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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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May 31 11:00
S. MD Lunch |
June 5 11:00
RFA Meeting |
June 7 13:00
Eastern Shore New Location |
June 13 12:00
Frederick Lunch |
June 28 11:00
S. MD Lunch |
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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 Below are pictures from the Florida Reunion. If you took some pictures, and are willing to share, please send them to our webmaster Stefan Ventura @ srventura@aol.com Photos by AJ Winterwerp
Photos below by Jim Misenheimer
Photos below by Penny
Photos below by Joe Healy
Photos/video below by Stefan Ventura
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May 24, 2017
The Retired Firefighter's Association regrets to notify our members of the death of JAMES PRESTON CLAGGETT on MAY 22, 2017. JAMES CLAGGETT was appointed in SEPTEMBER 1953 and retired in 1983 from RESCUE SQUAD 3. FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS; VIEWING AND MEMORIAL SERVICE; THURSDAY MAY 25, 2017, VIEWING 5 TO 7 PM. MEMORIAL SERVICE FOLLOWS AT 7:00PM , BOTH AT CURRIE FUNERAL HOME 116 EAST CHURCH ST., KILMARNOCK, VA INTERMENT; CEDAR HILL CEMETERY 4111 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. SUITLAND, MD, 20746 May 18, 2017
The Retired Firefighters Assoc. regrets to inform our members of the passing of Bea Diehl, wife of the late retired Firefighter Walter Diehl, (who passed away on Dec. 1 2016) Bea passed away on May 12th 2017 from Alzheimer's We have no further obit information at this time. May 17, 2017
The Retired Firefighters Assoc. regrets to inform our members of the passing of Nancy Lignelli wife of Al Lignelli retired BFC AD and mother of active DCFD member Kevin Lignelli. From Al Lignelli: I am devastated to announce that my wife of 58 years, Nancy, passed away of a heart attack on Thursday, May 11, at the age of 74. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24 from 6-8 p.m., and Thursday, May 25 from 10-11 a.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at Haight Funeral Home in Sykesville, Md. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 
May 7, 2017
Below is the latest Dept. Personnel moves 
March 8, 2017
Annual Dues Letter: Dear dues paying members, When we left the greatest job in the world, a member of the finest fire department in the world, we joined the Retired Firefighters Association because we wanted to continue to be a part of the department. We wanted to be a part of an organization that is constantly working for the retired members. President Joe O’Neil is working diligently on the annuity problem and other problems. At our monthly meetings, a lot of information is discussed that have an interest to retirees. All local retired members should try to make a meeting and have lunch with some of the men you haven’t seen or talked to in a while. I have heard from a lot of our members that they did not get their “dues letter” at the end of last year. Well there will not be a letter at the end of the year anymore. I will be sending a letter out in early February. Your dues will now be due anytime between January 1st and July 31st. The new handbook will be sent out after July 31st and anyone who has not paid their dues will not receive a book or newsletter. This may sound harsh but the expense of mailing and printing has gone up like everything else. Please make your checks out to RFA and send them to me (Joe Healy) at the address below. FYI there are still over 270 members that have not paid there 2016 dues. If you are not sure that you have paid your 2016 dues, please call or email me and I will check for you. Dues are still only $40. Some get confused about the Union, Local 36, and the Retired Firefighters Association. Two difference associations. We only collect for the RFA. One of the major changes is that if you have reached the young age of 85 you do not have to pay dues anymore. President Joe O’Neil subjected this and the board all agreed. If you have already paid, thank you very much. We will not collect dues from the widows anymore. You have paid your dues in many ways. Living with a firefighter for over many years is dues enough. But if you would like to donate to the association we will accept it gratefully. Ladies, at your leisure if you would please either write, email or call me and let me know if you still want a book or if you just want the newsletter or if you wish we would just leave you alone, please let us know. Also if you could let me know your beloved firefighters name for our records because some of you have gone back to your maiden name or have remarried. I hope this is not too much to ask. I thank you in advance for your kind response. Thank you for your continuing support, Joe Healy 7511 Woodville Road Mt. Airy, MD 21771 301-831-0037 joehealy257@comcast.net Save the Date:
FYI: The next reunion/Cookout will be 9/30/17 COLA FOR 2017
Message to Ed Smith (DC Retirement Board) from Johnetta B. Bond (Chief Benefits Officer of the DC Retirement Board) Good morning Ed: Just wanted to let you know the 2017 COLAs have been approved. The amount for Police/Fire is 2.1%; Teachers is 2.0%. As you know these will be reflected in the April 1 pay checks. Johnetta B. Bond Chief Benefits Officer DC Retirement Board 900 7th Street, NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20001 Below is the COLA History since 1980
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New Restaurant for Eastern Shore Group hosted by Rick Belcher, first Wednesday of month.
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.
To see the flyer in a PDF form click below
March 31, 2017
Update from the Annuity Committee: AS OF THIS DATE THERE HAS BEEN NO RESPONSE FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FROM THE ATTORNEY RETAINED BY THE RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AND THE RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (RFA) FOR AN OPINION ON THE 1099-C SENT TO SOME MEMBERS. THE RFA HAS TWO (2) A DRAFT OPINIONS (ATTACHED) FROM THE ATTORNEY THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR MEMBERS. THE FIRST WAS MADE AVAILABLE ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 1, 2017 AND THE ADVICE WAS TO ATTACH THE LETTER WITH THE 1099-C AND TO SEEK GUIDANCE FROM A TAX CONSULTANT. ON OR ABOUT MARCH 22, 2017 THE COMMITTEE SOUGHT AN UPDATE FROM THE ATTORNEY AND THAT INFORMATION IS ATTACHED. THE MOST RECENT LETTER PROVIDES SOME TIME FRAMES ON WHEN WE MAY EXPECT A DECISION. ADDITIONALLY, THE ATTORNEY SUGGEST THAT MEMBERS CONSIDER FILING FOR AN EXTENSION OR CONSIDER PAYING OR NOT PAYING THE ALLEGED REQUIRED TAXES. WE HAVE HEARD FROM SEVERAL MEMBERS REGARDING ADVICE THAT THEY RECEIVED FROM THEIR TAX CONSULTANTS. THE ADVICE VARIES AND AT THIS POINT WE BELIEVE YOU SHOULD USE THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED IN THE ATTACHED LETTERS. CONTACT A COMMITTEE MEMBER IF YOU NEED ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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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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