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COVER STORY
64th National FOP Biennial Conference Aug. 12-15, New Orleans
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National news
From a memorable speech by Attorney Gen- eral William Barr to a closely contested elec- tion of new executive board members to a series of inspiring messages from the podium, the 64th National FOP Biennial Conference provided a week of memorable moments
for Lodge 7 delegates attending the event in New Orleans. Lodge 7 Magazine features a special report on the conference, including:
• Get the messages: After hearing the news and inspirational messages, Lodge 7 delegates interpret what it means to members..............................................Page 30
• On Board: Lodge 7 endorsed former National Secretary Pat Yoes to be the new National
FOP President. He will lead a new executive board into the most important era ever for the order ................................................................................................................................................................. Page 34
• Job Well Done: After 16 years as president, Chuck Canterbury is moving up to answer a call from President Trump ................................................................................................................................ Page 35
• What you want in a mayor: New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell addressed the conference with support of police that resonated all the way to Chicago .................................................... Page 36
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Also in this issue
President’s Report ....................................Page 5 The 4-1-1......................................................Page 8 First Vice President’s Report..................Page 9 Second Vice President’s Report ........ Page 10 Third Vice President’s Report............. Page 12 Financial Secretary’s Report .............. Page 13 Field Representative’s Report............ Page 15 Retired Members ................................... Page 16 Deceased Members..............................Page 17 FOP Labor Report..................................Page 18
FOP Legal Report................................... Page 20 Portraits by Peter Bucks ...................... Page 23 Legislative Report.................................. Page 24 Military Report........................................ Page 25 Compliments of
Rabbi Moshe Wolf ................................. Page 26 Father Dan Brandt’s Corner................ Page 27 FOP Benefits ............................................ Page 28 A Message from EAP ............................ Page 42 The Sports Section................................Page 46 Members Only ........................................ Page 48
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Make sure your dues are paid ........................................................................................................... Page 6
• Richard Lis Scholarship nominations ......................................................................................... Page 14
Fore All
The annual Lodge 7 golf outing once again brought members together for a round that carried on so many vital and important traditions ........................................................................................ Page 38
Revolutionary Road
Mental health experts help officers see a brighter future for law enforcement mental health at the Road to Resilience seminar organized by Chicago’s BRAVE Police and Public Safety Wellness Center .............................................................................................................................................................. Page 43
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