Retirees, what a great turnout at the demonstration yesterday! First of all the weather was perfect and the unions were well prepared with shirts, signs, and food. Our Police Dept. did there usual great job of keeping everything moving and in good order. I know I don't only speak for myself when I say that we certainly got our message across, and in a most professional way. 

    I was impressed with the turnout of our retired members. So many took the time to come out and support our active members. We are all on the same team and we know that in the future we could all be affected by any contractual changes. Let us all remain committed by attending the open meetings. In this way we will stay in the loop and provide support as needed!

                            Be Well And Stay Strong

VOLUNTEER REQUEST TO ASSIST PATIENT AIRLIFT SERVICES

I would like to ask for the assistance of any active or retired members who would like to donate some of their free time to help a great non-profit organization – Patient Airlift Services.  Patient Airlift Services (PALS) needs volunteer drivers from the metropolitan area to help us in their effort to provide free transportation to patients or military personnel.  PALS is a non-profit that arranges free air transportation for people who need medical treatment, diagnosis or transplantation who cannot afford to, or are unable to fly commercially.  PALS arranges flights throughout the Northeast, flying in and out of smaller, regional airports.  Whenever possible, PALS tries to arrange ground transportation to and from the airport.  If you would like to assist with ground transportation, (basically driving patients, their families, or military personnel to and from Republic Airport) please call 888-818-1231 or go to the Volunteer link on our website www.palservices.org.  This organization is active helping wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan who need air transportation. Here is an excerpt from their newsletter showing how they helped 5 wounded warriors. 

PALS Flies Wounded Warriors

In September, PALS had the honor of arranging flights for five active duty, combat wounded Marines from Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda MD. Command Pilot, Joe Howley flew the group, who are all Purple Heart recipients and currently in rehabilitation at Walter Reed, to Boston to attend a Patriots vs. Chargers game and back to Maryland the next day. The trip was part of a program coordinated by volunteers to fulfill “wishes” for wounded service men and women. The special experience enables wounded soldiers to leave the hospital environment, boosting spirits and facilitating recovery. A big "Thank You!" to the New England Patriots for donating the tickets.

If you have any questions or would like me to e-mail you a copy of their newsletter feel free to e-mail me at pi_djp@yahoo.com . 

Thank you

Donald Pospisil

Retired Lt. NCPD

      Contact Phone Numbers for Retirees

Important Phone numbers concerning retiree benefits.

IMPORTANT PHONE #'S FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES