OPENING  

Douglas Griffith called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

PRAYER

Bishop Wilson led us in a moment of silence and a prayer.

 

DEDICATION

Meeting dedication for Officer Howard Hammond, end of watch August 18, 1946.

 

GUESTS

Brad Mushinski, running for City Council At-Large #5

Dwight Boykins, running for City Council District D

 

PATROL OFFICER OF THE MONTH / INVESTIGATOR OFFICER OF THE MONTH

Officer of the month:

No Officer of the month this month due to no submissions.

Investigator of the month:

Anna Bertens with Robbery Division

 

THE TREASURER’S REPORT

The motion to accept the treasury report was made by Debbie Lahaie, second by Tim Whitaker, motion carried. The report is on the table and available upon request from Tim Butler.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Upcoming elections for board members this year.

9/11 Heroes run is coming up this year on September 12^th.

Greater Houston Blue Mass will be held on September 27^th at the Co-Cathedral on St. Joseph’s Parkway.

Shields of Christ Retreat for men will be November 5^th-8^th in San Antonio.

Shields of Christ Retreat for men will be September 10^th-13^th in San Antonio.

The ATO Golf Tournament is in November.  Thank you to Tim Whitaker for all you do.

Please give monthly to PAC if you are not already doing so.

Officers in crisis, how can we help? Tell people about the problem. Officers need help so please reach out to us with any problems.  Get help prior to any incident that may happen.  Money and time are not an issue for HOPA, let them know where they can help.

AA meetings have started at the union hall. Every Tuesday at 11:30am.  Contact Mike Crellin for more information, 979-574-9119.

Shut down rumors and get the truth out.

Resources are there to help all around, but we do not know what we are not told so get information out to those that can help.

Remember to sign up for Online ID protection on the 3^rd floor.

If you want to submit an article to the Badge & Gun, please email it to Info@HPOU.org and if it chosen you will receive a gift card.

 

REMINDERS

HPOU app no more and all information is located at members.hpou.org

HPOU provides free online ID protection, please sign up.

All active members with HPOU are members of FOP Lodge 110. Doug is now the state 1^st Vice President.

Personal injury attorney for family and friends if they need to contact Kherkher Garcia.

If you need a will, contact Fulton Broemer, they will do it for free.

Insurance provided by HPOU, check plans and rates if interested.

Peer Support is live, contact HOPA, 832-200-3499.

See Public Safety Financial Group (PSFG) if you are thinking about retiring.

Next meeting is September 3^rd.

 

NEW MEMBERS 

Nicole Murillo

Joel Amare

Motion to accept by Shannon Barker, seconded by Tim Whitaker, motion carried.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Door prizes were announced and given away.

Tim Whitaker made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Greg Green, motion passed.

 

Minutes were prepared by Joey Dunn