COMMUNITY MAYORS TRIP TO CONEY ISLAND AQUARIUM - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Community Mayors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, an organization devoted to assisting handicapped and disabled children, will be hosting their annual “Day at the N.Y. Aquarium†in Coney Island, on Wednesday, October 4th. This day of sea fun is in search of volunteers who can meet in front of the Aquarium on Surf Avenue at 9:00 a.m. Many of these children are in wheelchairs and need assistance on and off the buses, and to help them get around while visiting and touring the aquarium. Off duty members, wearing some FDNY/UFA clothing, are urged to donate a few hours to help brighten the day for these special children at a great facility. You will be guaranteed a gratifying experience.
No man is so tall as when he stoops to help a handicapped child. For more information call Buddy Ducalo (718) 965-8250 or Eileen Gregan (718) 965-8335. IAFF DUES INCREASE COMING SOON
Resolutions voted on at the IAFF Chicago Convention have mandated a dues increase of 22 cents per biweekly pay check, effective September 1, 2000. The new deduction amount will not be seen on your pay stub until at least October 27th (no retroactive). Currently you pay $2.85 biweekly ($74.10 annually), which will increase to $3.07 biweekly, or $79.82 annually. Back To Top HEALTH BENEFITS FALL TRANSFER PERIOD
The City Health Plans transfer period for active members will begin October 2, 2000 and will end October 31, 2000. Any new health plan chosen or any optional benefits (new rider) will become effective January 7, 2001 (NOT New Year’s Day). If you are planning to change plans or rider, submit an ERB form to the Health Plans Unit, 6th floor, Bureau of Personnel Resources. Once submitted, the ERB designated change is IRREVOCABLE. Any questions, call the Health Plans Unit at (718) 999-2196. POLICE/FIRE WORLD GAMES 2001
The next Police/Fire World Games will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, from June 8 through June 16, 2001. We will need to get all prospective participants together and discuss our plans. The first meeting on the World Games will be on Thursday, October 19th at the UFA office 4th floor meeting room - 204 East 23 Street, Manhattan (between 2nd & 3rd Ave). Please do NOT book hotel reservations until after the meeting. For further information please call sports chairman Ed Burke at the UFA office (212) 683-4832. It is imperative that you make this initial preparation meeting.
Back To Top ANY FORMER UNITED STATES MARINES OUT THERE?
Any active or former Marine interested in starting a Fire Department Marine Corp. Association please contact Brian Charles at Ladder 108 (Group 24) 718-965-8216.
3rd ANNUAL JOHN HANNON MEMORIAL FUN RUN (5k)
The members of Engine Company 60 and Ladder Company 17, along with the family of Firefighter John P. Hannon, formerly of Ladder 17, would like to invite all members and their families to participate in the John Hannon Memorial Fun Run. It will be held on Friday, September 29th, 2000 at 11:00 a.m., rain or shine, at Orchard Beach Park (the Bronx). Fee is $13.00 for preregistration (before September 26th), or $15.00 after September 26th or the day of the race. Price includes t-shirt and refreshments after the race. Please make checks payable to Engine 60/Ladder 17. All Proceeds will benefit the New York Firefighter’s Burn Center Foundation and the Thomas Elsasser Fund. For more information call (718) 430-0260. Back To Top LaPIEDRA FAMILY FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL FUND PICNIC
The Third Annual Staten Island University Hospital Regional Burn Center Picnic will be held on October 8, 2000. This event is sponsored by the LaPiedra Family Firefighters Memorial Fund, Inc. in memory of Captain Scott J. LaPiedra. This year’s picnic will feature a Battle of the Badges softball game between the FDNY and NYPD. This game will be played in memory of Police Officer John Kelly. There will also be children’s rides, costumed characters, toys and prizes, closest to the pin contest and other activities.
The picnic is held at Nansen’s Park, 3465 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, New York from noon to 7:00 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets at the gate will be $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 - 14 and children under the age of 6 are free. The price includes admission, food, beverages and all activities. Raffle tickets are available throughout the firehouses, as well as the day of the event. Back To Top MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you have an interest in the history of the fire service in New York City and would like to share your interest and experiences, the New York City Fire Museum is looking for volunteers who are retired from the Department to do historical tours of the Museum. The new people would be trained by our current museum volunteers, who are also retired New York City Firefighters.
These volunteers do the history section of tours for groups, especially school and day camp tours (the fire safety segment of these tours is always presented by active firefighters from the FDNY Education Unit). Volunteers also often work in the museum just answering questions and explaining the equipment for the general public when there are no scheduled tours. Most put in 4 or 5 hours per week, coming in at a particular time each week.
The museum is located in the former quarters of Engine 30 at 278 Spring Street in Manhattan. It is open on Tuesday through Sunday. Most of our retired firefighter volunteers work during the week, but some put in regular shifts on weekends as well. If you would like to find out more about the museum or volunteering please call the director, Geoff Giglierano, at 212-691-1303. Back To Top Fraternally, WILLIAM F. MIRRO
Recording Secretary, KEVIN E. GALLAGHER
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