41st Annual Conference and Business Meeting

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1 41st Annual Conference and Business Meeting President Scott Mack Conference Chairperson Charles Shelabarger Great facilities, entertainment, training and fun filled weekend was had by those that attended the 41st Annual Conference and Business Meeting that was held at the Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona on April , Immediate Past President Charles Shelabarger was the conference chairperson. The Board of Directors meeting was held on Friday morning, allowing all of the board members to help set up for the conference on Friday afternoon. Later in the day, as the other guests arrived, many were able to greet old friends that they had not seen since the last conference. Friday evening, everyone was able to meet in the ISRLOA hospitality room and visit and enjoy the company of those that they may not have seen since the last conference. Music and dancing on Friday evening was provided by DJ Patrick Porto of Receptive Sound from Johnston, IA. Many also enjoyed some of the local restaurants in the Altoona area. Saturday morning began with registration and the opening ceremony. President Scott Mack opened the 41st Annual Conference and Business Meeting by calling for the presentation of the colors by the West Des Moines Police Reserve. Rick Wyatt gave an opening prayer. After welcoming everyone President Mack then introduced Conference Chairperson Charles Shelabarger, who then welcomed everyone to Altoona. Des Moines Captain Dave Huberty also gave (continued on next page) Captain Dave Huberty, Des Moines PD gives a welcome to the members Visiting Saturday Morning before the Opening ceremony

2 Dennis Gruss from Carpenter Uniforms Glock exhibitor Jim Strother a welcoming invitation to the attendees. The morning s activities finished with district meetings and the annual business meeting, which included reports of officers, business of the association and the election of a new 3rd Vice President. The Saturday afternoon seminar presented by Des Moines Office Chris Latcham and the topic was Basic Funamentals of Defensive Tactics. Saturday evening began with the annual banquet. After the banquet everyone was entertained by Comedian/Magician Lee Cole. Sunday morning started with a brunch, at which time the new 3rd Vice President, Doug Goebel of Cherokee PD was introduced. The trophies from the 2012 shoot were presented to the winners by ISRLOA Chief Range Officer Ted Kamatchus and Shoot Chairperson Quinn Turner. The Ouststanding Unit Award was presented to the Buena Vista County Sheriff s Reserve. The conference was well attended and many enjoyed an educational and fun-filled weekend. Once again, exhibitors were on hand to show the latest equipment in law enforcement. The ISRLOA also had display tables showing many highlights of the association from the last 40 years. In the spring of 2014, the 42nd annual conference will be held in Storm Lake. Registration table Rich Wyatt of Urbandale PD give an opening prayer

3 Conference Banquet Attendees Many enjoyed the banquet on Saturday evening Muscatine County SO West Des Moines PD Ed & Charlene Seggerman, Bob and Carol McHugh Cherokee PD Linn County SO and Marshall County SO Buena Vista County SO

4 Saturday ight Entertainment Charlene Seggerman and Lee Cole John York, what s in the box Entertainer Lee Cole Jeff Jungman from West Des Moines PD and Lee Cole Yes..it is my ring He s about to get his tie cut off!!

5 2013 Conference Training Seminar Officer Chris Latcham Des Moines Police Department learning the Basic Fundamentals of Defensive Tactics

6 The buffet line was enjoyed by all on Saturday night and Sunday morning President Mack presents at certificate of Life Membership to Immediate Past President Charles Shelabarger Marshall County Sheriff s Reserve 2012 state reserve team shoot winners Outgoing President Scott Mack gives the gavel to incoming President Quinn Turner Buena Vista County Sheriff s Reserve 2012 Outstanding Unit Award winners President Quinn Turner presents the President s Plaque to the new Immediate Past President Scott Mack for serving as ISRLOA President for 2012