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Chapter Executive Board
President
Ruben Garcia
rgarcia@hapcoa.org
Rudy Gonzales
Secretary
David R. Salinas
sctc_hapcoa@yahoo.com
Treasurer
Ray Ybarbo
Amadeo Ortiz
amadeo2008@yahoo.com
Ronald Sanchez
rsanchez@bexar.org
Contact Information
San Antonio Chapter
P.O.Box 831544
San Antonio, TX 78283-1544
www.hapcoa.org/sanantonio
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| Programs and Events
Open House Mixer Membership Appreciation and Recruitment Drive a Success
73 attendees signed in from various agencies to include several Chiefs of Police, local Judges Al Alonzo and Bert Richardson, retired and active Secret Service, ATF, FBI, San Antonio Police, Deputy Chiefs, Ambassadors, Sheriffs, Deputies, Constables and many other commanders and future commanders from various local and federal agencies as well as the NLPOA and SAHPOO. Other distinguished guests attending are Sheriff Rolando Tafolla, BCSO; Lee Roy Villareal, Executive Director of National Hapcoa; Richard Garcia, Global Director of Security-Shell Oil; Willie Hulon, Assistant Vice President-USAA Corporate Security; SA Mark Bartlett, USSS/SAC San Antonio Field Office; Sheriff Tom Herrera and Cmdr. Eduardo Lopez, Maverick County Sheriff's Office; Deputy Javier Hernandez, President of the Central Texas Chapter of the National Latino Peace Officers Association; and Mario Obledo, representing Congressman Ciro Rodriguez of the 23rd District of Texas. In addition, former SA Chapter Hapcoa member Tony Chapa and former LA Chapter member Art Acevedo both received Special Recognition awards(see Highlights.) In addition, EISD Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth P. Garza attended as well Police Chief Charlie Pena.
Special thanks to SA chapter members Manuel Alfaro for his financial sponsorship to our event, Paul Chapa, Amadeo Ortiz, Don Tijerina, Ruben Garcia, Diana Lorenz, Alex Torres and Pete Perez as well as Roger Apolinar who ensured we had the place (Beethoven Hall) for the event. Tony Chapa was also the Keynote speaker for the night.
4th Annual Comedy Show Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday June 28th, 2008
Our Fourth Annual Comedy Show is scheduled for Saturday June 28th, 2008 at SWIG North located just outside 1604 on Sonterra. This is our major fundraiser for the year and so we ask for your support. The time is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and includes 2 beverages, the show, free hors d'oeuvres and opportunities to win door prizes. The exact address is 18322 Sonterra Place. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Anyone wishing to purchase tickets to the event can call 210-669-6380. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Next Regular Membership Meeting June 25th, 2008
Regular Monthly Meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 25th, 2008 at 5:30 pm at Beethoven Hall(422 Pereida St.)
The meeting place is in the King William area of San Antonio immediately south of downtown. Anyone needing information can call David Salinas at 210-669-6380.
Chapter Signature Program-Annual Scholarships to Students
PROVIDE $5000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY TO QUALIFIED STUDENTS
2008 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS were Analicia De Los Santos from Harlandale High School and Cameron Bailee Medlin from Ronald Reagan High School. Congratulations and the chapter wishes you all the best.
2007 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS:
Jacqueline Elaine Garcia:Trinity Christian Academy,
Sabrina Gonzales:Harlandale High School,
Edward Anthony Ortiz:Holy Cross High School,
Nathan Lozano:Texas State University,
Deyanira Saucedo:Lytle High School,
Maricela Madrigal:Harlandale High School
2006 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Nathan Matthew Lozano:John Marshall High School, Adriana Monsivais:Edison High School, Jasmine Stewart:Sam Houston High School, Denise Rodriguez:Memorial High School, and Luis Gomez:Memorial High School
2005 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Roger Nicolas Lozano, Elizabeth Aguilar Arias, Michael P. Haynie, Julie Ann Salinas, Quentin Iglehart-Summers, Norma Jean Macias
2004 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS: Maria Anastacia Arias, Jorgie Ann Gonzales, Joaquin Jose Jasso, Jaime Trevino Jr.
Highlighting
Latest Promotions
Congratulations to San Antonio Chapter member Jose Banales who was promoted from Captain to Deputy Chief of the San Antonio Police Department. We are proud of you and the leadership you provide to our chapter and the Police department.
Also congratulations to new SA chapter member Al Carnot for his promotion to Deputy Chief of Traffic and Uniform Support of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Welcome aboard!
Congratulations to SA Chapter member Richard Palomo on his appointment to Chief of Police of Southside Independent School District. He was formerly a commander with the SAISD police department. Way to go!
Congratulations to long time member Rolando R. Tafolla on becoming Sheriff of Bexar County. We are proud of you and the leadership you provide to our chapter and the Sheriff's Office.
Also congratulations to SA Chapter President Ruben Garcia on being promoted to Chief Deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
Congratulations to Manuel Longoria who became Deputy Chief of the Criminal Warrants Division of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. He is a retired Assistant Chief of SAPD with many years of experience in Law Enforcement and Administration.
SA Chapter HAPCOA 2008 Special Recognition Awards
The San Antonio Chapter presented two recognition awards to longtime Hapcoa members. The first award went to Austin Chief of Police Art "Ace" Acevedo, who was the former vp of the Los Angeles Hapcoa Chapter and former president of the NLPOA. Tony Chapa recieved the 2nd recognition award for all his support of HAPCOA. He is the highest ranking hispanic in the USSS and was promoted to Assistant Director(Office of Professional Responsibility)in April of this year. He has always been an avid supporter and member of HAPCOA at the local and national levels. We appreciate what both of you have done for HAPCOA throughout the years. You are truly inspirations to us!
Welcome to our Newest Members
Our newest members to the SA Chapter from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office are Deputy Chief Al Carnot, Captain Raul Gonzales, Sgt. Eleazar Villarreal, Sgt. Samuel Presas, Deputy Juan Contreras and Deputy Steve Ruiz. From the San Antonio Police Department are Sgt. Jaime Trevino, Sgt. James Smith and Sgt. William Lowry. Welcome to HAPCOA!
Hapcoa takes First Place in Shields of Christ 1st Annual Golf Tournament
The San Antonio Chapter annually provides sponsorship to other non-profit organizations. The Chapter participated in the Shields for Christ 1st annual Golf Tournament held Saturday May 31, 2008 at Silver Horn golf course. The SA Chapter Team won first place and consisted of SA president Ruben Garcia, members Henry Martinez and Tom Dorsa. Non-member Steve Diana was the fourth player. Congratulations for representing the chapter well. Other chapter members playing in the tournament were Dan Vela, Ron Sanchez and David Salinas.
New SA Chapter Blog
A special thanks to longtime member Alex Torres who has created a SA Chapter Blog. That website address is www.hapcoasa.com for all who are interested in viewing or blogging. Please feel free to submit any email addresses you may want to add to our mailing lists.
FBI Academy 2007 Graduate
Congratulations to member Don Tijerina (Lt. BCSO) for graduating from the FBI academy. He attended the academy from September to December of 2007. Way to go!
Also Chapter member Joe Banales attended the FBINAA 2007 Conference in Phoeniz Arizona.
HAPCOA 2007 Medal of Meritorious Service
John T. Mendoza Jr. with AFOSI was awarded Hapcoa's Medal of Meritorious Service
at the National Conference in Las Vegas Nevada for his service in Iraq. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Army Combat Action Badge and the Purple Heart. He is currently transfering his Hapcoa Membership from the Gulf Chapter to the San Antonio Chapter. Congratulations John.
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