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2010 ATV Raffle
Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters Association
IAFF Local 682
2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
ATV Raffle
ATV purchased from, and raffle sponsored by
World Class Powersports.
Shop online at carolinapolaris.com
Second Prize- Cash equivalent to 10% of net proceeds of raffle.
A maximum of 1500 tickets will be sold at $10 each.
Special price 6 tickets for $50 if all in the same name!
The drawing will be held 8:00 PM, Sunday, October 10, 2010
at the Dixie Classic Fair.
Proceeds go to the general fund and to continue our many community projects. For more information and official rules and to buy tickets online click here.
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Section at 1-888-830-4989. This license is not an endorsement by the State.
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Meeting
Monthly Union Meeting - Tuesday, August 10, 7:00 PM at the Union office.
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2010 Local 682 Picnic at the Dash!
2010 IAFF Local 682 Picnic
Our Annual Picnic this year will be at the Dash game on Thursday, August 5.
The picnic will include the game, a Dash ball cap for everyone, an unlimited picnic buffet consisting of hot dogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, chips, cookies and non-alcoholic beverages.
The cost for each member and family member (spouse, child, significant other) is $10. If you bring a guest who is not a family member, the cost is $25. The gates open at 6:00 PM, the picnic buffet is open 6:30-8:00 PM. The game begins at 7:00 PM.
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2010 Local 682 Golf Tournament
2010
Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters Association
Golf Tournament
First Annual Golf Tournament
The WSPFFA First Annual Golf Tournament was held June 16, at Meadowlands golf course. We had a total of 47 golfers that enjoyed a hot but beautiful day of golf. We were able to reach our goal of $1600.00 to send two MDA kids to the upcoming MDA camp, and raised another $500.00 for the Ogle Scholarship fund. We want to thank the sponsors along with the golfers that made all of this possible.
Tournament Sponsor:
Chick-Fil-A
Engine Sponsor:
Winston Salem Firemen’s Credit Union
Hole Sponsors:
Burke St Pizza
Hatterbee Marine Electronics
Greensboro Professional Firefighters Local 947
Team Sponsor:
Walk About Flooring
Putting Contest Sponsor:
Carolina Polaris
Also, we want to congratulate the top Emergency Service Team. That honor went to the Winston Salem Firemen’s Credit Union and the top corporate team was Walk About Flooring.
The putting contest was won by Jerry Brooks of the Clemmons FD. Alan Martin of Beesons Crossroads FD won the closest to the pin. Two union brothers from Fayetteville was our team travelling the longest distance.
A special thanks goes out to all who helped put this event together and those that came out and played.
See you next year!
Download:
WSPFFA Golf 2010.pdf
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MDA Phil-The-Boot 2010
Updated
On: Jul 06, 2010 (11:03:00)
June 24 and 25 Phil-The-Boot Totals
$11,278.62
Thanks to everyone who came out to collect for MDA! Thank you to the generous citizens of Winston-Salem who passed through the Stratford/Hanes Mall Bv. intersection in the last two days.
As a reminder, we name our Fill-The-Boot - "Phil-The-Boot" to honor our past local President Phil Reed, who we lost to pancreatic cancer a few years ago. Phil was always a champion for MDA and volunteered at many events in the area, as well as our Local's events.
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Local 682 Annual Awards Banquet
Updated
On: Jul 06, 2010 (11:14:00)
2010 Annual Local 682 Awards Banquet
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2010
We had 70-80 members and guests out for an outstanding meal at Woodland Hall. There was plenty of time for fellowship and tale-telling.
The following awards were presented:
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Robert R. Ogle Scholarship
Winner- Trent Bottoms
Runners Up- Cameron Chappell, Hannah Cheek, Joseph Duffield, Karl Plath, Katlyn Kennedy
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Retirees
Firefighter Joe Joyce
Captain Jerry Amos
Captain Bruce Topping
Battalion Chief Marlin Parker
Assistant Chief Steve Williams
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Fire Company Recognition Awards
Engine 14, Platoon 2
Engine 9, Platoon 2
Engine 3, Platoon 2
Truck 3, Platoon 2
Rescue 1, Platoon 3
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President's Award
For Service to the Local in 2009
S. Bryan Knight
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Editorial on Inspection Article
Posted
On: Dec 05, 2009 (21:22:55)
The following letter to the editor of the Winston-Salem Journal was written by our member Jerry Amos:
The inspectors' side
This is in response to statements by Bobby Haymore and Harold Day concerning the fire-code violations at their businesses ("Smoldering businesses," Nov. 22). As inspectors, we are all trained and certified on the fire code. But as fire officials, what should we do when we observe violations; ignore them? If Haymore's building was to have a fire and we had ignored violations, he would be screaming about the fire department not advising him of these violations and wanting to know why.
