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Chevrons
news from the
PBPA
Police
Benevolent &
Protective
Association
Unit 156a
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Sergeants’ Death Benefit Fund Revised
The Executive Board recently revised the Death Benefit for active duty Sergeants. Where before
there was a difference between in line of duty deaths and death on or off duty, there will now be
one payment to the beneficiary of the Sergeant. This benefit will now be $3,000 dollars, up from
the $2,000 and $1,000 benefit previously available. This fund is totally supported with the
proceeds from our annual golf outing and raffle. In the very near future we will be mailing
Beneficiary Cards to all of the active duty Sergeants. Listed below is Death Benefit Fund as
approved by the Board and reviewed by our Attorney.
DEATH BENEFIT FUND
for
ACTIVE POLICE SERGEANTS
he Chicago Police Sergeants Association, (herein referred to as the
Association) after being notified by the City of Chicago of the death of any
active duty Sergeant, who is a member in good standing, will pay the sum of
three thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to the named surviving beneficiary. A member on
leave of absence for military duty shall be considered
an active member.
What’s Inside
Payment to the named beneficiary will be made
President’s Message
as soon as practical after the Association receives the
Pension Report:
death notification.
The Pension Fund and the
Executive Director
If all of the beneficiaries are deceased, or the
member has failed to name a beneficiary, then the
2005 Corned Beef &
Cabbage Dinner
payment will be made to the estate of the deceased
Golf Outing:
Sergeant after the Executor of the estate makes a
NOTE CHANGE!
written request to the Association. If the Sergeant
Chaplain’s Corner:
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April 2005
Volume 46
Number 1
“Thinking Outside the Bag”
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Retirees’ Corner
Dear Fellow Sergeants,
Reminder
O
nce again our
annual Corned
Beef
Dinner
honoring our retirees from 2004
was a success. A large part of that success is owed to
board member George Whiteside, 025th district. Sgt.
Whiteside not only alerted us to the fact that the usual
north side location (Turner Hall) had closed, he also
arranged for the new location (The Golden Fawn) just
one block west of the original location. Making the
change convenient.
I would like to welcome back Vice President
Gordon Barnhill who was off recovering from a recent
auto accident.We’re glad to see you feeling better.
The Officers and Board of Directors of the
Chicago Police Sergeants Association would like to
extend our condolences to the family of Sergeant
Frances Tandyk (Court Section). Our thoughts and
prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
If you are considering retiring in the next few
months we would like to remind you of the
scheduled increase in health insurance for retiree’s
effective July 1, 2005. If you retire by June 30, 2005,
the City will continue to pay fifty-five percent of the
cost of your medical insurance. Effective July 1, 2005,
the City’s contribution will drop to fifty percent of
the cost.This change will cause
an increase to your share of the
cost.
Please, be careful, stay safe and
wear your seat belts.
James Cosgrove
CPSA Star Offer
Contract
he CPSA tie tack/lapel pin is
being offered for sale to our
current and retired members.
These pins are perfect for trading with
officers from other law enforcement
agencies or during the CPSA European Tour. The pin, as
depicted in the accompanying picture, is a miniature replica of the CPD Sergeant’s star and is gold in color with
black printing.The pin costs only $2.00 or 3 pins for $5.00.
CPSA members who want to purchase a pin (or pins)
should send a written request with a check or money order
payable to the CPSA. Include your name, address, phone
and number of pins wanted in your written request and
send it to:
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As you are all aware the Fraternal Order of Police
Lodge 7 arbitration decision has been issued.The main
points of their contract that may affect us are the
financial issues.
At our April 1, 2005 contract negotiation
session the City made a financial package offer to us
that was almost identical to the Lodge 7 award. The
raises are the same, the salary compression is the same
and the proposed medical insurance is the same with
one exception. The City wants to increase the salary
cap for employee contributions to $100,000 from the
current cap of $90,000. This is the amount that the
percentage of your salary you must pay out of your
paycheck is based on. Hopefully, now that the Lodge 7
contract is settled we will make progress with our
negotiations.
Chicago Police Sergeants Association
1616 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL 60609
Those who wish to have the pins mailed to their home,
please add 50¢ for postage for orders of six pins or less and
$1.00 for orders of more than six pins.
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From the Desk of the Editor
e hope that you have all survived the numerous St.
Patrick’s Day celebrations intact. City Hall is not being
very fair to us. They are still holding onto their hardline and continue to be negative on several of the Financial and
non-financial matters that we have presented to them in our
Contract Proposals. The F.O.P. has had their contract Arbitrated and
you are no doubt aware of the Arbitrators Decision. We can anticipate that the Medical Benefits, Salary and Wage
Compression that they received will be what the City’s’ final offer is to us.We continue to negotiate with the City.
There are some financial matters such as the difference in the salary between Sergeants and Detectives that are
still in heated negotiation. Also there are several non-financial matters regarding Bidding, Seniority and Details
that have not been resolved. Several of these items are unique to Supervisors (Sgts as well as Lts & Capts) and
should not be based on what the F.O.P. has received, whether good or not.We continue to attempt to get you, our
Members, the best and fairest Contract possible. For more information, visit our web site at
www.chicagosergeants.org or www.pbpa156a.org and “click” on “CONTRACT”.
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Sgt Gordon Barnhill, Editor & VP
Editorial Policy
Any member, active or retired, wishing to submit an article for inclusion in The Chevrons can forward it to: Chicago Police Sergeants
Association/Chevrons, 1616 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL. 60609 All articles must be signed and unless specifically requested, said
articles and photographs so submitted, will not be returned.The Editor reserves the right to edit or reject any material so submitted.The
overall goal of The Chevrons is to provide the membership of the C.P.S.A. with informative and timely articles of interest and benefit to
the membership. The Editor will reject any material that is found to be contrary to these goals or which may be offensive because of
race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, religion, age or veteran status.
Political Action Committee — PAC Fund
By Sgt. Mike Lazzaro, PAC Chair
levels) have asked for our endorsement. Each
candidate is sent a questionnaire asking for their stand
on issues that affect us. The candidate must respond
in writing before the CPSA Board will vote to
endorse them or to contribute to their campaign.
Our PAC Fund gives us access to elected officials
whose votes control benefits for our contract and
pension. If you are not a PAC Fund contributor and
would like more information or if you would like to
participate in the Fund, please call the office at
773-376-7272.
he C.P.S.A. Political Action Committee
(PAC) was incorporated on April 3, 1998.
The PAC became active in January 1999.
The PAC Fund is separate from out General
Operating Funds, as is required by law. The PAC
Fund is solely funded by Sergeants who have signed
an authorization form that specifies that one ($1.00)
dollar of their monthly dues will go into the PAC
Fund. This dollar is taken from the established dues
deduction and does not raise their dues.
Numerous candidates (local, state and federal
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C.P.S.A. 2005 Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage
Retirees’ Dinner
that was prepared by Harrington’s and enjoyed by all
present.
espite some last minute location shuffling, the
2005 Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage
Dinner came off without a hitch. Our thanks
to Sgt. George Whiteside for his eagle eye and observations that lead to making our annual dinner a success.
This year’s event was held at the GOLDEN FAWN
Banquet Hall located at 6725 W. Belmont. Our thanks
to the owner and staff for helping us out and providing
us with excellent service.
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Enough talk ... let’s eat!
Gathering before dinner
The Dinner was attended by almost three hundred
retired and active members. 2004 saw eighty-four (84)
Sergeants retire. Of these, approximately thirty (30)
attended the dinner and received their C.P.S.A. retirement Stars and Proclamations from the City recognizing their years of service to the City and the citizens of
Chicago. We would like to thank Alderman Virginia
Rugi for her assistance in obtaining the proclamations.
Dinner’s done and the program begins
Retirees reminiscing
President Cosgrove presenting Star and Proclaimation
The lack of conversation and the rapid clinking of forks
and knives during the dinner attested to the fine meal
Congratulations to all the 2004 Retirees!
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Pension Report
By Sgt.Timothy Brophy, Sergeants Pension Representative
THE PENSION FUND
AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
At our November Board meeting the Trustees
discussed the need for having a search for Executive
Director and those wanting a search prevailed and a
committee was formed to interview competing
search consultants.
At our December Board meeting the search
committee reported their findings to the full board
and the Trustees again discussed whether there was a
need to hire a search consultant. It was at this
meeting that the majority of the Trustees decided not
to hire a search consultant. Mr. Gallagher has been
with the Pension Fund for over twenty-four years
and during that time has advanced from Accounting
Clerk to the position of Comptroller. He has taken
advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program,
acquiring both a BS/Accounting degree and a
MBA/Finance degree. Mr. Gallagher has been
committed to the Fund and has expressed his desire
to be the Executive Director.
I, along with the majority of the Trustees, see no
need, at this time, to conduct a search for this
position. There has never been a need for such a
search in the past and I think that the Trustees are
very capable of filling this vacancy without a search
in the future. If the need arises it will be addressed
at that time. I would add, in the interest of fairness,
that if there is a Police Officer, who is qualified and
interested in this position, he or she would have to
convince a majority of the Trustees that he or she is
the right person for the job. It’s been done once
before. In December of 1960, Sergeant Richard
Jones was appointed by a majority of the Trustees to
be the Executive Secretary of the Fund, in 1973 his
title changed to Executive Director.
On a slightly different topic there has been some
concern expressed that the Executive Director has
some control over the outcome of disability cases.
Officers who claim disability must prove that they are
disabled and the decision to grant or deny benefits is
made by a vote of the Trustees. The Executive
Director has no vote on these issues. The same is true
of other issues that come before the Board.
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ere’s a little history of our Pension Fund
and the position of Executive Director. The
earliest information I could find was that in
1877 an act of the Illinois General Assembly created
the Police & Fire Relief Fund. This was a fund that
benefited disabled policemen and firemen as well as
the families of those killed in the line of duty. Ten
years later, in 1887, the Policemen’s Annuity and
Benefit Fund of Chicago began when the Illinois
General Assembly authorized the creation of the
Fund.
The first annual report covered the fiscal year
from July 1, 1887 to June 30, 1888.
