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Brothers and Sisters of the Magnificent 7th…..I want to thank you for your patience and welcome you again to the web page. As you will notice some updates have occurred as I and my web master (in training) have been learning what we can and cannot do. The gallery finally has pictures posted, the opinions and position papers are started, trusted vendors are posted, and we have our first classified ad available (a beautiful motorcycle). Please keep checking in and if you have interesting pics for all to see, please send them to me. If you have an opinion to share I will surely give it consideration (editorial license reserved) and of course please….if you have something of value to others please submit to the classified ads or send to me at rwalsh@iaff.org for consideration. Also, check the events calendar for all that is happening in the IAFF and the 7th District. Be safe, Ricky J. Walsh
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House Hearing on National Collective Bargaining Bill
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On: Mar 10, 2010 (15:17:00)
The Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (HR 413) was heard today (March 10, 2010) in the house "Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee". Testimony was given by IAFF Legal counsel Doug Steele and Jim Tate, President of the Fort Worth Professional Fire Fighters in favor of this important bill that will give collective bargaining rights to our Brothers and Sisters in 18 states lacking this fundamental right. Other witnesses testifying in favor of the bill were Lancaster, Ohio Mayor David Smith and FOP President Marshall Thielen.
Of interest was the insulting testimony given by Ellis Hankins of the Norht Carolina League of Municipalities and Doug Stafford, Vice President of the National Right to Work Committee.
The video taped hearing is attached below and all are encouraged to view to gain insight into the oppostion's tainted opinion of our integrity and commitment to our communities. This will be a main topic at the upcoming IAFF Legislative Conference and this will prepare you for your meeting with your congressional delegation.
http://edwork.edgeboss.net/wmedia/edwork/help/help031010.wvx
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2010 Mini-Ed Seminar Schedule Out
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On: Mar 09, 2010 (10:51:00)
The 2010 Magnificent 7th District Mini-Ed seminar series schedule has been posted. DFSR's Brian Hurley and Greg Womack and myself believe this is a great line up of classes. Many of you that have been to an IAFF ALTS event will recognize the titles of many classes as they are the same. One of the original ideas for developing the DFSR program was to bring IAFF education to the field and deliver it more locally in recognition of the small Locals in the IAFF. Please look at the schedule to find one that may be an answer to problems facing your organization or to mentor the new Local leader on the rise. Remember, this is at no cost to the Local or individual and you do not have to stay in your particular state to attend. The Magnificent 7th is one! I look forward to seeing you at one of these events.
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2010 Educational Schedule.pdf
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7th District Benevolent Fund Scholarships Available
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On: Feb 22, 2010 (16:13:00)
The Magnificent 7th District Benevolent Fund is pleased to announce the application period for post high school education scholarships is now open. This opportunity is for dependents of IAFF members working in IAFF departments in Washington, Idaho, Montana or Alaska. There will be 6-$500 scholarships given this year to applicants pursuing their first post high school experience with application packets graded by at large members of the 7th District. Please see the attached to assure your child a fair opportunity at a 7th District Scholarship. Completed applications to be postmarked for submittal no later than March 31, 2010.
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Scholarship Policy.pdf,
Scholarship_Application_2010.pdf
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Peer Fitness Trainer Opportunity
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On: Feb 16, 2010 (15:29:00)
East Pierce Fire and Rescue, in partnership with IAFF Local 3520, will be hosting an IAFF/IAFC peer fitness trainer class in June. This is a highly sought after class by Labor and Management alike to develope programs to give our members the most opportunity to reach retirement and enjoy it once they have completed their fire service or EMS career. Please see the attached flyer and don't wait as the classes fill up fast.
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Peer Fitness Trainer[1].pdf
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New Magnificent 7th Clothing Available
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On: Jan 29, 2010 (15:47:00)
A couple of new clothing items are available to you. As you know, all proceeds gained from the sales of the clothing go directly in to the 7th District Benevolent Fund benefiting our members directly. The new items are a womens shirt and a gender neutral pull over fleece (available in blue or black). The pull over is the heavier fleece promising to keep you warm and able to breathe. As well there are still the "bowling' shirts. The prices are as follows: bowling shirts--$50, pull over fleece--$55 and the womens shirt--$38. This does not include shipping to your doorstep. To order please send an email to kelly@iaff7thdistrict.org to specify color, size and mailing address. I hope to see many of you sporting the Magnificent 7th clothing. Stay safe...............Ricky.
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shirts of 7th Mag benev 001.JPG,
2008 7th district shirt back.jpg,
shirts of 7th Mag benev 005.JPG
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New IAFF General Secretary Treasurer Elected--Thomas H. Miller
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On: Jan 21, 2010 (14:32:00)
Today, a historic event occurred within the IAFF Executive Board who elected IAFF's 8th District Vice President Thomas H. Miller to be the next General Secretary Treasurer of this International Association of Fire Fighters. This is the first time that the C&B of the IAFF had to be initiated to fill a position vacated by a principal officer, with the resignation of GST Vinny Bollon who served this great International for over 20 years as IAFF's GST.
Thomas (Tommy) H. Miller served in the Indianapolis Fire Department for 37 years, the son of a Fire Captain that died in the line of duty. GST Miller went on to serve the IAFF for nearly 35 years in the capacities of Local S/T, president, State President (24 years) and 8th District IAFF VP for 9 1/2 years. In an acceptance speech, GST Miller stated that Vinny Bollon had left "large shoes to fill......he was humbled by this great honor and support given to him by his peers on the board.....and that he could not have accomplished this without the love and support of his wife Barb for the past 28 years". GST Miller was sworn in today and takes office immediately.
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