Well it's that time of year again. We just finished Halloween and now we are into Christmas ( what happened to Thanksgiving)! I know it is in there somewhere along with Veterans Day, Election Day, Hannakah and Kwanzaa. I hope we all have a safe and happy holiday season this year. For those living in California and the Bay Area there are a number of events happening and as I hear of them I will try and put them in the Blog. For right now there are two:
1. The Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (BALEAF) is holding the first of hopefully our annual fundraising events. BALEAF is an organization that assists law enforcement officers and their families in times of need. I am a member on the Board as is Robin Mathews and Lynette Hogue. When LE Officers or their families suffer a catastrophic event ( line of duty death, illness,injury or trauma) BALEAF steps in with funds, counseling and whatever assistance the family needs. We are able to do this due to generous donations we have received including those given by payroll deduction. This year's event will take place Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013, 5:30-9 pm at the Elks Lodge, 450 Post St., San Francisco. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Entertainment provided by Comedian Michael Pritchard and a musical performance by Til Dawn Youth Choir.
Please make checks payable to:
BALEAF
P.O. box 31764
San Francisco CA 94131
2. The other event is the National Black Police Association is holding their Fall Refional Conference in Burlingame CA. Conference dates are Nov. 14-17, 2013. This will be held at the Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront, 600 Airport Blvd. Burlingame, CA. Registration for Members is $250 and non members $275. Speakers include Mel Asagi a Sacramento Lobbyist and Mike Raine who was the attorney for BART, regarding the Fruitvale Shooting. There will also be a fundraiser there on Saturday Nov. 16, which will be a Casino Night and will be held at the hotel. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. Let me know if you need more info.
If you haven't done so already mark your calendars for March 24&25, 2014 for our Regional Conference.
Until next time
Fabian
