Page 12 - January 2018

ThirdVice President’s Report
Thanks for the tie bar
On Dec. 14, the department decided to distribute a first-issue item: a tie bar. While anything that is deemed first issue is provided at no cost to all active members, it makes one ask the question, “What are the priorities of the department?”
Since there are already numerous adaptations of the current uniform, most allowing our members to per- form their assignments less formally, why introduce a tie bar now? The money spent on this first-issue item surely could have been utilized toward the greater
good, such as additional training for our members, retiree healthcare or God forbid, the pension deficit. I can’t wait until the department decides to issue laces for our shoes and boots.
For your health in 2018
Save these dates. The Lodge will be offering three health fairs this year for its active and retired members. In addition, the Lodge will provide flu shots for our active and retired members in October.
Dates and locations for the 2018 health fairs:
• Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: FOP Hall, 1412 W. Wash-
ington Blvd.
• Wednesday, April 11, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: 008th District, 3420 W. 63rd
St.
• Wednesday, July 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: 016th District, 5151 N. Mil-
waukee Ave.
Dates and location for flu shots
• Wednesday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.: FOP Hall, 1412 W. Wash-
ington Blvd.
Both the health fairs and the flu shots are available at no cost to
members. Insurance cards are not required. Have a happy and prosperous New Year! d
Knapp Medical Center
Come join us on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 for our Quarterly Health Fair at the FOP Hall
We will be performing the following services: Blood tests • EKG’s • Physicals
It is extremely important to have each of these tests done to help prevent any possible health complications.According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC), “Regular health exams and tests can help nd problems before they start.They also can help nd problems early, when your chances for treatment and cure are better. By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps that help your chances for living a longer, healthier life.” This physical will not replace physicals offered by your Insurance Companies, so feel free to partake in both.
Chicago FOP Lodge 7 and Knapp Medical want to make it convenient for Of cers to make their health and well-being a main priority
FOP Health Fair Reminder:
Date:Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Place: FOP Lodge 7, 1412 W.Washington Blvd. Time: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. • Cost: FREE
COMMITTED to serving CPD members and their families
JAY RYAN
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