Receipts: $30,253
Benefits paid out: $21,389
Balance: $8,864
Over the years, laws governing the Pension fund
have changed many times. The assets of the Fund
have grown to about $3,600,000,000 and the
benefits have been greatly enhanced. For the last 118
years, the Fund has had someone that ran its day to
day operations. In the early years that person was
called the Accountant for the Fund, later that person
was called the Executive Secretary of the Fund, and
for the last 32 years, that person has been called the
Executive Director. As one can imagine, the job of
running the day to day operations of the Fund has
evolved into an extremely demanding position. The
education, experience, knowledge and skills needed
are quite extensive.
Recently, James Waters, who acted as the
Executive Director for the last 17 years, retired. At
our October Board meeting, the Trustees unanimously decided to appoint John Gallagher the Acting
Executive Director, and also, to look into hiring a
consultant for the purpose of doing a search for the
replacement of Mr.Waters.
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Chaplain’s Corner
Compliments of your police chaplain Rabbi Moshe Wolf, 773-463-4780 or [email protected].
you hate. (2) You can change positions but will then
give up the great benefits. Are these really all the
options? What would you recommend to the Girl to
do? Well, here is what she did ...
The girl put her hand into the moneybag and
drew out a pebble.Without looking at it, she fumbled
and let it fall onto the pebble-strewn path where it
immediately became lost among all the other
pebbles. “Oh, how clumsy of me,” she said. “But
never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that
is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.”
Since the remaining pebble is black, it must be
assumed that she had picked the white one and since
the money-lender dared not admit his dishonesty, the
girl changed what seemed an impossible situation
into an extremely advantageous one.
MORAL OF THE STORY: Most complex
situations do have a solution. It is up to us to, say a
prayer, look beyond the obvious choices and think
‘outside the bag’.
As we look forward in life, we pray that we be
blessed with a new perspective to our difficult
burdens. and remember take a moment to bring a
smile to the face of someone you love, especially the
person in the mirror.
On behalf of all the Chaplains, may G-d bless
you, keep you safe, and always keep you in his loving
care.
“Thinking Outside The Bag”
o you ever find yourself in a situation that
leaves you stumped, then maybe its time to
take a step back and take a different look ...
Many years ago in a small village, a farmer had
the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to the
village moneylender. The money-lender, who was
old and crusty, fancied the farmer’s young, beautiful
daughter. So he proposed a bargain. He said he would
forgive the farmer’s debt if he could marry his
daughter. Both the farmer and his daughter were
horrified by the proposal. So the cunning moneylender suggested that they let providence decide the
matter. He told them that he would put a black
pebble and a white pebble into an empty money bag.
Then the girl would have to reach in and pick one
pebble from the bag. 1) If she picked the black
pebble, she would become his wife and her father’s
debt would be forgiven. 2) If she picked the white
pebble she need not marry him and her father’s debt
would still be forgiven. 3) But if she refused to pick a
pebble, her father would be thrown into jail until the
debt was paid.
They were standing on a pebble strewn path in
the farmer’s field. As they talked, the moneylender
bent over to pick up two pebbles. As he picked them
up, the sharp-eyed girl noticed that he had picked up
two black pebbles and put them into the bag. He
then asked the girl to pick a pebble from the bag.
Now, imagine that you were standing in the field.
What would you have done if you were the girl? If
you had to advise her, what would you have told her?
Take a moment to think through this story.
Sometimes we need to force ourselves to find
alternate solutions beyond the obvious. The girl’s
dilemma cannot be solved with traditional logical
thinking.You may be in a similar situation.You may
be in a position you hate – but the benefits are great.
You have two choices (1) You can stay in a position
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Volunteer
Traditionally, the Sergeants Association provides
Ushers for the Funeral Detail for Fallen
Department Members. Due to retirements and
promotions, our call out list has been depleted.
Any Active Sergeant who is interested in volunteering his or her services as an Usher, please contact our office at 773-376-7272.
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Sgt. Death Benefit . . . cont’d from page 1
Legal Benefit
dies without a will, the appropriate letters of office
will be accepted.
All current dues paying Sergeants, and newly
promoted Sergeants will fill out a beneficiary card,
which will be kept on file and maintained by the
Association. Information on the beneficiary cards
will not be available to parties other then Association
Board members. Beneficiary cards will be printed in
the “Chevrons”, and distributed to both district and
area Representatives. Newly promoted Sergeants
will receive beneficiary cards while they are at the
Training Division, which will be distributed by
Association officers. A social security number will be
required of the member and the beneficiary.
Any deceased Sergeant who was on a duty
related disability pension will have their case
reviewed by the next meeting of the Executive
Board, at which time the Board will determine if
benefits are appropriate.
In the event of an extraordinary incident
resulting in the death of a large number of Sergeants,
the Association’s Executive Board will determine the
amount of benefits to the beneficiary(s).
There will be a fundraiser to provide assets for
the Death Benefit Fund held at least once a year,
sponsored by the Association. All proceeds after
expenses will be deposited into the Death Benefit
Fund.
The cash on hand and procedures of the Death
Benefit Fund will be reviewed each year at the
January Executive Board meeting. The Association’s
Executive board retains the authority to raise or
lower the cash benefit paid to the beneficiary, and
make changes to the Death Benefit Fund policies.
This proposal will cover all applicable members as of
the 20th of January 2005.
Please fill out and send in the Beneficiary Form
included in this Newsletter.
One of the Union benefits
is legal representation for
appearances at I.A.D.,
O.P.S., and
sergeant
involved shooting incidents.
For representation at I.A.D. or O.P.S.,
please call the offices of Robert D. Kuzas 312.629.1400. In the case of a sergeant
involved shooting, please call the Union office
at 773.376.7272.
Remember to identify yourself as a member of the Sergeants’ Association, PBPA Unit
156 Sergeants. Ask for Attorneys Bob
KUZAS or Laurel HICKMAN.
A VIP Reminder
f you have recently divorced,
married, remarried or had an
addition to the family, please
remember to update all your
Beneficiary information with the
Department, Benefits Management
and the Pension Board.
It would not hurt to check your
information. Recently one of our
Sergeants thought to verify his
Beneficiary’s with the Pension
Board and discovered that the
changes he thought he made several years ago were in fact not made.
Needless to say he secured the
required papers, went to the
Pension Board and updated his
information immediately
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CHICAGO POLICE SERGEANTS’ DEATH BENEFIT FUND
BENEFICIARY CARD
Members Name: ______________________________________________ Star: _____________
Employee#: ______________
Address: _____________________________________________ Zip Code: ______________ Phone: ______________________
Additional Contact Phone: _________________________________________ SS# _____________________________________
Beneficiary #1: Name: ____________________________________________ Relationship: ______________________________
Address: _____________________________________ City: _____________________State: __________ Zip: ______________
SS#: ______________________________________________ DOB: ________________________________________________
Additional Beneficiary(s) ---------- (Use back if necessary)
Name: ______________________________________________________ Relationship: ________________________________
Address: _____________________________________ City: _____________________State: __________ Zip: ______________
SS#: ______________________________________________ DOB: ________________________________________________
Members Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________________
CPSA_Jan_ 2005
CHICAGO POLICE SERGEANTS’ CHANGE OF INFORMATION
Name: _________________________________________ Star: ______________ Unit #: _____________
I have moved. My current address information is as follows:
Old Address: ___________________________________ Zip: ___________ Phone: ________________
New Address: __________________________________ Zip: ___________ Phone: ________________
I have changed my Unit:
Old Unit: _________________________________ New Unit: _________________________________
I have a New Star Number. My current star number is as follows:
Old Star Number: __________________ New Star Number: _____________________
Members Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
You may mail this form via Police Mail to:
UNIT 545 or via U.S. Mail to: CPSA/PBPA Unit 156A, 1616 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL. 60609
The Retirees’ Corner
By Retired Sgts. Don Januszyk (South Side Rep.) & Michael Stather (North Side Rep.)
Southside Retiree Report
Northside Retiree Report
he south side police officers are having breakfast at a new location. It’s still the 2nd
Wednesday of the month at 1000 hours, and it’s
at the Jedi’s Restaurant 9266 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn.You
can contact Don Januszyk 708-364-9903 for more
info.
Identity Theft — If your wallet with credit cards
was lost or stolen, immediately contact the police and
make out the appropriate report. Then your next call
is to the national credit reporting organizations. They
will place a fraud alert on your name and social security number. This gets the alert out faster. Then contact
your individual credit card company. The credit
organizations are: Equifax 1-800-525-6285,
Experian 1-888-397-3742, Trans Union 1-800680-7289, Social Security Administration (fraud
line) 1-800-269-0271. In some cases contacting one
organization is sufficient as they will forward the
information to the other two. Also, if there is a death
in your family, and they had credit cards, notify the
above organizations to help deter fraud. Clip this info
out and keep it in a handy place.
The Retired Police Officers of Chicago just
recently had a meeting. They are seriously considering
alternating the meeting between the north and south
sides instead of having them at a central location. If you
have an opinion, call them at 773-767-1771.
Remember they are the one organization that speaks
for all Chicago Police Retirees.They have also initiated a committee to monitor the Right to Carry Bill, and
its implementation. Recently information was received
that there is a move to amend the Illinois Public Safety
Act to provide for the certification of retirees to carry
firearms.
Health Care Tax Deduction Action of 2005
H.R. 218 — this bill was introduced into the 109th
Congress. In short it provides for reimbursement of
prescription drugs and medical insurance paid by you
the tax payer.
See the full bill at
www.theorator.com/bills109/hr218.html.
Don Januszyk, Southside Rep.
t was good to see so many of our retirees at our
annual Corned Beef Dinner, and we were pleased
to present the stars and city proclamations to the
recent retirees who chose to attend.
A HUGE thank you to Board Member Sgt.
George Whiteside (025) who was able to secure an
alternate site for the dinner on very short notice, after
a unexpected closure of our usual spot.
Look for the Golf Outing announcement
elsewhere in this issue. Once again a new one start
time for all golfers at 9:00 AM at Silver Lake in
Orland Park, Get into the reservations book ASAP by
calling the office. If you can recommend a sponsor or
prize donator, please call the office.
