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PEF Region 2 Blood Drive
2024-08-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning NY
PEF Region 2 is hosting an upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive in conjunction with USW Local 1000. There is always a great need for blood. If you are able, please consider donating! State employees are granted up to 4 hours of leave to donate blood during work hours, without charging accruals.
Date: Friday, August 9
Time: from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: USW Local 1000 Union Hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning NY
You can register here: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/8d27f8b4/GwBcrHKS00OCuppxH2RL5A?u=https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.
If there are any questions, please reach out to Shelby Wisneski, PEF Region 2 Coordinator at shelby.wisneski@pef.org or 607-731-8686.

DOL Central Region picnic
2024-08-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Saw Mill Creek Shelter in Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, N.Y.
PEF Members at Division 264:
It’s time for the annual Department of Labor Central Region Picnic!
Click here to download a flyer with all the information. Please post it on union bulletin boards where applicable and share on social media. Here are the basic details:
Who: All PEF Division 264 Members are invited!
What: Central Region DOL Summer Picnic
Where: Saw Mill Creek Shelter in Onondaga Lake Park, Liverpool, N.Y.
When: Aug. 9, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
The price for PEF members and retirees is just $5. The first 25 non-PEF members will also pay just $5 and then $25 per person after that. Children under 12 are $5 as well.
See the flyer for who is accepting registrations and payment at your workplace. The deadline for registrations and payment is August 2.
Please also read the details on the flyer about obtaining supervisory approval to attend.

PEF Division 236 - Regions 11 and 12 - Family Fun Day
2024-08-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Eisenhower Park – Pear Section, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
PEF Division 236 (Regions 11 & 12) Members:
Please join us for a family fun day:
WHEN: Sunday, August 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Eisenhower Park – Pear Section, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
The cost is $20 PEF members, $15 Adult non-PEF members, $10 ages 12–17. Free for kids 12 and under.
Please submit payment to:
PO Quick (Queens) 347-633-0776
PO Urena (Brooklyn) 347-668-4851
PO Reid (Queens) 646-734-4445
PO Jones (Nassau) 646-358-7992
PRS DeJesus (Suffolk) 347-436-5863
Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.

PEF Division 247 DOT Summer Luncheon
2024-08-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Eagles Club, 19260 US 11, Watertown, NY
PEF Division 247 DOT Members,
Please save the date for:

WHAT: PEF 2024 Summer Luncheon
WHEN: Wed., August 14th @ 11am
WHERE: Eagles Club, 19260 US 11, Watertown, NY

Ribeye, cooked to order! Horseshoe & cornhole games available.

More info to come on pricing & tickets in July.

Division 357 (ITS Statewide): 2024 Summer Picnic for Regions 1-9
2024-08-14 12:30 - 16:30 | Crystal Cove, 38 Old Rte. 66, Averill Park, N.Y.
ITS PEF Members:
The Division 357 (ITS Statewide) Events Committee is excited to announce that we will be holding two summer picnics this year for ITS members. One will be held for Downstate and one for Upstate. The details for your event are listed below. Click here to download a flyer that you can post on your bulletin board or share with members who do not get this email. If you have any questions, please email Secretary@pefd357its.org.
Event: Upstate ITS Picnic
Date: August 14, 2024
Time: 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Sign-In: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Basket Give-Away: 2:30pm – Must be present to win.
Registration Link: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/9e46e52b/ugusKoP53EG_6cEOFrPj8A?u=https://www.universe.com/events/division-357-regions-1-9-its-picnic-tickets-YBD8SL
Registration Deadline: August 5, 2024, at Midnight
Location: Crystal Cove, 38 Old Rte. 66, Averill Park, N.Y.
Cost Structure:

$15.00 – PEF D357 Dues Paying Members

$60.00 – Non-Dues Paying PEF Members, Guests, and Others

$0.00 – Statewide Officers and Regional Coordinators – Please register by emailing Christopher.Ford@pef.org.

Note: If you are in Region 9, it is your choice which picnic you attend. You may only use your member discount for one event. You may only use the 1707-Picnic Leave Code for up to 3.75 hours for one event.

PEF Region 2 Family Picnic
2024-08-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Denison Park, Corning Pond Pavilion
PEF Region 2 Members:
Please join us for Region 2 Family Picnic!
Date: August 17, 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Denison Park, Corning Pond Pavilion
Rain location: USW Local 100 union hall, 100 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Corning, NY
Food will be provided by Fran’s Landing.
Fun activities for the whole family! DJ, face painting, bounce house and giveaways.
Please RSVP by August 2 to swisneski@pef.org or click here.
You may also RSVP by scanning the QR code below.

Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.

Division 251 Ergonomic Training
2024-08-20 09:00 - 16:00 | 500 Balltown Rd., Schenectady, N.Y. 12304, Building 3, Room 1
Division 251 PEF Members:
The PEF Health and Safety department is conducting an Ergonomic Training Program on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. There are 2 sessions being held, 9am – 12pm, and 1pm – 4pm.
Both sessions are being held at 500 Balltown Rd., Schenectady, N.Y. 12304, Building 3, Room 1.
For more information please click here for a flyer about the training, including a QR code to register. You may also visit this link to register.
If you have any questions please reach out to Jennifer Antal (PEF Div. 251 Steward), or Paige Saakyan (PEF Health and Safety Specialist) at Paige.Saakyan@pef.org or (518) 785-1900 x330.

Division 357 Steward's Meeting
2024-08-21 | PEF HEADQUARTERS
PEF HEADQUARTERS: Conference Rooms B and C

Region 8 Civil Setting Meeting
2024-08-21 08:00 - 17:00 | PEF HEADQUARTERS
PEF HEADQUARTERS: Conference Room C

PEF Division 211 DMV Membership Meeting
2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:00
PEF Division 211 DMV Members:

You are invited to a Division 211 Membership Meeting:
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Swan Street Building, Room 137
PEF Membership Benefits will be at the meeting!

To RSVP, please contact Heidi Bazicki by August 19 at Heidi.Bazicki@pef.org.

Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.

Executive Board
2024-08-25 - 2024-08-28 | HGI Troy

Labor Day
2024-09-02

Region 7 Labor Day Parade
2024-09-02 | Massena, NY
Massena, NY

Buffalo AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade
2024-09-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Dorrance Ave and McKinley Pkwy
PLEASE NOTE: This year’s parade will begin one hour earlier than previous years. Line up begins at 10AM, and the parade begins at 11AM. Be sure to join us at the cookout immediately after the parade, and enjoy a truly joyful day for union members and our community.

Buffalo Labor Day Parade
2024-09-02 10:00 - 17:00
PEF Region 1 Members:
It’s that time of year again! PEF will be marching in the Buffalo Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 2.
Any member wishing to walk with the PEF team should RSVP with me. Just reply to this email with your name, agency, phone number, and the number of people attending the parade with you and their t-shirt sizes. The deadline to RSVP is Aug. 26.
We will line up at the intersection of Dorrance and McKinley starting at 10 a.m. and the parade steps off at 11.
There is a picnic immediately following the parade in Cazenovia Park. PEF Region 1 is covering the cost of the picnic for everyone. It will probably be easiest to park at Cazenovia Park. Buses will transport you to the line-up site.

Rochester Labor Day Parade
2024-09-02 10:30 - 17:00
PEF Region 3 Members:
You are invited to join us for the Rochester Labor Day Parade! Family and Friends are welcome and everyone gets a T-Shirt! We will have candy for kids to hand out, and clappers and whistles to make some noise! Lunch will be provided afterwards to all participants.

DATE: Monday, September 2, 2024
TIME: 10:30 AM
LOCATION: Parking is available in the Parking Garage behind the PEF office at 255 East Avenue.

PEF’s line-up location is TBD and we will follow up closer to the date after you RSVP.

Please RSVP here.

Michael L. Burns Labor Day Celebration
2024-09-02 12:00 - 16:00 | American Legion, 275 Grooms Rd, Clifton Park, NY
All members & families are invited to the Michael L. Burns Labor Day Celebration sponsored by the Capital District Area Labor Federation. On this day, we appreciate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers everywhere.
Date: September 2, 2024
Time: 12:00pm– 4:00 pm
Location: American Legion, 275 Grooms Rd, Clifton Park, NY
FOOD:
• Hot Dogs
• Hamburgers
• Sausage & Peppers
• Clams
• Drinks & More
ACTIVITIES:
• Rock Wall
• Video Truck
• Horseshoes
• Volleyball
• Other Games
Please click here for a flyer you can share with fellow members.
This event is free to region 8 members and their families. NO RSVP REQUIRED!
We hope you can join us!

Michael L Burns Labor Day Celebration
2024-09-02 12:00 - 16:00 | American Legion, 275 Grooms Rd, Clifton Park, NY

Region 11 Convention Delegate Resolution Meeting
2024-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | 100 William Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10038
PEF Region 11 is having a Convention Delegate Resolution Meeting.

When: Wednesday September 4, 2024.
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Location: 100 William Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10038

Please RSVP to Bernadette.O’Connor@pef.org and Charles.Roland@pef.org contact number to Bernadette is (917) 596-8248 by Monday, August 26, 2024, so we can order enough food.

