COACHELLA VALLEY LATINO PEACE OFFICER’S
ASSOCIATION
www.cvlpoa.org
MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2009
General Meeting called to order at 1740 hours. (16) Members present: President Manny
Lopez, Vice President Henry Ruiz, Secretary Dan Devinny, Sgt. at Arms Mark Barfknecht,
Historian Damian Ruiz, Ruben Diaz, Miguel Gonzalez, Sandy Sandoval, David Chandler,
Sam Cross, Joe Daily, Johnnie Woods, Page Patterson, Sabas Rosas, David Snellings and
Ron Houston.
Dan covered the minutes from last month. Mark made a motion to accept. Sabas seconded
the motion. Passed.
Treasurer’s Report: Provided by Manny - as of November 30, 2009: General: $5,981.20.
Scholarship: 18,355.86.
Sandy provided a check to Henry for his 2010 dues of $50. Cathedral City Police Captain
Kevin Conner has joined and presented his 2010 dues check of $50. His address is: 1512
San Mateo Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 321-0111.
Old Business:
Manny is looking into what it will take to advertise on our web page. Manny will contact
National to inquire.
Turkey Drive: Saturday, November 21, 2009: LPOA went to (11) families in Coachella to
pass out turkeys and other food. Those who participated were: Damian, David Chandler,
David Snellings, Frank, Mark, Page, and Sam.
Miguel did a toy drive at Ironwood Prison where he works. He has collected both toys and
cash. He will be placing another donation box in the next week or two.
Historian Damian Ruiz has asked members to provide any newspaper clippings or photos
so he can put them into an album for LPOA.
December 19th will be our Toy delivery day. Meet at the Larson Justice Center at 7:30 am.
David Snellings has volunteered to be Santa. A Santa suit will be provided.
Victor called to say he will sponsor a family this holiday season with a $125 donation.
Mark suggested that we check with Sheriff’s dispatch to see if they would be interested in
sponsoring a family. Dan will check with them.
COACHELLA VALLEY LATINO PEACE OFFICER’S
ASSOCIATION
www.cvlpoa.org
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