Dear Members,
With the sudden resignation of Ron Griffith due to illness, I am humbled and honored
to step forward as the incoming President. Ron’s thoughtfulness and consistency will be truly missed, and we wish him
a speedy recovery.
I wish to express
my gratitude to Rich for his leadership and firm hand during the past exciting year. He continued to build on a firm foundation
laid by Tony and Kay, ensuring a bright future lies ahead for the Alumni Association. Rich, thank you! It’s comforting
to know you will be available to help as Past President.
The board of directors is excited to welcome new board members Leisa Sacry as Secretary, Kevin Cunningham as Director
of Media, John Thornton as President-Elect and Joe Hanson, President. We are very fortunate for the continuing service of
Janet Simpson as Volunteer Coordinator, Mickey Kempf as Director of Training and Woody Laughlin as our Registered Agent.
There was only one Littleton Police Citizens
Academy for 2011 with Class 26 graduating on November 17. At least two in the class of 19 students expressed interest in joining
the LPCAAA prior to graduation and we look forward to more signing up. To each of the new members, we extend an official welcome
to the Alumni Association! And to our current members, please offer a personal welcome to the new Alumni when they attend
our monthly meeting.
Trick-or-Treat
Street at Aspen Grove was not only a huge success; it may have been impossible without the assistance of the Alumni. Due to
budget cutbacks resulting in a reduction of Littleton Police presence at the event, our group was pressed into service for
traffic control and responded with professionalism and enthusiasm. For all the volunteers working traffic and handing out
candy, we offer a hearty Thank You. Special thanks to Janet for her tireless efforts in organizing our group!
Although this letter is written before the Candlelight
Walk scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving, the Alumni once again figures prominently in the LPD operations plan for the
evening with more than 30 volunteers expected to man duty stations. Alumni personnel will assist in traffic control before
and after the event, and are instrumental in crowd control as they escort Santa’s sleigh down Main Street.
Please bring a snack to share, and a BIG appetite, to the
December 1 members meeting featuring our traditional potluck. Good food, good conversation and great company are guaranteed!
I wish each and every member a happy and
safe Holiday Season. Be thankful for all that we have, helping those that are less fortunate.
Joe Hanson.
