DELEGATE SEMINAR - DEADLINE REACHED
We have passed the guaranteed reservation deadline. Any last minute arrangements will be based on hotel availability. If you haven’t paid yet, please forward a check to the UFA to protect your reservation. Back To Top MAY UNION MEETING - REMINDER
The May General Membership Meeting will be held in Atlantic City as part of the working agenda at the Delegate Educational Seminar. It will be Friday, May 18th. There is NO meeting at the Ramada Plaza JFK Hotel this month. Back To Top FIRE MARSHAL REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION & NOMINATING MEETING
Candidates for Fire Marshal Representative who submit a valid petition by the end of the working day (5:00 p.m.) On Tuesday, May 1st, will be eligible for nomination in the upcoming election. A special nominating meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8, at the UFA office building (4th floor). No regular business will take place during this meeting. Candidate position, as appearing on the ballot, will be selected by a drawing following nominations. Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters (those members active on May 1st) on Thursday, May 24th. Any member not receiving a ballot by May 31st should call American Arbitration Association directly at (800) 529-5218 and give their correct address. Ballots must be returned with a 5:00 p.m. deadline on Thursday, June 14. Ballots will be counted on Friday, June 15. The winner needs a majority of the ballots cast. Back To Top COMPANY MEDICALS & OTHER BHS CHANGES
No-Shows at BHS are being checked thoroughly. Any member who is missing from a scheduled appointment, medical, or appearance will get charges for AWOL if there is no legal explanation. Please document all correspondence with BHS employees and any other contact which causes you to postpone or miss an appearance at the medical office. Protect yourself with the appropriate documentation, phone calls or journal entries. There is a new guideline for time span between company medicals. The old 6 month rule has been replaced with a 9 month period. If you have received a company medical within 9 months, you will not be allowed to report to Metrotech Center on the unit’s scheduled Medical Day. You will be included as part of the staffing manpower pool and detailed to another company. Reporting procedures are the same as for Education Day or RSOT tours. If you are on medical leave and have had your previous annual exam within the 9 month period, DO NOT allow BHS officials to keep you there for another company medical. Explain your situation and give details. It does NOT benefit the members in the field when you take this exam prematurely while on medical leave or light duty. Back To Top REPORTING PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL DAY MANPOWER DETAILS
Are you reporting for work (getting detailed) or RSOT while your company is OOS for Medical Day? In either category, you will be detailed out to another unit for the 9 X 6 tour. Do not telephone anyone to find out where you are working. You can not be ordered to call in. You can not be ordered by anyone calling you via telephone to report to a work location. The ONLY notification that is legally acceptable is if you are told while actually on duty, during a previous tour, where you must report for your detail or RSOT 9 X 6 tour. If that is done, you shall report there by 0900 hours. Do not concern yourself if the detail might change. Continue to report to where you were instructed while on duty (prior tour). If this legal notification is not accomplished, report to your assigned firehouse by 0900 hours. At 0900 hours, when you are on duty, you will find out where your work assignment is - get directions - gather your gear - and begin your travel. Somebody will be earning the appropriate awaiting relief money. Any problem, contact your trustee as an emergency.
Back To Top MED MOBILE COMPLAINTS ANYONE?
Any member taking advantage of the UFA MedMobile medical exam who experiences scheduling problems or malfunctioning test equipment, should contact Amy at the UFA office to lodge a complaint. When you do not receive a full evaluation, we still pay the full price. Please give Amy your name, phone number, date and location of exam, and the specific problem encountered. (212) 683-4832. Back To Top TENTATIVE MAY 10 LABOR RALLY IS POSTPONED
Due to DC-37's tentative contract agreement, the MLC has canceled the anticipated May 10th labor rally. Back To Top BE A BLOOD DONOR - WE NEED YOUR HELP
Five year old Sean Tully, son of Ladder 143 delegate Ed Tully, has been diagnosed with leukemia. He is in Stony Brook Hospital and can use your help. Type “O-positive or O-negative†blood for platelets can be donated in the name of Sean. Please call Stony Brook Hospital at (631) 444-7586 and get instructions, or call the firehouse (718) 476-6294 on how, when and where to go. Your help and prayers are welcomed. Back To Top 3rd ANNUAL FF. PETE McLAUGHLIN RESCUE 4 MEMORIAL EVENT
Come on out Friday, May 18, 2001, at 10:00am on the Long Beach Boardwalk for this fun annual event. Location is Riverside Blvd in Long Beach. Various activities will take place including: bike ride 5 to 15 miles; fun run or walk 5 miles; and Tug-O-War vs. NYPD. Lunch will follow at “The Innâ€, 943 West Beech Street, Long Beach from 12 noon until 3:00 pm ($20 fee). There will also be a blood drive for Mike Schriener of Engine 265. For info, call event host “The Rockaway Big House†at 718-476-6264. Back To Top NY’S BRAVEST NIGHT OF COMEDY
This all star line up of our funniest firefighters will be on Sunday, June 10th, at Governor’s Comedy Club. Located at 90 Division Ave, Levittown, you can call 516-731-3358 for directions only. There will be two shows - 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Advance sale tickets are a $20 donation and can be purchased from any of the following performers: Bill “Bingo†Denis L-126 at 718-476-6203; Steve Alleva E-48; Ed Murray L-164; Jimmy Lawrence L-175; Ed Sullivan E-211; John LaRocchia Haz Mat; and Adam Lake E-303. Governor’s owner, Mr. James Finn, has agreed to donate the use of his club and provide door prizes. It is expected that a major headliner will soon be added to this show. Back To Top WNBC’s THIRD WATCH SUPPORTS THOMAS ELSASSER FUND
This popular television series made us an offer we could not refuse. They were looking for a number of our members to volunteer their time to work as extras on a special episode. In return, they promised to make a donation with the savings generated to the non line of duty Thomas Elsasser Fund. The producers just handed over a donation check for a whopping $12,500 ! Volunteers from every borough enjoyed a great experience, but we would like to extend our thanks and praise for their time and excellent work. Charity work is the most worthwhile time you could possibly spend.
Back To Top BURN CENTER FOUNDATION 5K RUN/WALK
The NYC Firefighter Burn Center Foundation invites all members to join its 5-K run/walk in honor of Battalion Chief John O’Regan (retired) for the Jim Meyerjack Trophy, to benefit the foundation. There will be individual and team awards, T-shirts, and refreshments for all runners. There will also be a .5-KM children’s run. The date is Wednesday, May 16, 2001. Check in time is from 0900 to 1045 hours. Race time is at 1100 hours. Start and finish will be at Tavern on the Green in Central Park, NYC. There is a $15 registration fee ($20 day of the race). Please make checks payable to the NYC Firefighters Burn Center Foundation and send to: Firefighter Michael O’Donnell, L-35, or Lieutenant Victor V. Navarra (retired, 68 East Raleigh Avenue, Staten Island NY 10310. For information call (631) 928-8625.
Back To Top Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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