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Volume 15, Issue No. 8 September 2017 Region One website -- http://TexasCPAAA.org/Region1 September – No meeting The September Region One meeting has been canceled. Meeting Schedule 2017 January 14 – Angleton February 11 – Galveston March 11 – DPS CAA April 8 – Dickinson May 13 – Humble June 10 – Pasadena July 8 – La Porte Convention Aug 3-5, 2017 August – No Meeting September 9 -- Montgomery Co. October 14 -- League City November -- Texas City December -- No meeting 2018 (Scheduler, Jeanne Canales, [email protected] ) January 13 – Angleton* February 10 – Galveston March 10 – Montgomery Co. SO April 14 – Dickinson* May 12 – Humble June 9 – July 14 – Convention Aug 1-4, 2018 August – No Meeting Sept 8 – Montgomery Co. SO* October 13 – League City* November 10 – Texas City* December – No meeting Many Region One CPAAA’s have members who suffered damage from the flooding resulting from Hurricane Harvey. There are many online resources which have been publicized and are too numerous to list here. However I thought the graphic on the right to be helpful in assisting in the process of cleanup. (Graphic: FEMA) Also see FTC Advice for Helping Hurricane Harvey Victims on page 7. Please use CLEAR plastic for bagging if available. Inside – 2 Calendar, Officers 3 July meeting photos 4 - 6 Photos from Convention 7 FTC: Helping Harvey Victims 8 Notices, Committees
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Volume 15, Issue No. 8 September 2017
Region One website -- http://TexasCPAAA.org/Region1
September – No meeting
The September Region Onemeeting has been canceled.
Meeting Schedule2017
January 14 – AngletonFebruary 11 – GalvestonMarch 11 – DPS CAAApril 8 – DickinsonMay 13 – HumbleJune 10 – PasadenaJuly 8 – La Porte
Convention Aug 3-5, 2017August – No MeetingSeptember 9 -- Montgomery Co.October 14 -- League CityNovember -- Texas CityDecember -- No meeting
2018 (Scheduler, Jeanne Canales,[email protected] )
January 13 – Angleton*February 10 – GalvestonMarch 10 – Montgomery Co. SOApril 14 – Dickinson*May 12 – HumbleJune 9 –July 14 –
Convention Aug 1-4, 2018August – No MeetingSept 8 – Montgomery Co. SO*October 13 – League City*November 10 – Texas City*December – No meeting
Many Region OneCPAAA’s havemembers whosuffered damagefrom the floodingresulting fromHurricane Harvey.There are manyonline resourceswhich have beenpublicized andare too numerousto list here.However I thoughtthe graphic on theright to be helpfulin assisting in theprocess ofcleanup.
(Graphic: FEMA)
Also see FTC Advice forHelping Hurricane HarveyVictims on page 7.
Please use CLEAR plastic for bagging if available.
Inside –2 Calendar, Officers3 July meeting photos4 - 6 Photos from Convention7 FTC: Helping Harvey Victims8 Notices, Committees
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2017 Region One Officer & Director Roster
Events in September & October
Newsletter StaffActing editor, Composition
& Layout – Leo WaltzActivities Editor – Vacant
Send all Activity reports [email protected] they may be published
in future editions
Events Calendar Event
Region One meeting is canceled
Saturday,Oct 14, 2017
Region One meeting 9 am to Noon,League City, Civic Center.
Saturday,Oct 21, 2017
State Board Meeting 10:30 amBuffalo, Tx
President - Barbara CookVice President - Richard MelvinSecretary - Maggie SpoonerTreasurer - Sherry SchumacherDirector, Pos 1 - Leo WaltzDirector, Pos 2 - Delores GantDirector, Pos 3 - Phil NiewaldState Rep, Non Sworn - Billy BoehlkeState Rep, Sworn - Wayland Fowler
281-615-7856281-337-8623281-217-6577409-939-6160281-316-2255281-997-1015281-744-5544713-306-8920409-392-4395
[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]
CorpusChristiCPAAA hasadvised thatthe “TexasHonors TheThin BlueLine” shirtsshown on this page in the July2016 edition are still available.Also see this page:http://texascpaaa.net/convention/2016/merchandise.html
Watch for information sent via email to the TCPAAA-Info-News list,or if you do not subscribe, then see the list postings here:https://groups.google.com/a/texascpaaa.net/group/tcpaaa-info-news/
Congratulations toPhil Niewald for hiselection to the TexasCPAAA Board.
Phil will be servingas the 2nd VicePresident for ourstate organization inaddition to beingRegion One Director,Position 3.
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July Region One MeetingEric DeWeese, Chief Customs &Border Protection Officer, was thefeatured speaker at the meeting.
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Photos from the Convention in WacoThese pages contain some photos fromthe 2017 TCPAAA convention held inWaco.
At left, the registration windows whereattendees and delegates checked in.
Below are some shots taken at the re-ception and social the night prior to theofficial start.
Placing the 2017 Wacostreamer on the TCPAAA flag.
For a list of the streamercolors, visit
http://texascpaaa.org/yearcolors.html
HollyTucker
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Above: TCPAAA Board at the Delegates’ Meeting.Below: Some of the booths in the Vendor room.
Continued from previous page.
