International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 4246
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NEXT MEETING: SEPTEMBER 24
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FUNDS FOR FRIENDS @ THE TURTLE, SEPT. 9TH! Join us at the Greene Turtle Salisbury on September 9th for "Funds for Friends!" This is a fantastic fundraising partnership the Greene Turtle does every month, in which they donate a portion of the day's profits to an organization. They have offered to give September 2008 to LOCAL 4246!!!!!! So bring all your friends and family and come out, any time, all day, September 9th to the Greene Turtle in Salisbury next to Barnes & Noble for good food and a good time!!!!!!! We'll see you there! Wear your 4246 shirt! For more info, Contact
Brother Colegrove. LOCAL 4246 & PRMC ED NURSES FALL BALL The date has been rescheduled to OCTOBER 11th at 7pm!!!!! We hope that everyone buys their tickets early this time- it will be a lot of fun- DJ, dancing, BYOB at the Wicomico Civic Center. Please see Althea in the ER or Melissa otherwise to get tickets ASAP!!!!!! Tickets are only $20/person or $35/couple!!! This is going to be a big party and you won't want to miss it! Get your tickets by Oct. 3rd!!!!!! NEWS: I apologize for being behind on my announcements, however, Local 4246 wants to Congratulate our Sister Kara & Anthony Rhode on the newest addition to our 4246 family, Ethan Chase! We are glad that Kara and Ethan are doing well! In other news, Brother David Merritt is retiring officially...we wish him well and the best of luck in all his future endeavors. Without him, we would never have been "coming to ya hot..." Lastly, we want to welcome Corey Mitchell to our firefighting family. We're thrilled to have him on board with us and wish him the best of luck in putting up with us 24/7...it takes a strong person! IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS: DUES CHANGE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008 Please remember to have your dues changed to $15 per paycheck beginning January 1, 2008. You can pay for the entire year by giving a check to the Treasurer, OR if you have the direct deposit option, please contact Finance and the Farmer's Bank (Pemberton Branch) ASAP to make the necessary adjustments. We appreciate your immediate attention. REMINDER: YOUR UNION DUES ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE! PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE COOPERATION ACT IS IN DANGER The local just received word that the Collective Bargaining bill, that passed by a landslide vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, is in danger of losing in the U.S. Senate. Senate offices in every state are being bombarded by phone calls from supporters of our two greatest enemies, National Right to Work and League of Cities. The Local is asking that each member, please, contact our State Senators either by email or phone and ask them to support this bill. The message to deliver: Tell them to co-sponsor and support Senator Judd Gregg(R-NH)’s bill to help fire fighters and police officers. Tell them the bill provides a voice in the workplace and that it passed in the House with well over 300 votes. Tell them to call Judd and co-sponsor his Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act. We desperately need all your help to get this bill passed. Lets not be outdone by these anti-union groups. WE CAN WIN THIS BATTLE, BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our Senators contact information: SENATOR BENJAMIN L. CARDIN 202-224-4524 CLICK HERE TO EMAIL SENATOR CARDIN SENATOR BARBARA A. MIKULSKI 202-224-4654 CLICK HERE TO EMAIL SENATOR MIKULSKI PLEASE CALL & EMAIL, AND ASK YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO DO THE SAME. NEW 4246 T-SHIRTS! Brother Colegrove should be receiving a shipment of new t-shirts the first week of April, in three color choices - BLACK, BLUE and GRAY, and in a variety of sizes. And to make the Ladies of the IAFF 4246 feel thought of, he has ordered some fitted tees for them-so Ladies get your shirts before they're gone, he only got a limited few this time!! Guys- make sure you put some $ aside with your next paycheck to get your tee. Any questions - contact Brother Colegrove. A REMINDER TO ALL MEMBERS The administration has requested that all Fire Department Personnel remove any IAFF logos from any part of their uniform or turnout gear. This includes the small IAFF stickers that many members have on their helmets. The local encourages all members to conform with this directive, forthwith. MDA Contact Brother Colegrove if you would like to help out with our MDA committee ASAP!! COURAGEOUS CHRISTOPHER 5K & STROLLER STRUT Local 4246 members, Aaron Colegrove, Chris Truitt, and Chris' wife Sarah and daughter Briana recently walked in the Courageous Christopher 5k, held Saturday May 17th, 2008. The event was a huge success, raising the much needed funds to help little Christopher get his seizure detecting dog that will be with him every day. Strong work!
MARCH OF DIMES WALK 2008 Again, this year, Local 4246 was well represented by our team in the March of Dimes Walk America, on Sunday, April 20, 2008. We had several Local members, as well as family members participate in the walk and help raise money for this very important cause! We encourage everyone to join our team next year- it is never too late to sign up with us, and it is always painless!
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