Rick Latanzio
F.O.P. #16 President
president@fop16.com
Dear Members,
This has been a very busy time for the FOP 16 as of late and here is what has been going on:
The recent vote to keep or sell the FOP farm was decided in May. The vote was in favor of selling the farm and purchasing a new location. Many of you are probably wondering "when" will this happen. I would like to answer that, but I don't have the answer as of yet. The FOP farm is booked for dates until the end of 2008 and it looks as if we may keep it until then so we don't cause problems for those who have booked it. As for a new site there have been a few looked at, but this decision can't be rushed as it will shape our FOP for many years to come. I will keep everyone updated as this process plays out.
We (FOP 16) were to host the FOP Fall Conference, but due to the Executive Inn closing the decision was made by the State to move the conference to another city. Our lodge may be able to host the Spring 2009 conference, but that decision will not be made until the end of this year by the State Lodge, and it will all depend on what happens to the Executive Inn. To host the conference it takes a great number of rooms and a large meeting room, and at this point the city has neither to offer. Once again I will keep everyone updated as I receive the information.
On Thursday July 24nd, 2008 our lodge will have a special cookout/meeting to be held at the FOP FARM. The cookout/meeting will be for Judge Tom Castlen who will be retiring soon. Judge Castlen has been a friend and supporter law enforcement for many years so it was decided to have a cookout as a "Thank You" for all he has done. The cookout will begin at 6pm that evening, and the meeting will take place afterward.
Many of you have access to the Internet , so remember to check our website as all of this information you have read and much more can be found. Our website is www.FOP16.com
If you would like to speak to me in reference to anything mentioned in this letter or other lodge matters feel free to call me at (270)315-5486
(10) $100 gas cards will be raffled
AND.............
(2) $500 gas cards will also be raffled!!!!!
There will be (12) gas cards in all to be raffled...................gas cards have been purchased from Wal-Mart.
Winners will be notified by telephone. This raffle is open to everyone and anyone. If you would like to buy tickets or need any further information contact me (315-5486) or see me. There will be several officers who will be selling tickets. If you would like to take some tickets to sell to family, friends or just to help in the fundraiser please let me know, or see Ofc(s) Mike Roby or Jeff Payne. Forward this email to anyone you would like......Good Luck