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HELP WANTED...NO PAY...NO BENEFITS
(Donuts and sandwiches will be provided)
We need help organizing and filling the goody bags
for the Golf Outing.
• Elections for officers will be coming up in
November, and we could use some assistance
from our retirees to get the ballots folded,
mailed, etc DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
SOON
• The annual “Pizza Meeting “will be held on
Thursday, 15 September.
• Our annual “Turkey Meet” will be held on
Thursday 17 November at “Da Hall”
If you know of any of our members active or
retired who are serving in the armed forces, please let
us know, and we’ll send them a Chevrons and a letter
letting them know they are not forgotten ( An APO,
FPO address is vital). If you were in the service, you
will remember how important letters from friends
and family were.
Take care.
Mike Stather, Northside Rep.
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Retiree Roll
By Sgt. Michael Dejanovich, Membership Chairman
Congratulations to all of our retirees. These sergeants have provided the City of Chicago with many years of
service.We wish a long, healthy and prosperous retirement to all!!
Last Name
BOYLAN
BROWNFIELD
MEEHAN
WOJCIK
ENGELSMAN
McCOLLOM
ROBERTSON
GILES, Jr
NEWTON
OAKES
BRANNIGAN
COLLINS
CYMBALISTY
DOYLE
MARGELEWSKI
SHAUGHNESSY, Jr
SHERWIN
ELLIS, Jr
ROMAN
First Name
James
Freddie
Eugene
Robert
Richard
James
John
Calvin
Thomas
Brian
Daniel
Tyrone
Edward
John
Robert
John
Stephen
Douglas
Robert
Unit
021
175
701
701
701
002
018
021
020
163
606
001
167
022
001
022
124
140
140
Star
830
1138
752
2046
2481
1989
1449
1856
1994
975
1649
1761
2484
1795
2111
820
1249
951
812
Age
51
54
60
60
54
51
50
54
61
52
58
53
53
60
53
56
59
57
53
Years of Service
28
29
34
32
32
28
28
33
37
32
36
23
28
37
31
32
37
32
32
Retirement
02 Jul 04
29 Nov 04
29 Nov 04
09 Jan 05
11 Jan 05
14 Jan 05
14 Jan 05
15 Jan 05
15 Jan 05
15 Jan 05
15 Feb 05
15 Feb 05
15 Feb 05
15 Feb 05
15 Feb 05
15 Feb 05
15 Feb 05
16 Feb 05
28 Feb 05
In Memoriam
The following Sergeants have passed away and will be missed. We extend our condolences to their families and
friends. Please contact our office if you hear of any of our brothers or sisters passing on, we are not always
notified in a timely manner.
Name
Michael SASSO
Sharon MALCZYK-JEDRZEJCZYK
Lawrence Raymond JOHNSTON
Colbert CARTER
James J. O’NEILL
William “Mickey” STEVENS
Frances TANDYK
Status
Retired
Active
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Active
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Passed Away
24 Aug 2004
21 Dec 04
08 Jan 05
14 Jan 05
22 Jan 05
21 Feb 05
03 April 05
Legal Defense Team
By Sgt.Patrick Fitzgerald
1359 W. Washington Blvd. • Chicago, IL 60607-1905
(312) 726-8814 • (800) 326-8814 • Fax (312) 7265349
ue to recent retirements and promotions, we
have three (3) vacancies on the Legal Defense
Team. We are looking for former detectives with
violent crime experience, interested in working on
the legal defense team, particularly to handle
call-outs when sergeants are involved in shootings.
Please contact the office at 773-376-7272 if you are
interested in helping out.
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Chicago Patrolmen’s Federal Credit Union
(“CPFCU”) is offering a special promotion on
our Visa Classic and Visa Platinum Cards.
You can enjoy a low, everyday fixed rate of
11.9% on the Visa Classic and 8.9% on Visa
Platinum. However, if you transfer a balance
from another financial institution onto your
CPFCU Visa Classic or Visa Platinum Card
by March 31, 2005, you will receive a special
rate reduction. The rate for balances transferred to your CPFCU Visa Classic and
Platinum Cards will be 7.9%, and 4.9%,
respectively. In contrast to some short-term
promotions in the market today (with
durations of only a few months), both of the
CPFCU Visa rates will apply for the life of the
balance transferred.
In recent years, Coyne Financial, a family owned and operated mortgage broker, has helped many Chicago Police
families achieve the American dream of home ownership.
As a police family ourselves, we at Coyne Financial have
worked diligently to eliminate the confusion and stress
related to the mortgage loan application process and can
provide a variety of programs and the most competitive
rates. Many of your constituents have used our services
already and we hope the Sergeants feel welcome to contact
us for their mortgage needs.
• 0% Down Payment Programs • Investor Loans (10%) •
• Bi-Weekly Payment Plan • Refinance/Home Equity •
• Construction Loans •
Of course our Visa cards come with no
annual fee, a 25-day grace period on
purchases, plus the convenience that comes
from using a card that’s welcomed the world
over. Contact us for complete details.
Coyne Financial LLC
7789 West Talcott Ave.
Chicago IL 60631
To apply, simply call us at 312-726-8814 and
push 1 for our Call Center. You can also
apply while you are in the branch or by
responding to the mailer sent to you.
773-774-4900
Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee
FYI: You Can Email Us at:
Association Email: [email protected]
Newsletter Email: [email protected]
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2005 Annual Golf Outing
NOTE CHANGE
Las Vegas Reunion
The 2005 CPSA Annual Golf Outing will be held at
the Silver Lake Country Club located at 147th &
82nd Ave, Orland Park on
Recently we were contacted by Jeff Vana, a former VP
of our Association, who is enjoying retirement in Las
Vegas. Jeff has been elected the President of the
Chicago Police Association of Nevada (CPAON).
Monday, 8 August 2005.
Please note:
ONE TEE OFF TIME—SHOT GUN START
9:00 AM
Jeff wishes to extend an invitation to
attend their 2005 Annual Law
Enforcement Reunion.
The C.P.A.O.N. is hosting their 10th
Annual Law Enforcement Reunion this
coming May.
Dates: 2 May – 5 May 2005
Location: Star Dust Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Activities include a Reception in the evening on the
2nd, a luncheon & golf outing on the 3rd and a
Dinner Dance on the 4th. Throughout the Reunion
the C.P.A.O.N. will host a Hospitality Room.
This year we will not host two separate tee-off times.
All Golfers will tee-off at 9:00 AM. We will be
utilizing one and a half of the three courses at Silver
Lake CC to accomplish this. Golfing will be followed
by a mid-afternoon Lunch with the usual Door
Prizes, Raffles, etc. The cost per golfer remains at
$85.00 and includes Golf, Cart and the Luncheon.
You need not be a member to attend. The invitation
is extended to all Police Officers and their guests no
matter from which Police Department they are from.
For additional information or a Reunion Package:
Call George Hitzman at: (702) 459-4576 or
email: [email protected]
Remember, ALL Proceeds go to the Sergeants’
Death Benefit Fund. Hope to see you there!
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You can also access information about the 2005
Annual Law Enforcement Reunion at their web site:
www.cpaon.org.
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1616 West Pershing Road
Chicago, IL 60609
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President - James Cosgrove
Vice President - Gordon A. Barnhill
Recording Secretary - Shawn Joyce
Financial Secretary - Dennis Hinkson
Treasurer - John Pallohusky
Sergeant-At-Arms - John Matishak
Board of Directors
Director-At-Large - Michael Lazzaro
Director-At-Large - Nancy Higgins
Director-At-Large - Patrick J. Fitzgerald
Director-At-Large - Rich Wiser
Director Area 1 - Michael Dejanovich
Director Area 2 - Lawrence T. Lynch
Director Area 3 - Edward Brennan
Director Area 4 - Debra DeYoung
Director Area 5 - George Whiteside
Pension Representative - Timothy Brophy
North Retiree Liaison - Michael Stather
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PB&PA Legislative Update
ur PBPA General Counsel and our
Lobbyist, Don Snyder have been very
active representing us in Springfield. The
PBPA has introduced 43 separate Bills related to
various concerns of its membership during the
current 94th General Assembly in downstate
Springfield.The following is a brief synopsis of eight
(8) of theses Bills and their status.
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HB0373:
Amends the Downstate Police and IMRF Articles of
the Illinois Pension Code. Authorizes a member of
a downstate police fund who has up to 8 years of
creditable service under IMRF to transfer his or her
service credit under IMRF to that downstate police
fund. Authorizes a member of the IMRF who has
up to 8 years creditable service in a fund under the
Downstate Police Article to transfer his or her
service credit under that downstate police fund to
IMRF. Provides that if the amount transferred under
this amendatory Act is less than the true cost to the
receiving pension fund of allowing that creditable
service to be established, then the amount of that
creditable service the person may establish under
this amendatory Act shall be reduced by a
corresponding amount. Effective immediately.
Sent to the Governor 9 Jun 05.
July 2005
Volume 46
Number 2
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HB3597:
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Authorizes
the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards
Board to initiate, administer
and conduct annual firearm
certification courses for
retired law enforcement
officers that are qualified
under federal law to carry a
concealed weapon. Amends
the Peace Officer Firearms
Training Act. Provides that
the annual range qualification
for peace officers shall consist
of range fire approved by the
Illinois Law Enforcement
Training Standards Board.
Changes the definition of
“peace officer” to include any
What’s Inside
Pension Report
A Study of
Emotional Intelligence
Golf Outing
Executive Board
Elections
“You Do Make A Difference”
Retirees’ Corner
range qualification for peace officers will consist of
range fire approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement
Training Standards Board. The Training Board and
the Conceal/Carry Committee are currently in the
process of recommending a course of fire and administrative rules/regulations to meet the requirements
of Federal and State Legislation to insure compliance
of annual certification. This is an important step in
the implementation of the certification process.
Check our web site (www.chicagosergeants.org) for
contract/arbitration updates and other pertinent
information.
s another summer
draws to a close I
hope all is well
with you and yours. Speaking of
summer, on July 8, 2005 the Chicago Police Sergeants
Association marked the one year anniversary of occupying our new Union headquarters. We have adapted
well to our new surroundings, our membership meetings are held on site and we have long range plans for
future improvements.
