{"id":883,"date":"2024-01-11T16:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T16:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rspoa.net\/?page_id=883"},"modified":"2024-01-12T17:16:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T17:16:47","slug":"2024-meeting-minutes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rspoa.net\/?page_id=883","title":{"rendered":"2024 Meeting Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin-bottom:20px;display:block;width:100%;margin-top:10px\">Meeting Minutes 2024 <\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .wpsm_panel-heading{\r\n\tpadding:0px !important;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .wpsm_panel-title {\r\n\tmargin:0px !important; \r\n\ttext-transform:none !important;\r\n\tline-height: 1 !important;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .wpsm_panel-title a{\r\n\ttext-decoration:none;\r\n\toverflow:hidden;\r\n\tdisplay:block;\r\n\tpadding:0px;\r\n\tfont-size: 14px !important;\r\n\tfont-family: Open Sans !important;\r\n\tcolor:#000000 !important;\r\n\tborder-bottom:0px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .wpsm_panel-title a:focus {\r\noutline: 0px !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .wpsm_panel-title a:hover, #wpsm_accordion_882 .wpsm_panel-title a:focus {\r\n\tcolor:#000000 !important;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .acc-a{\r\n\tcolor: #000000 !important;\r\n\tbackground-color:#e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tborder-color: #ddd;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .wpsm_panel-default > .wpsm_panel-heading{\r\n\tcolor: #000000 !important;\r\n\tbackground-color: #e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tborder-color: #e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tborder-top-left-radius: 0px;\r\n\tborder-top-right-radius: 0px;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .wpsm_panel-default {\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid transparent !important;\r\n\t}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 {\r\n\tmargin-bottom: 20px;\r\n\toverflow: hidden;\r\n\tfloat: none;\r\n\twidth: 100%;\r\n\tdisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .ac_title_class{\r\n\tdisplay: block;\r\n\tpadding-top: 12px;\r\n\tpadding-bottom: 12px;\r\n\tpadding-left: 15px;\r\n\tpadding-right: 15px;\r\n}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882  .wpsm_panel {\r\n\toverflow:hidden;\r\n\t-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);\r\n\tbox-shadow: 0 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);\r\n\t\tborder-radius: 4px;\r\n\t}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882  .wpsm_panel + .wpsm_panel {\r\n\t\tmargin-top: 5px;\r\n\t}\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882  .wpsm_panel-body{\r\n\tbackground-color:#ffffff !important;\r\n\tcolor:#000000 !important;\r\n\tborder-top-color: #e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tfont-size:14px !important;\r\n\tfont-family: Open Sans !important;\r\n\toverflow: hidden;\r\n\t\tborder: 2px solid #e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n#wpsm_accordion_882 .ac_open_cl_icon{\r\n\tbackground-color:#e8e8e8 !important;\r\n\tcolor: #000000 !important;\r\n\tfloat:right !important;\r\n\tpadding-top: 12px !important;\r\n\tpadding-bottom: 12px !important;\r\n\tline-height: 1.0 !important;\r\n\tpadding-left: 15px !important;\r\n\tpadding-right: 15px !important;\r\n\tdisplay: inline-block !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/style>\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/style>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-group\" id=\"wpsm_accordion_882\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse1\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 11, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse1\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>RETIRED SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<br \/>\r\nMinutes of Monthly Meeting<br \/>\r\nJanuary 11, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>President Taylor called the meeting to order in the Red Room of the Nile Country Club at 1145 hours January 11, 2024. Rich O\u2019Neill led the Pledge of Allegiance and following that Taylor asked all to remain standing for a moment of remembrance for Arvid Jensen #2359 passing Monday December 25th at 83 years of age.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Roll call of Board members showed Taylor, John Nordlund, Nick Bulpin, Rich O\u2019Neill, Terri MacMillan, Joe Bouffiou, Dan Melton as present with Dan Oliver, Kevin O\u2019Neill excused.