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This page is designed to keep the retired members up to date on issues, from a "Sick List" to Pending Legislation and anything else we can think of. Hopefully anyone reading this will pass the word around to all other retired members. This is here for your use.
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July 26 11:00
S. MD Lunch |
Sept. 30 12:00
RFA Cookout/Reunion |
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Sick List Update:
June 27, 2017 Update on Harry Davis from Jim Embrey: I spoke to him today and he is in the Cherry Hill Nursing & Rehab Center at 9100 Cherry Lane, Laurel, Md. He has cancer in his other lung now and is having trouble standing & walking. His cell phone is 301-364-6733. Call after 3 PM due to his physical therapy schedule. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. May 24, 2017
Brothers, What a turnout for the 2017 Florida D C Retired Firefighters Reunion. 130 Brothers and their ladies attended this year in Punta Gorda Florida. There were even some different stories told with the people who came and it was their first time. I want to thank Danny Beech who when I ask always comes through with the entertainment, Carroll Ashbrook, Bobby Bradshaw and Terry Burke also for the entertainment. Thanks to all who helped, and asked to help. When I took this over from Wally Atkinson there was about 75 people coming. I am happy to see it grow and hope it grows more each year. We held a silent auction for Heroes Inc. and with the tee shirts and donations given I’m sending checks in the amount of $1600.00 to Heroes Inc. Again as always you Brothers came through. Heroes was and always will be close to my heart because with all WE as firefighters do, and the risks we take, I knew someone would be there to support my family. Next year I am bring the reunion to the east coast of Florida to Cocoa Beach Florida. The reunion will be April 20th, 21st, 22nd, 2018 at the Comfort Inn which is a block from the Ocean with the same price as it was in the last couple years. Hope to see you all again next year and hopefully some new faces and some old new faces. Thanks again and to all be safe. A J Winterwerp The pictures from the Florida Reunion have been moved to our photo page. If you took some pictures, and are willing to share, please send them to our webmaster Stefan Ventura @ srventura@aol.com 
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June 24, 2017
Update on Jim Kelly from Bill Kelly: Kelly Boys Visit Jim Kelly in Annapolis June 21, 2017. Dennis, Bill, John, and Joe Berry visit Jim Kelly in Annapolis. We talked about the old days in Petworth DC, Jim has been at Heritage Harbour since June 12, of 2016. It seems that Jim has reached a leveling off point on his improvements. Still likes cards at 2700 South Haven Road Annapolis, Md. 21041 and Visits if you make it. 
June 16, 2017
Update on Butch Oliff: Butch is very much improved , he is receiving hone calls and getting back to his old life style. He would like to thank everyone for their thought and prayers. Butch got out of AAMC on Friday, June 2, 2017, The reason for him being there was a bad reaction to medication he was given to fight an infection. He is at home and is feeling better, but still needs his rest. Butch Oliff is added to the sick list. Butch is currently in the AAMC undergoing test to locate the source of an infection. Because of the test he WILL NOT BE RECEIVING VISITORS OR PHONE CALL AT THIS TIME, HE NEEDS HIS REST. Your thoughts , prayers, and cards are appreciated. June 15, 2017
Sick List addition/Updates: John Emory: Please keep John in your thoughts and prayers. He is suffering from problems with his liver. June 7 Jeff Drury: So Jeff didn't break his ankle, he dislocated his ankle AND broke his fibula! Jeff has already had surgery and is home resting George Dunn: Had surgery yesterday for Prostrate Cancer. |
Save the Date:
2017 RFA Southern MD reunion/cookout 9/30/17 Noon to Five St. Michael’s Church 17510 Horsehead Rd Brandywine, MD 20613 United States The Church is at the corner of Horsehead Rd. and Aquasco Rd. (Rt. 381) We will start serving food around 1 pm. Mike and Rip will smoke beef outside with hand carved beef for early birds. The church ladies will cook fried chicken, parsley potatoes, rolls and butter. Joe G. will bring fresh tomatoes. Please bring a covered dish. Beer, wine, tea and sodas will be provided. Due to church regulations the past $25. fee will now be a donation. We can not charge a fee and serve alcohol on church property. Directions: Cedarville Rd. will be closed until 2018. Directions from 301 south change to 301 north thru Waldorf to right on Short Cut Rd. or Brandywine Rd. 381 to St. Michael's 495 take Rt. 5 south to left on Rt. 381 about 6 miles to hall on left. 301 south to left on Rt. 381 about 6 miles on left. In August send $25 donation to RFA Joe Healy 7511 Woodville Rd. Mt. Airy Md. 21771 Thanks, Rip New Restaurant and TIME for Eastern Shore Group hosted by Rick Belcher, first Wednesday of month.
