JULY
2012
NEWSLETTER
ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION JULY MEETINGS DATES *****************************
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ACPAAA Meeting JULY 12th , 7:00 PM West PD Station 2060 W Green Oaks
Board Meeting JULY 5th, 7:00 PM
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TEXAS CPAAA & LAW ENFORCEMENT
ANNUAL TRAINING CONVENTION
JULY 25 - 28
WACO CONVENTION CENTER
Our July 12, our guest speaker will be Teddie Wiggins, Teddie is the Outreach Recruitment Specialist for CASA of Tarrant County ( court Ap-pointed Special Advocates for Chil-dren. She will speak on the work advocates do on behalf of the ne-glected and abused children go-ing through the foster care system of Tarrant County. Currently, almost 20% of the children they serve come from the Arlington area. I am looking forward hearing all she will have to share with us.
THE 2012
EXECUTIVE President: Pat Struble
Vice-President: Suzanne Kelley
Treasurer: Paul Goodman
Secretary: Mary Godwin
Director: Elaine Noe
Director: Joe Hawkins
Director: Autumn Penry
Director: Susan Ernst
Director: Ed Ricardez
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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN
THE GOODWILL FELLOWSHIP GROUP
ON JULY 15TH WHEN THEY WILL BE VISITING
St. Andrews United Methodist Church 2045 SE Green Oaks Blvd.
Arlington, Texas 76018
Contact Rev. Ed Dillon
for further details
VISIT OUR WEB SITE: www.acpaaa.net
THE PREZ PONDERING
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THE STATE CONVENTION IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. ITEMS
FOR THE SILENT AUCTION ARE DUE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE
2013 CONVENTION IN ARLINGTON. SEE PAT STRUBLE IS YOU
ARE INTERESTED IN BIDDING ON AN ITEM BUT ARE UNABLE TO
COME TO WACO FOR THE
CONVENTION , JULY 25-27.
BASEBALL SIGNED BY
NOLAN RYAN.
1- NIGHT STAY WITH BREAKFAST FOR 2
from Sheraton Arlington
Crowd goes Wild—Note Pad
Crowd goes Wild—Water Bottle
Crowd goes Wild—Playing Cards
2 tickets for Six Flags Over Texas
2 tickets for Hurricane Harbor
A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip
to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twin-
kies and a six-pack of Root Beer and he started his jour-
ney.
When he had gone about three blocks, he met an elderly
man. The man was sitting in the park just feeding some
pigeons.
The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He
was about to take a drink from his root beer when he no-
ticed that the man looked hungry, so he offered him a
Twinkie.
The man gratefully accepted it and smiled at the boy. His
smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again,
so he offered him a root beer. Again, the man smiled at
him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon
eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As it grew
dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to
leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he
turned around, ran back to the man, and gave him a hug.
The man gave him his biggest smile ever.
When the boy opened the door to his own house a short
time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on
his face. She asked him, “What did you do today that
made you so happy?” He replied, “I had lunch with God.”
But before his mother could respond, he added, “You know
what? God’s got the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen!”
Meanwhile, the elderly man, also radiant with joy, returned
to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on
his face and he asked, “Dad, what did you do today that
made you so happy?” He replied, “I ate Twinkies in the
park with God.” However, before his son responded he
added, “You know, he’s much younger than I expected.”
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. People come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Embrace all equally!
~Author Unknown~
JUNE 2012
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES:
Call to order:
Name and Title: Pat Struble, President
Time: 7:00 PM
Board members present: Pat Struble, President; Suz-
anne Kelley, Vice President; Paul Goodman, Treasurer;
Mary Godwin, Secretary; Susan Ernst, Director; Joe
Hawkins, Director; Elaine Noe, Director;
Autumn Penry, Director; Edward Ricardez, Director.
The meeting was called to order by Pat Struble, Presi-
dent at 7:00 PM. The Board Members present did rep-
resent a quorum. We pledged allegiance to our flag. We
established a quorum. Invocation was given by Rever-
end Ed Dillon. New members were introduced.
Steve Messina presented a power point display of the
history of the ACPAAA. There were many faces of the
past and present and it was awesome!
