1. Concert for the Troops
Wednesday January 23, at the Hammerstein Ballroom featuring FDNY Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Band. Only 1,000 tickets available. Benefiting USO, troops around the world, and the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans. Tickets: $60 & $85. For tickets & info: Bruce Eagel, 914-332-4772 or go to eagelsports.com.
2. FDNY vs. NYPD Lacrosse
Thursday January 31st, 5:30pm at Madison Square Garden. Group prices:$15-$50 per ticket. Groups start at 10 tickets. Includes free cap, autograph of a Titan, and other memorabilia. A portion of proceeds will go to the Thomas Elsasser Widows' & Children's Fund. Afterward, the New York Titans will take on the San Jose Stealth in their first game of the season. For tickets: Stephen Nase, 212-599-3429 or ticketmaster.com and enter Promotional code: FDNY.
3. UFA 3rd Annual MDA Event
Jan 27th-Feb 2nd members are asked to participate in this fund raising effort, $1 per member per meal program, to help those afflicted with Muscular Dystrophy. Donations received from this go directly to those in our area including many of our own member's families. All donations can be sent to the MDA P.O. Box 3178 Grand Central Station New York, NY 10163.
4. FamilyLife Free Marriage Conference
REMINDER: FamilyLife, the nationally known leader in marriage conferences, offers again this Winter, an opportunity for all FDNY members and spouses to attend a free marriage conference. This conference will offer you an opportunity to improve communication, inspire commitment and increase closeness in your marriage. Topics during the conference will include: threats to great marriage, effective communication, conflict resolution, marriage roles, parental responsibility, God's purpose for marriage, developing a satisfying sex life, and modeling a healthy relationship for your children. The conferences will be held at the locations and dates listed below. FamilyLife will cover the cost of your hotel and conference registration. For information and to register for one of these conferences contact Battalion Chief Tom Byrne at 908-233-8675 or 908-482-9470 (cell):
- NY: Feb 22-24, Hyatt Regency Hauppauge, LI
- PA: Feb 15-17 Hershey Lodge, Hersey, Mar 14-16 Crown Plaza, Allentown, PA
Apr 4-6 Skytop Lodge, Pocono's
- MA: Feb 29-Mar 2 Hyatt Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Feb 22-24 Baltimore Marriott, MA
Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
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