Do you belong to the Los Angeles Retired Fire & Police Association? Retired members of both departments are eligible, but active members with 20 years of service are also eligible for membership. The Association urges and welcomes these members. The purpose of the organization is to operate a social welfare organization on a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political basis for the pensioners of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Departments, their spouses, widows, widowers, and dependent parents or children. Now, the big question, what do I get out of it as a member? Well, for starters the Association publishes a quarterly newsletter to keep the membership informed. A roster book is published every other year. With this roster book one can keep track of old partners and friends. This is the book to have when traveling. It has a geographic section for this purpose. The roster has very important information as to how to seek assistance in time of financial need, bereavement and lists related organizations, i.e., Fire Relief, Police Relief, etc. The Association has a general membership meeting in March, June, September & December to keep the membership informed. At these meetings guest speakers give information that is of interest to the membership. It is also a chance to meet old friends and make new ones. The Association sponsors an annual barbecue each June and a Christmas party in December. Both of these events are at a very nominal cost to those attending. They are well attended and there are some great prizes!! The LARFPA Board of Directors are all volunteers!! There is a full time staffed office for service to the membership. Any director can be reached through this office. Now for the real good part, what does this cost the member? The monthly membership fee is $5.00. The fees are by payroll deduction. Now, where can you get a bargain like this anywhere else?
