Florida Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 108

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – December 2025

President Couey called the meeting to order at 1845 hours.
Roll call of Officers: There was not an official meeting.
Chaplain Paige did the opening prayer.
President Couey gave the sick and distressed report. Please keep everyone in your prayers.
50/50 was held with $40.00 to the winner.
Door prizes were given out.
Brother Don Gage won the top Christmas drawing.
Excellent job on the steaks. The steak crew did a great job.
I hope your holidays are safe and enjoyable.
The meeting was closed at 1815 hours.
The next meeting will be January 13, 2026.

Fraternally,

John Couey

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – November 2025

President Couey called the meeting to order at 1845 hours.
Roll call of Officers: All of the officers were present.
Chaplain Paige did the opening prayer.
Treasurer Rudolph gave the Treasurer’s report. The report was approved as read.
President Couey gave the sick and distressed report. Please keep everyone in your prayers.
50/50 was held with $40.00 to the winner.
Door prizes were given out.
Excellent job on the Thanksgiving dinner. Jim Iverson and crew did an excellent job on the dinner.
The December meeting will be the steak dinner.
The meeting was closed at 1815 hours.

Fraternally,

John Couey

November’s FOP Journal is here: Supporting our members during the shutdown, the realities of correctional work, truths about officer wellness and more!

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – October 2025

President Couey called the meeting to order at 1850 hours.
Roll call of Officers: Inner Guard Bryan, Trustee I Santos and Trustee II Bennet were absent and excused.
We did not have a quorum for a meeting. Chaplain Paige did opening prayer.
President Couey informed the members of the recent sighting of a bobcat on the property during the daytime hours.
50/50 was held with $40.00 to the winner.
Excellent job on the steaks by the cooking crew.
The meeting was closed at 1815 hours.
The Thanksgiving meal of ham and turkey will be served at the November meeting.

Fraternally,

John Couey

Lodge Visitor

He/she was visiting the lodge today. Please be vigilant if you should drop by the lodge. FWC was notified as a precaution.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – September 9, 2025

President Couey called the meeting to order at 1850 hours.
Roll call of Officers: Secretary Iverson, Conductor Franchesce, Inner Guard Bryan, Outer Guard Gage, Trustee II Bennett and Trustee III Young were absent and excused.
We did not have a quorum for a meeting. Chaplain Paige did opening prayer.
President Couey informed the members of the recent passing of Vice President Tosdevine.
50/50 was held with $41.00 to the winner.
Excellent job on the steaks by the cooking crew.
The meeting was closed at 1815 hours.

Fraternally,

John Couey

Death Notice

Vice President Roger Tosdevine was discovered deceased at his residence on August 17th. Vice President Tosdevine had served as Vice President of the lodge for over 20 years.

Please keep his family in your prayers.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – August 12, 2025

President Couey called the meeting to order.
Roll call of Officers: 1st Vice President Tosdevine and Secretary Iverson were absent and excused.
President Couey informed the members present of the recent sick and distressed.
50/50 was held with $42.00 to the winner. The winnings were donated back to the lodge.
Great job by the cooks, excellent cook on the steaks.
Door prizes were given out.
It was great to see new members and family showing up.
The meeting was closed at 1910 hours.
Hope to see you at the September meeting.

Fraternally,

John Couey

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – July 8, 2025

President Couey called the meeting to order.
Roll call of Officers: 2nd Vice President Clamon and Secretary Iverson were absent and excused.
President Couey informed the members present of the recent sick and distressed.
50/50 was held with $53.00 to the winner.
Great job by the cooks, excellent cook on the steaks.
Door prizes were given out.
It was great to see new members and family showing up.
The meeting was closed at 1910 hours.
Hope to see you at the August meeting.

Fraternally,

John Couey

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – June 10, 2025

President Couey had our Chaplain to open with prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
President Couey did not hold an actual meeting due to the pending weather.
Great job to everyone that assisted in the dinner service. Special thanks to the cooks. It is hot out there and they do a great job.
50/50 was held with $41.00 to the winner.
Door prizes were given out.
It was great to see new members and families showing up.
The closing prayer was at 1810 hours
Hope to see you at the July meeting.

Fraternally,

John Couey