The Council 82 Enforcer , Vol. 23, no. 4, 1986 April

NEW LIFE FOR THE DEATH PENALTY occ’ (emeci

Non-Prolt Org
stage

Albany, NY

HFORC

Snloncer

10 APRIL 1986

‘Among principals at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Taconic Correctional Facility’s new Quality of Working Life Activity Center were, from left: Bob Dillon,
y Wolf, QWL JoeP Herb

R ident of Taconic PE
owt ; Wally

Kearney,
is Joe Dubray of maintenance, one of the busiest of many volunteer builders.

Taconic Dedicates QWL Center

Taconic Correctional Facility at fashionable
Bedford Hills in Westchester County opened its
handsome Quality of Working Life Activity Center
with an open house and formal ceremonies
recently

The project had been underway about 18
months, with land-clearing giving way to the lay:
ing of the building's foundation about a year ago.
The building itself is quite similar to the Green
Haven Pavilion, deeper than itis wide, and unlike
the recently opened Claude W. Cromie Activity
Center at Dannemora (Clinton CF) which is

greater in width than in depth (although itis con-
siderably deep)

There was a very large turnout from employees
inall departments and their guests. Principal par-
ticipants in the ceremonies were CO Ralph Man-

Alfarleft

Herb Ross, president of PEF; CO Daisy Dobbins,
president of Bedford Hills Local 1265 across Har-
ris Road from Taconic. Duputy Superintendent
Wilson Dean, a key organizer, was unable to
attend

neta cocal 2718:
CO Jerome Donovan, past president of Local
2718, and Rich Kearney, steward of the Activity
Center, both prime movers in the project since its
inception; Charles Hernandez, superintendent of
Taconic CF; Wally Oldham Il, deputy superin-
tendent of security and a former CO and C82
member; Lyn Kay, president of CSEA at Taconic

Joe
Puma of Council 82; Bob Dillon, AFSCME repre-
sentative who has been active in the reorganiza-
tion of Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill
Nancy Wolff, program associate at Quality of
Working Life in Albany; Chuck Booth, editor of
the Enforcer. The center is expected to be a bee-
hive of activity or union, business and social events.

Three union chiet
r

QWL Activity Center,
Hills Local 1265; Nancy Wolff, program associate for Quality of
Working Lite; Charles Hernandez, Taconic superintendent,

1m left an

headlined “To the Future” donated by CSEA.

Local 2718. The Center is proof of teamwork between the th

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COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER April

Dues Collections Picking U

Dues collection has picked up considerably. Several locals have almost
100 per cent of theie membership paying dues, The president ofthe Capital
Police, Roland Ma exceptone,

Council 82's field staff has contacted local presidents, and report the
following (this is only a partial lis):

Greene at 81 per cent
Groveland at 94 per cent
Mid-Hudson at 74 per cent
Mid-State at 68 per cent
Ogdensburg at 99. 8 per cent
Otisville at 74 per

Safety Officers at 807 ver cent
Sullivan at 66 per cent
Watertown at 81 per cent
Woodbourne at 71 per cent
Wyoming at 46 per cent

Altona at 96 per cent
Attica at 92 per cent

Auburn at 50 per cent

Building Guards at 80 percent
Camps at 76 per

Clinton at 96 per can

Collins at 84 per cent
Coxsackie at 61 per cent
Elmira at 96 per cent

Gabriels at 50 per cent

Green Haven at 70 per cent

Should the above percentages remain (or increase) throughout the dues
collection, we will be able to maintain complete services to our members.

Director's Corner

By Richard J. Bischert b
Executive Director y

COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER

Page3

Empire Plan Benefits Clarified

brought
Executive Director Bischert by our local leaders on clarification in benefits
offered under the Empire Plan, Many of these questions have been answered
through several meetings with the state's health insurance representatives. |
will attempt to answer them in this column

revised.

and there is no maximum age limit for routine pediatie well care,

‘* There has been much confusion among many members about the
Empire Plan coverage for chiropractic visits. Under the GHI plan there was a
ap put on the amount of visits. This is not the case under the Empire Plan.
There is no arbitrary defined limit. Metropolitan will determine the extent of

All parties have signed off, and the final review with the state comptroller
should be completed shortly.

