Message from the President

Dear Members,

If you are like me you are counting down the days until summer is finally here. I for one will be glad to hang up this overly used rain jacket for some flip flops and some swim trunks! As the summer approaches let me give you an update on recent developments.

The FOP farm is still on the market and as I type this no "solid" offers have come across my desk, BUT I have been told there has been recent interest, so as of this time there is nothing new to report.

As of May 18, 2009 Rosewood Productions will begin a three month solicitation campaign for our FOP. As most of you know fundraising will be very limited this year as the economy is in a very uncertain state. During this campaign one of the causes will be the funding of a "Back to School" program to assist local children in buying needed school supplies as the school year begins in August. This is something new our FOP is trying and I am hopeful it receives a warm welcome from our supporters throughout the community.

Also, I would like to thank everyone who came out and supported the Law Enforcement Memorial service. This year I have received a great deal of feedback with nothing but positive words from our community. For those who volunteered I say "Thank You" as the success / meaning of that service would not be possible without your efforts. It is nice to see that there are many people in our community who appreciate what we do everyday and they take the time to say "Thank You" to those who made it home safely, and to those who paid the ultimate sacrafice.

Rick Latanzio, FOP Lodge 16 President