Dear NOBLE Family:
These are exciting times for our country and I strongly encourage everyone to participate in the electoral process. However, during this election year we need to be diligent and mindful of our status as a 501(C)(3) organization and the prohibitions that are placed upon our organization regarding involvement with political activities. As an organization with such status we can NOT support or oppose a candidate of any party and we need to make sure that any activity we engage in as an organization does not violate those and other prohibitions.

The IRS states "Organizations that are exempt from income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as organizations described in section 501(c)(3) may not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office."

The IRS has very clear guidance as to which activities we can get involved with and support and not violate our 501(c)(3) status.

We would greatly appreciate it if the proposed event is detailed as to the nature of the event (what is involved; NOBLE participation; date; time; other organizations involved; and location) at a minimum.

We would ask that you please do provide adequate time for NOBLE National to review the proposed event/activity and comment on the activity or event, we respectfully ask for at least 3 days written notice.

Should anyone in an official NOBLE capacity have a question about an activity they wish to participate in, please have that event or activity cleared by the National Office.

Vice President Earnest McCowen and the members of Region Four are sad to report the passing of Mrs. Bonnie Mayes the mother of Mother of Northern IL Chapter President Willie Mayes on September 14th.

Services for Mrs. Mayes were held on September 22, 2008.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Mayes family at:
3356 Prairie Street
Aurora, IL 60306
The family may be reached by phone at: 630-844-2471.

President Jiles Ship and the members of the Northern New Jersey Chapter are pleased to announce the retirement of Deputy Chief Roger S. Terry of the Montclair, NJ Police Department.

Terry's retirement after 35 years was short-lived as he was recently elected to the Montclair Township Council and during a restructuring was appointed Deputy Mayor.

"I've given my entire life to the community," said Terry in a Montclair Times interview. He acknowledged his wife, Roslyn, for her continued support and noted his deep family ties to Montclair.

Throughout his personal and professional career, Roger has worked to improve the quality of life for Montclair residents of all ages. He has helped structure the School Emergency Management Plans, and he has worked with the Montclair Explorers Post. Roger was also a founder of the local Police Athletic League and has been a liaison to the Civil Rights Community Relations Commission.

Roger attended Montclair State College. He and his wife, Roslyn, are both second-generation graduates of the Montclair Public School System. The 33-year residents of the 4th Ward are the proud parents of third-generation Montclair Public School alumni Roger, Jr., a police officer at UMDNJ and Rhonda, a senior manager with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Terrys also serve as surrogate parents to Roger's nephew and niece, William and Amenia, both sergeants in the United States Army; William is currently serving a second tour in Afghanistan and Amenia is stationed at the Pentagon. The Terrys are the doting grandparents of Kiana, Roger, III, Gary, Hailey, Tori and Amber.

A retirement dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. at the Il Tulipano Restaurant located at 1131 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

For information and tickets ($75 per person) please contact:
Kim Nelson-Edwards - 973-477-3359
Robert Rowan - 973-509-4751
Manny Ayers - 973-509-4720
Tyrone Williams - 973-509- 4729

NOBLE members throughout the swath of Hurricane Ike suffered devastating losses, particularly in Texas, Louisiana and Ohio.

Fortunately, the losses resulted in property damage but is some cases the members' homes are uninhabitable due to major structural damage.

We have been in touch with the Regional Vice Presidents for the affected areas and they advise that the resolve of our members is strong.

We have established the Hurricane Ike Relief Fund to assist those affected members. Please click on the link below and give what you can.

President Vera Bumpers-Pentecost and the members of the Houston Chapter have announced that the chapter will participate in the Houston Youth Ranch (HYR) 15th Annual Law Enforcement Youth Day. The HYR is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing youth crime and violence in the community, and supporting education.

Law Enforcement Youth Day will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Members from Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies are expected to participate and display some of the equipment they utilize in accomplishing their missions.

The goal of this event is to allow Houston area youth and their families an opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a positive environment.

Each summer, a special group of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students are selected to participate in the FBI Honors Internship Program in Washington, D.C., or at a Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory (RCFL) located throughout the US (www.rcfl.gov). Interested applicants should continue to view the website for updates and instructions on how to apply for the summer 2009 Honors Internship Program. The application deadline for the summer 2009 program is September 30, 2008.

In support of National Campus Safety Awareness Month (September 2008), the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) produced the Campus Safety Awareness Special Feature. This online resource contains links to publications and resources focusing on crime and safety, the prevention of crime and violence, and the prevalence and prevention of substance abuse on campuses of higher education. (NCJRS)

The Special features links in the following areas:

• Crime and Safety
• Crime and Violence Prevention
• Substance Abuse

Dear NOBLE Brothers and Sisters:

As we continue to strive to endow the NOBLE National Scholarship Fund and award scholarships to qualified and deserving students, we need your support.

