President's Message

Words cannot properly express the admiration and pride I have for the men and women who gave their time and energies to assist us at the Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged, and the grave dressing at Long Island National Cemetery. I am quite grateful for the positive response to both of these exemplary events.

Rich Rottkamp and I recently had the honor to represent The Shields at the New York State Fraternal Order of Police Memorial and the Nassau County Police Memorial. Both were dignified and humbling experiences.

Be sure to circle Friday, August 7th on your calendar, it’s the date of the fun event of the year. Rich Rottkamp and his committee will once again host The Shields Annual Moonlight Sail. Your attendance will afford you a great evening of friendship, and also help support your organization. Your loyal support along with help from our friends is one of the main reasons that we are able to offer scholarship presentation nights such as our next meeting on Tusday, June 23.

Sunday and Monday, September 27 & 28 are the dates that John Colundro has reserved for our 2009 golf outing start forming your foursomes now. Details for this event to be announced, John and members of his committee will be available to answer questions at our Tuesday, June 23 meeting.

Congratulations to Shields Vice President Neil DeLargy, recently promoted to Inspector Nassau County Police Department.

Get well wishes go out to Shields members Ed Barry and Al Farina, both are recovering from heart related conditions.

Please note that our next meeting will be on a Tuesday, due to a previous booking at our caterers. Joe Wolff has put together an interesting program for your enjoyment, and if conditions work out we will be honored with an appearance by a "very special" person from the police profession.

Thanks for your continuous support, have a safe and fun filled summer. See you in September.