Press release for immediate distribution
The Northern California Peace Officers Association (NCPOA) is proud to announce the Fall Semester recipients of the NCPOA Scholarships. These scholarships, in the amount of $1,500 dollars each, are awarded to members of the junior or senior class enrolled in the Criminal Justice Degree Program at California State University, Sacramento. Each recipient also receives the Sergeant Kelley Allen - Shrine Peace Officers Scholarship Award, an additional $200 each from the Sacramento Shrine Law Enforcement Unit. These recipients were selected from qualified applicants and attended an interview panel to determine their eligibility. This year the panel selected eight applicants for scholarships, five will be awarded at the NCPOA Luncheon on November 17, 2011 at the West Sacramento City Hall Galleria, 1110 West Capitol Ave, West Sacramento, California. The three spring recipients will receive their scholarships at the March 15th, 2012 NCPOA Luncheon at the Jose Rizal Center, 7320 Florin Mall Drive, Sacramento.
The Fall NCPOA Scholarships will be awarded to:
Sina Ghaffarpour, a junior, will be receiving the Professor Paul Weston Memorial Scholarship. He currently works for the Fairfield Police Department and wants to attend a law enforcement academy and work for a local law enforcement agency.
Phonexay Thirakoune, a junior, will be receiving the first Bruce Verhoven Foundation Memorial Scholarship. He served as an intern with the West Sacramento Police Department and would like to become a probation officer. He has served four years with the US Marine Corps Reserves and may go on active duty in the near future.
Dominic Troncale, a senior, will be receiving the Professor Leo Hertoghe Memorial Scholarship, awarded by the CSUS Criminal Justice Alumni Association. He served as a volunteer with the Redding Police Department and worked over 1,000 hours in a four year period. He would like to finish his bachelors degree and pursue a master degree in Criminal Justice. His goal is to join a local law enforcement department.
Charlina Poev, a senior, wll be receiving the Judge William Ridgeway Memorial Scholarship.
She currently is serving an internship with the Sacramento Probation Department and would like to become a probation officer after graduation.
Cameron Bal, a junior, will be receiving the Val Kobza Scholarship. He spent five years as a volunteer police cadet with the City of Roseville and now is a paid cadet with that department. He would like to become a police officer or sheriff's deputy in the local region.
Congratulations to all five worthy candidates.
The NCPOA dates back to the 1930's and was formally organized in 1952 with the election of Sacramento Chief of Police Jim Hicks as the first President. The NCPOA was incorporated in 1978 as a tax exempt non-profit association in 1978. The association is comprised of active and retired members of public safety departments at the local, state and federal level, Probation Departments, California Department of Corrections and other law enforcement personnel and associate members. Social luncheons are held ten times a year in Sacramento and the contiguous counties. These luncheons are hosted by local agencies and give the members and guests the opportunity make new friends, renew old associates and foster communications among the membership.
The principle philanthropic goal of the NCPOA is to provide scholarships to juniors and seniors enrolled in the Criminal Justice Degree Program at CSUS. The NCPOA takes applications for the scholarships in the fall and will award between four and eight scholarships each year.
Since 1980, the NCPOA has awarded $127,250.00 in scholarships to over 190 deserving CSUS Criminal Justice students. Many of these recipients have gone on to have distinguished careers in public safety , parole, probation and corrections.
The NCPOA Scholarship Foundation is a tax exempt public charity recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) charity. All donations go to fund the scholarships. The tax ID No. is 27-4822850.
For further information, visit our web site at www. ncpoa.net.
For a contact person,
Robert N. Denham, Jr. Treasurer NCPOA
Chief Deputy Sheriff (ret) Sacramento Sheriff's Department
(916)682-4897
rdenham@ncpoa.net
FEBRUARY 16, 2012
11:00 A.M.
