Upcoming Events
Updated 04 September 2008

Next General Meeting

Tuesday
September 16, 2008
1900 hours

General Meeting

FOP Lodge 7

FOP Hall
1412 W. Washington Blvd.

Free parking is available.
All members are encouraged to attend.

September 2008

Thursday
September 4, 2008
1830 hours

retirement celebration

honoring...

PO Sherman "Tid" Tidwell
(001st District & Unit 166)
&
PO Tyrone "Blk Ty" Judon
(001st District, 022nd District, Unit 166 & Unit 543)

The Martinique
8200 S. Cicero Ave
Burbank, Illinois

For more information please contact
PO Curtis Smith, 022, 745-0373
PO Enid Staggers, 001, 745-4290
 Sgt. Keith Walthall, Unit 543, 744-3328

Saturday
September 6, 2008
&
Sunday
September 7, 2008

special Olympics 2008
Chicago police department
bowl for a cause

Come enjoy a few hours of good fun for a great cause!  Space is very limited.  Call the School Visitation Section NOW for information and to reserve a lane for your team!  Lanes go quickly! 

Reservations: 312-745-5841

September 6th, 1300 - 1600 hours:

Habetler Bowl
5250 Northwest Highway

&

Timberlanes
1851 W. Irving Park

September 7th, 0900 - 1200 hours:

Waveland Bowl
3700 N Western Ave.

&

Lawn Bowl
6750 S. Pulaski

Monday
September 8, 2008
thru
Thursday
September 11, 2008

Interactive Health Solutions

Health Evaluations From IHS
Provided By The FOP, Chicago Lodge 7

FOP Hall
1412 W. Washington Blvd
Chicago, Illinois

To Schedule An Appointment Or For More Information, Please Call 800-840-6100

Appointments Needed To Be Evaluated!  Call Today!

Recommended Health Evaluations:

Age 18 to 34 – Male & Female
 

Health Profile Includes: Blood Tests, Blood Pressure Analysis, Medical Report, Coronary Risk Trend Analysis and Web Site.
 

■ Blood Tests – Includes individual tests to detect diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, bone and muscle disease, anemia, leukemia, bleeding abnormalities, infection, and more.  Also analyzes total cholesterol, HDL, LD. and cholesterol/HDL computed ratio.
 

■ Blood Pressure Analysis
 

■ Medical Report – You will receive an individualized, comprehensive report from IHS that reviews and explains your test results.
 

■ Coronary Risk Trend Analysis – IHS will track and compare your cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose each year that you screen.
 

■ Web Site – Includes membership and unlimited access to www.interactivehs.com, your source for healthy living.  At your option, you can confidentially access your personal health history and test results history from this secure web site.
 

■ TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) – Abnormal thyroid may exhibit common symptoms such as unexplained weight gain or loss, unexplained fatigue, hair loss, sweating, insomnia or constipation.

Age 35 & Above –Female
 

■ Health Profile (described above)
 

■ TSH (described above)
 

■ Homocysteine – There is a strong relationship between high homocysteine and heart disease and stroke.  Evidence suggests that homocysteine may damage artery walls and enhance the blood’s ability to clot.  Recent research shows that moderate to high levels of homocysteine may substantially increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease as well as a non-Alzheimer’s form of dementia.  Diet – notably eating foods rich in folic acid and Vitamins B6 and B12 – influences homocysteine levels and may provide a first line of defense.

 Age 35 & Above – Male
 

■ Health Profile (described above)
 

■ TSH (described above)
 

■ Homocysteine (described above)
 

■ Prostate Cancer Screening – The PSA blood test detects early signs of prostate cancer.  The test is especially important if you have a family history of prostate cancer.

Sunday
September 14, 2008
Game Time: 1330 hours

16" CHARITY SOFTball game

CPD & CFD
vs
THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

All proceeds will benefit Chicago Police & Chicago Fire charities

Standard Bank Stadium
14011 S. Kenton Avenue
Crestwood, Illinois

All Fire & Police members, families and friends are invited Food, Beverages Available Celebrities – Autographs – Games – Prizes

For Tickets and Information Contact

P/O Steve Robbins (773) 569-0178
Sgt. Mike Lazzaro (312) 726-1704
Ret. Det. Ken Hauser (773) 763-5310
Sgt. Mike Martin (312) 747-8730
Sgt. Dennis Kettering (312) 745-0373

Sunday
September 14, 2008
1400 - 1900 hours

time for Tim's children

Tim Kaufmann is a 25 year Cook County Sheriff's Police Officer and a Father of five children.  He has touched the lives of many people, other personally & professionally.

This past year, Tim was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer.  Tim has fought a courageous battle.  Throughout his life, he has always helped others and now it is
Time For Tim.

