News

A Message from the President

Posted in News on Saturday, June 4th, 2011

I am honored and humbled to accept the appointment as President of the Officer David M. Petzold Memorial Foundation. As David’s sister, and the Board Treasurer since the Foundations’ beginning, I have had the great pleasure of working with a dynamic team of people Continue Reading

Nominations for 2011

Posted in Beyond the Badge, Events, News on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

The Officer David M. Petzold Beyond the Badge awards program was launched in 2010. The program salutes the unsung heroes who go the extra miles to help us through tough times and to recognize those individuals whose energy and vision make our community better.  Continue Reading

Changing of the Guard

Posted in News on Monday, May 16th, 2011

After much heartfelt deliberation, I, Jessica Petzold-Slawter, have decided to leave the Officer David M. Petzold Memorial Foundation effective May 31st, 2011.  The goals I had hoped to see completed with the Foundation are in place and now I will be focusing on my Continue Reading

Petzold Laboratory – Open!

Posted in News on Friday, March 25th, 2011

Thursday March 24th was a special day for so many as the Officer David M. Petzold Digital Forensics Laboratory of Lehigh County was dedicated.  As family members, Foundation Board associates, District Attorney Jim Martin and staff, DeSales faculty and staff, local officials and police officers from all Continue Reading

5th Annual Soccer Tournament – What a success!

Posted in News on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

On February 26th, the 5th Annual Officer David M. Petzold Soccer Tournament was held at DeSales University inside Billera Hall.  With a total of 240 players on 60 teams and just as many parents and grandparents cheering them on…it was loud and fun!  The Continue Reading

Beyond the Badge – In STYLE Magazine!

Posted in News on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

Check out Beyond the Badge attendees in the January issue of STYLE Magazine!  

Beyond the Badge Gala – Photos, Video and more!

Posted in News on Monday, December 13th, 2010

“What an evening!” ” We can’t believe this was your first gala event, it seems like you have been doing this for years!”  “What a lovely night!” These are just a few of the comments we heard about the Beyond the Badge Gala, Continue Reading

Beyond the Badge Gala – Thank you!

Posted in News on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Thank you to everyone who will be attending this Saturday’s event or who were able to sponsor the Beyond the Badge Gala!  Due to you, we know this night will be an overwelming success!  Look for pictures and updates to come after this Saturday!

Member Spotlight! – Barb Karabin

Posted in News on Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Petzold Foundation member, Barbara Karabin, just completed a personal mission she has wanted to do for a long time.  Barb, also the Secretary for the Upper Saucon Police Department, recently coordinated a book drive in memory of Officer Petzold which benefitted the Cops-N-Kids program. Continue Reading

Make a difference – Donate Online!

Posted in News on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

// Don’t have the time to volunteer?                    Don’t have the resources to be a sponsor?                      Still want to be a part of making a difference?  Well we WANT YOU!  Please make a donation below and it will go towards the worthwhile Continue Reading

4th Annual Motorcycle Rally – A wet success!

Posted in News on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

August 15th Motorcycle Rally: To all of the motorcycle die hards out there….THANK YOU!!  Thank you for braving the weather, Thank you for your support and Thank you for making this event a success, despite mother nature!  Thank you to our organizer, Renegade Classics Continue Reading

Thank You to Southern Lehigh Chamber!

Posted in News on Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

On a beautiful June 16th,  the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce celebrated their 2nd annual “Casual for a Cause” event at Putt U, on Route 309 in Center Valley.  $1,130.00 was raised during the event and will be donated to the Officer David Petzold Continue Reading