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Taylor directed attention to the minutes of the December 10 meeting and asked for any corrections, additions, or deletions. There being none Frank Kampsen moved the minutes be accepted as written, second by Joe Bouffiou and passed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Myrle Carner reported he will try to have a speaker for the February RSPOA meeting to be the head of the city council\u2019s public safety committee for a presentation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Roy Skagen took a moment to relay recent contacts with former Chief of Police, George Tielsch who is now in his nineties living in Ranch Mirage following his retirement from Santa Barbara PD. Roy recalled how Chief Tielsch was not favored by local media with his no-nonsense approach when referring or defending the police department activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Frank Kampsen reported the national police officer\u2019s Line of Duty Deaths for 2023 were 124 with countless additional injuries from assaults, accidents, etc. as results of official on duty contact with citizens. He mentioned recent suicide deaths are being investigated as whether these incidents are duty related.  He concluded by understanding the nationwide difficulty recruiting and retaining officers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Rich O\u2019Neill reported the 80th Annual retired Officers Banquet has been scheduled for Saturday September 14th at the SPAA Range pavilion. He noted the change to Saturday may make attendance less traffic impacted.  He asked for suggestions of improvements to make next year\u2019s event even better than 2023.  Several comments were voiced regarding minor improvements. The banquet cost is $20,000.00 and RSPOA members are free with guest dinners kept at a minimum when compared with an evening out. Donations would be welcome along with possible sponsorships on ads or in programs\/ads. RAP President, Pepper Prahmus started the 2024 banquet fund with a generous donation of $1000.00.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>There being no further business John Guich and Joe Sanford conducted a door prize raffle. The meeting adjourned at 1245 hours and 44 folks enjoyed a nice lunch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Nick Bulpin, Secretary<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse2\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 8, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse2\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>RETIRED SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS  ASSOCIATION<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>Minutes of Monthly Meeting<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>February 8, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>President Taylor called the meeting to order in the Red Room  of the Nile Country Club at 1150AM February 8, 2024. Joe Bouffiou led the  Pledge of Allegiance. Taylor asked all to remain standing for a moment of  remembrance for Gerald Sampont #3193 passing away January 17th at 79  years of age. Taylor went on to recognize four widows who have recently passed  on.<\/p>\r\n<p>Roll call of  Board members showed Taylor, John Nordlund, Nick Bulpin, Rich O\u2019Neill, Joe  Bouffiou and Dan Oliver present with Terri MacMillan, Dan Melton, Kevin O\u2019Neill,  and John Sullivan excused.<\/p>\r\n<p>Taylor  directed attention to the January 11th minutes that have been  distributed and asked for any corrections or omissions. Joe Bouffiou moved the  minutes be accepted as written, second by Ron Haviland and passed. <\/p>\r\n<p>Myrle Carner  addressed the meeting with an update on the scheduled fund-raiser for  gubernatorial candidate, Dave Reichert here in the ball room at the Nile, April  9th. from 10 to noon. He was asking for table captains for 8 person  tables in hopes of reaching the goal of 300 attendees. Information pamphlets  were passed out.<\/p>\r\n<p>Jim Yoshita  announced there will be a celebration of life for Gary Veatch here at the Nile  scheduled for March 2nd. More details are being worked out.<\/p>\r\n<p>President  Taylor reported the current legislative session is coming to closure with  several bills being discussed. He noted the law restricting police chases is  being reviewed and currently is the only law enforcement item on the agenda.<br \/>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<p>President  Taylor was pleased with the turn-out for today\u2019s meeting and attempted to  acknowledge the many folks who haven\u2019t been seen for a while. He apologized to  anyone not recognized but stressed the importance of socializing with one  another at these various RSPOA gatherings.<\/p>\r\n<p>The door  prize team of Joe Sanford and John Guich held the drawing for the lucky ticket  holders and following that, the meeting adjourned with 52 folks enjoying  lunch.\u00a0 The catering staff was  overwhelmed by the attendance and did the best possible to provide enough food.