Upcoming Events
For the UFA Event Calendar Click HERE
1. FF Richie Manetta (L-156) Benefit
REMINDER: On Saturday, October 3rd, 6pm, at the c/o Bedford & Emmons Ave. on the Golden Sunshine Charter Boat there will be a fundraiser for FF Richie Manetta to help defray the financial burden he and his family are dealing with. Richie has been battling an aggressive form of cancer since September 2008. Tickets: $100 per person. There will also be 3 raffles drawn for 2 cars and a $10,000 chance. All proceeds go directly to Richie and his family. Make all checks payable to: Ladder 156 Fund; E276/L156/BN33; 1635 East 14th Street; Brooklyn, NY 11229. For more info contact Kevin Lunny (E-276) 646-338-2951, Mike Cassidy (E-276) 917-363-1405, or Brian Williams (L-156) 347-234-2915.
2. Jeff Giordano (L-3) Memorial 5K Run
REMINDER: On Sunday, October 4th, 10am, the 8th Annual Jeff Giordano (L-3) Memorial 5K Run will be held at the Mount Loretto MIV Retreat Center at Hylan Blvd. & Cunningham Road, Staten Island, NY. Entry fee is $25. Proceeds benefit the FF Jeff Giordano Children's Playroom at the Cornell Burn Center. For info call L-3, 212-570-4303.
3. Pulaski Day Parade
On Sunday, October 4th at 12:30pm off-duty members should assemble at the northwest corner of 5th Ave & 26th Street in Manhattan. Participating members are requested to wear Class A uniform.
4. Hispanic Society Scholarship Award Ceremony / Dance
The Hispanic Society will host its Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony/Dance on Friday, Oct 9th, 8pm-1am at Riccardo's, 21-01 24th Avenue, Astoria. Donation: $80 each. Call Andy Rondon, 347-907-1020, e-mail rondon491@msn.com or call the Hispanic Society Hotline, 718-482-3375.
5. Fire Museum Fundraising Cook-Off
On Wednesday, October 14th at 6pm, celebrity judges will be on hand to select the Best FDNY Chef at the Fire Museum, located at 278 Spring Street. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Interested participants should sign-up as soon as possible by calling the Fire Museum at 212-691-1303 ext. 11, or email: director@nycfiremuseum.org.
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
