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ALASKA
n The Alaska Chapter voted in a
whole new Board, with Ms. Shir-
ley Cote being the new Chapter
President. Exciting, as they hope
to build a new strong group. Vis-
iting Magnum PI (AKA Arizona
Member Terry Vrabec) visited to
help them with the change over
and we had a great Hawaiian
themed dinner to celebrate the
strength and unity of the law
enforcement community. Notice
the Law Enforcement Ameri-
can flag in the background, as
n The annual Alaska Chapter
FBINAA Christmas party. Every
year we have a different theme.
This year it was Hawaiian (in
case you couldn’t guess). Year
after year it’s a tremendous
amount of fun with good food,
games, prizes and most of all
camaraderie.
ARIZONA
News
n FBI Director James Comey
recently met with the Police
Chiefs and Sheriffs from Arizona,
as well as the Executive Board of
the Arizona Chapter of the FBI-
NAA. Director Comey provided
an overview of current events
and held a lively Q & A session.
His time was appreciated by all.
CALIFORNIA
n Congratulations to Roxana
Kennedy, NA 243, for her pro-
motion as
the first
female
Chief of
Police of
the Chula
Vista Po-
lice De-
partment,
Chula
Vista,
California. Roxana is a very
active member of the Califor-
nia Chapter and serves on the
California Executive Board as the
Corporate Sponsorship Devel-
opment Coordinator. Roxana
does a phenomenal job in this
position. Again, congratulations
Chief Kennedy.
all attendees received one to
show respect for them and their
families.
n Past President Terry Vrabec
receiving a plaque from incom-
ing President Shirley Coté. Terry
was recognized for his 16 years
of service as the Alaska Chapter
President. Terry also spent his
first year on the board as Vice
President and his last year as
Past President. We could not
have asked for a more involved
leader.
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Special Agent In Charge Marlin Ritzman swearing in new members of the Board – Robert Beasley,
Secretary/Treasurer, Shirley Coté, President, and Barry Wilson, Vice President of Southcentral Region. Vice
Presidents Sean McGee and Chad Goeden will be sworn in later.
(L-R ) Arizona Chapter Board members, Secretary/Treasurer Rich Benson (192nd), 1st Vice President
Steve Stahl (252nd), Director James Comey, President Bill Peters (230th), 2nd Vice President Dave
Harvey (261st), and Sergeant at Arms Jimmy Rodriguez (256th).
Annual Alaska Chapter FBINAA Christmas Party.
Roxana Kennedy
(L-R) Terry Vrabec, Shirley Coté.