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Official Publication of the Correction Captains’ Association, Inc.
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Department of Correction
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City of New York
Executive Board Wins
CCA Election
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RON WHITFIELD
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An Official Publication of
CORRECTION CAPTAINS’ ASSOCIATION
Department of Correction
City of New York
233 Broadway, Suite 1701
New York, NY 10279
Ph: (212) 227-4090
Fx: (212) 962-4819
Hotline (Emergencies Only):
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RONALD W. WHITFIELD
PRESIDENT
PATRICK FERRAIUOLO
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
KAREN COAD-ROGERS
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
GEORGE A. AUFIERO
TREASURER
GUY BROWN
SECRETARY
RODNEY ALBURY
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
WILLIAM INMAN
LEGISLATIVE CHAIRMAN
FRANKY SOTO
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ONLY
BENEFIT FUNDS CONSULTANT
HARRY GREENBERG, ESQ.
SPECIAL COUNSEL
FRANKIE & GENTILE, P.C.
LEGAL COUNSEL
I want to thank the members for the overwhelming support
shown to the entire Executive Board. It was both gratifying
and humbling to me that my commitment to the members and
this Union for the last 20 years has not gone unnoticed, and for
this I am truly grateful.
As I have said before, it is with great pride and honor for me,
along with the Executive Board, to continue giving you the best representation and to keep up
our longstanding tradition of fighting and protecting our Captains.
We are going through yet another battle with the Department now with the court case of
Capt. Sherman Graham, a 16-year veteran of Corrections. Once again, instead of the
Department backing our Captain, they have allowed DOI to bring criminal charges against
Capt. Graham.
And again, this Union will be right there for our Captain when he is vindicated of all
charges. We will keep you informed of Capt. Graham’s next court date. We are requesting all
members who are able to go out and support Captain Graham show DOI and the Department
that we are on one accord — that we are united.
We have a tough job and it seems that some managers want to supervise by intimidation
rather than common sense. They definitely are not using Correction 101. If you are not sure
of something, reach out to your Delegate or the Executive Board. You are our main concern
and I, the Executive Board and the Delegates are committed to make our union stronger and
to be there for one another.
I pledge to do everything in my power to live up to the confidence you have placed in me for
the next four years. I am dedicated to improving wages, benefits and working conditions for
all members.
Together we will keep the CCA moving forward in a positive direction.
A Night to Remember
FUSCO, BRANDENSTEIN & RADA
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COUNSEL
HOWARD LISCH
RETIREMENT CONSULTANT
GOULD, KOBRICK & SCHLAPP, P.C.
ACCOUNTANTS
JOSEPH P. IRWIN
LIFE INSURANCE
PETER D. MERINGOLO
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR/
CONSULTANT
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Saturday, April 14, 2007 was a
night to remember for Capt.
Ronald Whitfield. The Federation of African American Civil
Service Organizations presented
Capt. Whitfield with its prestigious Merit Award in recognition of his many years of dedication, hard work and commitment to the Correction Captain's
Association. Ron's wife of 34
years Connie, along with many
other well wishers, were in attendance. Ron graciously accepted
the award and gave a moving
acceptance speech. Pictured with
Capt. Whitfield are Capt.
Thomas Summers (AIU), President of the Guardian Association, and Homer J. Whittington, Past President of the
Federation of African-American Civil Service Organizations, Inc.
1st Vice President
PATRICK FERRAIUOLO
I want to thank all our members from the bottom of my heart
for your overwhelming show of support during our recent election. The trust and faith you showed in your board by re-electing
us to serve you another term meant so much.
Correction Captains spoke loud and clear on May 21 when the
ballots were counted and the CCA Executive Board received more
than 90 percent of the votes. Was this margin an indication that all Captains are content or
satisfied? Of course not. The results of the election definitely tells me that the Captains understand the current problems we face in respect to the contract and some of the labor issues arising in the commands, and have faith in us that we will continue to fight on your behalf to get
you the best we can.