There are two negotiated legal defense funds, one for all correction and
fu

for supervisors under their contract,
Council 82 att he past
year who woul! qually for representation under guideline of the eo de-

pay, by some method presented to the local presidents, In order to produce

Feb. 24 ted. Any informa

ton received by the Council after that date will be included in the March
‘intouts.

Local per capita checks are being issued on those members who have
actually paid dues to Council 82

Our March printouts will more accurately depict who is, and who is not,
paying dues to the Council. In turn, they will be forwarded to all providers of

orand iy in relation to performing their job duties. Council 82 will assign
attorneys for those qualifying

Council 82's attorney, Chris Gardner, has successfully completed re-
search 9 plan for our members

plan:
best serve all members. | will be presenting the plan for Executive Board
approval at their next meeting. Date of implementation will depend largely
upon the income of dues

We continue to review the forming of a fund to provide assistance to

total membership with members who are paying dues.

FINALNOTE: There are many important reasons for paying your dues, the
most important being able to voice your opinion within the organization.
‘Suspended members have NO voice, nor are they eligible for benefits.

the Ce
necessary functions of daily operation.

Legal Defense Funds

removed from payroll. | am quite sure
such a fund will surface to address the needs expressed by you, the members.

| have written the Governor's Office of Employee Relations requesting
they contact Albany based health maintenance organizations to review the
level of services provided, The recent increase of HMOs throughout he state

it, in many cases, types of care
under Moe

Several areas which must be addressed are alcohol and drug abuse,
prescription drugs, and psychiatric and chiropractic care. This problem first
surfaced in the Albany area, but has since become a problem in other parts of
the state. The State of New York should have a contract with every HMO, and

Richard R. Rowley, Esq, the legal

attorneys.

You, our members,
any further changes as they develop.

Bischert Attacks Plan to Cut Military Leave

Dear Editor:

Atatime when
‘our nation’s military, itis highly inappropriate and counter-productive for
Comptroller Ned Regan to undermine military leave benefits for public em-
ployees by tofitteen
days per year.

The National Guard is an indispensable cog in our national defense sys-
tem which provides an elastic and trained cadre which can be quickly mobil-

part-time citizen's militia than to fund the only feasible alternative—a greatly
expanded, full-time military force.

Although military leave benefits in the public sector may exceed those
generally available in the private sector, the solution isto bring private sector
‘employees up to the public sector standard, and not to water down sensible
Mtour

begin after an individual has reached between 16 to 18 visits per year.

From the President

By Joseph P. Puma
Council 82 President

have their names in newspapers? What happens to the re
just become an afterthought? Think about it

I victims—do they

Let us not forget that he was murderes trying to stop a felony from being
ite

care. 1985 under
the GHI program will continue their coverage throughout the pregnancy.
Payments will be made to these doctors as if the coverage by GH! for these

‘committed. 1
Not the victim in this scenario, but vate Deputy Sheriff Fitzgerald.
'

patients was still in effect. GHI will receive their from Metro-
ry

politan.
1986.

© There has also been concern on when members enrolled in the Empire
Plan will be receiving their Empire Plan kits. These kits should be in the
facilities for all enrolled members by mid April. These kits will contain the
benefit book, general information book, an flyer, nonpartici-

security.

in this issue.

| applaud the efforts of Distt Latlorney Michael Kavanagh and his staff. 1
Ippor

y our correction “tice deputy shes, university police

Empire Plan

hope | have been able to answer your health insurance questions. It is
important to contact C82 when you think a clarification is in order.

and other Ulster County.

But most importantly, | sympathize with the family and friends of Deputy
Sheriff Fitzgerald, for in my eyes, he was the only victim in this sad, sad story.

JOSEPH P. PUMA
NOTE: Special thanks to Bob Patterson, correction camps president and President, Council 82
C82 Executive Board members, for defining areas that needed clarification. Ibany
Keep up the good work, Bob. Correction on Tier Changes
. eae Inthe March
McGivern Is No Victim Richard J. The letter appears in
the Le section ‘on Page 12 7, Int
The Free- first:
‘man March 9. It speaks for itself. those stom bet July 1, 1976,

Dear Editor:
First of all, think itis fair

Join nd
Dec. 31, 1976, vil be changed This change in retirement status will be from
Tier to Tier Il Allthose members who were hired between July 1 and July31,
1976, Special

icer, ,

York State corrections officers, the Ulster County Sheriffs Department, New
Paltz 1

of Ulster County.

| have been following quite closely the many stories published in your
newspaper on the Gary McGivern executive clemency issue and | am con-
cerned with your newspaper's portrayal of McGivern as an innocent victim.