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nick Bulpin,  Secretary<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse3\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 14, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse3\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"center\"><strong>RETIRED  SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>Minutes  of Monthly Meeting<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>March  14, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>President Taylor called the meeting to order in the Red Room  of the Nile Country Club at 1145 hours, March 14, 2024. Rudy Sutlovich led the  Pledge of Allegiance and Taylor asked all to remain standing for a moment of  remembrance for:<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n  <p><strong>Joseph Sanford #1896<\/strong> retired Seattle Police Sergeant  passing March 22nd at 88 years of age.<\/p>\r\n  <p><strong>Joseph Higgens<\/strong> <strong>Jr<\/strong>. <strong>#3981<\/strong> retired Parol  officer passing March 9th at 72 years of age. <\/p>\r\n  <p><strong>Paul Jellen #3564<\/strong> retired Patrol officer passing  February 27 at 77 years of age.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>Roll call of board members showed Taylor, John Nordlund,  Nick Bulpin, Rich O\u2019Neill, Kevin O\u2019Neill, Terri MacMillan, Dan Melton, and Dan  Oliver present with John Sullivan and Joe Bouffiou excused.<\/p>\r\n<p>Taylor directed  attention to the minutes of the February 8th meeting and asked for  corrections, additions, omissions. There being none, Frank Kampsen moved  minutes be accepted as written with motion seconded, by Dan Melton, and passed.<\/p>\r\n<p>Myrle Carner announced the Dave Reichert for Governor Fundraiser  is scheduled to be held in the Nile Ball Room April 9th beginning at  1000 hours until noon. It is hoped the room will be filled with 300 folks at  eight top tables with coffee and pastries available.\u00a0 The tables will be assigned captains to  ensure supporters willing to help with campaign donations.\u00a0 Campaign manager, Patti Mann reported Dave is  anxious to be with the law enforcement community as well as business leaders to  assist in his gubernatorial efforts. The cost is free to attend with hopes of  generating support. <\/p>\r\n<p>President Taylor announced today  he will be stepping down as RSPOA president. A position he has held for 20  years. Vice-president John Nordlund will assume the duties effective  immediately. <\/p>\r\n<p>Taylor notified the RSPOA Board of his intentions March 12th  via email and hoped it will be officially announced to the membership at  today\u2019s RSPOA regular monthly meeting. As Taylor passed the gavel to John  Nordlund, both received a standing ovation from those present.<\/p>\r\n<p><em>Please see the retirement message provide by President  Taylor to the entire RSPOA Board of directors March 12th via email.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n  <p><em>Greetings  Board Members,<\/em><strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n  <p><em>I have been honored to  serve as the RSPOA President for twenty years.\u00a0 It is time for me to step  down.\u00a0 I am now almost 86 years old and find that I no longer have the  necessary drive to do the job.\u00a0 I tend to procrastinate too much, miss deadlines  and am often too tired.\u00a0 It has been a great time and we have made  important progress in seeing to the effectiveness and long-term stability of  the RSPOA.\u00a0 I am proud that this board and I have been able to make the  changes to carry us forward.<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p><em>When I started this  adventure we had John Sullivan, Mike Slessman, Dick Rovig, Pat Munter,\u00a0 John Nordlund and Nick Bulpin all active with  RSPOA.\u00a0 John and I served on the Coalition Board of Directors as well. Ed  Caalim was the President, and I filled the vacancy when he left. I know I am  leaving folks out, but it has been twenty years, and I am old\u2014my apologies.<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p><em>I recently met with Nick  and John and discussed my desire to resign.\u00a0 John agreed to assume the  role of president so future action will now rest with him and the board.\u00a0  Everybody knows John\u2019s work both on the RSPOA Board and with other groups.\u00a0  He will do a great job going forward.\u00a0 I will remain available to assist  as needed.\u00a0 The next session of the legislature will need a strong push  from us to secure another distribution of the surplus and I will lend whatever  help I can in that endeavor.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p><em>I plan to make a formal  announcement at the March 14th\u00a0meeting.<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p><em>I want to thank each of you  for your help and support over these many years.<\/em><\/p>\r\n  <p><em>Cheers,<\/em><br \/>\r\n    <em>Jerry<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p>President Nordlund asked Myrle Carner to introduce the  scheduled guest speaker, Edmonds Police Department Commander David Machado.  