News
Updated 04.04.07
2007 First Responder's Day at Six Flags
Check the 2007 First Responder's Day Flyer for a special event on August 12th. Discount Admission and Meal for FOP members.
Remember FOP Wives and Mothers and Save
MassFOP members save 20 percent on flower's for Mother's Day!
MassFOP30 One Club Tournament
Register a Team or Sponsor a Hole
Corrections Officers 2nd Annual Clam Boil
Look for tickets to go fast for the second annual DOC Lodge 28 Clam Boil on July 14, 2007
FOP Golf Outing Discount Package
MassFOP30 Easter Egg Hunt
MassFOP30 Held its first annual easter egg hunt for member's children and granchildren on March 31st. The day was a great success. Lodge 30 would like to thank the members and friends that donated time, effort and funds to an event that shows that the FOP is about member families.
Surgeon's Lodge Boosters Scholarship Fund
On March 8, 2007 the Executive Board met at the Faulkner Hospital with the newly formed Surgeons' Lodge. We had a great response from their members. The Surgeons' Lodge presented the Massachusetts State Lodge with a check for $1550.00 for the Scholarship Fund.
Massachusetts FOP Scholarships
DEADLINE IS MARCH 16th !!!!
The State FOP Lodge will be granting twenty-eight (28) $1,000 scholarships to Massachusetts FOP member's children & grandchildren. Scholarship applications are available by calling Lisa Carroll at the State Lodge or by clicking on the link below. We hope to have the application posted on the state web site soon. Also for those members that live in Attleboro, the State FOP is also granting (2) $1,000 scholarships to graduates from the City of Attleboro. Applications can be picked up at the State Lodge, in the lobby or by, again, calling Lisa Carroll at (508) 222-3182. If you have any questions feel free to call me at (508) 844-1221.
Fraternally, Larry Crosman
ScholarshipApplication2007.doc
2007 Attleboro Scholarship Application
First Annual MassFOP30 Golf Tournament
Keep June 11th Open for theFirst MassFOP30 Golf Tournament. Details will be released Shortly. We'll be looking for hole sponsors at $100 per hole. If your company, union, or employer would like to sponsor a hole please contact Todd Bramwell.
The 1 club Golf Tourney on 6/11/07 9am shotgun. Todd will have flyer's soon on this and also will be taking teams soon. $60 per person ($240 per foursome) includes golf and food. Absolutely, Todd can not take singles, it has to be a foursome. It will be first come, first served on the teams. (22 max.) It's going to be a Blast! If you can not play! We need Hole sponsors. $100. per hole. All proceeds will go to Massfop30 lodge .
The Red Sox Raffle!
Print a Poster to Promote the Raffle
Win 4 Tickets 10 Rows behind Home Plate!
Red Sox at Yankee Stadium
August 1, 2007
Includes 2 Hotel Rooms for 2 Nights in New York City.
Only $10/Ticket!
Everyone WINS (Except the Yankees!) when
every members sells one (1) book.
Your Local Lodge will receive part of the proceeds.
ContactLarry Crosman for Tickets
Call Lisa at the State Office. Tickets will be mailed.
2007 National Police Memorial Week
This year members of the Mass FOP will again be attending the National Police Memorial Services in Washington,D.C. from Saturday May 12th thru Tuesday May 15th.
The FOP State Board has reserved a block of discounted rooms at the Embassy Suites/Convention Center.
For further details contact any board member. Remember: First come basis.. Please contact the State Lodge for your reservations!
LOUISVILLE CONFERENCE
58th Biennial Conference
In August 2007, the National Fraternal Order of Police will conduct its 58th National Conference and Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. Deputy Sheriff's Lodge 25 is proud to be the host lodge. Representing ninety-one years of professional law enforcement experience, the Conference and Expo will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center on August 12-16. Law enforcement officials from all over the country will be in attendance: police chiefs, administrators, sheriffs, training officers, fleet managers, federal officers, correction officers, and procurement staff.
EXPO 2007 is expected to be the best one ever with over 6,500 delegates plus their families expected to attend. If you are interested in purchasing booth space at the EXPO 2007, please visit our EXPO page.
"Project Blue Light"
The Massachusetts Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. is once again asking for your support in "Project Blue Light." "Project Blue Light" is a tribute to officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice as well as those who continue to work America's dangerous streets.
Since "Project Blue Light" was introduced by COPS, it has been embraced by many law enforcement organizations and their families. Please show your support by placing a blue light in a window to remind everyone that law enforcement officers serve and protect every day of the year.
If you or your department would like to purchase the "Project Blue Light Law Enforcement Candle" or need further information please contact the MA COPS office at (781) 376-9966 or Heather Rossetti at heather@statelinegraphics.com or Website
Texas Hold’em Tournament (update)
Tri-Town F.O.P.
Monday February 26, 2007 in Foxborough
The Texas Hold'em was a success. We had a good time with great food. The card players were looking for a follow up event. We learned a lot about making this a painless and fun fundraiser. Look to see more of these events. Don't miss the next Texas Hold'em.
The Thomas Giunta 5k Road Race
Sunday, April 1, 2007 at 12:10pm
The Thomas Giunta 5k Road Race is a wheel measured 3.1 mile loop with a slight upgrade during the first half-mile.
The course is open to all runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes.
Calibre Press Street Survival Seminar
March 20-21, 2007
Host: BOSTON VA HOSPITAL POLICE
Stonehill College Easton, MA
Raffle to Benefit Mass COPS
Two admissions to the Street Survival Seminar will be raffled to support Mass COPS families.
Letter to Massachusetts Police Unions
2007 Legislation Filed
Chief George J DiBlasi, Director of Governmental Affairs, has filed the following bills for the 2007 legislative session.