When does a convicted felon transform into a victim? Additionally, when

Did
this transformation take place because McGivern is fehabilitated, oF is it
caused by a manipulative convict and his influential supporters seeking to

Editor's Note: Director Bischert’s letter-to-the-editor, printed

here in its entirety, was sent to virtually every editor in the

print and broadcast media in New York State. It was widely
ublished.

benefits can assist our national defense by permitting their employees to
attend limited military training without being penalized.

Governor Cuomo, Comptroller Regan and Senator D'Amato have all
united in order to retain the deductibility of state and local taxes from federal
income ax Thereisno better argument in favor of ftaning te deauctbity

national security through ‘meaningful military leave benefits

union which ts our State's Correct

Officers and other throughout the
State | take great pride in the contribution wich ‘our members make to our

lam deeply ‘omptroller Regan has taken
such a short-sighted and parochial stance toward an issue as Important as
and

should be resisted by all fiscally prudent individuals.

Very truly yours

had’? Good

Richard J. Bischert

Executive Director

Richard J. Biachert
Executive Director
JovaphP. Puma James ‘Thomas ingles Richard Leanlak
President Vico President Treasurer ‘Secretary

Executive Board
Ed Gryaka Warren Mean
‘ohn Ippolito Denri

Lawrence Johnson ison Pawan

sack Kir

Philip Knight buy Seve
oe Kr

Roland Martin

Beri Fer ae Dick Cavene

Trustees
‘Abraham Ancraws
Peter Kilian
Ronald Russel

thanks to CO John McCabe from Clinton CF for bringing this misprint to my
attention.

Participants in Presidents’ Conference

tthe union's top officials to

dent Joseph P.

right) Donnell, att
International union area director,

Project REAP is a voluntary program designed to help improve career
opportunities for State employees with disabilities. Any disabled em-
ployee who currently works in a State agency in the Capital District is

hours, they hi r
leaves of absence or eligible for reinstatement may also participate. For
more 47 TTY (5: write to:

‘Council 82 Enforcer April 1988
Editor and Public Rel

Vol. 28, No.
‘Chartes R. Booth

Project REAP

Empire State Plaza

Suite 108—Concourse Level
Albany, New York 12242


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COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER

Capital Police, COs,

Safety Officers Cited

Three Capital Police officers wore cited
recently by the state Office of General Ser-
vices for their professionalism in respond:
ing to a“man with a gun” in the State Mu:
seum, Empire State Plaza, Albany. The
officers were Michael Close, Louis Glea-
son and Frank Mele. The suspect pulled the
weapon and it was knocked from his hand
with a nightstick. He was subdued with
minimum force.

Safety Officer Paul LaRosa of Creed
moor Psychiatric Center apprehended a
man recently while returning fromasearch
in Queens for an escaped patient. At Win:
chester Boulevard and Union Turnpike,
Safety Officers LaRosa and R. Tuscani
confronted an unidentified man in a tan
Pontiac who was refusing to produce his
license or registration. At this point, the
unidentified motorist fled the scene and
was pursued to 88th Avenue and Hillside
Avenue. Unit 503 blocked the front of the
vehicle, and LaRosa stopped his vehicle to
the rear of same. Again the individual was
confronted and refused to comply. At this
Point, the individual reversed his car, stik
ing the front bumper of the NYS vehicle,
causing a break on the lett side of fender
NYC Police Officers from the 105th Pct
arrived on the scene and identified tne man
as Arnold Wolfin. A summons was issued
to Woltin for failure to comply by Officer
LaRosa. Safety Officer 0. Simon also de:
serves congratulations for his participation
inthe arrest. Our thanks to Fred Willams of
Creedmoor for providing this information.

Correction Officer Richard S. Pochin-
testa of Taconic Correctional Facility and
Correction Officer Charles Acevedo of
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility seized

nearby 1684. Also involved in the proceed-
ings were COs James Johnson, Ronnie
Robinson, Covington, and M. Stradtord.

Alter a massive lobbying effort by
AFSCME, the Tennessee legislature turned
down a plan to privatize the state's prison
system.

