Lawman, March 2013 Edition

LAWMAN
March 2013, Volume 8
MONTEREY COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
President’s Message . . .
What a packed year this has been already! We are well into March and I am just
now sitting down at a computer to take time out and address this great
Association.
For those of you that missed our Annual Peace Officer of the Year Awards dinner,
it was amazing. I want to thank our vice president, Brandon Casarez, for pulling
off an absolutely wonderful event! We held the dinner at Rancho Canada once
again and the staff and facilities were attentive and comfortable. We had a
great turnout from law enforcement agencies throughout Monterey County. The
acts of heroism, selflessness, and dedication to our chosen profession were well
honored and appreciated by all those affected and those who came to support
our outstanding officers! We had several large raffle items that were donated
by local businesses. Hunter Supply of Salinas donated a $500 gift certificate,
VCSI (Vigilant Canine Service International) donated $100 cash, Pro Squad
donated a $100 gift certificate, and Talbott Vineyard and Winery donated a tasting
for 10 with a picnic lunch and tour of the vineyard.
This month we are honoring officers from Monterey Police Department, Soledad
Police Department, and Salinas Police Department for acts deserving of Awards
of Merit and Acts of Valor. We will be holding a March dinner on Wednesday
the 20th at Gino’s in South Salinas.
Join us in April for the Support Services Person of the Year Award dinner!! The
dinner will be held at the Salinas Elks Lodge and is scheduled for April 17th. We
cannot forget or take for granted the great work that our non-sworn personnel
does to make our jobs that much easier!! We could not do what we do, day in
and day out without the support of such dedicated individuals.
Those who are interested in serving on the MCPOA Board of Directors, I
encourage you to reach out to myself or any other board member currently
serving or who has previously served! We are always looking for people that
have a passion to continue building this organization and making us the best we
can be for our membership!
In closing, please mark in your calendars our Annual Peace Officer Memorial
and dinner on May 1st. In the wake of recent disasters, I extend a hand to all
those able to attend to remember those who have fallen serving and protecting.
Keep the memories of those that paid the ultimate price alive. Hold a candle in
memory of the sacrifice they made to keep their communities safe, to teach us
how to be better, and to remind us to be ever vigilant. I hope to see you there
my brothers and my sisters!
Justine Hamer
MCPOA President
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
President’s Message ........................... 1
In Memory of Fallen Heroes ................ 2
Support Services Awards Dinner ........ 3
Announcements & Info ........................ 4
“Officer of the Year” photos ................. 5
Monterey Co. Officers of the Year ....... 9
Awards Dinner Sponsors ................... 10
MCPOA Sponsors ............................. 11
Range Schedule ............................... 12
Exec. Director’s Message ................. 12
Membership Application .................... 14
CalStar Application ............................ 15
REMINDER!
Support Services
Awards Dinner
Wed., April 17th
Salinas Elks Lodge
Board of Directors
2012-2013
President - Justine Hamer
[email protected]
Vice President - Brandon Casarez
[email protected]
Secretary - Philip Nash
[email protected]
Treasurer - Fred Garcia
[email protected]
Past President - Rachelle Lightfoot
[email protected]
Legal Advisor - Dean Flippo
[email protected]
Board Members:
Bob Nolan - [email protected]
Rick Janicki - [email protected]
Mark Hartunian - [email protected]
Mike Sargent - [email protected]
Steve Russo - [email protected]
Range Master & Board Mbr - John Carr - [email protected]
Webmaster - Ed Harriger
[email protected]
Executive Director - Joy Junsay [email protected]
Website: http://www.montereycountypoa.org
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Loran “Butch” Baker and Elizabeth Chase Butler died defending their beloved City of Santa Cruz on February
26, 2013. They were shot and killed while conducting a police investigation on Branciforte Avenue. The
suspect was subsequently located and died in a shooting with Santa Cruz Police Officers and a Santa Cruz
County Deputy.
The tragic event shook the very foundation of the City of Santa Cruz and the Law Enforcement community.
The following is a brief memorial for the two heroes we lost on February 26, 2013:
Loran (Butch) Lee Baker Jr.
September 16, 1961 - February 26, 2013 - Resident of Santa Cruz
Baker was born in San Francisco, California on September 16, 1961. Butch and his wife Kelly
were 10 and 11 years old when their love story began. Being childhood sweethearts and
lifelong soul mates gave Butch the support to fulfill his lifetime engagement to police work.
