Events

On Saturday, June 14, 2014 the Battle of the Badges XI was held at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel.  Boxers from local fire/police departments, Border Patrol, Department of Corrections, Probation, Navy and Marines came together to represent their departments and test their mettle against each other in the ring.

FALEO member Mandel “Code 8” Estepa (5’8, 165 pounds) was pitted against Darryl “The Doctor” Roberts (5’11, 169 pounds) from CV Fire.  As the bell rang, each boxer took only a moment to size each other up before the fight was at full speed.  Both traded punches amid the cheers from TEAM ESTEPA.  There was non-stop action from beginning to end.  Estepa won rounds 1 and 3 to take the match by decision.

The event helped raise money to support local boxing programs for the youth.

Congratulations Mandel!!

FALEO received a request from Southwestern College’s Student Veteran Organization (SVO) for assistance in helping at the holiday party at the California Veterans Home of Chula Vista.  1st VP Al Ambito worked diligently to gather volunteers for the event.

California Veterans Home of Chula Vista is the largest nursing  home for our nation’s elderly Veterans with nearly 169 residents. On December 12th, the Veterans Home holds their annual holiday party.  The party is their biggest of the year and one that residents and their guests look forward to every year.   Volunteers were needed for the entire day.

Al was able to gather a group of volunteers from FALEO and PANPAC, which also included family and friends, to help at the party.  FALEO helped make a difference in the lives of our veterans who served and sacrificed for this great country.  Well done everyone!!

On Sunday December 22nd, FALEO along with family members met at the National City Police Department to distribute the collected donations to the 3 families.  One family was not at home.  Their donations were delivered the following day.  FALEO’s donation drive collected over $1000 in cash and gift cards, toys, and numerous food items.  The food items consisted of 2 large bags containing ham, bread, rice, fruit, pasta, spaghetti sauce, and other food items.

The families were overjoyed and thankful to receive the gifts.  Channel 10 reporter Marie Coronel was there to cover the event.  Here is a link to the news spot:

http://www.10news.com/news/san-diego-police-officers-surprise-south-bay-families-with-gift-baskets-toys-12222013

Thank you to all who donated and helped make this event possible.  Another example of how FALEO turns words and intentions to ACTION!

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”  – Mother Teresa

On November 7, Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) struck the Philippines and caused massive death and destruction.  Relief efforts worldwide were activated to help the victims.  FALEO-San Diego set up donation centers at all San Diego Police Department area stations and at all the floors of Headquarters.  There were also donation boxes at the National City Police Department and DHS/Customs and Border Protection stations.  Donation boxes were placed so people could donate canned foods, clothing, shoes, medicine, etc.

LBC, a shipping company, announced that they would provide free shipping to the Philippines until November 30.  It normally costs $70 to ship one box.  On Nov. 29, a City Facilities flatbed truck was used to pick-up all boxes from area stations and delivered to Headquarters.  San Diego County Metro Services and the Fire Department also dropped off items at Headquarters.

All items were sorted into usable and non-usable goods.  Usable items were packed into shipping boxes, while non-usable items were donated to Goodwill.  In all, a total of 32 large boxes were delivered to LBC.  LBC employees commented that it was the largest donation they received from any one person or entity.

$1085.00 in monetary donations were also collected and sent.

Thank you to everyone were involved in this special event!!

On 09-02-2013 (Labor Day), FALEO–San Diego held its 1^st annual Bowling Social and Championship at Eastlake Tavern and Bowl.  Several families came out for the free bowling.  Several FALEO members came with their eyes set on the trophy that was provided by Eastlake Tavern and Bowl.  Children bowled during the first half of the day then it was the adults turn.  The competition would be fierce.

Jericho, Al, Greg, Arldwin, Jose, Jen, Ben, Teo, Marlon, Vince, Mandel, Eric, Jonathan, Brett, Lem, and Randy were just some of the bowlers who brought their skills that day.  Two games were bowled to make the final round of 6.  As their families cheered on, the final 6 bowlers (Jericho, Eric, Teo, Jonathan, Al, and Arldwin) bowled with the tenacity and ferociousness that would make even Earl Anthony proud (I’m sure the libations also helped…)

Alas, as in all competitions, there can only be one.  Teo came out of the smoke, victorious, with a final score of 200.  The trophy was awarded to Teo by our very own, Melissa Mecija from Channel 10 News.

A special thanks to Eastlake Tavern and Bowl Manager Bryant Villasin who provided us with the bowling lanes and free shoe rentals.  Also thanks to FALEO – Los Angeles who also came down to participate in the event.