Council 82 was given credit recently by
DOCS Deputy Commissioner Charles De-
vane for prodding the state to construct a
special hospital wing for AIDS inmtes. He
spoke at an AFSCME roundtable in Wash
ington on AIDS.

Credit for Military Service

Public employees who enter military ser:
vice and later return to public employment
may. under certain circumstances, receive

A Roundup of
People and Places

. From left, CO Phil Neddo, president of
ocal Jack

duty. The
rules governing the crediting of military
service are outlined in Section 2 of the Re-
tirement and Social Security Law and Sec
tion 243 of the NYS Military Law.

In the past. individuals have been denied
credit under Section 243 of the NYS Mil-
itary Law because they did not make pay-
ments for such military service credit
within five years of their return to employ-
ment covered by this System, or because
they were not members of the Retirement
System during the public employment that
preceded their military service

As a result of the Federal Veteran's
Reemployment Rights statute, it is no
longer necessary that an individual have
been a member of the Retirement System
prior to his or her military duty, or that the

Ki ocal ;
CO Dennis Fletcher, vice president of Washington Local 3046 and a member of the C82 Executive Board.

Safety Officers’
Good Works

' H at Wassaic

Safety and Security Otticer

4

i John Conto manned this In-
° BB ternational Festival display
> BBE at Wassalc Developmental

Center. He fingerprinted
many children via the pro-
lished by Sgt.

gram es

Carl Stecker of Broome DC. i
NW YORK STATE The Dutchess County Stop = >
SAFETY OFFICERS pWieoordinator Wayne That-
cher provided sate driving 2
chart. Childfind Inc. of New
Paltz contributed to the

and apprehended a fugitive recently while Necessary payments have been begun
onthe firing range. They heard"someone” within five years of the return to employ-
\ APD Bagpipe Band Holds Initial Fundraiser moving in the woods near the brookalTa- ment. Any individuals previously denied
' pip Ss conic. When they called for him to stop. he military credit for one of these two reasons
Principals attending the recent fundraiser for the new Albany Police Department bagpipe band in the Polish Community an. The officers, with shotguns in hand, Should write at this time to Member Ser-

Fromiett gave chase, cut the man off, and between vices Bureau—Military Credit, at the Re-

2841; Officer Shawn Keane; Otticer Tim Carroll; (second row) Lt. Pete Lounsberry, Sgt. Joe Cain, Detective Jim Candlon; them made him stop, lie down, and placed _tirement Systems address. Please include GOURCIL G2 ingerprinting program. i
Sh, Ott Kevin)Lynch, him in custody. A eared your Retirement System registration num- sal, 1790 7 i
it Jy. A state trooper appe Local 178 Conto Is shop steward at {
‘Sgt. Rich Basil ti Joe and said the man, a possible parole viola- ber. and enclose a copy of your enlistment p i
ant Smith, Detective Owen (Smoky) Johnson. Each civilian piper represents a fallen officer. Not pictured are instructors Jack ‘ x Wassalc,

Me ‘Arnold and daughter Beth Arnold. tor, ran when troopers stopped his car on and discharge papers with your letter

Camera Visits Lieutenants Local 2951 Meetings in Albany |

i
ee

Jay speakers Included some

mack < lb , r Second-
Enforcer editor Chuck Booth (left) speaks. Vice President Frank Kathy McCormack addresses President Ron Krom of Woodbourne of Lieutenants L First-day ‘shown above. Secon
Wippel of Otisville and Jerry King (right) of Altona take note: the lieutenants on legislation. Correctional Facility presides. ‘Supervisors Local 2951 {"0m across the state assembled al the Ramada Inn for conferences. iy

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COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER

April

Although Governor Cuomo vetoed the original Volker/Graber bill on
March 17, there is new hope for a death penalty in New York State, The new bill
$.6614/A.9137, would call for lite without parole with a death penalty in certain
Instances. The bill allows the imposition of a sentence of life imprisonment
without parole as the present life 10
categories of first degree murder, except that in the case where a murder is
‘committed by an inmate who is serving lite imprisonment (15-25 years to life),
serving life imprisonment without parole, or who has escaped from such
confinement, posed may be either life life im-
prisonment without parole, or the death penalty. A separate sentencing pro-
ceeding is required for all first degree murder convictions, and a sentence of
life imprisonment without parole or death must be unanimously agreed upon
by the jury. This act also includes a nonseverability clause.

What this means is that for the first-time conviction, there is no death
penalty. However, once the murderer becomes an inmate and he/sheis serving

Hopefully, this session will bring some answers to the AIDS issue. When
was at Groveland Correctional Facility last week. an officer suggested we look
into the violations being committed by the Department of Correctional
Services in regard to Public Health Law statutes in the treatment of infectious
diseases. Time and again officers have been transporting AIDS patients with-
‘out knowing it. This must stop!!

Legislative Notes

The bill which would allow correction officers to ride mass transit in New
York has been printed ... The numbers are S.7826 by Senator Padavan, and
‘A.9568 by Assemblyman Lentol . .. We are still waiting for fiscal notes for
20-year halt pay for correction officers, the retirement bills for EnCon and
Capital Police, the SHTA retirement bill, New Paltz Police, and for the Social

April COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER

ALTERNATIVE DUES

PAYMENT METHODS

Instructions:

1, Select the method easiest for you.

2. Fill out all information on the form you choose (Be sure to include your
a the

bank or credit union method.)
3. Keep your receipts, cancelled checks, credit card bills, etc
4. you have questions, call Council 82 at 1 (800) 342-4321.

5. Council 82 will refund any excess dues erroneously collected under these
programs (for example, for members who are paid up beyond the month in
which they die or retire)

Fe ce scrote pas Mena coureavte hae eR
will keep you posted. ib wth SUNY ever their ju  hesalety
+ oe Officers have a new division bill
The AID: Abe
Travels Around the State

Nozzolio ot
be screened for the AIDS virus. Council 82 is trying to get a line-item budget
appropriation for $750,000 for screening for infectious diseases.

Norman BenEzra, political action chairman of Downstate CF Local 399,
stated quite aptly that the AIDS epidemic has been ignored. According to
BenEzra, “Public health officials in the United States have ‘failed to take any
prudent steps to ensure that AIDS will not spread to the population at large,
according to Representative William €. Dannemeyer (R-CA). In fact, recent

ing the public's health have actively opposed measures designed to halt the
spread of AIDS.”

Tim Rounds, Council 82 legislative chairman, Ed Draves and Eileen
Shaughnessy of AFSCME, and | have been traveling around the state touring
correctional facilities with legislators and meeting with the locals. Last week
took us to Western New York, where we toured the Groveland, Orleans and
Albion correctional facilities. We also attended Groveland’s Local meeting
Thanks to all for their hospitality!

Last Friday, | met with the Monroe County Deputy Sheriffs and had the
opportunity to tour their fine facility

May will be lobby month. | will keep you posted. Keep up the good work!

4% wage hike in their

BANK
Preauthorized Account Withdrawal
Instructions
1, Complete all information on the following form
2, Mark VOID a check from the account you wish to use and staple it to
this form. Itcan't be cashed, The bank needs it for the correct bank and
account codes.
3. Mail the completed form and your VOID check to:
Council 82
63 Colvin Avenue
Albany. New York 12206

asi Namo

Address ___ _

Social Security No. —__

Facility/Work Site —___

tion, o ike instruments, shall be cons

Signature Date

Name of Bank —

Branch Office
Street Address ———___ ee,
City, State, Zip

Tas Name
Address — —

Social Security No.

Facility/Work Site

Signature Date

Name of Credit Union _

Branch Office

Street Address

CREDIT UNIONS

Instructions
1. Compiete all information on the following form
2. Mark VOID a check from your credit union account and staple it to this,

form, Itcan't be cashed. The credit union needs it for the correct credit
union and account

3, Mail the completed form and your VOID check to:

Council 82
63 Colvin Avenue
Albany, New York 12206

4, Ifyou would ike your credit union to automatically deduct the amount

of your dues from your paycheck, please complete the bottom part of
the form,

Local No. - -

authonze you to pay and charge 10 my account preauthorzed withdrawal
4s} drawn on my account by New York State Inspection Secunty and La
Employees, Disiet Counc, AFSCME. AFL-CIO

anedpersonally by and tab any such od

2

City, State, Zip —

signed do hereby authorize you to deduct from my salary, bi
addition to any other sums which | have previously authorized), the
$9

TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Pursuant to Section 201(4) of the State Finance Law, |, the under-
eekly (in

tomy account at the

‘me at any time by written notice to you and the Credit Union.

iastname Fist Name MAI, Wemno.

iWork Si

Signature date

Account No. —___

MASTERCARD or VISA

Please charge my Union dues to my (check one)

Mastercard —_ Visa

Expiration date

in the amount of (See table below) &.

