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2011-2012 v12 n2
From
Your REP – Anna Zurawinsky
Kudos to Dottie and Stu
Our SFT retiree, Dottie Blumner, a New Hyde Park and
Elmont
reading teacher along with her husband Stu, a science teacher
and former vice-president of the Hicksville Congress of
Teachers joined the Occupied Wall Street protesters to voice
their anger at the growing inequality of wealth and the
eventual elimination of the middle and working classes.
Dottie and Stu are perennial activists who have been involved
in many civil and union causes which include organizing
teachers, picketing Governor Cuomo for rent stabilization and
now OWS. This dynamic duo believes that participation is the
life blood of our democracy and the only weapon against the
influence and power of great wealth. Participation enables
them to voice their opposition and dismay. Dottie stated that
this protest portrays the truth about the severity of our
current situation, certainly not by the media which is owned
and controlled by corporate billionaires. They carried signs
provided by the protesters and were pleased to see that OWS
was extremely organized. There were committees to take care
of food distribution, clean ups, supplies, sign making and
other tasks.
Recently the PBS News Hour reported that not since 1928 has
American wealth inequality been so dramatically lopsided.
What is frightening is that most Americans are unaware that
one fifth of the population controls 84% of the wealth in the
U.S.A.
In addition for the last three years in a row the poverty rate
in the US has increased to one in seven Americans unable to
earn incomes above the poverty level. Social programs,
education, teachers, pensions and collective bargaining rights
are consistently under attack by Congressional leaders who are
wealthy or controlled by the upper one percent. This is why
Dottie and Stu are participating OWS.
We all must
stop these daily assaults against public schools, teacher
unions and retired public employees by doing the following:
·
Speak up at
local community meetings and town events to counteract the
negative statements and distortions
·
Support your
in service teachers by attending demonstrations on their
behalf. Send letters to editors of your local newspaper
supporting our public schools and teachers
·
Contact your
local legislators about their budget cuts and tax caps
·
Tell Governor
A. Cuomo how you feel about his proposal to restructure our
pension plans.
Above all get
involve with our local the SFTR and the NYSUT Retiree Council
#18. Remember there is strength in numbers. We need more of
us to be angry and to say loud and clear that teachers and
retired educators are not responsible for this economic mess.
If we don’t there will be no quality of life, no middle class,
and no rights for retired public employees.
Thank you Dottie and Stu for being our retiree -activists
A Real and Present Danger in the
Fiscal Crisis
By Tom Cook
On
Mon, Oct 17, 2011, about 3,000 union members from the public and
private sectors rallied in front of the Theodore Roosevelt
Executive and
Legislative
Building on Franklin Avenue in Mineola. Denise & Joe
DiCristofalo, Cynthia Woodhouse, Frank McHugh, Glenn Nielsen,
Ronny Lipitz, Dolores Mangold, Anna Zurawinsky, Maddy
Maffetore, Tom Cook, and Helen Zurawinsky, joined other
members of NYSUT, firefighters, police officers, nurses,
detectives, various civil service employees, teamsters,
electrical and other construction workers, to protest layoffs
and the constant attack on labor, and to
help
protect the rights of all organized labor on Long Island.
Inspired, perhaps, by the statue of an energetic looking Teddy
Roosevelt, assorted union leaders addressed the crowd in often
fiery language, while politicians watched from the second
story windows. (It brought to mind the Kathy Williamson rally
in front of SHS, when George Goldstein & other members of
Central Administration watched and videotaped the SFT & its
supporters from the second floor windows of the library.)
Occasionally, the crowd cheered as truckers passed by in their
big rigs, sounding their horns in support.
As
bad as the threat of more layoffs is,
greater
concern is the proposed legislation backed by County Executive
Mangano, the Fiscal Crisis Reform Act. If it is
signed into law, several things will happen. Mangano would
have the authority to “abolish departments, bureaus,
offices, and employments, control the administration of all
departments, offices and functions of county government.”
What's more, it would empower Mangano to unilaterally &
arbitrarily reopen
and alter
contracts. There is no doubt that such an action in Nassau
County will serve as a precedent, and the “fiscal crisis” will
be the pretext to cripple public sector unions at every
level of government.
On the nightly news, Mangano's response was derogatory.
