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BIG CHECK 

Santa Monica Police Officers Association Chair, Lieutenant Doug Theus, presents a $5,000.00 sponsorship check to Santa Monica Police Activities League Chair, Jean McNeil-Wyner, on Thursday, March 5, during the Monthly PAL board meeting. The $5,000.00 checkwill sponsor the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) Charity Golf Classic being held on June 15, 2009, at the Mountain Gate Country Club.

Flippin' Jacks

Santa Monica Police Chief Timothy J. Jackman (right) and Lieutenant Alex Padilla flip pancakes during the Police Activities Leagues' annual Winterlit Workshop on Saturday, December 20, 2008.

Winterlit Workshop

(1) Daniela Mendez, 7, and her brother Abraham, 5, get a gift from Santa Claus during the Police Activities Leagues' annual Winterlit Workshop on Saturday, December 20, 2008. (2) Lillian Rowland, 7, gets a gift from Santa Claus. (3) Courtney Lindsey, 7, gets a gift from Santa Claus. (4) Brandon Valencia, 6,, gets a gift from Santa Claus uring the Police Activities Leagues' annual Winterlit Workshop on Saturday, 

Posted on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 05:32AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

It's a wrap

(top) Santa Monica Police Captain Wendell Shirley and Officer Jennifer Sekera, wrap gifts on Tuesday, December 16, 2008, during the 'Its a Wrap Party' at Macerich Co.’s headquarters.. (above) (left to Right) Samantha O'Neil, Director of Government Affairs of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, Lynne Thomas, Director of Sales and Marketing of the Lobster, Pete Thorson, Board Member of the Police Activity League (PAL), and SMFD Chief Jim Hone wrap gifts during the Wrap Party. Community leaders, volunteers from the Police Activities League (PAL), Bayside District Corporation and Santa Monica Place, wrapped more than 250 gifts which were collected during the Winterlit “Best Gift Ever” community gift drive. Gifts collected will be distributed this Saturday at PAL to children who might otherwise go without presents this holiday season.

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Icing on top

(1) Police Activity League (PAL) Kid, Lily Reynaldo, 8, decorates a cookies at PAL on Thursday, October 30, 2008. (2) Lily Reynaldo, 8, (left) and Amy Albuera, 13 (right) decorate their cookies. (3) Min Jung Kwon, 6 and her brother Min Sang Kwon, 5, decorate their cookies at PAL. (4) Eli Bonilla, 13, decorates his cookie on Thursday. The cookie decorating class at PAL was generously sponsored by The Cake Collection.

Outstanding Woman Leader





(top) Santa Monica Commission on Status of Women (COSW) Commissioner Trish Moon honors Santa Monica Police Officer Natalie Dewberry, 49, with the Outstanding Woman Leaders Award on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Santa Monica City Hall. (above)  Santa Monica Police Activities (PAL) kids give a group hug to Santa Monica Police Officer  Dewberry, after receiving her award on Tuesday. The Outstanding Women Leaders Awards are presented annually to women who have demonstrated exceptional personal and/or professional dedication to improving the lives of women and girls in Santa Monica.  Officer Natalie Dewberry, a pioneering veteran of the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), is an exemplary role model for female officers, and girls and boys at the Police Activities League.  For 20 years, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment in her numerous roles with the SMPD, always helping women and children who are victims of poverty and violence.  Known affectionately as “the Bank of Dewberry” at the Police Activities League, Officer Dewberry has bought clothes, shoes and school supplies for children in need.  The Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women works to enhance the status of women in the community. The Commission promotes these goals through investigation of, advocacy for and policy development regarding issues relevant to women and girls, and by creating leadership and career advancement opportunities for women and girls in the community.


Martial artist



 
PAL (Police Activity League) kids give a martial arts demonstration during the 25th Anniversary of National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

PAL Carnival

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(top) Kokinda Johnson, paints Stormi Sanders,'  9, face during the Police Activities League's Spring Carnival on Monday, March 25, 2008. (center) Nathan Giannette, 9, (left) and Khalid Hester, 10, eat cotton candy during the PAL Carnival. (above) Nyla Williams, 6, and  Stormi Sanders, 9,  smile for a portrait while eating cotton candy at PAL.

Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 01:00AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint