Florida Missing Children’s Day 2009

TO: All Florida Sheriff’s
All Florida Chief’s of Police

FROM: Florida Police Chief’s Association/Florida Sheriff’s Association

DATE: April 7, 2009

REF: Request for Support

The Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Sheriffs Association are proud to be united in their support of Florida Missing Children’s Day. We, as your State Association Presidents, are writing to ask for each agency’s support and help in recognizing Florida’s missing children.

As many of you know, in 1999 the Florida Legislature created Florida Missing Children’s Day. The ceremony this year will be held at the State Capitol in Tallahassee on September 13, 2010 and will once again honor law enforcement officers and civilians statewide who have assisted in missing child cases, and will help to raise statewide awareness in the prevention of child abduction and sexual exploitation. We encourage you to attend this poignant event. It is truly an experience you will not forget and it gives us the opportunity to acknowledge all involved that have been struck by this type of tragedy and suffered such a great loss. Please take the time to view the 2008 Florida Missing Children’s Day ceremony that illustrates the significance of this event.

 

Florida Missing Children’s  Day 2008 Video

We would also like to invite you to join us in financially supporting this initiative by making a contribution from your Trust Fund or Contraband Forfeiture Fund for this important statewide, law enforcement-sponsored event. In the past some agencies have contributed $500, however any donation would be advantageous. We believe that one of the most beneficial uses of our law enforcement trust fund monies is the support of Florida Missing Children’s Day. Please participate in this event by returning your contribution along with the attached pledge form and by attending Florida Missing Children’s Day 2010 in Tallahassee.

Governor Charlie Crist, school age children, many law enforcement officers, families of missing children and those families whose children did not survive their abduction, will attend the ceremony on September 14th. Civilians who have aided in missing child cases throughout the state will join them.

Florida Statute 683.231 has afforded FDLE the authority to establish a citizen support organization to provide assistance, funding, and promotional support for activities authorized for Florida Missing Children’s Day. As a result, the newly developed “Florida Missing Children’s Day Foundation, Inc.” has been established. This foundation will raise the necessary private and public funds to conduct
the annual Florida Missing Children’s Day.

We hope you will participate in this event by returning the accompanying form with your agency’s contribution and by attending Florida Missing Children’s Day 2010.

Sincerely, 

 
Chief Gerald Monahan, President
Florida Police Chiefs Association 

Sheriff William “Bill” Farmer, President
Florida Sheriffs Association 

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Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse Advisory Board

LAW ENFORCEMENT SPONSORSHIP FORM

________ Yes, our agency will be a Sponsor of Florida Missing Children’s Day (FMCD) 2010.

Enclosed is our contribution in the amount of:

________$250 ________ $500 ________other amount

Payable to: Florida Missing Children’s Day Foundation, Inc.

Please print your name and your agency’s name as you wish them to appear in FMCD 2010 printed materials:

Your Name & Title: __________________________________________

Agency Name: ______________________________________________

Telephone Number: __________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________

The following awards will be presented: 

• Local Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 
• State/Federal Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 
• Law Enforcement Task Force/Team of the Year 
• Law Enforcement Trailing Team of the Year 
• School Bus Operator of the Year 
• Citizen of the Year 
• Evelyn Williams Memorial Award 
• John and Reve’ Walsh Award 
• Fifth Grade Essay Contest Award

If your agency’s pledge or check is received by August 14, 2010, your agency’s name will be included in the list of sponsors for FMCD 2010. If it is necessary for your agency’s check to be submitted later, you may use this form as your pledge and fax it to the Florida Missing Children’s Day Foundation, Inc. at 850-410-8744. 

Please return this form with your contribution, made payable to:
Florida Missing Children’s Day Foundation, Inc., 
7322 Manatee Ave. W. #241, 
Bradenton, FL 34209

PRINTABLE FORM CLICK HERE!