“Instead of standing there with silly signs,” he said, “labor
bosses should sit down at the bargaining table,” - as if they
have not already done that, again and again. Several days
later, he appeared to back away from this legislation.
However, in November, Mangano initiated a series of Mobile
Town Hall Meetings held at local libraries, to rally support
for his bill and his agenda. We need to speak out in
opposition!
Point of
information:
The U.S.
Constitution guarantees freedom of contract:
Article I, Section 10: “No
state shall...pass any law...impairing the Obligation of
Contracts...”
In two of the earliest landmark Supreme Court cases, taught to
every high school junior, Fletcher v. Peck (1810) and
Dartmouth College v. Woodward (1819), the Court declared state
laws unconstitutional as “interferences with the obligation of
contracts.” However, it is important to remember, that should
such a law pass, and then be challenged in the courts, that
the appeals path to the Supreme Court is often a lengthy
process. In the intervening time, immeasurable and
irreparable damage will have been done to public sector
unions, i.e., to us. In addition, there is no
guarantee that this Court, which is so enamored of the
prerogatives of corporations, would uphold union contracts.
We need to actively oppose this power grab by the county
executive. In our mutual self interest, we must join with
other public and private sector unions to defend our contracts
by vociferously opposing this legislation.
The
CORTLI Luncheon
By Marie Cannova
The Crest Hollow Country Club was the venue for
this year’s CORTLI (Coalition of Retired Teachers of Long
Island) Fall Luncheon on October 20th. The SFTR was
aptly represented by several members who listened
nostalgically to the Doo Wop group Stardust perform songs we
danced to in our adolescent years. More importantly, Paul
Webster, NYSUT’s Disaster Fund administrator, reported to us
on the upstate devastation suffered by the
Binghamton
School District. Because the damage resulted from “an act of
God,” Hurricane Irene, insurance did not cover the
destruction. Our SFT chapter raised funds at our fall meeting
and sent a donation. The group at the luncheon collected $1000
for the cause.
The highlight of the afternoon was the keynote
speech presented by Barbara Easterling, President of the
Alliance for Retired Americans, a four million member
grassroots organization that educates and mobilizes retirees
for progressive campaigns at the federal, state and local
levels. A former telephone operator for the Ohio Bell
Telephone Company, Barbara began her organized labor work as a
local steward for the Communication Workers of America and
continued in the AFL-CIO until her 2008 retirement. Dedicated
to the needs of seniors, Barbara continues her fight through
ARA to educate retirees and lawmakers on ways to strengthen
Medicare, reduce prescription drug costs and preserve Social
Security for future generations.
Barbara spoke about the efforts of the
now-defunct Super Committee to reduce the deficit by 1.5
trillion dollars. Since Medicare and Social Security are the
nation’s top expenditures, Congress may be inclined to cut
these benefits first. Now that the Super Committee failed to
come to agreements on cuts, the Budget Control Act of 2011
stipulates that automatic cuts will begin in 2013 for any
amount not approved by Congress up to $1.2 trillion. Cuts will
be made equally to defense and non-defense spending. Social
Security, Medicaid, SSI, veterans’, civilian and military
retirement programs as well as those serving low-income
families would be exempt. However, Medicare cuts would be
capped at 2% from 2013 to 2021. Cuts would affect payments to
providers and insurance plans.
Barbara stressed the need for all of us to remain
vigilant, write to congressmen, vote and make our voices heard
through our organizations. Not doing so could be disastrous.
Further ARA news is available on its website
www.retiredamericans.org. The SFTR and the SFT are active
in campaigns at all levels to keep our hard earned benefits
for us and future generations of teachers.
Retiree Council 18 Report
By Maddy
Maffetore
Good
friend, David Keefe, our representative to the NYS Retirement
System assured us that our pensions are guaranteed by the NYS
Constitution. Regarding COLA, Colorado, S. Dakota and
Minnesota don’t have a constitutional guarantee. If governors
of those states declare a fiscal emergency, that would make
possible the elimination of the COLA. If COLA can be
manipulated, what can happen to the pension? Things are
happening in the pension world and in the future we may have a
problem.
SHED THE MED!
Due to environmental concerns do not dispose of meds by
flushing them or placing them in the garbage. Some towns have
collection days or you may bring them to a local police
department.
To help
eliminate unwanted calls on your cell phone it is imperative
that you call the “DO NOT CALL REGISTRY”. The number is
1-888-382-1222. Call from the phone you are registering.
