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Why Vote for Prop B?

3/29/2021

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March 24, 2021
To; SAPOA Membership
Hello everyone. My name is Carlos Garcia Jr and I am a SAPOA member currently assigned to Central Patrol. My wife Catherine is a teacher and works at an elementary school. My son is in high school and my daughter is in middle school.
I am taking this opportunity, with the permission of our SAPOA President Danny Diaz, to address the membership regarding the May 1 City election, but more specifically, Proposition B. It is of dire importance that all SAPOA members living within the City limits are registered to vote against Proposition B.

What is Proposition B? To make a long story short, it is basically a defunding mechanism that will reduce each member's quality of life outside the disciplinary process. It will put all of us, from a rookie patrol officer to an assistant chief, in a negative financial position. Something that has not occurred to the membership since the mid 70s.

My father graduated from the SAPD Training Academy in 1970. I have a photo of him and my mother the day Chief Bischell gave him his new badge. You can see that my mother was pregnant with me on that day. I like to tell people this story to let them know I have 50 plus years with the SAPD.

I was too young to remember the early 70s. I do remember we lived in a 2 bedroom 1 bath house in the shallow southside with no air condition and of course no cable back then. We did have two water coolers and a couple of old fans from the 1950s that helped cool us off a bit. There were no substations back then and roll calls occurred at the Traffic roll call room at the old headquarters at 214 W. Nueva. When my dad would check out for dinner, he would have to call the dispatcher's office to let the dispatcher know where he was in case he had a call because he didn't have an assigned radio like we do now.
My father would work extra jobs like crazy in order to feed his family. He told me a story of working an extra job for $5 an hour only to get undercut by another officer for $4 an hour who in turn got undercut by another officer for $3 an hour. Different times back then.

It wasn't until we got the 1988 contract that my dad's, my families, financial situation changed. The SAPD was the envy of every police department in the nation! If it weren't for retired Sgt Harold Flammia's negotiation skills and former Mayor Henry Cisneros' realization that a strong contract was needed for the safety of the City a lot of us would not be officers at all. With its checks and balances between management and the association and its recruiting benefits the 88 contract made us what we are today, the gold standard for Law Enforcement.

I came on when Chief Gibson was our chief. Chief Gibson steered us towards a Community Policing Model. Chief Phillipus created the SAFFE unit. Chief Ortiz enhanced our disciplinary procedures and now, Chief McManus, lead us into the 21st century by having one of the most progressive, diverse, and well trained police agencies in the country.

If we lose the election on May 1, life as we know it will change. I am calling for all SAPOA members, from rookies to Assistant Chiefs, to register to vote, get your families and friends to register to vote, to sign up to man these polling sites, and vote Against Proposition B. My family and I will be volunteering at the poll sites and voting against Proposition B.
This is our March 1836 moment. The day Colonel Travis took his sword out and drew a line in the sand and asked for volunteers to defend the Alamo.

If we do not get involved by voting against Proposition B and volunteering our time at the polling sites, the earth may still rotate and the sun may still rise and set, but our way of life as SAPD officers and as a community will not be the same.
Remember the Alamo. Remember the great work and sacrifices our retirees have done in the past, remember the great work our fallen officers have done for us and the community, and remember, there is still great work for us to do now and the future.

Carlos Garcia Jr.
SAPOA Member
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Elections coming soon

3/29/2021

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SAPOA Member, show San Antonio you're voting NO (AGAINST) Prop. B on May 1st by placing a FREE 'VOTE NO ON PROP. B' sign in your yard! Just email jessica@sapoa.org and let her know when you'll pick it up.Have your family and friends share sign pics with us on Facebook and Twitter with the hashtags: #BackSABlue & #VoteNoPropB 

210-248-4305. This is SAPOA Pres Danny Diaz contact number for those wanting to reach out to him.
 
