60th National Biennial Conference Seminars
Salt Palace Convention CenterSalt Lake City, Utah
August 15-17, 2011
Seminars will be held on August 15, 16 & 17 (M, T, W) one hour after the close of the General Session. Registration is required for admittance into a seminar. Seating in the seminars will be limited and it is recommended that you register for the seminars as soon as you register for the conference. Please note that there is no pre-registration for these seminars prior to the conference.
Basic Bookkeeping Utilizing Quickbooks
Room 250E - Tuesday only
Especially designed for lodge treasurers. Bring your computers and Quickbooks discs!! Hands-on session will provide overview from setup through various accounting modules and basic reports. Open forum for questions. Instructors will be available to assist with actual setup.
Instructors: Bob Krone & Jim Robbs, Frank L. Sassetti & Co.
Bookkeeping, Fiduciary Responsibility and Tax Filings
Room 250E - Monday & Wednesday
Session will provide newer treasurers/bookkeepers with a hands-on session which will cover fiduciary responsibilities, bookkeeping procedures, budgets/financial reports and tax filings. Bring your questions and concerns!! Lodge Treasurers will be given priority seating.
Instructors: Bob Krone & Jim Robbs, Frank L. Sassetti & Co.
The Business of Taking Care of FOP Business
Room 251F - Monday & Tuesday
A two-hour review of FOP leadership for boards of directors and future FOP leaders. Focuses on the varied duties and responsibilities of FOP leadership for every elected FOP office holder.
Instructor: Richard Boyd, Past National President
Calibre Press Presents: Beyond Off-Duty Survival
Room 251C - Wednesday only
Addresses what off-duty threats you may face and how to respond safely and tactically, including teaching your family members how to stay safe and respond appropriately when the unthinkable happens.
Instructor: Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, Calibre Press
Calibre Press Presents: Maintaining Your Tactical Edge
Room 251C - Monday only
Offers insight into the criminal thought process and tools to increase tactical awareness. Discusses tactical responses for maintaining control, pre-attack indicators, and the mental and physical components necessary to WIN in any encounter.
Instructor: Ray DeCunto, Calibre Press
Calibre Press Presents: Verbal Judo: Applied Tactical Communication
Room 251C - Tuesday only
The latest information on tactical communication using videos and Internet-based training to deliver an interactive Verbal Judo program for law enforcement. Learn how to diffuse violent encounters; eradicate bullying; interact with the public; and effectively communicate with supervisors, internal affairs, prosecutors, judges, and attorneys.
Instructor: Gary Klugiewicz, Calibre Press & Police One Training Network
Critical Incident Stress Management
Room 250F - Monday & Wednesday
Designed to present an overview of the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention management program. Prepares participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services.
Instructor: Michael Haley, Critical Incident Committee Chair
Economic and Political Issues Facing FOP Lodges
Room 251D - Monday only
A panel of Local Lodge Presidents will hold a audience driven discussion with members about how lodges maybe able to deal with the economic and political issues facing our members around the country. The Urban Policing Committee is comprised of the Presidents of some of the largest lodges in the Country.
Instructors: Urban Policing Committee
Fair Labor Standards Act
Room 250B - Tuesday only
Information on issues facing law enforcement, such as donning and offing, compensatory time, compensation for on-call status, and more.
Instructor: Michael Coviello, NFOP Labor Services
FOP Legal Defense Plan
Room 251A - Tuesday & Wednesday
Learn about one of the greatest benefits the FOP has to offer its membership. Discussions will consist of plan structure, new and improved coverage, plan financial security, claims handling, marketing, and recruiting.
Instructor: Michael Yon, Hylant Group
FOP Membership System
Room 250D - Tuesday only
Lodge secretaries will benefit from this hands-on workshop on how to effectively use the online membership system. Lodge Secretaries will be given priority seating.
Instructors: Grand Lodge Membership Staff
FOP Political Activity/Running for Office/Hatch Act
Room 250C - Monday, Room 251D/F - Wednesday
Covers the FOP and politics, as well as how what we do is governed by legislation. Discussion will also focus on the Hatch Act and offer tips on how FOP members can get elected to positions of power and influence.
Instructor: Percel Alston, MD Lodge #89
How to Represent Your Members
Room 250B - Monday & Wednesday
This course discusses representation in internal investigations, grievances, unfair labor practices and contract negotiations.
Instructor: Michael Coviello, NFOP Labor Services
Law Enforcement Flying Armed
Room 251E - Monday & Tuesday
A course of instruction in the requirements of Section 1544 of the Codified Federal Regulations to fly while armed on commercial aircraft plus the procedures to comply with the CFRs as required by The Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Instructor: Ed Buns, Firearms Instructor
Leading Your Lodge in Labor Resources
Room 250D - Monday, Room 251E - Wednesday
An overview of the qualities and resources needed to be an effective Labor Leader. General information needed to handle the labor issues of your Lodge and provides information about resources available to assist you in being successful.
Instructors: Gil Gallegos, Past National President; Holly Deal, P.J. Haley, Labor Services Division
Pensions Under Attack
Room 250A - Tuesday only
Discusses the economic and political attacks on our members' pensions around the country. Attendees will be provided suggestions on methods to represent their members in the pension arena.
Instructor: Kathy Harrell, NFOP Labor Services
Pitfalls of Social Media
Room 250A - Monday & Wednesday
The availability of access to social networking sites by employers presents many new and unique issues in regard to employment law. This presentation will address those issues including off-duty conduct, workers' compensation and sick leave claims, hiring/firing issues, and Brady concerns.
Instructor: Christina Corl, NFOP Legal Counsel
Presenting Public Financial Information
Room 251B - Wednesday only
This seminar will help FOP members understand how to present financial data to your members, employers, and third parties, in a concise and clear manner, including how to use charts and graphs to display your data in an understandable manner.
Instructor: Wade Steen, NFOP Labor Services
Traumas of Law Enforcement Deaths
Room 250C - Tuesday only
This workshop will provide information on the proper response of a law enforcement agency to a line-of-duty death. Information will be provided in all areas, i.e. notification of survivors, funeral protocols, and appropriate response of the law enforcement agency after the funeral. Additionally, the workshop will focus on appropriate methods for working with survivors after the funeral is over.
Instructor: Jennifer Thacker, COPS
Turning Members into Lobbyists: the Federal Legislative Process and the Role of Grassroots Advocacy
Room 251A - Monday, Room 251D - Tuesday
The basics of the Federal legislative process at the Federal level and how our members, through grassroots advocacy, can best influence that process. The FOP's top priorities and other legislative initiatives will be reviewed as well as the importance and role of political action committees.
Instructor: Tim Richardson, National Legislative Staff
Understanding Public Finance
Room 251B - Monday & Tuesday
This seminar will help FOP members understand how to review the financial documents of their employer, including audits, budgets, comprehensive annual financial reports, year to date data, understanding what an employee costs an employer, and demographic/economic indicators.
Instructor: Wade Steen, NFOP Labor Services
If you have any questions about these seminars, send e-mail to seminars@fop.net or call (800) 451-2711.