Captains are educated men and women who realize there is no magic wand to wave that will
fix what has become a Citywide problem, and not one exclusive to the Correction Captains’
Association. Open up any newspaper and you will see that the other City unions are also suffering from contractual give backs. When was the last time you heard of the police department
having a recruitment deficiency?
The support we received during the election is a clear cut indication that Captains have confidence in us and trust that we will continue to be there for them. During our campaign, we
promised to deliver a contract that we could all live with, and that is exactly what we plan to
do. We also talked about being there for each and every Captain and addressing the current
labor issues. We will not let you down.
As you know, for the first time, the Correction Captains have two Captains facing criminal
charges stemming from assaults on staff that resulted in force used on inmates in self defense.
I wish someone would tell the Inspector General’s Office that the inmates we are responsible
for are assaultive and are not choir boys. Better yet, I invite anyone who chooses to judge us
to don the uniform for awhile — just enough time to be assaulted — or better yet to be doused
with human fecies.
My message to my Captains and anyone else who might get their hands on the Captains’
Quarterly is very clear. The men and women who have the courage and compassion to work
in the toughest prison system in the country are good people who come to work in order to
have the financial means to raise their families.
The Inspector General needs to get a life. He needs to take a good hard look at the job we
do each and every day. Our jobs are not easy, and often not pleasant. Maybe we should all
send a personal invitation to the Inspector General inviting him to walk one day in our shoes.
You have again entrusted us to watch your backs, and that’s what we intend to do.
During the election, we had plenty of opportunity to visit all the jails. We met one on one
with so many of you and heard first hand what you are concerned about. We have taken this
all to heart.
Don’t think for one minute that just because the election is over, you will not see us anymore
in the jails. That just isn’t the case. We were there on a regular basis before the election, and
we will be there now that it’s over. We care about all our Captains, those who voted for us,
and those who didn’t. Our goal now is to show all our Captains that you have the right leadership behind you.
You make us proud every time you walk into a jail to do your jobs, and we hope to make
you proud everyday we’re here to represent you.
Once again, thank you so much for your support. It meant a lot then, and it means a lot
now.
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Thanks
and
More
Thanks
“
Captains are
educated men
and women
who realize
there is no
magic wand
to wave that
will fix what
has become a
Citywide
problem, and
not one
exclusive to
the Correction
Captains’
Association.
”
— Patrick Ferraiuolo
1st Vice President
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EMPLOYEES
OF THE
MONTH
January 2007
LAWRENCE COLETTI
RNDC
VANESSA WOMACK
NIC
February 2007
TANYA MONTEGUT
MDC
March 2007
AGATHA HARRELL
GRVC
MIRIAM HERNANDEZ
NIC
MAXSOLAINE MINGO
RMSC
RICHARD RODRIGUEZ
EMTC
April 2007
ALBERT BUTLER
ACADEMY
DIANA MEDINA
GMDC
ALEXIS PARRILLA
OBCC
ADA PRESSLEY
RMSC
FELICIA THORTONSMALLWOOD
QDC
May 2007
DENISE CHAVIS
ACADEMY
ATEF HELMY
MDC
LASHAWN HINDS
EMTC
EDMUND SALPIETRO
HQ
MEMBER NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS
The National Brotherhood of Skiers
Convention in Steamboat Springs, CO,
brought together more than 2,000 people
representing 77 ski clubs throughout the
United States. New York City’s (NYCD)
Correction Department was represented by
Capts. Harold Erskine (OBCC), Herns
Mitton (ESU/NIC), Sean Shelton (MDC),
and Rosney Singletary (RNDC), as well as
CO Kalik Earl (TD).
“The Summit” is a biannual fundraising
event to support the NBS Olympic
Scholarship Fund. This fund is designed to
identify athletes of color and develop their
skills so they might represent the United
States in Olympic and International Winter
Sports Competitions.
