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Lori Trujillo
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67th President 1999 / 2000
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78th UPOA Convention - Roosevelt, Utah,
June 7 - 10, 2000
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Married to Tim
Trujillo, UPOA President 1999 - 2000
President's message Issue 77, Vol 1
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Dear Friends,
It was so wonderful to see so many
of you in St. George for Midwinter convention. We had excellent training
sessions. Dr. Becker talked to us about anger and resentment management.
We all were encouraged to share our feelings and discussed ways to work
through our problems. It was very beneficial for us all. We also attended
training with our spouses, it was "Officer Involved Traumatic Incidents"
personal accounts of officers and spouses. This session was very emotional
for the audience as well as the speakers. We are grateful they were here
to tell their stories. For our charity we tied quilts and donated them
to the Dove Center and the Children's Justice Center. Thanks to Terri
Bailey for having them ready to tie and donate. I also want to thank my
board members for the table decorations, they always add a special
touch.
There was a change in the Memorial
Service this year instead of officers daughters carrying roses for the
officers who had passed on during the year, there were nine spouses who
carried the flowers. Rae Jacobsen, Brigitte Dawson, Terri Bailey, Patricia
Larsen, Jeanne Wehrli, Debbie Cullimore, Janet Lee, Eden Griffiths, and
myself. It was a very meaningful experience, and an honor.
Our winter charity was "Kids On The
Move". It's a wonderful facility in Orem, that helps children with delayed
learning problems, from birth to the age of three. We donated a reverse
walker, lots of books, stuffed animals and a check for $100 to go towards
mirrors to be put around the ball pit. The mirrors are very important because
these little kids don't realize they have arms and legs because they aren't
able to use them so the mirrors allow them to see arms and legs and
then realize that they are theirs and try to move them. This is a
truly exceptional facility and we are very proud to have it in our state.
Karen Hahne is the founder, she adopted a child with downs syndrome fifteen
years ago. There was no where to go for help or answers to her questions
so she started a small support group. Today the organization is in a wonderfully
equipped building with around fifty employees and serves around two hundred
fifty children. If you would like further information about the center
or would like to donate additional items contact the center at 1-801-221-9930.
Looking ahead to summer convention,
in Roosevelt, I have chosen "Stars and Stripes" for the theme. Debbie Cullimore
will be doing the children's crafts. If you would like to donate an item
for our raffle please contact myself, Terri, or Veronica.
See you in June
The Utah Peace Officer, Vol 76, Issue 4
Dear Friends,
This is such a wonderful time
of year. The leaves are changing colors and the cool fall breeze blows
them off their branches and onto the ground. With the Holidays just around
the corner, we are busy planning our upcoming charity, and also Midwinter
convention. I hope you are all doing well with the sell of the wristbands.
If you need more, contact the U.P.O.A. office. The proceeds go towards
our charities.
The next matter is a sensitive
one, it deals with suicide prevention. Detective Earl Cherry from Weber
County has put together a suicide prevention seminar that includes a video
he made. He would like to get this program into all the high schools in
Utah. He knows that this is not a fix all, but if he could save even one
life it would be well worth his time and effort. I need you to contact
the High school Principals in your areas, and let them know that this program
is available to their students. Detective Cherry does this on his own time
and finances and there is no charge for the seminar. Donations, however
are accepted. This is not limited to High school students only, if
you have a friend or family member who you feel could benefit from this
course, contact Det. Cherry. 801-399-8469 or 801-399-8465. Please give
these numbers to the Principals so they can contact him, for more information
and to set up an appointment.
Looking ahead to Midwinter,
Terri has chosen ìrosesî for the theme. It's always fun to see how creative
you are with your table decorations. Our charity is still in the
planning stages, more information on that later. If you have anything you
would like to donate to our raffle, contact myself, Terri, or Veronica
at the U.P.O.A. office. I am looking forward to seeing you all in St. George
in February.
The Utah Peace Officer, Vol 76, Issue 3
Summer convention 1999 in Delta, was great. A great big
THANKS to Rick and Linda Nielson, for all the behind the scenes work. Because
of all their hard work and dedication, we all enjoyed convention.
For our summer charity we tied eight baby quilts, and
donated them to Community Health in the Delta area for underprivileged
mothers and their babies. Thanks to Janet Lee and Terri Bailey for having
these quilts ready to tie and donate.
While the ladies were tying the quilts, Eden Griffiths
was teaching the children (and some adults) how to make beaded animals.
Eden also donated some of the supplies, so it would be more affordable.
I don't know who had more fun the 'little' kids or the 'big' kids.
The shooting was also lots of fun. All the kids who participated
received a medal. Jason Mazuran told the kids how special their medals
were, that they had to go all the way to Taiwan to get them. The kids were
very excited!
I also want to thank all of you for the table decorations,
they add such a special touch.