The Alliance
for Retired Americans recommends that we contact our US
Representatives and Senators to tell them to keep Social
Security and Medicare off the chopping block. You can’t
assume that they know your feelings; you have to remind them
that they are supposed to be working for you.
FYI
*
NYSUT members receive 1/3
discount for body scans at Winthrop
Hospital. The Life Screening number is 1-888-518-2810
*
If you are pulled over by an unmarked police car,
dial *77 on your cell phone to see if it’s a legal stop.
* Trip
Mark is a travel service provided by NYSUT. Call Member
Benefits.
*
You may have money held by NYS. You can Google ”NYS
unclaimed funds” or go to unclaimedfunds.org. I had money that
I didn’t know about.
Political Action
Federal:
The Alliance for Retired Americans warns us that the Super
Committee has been charged with finding a way to reduce the
budget deficit and they will be picking on senior
entitlements: such as:
Social Security and Medicare. It is the thought of some of the people in
Washington that President Obama and other congressional people
might reach a compromise on Medicare benefits. We must tell
our Senators in Washington and our Congress people not to
allow this to happen. There are already doctors who are set
to drop accepting Medicare recipients if their payment is
reduced. Isn’t it great to grow old!
State:
The School
Boards Association is endorsing a six point plan for mandate
relief unveiled by Let New York Work, a coalition of
business, municipal, and state leaders. The group is calling
for the following changes:
è
Change the
pension system to two options: a reduced benefit plan or a
defined benefit plan similar to a 401k.
è
Redefine
compulsory arbitration.
è
Control
the costs of construction on public/private projects by
reforming laws that govern contract bidding.
è
Reform the
Triboro Amendment. When
contracts expire, freeze step increases.
è
Establish
minimum health insurance contributions for employees
and retirees.
è
No new
mandates.
In the News
State
lawmakers reached an agreement to rewrite the state's
income tax brackets. Couples earning between $40,000 and
$300,000 will see their tax rates decline. Couples earning
over $2,000,000 will see their rates rise.
(If that
applies to you, who are you, and why
are you reading our publication?!)
Several thousand people, including civil rights activists,
religious leaders, members of the UFT, and Occupy Wall Street
Protesters recently marched in Manhattan to protest laws
restricting voting rights. More than a dozen states have
passed so-called “election fraud safeguards.” At least
20 more are considering such legislation. The Brennan Center
for Justice at NYU's School for Law said that stricter voting
laws disproportionately impact young adults, minorities,
disabled people, and senior citizens. The billionaire Koch
brothers have funded what opponents have labeled “voter
suppression efforts.” Senator Schumer accused proponents of
such measures of failing to provide evidence of voter fraud.
Rather, by limiting the number of poor, young, senior
citizens, and people of color who can vote, they will have an
impact on the 2012 election. (Coming to a state near you?)
Free Salon Services
Every
Thursday & Friday
Cosmetology Community Services at: Sewanhaka High School
Our
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Call
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Lecture during March 13 meeting
Cynthia Woodhouse returns during our March 13th
meeting to present a lecture on the 410 days it took to erect
the
Empire State Building, which reigned as the world’s tallest
building for decades. Those 13 and ½ months also saw other
firsts:
·
the first Academy Awards
·
the first Mickey Mouse Comic Strip
·
the first American to win a Nobel Prize in Literature
·
the first FIFA Football World Cup Game
·
the first night professional baseball played under permanent lights
·
the first red and green traffic lights installed in
Manhattan
The
Empire State Building was completed ahead of schedule and
under budget, and when it was finished the amazing crew who
erected it had little to celebrate because they exited the
site and entered the Great Depression.
Don’t forget to join us!
Email Corrections:
please update
your directory
Norma Busching
NRBGLB@verizon.net
John Kane
88kanejohnp3257@gmail.com
Sylvia Friedman
sfriedman100@nyc.rr.com
Our Pension
By Anna
Zurawinsky
Public employees’ pensions and health insurance benefits are
under attack across the nation. The media controlled by the
wealthy few is giving the impression that we the retirees are
the cause of the current budget deficit. Here are some facts
to stop the falsehoods:
·
State and
local government pensions are not paid out of general
operating revenues, but instead a trust fund that public
retirees and their employers have contributed to. The
portion of state and local government spending dedicated to
the retirement system is less than 3%.
