Newsletter September 2024
Membership The Lodge has 571 Active and 59 Associate members for a total of 630 members.
Lodge Welfare Please keep in your thoughts and prayers the sick members of the Lodge, Chris Fitzgerald, Jim Gaynor, Vic Grillo, Richie Rautenstrach, Marty King and his son Rory, Dan Yagos , Gerry Castigliola wife of Jerry Castigliola, Jean Nutley wife of Brian Nutley and Antonio Fernandez grandson of Tony Favara.
Rookie Club Every Lodge member is entitled to a check of $50 for the birth of a child, grandchild or great-grandchild. The newest members of the SI Lodge Rookie Club are, Steven Alexander Lista grandson of Millie and Dennis Frank, Chace Anthony Sammarco grandson of Deborah and Jimmy Gaynor, Bryce Catherine Scott great granddaughter of Paul Ferrigno, Colson Taylor Keegan grandson of Steve Fiorica, Maeve Yijun Kourbeck granddaughter of Vinny Ng and Brady Willliam Leonard grandson of William Post. Congratulations members!
NYS FOP Lodge College Scholarship ($500 each) SI Lodge #120 had two winners in this year's NYS FOP Lodge College Scholarship Program. The winners were Kathlyn Buckley daughter of members Mike and Denise Buckley and niece of member Susan Buckley and Maria Keegan daughter of member Mike Keegan. Congratulations to the students. The six (6), $1,000 each, SI Lodge #120 high school, college and nursing college scholarships will be randomly drawn and announced at the November membership meeting.
Lodge Annual Picnic The Lodge Annual picnic was a great success with a beautiful day and a sell-out crowd of 110 members and their families. The PBSI Borough Commander, Assistant Chief Joseph Gulotta, was on hand along with many other members of the Borough staff. If you have not been able to attend one of these picnics at Nansens Lodge you should try to attend as you will not be disappointed and will have a wonderful time.
Lodge Holiday Raffle Everyone should have received two Holiday Raffle tickets (blue) in the mail. The tickets are $10 each and we ask that you please purchase at least one if not two tickets. The monies raised are used to fund several of the Lodge's benefit programs. The winners will be randomly drawn at the December general membership meeting, winners need not be present. In 2023 we awarded five (5) $500 prizes for a total of $2,500 in prize money. If you would like additional tickets notify me by email at timlounyp@aol.com
2025 Membership Renewals/Dues Everyone should have received their 2025 dues renewal applications in the mail. Last year anyone who submitted their dues to me after October 10th did not receive their National FOP ID Cards, courtesy cards, and windshield decals from the NYS FOP Lodge until mid-January. I have no control over that. Please get your dues in ASAP.
Extra Courtesy Cards/Windshield Decals Extra SI Lodge #120 courtesy cards and windshield decals are available for $3 each or two for $5. Please submit a check with a note of how many of each you would like and mail it to the Lodge at SI Lodge #120, 179 Tanglewood Drive, S.I., N.Y., 10308
HR-218 Any member who needs to renew their HR-218 certification or wishes to obtain this certification should contact me at timlounyp@aol.com
October Membership Meeting The October general membership meeting will be on Thursday, October 10th at 7:00 at the Elks Lodge.
Fraternally,
Tim McGinn
timlounyp@aol.com