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Events, Help, Fundraisers & Benefits:
Contract, Picketing & Safety Updates
Please refer to 65-2 numbers 48 and 45, and also attached news clips for this info. Check your fax machines daily. The UFA also sends voice message broadcasts via telephone to all firehouses and Delegates with important updates. Members on houswatch duty who receive these important messages should immediately notify the members in their house. The message will repeat twice and is often duplicated on the UFA Hotline. Notify your Delegate immediately of any important faxes or info. Keep up the great work!!! Back To Top
Billionaire Bloomberg & Fair Pay Flyers
50 flyers have been included with this 65-2 (sent to firehouses). All companies are requested to ask local businesses to post them in storefront windows, and/or supermarket checkout registers. These flyers can also be downloaded by clicking here. Back To Top
90% Pension Loan Bill Signed
UFA VP/Legislative Chairman Jim Slevin reports that the 90% pension loan bill has been signed by the Governor. Members may now borrow up to 90% at retirement. You are still limited to 75% while still active. Back To Top
UFA Calendar Corrections - FDNY Memorial Day: the correct date is Wednesday, October 6th, 2004. Delete October 13, 2004.
- FDNY Welfare Fund: correct number is 718-999-1889 (delete 999-1888)
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Raids
Over the past month the following companies were raided with negative results: - July 28: E50 L19
- July 16: E320 L167
- June 30: E158
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New Prescription Drug Cards
As of September 1, 2004, Eckerd Health Services (EHS) will be administering the prescription program for UFA members. By now you should have received identification cards and an information packet in the mail from EHS (your ID card will be attached to the back of the booklet). Remember that during the month of August, GPP (1-800-341-2234) will still be your prescription program administrator, so it is important that you still use your GPP ID card until September 1. Your new EHS identification cards will not be active until September 1. Beginning September 1, you will need to present your new identification card when you get a prescription filled at the pharmacy. If you have any questions regarding EHS please call toll free 1-866-832-0563. Back To Top
Father Judge Walk of Remembrance
Please join the third annual Father Mychal F. Judge Walk of Remembrance on Sunday, September 5, 2004 at 9:30am. The walk will begin at E-1, L-24 (located at 142 W 31st St, between 6th & 7th Ave) and continue down towards Ground Zero, stopping at firehouses and police precincts along the way. For more information please contact Det. Steven McDonald (347-386-9400), Sgt. William E. McCauley (718-224-4305), or Ret. FDNY Lt. Bill Schillinger (917-902-6689) or visit www.firefamilytransport.org (and click on heading "Walk of Remembrance"). You can also Email Engine343FDNY@aol.com Back To Top
Regatta Honoring FF Patrick J. O'Keefe R-1
In memory of FF Patrick J. O'Keefe (R-1), the O'Keefe Foundation cordially invites all FDNY members to attend "The Spirit Rider 'Round the Island Regatta" on September 11, 2004 beginning at 11:00am ($125 with skipper, $60 without). In addition, there will be a scholarship/awards dinner at 7:00pm ($75 per person) at The Ocean Club (1565 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach NY). Dress for dinner is "smart casual (collared shirt)." For more information or to RSVP please call 516-662-0485. Back To Top
FF Steve "Hangdown" Harrell Memorial Jam
On Sunday, August 8, 2004 the Kaufman Camp (1131 Manor Road, Staten Island-across from Susan Wagner HS) will be hosting a day of fun, live bands, food and drink, games for the kids, paddleboats, pony rides, and raffles, with special appearance by The Q Crew from 104.3 FM, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 pm. $20 donation per adult, kids free. Bring chairs, blankets, and coolers. All proceeds to benefit the Firefighter's Transport Fund, The Elsasser Fund, and The Harrell Family. Back To Top
B.C. Matthew Ryan Golf Outing
On Tuesday, September 14, 2004 the Holbrook Country Club (Holbrook, Long Island) is hosting a scholarship fun drive. Sign-in is at 10:00AM sharp. Hole and event sponsorships start at $150.00 which includes event shirt, green fees, power cart, breakfast and lunch. Dinner and open bar optional ($75.00). Two scholarships are awarded each year, all proceeds go directly to the B.C. Matthew Ryan Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Richard Staines 516-795-2133, Brendan Ryan 718-833-3967, or Steve Wall 516-536-0910.
9-11 Memorial Service for Battalion 18
On September 11, 2004, members of Battalion 18 will host the third annual memorial services at the Firefighters Memorial Monument on Riverside Drive and 100th Street (Upper West Side of Manhattan). All Firefighters and family members are invited. Members assemble at 9:30am, followed by Mass at St. John the Divine at 12:15pm. Back To Top
9-11 Memorial Motorcycle Run
There will be a 9-11 Memorial Motorcycle Run on Sunday, September 19, 2004. Sign in is at 8:30am. Run leaves Brooklyn at 10:00am. Cost is $20.00 for riders with t-shirt, and $10.00 for non-riders. Contact 718-965-8309 for more information. Back To Top
Discount Body Screening Prices
FDNY members are now being offered special discount prices at this medical imaging center, which specializes in non-invasive testing procedures such as Virtual Colonoscopy, Angiogram of the Heart and other Coronary Screening. They have the latest technology and are staffed with physicians recognized by major New York City hospitals. If you are interested, or want pricing information, please contact Greta at Central.Imaging@Verizon.net or browse website at www.CentralImagingEBT.com. Examples of discounted fees (up to ? off) for FDNY members include: Virtual Colonoscopy $400, Coronary Angio $900, Full Body (including Coronary Screening) $500. Back To Top
America's 9-11 Motorcycle Ride
Join in the fourth annual Ride In Remembrance of 9-11 beginning in Somerset, Pennsylvania beginning August 19, 2004, traveling through Washington, D.C. on August 20 and ending here at New York City's World Trade Center Site on August 21. Part of the registration costs go toward college scholarships via the Elsasser Foundation. This is the only Police escorted ride to all three crash sites. Anyone interested in riding please contact Jim Kadnar (516-318-4371) or call (703-771-0118) or visit www.americas911ride.org. Back To Top
Fraternally, Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
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