115 Bourbon Street
3359 West 115th Street
Merrionette Park, Illinois

Admission $25.00

Free Valet Parking

Direct donations can be mailed to:
The Tim Kaufmann Benefit Fund
Founders Bank
6825 West 111th Street
Worth, Illinois 60482

To purchase tickets please contact:
CPD PO John Foley, FUG WARR, 773-909-6321
CPD Sgt. Tony Kaufmann, TRU, 745-4069
CPD Capt. Jim Spratte, 008, 773-505-6400

Sunday
September 14, 2008
1400 - 1900 hours

RIDE TO REMEMBER

To Remember Our Brothers & Sisters Of New York City, & All Who Lost Their Lives September 11, 2001 & To Show Support For Our Men & Women Of Our Armed Services.

Ride To Remember 9-11
7th Annual

The Ride Is FREE & Open To All Vehicles!

Motorcade Procession To The State Capitol Grounds, Police & Fire Fighters Memorial Site From Halls Harley Davidson
(Dirksen Parkway & Sangamon, Springfield, Illinois)
(Exit 100B Off Of Interstate 55)

The Illinois State Troopers, F.O.P. Lodge hosts an
 "All You Can Ear" BBQ on
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 1700 hours.

Line Up Starts At 0800 hours
Ceremony At The State Capital Memorial Site at 1000 hours

Additional information regarding event and hotel can be found at www.ridetoremember911.com

Sponsored by the Illinois Blue Knights, Illinois Red Knights, Oak Lawn HOG, Halls Harley Davidson, Oak Lawn Harley Davidson & Springfield HOG

Sunday
September 14, 2008
1400 - 1900 hours

RIDE TO REMEMBER

End Of Watch
Monday, 18 September 1854
Stabbed During A Domestic
34 Years Old

9th Annual
Casper Lauer Police Memorial
Riding to remember our fallen brothers & sisters
For The Police, By The Police

All Proceeds Go To The Gold Star Families

Registration at 0900 hours, 5049 W. Lake St., Chicago
Motorcycle Ride Leaves At 1100 Hours Sharp
Memorial Service At Noon, Chicago Police Memorial
Benefit at 1300 hours, 5049 W. Lake Street, Chicago

Additional information regarding event and hotel can be found at mailto:akmc@akmc.us  or call us at 773-419-7287

Sponsored by the Illinois Blue Knights, Illinois Red Knights, Oak Lawn HOG, Halls Harley Davidson, Oak Lawn Harley Davidson & Springfield HOG

Saturday
September 20, 2008
Game Time: 1700 hours

11th annual
we care 2008
benefit sOFTball game

UICPD
vs
CPD, 12th District

Out 11th Annual Softball game will be in honor of Officer Richard Francis, a 27 year veteran of the CPD who was killed in the Line Of Duty on July 2, 2008.  All proceeds will be donated to the family of PO Richard Francis.

UIC South Campus Fields
1400 S. Morgan St.
Chicago, Illinois

$5.00 donation
Contact for Tickets: 312-413-1533

Direct donations can be mailed to:
UIC Police "We Care 2008"
943 W. Maxwell St.
Chicago, Illinois 60608

Please make checks payable to:
CPD Memorial Foundation (CPDMF)
Memo Line: We Care 2008 Officer Francis

Sunday
September 21, 2008
Noon - 1500 hours

Registration: 0900 - Noon

car/motorcycle show

Kane County Sheriff Patrick Perez Announces

2nd Annual
Charity Car/Motorcycle Show

All Proceeds Will Benefit Disabled American Veterans

Kane County Judicial Center
Sheriff's Department
37W777 Route 38
St. Charles, IL 60175

Entry Fee: $10.00

12+ Different Vehicle Categories

For details, please call Ron Clark at 630-761-8093 or Dawn at 630-208-2000

Trophies Galore!!!

Thursday
September 25, 2008
1900 hours

retirement celebration

honoring...

Deputy Chief Samuel Christian

Howard Street Inn
6700 W. Howard Street
Niles, Illinois

For more information please contact
Sgt. Cynthia Curry, 215, 746-5737

Sunday
September 28, 2008
1600 - 2200 hours

Kickn4Chris

Christopher (Chris) Doherty is 12 years old. He’s the son of Det. Sgt. John and Debbie Doherty, and the brother of John III. Chris was diagnosed in June, 2007 with
Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Chris is a student at
St. Symphorosa grammar school on the Southwest side of Chicago. Before being diagnosed with cancer, Chris was a member of the St. Symphorosa Vikings football and soccer teams and school band. He also enjoys most sports, paint ball and video games and hopes to rejoin his Viking teammates soon.

Hawthorne Race Course
3501 S. Laramie Ave.
Stickney, Illinois

Admission $30.00
Admission includes food, draft beer, and wine. There will also be a cash bar.

Direct donations can be mailed to:

For more information contact:
Mike Doherty, mnmdoherty@comcast.net , 773-908-8837
Debbie Flint, df2411@msn.com , 708-288-7842
Tom Cronin, cpdseabass@aol.com , 312-446-8757

October 2008

Monday
October 13, 2008
thru
Wednesday
October 15, 2008

Interactive Health Solutions

Health Evaluations From IHS
Provided By The FOP, Chicago Lodge 7

CPD - 18th District - Near North
1160 N. Larrabee
Chicago, Illinois

To Schedule An Appointment Or For More Information, Please Call 800-840-6100

Appointments Needed To Be Evaluated!  Call Today!

