2006 Events, Programs & Activities
January
9-11 The “Traumas of Law Enforcement”, Dallas, TX
23-25 The “Traumas of Law Enforcement”, Huntsville, AL
February
6-8 The “Traumas of Law Enforcement”, Lake Havasu City, AZ
11 GA-COPS briefing meeting for National Police Week held at Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. 10:00 for Departments and 1:00 for families
16 6:30 - Candlelight vigil for Officer Chuck Haist. Held at Taco Bell. Exit 218 off Interstate 75
25 4:30 – Memorial dedication service for Deputy Blake Gammill for erection of monument. Held at Beulah Baptist Church in Douglasville, GA
February 27- March 1 - The “Traumas of Law Enforcement”, Littleton, CO
March
6-8 The “Traumas of Law Enforcement”, Toledo, OH
13-15 The “Traumas of Law Enforcement”, Pomona, NJ
20-22 The “Traumas of Law Enforcement”, Eugene, OR
31 Deadline for returning survivors to register for National Police Week 2006.
There is no on-site registration for past year survivors. This deadline is firm
April
2 9:00 a.m. - Blue Knights GA VIII Savannah C.O.P.S. Poke Run.
Registration and starting point located at John’s V-Twin Bike Shop in Savannah, GA. Ride to benefit the GA-COPS survivor programs for Georgia’s fallen officers. Ride pin and meal included with registration fee. All motorcycles, both marked police units and any civilian motorcycles are welcome.
7 Deadline for 2005 (current year) survivors to register for National PoliceWeek 2006
15 Deadline for applications for scholarships for the summer semester. For more info call Terri Merritt on the National COPS staff. 573-346-4911
22 Blue Knights GA VII Georgia Police Memorial Ride. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Ride departs Turner Field in Atlanta at 11:00 and ends at Fayette County amphitheater. Memorial ceremony for fallen officers at end of ride. T-shirts, ride pin and meal included with registration fee. Proceeds to benefit the GA-COPS survivor programs for Georgia fallen officers. All motorcycles, both marked police units and any civilian motorcycles are welcome.
May
National Police Week May 11-May 16 & “Fly the Blue” Ribbon Project
11 Early arrival day for National Police Week 2006 activities
12 Official arrival day and registration for National Police Week 2006 activities
13 The first day for National Police Week survivor’s conferences, C.O.P.S./Kids/Teens activities and annual Candlelight Vigil
14 The second day of the National Police Week survivor conferences, C.O.P.S./Kids/Teens activities, and “Troopers Tour of the Capitol”
15 The National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service held at the U.S. Capitol and COPS Picnic in the Park
16 Official departure day from National Police Week 2006
21 3rd Annual Trooper Tony Lumley Memorial Ride May 21
23 11:00 a.m. – Peace Officer Memorial Service conducted by P.O.S.T. held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center auditorium in Forsyth, GA
26 11:00 AM - Public Safety Memorial Service at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery located at 5755 Mallory Road, College Park, GA 30349
June
7 Deadline for adult children over 21 years of age to register for the July 7-10 Adult Children’s Retreat.
17 10:00 a.m. Georgia COPS Chapter meeting. Location Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, Kermit Sanders FOP Lodge #13, 2350 Austell Road, Marietta, Georgia 30008
30 Deadline for applications for scholarships for the fall semester. For more info call Terri Merritt on the National COPS staff. 573-346-4911
July
1 Deadline for surviving children/stepchildren ages 6-14 and their parent/guardian to register for “C.O.P.S. Kids” summer camp held at the Salvation Army Camp in East Troy, WI
1 Deadline for surviving children/stepchildren ages 15-20 to register for COPS Outward Bound experience in Leadville, CO.
7-10 Adult Children’s Retreat at the YMCA in Potosi, MO. For officer’s surviving children ages 21 and over
13-16 COPS Board/Chapter training at YMCA in Potosi, MO
July 31-August 6 “C.O.P.S. Kids” summer camp. For surviving children/stepchildren ages 6-14 of fallen officers and their parents/guardians. Held at Salvation Army Camp in East Troy, WI
July 31-August 6 COPS Outward Bound experience in Leadville, CO. For surviving children/stepchildren of fallen officers between the ages of 15-20
August
8 Deadline for registering for the Siblings Retreat to be held September 8-11 at the YMCA in Potosi, MO
22 Deadline for registering for the Spouses Retreat to be held September 22-25 at the YMCA in Potosi, MO
September
6 Deadline for registering for the Parents Retreat to be held at Windermere Baptist Conference Center in Camdenton, MO on October 6-9
8-11 Siblings Retreat at the YMCA in Potosi, MO
16 10:00 a.m. Georgia COPS Chapter meeting. Location to be announced later
20 Deadline for registering for the COPS In-Laws Retreat to be held at the YMCA in Potosi, MO from October 20-23
22-25 Spouses Retreat held at the YMCA in Potosi, MO
October
6-9 Parents Retreat at Windermere Baptist Conference Center, Camdenton, MO
13-15 Second Annual COPS Walk in Washington, DC area. More details later
20-23 In-Laws Retreat held at the YMCA in Potosi, MO
31 Deadline for applications for scholarships for the winter/spring semester. For more info call Terri Merritt on the National COPS staff. 573-346-4911
November
December
2 10:00 a.m. Georgia COPS survivor Christmas social. at the K Sanders FOP Lodge in Marietta