ARPALER holds a Membership Meeting every 4th Wednesday of the month at the Rochester Police Locust Club building located at 1425 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, New York 14606.
Lunch is served at 12:00 pm and the meeting starts at 1:00 pm.
*Member Meetings are for members in good standing only. NO guests or guest speakers are permitted at the meeting or inside the Locust Club building unless express permission is granted by the ARPALER President or the President of the RPLC. NO exceptions
ARPALER Meeting & Event Dates for 2025
*No member meetings in July, August or December.
2025 MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 22ND – MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 26TH – MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY MARCH 26TH – MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY APRIL 23RD – MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY MAY 28ND – MEMBERSHIP MEETING
JULY – NO MEETING
AUGUST – NO MEETING
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH – MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22ND – MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH – MEMBERSHIP MEETING
DECEMBER – NO MEETING
2025 EVENTS
National Police Week Sunday May 11th – Saturday May 17th. May events around the state and nation, including the annual Memorial Police Unity Bike Tour.
Annual Spring Memorial Service – Wednesday May 14th, Noon, Rochester Police Locust Club, 1425 Lexington Ave, Rochester NY 14606. Outdoor service honoring our members who past away during the year, followed by lunch. Bring your family and friends. ALL ARE INVITED.
Member Picnic – Wednesday July 23rd, noon, Braddock’s Bay Park, 199 E Manitou Rd, Rochester, NY 14612. Hot picnic lunch, cold drinks, raffles and fun with your friends in a nice shelter in a very nice park right off the Hamlin Beach Parkway. $10.00pp members and guests.
Locust Club Clam Bake Political Action Fundraiser- Friday September 5th, NOON-4pm,1425 Lexington Ave
All you can eat Clams, chicken, sausage, sides, beer and wine. $40 call the Locust Club for tickets.
Fall Memorial Luncheon – Thursday September 11th noon, Red Fedele’s Brook House 920 Elmridge Center, Rochester NY 14626.
Luncheon for the spouses our members have left behind. Drinks, sit down lunch, memorial slide show, speeches, balloon launch and bagpiper. INVITATION ONLY.
Annual First Responders Mass- Sunday September 14th, 10am, Sacred Heart Cathedral, 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, 14615
Mass followed by a reception. Members, family and friends are welcome.
HR-218 QUALIFIERS (Retired RPD members only)
The next scheduled dates for HR-218 requals. are as follows:
- 2025
- September 9th 1500-1900 (12 spots)
- December 2nd 1500-1800 (12 spots)
- 2026
- January 13th 0830-1200 (12 spots)
- February 10th 1500-1800 (12 spots)
- March 10th 0830-1200 (12 spots)
DO NOT CALL ARPALER!
You must Email Mike at Michael.decocq@cityofrochester.gov to request a spot on one of these relays. If you have a 1st 2nd 3rd choice, put that in your Email.
He will send you a confirmation Email when you are placed on the schedule. Please DO NOT call Mike unless you are absolutely unable to use Email.
RPD members only – If you need help or have question about the status of your HR-218 card or form you can email this address. rpdhr218@cityofrochester.gov
Find the RPD HR-218 form here.
2026 Events
ARPALER Family Picnic, Wednesday July 22nd, noon
Braddocks Bay Park, Greece NY
$10pp. RESERVATIONS AND PREPAYMENT REQUIRED!
Food, beverages and door prizes.
Come enjoy a event with your friends and colleagues.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AND PAY HERE
Association of Rochester Police and Area Law Enforcement Retirees, Inc. 