The 82nd Annual Retired Officer Banquet is scheduled for September (date to be determined) at the SPAA pavilion. Rich and Kevin O’Neill are preparing for another successful gathering like last year, with over 445 in attendance. The the banquet doors will open at 3pm and like last year, it will be held on a Saturday.
We have streamlined the reservations with an electronic reservation program. You can also pay electronically with the Zelle banking app, or you can mail a check.
I take this opportunity to look back at some of our history. The first Retired Banquet was held at the Town and Country Club in 1958. (Honor the Old Guys) was the focus of the gathering of Retired Officers and spouses/guests. Since that time, we have moved from several locations continuing the Annual Banquet. It was once held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, but we moved the banquet to a Saturday and heard positive feedback!
Highlights from the 2025 and earlier Banquets
Photos from the 2025 Banquet are now available. Click here to view the photos.
Photos from the 2024 Banquet are available. Click here to view the photos.
Mark Sigfrinius was our special guest at the 2024 banquet. Follow this link to view a video presented at the banquet.
You will also find a link to the Last Ring video from the banquet.
Chief Rahr attended the banquet. Following the event she sent an email to all of the active members of the department. We think she did a great job of detailing the importance of the RSPOA. We have posted her comments here.