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President Rick Inglima
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Apply for a
Missouri FOP Scholarship
As an FOP Member your children are eligible for a Missouri FOP Scholarship!!! DOWNLOAD FULL RULES AND APPLICATIONS HEREPDFMicrosoft Word
DEADLINE
All
applications must be received no later than April 1st of each year.
ELIGIBILITY-
Applicant
must be the child or stepchild of any Active Member of the Missouri Fraternal
Order of Police.
- Applicants
must have graduated from high school, have earned a G.E.D., or currently be a
senior in high school.
- Applicant
must have a current and cumulative minimum grade point average of 2.5 to be
eligible for the scholarship.
- Scholarship
recipient may submit an application for renewal each year for up to three (3)
consecutive years.
FUNDING- Each
scholarship shall be in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) unless
availability of funds requires a lesser amount.
- Scholarships
can be used at any accredited college, university, vocational, or post high
school continuing education.
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Changes for Officers Flying Armed
On 15 November 2008, the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began transitioning to a National
Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) message for State and local
law enforcement officers (LEOs) flying armed while on official business. The
NLETS message will replace the Original Letter of Authority, signed by the
Chief or agency head, required under 49 CFR 1544.219. This change is being
instituted in order to provide a more secure means of confirming the identity
of LEOs, since a letter can be easily counterfeited.
During the period of transition, LEOs may provide either the Original
Letter of Authority or the NLETS message. Use of the NLETS message is strongly
encouraged as use of the Original Letter of Authority may result in a delay due
to the additional verification requirements.
Specific instructions on how to format and submit the NLETS message to the
TSA will be provided by the TSA's Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal
Service to all state and local law enforcement agencies via a special broadcast
NLETS message.
The TSA projects that the transition will be completed
by 1 March 2009, and thereafter, the use of the NLETS message, in lieu of the
letter, will become mandatory.
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Performers Wanted for 2009 National Peace Officers' Memorial Service
The
National Memorial Committee is seeking performers for the National Anthem along
with a song appropriate for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on
May 15, 2009. The deadline for submission of your demo is January 31, 2009. If
you have a member that would like to try out for this event please have them
send a demo CD or tape for review by the committee. Please enclose the
following information:
Is the performer going to be in uniform or is
he/she a civilian?
Is the performer a relative of a FOP member?
Is the performer a survivor?
All contact information should be included in
the submission and any past year submission should be resubmitted for
consideration. All entries will be considered and we will not be able to return
any of the tapes, CDs or photos.
Please send your entry to:
Marcello N. Muzzatti, NMC
FOP DC Lodge #1
711 4th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
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Are You Ready for Long Beach?
The Lodge will pick it's delegates to the National Conference at the January 19th Membership Meeting.
No doubt the California folks will have great evening events planned for
delegates and their families, plus southern California has a multitude of
entertainment offerings.
Keep current on conference developments by visiting the FOP website at www.fop.net and clicking on the Conference
button in the top left hand corner of the home page.
Conference Schedule:
Pre-Conference Board Meeting
Sunday, August 16
EXPO 2009
Sunday - Tuesday, August 16 - 18
General Sessions
Monday - Thursday, August 17 - 20
Post-Conference Board Meeting
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Brothers & Sisters,
Welcome again to our Lodge #50 Electronic Newsletter (eNewsletter).
I hope everyone had a safe New Year and is looking forward to a bright and prosperous 2009, despite the economy. 20092009 promises to be a VERY EXCITING YEAR for you and the FOP. We believe that this will be the year that the federal government will pass the Public Safety Officers' Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. This legislation will give us in Missouri the much needed Collective Bargaining we have been working for all these years. Finally we will have a say, finally everyone will be held accountable by the same standard, finally we can have "JUST CAUSE" in discipline and terminations. It's surprising to me, even in my own department, how many officers don't understand or really know what Collective Bargaining will provide. It's understandable given that most have not been exposed to it or worked under a system that provides these rights. Most of all it will provide you a voice, it will provide you the opportunity to have say in your future, to negotiate your working conditions, to negotiate your pay and benefits, and to ensure that everyone in your department is treated fairly and with respect. some are lucky enough to work for a department that does treat you with respect but it is not guaranteed that the system may always be in place.
Dues Increase Passes 130-27
Let me say thank you to the membership for two reasons. 1. The dues increase passed. The final vote was 130 YES (for the dues increase) to 27 NO (against). That is an approval rate of 82.8 percent. The By-Laws require a 2/3 majority (66%) approval for a change. So, I'd say that we received an overwhelming approval from the members. 2. 31% of our members voted. That may not sound like much but that is by far the highest voter response we have ever gotten. Hopefully that means that our members are not only interested but also more informed. On behalf of the Board of directors let me thank you for your confidence and belief in the future of Lodge #50. We promise to put the needed increase to good use for your benefit. The dues increase took effect January 1st, 2009. With the increase that will make the monthly dues $36 per month for Active Members, $18 per month for Civilian Members, and retired dues stays the same at $60 per year. You or your chapter should be receiving notices of your new dues amount shortly. Please start preparing now for the increase. Take the Time
Take time this year to get to know your FOP. Take the time to attend an event at the 10-81 Club. Take the time to attend the Policeman's Ball. Take the time to get to know your brothers and sisters. We count on each other on the streets and should treat each other like family away from work as well. So, extend your family and take some time to get to know us and participate in what we have to offer. Things are only getting better for the FOP and for those we represent. Take an active role and help move things along.
If you have any questions about what we offer or would like us to speak to your chapter please call me at (816) 509-7911 or Vice President Paul Brooks at (816) 729-3478.
Be proud of the badge we all wear and the bond we all share.
