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By Cyndi Orel Retired LBPD On June 10, 2010, LBPOA President Steve James sent an email to all active and retired members asking for volunteers to assist during Major League Baseball’s All Star Week. I spoke with Steve to find out some of the specifics, and I learned that MLB was looking for 20 people to help transport some of players and VIP’s. I don’t think Steve had any idea what a great week this would turn out to be. At the start of the week, MLB gave each volunteer a new Suburban or Tahoe. The car came with all of the decals, stickers, official MLB signage, and placards that would get us into ANY of the venues we needed to go. They provided gasoline and car wash vouchers, and told us to use the car at home like it was our own. The Hilton Hotel served as our dispatch location, and the dispatchers gave consideration to where we lived and where we were being sent. MLB Transportation personnel were great; however, they were all from New York, so they had to trust all of us to know the Southern California traffic routes. Most of the current and past players, along with many other VIPs stayed in two specific hotels. However, some of us had to drive up to 2 ½ hours away to get VIP’s who lived in other parts of Southern California and didn’t want to stay in Anaheim. We were all over the place. The VIPs entrusted us to get them and their families in and out of numerous places. The red VIP placard we were issued at the start of the week got us directed past the normal traffic at the stadium and every other venue. For nearly a week, we transported VIPs to and from dozens of events. I saw superstars such as Hank Aaron, Rod Carew, Lou Brock, Gary Carter, Tim Salmon, Mike Piazza, Wally Joyner, Derek Jeter, Torii Hunter, and A-Rod just to name a few. I also saw Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig, The President of MLB, The Director of Security for MLB, team mascots, musicians (like Colbie Caillat), and numerous celebrities who played in the All Start Celebrity game. We shook their hands, heard their stories, saw their dedications, and watched the autograph signing. We had to pick up several of the current All Stars from the airports following their late night red-eye flights the night before the game. We went to Fan Fest, the owner’s are particulary responsible and careful when they drive. If you’re a police officer, we at Farmers* would like to reward you with a *special preferred rate on Auto insurance. Ask the Farmers agent below for more information Jason von Arx 400 Oceangate, Suite 305 Gets you back where you belong.* Long Beach, CA 90802 562-436-6801 AS-AF-PO-3A 11/04 *Availability may vary by states 10 RAP SHEET
meeting, the stadium, the Celebrity game, the Home Run Derby, The Grove, the Gala, etc. It was exhausting and exciting. I think every volunteer went to every big venue of All Star Week, and some didn’t know any of the players/ legends. A couple of volunteers got tickets to the All Star game from players whose family members were not going to go. I personally was given tickets by an actress who played in the Celebrity All Star Game to every event during the week. I gave the tickets to my family/friends. For me, All Star Week was a dream come true. I love baseball. It was MORE than I could have wished for. The baseball legends I met were very special and kind. They all talked to us like we were old friends. I was lucky enough to see all the venues, be in the Stadium during the All Star game, and I also had the privilege of being attached to an actress for two days who treated me like l was part of her family. Some of us got asked to work the 2011 All Star week in Arizona next July. To all of the other LBPOA retirees (and former LBPD Officer Barry Miller) who volunteered and drove during All Star week, thank you for a wonderful week. It was fun to spend time with you, talk about “who” you had, autographs you received, pictures you had taken or been asked to be in, security you schmoozed to get by, business cards exchanged, etc. It is great to see how much we are still a LBPOA family when we get an opportunity like this one. To President Steve James… thank you. This all started because of the reputation that LBPOA has within law enforcement, and the impression you made during your conversation with MLB Transportation President Roy Fugazy. He was looking for active/retired officers who would act professional, be responsible, and get it done. You gave Roy the names of people who did just that, and he could not have been happier. You are very respected by the provider of MLB Transportation, and you will be getting a call for volunteers for 2011 in Arizona...and ladies and gentlemen, if you can take the time, you will have the time of your life. RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION LONG BEACH CHAPTER 25 Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:00 am El Dorado Park Senior Center (2800 Studebaker Road, Long Beach) PATRICIA K. MACHT CalPERS Director of External Affairs (Keynote Speaker) Ms. Macht will address the bad press that retired public employees and CalPERS have been receiving in local newspapers. She will also discuss the true financial condition of CalPERS. A free lunch will be provided after the meeting. Limited seating available. For reservation, call Jim Spaulding at (562) 598-8405. RAP SHEET 11
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