Dear Brothers & Sisters,
This President’s message is dedicated to
encourage the support of Easter Seals. The May 2008 issue of the FOP
Journal contained a heart-warming article titled, “Support
of Easter Seals Is Personal for West Virginia FOP Member.” And,
as indicated, for twenty-seven years now, the Fraternal Order of Police has
been an Easter Seals National Corporate Partner, helping to raise funds, as
well as, awareness.
But I believe that the most profound quote in
the entire article summed it up best… “When
you support Easter Seals, you may be investing in a group that could help
your family one day.”
It made
me think that, much like we, as a “group,” the law enforcement profession,
may not always be needed on a daily basis, maybe never, yet, we could help a
member of someone’s family one day.
Therefore, in much the same way paying taxes for law enforcement services is
an investment, so too is supporting worthy organizations such as Easter
Seals. You may not need either right now, but there may come a day when you
or a member of your family may need them. And how comforting it is to know
that they are there.
None of
us knows what tomorrow may bring… In a day and age when the mantra of each
successive generation seems to be, “It’s
all about me,” let us look beyond ourselves. A line in our oath
speaks of aiding a worthy brother or sister if in our power to do so; let us
take that one step further and consider aiding worthy organizations such as
Easter Seals, if in our power and means to do so. For one day it just might
be, “All about me!”
Fraternally,
Henry J. Wiehagen
President, F.O.P. Lodge #91
Lodge #91 Law Enforcement Recognition Awards
Lodge
#91 will hold its tenth annual Law
Enforcement Recognitions Night in February 2009. The ceremony
will be held in conjunction with the annual Gold Card Retirement Banquet.
Nominations are currently being accepted.
Any lodge member may nominate someone for an award by submitting
the enclosed nomination form. If space is inadequate additional
documentation may be submitted. The awards committee will review the
information and select those who are to receive awards. Awards shall be
presented for exceptional law enforcement action and or outstanding service.
Nomination forms and supporting
documentation are to be sent to:
Floyd M. Nevling, Fraternal Order of Police,
253 Dutch Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
Nominations must be
submitted prior to December 1, 2008.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
2008 Kennywood Family Picnic
Kimberly Hasara, daughter of James Hasara,
retired Allegheny County Police
Ryan Kandrack, son of Mark Kandrack,
Monroeville Police
William Morrow, son of Alan Morrow, Moon
Police
Shane Rooney, son of Pat Rooney, Mt. Lebanon
Police
Winners of the raffle held
for the benefit of the Easter Seals Society are;
Sean McGrail, Bethel Park PD,
Paul ‘Sonny’ Tomko Swissvale PD
Dennis McDonough, South Park PD
Ron Dziezgowski, Bethel Park PD
Don Halligan, Allegheny County
PD Jim Gormlay, an FOP Patron
Ken Fulton, Allegheny County
PD Al Cooper, Allegheny County PD
Many thanks to all who participated.
South Hills Area Borough’s and Township’s Police Association
ANNUAL GUN BASH
The B & T Police
Association will hold it annual gun bash on Saturday September 6th 2008 at
the Broughton Fire Department In South Park Twp. Doors will open at 11 am,
event starts at 12 noon. Tickets are being sold
for $30.00, guests are $15.00.
**Tickets will be available at the door
provided our members have not sold them all. Free food and refreshments
with tickets purchase.... Any questions can be directed to the Borough
and Twp Police Assoc. phone line #412.728-8484.
Fraternal Order of Police, County of Allegheny, Lodge #91
LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS PROGRAM
NOMINATION FORM
Name of Nominee:
______________________________________________________
Rank:
______________ Current Assignment:_______________________
Name of Agency:
______________________________________________________
Agency Address:
______________________________________________________
City:
____________________State:________________Zip:__________
Name of Chief:
____________________________Phone #___________________
Nominated by:
____________________________Phone #___________________
Department:
______________________________________________________
Address:
______________________________________________________
City:
____________________State:________________Zip:__________
Date:
__________Is Nominee an FOP member in good standing?______
Explain
why the nominee should be considered as a candidate for an award presented
by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 91. Information should detail what
this person did to warrant consideration, such as an outstanding police
action, or how the nominee exemplifies professionalism, or made significant
contributions to their department and the community. A copy of the report
or documentation may be included, as long as sufficient data for judgment is
submitted. (Please type or print clearly and use additional paper if
needed).
