100 Club of Chicago
One of the most, if not THE most, important charity organization for the survivors of first responders:
- Chicago's first responders, the police, firemen, sheriff's deputies and federal agents, are known for being those who "serve and protect." But who is there to serve and protect them? And their loved ones?
For more than 40 years, that near-anonymous help has come from the 100 Club of Chicago, a volunteer organization which specializes in low-key assistance for the families of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty.
"We've raised and given away over $8 million," said Joe Ahern, the agency's executive director. "We've served 240 families. We've got 18 kids in college right now."
We realize there are other organizations, some formed recently, that do right by our fallen. But the 100 Club is the old timer on the block, and it's nice to see them get the recognition they deserve occasionally.
Labels: good news
posted by SCC at 12:04 AM
70 Comments:
Thank you thank you 100 Club!
Thank You.
The best group of people in town. God Bless each and every one of them.
The only 100 Club we need now is the 100 PENSION CLUB. Some anonymous help from OBAMA perhaps....like in a government bailout??????
THANK YOU 100 CLUB!!! IT'S NICE TO SEE YOU HAVE OUR BACKS...
Search "Open Key-- Final Call" on YouTube
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !
cant say it enough.
Thank God SOMEBODY gets it and cares about society's protectors! My hat is off to these benevolent philanthropist's.
God bless them!
I guess a maximum of 50% on your pension will have to do.
Yes, truly "Chicago's Finest!"
They've been around since I came on (now over 42 years ago) in near obscurity helping our first responders.
I recall a few years back as a Sgt. (now happily retired) at check off, reviewing and signing reports and tickets.
One of the younger guys handed me a ticket and asked if I recognized the identity of the person cited.
While the name was very familiar, at first it didn't click as to the association.
Then the copper said, "When I asked him what he did for a living, he added that he was also the president of the 100 Club of Illinois."
I gave him this look and said... "and you wrote this guy anyway?"
He replied that he was unaware of what the '100 Club' was and the guy never mentioned it until 'after' he wrote the ticket and only in response to his small talk inquiry.
He stated the guy was a true gentleman through out the entire stop and subsequent citation and never mentioned or flaunted his association. A real 'Class-Act.'
After I told him who he was he was was embarrassed. I told not to feel bad, 100 Club members are involved for all the 'right' reasons and don't grandstand or politicize their generosity.
They prefer to remain low key and for the most part don't flaunt their benevolence.
By agreement, we did the right thing, and it was 'handled' in court without incident.
Anonymous said...
Search "Open Key-- Final Call" on YouTube
11/19/2010 02:37:00 AM
OK... here it is
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=cXzJGA8pyA0
BTW, this was written and performed by members of the A&E reality show, "Paranormal Cops". It's accompanied by this statement:
"Our song, "Final Call" has recently been put on YouTube. The geographical area where it has been viewed includes countless foreign Countries as well as all over the U.S. The subject matter is close to our hearts and the song is dedicated to the Men and Women who have lost their lives in the Law Enforcement community. It has been accepted as the International Police Anthem by many Officer Down Memorial organizations. We want to thank everyone that this song has touched and are grateful for the overwhelming support."
"Final Call" was written and performed, by COPS for COPS.
Thank you.
Their FB page is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118459328164081
OT Mike Shields is right on the $
FOP provided us with better pension benefits , but more $ is needed to fund these benefits
forgiving a $20,000,000 loan to city didn't help
FOP should fight to eliminate the gold braid bill , reduce # of exempts , get rid of district captains , an area captain , 1 district field lt and 2 sector sgts would be a start
we need 2 man beat cars now , not more supervisors
The Hundred Club was the only organization to immediately aid the family of a fallen police officer or fire fighter. No one else came to their aid. The following day after a cop or fireman was killed a representative of the 100 Club was at the house accompanied by the police chaplain with a check for immediate expenses. College funds were established, aid to the survivors. We used to pass the hat at roll calls for the fallen's family. Times may have changed, but never forget the 100 Club. They have cared for us for many years when no one else was there.
The 100 Club of Illinois, a private foundation, for over the past 4 decades have given financial assistance along with paying the college tuition of all police/fire members killed in the line of duty.
Our Memorial Foundation also gives financial assistance and pays the grammar AND high school tuition of any Chicago Police officer killed in the line of duty.