Look at the tables below. Choose a polling location that you are interested in working as a poll watcher. Clicking on the link will take you to a sign up form for that location. The form will let you pick time slots for each day of early voting. You can sign up for as many slots as you would like. You can also sign other people up, but please fill out a different form for each person.
It's important that each member spend at least one of their RDs during this period volunteering.
 
The pay and benefits for the rest of your career may come down to volunteer turn out during these two weeks.
It's game time. All hands on deck.
 
Early voting dates are:
Day of Week
Date
Start Time
End Time

Monday
4/19/2021
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Tuesday
4/20/2021
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Wednesday
4/21/2021
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Thursday
4/22/2021
8:00 AM
6:00 PM

Friday
4/23/2021
CLOSED
CLOSED

Saturday
4/24/2021
8:00 AM
8:00 PM

Sunday
4/25/2021
CLOSED
CLOSED

Monday
4/26/2021
8:00 AM
8:00 PM

Tuesday
4/27/2021
8:00 AM
8:00 PM

 
Locations and signup links:
Name
Address
Sign Up Form

Bexar County Election Department
1103 S Frio
https://forms.gle/bUFUCGBoq2PA7naZ8

Brookhollow Library
530 Heimer Rd
https://forms.gle/kRe4VxK1g9arAzZf6

Claude Black Center
2805 E Commerce
https://forms.gle/S7775RBHwqHjdty97

Cody Library
11441 Vance Jackson
https://forms.gle/1VmFciDibacuwdDe6

Collins Garden Library
200 North Park
https://forms.gle/e9WHbFF7vYU6yL989

Copernicus Community Center
5003 Lord Rd
https://forms.gle/r5rbHinGBacFXeCH6

Cortez Library
2803 Hunter Blvd
https://forms.gle/R4jjp8y7WFgDN94p7

Encino Branch Library
2515 E Evans Rd
https://forms.gle/YjmZbkwYC3oDaRRUA

Great Northwest Library
9050 Wellwood
https://forms.gle/7UfWWSAg5tyTtrMo8

Henry A Guerra Jr. Library
7978 W Military Dr
https://forms.gle/qV5dKP6GTJogE6ii9

John Igo Library
13330 Kyle Seale Pkwy
https://forms.gle/gn8fxWVyNajUThc77

Johnston Library
6307 Sun Valley Dr
https://forms.gle/2euVYZBuLYLCBt4f6

Julia Yates Semmes Library
15060 Judson Rd
https://forms.gle/kpz3FfrbgTu8pCVR6

Las Palmas Library
515 Castroville Rd
https://forms.gle/EwGRftdZydTzsvDr9

Lion's Field
2809 Broadway
https://forms.gle/SXCewekesyYee17z9

Maury Maverick Jr. Library
8700 Mystic Park
https://forms.gle/mAtG5ktcUg2RHLXU9

McCreless Library
1023 Ada St
https://forms.gle/Jfmq2w9K4HKagtmz9

Mission Library
3134 Roosevelt Ave
https://forms.gle/tuTRj8VvGQbrCbpT6

Northside Activity Center (Conference Room)
7001 Culebra
https://forms.gle/9YXf1j5tqXu73r5f7

Northwest Vista College
3535 N Ellison Dr
https://forms.gle/9yS77WJ9YUtbFCcv6

Palo Alto College (Performing Arts Center)
1400 W Villaret Blvd
https://forms.gle/AHN3DACou4TRvwwXA

Parman Library
20735 Wilderness Oak
https://forms.gle/1MAZp64naxcvjvbn8

San Antonio College (Victory Center)
1802 N Main
https://forms.gle/5XXkooF9jbi4se7R9

Schaefer Library
6322 US Hwy 87 E
https://forms.gle/6XF1mF3XXK4vaZ9p8

Tobin Library
4134 Harry Wurzbach
https://forms.gle/4BbnM7sRsUKhYEKL6

UTSA (Bexar Room)
1 UTSA Circle
https://forms.gle/vhmJfAMPT5pwJ9eq7

 
Yours Truly,
Cliff Burns
EPB Shift Director
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Latest Centurion

3/29/2021

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Get the Latest Issue of The Centurion Now Available.
https://sapoa.org/centurion/

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Retiree Pete Leos

3/29/2021

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Pedro "Pete" Leos retired SAPD Officer was called by the Lord this past week. Pete retired in Jan 04, 2008.