Butch’s passions were his family, friends, Santa Cruz Police Department, Giants baseball, and
his Apple iPad. His family will remember him for his bigger than life personality, sense of
humor, family commitment, and continual love. His friends will remember his moral standards, high ethics, investigative knowledge, unmatched expertise, and his commitment and
honor to Santa Cruz Police Department. Butch believed it was his lifelong duty to protect and
defend the city of Santa Cruz. It was a duty he respected and always held close to his heart.
Police accomplishments included a Medal of Valor for his heroic actions in the 1989 earthquake and numerous state and federal law enforcement awards.
Butch is survived by his wife Kelly, children Jillian, Adam and Ashley, parents Loran and Virginia, Sister Sandy and his many,
many friends.
Elizabeth Chase Butler
March 16, 1974 - February 26, 2013 - Resident of Santa Cruz, California
Elizabeth is a longtime resident of Santa Cruz, having first come to the city to attend the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1992. The 38-year-old was a ten-year veteran of the Santa Cruz
Police Force, who had attained the rank of Detective in Charge of Sex Crimes Investigations.
Elizabeth excelled at interviewing both suspects and victims. She was also known for her detailed
and comprehensive reports and her impressive testimony in court. Her passion to help others
grew as she handled more and more cases with child and female victims. During her years as an
officer of the SCPD, she also worked on a drug task force, a hostage negotiations team, and on
several homicide investigations.
Elizabeth was born on March 16th, 1974 in Boulder, Colorado. She was the youngest daughter of
Gerald Butler, a Northrop Grumman fluid mechanics engineer, who is deceased, and Louise
Butler, a retired teacher at Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, California. Elizabeth attended
St. Margaret Mary Grade School in Lomita, California, Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, and University of California in Santa Cruz. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in 1996 in Community Studies from UCSC with special
projects at the La Familia Center and the Homeless Garden Project, Elizabeth found employment at Lenders for Community
Development in San Jose, where she was trained to help minority small business owners obtain start up loans. Eventually, she
moved to San Francisco for three years and began working for Wells Fargo Bank. After the tragedy of 9-11, Elizabeth and her
long-time partner Peter Wu, presently a Santa Cruz Metro employee, moved back to Santa Cruz and started the Clay Digs, a
ceramics studio on Swift Street. In 2003, Elizabeth was accepted into the Santa Cruz Police Department.
Elizabeth is survived by her much loved partner Peter Wu and their two sons Joaquin Wu, age 5 #189; and Stellan Wu, age 2
#189;. Many people in the city of Santa Cruz know Elizabeth and her family through Musical Me classes, WPENS preschool
classes, and the couple’s former ceramics business, The Clay Digs. Elizabeth is also survived by her mother, Louise, and her
adored sister Alexis Butler, a Film Production teacher at Culver City High School in Culver City, California. Elizabeth also
leaves behind her much admired 91-year-old grandmother, Nelda Osborne, a retired high school art teacher who resides in
Lake Oswego, Oregon. In addition, Elizabeth was especially close to her uncles and aunts, Chase and Wynne Osborne of Bend,
Oregon, and Peter and Terry Osborne of Portland, Oregon. She was particularly close to her five cousins: Alex Osborne of
Berkeley, California, Peter Osborne of Huntington Beach, California, Ally Kreuger of San Francisco, California, Casey
Rodhouse of Bend, Oregon, and Louise Osborne of Portland, Oregon. She was much loved by her uncle Frank Butler of New
Orleans and by her partner’s aunt and uncle, Sam and Hayley Chan of British Columbia, Canada.
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Monterey County Support Services
“Employee of the Year” Dinner
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Sponsored by the Monterey County Peace Officers Association
Salinas Elks Lodge
614 Airport Boulevard, Salinas CA 93905
6:30 p.m.: No Host Bar
7:00 p.m.: Buffet Dinner
8:00 p.m.: Awards Program
Recognizing Administrative Assistants and Analyst, 911 Dispatchers,
Records Technicians and Supervisors
Price $25.00 per person
Child Plate (age 10 & under): $10
MENU:
Buffet Dinner: Chicken Breast w/Sun Dried Tomatoes & Artichoke Cream Sauce and
Beef Stroganoff on Egg Noodles.
