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	Welcome To The Goodwill Page (3) Three $500 College Scholarships The KPOA provides six (6) high school scholarships annually to college bound seniors at both Monadnock Regional High School and Keene High School. In honor of two outstanding officers who passed away, we decided to name two scholarships in their honor. The Tim Nash Memorial Scholarship for $1,000.00 dollars is given to a Monadnock High School senior who is looking to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. The William K. Sargent Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 dollars is given to a Keene High School senior who is looking to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. Through the gracious donations of local businesses and residents we have been able to also provide several $500.00 dollar * general scholarships to Monadnock High School and Keene High School seniors. The scholarships are chosen by the administration at both High Schools. Students wishing to apply are encouraged to fill out a scholarship application with their school.
	Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run The Law Enforcement Torch Run is one of the largest Special Olympics fundraising events in NH. The Law Enforcement community has raised more than one million dollars in the history of the Torch Run.
	Keene High School Athletics Department “Battle of the Badges” was created mainly as a way to raise money for the Keene High School Athletics Department. It was also designed to build comradery amongst the City of Keene’s Police Department and Fire Department. In 2007, the Keene Police took on the Keene Fire Department in a friendly game of Basketball. The event was a huge success as it raised over $1200.00 dollars for the athletics department at Keene High School. The Police are currently in possession of the 3 ft. high trophy proudly displayed in the department’s trophy case.
	City of Keene Parks and Recreation Department Programs The Parks and Recreation Department hosts a lot of events throughout the year, all geared towards the enrichment of youth in our community. The Washington St. Cafe is just one of the many programs sponsored by the Keene Police Officers Association. The Washington St. Café is a program that brings to you Keene's #1 live band venue, with high energy local, regional and national bands.
	National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund The mission of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is to generate increased public support for the law enforcement profession by permanently recording and appropriately commemorating the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers; and to provide information that will help promote law enforcement safety. The memorial fund was responsible for building the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, which is visited by more than 200,000 people annually.
	New Hampshire Police Association Pipes and Drums "The New Hampshire Police Association Pipes & Drums" was formed following the tragic death of New Hampshire State Police Sgt. James Noyes. Sgt. Noyes was shot and killed in October 1994, during a stand off with an armed barricaded subject. After the Boston Police Gaelic Column played at the funeral, a search was initiated for potential players to start a New Hampshire Police Pipe Band. In December 1994 several dedicated individuals from various police departments got together for their first practice at Memorial High School in Manchester. After 2 years of dedicated practice, the band made it's official debut in 1996, playing at the New Hampshire Police Memorial in Concord. The band has competed in Grade V competitions at both Hunter Mountain NY and Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. Since it's inception the band has capture the following awards: 1 st Place Grade V Competition 1998 Palmer MA Mini-Band Competition 2nd Place Grade V Competition 1998 New Hampshire Highland Games 2nd Place Grade V Competition 1998 Hunter Mountain Celtic Festival 3rd Place Grade V Competition 1999 New Hampshire Highland Games Best Drum Corps Grade V Competition 1999 New Hampshire Highland Games 2nd Place Grade V Mini-Band Competition 2000 Manchester Indoor Games".
	Greater Keene Youth Soccer Programs The sport of soccer provides a great opportunity for all kids, no matter how tall, short, skinny, plump, shy, smart, or whatever, to gain the benefits of being part of a team where anyone can be a super star on any given day. All sports provide physical and other benefits for those involved in them. But soccer offers much more to help youths develop, interact with others, and just plain enjoy themselves, something kids should do, after all. One of the greatest things about soccer is that any kid can kick a soccer ball and learn to do it well within a short period of time. There are no special talents required. If a boy or girl can run, he or she can do so with a soccer ball at his or her feet. Any kid can gain basic skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting a soccer ball with minimal time and effort expended. This means that any child that wants to play soccer can do so and be at a level of most of the players on the field. The KPOA is proud to support activities such as soccer.
	CAL RIPKEN Baseball Keene is fortunate to have a great baseball program. The KPOA believes in this program and contribute towards the continued success of programs such as these. The Purpose of Keene Cal Ripken Baseball Association is to provide an opportunity for youngsters to learn the fundamentals of baseball and to facilitate their enjoyable participation in this activity so they may become happier and better people. Objectives include the development of positive social values and character traits, good citizenship, physical and mental well being, and a knowledge, appreciation and interest in baseball.