Commander Machado gave recap of his 34-year career with Edmonds PD outlining  his various assignments including TAC officer at the basic Law Enforcement  academy where he was recognized as Master Control &amp; Defensive Tactics  Instructor by both Federal and State courts. He is currently in charge of all Patrol  Operations. His career consisted of Bike Patrol, FTO, and Alert Commander. He\u2019s  married to wife, Cami for 36 years and they have 3 grown sons. Nordlund  presented Dave with an RSPOA badge with thanks and applause.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Guich drawing was conducted for door prizes.<\/p>\r\n<p>There being no  further business, President Nordlund adjourned the meeting at 1230 hours.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Nile Staff was overwhelmed with the participation but  were successful presenting the promised Corned Beef Cabbage lunch for the  overflow crowd of 61 folks.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nick Bulpin, Secretary<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse4\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 11, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse4\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"center\"><strong>RETIRED SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION\u00a0<br \/>\r\n  April 11, 2024\u00a0<br \/>\r\n  Minutes of Monthly Meeting\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund called the meeting to order at 1145 hours in the Red Room if the Nile Country Club April 11, 2024. Pepper Pramhus led the Pledge of Allegiance and Nordlund asked all to remain standing for a moment of remembrance:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li>Herb Johnson #2414 passed March 16th at 83 years. He retired as Assistant Chief of Police in December 1993 and was called back February to July 2000 as acting Chief.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n  <li>Donald Wood #1723 passing March 21st at 91 years retired 1981 following 25 years of service.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n  <li>Sharon Swindler, widow of Captain Herb Swindler passed away March 22nd at 83 years.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>President Nordlund reported a memorial service for retired Sergeant Joe Sanford was held last Saturday in Kingston. Eric Michl provided transportation thanks to the North Precinct Commander, Lori Aagard allowing the use of the department van. Mayor Bruce Harrell attended the service and declared by proclamation April 6th as Joe Sanford Day in Seattle.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Roll Call of board members showed Jerry Taylor, Nick Bulpin, Joe Bouffiou, Dan Melton, Dan Oliver as present with Rich O'Neill, Kevin O'Neill, Terri MacMillan, and John Sullivan excused.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Nordlund directed attention to the March Minutes that have been distributed along with President Taylors letter of stepping down attached. He then asked for any corrections or additions. There being none, Ed Turner moved the minutes be accepted as written, seconded by Joe Bouffiou, and passed.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund reported Joy Hollingsworth has been appointed pension board chairperson and attended her first board meeting with a positive attitude and was well received.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund called Jerry Taylor to the podium and presented him with Plaque honoring his twenty plus years of service to the members of the RSPOA.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>The Police pension Executive Secretary, Stephanie Coleman explained the need for pension documents to be notarized and thanked the pension office staff for being present to provide the service. Jan Brandes reported the pension office needs to be kept informed of illnesses and medical care needs of members. If a power of attorney for a member has been designated the copies of those agreements should be on file with the pension office. If a care facility is needed for a member, the pension office should be contacted for help and recommendations.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>The President directed attention to Cloyd Steiger and John Guich who conducted the door prize raffle and following that, with no further business the meeting adjourned at 1220 hours and 53 folks enjoyed a buffet lunch.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Nick Bulpin, Secretary\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse5\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 9, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse5\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"center\"><strong>RETIRED  SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>Minutes  of Monthly Meeting<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>May  9, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund called the  meeting to order at 1150 hours in the Red Room of the Nile Country Club May 9th,  2024. Ed Turner led the Pledge of Allegiance and Nordlund asked all to remain  standing for a moment of remembrance for the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><strong>Eleanor Zimnisky, <\/strong>widow of Dennis passed  away November 13th at 86 years.