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Events, Help, Fundraisers & Benefits:
UFA Financial Report
Special Order of Business: The financial report for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2004 will be presented by the Treasurer at April 14th Union Meeting. Copies of this report will be mailed on or about April 4th to each Delegate's residence and firehouse. Please bring it with you to the union meeting if you have any questions Back To Top
Proposed Constitution Amendments
Special Order of Business: At the April 14th General Membership Meeting, the proposed UFA Constitution amendments will be discussed and voted upon. The complete text of the proposed amendments is contained in 65-2 #19 of 2005, which is attached to this 65-2 and meeting notice. The Constitution Committee, which is composed of three members from each borough, will present its recommendations, and the President will report the Executive Board's vote and recommendations. Back To Top
2005 Delegate Educational Seminar
The UFA does not handle room reservations. Reservations must be made directly with the Taj Mahal. Delegates who have not mailed their special hotel reservation envelope directly back to the Taj Mahal will not be assigned a room by the Taj. In order to verify it was received, you must call the Taj at 800-825-8888 for your confirmation number. You can also make any changes 24/7 directly at this number. If you do not have a confirmation number, you do not have a room. All Delegates were sent repeated notices for seminar and hotel registration. Please make sure you do not miss the deadline in the latest notice. Contact the Recording Secretary's Office if you have any questions. Back To Top
Cameras on Rigs: Drive Safely!
On March 30th, the Department sent its first official conformation to the UFA that it has installed Drive Cam cameras in four pieces of apparatus: Ladder 9, Ladder 81, Engine 226 and Engine 315. The Dept claims "this will be a 90-day pilot, which will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of a video cam as a training tool as well as an accident investigation tool." The UFA is concerned that the primary purpose is to punish firefighters for aggressively doing their jobs protecting the lives and property of the people of NYC. It is especially critical that affected members drive safely to the letter of the law in strict accordance with Dept Policy. Do not proceed through any intersection unless you are absolutely sure it is safe. You can't put the fire out or resuscitate a victim if you don't get there! Back To Top
Pension Class Held at UFA
UFA Treasurer Robert Straub has scheduled a special class with the UFA Pension Consultant, Lou Sforza, on April 20th at the UFA offices (204 East 23rd Street) 7:00PM on the 4th Floor. This session will address issues not only relating to the retirement process but also matters that maybe helpful in giving you a better understanding of the pension system and benefits that you maybe entitled to. This seminar should not be confused with the monthly seminar that is given by the Department. Space is limited. Contact Debbie Lynch at the UFA Offices (212) 683-4832 to reserve a spot. Back To Top
Details Off the Chart for Training
he Department has not been compliant with our grievance decision and court order preventing the Department from detailing members off the chart for training without first negotiating with the UFA. Our next grievance hearing for OT payments on this matter is scheduled for June 23rd. The UFA recommends that members who are ordered off the chart for training to make an entry in red in the Company Journal stating: "I have been ordered to take training classes for (ENTER SUBJECT) and assigned off my contractually mandated Administrative Code workchart from (ENTER START & END DATE)." At this time, a journal entry will be sufficient documentation for the OT Grievance. The UFA currently has enough TPR and TPR Denial evidence to document its case against the Dept for refusing to comply with the Arbitrator's Award. It will no longer be necessary to ask your officers to place a TPR mark. Back To Top
Medical Leave Lifts
Recording Secretary Joe Miccio and UFA Labor Council met with arbitrator Al Vianni & the City last week regarding this involuntary detailing case. We are submitting an offer of proof in attempt to limit he length of the hearings. After the City responds a conference will be scheduled and hearing dates will be set thereafter. This information will be announced as soon as the dates are known. The UFA will be presenting a comprehensive package of evidence for this case to the arbitrator with the objective of demonstrating how the City violated the SMLP agreement, PA/ID 2-95 (Chronic Absence) and PA/ID 3-96 (SMLP). Each member affected by this case will be sent a personal letter this week from the Recording Secretary's Office regarding this latest information. Back To Top
D2005 World Police & Fire Games Uniforms
See the attached form for ordering uniforms and FDNY Pins. Firehouse Commissaries may also wish order pins for other fundraising purposes. The Games take place June 26 - July 5 in Quebec City, Canada this summer. Between 200 and 300 FDNY members normally participate, and over 10,000 athletes from around the world compete. Participating members continue to report the Games to be a great trip! Info may be found on-line at www.2005WPFG.org. Back To Top
VFW Post for Firefighters/Officers
New York Firefighters and officers are starting a new VFW Post for Veterans of Foreign war/Fire Department members both present and retired. The Christian P. Engledrum Post has held two meeting so far and would like the word to go out throughout the job that they welcome veterans to sign up. Any firefighter interested please email at: FDNYVFW@YAHOO.COM. Back To Top
FDNY Lacrosse Team
Bnyone interested in playing for the FDNY Lacrosse Team please contact Steven Bascelli at FDNYLAX@OPTONLINE.NET. FDNY/NYPD Hockey Game April 16th. Nassau Coliseum. Doors open 5pm, game time 6pm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from any of the players or in advance at the Coliseum. Also, from 10am -2pm there will be a Heroes of Hockey 3 on 3 Round Robin Tournament with Alumni from the Rangers, Islanders, Devils, FDNY, NYPD and Suffolk County PD. Admission is $10 or $5 with ticket for FDNY/NYPD Hockey Game. For further info call Billy Kammerer, General Manager, at 516- 897-0449.