Listed below are fundraisers to benefit the National Scholarship.

1. The: 2008 White House Christmas Ornament and 2008 Secret Service Benefit Fund Christmas Ornament: these make excellent gifts for friends, family, teachers, neighbors or any guests who drop by for the holiday. Orders must be received by November 14,2008.
2. The NOBLE Commemorative Prints by Brenda Joysmith.

• Developing a Winner
• 25th Anniversary Print "The New Lieutenant"
• 30th Anniversary Print - "Acknowledge the Past, Inspire Positive Change And Create a Better Future"

All donations to the NOBLE National Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.
Please forward your order to:
Hubert Bell
5906 Reservoir Heights Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311 Together we will make this a successful fundraiser.

President Corey Pegues and the members of the Long Island Chapter cordially invite you to attend their 2nd Annual Scholarship & Awards Dinner Dance on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. at:
The Coral House
70 Milburn Avenue
Baldwin, New York

The honorees are:
Dr. Rev Calvin O. Butts III, D. Minister
Abyssinian Baptist
Church, Harlem, NYC
President of SUNY College at Old Westbury, Long Island

and : Earlene Hooper, New York State Assemblywoman 18th AD

Donation to this semi-formal affair is $80.00 per person. The Cocktail/Buffet Hour is from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The music is by DM Productions.

For tickets and information please call:

• Corey Pegues (917) 747-6455
• Barry Knox (516) 698-5026
• Leon Leslie (917) 402-4026
• Sheila Wimberly (917) 376-3719

February 2009 will be a busy month for NOBLE and the Hilton Atlanta Atlanta, GA 30303
will be the venue NOBLE's most important winter events.

President Jiles Ship and the members of the Northern New Jersey Chapter are pleased to announce that Captain Anthony Woodson was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Eats Orange Police Department on Tuesday.

"We're building our team and command staff to take us into the future," Police Chief Ronald Borgo said just before the promotion ceremony at City Hall. "It's a great day for us."

Chief Borga promoted three new deputy police chiefs, three new captains, five new lieutenants, and ten sergeants to the 283 member force.

Deputy Chief Woodson, will command the patrol division. He is a 34-year veteran of the police department. He served as a detective in 1976 and was promoted to sergeant in 1990; lieutenant in 2000; and captain in 2005. Woodson, has received numerous commendations and command citations for excellent duty.

President Ralph Godbee and the members of the Metro Detroit Chapter report the passing of Sergeant David Cobb of the Detroit Police Department.

Cobb, who was suspended from the department following the confession of a hit man who alleged that he was hired by Cobb to kill his wife in 2007 for her insurance money. Cobb apparently committed suicide in a Sterling Heights park.

Special Assistant to the National President Mark Logan is pleased to announce that workshop proposals are now being accepted for the 2009 NOBLE National Conference.

This is your opportunity to recommend a workshop that you really would like to have at the conference.

Proposals are due by November 30, 2008.

AALEAA cordially invites you to attend our Annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner Banquet, Saturday, October 11, 2008, at the Worthington Holiday Inn, located at 7007 North High Street, Worthington, Ohio.

Our 2008 theme is: "A Change is Coming, Are You Ready." Richard Cordray, Ohio's Treasurer is the keynote speaker for this Gala Affair.

AALEAA's evening of celebration will begin with a reception at 6:00 PM, dinner promptly at 7:00 PM, and the program at 8:00 PM, ending by 9:30 PM. Entertainment for the evening will feature an African dance rendition and music by "Still Bill." Attire for the evening is black tie optional.

Tickets for this gala affair are $45.00 and reserved tables seating eight people are $360.00. All or part of your financial contribution may be tax deductible. To reserve tickets, please call 419/536-7048 or email us at aaleaa@aaleaa.com. You may also purchase tickets at the door on the day of the event.

Should you require hotel reservations please contact the Worthington Holiday Inn at (614) 436-0700 by September 27, 2008, to receive a special room rate at $89.00. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 419/536-7048. Email is also a viable form of communication at aaleaa@aaleaa.com Accessing our website at www.aaleaa.com will yield further insight into the African American Law Enforcement Agents' Association.

President Jiles Ship and the members of the Northern New Jersey Chapter invite you to join them as the chapter will hold its Silver Anniversary Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Dinner Dance on Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27 Edison, New Jersey, at 7:00 PM.

Our theme, “25 Years…Chapter on the Move,” is a reminder of our responsibility to bridge the gap between the public we serve and our service as members of the law enforcement community.