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Firearms Qualification Resumes

7/19/2020

Attention All Retired SAPD Officers!

The SAPD Training Academy Firearms staff will be holding retiree
qualifications on the following dates: August 6th & 7th.

Each day there will be a morning qualification at 0900 and
an afternoon qualification at 1400.

When you call to sign up please specify which time you would like to sign up for as well as the date.
We are limited to 30 shooters per time slot so we will absolutely be taking no walk-ins.

If you are NOT signed up for the specified time/date, you will NOT be
allowed to qualify. NO exceptions.

As usual, you will need your firearm, at least two magazines, a holster, 50
rounds of ammo and a check payable to COSA.

MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT ON THE FIRING LINE, NO
EXCEPTIONS. Your own eye and ear protection is highly recommended.

Call the range staff at 210-207-6229 during normal business hours to get on
the schedule. September and October schedules to be posted soon.

Officer Christopher Timmer #1577, SAPD Academy, Firearms Instructor

Pensioners Association - July meeting via ZOOM

7/19/2020

SA Fire and Police Pensioners Asso. JULY Meeting by ZOOM
From: Earnest Gay, Secretary
Subject: July Zoom Meeting

There were 13 Pensioners on line for the July meeting. 26 had asked for the info to log into the meeting and 13 did so.
There will probably more meetings in this forum in the Future. The software application called Zoom <https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us>
Members may call into the meeting on their phone. Or they can download an application to their desktop computer, tablet or laptop.

The Zoom website will have all the information you need for downloading. By downloading their app you can use your computer’s video camera to add a video stream to the meeting
We invite all our members to attend. It would be great to see you!

We will be contacting our members with more details about the next meeting
with information about how you can join us on ZOOM.

https://safppa.org/

Pension Fund Office reopens

7/19/2020

SA Fire & Police Pension Fund Office
The San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund announces that operations have now resumed at their office.

The main impact to retirees has been the possibility for meetings about retirement planning and benefits. The pension fund says that retirement meetings may be scheduled with staff, but it still recommends remote meetings — by phone and email — if possible.

If you prefer an in-person meeting, the pension fund asks you to call
shortly before coming to the office. Their number is 210.534.3262.

Health Care Fund Information

7/19/2020

The Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund has extended the Telehealth
Benefit due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The benefits (date of services) from March 23, 2020 to August 31, 2020 will
only be considered for payment. This announcement was mailed to every participant in the system. Contact the Fund if you did not receive the letter by mail.

Also included in the Health Fund letter was new info about Alternative
Therapy Program from WELLDYNE.

The purpose of the Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund, San Antonio is
to provide retired firefighters and police officers with family health plan.
Their website is here <http://www.prefundedsa.com/> .
CONTACT US:
Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund, San Antonio
11603 W. Coker Loop, Suite 130, San Antonio, Texas 78216
Office: (866) 652-4237 / Fax: (210) 494-6505
e-mail: faprhcf@swbell.net

www.prefundedsa.com

John Millikin passes away - Update

7/19/2020

From: Charley Mann
Subject: Services for John Millikin

John C. Millikin – Retired SAPD Officer
John was born on May 19, 1937 in Denver, Colorado and passed away on May 4, 2020 in Spring Branch, Texas.

Memorial Service will be held on July 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Sunset North Funeral Home, 910 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX. He is survived by Sandra Millikin (Spouse).

The viewing will start at 5pm and the Memorial at 7pm. Up to 50 can come
into the chapel at once.

Private graveside services at Ft. Sam.
The family would like the Memorial to be open to as many of John's SAPD
brothers & sisters as possible.

Spaghetti Dinner - POSTPONED

7/11/2020

100 Club of San Antonio Spaghetti Dinner – POSTPONED

The spaghetti dinner that was scheduled for July 11/12, 2020
is POSTPONED For Unknown date in the future. More info and
updates TBA (To Be Announced).

Richard A. Miller, President
(210) 340-0100 Cell: (210) 421-3384
The 100 Club of San Antonio

Fire & Police Health Care Fund

7/11/2020

Healthcare Fund Information

The purpose of the Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund, San Antonio is to provide retired firefighters and police officers with family health plan. Their website is here.

