July 20, 2010

On June 28, 2010 the 14th Annual CNOA Survivors? Memorial Fund (SMF) Golf Tournament was held at the beautiful Newport Beach Country Club, home of the Toshiba Senior Classic.We were fortunate to have a full field of 148 golfers. The players were treated to a continental breakfast, lunch and a great dinner at the banquet.

A tribute was held for the 9 officers lost in 2009. The officers were also honored with Tribute Plaques with their photo, agency and EOW placed around the clubhouse. Fullerton Detective Tommy De La Rosa lost in 1990, wife Leslie and daughter Ashley led the Pledge of Allegiance. Melody Massey wife of Culver City Sergeant Curtis Massey was presented with her husbands Tribute Plaque. Tournament Sponsors author Dean Koontz and wife Gerda attended the banquet. They were presented with a special plaque for their generosity and support.

The William Garvey Award named after CNOA 1st Vice president Bill Garvey who was lost in 2005 was presented to Assistant Chief Richard Henriksen, Bureau of Investigations, San Bernardino County, in recognition of his personal dedication to the Survivors Memorial Fund. Gail Garvey and daughter Natalie were also in attendance.

The Corporate Partnership Award was presented to Bill Laudenburg. All the golf brochures and posters are printed through Bills company Union Press. Thank you to our Corporate Partners Sempra Energy, Enterprise Rent A Car, Toyota of Huntington Beach, Union Press, Farmer John, Kapan Kent Co. Inc., Major and Gloria Garrett and California Police Youth Charities.

Special thanks to our Gold Sponsors the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Yervant Manavian. Our Corporate Sponsor this year was the San Bernardino Safety Employees Benefit Association (SEBA). Player shirts were sponsored by Wing Lam, owner of Wahoo?s Fish Taco.

Thanks to all the POAs, businesses and individuals who assisted our fund-raiser by sponsoring Tee Signs or provided donations. Lastly, I thank all of the committee members and volunteers who through their efforts made this a successful tournament.

All monies raised for the SMF goes straight to the families of our fallen officers since the fund is run by volunteers. If you play golf ,come and support this most worthy cause and if not please consider making a donation.