Thanks to all those that keep me posted on sickness and distress of those of the State, Federal, and local law enforcement, affiliate members, emergency service members and their families. I may be contacted at cell phone 670-1198; home phone voicemail at 424-5943; It is always best to call my cell phone first. I thank everyone for their support of their Chaplaincy program. I ask for your continued prayers and support. We don't concemtrate on our differences in "religions", but on the Spirit of the Ministry.

Dont forget to read all the member news below the chaplaincy page.

Mrs. Ida Mitchell, Mother of Brother George Mitchell, is still convalescing
at the Haymont rehabilitation center on Barrington circle. She is in good
spirits.

Effective August 16 Lodge Secretary Mike Hawkins has officially announced
his candidacy for State Secretary; and I have accepted the nomination of
the Lodge for State Chaplain. I had thought State Chaplain Phil Wiggins
would be vacating the State Chaplain ministry since he has been appointed
National Chaplain of the FOP. Elections for these two offices will be done
at the state meeting in September. I sent my letter out announcing my candidacy for Chaplain on August 17 and was told some lodges have already met and decided who they will support; my letter of candidacy will still go out to all the lodges anyway.

Colton Shell, Son of Matt Shell fomer State Trustee , is having Pacemaker
put in, at Duke Hosp. In a month Colton will be taken to Clevland for more
tests. Remember the family in prayer. Get well cards for Colton may be
sent to : Matt Shell, 50 Market Ave. Waynesville, NC 28785

THERE WILL BE NO LODGE MEETING SEPT 13. IT HAS BEEN MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 20.

Phil Wiggins, National FOP Chaplain, has decided to run for re election as
FOP State Chaplain.

The Law Enforcement Ball for 2010 will be held at the Holiday Inn off I-95
and Cedar Creek road (exit 49). It will be business suit/semi formal
attire. Cost is 25 dollars per person with a special for couples, 50
dollars. All military and civilian law enforcment and supporters may
purchase tickets to attend. Date is October 30, SATURDAY , from 7 pm until 12
am.