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ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION
MAY
MEETINGS DATES
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ACPAAA
Board Meeting
May 2nd, 7:00 PM
West PD Station
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ACPAAA
General Membership
Meeting
May 9th , 7:00 PM
West PD Station
MAY 12TH
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ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
JOIN THE GOODWILL FELLOWSHIP GROUP
SUNDAY, MAY 19TH AT THE
THE GROUP WILL MEET AT 10:30 AM
FOR THE 11:00 AM SERVICE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ARLINGTON
301 S. CENTER STREET
ARLINGTON, TX 76010
The Goodwill Fellowship’s aim is to display goodwill towards
all mankind.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD AT THE
Contact Rev. Ed Dillon (817)797-2875 or
Tony Amendola (817)991-6873 to schedule a visit
to your place of worship or get more details.
Tony Amendola: [email protected]
GREATER COMMUNITY MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
503 HARMON TERRACE
ARLINGTON, TX 76010
SUNDAY, JULY 14TH AT THE
RUSH CREEK CHRISTIAN CHURCH
301 S. CENTER STREET
ARLINGTON, TX 76010
CARING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON:
Sending cards to members experiencing an illness
or lost of a loved one in their family.
monthly
meeting
reminder
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THE may
9th MEETING
NEWSLETTER EDITOR:
Use your creative talents to produce a monthly
newsletter to keep the members informed.
The special speaker this month at the May 9th will be
the Arlington Independent School District Security
Manager, James Smith. Mark your calendars to come
and hear Mr. Smith provide insight into how the
AISD handling security issues and making the
schools safe for the students.
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SEE YOU MAY 9TH AT 7:00 PM AT THE
ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
APRIL 11TH ACPAAA GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by the President, Pat Struble. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lt.
James Long followed by a prayer given
by Rev. Ed Dillion.
The Minutes were reviewed and a Motion was made by Autumn Penry; seconded by Leslie Udes to accept as written.
Minutes were approved unanimously.
Ms. Chris Huff, the City of Arlington Animal Services Manager gave a presentation on the Animal Services Department.
She explained how the Animal Services
Center is dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership. The Center handles
awareness and safety, barking dogs,
complaints, dangerous dogs, lost &
found pets, pet medication information,
animal education, sheltering animals, as
well as deceased pet pickup. Ms. Huff
also explained how animal traps are
available to rent so that you may capture
pets from ferret cats to skunks that are a
nuisance in your neighborhood. Ms. Huff
informed us that the animals that are
high risk for having rabies are fox, coyote, raccoon, and skunk.
Treasurer Paul Goodman: Treasurer
Goodman presented the Treasurer’s
report. He stated that the books are
ready to be audited, but he does not
have anyone in place to audit them. The
$2500.00 that was approved for
CPAANT has not been moved from the
Police Fund. Paul suggested that an
additional $1000.00 be taken from the
Police Fund to purchase forty $25 gift
cards and up to $750.00 be taken from
the Police Fund to cover the food for
Police Week.
Director Tony Amendola:
Director
Amendola along with Rev. Ed Dillion
announced that the upcoming Goodwill
Fellowship will be at First United Methodist Church located at 313 N. Center
Motion was made by Rita Martin to Street at 11:00 a.m.
spend $1,000.00 for the gift cards and
seconded by Jackie Smith. Motion car- Director John Cerneka:
Director
ried unanimously.
Cerneka announced that food and drinks
will be provided to Class 53
Motion was made by Art to spend up to (approximately 50 people) on April 29th.
$750.00 on food for Police Week and Food will also be provided for the
seconded by Susan Ernst. Motion car- graduation on May 6th. ACPAAA’s Apried unanimously.
preciation Luncheon will be held on April
12th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at
President Pat Struble: President Struble
South Police Department.
spoke on CPAANT and the 2013 Convention. She mentioned the CPAANT Eighteen members have signed up to be
Regional Meeting that was held in Waco Mobile Trainers. On May 17th, meet at
and that over sixty people attended. She North Station at 6:45 p.m. to meet new
received several checks for the conven- members and go out on patrol. Sky
tion. Denton and Plano were added to Tower Training will be on April 13th from
the Region. May’s CPAANT Regional 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Meeting will be held in Richardson.
Director Susan Ernst:
Director Ernst
President Struble announced the upcom- apologized for not having the newsletter
ing COP and Sheepdog Seminar to be with the minutes available due to probheld in Fort Worth on May 6-7, 2013. lems she was having with her computer.
This will be an all-day class and an email will be sent out to the members with Other Comments:
more information.
Rita Martin took orders for button down
There will be a National Take-Back shirt and will be placing an order in May.
Event on April 27th at Walgreens located Directors Cerneka and Amendola are
at 4400 W. Green Oaks Boulevard. taking orders for long and short sleeve
North, South, and East police stations polo shirts. Pink and Blue order sheets
will also be drop off locations.
were passed out to the membership
Vice President Suzanne Kelley: Vice
President Kelley has logged in all pending hours and stated that Sergeant Pewitt is trying to determine how much of
what ACPAAA does is tied to an officer
versus a community member (1300
hours = one officer for a year)
Officers made the following comments:
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The annual Fry’s fundraiser will take
place on May 17th and 18th. Volunteers
are needed and the sign-up sheet is
available.
