IPCSA Business Meeting

April 15, 2005

Rockford, Illinois

Call to Order: President Torchia called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.

President’s message:       President Torchia thanked the staff of Winnebago County for hosting the conference.  He recognized Jody Blair and Sara Spang as co-chairs of the program committee and thanked them and the committee for their hard work in putting together the conference.  President Torchia acknowledged Carol Gierut for her work behind the scenes and thanked the Executive Board for their support.  He also recognized the substance abuse committee and gender-responsive committee for their fundraising efforts, and the resource committee for organizing the vendors.  President Torchia encouraged members to provide feedback about the conference in order to improve future conferences.  Announced the fall conference will be held in Decatur on October 19-21.

Charity Donation:  $500 was donated to the Blackhawk Boys and Girls Club, based on money raised at the conference.  $250 was donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Research Foundation, from money raised from sponsoring the Cubs game.

Golf Outing:             Presented by Ed Swies.  The golf outing was held at the Timberpoint Golf Course on April 12.  20 golfers started the day, but only 7 finished due to the extreme weather.  The winning team with a score of 3 under par was Kevin Johnson, Ken Burn, Steve Goodwin, and Mark Raskie.  Gary Jakobowski won closest to the pin and Larry Stapleton won longest drive.  Thanks to Vince Murphy and the golf committee.

2005 Goals:  Motion by Jody Lieby, seconded by Don Johnson, to accept the 2005 goals; motion carries.

Website:       President Torchia reminded everyone to access the website for important information and announcements.  Thanks to Sandy DeNicholas and Andrew Ziola for their help updating the site.

Elections:  Frank Morelli announced the 2006 positions and qualifications to run for office.  Nomination for Sandra DeNicholas as secretary made by Pete Jordan, seconded by Mary Nadolny.  Nomination for Mike Carey as treasurer made by Tracy Burke, seconded by Christine Actibes.  Nomination for Mary Nadolny as region I representative made by Linda Hart, seconded by Renete Reichs.  Nomination for Todd Dillard as region II representative made by Kathy Rubinkowski, seconded by Carol Gierut.  Election ballots will be in the summer newsletter.

Treasurer Report:  Given by Mike Carey.  Reported we have $50,000 in assets.

Committee reports:

            Technology Committee:  A petition to begin this committee was inside the conference materials.  Motion by Judi Craig, to endorse this committee, seconded by Wiley Szuberla; motion carries.

            Awards Committee:  Sandra DeNicholas, 18^th Judicial Circuit, encouraged members to join the awards committee, which meets once per year.  Nomination criteria and forms will be mailed at the end of May.

            CMO Committee:     Vince Murphy, Winnebago County, stated the goals of the committee are to be active participants in legislative issues and participate on the Intrastate committee.

            Day/Evening Reporting Center Committee:        Bill Manley, Sangamon County, reported they compiled information about reporting centers around the state, which they would like to organize as a booklet to be disseminated at the Fall Conference.

            Detention Committee:  Connie Kizer, Champaign County, stated they are attempted to revitalize this committee.  They met in Champaign in December and at this conference.  The committee is planning to hold a detention symposium in June regarding detention center reform and standards, which will focus on ways to bring Cog. and EBP to detention centers.  The committee supports Senete bill 458, but there are concerns about the financial impacts.

            Domestic Violence Committee:     Linda Hart, Cook County, reported their primary focus is developing training workshops.  Their goal is to increase their membership—the next meeting will be held in July.  They are looking to co-sponsor a national speaker with AOIC.  The committee would also like to provide research information to the State.

            Membership Committee:    James Collinet, Cook County, stated IPCSA has 934 active members.  The committee is working on a documentary.  Three interns attended this conference, and 15 new members attended the reception.  The membership brochure is being updated.

            Program Committee:  Jody Blair, 18^th Judicial Circuit, encouraged members to send training ideas to the committee.  Announced the Fall Conference dates.  The next program committee meeting is on August 19, 2005 in DuPage County.  Thanked Bill Vedra, who organized the raffle, Winnebago County Probation for hosting, Karen Spencer for organizing the bowling outing, and the Clock Tower staff.  Honored Renete Reichs, who retired from Cook County after 35 years of service.

            Resource Committee:         John Owens, McHenry County, thanked the vendors.

            Substance Abuse Committee:       Tracy Burke, Bureau County, announced the participants and winner of the 6^th annual 3D contest:  Winner was Henry County (a $100 donation will be made on their behalf), participants were Rock Island County, Marshall County, Putnam County, Stark County, and Effingham County.  This conference they held their 2^nd annual carnival, which was successful in raising money and awarding prizes.  Their next meeting is June 22, 2005, at Starved Rock.

            Victim Concerns Committee:         Ron Elias, McHenry County, announced they had a small meeting at this conference to support Victim Rights week.

Old Business:         None.

New Business:       None.

Motion to Adjourn at 9:45 a.m. by Don Johnson, seconded by Sandra DeNicholas; motion carried.