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February 2007 Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2007 2:00 PM
Board Members Present:
Monty Clark-President
Ruth Reynolds-Past President
Audra Coleman-Vice President/Membership
Bill Fletcher-Vice President/Legislative & Legal Affairs
Larry Flannery-Vice President/Programs, Education, Budget, Finance
Jack Fanning-Vice President/Ethics and By-laws
Jeff Kiker-Treasurer
Kristie Land-Secretary
Welcome and Call to Order
President Monty Clark called the meeting to order at 2:15pm.
Monty thanked everyone for coming. He asked that each member would introduce themselves.
Members in Attendance
Mike Sansom Sansom Investigations
John Jordan Deer Chase Investigations
Richard E. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Investigations, Inc.
Todd Lane Carolina Investigative Research
Chris Hilton Hilton Investigative Service
James Hilton Hilton Investigative Service
Bill Dover Kiker Investigations
Thalia Ellis Progressive Investigations & Training Solutions
Russ Thomas Thomas Associates
Monty read the names of new member applicants for approval by the board.
Motion to accept-Jack Fanning
Seconded-Bill Fletcher
Accepted
Reports
Legislative and Legal-Bill Fletcher
Larry stated we are in the process of trying to get an industry appointment on the PPSB.
Larry also stated that Senator Clodfelter is sponsoring the 74C Rewrite. We are continuing to voice our concerns with the PPSB about insurance requirements, carrying a concealed weapon, and stopping unlicensed activity. The PPSB is having a special called meeting Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 11:00am in their offices at the Hanover Building in Raleigh.
Motion to accept-Larry Flannery
Second-Jack Fanning
Accepted
Membership-Audra Coleman
Audra stated she will call those who have not renewed their membership. She does not have exact number yet on membership totals. Please call her if you need anything or have any suggestions on ways to increase membership.
Motion to accept-Ruth Reynolds
Second-Larry Flannery
Accepted
Treasurer-Jeff Kiker
2 CD’s $10,356.35
Money Market $8,060.08
PAC Fund $808.30
Lobbyist Fund $3,285.44
Checking $9,720.84
Total Assests $32,231.01
Motion to accept-Ruth Reynolds
Second- Larry Flannery
Accepted
Programs and Education-Larry Flannery
Larry stated there will be seminar training this Spring and he would like volunteers to be on committees.
Motion to accept-Ruth Reynolds
Second- Bill Fletcher
Accepted
Secretary-Kristie Land
No report
Ethics and By-laws-Jack Fanning
Jack reported that he has received no reports of unlicensed activity. There are two ways to report it either on the NCAPI website or the new newsletter. The newsletter will launch next week. Jack asked for input on the newsletter from members.
Monty stated to visit the website, there a lot of new ideas on there.
Ruth told Jack he has done a great job on the newsletter and website.
Motion to accept-Ruth Reynolds
Second- Audra Coleman
Accepted
New Business
Next NCAPI Meeting:
April 20, 2007
2:00pm
Hilton-Water Street
Wilmington, NC
Monty stated to please stay active with PPSB and he will continue to check on the unlicensed activity being reported in Charlotte.
Russ Thomas asked for an agenda for the meetings in the future. The board will look into having this the next time.
Members discussed how to report and prosecute unlicensed activity. Ruth stated it is in our hands. We need to report it to law enforcement and follow-up. The cease and desist orders aren’t effective. She would like to see high fines placed on the people caught. Monty stated he will make a proposal to the PPSB about this issue.
Ruth shared information about a conference in April. It is conducted by Reid Preferred Group. It will be held April 2-4 at the Charlotte Marriot Executive Park. The cost is normally $520.00 but our discount makes it $420.00. More information will be on the website.
Ruth also stated that American Income Life (AIL) insurance has offered NCAPI members $4000.00 in Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for free. A form will be sent to every member once we receive them.
Enterprise Rental Cars also has agreed to give us the government rate on rental cars. You can go to the members area on our website to get the number.
Charles Blankenship will be coming to speak at one of our meeting about software.
Ruth also stated she is continuing to work on continued education with community colleges.
This year’s scheduled meetings are as follows:
April 20-Wilmington
June 15-Raleigh
Aug. 17-Asheville
Oct. 19-Raleigh
Dec. 14-Raleigh
Ruth made a motion to adjourn.
Second-Jack Fanning
Meeting adjourned.
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