Vegetarian Upon Request
Includes House Salad, Asparagus, Dinner Rolls and Ice Cream Bar
RSVP REQUIRED IN ADVANCE: NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
Pay by PayPal: www.montereycountypoa.org
OR send in RSVP below with Payment
______________________________________________________________________________________
Make check payable to Monterey County Peace Officers Association (MCPOA)
Mail and return to: PO BOX 1823, MONTEREY CA 93942-1823
NAME:
I/WE WISH TO ATTEND (add names on back as necessary):
____________________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL:__________________________________ DAYTIME PHONE: ________________________________
AGENCY: _________________________________________________________________________________
_____$25/PERSON = $_________(Vegetarian Upon Request) ___$10/CHILD PLATE=$__________
PAYMENT BY CHECK/MONEY ORDER OR CREDIT CARD
TOTAL ENCLOSED: $______________
VISA/MASTERCARD/AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD # _______________________________
EXPIRATION DATE: ___________ 3-DIGIT CODE: ___________ BILLING ZIP CODE:___________
SIGNATURE:______________________________________________________________
For more information, contact: Joy P. Junsay—831-320-0302 or [email protected]
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFO...
MPC JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
MPC is happy to announce that we are
accepting applications for a full time, tenure
track faculty for an Administration of Justice
Instructor. The application deadline is Monday,
April 8, 2013 @ 5pm. This position will begin
Fall 2013.
Please pass this announcement along to
any of your colleagues that might be
interested in such an opportunity or might
know people interested in this
opportunity. It would be greatly
appreciated.
Please direct interested individuals to our
website: www.mpc.edu/employment
Click on “Full Time Faculty and Administrator
Positions”
Click on the job title for full details about the
position
Additionally you will see an “apply” button on
the right hand side for your convenience.
Kali F. Viker, M.S.
HR Analyst
Monterey Peninsula College
831-646-3038 - Phone
831-646-3012 - Fax
HELP NEEDED!
The MCPOA Shooting
Range is in need of a
refrigerator ... used or
new ... Any donation
most welcome!
Federal Officer Safety Act
Becomes Law
A federal law providing immunity for federal agents
from local prosecution was signed into law by
President Obama with the “fiscal cliff” deal on
January 2, 2013.
The Officer Safety Act, which was strongly
supported by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers
Association (FLEOA), provides a legal process to
federal officers who intervene to prevent the loss of
life or serious bodily injury to a third party.
Prior to the act’s passage, federal officers could be
exposed to local criminal prosecution if they could
not substantiate that they acted within the scope of
their employment. Now, federal officers will be able
to petition the court for a removal hearing in order
to have their case heard in a federal venue.
The act was sponsored by Sen. Charles Grassley
(R-Iowa) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.). It was
attached to the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2013.
The legislation stemmed from the injustice faced
by Will Clark, a special agent with the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. In
2008, while serving in the U.S. Virgin Islands,
Special Agent Clark intervened to save the life of a
battered neighbor. Clark was subsequently charged
with murder.
“It’s important for our legal system to support the
heroic acts of federal officers when they risk their
lives in their personal capacity to prevent the loss
of life,” said Jon Adler, FLEOA’s national president.
Contact Range Master John Carr @
[email protected]
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MCPOA
Officer of the Year
Awards Dinner
February 2013
Salinas Police Department Colorguard
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Brandon Casarez
MCPOA Vice President
Justine Hamer
MCPOA President
Gonzales PD Chief
Miller
with Sgt. Fred
Lombardi, Officer Jose
Cisneros, Officer Winston Rojas and Reserve
Officer Michael Duby
State Parole Officers
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Assemblyman Stone and his assistant, along
with Justine Hamer
California Department of Corrections,
Salinas Valley
Califonrnia Highway Patrol, South
Monterey County Station
Califonrnia Highway Patrol, Monterey
Station
MCPOA Officers of the Year (Large Department):
Gang Task Force Members:
Salinas PD: Officer Jeff Alford, Officer Jorge
Alvarado
MCSO: Sgt. Bill Kaye, Deputy Ray Tongol,
Deputy Charles West
Chief Earl Lawson with Sgt. David Ham
Rachelle Lightfoot with
Chief Michael Calhoun
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Salinas City Councilwoman Kimberly Craig
and Salinas PD Chief Kelly McMillan
Justine Hamer gives one lucky winner his
prize!
We Want To Hear
From YOU!
MCPOA Members ... do you
have “news” of something
happening in your
department? Email it to us
and we’ll try to get it into the
next Lawman.
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MCPOA congratulates all the nominated
officers for a job well done!
