News from FOP Lodges

R.I. Police Officers Emerald Society to Hold Golf Tournament in September

R.I. Police Officers Emerald Society is planning its 7th Annual PFC Joe McGarry Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held on Friday, September 17 at Triggs Memorial Golf Course in Providence. Eighteen holes of golf, a cart, and Texas BBQ cost $110 per golfer, $440 per foursome. The BBQ only costs $30. Tee sponsorships at $100 a hole are also welcome. Make your reservation for golf (by September 3 ) or make your tee sponsorship by contacting Lt. Russell Hayes, Newport Police Department, at 401-847-8300 x2077 or by email at RHayes@cityofnewport.com. Prizes awarded for longest drive, closest to the pin, lowest overall score.

Lt. Hayes explains in his mailing announcing the tournament that PFC Joe McGarry was fatally shot in Myrtle Beach, SC on December 29, 2002, while apprehending a criminal. The proceeds of the tournament will go to the “RIPOES Joseph McGarry Scholarship Fund” at Salve Regain University and Coastal Carolina University. This scholarship is for children of police officers and aspiring ADJ students. At the request of the McGarry family, the Fund will also sponsor a scholarship at Hendricken High School in honor of Joe’s long time friend, Warwick police officer David Kelly, who was lost tragically this past May.

Please join the McGarry family, the members of the RIPOES and the men and women of Law Enforcement and help make this event a success. 

 

National Police Memorial Fund
National Police Memorial Fund Publishes New Magazine

Kevin P. Morison, Senior Director of Communications, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has sent the inaugural issue of The Rose & Shield, a new publication that incorporates elements from their previous separate print publication and gift catalog. The magazine has an interesting assortment of articles and gifts, especially appropriate for holiday giving. Download the Winter 2009-10  publication here (Rose_Shield_Winter_2009-10.pdf).

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Offers Window Decals
Craig W. Floyd, Chairman and CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund sends the following message:

“I'm excited to inform you that our 2010 Memorial Supporter window-cling decal will be available next week. Be sure to reserve yours now (http://support.nleomf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=2010_Supporter_Decal).

“I encourage you to place it on your car or home window to show everyone your support for our nation's law enforcement officers - especially our fallen heroes. And I hope you will be sure to support the Memorial today with a gift of $5.00 or more (https://secure3.convio.net/nleomf/site/Donation2?df_id=1860&1860.donation=form1&Level=2225&autologin=true&PREFILL_AMOUNT=$5.00).Your support of the Memorial Fund's programs means the world to the families of fallen officers ... and to their fellow officers who still serve today.

“When survivors of a fallen officer see the Memorial window decal on cars and home windows, they are reminded that their loved one is never forgotten. Law enforcement officers often see them and immediately recognize you as a Memorial supporter.So be sure to order your decal today.

“Thanks for all you do to help the Memorial Fund ensure that the service and sacrifice of America's peace officers are forever remembered.

“Sincerely,
Craig W. Floyd
Chairman & CEO”

News from the R.I. State Lodge FOP
New Contact Information for R.I. State Lodge FOP
R.I. State Lodge FOP has moved into its new location at 269 Greenville Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919. The new phone numbers are: 401 349-4330 (main number); 401 349-4329 (line 2); and 401 349-4313 (fax). The e-mail address remains: stateoffice@rifop.necoxmail.com. For more information, see www.ristatefop.com/.

FOP National Headquarters Changes Associate Member Membership Purchase Policy
The national Fraternal Order of Police has made a change in policy regarding the purchase of associate member merchandise. Effective immediately, all associate member merchandise MUST be ordered by and shipped to the chartering local lodge’s Secretary or President.

In a recent e-mail to interested parties, FOP National Secretary Pat Yoes decried the continuing online trafficking of FOPA merchandise, saying in part: “For a number of years we have had an increasing problem with Fraternal Order of Police merchandise being listed for sale on eBay. Our aggressive enforcement of this violation has yielded some success. Yet, with every person we remove, another steps up and offers items for sale with phrases suggesting that the items are “guaranteed to get you out of a ticket or your money back.”

Secretary Yoes continues: “As lodge leaders, we must do our part to ensure active members and associate members alike use our FOP name and merchandise in an appropriate manner. Since there is not a national database for Associate Members that we can use to verify membership before selling items requested, there is no way to verify eligibility. So to eliminate our exposure to continued abuse, a new policy has been put into effect that all Associate Member merchandise must be ordered by and shipped to the chartering local lodge’s secretary or president. This policy change is not intended to impede or discourage associate lodges or the sale of Associate Member merchandise, but rather to call attention to a growing problem of abuse.”

Ziggy Quinn, R.I. State Lodge FOP President, takes this situation very seriously and reminds all associate members that selling associate member merchandise is a serious offense and will not be tolerated. For more information, see www.grandlodgefop.org/.