**(NEW LOCATION)**
***AMERICAN LEGION HALL**
4561 GREENSTONE ROAD
PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
HOSTED BY:
EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF
JOHN D’AGOSTINI
CO-HOSTS:
PLACERVILLE CHIEF OF POLICE
GEORGE NIELSEN
CHP COMMANDER, PLACERVILLE
CHUCK KING
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
CHIEF OF POLICE-BRIAN UHLER
**DIRECTIONS – TAKE HIGHWAY 50 EAST TOWARDS PLACERVILLE-EXIT GREENSTONE ROAD (EXIT 41) TURN SOUTH ONTO GREENSTONE ROAD – DESTINATION WILL BE ON THE LEFT ( 1 MILE ABOUT 2 MINUTES).
Free Lunches for this venue – Rusty Jett, Vern Wallace and Carol Robertson
REMINDER: LUNCH - $18 (MEMBERS AND GUESTS)
RAFFLE - 10 FOR $7
ATTENDANCE DRAWING: $25
(Must be present to win-we now draw from tickets of those present)
REMINDER - CHECK OUR WEBSITE –
THIS BULLETIN IS POSTED BY THE 1ST!
(THERE IS A GREAT SLIDE SHOW OF PICTURES OF LUNCHEONS - SEE PHOTO ALBUM VI)
NEWS BRIEFS: The trip to Jackson for a sit down meal with all the trimmings is always a great treat and this was no exception. We had 109 members and guests arrive and they were not disappointed. The American Legion Auxiliary did another tremendous job; the tables were all set and decorated in festive, patriotic colors. President Corby opened the meeting with a tribute and moment of silence for our late Secretary Mike Greene. This was one of Mike’s favorite venues and he would have been proud and pleased that everyone had such a good time.
The Hall now has a small museum showcasing local veterans. The meal was again outstanding. Everyone just loves those carrots. Our host, Sheriff Marty Ryan and his staff were there in numbers and the Sheriff told some great stories of the family history of law enforcement in Amador County. Sheriff Ryan’s grandfather was Sheriff at the turn of the century in the Gold Rush community of Jackson, and knew the hazards and rewards of good law enforcement first hand. Sounds like Marshal Dillon had an easier time.
Sheriff Ryan once again provided two gift baskets carefully crafted by Erin Pence, his Administrative Assistant which were the grand prize drawing of the day. One basket was won by Arnie Garverick and the other by Doug Duncan, congratulations guys. Lt. Bryan Middleton, Amador CHP won the cash drawing and donated the check to the Scholarship Foundation, thanks Bryan.
The NCPOA has long supported the Sacramento Area Crime Alert Program and wants the membership to be aware of the annual CRAB FEED, the groups’ main fundraiser coming up on the 24th of March at McClellan Park, Garden Pavilion, 5649 Dudley Blvd. We will have more information and tickets available at the February luncheon in Placerville. If you like crab and a great time this is the opportunity to support a real good cause, tickets are $45 per person.
We are now actively recruiting candidates for the position of Sergeant at Arms of your Association. The position is the first of the elected chairs and a truly rewarding experience. You can make a difference and help your Association. It will not take much of your time, but is worth the effort. Contact any Board member or the Executive Director for more information.
TREASURERS REPORT: Treasurer/Webmaster Bob Denham advised as of December 31, 2011 the NCPOA had an operating capital of $5,590.12 and there was $90, 151.78 in the Scholarship Foundation for total assets of $95,742.90.
NEW MEMBERS: Mark Maniord, CHP (ret) and Donald Roberts, Amador SO and US Customs (ret). Welcome aboard to the new members.
SAD NOTE: On December 18, 2011 we lost a long time Life member and good friend, C. Stanley Gilliam. Stan was a reporter for both the Sacramento Union and Sacramento Bee and always provided good press to local cops. He frequently attended our luncheons and will be missed.
SECRETARY NOTES: SPECIAL NOTICE: . PLEASE SEND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO THE WEB SITE AT rdenham@ncpoa.net FOR THOSE WITHOUT EMAIL ACCESS; WE SHALL CONTINUE TO MAIL THE NEWSLETTER VIA THE POSTAL SERVICE. THIS MOVE WILL SAVE YOUR ASSOCIATION A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF REVENUE AND SHOULD RESULT IN BETTER SERVICE TO THE MEMBERS.
SEE YOU IN PLACERVILLE – DRIVE CAREFULLY!
**(NEW LOCATION – CHECK FRONT)
SEE MAP BELOW
