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THE 4-1-1
Information about education, training, fundraisers, fun and more...
February 16
Police Survivors Phoenix Rising
FOP Hall
1412 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago
6–10 p.m.
Everyone welcome to come escape the winter blues for a night of food,
beverages, music and raffles.
For more information, call 312-848-9141 or go to www.chicagopolicesurvivors.com
February 17–18
2017 SUPER Plunge for the Law Enforcement Torch Run
Clark Street Beach
1811 Sheridan Road, Evanston
Noon, Feb. 17–Noon, Feb. 18
Check-in: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: Feb. 16
During a 24-hour period, plungers will
take 24 icy dips (once an hour, every hour) into Lake Michigan as part of the SUPER Plunge to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. All SUPER Plungers and their sidekick/support person will live in a heated tent on the beach during this fun, round-the-clock event. Each SUPER Plunger is asked to raise a minimum of $2,500 to participate in this extreme event.
For more information, contact Sandy Nash at 309-888-2551 or snash@soill.org
February 18
Bagpipes & Drums of the Emerald Society Benefit
115 Bourbon St.
3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park 3–8 p.m.
Advance tickets $25; $30 at the door
12 and under: Free
A night of raffles, silent auction, live en- tertainment, draft beer, wine and food (all included with ticket purchase).
For more information, contact Band
Manager Tom Cody at 773-410-9779 or tom.cody@copsinkilts.com
February 23–24
Stress Management Class
Hartgrove Hospital
5730 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago
Thurs., 8:30 a.m.–Fri., 4:30 p.m. Attendance on both days is mandatory.
To apply, contact Marikay Evans at the FOP at 312-733-7776.
February 26
Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast
St. John Fisher School
10200 S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago 8 a.m.–noon
The breakfast will take place in the school auditorium, Kane Hall.
Entry is $5 for all-you-can-eat pancakes and other breakfast food provided.
A 10 a.m. Mass will be held by Fr. Ken Budzikowski and Fr. Dan Brandt in honor of the Chicago Police Department.
March 4
Honor Flight Chicago Law Enforcement Hockey Classic The Edge Ice Arena
735 E. Jefferson St., Bensenville 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Chicago Police Department vs. Chicago FBI Tickets: $25 adults, $15 children 12 and under
At the door: $30
Proceeds benefit Honor Flight Chicago.
March 5
17th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge
North Avenue Beach
1603 N. Lakeshore Drive, Chicago
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Participants must raise a minimum of $200. For information, call 312-527-3743 or email
scc@sochicago.org
March 23–24
Stress Management Class
Hartgrove Hospital
5730 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago
Thurs., 8:30 a.m.–Fri., 4:30 p.m. Attendance on both days is mandatory.
To apply, contact Marikay Evans at the FOP at 312-733-7776.
March 24
Battle of the Badges: Firemen vs. Policemen
De La Salle Institute
3455 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago
8–10 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
For information, contact Katie Chiczewski at 773-416-6575, or email katie.chiczewski@chicagopolice.org
March 11
2017 Annual FOP St. Patrick’s Day Party
FOP Hall
1412 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago
Tickets: $20 (includes Harrington’s corned beef dinner, refreshments and entertain- ment)
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the FOP Gift Shop at 312-733- 2344. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
March 27–29
Traumas of Law Enforcement Training
Burr Ridge Park District
400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge
Concerns of Police Survivors will be provid- ing three days of training and instruction for law enforcement agencies about the best ways to respond to officers and their families affected by line-of-duty traumas. Registration required by March 6.
For information, go to www.ilcops.org
Property Tax Appeals
Tim Monahan from the Cook County Assessor’s Office will be at the Chicago FOP Lodge 7 at
7 p.m. on Feb. 21. Tim and his staff will assist with, and accept, appeal applications.
Please bring your PIN number and/or a copy of your property tax bill.
8 CHICAGO LODGE 7 ■ FEBRUARY 2017
Tax Time!
Active Members paid $546 in union dues that can be claimed on your 2016 income tax return.
In accordance with IRS guidelines, the Lodge is required to furnish to each dues paying member the portion of Lodge expenditures during the previous year which was represented as lobbying costs, since this amount would not be considered tax deductible.
The lobbying costs represented about 2.1 percent of the total expendi- tures of the Lodge.
Use this notice when you have your taxes done.