Nominations of Officers - September 12th @ 9:00am
Knights of Columbus 261 S. Legion Dr.
Positions up for election: Vice President, Recording Secretary, Sergeant-at-Arms, 3rd District Trustee, 6th District Trustee
Elections will take place on November 12th. 9am–7pm at Local 282 Office.
Positions on Election Ballot
As per Article VII Section 1, b & c, positions on the ballot will be drawn at 1700 hrs on September 17th, 2024 at the Union Office. Also, per Section 1 b, anyone nominated MUST NOTIFY IN WRITING the Chairman of the Board (Marty Barrett) of their decision to run for office by 1630 hrs on September 17th (same day as above).
134th Annual Awards Ball
ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS receive ONE FREE ENTRY - AWARD WINNERS receive 2 ENTRIES
Additional tickets are $40 (Includes tax + fees)
ONLINE TICKETS - http://Buffalofirefighters.org/awardsball
FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL UNION OFFICE - (716)856-4130
IAFF FALLEN FF MEMORIAL - September 21st
* Interested members looking to attend, please visit the link provided for travel, lodging, agenda and event information
https://www.iaff.org/fffm/
Honor Guard Meat Raffle - October 13th
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Fireboat and Pipes and Drums Raffles - Available at the Union Office
Buffalo Fire Honor Guard "In Memoriam" T-Shirt - $25
Available at Union Office
Donations for Ramone Carter (Relative of FF Jason McDaniels)
https://www.wivb.com/news/local-news/buffalo/very-playful-full-of-joy-family-members-remember-the-life-of-a-3-year-old-killed-in-buffalo-shooting/
Our thoughts are prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Please consider donating to the family - @$1kimadams (cashapp)
Meet Illana and read about her story (Granddaughter of Ret. FF FRank Robinson)
Back on 5/5/21, Ilana was diagnosed with SAA with PNH. Severe Aplastic Anemia with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. In June 2021, she underwent HATG treatment and very aggressive immunosuppressant therapy which required hospitalization for 7 days followed by immunosuppressant therapy and numerous other medications for the past 2.5 years. She completed treatment in late September 2023 and continued some preventative medications until February 2024. In April 2024, she relapsed and now requires a bone marrow transplant. During her initial diagnosis and treatments she required many whole blood and platelet transfusions because her bone marrow was not functioning. The medication therapy itself caused many complications which resulted in numerous infections and a cholecystectomy ( gallbladder removal). She is now requiring frequent blood product transfusions b/c she is in bone marrow failure. The next step is a bone marrow transplant where we are working closely with Roswell to set up a match to get the treatment she needs.
How to donate -
Call Roswell Park at (716)845-8275 or email at - BloodDonor@roswellpark.org
Anyone 18-40 who might be interested in donating bone marrow can visit http://bethematch.org
Tier 6 Correction
The enacted state budget includes a change to how pensions are calculated. Under the new law, a Tier 6 employees' pension will be based on their top 3 years of earnings instead of 5 years. This change will increase retirement security for Tier 6 employees and make Tier 6 look more like earlier pension tiers.
MOA Long Term IOD and MOA Special Ops Task Force
Available for view in the "Contracts" area in the Members Section (password protected)
Endorsements
Pat Burke (Assemblyman)
Tim Kennedy (Congressman)
Pat Gallivan (NYS Senator)
Michael Keane (Erie County District Attorney)
Address Change
If you have moved in the last 5 years, please contact the office with a new address at your earliest convenience. Call (716)856-4130 or email info@buffalofirefighters.org
Awards Ball Photos 2023
http://buffalofirefighters.org/ballphotos
Greater Buffalo Firefighters Pipes and Drums Band
The band is currently looking for members of the BFD to join the ranks of the band. HELP IS NEEDED! Keep the tradition alive. The band's main mission is to honor fallen heroes. Fire, Police, EMS and Military. No experience is needed with free lessons on all instruments. Practices are Tuesday nights at the Knights of Columbus (262 S. Legion) at 6:30pm. Any interested member, please reach out to Lt. Mike Kick (E25 4th) (716)860-7415
