The 10-13 Club of NorthEast Florida
A Chapter of the National NYCPD 10-13 Org, Inc.

Monday, July 30, 2012

MEMBER NEWS


NO MEETING OR NEWSLETTER IN AUGUST

REMINDERS:

NEXT MEETING SEPT 10TH ELKS CLUB, ORMOND BEACH; SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER.

SEPT 11TH HEROES MEMORIAL PARK, P.C.  ASSEMBLE 0800.

IF YOU HAVE A UNIFORM OR CLUB SHIRT EITHER  WOULD BE APPROPRIATE TO WEAR
IF NOT, YOUR PRESENCE WOULD STILL BE APPRECIATED.

NOVEMBER 11TH VETERANS’ DAY LUNCHEON; ELKS CLUB 1200. THERE WILL BE TWO SPECIAL GUESTS
AND 10 WOUNDED WARRIORS WILL BE HONORED.

DECEMBER 8TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER TIME TBA, PALM COAST YATCH CLUB

MORE UPDATES IN THE  FOLLOWING WEEKS.





Monday, July 23, 2012

SAD NEWS OWEN RICE


           Just received a call from Irmi Rice that her husband Owen passed away June 28, 2012.  Owen was a friend and always helped the Club when we needed to know whom to contact at the Daytona Beach News Journal.  Two years ago Owen contacted me to send him information on what his wife should do when he passes.  Owen had a great sense of humor.  One great quote that I still remember is: I'm recovering from a stroke and make too many memory errors.  If anything good can be said about a stroke, it's that it is a good excuse for anything stupid that one says or does!! 

Please keep Irmi and Owen in your prayers!!

Owen L. Rice died on June 28, 2012 at the Hospice unit of the Daytona Beach Good Samaritan Society. He was 81. Owen was born in Queens, New York in 1931 as the son of Rose and Peter Rice, immigrants from County Down, Northern Ireland. During five years of service in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller in Berlin, Germany, Owen married Irmgard L. Zollner, the love of his life. They have been married for 56 years. Afterward, Owen took a job as a police officer in the New York City Police Department, a twenty year career which spanned working as a street patrol officer, as a member of the communications division, and as a member of the special operations unit at NYPD headquarters.     Finally, for the remaining twenty-four years of his career, Owen served as a display advertising account executive and as the display advertising administrative manager at the Daytona Beach News-Journal. After fielding the perfectly appropriate question, "What does a New York City cop know about advertising?"  Owen became one of the News-Journal's top salespeople and a valued friend and manager. His twenty-four years at the News-Journal were filled with love and satisfaction. Owen is survived by his wife, Irmi; his two children: Monika Rice, a photographer in Santa Cruz, CA, and Stephen Rice, a university professor in Seattle, WA; his daughter-in-law, Karen C. Rice; and two grandsons. Per Owen's wishes, he was cremated and there will be no service. Condolences may be expressed at the Daytona Beach News Journal online obituary guest book.
Published in Daytona Beach News-Journal from June 30 to July 1, 2012

Sunday, July 15, 2012

71 Pct Reunion


From: FL FOP NY 3100 [mailto:fl_fop_ny3100@hotmail.com]   

  JULY MEMO FOR THE 71 SUMMER REUNION!
 
I am asking all that plan on coming to send me an email so I can post a weekly guest list to help boost the attendance! Thanks

It's On!!! It's Time!!! We All Need The Laughs!!!
We All Need To Be Reminded What We Did Was True!!!***
2012 71 Precinct Summer Reunion

Saturday August 25 7:30 - 11:30
North Channel Yacht Club
1622 Church Road
Broad Channel NY

$50.00 per person - $55.00 at the Door
Liquor - Beer - Soda - Buffet
Direction: Either direction take the Belt Parkway to exit 17 and go South on Cross Bay Blvd. to West 20th Road (LAST TRAFFIC LIGHT BEFORE TOLL PLAZA) Make Left at Light. Club is down two blocks on right!