MCPOA 2012 OFFICERS OF THE YEAR
LARGE DEPARTMENT:
Salinas Police Department
Monterey Co. Sheriff’s Office
SMALL DEPARTMENT:
Gonzales Police Department
Officer Jeff Alford, Officer Jorge Alvarado
Sergeant Bill Kaye, Deputy Ray Tongol,
Deputy Charles West
Sergeant Fred Lombardi, Officer Winston
Rojas, Officer Jose Cisneros, Reserve
Officer Michael Duby
2012 AGENCY OFFICERS OF THE YEAR
CA Dept of Corrections, Parole Div
CA Dept of Corrections, Salinas Valley
California Highway Patrol (North)
California Highway Patrol (South)
Carmel Police Department
Gonzales Police Department
Greenfield Police Department
Marina Police Department
Monterey County Dist Attorney
Monterey County Probation
Monterey County Sheriff Office
Monterey Police Department
Pacific Grove Police Department
Presidio of Monterey Police Dept.
Salinas Police Department
Seaside Police Department
Soledad Police Department
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Parole Agent I Tramaine Williams
Officer Jack Crabtree
Officer Michael Kenny
Officer Scott Farrar
Detective Rachelle Lightfoot
Sergeant Fred Lombardi,
Officer Jose Cisneros, Officer Winston
Rojas and Reserve Officer Michael Duby
Detective Rey Medeles
Officer Vincent Troia
Investigator Adam Sepagan
Deputy Probation Officer Allison Riddle
Sergeant Johnathan Thornburg
Officer Ron Blair
Officer Rachel Beuttler
Officer Jean Louis
Officer Ken Schwener
Officer Edward Enriquez
Officer Lionel Munguia
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SPONSORS & RAFFLE DONORS
A special thanks to our Sponsors & Raffle Donors.
We would not be able to continue without their generous support.
Please note the names below and
let them know you saw them here!
* Carmel Police Officers Association
* $500 Gift Card - Hunter Supply
* Wine Tasting, Picnic & Tour - Talbot Winery
* $100 - Vigilant Canine Services International
* $100 Gift Certificate - Salinas Valley Pro Squad
* Wine - Esther Partido
* Breakfast for Breakfast or Lunch - First Awakenings, Salinas
* Two $25 Gift Certificates - Cozumel Mexican Restaurant
* $30 Gift Certificate - Eli’s Restaurant
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Advertise your business in the Lawman!
The Lawman Newsletter is a great medium to advertise your products and/or services. Our newsletter
is published once a month (12 issues per year). It is posted on the MCPOA website and emailed or
mailed to over 600 members.
If you or someone you know would like to advertise in the Lawman newsletter, please contact Joy
Junsay at [email protected].
LAWMAN NEWSLETTER
2013 Advertising Prices
Business Card
Quarter Page
Half Page
(2” x 3.5”)*
(4.5” x 5.5”)*
(8.5” x 5.5”)*
6 Months
$ 90.00
150.00
240.00
12 Months
$165.00
275.00
440.00
Advertisement print must be camera ready and mailed with your payment to:
MCPOA, P.O. Box 1823, Monterey, CA 93942
*Sizes are approximate
Our Advertising Supporters
PAUL KEENE INVESTIGATIONS
Retired Monterey Co. DA Investigator
MCPOA Life Member
CIVIL/CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
LOCATES SURVEILLANCE BACKGROUNDS
P.O. BOX 2598
831 393 1622
MONTEREY, CA 93942
FAX 831 393 1214
Thank you to our
Membership Donors:
Fred Steudler, Retired, Del Rey Oaks Police Department
Kurt Ferguson, Correctional Counselor 1, CTF-Soledad
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Mar. 2013
M.C.P.O.A. RANGE SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Monday
Sunday
Tuesday
Wednesday
John Carr, Rangemaster
Range 831-373-7614
Home 422-9483 Cell 320-0709
Thursday
Friday
1
Saturday
2 0800-1700
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
3
0800-1700
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
10 0800-1700
OFFICER
4
5
11 0800-2000
CHP
FREE SHOOT
0800-1700
SPD
w/classroom
12 0800-1700
SPD
w/classroom
Daylight Saving Time Begins
17 0800-1700
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
24 0800-1700
OFFICER FREE
SHOOT
31
Easter
18
19 0800-1700
SPD
w/classroom
25
26 0800-1700
SPD
w/classroom
0800-1700
OFFICER
FREE
SHOOT
Apr. 2013
1
7
0800-1700
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
8
0800-2000
MCSO
13
14 0800-1200
15
21 0800-1700
22 0800-2000
23 0800-1600
28
29
30 0800-1700
0800-1700
SAND CITY
PD
CSUMB
1000-1400
STATE PAROLE
20
PROBATION
1500-1700
DA
27
0800-2000
CHP
0800-1200
CSUMB
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Tuesday
2
1200-1600
STATE PARKS
7
M.C.P.O.A. RANGE SCHEDULE
Monday
Sunday
6
0800-1700
SPD
w/classroom
9 0800-1700
SPD
w/classroom
Wednesday
8
0800-2000
MCSO
4
10
0800-2000
CHP
11 0800-1600
0800-2000
MCSO
PMO PD
9
0800-1700
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
16 0800-1700
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
CHP
PMO PD
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
John Carr, Rangemaster
Range 831-373-7614
Home 422-9483 Cell 320-0709
Thursday
3
0800-1700
SAND CITY
PD
Friday
5
0800-2000
MCSO
12 SEA OTTER
CLASSIC
Saturday
6 0800-1700
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
13 SEA OTTER
CLASSIC
14 SEA OTTER 15 SEA OTTER
OTTER
16 SEA OTTER 17 SEA OTTER 18 SEA
CLASSIC
19 SEA OTTER 20 SEA OTTER
21 SEA OTTER 22 SEA OTTER
23 SEA OTTER 24
26 0800-1200
28 0800-1700
30
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
CLASSIC
29
0800-2000
CHP
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
CLASSIC
0800-2000
CHP
25 0800-1700
PROBATION
CLASSIC
DEL REY OAKS
1500-1700
DA
CLASSIC
27 0800-1700
OFFICER
FREE SHOOT
1000-1400
STATE PAROLE
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Executive Director’s Note . . .