Holy Name Society Communion Breakfast (Brooklyn/Queens)
On Sunday, April 17, 2005, the Holy Name Society of Brooklyn and Queens will hold its 83rd Annual Communion Mass and Breakfast at the Immaculate Conception Chapel, 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Queens, NY. The Mass will be celebrated at 1000 hours and a buffet breakfast will follow at 1100 hours. The Society will be honoring FF Harry Gillen, L-131, (ret.), FF Christopher Gunn, L-110 and Carol Gunn. The society is recognizing the Centennial Celebration of L-120, one hundred years of tradition and service to the citizens of Brooklyn and its association with the Holy Name Society. Donation is $20 per adult and $10 for children under 12. For tickets, contact St. Jude Rectory, 718-763-6300 or Lieutenant John P. Cullen, E-235, at 718-833-2161 or e-mail jpc235fdny@aol.com. Back To Top
DFF Eugene Whelan (E230) King of Fun Fdn Dinner Dance
3rd Annual Event. Thursday, April 21st, 7pm at Russo's on the Bay. For tickets, call Bobby at 718 541-1285. $85 per person includes open bar, cocktail hour, sit down dinner, table prizes, t-shirt and DJ. Anyone interested in placing a journal ad to be distributed at the event, call Kieran 718 474-6273. Raffle tickets for a trip to Ireland will be coming through the bag shortly. Back To Top
Bravest Baseball Fundraiser
Bravest Baseball will have a fundraiser party on April 21 at 8pm and is sponsored by Artaid at The Salty Dog in Brooklyn located on 3rd Ave and 75 St. The fundraiser will raise money for the team as well as the Thomas Elsasser Fund. There will be a $10 donation fee at the door. For info email Scott@nyfiredup.com or call 917-225-7872. Back To Top
Emerald Society Night at the Race
The Pegasus - Meadowlands Race Track, Secaucus, NJ. Friday, April 22th. Racing begins at 6pm. Party from 7-11. Open bar, hot & cold buffet. $90pp. Dress casual, but neat - no t-shirts, jeans, sneakers, or shorts. Don't drink & drive. The Emerald Society has made overnight accommodations available at the Sheraton Meadowlands for under $100 double occupancy. Call 201-896-0500 and ask for the FDNY Emerald Society Rate. Book early, this will sell out. Contact: Billy Nolan 516-889-4645 or cell 516-376-7994. Back To Top
ECapt. Scott LaPiedra Memorial Race
On Sunday, April 24, 2005, at 1000 hours: the annual running of "Scott's Race" in memory of Captain Scott LaPiedra. The 5-K run will begin at Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island. Entry fee is $15, $20 for race day entries. A quarter mile "Kids Run" will begin at 1100 hours, free to all children under 12. A post race party will follow. For more information call Firefighter Bob Alverson, at 718-720-8158. Back To Top
Community Mayors: A Day on the Intrepid
“Adventures in Heroism": For handicapped and disabled children of NYC. May 11th, 8:30am - 12 noon, Intrepid Museum, Hudson River & W 45th St, front entrance, across the street from Intrepid. Wear a FD shirt or jacket. For further info contact Vincent Tummino 917-757-6022. Back To Top Fraternally, Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
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