<\/li>\r\n  <li><strong>Nancy Yeowell,<\/strong> widow of Don passed away April  12th at 92 years.<\/li>\r\n  <li><strong>Myo Shears, <\/strong>widow of Bill passed away April  21st at 86 years.<\/li>\r\n  <li><strong>Georgia Hutchison, <\/strong>widow of Dick passed  away April 22nd at 92 years.<\/li>\r\n  <li><strong>Richard Miller, <\/strong>widower of Cindy passed  away April 26th at 9 years.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Continuing with sad news, President  Nordlund reported the passing of <\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><strong>Mike Burke #3140<\/strong> this last Tuesday, May 8th.  Mike was 79 years old and was John\u2019s first Patrol partner. They continued a  close friendship since 1969. There will be a celebration of life Saturday, June  1st beginning 10:00 AM at Edmonds Lutheran Church 23525 84th  Ave W. Edmonds. <\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\u00a0<br \/>\r\n  Roll call of Board members showed  Nick Bulpin, Joe Bouffiou, Dan Oliver, Rich O\u2019Neill as present with Jerry  Taylor, Terri MacMillan, Dan Melton, Kevin O\u2019Neill excused.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nordlund directed attention to the  minutes of the April meeting that have been distributed. He asked for any corrections  or omissions. There being none, Ed Turner moved the minutes be accepted as  written, second by Joe Bouffiou and passed.<\/p>\r\n<p>Rich O\u2019Neill reported the 80th  annual Retired Officers Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, September 14th  at 3:00 PM SPAA Pavilion. \u00a0The caterer  has been selected. The change of date to Saturday was chosen for traffic  concerns and an earlier dinner\/program. <\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund asked Myrle  Carner to introduce guest speaker, Cherie Skager. She is President and CEO of the  Seattle Police Foundation. With the aid of a 30-minute power-point presentation  she displayed the many programs of how the Foundation has benefited the  department. The group was impressed with the Foundation\u2019s reach into various recreation  and comfort facilities not funded in the day-to-day operation of the Police Department  along with providing donated funds to Canine, Mounted and Harbor Patrol and  other units keeping those programs operational. This was an education on what  the Foundation does with the many donations received from their sponsored  events. Cherie was awarded an SPD logo cup and RSPOA badge with applause from  all.<\/p>\r\n<p>John Guich conducted the door  prize drawing, then Nordlund adjourned the meeting, and 47 folks enjoyed a Taco  buffet lunch.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nick Bulpin, Secretary<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse6\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 13, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse6\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"center\"><strong>RETIRED  SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>Minutes  of Monthly Meeting<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>June  13, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund called the  meeting to order at 1146 hours in the Red Room of the Nile Country Club June  13, 2024.\u00a0 Al O\u2019Brien led the Pledge of  Allegiance and Nordlund asked all to remain standing for a moment of  remembrance for:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li>Vic Ensz #2437 passing May 5th at 85  years.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Danny Barrett #2948 passing May 16th  at 82 years.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Norma Niemiec passed May 28th at 93  years. (Widow of Dick and mother of Buzzy Katzer)<\/li>\r\n  <li>Bruce Creamer #5910 passed May 27th  at 74 years.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Roll call of Board Members showed,  Jerry Taylor, Nick Bulpin, Joe Bouffiou, Terri MacMillan, Dan Oliver, Rich  O\u2019Neill, Kevin O\u2019Neill, present with Dan Melton excused.<br \/>\r\n  Nordlund directed attention to the  minutes of the May meeting that have been distributed and asked for corrections  or additions. There being none, Joe Bouffiou moved the minutes be accepted as  written, second by Jerry Taylor and passed.<\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund announced the  combined RSPOA\/RAP Christmas party has been scheduled for the 3rd  Thursday in December.\u00a0 This will be the  monthly RSPOA business meeting scheduled later to provide the Nile Ball Room to  accommodate larger attendance.<\/p>\r\n<p>Rich O\u2019Neill gave an update on the  80th Retired Officers Banquet scheduled for September 14th  at the SPAA pavilion. He noted the date is changed to Saturday instead of the  usual 2nd Wednesday in September. Doors will be open earlier at 3:30  along with bar and appetizers. Program and dinner also will be earlier.