Recommended Health Evaluations:

Age 18 to 34 – Male & Female
 

Health Profile Includes: Blood Tests, Blood Pressure Analysis, Medical Report, Coronary Risk Trend Analysis and Web Site.
 

■ Blood Tests – Includes individual tests to detect diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, bone and muscle disease, anemia, leukemia, bleeding abnormalities, infection, and more.  Also analyzes total cholesterol, HDL, LD. and cholesterol/HDL computed ratio.
 

■ Blood Pressure Analysis
 

■ Medical Report – You will receive an individualized, comprehensive report from IHS that reviews and explains your test results.
 

■ Coronary Risk Trend Analysis – IHS will track and compare your cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose each year that you screen.
 

■ Web Site – Includes membership and unlimited access to www.interactivehs.com, your source for healthy living.  At your option, you can confidentially access your personal health history and test results history from this secure web site.
 

■ TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) – Abnormal thyroid may exhibit common symptoms such as unexplained weight gain or loss, unexplained fatigue, hair loss, sweating, insomnia or constipation.

Age 35 & Above –Female
 

■ Health Profile (described above)
 

■ TSH (described above)
 

■ Homocysteine – There is a strong relationship between high homocysteine and heart disease and stroke.  Evidence suggests that homocysteine may damage artery walls and enhance the blood’s ability to clot.  Recent research shows that moderate to high levels of homocysteine may substantially increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease as well as a non-Alzheimer’s form of dementia.  Diet – notably eating foods rich in folic acid and Vitamins B6 and B12 – influences homocysteine levels and may provide a first line of defense.

 Age 35 & Above – Male
 

■ Health Profile (described above)
 

■ TSH (described above)
 

■ Homocysteine (described above)
 

■ Prostate Cancer Screening – The PSA blood test detects early signs of prostate cancer.  The test is especially important if you have a family history of prostate cancer.

November 2008

Saturday
November 1, 2008
1600 - 2200 hours

TAKE TIME FOR TOM

Tom Gibbons is a husband, father, brother and friend unlike someone you may know. He is married to Lisa and has a 15 year old daughter Stephanie. In October of 2007, he was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer that quickly progressed to stage 4. Tom was only 45 years old at the time.

Tom is the brother of retired officer Terry Gibbons (007, 005, 151, 121) and cousin of Tony Gibbons (022 Dist)

Hawthorne Race Track
3501 S. Laramie
Cicero, Illinois

Direct donations can be mailed to:
Take Time for Tom
c/o Centrue Bank
310 Section Line Rd.
Manteno, Illinois 60950

To purchase tickets please contact:
Terry Gibbons  773-255-8209

Monday
November 17, 2008
thru
Wednesday
November 19, 2008

Interactive Health Solutions

Health Evaluations From IHS
Provided By The FOP, Chicago Lodge 7

CPD - 001st District - Central
1718 S. State Street
Chicago, Illinois

To Schedule An Appointment Or For More Information, Please Call 800-840-6100

Appointments Needed To Be Evaluated!  Call Today!

Recommended Health Evaluations:

Age 18 to 34 – Male & Female
 

Health Profile Includes: Blood Tests, Blood Pressure Analysis, Medical Report, Coronary Risk Trend Analysis and Web Site.
 

■ Blood Tests – Includes individual tests to detect diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, bone and muscle disease, anemia, leukemia, bleeding abnormalities, infection, and more.  Also analyzes total cholesterol, HDL, LD. and cholesterol/HDL computed ratio.
 

■ Blood Pressure Analysis
 

■ Medical Report – You will receive an individualized, comprehensive report from IHS that reviews and explains your test results.
 

■ Coronary Risk Trend Analysis – IHS will track and compare your cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose each year that you screen.
 

■ Web Site – Includes membership and unlimited access to www.interactivehs.com, your source for healthy living.  At your option, you can confidentially access your personal health history and test results history from this secure web site.
 

■ TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) – Abnormal thyroid may exhibit common symptoms such as unexplained weight gain or loss, unexplained fatigue, hair loss, sweating, insomnia or constipation.

Age 35 & Above –Female
 

■ Health Profile (described above)
 

■ TSH (described above)
 

■ Homocysteine – There is a strong relationship between high homocysteine and heart disease and stroke.  Evidence suggests that homocysteine may damage artery walls and enhance the blood’s ability to clot.  Recent research shows that moderate to high levels of homocysteine may substantially increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease as well as a non-Alzheimer’s form of dementia.  Diet – notably eating foods rich in folic acid and Vitamins B6 and B12 – influences homocysteine levels and may provide a first line of defense.

 Age 35 & Above – Male
 

■ Health Profile (described above)
 

■ TSH (described above)
 

■ Homocysteine (described above)
 

■ Prostate Cancer Screening – The PSA blood test detects early signs of prostate cancer.  The test is especially important if you have a family history of prostate cancer.