Resolutions for 2010 / 2011

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 up to Ten  $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.  Dependant is hereby defined as the spouse or unmarried child or children of a current SDPOA member in good standing.

    

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 of $15,000. to be donated to the Special Olympics of South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run.

    

7. 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.

    

8. That the SDPOA  will donate $2,500 to the American Lung Association for the purpose of sending youth to summer camp.

    

9. To sponsor the SDPOA Mark Deffenbaugh Memorial to purchase up to  three 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.

    

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

     

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

     

12. That the SDPOA  donate $10,000 to Make a Wishes “Adopt-a-Wish” Program to sponsor 2 wishes and be involved in the presentation events if possible.

     

13. That the SDPOA donate $3,000 for a Sponsorship of the Northern Bull Riding Tour. SDPOA banner to be displayed at all Northern Bull Rider Events.

     

14. 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.