In addition the CPMF pays the grammar,high and college tuition(s) of any catastrophically injured CPD member in the line of duty.
(100 Club pays out upon LOD death only)
Our Memorial Foundation as well as our CPD Chaplains Ministry exists because of the heartfelt generosity of our members and private donations.
We are fortunate to have these organizations helping our 'Chicago's Finest' in their time of need.
Thank You and God Bless all that give in one way or another.
O'V(r)
It's official....
District Managers are GONE !!!!!
It's about time!
Now get RID of half the over paid Exempts that are ALL making over $152,000 a year.
There are over 112 exempts that the TAXPAYERS are getting fucked by having to pay these bastards insane salaries!!
Donors keep themselves anonymous. Even on a traffic stop, they would not identify themselves as being with the 100 Club..
The Predictive Analysis Unit says... Bears by 16 points.
SCC can you censure the date and time of this post to add credibility to this (late) prediction.
Thanks, PAU
The only 100 Club we need now is the 100 PENSION CLUB. Some anonymous help from OBAMA perhaps....like in a government bailout??????
Don't get me going, this pension thing is just awful...awful. How someone can forget about the working people and their families is just inhuman. Evil lives in our polititians. Thank God for the 100 Club though.
Great hold'em tourney from the CPMF last night at the horseshoe. 1st and 2nd place taken by two PO's.
only 50 bucks per year to join. Wonder why we cant have this as a payroll deduction? I have been a member for the last 10 years. Great outfit.
Yes, thank you to the 100 Club-
And to those that have given their lives for our safety.
Obama would never help anonymously. How would anyone ever know what good deeds he did then?
I'll never understand why every single Chicago Police Officer isn't a member of the 100 club.
For the last five or so years officers have been able to join. It's only $50.00 to join what is just about the best pro police organization in the USA.
Craig Swisstowitcz found not guilty. Fuck u Fitzgerald
P.O. Swistowicz found NOT GUILTY in Federal court of violating some illegal piece of shits dope dealing civil rights.
Congratulations to him and his family, it has been a long road.
Just for the record a DEA Agent was caught lying on the stand and he admitted it, bet nothing happens to him because he is a fed.
Just in from Federal Court, Craig Swistowicz was found not guilty.
This is the civil rights case that was handled out of Milwaukee.
Those in the court room indicate that he had a great lawyer in Dean Polales, who was responsible for the finding.
An aside was the jury foreman send a note to Judge Lefkow yesterday that the jury was going home early to prevent physical violence from breaking out in the jury room. It appears one individual was holding out for a guilty finding.
SCC This should be a thread if "the spirits of the air agree"! By reading and listening to various media the privatization of Chicago Midway airport is on the table again. Now the powers that be are looking to dump TSA and hire a private firm to save money and avoid embarrassment TSA is involved in due to incompetence and the "patting down" of people who are obviously not a threat! They are trying to amke the purchase/lease of Midway more and more attractive,and with Southwest airlines being the largest carrier at the airport,and that the Southwest pilots and flight attendants are complaining count on this to happen soon. Looks like the clouted like Derrick Starks,and Jerry Robinson former CPD making huge salaries will be in charge of nothing soon! This comes from the top,and if Southwest wants it take it to the bank it will happen quickly. To think the scanners emitting all the radiation were on there way to Midway also another clouted contract canceled oh well! Southwest bosses say "If other airports are dumping TSA we should to and help eliminate complaints from employees and passengers alike! Can you imagine the cost of TSA,and the savings! "JUST DO IT"! Hooray for Southwest!
OT. Craig Swiss not guilty
OT Mike Shields is right on the $
FOP provided us with better pension benefits , but more $ is needed to fund these benefits
forgiving a $20,000,000 loan to city didn't help
FOP should fight to eliminate the gold braid bill , reduce # of exempts , get rid of district captains , an area captain , 1 district field lt and 2 sector sgts would be a start
Fop was down in Springfield all week fighting for our pension benefits. Mike Shields was at Fop meeting campaigning. Where do you think he should have been? Hey guys pay attention to what people do, not what they say.
So what is going on in Springfield regarding our pension? Anyone know if the FOP was successful in our behalf?