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Contract Dispute Resolution
Stay safe and healthy and
wear your seatbelts.
As previously reported on our web site, Arbitrator
Elliot Goldstein has been chosen to arbitrate our contract dispute with the City.We have met with the City
on two dates, June 27th and July 13th without the arbitrator and our first meeting with the arbitrator was July
15th. Progress was made at these meetings and several
issues have been tentatively agreed on. We hope to
continue this progress in future meetings, with the
arbitrator ultimately deciding the unresolved issues.
The Officers and Board of Directors of the Chicago
Police Sergeants Association appreciate your support
and patience in this lengthy process.
James Cosgrove
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Right to Carry
The following information was taken from the Illinois
Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board web
site. (www.PTB.state.IL.us)
In July 2005 Governor Blagojevich signed into law the
Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act, P.A. 094-0103,
which amends the Illinois Police Training Act. It
authorizes the Illinois Law Enforcement Training
Standards Board to initiate, administer and conduct
annual firearm certification courses for retired law
enforcement officers that qualify under federal law to
carry a concealed weapon. It amends the Peace Officer
Firearm Training Act and provides that the annual
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e wish to thank you, our members, for your responses to
our requests for help. Several of you signed up as Ushers
and others, signed up for the Call-Out Team (Shooting
incidents involving fellow sergeants). If you are interested in assisting
us in either of these responsibilities, please call the office
(773-376-7272).
Since January of this year we have seen our website taking a significant increase in hits (visits)… thousands of
hits (April & May over 24,000 each). A significant number of these hits have been directed to our Contract Page
(contract updates etc...), our Memorial Page and the Newsletter Page.We will continue to try and keep you up to
date and informed as much as possible as our Arbitration with the City proceeds.
Please visit our website (www.chicagosergeants.org or www.pbpa156a.org ). If you use click on the “LINKS
Page” you can get information about the State PBPA, the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and many other
interesting sites. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
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Mark Your Calendar!
CPSA 43RD ANNUAL
GOLF OUTING
Monday, 8 August 2005
Silver Lake Country Club
147th & 82nd Ave
Orland Park
Tee-off Time:
9:00 AM for all
Call the office for reservations and info
773-376-7272
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ANNUAL
PIZZA MEETING
Thursday, 15 September 2005
7:00 PM
Home Run Inn
4254 W. 31st Street
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ANNUAL
TURKEY MEETING
Thursday, November 17, 2005
7:00 PM
Union Hall
Please note that all General Membership Meetings begin
at 7:00 PM unless otherwise indicated.
Legal Benefit
One of the Union benefits is legal representation for appearances at I.A.D., O.P.S.,
and sergeant involved shooting incidents. For representation at I.A.D. or O.P.S., please
call the offices of Robert D. Kuzas - 312.629.1400. In the case of a sergeant
involved shooting, please call the Union office at 773.376.7272. Remember to
identify yourself as a member of the Sergeants’Association, PBPA Unit 156 Sergeants.
Ask for Attorneys Bob KUZAS, Hugh GORMAN, or Richard BLASS.
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Legislative Update . . . cont’d from page 1
the officer’s employer of any person who will be
representing the officer during any interrogation.
Passed both Houses 27 May 2005.
retired law enforcement officer who is qualified under
federal law to carry a concealed weapon. Amends the
intergovernmental Law Enforcement Officer’s
In-Service Training Act. Includes retired law
enforcement officers qualified under federal law to
carry a concealed weapon among the law enforcement
person to whom a Mobile Team In-Service Training
Unit may provide in-service training in order to be
eligible for State funding. Effective 1 July 2005.
Sent to the Governor 14 Jun 05.
SB1670:
Amends the Uniform Peace Officers’ Disciplinary Act.
Provides that any party wishing to conduct an
interrogation pursuant to the Uniform Peace Officers’
Disciplinary Act must provide all required notices at
least 72 hours prior to conducting the interrogation.
House: Rule 19(a): Re-referred to Rules
Committee on 13 May 2005.
SB0021:
SB1693:
Amends the Chicago Police Article in the Pension
Code to provide that the provision prohibiting certain
policemen who are assigned to non-civil service
positions from making certain contributions does not
apply to a policeman assigned to a non-civil service
position with the title of Captain. Amends the State
Mandates Act to require implementation without
reimbursement. Effective immediately. Passed both
Houses 31 May 2005.
Amends the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
(IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Increases
the retirement formula for the sheriff ’s law
enforcement employees (SLEPs) to 2.5% of the final
rate of earnings for each year of SLEP service.
Increases the maximum pension payable to a SLEP
from 75% to 80% of the final rate of earnings. Removes
the 2-year service requirement for earning new
benefits after a return of service as a SLEP. Makes these
changes apply to persons in service on or after 1 July
2004. Also increases the additional employee
contribution paid by SLEPs to 2.5% of salary.
Eliminates the reduction in benefit imposed on a
surviving spouse who is more than 5 years younger
than the deceased member, for the surviving spouse of
any member who dies on or after the effective date.
Allows a SLEP to convert up to 10 years of non-SLEP
service credit into SLEP credit by paying the
differences in employee and employer Contributions,
plus interest. Makes the additional unfunded liability
for all changes subject to a full 30-year amortization
period. Amends the State Mandates Act to require
implementation without reimbursement. Effective
immediately. Passed Senate 15 Apr 2005. House:
Re-referred to Rules Committee 31 May 2005.
SB0274:
Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act.
Requires a public employer to furnish the exclusive
bargaining representative with the names and addresses
of its public employees if requested by the representative. Limits the number of requests that must be met to
4 per calendar year. Passed both Houses 27 May
2005.
SB1669:
Amends the Uniform Peace Officers’ Disciplinary Act.
Requires that a peace officer under investigation shall
be informed in writing (now, not required to be
written) of the name, rank and unit or command of the
officer in charge of the investigation, the interrogators,
and all persons who will be present on the behalf of the
employer (now, all persons present during any
interrogation) during any interrogation except at a
public administrative proceeding. House Amendment
No.1: Further amends the Uniform Peace Officers’
Disciplinary Act. Provides that an officer must inform
SB1180:
Amends the unified Code of Corrections. Makes a
technical change in a section concerning the organization of the Department of Corrections. Passed both
Houses 30 May 2005.
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Pension Report
More Questions:
A. No, to get a widow’s annuity refund you must be
Here are a few more questions that might be of interest.
unmarried at the time of retirement.
Q. Two Officers are married to each other, one offi-
Q. If, after I retire, my spouse dies and I re-marry,
cer retires (before age sixty) and goes on the spouse’s
health care, and then, at age sixty, the other spouse
retires. Do both officers then get free health care?
would my new spouse be eligible for a widow’s
annuity in the event of my death?
A. Yes, a future spouse would be eligible for a
A. Yes, both officers receive free health care until the
widow’s annuity in the event of your death, provided
that you are married at least one year prior to your
death and as long as you never received a widow’s
annuity refund when you retired or, if you did, that
you repaid that refund with interest within one year
after the date of marriage.
A situation that you would have to consider if
marrying after being retired is that a new spouse
could not be on your Health Care Insurance and that
any children from that marriage would not be
eligible for any pension benefits.
spouse that stayed to sixty reaches sixty-five, and then
they both would get their individual health care and
pay the prevailing rate for their status.
Q. Now that both officers are retired and have their
own health care, what portion does the city pay for
each?
A. The date of your retirement will determine what
the City pays. If your date of retirement is before
1 July 2005 the City will pay 55%. If your date of
retirement is after 30 Jun 2005 the City will pay 50%.
If you have any questions regarding your
retirement or pension call the Pension Fund Office
at 312-744-3891.
Q. If I’m married when I retire and some time after
that my spouse dies, will I get a widow’s annuity
refund?
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families achieve the American dream of home ownership.
As a police family ourselves, we at Coyne Financial have
worked diligently to eliminate the confusion and stress
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rates. Many of your constituents have used our services
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www.pbpa156a.org
also check out:
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A Study of Emotional Intelligence
By Sgt. Michelle Engstrom
curriculum development, and diversity and multicultural training.
The MBTI is based on Jung’s theory of psychological types. Jung’s (1921) theory is based on three
dimensions he developed to explore individual cognitive style. These aspects are: 1) how an individual
approaches life; 2) the way in which an individual
becomes aware of the world, and 3) the way in which
an individual reaches conclusions about the world.
Jung’s theory is also based on a few assumptions, which
are that personality is influenced by past experience as
well as expectations about the future; individuals are
capable of constant and creative development; and
personality is not a static system, but is open to inputs
and exchanges from the environment.
Essentially, the Emotional Quotient Inventory
(EQ-i®) measures our abilities and traits related to
recognizing and regulating emotions in ourselves and
others. Emotional intelligence influences one’s ability
to succeed in coping with environmental pressures.
The EQ-i that I utilized for my study has been
included in the Chicago Police Department’s Executive
Development Program for supervisors. I co-teach the
class and participants are given the opportunity to take
the assessment and are given their results with one-onone feedback. I am also qualified to administer the
MBTI. If you are interested in taking an assessment,
reading my dissertation, or have any questions, please
contact me at [email protected].
would like to take this opportunity to thank you
for helping me with my research. I successfully
completed my dissertation and graduated with my
doctorate in Education from Loyola University in May.
It would not have been possible without your
assistance! Thank You!
Several people have inquired about the results of
my research.What follows is a very brief description of
my research.The title of my dissertation is “A study of
emotional intelligence as it relates to organizational
outcomes beyond what is contributed by personality.”
The specific research questions I addressed were:
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1. Does higher emotional intelligence contribute to
job satisfaction in addition to that accounted for by
psychological type?
2. Does higher emotional intelligence contribute to
organizational commitment in addition to that
accounted for by psychological type?
3. Are psychological type and emotional intelligence
separate constructs?
Basically, my research found that sergeants with
higher levels of emotional intelligence also had more
job satisfaction and organizational commitment than
sergeants with lower levels of emotional intelligence,
holding personality constant. My research also
supported the hypothesis that emotional intelligence
and psychological type are separate constructs.
