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Run for the Wall

        

Run For the Wall is getting closer.
It passes through EP on May 16th.
If you want to ride this leg of the ride we need to be in Cruces early to register.
You can ride from Cruces to the fuel stop in Fabens or continue on to Van Horn for lunch.
Q22 will be flying the flag again at Artcraft & I-10 as the group comes into EP.
Battle of The Badges

Well, if you missed it you missed some great Boxing and a Great Time had by all.  I want to take this opportunity to thank  Rick "Cheech" Marin and  Matt "Don King" Widtfeldt for all their work and cooperation in getting this great event done.  Despite some set backs and venue change, Rick stepped up once again, and got this thing to work for charity.
 
Ok, well they got the trophy but our fighters literally kicked ass.  As usual some back seat boxers will ridicule, but I say usually the mouthiest  are the ones who never had a playground scrape or ever stepped foot in the ring, so lace up or shut up.  I also want to thank all of you who came out and supported the cause. 
 
As for all of you who participated in the art of "The Sweet Science". I owe you all a round and I don't mean in the ring let me know, I'm good for at least one.
 
Thanks Again to the Boxers and Congrats!
 
George E. Nieto

1st VP Local 51

 

PICTURES COURTESY OF RICK MARIN

    

    

MDA Camp

MDA Kids Camp Kick Off:  June 8, 2008 (10:30-12:30) at Fire Station 2 on Borderland. Approx. 60 kids and counselors will be in attendance plus their parents, so figure on possibly 100 people. This a party they give the kids and counselors prior to them leaving for summer camp up in Socorro, New Mexico. We are in need of tables and chairs for the event.

Election Results

 

 

ELECTION RESULTS

PR ASSESSMENT

STOP ASSESSMENT

YES 336      NO 148

COMPLETE ASSESSMENT

YES 123      NO  24

49TH IAFF BIENNIAL CONVENTION

DO WE SEND DELEGATES TO CONVENTION

YES 355      NO 149

HOW MANY DELEGATES

1- 23,   2-210,   3-41,   4-83

WHAT DO WE PAY

ALL EXPENSES   191

PARTIAL EXPENSES   128

NONE    34

Open Enrollment

  Since the By-Laws were approved there will be an open enrollment period from May 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 for former members to rejoin the union with no back assessments or dues owed. Contact an Executive Board Member or submit paperwork at the Hall.

 Local 51 welcomes our new fire fighters to our brotherhood. We achieved 100% association enrollment.

 

ALVARADO-ALVAREZ, OMAR   

ALVAREZ, MANUEL          
AMES, DANIEL            
BECERRA, RODOLFO         
CASTILLO, BRIAN          
CLAPPER, ROBERT II        
CORDERO, DANIEL           
DEVEAU, STEVEN           
GRIESE, THOMAS            
HERNANDEZ, HECTOR JR     
LARES, ARTURO            
MARTINEZ, GABRIEL        
MARTINEZ, ORLANDO        
MUNOZ, CHRISTOPHER        
RAMIREZ, REGINALD        
RIVAS, CARLOS JR         
SERNA, JUSTIN            
VALDEZ, EDWIN             
VASQUEZ, ROBERT  
Upcoming Lock Up Events

  Upcoming MDA Lock-ups

8-10 Fire Fighters needed to help us with transportation between 9 a.m and 5 p.m.

BJ’s Brewery & Restaurant              March 19th ( pics in photo gallery)

Jaxon’s (Airway)                        April 17th

Texas Roadhouse (West)           May 21st  

Landry’s Seafood House           August 13th 

 

Contact Trustee Hector Padilla At Sta 19A or at 317-8304

 

Scholarship

  Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Scholarships have been drawn.  If you have any questions, either refer to the Scholarship Fund By-Laws, or contact me at 799-1232, or at the Union office at 598-8117.

     Scholarship drawings:         Steven Poblano-Ray Poblano

                                                Joseph Vasquez- Jack Crouch

                                                Amanda M. Hernandez-Jesse Hernandez

                                                TJ Fennell- Tim Fennell

                                                Alfredo M. MunozIII- Alfredo Munoz

                                                Kevin Gonzalez-Andrew Gonzalez

                                                Cecilia Murillo-Robert Murillo

                                                Kelci Farley-Mitch Farley

 

                                                Spouses:

                                                Elaine Medrano-Daniel Medrano

                                                Mayda Beltran-Daniel Beltran

Earl Hayden

Secretary Treasurer, Local 51

 

 


What's New at IAFF 51
The Hydrant

Posted On: May 01, 2008 (23:42:04)

