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The San Francisco’s Asian Peace Officers Association (APOA) Scholarship and Promotional Dinner was held at New Asia Restaurant this year and the banquet was attended by many. The night kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance and a lion dance performance performed by the SFPD lion dance troupe. Throughout the night the APOA sold raffle tickets to guests with the help of a few pageant contestants from a couple different pageants held here in San Francisco throughout the year.

Raffle tickets were sold for $5 each or $20 for five tickets. Money raised would help in the furthering of the organization and in funding scholarships for students for academic achievement. Other merchandise available for sale and tips from a hosted bar too would go on to help the APOA’s benefit banquet. Some of the prizes for the raffle where a limited edition Jackie Chan doll, expensive bottles of cognac, hotel stays, a brand new phone, gift cards for food or merchandise, and the grand prize was two tickets on Singapore Airlines.

During the banquet various state and local dignitaries came to show their support for the organization and helped in various ways. Keynote speaker for the night was Senator Leland Yee. APOA also wanted to recognize the welcoming of the new Chief of Police George Gascon and to honor the retirement of Chief Heather Fong, which became the very first female chief of police of any metropolitan city in the United States.

Other festivities included the honoring of the promotion to lietenents and sargeants, presentation of scholarship awards, and more raffle drawings.

The evening ended with closing remarks and a VIP After Party.

Pictures of the APOA Dinner can be seen by clicking on the picture link above. Feel free to leave comments below for the pictures and the posting.