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Meeting you may have missed.

February 9, 2010

Ray & Jerry Critical

Ray's "Six Critical Questions" for Jerry Holland!

1.	I noticed that you have competed in four marathons, where did you finish? Way back, but I finished.
2.	Is it easier to run in a marathon or to run for public office? Public office.
3.	Is it easier to run for public office than to run from your wife? Public office.
4.	Which critter at the zoo does your wife Think You Act Like when you get up in the morning? Monkey
5.	I understand your family is a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Jacksonville, which zoo critter best describes your Pastor when he is preaching? A elephant. What about the Mayor, just kidding.
6.	In the event of a complete tie in the voting process, do you get to cast the tie breaking vote? No

Jerry Holland

Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland’s Presentation

HEADLINE!! JERRY HOLLAND BUSTS MYTH! During the NSBL meeting Supervisor of Elections laid to rest the old time myth that Absentee and Early voting ballots were counted last! In FACT absentee and early voters can now rest assured that their votes are the FIRST to be counted in DUVAL County in every election.

This fact and many others were conveyed along with Jerry’s heartwarming personality. The meeting started with a little fun and meeting attendees quickly learned that Jerry Holland loves his job! Speaking excitedly and quickly he revealed that there are 530,725 registered voters in Duval County making Duval the 7^th largest county in Florida.

Fact: 2008 Presidential Election was the largest voter turnout ever with 77.83%
          voter turnout.

Fact: All Petitions have to be manually verified for signatures.

Fact: New voting equipment will cost 1.7 Million.

Fact: Supervisor of Elections office works with all candidates regardless of
          political party affiliation.

Fact: 20 candidates have already filed to run for various offices. 8 for the
          Mayor’s office alone!

Fact: If you missed this meeting you missed a lot!
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Holland for a timely and informative presentation!

Ray Turner, "Corey-Kerlin"

Officer of the Quarter

Lt.-Allen-Eason Officer T.W. Herrington

Lt. Allen Eason Officer T. W. Herrington

Lt. Allen Eason of Zone 6 introduced Officer Herrington was commended for his community services in addition to his regular duties. This past Christmas Officer Herrington put together a team of Officers who went to various neighborhoods in uniform and gave candy and gifts to the kids. You guessed it Officer Herrington dressed up as Santa Clause, The function really was received by these kids as a very positive thing to see that police are not just out there to give tickets or arrest people. Officer Herrington, Officer of the Quarter received a plaque and a savings bond from NSBL for his contribution to the community and his dedication to safety and security of not only north Jax but the city as well.

Congratulations Officer Herrington!

Officer T. W. Herrington with his wife at his side receives the Officer of the Quarter award from Ray Turner First Vice President.

It appears our President Patricia Hamn and our First VP Ray Turner may have been bad? Just kidding they put on a great meeting. Keep up the good work!

Paul

Lisa Ashworth

New Member Lisa Ashworth
Community First Credit Union

Bob Peeples gives away door prizes to a packed house of guests and members. Door prizes donated by various members and there businesses.

Bob Peeples

Mr. Doorprize
Bob Peeples
Peeples Family Funeral Home

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