Muskegon Fraternal Order of Police

Charles D. Hammond Lodge #99

3051 Blue Lake Road

Twin Lake, Michigan 49457

TX: 828-6222

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 573, Muskegon, Mi 49443

Web Site: www.fop99.com

Spring 2011 Newsletter

Please note that the next newsletter will be coming in July 2011 so mark the upcoming events on your calendar.

Texas Hold’em Fundraiser:

There will be a Texas Hold’em Fundraiser at the Big Game Room on .

Please check muskegonpoker.com for schedules. Please contact Brian Harris at 724-7109 if would like to help with this event.

Muskegon Polar Plunge/ Torch Run:

This is a not a FOP sponsored event. However, we would like to encourage all of our members to help, support and take part in this event on Febuary 26, 2011. All benefits go to the Muskegon area Special Olympics. Check www.fop99.com for details or contact Phil Earley at 638-6138.

Victim Rights Vigil:

This is not an FOP sponsored event. However, we feel it is a great program to attend and support. This event honors victims and their families. It will be held on April 13, 2011 at 5:30 pm on the front lawn at the Muskegon County Building by the Protector’s Statue. Please make plans to attend. Contact Amy Anderson at 724-6472 with questions.

Lodge Work Bee:

A Work Bee will be held on April 16, 2011, at 3pm. There is quite a bit of work to be done to get the lodge ready to open and hold the year opening Easter Party. If you are willing and able to help, please contact our Lead Trustee, Eric Ridout.

Easter Egg Hunt:

Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 3:00pm-FOP Lodge-Children under twelve years of age. A light snack will be served prior to the Easter Egg Hunt. Lots of candy for the children.

Police Memorial:

Wednesday May 18, 2011 at 5:30pm-West Entrance to the Muskegon County Building. If there is rain the event will be held on the 6^th floor of the county building. Please come and support this event. Anyone who wants to help with this event, please contact Amy Anderson at 724-6472.

Police Memorial Fund:

If you or someone you know would like to contribute to the Memorial Fund, please mail a check to the F.O.P. Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 573, Muskegon, Michigan 49443-0573. For the generous people who are willing to donate $1,000 or more, the Lodge has a Memorial Miniature on hand to present to them. For more information, contact David Bukala, Emilio Trejo, or Kory Luker.

FOP Golf Scramble:

A golf scramble at Chase Hammond is being planned for July 15,2011. This event was a big hit last year so RSVP as soon as you can. There will be a dinner with lots of prizes following the scramble. The cost will be $240 per team of four. To sponsor a hole the cost is $150. Contact Emilio Trejo, Brian Harris or Kory Luker if interested in sponsorship, attending the event, donating prizes, or helping with the event.

Summer Bash:

The Summer Bash has become a family favorite. There is food, beverages, swimming, games and lots of prizes. It will be held on Saturday, August 6,2011, 1pm to 6pm. More information on this event will be coming this summer. This event is a free event for members, with donations accepted.

Fall Fish Fry:

We have new plans for the fish fry this year. Last year we moved it to a Saturday, but this year we will be moving back to Wednesday, October 5, 2011, with the serving time being 6pm-8pm. This year come prepared for hot, freshly fried fish, with all the fixings to make a great fish dinner. This is all you can eat! Come and join us for lots of good food and great company, it will be worth the trip.

Christmas Party:

This will be a family event on Dec. 3, 2011 at the Polish Falcons Lodge. There will be fun, food and gifts for the children. Please fill out the RSVP form included in the mailing and send it to Amy Anderson, 867 Bob Av., North Muskegon, Mi 49445. Don’t forget to include the children’s names so that Santa will be prepared with a gift for each child. Please call Amy with questions at 724-6472 or 744-6561 by November 11, 2011.

Dues:

Last year a motion to raise dues for 2011 passed. Everyone was notified of the change and was sent a mailing concerning this issue. The following is some answers to some of the commonly asked questions.

Dues were raised $20 a year for both active and associate members. If you are an active retiree who has an FOP plate you only pay the $25 per capita fee unless you also purchase life insurance. The cost of life insurance has not changed. Life insurance for those over 55 is $25 a year and $48 for retiree insurance under age 55.

If you are an active or associate member who had payroll deduction to pay your dues please be sure to update your finance office of the changes so that the proper amount is deducted. This will ensure that your dues are up to date so that you do not get an unexpected bill for the remaining amount due.

Contact Kory Luker with questions.

E-mail:

If anyone would like to receive his or her Lodge information by E-mail, please forward your e-mail address to secretary@fop99.com . Dues will still be mailed out for the time being. An E-mail list is now in place. This is a great way to save the Lodge money and get your Lodge information in a timely matter.

Website:

Charles D. Hammond Lodge #99 has a website www.fop99.com. Please check it out. We have pictures of past events, an upcoming events calendar, ect. Thanks to Mike Cameron for development of the web site.

FaceBook:

The Lodge #99 now has a Facebook page. We will use this to keep the membership more in tune and up to date with what’s going on at the lodge. Only members will be allowed to join the Facebook page. Please look for this as we will be posting informative details on upcoming lodge events.

Trash Bags:

The Lodge sells great trash and yard bags. Contact 2^nd Vice President Dan Stout II at stoutda@co.muskegon.mi.us or call 759-1508 to purchase the bags.

ATTENTION ACTIVE RETIREES: If you have a FOP License Plate on your vehicle(s) and would like to renew the license plate, you will need to send $25.00 (Yearly State Per Capita Tax)

(ASAP) to: FOP, P.O. Box 573, Muskegon, Michigan 49443. This will allow you to be carried as an active member by the State FOP. The State FOP will then tell the Secretary of State that you are an FOP member, and you can renew your license plate. Otherwise you will not be able to get or renew your FOP plate.

Assist Your Lodge Secretary:

When you relocate, please inform the Lodge’s secretary of the move. This will ensure that you will get your Lodge’s informational correspondence and your dues bill.

If you have not paid your 2011 dues and/or insurance, they are now due.

Thank You!

We would like to thank all of our members for supporting the lodge.