, the first female elected to the position of Chair in the chapter. ASIS Member, Wayne Dexter, CPP, provided some early history on the Chapter's first Chair, Jack Buckley (deceased). Denny Haw, CPP, 1981 Chair, commented on the conduct of the meetings held at "Diana's Shack" and the early start and late afternoon finishes. David Gibbs, CPP, 1984 Chair, spoke of "strategic teams with purposes", 120 in attendance, Mayor of Sunnyvale big supporter, the importance of a "Hospitality Committee". Jim Cawood, CPP, 1989 Chair, spoke of "year of the Earthquake" and how security took on a new recognition and shaking up the security field and membership. John Suhr, 1992 Chair, spoke on membership and the "people who gave to the chapter", cash flow problems, and how the chapter "runs on the energy of the members". Bob Denny, 1995 Chair, spoke on why and how "Security Officer Appreciation Day" was started that year and the "new look" of the monthly publication. Brad Wilson, CPP, 1997 Chair, spoke on Dennis Haw, CPP, being selected as the 2nd recipient of the E.J. Criscouli Jr. Award of Excellence and creation of a chapter "Web site". Lew Schatz, CPP, 1998 Chair, spoke of the heavy turn-over in the chapter officers and membership, a lot of activities to perform, and the chapter "succeeds because of professionalism". Kathy Goelkel, 2000 Chair, spoke on what a great organization ASIS is, the web site revisions made, "CPP on line" created, and the capability to pay for reservations/ meals "on line" for chapter events. At this time in the meeting, Chairman Sathre, in his final role as chair for 2001, presented "Certificates of Appreciation" to the following: Connie Vaughn, Vice Chair; Brad Minnis, CPP, Treasure; Ken Fauth, CPP, Secretary; Kris Rennett, Gary Sepulveda, CPP, Chaplain; Rudy DuBord, CPP, Chair of the CPP Committee; Patrick Sharkey, CPP; Julie Snipes; J R Rucker; Cindy Doyle, Chair of membership Committee; John Suhr, Placement Chair; Greg Pera; Ed Loyd; Wayne Dexter, Nominations Committee; Steve Duell, Webmaster. Chairman Sathre then presented the "Chairman's Award" and special engraved plaque to Kathy Goelkel, Chair of the I.B. Hale Committee and to Denny Haw, CPP. Special "Appreciation Certificates" were presented to local companies and their security representatives for "hosting our meetings" and included the following: Cisco Systems, Frank Porcaro; Novell Corporation, Jim Serano, CPP; Agilent Technologies, Gary Sepulvada, CPP; AMD, Pete Costner, CPP; Applied Materials, Jim McHahon, CPP; Lockheed Martin Space Center, Michael Parkes; National Semiconductor, Brad Brooke. At this time, Connie Vaughn, Vice Chair, came forward with Brad Minnis, CPP, Treasure and Ken Fauth, CPP, Secretary and presented Ron Sathre, CPP, Chair with a "Past Chairman's Plague" and an inscription to his year of service as Chair. The Final item on the agenda was the swearing in of the 2001 slate of Officer's for the Chapter. Due to the demands of business, Regional Vice President, Rob Williams was unable to make the meeting. He authorized current Chair, Ron Sathre, CPP to administer the oath of office to the officer's elect for the 2002 Year term: Chair, Connie Vaughn, Vice-Chair, Brad Minnis, CPP; and Secretary, Ken Fauth, CPP. The oath was administered and each answered in the affirmative and are duly sworn. Treasure elect, Patrick Sharkey, CPP was unable to be present due to business demands and will be sworn in at a later date. Chairman Sathre closed the meeting at 2:00 pm. 65 members and 19 guests were in attendance. Respectfully Submitted, |
