July - August, 2017 Your Association News & Updates A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT Much has happened over the summer months and we are looking forward to Fall when cooler temperatures are with us once again. It's certainly been quite a year so far. As you may know, there will soon be changes to our executive board and office staff in January. I am confident that you will be in good hands and our association's best interests will be carried forward. On a lighter note, our association enjoyed one of the best attended Las Vegas 51s baseball games to date! Ball park fare was served pre-game and our own Ron DuVan threw out the first pitch. Overall, serving as your president is one of my life's most fulfilling moments. You will always be a part of me as I move on with my career here at LVMPD. Throughout my presidency, in good times and in crisis, your well being was most important and will continue to be. I wish you all success and happiness for years to come. Past Events The Las Vegas 51s baseball event was one of the best attended to date. Pre-game stadium fare was served and enjoyed by all! Here are some candids from the game. Most notable was the first pitch delivered by Ron DuVan and 50/50 drawing winner John Nagazyna! Photos: (L to R, Top to Bottom: Ron DuVan throws first pitch, Treasurer Roger Pruette taking 50/50 drawing tickets, A group of association members and their family members enjoying pre-game food, VP Michael Edmiston, and member. in the chow line, more members enjoying themselves, Ron and his wife, Mary with Cosmo). Upcoming Events Flu Shot Clinic: Flu shots will be available September 20th 7:00am - 4:30pm (HQ A#110). Membership Meeting: October 4th, 11:30am (HQ A#122). Employee Arbitration Meetings: We are awaiting an arbitrator's decision regarding a disciplinary issue. The hearing was held on July 26th. A second arbitration is scheduled for October 4th regarding a disciplinary issue. DATES TO REMEMBER September 20th - Flu Shot Clinic 7:00 am - 4:30 pm at HQ Advanced Training Room 110 October 4th - Quarterly Membership Meeting - 11:30 am at HQ Advanced Training Room 122 Did You Know? CHER Tickets Our members were able to enjoy Classic Cher at the Monte Carlo Park Theater on several different nights this past month. Be sure your email address is current with us and check your email often. You never know what offers may be coming next. Organizational Changes: Please welcome Carla Scott as your new Vice President effective January 13th, 2018. June & July Statistics: Your office staff diligently working for you! The following is a snapshot of all meetings, phone calls and other association business conducted or attended by your office staff for June and July 2017: Total Calls: 931 Total Meetings: 57 On August 2nd, Member & Co-Worker Sam Gold P#9388 passed away. He worked in IT for over 11 years. He will be missed. We send our condolences to his wife, Margie, and his kids, Miranda and Benjamin. New Hires: Since June 22nd, there have been 23 new civilian employees hired. We welcome them and wish them success in their new careers. Retirements: We bid "bon voyage" to the following who have retired: Sharon Bateman, Evidence Tech, P#4942 - 22 years. Patricia Diamond, Investigative Specialist, P#4347, - 25 years. Carl Dortch, LEST, P#14623 - 5 years. Cynthia Ozuna-Hall, LEST, P#10150 - 10 years Randall Rounds, Radio Systems Specialist, P#3451 - 23 years. LuAnn Sacchetti, LEST Supervisor, P#4860 - 22 years. Lydia Stansbury, Investigative Specialist, P#5151 - 21 years. Pommie Wilson, Detention Service Tech., P#4869 - 22 years. Thank you for your service! LVPPACE.