NLPOA CALIFORNIA STATE CHAPTER TRAINING & ELECTIONS OCTOBER 6 & 7, 2023

NLPOAVC Member David Rico Nominated for 2023 Coors Light “Lideres Award”

David Rico was unanimously nominated by the NLPOAVC Board of Directors for the Coors Light Lideres Award. The national selection for this award is presented to volunteers who have completed exemplary service in leadership to a non-profit organization who serves the community. Five recipients who are selected will receive a $10,000 grant each to the non-profit he/she has volunteered for.

David has contributed much in many areas. He has been a longstanding NLPOA member, been a Secretary on the NLPOAVC Board of Directors, planned and participated fundraising and scholarship events, and most recently, contributed information technology transitions through Google Drive to develop/enable chapter operations throughout the pandemic and beyond. Through his dedicated work, David created a one-stop location for everything NLPOAVC, that included designing chapter email addresses for all board positions, establishing Google Meet for virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic, and creating historical archives for official chapter documents, announcements, and much more.

Because of David’s work, NLPOAVC didn’t miss a beat during the pandemic. Monthly meetings and prep work for the Scholarship Awards Program continued. His leadership was observed by other chapters many, of which, are now utilizing Google Drive to enhance their chapters moving forward. Congratulations on your nomination David. Well deserved! For more information on this awards program, click on or visit www.coorslightlideres.com.

JUNE IS PEACE OFFICER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MONTH! NEW MEMBERS ENTERED IN DRAWING FOR FREE NATIONAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION!

NLPOAVC Represents at California State Chapter Meeting & Training in Las Vegas

NLPOAVC Members attended the state meeting/elections/training October 27-30, 2021. All NLPOA chapters in California presented their annual reports. Lots of great things happening throughout the state. Our chapter shined and was lauded for our fundraising efforts in awarding $17,000 in scholarships in August 2021. Newly elected National President, Ken Chavez, was in attendance and emphasized the importance of continuing fundraising goals and increasing membership at the local chapter levels. Brian Avera (San Diego PD) was elected as the new California State Chapter President.

Left to Right: Don Aguilar, Mike Aranda, National President Ken Chavez, and Ed Castruita.

Left to Right: Don Aguilar, Mike Aranda, State President Brian Avera, and Ed Castruita.

NLPOA Ventura County Chapter: Don Aguilar, Mike Aranda, and Ed Castruita.

2021 NLPOA National Conference: NLPOAVC in Attendance

The 2021 NLPOA National Conference in Houston, Texas was a great opportunity to connect with other chapter members, attend workshops, and embrace the Texas hospitality. NLPOAVC was well represented. Our Board Members attended and Don Aguilar spoke on a national panel discussion alongside other police chiefs/assistant police chiefs about today’s challenges in law enforcement.

NLPOA Ventura County Chapter with National President. Left to Right: Don Aguilar, President Cindy Rodriguez, Jill Nieves, Ralph Nieves, and Mike Aranda.

Don Aguilar (far left) with the National Law Enforcement Panel.

Hueneme Beach Festival August 28 & 29, 2021

A well anticipated return to our fundraising efforts for the Scholarship Awards Event planned for April 2022! Thank you to our NLPOAVC Board Members and General Members for working the wine and beer booth at the Hueneme Beach Festival. We collected donations from those who visited our NPLOA booth amounting to over $2,000 over the two days. BIG SUCCESS!!!

Flapjack Breakfast with Santa December 15, 2019

Great breakfast and lots of fun conversation. Our next Flapjack Breakfast will be Breakfast with Santa which will be held at Applebees Restaurant in Camarillo 8-10 a.m. on December 15, 2019. Tickets are $10 per person and available for purchase at the door or here on PayPal. Proceeds/tips from this fundraiser benefit the annual NLPOA Ventura County Chapter Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner. Bring the family for breakfast! Applebees is located at 291 W. Ventura Blvd. in Camarillo. See you there!

Heroes and Helpers

On December 12, 2019 the Oxnard Police Department will host the annual Heroes and Helpers at the Target Store in Oxnard. This is the sixth year that NLPOA Ventura County Chapter has been an active participant in raising funds for this event. Please use the Donate button if you wish to make a donation and be sure to note the donation is for Heroes and Helpers.

This year again, elementary school students will be invited to participate. This equates to one student from each school in Oxnard, Port Hueneme, and El Rio. The event is unforgettable as it consists of breakfast, photos with Santa, crafts, and of course, shopping for presents! Each student is paired with a uniformed Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter for a $200 shopping spree.

Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser July 21, 2019

Join us for a fantastic flapjack breakfast at Applebees Restaurant in Camarillo 8-10 a.m. on July 21! Tickets are $10 per person and available for purchase at the door or here on PayPal. Proceeds/tips from this fundraiser benefit the annual NLPOA Ventura County Chapter Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner. Bring the family for breakfast! Applebees is located at 291 W. Ventura Blvd. in Camarillo. See you there!

Heroes and Helpers

On December 6, 2018 the Oxnard Police Department will hosted the annual Heroes and Helpers the Target Store in Oxnard. This is the fith year that NLPOA Ventura County Chapter has been an active participant in raising funds for this event. Please use the Donate button if you wish to make a donation and be sure to note the donation is for Heroes and Helpers. NLPOA Ventura County Chapter members Sandy Carrillo and Patricia Olivares accompanied one of many youths selected by their teachers to participate in the program.

NLPOA Ventura County Chapter Raises Money for Scholarship Fund

Chapter Board and Members worked a booth at Oxnard’s Strawberry Festival to raise money for the Scholarship Fund. This year’s booth was near the Blue entrance. In order to work at the booth, all chapter participants received certification in Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training. It was a great weekend of fun, food, entertainment and Strawberries, of course. Thanks to all who worked at the booth and thanks to the community who supported NLPOA VC by donating over $1000.00 in tips.

FUNDRAISER SUPPORT FOR ORTIZ FAMILY CHILDREN

On January 5, 2017, in the city of Oxnard, the Ortiz children lost their mother to domestic violence. There are six children ages 2, 3, 6, 10, 14 and 16 years. The children are now in the care of their guardian. Their guardian is their cousin. She is a young mother herself with two children ages 3 and 7. The guardian had to quit her job in order to in order to care for the younger children. She is also enduring a health issue that requires surgery which she had to put off due to not having health insurance. In the meantime, this family of four has grown to a family of ten, and they are living on the husband’s income which has made it financially hard on the family. The hope of community friends is to help this family as much as possible with financial donations. NLPOA Ventura County is supporting this cause. Please donate to assist these children whose world has been changed forever. Thank you for your generous support.

GoFundMe Account Link:

https://www.gofundme.com/ortiz-children-fundraiser

NLPOA VENTURA COUNTY GOODWILL TOUR CONTINUES

This year Mike Aranda visited Washington DC. In between the museum and other tours, he contacted law enforcement officers from several area agencies. Most were not aware of NLPOA so Mike provided the information for them to contact the National NLPOA.