<\/p>\r\n<p>Rich O\u2019Neill gave a history and  brief biography before introducing the guest speaker. Rich recounted the many  interactions he had as the SPOG President before introducing the former City  attorney. Mark McCarty. <\/p>\r\n<p>Mark appreciated the opportunity  to speak of his friendship with Officer Bryan VanBrunt who succumbed to effects  of PTSD before taking his own life September 13, 2019.\u00a0 When Mark learned of the hardships April and  their 2 children endured following her husband\u2019s passing, he stepped in to help.  Mark encountered delays and disputes from many agencies that should have  recognized the hardships April faced. This included Labor and Industry, DRS,  City of Seattle, and Federal agencies. Mark will continue representing April to  attain the support and benefits she is entitled to.<br \/>\r\n  Mark and April were awarded RSPOA  badges and were thanked and applauded.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nordlund urged everyone to sign  the ballot to put Initiative 2066 before the voters. He then called on John  Guich to conduct the door prize drawing before the meeting adjourned. 44 folks  then enjoyed Spaghetti and meatballs for lunch.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nick Bulpin, Secretary<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse7\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 11, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse7\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>RETIRED SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<br \/>\r\nMinutes of Monthly Meeting<br \/>\r\nJuly 11, 2024<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<p>President Nordlund called the meeting to order in the Red Room of the Nile Country Club at 1145 hours, July 11th, 2024. George Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance and Nordlund asked all to remain standing for a moment of remembrance for:\r\n\t<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Retired Assistant Chief, Robin Clark #4507<\/strong> passing June 22nd at 65 years.\r\n\t<li><strong>Jan Sullivan<\/strong>, wife of John L. Sullivan, passed June 24th at 94 years.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<br \/>\r\n<p>Roll call of board members showed Joe Bouffiou, Nick Bulpin, Kevin O\u2019Neill, Dan Oliver, Cloyd Steiger, Jerry Taylor and Mike Ward as present with Terri MacMillan, Dan Melton and Rich O\u2019Neill excused.\r\n\r\n<p>Nordlund directed attention to the minutes of the June meeting that have been distributed and asked for any corrections, omission, or additions. There being none, Jerry Taylor moved the minutes be accepted as written, second by Joe Bouffiou and passed. \r\n\r\n<p>President Nordlund reported the board have approved appointing Terri MacMillan as vice-President replacing Nordlund, along with additions to the RSPOA Board, Cloyd Steiger and Mike Ward.\r\nNordlund reported most retro pay has been distributed and the Pension office is still working on beneficiaries. Thanks to the pension office. Buzzy Katzer was recognized for his recent generous donations to the pension office and RSPOA.\r\n\r\n<p>Kevin O\u2019Neill gave a report outlining the Saturday, September 14th   Annual Retired Officers Banquet at the SPAA range. Doors will open at 3:30 along with the bar and reception area. There is a need for volunteers to help with set-up on the 12-13th and take down the 15th. Help is also needed during the event with busing tables, cleanup of spills, etc. A north end shuttle will be available via Eric Michl.\r\nRAP President, Pepper Pramhus reported the RAP picnic is scheduled for August 15th at the SPAA range. Bocce ball set-up around 10AM with catered lunch 11:30. White elephant gifts are encouraged for the raffle. Pepper also encouraged everyone to attend the weekly RAP meetings every Thursday for companionship and good times. Doors are open 11AM at the Nile.\r\n\r\n<p>President Nordlund introduced guest speaker, Edmond City Council President, Vivian Olson. She was elected in 2019 to the council and regards Edmonds as the best small-town environment in the country. She talked about budget restraints that are placed in all communities and Edmonds is no exception. She works with Lynnwood, Shoreline and Mountlake Terrace in effort to combine functions and avoid duplication of efforts that benefit residents. She opened for questions and was successful in answering many concerns, mostly about recent increases in crime. Edmonds also has a need for qualified law-enforcement as well as prosecutors and suggested encouraging recruiting. Vivian was awarded an RSPOA badge and got a well-deserved applause.\r\n\r\n<p>John Guich conducted the door prize raffle. The meeting was adjourned at 1220 and 44 folks enjoyed lunch.