SLOW DOWN THOSE REQUESTS TO FDNY PENSION OFFICE
Due to lack of assistance, Al Connolly is unable to spend the proper amount of time with the high volume of members currently requesting pension information. He physically can’t see everyone. Too many members are prematurely asking for specifics about their personal buy back time. Please wait until you are ready to retire, which is when you will actually buy this time. Al is attempting to train new people on this special task, to better serve the membership’s needs. It may take a couple of months. Meanwhile, hold your curiosity about buy back costs and pension printouts on the back burner until it is really necessary to request calculations. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. Please copy and post. Back To Top CONTINUED VIOLATIONS OF PAID 5/74, OVERTIME
While being an outstanding arbitration, the administration continues to violate different aspects of this policy. Continuing in this mode, Operations has issued what we believe to be an illegal order concerning the limitation on “other O/T†for members who are red lined (on the computer printout) under the MMOT category. Being red lined has no bearing on any opportunities for additional pay such as awaiting relief, portal to portal, CFR-D, training or teaching, RSOT, parades, special events, etc. It ONLY relates to and can only restrict minimum manning overtime (MMOT). Having over 20 years on the job also has no place in overtime restrictions. Document every instance of overtime restriction which falls outside the legal parameters of red lined or single asterisk members shown on the official computer printout - which can ONLY apply to MMOT. Thorough documentation will help our case. Send Bill Mirro your name/company/battalion of occurrence, complete description of denial, date and tour, copy of any related memo, and quotes made to you. THIS IS IMPORTANT! Back To Top ENGINE 219 & LADDER 105 HOLD BENEFIT AFFAIR
There will be a fund raiser to benefit Maryellen Hall, wife of Firefighter Tom Hall, Engine 219, on Thursday, June 28th at 7:30 p.m. Location is the Bay Ridge Manor, 476 76th Street (at 5th Ave), Brooklyn - (718) 748 8855. Maryellen is fighting cancer and needs your help. A $25 donation will entitle you to food, DJ, raffles, and a cash bar. If you are unable to attend but would like to help, please send any donations to; Maryellen Hall Fund, c/o Engine 219/Ladder 105, 494 Dean Street, Brooklyn NY 11217. For information call (718) 783-9826.
Back To Top NIGHT AT THE RACES
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 are needed to help defray mounting hospital bills and rehabilitation costs. Come to the VFW Hall on Braddock Ave, at the Cross Island Pkwy - Queens, on Thursday night June 21st 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. Back To Top LOCAL MAN TO SWIM AROUND LONG ISLAND FOR ACDS
Seaford Resident Tom Gallagher will attempt to be the first individual to swim around the entire coast of Long Island, over 300 miles in a 43 day endurance feat. As a father of a child with Down Syndrome, his motivation is to raise money and awareness for ACDS (Association for Children with Down Syndrome) which is the ONLY school of it’s kind in the nation. This Plainview facility is for individuals with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities and is dedicated to maximizing each child’s ability to become a contributing member of society. Check the accompanying flyer for details of the many shoreline events which coincide with Tom’s historic swim. Already under way, his swim will continue through June 29th. Show your support by attending one of these “Happy Hour†festivities, purchasing merchandise, or by calling 1-866-LUV-ACDS. Sponsor contributions may be sent by check payable to ACDS, The Great Long Island Swim, Attention: Lori DiSilvestro, 4 Fern Place, Plainview, NY 11803. School telephone is 516-933-4700. Don’t allow government cutbacks and increased operational costs to threaten the existence (founded in 1966) of this extraordinary, early intervention organization! Back To Top EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE OFFERING
FIREFIGHTERS - are you interested in earning a Bachelor’s Degree while you work? The Van Arsdale Center of SUNY - Empire State College invites you to enroll at either of their two sites. You can be admitted and study at: Staten Island - 500 Seaview Ave (opposite Staten Island University Hospital); or Manhattan - 225 Varick Street (near Houston Street). The Van Arsdale Center is flexible and offers all students the opportunity to convert life-long learning into college credit, the possibility of accepting as many as 96 transfer credits, registration assistance, a group study format and schedule, contact with individual instructors, and counseling on degree opportunities and strategies. For more information call: Staten Island (718) 667-7524; Manhattan (212) 647-7813 or E-mail: Diane.Murphy@esc.edu. Back To Top LIEUTENANT’S ELIGIBLES MEETING
The Lieutenant’s Eligibles Meeting will be held on Monday, June 18th at 7:30 at V.F.W. Hall, 19-12 149th Street, Whitestone, New York. All members, and non-members, are invited. New membership will be accepted at the door. Guest speakers to be announced. For more information, contact: Ted DiPasquale E230, Ed Boles L34, Mike King E289, or Ray Lambdin L129. Back To Top EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - ACTIVE/RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS
Freeman Decorating is interested in utilizing the services of computer literate firefighters to assist as Trade Show freight check-in clerks at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, and other properties in the New York Metropolitan area. Requires a pleasant attitude while working indoors on varied shifts, as well as entering data into a company computer system. Willing to train qualified applicants. Wage is $14 per hour with an 8 hour minimum shift. Overtime of $21 per hour paid after 8 hours in a day and for all work on Saturday or Sunday. Interview by calling Bob Murphy at (201) 954-3250.
Back To Top FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION NIGHT - STATEN ISLAND YANKEES
Minor League Baseball at its finest and at the brand new Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George. Saturday, July 28th, at 7:30 p.m., the Staten Island Yankees will play the Hudson Valley Renegades. Reservations must be made by July 1. Ticket price is only $7.50, with a 50/50 raffle offered to benefit the Frederic Claudio Foundation, Staten Island Burn Center and Staten Island Cancer Center. Seating is limited, so act quickly and call Kevin Reilly at 718-967-5273.
Back To Top REMOVE YOURSELF FROM MARKETING LISTS
You may limit the marketing material you receive through the mail, by telephone or by E-mail. If you would like to reduce the amount of advertising you receive from other companies, write to the Direct Marketing Association at the appropriate address listed below. You must provide your name, address and telephone number with your request. List removal service is valid for one year; then you must re-submit. Mail Preference Service
c/o Direct Marketing Assn.
P O Box 9008
Farmingdale NY 11735-9008 Telephone Preference Service
c/o Direct Marketing Assn.
P O Box 9014
Farmingdale NY 11735-9014 E-Mail Preference Service
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Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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