Election Day Tuesday April 23rd

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The Pa Primary is next Tuesday, April 23rd. Our candidates list is small this time around, two to be exact. We met with a few candidates for State Attorney General and Treasure. The two we are endorsing, we have long standing relationships with at the Capitol.
Our State Treasure candidate is the current House Majority Leader Ryan Bizzarro. Ryan has stood with us on everything from Paycheck Protection to current legislation like PTSI Workman s Comp and PFAS. Time and time again he has proven to be a man of his word, always standing with Fire Fighters.
Jared Solomon is our candidate for State Attorney General. Jared is the current Chair of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee where the majority of Fire Fighter bills pass through. Jared and his team have been instrumental in getting PTSI and PFAS to the finish line this session. Both of those bills have been stuck in limbo for over six years. With Jared’s dedication to our health and safety and his team’s legislative expertise, we are almost there.
Both candidates have been there and continue to be there for us, it s our turn to be there for them. We know they will always advocate for Fire Fighters no matter where their path takes them.
With all that said, we need your help next Tuesday manning the polling stations. Morning 0700 to 1130ish Afternoon 1530 to when the polls slow. We will get together for lunch at noon. Polling station locations will be handed out when the schedule and roster are complete.
For further information contact Joe Hottenstein
(570)236-4952.
In Solidarity,
Executive Board

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Any members that wish to participate in marching in the St. Patrick’s day parade March 17th, 2024, please meet in the area of the Ritz parking lot and farmers market entrance for 1145am. Families are encouraged to attend. We will be providing food and drinks for all ages. If you are able to attend, please contact Joe Hottenstein at (570) 236 – 4952. Thank you!

January Meeting Notice

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Attention Local 302 Members

Due to New Year’s Day, the regularly scheduled
monthly meetings of I.A.F.F. Local 302 will be held on

Monday, January 8, 2024, and
Monday, January 15, 2024

at The Columbian House
1519 Greenleaf St. Allentown

The meeting time will be the same, 7:30 PM

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact
the secretary, Jason Tatum at any of the following numbers:

Cell: 484-866-1606

Help at The Election Polls

 We are in need of help at the election polls on Tuesday, Nov 7th
 Come out and help the Local support candidates who support us. This is a great opportunity for new guys to get out and learn about the community you serve.
 We can use everyone’s help! As always we’ll be manning the polls in the morning from 0700ish to 11ish and afternoon from 1500ish til close. We’ll meet up for a Union lunch at noon.
For availability contact Perreault
(484)892-1787
Thank you

Meeting Reminder

Meeting reminder for Monday, October 6th. The meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1519 W Greenleaf St Allentown, PA 18102.

There will be Elections before the meeting from 1400 – 1930.

Also, there will be a Watch Ceremony for the Brothers

Taylor

Gauntner

Gostonyi

Alpha

CISM for Penn St. Fire

There will be a critical incident stress debrief regarding the 915 Penn St fire.   The location will be at the FOP Hall 2101 Mack Blvd at 1800 Tuesday October 24th.  This is considered mandatory for those who were directly related to the incident so overtime will be paid if you can attend.  If you are on duty, please make arrangements with your command staff to attend.

 

Any questions call Chief Eharth.

Meeting Reminder

Reminder for meeting tonight with members nominated can speak.

 

The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1519 W Greenleaf St. Allentown, PA 18102.

 

2023 Nomination of Officers

  • Vice President – 2-year term – the incumbent is Aaron Pychinka

Aaron Pychinka was nominated by Chris Groller

  • Secretary– 2-year term – incumbent is Jason J Custer

Jason J Custer was nominated by Jon Hammel- Custer withdrew his nomination. 

Jason Tatum was nominated by Jason Custer

  • One (1) Executive Board – 2-year term – incumbent is Jason Tatum 

Jason Tatum was nominated by Chris Groller- Tatum withdrew his nomination.

Joseph Hottenstein was nominated by Kennedy. 

  • Two (2) Trustee – 2-year term – incumbents are Jon Hammel and Mark Kennedy 

Jon Hammel was nominated by Aaron Pychinka

Mark Kennedy was nominated by Jon Hammel

  • Sgt.-At-Arms – 2-year term – the incumbent is Mark Kresge Jr.

Mark Kresge Jr. was nominated by Jon Hammel

  • Director of the Welfare Fund – 3-year term – Incumbent is Matt Eharth

Matt Eharth nominated by Jon Hammel

  • Delegate to the IAFF Convention 2024

Jason Custer was nominated by Chris Groller

Adam Perreault was nominated by Aaron Pychinka.

  • Alternate to IAFF Convention 2020

John Stribula was nominated by Phil Lathrop

Aaron Pychinka was nominated by Jon Hammel

Tim Bruce was nominated by Aaron Pychinka

Adam Perreault was nominated by Aaron Pychinka

Jason Custer was nominated by Aaron Pychinka

Joe Zimmerman was nominated by Marj Kresge Jr- Zimmerman withdrew his nomination. . 

 

Each candidate who accepts the nomination for office shall be afforded two (2) minutes at the October meeting to express his views and goals for the office that he is nominated for. The nominee’s name shall appear on the ballot in the order in which they were nominated.

 

The election of officers for Local 302, IAFF will be November 6, 2023, Knights of Columbus

 

John Kalynych’s service

Anyone interested in standing urn watch at John Kalynych’s service on Friday, September 8th from approximately 1200-1500, please follow this link to the sign-up form.

– Lt Trumbore

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Kalynych memorial sign ups
docs.google.com

Holiday Meetings & Nominations

Monday August 21, 2023

ATTENTION LOCAL 302 MEMBERSHIP

 

Due to the Labor Day holiday the regular monthly meeting will take place on

September 11th & 18th

 

 Knights of Columbus, 1519 Greenleaf Street.  at 7:30 PM

 

At the September meeting there will be nomination of officers, the following offices will be up for election.

 

  • Vice President – 2-year term – incumbent Aaron Pychinka
  • Secretary – 2-year term – incumbent is Jason Custer
  • One (1) Executive Board – 2-year term – incumbent is Jason Tatum
  • Two (2) Trustee – 2-year term – incumbents are John Hammel and

                Mark Kennedy

  • -At-Arms – 2-year term – incumbent is Mark Kresge Jr.
  • Director of the Welfare Fund – 3-year term – Incumbent is Matt Eharth
  • Delegate to the IAFF Convention 2024
  • Alternate to IAFF Convention 2024

 

Each candidate that accepts the nomination for office shall be afforded two (2) minutes at the October meeting to express his views and goals for the office that he is nominated for. The name of the nominee shall appear on the ballot in the order in which they were nominated.

 

 

The election of officers for Local 302, IAFF will be November 6, 2023, at the Knights of Columbus, at 1519 Greenleaf Street. The balloting will begin at 14:00 hrs. and conclude at 7:30PM. Elections shall be by secret ballot.

Honor Guard

Looking for honor guard for urn watch at retired FF Leo Gatens’s service on Saturday, August 26th from 0930-1100 at O’Donnell Funeral Home on Hanover Ave.

Was also requested by family to fold and present the flag to the family at the Sacred Heart Cemetery on Fullerton Ave. If you are interested in helping with that, let me know. We can train you or if you have experience let me know

Contact me with your availabilities.

Cell (610)-751-2703

Email: [email protected]

Thank you,

Lt Trumbore