September 2025
Benjamin Gelber
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing summer! As we transition into the fall season, we’re excited to welcome you back and share some fantastic upcoming events and initiatives with the NYPD Shomrim Society.
A special thanks to 1st V.P. Bro. Josh Zucker for organizing and running Tequila Night! Your efforts made the evening truly unforgettable. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsor, Baron & Baron, Esq. PC, for their support in making this event a great success. It was a fantastic night of camaraderie and good spirits both liquid and atmospheric. Wish I could have been there.
We are proud to announce our Annual Memorial Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Temple Emanu-El. This year, we will be honoring some very important individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our community. We encourage all members to attend and show your support, your presence makes this event truly meaningful. Uniform Members, should report in dress uniform. Your participation is what makes our society thrive, and we look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming events.
We are hosting our 3rd annual kids event with Chai Lifeline. We ask all NYPD Shomrim Society members to come out and show their support for Chai Lifeline, an incredible organization dedicated to helping children and families facing serious illness. Your presence and participation make a real difference in strengthening our community and supporting those in need. This years event will be on Sunday, October 12th, 2025 at Floyd Bennett field. Let’s come together to show that the NYPD Shomrim Society stands behind this amazing cause. Every year it gets bigger and better.
In January 2026, the National Shomrim will hold the Convention at Sea. It’s has always been a great time for all who attend and I am planning on being there this year and so should you. I am looking forward to having a most awesome time. There are still a few rooms left, so if you’re interested in joining, please make a reservation ASAP before rooms sell out. We have a special rate for these remaining rooms.
Hope to see many of you at the September meeting at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island. The sushi should be really fresh. (tank #4 will be emptied!)
Wishing you all a safe, productive, and successful September!
Fraternally,
Benjamin Gelber
President