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Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police 1410 Donelson Pike, Ste. A-17 Nashville, TN 37217 800-451-2711. Texas State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police 1701 Directors Blvd., Ste. 250 Austin, TX 78744 800-386-5148. What is the FOP?. An organization made up of police officers from around the country. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Grand LodgeFraternal Order of Police
1410 Donelson Pike, Ste. A-17Nashville, TN 37217
800-451-2711
Texas State LodgeFraternal Order of Police
1701 Directors Blvd., Ste. 250Austin, TX 78744
800-386-5148
What is the FOP?An organization made up of police officers from
around the country.Run by cops, for cops.The largest Police organization in the world with
over 321,000 members.Started in 1915 in Pittsburg, PennsylvaniaNo labor union associationFor police officers and their familiesNational, State and Local RepresentationOver 5500 members in Texas
Membership Benefits LEGAL REPRESENTATION2 Plans Available:Grand Lodge Legal Plan: $215/ year or $107.50 twice annuallyTexas Labor Council- $15/monthVOICE IN AUSTIN AND WASHINGTON D.C.HR 218- Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (Federal)Police Officers Bill of Rights (Texas)
LODGE SPONSORSHIP & ASSISTANCECOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTShop with a Cop, KidCare, Work with charities such as, Easter Seals, Special Olympics and the Torch Run
ACCIDENT LIFE INSURANCE$10,000 Line of Duty$10,000 Accidental$1500 Natural
FOP BILL SIGNING CEREMONY August 15, 2005 FOP State President Dennis
Ward, Legislative Aid Kippy Caraway, and Local FOP Members of Travis County Lodge 912 Attend Bill Signing Ceremony With Governor Rick Perry and State Senator Mike Jackson.
Texas Fraternal Order Of Police Was The Only Law Enforcement Association Invited to Attend.
Vantage Care Retirement Health Savings PlanOwned by the Grand
Lodge FOPOnly FOP members
can participateNever lose your fundsMust be employed
(State, County, City, Federal)
Pre-taxed and tax free when used
Pays your spouse or dependents medical expenses. If no spouse or dependents, pays members beneficiary
Use after turning 45 years old, upon retirement, 30 days after dropping FOP membership or after becoming permanently disabled.
Membership Dues You pay monthly dues to
your local lodge as established by the local membership
Your local lodge will pay the State and Grand Lodges dues, which are currently $10.00 and $6.50 ($16.50 annually). Dues pay for services of the State Lodge such as insurance.
FOP Sponsored Events
• Peace Officers Memorial in Washington D.C.
• Texas State Conference in even years
•National Conference in odd years
Lodges Throughout the State
Texas FOP has 44 lodges throughout the state, including lodges in all major cities of Texas.
Local lodges assist member in various issues such as pay benefits and administrative details.
Contact Information Texas State Lodge
1701 Directors Blvd., Ste 250 Austin, TX 78744 800-386-5148 www.texasfop.org
State Secretary Robert Taylor PO Box 30217 Amarillo, TX 79120 806-681-7668 [email protected] [email protected]