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI®) is
substantiated by over 50 years of research and
development and it is the most widely used instrument
in the world for understanding personality differences.
The MBTI explains common patterns in human
behavior and has been used for a wide variety of
purposes including self-understanding and development, career development and exploration, team building, organization development, problem-solving,
management and leadership training, education and
A STUDY OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
AS IT RELATES TO ORGANIZATIONAL
OUTCOMES BEYOND WHAT IS
CONTRIBUTED BY PERSONALITY
By Michelle Engstrom
Loyola University Chicago
This study explores the relationship between
psychological type (as measured by the Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator® - MBTI®) and emotional
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2005 Annual Golf Outing & Death Benefit Raffle
The Golf Committee, Mike Stather & Don Januszyk
he Golf Outing and Death
Benefit Raffle are scheduled to
be held on Monday August 8th
at the Silver Lake Country Club located
at 147th and 82nd Avenue in Orland
Park. PLEASE NOTE that there is
only one tee time, and that is 9AM.
Golf will be followed by a dinner
and then the raffle will be held. Call the
office to reserve a place for your foursome. The cost
for a foursome is $340.00 ($85.00/golfer). Last year
we had 23 fantastic prizes: airline tickets, cash prizes
and more. Additionally, there were 220 door prizes,
which were given away to our golfers.
The retirees have been exceptional
supporters of this event. We are hoping
that all our active duty Sergeants will
support this raffle with the same vigor
since it will be there families that will
benefit from this fund.
If anyone knows of someone or a
company who would like to make a
donation to the raffle or sponsor a hole for $125.00
please contact the office ASAP, as time is short. A list
of winners and donators will be published in the next
Chevrons issue.
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Executive Board Elections
Election Committee, Mike Stather 773-792-3023, Don Januszyk 708-364-9903
his November 2005, there will be an
election for all of the positions on the
Sergeants Association Executive Board.
One of the prime requirements is that a candidate
be a member in good standing,AND has attended (3)
three meetings within the last
calendar year. Nominating petitions
will be available from the election
committee at the September
General Meeting.
The list of offices to be filled are:
President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Financial Secretary, Treasurer,
Sergeant at Arms, a Director for
each Area, and four (4) Directors at
Large. Terms are for three (3) years,
and any officer may choose to run
for their office or another Board position in
consecutive elections, except for the Presidents
position. An individual may only hold the Office of
President for two (2) consecutive terms.
Each candidate must obtain the signatures of at
least 10% of the current active duty
Sergeants on their petitions.
Candidates running for Area
Director need only obtain the
signatures of 10% of the Sergeants
in that Area.
If anyone has any questions or
expresses intent to be a candidate
for a position on the Executive
Board, please contact any member
of the election committee or the
Sergeant’s office 773-376-7272.
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on’t forget, all ranks and friends from
other departments, we meet the 2nd
Wednesday of the month at the Jedi
Restaurant, Southwest Hwy. and Cicero, at 1000
hours for breakfast. Other units are welcomed to
join us.
If your fellow Sgt. is not getting a copy of the
Chevron’s give the office a call. One of the biggest
problems is that Sergeants, active or retired, are not
notifying the Sgt’s office of a change of address.
Recently retired Sgt’s make sure you submit
your application to the Retired Chicago Police
Association. They are the organization that
accurately represents all Chicago Police Retired
Officers (all ranks).There phone is 773-767-1771.
Southside police looking to get out. Contact
OPLEO. The Orland Park Law Enforcement
Organization meets the 3rd Thursday of the month
starting again in September at 1930 hours.There is
a $10.00 donation at the door for refreshments and
pizza. About 85% of the members are from
Chicago. It’s a fun time for all. For additional
information contact Don Ada at the Orland Police
Dept. or give me a call.
The golf outing and raffle is Monday 08 August
at the Silver Lake County Club. If any retiree wants
to help out give me a call at the office.This year we
tee off at 0900 hours. Make sure you get your
raffle tickets in, as I hope the prizes will be even
better then they were last year. Don’t forget
September is the PIZZA MEETING which will
be held at the Home Run Inn, 4254 W. 31st Street
at 7:00 PM,Thursday 15 Sept 2005.
ur Golf Outing is getting close
(Monday 8 Aug. @ 0900 hrs.Tee Offs
ONLY) and will once again be held at
Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. Call
the Office for reservations now please.
The raffle letters went out, and as usual our
retirees have responded magnificently. We would
like to see a little better response from our active
members, as this raffle provides the support for
YOUR death benefit fund. (Retirees do not
receive a death benefit)
The “Right to Carry” bills, provisions,
qualifications etc. are moving along, and we
should see some action soon. In the meantime
we would caution you to beware of several
individuals who have indicated they are
“APPROVED” firearms instructors who are
“AUTHORIZED” to qualify you and issue you
a card. Seems strange to us that they can do this
without any of the criteria being known at this
time.
A recent incident prompts us to remind you
to update, modify, add/remove information from
your wills, insurances, deeds etc. to prevent any
misunderstanding about what your wishes are,
and cause your survivors to go through the legal
gauntlet, which usually has a considerable $$$$
amount attached.
Have a good summer, stay healthy and drive
safely.
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Don Januszyk, Southside Retiree Liaison
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Mike Stather, Northside Retiree Liaison
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Retiree Roll
Last Name
VELEZ
SICILIANO
SMITH
MALONE
PATTERSON
LABERN
PACANOWSKI
RYAN
SHEAD
THOMAS
SMALL
RYAN
BLAKE
EGAN
DEVINE
DOMURET
WILLIAMSON
CURETON
First Name
Louis
Michael
James
John
Thomas
Linda
Donna
Thomas
Brenda
Henry
John
Bernard
Steven
Michael
Daniel
Eugene
Michael
Pamela
Unit
121
025
016
022
022
020
141
148
006
023
022
002
019
007
148
007
123
603
Star
1749
2572
2251
1907
2223
965
974
2048
1258
853
1571
2211
1569
1363
1939
1447
2007
1233
Age
54
44
56
55
53
56
58
54
55
57
60
52
59
55
53
55
55
50
Years of Service
30
20
32
34
32
32
31
32
26
32
39
28
32
27
32
35
34
25
Retirement
13 Mar 05
15 Mar 05
15 Mar 05
16 Mar 05
01 Apr 05
15 Apr 05
15 Apr 05
15 Apr 05
15 Apr 05
15 Apr 05
16 Apr 05
02 May 05
04 May 05
10 May 05
15 May 05
15 May 05
15 May 05
31 May 05
In Memoriam
Name
Frances TANDYK
John BIEGUS
Michael SASSO
Martin MAHER
Cy MARTIN
Phillip DAVIS
William MINES
Harry SWANSON
Daniel GROTH
James LISTON
Status
Active
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
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Passed Away
03 Apr 05
18 July 04
24 Aug 04
Unknown
March 05
16 Mar 05
27 Apr 05
01 May 05
04 May 05
12 May 05
Chaplain’s Corner
ponder; Ready or not, someday it will all come to an
end. It will not matter what you owned or what you
were owed. Your grudges, resentments and
frustrations will finally disappear.
So, too, your hopes, ambitions, plans, are not what
they used to be and the to-do lists will get shorter.
The wins and losses that once seemed so important
will fade away.
It won’t matter where you came from, or on
which side of the city you lived. It won’t matter
whether you were beautiful or brilliant, even your
gender and background will be irrelevant.
So what will matter? How will the value of your
days be measured? What will matter is not what you
bought, but what you built; not what you got, but
what you gave.
What will matter, included with what you
learned, is how much you have taught others. Not
what you gave in to, but what you stood up for.
What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage, love or sacrifice that
enriched, empowered or encouraged
others to emulate your example.
What will matter is not your
competence, but your character.
What will matter is not how many
people you knew, but how
many
people
will
remember you when
you’re gone. Living a life
that matters doesn’t happen by accident.
It’s not a matter of circumstance, but of
choice.
You have chosen a profession of
serving others and helping G-d’s children, and
that’s what makes you so special.You have earned the
privilege to feel proud, BECAUSE YOU DO
MAKE A DIFFERANCE.
On behalf of All your Chaplains, may you be
blessed with a healthy, safe summer. Amen.
“You Do Make A Difference”
was asked by a policeman on the street, “I
sometimes wonder can the act of kindness by
one person make a difference in the big picture?”
And the answer is a big YES. Let me explain with the
following story.
A man was walking down the beach at sunset. As
he walked along, he saw another man in the distance.
He noticed this man kept leaning down, picking up
something and throwing it out into the water, again
and again. As, he approached even closer, he noticed
that the man was picking up starfish that had been
washed up on the beach. He was throwing them back
into the water, one by one.
Puzzled, he approached the man and said,“Good
Evening. I was wondering what you are doing.”
“I’m throwing these starfish back into the ocean.
You see, its low tide and all these starfish have been
washed up onto the shore. If, I don’t throw them
back into the ocean, they’ll die up here from lack of
oxygen.”
“But, there must be thousands of starfish
on this beach. You can’t possibly get to all of
them. And, don’t you realize this is probably
happening on hundreds of beaches all up and
down this coast. Can’t you see that you can’t
possibly make a difference?”
The man bent down and picked up
yet another starfish, and threw it back
into the ocean. With a smile he replied,
“Made a difference to that one!!!”
Just remember, no matter how small the deed,
it really does makes a difference. You are G-d’s
presence on the streets. To you it might seem as a
small deed, but to the person you are assisting, YOU
MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE.
The question is, how do you want people to
remember you when you move on? Some points to
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Emotional Intelligence . . . cont’d from pg 6
intelligence (as measured by the Emotional Quotient
Inventory® - EQ-i®) and how they relate to work
outcomes, specifically job satisfaction (as measured by
the Job Satisfaction Survey© - JSS adjusted) and
organizational commitment (as measured by the
Organizational Commitment Questionnaire).
Survey instruments were administered on-line via
the researcher’s website. Participants were active
Chicago Police Department sergeants. Survey sample
sizes ranged from 179 (EQ-i) to 245 (JSS). Canonical
correlation analysis and hierarchical multiple
regression analysis were used to examine the
relationships among the data from 131 participants
who completed all four survey instruments.
