Congratulations to Geoff Butler and Mike Pottle, both who have been promoted to the position of Captain. Both Geoff and Mike have contributed to the PFA in numerous ways. Mike also served as the Treasurer to this union in years past.

The Promotion ceremony is set for November 16th, 2011 at 0830 at the PFA training center. Please RSVP to Susan Ferrarri at admin if you are interested in attending.

Thank you to all of the firefighters who participated in this year Fill the Boot drive for MDA. PFA Raised over $18,000 by "filling the boot" along with other activities including the rib eating contest hosted by the Texas Roadhouse as well as an auction.

Lets not forget to thank Dan Santillanes who spends countless hours in making this a success.

The money will stay within the region to help people in need suffering from MD.

 On Sunday September 25th at 1200 noon, we will be hosting the 5th annual Rib Eating Contest at the Texas Roadhouse to benefit MDA. This year we have already made huge progress in securing K99 radio. They have agreed to "promote" the event on the air 2 weeks prior to the event.

Here's the help Dan will be needing for the Rib Eating Contest;

-5 "guest waiters/waitresses" from 1300-? (whenever) -Someone to pick up reserve apparatus prior to event and take back after event -Setup help the day of event -MC to announce at the event -someone to sell t-shirts -someone to conduct Fill The Boot during event -Rib eaters!!!

-Sponsors; if you know of possible business sponsors please let me know and I will contact them personally or give you my sponsorship letter to use! FYI- Paul Davis Restoration has already put in $2000 donation and will be our "Top Sponsor" again this year!

Thanks Dan for all your hard work -

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 The 2011 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2011, in Colorado Springs Colorado.

Jim VanGorder does an excelent job in organizing the rooms, and transportation for the Local. This year the local has purchased a few rooms. If you are interested in attending please contact JIm Van Gorder for details.

The mission of the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, which is located in the shadow of Pike’s Peak, is to honor the sacrifice made by IAFF members who serve as professional fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who have given their lives in the line of duty.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A LETTER FROM CHEIF DEMINT AND PRESIDENT SIMMS

Since its creation in 1976 through June 2010, the names of 2,410 fallen IAFF members have been engraved into the wall of honor located behind the memorial.

The IAFF will ensure that the ceremony remains an uplifting one for the families, friends and loved ones, and that it celebrates the lives, heroism and accomplishments of our union’s bravest of the brave.

Congratulations to the following new members that were unanimously voted into the membership in the July Meeting. Cory Youne (AE2), Kevin Conright (AE14), Jaly Mullen (BE2), Esteban Guzman (BE3), Hal Plitt (BE5), Mike Morgan (CE 12) and Jonathan Maxfield (CE 14). Wecome Guys!

 **UPDATE**

Capt. Ewy Retirement Celebration is scheduled for August 11th 2011 - Details to be posted.

Capt. Leonard Ewy has announced his retirement date, July 3. Capt Ewy has served the PFA for over 30 years, and been involved in many avenues which helped mold what the PFA is today.  Capt Ewy also had extensive involvement within the Union, as the Union President for many years.

Thank you for all of your years of Service, not only the PFA, but Local 1945.

Additional information will be posted in regards to a retirement celebration in the future.

Click here to see Capt. Ewy's exceptional customer Service.

Firefighter Ray Zimmerman ran his last call earlier this month. Ray was instrumental in maintaining our HazMat program over the years. Rays retirement celebration is scheduled for Friday July, 15 1700 at Club Tico in City Park.  Please RSVP with Susan Ferrarri at Admin (6574). Thanks for everything that you did for the PFA Ray. You'll be missed.