Above: Speakers at the Opening Ceremony.Below: LE Officers standing for recognition.
Continued on next page
Sheriff Parnell McNamara,who gave the McDuff serial
killer session.
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More from Waco – Above: Left: Sheriff JB Smith, “Laughter is Lawful” –Right: Newly elected state officers and Region reps are sworn-in.
Below: The TCPAAA State Board.
The Waco CPAAA, hosts for the convention.
Gar
land CPAAA will be the hosts for 2018.
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The Federal Trade Commission has information for people who want to help Hurricane Harvey victims,and for those who are dealing with and recovering from, its long-term effects. In addition to theimportant tips and advice below, they can find more at www.FTC.gov/weatheremergencies.
Wise giving after the storm
If you’re looking for a way to give, be cautious of charity scams. Do some research to ensure that yourdonation will go to a reputable organization that will use the money as promised:
● Donate to charities you know and trust with a proven track record with dealing with disasters.● Be alert for charities that seem to have sprung up overnight in connection with current events.
Check out the charity with the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, CharityNavigator, Charity Watch, or GuideStar.
● Designate the disaster so you can ensure your funds are going to disaster relief, rather than ageneral fund.
● Never click on links or open attachments in e-mails unless you know who sent it. You couldunknowingly install malware on your computer.
● Don’t assume that charity messages posted on social media are legitimate. Research theorganization yourself.
● When texting to donate, confirm the number with the source before you donate. The charge willshow up on your mobile phone bill, but donations are not immediate.
● Find out if the charity or fundraiser must be registered in your state by contacting the NationalAssociation of State Charity Officials. If they should be registered, but they're not, considerdonating through another charity.
Picking up the pieces
The storm has devastated much of Southeastern Texas. Once the rain and floodwaters recede, it will betime to take stock and develop a recovery plan. Here are some tips and links to resources to help makethe task less burdensome:
● Contact your insurance company. Ask what the next steps are in assessing any damage to yourhome or business.
● Your home and its contents may look beyond hope, but it’s possible many of your belongingscan be restored. With luck and hard work, your flooded home could be cleaned up, dried out,rebuilt, and reoccupied.
● Be skeptical of people promising immediate clean-up and debris removal. Some may demandpayment up-front for work they never do, quote outrageous prices, or simply lack the skills,licenses, and insurance to legally do the work.
● If you’re looking for a place to rent during recovery, be cautious of rental listing scams.Scammers often advertise rentals that don’t exist to trick people into sending money before theyfind out the truth.
● Many people will be asking for your personal information. Make sure you know who you aredealing with. Ask for identification before you share your Social Security or account numbers.Scammers sometimes pose as government officials, and ask for your financial information ormoney to apply for aid that you can request on your own for free. Government officials will neverask you for money in exchange for information or the promise of a check.
● You might have had to leave your home without IDs, checks, credit and debit cards, and otherdocuments. You also might be without access to a bank account or paycheck for some time. Ifyou need to get money, understand your options for paying bills and replacing importantdocuments. This list of contacts may help you regain your financial footing.
● Call your creditors and ask for help. If you’re a homeowner, even if your home is uninhabitable,you still have a mortgage. Contact your lender to discuss your options.
FTC Advice for Helping Hurricane Harvey Victims
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Information and Notices CommitteesAudit: TBD annuallyBenevolence: Dolores Gant, Chair, 281-997-1015;
[email protected]: TBDByLaws: TBDLODD: Cathy Rice, [email protected]: Chair: Becky Hoke, 409 948-4443,
[email protected] Spooner, 281-217-6577, [email protected]
Merchandise Sales: Sandi MillerNominations:
Chair: Sandi Miller, [email protected] Boehlke, 409-925-2043; [email protected]
Scheduling: Jeanne Canales, Chair, [email protected]: Jeanne Canales, Chair, [email protected]
Dottie Duby, 979-419-2383, [email protected] Boren, [email protected];Calvin Walker, [email protected] (email may not be active)
Future activities should be sent to theeditor at the following newsletter emailaddress: [email protected] to the state newsletter address:[email protected]
This newsletter is a publication of RegionOne of the Texas Citizen Police AcademyAlumni Association, and is published ten
times a year..
Region One website:TexasCPAAA.org/Region1
Next meeting is Oct 14Host: League City
● A person is needed to becomeeditor of the Activities Section ofthis newsletter. Contact theeditor at the newsletter emailaddress (only someone seriousabout volunteering shouldapply)[email protected]
● Reminder to all CPAAA’s: Send youractivities to the state newsletter at thefollowing email address:[email protected] any are sent to this Regionnewsletter, they will be forwarded tothe state newsletter.
CPAA Associations: 23AngletonDeer ParkDickinsonDPS CAAGalveston (city)Galveston Co. Sheriff’s OfcHarris Co. Constable Pct. 4Harris Co. Sheriff's OfficeHoustonHumbleLa PorteLake JacksonLeague CityLiberty County
Montg. Co.ConstablePct. 4
Montg. Co.Sheriff
PasadenaPearlandRichmondSanta FeSugar LandTexas CityTomballTri AgencyWebster
Individuals:0
List as of6/23/2017.
Treasurer haslatest official
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2017 Region One Members
Deadline for Oct. Edition:Sep 30, 2017
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