‘LastName First Name WI

Mailing Add

PAYMENT BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER

TastName First Name

Mailing Address. _____ =

Local No.

Social Security No.

Local No, —___

Social Security No, —___
Facility/Work Site —___

| am enclosing my check in the amount of $18.32 through the end of
February, 1986

Mail completed form and check to.
incil 82
P.O, Box 612

Dues amount includes pay raise and dues increase on April 1, 1986

Administrative Institutional
Payroll Payroll
Dues Paid Through Amount Amount
May 31, 1986 $ 84.94 $75.28
September 30, 1986 $162.22 $162.22
January 31, 1987 $229.84 $229.84

Mail completed form to: Council 82

Albany, New York 12201

Albany, New York 12201


rages

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
TO: Bank, C r Sat
your

your depositor,

Security and Law Enforcement Employees, Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-

ClO agrees thi
1

suffer y byitand
received by you in the regular course of business, including any costs,

pe v'
of any claim is given indemnitor.

2. [nthe event that any such check shall be dishonored whether with
toindemnity

Qu for any your dep
‘notice of any claim is given to indemnitor.

3. twill cetnd at its cost and expense any action which mitt ve
brought persons in any mi
reason of your participation inthis plan of dues collection

4, twill refund to you any amount erroneously paid to it by you on
any such check if claim for the amount of such erroneous payment is
made by within 12 months from the date of the check on which such
erroneous payment was made.

lite
RICHARD J. BISCHERT, Executive Director

The National Consumer
Boycott Against Marval
Is “EM By The

8 Million
Member Al

Numbers That Count

Local 1333 ‘Hams’ It Up

Local 1333, Orleans Correctional Facility, presented canned hams to all Its
iving the hams to all the local members for the
king the people for the support the ‘Local has

z

members for
holidays was our way of
received,’
the union supports them.” From left are executive board members Nelson
Gauthier; Schiffer; Jim Conway, chief Stowars: Larry Eberhardt, vice presi-
dent, Orleans CF at Albion will be featured in an upcoming Enforcer story.

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
TO: Bank, Credit Union or Savings Institution named on reversed side. —
y

your depositor,
Security and Law Enforcement Employees, Council 82, AFSCME, AFL-
CIO agrees that:

sltwilli
suffer in connection with any check purporting to be executed by it and
received by you in the regular course of business, including any costs,

pen y'
of any claim is given indemnitor.

2. In the event that any such check shall be dishonored whether with
toindemnity

you PC
Notice of any claim is given to indemnitor.

3, It will defend at its cost and expense any action which might be
brought by any depositor or any other persons in any manner arising by
reason of your participation in this plan of dues collection.

4. It will refund to you any amount erroneously paid to it by you on
any such check if claim for the amount of such erroneous payment is
made by within 12 months from the date of the check on which such
was made.

‘The second annual DOCS Olympics is scheduled for June 4-6 at State
University in Albany. The coordinators, chairmanned by CO Ralph Cook and
1985 tothe

Wednesday-through-Sunday format this year.

aan buicing thas been added to the list of events. Others being consid-
tball for 36 and older (not eligible for regular tournament),

fellty coordinator or the Olympic Committee office (518) 453-7387.

without competing, you are certinly welcome to volunteer to help us during
the games

the great job done by our volunteer ome” said the coordinators,

“Now is the time for everyone to start to get into shape for the 1986
Olympics games. Competition should be more competitive this year with a
greater number of employees participating.”