(OT) Whats our command post used for again? HMM! Maybe that is the "Promotion Center?"
http://cbs4denver.com/investigates/dia.mobile.command.2.2015692.html
Anonymous Anonymous said...
SCC This should be a thread if "the spirits of the air agree"! By reading and listening to various media the privatization of Chicago Midway airport is on the table again. Now the powers that be are looking to dump TSA and hire a private firm to save money and avoid embarrassment TSA is involved in due to incompetence and the "patting down" of people who are obviously not a threat! They are trying to amke the purchase/lease of Midway more and more attractive,and with Southwest airlines being the largest carrier at the airport,and that the Southwest pilots and flight attendants are complaining count on this to happen soon. Looks like the clouted like Derrick Starks,and Jerry Robinson former CPD making huge salaries will be in charge of nothing soon! This comes from the top,and if Southwest wants it take it to the bank it will happen quickly. To think the scanners emitting all the radiation were on there way to Midway also another clouted contract canceled oh well! Southwest bosses say "If other airports are dumping TSA we should to and help eliminate complaints from employees and passengers alike! Can you imagine the cost of TSA,and the savings! "JUST DO IT"! Hooray for Southwest!
11/19/2010 12:39:00 PM
Wow my sister is CPD and this blog is great! I work for SWA (Southwest Airlines),don't know how this got out but it is true that Southwest upper level managers are suggesting new companies to take over the tsa positions. Just a thought if the airports dump the tsa employees that would mean the federal government would not be paying into any pensions or benefits for tsa employees correct? Then maybe President Obama since he hails from Chicago,could divert these funds into shoring up the pension funds for the hard working first responders like police,fire,paramedics in the city of Chicago why not? This would involve no new funding just moving the same pile of money to people that deserve it like my sister and the other first responders! Not a bad idea,Wow another idea why not allow first responders to do some screening for overtime to help them survive in this over taxed city! Sorry I am just full of ideas lets hope it happens soon! DUMP TSA NOW! NICE RING TO IT!
s on the table again. Now the powers that be are looking to dump TSA and hire a private firm to save money and avoid embarrassment TSA is
BOGUS/BS there are only 2 air ports in the us with out TSA security. San Francisco International and Yeager in West Virginia. Both run by Covenant Aviation Security. Ure democrats want to expand TSA to both air ports and Amtrack. Southwest has no control over the TSA or its gates at Midway.
Anonymous said...
Donors keep themselves anonymous. Even on a traffic stop, they would not identify themselves as being with the 100 Club..
11/19/2010 09:52:00 AM
Oh, but at least one has. When I went to verify his membership with the 100 Club, his membership was VERY QUICKLY canceled. I was told that is a HUGE NO-NO for their members to try and use that as an excuse for any criminal or traffic offense. My hat is still off to a very classy, stand up organization. May GOD bless all the members of the 100 Club and THANK YOU!!
OT:
Chicago cop acquitted of beating man in '07
November 19, 2010 3:10 PM | No Comments
A Chicago police officer was acquitted today of federal charges that he beat a man during an arrest three years ago.
Craig Swistowicz, a 14-year veteran, was assigned to a federal task force in 2007 when he and other agents raided a South Side garage.
Swistowicz was later charged after the government alleged that he beat suspect Jose Parra during the arrest. He was charged with using unreasonable force by striking the suspect, breaking his nose and causing other facial injuries.
Swistowicz argued that Parra had a gun in his waistband and was resisting arrest when he struck him, said Michael A. Ficaro, Swistowicz's attorney. Parra was later convicted of drug trafficking, he said.
---
You have to be soft in the head to use any type of force out there whatsoever in this climate.
Give them the type of police department they want and demand. Report takers.
Since this officer was on duty, why didn't the City of Chicago pay for his defense? His legal bills were paid 100% by the FOP, namely, us.
I applaud the FOP's actions in defending this officer against horseshit accusations but now send the bill to the City of Chicago.
Still he is stripped while IPRA conducts it's own investigation. More bullshit and he isn't out of the woods yet as far as his employment goes.
Who the hell wants to do this job? Do people not see the gigantic civil and criminal liability they take on every day they go to work?
Punch a drug suspect with a 40cal. in his belt? They should be giving him medals for restraint.
Anonymous said...
