Brothers and Sisters,

                   Just a few reminders;

                    The primary election date is Tuesday 9/14/2010. We need your HELP holding signs for JOHN MAHONEY. John is running for District 13 State Representative. We will be at Tatnuck Sq. 5-6 on Tues. 9/7,Wed. 9/8,Thurs. 9/9 ,Fri. 9/10 and Mon. 9/13. We will need your help covering the polls holding signs Tuesday September 14. If you can help on election day please sign up at Franklin St. or email me at vpdc1009@charter.net

                     Mahoney is endorsed by L1009 and the PFFM. He has promised to protect your benefits(pension,Health ins) and give his absolute consideration regarding all firefighter issues,at the State House.This is important please help.

                     Second, nominations for L1009 officers and delegate positions are on Thursday 9/23 at the union meeting. This is the time to get involved! Their will be new leadership at our Local level and at the PFFM.This is a great opportunity to get involved.It is a lot of work with a lot to learn,but well worth it.

                     The deadline for applying for 5th week single tours is 9/30. Single tours can be combined as a week if you wish, this option gives you the greatest flexability to take vacation time when YOU want it.

                     Congradulations to those that were promoted in June and to those that will be soon.Good Luck to the 39 new recruits. They should be starting in October ,temporarily putting us over 406. It will be short lived.

            VPD.Courville