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Events, Help, Fundraisers & Benefits
New Bronx Trustee
The UFA welcomes Edward Brown as the new Bronx Trustee. Congratulations to Ed! The UFA thanks Matthew O'Brien for his service to the UFA and membership during the vacancy interim as Bronx Trustee. Back To Top
Contract
The City continues to refuse to deviate from its position re the DC-37 pattern. The Battalion Delegates met June 3rd at the UFA to discuss many details of the matter. The next contract negotiation session with the City is scheduled for June 22nd at OLR. Back To Top
Great Job on the Rally FDNY!
The members of the FDNY demonstrated their professionalism while making a powerful joint statement with the police and teachers' unions for fair wages. The people of New York heard you, as evidenced on the covers of the major newspapers, and on TV and radio. The great pride and respect you collectively demonstrated truly exemplified what being a role model is all about. You turned out in record numbers with your wives and children, sacrificing your hard-earned day off with your families to attend the rally. Please personally thank your families for us. This rally was just the first step. The PBA, UFA & UFT leaders will meet again next week to map out a continuous awareness program. Your support is what makes it work! DELEGATES and SENIOR FIREFIGHTERS did a great job! The Executive Board and membership thank you for your leadership--which is THE reason everything went so well. Let's keep it up by telling everyone you know to dial 311 -- and tell the operator that NYC firefighters deserve fair pay! (Also, ask for a report number to insure your message is recorded) Back To Top
Special Committee
The committee of Delegates to review the records of the UFA has been selected and will meet shortly to begin their work. The committee consists of two members from each borough. Back To Top
Incident Command to Be Addressed at City Council Hearing
The Bloomberg administration's recently released incident command protocols compromise public safety and firefighters' safety--and are unacceptable. President Steve Cassidy has waged a media campaign (TV, radio & print) to inform the public that these new protocols compromise their safety. The Mayor's recent public comments at FDNY Medal Day and probie graduation completely contradict his newly released incident command protocol as they are currently written. The Mayor's statements reaffirming that firefighters are responsible for all life safety and that this takes precedent over everything else is encouraging. Steve will continue to highlight these issues when he testifies before the city Council on June 15th. The FDNY's lack of leadership on this issue should be a cause of major concern for all firefighters. Back To Top
Political Action Committee (PAC) Appointees
As requested in prior 65-2s, most battalions have not yet selected or submitted to Legislative Chairman/VP Jim Slevin a member of their respective battalions to manage and coordinate battalion political activities in accordance with the UFA constitution. A primary responsibility of this position is to produce bodies for various political activities as needed. For most events requests will be for a few persons per battalion. This will allow rotation of assignment and more equitable distribution of the responsibility among each battalion's members. It is imperative that the UFA have one responsible PAC person assigned per battalion for the UFA to be effective in the upcoming political season. Effective immediately, in battalions where no PAC person has been selected, the Battalion Delegate of those battalions will be assigned. Back To Top
New Delegate Manual Binders
A New Delegate Manual overview handout and an (empty) binder were distributed at the June 10 union meeting for Delegates to build a new manual, chapter-by-chapter, as they are released. Delegates should still use their old manual for topics that are not yet released in the new format, and should not insert the new chapters into the manual. Delegates who have not received the New Delegate Manual Package, which was distributed at the Delegate Seminar, and the second package, which was distributed at the June 10 union meeting, should contact Recording Secretary Joe Miccio's office to have them mailed to you. Back To Top
NYC & NYS Legislative Reference Guides for Delegate Manual
In preparation for upcoming political initiatives, each Delegate received copies of the NYS Legislative Reference Guide and also the NYC Council Guide. This is a new chapter of the new Delegate Manual. Each Guide contains all contact info for elected officials (both state and federal), their photos, communities they cover, Committees and Committee Chairs. Delegates should place entire contents into the New Delegate Manual Binder, along with the new sections distributed at the seminar, so members have easy access to elected officials, as needed, when asked to make contact regarding important UFA activities. Back To Top
New SBF Chapter of the Delegate Manual on UFA Website
Effective immediately, the SBF Chapter will be available to search and read in the SBF section of the UFA website. This chapter will also be emailed to all Company Delegates who have provided the UFA with their email addresses so they will have it available electronically as needed. Additional conversions of the UFA Delegate Manual will be made more readily available via electronic means in the future. Any feedback, suggestions or questions should be directed to Recording Secretary Joe Miccio. Back To Top
UFA Answering Service Direct Telephone #
If you have any difficulty getting through to the UFA Answering Service for urgencies, please call the direct number at 212-627-9111 -- but only if you cannot get through when using the UFA general number, which is 212-683-4832. All Delegates should accurately copy this number to have it handy if needed.
Raid Notice
The quarters of Engine 22 and Ladder 13 were raided on 6/1 with negative results. Back To Top
Newly Discovered WTC Respiratory Problems?
Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath & Cannavo, P.C. is presently representing firefighters who did not apply to the 9/11 Victims' Compensation Fund and who have recently developed symptoms of, and/or been diagnosed with, a respiratory condition due to the failure of the City of New York to provide them with proper respiratory equipment during the rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center Disaster Site. If you are one of these firefighters, you may be eligible to bring a lawsuit for injuries caused by the latent effects of your exposure to toxic substances at Ground Zero. Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath & Cannavo, P.C. is available to investigate your claim, and, if meritorious, to prosecute a lawsuit on your behalf. Any such lawsuit against the City first requires serving a Notice of Claim within 90 days of "discovery of the injury" by the firefighter or of "the date when through the exercise of reasonable diligence the injury should have been discovered, whichever is earlier," and then starting a lawsuit within 1 year and 90 days of "discovery of the injury" by the firefighter or of "the date when through the exercise of reasonable diligence the injury should have been discovered, whichever is earlier." If you believe you may have such a claim, it is urgent that you contact an attorney immediately, about your rights. Back To Top
2004 Harley Davidson "Fat Boy" (FLSTFI) Raffle
All proceeds to go to the UFA Scholarship Fund. Only five hundred (500) tickets will be sold. Donation is $100.00. For more info contact UFA Fire Marshal Rep Ed Burke 212-683-4832. Back To Top
5th Annual "Bravest Night of Comedy"
Thursday Aug 5th at 8pm. Queensboro College Performing Arts Center, 222-05 56 Ave, Bayside NY 11364. Headlining Nick DiPaolo, featuring Billy Bingo L126, Steve Alleva L7, Adam Lake L5, James Lawrence L 126, Kevin Seaman L4, and Ed Sullivan E211.Tickets $20. Box office (718) 631-6311. Mon thru Fri 10am-4pm. Back To Top
Blood Donation
Make one (whole blood or platelet/red cell) donation between June 3rd and July 17th and make your second summer blood donation between July 29th and September 27th and select an attractive watch (men's or women's edition). Please schedule your summer blood donations now. Call now at 1-800-933-2566 or visit their website at www.nybloodcenter.org. Back To Top
Charity Ride to Benefit Friends of Lauren Leeber Fund
Lauren is the five year old daughter of FF Victor Leeber, E69/L28 in Harlem. Lauren contracted a rare and often fatal form of bacterial meningitis. She has had her right hand and both her legs amputated as a result of her illness. There will be a charity ride to benefit the Lauren Leeber Fund on July 25th, Red Apple Rest., Rte 17 N. South Fields, NY. Registration 9 - 11 am. First 100 sign-ins receive an event pin. $10.00 per person. Scenic ride throughout Rockland and Orange County. Route Sheet provided. Rain or shine. All makes and models welcome. Raffle, door prizes, and discounted food and beverages at End Site. For info visit hog@prestigeharleydavidson.com or call the HOG info line at 845-735-7156. Back To Top
Line-of-Duty Funeral Fund Trips
Your UFA LOD Funeral Fund recently sent members to the funeral services for the below Firefighter who made the supreme sacrifice. These members proudly represented our membership in tribute to this fallen hero: FF Irwin E. Gross (IAFF Local 950, Brookline, MA) on Thursday, May 6, 2004. Attending members were Peter Maslinski and Thomas Fee (SQD 270), Kevin Delehanty(E-273) and Bill Maurer (L-129), and Sai Hung Ng and Robert Chiolo (E-274). Back To Top
Splish Splash Water Park Discount Tickets Available
Long Island's Waterpark. Located at Exit 72 West Long Island Expressway, Riverhead, NY (631) 727-3600, www.splishsplashlongisland.com. 18 water slides, wavepool, lazy river, kiddie area and more! General admission price is $22.99 (you save $5.00), Under 48" and Seniors admission price is $17.99 (you save $3.00). Children 3 and under are free. For further info, please contact Amy Sullivan at 212-683-4832. Back To Top
Free Retreats for Family Liaisons
Free trips for any member who stepped up and worked as a family liaison for any time period. The CSU has received grant money to take the liaisons on 2-family retreats. July 5-7 or Aug.6-8 all accommodations, meals, activities, and counseling workshops are FREE to liaisons and their families. Contact Phil Duncan-CSU-Liaison Dir. 917-468-5151, mofish00@aol.com, 917-468-5151. Back To Top
Blood Drive
On Friday, June 25, 2004, New York City Firefighters from Putnam and Northern Westchester are hosting a Blood Drive to take place at the Daniel O'Brian V.F.W Hall located at Gleneida Ave (Rt.52), Carmel, N.Y (between Georges Restaurant & Drew Methodist Church), from 2:30 till 8pm. Food and refreshments. Because of summer vacation the blood supply is low and demand is high. All who can, are encouraged to give. Walk-ins are welcome. For info contact, Paul DeLeo L41, Tom Burke L41 (718) 430-0290, Paul Zenir, L37 (718) 430-0279, Denis Hanrahan E96 (718) 430-0296. Back To Top
Collecting Used Hoods for Troops in Iraq
FF Rich Napolitano, E-294, is collecting used hoods for distribution to troops in Iraq. Hoods protect against sandstorms and schrapnel burns. All used hoods are washed, packaged and sent over to troops. To date approximately 200 hoods have gone over. All mailing costs have been picked up by Rich. Send hoods to E294 c/o Rich Napolitano. For further info, call Rich on his cell at 631-445-4060 or at E294 at 718-476-6294. Back To Top
Vinny Fowler One-Pitch Tournament Date Change
The tournament has been changed from June 26th to Saturday, July 10th at Wards Island, NYC. Softball games begin at 9:30, family picnic begins at 1:00, Harry Ford Home Run Derby begins at 3:00. The tournament will remain exactly the same except for the date. Sorry for the inconvenience. Any questions or problems call John Fowler at 917-952-7507 or Liam Flaherty at 917-805-6787. Back To Top Fraternally, Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
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