From Our Vice-President Northern Illinois Chapter – NOBLE
Submitted by Vice President/ Chaplain Gary L. Neal, Sr.
What a joy it is to be a part of the greatest law enforcement organization in the world! The Northern Illinois Chapter of NOBLE has been in existence for nearly 20 years and growing stronger with each passing day. Although we are small in numbers, we are large in unity, leadership, commitment to community and each other.
In 2010 & 2011, the NIC-NOBLE sponsored and participated in numerous events in support of the various communities we serve. In closing the 2010 season, NIC-NOBLE celebrated the holiday season with our annual scholarship fundraiser/ holiday jamboree to which we were highly successful in raising monies to support the recipients of the NIC-NOBLE Law Enforcement Scholarship which is presented every year during our annual Christmas Holiday fundraiser.
In August, 2011, the Northern Illinois Chapter of NOBLE sponsored its annual Golf Outing in Geneva, IL. which was a great success! Over 70 golfers attended the function demonstrating continual support of our efforts in the communities. The Northern Illinois Chapter of NOBLE also co-sponsored several community fundraising events and numerous youth initiatives in 2009 & 2010. NIC-NOBLE co-hosted along with the Housing Authority of Elgin (Illinois), Michael Colyar, celebrity comedian and actor, for a fundraiser for assisted living residents of public housing. NIC-NOBLE, along with Rainbow P.U.S.H., BBOCNO (Black Business Owners Community Network Organization) and Elgin Community College (Illinois) sponsored a “No to Drugs and Gangs” youth initiative (Hipp-Hopp Detox) for area high school students, which showcased groups providing positive messages through hip-hop poetry and dance.
Also during 2011, NIC-NOBLE conducted over twenty (40) “Law and You” presentations at area middle and high schools and community centers, to which thousands of young people have attended. Thus far in 2011, the NIC-NOBLE has seen a 10% increase in membership and still growing. Our recruiting efforts continue to net us quality and committed individuals from various education, business and law enforcement agencies within our area.
NIC-NOBLE remains committed and dedicated to the people of our various communities and to the efforts and goals of NOBLE. God bless!
WE ARE NIC-NOBLE
“Justice by Action”