·
Public
pension plans are not in crisis. There is currently $2.7
Trillions in Pension Trust Fund.
·
The vast
majority of employees contribute to their pension funds. The
average retirement benefit for public employees is $22,600.
·
Pension
dollars help the economy at every jurisdiction.
·
Public
employee retirement systems do not require nor are seeking
federal financial assistance.
IN MEMORY OF:
Emory
Berman
We are
saddened to say that Emory Berman, a retiree from Sewanhaka
passed away in late December 2011. He battled with ALS, Lou
Gehrig disease, for many months. His wife, Naomi resides at
8483 S.W. 84th
Loop, Ocala, Fl,
34481
Donations can
be made to the ALS Chapter, 3242 Parkside Center Circle,
Tampa, Florida 33619
2011-2012 v12 n1
From Your REP
– Anna Zurawinsky
We Are Union
It seems to me that SFT retirees need to be reminded that
they are union members, AFT/NEA/NYSUT/SFT.
We are primarily a political organization not an insurance
company or a social club and we support those legislators who
fight for us and speak against those who attack us. Our
mission includes:
·
monitoring
legislation that protects retirees
·
improving
the quality of retires lives through legislative changes
This can only be accomplished with one united voice,
political activism, and a political awareness through
collaboration with state and local union leaders.
NYSUT our state union, of over 600,000 members, is a
tremendous voice in politics and education and as members of a
union of this size we enjoy added benefits, services and
resources.
The SFT retired members position in the structure of NYSUT
is:
-
A Chapter-
because our retirees are members of their local SFT
(Our local
pays $3.00 dues for each member)
-
Our chapter
belongs to the NYSUT Retiree Council #18
-
The Retiree
Council is a member of the ED
(Electoral District #52)
-
We are also
members of the CORTLI
(Coalition of Retired Teachers of Long Island)
There are general monthly membership meetings of RC18 every
third Monday of the month except during January and February
at the North Bellmore Public Library located on
1500
Newbridge Road. The SFT- R meets every month on a Tuesday at
10 AM in the SFT office, 270 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park,
516-354-4993. Our secretary Denise is available Tues,
Wed, Thurs to help you with questions. The dates of our
communication group meetings are: Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan.
10, March 13, April 17, May 1, and June 12. I urge everyone to
attend these meetings and be a working member of your
NYSUT/SFT family.
Our Fall Luncheon is on October 18, it is a special way for
retirees get together at the start of a school year. We have
enclosed an invitation and tear-off to make it easy for you to
reserve a spot for the luncheon.
Welcome New
Members
Congratulations to the following new retirees:
Joan Alper, Joanne Caldon, Thomas Cook, Chris J. Cronin,
Renee Friedman, Peter Herman, Francine M. Leichtung,
James MacPherson, Martha MacPherson, Donna Martin,
Anne Messina, James Milazzo, and Christine Reekie
Best wishes for a wonderful future
Betrayed Again
By Anna Zurawinsky
Once again the AARP has betrayed their senior members as they
did several years ago, if you recall the AARP along with
President Bush initiated the treacherous Donut Hole which
forces seniors to pay $4500 out of pockets for their
prescriptions. The Wall Street Journal and the
Alliance for
Retired Americans
have both reported that the AARP is supporting major cuts to
Social Security benefits. I dropped my membership
during the Donut Hole fiasco because this organization did not
support seniors, indeed this latest news seems to confirm my
opinion. The officers of The Alliance for Retired
Americans have stated that the AARP does not speak for all
seniors including many of its own members. However,
because of the AARP announcement there is a threat to our
Social Security plan as well as Medicare. We must
stand together and stop these attacks on senior benefits or we
will all fall into a disastrous pit.
Please be diligent! Contact your elected
officials to voice concern
about the future of Social Security and
Medicare.
RC #18 Meetings Report
By Maddy Maffetore
The May and June meetings could be summed up as
“same old-
same old”. Discussion revolved around the
idea that Legislators
might try to raise the retirement age for
Social Security and limit
the benefits of Medicare. In May a
petition was circulated for us
to return signed by active and retired
members.