\r\n<p>Nick Bulpin, Secretary\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse8\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 8, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse8\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>RETIRED SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<br \/>\r\nMinutes of Monthly Meeting<br \/>\r\nAugust 8, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>President Nordlund called the meeting to order in the Red Room of the Nile Country Club at 1145 hours August 8, 2024. Prior to the Pledge of Allegiance, he recognized Al Sorensen and Rusty Leslie as faces not seen for some time. Mike Ward then led the Pledge of Allegiance. Nordlund asked all to remain standing for a moment of remembrance for Tim Hubbard #2925 who passed August 4th at the age of 77 years.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Roll call of directors showed MacMillan, Nick Bulpin, Rich O\u2019Neill, Joe Bouffiou, Dan Melton, Dan Oliver, Cloyd Steiger, and Mike Ward as present with Kevin O\u2019Neill excused.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>President Nordlund directed attention to the minutes of the July meeting that have been distributed and asked for any corrections, omissions or deletions. There being none, Ed Turner moved the minutes be accepted as written, second by Dan Melton and passed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>President Nordlund reminded everyone the RAP picnic will be at the SPAA range next Thursday with Bocce Ball set-up at 1000 hours for the usual competition and sign-up. Don\u2019t forget to bring a white elephant gift for drawings. A catered buffet lunch will occur around 1130 hours. Also, the following Saturday, the 17th, the annual SPAA picnic BBQ will be at the range.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Rich O\u2019Neill gave an update on the 80th annual Retired Officer\u2019s banquet scheduled for September 14th with doors open at 3:00 PM. He has 230 folks signed up and reminded those intending to attend need to inform us. There will be no tickets at the door. Capacity is 400 and last year was sold out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Rich gave a brief description of today\u2019s guest speaker and introduced Brian Burnett. Brian completed a 25-year career in law enforcement with the last 12 years as elected Sheriff of Chelan County. He talked about his 37-year marriage to his wife, April, and their 7 children. He was drawn to state politics when he saw a need for new representation in district 12. He felt he could improve public safety, property rights, reduce taxes and better fiscal responsibility. President Nordlund awarded Brian an RSPOA badge and applauded for his presentation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>John Guich was called upon to conduct the door prize drawing and there being no further business the meeting adjourned at 1220 hours and 40 folks enjoyed a fried chicken lunch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Nick Bulpin, Secretary<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse9\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 10, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse9\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"center\"><strong>RETIRED  SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>Minutes  of Monthly Meeting<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>October  10, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund called the meeting to order at 1145 hours  in the Red Room of the Nile Country Club October 10, 2024. ScottWaltier led  the Pledge of Allegiance. Nordlund asked all to remain standing for a moment of  remembrance for the following:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li>Mike Ferry #4442 passed away September 18th  at 73 years of age<\/li>\r\n  <li>J.J. Jankauskas #2729 passed away October 7th  at 81 years of age<\/li>\r\n  <li>Bob Johanson #3320 passed away October 8th  at 84 years of age<\/li>\r\n  <li>Carol Weamire, wife of Paul, passed away  September 7th at 86 years of age<\/li>\r\n  <li>Carol Trettevik, wife of Jerry, passed away  September 25th at 84 years of age<\/li>\r\n  <li>Darla Murphy, widow of Dean Murphy, passed away  October 2nd<\/li>\r\n  <li>Mary Cvar, widow of Jim Cvar, passed away  October 3rd at 77 years of age<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Memorial Service for Tim Hubbard will be held on Sunday  October 20th at 2PM at the Foster Golf Course <\/p>\r\n<p>Memorial Service for  Carol Trettevik will be held October 26 at 2PM at Edmonds Waterfront Center.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\r\n<p>Memorial service for Robin Clark  will be held Saturday October 26th at 1PM at the State Training  Facility in Burien.<\/p>\r\n<p>Roll call of Directors showed Terri MacMillan, Nick Bulpin,  Joe Bouffiou, Rich O\u2019Neill and Cloyd Steiger as present with Jerry Taylor, Dan  Melton, Kevin O\u2019Neill, Dan Oliver and Mike Ward excused.<\/p>\r\n<p>The minutes of the August meeting have been distributed and  Nordlund asked for any additions, corrections or omissions. There being none  Rich O\u2019Neill moved the minutes be accepted as written, second by Joe Bouffiou  and passed.