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On behalf of the entire UFA Executive Board, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated with the funeral services and masses for firefighters Harry Ford, Brian Fahey and John Downing. The genuine outpouring of love and support for each firefighter and their families is something that will not be forgotten. Thank you again for reinforcing what our brotherhood is all about.
Please also remember in your prayers Firefighter Joe Vosilla who is still hospitalized. We pray that he makes a speedy recovery.
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FIRE MARSHAL REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION
After receipt of official certification from American Arbitration Association of the results of the election to Fire Marshal Representative, which was counted on Friday, June 15th, the following is the official tabulation: 180 ballots mailed - 161 ballots returned
2 ballots voided for no I.D. = 159 votes counted
80 votes needed to win without a runoff
* EDWARD BURKE (Bronx Base) = 92 votes
John Holohan (Queens Base) = 44 votes
Edwin Gordon (Manhattan Base) = 23 votes Congratulations to the winner, incumbent Ed Burke, who will continue to serve in his present capacity for another three year term - expiring July 31, 2004. Back To Top DRUG CARVE-OUT (PICA) CARD
We are pleased to announce a new benefit for all active and non medicare retired members and their families beginning July 2, 2001. Called the Prescription Carve-out (PICA) Plan, a special card will be issued to cover psychotropic, injectable, chemotherapy and asthma medications. Many of the drugs covered by this plan are among the most expensive and include, for example, medications for Multiple Sclerosis and Hepatitis C. This program will provide covered medications no matter what health plan you belong to. Currently, some of this coverage may have been provided by some, but not all plans. This will supercede any coverage the SBF may or may not have provided. Co-payments will be $0 for generic and very low for brand name. Complete details are being mailed to all homes. For more information contact Theresa Carapella at the SBF office at (212) 545-6960. Back To Top FREE BLOOD LETTING
On Friday, June 29th, 2001, the New York City Firefighters of Putnam and Northern Westchester will be hosting our semi-annual Blood Drive. The Blood Drive will take place at the Daniel O’Brian V.F.W. Hall, located at Gleneida Ave (Rt. 52), Carmel, New York (between Putnam Motors and Drew Methodist Church), from 2:30 until 8:00 p.m. There will be food and refreshments. All those who can, are encouraged to give us a pint. Blood supplies are at a crisis level. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please contact: UFA Bronx Trustee Bob Straub (212) 683-4832; Tom Lynch, L-19, (718) 430-0250; Denis Hanrahan, E-90, (718) 430-0290; Paul Zenir, L-37, (718) 430-0279. Back To Top FDNY vs. NYPD ANNUAL GAELIC FOOTBALL GAME -RESCHEDULED
This year’s annual Battle of the Badges is being held in honor of Firefighters Franklin (L-44), Kerr (E-90) and McLoughlin (E-302). It will be held on Friday evening, June 29th at 6:00 p.m. Turn out to Gaelic Park - 240th Street and Broadway, Bronx. All proceeds are donated to both FD and PD charities. Tickets are just $10 at the gate. For info call Bill Nolan (E-265) at 718-476-6265, home 516-889-4645, or cell 782-1192. Back To Top NIGHT AT THE RACES- JULY 19TH RESCHEDULED
Engine 320 & Ladder 167 will host a “Night at the Races†fundraiser to benefit Derek Kuhland (L-167, rotation E-8), who was critically injured crossing Queens Blvd. on December 4, 2000. Proceeds will help defray mounting hospital bills and rehabilitation costs. Come to Stewart Hall at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Springfield Boulevard & 93rd Ave - Queens, on Thursday night July 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. The $20 fee at the door includes food and drink. Raffle prizes, a 50/50 , and an auction round out the festivities. Take Cross Island Pkway to Jamaica Ave Westbound and go North on Springfield Blvd. several blocks. Back To Top RESCHEDULED JUNE UNION MEETING TO COINCIDE WITH CONTRACT UPDATE
The canceled June 22nd union meeting will be rescheduled for a later date, pending any progress (or total breakdown) of collective bargaining talks. Negotiations are continuing, so when valuable information becomes available for dissemination we will notify all delegates/members of a meeting date via the usual notification process. Back To Top LOOKING FOR NEW YORK CITY’S BEST OF THE BRAVEST MILKSHAKE
