Group Events / Regular Gatherings

Over the past few weeks I have been kicking around ideas of different group events that our membership can be involved in to help foster some camaraderie  and as well as welcome some of our newer members to our family.

I have seen an interest in a couple of ideas that I am currently working on implementing.

The first is a Waterford Police Union/PBA Running Team. The team would consist of Union/PBA members and their immediate family. We would have schedule runs, starting with 5k (3.1 miles) and 10k (6.2 miles), on regular intervals. The specifics will be hammered out once I have enough interest in the team.

The second even I have seen some interest in is entering a bowling league. I am currently checking the availability of league formations at the Holiday Bowl, located in Groton, Ct.  As it look right now, they are forming leagues for a planned start of around May 11^th. The leagues costs less than $20.00 per person per week (these fees may be covered by our membership pending a vote).  The league requires teams to have about 3 to 4 people on a regular basis and up to 6 so that we can have substitutes, in case members are working and cannot make a game. At the end they are monetary prizes for the teams who place.

Additionally I want o plan a semi-formal dinner/dance even that would bring together various local law enforcement agencies, included Stonington, Groton, New London, East Lyme, and Montville.

As usual I am planning the same Lake Compounce trip to coincide with the Law Enforcement Memorial Day at the park, which is usually in the June. No dates has been provided to me as of yet.

Please let me know if you have any interest in the running team and the bowling team. The Running Team can be started whenever we get a group, but there is a time constraint on the bowling league because we have to meet their schedule. So the sooner the better. Also if we get enough interest in the bowling team we can try and start our own “Police League” and battle other agencies, which could be fun as well. As for the other events anyone with ideas or wishing to help, please let me know.

That is all, have good day, be safe!

Tim Silva

President, Waterford PBA