<\/p>\r\n<p>Rich O\u2019Neill gave a report on the successful September  Retired Officer Banquet acknowledging the supporters including co-sponsor SPRA,  along with SPOG, SPD Foundation, A Better Roofing, Sunrise Senior Living, along  with countless folks assisting with the service of food, busing tables,  decorations, set-up and clean-up. Rich also asked for any complaints,  suggestions, or changes that can be improved for next year.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund gave a brief biography of the guest  speaker before introducing Michelle Bennett, Chief of Police in Edmonds. Chief  Bennett outlined her experience in law enforcement spanning 35 years with King  County, and now Edmonds. She related the troubles facing law enforcement is not  unique to Seattle as Edmonds shares the same issues with limited political  support from all administrations. She is working with the legislature  concerning current initiatives concerning juvenile crime and punishment. She  addressed a personal family experience with drug abuse and the failure of the  government to cope with treatment and controlling the problem. She responded to  questions. She was applauded and awarded a badge by President Nordlund.<\/p>\r\n<p>There being no further business, John Guich ran the door  prize drawing, then 38 folks enjoyed lunch.<\/p>\r\n<p>Nick Bulpin, Secretary<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel End -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Inner panel Start -->\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel wpsm_panel-default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wpsm_panel-heading\" role=\"tab\" >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <h4 class=\"wpsm_panel-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a  class=\"collapsed\"  data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#wpsm_accordion_882 \" href=\"javascript:void(0)\" data-target=\"#ac_882_collapse10\" onclick=\"do_resize()\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_open_cl_icon fa fa-plus\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ac_title_class\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 14, 2024\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ac_882_collapse10\" class=\"wpsm_panel-collapse collapse \"  >\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t  <div class=\"wpsm_panel-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"center\"><strong>RETIRED  SEATTLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>Minutes  of Monthly Meeting<\/strong><br \/>\r\n  <strong>November  14th, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund called the meeting to order in the Red  Room of the Nile Country Club at 1145 hours November 14, 2024. Interim Chief of  Police, Sue Rahr led the Pledge of Allegiance and Nordlund asked all to remain  standing for a moment or remembrance for the following: <\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li><strong>Chuck Allers<\/strong> # 4196 Passed October 18th  at 71 years<\/li>\r\n  <li><strong>Charlie Lindblom<\/strong> #1890 Passed October 28th  at 91 years <\/li>\r\n  <li><strong>Francis Riley<\/strong> #2393 Passed November 4th  at 89 years <\/li>\r\n  <li><strong>Francis \u201cJim\u201d Johnson<\/strong> #1979 Passed  November 9th at 91 years<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Roll call of Directors showed  Terri MacMillan, Nick Bulpin, Joe Bouffiou, Rich O\u2019Neill, Dan Oliver, Jerry  Taylor, Cloyd Steiger and Mike Ward as present with Dan Melton and Kevin  O\u2019Neill excused.<\/p>\r\n<p>Minutes of the October meeting  have been distributed and Nordlund asked for any corrections, additions or  omissions. Ed Turner moved the minutes be accepted as written, second to motion  by Joe Bouffiou and passed.<\/p>\r\n<p>President Nordlund announced the  RSPOA monthly meeting along with the RAP meeting will be held December 19th  in the Ball room of the Nile to celebrate Christmas. Heavy Hors d oeuvres will  be served in lieu of buffet lunch. The cost will be $20.00 payable at the door.  To have enough food it is necessary to inform John Nordlund, Pepper Pramhus or  Nick Bulpin if you plan to attend.<\/p>\r\n<p>RSPOA member, Liz Day introduced  the local Queen of Daughters of the Nile, Lynn Haller. She explained the  function of the daughters as they raise funds supporting Shriners Children\u2019s  hospitals. To show their appreciation for Law Enforcement they passed out Christmas  gifts of candy bags.<\/p>\r\n<p>Myrle Carner introduced the guest  speaker, Interim Seattle Chief of Police, Sue Rahr. The Chief related her 45  years of experience in Law Enforcement including the former King County Sheriff.  She was called to serve as interim chief by the Seattle Deputy Mayor, Tim Burgess  until a permanent chief is selected. It was her duty to find a suitable leader  that will bring the department\u2019s needed public support. The lack of support has  created reduced manpower resulting in staffing problems and uncontrollable  crime\/homeless issues. 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