Makes checks payable to Patty O'Sullivan and mail them to:
Patty O'Sullivan     1101 Cross Bay Blvd.     Broad Channel NY 11693

We would ask that you make sure every 71 Alumni you know is invited in case they do not receive this email.
For those who wish for a longer night we will have a second location  at Grassy's a few blocks down from the Club

If anyone has suggestions to help make this event is the best ever please feel free to send any ideas to either  
 
PaddyOPBA@aol.com, JHammond71@gmail.com or rjevers78@aol.com

Saturday, July 14, 2012

North Castle Retirees to Pay Benefit Costs


ARMONK — North Castle retirees will lose their current vision and dental benefits and must begin contributing to their health care costs under a plan narrowly passed by the Town Board last week.
The switch, approved 3-2, will cost the average retiree about $62 per month

The town has about 20 retirees who will be affected by the change, and who are apparently considering legal action over it.  Supervisor Howard Arden said the plan will save about $17 million in the long-term, with an initial savings of about $100,000 this year. He said he’s not trying to burden retirees, but something had to be done to curb runaway insurance costs.

An actuarial study of North Castle in 2009 uncovered $150 million in unfunded medical liabilities, Arden said.  “This was an unsustainable process,” he said. “Something had to give, and we’re just doing it.”

The vote last week also raised the town’s retirement age from 55 to 62 and set in motion a plan that will have each town employee contribute $4 per hour to a medical fund they can access upon their retirement.

Read more: http://www.lohud.com/article/20120708/NEWS02/307080026/North-Castle-retirees-pay-benefit-costs

Friday, July 13, 2012

The Dreaded IRS Disability Letter is out there again.


From the Pension Rep:   The Dreaded IRS Letter is out there again.

In the last week two members have contacted me about the IRS letter.  I am sure there will be more members receiving the IRS letter.  Therefore I am forwarding the following:
1)     An email inquiry from a member that I received last week.
2)     Instructions on how to deal with this problem from Patsy Noto.
3)     Email for the member explaining how  the problem will be solved

1)         Email from a member received this week ---
“In our conversation I forgot to ask you about a letter I got yesterday from the IRS about 2007's income.  I'm
sure this is something coming back to bite me from the City's snafu.  I haven't paid taxes since 1982 and they are saying that I owe $1,562 for 2007.  They aren't asking for any other years prior to 2007 or after.  Do you remember or have a contact person and address either in the city or the IRS that I can try and straighten this matter?
I appreciate anything you may have or can help me with.”

2)         I went through old records and found the following from RSA President Patsy Noto
This is what you do:
 Patsy indicated that retirees need to call Eileen Boykin at the New York City Police Pension Fund if they receive an IRS letter that they owe taxes regarding their disability pensions. Call # 212 693 5100, and for out of state residents call # 866 692 7733. Eileen will provide a letter for the retiree to give to our friends at IRS.

3)         Eileen’s reply to the member quoted  above:
I just called Eileen Boykin and she was on the ball and knew exactly what to do.  She wants me to fax (212-693-2824) the first three pages from my letter from the IRS to her.  In turn she will mail me a letter that I need to sign to send back to the IRS.  She said you MAY get a few letters and you must answer each one but eventually this will all go away.

I hope so but thought you'd like to know to pass on to others.  Again, thanks for what you do.  It is a nice relief to have that off my mind.”

Thursday, July 12, 2012

9/11 VICTIMS COMP FUND: (FAQ)


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Frequently Asked Questions provide additional information about various aspects of the Victim Compensation Fund. Click the section to see questions and answers pertaining to that topic. 

You can also download the full PDF version for your reference.

If you have any additional questions, or would like any further information, please call our toll free number 1-855-885-1555. If you are a TDD user, you can call 1-855-885-1558.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

RESTRICTED FL VEHICLE REGISTRATION FORM


From Jim Levins

Here is a form to submit to FL DMV to have your vehicle registration information restricted. Follow the instructions and submit with a copy of your retired Police ID card.

It does NOT differentiate where your were a LEO from, just says active or retired.

http://www.flhsmv.gov/courts/latestinfo/Law_Enforcement_Block.pdf 

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

MILITARY EXPOSURES


Check out the new design of the Military Exposures website:  
  www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures. 

