Wives Behind the Badge,

Inc. is dedicated to providing

resources and emotional

support to law enforcement

families.

We have a unique FUNdraiser opportunity coming up on

Saturday, June 27 from 4-6pm at The Copper Blues Rock Pub &

Kitchen located in Tempe. For a mere $25, you will be given the

tools and instruction to paint this masterpiece “Fire Sky Four

Peaks” and enjoy a complimentary beverage from their full

service bar. We will also have a special appetizer menu just for

us with their most popular finger foods for only $5 each! For

more information, please see our facebook page at

www.facebook.com/ArizonaWivesBehindTheBadge.

Upcoming Events

From the Director’s Pen...

AZ Auxiliary - Wives Behind the Badge

For our members, friends, family, and the entire AZ Law Enforcement Community!

May 10-16 Police Week

Challenge coins have been purchased for LODD’s in 2014 as well as displays that will be sent to all officers’ families.

June Paint Party

June 27 from 4-6pm at Copper Blues in Tempe. Come join us for a fun afternoon of painting, eating, drinking, and lots of fun!

Sept. 17 - NTAPOD

Start putting out the word and stocking up on donations for your favorite agencies to show your appreciation!

Oct. 17 Hike for Fallen

Ramadas have been reserved for the day at Papago Park. Mark your calendars for that morning… More details to come!

Special thanks to the Kingman Quilters Guild who has partnered with AZ

BLK to have blankets donated for the children of line of duty death officers.

This is always a sad donation to ask for, but they thanked me for sharing the

opportunity with them and are proud to be a part of honoring our fallen

officers in AZ!

Kingman Liquidation has donated a new bike to be given away as one of our

prizes for BLK as well!!

Upcoming Events: In April we are having a Design-Your-Own-Badge

Coloring Contest. All entries are due April 30, and the winner will be chosen

May 8. Along with winning a prize, you will be featured in our newsletter as

well as Shield Magazine.

I am always looking for fun projects for the kids to do, so if you have any

ideas please contact me at blk.az@wivesbehindthebadge.org.

On Saturday, March 21, Sara and

Erika participated in the annual

Salute to Heroes event in Prescott

Valley. They held two raffles

(one split-the-pot and one for a

donated tanning package). They

were able to raise $142 as well

as awareness for our group.

First responders from several

different agencies throughout

Arizona and their families were

present. It was a great

opportunity for Erika and Sara to

hand out pamphlets and let

everyone know who we are

and what we support!

Blue Line Kids

Salute to Heroes Raffle

Current Position:

Arizona Auxiliary Treasurer

Responsible for maintaining

and keeping record of all

expenses and income specific

to their state auxiliary

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To learn more about this position, please contact us! Wives Behind the Badge PO Box 11023 Glendale, AZ 85318 Phone: 904-337-9282 Email: arizona.auxiliary@wivesbehindthebadge.org Fax: 559-408-5570 www.wivesbehindthebadge.org

Sara D., Director

Secretary, Board of Directors

Jaclyn C., Asst. Director

AZ Liaison Blue Line Kids

Kathy H., Secretary

Erika M.

Regional Coordinator

& Event Coordinator

Jess M.

HALOS Liaison

Lisa D.

Families Behind the Badge Liaison

K.A.R.E. Liaison

Meet Your Arizona Staff

Special welcome to

our new volunteers,

Cayla and Diana!

Wives Behind the Badge, Inc.

is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3)

non-profit dedicated to

providing support services to

law enforcement families.

We want to thank all of our

current volunteers for their hard

work and support. You ladies are

amazing!

Diana B.

Cayla C.

Luz C.

Jaclyn C.

Lourdes C.

Kaycee C.

Emily C.

Lisa D.

Sara D.

Angela E.

Kristina H.

Kathy H.

Jess M.

Erika M.

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