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Becoming an Associate Member of the Elk Grove Village Fraternal Order of Police gives you the chance to support police officers and their families as well as the community.  In addition, it keeps you informed about important issues about the lodge and the community. 

 

An Associate Member is a civilian affiliate of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Our members are friends and families of law enforcement Officers, responsible and respected business persons, professional men and women, and citizens from all walks of life—people willing to devote a portion of their time and efforts toward assisting the various law enforcement agencies of our communities, states and nation.

 

Associate membership is open to anyone! 

 

Functions and Activities of an Associate Member:

• Associate Lodges work to assist their parent Lodge. They provide law enforcement agencies with dedicated public support.

• Many Associate Lodges present scholarships to dependents of law enforcement officers and Associate members.

• Associate Lodges donate funds to officers in need or distress, provide funds for various law enforcement needs and youth programs, and present awards to recognize outstanding and dedicated law enforcement officers and Associate members.

• Associate Lodges hold joint social functions enjoyed by members, family, and friends.

 

 

For only $30 per year, Associate members receive:

Membership in the Elk Grove Lodge 35 Associate member entitles you to the following benefits:

·         National fraternalism with our law enforcement family.

·         Professional membership cards, decals, and emblems which are recognized nationally.

·         Recognition of outstanding achievements through various awards programs.

·         The opportunity to attend and vote at State and National Conferences.

 

 

 

The FOP President and/or Secretary will approve or deny applications accordingly. There is no appeal process for membership denial.

 

* An eligible sponsor is an FOP member (full-time, sworn law enforcement professional) who recommends the applicant for Associate membership.

Associate members are not eligible to vote or hold office in the Lodge.  

 

PLEASE NOTE: Associate members are not eligible to purchase FOP license plates. State law limits eligibility to full-time, sworn law enforcement officers