Officer Jakisha Jones introduced West Side Lt. Carol Rid-
dle, Sgt. Jeff Fobbs and Sgt. Brad Norman. They defined
their jobs and made their selves available to us at any
time. Officer Jakisha Jones gave some history of her life.
She wanted to be a super cop but God had a different
plan for her life and she’s with the Alumni now. She has
five brothers and is the only girl in her family. She was
the first person to graduate from college on both sides
of her family. She attended Texas A & M, Texas
Wesleyan, and will graduate from UTA with honors.
A letter was read from Deputy Chief Kim Lemaux thank-
ing us for Police Week. General Meeting Minutes from
May 10, 2012 were corrected to reflect the motion
passed on the adjournment of the meeting. Motion to
accept the May 10, 2012 General Meeting Minutes was
made by Joe Hawkins, Director and seconded by Tom
Mulkerin. Motion passed.
Paul Goodman treasurer, read the treasurer’s report.
Motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by
George Godwin and seconded by Susan Ernst, Director.
Motion passed.
Joe Hawkins, Director said the Fry’s was a success! Fifty
people worked on and off during those two days. He
appreciated us working for Fry’s. He had nothing to re-
port on scenarios, yet.
Elaine Noe Director said we will have a Social Sept. 10,
2012 at West Side, 6:00 PM.
Autumn Penry, Director, reported 38 members, 3 Police
Officers, and one child were present at the meeting.
She read the prayer list. Prayer was requested for: Offi-
cer Graham, Linda Smith’s step-sister and sister-in-
law, Gay Clark’s sister died, Bruce Penry, who is having
surgery, and Donna Andrews.
Ed Ricardez, Director, had nothing to say.
Susan Ernst, Director, spoke about the Waco Conven-
tion. They have a post card that will advertise Arlington
and she thinks that the Chief’s Round table should be
held in Arlington.
Reverend Ed Dillon’s Good will Fellowship Group will
not be having church this month because of it falling on
Father’s Day. July 15, 2012 they will go to St. Andrews
United Methodist Church on S. E Green Oaks. Call Rev-
erend Ed for more information.
Kathleen Mulkerin spoke about Police Week and said
that $88.16 was returned to ACPAAA from Police Week
budget.
Call Jackie Smith if you want a directory.
Rita Martin has four orders for shirts and needs to have
four more to send the order in.
Linda Smith reported on the Craft Fair, she needs
clowns. Bonnie was selling police merchandise.
Motion to adjourn was made by Suzanne Kelley, Vice
President, and seconded by Peggy Jacobs. Motion
passed.
June 14, 2012 General Meeting Minutes were submit-
ted by Mary Godwin Secretary ACPAAA
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NEWS WORTHY EVENTS
Memories of the June
ACPAAA Meeting
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NEWS WORTHY EVENTS
Betsy Ross Facts
Betsy Ross was born January 1, 1752 and died at the age of 84 on January 30, 1836.
Betsy had 7 children, 5 of whom lived to adulthood. She had no children with John Ross, however.
At the age of 21, she eloped across the Delaware River
to Gloucester, New Jersey, and was married at a tavern.
She was the 8th of 17 children.
She claimed to have done tailoring for George Washing-
ton.
On Sundays one could find Betsy at Christ Church sit-
ting in pew 12 with her husband. Some Sundays would find George Washington, America’s new commander in chief, sitting in an adjacent pew.
In late May or early June of 1776, according to Betsy’s
telling, she had that fateful meeting with the Committee of Three: George Washington, George Ross, and Robert Mor-ris, which led to the sewing of the first flag.
She has been buried in three different locations: Free
Quaker burial ground at South 5th St. near Locust, Mt. Moriah Cemetery, and now on Arch Street in the courtyard adjacent to the Betsy Ross House.
A major Philadelphia bridge is named in her honor.
Ruth McKee 7/1
Gay Clark 7/5
Mel Crosier 7/7
Nancy Crowe 7/15
Beth Marshall 7/16
Betty Sulak 7/17
Ruby Harse 7/21
Betty Williams 7/28
Kit Behringer 7/30
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