Letter from the president:
Our annual St Patrick’s Day party was held at the Galleria Marqueti on Saturday March 14th. We were disappointed with the amount of uniformed marchers, but it was not surprising due to the low morale of the rank and file of the Chicago Police officers which affects all other agencies in the greater Chicago area. We would like our members to come out in uniform in 2010 and show their pride in their heritage despite the political climate. We would like to thank everyone who traveled from Joliet and from cost to cost to attend the gala. We would also like to thank Kristen Colon and Mark Hierl and John Ingle from Chicago Beverage Systems for all their help with the party. They were instrumental in securing Guinness as a sponsor for the event. We are looking forward to working with them and the Galleria Marquitte for the 2010 parade.
Our April “traveling meeting” was held on at Lannigans Pub on 111th street. We served pizza and had a cash bar. We had a few new members sign-up that evening and also had an appearance by the pipes and drums of the Emerald Society. Thanks to Lannigans for their hospitality and their special drink prices.
The children’s sports night was held on Monday May 11 at Assumption church. Each child revived a piece of sports equipment and raffle ticket for a bicycle and helmet. We awarded a boys and girls bicycle along with an autographed photo of A.J. (Persinski) of the Chicago White Sox, an autographed program from the Chicago Blackhawks, a Chicago Bulls program and two Chicago Wolves tickets. We would like to thanks the parents who took time out of their busy schedule to bring their children down to the meeting. We would also like to thank Kathy Flannery, Mike Kane and his sister Maureen who helped to secure some of the items given out that evening.
The Golf outing was held on Monday July 6th at Carriage Greens in Darien, IL. We had approximately 86 golfers and about 100 for dinner. We had the most beautiful day, though attendance was down the outing was profitable. The outing may be changed to the week after the 4th of July depending on availability at the Golf Course.
Our picnic was at a new location again this year; it was at Palos Park Woods. We had great weather and about 80 people attended. We had a raffle and gave away 12 cases of beer, cash and two bicycles for the children. We would like to thank everyone who traveled from near and far who attend the event. Thank you also to Tom Cody, Rick Toolis and John Sullivan for cooking and to Marty Quill for picking up the Ice Ceram and everyone who helped out that day.
Our dinner dance will be held on Friday September 25th at White Eagle Banquets in Niles. IL. There is more information enclosed inside the news letter.
We also have our upcoming meetings where nominations for elections of officers will be held. There will be several positions open due to some officers not seeking reelection. The organization is in need of active or retired law enforcement officers that have good secretarial skills and who are willing to attend general meetings and board meetings which are generally two weeks before our general meetings. We will also be discussing our yearly dues as well as charging retires at a reduced rate.
Is mise le meas,
Patrick J. Moriarty
President
The annual scholarship meeting will be held on Monday September 14th at 7PM at Assumption Church. We will be serving corned beef and cabbage and celebrating half way to St. Patrick’s Day. We will be drawing five, $500.00 scholarships for the children of our members who attend a private school or any college. To be eligible for the drawing you must be a member in good standing for the current year and the last three consecutive years. An insert with an application has been included in the newsletter. If you feel that you are eligible and did not receive an insert please contact Jim McCarthy at 847-336-6939.
The 2009 Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, September 25, 2008 at White Eagle Banquets, located at N Milwaukee Ave in Niles, IL. Cocktails will be served at 7PM and dinner at 8PM. This year’s recipient of “Irishman of the Year” award will be Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County. “Police Officers of the Year” awards will go to Sgt. Charles “Greg” Daly, Chicago Police Department, Sgt. Clinton Sebastian, Chicago Police Department and P.O. Donna Walsh, Chicago Police Department. Entertainment will include our very own Bagpipes and Drums of the Emerald Society, Chicago Police Dept, traditional Irish Dancers and music for your dancing pleasure. We will have ticket and ad book information available on the website. Feel free to download the cover letter, ad book blank and make copies of the information to give to anyone who might be interested in attending or advertising in the ad book.
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he October meeting will be held on Monday October 5th due to the observance of Columbus Day. The meeting will be held at the FOP hall located at 1412 W Washington Blvd in Chicago, IL at 7PM. We will be serving plenty of sausage and other German delights. We will also have live music for your listing and dancing pleasure.November Turkey Raffle Meeting 2009
The November meeting will be held on Monday November 9th at 7PM and will be held at Assumption Church. The reason for the date change is due to the church’s annual dinner. We will be serving a full turkey dinner. The drawing for twenty $25.00 gift certificates for Jewel or Dominick’s will be awarded at the meeting along with the cash prizes.
The children’s Christmas party will be held on Saturday Dec 12th. The meeting will be at Assumption Church at noon. We will be serving lunch for the children at the meeting. We hope to have Kevin Berry's train display and, of course, Kathy Flannery and her elves will provide arts and crafts for the children. We have been in correspondence with the North Pole and hope to have a confirmation that Santa Claus will pay us a visit.
Notice (below) added on 12/3/2009
Our condolences to the following members and their family members:
Kevin Connelly of the Cook County Sheriffs Dept on the passing of his mother, Dolores A. Connelly.Mike Devitt of the 023rd Dist on the passing of his father.
Laura Burke on the passing of her husband and longtime member of the Emerald Society, Joe Burke. Joe was also a member of the pipes and drums and former band manager.
The family of Thomas Toner who was with the Merrionette Park P.D. Tom was also a member of the pipes and drums.
Congratulations to the following members:
To Lt. Tom McGrath from the 16th District on his retirement. Tom will be missed by the men and women who worked under him as well as the citizens of the 016th district.
To past police officer of the year, John Curry who was promoted to Sergeant. John should make a good supervisor, he has years of experience and is a good guy with common since.
Just a thought for you to ponder:
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred...
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people's initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
.....Abraham Lincoln
RENEWAL FORM
(Online Form Link replaces printed in newsletter)Chicago Patrolmen’s Federal Credit Union
If you or a family member is a Chicago police officer please consider joining the CPFCU. They have three Chicago location conveniently located at 1359 W Washington Blvd, 5310 N Harlem Ave and 2677 W 111th St. The Credit Union is committed to serve the needs of you and your family.
ELECTIONS
We have an election for the entire board of directors this year. We need to know who wants to return this year and form a slate.
This must be done prior to the end of the Sept membership meeting. The slate of persons requesting election is presented to the membership at the October meeting and the floor is then opened for nominations from the floor.
The election is scheduled for the November general member ship meeting Any and all persons can be placed on the slate prior to Sep. by notifying the secretary of their desire to run, their id number and the office they desire to run for.
Any person not responding by the Sept meeting must then be nominated from the floor at the October meeting.
You may respond by letter or e-mail
Jim McCarthy - Secretary
Dates to remember:
2009 Meeting Dates (ONLINE EVENT CALENDAR LINK)
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