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2003 Spring Conference
Springfield,
Illinois
April 16, 2003
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President Van Dyke called the meeting to order at approximately
9:00 a.m.
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President Van Dyke asked for a motion to accept the Business
meeting Minutes from the 2002 Fall Conference that was held in DuPage County.
Phil Daling of McHenry County, seconded by John Vargas of Sangamon County, made
motion to accept the minutes. Members approved motion.
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Ed Swies, Co-chair of the Golf Outing announced this year’s
winners were from Adams County (Mike Hancox, Frank Calkins, Bill Gay, and Chuck
Otte).
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President Van Dyke presented checks in the amount of $160 each to
two Sangamon County charities, St. John’s Bread Line and the Youth Service
Bureau. Representatives of these agencies thanked the members of the
Association for this contribution.
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President Van Dyke presented plaques to Sangamon County Adult and
Juvenile Probation to thank them for being hosts of the conference.
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Michael Hughes, Treasurer, gave a brief report that we have
approximately $115,000 at this time. He also reported that the Association
website was being improved and encouraged members to participate in working on
the website if they are interested.
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Sid DeLair, of the 18th Judicial Circuit, was
introduced as the newly elected Chairperson of the CMO Committee. He reported
that DNA kits are available by contacting Karen Kucharik, of the Illinois State
Police, at (217) 782-4975.
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President Van Dyke recognized the Program Committee and the
Resource Committee for their work on the conference.
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Ed Swies, Chairperson of the Nomination/Election Committee, called
for nominations for the positions of Treasurer, Secretary, Region I
Representative, and Region III Representative. Ed Walsh, of Cook County,
seconded by Jody Blair and Sid DeLair, of the 18th Circuit nominated
Sandra DeNicholas, of the 18th Circuit for Secretary. Mary Nadolny,
of Cook County, seconded by Linda Bravo, of Cook County and Carol Moss of Cook
County, nominated Ed Swies for Region I Representative. No nominations were
received for Treasurer or Region III Representative. Ed Swies encouraged
members to contact him if they are interested in running for office.
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John McCabe, Lobbyist for the Association, announced that the
IPCSA sponsored Cubs game is April 23, 2003 vs. the Padres. The tickets cost
$4. He also presented the Legislative Committee report. Public safety remains
the Governor’s priority. There are four bills being worked on by the
Legislative Committee: One that proposes a fee being collected to offset costs
of retrieving offenders through Interstate Compact, one that increases the
probation fees to $50 with a statewide needs assessment, and fees for those
under community supervision, and Bill 14-58 that clarifies Probation Officers as
Peace Officers. Also Bill 14-15, which calls for the removal of truants from
Juvenile Court Authority, was amended to say that detention centers must have
room for truants. So, instead of supporting this bill, we are opposing it.
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Frank Morelli, Representative Chairperson, reported that there are
16 active committees within the Association, with over 200 members involved. He
announced the approval of the Day/Evening Reporting Center Committee. Ben
Manley, of Sangamon County and Chairperson of this committee, presented the
committees goals and plans. Motion by Ed Swies, of Cook County, seconded by
Ryan Kilduff, of McLean County, to approve this committee. Motion carried.
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Sandra DeNicholas, Chairperson of the Awards Committee, reported
that the committee meets one time/year to review nominations. Encouraged
members to participate in Awards process and on committee. Nomination forms
will be sent to all members in June and the meeting will be scheduled in August.
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Sharon Lawrence, of Lake County and the Public Service Committee,
thanked the Board and stated that the committee is working on developing a
training for the Fall Conference.
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Linda Hart, Co-chairperson of the Domestic Violence Committee,
reported that they sponsored a workshop during the Spring 2003 Conference and
are planning on developing two articles for the newsletter.
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Tony Davis, Co-chairperson of the Gender Responsive Committee,
reported that their first meeting of 10 persons was held on Monday, April 14,
2003. They discussed trainings for the next conference and throughout the
year. They are also working on ways to promote Women’s History Month. The next
meeting is July 18, 2003.
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Nichole Deppe, Co-chairperson of the Membership Committee,
reported that there are 15 active members of their committee. They continue to
work on the student sponsorship program that allows students to attend the
conference. The membership application has been updated and they are trying to
develop a video about our Association. The next meeting is July 25, 2003, in
Bloomington, Illinois.
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Jody Blair, Co-chairperson of the Program Committee, thanked
everyone for attending the conference and thanked the host county for their
hospitality and help. She encouraged members to contact her with training
ideas.
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John Owens, Co-chairperson of the Resource Committee, reported
that they gave 50 Cubs tickets to the vendors and thanked the vendors for
supporting our Association.
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Joe Howe, of Tazwell County and the Sex Offender Committee,
reported that they have finalized trainers for the Fall Conference and are
working on developing training for the Spring 2004 Conference. An article in
the newsletter is forthcoming. There is a training 5/14-15 in Bloomington on
Juvenile sex offenders and offenders on the Internet, and a training in 10/03 in
St. Louis (the ATSA Conference).
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Tracy Burke, Co-chairperson of the Substance Abuse Committee,
reported that SADD was their chosen charity. She presented certificates to the
participants of the 4th annual 3D month contest (Henry County, Rock
Island County, Putnam County, Fayette County, and the winner, Effingham
County). $100 goes to the winner’s charity of choice.
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Ron Elias, Co-chairperson of the Victim’s Committee, reported that
they are planning a training for the Fall Conference on VIP and Retail Theft.
They are corresponding with the Attorney General’s Office as well, and developed
a Victim Resource Directory.
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President Van Dyke announced that the Fall Conference will be held
in Peoria, Illinois, September 10-12. She thanked those CMO’s who continue to
support the Association by sending members to the conferences. Please contact
President Van Dyke if your county is interested in hosting a conference.
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No old or new business.
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Motion by Phil Daling, of McHenry County, seconded by Don Johnson,
of the 18th Circuit, to adjourn. Motion carried.
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