We had a special treat after the BBQ, Ron and Gayle Gale's
daughter and granddaughter provided music for our enjoyment. Some danced
while others just listened. It was fun to see the kids get involved, whether
they danced with their parents or other kids, all in attendance had a nice
time.
We are working on a fund-raiser selling sports wrist
bands. They were donated by Dan Lindsey from Pre-Paid Legal Services. They
sell for twenty-five cents each. If you are interested in helping sell
them contact an area representative or Veronica at the U.P.O.A. office.
Through our fund-raisers and dues and other donations,
we are able to do charities and community service.
I am looking forward to serving with Tim, I think it
will be a great advantage to us and to the organization. It is also an
advantage to have Mom (Veronica) in the office.
On Saturday, September 25,1999 will be the West Jordan
Crime Fair from 10:00-4:00 located at the West Jordan City Park. Please
come and have some fun and support the Auxiliary. We will have a booth.
Looking ahead to Midwinter, Terri has chosen Roses to be the theme for
the table decorations. If you have something you would like to donate for
our raffle, contact myself or Terri Bailey.
This is truly a wonderful organization, with fun, loving,
caring, understanding people that I am honored to be associated with and
to call friends. I want to thank my board for being willing to serve with
me. I also want to thank Chris, Eden and Mom for answering my questions,
and being there when I need them. If you have questions or comments feel
free to call, I would enjoy hearing from you. Take Care, hope to see you
at the crime fair.
As requested here is the recipe for the Bath Crystals,
you will need: your favorite perfume or cologne, food coloring, one tablespoon
glycerin, and three cups Epsom salt. Mix the glycerin and some of the perfume
or cologne (a drop or two, more if you want it stronger) and one or two
drops of food coloring in a bowl or cup (don't use plastic it may stain)
Pour the Epsom salts into a metal or glass bowl. While stirring the salts,
begin pouring in the glycerin mixture a little at a time. Mix thoroughly.
Enjoy!!! -
THANK YOU ,
LORI TRUJILLO, AUXILIARY PRESIDENT 1999-2000
By Margie McCown
Magazine Representative
If she stopped bouncing, running, jogging
during her year as President, it was when she was hugging, thanking, helping!
Or coordinating and cooperating with the Association's President -óshe
had clout, remember? ó towards doubling the dividends for twice the fun.
This husband-wife team of presidents emulate a pair of Trujillo Presidents
before them: Marcus and Veronica! (Who could forget? Especially with Veronica
working beside them still!)
Keeping the Auxiliary strong through giving and
serving, we were able to go into Tooele, Orem and Roosevelt this year ó
expanding beyond a core set of communities óa step towards making this
truly a total state Auxiliary! ìEventually, every city and town will know
who we are what we do.î
Meanwhile, this year our friends in Tooele received
love and aid during the Christmas Season; we stepped into the world of
ìKids on the Moveî in Orem and found an expanded medical, physical, emotional
program for over 200 children with developmental disabilities as a result
of one mother's search and solution for her own Down's Syndrome child.
What an honor and opportunity to meet Karen Hahne and offer our help in
areas where budgets don't always meet.
And with the Summer Convention in her own city,
Lori discovered Roosevelt, too, has needs: There, the Northeastern County
Children's Center was grateful to receive a Sand and Water Table. Also
books, toys, and paints. For fun and therapy, ìbusy mind gamesî channeled
troubled thoughts while dolls allowed role playing to transfer and unlock
frightening secrets.
How sad that divorce, death, abuse and traumatic
issues threaten children! How hopeful that weekend retreats and counseling
can reach out with security and survival skills. How blessed we are to
be able to help with supplies, love, and increased community awareness.
ìEven in my own city,î Lori laments, ìproblems
are increasing.î
Ladies, know that your membership dues, your fund
raisers and contributions do make a difference!
Another issue was addressed in a positive manner
during Lori's tenure: Getting the public to recognize the Little League
coaches, the Scout leaders, the Neighbors, Friends, Dads, husbands and
man in line at the Fast Food outlet is, also, a Cop!!! Once we can help
people realize that Law Enforcement is a profession, one that looks out
for their safety and security, maybe they will remember all those other
identities our husbands, our spouses share with them . . . ìAt least, this
is my goal.î Yours, too, right? And the more visible we are as families
in the communities, the quicker the public will understand. ìWe're making
progress . . .
In all, this has really been a fun year for our
President-Past and she adds this final hope óthat we became closer as the
year went on and that the new members felt welcomed! We need each other.
Each has something to share. All are special. "I hope I have portrayed
this throughout my year, "
Perhaps for an afternoon, or a few minutes at least,
Lori, will now sit back, prop up her feet as she turns to the new president:
"Terri's already in charge. She'll keep you busy!"
It is now time for Lori's final words: "It was
a really fun year, but I was really ready to give her the gavel."
Then it is off to school and PTA. Oh, did she tell
you? Lori is PTA President this year!
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