FBINAA Associate Magazine Q2.2021

ASSOCIATION PERSPECTIVE

Joe Hellebrand

W elcome to the latest edition of “Associate Magazine”. This is my last official magazine address and I wanted to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude that you have entrusted me to hold the position of President of this great As- sociation. It has truly been an honor. This past year has taught and shown me so much. I’ve seen our association come out the other side of a worldwide pandem- ic stronger when many others have struggled. I have seen our members reach out fellow session mates to stay connected, and many offering their support of members in need by continuing to donate to our FBINAA Charitable Foundation. It’s truly humbling to see the great connection this network provides, especially in a year that to many seemed very isolating. As with every edition, I start with a letter of greeting. It is one of the highlights of my position to communicate with you, our members, a few times during the year to share important up- dates and developments. However, this letter, my last as sitting president, is one to say “thank you” and to recognize a few of the great people I have had the pleasure to work with over the past year. First, I would like to thank our Past President Kevin Wing- erson for his many years of service on our national board. Kevin has provided a solid direction and I am proud to follow him as President. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Chaplain Jeff Kruitoff . Jeff has had the difficult responsibility of connect- ing with families of a fallen officer and offering support and con- dolences. Sadly, those numbers have risen over the last several years. Jeff has been our Association Chaplain for the last four years and has done an amazing job during difficult circumstanc- es. We look forward to working with our new FBINAA Chaplain Mike Hardee.

Lastly, I would like to thank our Executive Director Howard Cook and the national office staff. They are truly committed to supporting the mission of the Association and our members. In parting, I would like to personally thank you for allowing me to serve as your President and on the national board these past eight years. It has been a sincere honor. Please continue to support our Charitable Foundation and the necessary work they do.

Sincerely,

Joe Hellebrand, President FBINAA Director, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office

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