Royce R. "Randy" Sillavan
September 2, 2010
9/02/10

Royce R. "Randy" Sillavan, member of the HPROA, who retired from the Department January 5, 1982, after serving over twenty-four (24) years, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010. At the time of his retirement, he was assigned to the Identification Division. He joined the Department on August 27, 1957. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie E.[More]

Shirley J. Ferguson
Sister of HPROA Member Roy Ferguson
9/01/10

Mrs. Shirley J.[More]

Elaine Foltz
August 28, 2010
8/28/10

Elaine M. Foltz passed away Saturday, August 28, 2010. She is the Wife of Retired Sergeant Larry D.[More]

Discounts For Veterans
8/15/10

Home Depot and Lowes 10% Military Discount Available Everyday

Home Depot and Lowe's have long been known to offer a 10% holiday discount to military members and their families, and in many cases veterans and retirees.[More]

HPROA Election 2010
Results
6/02/10

HPROA Election 2010

The HPROA Elections for 2010 are over and the votes have been counted

All incumbent HPROA Board Members, along with the President, Treasurer, and Board Secretary,were re-elected, and the two spots being vacated my Forrest Turbeville, and Ed Rich were filled by newly elected board members Ed Campbell, Position 5, and Gene Yanchak, Position 7.

The members of the board expressed their deep appreciation for the years of service provided by both Ed and Forrest. Forrest will remain as Chairman of the F.A.C., while Ed Rich will take the responsibility of preparing the Knights of Columbus Hall for the monthly meetings.

President Steve Rayne 533 votes

2nd Vice-President Max Lankford 535 votes

Secretary Sue gaines 536 votes

Position #1 Ben Bashaw 534 votes

Position #3 Jim Ashby 535 votes

Position #5 Ed Campbell 532 votes

Position #7 Gene Yanchak 535 votes

54 invalid ballots.

Board Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2010

Call to Order:

President Steve Rayne called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

Present:

Ashby, Bashaw, Blair, Gaines, Lankford, Miller, Rayne, Rich,

Simmons, St.John, Turbeville, Zoch.

Absent: Elkin, Walschburger

Sergeant at Arms: Robert Crane

Parliamentarian: Jack Harris

Determination of Quorum:

Secretary Gaines advised there was a quorum present.

Prayer: AL Blair Pledge of Allegiance: AL Blair

Minutes of Previous Meeting and Treasurer's Report:

v Motion by Miller, 2^nd by Blair, to approve the minutes as printed.[More]

Business Meeting Minutes
August 12, 2010

Call To Order:

President Steve Rayne called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

Prayer: Al Blair Pledge of Allegiance: Al Blair

Secretary's Report and Treasurer's Report:

v Motion by Nelson Foehner, 2^nd by E.J.[More]

Fredricksburg General Information and Motel Update
Hill Country Reunion
7/12/10 12:10 AM

HOUSTON POLICE RETIRED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

HILL COUNTRY REUNION, FREDERICKSBURG, TX.

By: D.[More]

Weather & Forecast

Family Assistance Updates
September 2010
9/01/10

Joseph Oatis: (9-2-2010) - Talked with Tammy Oatis and she said on August 27^th Joe finished the 4 weeks of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation. She said he was back in the emergency room at M.D. Anderson for some side effects of the treatment but was out now and on the way home.[More]

Military Blood Drive
September 11, 2010
8/31/10

September 11th Motorcycle Ride and Military Blood Drive
Hello, All To all our "bike riding buddies" and those who are not "bikers" but may know someone who would be interested in this ride, please see the attached. It is for a VERY worthwhile cause for our military personnel.

Thanks to all and "Ride SafE & Happy Highways",

Ken

Our non-profit group, Operation Lone Star - Texans Supporting Our Troops, has organized a 2010 Motorcycle Ride and Military Blood Drive to be held on September 11^th.[More]

Guest Speaker
September Business Meeting
8/13/10

The Guest Speaker for the September HPROA Business Meeting will be

County Commissioner Steve Radick

Survey Regarding Heath Care Insurance Rates
7/21/10

Survey Regarding Heath Care Insurance Rates

Steve Rayne, Bill Elkin and three other members recently attended a meeting with the City of Houston Human Relations people on Monday,7-19-10. We all took a sample survey while there.[More]

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July-August 2010

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Retiree Roundup

Retiree Roundup
August13, 2010
RETIRED OFFICERS ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE AUGUST 13, 2010

Nicolette Bozeman:: (Nelson) HPROA Member James M. Bozeman reports that his wife, Nicolette, also a member, was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. She had a double radical mastectomy 3 weeks ago and will begin chemotheraphy next week. They have moved from Colorado to Tyler to be close to a better cancer treatment center.[More]

Firearms Qualification and Renewals
11/02/09

The Firearm Requalification Documents Please note: Many of your questions may be answered in the Q & A files listed in this link: Frequently Ask Questions, also in Word Format:

Firearms Renewal Instructions

The retiree downloads all of the needed forms from the Website. Take no paperwork to the range. All paperwork comes to the RCU either by mail or in person.[More]