IAFF 1660

February 06, 2012

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***2012 Retiree Dinner and Union Gala***

This year's Retiree Dinner will be held on February 11, 2012 at The Hilton Hotel located at 921 SW 6th Avenue in Portland. Mingling and drinks begin at 6pm, dinner starts at 7pm with recognition of our Retirees and a night of dancing and fun to follow.

Your 2012 Retiree Dinner ticket includes entertainment by Bonus Beats Ink, photos by Paparazzi Tonight, a performance by TVF&R Pipes & Drums, hosted beer and wine, no-host cocktails, dinner and dessert, a late night snack, and of course a night packed with fun.

Tickets:

To buy your dinner tickets please click the "Online Store" tab at the lower left hand side of this article. Dinner tickets are $50 for Active Local 1660 Members and guests. Active 1660 Retirees are free. When buying your ticket please don't forget to choose your dinner selection from the following:

Double Cut Pork Chop- local Carlton Pork Chops- apple chutney- cinnamon apple pancake- winter vegetables- chef's choice desert buffet

Pepper Crusted Sirloin of Beef- Belgian endive- oergonzola- dried cherries- candied walnuts- whitle balsamic vinaigrette- chef's choice desert buffet

Roasted Chicken Breast- charbroiled with a black bean sauce- roasted red potatoes- winter vegetables- chef's choice desert buffet

Butternut Squash Ravioli- local organic vegetables and squash ravioli- pesto & pecorino romano- chef's choice desert buffet

***IMPORTANT!!!***-- You must put your guest's name in the "Requests/Info" box on the bottom portion of the payment page (the page that you enter your credit card info). This is the only way we can verify that your guest gets a name tag and the proper meal at the event.

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY FEBRUARY 3, 2012

***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL***- If you purshase your ticket by 4PM, January 20th you will be entered into a drawing to win a free suite for the night of the event at The Hilton Hotel !!

Rooms:

To reserve a room at the Hilton Hotel please call 1-800-Hiltons and reference code "TVF". Room rates are only $99 using that code!! If you win the "early bird special suite upgrade" you will have plenty of time to cancel your original reservation at no charge. Hurry and make your reservation as rooms are going fast!

Please note: If you prefer to pay for your dinner ticket by check, you can RSVP by mail. Please send your check, meal selection and full name of attendees, including guests (for name tag purposes) to: TVFU Local 1660, P.O. Box 1904, Lake Oswego, OR, 97035.

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What's New

2012 OSFFC Educational Seminar

Jan 15, 2012 (20:17:00)

On January 9th and 10th, seventeen Local 1660 members from at least four different shops attended this year's Oregon State Fire Fighters Council Educational Seminar. The Hilton Hotel in Eugene, OR was the sight of this years event which included visits and political updates from Oregon Representative Greg Matthews and US Senator Jeff Merkley. Members were given a question and answer opportunity with both of these key political figures. Several classes were also taught by the IAFF PEP Instructors, including our very own President Rocky Hanes. Classes included Writing Gooder, Line of Duty Deaths and Injury Investigations, Intro to Grievances, Recruiting and Endorsing Candidates, and Organizing and Implementing a Community Outreach Program.

Local 1660 member Jeff Miller gave all in attendance a well received update on TVFR's Fire Gas Study. An update on current Cancer Presumption litigation and PERS litigation was given by Attorneys Hall and Hartman.

This was a great opportunity to recieve some solid education from the IAFF. The event is held every year and anybody from Local 1660 who has a desire to continue their Labor education is encouraged to attend.

529 College Savings Plan

Jan 11, 2012 (10:10:17)

Are you participating or considering participating in a 529 college savings plan? If so, please read.

There is a $500 grant available to union members participating in 529 plans. Pretty cool huh?

Yes, there are some limitations, but many of our members will qualify.

The basic parameters:

· Open a new 529 plan after July 01, 2010

· Your child is 12 years old or younger at time of account opening

· Contribute at least $1000 to the account

· Apply for grant

· Lifetime limit: one $500 grant per union household

Questions? Please contact Henry Annen or click on the link below for more information.

http://www.unionplus.org/life-planning-services-legal/member-assistance-programs/union-safe-grants-education-savings-grant

Jon Bullock Elected to Executive Board

Jan 11, 2012 (10:02:00)

Congratulations to Jon Bullock on being elected as the newest IAFF Local 1660 Executive Board Member. Jon will fill Executive Board position #1 and his term will last for 2 years. Jon has been a member of Local 1660 for almost 10 years and looks forward to working for the membership throughout his term. Please tell Jon congratulations the next time you see him.

Local 1660 Interviews Candidates for CD 1 Race

Jan 04, 2012 (17:04:00)

Local 1660 Interviews Candidates for CD 1 Race

On January 31, 2012 there will be a special election and voters in the 1^st Congressional District will select a new representative to the United States Congress.

Today, in separate interviews, the Republican and the Democratic nominees were each given an opportunity to win the endorsement and the support of the Oregon State Fire Fighters Council.

Republican candidate Rob Cornilles, a businessman from Tualatin and Democrat candidate Suzanne Bonamici, an Oregon State Senator from Beaverton were welcomed at the Union Hall by 1660 President Rocky Hanes, other 1660 members, as well as, Oregon State Firefighters Council President Kelly Bach and OSFFC Legislative Director Bob Livingston.

Each candidate was asked the same set of 11 questions. The questions were designed to reveal how the candidate might vote on the issues that firefighters care most about. Both candidates were polite, professional, candid and appreciative of the opportunity to win our endorsement. The endorsement will come after a vote of the OSFFC Executive Board which will take place in the very near future.

This is an important election that will likely be very close. Once we endorse a candidate it will be essential for our members to rally around him or her and do what is necessary to make sure that “our candidate” wins this race.