PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

 

Dear Brother Knights and Friends,

The Anchor Club is an order of Knights of Columbus members within the New York City Police Department which began on April 22, 1922.  One of the keystones of the Knights of Columbus, as stated by its founder, Father Michael J McGivney, was to set up an elementary system of insurance so that the widows and children of fellow knights who might die would not find themselves in dire financial straits.  The Anchor Club similarly provides a bedrock of charitable support for the widows and children of all deceased members of our great police department, which is the mission of our existence.  Our  charitable service is provided to the widows and children regardless of race, creed, ethnicity or religious affiliation.

The Charity that our fraternity provides to the widows and children reveals itself in the form of events, which are annually planned.  The widows and children are cordially invited to attend these events.  Some of the events that our agenda includes are but not limited to

• Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Outing

• Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting 

• Children's Fishing Trip

• Annual Amusement Park Outing

• Police Department vs. Fire Department Hockey Game Outing

• Atlantic City Widows Trip

• Central Park Zoo Outing and Luncheon

• Annual Christmas Party and Luncheon

The anchor is a symbol of strength and support.  The Anchor Club, like an anchor, provides a foundation of strength to the widows and children of our fallen brother and sister officers.  We proudly follow in the long tradition of charity started by the knights of Columbus.

The Anchor Club extends our sincere appreciation to Past President Kevin Lyons for a job well done over the past two years.  Great Job Kevin!!!!!!

Any questions regarding the Police Anchor Club can be directed to Sergeant Frank Giordano at email address fgiordanojr@yahoo.com or by mail to NYPD Chaplains Unit, One Police Plaza, New York City

The Anchor Club is part of the Combines Municipal Campaign and are referenced in the CMC booklet under # 2618.  Please consider our organization if you are eligible to join the charitable campaign.

 

Frank Giordano

President