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Attached please find the notice for the Statewide Membership Meeting and LDF summary which need to be distributed to all NCA members as soon as possible as the meeting is scheduled for March 31st. Also, please post a copy on all NCA Bulletin Boards.

Reps and/or Board members for the Southern and Rural institutions need to coordinate a meeting location and also post on the NCA Bulletin Boards.

It is imperative that the membership get notified immediately! If you have any questions or difficulty opening the attachment, please give Ed Flagg or me a call as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone for your assistance.

NCA General Membership Meeting

Monday, March 31 from 6pm until 8:30pm

Gold Dust West Casino, Hwy 50 East

Topic: Discussion and Statewide Vote on Dues Increase

Food and Beverage Provided

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The NCA is a non profit Organization made up of NDOC and NDF Staff. All dues go toward representing Nevada State Employees involved in the supervision of inmates. The NCA retains the services of the Dyer-Lawrence Law firm, located in Carson City, to assist its membership.

From Gene Columbus, NCA's new Vice President

The Nevada Corrections Association is proud to serve the Correctional Staff in Nevada. As Vice President, I want to pledge my full commitment to the “Nuts and Bolts” of our organization. That is the representation process of our membership. In light of the recent elections, there are some new and enthusiastic folks in key positions that want to make a difference. Investigations are running rampant across the state, and the NCA wants to make sure its members are covered. We are in the process of reviewing some fresh ideas and look forward to being there when you need us. Thank you for your support, and we welcome your comments and suggestions. The NCA is member run, and it belongs to all of you.

Gene Columbus

NCA Board Members
Area East VP: Otto Bartel
Area North VP: Terry Potter
Area South VP: Trinity Pharris
Treasurer: Tamara Bartel
State VP: Gene Columbus
State President: Ed Flagg
Secretary: Ed Gibson

Election Results
In a very close election incumbent Treasurer Tamera Bartel won another term. Her opponent Cliff Cardella has agreed to head the NCA's political action committee. Thanks to both of them for their dedication to the organization.

12 Hour Shifts
At a recent meeting with Director Skolnik NCA representatives expressed our opposition to switching most facilities to 8 hour shift schedules. Director Skolnik listened to our concerns and stated that we would still go to eights. It is his feeling that eights are best for the Department's safety and security. He also said that if predictions of positive results gained by moving to eights fail to materialize then we may return to twelve hour shifts. We will continue to compile information on favorable aspects of 12 hour shifts. The NCA will continue its efforts on this important issue.

General Membership Meeting

Main Topics: 1. Amend bylaws to add Rural Vice President position to the executive board. 2. Change article 10 of bylaws regarding fees, dues and assessments.

Location: 3325 Retail Dr. Carson City Round Table Pizza (By WalMart)

When: Monday October 1, 2007 at 2:00 PM

National Major Gang Task Force
The Department of corrections Hosted a Gang conference in Reno. This was an opportunity for law enforcement to share information on constantly evolving security threat groups. The NCA proudly supported this conference by sending a number of delegates. Thanks to those who volunteered.

Coming Soon
New NCA website. We hope to have a new website up by the end of the year.

Looking For Information
Any suggestions:
12 hour shifts versus 8 hour shifts
Administrative regulations and Ops
Investigations
Staffing
Safety
Issues concerning you and your fellow officers
Let us know, talk to a rep or email: SecretaryNCA@Yahoo.Com

Research Project
Looking for an academic or professional study that analyzes 12 hour shifts and how they impact the people who work them. If you find such a thing please let us know.