100 Club Newsletter
Posted May 24, 2025
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Updated March 9, 2026
Here's a copy of our latest newsletter:
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Posted July 29, 2026
100 Club Awarded an Adam R. Scripps Foundation Grant
The Adam R. Scripps Foundation recently awarded The 100 Club of Gillespie County a $25,000 grant. This grant is earmarked for several upcoming projects:
This grant is very much appreciated. It helps us fund projects that improve the safety of patrol officers and courtrooms in our County.
- officer certification scholarships for new recruits in our Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office and Fredericksburg Police Department
- bullet-proof conversion kits for Police Department patrol vehicles
- walk-through security gates for the County and District courtrooms
This grant is very much appreciated. It helps us fund projects that improve the safety of patrol officers and courtrooms in our County.
Posted May 29, 2026
A Workout for K-9 Piper
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Sergeant Dustin Fleming, a Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Warden assigned to Gillespie County, is a K-9 officer who spends most of his time in his patrol car. This means his dog Piper does not get a whole lot of exercise. Sergeant Fleming asked our 100 Club for help purchasing a treadmill to help keep Piper in shape. At the end of each shift, under the watchful eye of Sergeant Fleming while he is filing his paperwork, Piper can use the treadmill.
During their May 2026 meeting, your 100 Club board was unanimous in approving this purchase and the treadmill was delivered this week. The treadmill will be installed at the Law Enforcement Center in Fredericksburg so it can be used by both the Game Wardens and the Gillespie County Sheriff's K-9s. |
Posted June 4, 2026
We Just Bought a Dog
The Gillespie County Sheriff's Office just took delivery of their fifth police dog. The K9, named Pavlo, has just finished being trained for narcotics, trafficking, apprehension, and article search. The cost of $18,000, paid by your 100 Club, included handler training.
We wish Pavlo a long and productive career with his handler, keeping our community safe. There's a good dog.
We wish Pavlo a long and productive career with his handler, keeping our community safe. There's a good dog.
Posted May 11, 2026
Celebrating Chief Brian Vorauer
During our April 23rd Annual Banquet, The 100 Club of Gillespie County presented Fredericksburg Police Chief Brian Vorauer with a plaque in recognition of his 25 years of service to law enforcement.
Posted May 11, 2026
Honoring Deputy Roy McCullough
During our April 23rd Annual Banquet, Sheriff Chris Ayala honored Deputy Roy McCullough and State Trooper Justin Agular for their outstanding professionalism while working a recent incident on Interstate 10.
During our April 23rd Annual Banquet, Sheriff Chris Ayala honored Deputy Roy McCullough and State Trooper Justin Agular for their outstanding professionalism while working a recent incident on Interstate 10.
Posted December 9, 2025
Let’s Brag About Our 100 Club
Typically, non-profits spend about 10% of their donations on administrative costs. THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH YOUR 100 CLUB.
100% OF MEMBERSHIP FEES, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS ARE ALLOCATED TO OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT BENEFIT FUND. NONE IS USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD.
-Storage Unit ($1,440 per year)
-Website Registration, Hosting, and Maintenance (about $212 per year)
-100 Club Board Members' Liability Insurance ($2,470 per year)
-100 Club General Liability Insurance ($2,310 per year)
Donation boxes located in prominent businesses around Fredericksburg cover most of these recurring expenses. Donations made during the annual banquet make up for any shortcomings.
100% OF MEMBERSHIP FEES, GRANTS, AND DONATIONS ARE ALLOCATED TO OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT BENEFIT FUND. NONE IS USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OVERHEAD.
- All board members are volunteers. We rely totally on volunteer staff. There are no paid administrators.
- We minimize our overhead. Our only recurring expenses are:
-Storage Unit ($1,440 per year)
-Website Registration, Hosting, and Maintenance (about $212 per year)
-100 Club Board Members' Liability Insurance ($2,470 per year)
-100 Club General Liability Insurance ($2,310 per year)
Donation boxes located in prominent businesses around Fredericksburg cover most of these recurring expenses. Donations made during the annual banquet make up for any shortcomings.
Posted December 17, 2025
Where Are Our Donation Boxes?
The majority of our 100 Club administration costs, listed in the news item above, are covered by proceeds from donation boxes located in prominent businesses around Fredericksburg. We are very grateful to the following establishments for adopting one of our donation boxes. Please show your appreciation by patronizing these businesses.
Our 100 Club member Donna Herrera collects deposits from these donation boxes each month. The 100 Club board is very grateful for her efforts in supporting our club.
Our 100 Club member Donna Herrera collects deposits from these donation boxes each month. The 100 Club board is very grateful for her efforts in supporting our club.
