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1. Ret. FF Roy Chelsen (E-28) Blood & Bone Marrow Drive
On Saturday, September 20th from 10am-3:30pm, at Zion Lutheran Church located on 505 Watchogue Road Staten Island. Roy Chelsen was diagnosed with cancer of the bone marrow and had been in remission until a few weeks ago. His cancer is back and he needs another replacement. Come out on Saturday and see if you are a match by having your mouth swabbed. For more info call E-28, 212-570-4228.
2. FDNY Hockey Team Tryouts
REMINDER: On Thursday, September 18th & September 25th at 10am there will be tryouts held at the Aviator Sports Complex located at hanger #5 of Floyd Bennett Field in B'klyn, NY. For info call Bill Krammerer, 516-897-0449 or 516-851-1282.
3. 3rd Annual Salute to Firefighters
REMINDER: On Thursday, September 25th, 7-11pm, at the Saloon located at 1584 York Ave (btwn. 83rd & 84th St.) presented by Adam's Angels, in memory of FF Adam D. Rand (Squad 288). Honor our fallen heroes and recognize the sacrifices New York's Bravest make everyday. FF tickets: $5, Military/Veterans tickets: $5, tickets for friends: $15 in advance. Tickets include live entertainment, drinks, and more. Proceeds will benefit the FDNY VFW, the Thomas Elsasser Fund, and the Terry Farrell Fund. To purchase tickets e-mail adamsangels@gmail.com with the word "tickets" in the subject line. For more info on Adam's Angels go to www.AdamsAngels.org.
4. 1st Annual Carpluk / Reilly Memorial Run
REMINDER: On Friday, September 26th, at Orchard Beach in the Bronx. Registration: 10am. Race begins: 11am. Tickets: $25. Proceeds go to the Carpluk & Reilly Memorial Funds. Food & beverages will be sold. For more info contact E-75/L-33, 718-430-0275 or E-42, 718-430-0242.
5. Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program
Open to all city employees, including active members of the FDNY, who have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university and meet the minimum scholarship requirements. Applications and eligibility requirements are posted at www.nyc.gov/mgsp. Applications must be submitted to the Agency Personnel for the FDNY at 401 Murray Avenue Building 401B, 3rd floor at Fort Totten Bayside, NY 11359. To contact Agency Personnel call 718-281-8465. Deadline: November 17, 2008.
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
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