This week long event offered options for
the whole family — all-day skiing, snowboarding and/or racing, along with every
level of instruction offered daily. The
evening promises several venues for socializing, dining and networking with professionals from all over the U.S. Some of
NYC's boldest are represented amongst
these young men as they sparkle on the
Champagne Powder slopes.
Shelton and his colleagues have attended
this event for the past three years as members of the Ice Breakers Ski Club. Capt.
Shelton was introduced to this exciting
sport by his father (a retired NYC
Principal) at the age of eight, and he's been
taking the plunge ever since. “There is
nothing that compares to this record number of professionals coming together for a
week of skiing and networking to support a
common cause,” he said.
Nicole McAlvin, daughter of CAPT. KEVIN
(RET.) and Dianne McAlvin was recently
named to the SUNY Cortland University
Presidents list for the Fall 2006 semester.
Nicole is a junior majoring in Biology and
has also recently been inducted into the TriBeta Biological Honor Society. Nicole has
been selected
by SUNY Cortland to go to
Australia
to
further her studies in the Biology field. She
has graduated
Sachem North
High with honors in 2004.
Darnisha Alon
Lewis, Daughter of Capt.
Darryl Lewis
was
(IU),
awarded
a
CCA Scholarship in 2004 to
attend Hofstra
U n i v e r s i t y.
Since then, she
graduated
from Hofstra University's Honors College
in three years with academic honors (overall G.P.A. of 3.86.) She was inducted into
the English Honors Society in Spring 2007.
Some of her most memorable achievements
include: Dean's List (consecutively since
Fall 2004), served as Student Justice on the
Student Judicial Board, was a member of
the Pre-Law Society, and was a Peer
Volunteer. In addition, she studied abroad
in China in the summer of 2006. She was
accepted into Juris Doctorate programs at
Fordham, Emory, Temple University and
Benjamin N. Cardozo. She will attend St.
John's University Law School this August.
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BIRTHS
MEMBER NEWS
TELL US
In an effort to make this
Chase G. Parris
— Son of CAPT.
A N D O U R E
G R A N T
(GRVC) was
born on January 5, 2007,
weighing 8 lbs.,
6 oz.
MEMBER NEWS
Michelle Ferraiuolo, daughter of CAPT.
PATRICK FERRAIUOLO (1st VP) and Cristina
Ferraiuolo received a full athletic and academic scholarship to Division II Georgian
Court University in Lakewood, NJ. She will
be studying elementary education. Michelle
has been playing Women's Fastpitch
Softball since was nine. She is a graduate of
Moore Catholic High School in Staten
Island. While attending Moore, Michelle
played for the varsity softball for the past
four years. She was a starting pitcher and
outfielder. While attending Moore her team
visited the State Championship twice, winning in 2005. Michelle plays travel softball
for the Brooklyn Cyclones. Some of her
accomplishments are pitching a no-hitter in
Virginia at the PONY Nationals. Michelle
is looking forward to playing for GCU,
where she will be pitching as well as playing the field. Her parents, as well as her
brothers and sisters, are all proud of her
and wish her all the best at college.
CAPT. GERALD DAVIS
(HQ) is entering his
second season as
assistant coach at CW
Post. He brings more
than 15 years of
coaching experience
to the Lady Pioneers
staff. Davis was the
head
coach
at
Division III CCNY for the past two seasons. Prior, he was the head women’s basketball coach at Valley Stream North High
School. Davis holds a bachelor’s degree in
psychology from the College of New
Rochelle. He lives in Freeport with his wife
Digna and three children, Christina, Bryan
and Brandon. Way to go Capt. Davis!
Bryant Lassiter, son of RET. CAPT.
JEROME and Angie Lassiter, led the
New
York
Institute
of
Technology (NYIT) Bears in
field goals, three-pointers,
free throws, assists and
steals. The men’s basketball
team won the conference’s
regular season title for the
first time in NYIT history,
rebounding
from a last place
finish in the
2005-06
season. In
addition,
the top-seeded Bears became the fifth NYIT
men’s
basketball
team to win 20
games in one season.
