April & October · 7:00 p.m.
Lawson Community Clubhouse
2306 Lawson DrWaxhaw, NC 28173
Different Shields.
Shared Service.
Lasting Friendships.
The Charlotte club fosters lasting friendships, mutual support, and meaningful connections that continue well beyond the conclusion of our tour.
Second Tuesday of the Month
Waxhaw, NC 28173
All other months · 6:00 p.m.
FOP Lodge No. 9
1201 Hawthorne LnCharlotte, NC 28205
Always there for each other.
Though we are retired, we still respond to a 10-13.
The term “10-13” is the New York City Police Department radio code meaning “Assist Police Officer.” For generations of officers, a 10-13 radio run represented an immediate call for help and the expectation that fellow officers would respond without hesitation. Our club continues that same spirit of mutual support, friendship, and service.
Founded in March 2007, our club welcomes active and retired law enforcement officers. We share information, look out for our members, and make room for the friendships that come from a life of service.Since March 2007, we’ve welcomed active and retired officers for information, support, and lasting friendships.
Our story, from the beginningOur story
- Members we started with
- 35
- Clubs nationwideArchived club website · 2026
- 27
- Our founding year
- 2007
- “Assist Police Officer”
- 10-13
Familiar faces. A shared bond.A shared bond.
Our meetings, time with friends, and shared traditions keep us connected.Our meetings, friendships, and shared traditions.
2026 · Jimmy LaRossa Golf Tournament
A tradition of service
Good company on the course at our 2026 Jimmy LaRossa Golf Tournament.
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2018 · 9/11 memorial2018 memorial
Showing up for one another
Our shared history and familiar faces keep us connected long after the job.Familiar faces, shared history, and friendship beyond the job.
Explore our meetingsMeetings
2019 · After Holiday Dinner2019 club dinner
Good company. Lasting friendships.
We bring our members and families together around the table.Our members and families, together around the table.
See the photo albumsPhoto albums
2019 · After Holiday Dinner2019 club dinner
More than a monthly meeting
The friendships we build here stay with us in everyday life across the Carolinas.Our friendships continue across the Carolinas.
Join usJoin our clubFrom our newsletter.Our newsletters.
Messages from our board, news from our members, and information worth keeping close.Our board’s messages and our members’ news.
Latest issue
November 2026
Thanksgiving plans, messages from our president and board, golf tournament highlights, and news for our members.
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From the archive
September 2026
Our special issue marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, with messages from Frank and Dennis, memorial plans, and updates from our club.Our September 11 anniversary issue: Frank and Dennis’s messages, memorial plans, and club news.
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From the archive
August 2026
Our president’s message, meeting minutes, health and welfare news, and updates from the wider 10-13 community.Our president’s message, minutes, welfare news, and wider 10-13 updates.
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Harvey Katowitz. A founder who kept us connected.Harvey Katowitz.
Our founding story.
Retired NYPD Captain Harvey Katowitz brought 27 years of service and a lasting commitment to fellow officers to Charlotte. He was one of six founders who started our NYPD 10-13 Club in March 2007 with 35 members.
While volunteering with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, a call from his former colleague Artie Green connected Harvey with local retirees. Those friendships became the foundation of our club. Harvey led us for 19 years before Frank Irizarry became our president in January 2026. Our President Emeritus, Harvey also serves on our board as Immediate Past President and Newsletter Editor, keeping us informed, connected and ready to help one another.
Retired NYPD Captain Harvey Katowitz served 27 years with the department. After moving to Charlotte, a call from former colleague Artie Green connected him with local retirees.
Harvey and five fellow founders started our club in March 2007 with 35 members. He led us for 19 years before Frank Irizarry became our president in January 2026. Our President Emeritus, Harvey also serves on our board as Immediate Past President and Newsletter Editor.
9/11 25th Anniversary
Memorial Book.
Our 2026 memorial booklet marks twenty-five years since September 11. We honor the lives lost, remember our brothers and sisters who answered the call, and stand with the families who continue to carry that loss.
Our 2026 booklet marks twenty-five years since September 11. We honor our fallen, remember those who answered the call, and stand with their families.
24 pages · PDF · 9.6 MB
