On behalf of the New York Chapter of NOBLE and the entire Region One I want to thank all the NOBLE members and their families who attended the 2008 National Conference in New York City.

It was indeed our honor to serve as your host and we hope that everyone who attended had a great time. It was an outstanding experience and wonderful to see so many members in attendance. I can say that all those involved with the conference put their heart and soul into assuring that your stay in New York would be a memorable one. and on behalf of our committees, sponsors and volunteers, we thank you

The conference committees tried to bring you a new and different experience and together with National, I believe they did. From the CEO Symposium to the Woman's Symposium, from Memorial March to Host City Night, we tried to bring you the best of New York.

We were blessed to receive wonderful support from many of our city services, wonderful sponsors, from distinguish guest speakers and from outstanding co-chairs but the real credit goes out to the many NOBLE members who gave of their time and energy to make this happen. NYC and Region One, great job.

As NOBLE's representative to Take 25, I thank each of the chapters and the individual members who took up the challenge "to make a difference in a day" and participate in Take 25 events across the nation.

Those of you at the Annual Conference Business Meeting witnessed the presentation of the beautiful plaque to NOBLE by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Vice President Herb Jones.

Mr. Jones' comments are as follows," On behalf of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), I would like to personally thank you for your hard work and dedication in making this year's Take 25 campaign a national success. With the help of our local and national partners, more than 700 Take 25 events were hosted in over 320 communities in the United States and abroad. We truly could not have done this without you.

The overwhelming success of the 2008 Take 25 campaign is largely due to the help and support of the many local and national organizations that joined us this year. With the help of NOBLE, we have surpassed the goals set for 2008 and will continue to do so for years to come.

Your work has helped to protect our nation's most precious asset - our children. After two successful campaigns, Take 25 now has a strong foundation upon which the campaign can grow to reach new heights in child protection and will soon become a household name.

In 2009, NCMEC will celebrate its 25th anniversary and the Take 25 campaign will be even more prominent next year. We welcome your suggestions and feedback on how we can make the Take 25 campaign even more successful and we thank you for your continued support and commitment to child safety. To submit feedback, questions, or comments regarding the Take 25 campaign, please contact Russell Petty at 703.778.6501 or take25@ncmec.org.

To highlight the successes of the campaign this year, we have posted our 2008 Take 25 Campaign wrap up on You Tube; please see the link below."

President Eugene Williams and the members of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter are pleased to report their participation in the 2008 Bud Billiken Parade.

The Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic is an annual parade in Chicago, Illinois, and the largest African American parade in the United States. Since 1929, it has always been held on the second Saturday in August. The idea for the parade came from Robert S. Abbott, the founder of the Chicago Defender. It is now the second largest annual parade in the United States. The 78th Annual Parade took place on August 11, 2007, and was televised on WLS-TV as well as nationally on WGN-TV in addition to local coverage. In 2008, the second Saturday in August falls on August 9, 2008.

The parade features celebrities, politicians, businessmen, civic organizations and youth. It occurs on the South Side of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois and concludes in Washington Park. National and international celebrities have attended and some have served as the parade's Grand Marshal. The focus of the parade is on the betterment of Chicago youth.

(In Photo L-R) Chief Greg Baker our Corresponding Secretary (Riverdale, Il PD), Chief John Richardson, our Executive Assistant (University of Illinois PD), Deputy Superintendent. Michael Shields, our Immediate Past President (Chicago PD)...... Back row, right to left: Commander Walter Green and Commander Dana Alexander, both from the Chicago PD.

Region One Vice President Siddeeq El-Amin and the members of the New York Chapter are sorry to announce the passing of Ryan A. Lemons, brother of New York Chapter President Henry Lemons. Mr. Lemons succumbed to a sudden heart attack on Tuesday August 12th. He was 54 years old and the father of nine (9).

The Wake will be held Friday evening and the Service will be conducted on Saturday Morning (times were not available as of this writing) at the Bostic and Thompkins Funeral Home, 2930 Colonial Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29203. (803) 254-2000

Let's keep the Lemons family in our prayers.

Register Now and Save 50% on the Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge until August 22, 2008.

Reference Code: NOBLE
Please note: This offer excludes the Kids Package.

Guest Package registrants must attend the BE Challenge with a participant registering for one of the four primary packages. This offer cannot be applied to previous registrations.

