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CHAPTER CHAT NYPD Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Bandmaster, Brian Cough- lan, NA Session 235 Brian is most fitting of this honor, having served almost 28 years with the NYPD and on the Band's board for twelve. He is only the second member to have served as both Pipe Major and Bandmaster. Despite the hectic workload, he balanced as a Bomb Squad super- visor for the last 15 years of his ca- reer, Brian also managed to devote time to the Physically Challenged Irish and American Youth Team, which provides young physically challenged athletes the oppor- tunity to compete in organized competitions on a global scale. In the past, Brian, a proud member of the AOH Division 15, has served as an Aide to the Grand Marshal in the Brooklyn St. Patrick's Day Parade and has been honored by both The Great Irish Fair of New York and the Irish Echo. This year, he was named the Grand Council of Emerald Societies' Irishman of the Year and will serve as their Aide to the Grand Marshal in the 2017 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade. n Columbia Association (NYPD) 85th Anniversary Awards Dinner will be held Friday, May 5th at the El Caribe Country Club, 5945 Strickland Avenue Mill Basin, Brooklyn. Cocktails begin at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:45pm. Hon- oree of the Lieutenant Joseph Petrosino Award is Deputy Chief Paul Ciorra “Man of the Year”. Deputy Chief Ciorra is a graduate of the NA 206th Session. SOUTH CAROLINA n The FBINAA South Carolina Chapter held our annual Spring Training Conference March 16- 19 in Myrtle Beach, SC. We had 112 members in atten- dance. The event began with a golf outing at the Legend’s Golf Resort. 27 members and their

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County Sheriff Leon Lott (Ses- sion 152). The dinner was held at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium. There were approxi- mately 130 in attendance. The attendance was one of the larg- est in recent years. Sheriff Lott invited Governor Henry McMas- ter to be our guest speaker. Governor McMaster thanked the group for their law enforcement service and stressed his ap- preciation, respect and support for our nation’s law enforcement officers.

about her experience attending Session 18 of the Youth Leader- ship Program. We had to add a few tables to accommodate the over 200 that attended our Saturday evening banquet. Our guest speaker is a legendary and well respected longtime Horry County attorney Tommy Brittan . Mr. Brittan gave some great remarks on his view of law enforcement officers and the service, honesty and integrity he has seen displayed by law enforcement officers throughout his legal career. President Cook presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to retired SCCJA Director Billy Gibson (Session 93). President Cook presented the President’s Award to retired FBI SAC Dave Thomas .

guests enjoyed lunch and a chilly round of golf. (L-R) FBI SAC George Piro, President Howard Cook. Our training began on Friday morning with FBI SAC George Piro . As the agent in charge of the High-Value Interrogation Group, George was the team leader and interrogator of Sad- dam Hussein and other key figures within the former Iraqi regime. We ended the day with a presentation from Mr. Mel Stubbs on financial planning. On Friday evening over 200 members, family and guests enjoyed a cookout at Alligator Adventure. The entire park was closed for our group. On Saturday, we heard from Or- lando Deputy Chief Eric Smith on the Pulse night club shoot- ing. Deputy Chief Smith gave an overview of the shooting and the city’s response. Ms. Holly Butler , daughter of Paul (Session 220) and Cheryl Butler spoke to the members

(L-R) Gov. henry McMaster, Sheriff Leon Lott.

SC Department of Public Safety Bureau of Protective Services Promotions n Major John Hancock (Ses- sion 248) has been appointed

to serve as Chief of Police. John has served with BPS for 21 years and most recently served as Assistant Chief. John is a graduate of Wofford College and is a Certified Public Manager.

Our Sunday morning prayer breakfast brought some great music from President Cook’s son, Christian , his brother and sister-in-law, Trahern and Lori Cook and their children. Lori also again brought our scrip- tural message. President Cook then conducted our yearly business meeting. Secretary/Treasurer Jones Gamble (session 215) presented the association’s 2016 financial report and answered questions about our finances. (L-R) Retired FBI SAC Dave Thomas, President Howard Cook.

Major John Hancock

Lt. Matt Calhoun

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n Our February meeting and dinner was hosted by Richland

(L-R) SC State Rep. Jeff Johnson, YLP graduate Holly Butler.

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