About
About Protect & Defend
Protect and Defend is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, per 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.
Our intent is to serve the interests of gay and lesbian law enforcement, firefighters, military, and other public safety and justice system workers from all over the world. We are primarily a social organization that intends to organize public and private events with an eye towards charitable fundraising for GLBT organizations.
Our first event was Party in the Desert 2006, held July 7th through 9th at a hotel in Palm Springs. This was a private event, and we had the entire hotel booked for our members.
What a great success it was! No cliques, no attitudes, just fun in the sun and water with great food and drink. A charitable donation was made to Desert Pride Center, and we were able to contribute to an operating budget for the future.
Future events will be a mix of public and private parties and fundraiser's. Stay tuned for updates on events, and help us build our mailing list (don't worry, there will only be occasional e-mails) by letting folks know about the organization.
Protect and Defend and Party In The Desert has been organized by people formerly associated with the Golden State Peace Officers Association (GSPOA) who were key planners of the Pigs in Paradise parties from 2003 through 2005. Protect and Defend and Party in the Desert are in no way affiliated with GSPOA or Pigs in Paradise.
To learn more about Protect and Defend, you may visit our web site at protectanddefend.org.
CAN I JOIN?
All Peace officers, active, retired, reserve, Police Officers, deputy sheriffs, coroners, highway patrol, probation, parole, corrections, Federal Agents, Customs, INS and Marshall's. Dispatchers, Community Service Officers, Academy Recruits (if sponsored by an agency). District Attorney.
Military, any service member, active duty, reserve or retired of the Army, navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Air force or the US Coast Guard.
FIRE - Any active duty, retired, reserve, part time, seasonal firefighter, Dispatcher, engineer, paramedic, EMT, Lifeguard or Arson Investigator
Events Scheduled
November 13 - 16 2008
PAD goes to the Big Easy
New Orleans
Details TBA
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The Defender Publication
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To become a member click here to fill out our online membership application. Membership dues are $27 payable through paypal.
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Make a tax deductable donation to Protect and Defend through pay pal.
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