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December 2011 Meeting Minutes

by Dan Seiler on January 3rd, 2012

M.T.A. Lodge 88 Minutes

December 13th, 2011

Barrack “O” Hagerstown, MD

 

In attendance: (7) President B. Blubaugh, Vice President R.S. Miller, Treasurer C. Steffy, Secretary S. Cain, D. Bittinger, D. Seiler, C. West, J. Barnes, A. Swope

This meeting, held at the Western Sizzlin Restaurant, was called to order by President Blubaugh at 6:17 p.m.

President’s Report:

  • President Blubaugh attended the State Lodge Meeting in Pikesville.  Col. Brown was in attendance and discussed several issues.
  1.  Vehicles:  The Colonel is attempting to get a 6 year vehicle rotation started to alleviate the high mileage/older patrol vehicles currently in use.  Barracks with the worst vehicles will be given first consideration.  Another option being considered is leasing vehicles.
  2. Firearms:  1623 firearm changeovers have been completed and Beretta sent 150 extra handguns to take care of any future problems.  The issues with the PX4 Storm continue.  There were numerous misfires during night qualification across the State.  They were as follows (by region): Eastern Shore – 14, Southern – 12, Central – 3, Western – 1.  Beretta believes that the issue lies with the spring guide assembly, due to the fact that it is plastic.  There was consideration of replacing it with metal but in testing there were numerous issues with that as well.  Beretta is currently testing a new locking pin system to take care of the problem.  Further, they are testing a 3rd generation magazine with a locking floor plate to replace the current magazines.
  3. More retirees are being sought for the contractual trooper positions.  The program has apparently worked well up to this point and the MSP is looking to expand.
  •   Emphasis was again placed on getting troopers to sign up for the MTA Capitol 1 credit card.  The MTA receives $50.00 when the first purchase is made and a percentage for all purchases there after.
  •  The MTA would like to remind everyone to keep their dependants and beneficiaries up to date on any life insurance policies.  This is extremely important issue and must be kept current.
  •   TFC Greg Harrington, who has been deployed to the Middle East for 4 ½ years, is now back in the United States.  He is currently in the process of retiring.  Thank you for your dedicated service to country.
  •  Anyone having vehicle or firearms issues is asked to contact your local State Legislators.  The only way to fix these issues is to let them know they exist.
  •  The drawing for the Henry Golden Boy rifle has been pushed back to the February MTA meeting.  Anyone interested in buying tickets should contact an MTA officer.  Several members have tickets as well.

Vice President’s Report:

  • Nothing to report

Treasurer’s Report:

  • Account balances:
    • Checking account: $13, 229.13
    • Community Donation Fund: $1110.00
    • Death Relief Fund: $6,368.00
  • Recent Expenses
    • $750.00 for Teresa Poffenberger
    • $35.00 to Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry in memory of Nevin Lewis 

Secretary’s Report:

  • Nothing to report

New Business:

  • A motion was made to donate $35.00 to the K-9 training fund in memory of Rich Poffenberger.  The motion passed.  It is Teresa Poffenberger’s hope that donations will be made to the fund.  If anyone is interested in making a donation, please contact President Blubaugh for information.

 Old Business:

  • Nothing to report

  Good of the Order:

  • Nothing to report.

 Next MTA Lodge 88 Meeting:  Tuesday January 10th, 2011 at the NEW TIME of 5:30p.m.  To be held at the Hagerstown Barrack.

 Meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.

 Respectfully submitted by Secretary S. Cain 

 

 

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