PB&PA Unit #5

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2003: December | November | October

2005

2006

2007

Election Results: On May 10 and 11, 2007, the Illinois Labor Board held a representation vote to decide who would represent the sworn employees of the Springfield Police Department as their bargaining representative.

Of the 259 eligible voters, 236 votes were cast. The results are as follows:

PBPA Unit #5 - If chosen, the PBPA will continue to represent members for discipline matters as well as contract negotiations, and will continue to host social events for membership and their families.	149
Police Benevolent Labor Committee - If chosen, the Labor Committee will assume responsibility for negotiation for discipline matters and contracts, and Unit #5 may or may not continue existence as a social organization only. Unit #5 will only continue to exist if members choose to pay social membership dues in addition to their PBLC dues. Details are still incomplete at this time as to how this will work.	86
No representation - If chosen, sworn employees will have no organized representation for any matters. Unit #5 may or may not continue existence as a social organization only. Unit #5 will only continue to exist if members choose to pay social membership dues.	0

Please note that 1 ballot was not counted, as it was determined to be invalid.

We would like to thank everyone who supported Unit #5 during this tumultuous situation. Because of your willingness to take a stand in support of the PBPA and make an informed decision when casting your vote, you have allowed us to continue supporting the entire membership, both through representation with legal and disciplinary matters, as well as by hosting social activities for members and their families. With this matter settled, we can now move forward with contract negotiations with the City. Thanks for your support!

If you have any questions for Unit #5 regarding this matter, please contact any Board member.

2006

PBPA Unit #5 Pays Tribute to the Life of Officer Brenda Thompson

2005

PBPA Unit #5 Pays Tribute to the Life of Officer Robin G. Vogel

September 2004

FootballMania: As of September 12th, 3,173 FootballMania tickets have been sold, resulting in a profit of over $43,000 for the Unit #5 fundraising account!!! Thanks to all of those who sold tickets, and a special to thanks to those who sold above and beyond the 10 tickets they were asked to sell.

August 2004

Exeuctive Board Elections RESULTS: Elections were held August 26-27, and the results have been posted.

Congratulations!!: Congratulations to both Springfield softball teams for placing in the 2004 PB&PA of Illinois Annual Softball Tournament held August 13-15 in Rockford, IL. The Springfield A team took home 3rd place, and the Springfield B team brought home the 4th place trophy. (Madison County won the tournament, with Galesburg/Knox County placing 2nd.) This is the first time both Springfield teams have placed in the top 4... Congratulations to all players!!! (click here for pictures)

April 2004

Congratulations: PB&PA Unit #5 would like to congratulate R.L. Williamson on his recent retirement! R.L. started his career with SPD on April 10, 1972, and retired on April 19, 2004. Congratulations and best wishes!

March 2004

Congratulations: PB&PA Unit #5 would like to congratulate Don Ewing and Sandy Vacker on their recent retirements! Don started his career with the Department on February 13, 1979, and Sandy started on February 18, 1980. Both retired from the Department on March 12, 2004.

February 2004

3rd Annual Valentine Dinner Dance Fundraiser a Success! The 3rd Annual Valentine Dinner Dance was held February 14, 2004 at The Artisan Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. All 200 tickets were sold, and at the end of the night, we raised over $6,000 for the PB&PA's fundraising account. Click here to see the winners and other information!

December 2003

Contract Signed!! The contract with the City of Springfield was signed on Friday, December 12, 2003 by Mayor Davlin and Unit #5 President Bob Markovic. The contract will be effective Sunday, December 14, 2004. Thus, your new pay rate should appear on your January 2nd paycheck. The City estimates that the retro-active components provided for in the contract should be paid on your January 16, 2004 paycheck. Any retro-active insurance premiums due to the City will be deducted from your retroactive pay on the January 16 paycheck as well. If you have any questions, contact Bob Markovic or Doug Sapetti.

Charity Bowling Tournament: Laketown Lanes will be hosting the "Charitable Team Challenge" bowling tournament on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m. Unit #5 is sponsoring two teams; thank you to those officers who volunteered to participate in this worthy cause - Steve Anderson, J.D. Hamrick, Jeff Leininger, Bill Marshall, Jason Oldham, Jennifer Snow, Todd Taylor, and J.D. Young.

November 2003

8th Annual Senior Dinner: The 8th annual Senior Dinner will be held at Victory Hall (corner of 19th & Carpenter streets) on December 6, 2003. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. We need volunteers to help serve food, fill beverages, and deliver meals to those unable to attend. A sign-up sheet is posted on the PB&PA board, and your help will be greatly appreciated - by both Unit #5 and by the seniors.

Festival of Trees: The PB&PA sponsored a tree for the 14th Annual Festival of Trees fundraiser for Memorial Health System (click here to see pictures!). The Springfield Police Benevolent Auxiliary Association (SPBAA) also chipped in, as well as designed and decorated the tree. The tree was purchased by Friends of Memorial, but can be seen on display from November 22 through November 30 at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Christmas, Kids & Cops: Thanks to all the officers who volunteered for the "Christmas, Kids & Cops" program this year. We were able to help 20 local children by supplying them with a coat, shoes, gloves, and toys for Christmas. Also, thanks to Meijer for hosting our event and providing breakfast for the kids. Click here to see pictures from the shopping spree!

Charity Basketball Game: The Washington Middle School Charity Basketball Game will be held at Springfield High School at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22nd. Come watch our SPD officers and volunteers from other organizations play against the "Harlem All-Stars", a team made up of former Harlem Globetrotters, as well as former NBA players.

A special thanks to those officers who signed up to participate: Dennis Arnold, Mark DeVaney, Tim Ealey, Matt Fricke, Jeff Leininger and Chris Russell!

Care Basket for SPD Officers Serving in Iraq Sent: In November 2003, over 20 boxes of items were shipped to our officers serving in Iraq. The following suggested items were collected:

cold medicine, cough drops, lip balm, hand lotion, sunscreen, toilet paper, travel size toiletries, insect repellent, baby wipes, Q-tips, brushes (to remove sand from items)
blankets, socks, Woolite
pre-packaged food items (Ramen noodles, Lipton soup packets, Beef Jerky, etc.), nuts, any non-perishable food item (no chocolate!), Gatorade powder mix
goggles, gun lubricant, batteries
DVDs, hand-held video games
pre-paid worldwide phone cards, magazines, books, newspaper clippings and cards / letters.

If you would like to send items or a letter directly to anyone in the 233rd, their address is:

(Name - required)
233rd MP Company
APO AE 09302-1338

October 2003

Congratulations to Sergeant Ed Bell and to Patrol Officers Harlan Sanders and Pat Selvaggio on their recent retirements! Best wishes, and enjoy your retirement!

233rd Pictures: Pick up a State Journal Register or go online to see photos of our officers serving our country in Iraq. They are making us proud and we salute them! Let's make sure we remember their sacrifice and keep them and their families in our hearts and prayers as the holiday season approaches.

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