Judge Denise Hartsfield dismissed the case against Haymore for lack of evidence because "she was reluctant to see a successful businessman hassled unnecessarily…" What is hassling about noting safety violations and then following up on those violations to ensure compliance? Haymore had options; he could have reduced his storage to less than 12 feet high.
As an engine-company officer, I take offense with why these gentlemen want the engine companies back to doing inspections. I guess they think we would ignore the fire code or choose not to enforce it.
We don't treat business owners as criminals or as if they're stupid; on the contrary, most responsible business owners I have been in contact with over the last 22 years as an inspector are willing to comply after I explain the violations to them and offer suggestions as to how to correct these violations.
Haymore should also remember, even though he has never had a fire, the chief design engineer of the Titanic thought his ship was unsinkable.
JERRY L. AMOS
CAPTAIN, WINSTON-SALEM FIRE DEPARTMENT
Walkertown
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Combat Challenge Team Recognized
Updated
On: Dec 05, 2009 (21:38:00)
The Winston-Salem FD/Local 682 Combat Challenge Team was recognized by City Council with the following resolution at the October 19 Council Meeting. Seven of our Local Union members were included in the resolution. Congratulations to Duane, John, Ricky, Phyllis, Scott, Chaz and Danielle. Thank you to the rest of the team members who helped us out at our Fair Booth:
RESOLUTION FOR COMMENDATION TO THE WINSTON-SALEM FIREFIGHTER’S COMBAT CHALLENGE TEAM OF THE
WINSTON-SALEM FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS
, the Winston-Salem Firefighter’s Combat Challenge Team was founded by
Duane Cheek, Ricky Brown and John Pennington in 1994. The Combat Challenge Team has
been traveling and competing around the country for the last fifteen years, making a reputation
for the Winston-Salem Firefighter’s Combat Challenge Team and the Winston-Salem Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS
, the Winston-Salem Firefighter’s Combat Challenge Team is mainly
composed of members of the Winston-Salem Fire Department. On August 14th and 15th of 2009,
members of the Combat Challenge Team participated in a competition in Lexington, KY. The
female team (Marlene Kostyrka, Amy Harris, Phyllis Heitman, Danielle White and Joy Lacy)
finished in third place. The Co-ed team (Scott Blair and Danielle White) finished in first place
and (Chaz Browning and Amy Harris) finished in second place overall. The over 40 relay team
(Ricky Brown, John Pennington, Scott Blair, Duane Cheek and David Bowman of the Charlotte
Fire Department) set a new world record time in that division while placing first. Ricky Brown
and Duane Cheek finished in first place and John Pennington and Rick Jordan of the Lexington
Fire Department finished in second place in the over 50 tandem division. In the over 50
individual divisions, Ricky Brown finished in first place and Duane Cheek finished in second
place. Scott Blair also finished in second place in the over 40 individual division and qualified
for the LION’S DEN; and
WHEREAS, the Winston-Salem Firefighter’s Combat Challenge Team is a distinctive
and well diversified group. The members are of all rankings, genders, and ethnicity from the
Winston-Salem Fire Department, Charlotte Fire Department and Lexington Fire Department.
The primary aim is to be competitive in a sport that aids in enhancing their wellness and
firefighter skills that are essential in being effective and efficient firefighters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that this commendation be spread upon the
minutes of the City Council and a copy furnished to the Winston-Salem Firefighter’s Combat
Challenge Team.
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City Council Candidate Endorsements
Updated
On: Dec 05, 2009 (21:39:00)
October 13, 2009
The Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 682 is proud to endorse the following candidates for Winston-Salem City Council:
Southwest Ward- Dan Besse
Northeast Ward- Vivian H. Burke
South Ward- Molly Leight
North Ward- D. D. Adams
The endorsements come as a result of a unanimous vote of the members at our September monthly meeting after a review of responses to our City Council Candidate Questionnaire. These candidates made it clear in their responses that they are dedicated to providing safe and efficient fire-rescue services. At the same time they respect the dedication of our firefighters and believe in fair and equitable treatment of these public servants.
These candidates share the primary concerns of the members of our Association. We look forward to working with them as City Council members.
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Ed Duffield
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