PEF Region 5 Convention Delegate Dinner
2024-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, 20 Hawley Street, Binghamton NY 13901
PEF Region 5 Convention Delegates:
You are invited to Convention Delegate Dinner!
Date: September 3
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, 20 Hawley Street, Binghamton NY 13901
Please RSVP here by August 24.
We should have resolutions ready for distribution by August 20.

Picnic and Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs. Somerset Patriots game
2024-09-06 17:30 - 22:00 | Pavillion, Mirabito Stadium 211 Henry St., Binghamton, NY 13901
Division 208 Members:

Please join us for a Picnic and Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs. Somerset Patriots game

Date: Friday, September 6, 2024

Picnic Time: 5 :30 PM -7:00 PM Picnic

Location: Pavillion, Mirabito Stadium
211 Henry St., Binghamton, NY 13901

Game Time: 7:00 PM

Admission Includes:

• Seat at game
• Picnic Menu
• Fireworks

Picnic Menu: Lupo’s Original ChicRen Spiedies, Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Watermelon Slices & Cookies

Non-alcoholic beverages: Iced tea, lemonade, water
Price: $32.00 per ticket

* Regional Discount: $10.00 of ticket
* Division/Retiree Discounts: please refer to your Division or Retiree Council Leader

Admission Includes:
• Seat at game
• Picnic Menu
• Fireworks

For inquiries & tlckets please contact your Council Leader .

Please click here for a flyer you can share with your fellow members.Picnic and Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs. Somerset Patriots game

Executive Council
2024-09-12 | PEF HEADQUARTERS
PEF HEADQUARTERS: Conference Rooms A, B, C

PEF Region 1 Pre-convention Delegate Meeting
2024-09-12 17:30 - 19:30
PEF Region 1 Delegates:
You are invited to a Pre-convention Delegate Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 12. The meeting will begin at 5:30pm at the Cove-Seafood & Banquets located at 4701 Transit Road, Depew, New York 14043.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Crystal Raslawsky at (716) 853-3100 no later thanWednesday, September 4.
Only delegates who RSVP’d to attend will be receiving their convention gifts at this event.
If you are unable to attend this meeting, you will be able to pick up your gift in the Region 1 Office beginning Monday, September 9.
Please call ahead to schedule a pick up date and time with Crystal Raslawsky at (716) 853-3100.

PEF Convention 2024
2024-09-15 - 2024-09-18
Syracuse, NY

Division 357 Steward's Meeting
2024-09-16 | PEF HEADQUARTERS
PEF HEADQUARTERS: Conference Rooms B, C

Workplace Violence meetings at South Beach PC
2024-09-26 08:00 - 14:00
PEF leaders and staff will be on site Thurs., Sept. 26, to talk with you about the recent workplace violence at the facility and what the union is doing about it.
For those of you working an early or overnight shift, we will have a breakfast meeting starting at 8 a.m. in the lobby of building 18. We will then have another meeting from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the auditorium where boxed lunches will be provided. Both of these are “open” meetings — please stop by whenever it is convenient for you
If you can’t make either of the meetings, and want to know how you can get involved and support the effort, please reach out to Council Leader Shaquana Perry at Shaquana.Perry@pef.org or Treasurer Debbie Deas at iasijah@aol.com.

PEF Region 6 Member and Family Appreciation Day
2024-09-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Critz Farms, Cazenovia NY
PEF Region 6 Members:
You are invited to attend PEF Region 6 member and family event at Critz Farms, Cazenovia NY.
Date: September 28
Time: 10am-6pm
Location: Critz Farms, Cazenovia NY
Every PEF member and up to three of their immediate family members can enjoy FREE admission, one FREE snack and FREE beverage tickets.
We will have:

Pumpkin picking Games
Rides
Petting zoo
Corn maze and more!

Stop by the PEF booth from 11AM -2PM for door prizes and giveaways.
Receive your gate passes, drink and snack tickets at your regional office or contact your council leader.
Please click here for a flyer you can share with your fellow members.

Region 3: PEF Member Appreciation Event at Batavia Downs
2024-10-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Batavia Downs
PEF Members in Region 3:
You are all invited to join your union siblings at a Member Appreciation Event to be held Wed., Oct. 2 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Batavia Downs. All the details are on this flyer.
Every PEF member may bring one guest and the cost is just $10. Come on out for good food, drinks, and entertainment! Visit this link to register or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03 - 2024-10-04

Article 18 Agenda Setting Meeting
2024-10-04 | PEF HEADQUARTERS
PEF HEADQUARTERS: Conference Room A
