ABOUT THE ANAHEIM POLICE OFFICERS' HONORARY ASSOCIATION

The Anaheim Police Officers' Honorary Association meets the third Monday of each month at the Anaheim Police Association offices at 11:30am.  Please feel free to drop by and learn more about the Honorary Association.

MORE ABOUT THE ANAHEIM POLICE OFFICERS' HONORARY ASSOCIATION

The Anaheim Police Officer's Honorary Association was established in 1979 by a group of Anaheim Police Officers and businessmen to promote and maintain a relationship between the Anaheim Police Department and the business community and to create and administer the Anaheim Police Survivors and Scholarship Fund.

The Anaheim Police Officer's Honorary Association is a non-political, non-profit organization.  As such, the APA Honoraries do not take a position on any policy or action of the Anaheim Police Association, the Anaheim Police Department or the City of Anaheim.

WHAT IS THE SURVIVORS AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND?

The Fund is a tax exempt Trust that was established to financially assist the family of any Anaheim Police Officer who should lose his or her life while in the performance of his or her job.  This assistance is temporary until the family begins receiving funds from the State Retirement System, which usually takes 60-90 days.  The purpose of the Fund is to attempt to lessen the trauma of such a loss by alleviating some of the financial worry based on each family's need.  In addition there is a scholarship program through which the Fund annually awards scholarships to children of Anaheim officers attending community colleges or universities.  The Board of Trustees of the Survivors and Scholarship Fund consists of three Honorary members, three APA Executive Board members and the Anaheim Chief of Police.

HOW ARE THE FUNDS RAISED FOR THE SURVIVORS AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND?

The Trust Fund has reached its present size by annual fund-raisers hosted jointly by the APA and the Honoraries.  For the past twelve years, the Honoraries have hosted a Casino Nite at the end of September.  The Fund also receives some individual and organizational donations.

Independent donations made to the Trust and are tax deductible.  The Trustees administer the Fund's investment portfolio.  Each year the Trustees approve the amount of money to award in scholarships to the children of Anaheim Police Officers.  The amount varies every year.

WHO MAY JOIN APOHA? 

Membership in the Anaheim Police Officer's Honorary Association is open to Anaheim residents and business people who believe in civic responsibility and who are in support of local law enforcement.  Applications may be recommended and/or sponsored by an Anaheim Police Officer of by a member of APOHA.

WHAT IS THE COST OF MEMBERSHIP?

Annual dues are one hundred dollars ($100) plus a one-time $50 membership processing fee and are payable with submission of the application form.  Thereafter dues are payable on the member's anniversary date.

WHAT DO I RECEIVE AS AN HONORARY MEMBER?

As a member of APOHA you will receive an ID card and a wall plaque.  You will also receive the bi-monthly APA newsletter, The HotSheet.  Members are invited to APA and Honorary social functions.

WHEN DO THE HONORARIES MEET?

The Honoraries meet once a month on the third Monday of the month, usually at the APA office.  Occasionally the meeting is a mixer and/or dinner at a local restaurant or hotel.  In May, the Honoraries host the Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner.  Committees meet as necessary when planning an event.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?

Obtain an application from a member of the Honoraries or contact the APA office.  Return the completed application along with your check to the Anaheim Police Officer's Honorary Association (APOHA).  You will be invited to attend the next monthly meeting.  You must attend three meetings in order to be eligible for acceptance.  The Honorary's Executive Committee forwards all applications to the APA Board of Directors for final approval.