In the first canonical function, emotional
intelligence correlated with job satisfaction and
organizational commitment. The significance of an
overall relationship was established by Wilks’s
_ = .741, p < .001. Hierarchical multiple regression
analysis confirmed the contribution of psychological
type and also supported the hypotheses that
emotional intelligence contributes to organizational
outcomes over and above psychological type.
However, when the opposite dependent variable (JSS
or OCQ) was controlled for, the effect of emotional
intelligence was lessened and no longer significant.
Multiple regression analysis supported the existence
of a partial relationship between psychological type
and emotional intelligence.
(312) 726-8814 • (800) 326-8814 • Fax (312) 726-5349
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the legal defense team, particularly to handle
call-outs when sergeants are involved in shootings.
Please contact the office at 773-376-7272 if you are
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or changed your star number?
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Name ____________________________ Star # ___________ Unit _________
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New Address_____________________________________ Zip Code ________
Phone (new) ______________________________________________________
❏ I have changed Units. My current unit is as follows
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Board of Directors
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news from the
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Benevolent &
Protective
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Unit 156a
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2005 PB&PA Officer of the Year
By Sgt. Gordon Barnhill
t was my honor and privilege to nominate Sgt. Richard Plotke, 020th District, for
the 2005 Police Benevolent & Protective Association Officer of the Year Award.
Sgt. Plotke was the co-recipient of this well deserved award which was also presented to a Chicago Officer, P.O. Andrew J. Hurman, 025th District (Nominated by
CPD Sgt. Robert Delaney/016) for an unrelated incident. Officer Hurman fired upon
and dispatched an offender who was struggling with another officer.The offender had
obtained control of that officer’s weapon and was threatening her life.The following
excerpt is from my letter of nomination for Sgt. Plotke . . .
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I would like to tell you about one of Chicago’s Finest:
On January 21st, 2005 at 2907 W. Summerdale in Chicago, Sgt. Richard Plotke, star
#1680, who is assigned to the Patrol Division, 020th District, assisted units from the
Morton Grove Police Department who were seeking suspects in a recent armed home
invasion in their town in which the victims were beaten about their heads.
The suspects were located and the necessary warrants were obtained. Sgt. Plotke,
in full uniform, accompanied the Detectives to the
suspect offenders’ apartment. Both the entrance and
What’s Inside
the exit were covered. Sgt. Plotke knocked on the
door loudly and
Pension Report
State PB&PA
Convention
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Election News
December 2005
Volume 46
Number 3
“How Big Is Your
Frying Pan?”
Sgt. Barnhill & Sgt. Plotke
P.O. Hurman & Sgt. Delaney
Retirees’ Corner
eight years, the last six as president. I am very proud
of the achievements of our Board over the last six
years. I wish the incoming Board good luck and continued success in leading our Union into the future.
Now that the holiday
season is upon us, it is the
time of year when we reflect
on our lives and count our
blessings. The two most important being our families
and our health.We hope that you and yours are well.
I would like to wish all our members, active and
retired, and their families a happy holiday season and
a safe and healthy new year.
James Cosgrove
Election
The election for president is underway and the results
will be announced on 13 December 2005, immediately after the ballots have been counted. The results will
be posted on our web site immediately and sent to
each Unit for posting. The new Officers and Board
members will take office at the first meeting of 2006
(19 January).
Stay Safe this
holiday season!
Wear your
seat belt!
Election II
Sergeant Michael Lazzaro 001 was elected to the
Pension Board as the Sergeants representative.
Congratulations Mike, best of luck in this very important position.
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Contract/Arbitration
After a request from the Arbitrator for additional information from both sides was met, our contract is now in
the hands of Arbitrator Elliott H. Goldstein.We believe
that the arbitrators intent to have a decision by
Christmas, or sooner, is on schedule.
Payroll
The Department continues to have problems with the
new payroll system initiated on 01 July 05. If you have
any problems, discrepancies or questions regarding
your paycheck contact the Finance Division and the
Union office.
On January 18, 2006, I will complete my second term
as President of PB&PA Unit 156 A/CPSA. It has been
my honor and privilege to serve our organization for
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Seasons Greetings to you and yours.
May the coming New Year be both Healthy
and Prosperous for you and your loved ones.
s this issue of the Chevrons goes to press we are still locked
in the Arbitration Process. We are hopeful that Arbitrator
Goldstein will proceed in an expeditious manner in rendering his decision.We can not give you an exact
timeline for his decision but remain hopeful that the Arbitration Process will be concluded by year’s end.
By the time you read this, the results of our Presidential Election should be posted. I would like to thank all
our members who participated in the electoral process.To all, have a safe holiday season.
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CPSA 44th ANNUAL
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Honoring Our Retirees
Thursday, 16 February 2006 (DOG 2 & 3)
Location: European Chalet
5445 S. Harlem
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Monday, 14 August 2006
Silver Lake Country Club
147th & 82nd Ave
Orland Park
Details TBA
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sergeant involved shooting, please call the Union
office at 773.376.7272. Remember to
identify yourself as a member of the Sergeants’
Association, PBPA Unit 156 Sergeants. Ask for
Attorneys Bob KUZAS, Hugh GORMAN, or
Richard BLASS.
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Officer of the Year . . . cont’d from page 1
Election News
announced his office repeatedly.
There was no response from inside, but the officers could hear furtive movement within the apartment.
Sgt. Plotke affected a forced entry, leading the
officers into the apartment and was immediately
confronted by the first suspect in the hallway. Sgt.
Plotke grasped the gun-hand of the first offender and
struggled with him as gunfire from the suspect erupted. Sgt. Plotke fired, striking the first offender as they
struggled.The Sergeant called for a cease fire as additional shots rang out.The second suspect had opened
up from the kitchen where he had hidden.
One of the Detectives weapons had jammed and
he was forced to retreat. The second Detective took
a round in his protective vest and fell back. Sgt.
Plotke stood his ground and provided covering fire,
striking the second offender and disabling him.
The first offender was D.O.A. and the second
offender succumbed to his wounds shortly thereafter.
The Detectives vest had stopped the round from
penetration and he was only bruised. The second
Detective began to experience chest pains and was
treated and released from a nearby hospital.
Due to the heroism, quick thinking and his
courageous stand, no other officers or citizens were
injured and two armed and dangerous felons’ careers
in crime came to a final and abrupt end.
Sgt. Plotke, we salute you!
Election Committee: Ret. Sgt. Kevin Barry,
Ret. Sgt. Don Januszyk, Ret. Sgt. John Mahon,
Ret. Sgt.Ted Raab, Ret. Sgt. Jerry Saternus,
Ret. Sgt. Mike Stather
hen reading this article, all active duty
Sergeants in good standing should have
received their ballots to vote in the election. The only office in contention is that of the
President.
Petitions for other positions on the board have
been received and approved by the election committee. No Sergeants have submitted petitions for the
offices of Vice-President, Recording Secretary, and
Area One Director. According to the By-Laws the
new President may appoint individuals to these positions with the approval of the Executive Board.
There were 1,217 ballots sent out.
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www.pbpa156a.org
also check out:
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Pension Report
H
ere’s a hot topic that has the phones ringing at
the Pension Fund Office.The topic is outlined
in Department Bulletin #2004=04, Office of
Legal Affairs. Changes in Conceal and Carry laws:
Retirees and Out of State Officers. Pursuant to the
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, qualified current
and former law enforcement officers are exempt from
Illinois Laws regarding the carrying of concealed
firearms. This law allows for the carrying of concealed
firearms by a “qualified law enforcement officer” and a
“qualified retired law enforcement officer”.After completing and forwarding all application forms to the
Pension Fund Office, retirees will be sent a new form
authorizing the Personnel Division of the Chicago
Police Department to release information to the
Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund to verify applicants’ status at the time of their retirement. This new
form must be filled out and submitted to the Personnel
Division of the Chicago Police Department before the
application process can be completed. Once the application process is completed, retirees will be notified of the
results.
So, to make this a little clearer here’s an example.
Two officers came on the job together and are making
the same salary; one of the officers becomes disabled and
receives disability benefits. If both officers retire on the
same date, they both will receive the same amount in
pension.
Q. After an officer retires when does he start receiving a “Cost
of Living Allocation” or COLA?
A.If an officer is 55 years old and born on or before
January 1, 1950, he would begin receiving the 3%
COLA the month after he was retired for one year. So,
if the officer retired on 15 Sep 2005 he would begin
receiving the 3% COLA as of 1 Oct 2006.
BILLS INTRODUCED by the PBPA for ...
CHICAGO POLICE
SUPPORT Senate Bill 3074! Amends the Chicago
Police Article of the Pension Code to base benefits on
the salary on the last day of service or during the last
year of service, whichever is greater for persons retiring
after December 31, 2004. Also, increases the maximum
pension for persons who retire after December 31, 2004
from 75% to 80% of salary.
Here are a few more questions that I am frequently
asked.
Q. An officer, retired for a few years, asked how much his
spouse would get if he died?
SUPPORT Senate Bill 2992! Amends the Chicago
Police Article of the Pension Code to provide a compounded 3% annual increase in surviving spouse annuities.
A.Your spouse will get an annuity equal to 50% of
what you were getting at the time of your death. So, any
3% COLA raises that you have received are included in
calculating your spouse’s annuity. Unfortunately, your
spouse does not receive any COLA raises after that.
POLICE PROMOTIONS (CHICAGO PD)
SUPPORT Senate Bill 3073! Amends the Illinois
Public Labor Relations Act, providing that the City of
Chicago’s duty to bargain collectively includes negotiating promotional issues with the certified representative
of any peace officer bargaining unit to which promotions will be made.
Q. An officer on disability for a few years asked how his average salary would be calculated if he retired?
A.A pension is calculated on the highest four consec-
utive years out of the last ten. Usually the last four are
the best.When an officer who is on disability retires, his
average salary is based on what he would have been
receiving if he were working as an active officer up to
his retirement date.
For information on additional Statewide bills visit
www.pbpa.org and click on the Legislative Issues Link.