OT. Craig Swiss not guilty
11/19/2010 02:15:00 PM
The question should be asked !
Why did Matt Tobias testify for the prosecution, and what does Matt Tobias really do in the CPD ?
Just askin ?
I found out years later that a po in my district was a memeber. I would have never known.
Ok, so how do we donate to the 100 Club? Do they have a website or any contact info?
OT
Common sense prevailed today. PO Swis found not guilty. Was sick and disgusted when I first heard about this incident. Sad what has happened to law enforcement.
Swiss Not Guilty!!!!!
Obama would never help anonymously. How would anyone ever know what good deeds he did then?
11/19/2010 11:14:00 AM
---
Somehow, you find a way to negatively relate ANY topic to Obama. Give it a rest. You carry way too much bile and hatred in your heart and maybe you need to do something about it.
This topic is in praise of the Hundred Club and its efforts. Can you find a little generosity of spirit inside you and just focus on something good, just once?
Thank you thank you 100 Club!
I have seen their good works done, quietly, over the many years I have spent on the Department.
I have this question at 9:13 PM, could they or any other organization assist a retired, disabled P.O. with a wheelchair ramp on his home.
This is a neighbor of mine, any information would be appreciated/
OT Mike Shields is right on the $
FOP provided us with better pension benefits , but more $ is needed to fund these benefits
forgiving a $20,000,000 loan to city didn't help
FOP should fight to eliminate the gold braid bill , reduce # of exempts , get rid of district captains , an area captain , 1 district field lt and 2 sector sgts would be a start.
11/19/2010 02:50:00 PM
I definitely agree that the number of exempts could be cut in half, at the least. An area captain and lieutenants in each district should suffice. I think three sector Sergeants are still necessary even though few districts ever have more than two (if for no other reason, they are needed to handle all those complaints against officers from whining citizens). Besides, sergeant is a necessary opportunity for promotion for police officers - remember, the fewer supervisors, the fewer promotional opportunities you have). When sergeants are on furlo, the medical, or IOD, districts suffer more than if there's no captain or lieutenant.
Thank you to the 100 club.
Cant believe Matt Tobias testified for the prosecution. Dont see how he was involved in the case Maybe just another rumor?
OT: have watch selections been posted in districts and biddable units? Our unit is asking for bid slips without posting the openings!
Something is rotten on Sirius.
Anonymous said...
So what is going on in Springfield regarding our pension? Anyone know if the FOP was successful in our behalf?
11/19/2010 04:34:00 PM
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL Since when are they ever successful on our behalf? If it doesn't help them, nothing will pass. Donahue was there promoting himself and landing his job with Lisa.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
s on the table again. Now the powers that be are looking to dump TSA and hire a private firm to save money and avoid embarrassment TSA is
BOGUS/BS there are only 2 air ports in the us with out TSA security. San Francisco International and Yeager in West Virginia. Both run by Covenant Aviation Security. Ure democrats want to expand TSA to both air ports and Amtrack. Southwest has no control over the TSA or its gates at Midway.
11/19/2010 05:24
Really Bogus?
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hkv8DAy2qgKuuVCICy6HASaKlFFQ?docId=c5e727bff09845e393608ea000909811
2 things- First off ANY airport can exempt themselves from federal screeners. Thay are currently considering this in Orlando, Florida. It was written up in the WSJ. Second, it may be difficult to gety rid of the gold braid pension. This would effect all POs who are classified with D2 and D2A pay grades. They would no longer receive a pension at those paygrades. They would receive a pension at D1.
This airport getting rid of TSA is heating up,a friend in Florida (Copper) called and was telling me Orlando is looking to do same thing as are other airports in Florida! TSA is just another government bureaucracy,run by clouted people like the heads of TSA here 2 retired CPD members like Derrick Starks Danas brother former IAD (RAT) Sgt. How much does he and Jerry Robinson make at TSA in addition to the pension from our fund? Another 2 feeding at the government tit getting another huge pension wtf! Hope TSA is disbanded and soon! With Republicans sweeping the offices we will soon see the demoratic ways severed,lets hope the illegal mexicans "dream act"where we as taxpayers would give free college to the illegals children incredible!
Our unit is asking for bid slips without posting the openings!
Something is rotten on Sirius.
*****
HELLO??? ALL positions are open for the new year...
