NEW YORK STATE

FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

MEMORIAL LODGE # 100

PO BOX 060471

STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306-0471

. WEBSITE: NYSFOPMEMORIALLODGE100.COM .

Celebrate the Holidays with Lodge 100

Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Elks Lodge

901 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY

Our upcoming meeting dates and events are as follows:

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01/28/14 Membership Meeting, Save the Date…. Lodge 100 Dinner 04/14/14

Holiday Party: The party this year is December 17th. If possible please let us know if you plan to attend and if you are bring anyone with you. Maybe bring a new member and have them sign up. The more members we have the better. So please bring a spouse, family member or maybe a business person who is supportive of law enforcement. These new members are eligible to some benefits that area being offered.

Medicare Part B: Federal law requires that some beneficiaries pay a higher premium for Medicare Part B coverage based on their income. If you and/or your eligible dependent paid a Medicare Part B income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) which means more than the standard Medicare Part B monthly premium, you may be entitled to an additional reimbursement. Check the NYC Office of Labor Relations to see if you LEFT YOUR MONEY ON THE TABLE.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/olr/html/home/home.shtml

http://www.nyc.gov/html/olr/downloads/pdf/healthb/irmaa_2010.pdf

http://www.nyc.gov/html/olr/downloads/pdf/healthb/irmaa_2011.pdf

Newsletter: It is your Lodge and Newsletter your ideas are welcomed send your thoughts to Rich Clifford at .

BLUE LIGHT DISPLAY

As we enter the holiday season and you put up your decorations, remember to display a BLUE LIGHT on the front of your home or business. The light is to honor all those who have made the supreme sacrifice, are disabled or are currently serving to protect our neighborhood.

For those who don’t know about the BLUE LIGHT, well you have just been informed.

State ID Cards

The state has raised the price for ID cards for FOP and family members. The new price is $15.00, an increase of $5.00. You will have to get the new form from either the state website, www.nysfop.org or contacting the state office at: 516-433-4455

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

By Michael Schroeder

At this time last year, we were just starting to recover from Hurricane Sandy. This year, let us keep our thoughts and prayers for our brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement who have been affected by the floods in Colorado, the tornados in Illinois, the typhoons in the Philippines and all other disasters. Let us give thanks to those of Law Enforcement that have given their time and economic support to help the victims.
Tuesday, December 17 is our lodge’s Holiday meeting; come join us. We will be upstairs at the Elks Lodge and a hot buffet will be served. Pictures will also be taken for 2014 NYS FOP ID Card. (the price of the ID Cards has gone up and is now fifteen dollars for Active and Family Members. Associate cards are one hundred dollars for renewals. Bring a check made payable to NYS FOP Empire State Lodge, NO CASH will be accepted. We will have forms or they can be obtained at www.nysfop.org . Bring a friend and have them join the lodge.
In closing, on behalf of the Board of Lodge 100 we wish you and your family a Healthy and Happy holiday season.
The State FOP has many benefits for the members, as well as our own benefits. You can view them at www.nysfop.org . Our lodge’s web site is www.nysfoplodge100.org.

God Bless the USA Stay Safe Wear your VEST & SEATBELT

Secretary’s Column

By “Mr. Henry” Leshnower

Some good news for those who renewed on time, I have received the cards, decals and courtesy cards from the State Lodge. Together with the lodge card, they are in the envelopes ready to go once the National cards are received. So you should get them before the end of the year. If you want to know if you should expect your membership cards in December, look at the mailing label. On the top line to the right there is a date, this is the date I received your dues. The second batch of membership cards will be mailed out around the end of January.

Remember it’s never too late to renew your dues or get a new member to join. We have 3 different types of memberships and everyone must know someone who is eligible. There are active FOP members and they can be either working or retired law enforcement officers. Auxiliary members and they are related to a law enforcement officer who belongs to our lodge. The third group is Associates and these people are supporters of all law enforcement. Many Associates are business owners and you deal with them all the time. So please try to get a new member for our lodge.

For those members who ordered extra cards and decals, you should have received them. All orders received before December 15, were mailed out. Orders for extra cards and decals are mailed out separately from membership cards.

For our snowbirds, remember to let me know when you are going south for the winter. If you would give me notice before the end of the month, your newsletter will be there when you arrive. You can either send me an e-mail with the change of information or you can call me or you can send me a letter in the mail. If you want to call, my phone number is on the bottom of the membership form with some information as to how to call.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday may the New Year bring only good fortunes.


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December 2013

NYS FOP MEMORIAL LODGE 100

PO Box 060471

Staten Island, NY 10306-0471

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY FOR 2014

E-MAIL - DID YOU GET ONE ABOUT OUR MEETINGS?

If you didn’t, then either we don’t have it, could not read your e-mail address, or it has changed. Please e-mail the Lodge and in the subject matter put in Memorial Lodge # 100. Send the e-mail to . If you have any questions or suggestions, by using e-mail they can be answered much faster and it is a lot less expensive. Please make sure , for members with last name A to K, for members L to Z there is and that they are listed as good addresses in any spam blocking software.

EXTRA LODGE CARDS AND DECALS ARE AVAILABLE

Cards are $1.50 and Decals are $1.00 and may be requested with your membership renewal. Kindly order cards and decals in even number quantities, please place your order with your renewal application. What happened last year, some members sent in their requests late and we were out of cards and decals. The supplies we order are based on request at the time of renewal, purchasing more than we need wastes the Lodge’s (YOUR) funds.

FOP MEMORIAL LODGE # 100 SHIRTS

As for the shirts, this is what is available: Green XL and White XL. You can include your order for a shirt with your dues or by contacting by e-mail for more information. The donation for a dress shirt is $30.00. The supply is limited and color can be substituted if out of inventory. You can include your order for a shirt with your dues or by contacting by e-mail for more information. We will be ordering new shirts in the Spring.

Guest Speakers: In an effort to enhance the value of your Lodge meetings, Guest Speakers are being scheduled. If you have a suggestion for future speakers please contact Mike Schroeder or Henry Leshnower for PRIOR approval. Your participation is welcomed and beneficial to the growth of our Lodge.

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