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would like to thank all of you who responded to the call of assisting the many police
officers who became victims of the various
storms. It’s hard to imagine coming home and
finding your home is no longer there, and you
have no idea where your family is.
I attend the North side Retiree breakfast (1st
Wednesday of every month, 0700-1000 hrs.) at
the Lone Tree Inn 7800 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles.
It’s a good breakfast, and you’ll run into someone
you know or worked with. John Grizzoffi and
Joe Nalepa do a great job of running it.
The Retiree gun issue is still up in the air
over several issues, and won’t be resolved until
they figure who will take the blame, who will be
responsible, etc. etc. DO NOT SIGN UP TO
GET QUALIFIED BY VARIOUS FOLKS
WHO ARE ADVERTISING THAT THEY
ARE AUTHORIZED, AND CAN QUALIFY
YOU. USE CAUTION!
The COLA bill (Pension increase) should be
signed this month. Everyone is in agreement on
it.
We would like to wish you all a Happy
Holiday season, and a Happy Healthy New Year.
Please try to pass on some help or assistance to
those who desperately need it, and have no way
of helping themselves out, and are not responsible for the situations they’re in.
Fr, Tom Nangle and the C.P.D. Chaplains
always take care of our own at this time of the
year, call 312-746-8458 ask them what’s needed.
Thanks!!!!!
Mike Stather, Northside Retiree Liaison
’d like thank all of the retired Sergeants who
turned in their raffle tickets. It was a great turn
out and several of the retired Sergeants won
prizes. Take the time to check out the articles on
the Department Id Cards, and also on the Retirees
Right to Carry.
The Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner will be on
the south side this year. Our old place no longer
exists and we are currently making plans for a new
location.
The South Side Retirees still have breakfast at
the Jedi Restaurant 9266 S. Cicero in Oak Lawn
on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1000
hours.
If you hear that one of your fellow Sergeants is
not receiving The Chevrons please notify our office.
Also, if you don’t notify us of an address change
after you retire we won’t be able to keep you
abreast of what’s going on.
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Don Januszyk, Southside Retiree Liaison
New CPD ID Cards for Retirees
The Chicago Police Dept. now has new ID cards
available for retirees if you want one. The new
cards have your date of retirement on the back.
The cost of this ID is $10.00 in either a money
order or a Bank Cashier’s Check made out to the
City of Chicago. Cash or personal checks ARE
NOT ACCEPTED. If your card was lost or
stolen, then the fee is $15.00 dollars. The
Personnel Dept. is on the 2nd floor at 3500 S.
Michigan. Stop at the main desk on the first floor
if you need help. Parking is not easy. I would suggest you go there after 1230 hours, and they may
let you park in the lot.Your picture will be taken.
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Retirees’ Right to Carry
By Ret. Sgt. Don Januszyk
(312) 726-8814 • (800) 326-8814 • Fax (312) 726-5349
his is for any retiree interested in applying for
the right to carry a firearm.This certification is
for one year only, and individuals on a disability
pension are not allowed to apply.
The forms are available on the internet at
www.ptb.state.il.us then click onto the link that states
IROCC. At that site click onto Application on the
left side. All of the forms are there including the one
you need to send to the Chicago Pension Board.You
can also call the IROCC at 217-726-9537 and they
will send you the forms, but it may take awhile.
When you fill out the form for the Pension
Board, you must send a copy of the front and back of
your Chicago ID card. They will accept either the
new or old ID card. In the middle of this form there
is a line for an expiration date. Make it at least 4 or 5
months.All of these applications are currently backed
up at the Board. (There is a problem with the CPD
releasing information. Please refer to Sgt. Tim
Brophy’s Pension Report in this issue of The
Chevrons.) If this form expires, you will have to start
the process all over again. When you get this
approved form back you send it in with the other 2
forms along with your check, and a copy of the front
and back of your FOID card.
You may qualify with either a revolver or an
automatic weapon. After you are certified you may
carry any of these types of weapons. The course is
similar to the CPD’s, and it is timed, however you
will NOT need a speed loader and will have ample
time to complete the course.Your card of certification may either be a printed card or one with a
photo. This has not been determined at this time.
This information is from Mr. Forest Sawlaw at the
IROCC.
Note:The State is not making this procedure easy
or cheap. Additionally, the City is not in agreement
with the Application Process.Therefore, for retirees in
Chicago, the “Retirees’ Right to Carry” is in a state
of limbo. When we have additional information we
will share it with you on our website as well as in The
Chevrons newsletter.
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Message from the CEO
As we begin the final quarter of the year,
there are many reasons to be grateful. One
of our greatest blessings during 2005 has
been the opportunity to participate in and
contribute to the success of the Chicago
Police Memorial Foundation. Many of our
employees and members have contributed
their time, resources and talents to further
the cause of the Foundation, and I would like
to thank every one of you.
Many of you are aware of what credit is, but
really—how important is it? Well, it’s
extremely important. How you pay your bills
impacts what interest rates you receive for
mortgages, auto loans, consumer loans, and
credit cards. It can also affect how much you
pay for your homeowners and auto insurance
premiums.
Now is the time to obtain a copy of your credit report. Your credit report contains a lot of
information that makes up your credit score.
It’s a good idea to get your credit report to
verify the information that is in it.
You are entitled to receive a free credit report
from each of the three credit reporting
agencies (Equifax, Trans Union, and
Experian) by contacting www.annualcreditreport.com or calling 877-322-8228. Please
note, if you wish to obtain a credit score there
is a charge for it. If you are unaware of how
to read and understand your credit report,
contact Gwendolyn Hawkins, Member
Relationship
Manager
at
Chicago
Patrolmen’s Federal Credit Union at 312499-8813. There is no charge for this service
to credit union members.
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Retiree Roll
Last Name
SAGE
WAGNER
ERICKSON
MARSHALL
HENNIGAN
VETH
JACONETTI
BIEBEL
MORLEY
LANE
KULEKOWSKIS
VALAITIS
SCHAEFER
TAYLOR
PALMER
DUHIG
First Name
Timothy
William
Kent
Kevin
Thomas
Edward
William
Joan
Patrick
Frederick
Jame
John
Robert
Abraham
Ronald
Lawrence
Unit
702
020
019
169
008
024
017
606
009
LOA
008
018
007
189
123
019
Star
2385
1278
2085
849
1036
1094
944
1545
2536
2228
1323
1189
1091
1184
1075
801
Age
53
58
52
53
53
60
62
54
3
38
60
60
57
55
56
62
Years of Service
31
32
27
29
32
34
37
29
12
15
35
37
28
35
2
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Retirement
10 Jun 05
15 Jun 05
15 Jun 05
15 Jun 05
16 Jun 05
11 Jul 05
15 Jul 05
31 Jul 05
27 Jul 05
02 Aug 05
15 Aug 05
15 Aug 05
15 Aug 05
20 Aug 05
16 Sep 05
15 Sep 05
In Memoriam
Name
James NORCOTT
Thomas WALLER
Joseph GIGILO
Francis REGAN
William HARRINGTON
Irving GREENSPON
John BIEGUS
George COLEMAN
Robert WILKINSON
Eleanore KERNAGHAN
Lewis SMITH
Edward WATERS
Status
Passed Away
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
25 Dec 99
30 Jul 00
15 Nov 00
02 Oct 02
18 Jul 04
20 Sep 04
25 May 05
10 Jun 05
10 Jun 05
10 Jun 05
Name
Charles JACKSON
Richard McKELVEY
George SPILA
Monroe VOLLICK
Anton GRISZ
Robert SCOTT
Vernis JONES
Charles McCAULEY
James L.LEWIS
Jack HARRIS
Norman WIEST
George PAPAGIANNIS
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Status
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Retired
Passed Away
11 Jun 05
16 Jun 05
30 Jun 05
26 Aug 05
Sep 05
03 Sep 05
20 Sep 05
Oct 05
05 Oct 05
12 Oct 0
24 Oct 05
24 Oct 05
2005 PB&PA State Convention
by Sgt. Gordon Barnhill
T
he 2005 State Convention was hosted by
Rockford Unit #6.The event took place at
the Clock Tower Resort in Rockford on
October 7th, 8th & 9th.
This year’s agenda included the election of State
Executive Board Officers and a vote on two By-Laws
proposals dealing with the Scholarship Program and
the Election of Executive Board Members.
The current President, “Skip” Berneking turned
the “gavel” over to Von Young, Jr. on Sunday morning
020th District Sergeants Jeff Sacks (Delegate) and
Richard Plotke (Officer of the Year)
Awards Dinner
The following comprise your State PBPA Board for
2006-2007.
President:Von Young Jr./Champaign
1st Vice President: Richard Gillespie/Alton
2nd Vice President: Rich Holman/East Moline
Financial Secretary:Terry Peterson/Rockford
Treasurer: Jim Genz/Elgin
Recording Secretary: Gordon Barnhill/Chicago
Youth Activities:Troy Hogren/Danville
Sgt-at-Arms: Phil Fisher/Peoria
Sgt-at-Arms: Amy Strawn/Springfield.
Outgoing Pres. Berneking & Pres.Von Young Jr.
as Von was elected President.
The By-Laws proposal regarding the expansion
of the Scholarship Program was approved and passed.
This will allow the Executive Board & Scholarship
Committee to create a few additional Scholarships
for the families of our members.
The second By-Laws proposal dealt with restrictions on the requirements to be elected to, and hold
the office of President. It also placed restrictions on
anyone retiring during his term office as President.
This proposal was defeated.
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Chaplain’s Corner
REMEMBER: Stop telling G-d you’ve got big problems.Tell your problems you’ve got a BIG G-d. ... so
as we sit down to the thanksgiving dinner, let’s take a
moment to reflect and pray ...
“How Big Is Your Frying Pan?”
Traditionally, the month of November has a day dedicated to give thanks to the Lord for all his kindness
bestowed upon us. Some of us have more than others for what to be grateful. Some have had moments
that have really challenged our faith, it is in those
moments that we need to take a step back and reflect,
as in the following parable ...
