Frank spoke of the recent passing of 1997 Billy Osborn Memorial Award recipient George Sentman.  He also spoke of the recent health problems suffered by LAPD CECATS Detective Bill Robertson.

Frank then introduced the 2005 Southern Chapter Officers:

Steve Torres, Vice President, DMV Canoga Park
Bud Hood, Secretary, Orange County Sheriffs / OCATT
Rick Greenwood, Treasurer, Riverside Police
Jim Williams, Sergeant-At-Arms, Long Beach Police / TRAP
Richard Knapp, Legal Counsel, Knapp & Spurlock, LLP

Frank then introduced the Southern Chapter Past Presidents in attendance: Joan Pitts (1987), Ted Saraf (1992), Marianne Finney (1993), Dave Dempsey (1998), Gary Labb (2000), Bill Lovold (2001), and Dave Randolph (2003).

Frank then had the members in attendance do self introductions. 

Frank then had Past President and 1999 Billy Osborn Award recipient Gary Labb (Santa Ana Police / OCATT) come up to make the Billy Osborn Memorial Award presentation.  Gary spoke of the background of the award and his contacts with Billy.  Gary then announced the 2004 recipient of the award to be Bill Lovold, Los Angeles Police Department BAD-CATS (retired) and currently with the AAA Southern California Special Investigations Unit.  Bill came up and spoke about how honored he was because he had had the opportunity to work with Billy Osborn.

Frank then introduced the guest speaker, Tom Seroogy, of VINLocksmiths.  His instruction was on how vehicle lock / ignition systems work (or don't).  Tom's presentation included a Power Point presentation and movies showing how vehicles could be broken into.  Tom can be reached at (317) 334-9681.  Following Tom's presentation, Frank presented Tom with a thank you gift from WSATI.

Frank announced that a Santa Maria Barbecue style luncheon was ready and invited those attending to go outside to the barbecue area.  The Santa Maria Barbecue & Grill catered the lunch.  Barbecued tri-tip, chicken, baked beans, garlic bread, two salads and dessert were on the menu.  If you went away hungry it's your own fault!  Hopefully we will have them back again at a future meeting.  They can be located in Chino Hills.  Call them at 909 933-1822 or via the internet at http://www.santamariagrill.com.  

Following lunch, Frank presided over the raffle.

Among the many contributors of gifts (LoJack and AAA being constant), Marianne Finney provided new gifts from her new company, The Old Julian Avocado Company.  We'd like to thank all the contributors who continue to support WSATI and the membership.

Frank announced that the next meeting would be held in Long Beach at a new venue, the Grand Long Beach Event Center.

The meeting was adjourned.