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Post by swanny on Jan 24, 2008 22:11:56 GMT -5
Rich,Thanks for the Discs~I received them a couple of days ago,Thanks again!! I'am going to try an get Emile Pikula involved in helping start up the West Coast Chapter~I plan on talking to him this week-end.Crazy weather out here! Had rain,snow and sleet today~plus it is COLDDDDDDDDD!!!.....Semper Fi!......Dale
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 25, 2008 11:59:25 GMT -5
Swanny- Have fun out in your weather? The main reason I am writing again is you mentioned bringing 'EmilePikula',whom I see lives in Phoenix,AZ? That's great,like you said he can help you hit those who live in the 'West'? I am beating the drum for a start of the 'West Coast Chapter' -(WCC) of the AFFR Association-& all these members don't know I lived 38years in Simi Valley,Ventura County,CA & 9 Months in Vista,-San Diego County,CA- I still have one son a 'Former Marine' living & working in So Cal ;plus I have another son,a 'Deputy Sheriff' in Marion County,Oregon. The reason ,I am telling you this is: I to wish to be a WCC member too! The time is right for a WCC,which can have a Reunion on the off years? An organization is only as good as its membership & officers? Plus I am a '6461'fireman from long ago! Hey,Swanny,you have three members already-you, Eric & me? Sounds like a good start? Let me go off on the people on the Complete list ,of 02/01 /07---There are some 65 if you count those whom seem to be in western states? If you are interested ,please let us know? The previously posted a series of names on here,which are now deleted.Thanks-Semper Fidelis-RichW/43
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 25, 2008 12:24:58 GMT -5
Swanny- I dove off the pier? Trying to drum up something on the start of a 'West Coast Chapter ' of the AFFR Assn. There are now 140 members listed as part of the 'Forum'-so if you see your name here-let someone know if you want to be apart of the WCC which is just forming up? You have to remember that coming back for a reunion held somewhere in the West ,will be different? Get to see guys you were with or know or like me ,meet a new guy,w/the organization? These will be held in the even years;opposite the ones held by the Assn. who mainly choosing places in the East ? Taking a quick count -California & Texas show the most personnel & addresses. Folks, This Crazy Old Man enjoyed meeting all those 'Fire Fighters' at the 'Last Reunion'& will continue to work for this organization? Come on-JOIN THE WCC-now!-Old Timers/Gung Ho-Semper Fi-RichW/43
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 25, 2008 16:03:42 GMT -5
Swanny & Terry True- Guys, I Cancelled out the Membership Data that showed "Terry & his State" I found out that using that data,went against the 'Privacy Issues' . This post has been modified for the correction. Thank you.-RichW/43
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Post by Stretch on Jan 26, 2008 9:40:21 GMT -5
Rich, some members don't want their names plastered on the internet. The membership roster is for contact purposes among members only, and information from it should NEVER be posted on the internet. It's a privacy issue, and we've had trouble with it before. We're quite serious about keeping members' information private. We recently revoked the membership of one member for using the roster outside of its intended purpose.
This information may be passed among members by private e-mail, but never here on an open internet forum, where anybody on the planet can come in here and read.
Please remove all the names and locations from your post.
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 26, 2008 10:02:10 GMT -5
Eric.Thanks for the info.! The list of names has been deleted from my post. Can understand'privacy requirements' In the future ,I will Be more careful w/what I post.-RichW/43
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 26, 2008 10:26:33 GMT -5
Swanny, On my charge to form the 'West Coast Chapter',I dove off the pier alright -but landed on the 'Rocks'? Eric straightened me out-"The membership rooster is for contact purposes only"-this means a direct approach to each member living in a 'Western State' &/or they come forward & identify themselves as being interested in becoming a member of the WCC? Yep,I took a quick count of the 64 personnel from: AR- 3, AZ-4, CA-18, CO- 3, HI- 2, IA-1, ID-3, KS- 4, MN- 1, MO- 5, OK-1, OR-2, NM-2, NV-3, TX- 9, WA-3 -Total shown is 64;which excludes either Eric or Me,whom wishes to be "Dual Members". Thanks-Rich--The Crazy Old Man-Semper Fi-RichW/43
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Post by Stretch on Jan 26, 2008 10:38:18 GMT -5
Thanks, Rich.
Just in case you're curious, an AFFR member had his own mail solicitation business (selling trinkets and other items by junk mail), and he sent junk mail out to other AFFR members by using the AFFR membership roster.
He ignored two warnings from the AFFR Association Board, so we revoked his membership and returned that year's dues and donation.
I realize your intentions are honorable, and for the good of AFFR. But being a Board member, I am obligated to 'pass the word' regarding our privacy policy.
No harm done.
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 26, 2008 10:47:18 GMT -5
All, I wish to Apologize to those members living in Western States;I previously listed your names & states on the INTERNET-that posting has been removed upon notification from our Treasurer . Someone will contact you directly in the future in reference to our attempt to form a 'West Coast Chapter' & asking you to join? Why me? Read some of the earlier posts. Semper Fi-RichW/43
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 26, 2008 11:00:05 GMT -5
Stretch- Thank you for giving me the background on the AFFR membership rooster ;including prior problems & I can totally understand the 'Privacy Issues' & was glad my posting could be corrected? Thank you-Rich
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 29, 2008 17:00:57 GMT -5
All, As you can guess,from looking at my posts;at times I've gone off the "Reservation" & Stretch has had to pull me up tight & returned for "Corrections to Posts,here on the 'Forum'? After 'Acceptable Behavior,I again go charging off on another 'Rant'. Trying to stay in line & not do anything that would cause harm to the organization? Come on 'Guys' ,put your two senses out here? It will be one way for those of us to get to know you? Semper Fi-RichW/43
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Post by swanny on Jan 30, 2008 16:24:33 GMT -5
Rich, Thats how I'am raising interest in the WCC is by personal contact. It is a might slower,but it allows for the privacy issue~don't be too hard on yourself~It will just take a little longer!!Keep that fire going!!Semper Fi....Dale
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 30, 2008 16:39:59 GMT -5
Dale, I understand on the WCC-"After,it was explained to me on prior problems using the 'Membership Rooster' & the need for the'Privacy Issue'. Good, if I can do anything ,YELL?"-Thanks-Rich
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Post by jarhead32 on Jan 31, 2008 15:47:34 GMT -5
All, Hot dog- I see that earlier today,we reached the 142 member level? Come on, some of you new guys get involved! Thanks.-The Crazy Old Man-This is my handle "Jarhead32" & I had it before the 'Movie'was done? SEMPER FI-RichW/49
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Post by jarhead32 on Feb 8, 2008 13:45:58 GMT -5
Hey,Swanny- Are you out on the Road? Dale-Anyone home?- Have you had a chance to talk to others about the WCC of this organization yet ?-Rich
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