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September 2012
Sep 21, 2012

18 September 2012

President Michael Dunn called the September monthly meeting to order 1730hrs.

Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Moment of silence for Kevin Connelly

The June Monthly meetings were read and accepted. Wes, 2nd by Colwell

Officers and Committees:

Grievance Committee: Two pending- FF Ricci & Retired FF Vargo

Safety Committee: No one present- Whitbread raised concerns of Quint drivers about new E3, advised to put everything in writing.

United Way: Drive kicked off, Chairman wants to meet with department heads.

Pension:

Bylaws:

Worker's Comp:

Retirement Diner:

Toys for Tots: Toys bought from MA. Will inform of dates ASAP

Golf: Chief Newlan passed away (Orchards Contact)- No President's Cup this year.  Spooky shootout Friday, October 26th at Great River (??)

Dunk Tank: $5101.00- $2000 each to Dana Farber/Easter Seals

Christmas Party: December 15th (??)

President's Report: Welcome back. Thanks from Connelly family.

Negotiations still pending, currently in binding arbitration, but still negotiating with City. City advised they would go to arbitration on every issue- we are trying to settle one issue.

Training issue for late training on 9/17 hopefully to be discussed with Chief after Commissioner's meeting.

OT hiring practice under question, looking into fixing it

IAFF Philly Convention, $0.42 increase monthly per capita- propose change in by-laws to compensate dues.

Adam Hansen resigned grievance committee- replacement yet to be appointed.

Question by Wacko regarding insurance through National.

Communications and Bills

Thank you from Hannah Colwell for Scholarship,

Connors Scholarship to Vitale & Fino

Central Falls FD request for money for retirees

Unfinished Business

 No report

Good & Welfare

Hilliard coming back

Slyman still out, slow recovery

Heenan back

Elam back

DeMartino had baby @ 35 weeks, 3 1/2 lbs. Wife severe toxemia- due to be coming home, baby doing well. FF Phelan has swap list

F. Geer doing well, had drain put in- update in October

Holinko still out, healing well- rehab in 3 weeks for wrist

Clarke out for back (1 trick?)

Brotherton coming back September 29th

Hall on light duty

Bocchetta starting rehab September 19th, Girlfriend 17 weeks regnant

Connelly doing well- thanks for everything

Hayden Retired

Lynch Retired

D. Turner Retired

Five recruits at academy-no news, doing well

R. Turner Promoted to BC

Zak promoted to BC

Thornberg promoted to Captain

Wengenroth Cancer shirts to be discussed at commissioners meeting.

DelVecchio addressing uniform policy.

Tommy White issue back again. Letter sent to Chief, members advised to avoid him.

Treasurer's Report

See Attached

$5101.00 raised at Dunk Tank- $2000.00 each to Dana Farber and Easter Seals

IAFF Dues increased 0.42 cents monthly per capita increase

UPFFA $5.00/member charge to start pension/healthcare research

Stopped Kane Partner payments in July ($500.00/month)

Connors scholarship split 50/50 between Fino & Vitale

Acepted: Wydra, 2nd Wacko

New Business

Wacko request $1500 for toys for Christmas party. 2nd Gil. Unanimous

Gil request $300 for basketball fee. 2nd by Wydra. Unanimous

Notice to be put out for accepting by-law changes.

Wydra $60.00 to Central Falls retirees. 2nd Wes. Unanimous

Awards ceremony: Chief looking to Union to help. Discussion. Union maintained position.

Motion to adjourn: Wes

2nd: B. Edo

Unanimous

Respectfully Submitted,

Michael Geanacopoulos, Secretary


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