 SAPOA Memorial Car Show - March 12, 2022
The Fundraising goal of the Memorial Festival is to assist the immediate family of SAPD fallen officers when their loved ones name is placed on the National Memorial Wall. Event will be from 1100am - 400pm VENDORS WANTED for the 10th Annual Memorial Festival & Car Show on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Volunteers Welcomed This event will take place outdoors at the SAPD Training Academy and Car Show participants can start coming in at 900am. Track Area will be cut off at 100pm. Merchandise Vendor $100 Food Vendor $200 10 x 10 raw space On Line Registration will kick off on Feb 01,2022. memorialfestivalandcarshow@yahoo.com Event Chairperson - Tina Baron Car Show: Yvonne - Car Show Chairperson memorialfestivalandcarshow@yahoo.com Vendors: Angela - Vendor Area Chairperson memorialfestivalandcarshow@yahoo.com 
 SAPOA / BLUE CARES Patricia Calderon Scholarship The Scholarship is now open to the Graduating High School Class of 2022 Visit the website: www.bluecaresicare.com/scholarship For important details see image below   Old Timers Luncheon - Police Benevolent Fund
The Benevolent Fund has announced the "Old Timers Luncheon " this year. The date will be the 2nd Tuesday in December, the 14th. The Old Timers invitations have been mailed. There have been many cards that were undeliverable because of bad addresses. The Benevolent Fund uses address labels provided by the PENSION OFFICE so if a Retiree has moved and not updated his address info with the pension office your card was returned or trashed. RSVP IS A MUST FOR THIS EVENT . Greg Garvelli, Benevolent Fund Sect/Treas FYI: The Pension Office requires that in order to update info Retired Officers and Widows "CALL IN" (210-534-3262) and talked to someone in the "Benefits Office" in order to change any info. such as Address, Phone numbers, Marriage status etc. The Pensioners Asso and the SAPOA cannot do this for you. Call the Pension Office. (210-534-3262)
SA Police Wives Aux " Halloween Bash" Children Event will be at the Police Academy, October 23, from 100pm - 300pm. Music, games, Prizes and Food. Candy donations accepted at SAPD Substations. Marisa Bacarreza, SAPWA - Public Relations  SAPOA "Patricia Calderon Scholarship" The 2021 Scholarship is now open for the Class of 2021. Applications will no longer be accepted by mail or in person. All applications must be submitted by Friday, February 11, 2022. If you have any questions, contact sofia@sapoa.org or at 210-241-1322 Flyer Attached SAPOA Christmas Dance The annual San Antonio Police Officers’ Association Christmas Dance will be held Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Alzafar Shrine Auditorium. Doors open at 6 pm, and dinner will be served until 7:30 pm. Music will be provided by: DJ Andrew Sanchez, Soulful Flow, Desperados (8-10 pm), Easton Corbin (10:30 pm -Midnight) Tickets for active and retired SAPOA members went on sale Monday, October 4, 2021. Non-member tickets will go on sale Monday, November 29, 2021. Available at SAPOA Office, (210) 822-4428 ext:205. Ticket prices are as follows: • $100 for sworn/retirees • $150 for non-members (only active or retired members may purchase non-member tickets) Be sure to purchase tickets early because tickets are expected to sell out and will not be sold at the door.  Old Timers Luncheon - Police Benevolent Fund
The Benevolent Fund has announced the "Old Timers Luncheon " this year. The date will be the 2nd Tuesday in December, the 14th. The Old Timers invitations have been mailed. There have been many cards that were undeliverable because of bad addresses. The Benevolent Fund uses address labels provided by the PENSION OFFICE so if a Retiree has moved and not updated his address info with the pension office your card was returned or trashed. RSVP IS A MUST FOR THIS EVENT . Greg Garvelli, Benevolent Fund Secty/Treas: FYI: The Pension Office requires that in order to update info Retired Officers and Widows "CALL IN" (210-534-3262) and talked to someone in the "Benefits Office" in order to change any info. such as Address, Phone numbers, Marriage status etc. The Pensioners Asso and the SAPOA cannot do this for you. Call the Pension Office. (210-534-3262) 
 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.  SAPOA Annual Blue Santa Golf Tournament
This year marks the 30th Anniversary of this event. The annual Harris/Dailey-Wells Blue Santa Golf Tournament presented by Michelob Ultra will be held Friday, November 19th at TPC San Antonio (23808 Resort Parkway, SATX 78261). Registration and breakfast begin at 7:00 a.m. with a Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Lunch, raffle drawings, and an awards ceremony will follow the tournament at High Velocity inside the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort. All proceeds from this event will go toward the SAPOA Blue Santa Program and will be used to purchase food, clothing, and toys for underprivileged children and low-income families during the Holidays. You can register your team at http://bluecaresicare.com/golf. Spots are filling up fast! If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned at (210) 241-1322 or at sofia@sapoa.org. SOFIA J. RIOJAS, EVENT COORDINATOR BLUE CARES, SAPOA OUTREACH SAPOA Centurion
Have a story to tell about your life "On The Job" or Cop Life in general. We are currently accepting submissions for the next issue of the Centurion. Story should be 500 words or less. PDF or Word Document preferred. Send it in by Friday, August 27, 2021 Email to: jessica@sapoa.org SAPOA Announces New "Blue Cares" Director
Amanda L. Gonzalez has been chosen to lead the Blue Cares Organization of the SAPOA. Daughter of a Bexar Co Sheriff Deputy, she has a professional background in nonprofit management. She believes in the mission and will work alongside with the SAPOA. |