Lassiter, a
sophomore, was one of
two team members who earned ECC AllConference First Team honors. The CCA
congratulates Bryant and his family on this
outstanding honor.
newsletter more about the
membership, we want to
include more about you
and your families. If you
have an event or good news
you’d like to share with
other members, please
let us know.
Send in information about
your family events (births,
anniversaries, birthdays,
graduations, special trips,
retirements, etc.) ... And be
sure to include photos.
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CCA
Board
Wins to
Lead
Union
for a
2nd
Term
President Ronald Whitfield and the rest of the CCA slate overwhelmingly won re-election to
a new four-year term running the Union. When ballots were counted on May 21, Whitfield
crushed his two opponents, taking 530 votes to 66 for Keith James and 7 for Heathergail
Dedier.
“I am grateful that our members have taken time from their busy schedules and participated
in our Union's democratic process,” Whitfield said. “The overwhelming support for me and my
fellow board members is both gratifying and humbling. We’re looking forward to the next four
years and working with Captains to make this the best union it can be.”
He said there is a lot of work ahead for the newly elected board, included vindicating several Captains with charges pending against them, as well as continuing to deal with Department
leadership in difficult times.
“Our continued goal is to make sure the Department understands that we are here to represent our Captains and that is the job we are going to go. No matter what management might
try to do to our Captains, we are standing up for those who put their trust in us,” he said.
Whitfield had been the Union's 1st Vice President since 1995, and took over as President from
Peter Meringolo when he retired January 1, 2007. Whitfield, who became a union officer in
1986 after his senior colleagues suggested he take his labor ideas further, vowed to continue the
advancements made during Mr. Meringolo's tenure.
The other candidates elected on Mr. Whitfield's slate were: Patrick Ferraiuolo, 1st Vice
President; Karen Coad-Rogers, 2nd Vice President; George A. Aufiero, Treasurer; Guy Brown,
Secretary; Rodney Albury, Financial Secretary; William Inman, Legislative Chairman; Franky
Soto, Sergeant-at-Arms. The official ballot counts were as follows:
SLATE COUNT
Correction Captains’ Association = 490
Members for an Efficient, Accountable and Reliable Union = 49
President
Ronald W. Whitfield . . . . . . . . 530
Keith James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Heathergail Dedier. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1st Vice President
Patrick Ferraiuolo . . . . . . . . . . 530
Hasan Muhammad . . . . . . . . . . 64
Emelia Knox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The newly elected CCA
board thanked the membership for its support in
the recent election by
presenting those at the
June meeting with a
cake reading “CCA
Thanks Their Membership” (top photo). In bottom left photo, 1st VP
Patrick
Ferraiuolo
addresses the members
while President Ron
Whitfield looks on. At
right, Treasurer George
Aufiero offered his
thanks to those who
took time from their
busy schedules to vote.
2nd Vice President
Karen Coad-Rogers . . . . . . . . . 540
Rosemary Ohene . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Treasurer
George Aufiero . . . . . . . . . . . . 530
Edgardo Jimenez . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Secretary
Guy Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535
Tracey Holden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Financial Secretary
Rodney Albury. . . . . . . . . . . . . 531
Sandra Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Legislative Chairman
William Inman . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530
Daniel Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Sergeant-at-Arms
Franky Soto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531
Charles Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Sergeant-at-Arms
FRANKY SOTO
On Sunday June 10, 2007, we all celebrated the 50th annual
Puerto Rican Day Parade with our brothers and sisters of the
Hispanic Society and the Latino Officers Association.
Unlike other parades I have marched in and attended, this one
was of special interest to me. For the first time, I marched amongst
my people with great pride and adulation as I was there to represent my Hispanic community as an Executive Board member of the Correction Captains'
Association.
We had a great turnout for the parade and were joined by many in our Correction family,
like Chief Carolyn Thomas, 1st Deputy Commissioner John Antonelli, Imam Umar AbdulJalil, CCA President Ronald Whitfield and the Executive Board, and COBA President Norman
Seabrook.
