General Membership Meeting Minutes
San Francisco ASIS ChapterGeneral Meeting Minutes for the December 12, 2002 at San Francisco International Airport, Air Museum The General Meeting of the San Francisco Bay Chapter of the ASIS International was called to order by Chapter Vice-Chair, Brad Minnis, CPP at 11:50 am. Vice-Chair Minnis greeted the members and guests and called the meeting to order. Vice-Chair Minnis led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Ronald D. Westry, Chaplin, San Francisco Sheriff Department provided the Invocation. Vice-Chair Brad Minnis, CPP, introduced our Luncheon Speaker, Mr. Ed Gomez, Federal Security Director, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the SF International Airport. Mr. Gomez, an ASIS Member, spoke on the role of the newly created TSA, its mission, organization, present status and future goals. Mr. Gomez used a PowerPoint presentation to explain the various aspects of the TSA. He explained the need to set priorities in order to put the entire security program into place. It will take several phases in order to get all the desired protection into place as well as hire, train and staff the various functions. Ed mentioned that SF International Airport was a trial site for using private contract individual working for the TSA. At the conclusion of his presentation, Mr. Gomez took questions from the group. Vice-Chair Minnis presented Mr. Gomez with a “Certificate of Appreciation" from the Chapter. The Lunch Buffet was opened and served by the Harper Village Chinese Catering Service, located in the Terminal. After the luncheon, Vice-Chair Minnis read a message from Chair Vaughn, who was absent due to the recent death of her mother. The message is as follows: ”Happy Holidays to everyone. It is with deep regret that I am unable to be there today. Brad has put together an awesome event. I had the pleasure of working with today's speaker, Ed Gomez, while he was with Allied and know you will find him both informative and entertaining. He is a good person--Enjoy! Though I would find great comfort in being with my ASIS friends and colleagues, this is a time I must be with family. As some of you may know, my mother passed away the day before Thanksgiving. There is not much else to say, just that I need to be with my family at this time of loss. I know you all understand. There were many items I wanted to cover in today's meeting. So many
members to thank and recognize. Because I cannot be there, I will list those
who come to mind now and recognize you all more appropriately at the January
meeting. If I forget someone, please do not feel slighted. I would like to begin by naming our Corporate Meeting Hosts for 2002, they were: Guidant Corporation, Patrick Sharkey Thank you for providing excellent facilities and resources. The Executive Council and Committee Volunteer Leaders have given so much that thank you seems inadequate. It is with deep gratitude and appreciation that I recognize the following individuals for their contributions this past, highly-successful year. My Executive Council--what a team we are! Brad Minnis, CPP, Vice Chair (and rock) Committee Chairs: Hospitality: JR Rucker and Julie Snipes. This is such an important committee and your cheerful demeanors and unwavering dedication have not gone unnoticed. You conscientiously support the chapter in positions that consume vast amounts of time. You are both an integral element of every single meeting and event. Membership: Cindy Doyle. Competent and reliable, you have
served SFASIS St. Patrick's Day: Ed Loyd. Always eager to assist in any way needed. IB Hale and Newsletter: Kathy Goelkel. What a huge job you accomplished! This is your third year doing these massive tasks and the first year I realized how much work these items are. May Seminar and Exhibits: Denny Haw, Patrick Sharkey, Curtis Given, Carole Martins, and Lee O'Banion. What a task you took on! Congratulations again on your 30th Annual! Budget and Finance: Denny Haw. Keeps us financially in check (pun intended). Photographer: Ron Kane. You always remember! Security Officer Appreciation Day: Patrick Sharkey, Brian Persing, and Brenda Knox. You established guidelines and criteria that will be used for many years to come. Golf Tournament: Brad Minnis, Kris Rennett, and Larry Reid--I know there were others. You took a moderately successful event and made it an extraordinary, must-attend event. You deserve a pat on the back for your hard work and relentless energy. CPP: Rudy DuBord. Your dedication to the furtherance of security professionalism and education is exceptional. Library: Gary Sepulveda. Continues to maintain the chapter's copies of the various ASIS manuals, books, texts, and CPP materials. Legislative Liaison: Greg Pera. Contributes to the chapter by researching legislation and other initiatives that affect us individually as security professionals and as a whole. Placement: John Suhr. Maintains our database of job openings and available personnel. Foundation: Brenda Knox and Art Lesser. You two have revived life into a committee in need of attention. 2003 looks very bright indeed for this committee. Though not officially a committee, but such an integral part of our chapter, last, but certainly not least, Webmaster ( Extraordinaire ): Steve Duell has made our website the benchmark for the society. He is a joy to work with and thoroughly dedicated to the success of SFASIS, and ASIS Chapter websites everywhere. I thank you all so much. To serve as "Madam Chair" with such an exceptional and extraordinary group of professionals is truly an honor. One I will cherish and remember for the rest of my life. Happy Holidays to you and yours and a Prosperous New Year! With warmest regards, Connie Vaughn, SFASIS Chair 2002” Vice-Chair Minnis announced the next Chapter meeting will be held on January 16, 2003 at the Symantec Corporation, 20330 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino. Xochital Monteon, Sr. EHS Consultant, Environmental and Occupational Risk Management (EORM) will be speaking on “Business Continuity Planning 101”. Vice-Chair Minnis then announced that the Chapter as it has in the pass, tries to “give back to our own community” in which our members reside. Again this year, because the 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 Mary Ellen Reynolds. 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. In addition to the Food Banks, Vice-Chair Minnis introduced two US Marines, Sergeant Hieu Nguyen and Corporal Hector Sierra, Headquarters Company, 23rd Marines, San Bruno who accepted a Table full of toys brought by members for the “Marine Corps TOYS-for-TOTS Drive". Vice-Chair Minnis asked for a motion to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting’s minutes and treasurer report as they are posted on the Chapter Web Site (www.sfasis.org). Motions were made, seconded and passed. Vice-Chair Minnis announced that ASIS International President elect, Daniel H. Kropp, CPP, had appointed Connie Vaughn as the new Regional Vice President for our Region and Hawaii. President elect Kropp had also appointed our Webmaster, Steve Duell, as the National Assistant Regional Vice President for Chapter Internet Development. Vice-Chair Minnis then called on “new Members” to stand and be recognized by the group. Vice-Chair Minnis, in accordance with the Society’s By-Laws, asked the Nominating & Election Committee Chair, Dennis Haw, CPP, to come forward to administer the oath of office to the newly elected Chapter Officers for 2003. The following were elected at the last chapter meeting held on November 21st, Chair, Brad Minnis, CPP; Vice-Chair, Patrick Sharkey, CPP; Treasurer, Curtis Given, CPP, and Secretary, Larry Reid. Patrick Sharkey, CPP was unable to be present due to business demands and will be sworn in at a later date. The oath was administered and each answered in the affirmative and are duly sworn in to serve beginning January 1st, 2003. Vice-Chair Minnis informed the group that applications were available at the registration table for the scholarships provided by the Jack Buckley Memorial Fund and available only to Chapter Members. The scholarships are available for members to attend professional workshops, such as the CPP Review Course and the Assets Protection Course. Vice-Chair Minnis closed the meeting at 1:15 am. A total of 88 members and guests were in attendance. Respectfully Submitted, |