Fraternally, Rick Inglima, President FOP Lodge #50
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HURRY ACT NOW!!!
Policeman's Ball
It's that time of year again.
The Policeman's Ball is just around the corner.
3rd Annual Police Officers Ball
A Night in Blue
(Black Tie Optional)
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Take your spouse out for a Valentines Formal
Hyatt Regency Crown Center
2345 McGee St
Kansas City, MO 64108
$60 per person - $120 per couple
This includes, dinner, dancing, music, open bar (included), door prizes, guest speakers, etc..
DON'T MISS THIS PARTY!!!
No police officer should miss taking their date to this formal event.
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Greetings from the State President
Greetings to the men and women of Lodge 50!
I applaud the inception of your lodge's electronic
newsletter. We plan on doing the same
type of communication from the state level.
I believe this is the best format to keep the members knowledgeable on
local, state and national issues. In the
near future, the state lodge will be sending a similar newsletter, hopefully
monthly, which will include both national and statewide news.
I have been working closely with President Inglima on labor
issues across the state. Rick, who is
also the state lodge labor chairman, has been invaluable. Lodge 15 (St. Louis
County) recently won a precedent setting court decision
against the city of Jennings, who
refused to recognize their officers as the sole bargaining representative,
after an election was held which reported that 100% of the officers chose the
FOP. Lodge 15 has filed suit again in
the city of Chesterfield on the
same grounds. I firmly believe that
cities will finally "get it" and realize that we have the same rights (as mandated
by the Missouri Supreme Court) as any other employee in the state. It will save us both time and money. We have also been very active in Lodge 50, Lodge
99 (Kansas City) and Lodge 20 (City of LaGrange.)
FOP Lodge 68, the St. Louis Police Officers Association, was
just recognized as the bargaining agent for their officers. Lodge 3 is in negotiations with both Buchanan
County and the City of St.
Joseph. Cities are fearful that HR 980, the national
collective bargaining bill, will pass this year. The state and national lodge have been
working very hard on this bill. We are very
hopeful and confident that it will finally pass this year.
Legislatively, Rick and I were present for the opening day
of this year's legislative session. We
have big hopes for this session.
Governor Nixon has sought our input on several key appointments and we
have a very close working relationship with him.
Additionally we enjoy a close relationship with Attorney
General Chris Koster.
We are planning on putting on several training seminars in
the coming months, mostly dealing with collective bargaining. Further
information will be forthcoming.
I look forward to seeing many of you at "A Night in
Blue." Please do not hesitate to contact
me or Rick for any questions or concerns regarding any issue. My cellular telephone number is 314-452-3752
Fraternally,
Kevin Ahlbrand, President
Missouri State Lodge FOP
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Gov.-elect Nixon Names FOP Attorney Lawrence
G. Rebman Designee for Director of Labor and Industrial Relations  01/09/2009
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
- Gov.-elect Jay Nixon today announced his intention to
appoint Lawrence G. Rebman, of Kansas
City, to the position of Director of the Missouri
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. In this position, Mr. Rebman will
work with Gov.-elect Nixon to enforce compliance with the Prevailing Wage,
ensure the safe and fair treatment of Missouri
workers and oversee programs to assist workers who are laid off or injured on
the job.
"Missouri is home to the
hardest-working, most productive men and women in the world, but the national
economic crisis has hit our working families hard," Gov.-elect Nixon said.
"Under my administration, the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will
play a key role in ensuring fair and honest treatment of Missouri
workers and in preparing our workforce for the jobs of the future. Larry Rebman
put himself through college as a laborer, and he personally knows the
challenges and opportunities Missouri
workers face. Larry will do a great job leading the Department, and I'm proud
to have him on my team."
"Missouri's working families
are the backbone of our state," Mr. Rebman said. "But during these difficult
economic times, too many workers are struggling to make ends meet. I am honored
to have this opportunity to protect the rights of Missouri's
working families and to help ensure that our state is ready to compete in the
new global economy."
Mr. Rebman put himself through college as a laborer in Kansas
City and was a member of Laborers Local 663 for 19
years. He also spent two years on the staff of the International Brotherhood of
Boilermakers.
In 1995, Mr. Rebman became an Assistant Attorney General for the state of Missouri,
serving as counsel to the Department of Public Safety, the Police Officer
Safety and Training Commission, the State Fire Marshal's Office and various
other boards and agencies.
After his tenure in the Attorney General's Office, Mr. Rebman returned to Kansas
City to enter private practice. For the past six
years, he has managed his own firm, Rebman & Associates, representing
individuals and organizations in cases involving employment, workers'
compensation, breach of contract, disability and others matters. Mr. Rebman's
clients include the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #50, Kansas City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 99; the
Leavenworth Police Officers Association; and the Fort Hays State University
Chapter of the American Association of University Professors.
Mr. Rebman, 41, earned his bachelor's degree in economics from the
University of Missouri-Columbia and his juris doctorate from the University of
Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. He and his wife, Michelle, have two sons,
George and William. They reside in Kansas City.
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations promotes healthy and safe
workplaces in the state of Missouri
and protects workers and individuals against unfair treatment and discrimination.
The Department includes the following divisions: Labor Standards; Workers'
Compensation; Employment Security; Commission on Human Rights; and Director and
Staff Administration. The Governor appoints the Director with the advice and
consent of the State Senate.
Larry has been the council for Lodge #50 for a long time. He has served us well and always been a friend to cops, labor, and particularly the FOP. We will miss his daily work but look forward to working with him as the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations as we move into Collective Bargaining in Missouri.
GOOD LUCK LARRY AND CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Thank You,
Rick Inglima
MO FOP Lodge #50
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