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when
the alarm rings each morning, thank you, Lord, that
I can hear.There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes tightly closed against the
morning light as long as possible, thank you Lord that
I can see.There are many who are blind.
Two men went fishing. One was an experienced fisherman, the other wasn’t. Every time the experienced
fisherman caught a big fish, he put it in his ice chest
to keep it fresh. Whenever the inexperienced fisherman caught a big fish, he threw it back.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off the
effort of rising, thank you, Lord that I have the
strength to rise and have employment. There are
many who are bedridden and many unemployed.
The experienced fisherman watched this go on all
day and finally got tired of seeing the man waste
good fish.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when
socks are lost, toast is burned, and tempers are short,
thank you, Lord, for my family.There are many who
are lonely.
“Why do you keep throwing back all the big fish you
catch?” he asked.
Even though our dinner table never looks like the
pictures in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you, Lord for the food we have. There
are many who have little or no food.
The inexperienced fisherman replied, “I only have a
small frying pan.”
Sometimes, like that fisherman, we throwback the big
plans, big dreams, big opportunities that G-d gives us,
why, our faith is too small.We laugh at that fisherman
who couldn’t figure out that all he needed was a bigger frying pan, yet how ready are we to increase the
size of our faith? Whether it’s a problem or a possibility, G-d gives us all trials and tribulations, opportunities and challenges, it is up to us to walk confidently with G-d to trust and have faith.And when we feel
weak, it is up to us to muster the strength to handle
a larger frying pan.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from
day to day and wish my circumstances were not so
modest, thank you, Lord, for the gift of life.
And please Lord; remind us daily to count our blessings. Amen.
May G-d bless you keep you safe, and always keep
you in his loving care.
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Education Opportunity
Update Your Records!
Are you considering returning to school?
A degree is closer than you think!
Are your records up to date?
We have received a fairly good response from our
active member sergeants with respect to updating
their beneficiary cards.
Saint Xavier University offers a Master’s of
Business
Administration
(MBA)
and
Undergraduate Degree Completion program.
Certificate programs are also available. These
programs are offered at the Education and
Training Division of the Chicago Police
Department.
If you have suffered a loss or have been divorced
recently, please remember to update your beneficiary information with the City, your Sergeants
Association and with any individual insurance programs that you may have.
Program areas include Management, Training and
Performance Management, Public and Non Profit
Management, and Financial Fraud Examination and
Management.
If you have had a recent birth in your family, if you
have adopted or married, remember to update your
Medical and Insurance information.
Benefits of participating in this program offered for
employees of the Chicago Police Department
include:
If your information is not current and you should
pass away, your loved ones may suffer the consequences and end up in a protracted court fight.
• Deferred payment plan complying with CPD
tuition reimbursement (no initial payment
required)
• Free textbooks delivered to the classroom
• Waived registration fees
Legal Defense Team
Our next term begins January 10, 2006.
Please consider joining us!
still have a few vacancies on the Shooting
violent crime experience, who are interested in
working on the Legal Defense Team. Your primary
duty is to respond to call-outs when sergeants are
involved in shootings. If you are willing and able to
assist your fellow sergeants in this capacity, please
contact the office at 773-376-7272.
D
To request more information
about these programs please call :
Kate Watland, (773) 298-3680 or
Steve Hallenbeck (773) 298-3836.
Visit our Website!
http://www.sxu.edu/gsm/ and look for the
Chicago Police Department link!
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2005 Annual Golf Outing & Death Benefit Raffle
The Golf Committee, Mike Stather, Don Januszyk & George Whiteside
This is a list of the raffle winners:
etting to the point, the net profit for this
year’s benefit was $5,750.00.We exceed last
year’s profit because of Sgt. Al Piantkowski
18th Dist., & Sgt. Mark Vanderploeg 10th Dist. Al
won the $500 cash prize and donated half of it back
into the Death Benefit Fund. Mark won the Cubs
tickets and returned them to us to re-raffle for a profit of $202 dollars.We thank them both.
This year we tried one tee off time and it worked
out great. There were 231 golfers, 32 more then last
year.There were 206 door prizes, and 30 raffle prizes.
An interesting point, there are approximately 1250
active duty Sergeants, however only 115 of them
returned the raffle tickets that were sent out to them.
Last year it was 153. This Death Benefit is for THE
FAMILIES OF ACTIVE DUTY SERGEANTS.
First we would like to thank all of those who
helped out which is our own Executive Board. Tim
Brophy, our Pension Rep did one heck of a job in
bring in Hole Sponsors, followed by John Pallohusky
our Treasurer. This year we had 36 Hole Sponsors
compared to 24 last year. Also thanks to our Board
members who brought in door prizes John, Mike,
Gordon and the rest.
Again thanks to our veteran retirees Don
Fournier and Ed McGuire on the north money hole,
Ted Raab & Joanne Anaya on the south money hole,
then there were Jackie Boyd, Mary O’Toole #2, and
Don Berry. Special thank to Debbie DeYoung for
keeping Don sane
at the check in.
We can’t forget
Sgt.
George
Whiteside
for
bringing in 40
golfers. Dana and
John with the rest
of the staff at
Silver Lakes were
awesome.
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$500 Prize: Sgt. A. Piantkowski - 018
ATA Airlines: Sgt. J. Matishak - 022
Southwest Airlines: Shawn Marks
Westin Hotel: Sgt. R. Darlin - 002
Wilson Driver: Lt. Maloney - 650
B&D Drill Set: Sgt. D. McDonald - 018
Graphite Driver: Sam Barbaro
Westin Hotel: Ret. Sgt.T.Ware
Graphite Driver: Sgt. Mostek - 189
Hilton Hotel: Ret. Sgt. P.Watzke
Graphite Driver: Sgt. Struke - 015
$500 Vegas Trip: Ret. Sgt. J. Small
Digital Camera: Sgt. B.Wheeler - 003
Wilson Golf Bags: Lt. Al Nagode - 001
Wilson Golf Bags: Sgt. K. Burke - 184
Wilson Driver: Sgt. Mike Lazzaro - 001
$50 ABT Certificate: Lloyd Ott
Intercontinental Hotel: Ret. Sgt. F. Holan
Giant Lava Lamp: Ret. Sgt. J. McManus
Kerry Wood Ball: C. Lash
B&D Cordless Tool Kit: Ret. Sgt. P. Parizanski
$50 S&F Liq.: Ret. Sgt. J. Berry
$50 S&F Liq.: Att. Ed Maloney
$75: Ret. Sgt. J. Rubel
$75: Att. Ed. Maloney
$50: Sgt. Bruce Rapa - 020
$50: Brian Alberts
$50: Sgt.Mike Casey - 022
$50: Sgt. F. Higgins - 007
$50: Sgt. R. Kirchner - 196
$50: Sgt. Coghlan - 022.
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2005 Annual Golf Outing - Donors & Sponsors
The Golf Committee, Mike Stather, Don Januszyk & George Whiteside
This is a list of the businesses and individuals who made the Death Benefit Fund Raiser a success,
please support them when ever you get the opportunity.
ASENA Corp. Sgt.’s Web Host
Westin Hotel Michigan Ave.
Chicago Hilton Hotel
Beale Travel
Cobra Electronics
ABT Electronics
Intercontinental Hotel
Lava Lamp International
Chicago Cubs
S&F Liquors
Chicago Pawners & Jewelers
Attorney Ed Maloney
HOLE SPONSORS
11TH Ward Ald. James Balcer
19th Ward Ald. Ginger Rugai
Adams Street partners
Beale Travel Service
Beverly Hills Car Wash
JP Morgan
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Chicago Equity Partners
Chicago Patrolmen’s Credit Union
Coyne Financial LLC
Crystal Restaurant
Dearborn Partners LLF
E&R and URTS Towing
Ed Kelly Sports Program
Elevator Construction Union Local #2
Fast Cash Buyers
Gardner Rich & Company
CMC Institutional Trading
Great Lake Pension Advisors
Harris Investment Company
Jackson Securities
Jedynka Night Club
Joyce Ford
Att. Kuzas, Gorman, & Blass
Att. Ahern, Maloney, & Moran
Mesirow Financial
National City Bank
Peitryka/DeNicolo Funeral Home
Progress Printing
RAS Communications
S&F Food & Liquors
Schallers Pump
Shomrim Society of Illinois
UBS Asset Management
William Blair Company
Williams Capital Group
DOOR PRIZE DONORS
Chicago Bears
Redfish Restaurant
Zanies Comedy Club
White Fence Farm Restaurant
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Fire
Jiffy Lube Inc.
Marcus Theatres
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Wolves
Six Flags Great America
Shedd Aquarium
I.D.O.T.
Adler Planetarium
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Chicago Rush
Turtle Wax Car Washes
Target Ford City
Wendella Cruises
Cracker Barrel Restaurants
John Hancock Center
Chicago Bulls
Abondanza Restaurant
Second City Theatre
Ricobene’s Restaurants
Vito & Nicks Pizza
Louie’s Chop House Restaurant
Mike Liquors
JP Morgan
National City Bank
Chicago Patrolmen’s Credit Union
RAFFLE DONORS
Sergeants Association
ATA Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Westin Hotel O’Hare
Wilson Sporting Goods
Black and Decker
PLEASE PATRONIZE THEM THIS HOLIDAY SEASON & THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
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Chicago, IL 60609
Have you moved, changed units,
or changed your star number?
PRSRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 328
CHICAGO, IL
Chevrons
Name ____________________________ Star # ___________ Unit _________
❏ I have moved. My current address information is as follows
Old Address _____________________________________ Zip Code ________
New Address_____________________________________ Zip Code ________
Phone (new) ______________________________________________________
❏ I have changed Units. My current unit is as follows
Old Unit _______________________ New Unit ________________________
❏ I have a new star number. My current star number is as follows
Old Star Number ________________ New Star Number __________________
Member’s Signature: _______________________________ Date: ____________
You may mail this form via Police Mail to: Unit 545 or U.S. Mail to:
CPSA/P.B.&P.A. Unit 156a, 1616 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago, IL 60609
Phone 773.376.7272 • Fax 773.376.7344
www.pbpa156a.org
Executive Board
Board of Directors

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