Leading the troops was Assistant Chief Arthur Olivari and Warden Juan Quinones.
A world of gratitude to Officer and photographer Ralph Smith, who's always there to capture the moments on film.
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New
Pride
in the
Puerto
Rican
Day
Parade
Photos by Ralph E. Smith
Guardian Chronicle.com
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CCA Pays
Tribute to
Capt.
Peter
Meringolo
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Words From
Ret. Captain
Peter Meringolo
“Throughout my career I
have been showered with
many accolades, honors
and awards — successes
that are a direct result of
the relationships forged
with so many of you in
this room ... The name
that should have appeared on each honor
alongside of mine was
that of my wife of 36
years, Susan. She is the
reason I have been able to
accomplish so much. Susan, I don’t know how you
were able to continue to
support me in everything I
did ... I could go on with
everything you have put
up with and never be able
to thank you enough for
allowing me to do the job I
loved doing even at the
expense of our own children and you ... As I look
around the room and see
so many Captains, I can’t
help but realize how lucky
I am to have represented
such a great group of men
and women who perform
one of the most difficult
jobs in the City. Over the
years you have come to
be more than just members, you have become
my friends. When something happened to you, I
took it personally and did
whatever it took to help
you. You trusted me with
leading you and I never
wanted to let you down.
You allowed me to run the
union my way. Your support of everything I did
was so significant.”
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CCA Annual
l Golf Outing
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CCA
Marks
Black
History
Month
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CCA
Members
Partake
in St.
Patrick’s
Day
Parade
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CPOF Takes
Care of
Their Own
By:
GUY BROWN
Secretary
In top photo, President
Ron Whitfield stands
before the Wall of Photos
of deceased members of
service. In bottom photo,
Whitfield is with Ret.
Capts. Robert Hanley
(left) and Anthony Burke
(right).
There are some things in life, that are publicized with honor, respect, and a heroic theme with
the news media across America. We are not in that category. The stigma that emanates to the
public is crooked Jail Guard. Not to compare our profession to that of our military, but would
they call them dishonorable names? We serve one of the greatest purpose to law enforcement,
but not the honor nor distinction it deserves.
Correctional Peace Officers Foundation (CPOF ) gives that feeling to all who serve. Their mission statement is simple, “Taking Care of Our Own.” The simplicity of this statement may give
you an idea of the organization’s intentions. There are more than 350,000 Correction Officers
nationwide, but there is only one supportive network among the correctional community. Its
first basic goal is to sustain, support and assist the survivors of a Correctional Officer killed in
the line of duty. In 2006, there were seven Correction officers killed in the line of duty. The second goal is to promote and project a positive image of the Correctional Officer to the general
public and within the profession itself. As if that was not enough, they also honor Survivors of
assaults, Correctional personnel injured while on active duty, and Recognition for bravery
above and beyond the call of duty.
This year’s National Memorial Service was held in Philadelphia, PA on June 22, 2007. While
almost each state had an Honor Guard represented, our pipe band is always
invited. They perform for ceremonies and entertainment, and are always a
favorite to the CPOF. The service took place at the historic site of Washington
Square. The survivors of these fatalities are honored by the organization, but
at the price of a lost family member.
The NYC Department of Correction had an honor in the line of duty also.
One was a Captain, and two years ago a Retired Captain (Robert Belfiore)
who was honored by the CPOF, for an assault. Capt. Stanley Rhem in 1991
was killed in the line of duty, not well publicized.
The facts are astounding. How many Captains do you know who have been
assaulted? The Department has held Captains accountable for actions taken
that are deemed excessive, or UNLAWFUL. This is the publicity we get, but
what can we do about it? As a Captain you demand your proper professional
authority, this is not a respect aspect. Your authority is your rank, respect has
nothing to do with this job. Captains should know their title in and out,
including job description, contract, and most of all, your rights. The respect
you receive is nice but not detrimental to doing your job. We need to concentrate on the title we have before we think about a promotion, and that will better prepare us for the future. Professionalism is what we should strive for.
