PAX Centurion - September / October 2015

Page 26 • PAX CENTURION • September/October 2015 617-989-BPPA (2772) ning and we are on the verge of launching a Facebook page. The goal will be to have these different mediums available to update members and help educate others about the great work, both on and off the job that our members are doing. BPPA Open Meeting T he BPPA recently held theAnnual Open Meeting at our new Union Hall at 295 Freeport St. Over 200 members came by, had lunch and toured the building. We also had about 70 members stay for the meeting. It was, in my opinion, historic. It was the first open meeting that I can remember that had so many mem- bers involved when there wasn’t a “hot button” issue. There was a lot of positive discussion and some great ideas for our Bargaining Team going forward with contract negations. It was great to see members engaged in the BPPA. BPPA Events I would like to note the work that went into the recent BPPA Events. OnAugust 27 th the BPPA held our Annual Golf Tourna- ment. Though always a great time this year’s outing was fantas- tic. There were a number of people helping out to make this a suc- cess. I would like to recognize Mike Leary, Tommy Noto (YVSF), Mike Murphy (B2) and of course Anne Morley and Annmarie Daly from the Union Hall, as well as everyone that helped out and played. The only down side was too many golfers and not enough holes. I know we will fix that going forward. On September 11 th we held our 50 th Anniversary Celebration com- bined with our Annual Retirement andAwards Banquet. This was an incredible success. Truly an evening to remember. Having the oppor- tunity to recognize our most recent retirees, as well as bringing past BPPA Presidents andVices to be heralded for their leadership over the last 50 years joined by an original signer of the BPPA Charter was impressive to say the least. Again, the success of this event was not by accident. Anne andAnnmarie went above and beyond in their work for the members. Pat Rose, BobbyAnthony (BPPA/BPD Historian), Bill Flippin and Bill Carroll (Family Support Unit) put a great deal of work in for this event. If one man stood out in his efforts to make this a success it was Jim Carnell (A1). As the Senior Representative in the BPPA HOR Jimmy worked tirelessly and selflessly on the 50 th . BPPA Supplemental Life Insurance T he BPPA has and continues to provide every members’ fam- ily with a Life Insurance Policy of $95,000. The $95,000 policy is part of the benefits provided to you as a BPPA member and has no additional cost. The current company that insures our members is Amalgamated Life Insurance. Amalgamated also offers a supplemental policy for members. There are different options and rates offered to members and their families depending on differ- ent factors. Please see the flyer provided byAmalgamated Life and the current rates for Supplemental Policies on Page 15. If you have questions please call the BPPA Hall at 617-989-2772 or ask your Rep. Whether you choose to get a supplemental policy, continue a supplemental policy, increase or adjust a supplemental policy please make sure your beneficiary information is up to date. It is incumbent on you as the policy holder to be sure the paperwork is accurate. If you choose not to have a Supplemental Policy the BPPA still needs a record of who your beneficiary is for the $95,000 policy. Please call the Hall or stop by to verify/correct any information. Around the BPPA… From Secretary on page 7 C arole l und r.e. G ail d e C oste Real Estate Agent Gail.carolelund@gmail.com Office: (781) 769-0122 Cell: (617) 407-9217 Fax: (781) 326-3776 Life Insurance Tax-Free Retirement Wealth Building Estate Planning Inheritance Strategy New Business Foundations Investments College Funding Maximizing Social Security Strategies ... and more! “I wish somebody had shown me all this before, this is incredible!” “I never knew this could be done. You should teach a class at the Academy!” FREE PERSONALIZED FINANCIAL PLANNING KEVIN J. PISHKIN Former Police Officer in Boston Retired On Injury Financial Consultant New York Life Boston General Office 781-223-3791 “The job is hard enough as it is, let’s make sure you retire wealthy!”