OFFICERS DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT Alan R. Macdonald(617-901-0545) Thomas Tully
Bob Fitz, Jr.
VICE Patrick O’Connor Frank Barry
PRESIDENT Paul Romano
SECRETARY Michael Kass Richard Cutts
Thomas Brophy
TREASURER William H. Wilderman – 617-212-8186
Mailing Box 52 Association
Website: Address: c/o William H. Wilderman PO Box 848
Medford, Ma. 02155-0009
Celebrating 100 years 1912-2012
General Order # 983 May 2012
May 2012 Meeting
DATE: Friday May 18th, 2012
LOCATION: Iron Workers Hall 195 Old Colony Ave.
South Boston between Damrell & D Streets
Nearest Box 7237 Old Colony Ave & Damrell
TIME: 2000 Hours Meeting
PROGRAM: “Chicago Fire Department Special Operations”
Presented by Captain Dave Fornell
April 2012 Meeting
Members, Applicantswere the guests of Arlington Chief Robert Jefferson at the recently renovated Highland Station. Members enjoyed tours of the station and apparatus. Member Frank San Severino presented a Power Point presentation on the history of the AFD.
Arlington Highland Station, photo by W. Wilderman
Guest Speaker
Our guest, speaker will be Capt. David Fornell. He will present a show on Chicago FD Special Operations Command. Captain Fornell has served in all ranks of the fire service from firefighter to chief. He currently serves as a line officer in the Casstown Community Fire Department in Ohio. He is a recognized expert in engine company operations. His photography has been published in magazines such as, Firehouse, Fire Apparatus Magazine, Time, Newsweek and Railfan and Railroad . He presently serves as the National Sales Manager for Toyne Fire Apparatus. Captain Dave presented to our organization in Feb of 2010 and it was a great show!!
Condolences
Condolences are extended to member Steve Walsh on the passing of his father Joseph, who was also a Box 52 member and a retired Brookline Firefighter. May his soul rest in peace.
100th AnniversaryBus Trip
- The bus trip will take place rain or shine on Saturday June 2. Tickets are $ 30.00 and the bus is filling up very quickly over 30 tickets have been sold! If you are interested in going, sign up now or you will miss out on a great trip! See the flyer with this G.O
Open House Sunday August 26th
- Many Members have offered to showcase their collection at the Associations Open House. More members are needed to show their firematic collection be it photos, patches, toys, etc. Please see or contact Member Peter Aloisi for more information. This event is to be held at Florian Hall on Sunday August 26th,
- Ad rates for the Banquet program have been announced:
- Inside Rear Cover $ 250.00
- Full Page $ 100.00
- Half Page $ 50.00
- Listing (name only) $ 25.00
Camera ready artwork BLACK & WHITEonly, must be submitted to Bill Wilderman no later than
September 1, 2012.
Reminders
- May 18th 2000 hrs at Iron Workers Hall Chicago FD Special Ops
- Reservations for bus trip will be accepted. Cost $ 30.00. Do it now!
- Still looking for firematic collections for our Open House, see Peter Aloisi
By Order Of the President Newsletter Editor
Alan Macdonald Frank San Severino
The Box 52 Association celebrating our Centennial year is proud to announce our bi-annual bus trip as we tour the stations and apparatus of the Boston Fire Department!
Saturday June 2nd, 2012 rain or shine!
Tickets are $ 30.00 per person with a box lunch!
Departs from Everett at 0830 hours.
Seats are going fast, don’t wait!
For more information, or tickets contact the Box 52 Association at or Bill Wilderman