Important information about your benefits:
* Covered persons are responsible for certification of hospital admission and outpatient surgeries.
* Pre-certification is required for all inpatient and surgery, whether incurred inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory surgical center or a physician’s office
* Pre-certification is also required for CAT scans, MRI’s and PET scans.

CONTACT US
Fire and Police Retiree Health Care Fund, San Antonio
11603 W. Coker Loop, Suite 130, San Antonio, Texas 78216
Office: (866) 652-4237 / Fax: (210) 494-6505
e-mail: faprhcf@swbell.net
www.prefundedsa.com

Pension Fund Office cautiously reopens

7/11/2020

SA Fire & Police Pension Fund Office

The San Antonio Fire and Police Pension Fund announces that operations have now resumed at their office. The staff had been performing their jobs remotely to continue pension fund work during the city- and county-ordered shutdowns.

The main impact to retirees has been the possibility for meetings about retirement planning and benefits. The pension fund says that retirement meetings may be scheduled with staff, but it still recommends remote meetings — by phone and email — if possible.

“We still recommend an abundance of consideration to safety for the sake of all our members and staff,” said the system’s Facebook post.

If you prefer an in-person meeting, the pension fund asks you to call shortly before coming to the office. Their number is 210.534.3262.

SA Fire & Police Pensioners Association - JULY Meeting

7/11/2020

SA Fire and Police Pensioners Asso. JULY Meeting by ZOOM

For the first time in its history, the Pensioners’ Association will have an online Board member meeting on July 14, at the usual time of 1:30 p.m.
We invite all our members to attend.

The Board has cancelled meetings since April in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The July 14 meeting will make use of the software application called Zoom to conduct the meeting.
Our members may call into the meeting on their phone. Or they can download an application to their desktop computer, tablet or laptop.
The Zoom website will have all the information you need for downloading. By downloading their app you can use your computer’s video camera to add a video stream to the meeting.

It would be great to see you! We will be contacting our members with more details about the meeting, with information about how you can join us.
Please tell us if you want to attend by filling out this form or sending us an email at info@safppa.org. We will then send you the meeting details.
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Annual Banquet Cancelled

7/11/2020

SA Fire and Police Pensioners Annual Banquet

The banquet, October 14, 2020 usually held at the Shiners Hall has been postponed. At this time no other date has been selected.

SA Fire & Police Pension Fund – Second Seminar Scheduled

7/2/2020

SA Fire & Police Pension Fund – Second Seminar Scheduled

Due to the High level of interest and limited seating, A second Seminar will be held on Friday, July 10 from 930am – 1200pm. Pension office, 11603 W. Coker Loop,
Ste 201.

Topics: Understanding Your benefits, Understanding the Numbers behind the Numbers Need for Financial Planning, Retiree Medical Insurance

Seminar will be conducted in accordance with local pandemic orders. Advance Registration is required. Call 210-534-362.

Letter to City Council by SAPOA

7/2/2020

From: SAPOA Presidents Desk
Letter to the City Council Attached “States the Facts”

SAPOA Offices Close

7/2/2020

Office Closure Of SAPOA Office

SAPOA Member Advocate Service office personnel and SAPOA civilian staff will be working offsite effective Monday, June 29, 2020.
The SAPOA staff will be available by telephone or email. The SAPOA office staff will be in office on Wednesday’s 8:00 to 5:00 pm until further notice during the Covid -19 emergency situation.

The Executive Board members will continue to be available to the membership. Call in advance before you visit the SAPOA office.
Please phone SAPOA Member Advocate Services at (210) 828-9616 SAPOA office, (210) 822-4428/ Carmen X200, Jessica X205, Rosie X207, Monica X206.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

MICHAEL F. HELLE - SAPOA PRESIDENT

NEW - 4th of July at James Anderson Park

7/2/2020

As of Thursday, July 2nd, the Board will implement several rules, guidelines and restrictions for all members and guest who visit James Anderson Memorial Park.
These rules, guidelines and restrictions are in accordance with those still in effect and implemented by our elected officials.
The rules, guidelines and restrictions are necessary to assist in addressing the recent surge in COVID cases in Texas, San Antonio, and within the Police Department.

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