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NOVEMBER MEETINGS DATES *****************************

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ACPAAA Meeting NOVEMBER 8th , 7:00 West PD Station 2060 W Green Oaks

Board Meeting NOVEMBER 1ST, 7:00 PM

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ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

NOVEMBER

2012

NEWSLETTER

VISIT OUR WEB SITE: www.acpaaa.net

ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE

ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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THE 2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD

President: Pat Struble

Vice-President: Suzanne Kelley

Treasurer: Paul Goodman

Secretary: Mary Godwin

Director: Elaine Noe

Director: Joe Hawkins

Director: Autumn Penry

Director: Susan Ernst

Director: Ed Ricardez

ON OCTOBER 26TH WE

CONGRATULATED

DR.THERON BOWMAN ON HIS

PROMOTION TO

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER!

THANK YOU FOR 29 YEARS

OF OUTSTANDING LAW

ENFORCEMENT SERVICE IN ARLINGTON

INCLUDING 13 YEARS AS

OUR POLICE CHIEF!!

ELECTION OF YOUR 2013 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

WILL BE HELD ON

NOVEMBER 8TH AT THE

GENERAL MEETING

NOMINATIONS MAY BE TURNED INTO ONE OF THE NOMINATING

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

JACKIE SMITH @ 817-715-8086 KATHI MULKERIN @ 817-557-5254 ALICE BARRIER @ 817-460-5473

NOMINATIONS WILL BE TAKEN FROM THE FLOOR AT THE NOVEMBER

MEETING.

THE PREZ

PONDERING

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NOTE WORTHY NEWS OF

JOBS WELL DONE

On October 26th the Ghost Bowling crew (we changed from Pumpkin Bowling) participated in recognizing the SRO’s at Arlington High School. They did such a great job, being a hit with the under 6 age group, that ACPAAA were asked to participate in the Colt Extravaganza in April with the bowling of Pineapples with coconuts.

Also, the Margarita Society of Arlington gave a "shout out" to our very own Lt. Long. "Hats off to James Long, Santa Cop volunteer (20 years), who spent 38 years on the APD; and Dick Hill, 30 years as an APD motorcycle officer. Job well done gentlemen!



JOIN THE GOODWILL

FELLOWSHIP GROUP

The Goodwill Fellowship

would love to attend your place

of worship with you on a Sunday.

Contact Rev. Ed Dillon

or Suzanne Kelley to schedule a

visit or get more details.

“LIFE AT THE POOL” By Joseph J. Mazzella

I LOVED TO SWIN AS A BOY. MY HOME WAS JUST A SHORT WALK FROM THE LOCAL POOL, AND I SPENT MOST OF MY SUMMER DAYS THERE. I’D HEAD OUT EARLY WITH JUST MY TRUNKS AND A TOWEL. I ALWAYS GOT THERE GEFORE IT OPENED, THEN STAYED UNTIL CLOSING TIME. IT WAS FOUR HOURS OF PURE JOY. I LOVED TO DIVE IN THAT COOL, CLEAN WATER. I’D SWIN, SPLASH, PLAY GAMES WITH MY FRIENDS, TALK, LAUGH, AND ONLY DRY OFF DUR-ING THE BREAKS. I ALWAYS WALKED HOME IN THE EVENINGS WITH A SMILE ON MY FACE, TOO. I THOUGHT SUMMERTIME AT THE POOL WAS ABOUT AS GOOD AS LIFE COULD GET. THERE WER SOME PEOPLE, WHO CAME TO THE POOL, THAT I NEVER COULD UNDERSTAND. THEY’D SHOW UP EVERYDAY CARRYING AROUND AND WATCHING OVER THESE HUGE, HEAVY BAGS FULL OF STUFF. THEY WERE ALL DRESSED UP IN FANCY SWIMSUITS. THEY ALWAYS HAD ON HATS, SUNGLASSES, AND SANDALS. THEY’D COVER THEMSELVES IN LOTION, THEN SIT IN THE SHADE OF UMBRELLAS. THEY SPENT MOST OF THEIR TIME NEAR THEIR BAGS, SITTING IN CHAIRS AND WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE SWIM. IF THEY DID DIVE IN THE POOL, IT WAS ONLY FOR FEW MINUTES BEFORE RETREATING BACK TO THEIR STUFF. I OFTEN WONDERED WHY THEY EVEN CAME TO THE POOL AT ALL. SOMETIMES I THINK LIFE AT THE POOL IS A LOT LIKE LIFE IN GEN-ERAL. SOME PEOPLE SPEND SO MUCH TIME CARRYING AROUND AND WORRYING ABOUT THEIR STUFF THAT THEY HARDLY GET TO SWIM AT ALL. THEY JUST SIT IN THE SHADE AND WATCH THEIR BAGS WHILE EVERYONE ELSE SOAKS UP THE SUN AND DELIGHTS IN THE DAY. DON’T BECOME ONE OF THEM. LIFE IS FOR LIVING NOT FOR SIT-TING WITH YOUR STUFF. DIVE DEEP INTO GOD’S LOVE TODAY. SWIM ALL DAY LONG IN JOY. PLAY, LOVE, LAUGH AND CELEBRATE LIFE WITH EVERYONE AROUND YOU. MAKE EVERYDAY OF YOUR LIFE AS GOOD AS IT CAN GET, AND HELP OTHERS DO THE SAME. WALK HOME TO GOD WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE, BECAUSE THE BAG ISN’T COMING WITH YOU.

