Thursday, April 17, 2008

CrimeStoppers Minutes

Last month's CrimeStoppers' meeting minutes, sent earlier this week by secretary Karen Rhyne.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday at noon at the administration building on Marion Street.


MINUTES FOR MARCH 17 CRIME STOPPERS MEETING

The monthly meeting of Crime Stoppers was held on Monday, March 17 2008 at noon in the Alexander Conference Room.

President Gary Staymate called the meeting to order at 12:09pm. Don Allen opened with a prayer.

A great meal was donated by Don's Italian.

Those present were: Gary Staymate, Charles McCloud, Karen Rhyne, Verna McCluney, Kathryn Larson, Mike Putnam, Mike Poage, Marlene Peeler, Jo Boggs, Tammy Endicott, Sam Richardson, Andy Andrews, Shell Byars, Durwin Briscoe, Cecil Burton, Tandy Carter, Don Allen and Bryan Gordon.

Lt. Tammy Endicott reported 7 tips came in since the February meeting. Six were to the Shelby Police Department and one was for the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. The tips were for various activities including a larceny, breaking and entering, stolen vehicle, damage to property, drug activity and a robbery. None of the tips were recommended for a pay out at this time.

Treasurer Verna McCluney handed out copies of our financial statement showing the latest pay outs and donations. Our current balance is $15,484.32.

Don Allen gave an update on his involvement with starting a Crime stoppers group in some of the schools. He said he was meeting with Phil Weathers later on during the week.

Andy Andrews announced that Creative Signs would be willing to donate the use of 2 signs for a period of 6 months, but we would need to pay for the paper used. Andrews explained that we could either pay $400 for the paper for each sign, or find a business who would be willing to sponsor the signs. The group agreed enter into an agreement with Creative Signs and will pay for the paper if a sponsor cannot be found.

The members voted to add Sam Richardson to the Board.

Tandy Carter spoke about the Call-In system and how it works. He said they had experienced great success with this and would be having their 4th meeting on March 18. Chief Cater also announced the grand opening of a computer lab at Christ Temple, which is in the Weed & Seed area. The lab is in conjunction with Weed & Seed and Cleveland Community College.

Sgt. Bryan Gordon of the Sheriff's Department shared some stats with us concerning crime and safety.

A committee to upgrade the bylaws was discussed and it was reported that the nomination committee is also looking into this. Cecil Burton said he felt that we needed to add some rules for attendance.

President Gary Staymate adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m.

The next scheduled meeting will be on Monday April 21, 2008.

Submitted by Karen Rhyne, Secretary Cleveland County Crime Stoppers

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