Events

Upcoming Events:

April 17, 2024 – Coffee, Cases & Hot Topics

The Cleveland FBI Violent Crime Task Force (VCTF) is home to a unique initiative created to address the high rate of unsolved homicides in our city. The “Cleveland Homicide Initiative” partners two city homicide detectives with two FBI VCTF Agents to work on cases unlikely to reach a disposition if not for the attention of this specialized group. We will be presenting a single case resolved by the CHI involving the murder of an unidentified 17 year old girl found shot to death in a city park in April of 2021.

Free Event – FBICLECAAA members. Space is limited — register today!

Apr 17, 2024 07:30 am – Apr 17, 2024 08:30 am

Federal Bureau of Investigation
1501 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114

Recent Past Events:

Project White Butterfly – Speaker Series

Date: March 20th, 2024

Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: Tri-C Jerry Sue Thornton Center, 2500 E 22nd St, Cleveland, OH 44115

This unique event will not only give you an inside look at the fentanyl crisis in our own backyard, but also be informational with a demonstration from the nonprofit, Project White Butterfly, to discuss Narcan, and the administration of the drug. You can find more information on Project White Butterfly at Project White Butterfly. We hope that you will leave this event more informed, ready to act if needed, and allow attendees to leave prepared with a dose pen for emergencies.

Both events are member and guest event, and we hope you will join us, as we truly believe that our community is strengthened by moments like these, where we can bond over shared interests and experiences. Your presence will certainly add to the warmth and camaraderie of our Alumni and our Cleveland FBI family.

While the happy hour event is free for attendees, as a reminder, your membership must be active/current to attend speaker events. Not sure if you are current on your membership and need to renew? No problem! Please contact our Membership Chair, Kim Hammond at EMAIL and she will be happy to assist!

Happy Hour!

Date: February 29th, 2024

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Location: Tremont Public Works, 2661 West 14th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

This gathering is a fantastic opportunity for us to get together, unwind, and connect outside of our usual routines. Whether you’re interested in catching up with familiar faces or meeting new members, this event promises to be an enjoyable and relaxed occasion. We have ample arrangements for everyone attending, as light appetizers will be provided.

Exclusive Presentation of Jack Casino Security

 

 

Join us on Tuesday November 28th for an exclusive presentation by the “Regional VP of Safety and Security” Garry Prebynski for Jack Casino in downtown Cleveland from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Park for free in the Jack South Parking lot (2151 Ontario Street), take a ticket when you enter and we will be passing out vouchers for when you exit.

Snacks and soft drinks will be provided complimentary.

We will be meeting at Jack Bar on the third floor.

Garry will explain how the casino security team safeguards the Casino and its Customers from violent crime, theft, and inappropriate behavior.

Limited to 50 members and LIFE MEMBERS have priority provided you register by November 10th. We appreciate the support of our LIFE Members and this event is our way of saying thanks for your membership. All Members can register by clicking HERE

Any questions contact either or Kim Hammond, Membership Chair, at 216-402-4696 or John C Kikol at 440-263-8121.

2nd Annual Night to Reunite

November 9, 2023
2nd Annual Night to Reunite
The FBICLECAAA is excited to invite you to the 2nd Annual Night to Reunite, an evening of fun, friends, and festivities that you won’t want to miss! Get ready for a night of celebration, connections with old classmates and meet new friends, along with a riveting presentation from retired Special Agent Phil Torsney, as he discusses the details of the longstanding mobster Whitey Bulger case, along with providing an update on the currently unsolved Amy Mihaljevic case.
Tickets are $50 for members and $75 for guests, and if you register by October 15th, you will receive a free drink ticket!
November 9th, 2023
Browns Stadium in the Kardiac Club
100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, OH 44114
6pm – 9pm
We are also excited about our silent auction this year, and some of the items to look forward to include a GV Art Basket, golf passes, Science Center tickets, autographed memorabilia, jewelry, artwork, and more. We also have some fun raffle prizes, so stay tuned for more information!

Coffee, Cases and Hot Topics – Oct 4, 7:30 am, FBI Offices

Join us for our next Coffee, Cases, and Hot Topics with FBI SA Kurt Dirker. Learn about the details behind the Discovery Tours case. A scheme designed to defraud parents and students out of payment for what they thought would be an educational tour, but instead, money was collected for personal gain. Listen to the details of how this embezzlement case unfolded.

Agenda:

7:00-7:20 am Registration & light breakfast

7:30-8:15 am Presentation

8:15-8:30 am Q&A

2023 Flags for Honor – Sept 8-11, Public Square

 

         

                             Friday, September 8 – 11, Cleveland Public Square

Every year, the community comes together to honor their heroes, mentors, and loved ones with Flags for Honor. We will create an awe-inspiring display of American flags based on the donations of community members, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and more. Honorees include but are not limited to:

  • Law Enforcement Officers
  • Firefighters
  • Active or Reserve U.S. Military Personnel
  • U.S. Military Veterans
  • Mentors, Teachers, and Coaches
  • Healthcare Providers
  • Social Workers
  • Volunteers
  • And many other heroes!

The flags will be proudly erected in Public Square in Cleveland, Ohio. The flags will be displayed on Sept. 8-11, 2023.

The honorees are also recognized year-round in our Virtual Flag Dedication where they are acknowledged on the interactive Honoree Map. The flags were also live-streamed on the FBICLECAAA’s Facebook page, providing a terrific opportunity to observe and enjoy the patriotic display from anywhere in the world.

This year, all our proceeds will help support the FBI Cleveland Citizens Academy Alumni Association to support their mission of creating safer communities in Northeast Ohio.

 

Home Depot Manager Robert McDougald secures donation of 1000 Blue Light Bulbs for “Light Ohio Blue Campaign”

President John Kikol met with Home Depot Manager Robert McDougald in 2022 in an effort to secure a donation of blue light bulbs is support of “LIGHT OHIO BLUE” a campaign to express our support for the law enforcement community by putting a blue light bulb in home pole light on in the front of their homes. Unfortunately, due to logistics programs we missed the 2022 campaign but thanks to Bob’s perseverance he was able to get a donation of 1000 blue light bulbs, which we were able to distribute to many North East Ohio Police Departments for their local residents. We hope to continue this program in 2024 for National Police Week during the week of May 15th.

 

Home Depot Support for Light Ohio Blue