[January 2022] NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH
The month of January is usually a period of critical blood shortages. People stop donating blood during the holidays and when they get sick during cold and flu season. Blood drives also get snowed out during the winter months.
More than 50 years ago — on December 31, 1969 — President Richard Nixon of the United States signed a proclamation designating January as National Blood Donor Month (NBDM). The new monthly observance was meant to honor voluntary blood donors and to encourage more people to give blood at a time when more blood is needed.
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[February 21, 2022] PRESIDENTS' DAY
Presidents' Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday of February — February 21 this year. All the presidents in American history are remembered and honored for their exemplary work in making America the great country it is today.
After the death of George Washington in 1799, his birthday was unofficially celebrated as a day of remembrance called Washington Day. Throughout the 1800s, people used this day to honor the man that shaped America and the legacy he left. In 1832, a resolution permitted the removal and internment of George Washington’s body in the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. and the erection of the Washington Monument in 1848 caused more celebrations nationwide.
It wasn’t until the late 1870s that Steven Wallace Dorsey proposed that Washington’s birthday should become a national federal holiday. President Rutherford B. Hayes signed it into law in 1879 and joined the four existing bank holidays that were previously approved in 1870. Because of Abraham Lincoln’s legacy and the proximity of his birthday on February 12, it was proposed that Washington Day should become Presidents’ Day to celebrate both men, but that idea was rejected by Congress.
Washington’s Birthday didn’t officially become Presidents’ Day until the late 1960s. Senator Robert McClory of Illinois concocted a plan that moved key bank holidays to Mondays to increase the number of three-day weekends for workers in what’s known as the Uniform Monday’s Act. The hope was that it would increase productivity and decrease employee absenteeism. Unsurprisingly, the labor union agreed with this idea and so did the private sector.
In 1971, Richard M. Nixon made the executive order to pass the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which shifted Washington’s Birthday, Columbus Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans’ Day to Monday. With the date landing in the middle of Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthday, it became known as Presidents’ Day, while having a simultaneous benefit for retail stores as they advertised their special sales events during this time. By the mid-1980s, Presidents’ Day became the common term and continues to be called as such to this day.
[February 1, 2022] HCSOCAAA BOARD/MEMBER MEETING
Marty Braley, President of HCSOCAAA, will facilitate a business meeting consisting of HCSOCAAA Board of Directors, members and Citizen Academy alumni. All alumni are welcome to attend!
For Agenda, Meeting Minutes, Treasurer's Report and Media Report - visit the Members Only page.
If you ordered HCSOCAA merchandise (swag, name badge), you may pick it up at the meeting.
Guest Speaker: John Lowes and Bryan Melton
John Lowes will explain the role and function of our Community Foundation and a vision of how our CAAA can best enhance, support, and become better involved in our CF.
Marty will introduce Bryan Melton to our members. Bryan is taking over Ryan McClain's role as our new CAAA Advisor. This is basically a meet and greet with Bryan.
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[October 29, 2022] HEROES RUN
PLACE
Strawtown Koteewi Park
11800 Koteewi Dr
Noblesville, IN US 46060
DESCRIPTION
5K or 10K Run/Walk or 1-Mile walk on excellent trails through beautiful Strawtown Koteewi Park. Most trails are VERY WELL GROOMED crushed limestone - Stroller-friendly:)
Proceeds benefit the The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation.
Registration Includes:
Long Sleeve T-shirt
Finisher's Medal
Race Bib
Live events are Chipped Timed
*Dogs are welcome! We just ask that they be leashed at all times and cleaned up after.
Sign up Here!
[March 3, 2022] NATIONAL ANTHEM DAY
National Anthem Day on March 3 observes the songs nations around the world have adopted and chosen to represent their national identity. For America, that song is “The Star-Spangled Banner” and has a rich history to match the pomp and circumstance any national anthem should garner for the country it represents.
If you are not already flying your American flag throughout the year, take this opportunity to display it proudly and explain to your friends, family, and neighbors the significance of today.
Learn all about the fateful night which inspired our national anthem and find ways to celebrate it today.
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[March 1, 2022] HCSOCAAA BOARD/MEMBER MEETING
Marty Braley, President of HCSOCAAA, will facilitate a business meeting consisting of HCSOCAAA Board of Directors, members and Citizen Academy alumni. All alumni are welcome to attend!
For Agenda, Meeting Minutes, Treasurer's Report and Media Report - visit the Members Only page.
If you ordered HCSOCAA merchandise (swag, name badge), you may pick it up at the meeting.
Guest Speaker: TBD
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Members Only Page
[March 13, 2022] NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY
Did you know that there are more than 2,500 dogs serving in the military and about 700 deployed overseas? What’s hard to know is just how many military and war dogs have served over the years, from World War II on, when the US Army K-9 Corps was formed.
Even so, we do know that these military dogs have saved thousands of lives. So it’s only fitting that war dogs get their own holiday.
That holiday is National K-9 Veterans Day on March 13. It is celebrated on the same day the US Army K-9 Corps was founded. Joseph White, a retired military working dog trainer, originated the idea for the day.
