Minutes for the June 2026 Membership Meeting
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 Oscar Hope, end of watch June 22, 1929.
GUESTS
Senator Brett Ligon
Kelly Waterman
Jay Guerro
PATROL OFFICER OF THE MONTH / INVESTIGATOR OFFICER OF THE MONTH
Officer of the month:
Blake Bullin with Clear Lake Division
Investigator of the month:
Raegan Castillo and Emille Robau with Special Victims 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
Surprise results in some local elections. November elections will be interesting.
Saturday June 6th Vintage HPD 5k fun run. Please attend.
The ATO has ongoing fundraisers. Golf Tournament is in November. More fundraisers and events are coming up. 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 3rd 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.
If you want to take pictures with BARC for the PR campaign, then contact Debbie LaHaie. Will be starting up again soon.
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. Medical benefits available. Questions with cards see Kawanski Nichols. Many updates will be coming along with FOP and meetings for changes coming soon.
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 Thursday, August 6th.
NEW MEMBERS
Anna Arreola
Motion to accept by Ken Nealy, seconded by Tim Whitaker, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Door prizes were announced and given away.
Joey Dunn made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ray Hunt, motion passed.
Minutes were prepared by Joey Dunn
