Mattos Mail Bag!

Hello all,This month’s meeting had 74 attendees.  Thank you all.
 
Condolences to the families of retirees: Sgts. Paul Tomlinson #1203 and Keith Cottrell #2799.Thoughts and support for retired Ofc. Wilson Yeung #3140 in his recovery and aftercare for the injury he suffered.
SJPOA has set up a fundraiser for Wilson.
Click HERE to donate by credit card.

Returning members: 
Bruce Alexander, Mark McIninch, Ken Munson, Robert Valenzuela, Jodi Williams

Karen is our long-distance winner, hailing from Florida
 

Tim Knea, Reese Gwillim, Terry Handforth, Chaplain Bryan Allen, Ken Jacksteit, Dave Wysuph,
Ralph Percelle, Mike Roberts, Mark McIninch, Jerry Smith, Tom Mazzone
 

1   Alvares, Mark           (2019)
2   Boone, Terry            (1993)
3   Bullock, Dan             (1998)
4   Burke, Karol             (2010)
5   Caraway, Steve         (2004)
6   Cavallo, Alan            (2011)
7   Estrabao, Dario         (2008)
8   Harper, Glenn           (2011)
9   Hildebrandt, Karen   (2009)
10 Lansdowne, Sharon  (1995)
11 Leong, Ken               (2009)
12 McCollum, Daniele   (2016)
13 Moorman, Jim          (1993)
14 O’Donnell, Tom        (2015)
15 Reinhardt, Bob         (2011)
16 Roberts, Mike           (1987)
17 Rogers, Vince           (1998)
18 Smith, Jerry              (2009)
19 Thomas, Art             (2008)
20 Wysuph, Dave          (2005)
 
Deceased
Earnshaw, Joe
Guerin, Pete
Linden, Larry
Moir, Bob
Nunes, John
Pappalardo, Tony
Sims, Bill
Smith, Bill
Thompson, Gary
Raffle prizes donated by:
Susan Annino, Armando Realyvasquez, Guy Bernardo, Cindy Buell, Dave Byers, Darrell Cortez, Paul Gardner, Ernie Hernandez (visiting from Texas), Bud LoMonaco, Al McCulloch, Steve Mello, Scott Savage, Walt Robinson, Jerry Smith, John Trussler estate, PBA. 

As always, all contributions are very much appreciated, thank you!

Announcements:
Nominations for the 2025 PBA board of directors were opened.  
The positions of President (Ernie Alcantar), Vice President (Mike Khimm), Treasurer (Cindy Buell) and Sgt. At Arms (Dan Archie) were approved by acclamation as they were uncontested.
 
The Keith Kelley Christmas Dinner/Dance will be held on Friday, December 13^th at the Holiday Inn on N 1^st Street.  
The retiree reception will be at 5:30 pm to 6:30.  
 
The board approved a $250 donation for the annual Shop with a Cop shopping event founded by retired Ofc. Darrell Cortez #1959.
 
The board recommended a $2500 donation for the San Jose Police Chaplaincy.  
It was approved by vote of the members present.
 
Retired Ofc. Joel Gonzalez #2089 submitted information and a link regarding the Congressional passage of HR 82, The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023.  
If passed by the Senate, the bill would repeal some provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for some receiving a City or State pension. 
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/82
 
Congratulations to Capt. Carlos Acosta for his selection as the new Salinas chief of police. SJPOA Holiday Open House is Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 4pm to 10pm.Below are the dates and times for retiree range qualifications.
RETIREE QUALS AT 1400.
NOV: 6, 13
DEC: 18
JAN: 8,15
FEB 12, 19, 26
MAR: 5, 19, 26

APRIL TO JUNE WILL BE AT 0900.
APR 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (0900)
 
I close with my utmost appreciation and thank you to Brian Bennert and Curtis Jackson.
Brian ordered, picked up, delivered the monthly birthday cakes for the celebrating members over the years without exception. 
He delivered the last cakes for this year and will be stepping aside.

Curtis willingly stepped up to take on the role of Vice President when the vacancy needed filling two years ago.  
He provided input on issues of concern and was an asset in the management of the hall.  
Again, thank you both for your efforts!

Erika Torres (San Diego S.O.), Gilbert Torres, Bruce Alexander, Cindy Buell, Dan Archie,
Ralph Percelle, Don Parks, Jerry Smith, Chaplain Jim Becknall, George Padilla,
Bob Lobach, Frank Portillo

Vince Kubo, Bruce Morton, Bob Summers, Brian Bennert, Don Tietgens, Dick Tietgens,
Al McCulloch, Carm Grande

Bruce Raye, Mike Fehr, Dave Hendrix, Glenn Bytheway, Dave Byers, Terry Handforth

Guy Bernardo, Mike Amaral, Steve Mello, Craig Clifton, Bud LoMonaco, Ken Jacksteit,
Bill Clark, Mike Moore, Don Meade

Phil Flores, Ron Gaumont, Robert Valenzuela, Rene Retuta, Susan Annino, Ernie Hernandez,
Mike Mendez

Paul Gardner, George McCall, Chris Ewing, Walt Robinson, Mike Fehr

Jodi Williams, Phil Rodgers, Glenn Bytheway, Dave Wysuph, Mardy Johnson, Joan Lockwood,
Tom Mazzone, Tom Anthony, Mike Roberts

Gene Phillips, Dolores Carr (SCC D.A. Retired), John Carr Sr., Joe Girogianni, Pete Tuminia

Chow line

Dinner is ready

Ken Munson, Russ Bense, Chacha Ramon, Tim Knea, Al Mellon (Redding PD), Reese Gwillim

Dan Archie, Don Meade, Tim Knea

Joan Lockwood, Tom Mazzone, Tom Anthony

Walt Robinson, Paul Gardner, George McCall, Dan Archie

Rob Millard, Scott Savage, Mike Khimm

Darrell Cortez, Mark McIninch

John Carr Sr., Chaplain Bryan Allen

Ernie Alcantar, Curtis Jackson

Please ensure the PBA has your correct contact information.
  
Address updates may be sent to:

 As always; if you may have a question, concern, comment or would like to reach out, my email is:

Thank you,

Ernie Alcantar
PBA President