We returned our copies of this petition to:
“urge Congress and President to reaffirm the
nation’s social contract and promise of Social Security and
Medicare benefits to workers and seniors, and to exclude
earned benefit programs from the commission’s purview”,
We SFT retirees must give credit to ourselves and especially
to the building reps that did a bang-up job in getting the
actives to support the petition. RC 18 was very
impressed by the number of petitions we presented. The
collegiality between our active teachers and retirees was
quite noticeable. YEA US!
Medicare Premiums
If
you have had your part B premiums deducted from your Social
Security check since 2009 or earlier you will continue to pay
$96.49/month in 2011. If you started getting
your Part B premiums deducted from your Social Security check
in 2010 you will pay $110.50/month in 2011.
The individuals with incomes at or above $85,000 and couples
with incomes at or above $170,000 will pay more for their
premiums according to the level of their incomes.
This is commonly called a surcharge. Empire beneficiaries are
reimbursed by our district for the standard Medicare premiums
($96.40) in January and July. The surcharges are
reimbursed at other times of the year.
Theatre Party and Dinner
By Jeanne
Robinson
On
Sunday April 3, 2011 about 20 of our members went to see the
Broad Hollow players in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at the
Elmont Theatre. The players gave a really good
performance providing us with many laughs. After the
show we continued to enjoy ourselves at King Umberto’s
restaurant for a delicious dinner. It was a great way to
spend a Sunday afternoon.
Political Action
Federal:
Social Security
“The Savings Account for Every American Act” - HR 2019
Rep sessions - R/Tax - would privatize Social Security by
allowing workers to opt out of the FICA tax. This
bill would reduce the revenue for Social Security drastically
and damage the program’s ability to pay current and so to be
beneficiaries. Bill was referred to the Ways and
Means Committee for debate.
Super Committee
A new law creates a so called Super Committee on Capital Hill
to find $1.5 trillion in spending cuts by Thanksgiving.
Social Security is a top target for this committee which may
attempt to: lower cost of living adjustments, increase the
Medicare eligibility age, raise Medicare co pays and premiums.
We need to keep a close eye on this new Congressional Panel
and those who have never liked Social Security or Medicare.
The use of the current budget climate to target programs that
help millions of Americans
is what we are faced with.
State:
Some of
the state’s accomplishments:
·
Ethic reform-
It appears to be a better bill than last year.
·
On
time budget- The contrast to previous months long shut down of
the state while budget wrangling dragged is clear.
·
Marriage
equality- The issue was finally allowed to come to the floor
for a vote.
·
Assembly
passage of public financing for Controller election. This bill
provides a good way to introduce public financing of elections
in New York State.
There
were some omissions:
·
Re-districting reform- The current system which allows
political gerrymandering remains in place.
·
Election
reform- The legislator failed to move the primary election
date from September.
·
Flawed
budgeting- The governor and the Senate Majority insisted that
only expenses and not revenue was on the table. It
is not good or effective governance to take the entire issue
of revenue out of the budget process and therefore slashing
important programs that New Yorkers need.
·
Failure to
change how
Albany
works- There was an alarming increase in the lack of
transparency this legislative session. All the
important issues were resolved by 3 men, the governor, the
speaker, and the majority leader.
PS The governor still wants to restructure our
constitutionally guaranteed state pension via a constitutional
conference.
Atlantis Aquarium
 
The SFTR visited the Atlantis Aquarium in Riverhead on
September 8, 2011. On
that day Mother Nature smiled on our retirees with a sunny
and warm day. At
11:30 AM they
set cruise on the Explorer. The excursion boat took them
down the Peconic Bay into the estuary. The biologist on
board was informative and the scenery was lovely.
After the two
hour cruise the retirees had lunch and finished the day
touring the aquarium. The sun was still shining when it
was time to drive home at
4:30 PM.
Our thanks go
to Anna Zurawinsky for making this day possible for all to
enjoy. She volunteers at the Aquarium on Wednesday
during the school year.
Julia O’Keeffe
Our RC 18 Service Award Winner
On June
20, 2011 Julia O’Keeffe, SFT retiree received a NYSUT
Community Service Award. Judith Rudman Chairperson of RC #18
presented the award in recognition of Julia’s many hours of
service to community. It is not surprising that many of
her retiree colleagues and family were in attendance at the
breakfast in her honor.
