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ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 2209
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 2:23 pm: | 
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As a follow-up to the announcement on another thread regarding our police department problem, this thread is meant to support the formation of a new townwide organization hereafter called "Friends of Police Officers." The following is a facsimile of that thread and information for the forthcoming meeting...
“The cops that are posting on MOL are doing it to get ACTION from the public, not a simple reaction such as sympathy.”
I agree with that statement... and enough of all this on-line chatter already. OK, now lets find out who really supports our police officers!
If the 500 members of “Friend’s of the Library” are willing to support our library’s in town, I want to see if we can get equal or superior support for our police officers! Some of us need to do what ever it takes to stop the drain of good men and women from the police department.
Therefore, as I previously suggested, it’s time to step up and be counted...
The first organizational meeting of the “Friends of Police Officers” (FOPO) will be held at my home, 304 Elmwood Avenue, on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at 7:30PM. I would like to set the following simple plan subject to change by the attendees at the meeting.
First, membership is open to all residents of Maplewood. There will be no political posturing, no district structuring, no officers, no dues, and no requirement to attend any meetings. Members need only apply in writing or by e-mail requesting membership, and may also remove their name from membership at any time the same way.
Members will receive a window sticker and a membership card that will indicate their support for our police officers and the organization. A thread will be started to keep everyone informed as to the results of all future meetings. Comments will always be welcome from all residents regardless of whether they have membership or not.
We know that our police officers sign on to serve us all, at all costs. Therefore, the purpose of the organization will not be to influence, not to direct, not to criticize, not to negotiate for, but only to listen to and support them in everyway we can. They already have all the leadership, unions, and organizations they need. As the song says, lets all "Stand by your man... or woman!"
I feel besides listening and trying to understand their's and their families problems, we can also show our respect and support by fund raising for equipment and services the town is unable to provide them because of the towns present fiscal restraints.
I hope to see the attendees at the meeting appoint a seven-person steering committee, with additional sub-committee’s as deemed necessary. I would also like to invite Tim Durkin to attend this first meeting, and further encourage any additional suggestions anyone feels would be helpful.
Finally, an e-mail or phone call would be helpful if you plan on attending so I can provide adequate refreshments, or change the venue if attendees appear to be exceeding 100...
Thank you. Art |
marie
Citizen
Username: Marie
Post Number: 908
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 6:19 pm: |
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No, thank You Art! |
Copihue
Citizen
Username: Cop
Post Number: 142
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 7:34 am: |
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What problem do you have with this organization, Marie?
Pack your own chute.
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us2innj
Citizen
Username: Us2innj
Post Number: 908
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 8:35 am: |
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I think Marie was in support of the idea. Art said "thank you", and Marie said "No, thank you."
Otherwise the comma would be absent, as in "no thank you." |
marie
Citizen
Username: Marie
Post Number: 909
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 10:36 am: |
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us2innj, Copihue,
I think this is a GREAT idea and hope that this organization will help in re-establishing a strong, working relationship between the MPD, TC and community.
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Reflective
Citizen
Username: Reflective
Post Number: 180
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 9:28 pm: |
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Thanks us2inij
You saved me from having to explain the use of commas in phrases to the poster above you.
That poster may be a recent grad of our whole language program. |
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 1170
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 24, 2003 - 1:14 pm: |
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I believe a comma would be appropriate, or at least acceptable, in both meanings of Marie's phrase. If you ask me if I'd like sugar in my coffee, I'll say, "No, thank you."
Tom Reingold
There is nothing
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ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 2228
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 - 9:28 pm: |
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This is just a reminder for any Molers who are still interested in showing their support for our police officers...
"The first organizational meeting of the “Friends of Police Officers” (FOPO) will be held at my home, 304 Elmwood Avenue, tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 3, 2003, at 7:30PM."
An e-mail message, or phone message would be nice if you're coming, and btw, please be careful where you park...
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ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 2231
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, December 4, 2003 - 3:13 pm: |
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Thank you to everyone who came out in the cold to attend the meeting last night.
At the meeting it was agreed the primary purpose of the group was to offer moral and specialized financial support as needed; and that there shall be no political posturing, no district structuring, no officers, no dues, and no requirement to attend regular meetings.
Membership will remain open to all Maplewood residents. Anyone interested in joining the FOPO, and who is also willing to publicly support our police officers, may add their name to our roster by e-mail at any time.
More information and committee openings will be made available in the near future.
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marie
Citizen
Username: Marie
Post Number: 939
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, December 4, 2003 - 3:53 pm: |
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Art,
I wasn't able to attend - illness in the family. How was the meeting? Can you post a re-cap? |
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