WILLISTON POLICE ASSOCIATION
S T A Y C O N N E C T E D
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MISSION STATEMENT
To work in partnership with local organizations, create and maintain traditions, enhance the community we live in, and inspire prosperous relationships with the community.
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VISION STATEMENT
The Williston Police Association is a professional nonprofit organization committed to supporting our members, retired employees, the citizens of Williston and any individual or organization that the Williston Police Association feels could utilize our assistance. The Williston Police Association is comprised of active duty employees of the Williston Police Department without distinction as to rank, sex, color, language or religion.
The Williston Police Association shall engage in activities the Board of Directors and it’s members deems appropriate to accomplish the following purposes:
To assist in promoting the welfare of the community and it’s citizens
To be active and constructive in community projects
To foster and engage in civic activities
To help the needy in the community
To sponsor activities and support charities
To aid in the character and in the lives of the children of the community
To take an active role for the advancement of police work in the City of Williston
To assist in any way possible to any person gainfully employed by the Williston Police Department who is injured, disabled, or in connection with these purposes
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MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD
As we look back at the past year, we are thankful for the generosity of so many in the community that have provided support to our Association. We would also like to thank our dedicated members for their time and effort in 2022 that helped make this Association as successful as it was.
Here’s to 2023!
CALLI STELLMACHER President
HANNAH FISHER VicePresident
MICHELLE ANTONSON Secretary/Treasurer
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH GUNS VS. HOSES SOFTBALL GAME
The Williston Police Association hosted the 53rd Annual Guns vs. Hoses Softball Game on September 10, 2022. Police won 20-19! This is the Associations longest tradition and most successful fundraiser.
Horab Transport Company
The Card Box
The Strike Zone
Western Vet
Playworks
Angie Pelton Insurance
American State Bank
Ackerman Estvold
American Legion
Tri-County Glass
Horizon Resources
Mondak Heating & Plumbing
Williston Basin Chapter API
Typhoon Excavation
Delaney Distributors
MVP Sport Break
Crescent Point
TOTAL DONATIONS
Total Income Total Expenses PROFIT
$10,693.89 $5,659.26 $5,034.63
$50.00 $50.00 $100.00 $100.00 $150.00 $200.00 $200.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 $600.00 $1000.00 $5,450.00 T H A N K Y O U T O O U R S P O N S O R S
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH ALL CITY HALLOWEEN LOOP
The Williston Police Association, along with Williston Parks & Recreation, Williston Community Builders, Williston Public Library, and Mondak Animal Rescue, hosted the All City Halloween Loop at Spring Lake Park. This is a great event for the kids of the community to do a costume scavenger hunt, get some free books, and a big bag of candy!
First Bank State & Trust
Empire Oil Company
Williston Basin Eyecare
Pizza Hut
Fulkerson Funeral Home
Horizon Resources
American State Bank
Ackerman Estvold
Blue Cross Blue Shield ND
Moose Lodge 239
NW Rural Water District
Red Rock Ford
CHI St. Alexius
TOTAL DONATIONS
$5000 $10000 $10000 $10000 $10000 $25000 $25000 $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 $500.00 $500.00 $1000.00 $3,700.00
Total Income Total Expenses PROFIT
$10,321.32 $7,620.27 $2,701.05
T H A N K Y O U T O O U R S P O N S O R S
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OTHER EVENTS AND EXPENSES
ANGEL TREE
Association members volunteered their time and own money to help purchase Christmas gifts for children in foster care in NW North Dakota
Total Expenses: $647.66
CHAPLAIN SERVICES
The Williston Police Department recently welcomed 2 volunteer Chaplains and the Association voted to provide a small monetary thank you for their services. We started this program in October 2022.