The user-friendly “4 Ways to Find Exposures” serves as a kind of virtual compass pointing visitors to information on a range of chemical, physical and environmental hazards during military service. Visitors can search by: related health concerns, wars and operations, exposure categories, and exposure topics A to Z.

Monday, July 09, 2012

Korean War Veterans on how they can apply for a Korean War Certificate of Appreciation.


ATTENTION  KOREAN  WAR  VETERANS: 

HERE IS HOW TO RECEIVE A

KOREAN WAR VETERANS OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION


OR
MAIL TO

KWVA
2530 CRYSTAL DRIVE, SUITE 1400
ARLINGTON, VA 22202

WITH YOUR:

NAME
SERVICE  BRANCH AND RANK
MAILING ADDRESS.

Sunday, July 08, 2012

New Florida Laws Go Into Effect July 1


Among the new legislation are laws regarding school prayer, concealed weapons, disabled parking permits and sanctions for recruiting players for high school sports: 
 
http://clearwater.patch.com/articles/new-florida-laws-go-into-effect-july-1-6777a0c6

Saturday, July 07, 2012

WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH EFFECTS

From: Member Stu Weisbaum

Federal Register Notice: Addition of Certain Types of Cancer to List of WTC-Related Health Conditions What cancer(s) is the Administrator proposing to add to the list of the conditions of the World Trade Center Health Program?  

The Administrator is proposing to add the following types of cancers: 

Malignant neoplasms of the lip, tongue, salivary gland, floor of mouth, gum and other mouth, tonsil, oropharynx, hypopharynx, and other oral cavity and pharynx; nasopharynx; nose, nasal cavity, middle ear and accessory sinuses; larynx; esophagus; stomach; colon and rectum; liver and intrahepatic bile duct; retroperitoneum, peritoneum, omentum and mesentery

Malignant neoplasms of the trachea; bronchus and lung; heart, mediastinum and pleura; and other ill-defined sites in the respiratory system and intrathoracic organs; soft tissues (sarcomas); skin (melanoma and non-melanoma), including scrotal cancer; breast; ovary; urinary bladder; kidney; of renal pelvis, ureter and other urinary organs ; eye and orbit; thyroid; blood and lymphoid tissues (including, but not limited to, lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma) 

 Childhood cancers; Rare cancers; Mesothelioma

Thursday, July 05, 2012

NYS Senate Blocks Bill to Name Police-Pension Recipients

CEA: ‘Unique’ Privacy Need

Critics of public pensions failed in their bid to have the State Legislature pass a law requiring that police and other pension funds release the names of people who receive benefits. “The CEA is pleased there was no amendment to the Public Officers Law and police retirees and their families continue to have the protection provided them under current law,” said Roy Richter, president of the Captains Endowment Association.

The bill passed the Assembly 137-1 but never reached the Senate floor.

“Pension amounts are already disclosed to the public by the Police Pension Fund,” Mr. Richter said. “What is not disclosed are the names of retired police officers... Uniformed retirees are unique because they have been the subject of serious assault, harassment and fraud by criminals seeking retribution for arrest or other police action taken by the retiree in their service to New York City.”

Monday, July 02, 2012

UNDERCOVER’S FILM BENEFITS WIDOWS’ AND CHILDREN’S FUND

http://www.nycdetectives.org/

Wanting to “entertain and educate viewers as to what Undercover Detectives really do,” retired Det. Alex Maisonette is donating a portion of each sale of his first motion picture Narx, An Ace in the Hole to both the DEA and PBA’s Widows’ and Children’s Funds.  

$2 from each DVD sold will be split between the DEA’s and the PBA’s Widows’ and Children’s Funds.  

The film is available via Amazon.com, as well as from Maisonette’s own company at www.AcajamsProduction.com   The 93-minute version on DVD, which he wrote, produced, and directed, was filmed in The Bronx and Rockland County, and features a cast Maisonette created with “90-percent” retired NYPD colleagues, including former Det. /Sgt. Richie Clarke, Sergeants “Bossville” Rhoden, Bobby Galvin, and Patrick Fitzmaurice, Detectives John Barreiro, Junius Evans, Benny Olan, Luis Agostini, and Antoine Daye, Captain Joe Cain and others.