Retired Officers
The HOWARD COUNTY POLICE RETIRED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, INC. began in 1996 when a small group of retired and veteran officers met for the first time. The Association was chartered on January 15, 1997, and incorporated on September 28, 2004.
The purpose of the Association is to promote and foster law enforcement in Howard County, to increase the effectiveness of the police profession, and to enhance the confidence of the public in the Department of Police for Howard County.
A primary objective of the Association is to maintain and promote the history and tradition of the Howard County Department of Police and the men and women that have served the Department.
The Association presently has a membership of one-hundred and thirty nine retired and veteran Howard County Department of Police officers and employees. Although the primary focus of the organization is retired police officers, the rules of the organization do include categories of membership for veteran officers that separated prior to retirement and civilians.
The Association meets quarterly, and sponsors a number of social and fund raising events throughout the year, the proceeds of which support projects that benefit retired and active Howard County Police officers and community groups and services.
In addition, the Association supports a number of worthy causes such as the Special Olympics, Howard County Seniors and Law Enforcement Together Council, and the Howard County Police Officers Memorial.
Officers 2007 - 2008:
President .......................................... Lee Goldman
Vice-President ................................. David Ash
Secretary/Treasurer ...................... Woody Rush
Sergeant-at-Arms ........................... Barbara Friesland
Chaplain ........................................... Joe Collins
Contact Information
Howard County Police Retired Officers Association, Inc.
P.O. Box #8503
Elkridge, Maryland 21075-8503
Cell# 410-952-6588 ... Home# 410-796-0403 (Woody)
HCPROA UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Next meeting- Wednesday, September 24, 2008
All meetings begin @ 7:00 p.m. @ the Ellicott City VFW.
Association Upcoming Events, News and Notes:
We are announcing the date for the HCPROA 2008 Bull & Oyster Roast as Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the St. Michael's Church, 1125 St. Michael's Road, Mt. Airy, MD. 21771. The event will begin at 1800 hours and run until 2400 hours. More information is forthcoming.
Howard County Police Retired Officers Association, Inc.P. O. Box #8503, Elkridge, MD. 21075-8503Meeting Minutes for Tuesday, July 15, 2008-Quorum present The meeting was opened by Pres. Goldman at 1902 hrs. at the VFW. In attendance were 12 members and one guest: Goldman, Ash, and Rush, Hafner, Swing, Testerman, Souder, Ratliff, Friesland, McKeldin, Beall, Ray Walsh and wife Sharon.Pledge of Allegiance
TREASURER’S REPORT- Woody Rush
We have $22,765.17 bank with no outstanding debts.
The 501-C8 tax exemption paperwork is still being worked on by Wayne Livesay.
2008 dues were payable by March 31, 2008, 9 left to be paid.
Go to www.hcpoa.com for updated information about events and meetings. These minutes will be placed on that website.
We received a acknowledgement letter from “Campaign for Courtesy on The Road” thanking us for our donation of $200.00
Next meeting date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008
PLEASE keep your address, phone and e-mail address current with Woody.
OLD BUSINESS
The 6th HCPROA Golf Tournament was held on Monday June 23, 2008 at the Timbers of Troy. We had 38 golfers, good food and a great golf course with good weather which complimented the day. We didn’t make any money on the event after the bills were paid but a good time was had by all. Thanks to Bob Reid and all the volunteers who made the day fun!
NEW BUSINESS
The HCPROA Bull & Oyster Roast has been scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the St. Michael’s Church on St. Michael’s Road, Mt. Airy, Maryland. The event will take place between 1800 and 2400 hours. More details will be forthcoming as soon as arrangements are finalized. Notification will be sent out when tickets are available for purchase. DJ will be Joe Walch, Atlantic Catering will serve the food again this year.
Notification of the 2nd Annual Scott Wheeler Golf Tournament has been received by the Association. A hole sponsorship was motioned and seconded, the price is $250.00, Rush will forward check to the HCPOA. At our next meeting, we will have food for attendees; a mailing will be sent to members notifying them of the next meeting. Ray and Sharon Walsh, Bobby Friesland and Bill McKeldin will be working on the plans. Plan to attend our next meeting on September 24th.
President Goldman talked briefly concerning the election of new officers and meeting attendance. We discussed ways to get more members to meetings and new folks to run for election to offices working some new blood into the association. Please consider running for office or nominating another member that you think would make a good officer. New nominations will be for President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, Chaplain and Sergeant-At-Arms. President Goldman cannot run again and Woody Rush is not running. We need new people to step into these positions so we can move ahead with the association. This is coming up and nominees need to be made by the September meeting, voted on and announced in November to begin serving on January 1, 2009.
Dave Ash and Woody Rush went to Wachovia to see about their offer of 4% on a CD for 7 months. We found out that it was only for personal accounts, no businesses allowed. Dave will be checking into another investment at Columbia Bank for $10,000 of our treasury.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Jack Burke is doing OK but is in a wheelchair; Lee Hajek is recovering nicely.Frank Miller and Bobby Adams were seen by some members and are doing well and said “hello” to all of us.
Meeting closed by Pres. Goldman at 2006 hours, all in favor.
NOTE- Jody Lilley had female surgery to remove a cyst, she is recovering at home and doing well. I neglected to enter this item into the minutes. My aploogies!
Woody
Next scheduled meeting for the Howard County Police Retired Officers Association is Wednesday, September 24, 2008.