Can you make a damn good milkshake? Have a unique or old family shake recipe? Or how about a low fat or health milkshake? If so, the American Dairy Association together with the Thomas Elsasser Fund wants to know your secret. The Dairy Association is sponsoring New York Milkshake Month in August and to mark the occasion has created a contest open only to members of the FDNY. Five finalists will be selected based on the recipe they submit to this contest. Each finalist will win a dinner for four at Manhattan’s Comfort Diner. The grand-prize winner will receive a $5,000 donation in their name to the Thomas Elsasser Widows and Children’s Fund; their recipe will be featured as “Milkshake of the Day†at the Comfort Diner, and will get a year’s supply of milk for their firehouse. Finalist must be available to compete in a Shake-Off on Tuesday, August 7 at 10 a.m. in Midtown. To enter, send your name, address, telephone #, engine/ladder company, recipe title and recipe (flavor and originality in ingredients/name count!) by July 14, 2001 to: Got Milkshake?, American Dairy Association & Dairy Council, Inc., 31 Scarlet Drive, Freehold, NJ 07728. For more information call (732)-462 6168. Back To Top VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The 21st National Veterans Wheelchair Games will be held in New York City this year. Spectator admission is free. There will be about 600 paralyzed veterans arriving at LaGuardia Airport on June 30. We need as many volunteers as possible to help the athletes off the planes and onto buses for the trip to the Marriott Hotel. We would like to have three 6-hour teams set up for their arrival on June 30 and departure on July 6. There is also a need for volunteers during the games at various locations. The listed events are on the back of the volunteer forms that are being sent to every firehouse. Please fill out the forms and send them back to Tom Manley at (212) 683-0690 or fax them to the Veteran’s hot line at (718) 803-0414. For more information contact Tom Manley 683-0690. Back To Top B.F.I. vs. NYPD CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME
Friday, July 27th at Keyspan Stadium prior to the Brooklyn Cyclones game. We need players, coaches, umps and spectators. Limited seating available. Please call for tickets. If you’re interested in playing, please attend the 2nd Annual BFI Softball Tournament on Friday, June 29th at 10 a.m. at Randall’s Island Field # 16. Please contact Bob Ca$hman, Brooklyn Base, Squad 36, ASAP, for further information. (718) 492-1880. Back To Top UFA PENSION & PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR
The next UFA Pension Assistance Seminar by Lou Sforza will be held Tuesday, July 24h, at 7:00 P.M. at the UFA office located at 23rd Street and 3rd Avenue - 4th floor meeting room. Call Debbie Lynch at (212) 683 4832 to register. Street parking is very limited. This seminar should not be confused with the seminar given by the Fire Department which is mandatory prior to retirement. The Fire Department seminar is generally given on a monthly basis and is held at the Fire Department Headquarters in Brooklyn. The seminar given by the UFA is open to all members periodically regardless as to whether they are retiring or not. Back To Top SAFETY DIVISION INTERVIEWS
There are to be no Safety Division interviews held without your union representative (borough trustee or sergeant-at-arms) in attendance. If the department representatives arrive in quarters, call Tom Manley, 212-545 6964 (beeper #917-812-3942) immediately. You are not to enter into any interview until speaking with him or your borough trustee. Back To Top ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION - CLASSES 1932 THROUGH 1969
The school closed in 1969 and alumni are now planning a reunion for October 20, 2001. There is scheduled St. Augustine High School Reunion Dinner at Bishop Loughlin High School on Saturday, October 20, 2001. This will cover all the graduates from 1936 through 1969. They need your name, address, e-mail and phone number for the mailing list. Also please include any information you have about other Lancer Alumnus from any years. So far the mailing list is at 1,200 and growing each day. Either send this information to Gary Gorman Class of 1967 at nypd24423@aol.com 718-236-1887/234-7905, 2237 82nd Street, Brooklyn NY 11214 or to Mr. John Klemm, Director of Development at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11238/718-857-2700 extension 2237 - jklemm@blmhs.org. Back To Top
Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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