May/June 2008 - Arkansas Department of Correction

May/June 2008 Page 15ACJA pays tribute to David Eberdt at summer conferenceThose attending the ArkansasCriminal Justice AssociationConference in Hot Springs tooktime to pay tribute to one of theassociation’s charter members.During the association’s banqueton May 29, the late DavidEberdt, a former ACJA presidentwas honored.Eberdt’s family members attendedthe banquet and accepteda plaque in his honor. Ederdt wasthe retired director of the ArkansasCrime Information Center.Upon his retirement in 2002,Eberdt had been the first andonly director of the ACIC sinceits inception in 1972.He had served under six Arkansasgovernors and, at the timeof his retirement, was the longesttenured state agency director inthe state.Eberdt was also active withnumerous state and nationalcriminal justice organizations.Right: The ADCHonor Guardposts the flagsduring the ACJAbanquet in HotSprings.Ron Ball, an ACJABoard Member andGrievance Officer at theORCU, right, presents aplaque to the family ofDavid Eberdt, who wasa charter member ofACJA.Supporting AACET is win-win situation at Newport ComplexThe Newport Complex EmployeeCorporation held a membershipdrive for the ArkansasAssociation of Correctional EmployeesTrust. Newly enrolledand current members were eligiblefor prize drawings.The winners at McPhersonwere:$100 Linda Dykes$ 50 James Hooper$ 50 Donald Eason$ 25 Clara Robinson$ 25 Samantha Manis$ 25 John Sherberth$ 25 Rose HigginsThe winners at the GrimesUnit were:$100 Ammon Belcher$50 Dean Stroud$50 Paul Burnside$25 Justin Tindall$25 Shurika Brown$25 Cheryl Stout$25 April Howard-LoggainsCongratulations to all the winners!The Arkansas Association of CorrectionalEmployees Trust is the non-profitdirect support organization for employ-ees of the Arkansas Department ofCorrection. In times of crisis or tragedy,AACET stands ready to provideimmediate, meaningful relief.Through the generosity of correctionalstaff and sponsors, the associationis able to assist co-workers andfriends. Contributions are tax deductiblefor federal income tax purposes.The association has assisted staffmembers who have experienced stormdamage, health issues and death in thefamily.AACET recently began offeringDelta Dental coverage as part of itsmember benefits. For more informationvisit, www.adcaacet.org or call870-850-8524.