When sergeants are on furlo, the medical, or IOD, districts suffer more than if there's no captain or lieutenant.
11/19/2010 09:22:00 PM
*****
You have absolutely NO IDEA what you are talking about...
Your perception of the situation is skewed by your ignorance (and I don't mean that in any negative way, just that you don't know any better.)
There are over 112 exempts that the TAXPAYERS are getting fucked by having to pay these bastards insane salaries!!
11/19/2010 09:45:00 AM
It should only be about 80, I think J fled added a bunch of chiefs positions...
I definitely agree that the number of exempts could be cut in half, at the least. An area captain and lieutenants in each district should suffice. I think three sector Sergeants are still necessary
*********
Totally wrong about everything after your comment on exempts. Yes they could be cut down drastically, the department could pretty well run without anything above Commander for sure, There could be 2 bureaus, Operations and Administration,
Supe 1
Dep. Supe 2
Chief maximum of 4
Deputy Chief maximum of 10
ADS - that was a big mistake getting rid of the street deputy, they should have found out what the actual duties of a street deputy used to be, cause the most previous ones NEVER did their job - but probably didn't know what it was anyway, all they did was answer calls, and it is supposed to be a LOT more than that.. 5 or 6 (6 makes it work for everyone very well)
Commanders perhaps 50 max.. depending on unit size.. for sure 25 districts, not sure how many needed for detectives, but 5 as it stands now, and there are some other fairly large units... but really no unit under 150 PO's should have an exempt commander, they should have C.O.'s either LT or Captain...
So, that is 73, I originally thought 80, that should be more than enough wiggle room for the powers that be.
But, read the report from RAMPARTS, regarding levels of supervision, and consider the history of our department, you might change your mind about our middle management/command structure.
Cant believe Matt Tobias testified for the prosecution. Dont see how he was involved in the case Maybe just another rumor?
11/19/2010 09:47:00 PM
Get your facts straight before you type rumors. Tobias DID NOT testify for the feds he testified on CPD's use of force policy. Tobias was behind Swiss 100%.
Ralph Scheu was the president of the 100 Club for decades. He is a class act. He helped my family out in 1970 after my father, a Chicago Police Officer, was murdered.
Decades later at the CPD memorial site I ran into him and thanked him for the money his organization gave me for school. Without hesitation he asked if I needed more.I was in my forties and he was still willing to help.
God Bless Ralph Scheu
Anonymous said...
Our unit is asking for bid slips without posting the openings!
Something is rotten on Sirius.
*****
HELLO??? ALL positions are open for the new year...
11/19/2010 11:10:00 PM
What unit? What positions? No, not all positions get rebid each year. Watches get rebid. Desk, lockup, watch relief and few others do not. It is written in the contract.
The 100 Club of Chicago is a great organization.
O.T. - I always remember (ret). ADS McNulty telling me years ago a problem with the CPD is that individuals make to much money to fast. His analysis was that once an individual is making approx.$75,000 a year after five years the likelyhood they would leave is minimal. - Great Boss.
O.T. - I noticed nothing has been posted from the Supt.'s office on BLOG 501 in a long time. Does anyone have any information? Stay safe!
Anonymous said...
Our unit is asking for bid slips without posting the openings!
Something is rotten on Sirius.
*****
HELLO??? ALL positions are open for the new year...
11/19/2010 11:10:00 PM
All positions are open...but they can alter the allocation. By not posting the openings they can raise or lower the number of spots on each watch according to bids received. This could be done to help or hurt a PO wanting a bid spot on a certian watch. HELLO???
Don't be so happy to see TSA go. What 'private company' would be hired to replace them? What kind of training would they receive? Who would screen THEIR employees? Have you thought about that?
We already have civilian AND sworn Police Dept. employees who are quietly working with the hoodrats, releasing info, etc.
Look at the Glenwood IL PD dispatcher who was warning drug dealers about police activity near the drug spots. We've seen examples already of border checkers allowing specific vehicles to pass through unchecked, smuggling in drugs and illegals. Don't be so sure that by moving TSA out of this very important safety check that it would be for the best.
As I recall, many people thought (Including SCC initially) that moving in a retired FBI agent and placing him at the helm of the CPD would be a "good thing" and "remove clout and aldercreature
interference within the ranks. And we've all seen how successful J-Fled's almost 3 years here has played out, haven't we?