First, my heart and deepest condolences go out to the families, friends and fellow officers
of Santa Cruz Police Department and Law Enforcement Agencies’ Fallen Officers Sgt. Loran
“Butch” Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler.
The February 22, 2013, Annual Peace Officer of the Year Dinner at Rancho Canada Golf
Club had great attendance to recognize MCPOA’s 2012 Officer of the Year from small and
large agencies. Each law enforcement agency also had an opportunity to recognize one of
their own.
It was great to see some new faces at the Dinner and participation of so many of the agencies from throughout
Monterey County. If you were unable to attend, I can tell you that there appeared to be competition among
the agencies as to who was going to have the most tables reserved. Well, the winning Agency with the most
reservations was Seaside Police Department with 26; Second place was Probation Department with 23; and
Third place was Gonzales Police Department with 21.
The Annual Support Services “Employee of the Year” Dinner, April 17, 2013, at Salinas Elks Lodge is only $25/
person. I hope you will be able to come and join us in recognizing those who work behind the desks, telephones,
computers, and even the old file cabinets that may still exist.
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, MCPOA will hold the 19th Annual Police Memorial with services to honor and
remember the Officers killed in the line of duty throughout the years. It will be even more special to remember
the two officers from Santa Cruz Police Department, Sgt. Loran “Butch” Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler, who
recently lost their lives in the line of duty. A Buffet Dinner (by Francisco’s Restaurant) will follow the services
In addition, an election of MCPOA Board of Directors will be held (by ballot) on the evening of May 1st. If you are
a current member of MCPOA, you will be eligible to vote for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and
three (3) Board of Directors seats. If you are interested (or have questions) in serving on the Board, contact me or
one of the current Board members.
Board Member Fred Garcia is on the (Golf) ball getting MCPOA’s 43rd Annual Golf Tournament rolling with the
planning. So, SAVE THE DATE: Friday, October 11, 2013. More information to come. Start now and get your
Foursomes together.
Joy P. Junsay
Executive Director
831-320-0302
[email protected]
Go TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More
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With the loss of friends, family and/or fellow officer(s),
our grieving process may be long or short term.
It is what we do after, and
how we are able to move forward with our lives,
to continue to live,
and to enjoy each day to the fullest.
That’s what they would want us to do.
LIVE
~ Joy Junsay
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL
(July 1 to June 30 each year)
Monterey County Peace Officers Association
PO Box 1823, Monterey CA 93942
OFFICE USE ONLY
RECEIVED: _______________________
ENTERED: _______________________
CARD MAILED:
__________________
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address, City, Zip: __________________________________________________________________________
Phone (Office, Home or Cell):_________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Monterey County Agency Affiliation: ___________________________________________________________
Position/Job Title:___________________________________________________________________________
Membership Renewal
New Membership
STATUS:
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP:
Active
Retired
Regular Member
Annual Membership Fee:
$20
Associate Member
CALSTAR (Air Ambulance):
$37
[Complete CalStar Application & submit with MCPOA Membership Application]
Donation:
$10
$30
Other___________
TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED: $________________
Donations most welcome to help defray the costs associated with the newsletter and administration expenses.
MCPOA is a registered 501C(4).
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NOTE: Information provided within your application is not shared or distributed – all remains Confidential
and is only for use by MCPOA.
Revised 2012September
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