IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Fire Museum Fund Raiser

9/17/2021

San Antonio Fire Museum Fund Raiser

WHEN: Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 11:00 am – 9:30 pm
11th Annual Fund Raiser at Fish City Grill  Dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup available. Outside seating available for food orders and drinks
CDC recommendations will be observed. See the Cushman Fire Truck (weather permitting)

WHERE: Fish City Grill–Northwoods Shopping Center 18130 U.S. Hwy 281 N. Suite 104 (Hwy 281 N. & Loop 1604)

Centurion Magazine

9/10/2021

SAPOA Centurion Attached
https://sapoa.org/centurion/

Sick Retiree

9/10/2021

Prayers Needed For All Our Sick Brothers and Sisters

Joe Cloud, Retired Oct 2004, and his wife are both sick with Covid and are in the hospital.

Retiree Jesse Longoria

9/10/2021

Jesus "Jesse" Longoria
Jesse passed away on August 26. He had been ill for a long time. Jesse retired in May 2008.

Funeral Services will be handled by Porter Loring North but no details have been confirmed.

Arrangements to be Announced. Check Final Tribute Page for Updates.

Retiree Tommy Brown

9/10/2021

From: Robert Anderson
Tommy Brown - Retired 1993

Today we lost another retired Police Officer, He fought liver cancer to the end. Tommy has been fighting all kinds of Illnesses for several years.
He was my friend and worked in Rope. I will miss Tommy Brown.
He told me last week, He had enough chemo and he was weak. It was up to the Lord to say when He would go home.
He is with our Lord and Savior.Please pray for his family.

Arrangements to be Announced.

Are You Going To Be 65? You need to Know...

9/10/2021

"The Fund" - Fire and Police Health Benefit Fund
Retired but now coming up to Age 65. Get straight answers about Medicare Benefits and what to do next. Make an appointment or call a Fund Benefit Specialist. Call 866-652-437.

For your appointment bring your Social Security Card, Proof of other Insurance (Spouses Insurance, if any) Depending on the question, might need your Birth Certificate and Marriage Certificate

Questions asked most of the time.

Can I keep my doctor?
The plan has a considerable amount of doctors who qualify as in-network options. You can keep your doctor even if they are not in-network, but you will be responsible for out-of-network billing.

Is dental or vision covered?
No. The plan is for medical health care coverage only.

Are there any Medicare requirements?
Once a covered person is eligible for Medicare either by age or established criteria for Medicare eligibility a covered person is required to apply for, purchase and maintain Medicare Part A & B Benefits. If a covered person does not have the eligible quarters for Medicare Part A the covered person will need to provide a copy of the Notice of award letter to the Health Fund Office.

Old Timer's Luncheon

9/10/2021

Old Timers Luncheon
The Benevolent Fund has announced the "Old Timers Luncheon " this year.
It was voted on at the last Board meeting.
The date will be the 2nd Tuesday in December, the 14th. (MAYBE?)
More info to be announced later.

Retiree Luncheon - CANCELLED

9/10/2021

SA Fire & Police Pensioners Association
The San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners Association will host a members meeting
on Tuesday, Sept 14 10, at 130pm. Meeting will be at the Pension office.

The Annual Luncheon for Pensioners Association members scheduled for October 13, Wed. is CANCELLED

It will be Rescheduled at a later date.

Firearms Qualification - September 2021

9/10/2021

Retirees Qualification Date - Sept 27, 2021. Monday.

There will be a morning qualification at 0900 and an afternoon qualification at 1400 on this date.
Retiree's should qualify every year. All 2021 dates will be on MONDAY.
For questions or need any additional information
Call this number to sign up 210-207-6262. Phone messages will NOT guarantee you a spot.

Retiree tragically killed, wife in critical condition

8/28/2021

From Robert Day:
Robert L. Lewis - Retired SAPD

Sgt Robert "Bobby" Lewis, Retired May 1997, and his wife , Shannon, were involved in an automobile accident on Bandera Rd. They were both taken to the Hospital in serious condition.
Bobby passed while being operated on. Shannon is still in critical condition. Both of his children, Daughter and Son, work out of the country. They have arrived.

Memorial Service: Retired Sgt Robert (Bob) Lewis, will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 6800 Tezel Rd, San Antonio, 210-684-4825, at 10:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 4.

A Graveside Service is on August 14th for family members.

Lost your Vaccine Card?

8/28/2021

DON’T HAVE YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE CARD?
HERE’S HOW TO REQUEST YOUR VACCINE INFORMATION
Attached Info

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/immunization-records.aspx

Health Care Fund Meeting

8/28/2021

Retiree Health Care Fund Meeting

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the Office of Martin & Drought located at 112 E. Pecan Street, Suite 1616, San Antonio, Texas 78205. If you have any questions, please contact (210) 494-6500.

SAHPOO Scholarship Golf Tournament

8/28/2021

SAHPOO Scholarship Golf Tournament
SAHPOO 33rd Annual Golf tournament will be held on Friday, October 08,2021
Registration at 12 noon, Shotgun start 130pm. Where: Golf Club of Texas
Contact: Hector Lopez or Frances Ochoa
Flyers with contact info attached.

Keep them in your prayers

8/28/2021

Keep Them In Your Prayers

From: Charlie Ross

Tommy Brown retired in 1993. Worked Task Force, as well as, ROP. Tommy has been fighting all kinds of Illnesses for several years. He's on Hospice and riding out what time he has left. He's still living at home in New Berlin. Even with all that going on in his life, he still is positive and in a good frame of mind.

Terry Dunkum
Hi prayer warriors and multiple friends. Great news!!! Terry is covid negative and came home about two hours ago. He is extremely weak but will improve quickly with my one to one nursing care. Please continue to pray

Frank Villela - SAPD Retiree will be missed by many

8/28/2021

Francisco J. Villela - Retired SAPD
December 8, 1953 – August 16, 2021

Surrounded by his loving family, Francisco Javier Villela, Retired May 1998, passed on to eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 16, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Angie Montelongo Villela, dearly loved children John William (Marla), Frankie Villela Jr., and daughter Andrea Raquel Villela, granddaughter Erin Elena Villela whom he was her biggest fan in softball. Many people joined law enforcement because of him. He will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will begin on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South.

For everyone’s safety please honor the family by giving hugs from afar. We kindly thank you in advance.

https://www.missionparks.com/obituaries/Francisco-Villela/?fbclid=IwAR1wXKAn3VmUjKOuxed4CHOjAHjewmfNyCiBAnV5vSoxtXQ-i3e980HL-Ac#!/Obituary

More information is available on the Final Tribute Page.