Now 12:00 La Tonalteca Mexican Restaurant 28605 E DuPont Blvd (Rt 113) Millsboro De 19966 Phone: 302-934-9111 Gov. Hogan signed the Home Town Hero's bill today April 18, 2017
See link below http://www.wbal.com/article/233310/2/hogan-signing-hometown-heroes-act-other-bills-today Message from L-36: Maryland residents: A bill is before the State Senate to exempt $15,000 of your retirement from State Tax. Contact your local State Senators and let them know how you feel. Below is a link to your State Senator, and below that is a PDF of the State Bill 597 msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/05sen/html/sendist.html Feb. 7, 2017
Local 36 attended an event put on by the IAFF regarding retirement, social security and Medicare benefits. This was sponsored by Nationwide Ins.. Nationwide provided forms to fill out and send in. They would in turn send back recommendations for what would be the best options for you. The RFA and L-36 are attempting to get a Nationwide rep to attend an upcoming RFA meeting to give a full overview of the program. Message from Larry Sheldrake (Local 36 Treasurer and RFA member) Here are the Assessment Fact Sheets from Nationwide regarding Social Security and Medicare Benefits. All of the Information can be read on the sheets. The IAFF has endorsed this program for all members. Thanks, Larry Sheldrake Treasurer IAFF L-36, Washington, DC 202-359-4251 Below are the forms to fill out. 
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Honor Guard
In an effort to provide our retired brothers (at the time of their demise) with a dignified, and respectable presence, the Retired Association has decided to organize a "Honor Guard". This will not be a precision - spit and polish - drill team type concept, but simply a list of retired brother firefighters who may have known and worked with the departed, or at least served during the same time frame. Participation by this Honor Guard will be ONLY By request of the family, and only to the extent that the family desires.
To include but not limited to pallbearers, (active or honorary) - liaison between the family and visiting fire fighters, or simply lending a fire service presence.
The "uniform of the day" for this honor guard shall from this day forward be known as the "Lockrow Suit" which will consist of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, gray slacks, and black shoes (properly polished) and official Honor Guard tie issued by the Association.
For those who wish to participate, and do not own a "Lockrow Suit" we have made arrangements with "Men's Warehouse" for a very good discount on the blazer and slacks.
The more members who participate in this honor guard will provide for a large cadre to draw from meaning less travel and less frequent events.
Please give this Honor Guard serious consideration, and join us in providing our departed members with class, dignity, and proper respect.
To volunteer please contact :
Vinny Austin at 410-867-0323 or by e-mail at- woodworker321@verizon.net
To include but not limited to pallbearers, (active or honorary) - liaison between the family and visiting fire fighters, or simply lending a fire service presence.
The "uniform of the day" for this honor guard shall from this day forward be known as the "Lockrow Suit" which will consist of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, gray slacks, and black shoes (properly polished) and official Honor Guard tie issued by the Association.
For those who wish to participate, and do not own a "Lockrow Suit" we have made arrangements with "Men's Warehouse" for a very good discount on the blazer and slacks.
The more members who participate in this honor guard will provide for a large cadre to draw from meaning less travel and less frequent events.
Please give this Honor Guard serious consideration, and join us in providing our departed members with class, dignity, and proper respect.
To volunteer please contact :
Vinny Austin at 410-867-0323 or by e-mail at- woodworker321@verizon.net
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RFA Pocket Badge Order Form
EXAMPLE JOSEPH C. HEALY RETIRED FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC FIRE DEPARTMENT T-9 Please send a check for $45 with your name and address and the way you want your badge to read to: Joe Healy 7511 Woodville Road Mt. Airy, MD 21771 (A fourth line can be added for an extra $2) 
2014 DCFD Challenge Coin $10 each. Sales benefit DCFD Firefighters Burn Foundation. Contact Elliot 301-807-8192 or dcfirebye@aol.com
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Members of the Retired Association can now order an official Fire Dept. badge on-line. Just click on the site below and find the badge you want and follow the instructions. (The difference between the active badge and our badge is that it has the word "RETIRED" is on the top.)
Thanks to Jimmy Martin, the link has been fixed. They advised that if you are still having problems, to turn off your pop-up blocker. Click Here to order 
Friendship Fire Assn. Celebrates 75 Years of Dedicated Service to the DCFD. Challenge Coin is available for a $10 Donation.Thanks to All For Your Support and the Privilege to be a part of our Great Department , The DCFD. To Obtain Coins Contact Elliot 301-807-8192 , Vito or any FFA Member.
Order Your 2016 White House Christmas Ornament Today Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has designed the Official White House Christmas Ornament. These unique collectibles — honoring individual presidents or specific White House anniversaries — have become part of the holiday tradition of millions of American families. The 2016 White House Christmas ornament honors the administration of Herbert Hoover, who served as the thirty-first president of the United States from 1929 to 1933. It is inspired by the fire engines that responded to the 1929 Christmas Eve fire at the White House and the toy trucks presented to children by the Hoovers the following Christmas. The ornament is crafted from shiny brass plated with nickel and 24-karat gold, and the engine carries a Christmas tree for delivery to the White House. Click here to read more.
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Meetings are held the first Monday of each month 11:00 hrs. except July, August and September.
Local 36 Kenny Cox Building
2120 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Suite 210
Washington, D.C. 20018
Snow Policy:
IF SNOW CLOSES OR DELAYS THE PRINCE GEORGE'S SCHOOL SYSTEM , THERE WILL BE NO RFA MEETING THAT DAY.
Local 36 Kenny Cox Building
2120 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Suite 210
Washington, D.C. 20018
Snow Policy:
IF SNOW CLOSES OR DELAYS THE PRINCE GEORGE'S SCHOOL SYSTEM , THERE WILL BE NO RFA MEETING THAT DAY.
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