The 2008 Spring Record Rumors is available online here. 

Spring Luncheon
Spring Luncheon Tuesday, May 6th, 2008, 12:30PM at Riccardo's.

Click here for directions.
Click here for the Spring Luncheon Reservation Form.

Get your NEW - NYS FOP Photo ID  SEE A SAMPLE HERE  A member of the State FOP will be staffing an ID Photo Station so Members may apply for a NYS FOP ID card at the luncheon.  To get your Photo ID, please bring you current National FOP ID along with the appropriate form.

Please download, print and complete the form, bring it with a check or cash, get your photo taken and the ID will be sent to you in the mail.  See the forms and instructions for cost.

Active Member Order Form This ID says "Active" (retired or not)

Associate Member Order Form  This ID says "Associate"

Active & Associate Photo ID Samples and Instructions

NYS FOP Biennial Conference Update
On Wednesday, March 26th, at 1230 hrs, at NYS FOP HQ, located at 23 West John St, (aka 911 Police Plaza), Hicksville, NY 11801, nominations for our Delegates and Alternates to the NYS FOP Biennial Conference to be held at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, NY on Oct 5th & 6th, 2008 were taken.  There are 11 Delegate and 2 Alternate positions.  There were 9 nominations.  Additional nominations (and a vote) will be taken at our Luncheon Meeting.  Send an email to us at info@fop997.org to nominate someone or express and interest to be nominated.

MEMORIAL:  On April 13, 1988 PO Anthony McLean was murdered while on patrol in the confines of PSA2.  A memorial ceremony will be held at PSA2 on April 16, 2008 at 1430 hrs. commemorating the 20th anniversary of his tragic death. You are invited to attend. For more information call PO Richard Brown (retired) @ 718 649-4436.

From: FinestRMPRetirees@nypd.org Personnel Bureau

Dear Retirees,

NYPD MEMORIAL 5K RUN

SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2008 10:13 AM

CORNER OF LIBERTY STREET & WEST STREET, NEW YORK, N.Y. The race is run in honor of all NYPD Officers who have been killed in the Line of Duty. After a short prayer at the wall participants run / walk a 5K (3.1 miles), followed by a Barbeque, Kids Fun Run (kids 10 & under all receive medals) and celebration.  This year runners can designate which NYPD hero they are running in memory of.  Select the heroes name from the on line registration page. That name will be displayed on your running bib. REGISTER online at: www.NYPDRunningClub.com For more information, call NYPDRC at (212) 978-3732  Shirt & Number p/u: day of race 8 to 9:45 at Public School 89 c/o West & Chambers Street. Thank you, Personnel Bureau

NYPD Actively Retired Now Open!!!
NYPD, Housing & Transit retirees may now sign up online here.

Record Rumors
The 2008 Spring Record Rumors is available online  here. 
The 2008 Winter Record Rumors is available online here.
The 2007 Spring Record Rumors is available online here.
The 2007 Fall Record Rumors is available online here.

Health & Welfare News
2009 HPD FLORIDA REUNION CRUISE:  February 8 - 14, 2009. Carnival Freedom. 6 Days, 5 Ports: Ft. Lauderdale, Key West, FL, Day at Sea, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands,  Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Day at Sea, Ft. Lauderdale.  A deposit of $50.00 is due by April 15, 2008.  Final payment is due November 15, 2008.  A limited number of cabins have been reserved so send your requests as soon as possible.  For additional information or to make a reservation contact Gordon Nash at gnash100@aol.com.  Download the flyer for more details here.

REUNION NOTICE: Tim Hogan here. I am working on a reunion for the April 1981 class. This was the last class trained separately as a Housing Class. If you can get the word out to  members, Instructors and friends all are welcome. I am putting together a list of names and emails. The tentative date is April of 2008.   I can be reached at Timothy.hogan@nypd.org or at the Quartermaster section 718-476-7608.  Thanks for your help, Tim (Time)

Calling All Delegates!
Our Lodge has established a Delegate system.  Our Lodge Delegates represent us in each Command/Borough, surrounding counties and other States.  The primary mission of our Delegates is to increase membership of our lodge and to aid in our events, delivering organizational and operational support on many levels. Everyone interested should send an email to info@fop997.org. PLEASE - Volunteer.  Plug your name in here.

Event Committee
Our Lodge is expanding our event planning.  There are many things we can do - Comedy Night, a Night on Broadway, a quarterly borough event, etc.  We need ideas and help - can you spare a few hours a month to help?  Please - Volunteer.  If interested please send an email to info@fop997.org.

New Years Wish
When a good man leaves “the job” and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased and yet others, who may have already retired, wonder.  We wonder if he [she] knows what they are leaving behind, because we already know.  We know for example that after a lifetime of camaraderie that few experience, it will remain as a longing for those past times.  We know in the law enforcement life there is a fellowship which lasts long after the uniforms are hung up in the back of the closet.  We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him with every step and breath that remains in his frame.  We also know how the very bearing of the man speaks of what he was and, in his heart, still is.

These are the burdens of the job.  You will still look at people suspiciously, still see what others do not see or choose to ignore and always will look at the rest of the law enforcement world with a respect for what they do; only grown in a lifetime of knowing.  Never think for one moment you are escaping from the life. You are only escaping “the job” and we are merely allowing you to leave “active”  duty.

So what I wish for you is that whenever you ease into retirement, in your heart you never forget for one moment that “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called children of God,” and you are still a member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known.

News & Info Section
Please visit our "News & Info" section where you'll find timely notices.  HR 218 info may be found here.

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