TIDEWATER CHAPTER
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16, 2008 MEETING
GOLDEN PALACE RESTAURANT, HAMPTON, VA
Twenty four (24) members and four (4) guests in attendance.
The meeting was called to order by Chapter Chairman Joel Johnson CPP at 11:40 a.m.. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, attendees were asked to stand and introduced themselves and the companies or organizations they represented. Chairman Johnson pointed out the Society’s newest members and presented Certificates of Membership as well as ASIS water bottles. He also advised everyone of our newest CPP; member Bill Moissant of Ft. Monroe. Chairman Johnson re-introduced “meeting sponsor” FBI Special Agent Ken Welsh of INFRAGARD who was given a few minutes to remind everyone of next month’s joint meeting at a time and place which has yet to be determined. Afterwards, Secretary Wendell Parker CPP reminded the members to check the Chapter website for the Minutes from last month’s meeting and to contact him for any proposed changes there to. Treasurer Shawn Deans then gave the monthly Treasurer’s Report which was approved by voice vote.
As lunch was being served, Chairman Johnson introduced the speaker, Special Agent Leah C. Wynn of the FBI’s Norfolk Division who spoke on the topic of Identity Theft. For the next twenty five minutes, Agent Wynn discussed specifically what constitutes identity theft, why and how it happens, how to minimize one’s exposure, and what to do if you become a victim. She explained how federal law eliminates victim liability, but despite this, how statistics show that many people are still at risk of becoming victims of this infectious crime. Utilizing a Power Point presentation, Agent Wynn went on to show why this crime has become so prevalent here in the twenty first century, and outlined steps one should take, not only to reduce the risk of exposure to this type of illegal activity, but also steps to take if, and when, one falls victim to this type of crime. She provided an insight to the probable perpetrators of such crimes and described the primary tools of the trade. Finally, Agent Wynn discussed current and pending national and state legislation designed to assist in the successful prosecution of crimes of this type. After her talk, Agent Wynn entertained questions from the members. Chairman Johnson thanked her for coming, presented her with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Having no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:46 p.m..
01/16/2008
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