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Events, Help, Fundraisers & Benefits:
September Union Meeting Date Confirmation
September’s union meeting is now confirmed as scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th at10 am at the JFK Ramada. The September 11th anniversary falls on the second Thursday of September this year and therefore conflicts with the normal Thursday schedule. Sept. 16th is noted on theUFA calendar as tentative. Please insure you note the change that it is now a confirmed date. Battalion Delegate Meeting re Next Contract / Major Issuess
Battalion Delegates were previously notified by mail that a Battalion Delegate meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 3rd at10 am, at the UFA to discuss the next contract and a variety of major issues affecting the membership. Company Delegates should contact their Battalion Delegates with questions or concerns prior to the meeting. If the Battalion Delegate cannot attend for some extremely important reason, try to send the next most knowledgeable Delegate from your battalion. There will be no meeting excusal time granted. Back To Top
Your Role in Effective Political Action
Politically active unions are most effective in having elected officials to support their issues. The most important way to support candidates is to have a pool of available members help them in their election campaigns. Political and legislative accomplishments benefit all firefighters, and the efforts must be shared by all. The Executive Board is asking each Company Delegate to assign members on a rotating basis by keeping a company roster check-off list for assigning members to political events when the UFA needs bodies. You can go by seniority or any other method your company chooses. The important thing is that when the UFA asks your company for a member, you can provide it--and for the next event provide someone else. It is unfair that the same guys step up all the time. This will insure we have the number of bodies we need for any given event and will also prevent unnecessary appearances. For example, quite often we only need 20 or 30 members. Putting out a 65-2 request is not practical for every event of this type, but if we ask 20 companies to provide a member each time, you will be asked to appear fewer times and at the same time insure a more productive turn-out. The latest political events are noted on 65-2 #50 which was faxed and emailed on 8/25. We are working to put an FDNY member into City Council by having each company provide a member for phone banks and poll watching. Help change your futures as firefighters! Back To Top
Help Us to Help You!!! Fill Out the Survey ASAP!
Give us the ammo! In order to improve firehouse conditions, training, equipment, management and the overall health and safety of our membership, concrete data is required in order to detail the inadequacies in the FDNY. The early results from the survey that have been returned are providing powerful data that will help us address the issues that affect FFs daily. However, it is absolutely necessary to have a higher return rate in order to validate the survey results--which by academic standards will allow the info to withstand the most detailed of scrutiny. Yes, it will take a little over an hour of your valuable time to fill out. The UFA is asking each and every member of selected companies to step up, play your part and follow through. TheUFAcan only accomplish what you empower us to do. It’s your future. Do the right thing, please! Back To Top
Daily Teleprinter Notices of Companies Out of Service
As a result of a UFA request during Labor-Management discussions earlier this summer, the Dept has recently started sending teleprinter notices to each firehouse at the beginning of each tour listing which companies are scheduled to be out of service for training, etc. Please insure that you are aware of this important information at the beginning of each shift. Back To Top
Were You Denied OT for 5th Grade Medical?
Currently the Dept is not paying members for attending mandatory 5th grade medicals. TheUFAis pursuing a grievance through arbitration in order to correct this. Any member who was denied OT that was requested on his/her TPR is requested to fax this info to theUFAat 212-683-4359 ASAP, attn: Joe Miccio, Recording Secretary. This info is extremely important to help us win the case. Back To Top
New UFA Retiree Liaison
The UFA has recently hired James Dahl as an on-staff retiree liaison. Jim retired in September 2002, after working for over 32 years in Ladder 59. He was a Company Delegate for 25 years and a Battalion Delegate for 15 years. As liaison, Jim will be working with the UFA Executive Board and the SBF office in an effort to help better understand and more effectively address many important retiree issues and concerns. Jim will be here solely to serve our retirees, and he will be in the UFA office Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 4 pm. Back To Top
Company Trained Chauffeurs
The UFA has met with the Department several times in Labor-Management meetings in an attempt to resolve the problem of members being assigned to drive apparatus who are not properly trained by the Department at chauffeur school. This includes Foam Units, Thawing apparatus and other special vehicles. The Department has indicated to theUFAthat it will take additional steps to address this situation. Firefighters who have not been ‘school trained’ must insure they protect themselves from being held liable. All members that are not ‘school trained’ should not operate an apparatus unless ordered by an officer. The UFA is directing any firefighter that is not ‘school trained’ who is ordered to drive an apparatus in other than an emergency situation occurring during a tour, and beyond the control of the Department, to record the following statement in the company journal: “I have this day and hour been ordered by (OFFICER’S NAME) to operate an apparatus.