SECRETARY’S MINUTES

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OCTOBER 2012

GENERAL MEEETING MINUTES

Call to order: President Pat Struble

Time: 7:00 PM

Board Members Present: President Pat Struble,V.P. Suz-

anne Kelley, Treasurer Paul Goodman, Secretary Mary

Godwin, Director Elaine Noe, Director Susan Ernst, and

Director Autumn Penry. Members represented a quorum.

The Pledge of Allegiance was given, and Reverend Ed

Dillon led the prayer. Twenty nine people were present.

Roger Anderson introduced the speaker, Dr Michael

Huglett, D.C. His message was: “Living With Radiant

Vitality” natural health with chiropractic adjustments,

eating healthy, exercise, drink lots of liquids, sleep, and

good nerve transmission.

September General Meeting Minutes were approved with

the exception of putting in the Treasurer’s amount of

$12,325.67. A Motion was made by V. P. Suzanne Kel-

ley to accept the September General Meeting Minutes and

seconded by Director Autumn Penry. Motion passed.

Treasurer Paul Goodman gave the Treasurer’s Report.

Book Balance as of 9/30/2012 is $17,152.85. He is also

setting up Pay Pal for the Alumni.

Jackie Smith, Nominating Chair Person will have a slate

of nominees for 2013 at the November 8, 2012 General

Meeting. Forms were passed out to nominate people for

the Board at this meeting.

Badge Renewal: Keep on doing what was done in the past

until they work out the bugs in the system. Get a signed

form from an A.P. D. officer before going to get your

badge.

V. P. Suzanne Kelley reported that 40 people showed up

for Sky Watch training. You must sign a form for a back-

ground check and when you are verified you will get a

key. Burglary reports were put on 300 – 400 cars. Vol-

unteers and plastic pumpkins are asked for Pumpkin

Bowling which will be held at Arlington High School,

October 26, 2012, 6PM - 9 PM. Volunteers are asked to

bring food for CPA class 12/ 3/2012.

Director Autumn Penry, Chair Person for the reception at

City Hall 12/6/2012, needs volunteers to bring food.

C.P.A.Class # 52 is graduating.

Director Elaine Noe said to bring your favorite dish and

wrapped gift ($10.00) for Chinese gift exchange at the

December General Meeting.

Motion to adjourn was made by V.P. Suzanne Kelley and

seconded by Jim Taylor. Motion Passed. Adjourned 8:15

PM

October 11, 2012 Genera Meeting Minutes submitted by

Mary Godwin Secretary ACPAAA



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PAYPAL IS COMING!!!

PAY YOUR DUES OR MAKE A DONATION WITH PAY PAL.

WATCH OUR WEB SITE OR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE DETAILS.

WWW.ACPAAA.NET

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DINNER IS BEING SERVED

ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, THE ARLINGTON CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

WILL PROVIDE CPA CLASS #52 WITH FOOD AND DRINKS.

PLEASE CHECK WITH CHAIRPERSON, SUZANNE KELLEY TO VOLUNTEER WITH FOOD OR LEND SUP-

PORT BY HELPING GREET THE CLASS MEMBERS.

ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE BROUGHT TO THE APD TRAINING CENTER BY 6:15 PM.

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ACPAAA IS NOW ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER

!!!!! CHECK US OUT !!!!!

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REMINDER:

The Holidays are upon us. Are you prepared

to Volunteer for Sky Tower or COP Mobile or

just patrol your neighborhood during the

Holidays.

Remember if you volunteer to log your hours.

If you don’t know how give Steve Messina or

Suzanne Kelley a call.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYSNOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Angel Carter 11/3

Autumn Penry 11/5

Bruce Penry 11/5

Yvonne Vegos 11/13

Jon Stotts 11/15

Betty Houters 11/18

Carlee Liebhart 11/18

Richard Stewart 11/18

Pamela Chavez 11/26

Jack Denham 11/26

Vincent LaCarter 11/30

Brenda Stracener-Canright 11/30

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ANNOUNCING THE

ACPAAA 2012 CHRISTMAS PARTY

"OUR SILVER BELLS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION"

DATE: Saturday, December 8, 2012

TIME: 6:00 PM (Doors open 5:30 PM)

PLACE: St. Joseph's Catholic Community

1927 SW Green Oaks Blvd.

(1 block west of the intersection of S. Cooper St. & SW Green Oaks Blvd.)

TICKET PRICES:

MEMBERS: $5.00 (other half paid for with the Christmas Budget)

NON-MEMBERS: $10.00

Tickets will go on sale Thursday, October 11, 2012. Deadline for purchasing tickets will

be Saturday, November 17, 2012. If you are unable to attend the October or November

meeting, you can mail your order to our PO Box. Order form below.

Members are asked to bring 2 individually wrapped, regular size ornaments ($3.00 to

$6.00) to the party for an ornament exchange. We are going to invite our 'Guests' to choose

a package, wishing them "A Very Merry Christmas". Then we will all get to choose a

package as well. Anyone choosing not to participate will miss all the fun.

There will be a five-course dinner served. The first three courses will be served at your

table, then your main course and desserts will be buffet style. There will be a separate

beverage table for quenching your thirst.

Attire: Business Casual (or if you would like to get a little fancy, feel free to do so)

If you have any questions, please call Jackie Smith at 817-715-8086.

CHRISTMAS PARTY TICKET ORDER FORM

# of Member Tickets: @ $5.00 each = $_________

# of Non-Member Tickets: @ $10.00 each = $___________

Total enclosed $ (Make checks payable to ACPAAA)

Mail to: ACPAAA, PO Box 944, Arlington, TX 76004

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