RETIRED GUARDIAN ASSOCIATION HISTORY

The Retired Guardians Association was formed in 1976. It was originally known as the New York City Police Fraternal Association Incorporated and later underwent a name change to bring it more into line with the parent organization. The association was formed because many of the retiree’s, who, as retired members of the Guardians Association, felt that the aims, objectives and goals of the active members differed greatly from the goals and welfare of the retirees.  The first president of the association was Leonard Alston.  Lenny was no novice when it came championing the cause of black Transit Police officers, having served as the 5th president of the Cerberean Society from 1962 to 1965. Serving as president for 10 years, Lenny advanced the causes of our retirees. The association was also very active in our building fund, NAEREBREC. In 1986, Lenny turned over the reins of the association to its second president, Willie G. Hill.  Willie successfully headed the organization for 3years.  Our next president was Ron Forte, who led the association for over 6 years. Under Ron’s leadership the association instituted a scholarship program, which assisted the children of our members with the escalating costs of higher education. We also engaged in several community projects. It was also during Ron’s administration that the association, with the invaluable expertise of Leroy Bines, Stanley Caldwell, Abraham Martin, John Dixon and Alex Gilchrist, our president from 1997 to 1998, began its annual reunions, which continue today.  Our current president is George Turner, who continues to raise the social consciousness of our members.

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