He had been in the hospital for an aneurysm. No further info is known at this time.
Condolences to the Family and Friends


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Good Friday Fundraiser

3/29/2021

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Good Friday Fundraiser for the 100 Club of San Antonio
On Friday, April 02, from 11am - 200pm McDonald's will donate a portion of sales to support First Responders who have fallen in the line of duty. 


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Covid-19 Funeral Assistance

3/29/2021

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From: Eddie Pinchback
Subj: Covid Info
FEMA will begin to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April (Funeral Reimbursement Program). FEMA is reimbursing 
up to $9,000 for COVID-19 funerals.  Any family member that incurred COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep 
and gather documentation. For info click on the link below.
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance | FEMA.gov


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SA F&P Pensioners Association Meeting

3/29/2021

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San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners Association
Member Meeting on April 13, 2021, Tuesday.
The San Antonio Fire and Police Pensioners Association invites you to attend its meeting by Zoom. The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. 


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Retiree Healthcare Fund Meeting

3/29/2021

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R e t i r e e  H e a lthc a r e  F u n d  M e e t i n g
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Office of Martin & Drought located at 112 E. Pecan Street, Suite 1616, San
Antonio, Texas 78216.

If you have any questions, please contact the
undersigned at (210) 494-6500.
JAMES BOUNDS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / FIRE AND POLICE RETIREE HEALTH CARE
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In Memory of Hector Garza

3/29/2021

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In Memory of Hector Garza - End of Watch March 29,2001
The Family of Hector Garza, End of Watch, March 29,2001
will be honored to have his fellow officers and former officers to join the Family for food and drinks with us, Should your schedule allow, stop by our home at 4138 High Sierra Dr on March 29, Monday, between 11am - 600pm.
Please share a story and laughs. Should your schedule not permit a visit, please toast my Brother and your Brother In Blue with a cold drink.
Sincerely
 Ray Garza (Bother), Virginia (Sister) and the entire Garza Family
4138 High Sierra,  78228  

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SAPOA Events Cancelled - 2021

3/29/2021

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SAPOA EVENTS FOR 2021
 
The SAPOA Board of Directors have agreed to cancel  ALL SAPOA  events for the year of 2021. 
The funds used for those events will all be directed toward the upcoming elections in MAY and NOVEMBER 


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Fundraiser Event

3/29/2021

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BENEFIT LUNCH AND RAFFLE
Officer Mike Mandujano, Mike has been proudly serving the City Of San Antonio for over 25 years and I am honored to call him my friend. A few weeks ago Mike was diagnosed with stomach cancer-stage 2. A Benefit and raffle have been set up in order to help out Mike and his family while they are dealing with this . 

Drive up fundraiser set for April 14,2021 , 11-4pm 
Central sub, 515 s Frio , 78207 
$8 for 2 taco sack lunch 
Raffle tickets and plate tickets avail at Central Sub


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This message could save your life

3/11/2021

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Henry Trevino is a Retiree's Health Fund Rep. and is a contributor
to the SA Prof Fire Fighters Union Newsletter. His article attached.

COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE
 
 
The following commentary is my personal opinion. It is not connected to any other organization, including: The Fire and Police Retiree Health Fund, The Fire and Police Pension Fund, the Police Department, the Fire Department, or any other organization.
About the Coronavirus, I think about it every day. I have several friends and some of my children and grandchildren who are of the opinion that if they have had the Coronavirus infection in the past, it’s a certainty that they are immune to being infected again by the Coronavirus.
I pray that you don’t believe that nonsense. I read an article in the San Antonio Express News about a lady that thought she could not get reinfected.
This lady, I will not mention her name, was at a CVS pharmacy and while waiting she decided to take her blood pressure. Her blood pressure was very high. She was admitted to the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. The hospital insisted on testing her for COVID19. The lady laughed at the hospital team doing the exam.
She insisted that she did not have COVID-19 because she had already been infected by COVID-19. The hospital staff kept insisting on taking the test for COVID-19. After being tested, she found out that she was positive for COVID-19.
Armed with new antibodies, patients might think they no longer have to take precautions or worry about reinfections. Mark Pandori, director of the Nevada Public Health Laboratory, said that that is not the case.
Pandori was part of a team researching the case of a 25-year-old man from Reno Nevada who tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-April and recovered, but got sick again in late May with more severe symptoms.
Personally, I am not so scared of being infected by the COVID-19. If you get infected by COVID-19, you either get well or you will die. What I am really scared of is the after effects of the COVID-19 infection.
The after effects of the COVID-19 infection may include damage to: liver, kidneys, heart, brain, possibility of strokes, seizures, temporary paralysis, a high risk of developing Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, damage to the lungs, and especially long-term breathing problems.
While doing research on the after effects of COVID-19, I ran across important additional information. Guillain-Barre syndrome. This disorder often follows a viral infection. This is a condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves.
 
The condition may be triggered by an acute bacterial or viral infection. Symptoms start as weakness and tingling in the feet and legs that spread to the upper body. Paralysis can occur. Special blood treatments (plasma exchange and immunoglobulin therapy) can relieve symptoms. Physical therapy is needed. The sources for this information are: Mayo Clinic and others.
 
I’ll leave you with this thought.
 
BY ELIZABETH HANES, BSN, NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Let me jump right to business: Everyone needs to wear a face mask in public (and at home if you’re sick) -- even if you’ve already had COVID19.
 
That’s because, while we had hoped that recovering from COVID would provide lifetime immunity -- that it would be a “one and done” type of virus, like measles -- that does not seem to be the case.
 
While we do think there’s immunity for some amount of time for most people after infection with SARS-CoV-2, we still don’t know for sure how immunity works for this particular virus or how long it lasts. Some evidence suggests that a recovered patient’s immunity may fade within weeks or months after infection.
 
We also know there is a possibility you can get infected more than once with the coronavirus. If that happened, you could be

reinfected and not know it -- and if you’re not wearing a mask, you run the risk of spreading the virus to others.
Bottom line: Even if you’ve been infected with the coronavirus, you still should wear a mask in public (when it becomes safe for you to be around other people again).
 
And remember that masking is only one of the public health practices you should adopt to reduce the spread of this virus. When you’re out, stay at least 6 feet away from other people. Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer regularly. By doing these three simple things, we can prevent more people from becoming sick (maybe more than once) with COVID-19.
 
Henry Trevino


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SPRING FORWAD -

3/10/2021

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Change Of Time
As per Federal legislation, Daylight Saving Time will go into effect on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 0200 hours. 
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March 10th, 2021

3/10/2021

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Hector Flores - Retired Officer
 
We are saddened by the news that Hector Flores, our Brother in Blue has received the call from our Lord.  Hector, "Dancing Bear" Flores passed away yesterday from COVID complications while being hospitalized. Hector was a good father, husband, and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Hector will be missed, but he will remain forever in our hearts and minds, and he will be watchful over us.

Memorial services are as follows:
Viewing: Porter Loring North on 1604, March 20, 0900am - 1045am
Mass: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1321 El Paso, March 20, 1130am
Private Family Services will follow.
 

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Fundraiser for Balcones Heights Police Officer

3/10/2021

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Balcones Heights Police Officers Asso. Fundraiser / Joey Sepulveda
March 13,2021 - Sat / Pickup Plates near Dave & Busters location
Plates are $8.00, Chicken,Sausage, Rice, Potato Salad, Beans


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