Arizona Probation Officers Association

Please contribute to PAC

AZPOA, your union, strives to maintain a position at the “decision table”. To that end we are asking members to take ownership of AZPOA by voluntarily contributing to our P.A.C. (Political Action Committee). These funds will then be used to enact / oppose legislation as needed while also protecting the jobs and pensions of our members, both of which are threatened in this state where our local government faces unprecedented deficits of nearly 5 billion dollars in 2010-11. No donation is too small. Thank you in advance for your help in maintaining the voice of AZPOA.

In Unity, Luis Ebratt, President AZPOA

Shop with a cop 2009

Even during tough economical times, the Police Officers of Scottsdale Association (POSA) had enough money donated through the generosity of private citizens, the Arizona Probation Officers Association (AZPOA), various police agencies and corporate sponsors to hold their Shop with a Cop program on December 19, 2009. Over 200 underprivileged children from Scottsdale schools went shopping for Christmas with officers from several police agencies and adult and juvenile probation.

AZPOA Women's Committee

Communication Workers of America (CWA) began a Women’s Committee in 1984. There is a yearly conference to mentor new leaders, cultivate the diverse membership, discuss legislation and litigation and continue the battle for pay equity for women. The CWA National Women’s Committee encourages all female union members to be a part of their local women’s committee.

Garfield Thanksgiving Event

Thanksgiving Turkey AZPOA donated $500.00 to the Garfield Thanksgiving neighborhood event held on Thursday, November 19, 2009. The funds were used to purchase beverages to accompany the meal. There were two hundred and eight neighborhood men, women and children along with numerous Garfield probation residents, probation department staff, Superior Court Judges and commissioners, and community restitution workers on hand as well. Thanks to AZPOA members who volunteered to serve that evening!

2009 Scholarships Awarded by AZPOA

AZPOA awarded two college scholarships at the 2009 picnic. Carolyn Strate, daughter of AZPOA member Dave Strate, received one $2,500.00 award. It was accepted on her behalf by her parents, as Carolyn was away at school. Also accepting a scholarship was Brittany Goyette, daughter of AZPOA member Cindy Goyette. Watch for information regarding the 2010 scholarship this spring.

Wheelchair Suns Host Junior's Basketball Tournament

AZPOA supports the Wheelchair Suns and their efforts to promote basketball for wheelchair bound individuals. The Wheelchair Suns organization needs volunteers to be involved in the Junior Tournament by helping with the scorers table. Volunteers would run score clock, shot clock and keep the score book. Three volunteers are needed per game. If you are interested in volunteering for this worthy cause contact Gary W Venjohn [gwvenjohn@cox.net] of the Wheelchair Suns. Attached is a schedule of the Junior Tournament Games. Thanks for volunteering!

Annual Picnic a Success

On October 3, 2009, AZPOA held its annual picnic at Margaret T Hance Park. Members, non-members and their friends and family enjoyed a cookout, games and prizes.

Scholarship winners were announced. Carolyn Strate, daughter of AZPOA member Dave Strate, received one $2,500.00 award. It was accepted on her behalf by her parents, as Carolyn was away at school. Also accepting a scholarship was Brittany Goyette, daughter of AZPOA member Cindy Goyette.

AZPOA Receives Award

AZCOPS presented AZPOA with an award for outstanding community service at the AZCOPS convention in Laughlin, Nevada on October 25, 2008. The award was given after AZPOA gave two $2,500.00 scholarships to college-bound students of AZPOA members. AZPOA is proud to serve the community by offering scholarships, participating in Shop with a Cop and events such as Coyotes Law Enforcement Night, donating to the 100 Club, and other local and national events

1998 to 2008 Special Anniversary Issue

Enjoy this special 10 year anniversary edition newsletter. From 1998 to 2008 AZPOA has been working to improve working conditions and wages for probation officers in Arizona. This edition is full of photographs and history and a look to the future.

Supreme Court Admin Order: Budget Reduction

The State of Arizona faces an unprecedented budget crisis. The Arizona State Judiciary is directly effected by this crisis. As members of the Arizona State Judiciary, probation and surveillance officers are also effected.

Our Mission

We are a united professional association of probation employees assembled to provide representation and advocacy for fair compensation and improved work conditions.