The next thing we should do is recognize and realize that we are all possible
victims of assault. As a frontline supervisor, you are making on the spot decisions that affect the lives of each officer under your charge. I never want you
to put yourself in unnecessary harms way, if you are unable to make the decision, call your supervisor immediately. We never want to have to participate in
the CPOF, but we want you to be also aware that Captains are being arrested
for these inmates. Capt. Henderson, and now Capt. Graham have fallen prey
to influences. Recently a Captain was found guilty of using chemical agents too
close to an inmate. The Ingles case has spawned additional charges, even for
non related incident footage. If reviewed footage has you on camera, you can
be subjected to charges, even if your not the subject of the initial investigation.
The members of CPOF would like to read the horror stories to our leaders,
and the prisoner rights groups that are making all these mandates. As we bow
down to lawsuits, by settling, because it's cost effective, the assaults increase. We need to be
more cognizant that this department is reverting back to the late 1980s. You do know that those
hired at that time are leaving, and they are not being replaced. This translates into lack of experience by junior officers. We just want you to be aware that there is a thing worse than being
assaulted.
In conclusion, the CPOF is that organization that helps everyone in our profession. They have
workshops, seminars, youth counseling, and follow-up programs for the children. The CPOF
has done so much for so many that it is impossible to tell you all of it. You have to experience
it for yourself to feel the Honor, Respect, and the Heroism.
OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN CORRECTIONS
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DROP
US A
LINE
Capt. Carmen Reyes (SOD)
was chosen by the
Department as one of this
year’s “Outstanding Women” in celebration of
Women’s History Month. The
Department honored Reyes,
as well as women in other
ranks, at a March 29 ceremony in the George Motchan
Deten-tion Center Ceremonial Hall. The keynote
speaker at this year’s event
was Susan L. Taylor, editorial
director of Essence Magazine. In top photo, Reyes is
flanked by President Ron Whitfield (left) and 1st VP Patrick Ferraiuolo (right). In middle photo, Reyes poses
with her family, who came to help her celebrate. At bottom, Reyes is with Ronald Bixby, Supervisor of
Mechanics (SSD). “We’re very proud of Capt. Reyes’ commitment to her job and the outstanding work she
does every day,” Whitfield said.
In Loving Memory
One of our own, Capt. Thomas Muter #785, passed away on
January 31, 2007.
I have had the privilege of working with Thomas at the North
Infirmary Command. His distinct trademark was that quirky grin
with the cigarette hanging out of the right side of his mouth. His
pride and motivation were his beloved wife Domenica and his three wonderful sons
Joseph, Antonio Lorenzo, and Claudio.
Thomas was promoted to the rank of Captain on December 29, 1995. He proudly
served in the following commands: OBCC, ARDC, NIC, TRANS, and AMKC.
It was a pleasure to know the man who was always kind, caring, and willing to help
those in need. I am quite certain that many will agree that he was truly a fun loving guy
who worked hard for his family. Thomas will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
If you have a letter
of thanks or
appreciation you want
to share with your
Union and members,
please submit it to:
Captains’ Quarterly
Correction Captains’
Association
233 Broadway
Suite 1701
New York, NY 10279
You can also e-mail
your letter to:
[email protected]
In
Memory
of Capt.
Thomas
Muter
By:
KAREN COAD-ROGERS
2nd VP
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Congratulations to AMKC
Captains Richard Vickers
and Freddie Barfield upon
their retirement. Capt.
Vickers has been with the
Department for 21 years,
while Capt. Barfield had 25
years on the job. Pictured
at top, Captains from
AMKC join with the two
retirees to wish them well.
At left, President Ron
Whitfield, 1st VP Patrick
Ferraiuolo, Legislative
Chairman William Inman
and Secretary Guy Brown
join Capt. Barfield. At right,
Whitfield, Financial Secretary Rodney Albury,
Inman and Ferraiuolo offer
their best to Capt. Vickers.
Congratulations to Capt.
Nelson Arroyo (TD) on his
retirement. A party was
held in his honor on March
8, 2007, at Greenfields in
Queens. Pictured in top
photo are Capt. Arroyo
(second from left) with
his family. At bottom, Capt.
Arroyo poses with his
friends and co-Captains as
they help him celebrate.
Congratulations to Capt. Richard Zimring (BKDC)
on his retirement. A party was held in his honor on
May 24 at Ceol’s in Brooklyn. Pictured above with
Capt. Zimring is Capt. Margaret Calvello (BKDC) on
left and 1st VP Patrick Ferraiuolo on right.
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Congratulations to Capt. Hafsah Rhodes-Brown (OBCC) on her retirement. A party was held in her honor on
May 2, 2007, at OBCC. Pictured above right with Capt. Rhodes-Brown are (from left) Capt. Kenya Elam, a family member and Capt. Josephine Austin-Speller. Above left, CCA Board Members presented Capt. RhodesBrown with a retirement certificate. Pictured from left are 2nd Vice President Karen Coad-Rogers, President
Ron Whitfield, Legislative Chairman William Inman, Capt. Rhodes-Brown, her family, and 1st VP Patrick
Ferraiuolo.
Congratulations to Capt. Yolanda Miller
(RNDC) on her retirement. A party was held
in her honor on April 2, 2007, at RNDC.
Pictured with Capt. Miller (center) are
President Ron Whitfield (left) and 1st Vice
President Patrick Ferraiuolo (right) who celebrated this special occasion with Capt. Miller
and presented her with a CCA retirement certificate.
Congratulations to Capt.
Deborah
Riddick
(RNDC), a retirement
party was held in her
honor on March 10,
2007 at the Renaissance in Queens. In left
photo, Capt. Riddick
poses with her family.
At right, President
Whitfield presents her
with a retirement certificate.
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Congratulations to Capt.
John Brunson (OBCC)
who retired from the
Department after 18
years of service. A
retirement party was
held in his honor on
March 23, 2007 at
Dream Castle in
Brooklyn. In top photo,
Brunson’s friends and
co-workers gather to
wish him well. In bottom
left photo, Brunson with
his wife. In bottom right
photo, Brunson receives
a CCA retirement
certificate from 1st VP
Patrick Ferraiuolo.
MEMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RETIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DECEASED
ELSIE RUSSELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17-07
ANDREW VANSICKLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18-07
THEODORE FRASER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23-07
JAMES E. BROWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28-93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-02-07
MAY O’SULLIVAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25-72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17-07
EARLE O’DELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29-07
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Congrats
to:
Congratulations to Capt.
Leslie Brice (BKDC). A
retirement party was held
in his honor on February 14,
2007, at BKDC. 1st VP
Patrick Ferraiuolo (left) and
President Ron Whitfield
(right) were on hand to
present Capt. Brice with a
retirement certificate.
Congratulations to Capt. George Hayden
(GRVC) on his retirement. A party was held in
his honor on March 24, 2007, at American
Legion Hall in Long Island. Pictured at top left
are Capt. Hayden and his wife. At top right,
Financial Secretary Rodney Albury (left) and
1st Vice President Patrick Ferraiuolo (right)
offer their best to Capt. Hayden. In right photo,
several co-workers and fellow Captains gathered to help celebrate another retirement from the
Department. Hayden had been a Captain for 25 years.
Capt. Raul Rodriguez
(EHPW). A retirement
breakfast was held
in his honor on
June 23, 2007 at
Pop’s Diner in Queens.
Lifetime
Members
Since Last
Quarterly
Charles Barrett
Paul Favours
Martin Richards
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1st VP Patrick Ferraiuolo (left) and President Ron Whitfield (right) marched with Mayor
Michael Bloomberg in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City. The parade
drew one of the largest crowds to date as marchers walked through the streets of
Manhattan on a bright, crisp afternoon. See more photos on page 13.
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