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Tampa Police Chief Promotes 7 During
Reorganization
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Chapter Celebrates 73 Years Of Service And Scholarship
With More Than $50,000 Raised in Scholarships - Help- ing Young Men Further their Aspirations of a College Edu- cation
The local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorpo- rated (APhiA), Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter, will once again further the mission of providing deserving young men with scholarship dollars and laptops through its annual Black and Gold Ball.
“A Journey Through Music” is this year’s theme. This semi-formal event will be held at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, 36750 US Hwy 19 N., Palm Harbor, FL. Atten- dees can expect dinner, danc- ing, and live entertainment for their enjoyment. This one of a kind affair begins at 6 p. m. on Saturday, May 12th.
Tickets are available from any chapter member or online at blackandgoldball18.event
HOWARD HARRIS ...President, Gamma Zeta Lambda Chapter
brite.com.
Along with scholarship
funding, proceeds raised will also go towards the many acts of service the Tampa Alphas participate in around the Tampa Bay area.
One of the signature initia- tives managed by the local chapter is the Men of Tomor- row Program (MOT). The
MOT Program is geared to- ward motivating and mentor- ing students from underserved communities to continue their education, complete high school and enter college. Mid- dle and high school students are involved in interactive workshops and thoughtful group discussions including FCAT/ACT/SAT test prepara- tion; college preparation and college tours; financial aid and managing personal finances.
“We encourage the com- munity to come out and sup- port this wonderful event,” says Chapter President Howard Harris. It will take all of us to invoke the change that we need to see in our communities. We also must continue to shine a light on the paths that lead our young men to successful futures. We can only do that by modeling ex- cellence, encouraging them, and supporting their educa- tional goals!”
CHIEF BRIAN DUGAN
CHIEF KEITH O’CONNOR
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Earlier this week, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan re-organized the depart- ment. Several positions were filled as a result of recent promotions.
Chief Dugan said, “I re- cently announced the de- partment’s reorganization and several staff-level pro- motions. I anticipate addi- tional promotions and reassignments in the coming months, due to retirements.”
The position of Assistant Chief of Police was elimi- nated when Chief Eli Vazquez retired last week. Chief Dugan created two Deputy Chief positions to help with the operation of the department.
Major Keith O’Con- nor has been promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief of Operations. The position of Deputy Chief of Investiga-
MAJOR RON MCMULLEN ... Retired
CHIEF LEE BERCAW
tions and Support has been given to Major Lee Bercaw.
Three new majors were chosen to fill vacancies cre- ated by retirement. The new Majors are: Major Yvette Flynn, who has been as- signed to Special Opera- tions.
Major Martin Gonza- lez will oversee Support Services and Major Michael Hutner will serve as the head of the Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CID).
Two lieutenants have been elevated to the rank of Captain. They are Captain Richard Blasioli, who has been assigned to Uniform District II and Captain Kevin Schoolmeesters, who will lead the Major Crimes Bureau. One Cap- tain’s position remains va- cant at this time.
The promotions and re- assignments will take effect on May 6.
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