Total Expenses: $300.00
MEMORIALS & MEMBER GIFTS
The Association will purchase memorial flowers, going away gifts, gift baskets for members for various occasions, and purchase thank you gifts for members who go above and beyond to help with the Association and the Police Department
Total Expenses: $778.22
CORPORATE CUP
The Williston Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a Corporate Cup that members of the Association compete in Doing events such as trivia, 3 legged race, dodgeball, sack race, tug of war, etc
Total Expenses: $716.96
VOLUNTEER "BOOT MONEY”
Association members who volunteer throughout the year at events receive a monetary thank you that we call boot money This has always been a way to say thank you and to give members a little pocket cash to help purchase things such as boots for their patrolling
Total Expenses: $5,625 00
COMMISSIONER LUNCHEON
The City of Williston recently transferred the Police & Fire Commissioner, Tate Cymbaluk to be the Airport Commissioner and appointed James Bervig as the new Police & Fire Commissioner The Association hosted a luncheon to say Hello to James and Farewell to Tate.
Total Expenses: $424.57
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OTHER EVENTS AND EXPENSES
SLAGLE FUND
The family of Retired Sergeant Les Slagle, who passed away in 2021, donated funds received from his funeral to the Williston Police Association Members voted that we use those funds towards items that could be given to families and children in need that have had Police presence in their home.
Total Donated: $1255.00 | Total Spent: $957.72 | Total Remaining: $297.28
EMPLOYEE/OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Every year, the Williston Police Department selects the Officer of the Year and the Employee of the Year The Association gives them a monetary congratulations for receiving a tremendous award
Total Expenses: $200.00
BABY GIFTS
The Association teamed up with the Dakota Prairie Quilters Guild, who have volunteered their time to make baby blankets to be gifted to members of the Association who have welcomed a new baby into their life! There are also various baby items included with the gifted quilt
Total Expenses: $1,423.96
OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK
Members of the Association volunteer to walk side by side with members of the Williston community to raise awareness for suicide prevention
Total Expenses: $312 12
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ASSOCIATION
DONATIONS MADE
31:8 Project
Williston Basin Skating Club
Law Enforcement Administrative Support Non-Profit
Williston Basin Chapter API Chili Cook Off
Operation Graduation
Shawn Morrow Family
Williston Boom Fastpitch Alumni Game - Silent Auction Item
Brandon Sola Family
Family Crisis Shelter - ARC Day Passes
Gun’n for Garrett Memorial Shoot - Silent Auction Item
Western Star Foundation - Mental Health First Aid
Williston Public School - Meal Program
Community Recovery Celebration - Silent Auction Item
Prizm Dance Company
James Buettner Family
Duncan Gravley Family
Calvin Weber Family
Bras for a Cause - Silent Auction Item
Williston Parks & Recreation Special Events
Williston Noon Lions Christmas Wreath Fundraiser
Joe Wanner Medical Benefit - Silent Auction Item
Holiday Lights Drive
31:8 Project
TOTAL $1200.00 $500.00 $100.00 $500.00 $100.00 $2000.00 $64.78 $100.00 $1500.00 $66.84 $100.00 $1500.00 $99.51 $500.00 $900.00
$13,455.54 January February March June July August September October November December
$1000.00 $1000.00 $111.52 $500.00 $200.00 $87.89 $125.00 $1200.00
The Williston Police Association was fortunate enough to make multiple donations in 2022.
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DONATIONS RECEIVED
Thank you to everyone who donated to the Williston Police Association in 2022.
These donations were made to our Association's General Fund and our Community Engagement Fund (which includes National Night Out, First Responder Toy & Food Drive, etc.)
Fire & Iron to The Williston Police Association
Moose Lodge to The Williston Police Association
Moose Lodge to National Night Out
Williston Basin Chapter API to National Night Out
Gate City Bank to National Night Out
Tilley Pressure Test to First Responder Toy & Food Drive
Ramage Geltel Law Firm to First Responder Toy & Food Drive
Crescent Point to Community Engagement
Star Fund to Community Engagement
Fisher Orthodontics to Community Engagement
TOTAL
$50000 $50000 $100000 $50000 $75000 $2,00000 $10000 $100000 $500000
$10000 $11,450.00
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THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS YEAR SO GREAT
