NEXT MEETING 

The next meeting is Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 7:00 PM at LaHacienda Rec Center. Chief Ed Nathanson of the Lady Lake PD will speak on the new “Help Our Heroes Call Home” program. It is requested that you wear your club shirt as he will be taking a photo for a new poster for this program.  He will also talk on the inventory of experience in our organization. Bob Kane of the NY 343 Club will also speak. Coffee, tea and donuts will be provided.

SUMMER PICNIC

The Summer Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 26 at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center from noon to 4 PM with lunch starting at 12:30 PM.  It will consist of Italian Sausage and BBQ Chicken.  It will be served with Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Iced Tea and a keg of beer.  The cost is $5.00 per person for members and spouses and $11.00 per person for non members.  Signups will be taken at the meeting.  Non members may signup between September 10 and 17.  The deadline is September 17. If you plan on attending please send a check to Mark Hayes, 8497 SE 177th Bartram Loop, The Villages FL 32162 or bring a check to the September meeting.

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.

SICK BAY 

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

LAKE TECH FIRE ACADEMY 

Mark Hayes is looking for volunteers (7 needed) to judge the Lake Tech Fire Academy Fire Challenge Combat on October 2. This is the second year for this event. The dry run date will be announced at the meeting.  Either call Mark or signup at the meeting.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Christmas Party is scheduled for Tuesday, December 7.  Tickets will be on sale at the October meeting with the price to be determined.

CLUB WEBSITE

Please visit the club’s website, http://www.policeandfireretireesclub.us, and check out the “Buy & Sell” section.  If you have an item to sell or are looking for something please email the webmaster to have it listed.

Current Membership – 324