‘There will be nightly awards ceremonies at SUNYA. There will also be a
party Friday night (June 6) at the Thruway House. There will be a dance band
may call the

tt Y Pp
‘committee to make scheduling arrangements,

This is the tentative schedule of events for the 1986 Olympics to be held at
SUNY/Albany June 4-8,

RICHARD J. BISCHERT, Executive Director

Power liting—Weigh In

Gott 7 Trap 10
Softball 9 Obstacle Course "
Rifle—large 9 Basketball 1
Racquetball 9 Cycling 5
Volleyball 9 (Sprint) (10 Mile)
X-Country 9 Armwrestling 6p.
Tug-of-war 2 Body Building 7:30 p.m.
(Thruway House)
Goit June § 7 PARTY 8pm.
Softball 3 (Thruway House)
Rifle—smal 9 June 7
Pistol (bull) 9 Basketball 9
Racquetball 9 = Track & Field 9
Volleyball 9 Tennis 8
Wrestling—Weigh In 9 9
cet 9 Bowling (team) 9
Pocket Billiards 10 Paddle Ball 10
June 6 ne 8
Golf (rain date) 7 Basketball 9
ling 9 'eMarathon 9
Softball 8 Tack Feld Needs 9
10K 9 Tennis (If Nee 9
Karate 9 Swimming 9
Pistol (combat) 9 Horseshoes 9
Volleyball if needed) 9 Archery 8
nis 9 Cycling (25 miles) 9
Racquetball 9 Table Tennis 10

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April COUNCIL 82 ENFORCER

Solution for Uncooperative Credit Unions

The most widely used method inthe alternative dues payment program

unt

the state have been extremely pet and anxious to provide this service for
their members. A few credit unions, however, have been uncooperat

credit union and pay ther dues that way but do not workin an area where a
credit union is available,

Happily, Council 82 has found a solution to these problems. It your credit
union is cooperating in the alternative dues payment program, Council 82
recommends that you support your credit union and participate in the loan,
savings and other progams which t provides. On the other hand, if youare not

the alternative dues payment program, Council 82 recommends that you join

Credit Union

are not participating in the alternate dues payment program, join Excelsior
Credit Union, pay your dues through it and give it all of your credit union
business. I's easy to do: here's how:

1

union ,
switching credit unions: (518) 456-7144 ‘

2
simple forms below to:

the EXCELSIOR CREDIT UNION. a ’ x
pate in the alternative dues payment program. It is af ly
Providing share accounts, share draft accounts, Christmas and Vacation time);

clubs, certificates of deposit, IRA accounts, trust accounts and loans to its
members.

b. join Excelsior Credit Union; and

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Letter

1, STOP THE PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR YOUR OLD CREDIT UNION:

to the

Name Last

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Editor

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CO Douglas DiGerlando, immediate
past president of Local 2967, Otisvlle

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time comes for public review and ex-
pression at the ballot boxes. Hopetully
the voter will not forget those who
champion legitimate concern for the
innocent victims of brutal crimes, the
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3, PAY YOUR UNION DUES

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on this issue!

Douglas DiGeriando
Weatbrookville


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Council 82 a Hit at Broome Information Fair

Sgt. Carl Stecker, shown chatting with visitors at right, was a cochairman for the Information Fair attended by more than 350 employees recently at Broome
Steck 11790, the

of Quality of Working Life, of which Carl a ce2 Chuck so on hi
Patricia A. McDonnell said the fair was a “valuabl for employees assured a year.

Attending to b

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Executive Director Richard J. Bischert; Albany attorney Richard R. Rowley. Another photo, Page 3.

Use Payroll Deduction for Your C82-Dime IRA

Building a retirement account is now as easy as AB C—or | RA—for $100,000 by FDIC. Funds are deposited in 18-month variable rate certificates

Council 82 members. You may use the automatic payroll deduction to open (currently 10 percent) $250, th
.d maint int through Dime Savings Bank ofa choice of fixed-rate certificates, some higher than 11 per cent, available. Up
New York and its Mechanics Exchange Division to $2,000 per year put in an IRA is tax deductible! Use the coupon for more

Council 82 negotiated with Dime Bank to ofter our members a variety of information.
plans. There is no administration charge or opening fee. Many institutions

charge a $50 fee plus an annual maintenance fee.

Tie namin onnouton as wey rats oe eses vo» | COUNCIL 82 LOBBY DAYS

Council 82: IRA |
PO Box 355 | May 5—Security Hospital Treatment Assistants
Albany, NY 12201 May 6~Safety Officers

the Council 82/Dime Savi May 12—Park Police
IRA program now being made available to us. May 13—Deputy Sherits
Name May Conservation Officers Forest Rangers
Home address May 20—Correction Otfcers

June 3—Capitol Police

Place of employment