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FOP CLAMBAKE - SEP 18
This year, the FOP clambake is scheduled for September 18th @ The Spinning Wheel. As many of you know, the PBA pays for our active members and social members (retirees) to attend this event. In years past, members would sign in at the front table of the clambake to keep track of attendance. After the event, the FOP would provide the PBA the list of names, and the PBA would reimburse the FOP. While viewing last year's list, there were a number of names on the sign-in sheet that were illegible, which prevented us from being able to confirm that we were only paying for our members and retirees. After consulting with the Board of Directors, we have decided to institute a new format this year.
We are asking all of our members to email PBA Recording Secretary Kristie Froio (kjfroio10@gmail.com) and provide their name and address by Saturday, August 6th. Those who provide this information to Secretary Froio by this date will be mailed a ticket to present at the FOP head table, which will confirm your attendance and allow us to reimburse the FOP. Those who do not present their ticket to the FOP table will be responsible for payment.
I understand that some may view this as an inconvenience, but the concept of this format is to ensure that we are only paying for SPD/PBA members/retirees. If you are aware of retirees who typically attend the FOP clambake but aren't part of this email chain, please feel free to forward this info to them.
All the best, Joseph Moran - PBA President
JOB OPPORTUNITIES - JUL 18
Cayuga County S.O. job opportunities
Security Officers: $22-24 part-time
Go to .. https:mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us
Scroll down to "Continuously Accepting Applications", Special Patrol Officer
Cicero PD is hiring 3 SROs (Cicero El, Lakeshore El and Smith Rd El).
Resumes can be submitted to: Srotunno@ciceropd.us
Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood advised that he is seeking multiple school resource officers in Madison County for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in applying for a school resource officer position, please email Todd: todd.hood@madisoncounty.ny.gov
Veterans Affairs Police at the VA hospital has 10 police Officer openings. No military experience necessary. Starting pay $52k.
Check USAJOBS for further info. The posting should be out this month. https://www.usajobs.gov/job
INSURANCE NOTE- JUN 15
SPD has started to contact members with forms to update their life insurance information. This is legitimate. I encourage everyone to complete the form and return it ASAP. A few years ago, a member contacted me because he hadn't changed his beneficiary from wife #1; he was on wife #5 at the time.
Just to recap, when you retire, you carry a no-cost life insurance policy with you. Retirees have $10,000 in coverage. There is no expiration. There used to be more depending on your age, but I've been told this is a flat rate now.
MAY 2022 MEETING
President Marcely asked for a moment of silence honoring members who have recently passed away and for the victims and families regarding the recent shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas
United Police & Fire Retirees Report:
- Letter from the UPFRA regarding retiree health insurance was noted. See below in New Business
New Business:
- A request from the PBA and the FOP to sponsor two holes at the upcoming annual golf tournaments. The Retirees Association’s BOD has approved a $100 for each.
- The SPD PBA Annual Clambake will be held on Sunday, 18 September 2022 at the Spiningwheel. Retired SPD members are invited at no charge
- Brother Carman Surace will be 95 years young in June and a birthday parade will be held on Tuesday 14 June @ 1800hrs. A caravan of vehicles will meet at the Tops Market - Brewerton Rd, North Syracuse and caravan to 213 Sandra Dr. All guests are asked to remain in their vehicles. Gifts can be made in Carm’s honor to: Clear Path for Veterans, Honor Flight Syracuse Inc, Syracuse Police Retirees Association
- Brother Roger Baker advised the group of the Memorial Day Parade in Jamesville. Start time is 11:00. It is a well attended family event and he encouraged members to attend.
- Brother Dave Glisson thanked the SPD PBA for sponsoring the recent motorcycle ride. The ride started and finished at the Valley Legion
- SPD Chief of Police Joseph Cecile was in attendance at the meeting along with First Deputy Chief Shoff Jr, DC McGurk, DC Trudell and newly appointed DC Julie Shulsky. PBA President Joe Moran was also in attendance. Chief Cecile addressed the meeting and said his top priority is to restore the department morale which has taken a plunge lately.
- The UPFRA State Association sent an email regarding a recent court decision (Donohue v. Cuomo) which basically said that there were no guarantees for retiree health insurance unless addressed in contracts. PBA President Moran assured us that he was aware of the decision and said that City of Syracuse-PBA contract DOES guarantee retiree coverage.
Good & Welfare
- Scholarship winners: Chase Dadabo (Nick's grandson) and Alison Tierney (John's granddaughter). Congratulations and our best wishes for success in your educational goals.
- Retired D/C Bill Hanna attended. He is still recovering from a serious motorcycle accident over a year ago, but he (and we) were grateful that he made it to the meeting.
- from Phyllis Lorenz: "Thank you so much for including our Survivor's Support Group in the monthly meetings and other events. As you know, this means so very much to all of us. What a great feeling tonight to see smiles all around with the new Chief and Joe Moran both there for the good of all. I think this will be a very promising mix for our police community. Keep us in mind for anything that we can do to help out with any projects and events."
Have a safe and happy summer. See you when we resume meetings in Sept.
CITY OF SYRACUSE LIFE INSURANCE - MAY 14
SPD has started to contact members with forms to update their life insurance information. This is legitimate. I encourage everyone to complete the form and return it ASAP. A few years ago, a member contacted me because he hadn't changed his beneficiary from wife #1; he was on wife #5 at the time.
Just to recap, when you retire, you carry a no-cost life insurance policy with you. Retirees have $10,000 in coverage. There is no expiration. There used to be more depending on your age, but I've been told this is a flat rate now.
SPECIAL PATROL OFFICER
After months of work, I was finally able to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with Chief Buckner permitting our retirees to work Dome events/traffic control. For those who are interested, please complete this application and return it to the PBA (PO Box 11218, Syracuse, NY 13218). The application states to return it to City Hall, but if you send it to me, I will make sure it gets filed properly.
When completing the application, under the "Employment Data" section, select Other (list), and next to the selection, write "SPO". Retirees will be called in "on an as-needed" basis to supplement details, which will help our active members from being ordered in. As I have previously explained, we are having a very difficult time filling Dome related events due to our staffing crisis. The rate is $28/hr, which is the current rate for our SPO's who work for SPD. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Joseph Moran - PBA President
....... SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP .......
Phyllis Lorenz - "To help others who experience the loss of their spouse, attending calling hours, help with paperwork or anything else that may be needed. We can assist in finding painters, handymen, contractors & yard work.
You can contact Phyllis via email at phylgeorge@aol.com
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