1. FDNY Columbia Association 2008 Scholarship Competition
REMINDER: Applications for eligible family members of the Columbia Association are being accepted for H.S. & College Awards as follows: Candidates for College Awards (12th Grade Students) must submit applications, along with a copy of the Candidate's SAT scores, before April 1, 2008. Candidates for High School (8th Grade Students) must submit applications before March 1, 2008. Eligibility: Candidates for these awards may compete if a parent (natural, step or foster) is a member in good standing of the Columbia Association. Children of deceased members, who were in good standing at time of death, may also compete. Applications may be obtained online at www.fdnycolumbia.com or by contacting Craig Silvino, 347-556-9906.
2. FDNY Boxing Tournament
REMINDER: On Saturday, March 8th at 8pm, the 'FDNY Boxing Team' vs. 'Suffolk County Law Enforcement' boxing tournament will be held at the Suffolk Community College Brentwood Campus, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, L.I. For tickets ($20) call 631-567-3538 or go online: www.HeavyHittersBoxing.com. Proceeds go to the Wounded Warriors Project.
3. UFA-PBA Charity Contest to Benefit Widows & Children's Fund
REMINDER: Thursday, March 13th, 3pm at Connelly's Pub & Restaurant, 121 W. 45th St. (btwn. 6th & 7th Ave). The Tullamore Dew Co. will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by hosting a corned beef sandwich eating contest & private happy hour for 150 of New York City's POs & FFs. UFA needs 5 of the best "eaters" to compete. The winning team will receive a $10,000 donation to the Widows & Children's Fund. 150 members (75 from each Dept) are invited to attend & enjoy the Tullamore Dew happy hour celebration following the competition (No liquor will be served during the competition). Contact Bob Straub or Tama Reilly, for more info & if you are interested in competing, at 212-545-6975.
4. FDNY Ice Hockey Tournament
The tournament beginning on Wednesday March 19th ends on Sunday April 6th when the Final Game will take place at 10am, Nassau Coliseum before the NYPD-FDNY Hockey Game. Tickets: $18, are available through team members or the Nassau Coliseum Box Office. For more info, including a schedule of tournament games between March 19th & April 6th, contact Pat Cleary, 516-650-7719 or go to www.fdnykingoftheice.com.
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
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