Local FOP Initiates New Members

The local Fraternal Order of Police Zane Lodge 5 welcomes a new slate of officers for the year 2010.

Tonight those in the lodge gathered together for dinner and ceremony. FOP President Tom Porter says being elected comes with responsibilities.

"You have to be a member in good standing," he said. "You are required to make meetings and basically lead the organization in the way the organization wants to go."

Tonight’s ceremony was held at Prophet’s Park in Zanesville.

The members for 2010 are:

President – Tom Porter

Vice President – Trudi Shull

Second VP – Scott Hamilton

Secretary – Pamela Wells-Exline

Treasurer – Mike Lecocq

Sgt. At Arms – James Devoll

Chaplain – Bob Allen

Trustees – Jim Kappes, Tom Duemmel and Andy Armstrong