Motion was made to adjourn by Autumn
Penry seconded by Rev. Ed Dillion. Motion carried unanimously at 8:45 p.m.
ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
THE PREZ PONDERING
DONKEY
IN THE WELL
One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a
well. The animal cried
piteously for hours as
the
farmer
tried
to
figure out what to do.
Finally, he decided the
animal was old, and the
well needed to be covered up anyway; it just
wasn’t worth it to retrieve the donkey.
nally looked down the
well.
He was astonished at what he saw.
With
each
shovel
of
dirt that hit his back,
the donkey was doing
something amazing.
He
would shake it off and
take a step up.
Life is going to shovel
dirt on you, all kinds
of dirt.
The trick to
getting out of the well
is to shake it off and
take a step up.
Each
of our troubles is a
stepping stone. We can
get out of the deepest
wells jut by not stopping, never giving up!
Shake it off and take a
step up.
REMEMBER THE FIVE SIMPLE RULES TO BE HAPPY:
1. Free your heart from
hatred—Forgive.
He
invited
all
his
neighbors to come over
and help him. They all
grabbed a shovel and
began to shovel dirt
into the well.
At
first, the donkey realized what was happening
and
cried
horribly.
Then,
to
everyone’s
amazement
he
quieted
down.
As
the
farmer’s
2. Free your mind from
neighbors continued to
worries—Most never
shovel dirt on top of
happen.
the animal, he would
shake it off and take a 3. Live simply and apstep up.
preciate what you
have.
Pretty soon, everyone
was amazed as the don- 4. Give more.
key stepped up over the
edge of the well and 5. Expect less.
A
few
shovel
loads happily trotted off.
later, the farmer fi-
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May 12th
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ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING
REMEMBER
TO RECORD YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS TO HELP THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
DETERMINE HOW MUCH OUR VOLUNTEERING SAVES THEM.
HOURS MAY BE RECORDED ON THE WEB SITE OR LET SUZANNE KELLEY KNOW SO YOU
RECEIVE CREDIT FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO SERVE THE ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
CONTACT SUZANNE KELLEY: [email protected]
817-739-4771
2013 OFFICERS TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE
2013 OFFICERS
Pat Struble…………..………...President
Suzanne Kelley……...Vice-President
Brenda Fisher………..……….Secretary
Paul Goodman……………...Treasurer
Tony Amadelo…………..……..Director
Roger Anderson………..……...Director
Vikki Barrera…………..……....Director
John Carnac…………..……….Director
Susan Ernst……………..………...Director
TO ALL WHO ARE CELEBRATING a
BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH
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ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
PHOTO ALUMN FOR APRIL
MONTHLY MEETING
APRIL 11TH
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION
LUNCHEON
APRIL 12TH
FINAL CPA CLASS #53
APRIL 29TH
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ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
MAY 12 - 18, 2013
ALUMNI REMINDER
POLICE APPRECIATION DAY
MONDAY, MAY 13TH – ALL STATIONS
THURSDAY, MAY 9TH: GENERAL MEETING - DEADLINE FOR ALL PRE-PACKAGED SNACKS AND
MONETARY DONATIONS FOR BASKETS.
ANYONE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND MEETING BUT WOULD LIKE TO DONATE PLEASE CONTACT:
KATHI MULKERIN @ 817-228-1598 or JOY MILLIGAN @ 817-274-4026
SATURDAY, MAY 11TH: SNACK BASKET ASSEMBLY- STARTING AT 9AM, NORTHSIDE STATION
IN 1ST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME AND HELP.
MONDAY, MAY 13TH: VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL STATIONS TO REPLENISH BASKETS
AS NEEDED. CALL KATHI FOR TIME AND STATION ASSIGNMENTS
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ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING
Fry’s Electronics
2013 Hot Dog & Soda
Community Fundraiser
Arlington Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association will be hosting Fry’s Electronics Hot Dog & Soda
Community Fundraiser this year. Proceeds from the event will go to towards purchasing equipment for
officers that has not been budgeted for in the current year, assisting the department with community
programs, and hosting events for the officers throughout the year. ACPAAA is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization and our mission is to promote better understanding and communication between
the police department and the citizens of Arlington.
Please come celebrate Fry’s Electronics anniversary and support the
Arlington Police Department at this family friendly event. We’ll be
selling hot dogs & sodas for 50¢ from 11am-6pm or til we’re out!
We look forward to seeing you there!
May 17th, 18th, & 19th
TIME: 11am-6pm Each Day
LOCATION: Fry’s Electronics
102 E. Interstate 20
Arlington TX 76018
www.frys.com
(Southeast corner of I-20 and Matlock Rd)
Email Vikki Barrera at [email protected] for additional questions.
Arlington Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association
P.O. Box 944
Arlington, TX 76004
www.acpaaa.net
501(c)(3) Organization – Tax ID#: 75-2410720
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ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE
ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
MAY 27, 2013
REMEMBERING THOSE THAT HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIFES SO
WE MAY ENJOY OUR FREEDOM
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