All members are formally advised of a special meeting of Local 830 which will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 6:00 PM at Station 3.  The sole agenda item is discussion of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding language for additional staffing on the Rescue Company.  This meeting is contingent upon Local 830 Executive Board's receipt of an acceptable final draft.  Please bring your questions and items for discussion.

A 24-hour shift opinion poll has been added to the Online Voting Area of our website.  Only members working on the current work schedule are permitted to cast a vote.  The poll opens May 3 at 12:00 AM and will close on June 4 at 12:00 AM.  The results of the vote will be announced at the Union Meeting on Thursday, June 5 at 6:00 PM at the East Norwalk Library.

House Bill No. 5629 Passes State Senate

House Bill No. 5629 recently passed the Connecticut State Senate by a vote of 35 – 0.

President Carozza would like to personally thank the Local Presidents and their members for lobbying their representatives in getting this bill passed.

In addition, President Carozza would like to personally thank Paul Rapanault, Director of Legislative Affairs and Staff Representative Thomas DiScipio for of their Lobby efforts.

House Bill 5629 now goes to the Governor for her Signature.

On a more local note, the UPFFA of Connecticut has expessed a special debt of thanks to State Representative Larry Cafero for his efforts in seeing this bill through the house and supporting it wholeheartedly.  Local 830 also extends it's thanks to him for his support of this very important piece of legislation for all Connecticut Professional Fire Fighters.

Norwalk's Bravest Softball team opens the 2008 season on Thursday, May 1st.  For full schedule, CLICK HERE.

Recruit Class # 41, including Norwalk Firefighters Jason MacNevin and David Dustin, will graduate from the Connecticut Fire Academy Recruit Program on May 22, 2008.

The Graduation is scheduled for 1:30 PM at the Theater of the Performing Arts, 359 Washington St. Hartford.

The annual Local 830 Benefit Golf Outing is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe.  Initial details are as follows:

• Registration - Check-in:  10:30 AM
• Lunch:  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Shotgun start:  12:30 PM Sharp
• Dinner:  Immediately following golf at the Stone Barn Inn on the course property.
• $150.00 per player
• Sponsor flags available for $100
• All forms follow:

The next Local 830 Retiree Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 9:00 AM at Station 2.  All retirees and active members are invited to attend.

A special memorial fund has been set up in the memory of Donna Festa, daughter-in-law of Retired Norwalk Fire Fighter Pat Festa.  Donna was involved in a tragic accident on February 2, 2008 that took her life.  Her husband, Pat Jr. and her daughter were also involved and suffered serious injuries.  The rehabilitation road is going to be long, so any donations would be appreciated.  They can be sent to:

Donna Festa Memorial Fund
Post Office Box 110461
Trumbull, CT  06611

Please keep the family in your thoughts as they mourn and recover.

2008 Harry Brower Memorial Golf Tournament - Fraternal Order of Eagles, AERIE 588

The Eagles Club of Norwalk is having its annual golf tournament on Monday, September 15, 2008 at the Silvermine Golf Course in Norwalk.  Style is 4 person teams, shotgun start, best ball format.  Singles are welcome, as teams will be formed at the course if needed.  Registration begins at 11:30 AM with a 1:00 PM shotgun start.  Lunch and refreshents will be at the course and the dinner begins at 6:00 PM at the Eagles Club, with an open bar.  Call the club for reservations @ 203.866.2697.  Cost is $135.00 per person.

Harry Brower was a member of Norwalk Firefighters Association and the Norwalk Eagles Club.  The Norwalk Fire Department Marine Unit (MU-24) was dedicated in his memory in 2007.