NCPBA Telecommunicators Chapter Steering Committee Formed

Telecommunicators Advance the Process of

Starting Their Own Statewide Chapter

After months of discussion and planning a steering committee has been set in place for the PBA’s first Telecommunicators Chapter. The formation of a Telecommunicators Chapter was originally envisioned by Cary Chapter Vice-President Rick Thomas. Thomas was concerned that Telecommunicators aren’t provided any legal coverage or legislative lobbying for benefits enhancement through any association that they could belong to. Thomas also felt that if Telecommunicators were presented the chance to enhance their profession through an association with a proven track record of fighting for its members, that they would welcome the opportunity to become involved.

Earlier this year, Thomas asked for and received support both from the Cary Chapter and the NCPBA to carry the initiative forward. The NCPBA served as a sponsor at the 5th annual Telecommunicators conference held at the North Carolina Justice Academy April 1st through April 3rd. Cary Chapter President and NCPBA Legislative Chairperson Randy Byrd was given time to speak during the second day of the conference on April 2nd. He emphasized his appreciation for the job that Telecommunicators perform, along with highlighting the various benefits that the PBA offers. This interaction along with a sponsor table led to numerous Telecommunicators becoming members during the conference.

Thomas continued to receive interest from Telecommunicators who became members and a steering committee was formed. The first meeting of the committee took place at the Courtyard by Marriott in Burlington, NC on Sunday July 1st. The committee consists of Rick Thomas (Committee Chairman) from the Cary Police Department, Mike Reitz from Orange County 911 and Tammy Dyles and Nancy Williams from High Point 911.

John Midgette the NC Division Executive Director and Lou Ellen Taylor the NC Division President were also in attendance for the meeting. They were able to bring a lot of valuable information to the table and encouraged the efforts of the committee.

Committee members will be concentrating on growing the membership during the next few months throughout the state. Telecommunicators are encouraged to become members and to more importantly become involved.
 

If you are interested in become part of this chapter please feel free to contact:
 

Rick Thomas
Steering Committee Chair
NC Telecommunicator Chapter
Voice Mail: 1-800-233-3506 ext. 228
Cell: 919-441-8178
Direct Connect: 151*13536*1
rthomas@sspba.org

Mike Reitz
Membership Chairman
NC Telecommunicator Chapter
michael.reitz@gmail.com

Tammy Dyles
Steering Committee Member
NC Telecommunicator Chapter
dyles@northstate.net

Nancy Williams
Steering Committee Member
NC Telecommunicator Chapter
law37@northstate.net

(L-R) Rick Thomas, Nancy Williams, Tammy Dyles and Mike Reitz