For 12
years Julia has coordinated Target Reading and
Read across America programs in three elementary
schools and one seventh grade school. These programs run
throughout the school year. Julia recruits
retirees to work along with school teachers and principals to
promote the love of reading in our school children. In
addition she has received an award from Molloy College for
being an indispensable volunteer for scholarships and fund
raising committees. Julia is also an active member of
her church. She also crochets blankets and infant
articles to the benefit of both infants in need and war
veterans. At this time Julia is also a care giver for
her mother.
We
are privileged to have this energetic and creative lady as a
member of SFTR. If you would like to join as a volunteer
in the reading program call Julia at 718 465 0228. It is
a very rewarding experience for all.
Join us at the SFT
Retirement Party that will honor this year’s retirees and
welcome them into the ranks of the SFTR. They certainly
have paid their dues and are most worthy of our presence.
The party also allows retirees to re-unite and reminisce.
The buffet is usually exceptional and the price is reasonable.
As you know we seniors are always looking for a bargain.
LOCATION:
Floral Terrace- Jericho Turnpike,
Floral Park
DATE:
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
TIME:
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
NAME___________________________________________________
AMOUNT_____________
CHECK PAYABLE TO SFT for $15.00.
Send to: SFT, 270 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park,
NY, 11001
Target
Reading ALERT!
Julia
O’Keeffe, founder and coordinator of our Target Reading
Program, is asking for retirees as readers for this year.
Elementary students, kindergarten to fifth grade at four
schools participate in our program. Julia will provide
the reading materials. We need five readers for
each date. The success of our program depends on
you our retirees to volunteer your time.
Please call Julia at 718-465-0228 to inform her when you can
be a reader. The reading dates are listed below.
Garden
City
Park (at
Garden City
Park) - 1:20 PM
Tues, Feb 8: Mon, June 13
Washington
Street
School (Franklin Square) -
9:30 AM
Tues, Feb 8:
Mon, April 11
Polk
Street
School (Franklin Square)
Tues,
April
5 - 9:30 AM
John
Street
School (Franklin Square) TBA
Meetings
It is important more than ever that you attend retiree meetings
in order to be aware of retiree concerns and interests.
We are members of the NYSUT Retiree Council #18 and along with
about 20 other districts we meet on the third Monday of each
month at 10:00 AM in the North Bellmore Public Library, the
community room, 1500 Newbridge Road, North Bellmore, NY.
SFT retirees meet once a month at 10:00 AM in the SFT office at
270 Jericho Turnpike, Floral Park, NY.
Lobbying - ED/RA - Leslie Fields, Maddy Maffetore,
Frank McHugh
Target
Reading
- Julia O’Keeffe and Jean Robinson along with many of their
readers
Pre Tax Committee - Mil Ackerley, Mary Callan, Leslie
Fields, Mike Krolick, Maddy Maffetore, Frank McHugh
and David Keefe our TRS rep.
Policy and Organizing Group which meets on a monthly basis
- Mil Ackerley, Karla Adasse, Norma
Busching,
Mary Callan, Donna Carroll, Marge Cristodero,
Leslie Fields, Pam Gardella, Mike Krolick,
Maddy Maffetore, Frank McHugh, Joan Natalie,
Glenn Nielsen, Julia O’Keeffe, Judy Padolf,
Lillian Petrillo, Jean Robinson, Carla Selby,
Barbara Simonetti, Sheila Villani, Cynthia Woodhouse
see calendar
We would like to know about your life events… that special
birthday… the milestone anniversary… the birth of a
grandchild…a graduation… a marriage… an exciting trip… an
unexpected illness … the passing of a dear member, friend, or
loved one…
Just email the copy that you would like printed and I will
include it in an issue of Newsbeat.
My email
address is: KarlaFSA@aol.com
Make the
subject line of your email:
“post-it-here for Newsbeat”
Anna Zurawinsky -
SFTR Representative
Maddy Maffetore - SFTR
Representative
Karla Adasse –
Newsbeat Editor
Special
thanks to Helen Zurawinsky
Contributors:
Mil Ackerley, Norma
Busching, Mary Callan,
Maria Cannova, Tom Cook
Leslie Fields, Michael
Krolick, Maddy Maffetore,
Frank Mc Hugh,
Glenn Neilson,
Julia O'Keeffe, Jeanne
Robinson,
Cindy Woodhouse, and Anna
Zurawinsky
Lou Adasse's generosity will always be remembered.
Letters
welcome - send e-mail to: KarlaFSA@aol.com
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