MINUTES OF - Michigan Corrections Organization

State Executive Board Minutes
January 20 & 21, 2005
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John Ost reported on the recent review of the union's expenditures by the board members at
large and discussed some travel voucher issues. He also reported on the activities of the
Standing Uniform Committee. Recommendations have been made that the public work
crew leaders go back to black and grey uniforms through attrition and that sweaters be
replaced with vests. Shorts were also discussed for summer wear. The next uniform
committee meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2005.
Scott Fischer expressed concern over pre-arbitration decision and how they were distributed.
This concern will be taken up at the next staff meeting. Scott also discussed various local
chapter issues.
Andy Potter reported that he has been working through the bureaucracy in the Veterans
Administration to obtain information on participating in a program to provide veterans extra
pay and benefits while attending the academy as new hires. Facilities must be accredited
by the VA, as is MTU. He also discussed Carson City issues and his tour of I-Max.
Mike Taylor reported on the Crisis Fund raffle and advised that Senator Mike Prussi's office is
looking into a Crisis Fund payroll check off for MCO members.
Ray Sholtz reported that he and Bill Henderson toured Cotton and Camp Tuscola. Also, he
was recently sworn in as a delegate to the Saginaw Central Labor Council.
As there was no further business, motion was made by John Ost to adjourn. Supported by
Jim Johnson and MOTION CARRIED. The meeting stood adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Johnson
Recording Secretary