Port Authority Retired Police Association – Minutes

Knights of Columbus 54 Rt. 35N Keyport, New Jersey

September 4, 2025

 

1215  Meeting called to order by President John McDevitt

• Pledge of Allegiance – Led by President John McDevitt
• Moment of Silence for all fallen Police Officers
• Roll Call of Officers and Trustees – Recording Secretary Brett Porigow

                        All Present; Schiano – Excused

 

1217  Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer John Zultanky

• All accounts are in the black; All bills have been paid and are current.

 

            Motion to accept Treasurer’s Report – Faustina; seconded by Medina- Ayala . 

ALL IN FAVOR

 

1218  Financial Secretary’s Report – Financial Secretary Jeff Baumbach

            Reading the names of members/Officers who have passed – Jeff Baumbach

                        Police Officer Richard Krupinski

                        Police Officer Danny Myers

                        Captain John Kopec

                        Sergeant Leo Beaudin

            Motion to accept Financial Secretary’s Report – Techky; Motion Seconded by Milne

ALL IN FAVOR

 

1219                                                                                                                OLD BUSINESS

 

• The minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting were emailed to members and posted on the website.

Motion to discuss and approve minutes – Deady; Motion Seconded by Gato

 

ALL IN FAVOR

 

• First Vice President Robert Sbarra provided a report on Events and Social Gatherings.
  • In June, the Day at the Races was well attended and was a great event
  • In July, the Picnic was well attended and enjoyed by everyone, despite a bit of foul weather.
  • The 38 Heroes Softball Tournament is scheduled for September 8, 2025. Anyone wishing to play is encouraged to sign up; All are encouraged to participate and cheer on the teams.
  • The Annual September 11^th Mass, a tradition since 2002, will take place at Journal Square.
  • Pete Seamon is accepting donations for the Tunnels to Towers event and fundraiser.

 

• LEOSA Update provided by HR218 Chairman Jack Giordano
  • Please visit the NJSPBA Local 600 website for membership information and for updates regarding the carrying of firearms by retired LEOs
• 50/50 Raffle tickets are available – Drawing to take place at the holiday party in December. Please see/contact John O’Donnell to purchase tickets ($50)
• Hearing Aid and Benefit Contact forms were made available to members and distributed at the center table in the meeting room.
• A new laptop computer acquisition was approved at the January 9, 2025 meeting and was purchased at a cost of $ 4,500
• Sign up for the PARPA “Mail Chimp” email account via the PARPA website to receive correspondence and stay up to date on announcements, events and notifications.

 

 

1235                                                                                                                  NEW BUSINESS

 

• PARPA announced a vacancy for the position of Trustee on June 9, 2025
  • 2 members submitted the names for nomination, with 1 subsequently withdrawn.
  • George Leather remained as the sole nominee for the position of Trustee

Motion to Approve George Leather to serve as Trustee for the term expiring in September 2026 – Bongiovanni; Motion Seconded by Mocik.

ALL IN FAVOR

Oath of Office / Swearing in of George Leather administered by Sergeant-At-Arms Mariann Brenner.

 

• PARPA formed a Membership Review Committee, as previously announced and accepted volunteers to serve in this capacity. The committee will be responsible for formulating the new member application process and to receive and approve all such applications for membership into PARPA.  The committee will meet in the near future to establish the process and protocols.
  • Recording Secretary Brett Porigow was selected to serve as the committee chairman with Vinny Zappulla, John O’Donnell, Mike Barry, Joe Morris and Mike Bucholz serving as committee members.

 

• A time change for the annual holiday party was discussed, with the possibility of changing the time to an earlier start time ( 12 or 3pm instead of 6 pm)
  • A discussion ensued and a non-binding hand vote was conducted with the majority of the members indicating that the 6pm start time was the preferred option
  • Jack Giordano brought up the idea of moving the location of the holiday party to a more central location in consideration of our members’ commute to the Fiest in Woodridge, NJ, where the gathering has been taking place each year. Staten Island was suggested as a possibility for this event.  A brief discussion ensued, and further consideration will take place.
• The PARPA website, with annual fees and maintenance cost of approximately $ 500, has new features for our members. These include an “Add Event to My Calendar” tabs and a “Forms” section where members can access hearing aid forms, death notification procedure and benefit contact numbers, address change forms, confirmation of age (75) for applicable members, and Items for Sale.  Also added is the image of the PARPA mission statement with audio.

1245              Motion to close – McDermott; motion seconded by Accardi

 

ALL IN FAVOR

1245              Meeting Adjourned

 

                                              

PARPA relies on our members to provide accurate and timely information regarding death notifications and funeral arrangements.  Please share verified information to any member of the board to allow for verification and sharing

 

• If you use an Alias on social media, please make sure the association is aware so we can match it with your real name so you can continue to access our Facebook page.

 

1225  Meeting adjourned – President John McDevitt      

Motion to Close by Mockik; Motion Seconded by Techky

ALL IN FAVOR

 

NEXT MEETING DATE

 

Thursday September 4, 2025 

Knights of Columbus 54 Rt. 35N Keyport, New Jersey