VISIT THE COOLEST BAR IN TOWN

LIVE BANDS, KAROAKE, AND DRINK SPECIALS

Post an Ad

Updated On: May 01, 2008 (00:12:00)
Classifieds
Do you have something you want to sell?  A vehicle, a boat, or a musical instrument etc.  Place your ad on this page so others can see what you are offering.  The cost is free if you are an active duty union member.  You get 25 words + 1 photo.  Just follow the instructions on placing an advertisement on the classified ads section. Approval by the webmaster will be within 24 hrs.  Advertisements will automatically be deleted after 90 days unless renewed.
Blanket Sale

Updated On: Apr 11, 2008 (21:34:00)

The Firefighter's Auxiliary is selling Blankets as one of the fundraisers for this year.  Proceeds will help fund our charitable account. Blankets come in Red, Blue or Beige.   

Size 60 x 70

Cost $25.00

 
To purchase your blanket call:
Teresa Franco  915-422-5773
Martha Garcia    915-328-9765 

Firefighter Art Garcia, Station 12, B-shift 915-920-6391

THE RIVALRY CONTINUES

Updated On: May 15, 2008 (22:41:00)

 POLICEMAN VS FIREMAN VIDEOS

PART 1  http://www.youtube.com/v/4aGXovfjj-A&rel=1"

PART 2 http://www.youtube.com/v/2bTnpoTWIvk&rel=1"

PART 3 http://www.youtube.com/v/lE1qxIA59do&rel=1"

PART 4 http://www.youtube.com/v/IXVopC5__lc&rel=1"

PART 5 http://www.youtube.com/v/OXLTEvar3vo&rel=1

PART 6 http://www.youtube.com/v/03FQngxD33k&hl=en

PART 7 http://www.youtube.com/v/CdMiETlymRU&hl=en

2009 Calendar

Updated On: May 01, 2008 (23:12:00)

 

 

 

 To:   ALL ACTIVE DUTY FIRE FIGHTERS

Ref:  2009 FIRE FIGHTER CALENDAR

Let the Search Begin!!

 

How would you like the opportunity to be on the

2009 Fire Fighter Calendar?

 

The Auxiliary of the El Paso Fire Fighters Local 51 is in the process of creating a 2009 Fire Fighter Calendar and is having a contest to find fire fighters to represent EPFD.  Any active duty El Paso Fire Fighter may apply.  Please submit a digital photo, short biography, and the reason you would like to be part of the calendar. Keep in mind that you will be representing the EPFD; all photos should be family-oriented. An independent panel of judges will choose the winners.   Once fire fighters have been chosen a professional photo shoot will be scheduled.  Submissions should be sent to auxcal2009@yahoo.com  by May 31, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact Martha Garcia, at 757-3921.

 

Anyone interested in helping the Auxiliary with this and various projects may contact Martha Garcia at 757-3921 for dates and times of meetings.

TA Pics

Pictures from the TA

Courtesy of El Paso Times

http://elpasotimes.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?userphoto=&image=18397696


Insurance Questions

Important Insurance Questions

 Please email your questions or concerns in this order
Messages can be left for;

to:  zunigagx@elpasotexas.gov  (Gaby Zuniga,Aetna Rep)

cc: casarezm@elpasotexas.gov (Monica Casarez,OMB)
      moralesiy@elpasotexas.gov (Irene Morales,OMB)
      conchaje@elpasotexas.gov

Gabby Zuniga at 541-4117
Monica Casarez at 541-4880
Irene Morales at 541-4448

John Concha, Local51 Health Insurance Liasion 373-1761

Rudy Portillo, Local51 AWP Liasion 373-1842

All employees are encouraged to call and ask questions and make any necessary changes. Employees who cannot attend one of sign up sessions may still go the Insurance and Benefits at City Hall to make changes after these dates.

 

Attached is a brochure on the Aetna Vision Discount Program.  The Aetna Vision Discount Program is not vision insurance.  It is a program that provides discounts with Aetna vision providers.  If you have other vision coverage, check with the Aetna vision provider you select to see which vision plan/program would fit your vision needs the best.

 How do you find an Aetna Vision Provider?
 
1.    Go to www.Aetna.com
2.    Under Shortcuts (right-hand side of screen), select Find A Doctor
3.    Select Zip, City or County and enter the appropriate prompts
4.    In provider category drop down menu, select pharmacy/vision/hearing
5.    In provider type drop down menu, select vision locations
6.    Click on Start Search button at bottom.

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 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE AND BENEFITS

 Additional Deferred Compensation Seminars have been scheduled for the remainder of April and May 2008. 

 For any additional individual or group sessions please call the local ING office at 778-2424.

 





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