PAX Centurion - January / February 2015

Page 10 • PAX CENTURION • January/February 2015 617-989-BPPA (2772) T he new leadership of the BPPA, elected in a December election in which approximately 80% of the membership voted either in person or by absentee ballot and approximately 81% voted for a change in direction, has begun their work. President Pat Rose (C-11), Vice President Mike Leary (A-7), Secretary Chris Broderick (D-4), and Treasurer Bob Colburn (K-9) were elected overwhelmingly in which the membership, apparently, signaled their desire for a change in direction. Larry Calderone (E-5) was selected as the new BPPA LegislativeAgent by the leadership and House of Reps. The new leadership and the membership wish to thank outgoing President Tom Nee, Vice-President Ron MacGillivray, Treasurer Dave Fitzgerald, and LegislativeAide Jim Barry for their work serving the BPPA. The new leadership knows that the BPPA operates, not on a “9-5,” Monday-Friday schedule, as many unions do, but 24/7/365, as the police department does. Calls for assistance come from members of the BPPA at 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., every day of the week, every day of the year. As union personnel and representatives become available for staffing, we will endeavor to provide more expansive office hours for the convenience of our members during weekends and other non-traditional hours. As the new leadership begins work, priorities have been established, among them: improving communication between the members and the BPPA via social media networking, establishing mutually-respectful, working relationships with department and city officials, and improving the physical environment of the BPPA offices for the future benefit of the entire membership. The leadership is also exploring ways to expand existing services and office hours of availability for the membership. Please do not hesitate to contact the BPPA offices 24/7/365 with ideas, concerns, or questions. New BPPA leadership begins work By James W. Carnell, Pax Editor Eire Pub 795 Adams Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Happy 50th Anniversary from your friends at the BPPA & BEMS! Safety Insurance Proudly Supports The Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association 20 Custom House Street l Boston MA 02110 l www.SafetyInsurance.com l in We help you manage life’s storms