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[January 2022] INDIANA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION
Help Us Create a Stronger, Safer Indiana!
Start Your Membership Today.
When you begin your membership with the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association (ISA), you’re standing alongside thousands of concerned citizens, families and business leaders who support the vital work of our state’s sheriffs and deputies.
Membership Benefits
When you begin your membership with the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association (ISA), you’re standing alongside thousands of concerned citizens, families and business leaders who support the vital work of our state’s sheriffs and deputies.
All Memberships Include:
A 2022 Membership Card
Two ISA Star window decals (three for Family Memberships)
A subscription to our newsletter,
The Indiana Sheriff Information and updates on all ISA Programs and services supporting Indiana citizens
Information on community-related Activities, such as drug awareness Programs, Youth Leadership Camps and our college scholarship fund
All The Ways Your Membership Helps:
Through your Membership fees and donations, you are helping us maintain crucial programs for each county sheriff and their deputies, as well as those for Indiana citizens. You will be providing support for:
*Training and education programs for our state’s sheriffs and deputies
*Legislative development of bills that strengthen public safety
*Our sex and violent offender registry, allowing anyone to determine the location of all registered county sex and violent offenders in your area, as well as email updates on newly registered offenders nearby
*The Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Leadership Camp, our summer camp focuses on youth development and good citizenship, covering drug and alcohol abuse and reinforcing law enforcement as positive role models
*The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund, providing a path to college for students committed to pursuing a career in law enforcement
Visit ISA Member Page...
When renewing your automobile’s license, request the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Specialty Plate!
All you need to do is:
Ask for the ISA Specialty Plate when at the BMV
Pay $40 ($25 goes back to the ISA)
Feel great knowing that your dollars go to support ISA’s Youth Leadership Camp, Scholarship Program, Death Benefit for families of Fallen Officers and Training.
Thank you!
[January 2022] DISPOSE OF YOUR UNWANTED MEDICATION
If you have any old/unwanted/unused/expired drugs you need to dispose of, we can help!
These items can be disposed of in the MedReturn container located in the lobby of the
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office main entrance. Please observe the ACCEPTED and NOT ACCEPTED notice:
ACCEPTED:
Prescriptions
Prescription Patches
Prescription Medications
Over-the-counter Medications
Vitamins
Samples
Medications for Pets
NOT ACCEPTED:
Liquids, Chemicals, Ointments
Inhalers
Hydrogen Peroxide
Needles/Syringer or Sharps Containers
Medical Devices, Batteries
Aerosol Cans
Thermometers
Medication form Businesses or Clinics
[April 1-3] INDIANA THREE-DAY PISTOL CLASS
Gunsite Academy is coming to Lebanon Indiana Police Range April 1-3, 2022: https://www.gunsite.com/classes/indiana-150-three-day-pistol/
3 days of Gunsite doctrine covering the Modern Technique of the pistol!
This is an excellent opportunity for first time students to learn Gunsite doctrine. It is also a great refresher for our alumni graduates.
We will cover the Combat Triad – marksmanship, gun handling and mindset. As with all our courses, safety will drive everything we do as you progress during 3 days of world premier pistol training.
Our programs have been approved as IN LETB Approved Provider.
Indiana course is held at the Lebanon Police Range in Lebanon Indiana.
Students should plan to bring beverages and lunches to class.
About Gunsite:
Gunsite offers firearm training to elite military personnel, law enforcement officers and free citizens of the US. We knowledgeable Americans take our rights very seriously, and the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees each citizen the right to keep and bear arms. However, with each right comes an equal responsibility to discharge that right effectively, legally, safely and within the bounds of morality. Rights demand responsibility. Owning a piano does not make one a pianist any more than owning a handgun makes one a good shooter. Only an effective, safe and authoritative program of study can guarantee that in a moment of danger YOU will act to protect yourself, your loved ones or the ones you are sworn to with self defense firearms training skills.
HAMILTON COUNTY TURNS 200 IN 2023
Hamilton County, Indiana is turning 200 in 2023 and we’re getting ready for the celebration! So, HC need your help! HC is looking for public contributions to our Bicentennial Book. If you have a family story or photographs you'd like to share to be a part of our Bicentennial collection, visit the
HAMCOTURNS200 website !
The Hamilton County Bicentennial is proud to be a part of creating a new history book to be released in November of 2022. Pre-orders are extremely important for our book so we encourage you to reserve your copy now! Our book will be an inclusive, up-to-date history of the county. You'll be able to read about all 9 townships over all 200 years of history and beyond as well as see historic photos and find memories from local residents. There's also general information about the book and how to pre-order your copy
HERE.
Submit Your Story
Hamilton County residents (past or present) are encouraged to submit memories and photos. They could be featured in our book or on our blog! We want to know how you see history. This is different than the book patron pages the publisher is offering in that these stories could be featured throughout the book instead of at the end. Reach out with inquiries/questions!
SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE MARCH 15, 2022!
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