I feel that I have not been properly trained to do so.†Back To Top
UFAScholarship Fund Applications
Available online at theUFAwebsite, downloaded and returned by fax or mail. All necessary info is on the site. The number of scholarships available is dependent upon the amount of available funds. If applications exceed that amount, awards will be chosen by lottery. Upon notification, scholarship recipients will be asked to provide proof of enrollment before award checks can be issued. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $500.00. Award checks will be mailed to address provided on application, not to the school. Applicants must be currently enrolled in college, trade or vocational school by September 2003. High school students are ineligible for awards. Dependent children of active and retired firefighters are eligible to receive scholarship awards for undergraduate education. Dependent children and spouses of LOD deceased firefighters will receive automatic scholarship awards for undergraduate and/or post-graduate education. A limited number of scholarships are available for active firefighters and their spouses for undergraduate education. Must be received here by October 13 to be eligible. (an application for reproduction has been mailed with this 65-2 to each Delegate) Back To Top
FDNY LODD Big Brothers & Sisters Program
Created in cooperation with Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC. They are recruiting FDNY members, their adult family members, and retirees who are interested in mentoring a child of FDNY personnel lost in the line of duty. This is a unique opportunity for FDNY members to make a positive impact in the lives of these children. Mentors must be 21 years of age and are required to commit 8 hours per month, for one year, to the child. For info call Kim Ahearn or Bob Kelly at CSU, 212-570-1693 or email Kim at ahearnk@fdny.nyc.gov. Back To Top
Bikers Wanted for Benefit Run!
Motorcycle Benefit Run Nationwide on Saturday,September 13, 2003 at 2pm. Proceeds to go toMount Sinai's Health for Heroes Program (for rescue workers and volunteers experiencing health problems from clean-up at WTC) and to Tuesday's Children (provides counseling & services to children who lost a parent on 9-11). Registration is $10 per rider. Registration and t-shirts are available online. There is also a printout flyer that can be downloaded and distributed. About 1,000 bikers rode from Ground Zero toWoodstocklast year. For interested bikers, you may join an existing run or do one for firefighters. For more information go to: www.rememberrally.com, Diane Sherwood, Coordinator, 507-283-4194, info@rememberrally.com. Back To Top
The 2nd Annual 9-11 Memorial Concert
Benefits the Msgr. McClancy High School September 11th Fund.September 13, 2003 at 8 pm. 72-02 Thirty-first Avenue, East Elmhurst. Admission $25. Free Parking. Complimentary appetizers, wine, beer, and other beverages. Featured entertainer and alumni Ronnie Turso. Special guest appearance by the NYPD Pipes & Drums. Established on behalf of eight McClancy alumni who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 at the WTC: FDNY Captain Walter Hynes, Captain Thomas Farino, Firefighter Vincent Morello, Firefighter Edward White, Herman Broghammer, James Cartier, Brendan McCabe and Marcellas Matricciano. For tickets, directions or other information, contact: Msgr. McClancy Memorial HS at 718-397-9343, mcclancy@mindspring.com, www.ronnieturso.com. Back To Top
Irish Music Festival Benefit
The FDNY UFA and the UFOA will be hosting a "Thank You" to the firefighters of Nassau and Suffolk Counties for their help and support during the past two years in the form of an Irish Music Festival on September 7, 2003, 2pm - 6pm, Brookwood Hall Park, Montauk Highway, East Islip. (Southern State Exit 43 South) Irish entertainment & refreshments included. $20.00 pp. Bring chairs. Free parking. All proceeds will be split evenly between the following: The Nassau County Firefighter Burn Center Foundation, The Suffolk County Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, The FDNY UFA Thomas Elsasser Widows & Childrens Fund. Back To Top
FamilyLife Marriage Conference Free Weekend to Remember