Celebrating 15 years and counting! Be a part of the tradition as the 2008 Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge unfolds Aug. 28 - Sept. 1 at the La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, CA. This one-of-a-kind, African American sporting and networking event gives you the opportunity to make connections while perfecting your swing. Registration closes soon, so don't delay any further! Log on to http://www.blackenterprise.com/begt today.

President Kevin Gardner and the members of the Sacramento Chapter invite you to attend Leadership Development Training on August 23, 2008 at the Fairfield Police Department Training Facility.

This training will focus on leadership development and will feature an excellent Chief panel with extensive knowledge and expertise in law enforcement and a guest speaker who will discuss leadership and promotional preparedness for uniformed and civilian law enforcement personnel.

Lucius D. Amerson was the first Black Sheriff elected in the south since reconstruction," in racially charged Macon County, Alabama. He was a founding member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.

Sheriff "Amos", as citizens of the rural communities called him, was a Korean war veteran who became known for his "no-nonsense" and "up in your face" style of law enforcement. He won the respect of black and white citizens for his commitment to enforce the law fairly and equally regardless of color.

Kudos to his son Anthony, for making the donation of his father's artifacts to the National Law Enforcement Museum and for completing his father's Autobiography, "Great Courage: The autobiography of Lucius D. Amerson, "The First Black Sheriff Elected in The South Since Reconstruction."

A Washington Post story on the donation is in the below attached link.

To order the book please visit Anthony Amerson's website by clicking here to learn about this incredible man.

Mobile devices are ubiquitous. Blackberrys, Treos, I-Phones and a host of other smartphones have untethered people from their desktop computers and bring them information while on the go.

Our members have rapidly adapted to this change and so have we. NOBLE is pleased to introduce NOBLE Mobile, a mobile website optimized for today's smart devices. Visit us from your device at: http://w ww.winksite.mobi/noble/mobile.

Use the survey form from your device to let us know if you like it.

With a suggested retail price starting around $44,000 the Cadillac DTS is one of the dominate players in the luxury car market. Edmonds.com describes the Cadillac experience as, "powerful V8 motivation, classy uptown styling and a roomy, sumptuous interior.

Chairman Wesley Thomas and the Ways & Means Committee have done a great job with this raffle and the Executive Board has authorized that only 6,000 $25 tickets be printed and sold.

The proceeds will benefit NOBLE. To secure your tickets please contact your chapter president, your regional vice president or e-mail the Ways & Means Committee.

The National Law Enforcement Recruiters Association is proud to announce our upcoming National Conference on Law Enforcement Diversity Training to be held September 22 - 23, 2008 at the Marriott Crystal City in Washington, DC.

This year's conference features some of the top talent in law enforcement diversity recruiting including speakers from:

• National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
• National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA)
• National Native American Law Enforcement Association (NNALEA)
• Wounded Warrior Project
• US Army Alumni and Career Assistance Program
• Law Enforcement and Diversity Solutions
• Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Arlington County, VA Police Department
• LawEnforcementJobs.com

Diversity recruiting is a dynamic discipline changing with local demographic ebbs and flows. Don't miss out on your best opportunity to learn directly from the top instructors in law enforcement! Attendees will be able to immediately implement the ideas and methods taught and improve their overall diversity recruiting program.

As always, NLERA will provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day and a first night reception to meet your fellow recruiters! Attendees will also receive a free renewal of their membership or free membership saving you $100! Group discounts are available!

NLERA training is limited to 100 participants from law enforcement, corrections, public safety and major Fortune 500 security firms with recognized federal contracts. All attendees will receive an NLERA 2008 Certificate of Diversity Training.

HOTEL CUTOFF DATE IS AUGUST 21, 2008. PLEASE STATE YOU ARE FROM THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITERS ASSOCIATION TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT!

President Carl Harrison and the membership of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Central Pennsylvania Chapter invite you to participate in our Golf Tournament benefiting Central Pennsylvania Scholastic Scholarships.

The event will take place on the 22nd of August at the Harrisburg Sportsman Golf Course. Please refer to the attached flyer for details.

The members of NOBLE - CPC believe strongly in assisting the youth of today in their endeavors to achieve. Toward this goal, we are a non-profit organization; with all monies raised being applied to scholastic scholarships awarded to local youths who are continuing their education.

Along with the Golf Tournament, we also have an annual fall banquet, at which time we recognize and highlight the accomplishments of local community leaders.

The Golf Outing always proves to be a day of fun, with a few prizes and surprises in store. We invite you to share the day with us.