- Ace Hardware, 1102 East Main Street
- Allens Boots, 131 East Main Street
- Big 103, 11905 US-290 East
- Campo Azul, 413 South Washington Street
- Halftime Gas East, 1110 East Main Street
- Halftime Gas West, 528 West Main Street
- KNS Precision Inc., 112 Marschall Creek Road
- Kwikchek, 1001 TX-16 South
- Segners Jewelers, 236 West Main Street
- Texas Jacks, 117 North Adams Street
- Wildseed Farms, 100 Legacy Drive, US-290 East
Updated August 1, 2026
100 Club Membership Status Report
Here’s the makeup of your 100 Club memberships as of July 1st, 2026:
Your 100 Club Board is proud of the fact that 100% of all membership fees is credited to the Benefit Account. Funds in the Benefit Account are used solely for programs and equipment that benefit our law enforcement agencies that operate in Gillespie County.
Note in the table above there are very few business members. If you have any friends who have businesses in Gillespie County, please encourage them to become a 100 Club member.
Posted February 12, 2025
Leaving Town For A While?
Are you heading out of town for several days, perhaps for a vacation, and worried about leaving your home unattended?
If you live within Fredericksburg's City limits, you can ask the Police Department to make periodic checks on your home. This is a free service that can help protect your home while you're away. To schedule "RESIDENCE CHECKS", complete and submit this online form:
If you live within Fredericksburg's City limits, you can ask the Police Department to make periodic checks on your home. This is a free service that can help protect your home while you're away. To schedule "RESIDENCE CHECKS", complete and submit this online form:
Posted February 11, 2025
Recruiting New 100 Club Members
We need your help in recruiting new 100 Club members. Have you spoken with your family and friends about the many ways your 100 Club supports our local law enforcement agencies? Annual membership is only $100 and all members are invited free of charge to our annual banquet. Business and lifetime memberships are also available. Please check our web page BECOME A MEMBER for more details.
Our 100 Club is proud of the fact that 100% of all membership dues are deposited in our benefit fund. This fund is earmarked for purchasing supplemental insurance for our commissioned officers, for providing scholarships for new officer recruits, and for other programs and equipment that directly benefit the various law enforcement agencies assigned to Gillespie County.
All 100 Club board members, including our Treasurer, are unpaid volunteers. We pay for administrative costs such as newsletter copying and distribution, stationery, postage, etc. using miscellaneous contributions such as those from the donation boxes located in prominent businesses in Gillespie County.
Our 100 Club is proud of the fact that 100% of all membership dues are deposited in our benefit fund. This fund is earmarked for purchasing supplemental insurance for our commissioned officers, for providing scholarships for new officer recruits, and for other programs and equipment that directly benefit the various law enforcement agencies assigned to Gillespie County.
All 100 Club board members, including our Treasurer, are unpaid volunteers. We pay for administrative costs such as newsletter copying and distribution, stationery, postage, etc. using miscellaneous contributions such as those from the donation boxes located in prominent businesses in Gillespie County.
Posted November 19, 2024
Topic of Interest - Fredericksburg's Teen Court
In September 2024, the City of Fredericksburg’s Presiding Municipal Judge Shelley Becker established a Teen Court. Teenagers who have pled guilty or no contest to minor infractions, including Class C misdemeanors, can refer their sentencing to Teen Court.
Teen Court comprises high school volunteers who act as prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors and bailiffs. Adult volunteers include professional attorneys who provide legal guidance to the teen attorneys, jury facilitators who manage the jury process, and coordinators who oversee volunteer activities. Judge Becker presides over the proceedings.
After the prosecutor and defense attorney have questioned the defendant and any witnesses, the jury deliberates and announces their verdict. Jurors determine sentencing that can include community service, educational classes, and jury service. No monetary fines are imposed.
Defendants must have a parent or guardian present. Teen Court is a legally binding justice system for teenage offenders. It provides alternative consequences for youths who have committed minor infractions rather than receiving a permanent mark on their record. Teen Court promotes accountability and community engagement and provides an excellent opportunity for high school students to become familiar with court proceedings.
Anyone can attend Teen Court as an observer. All proceedings are held in the Municipal Courtroom, 103 Industrial Loop Suite 1000, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624. Call 830-997-9935 for the upcoming Teen Court schedule.
Teen Court comprises high school volunteers who act as prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors and bailiffs. Adult volunteers include professional attorneys who provide legal guidance to the teen attorneys, jury facilitators who manage the jury process, and coordinators who oversee volunteer activities. Judge Becker presides over the proceedings.
After the prosecutor and defense attorney have questioned the defendant and any witnesses, the jury deliberates and announces their verdict. Jurors determine sentencing that can include community service, educational classes, and jury service. No monetary fines are imposed.
Defendants must have a parent or guardian present. Teen Court is a legally binding justice system for teenage offenders. It provides alternative consequences for youths who have committed minor infractions rather than receiving a permanent mark on their record. Teen Court promotes accountability and community engagement and provides an excellent opportunity for high school students to become familiar with court proceedings.
Anyone can attend Teen Court as an observer. All proceedings are held in the Municipal Courtroom, 103 Industrial Loop Suite 1000, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624. Call 830-997-9935 for the upcoming Teen Court schedule.