FamilyLife, the nationally known leader in marriage conferences, offers again this Fall, an opportunity for all NYFD members to attend a free marriage conference. This conference will offer you an opportunity to improve communication, inspire commitment and increase closeness in your marriage. Topics during the conference will include: threats to great marriage, effective communication, conflict resolution, modeling a healthy relationship for your children and more. When/where? New York: September 26 - 27 Melville Marriott in MelvilleLong Island, November 14-16 Crown Plaza* inAlbany, November 14-16 Hyatt Regency* inRochester. New Jersey: November 7 - 9 Parsippany Hilton* in Parsippany, November 14 - 16 Parsippany Hilton in Parsippany. Conferences with asterisks will have alumni sessions for those who have attended the conference before. FamilyLife will cover the cost of your hotel and conference registration For info and to register for one of these conferences, contact Union FD Battalion Chief Tom Byrne at 908-233-8675 or 908-482-9470 (cell). Back To Top
FDNY Fireboat 65th Anniversary Commemorative Journal
On August 25th, 2003 the historic FDNY Fireboat ‘Firefighter’ turned 65 years old. To celebrate this occasion, the members of Marine Company 9 are putting together a commemorative journal to document the rich history of this vessel and the FDNY members who served on her. They will also re-christen this vessel in a ceremony on October 4th. Your ad will insure that you are a part of this historic occasion. Prices are: Gold Page $250, Full White Page $175, Half White Page $100, 1/4 White Page $60, Business Card $30. Make checks payable to: Marine Company 9, S.I. Homeport, 305 Front Street, Staten Island, NY 10304. Must be submitted before September 19th. Back To Top
FDNY Hockey Team Tryouts
Try-outs for the FDNY Hockey Team will be held Thurs., September 18th & 25th, and every Thursday in October, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at Freeport Recreation Center. For more info, contact Billy Kammerer, 516-897-0449. Back To Top
FDNY Soccer Club Practice and Tryouts
The FDNY Soccer Club is currently holding practices and tryouts for the Fall season. The club competes weekly in the Long Island Men's Soccer League as well as in various tournaments throughout the year including the World Police and Fire Games. If you are an experienced player who wishes to come out for the team, or if you just want to come down and support the club please contact them. More info at 917-929-8654 or via email at FDNYSoccer@aol.com or go to the Web at www.fdnysoccer.com. Back To Top
2nd Annual Barclay's Capital Charity Soccer Tournament
Benefits the FF Sergio Villanueva Memorial Scholarship. Hofstra University, October 18th 2003, Barclay's Capital Bank will sponsor the 2nd Annual Charity Soccer Tournament which will benefit the FF Sergio Villanueva Memorial Scholarship. HofstraUniversitywill play host to the tournament on the day that it opens and dedicates its brand new Soccer Stadium on the Hofstra University campus in Hempstead, NY. The tournament will feature the FDNY Soccer Club and the NYPD Soccer Club, along with two teams representing Barclays Capital Bank from both New York and London. The tournament will run from11am - 4 pm followed by the Hofstra Women at 5:30 pm and the Hofstra Men's team at 8 pm. Tickets are $5. For more info or tickets call 917-929-8654 or email FDNYSoccer@aol.com or visit www.fdnysoccer.com. Back To Top
Advocates for a 9-11 Fallen Heroes Memorial
The purpose is “to ensure that the bravery and sacrifice of the 9-11 Fallen Heroes (FDNY, NYPD, PAPD and all other uniformed rescue workers killed on 9-11 at the WTC) are properly recorded on the Ground Zero Memorial, and their names listed together, by department, including their rank, unit and badge number.†Participate by 1) signing the attached petition (make multiple copies before using it--see instructions on back of petition that is enclosed with the mailing to each Delegate), and 2) calling the Governor’s office once a week at either 518-474-8390 or 212-681-4580 and use the above message. Any Qs? Call Lt. John Finucane (ret.) 845-548-4234; Lt, John McCaffrey L31, 914-776-5737; or FF Patrick McCarvill E92, 914-237-1075. Stars Stripes and Skates Event - September 7
Please join Bobby Nystrom, Mick Foley, Aaron Carter, Nancy Kerrigan, the FDNY, NYPD and PAPD Hockey Teams, more than a dozen other Olympic figure skating champions and 75 Future Skating Stars on Sept. 7 at the Nassau Coliseum from 3pm - 6pm to support Stars, Stripes & Skates--a 9/11 Commemorative Event. Proceeds from this event will be used to preserve the historical significance of September 11 and to help future victims of terrorism. Discounted tickets to the Fire Department and prices range from $7.50 - $40.00 and can be purchased by calling 516.794.9303 or 212.679.6565. Please visit http://www.starsstripesandskates.org for more info.
Fraternally, Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary,
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