3RD ANNUAL SCOTT’S RACE
The 3rd annual running of Scott’s Race, in memory of Captain Scott LaPiedra, will be held on Sunday, April 22 at 10:00 a.m. The race is a 5K run around a scenic section of Staten Island. This year’s event will support the UFA Widow’s & Children’s Fund. For more information, call Steve Stafford at 718-981-6695 or George Reese at 516-536-0528.
Back To Top UFA PENSION & PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR
The next UFA Pension Assistance Seminar by Lou Sforza will be held Wednesday, April 18th, 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 generously 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 N.Y.S. COMMUNITY MAYORS DAY AT THE CIRCUS
Once again, this grand annual event for handicapped and disabled children will be held at the Paramount Theater of Madison Square Garden on Monday, April 2nd. We need volunteers, wearing anything identifying yourself as a firefighter, to assist with transporting these special children to and from their buses. Assistance is needed starting at 9:15 a.m. The Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus will give a special performance and your help will conclude after everyone is safely back on the bus for home. While brightening the day with fun and laughter, you will be guaranteed a gratifying experience. These wheelchair children need you -- please turn out. Meet at the 33rd Street and 8th Avenue entrance. Updated information is available at www.communitymayors.com. NO MAN IS SO TALL AS WHEN HE STOOPS TO HELP A HANDICAPPED CHILD.
Back To Top UFA DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR SPLISH SPLASH, LONG ISLAND’S WATER PARK
SPLISH SPLASH WATER PARK tickets on sale (as of 4/1/01) for members, families and friends of the UFA. Their summer season begins Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day. Discount tickets available for any day during the summer. Cost is $20.95 per person (a $5 savings) and $14.95 under 48" tall (a $2 savings). Please contact Amy Sullivan at the UFA office (212) 683-4832 for tickets. All checks should be made out to the Uniformed Firefighters Association and postal money orders are preferred. Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable after Labor Day. The park also provides BBQ Packages of 4 hours unlimited food service for groups of at least 100 people, for $35.95 per person plus 18% service charge and sales tax. Also available are Hawaiian Luaus, clambakes and lobster fests. This price includes admission to the park! Check it out at WWW.SPLISHSPLASHLONGISLAND.COM.
Back To Top BATTLE OF THE BRIDGE - STATEN ISLAND YANKEES vs. BROOKLYN CYCLONES
Catch the excitement of Brooklyn Cyclones Baseball on FDNY Firefighter Night - Friday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Pre-game ceremony at 6:00 p.m., with $1 of every $6 ticket being donated to the UFA Widow’s & Children’s Fund. Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Show some pride and wear your company tee shirt. There’s also a post game fireworks spectacular. For more info call Fire Marshal Representative Ed Burke at (212) 545-6970.
Back To Top Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
President
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