NEXT MEETING

 
Summer is over and now back to our meeting schedule.  Well maybe summer isn’t over but the summer season is winding down here in Northern New York. The next meeting is Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 7:00 PM in La Hacienda Recreation Center. Donuts, coffee and tea will be furnished.

SPEAKER 

Ron Lamoly (Sgt/MASP Ret.) and Captain Dennis Strow of the Marion County SO will be bringing 2 restored Police Cruisers (MASP & MCSO) to the meeting.  Captain Strow is Florida’s Regional Director of the Emergency Vehicle Owners and Operators of America.  Captain Strow began his career with the MCSO at the age of 16 (1971) while still in High School as a part time dispatcher 5 days a week.  After graduation from high school, he attended police recruit school and was the first 18 year old Deputy Sheriff in Florida.  He worked the next 13 months in the county jail, then transferred to patrol duty.  He served as patrol sergeant, traffic unit sergeant, lieutenant (District Commander) for the Dunnellon District, SR-200 District, Ocklawaha District and Silver Springs Shores District.  As a  Captain served as watch commander, and public information officer.  Currently he serves as assistant bureau chief, community policing bureau which takes in communications division, records, STAR (reporting system), marine patrol, patrol deputies, property crimes detectives, and district commanders.  Holds an AS degree, graduated from the 80th AOC Southern Police Institute.  Married 32 years and has 2 children.  They are hoping to bring a restored antique Fire Truck also.  He has also located another antique fire truck that may be of interest and a great opportunity for some members. They will discuss their organization and try to stimulate interest in restoring police and fire vehicles.

SHIRTS

Both members and spouses shirts can be ordered at 3 Amigos Pro Shop next to McCall’s Restaurant.  There are Club Jackets available through Audrey Williams (406-7609).

SUMMER PICNIC

 
The picnic will be held on September 28th at the Mulberry Grove Recreation Center from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  The menu will be sausage and peppers, BBQ chicken pieces, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, iced tea and Michelob on tap along with soda and water. The cost is $11 per person for non-members and $5 per person for club members and spouses. If you wish you can send a check (payable to Police and Fire Retirees Club) to: Mike Varga, 17480 SE 75th Coachman Ct, The Villages FL 32162 or bring it to the September meeting.

SICK BAY

If any member becomes aware of a sick member or spouse whom we should respond to, let Helen Cusack or Mike Varga know.  Contact Helen at 753-1873 or at Dove11@comcast.net

FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

At our November 2007 meeting it was voted to support the Christian Food Pantry in Lady Lake or other needy Food Pantries by bringing canned or dried food products to each of our meetings so we hope you will bring what you can.

SEPTEMBER 11th MEMORIAL EXHIBIT 

One of our members, Gary Kadow, will be presenting a September 11th Memorial Exhibit on September 11th at LaHacienda Rec Center from 7 AM to 10 PM.  Please stop by.

 
Current Membership – 274