Anonymous said...
2 things- First off ANY airport can exempt themselves from federal screeners. Thay are currently considering this in Orlando, Florida. It was written up in the WSJ. Second, it may be difficult to gety rid of the gold braid pension. This would effect all POs who are classified with D2 and D2A pay grades. They would no longer receive a pension at those paygrades. They would receive a pension at D1.
11/19/2010 10:44:00 PM
___________________________________
While I agree that getting rid of TSA is a good idea, the airport in Orlando that is not considering this move, but has actually decided it is NOT Orlando International, but Orland Sanford which a very small operation with less than 35 airline flights a day.
If you don't want people to contribute and then withdraw based on their rank and rate of pay, why not just have everyone contribute and then withdraw at the rate of the lowest paid, a PPO. Let's see that would make the maximum pension about 32,000 dollars.
Master x3
Many Years back my partner and myself working in Gang Crimes saw this senior citizen standing behind his Caddilac on North and Keeler, it was apparent that he had been involved in an accident, we stopped and found it was a Hit and Run and that he had been waitng over an hour, thru converstion on our part found out he owned a fur coat factory in 25, we further found he was a member of the 100 club, the district had no cars available so we followed him to his factory and made out the accident report, he was a gracious man who couldn't believe we went out of our way for him, but I was honored to do it and gave him my card . And no I never asked him for a deal on a fur coat. Happy to help these fine folks. Stay Safe troops and Happy Thanksgiving.
"Fop was down in Springfield all week fighting for our pension benefits. Mike Shields was at Fop meeting campaigning. Where do you think he should have been? Hey guys pay attention to what people do, not what they say.
11/19/2010 02:50:00 PM"
Wow. All weak fighting. In Springfield. Thanx FLOP.
Anonymous said...
Don't be so happy to see TSA go. What 'private company' would be hired to replace them? What kind of training would they receive? Who would screen THEIR employees? Have you thought about that?
---
Glad you asked that. It will be the Vanecko & Davis Airport Protective Service, Real Estate Project and Pension Watchdog Group.
VD for short.
All positions are open...but they can alter the allocation. By not posting the openings they can raise or lower the number of spots on each watch according to bids received. This could be done to help or hurt a PO wanting a bid spot on a certian watch. HELLO???
11/20/2010 06:23:00 AM
*********
But that is NOTHING NEW!! It is done every year!
All positions are open, district commanders are supposed to decide (with heavy input from downtown, and probably even more now..LOL) how many personnel to each watch, then it is a percentage bid, percentage management.
Yes it can and more than likely is rigged against people, but they can't rig it against the most senior people, it is those on the edge that get screwed.
What unit? What positions? No, not all positions get rebid each year. Watches get rebid. Desk, lockup, watch relief and few others do not. It is written in the contract.
11/20/2010 05:12:00 AM
*******
Perhaps wrongfully, I thought the person was referring to the annual watch bids...
Other bids come out at certain times when there is an opening, but watches (at least in districts) are bid each year.
Anonymous said...
All positions are open...but they can alter the allocation. By not posting the openings they can raise or lower the number of spots on each watch according to bids received. This could be done to help or hurt a PO wanting a bid spot on a certian watch. HELLO???
11/20/2010 06:23:00 AM
*********
But that is NOTHING NEW!! It is done every year!
All positions are open, district commanders are supposed to decide (with heavy input from downtown, and probably even more now..LOL) how many personnel to each watch, then it is a percentage bid, percentage management.
Yes it can and more than likely is rigged against people, but they can't rig it against the most senior people, it is those on the edge that get screwed.
11/20/2010 06:06:00 PM
Nobody gets screwed. It is as fair as fair can be, seniority, you have it or you don't. If not, you earn it as you go and when you have enough you get what you want and then read of people without it complain how it isn't fair they don't get what they want with 2 years on.
You can make a decision to work where a lesser amount of seniority will get you a better furlough or a better watch or you can work in a better district and take your chances.
Or you have mummy or daddy to run interference for you and you get whatever you want all the time because you are a suckhole clout baby.
Truly a wonderful organization. Thank you 100 Club!
Post a Comment
<< Home