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1 DECEMBER 2015 Anchorage Chapter Newsletter BY MICHELE LOGAN December is upon us, and so, the beginning of the holiday season which is a special time for gathering with family and friends for various activities not the least of which is eating! Coincidentally, there are a couple of opportunities this holiday month to gather with others in our local law enforcement family. FOAST, the Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers, will be hosting their Annual Christmas Party Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM at the FOAST Trooper Museum located at 245 W. 5 th Ave., Ste 113. It is a free event with plenty of hors d oeuvres and lots of hospitality. Stop in as you are after work, or for some, after a long day of retirement activities And of course, our own Anchorage Chapter Christmas Holiday Party will be Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa. Tickets are currently on sale and may be purchased at: All the details concerning the party are located on the website, as well as a link where you will be able to book a room at the Sheraton for the night of the event for $89 plus tax. If you purchase your party tickets by Monday, November 30, you will be entered in a drawing to be held at our December 1 luncheon in which your can win a free night s stay (that can be used the night of the event or anytime) at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa. Individual ticket prices remain unchanged from last year at $60 each, which covers a superb buffet menu of prime rib, halibut Olympia and some kind of exquisite chicken, a night of socializing and/or dancing, and lots of fabulous door prizes, including guns and travel. The APOA Anchorage Chapter is proud to sponsor the premier holiday party for law enforcement in the State of Alaska each year. Our next chapter luncheon is Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:30 at the Golden Corral. Our speaker will be Special Agent Patrick Matthew with IRS Criminal

to do if you or someone you know is a victim. I look forward to seeing you at our December 1 st luncheon, or the Anchorage Chapter Christmas Party.

2 ANCHORAGE CHAPTER NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 Investigation. He will be speaking to us on an evolving fraud phenomenon in recent years federal income tax return refund fraud. As we approach the upcoming federal income tax filing season, Patrick will tell us more about how the fraud is perpetrated, and steps you can take to reduce your chances of becoming a victim, or what to do if you or someone you know is a victim. I look forward to seeing you at our December 1 st luncheon, or the Anchorage Chapter Christmas Party. But if not, the Anchorage Chapter wishes your and yours a very safe and happy holiday season - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! President Michele Logan Past-President Andrea Jacobson Vice-President Bruce Richter Board Member Kevin Fryslie (202) Treasurer Cynthia Bradley Board Member Bill Kennedy Secretary Julie-Dee Sharkey Board Member Clint Thomas Board Member Ron Tidler

3 DECEMBER 2015 PAGE 3 November 3rd Luncheon Door Prize Winners Free Lunch Dec 1 Free Lunch Dec 1 Watertight box Emergency Blanket Sierra Saw Pedometer Camper Knife Atlas Gloves Lensatic compass Hex-tool Key Chain measuring tape Touch lock measuring tape Knife Sharpener Flashlight / electrical tape Head Lamp Head Lamp UAA Basketball tickets UAA Basketball tickets UAA Basketball tickets Baseball cap Baseball cap Baseball cap Cannonball cup Cannonball cup Alaska Flowers Ed Harrington Harry Crippen Dan Boone Ron Tidler Lloyd Nakani Gerard Asselin Joe Young Jason Cusack Steve Bear Dani Myren Ron Emmons Shirley Cote Steve Browning Andy Cottle Clint Thomas Nelson Price Rex Leath Andrea Jacobson Al Beck Irene Faust Dave Koch Soren Orley Rosella Young Kalie Bell Cynthia Bradley SPLIT THE POT - $63.00 Helen Haverty

4 ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPT. AUXILIARY SEARCH TEAM APDST Your Search and Rescue Volunteers Thank you for your participation in this year s event!!! IN HONOR OF OUR 21 ST ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN, THIS YEAR WE WILL BE PRESENTING A VERY SPECIAL AND ENTERTAINING CELEBRITY EVENT FEATURING NBA CHAMPIONS & ALL-STARS ALUMNI &FORMER GLOBETROTTERS & COMEDY ALL-STARS CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME AND A SPECIAL PRE-GAME HOLIDAY CONCERT!!! NBA CHAMPIONS & ALL-STARS ALUMNI & FORMER GLOBETROTTERS & COMEDY ALL-STARS VS. APDST ALL-STARS CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20th, 4:00PM AT THE DIMOND H.S.GYM This year s event will feature NBA Alumni Champions and NBA All-Stars from the Seattle SuperSonics, L.A. Lakers & more! In the past, we have had NBA Alumni Superstars from the Seattle SuperSonics, Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp, as well as former Harlem Globetrotter Legends / Comedy All-Stars Meadowlark Lemon, Curly Neal and Hollywood Brown. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS SPECTACULAR CELEBRATION OF OUR 21 ST ANNUAL APD SEARCH TEAM CHARITY EVENT! Anchorage Police Dept. Auxiliary Search Team s Primary Mission is to assist the Anchorage Police Department (APD) in locating and rendering aid to persons reported lost or missing within the APD service district. Other areas of support include evidence searches, natural or man-made disasters, and public or special events. The APDST is also a part of Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver forms partnerships with local law enforcement and public safety organizations and deploys specially trained teams with the most reliable technology available to quickly locate and return wandering adults and children to their families and caregivers. It is an active response to the problem of locating wandering patients before they fall victim to the elements, accidents, or predators. The APDST relies on funds raised through this special event for badly needed funds for equipment, supplies and other needs for the coming year. You can help by purchasing advertising in the souvenir program that includes complimentary event tickets, purchasing tickets to attend or by sponsoring tickets for disadvantaged youth and families to attend on your behalf. The souvenir programs will be distributed at the event and the Celebrities will be available to autograph them following the game. S.E.G. (Sports & Entertainment Group), a paid solicitor, has been retained to conduct this year s fundraising event on behalf of the Anchorage Police Dept. Auxiliary Search Team (Special Event Office located at 715 E. 15 th Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501). A portion of the funds raised will be disbursed to pay S.E.G. office and staff. A copy of the financial statement and contract with Sports & Entertainment Group can be provided upon request. Thank You So Much For Your Support!!! APDST Special Event Office 715 E. 15 th Ave., Anchorage, AK Phone: Fax:

Saturday, December 19, 2015 6 pm: No-host Bar 7 pm: Dinner Buffet $ 60 / person 2015 Christmas Party at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Door Prizes! DJ & Dancing til midnight!

5 Saturday, December 19, pm: No-host Bar 7 pm: Dinner Buffet $ 60 / person 2015 Christmas Party at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Door Prizes! DJ & Dancing til midnight! $ 480 / table for eight REGISTER To purchase tickets online and for hotel reservation information go to: Early bird registration - Register on or before November 30 to be entered for a free night s stay at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Registration Deadline is Friday, December 15th. Questions? Please contact Michele Logan via at logan@apoaonline.org.

6 GOALS Promote the objectives of peace officers across the state. Offer job-related training. Build and enhance relationships between agencies and members. Increase professionalism among members. Through involvement with the legislature and the governor, offer suggestions to improve Alaska s justice system. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Dec 19, Anchorage Chapter Christmas Party.... 6:00 PM, Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa Jan 5, APOA Meeting 1130 am Golden Corral Buffet Jan 8, :30 pm Board Meeting 327 E. Fireweed Lane Feb 2, APOA Meeting 1130 am Golden Corral Buffet Feb 9, :30 pm Board Meeting 327 E. Fireweed Lane

Anchorage Chapter Newsletter

Anchorage Chapter Newsletter November 2015 BY MICHELE LOGAN It is already November and this month is chockfull of holidays Veteran s Day on Wednesday, November 11, and Thanksgiving on November 26, which