Resolutions for 2008 / 2009

Be it resolved: The South Dakota Peace Officers Association to donate monies, support and time to the following Groups of people and organizations:

1. Continue the awarding of the “Spirit of Six” cheerleader awards in the
   Boys AA, A and B, Basketball tournaments, regardless of the number of cheerleading squads, even if there is only one cheerleading squad. They must be sanctioned and cheered for the team all year.

2. Sponsor a saddle to be given to the SDHS Rodeo Queen of each year, along with the queens traveling crown, which is handed down from the outgoing queen. The saddle and crown is to be presented by a member or representative of the board of directors.

3. To provide the sum of $500. to the Law Enforcement Appreciation
   Dinner, (Wild Game Feed) money donated to the designated charities.

4. To provide Twenty $500.00 scholarships to SDPOA members if there is money available. In the event that the scholarships are not used, they will be made available to dependents of paid members of SDPOA.

5. Continue funding to the board of directors for any legislative reasons that may arise. The amount of funding is to be left to the board of directors.

6. A sum not to exceed $7,500 a year is to be made available to help fund training for law enforcement. The request for funding would be made available to us thorough the request of Law Enforcement Training. It will be left to the Board of Directors, as to who receives our financial assistance and the amount of money awarded. The money can be used for education, including classroom materials, books, and refreshments, but not to include room rent.

7. A sum of $25,000. to be donated to the Special Olympics of South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run.

8. Support continued cooperation between law enforcement associations in
   the state; to form partnerships in seminar participation; and for the Board of Directors to make this a priority.

9. That the SDPOA sponsor 10 children at a cost of $500. per child to allow them to be able to go to the American Lung Association summer camp.

10. To sponsor the SDPOA Mark Deffenbaugh Memorial to purchase up to twelve new adult tricycles per year to be distributed by the SDPOA to mentally challenged persons in need and be the duty of the Past President.

11. To sponsor the “Outstanding 911 Telecommunicator Award” given at each basic LET class session.

12. That the SDPOA Sponsor South Dakota Voices for Children Day at the Capital in the amount of $500.

13. That the SDPOA donate $15,000 to Make a Wishes “Adopt-a-Wish” Program to sponsor 3 wishes and be involved in the presentation etc.

14. That the SDPOA donate $3,000 for a Sponsorship and SDPOA banner
    to be displayed at all Northern Bull Rider Events.

15. To sponsor the ”Coler-Williams Award” , that we have been doing for years, along with the FBI lapel pin, given to an officer desiring to be outstanding in their South Dakota Law Enforcement Basic Certification Course and having high academic achievement, leadership qualities.